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We have a common interest in restoring public trust in sport
This interview is an edited version of the original full length video interview with Jens Sejer Andersen:
Why is it necessary to put more focus on good governance in international sports organisations?
“I think it has become evident over the past years for the broad sports-loving public that the sports organisations have big difficulties in fighting different kinds of corruption in their sports. In this case we have decided to focus on the problem of corruption that comes from inside sport, namely the big corruption scandals that we relate with names as FIFA, the International Volleyball Federation, the International Handball Federation and series of other federations where we have smaller or bigger cases of corruption.
This undermines the public confidence that must be present for sport and it will at the end of the day also undermine our trust in sports organisations’ abilities to deliver on the social values that they promise.”
What are the risks, if they do nothing in this field?
“I think there are several things that they can fear: There is one very tangible value that they can lose and that is money. They can lose sponsor money because sponsors may be afraid of being connected to organisations that have a very bad reputation. They can fear losing public subsidies almost everywhere in the world. There are huge public subsidies thrown into sport, into grassroots sport or elite sport development, mega events or the construction of sport facilities.
And it will also at the end of the day affect sport’s ability to be seen as a cultural phenomenon that delivers something good to our society. Many sports leaders on many levels work voluntarily, and one of their motivations is to be seen as people who have something positive to contribute to society. So sport may also lose a lot of volunteers if the leaders at the top of the international sports organisations keep producing a very bad image for sport.“
To what degree is good governance only about corruption?
“The reason why we set out with this project was because we would like to see what could be done to prevent outright corruption. But there are also a number of other issues, for instance: how do you practice democracy? Formally speaking most federations are democracies that represent, in an ideal world, the athlete in every single country through a system of democratically functioning associations and international federations.
But we also know that in the real world international federations very often live in a world of their own without any control from their own constituency – that is the national federations and the local associations – without any control from the media, without any control from the governments.”
What do you see as a perspective of the good governance AGGIS project?
“This is only one element of a number of initiatives that must be taken to change the situation and to build up new trust in international sport. What we focus on is how the federations govern their institution. How much transparency do they allow? Do they, for instance, very basically, publish their annual accounts? To my big surprise, we can see that many organisations do not allow the public nor the ordinary athlete inside into their economic structures.
We hope that by measuring and by presenting some standards for good governance that can be measured, evaluated and repeated we will strengthen the public debate about sport, strengthen the individual athlete and sport leader’s democratic rights and, last but not least, motivate international sports organisations to improve in these fields.”
Should the international sport organisations fear or embrace the AGGIS tool?
“Fear and happiness is in the mind of the beholder. I would say their response to this kind of challenge will tell very much about the nature of their organisation. If sports organisations fear a dialogue with the public – the public that they otherwise pretend to represent, because they claim tend to represent fans, to represent athletes and many other stakeholders – if they do not want to be in contact and open dialogue with these groups, I think they are rightly losing points.
But I think that the most advanced sports organisations will realise that the only way to restore public credibility is to have an open dialogue with the public, and I think we see some trends now in sport that more sport organisations understand that they cannot solve all their problems behind closed doors in little closed groups and without telling anybody what is going on.”
If you look forward a bit, how optimistic do you think we should be when it comes to the development of good governance in international sports organisations?
“I am neither optimistic nor pessimistic. We present a proposal and we are, as always when we address other groups, optimistic that they will listen, that they will pick up the glove and that they will enter into a dialogue. We do not come with this project saying that we have the final truth about sport and the way it is governed. We say: Here is an instrument that you can develop together with us, you can use it, you can give the feedback and first of all we have a common interest finding ways restore public trust in sport.”
Jens Sejer Andersen is International Director of Play the Game and the AGGIS Project Coordinator.
Links to other AGGIS video interviews:
- Good governance: Sport organisations must operate in a decent way, interview with Hans Bruyninckx
- The AGGIS tool informs about your governance standard, interview with Simona Kustec Lipicer
- Sport must turn its culture of secrecy into a culture of transparency, interview with Frank van Eekeren
- Accountability is a duty to explain, interview with Barrie Houlihan
- Sport organisations must connect with their stakeholders, interview with Biba Klomp
- Sports federations are privileged in Switzerland, interview with Michael Mrkonjic
- Sport and the one-nation-one-vote system, text interview with Jürgen Mittag

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O2h Ventures and AI Fund have invested £1.1m ($1.38m) in Small Pharma, a startup working on new drugs development, in-Pharma reported on Monday.
The seed round funding will go towards advancements of Small Pharma’s lead program about a metabolite of ketamine as an oral anti-depressant.
In particular, the startup said they will invest the funds in further studies about SPLO26, a “psychedelic” 5HT2A drug for the treatment of depression.
As well as the SPLO26, she company is working on another medication for the treatment of depression, the SPL801, which is an active metabolite of ketamine.
“We are really excited by the emerging data on SPL801 and SPL026,” Peter Rands, managing director at Small Pharma, told in-Pharma.
“Both compounds have been known for decades but only now do we have the tools to unlock their true potential. That they might bring relief to the hundreds of millions of underserved depression suffers worldwide is truly inspiring.”
Rands also told in-Pharma that, while Small Pharma does not currently have a team for artificial intelligence (AI) operations yet, that might change after this funding round, given the calibre and specialisation of the investors.
In fact, O2h is an early-stage enterprise investment scheme fund created by o2h Ventures specifically focusing on the biotechnology sector and related AI projects. The AI Fund, on the other hand, is known for recently investing in AI-focused startups such as Landing AI and Woebot.
Commenting on the news, o2h Ventures said the biotech sector is quickly expanding in the UK, and many pharmaceutical companies rely on small biotech startups to target specific disease areas, such as cancer and genomics.
However, for how potentially revolutionary in treating depression symptoms, ketamine-based therapies are under scrutiny in the pharmaceutical world after researchers at Stanford University published a study in the American Journal of Psychiatry showing how ketamine could damage the opioid system in the brain.
In any case, Rands said the company is planning a Series A in early 2020 that will push the new drugs for clinical testing through an investigational new drug (IND) application.

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Stage 2 followed a similar formula, with an early 3 man move, only this time it quickly whittled down to one. Michael Gogl succumbed to a bee sting and then Dion Smith went back to the bunch after winning the KOM point, leaving just Sylvain Chavanel up front alone. But he was loving it, the Vendée is where his team, Direct Energie, are from, and he’s a popular rider – this is his 18th Tour de France and that was his 350th stage. We had our first two abandons on stage 2 – Tsgabu Grmay succumbed to stomach problems, whilst Luis Leon Sanchez crashed, fracturing his elbow and four ribs – remarkably he did at one point try to get back on his bike. Up front, Chavanel was caught inside the last 10km’s, setting things up for a big bunch sprint, but the group was much reduced after a crash inside the last 2km’s saw Fernando Gaviria hit the deck, all hopes dashed for the Colombian on the day. Arnaud Demare was the first to hit out on the slight rise to the finish line, but Sagan was straight on and then around his wheel, and just about held off Sonny Colbrelli to take the stage win, and with it his first yellow jersey since 2016. He also now holds a 26 point lead already in the Green Jersey competition, as we head into the Team Time Trial today.
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Hi all, My steering wheel controls are not working and I suspected either a loose wire, or the interface between the stalk and the radio to be faulty. If it is the interface then ill drop it to the local car audio people, but before that I thought id better check the loose wire theory. I looked at previous posts and got some confidence to have a go at removing the dash etc. There isn't a lot on the internet regarding pictures of the FR-V dash removal so heres my attempt. I hope it helps some. It will probably confuse more than it helps though ! The first step was to see what were dealing with. I have an after market Kenwood DNX5200BT head unit that is a sat nab, hands free phone kit, bluetooth, iPod connector, DVD player and CD player with Stereo. It pretty much does everything except get TV channels! heres a look at the dash before I started. The first thing i tried to do was remove the small cubby hole and get to some screws to remove the dash etc. I gave a pull on the cubby hole and the whole front silver facia came off ! no damage to it either now or previously. I must be straonger than I thought ! The facia was attached with heated seat wiring and the heater display connections. The heater display connections are a bit tight to get at and remove so i decided to remove the whole display for easy access. As shown in the next couple of pictures. The display connectors are awkward to remove with the display attached to the facia so after the facia is removed by unscrewing the 4 screws above you can see the white connectors below that need to come off To remove the heater display out of the way and save it dangling carefully press the white tabs in and remove with a small screw driver as a lever, carefully. I needed to look up behind the radio so probably went a little further than i needed to to remove the DIN frame so the next few pictures are panel removal pics from behind the facia and underneath the din frame. The bottom panel underneath the gearstick and above handbrake is next to come off. I also removed the cup holder and frame to give me a better look underneath and all around the radio. All a bit further to I needed to go it turned out, but good to know how its done. So, top two screws, one on the bottom left underneath the dash and two right up behind the dash is all it takes to get the cup holder loose. A little twisting and sliding around wiring and it slips out. So now I've got alot of access to the back of the radio and Im expecting the frame to be screwed in at the rear. It wasn't. So i expected it to be screwed in from the side of the radio itself and would have to remove the surrounding frame first. I removed the bottom bolts that hold the din frame in to see if it gave me any leverage etc. I couldn't see how and where the top of the radio was secured with the din frame. I used a trim removal tool to lever the trim away carefully around the top and began to pull the bottom frame towards me. It began to move. So i gave some small forceful tugs and could see the clips holding the trim piece surrounding the radio. I gave a couple of decent tugs and the WHOLE frame including radio came out. The next pics show the locations of the clips and corresponding holes they go into. Now, I didnt find any loose wires that would cause the steering wheel controls to malfunction. I pushed, pulled and squeezed all the wires and it made no difference at all to the function of the controls. So it has to be the interface (black box) between the radio and the steering wheel controls. I dropped it off at the auto elecs and he was surprised to see a Kenwood interface being used instead of an Autoleads one. He said the Autoleads ones are more reliable and would replace it. Thats more than I want to get involved with to be honest, the system is expensive and I just know id blow fues and displays etc etc. I reckon I got off lucky by getting this far removing the dash without damaging anything ! I hope I can remember how to put it all back when the car's back !!!!!


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2004-09-20 - #8740-V3-200410332 - Vidéotron Ltée - TN 09 - General Tariff - Second-Level Modem Testing (pursuant to Decision 2004-37)
References: 8740-S9-200410241 (TN 6), 8740-C6-200410118 (TN 14), 8740-R4-200410134 (TN 14) , 8638-C12-200405763
2007-11-27 - Telecom Order CRTC 2007-442 The Commission approves on an interim basis the rates, terms, and conditions for cable modem second-level testing to be used in providing third-party Internet access. Reference: Cogeco TNs 14 and 14A; Rogers TN 14; Shaw TNs 4B, 6, and 6A; Videotron TNs 9 and 9A.
2005-01-14 - Vidéotron Ltée
Description: Quebecor Media Inc. (QMI), the parent company of Vidéotron, is in receipt of the Commission's correspondence of 30 December 2004 requesting that we respond to a series of four interrogatories relating to Vidéotron Tariff Notice No. 9 (TN 9).
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2004-12-30 - Commission Letter - English Version Only - "Hard Copy Document"
Description: Letter addressed to Vidéotron ltée - Re: Vidéotron ltée Tariff Notice 9 - Second-level cable modem testing - Questions
2004-11-23 - Xit telecom Inc.
Description: Xit telecom is amending its letter dated November 2nd 2004 on the records of Cogeco Cable Canada Inc. - TN 14, Vidéotron Ltée - TN 09, Rogers Cablesystems Limited - TN 14 & Shaw Cablesystems Ltd. - TN 06.
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2004-11-02 - Xit telecom inc.
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2004-10-27 - Canadian Cable Telecommunications Association (CCTA)
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2004-10-01 - Nelligan O'Brien Payne on behalf of Cybersurf Corp.
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The Sonic is offered in two body styles: a stylish four-door sedan and a
sporty five-door. Each delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and cargo
space. A variety of connectivity features enhance the driving experience.
"The all-new Chevrolet Sonic blends the practicality of a small car with the
passion for driving that Chevrolet vehicles like the Corvette are known for,"
said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. "Its combination of
great design, fun driving experience and the latest connectivity features create
a serious competitor with a fun spirit."
Production of the Sonic begins
later in 2011 at the General Motors Orion Assembly Center in Michigan, which
received a $545-million investment in upgrades and retooling, and will help
restore approximately 1,000 jobs in the metropolitan Detroit area.
"Chevrolet is the only company building a small car in the United States," said
Perry. "We believe the Sonic will bring substance to the segment, with
progressive styling, performance and value that will change perceptions of what
a small car can be in America."
Progressive Exterior Design
From every angle, Sonic sedan and five-door models convey strength,
stability and refinement. A wide, planted stance, with wheels-at-the-corners
proportions, conveys performance. Progressive, raked body lines suggest movement
even when the car is stationary.
Aggressive cues, including fender flares
and motorcycle-inspired round headlamps, are blended with global design cues - a
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Chevrolet. The leading edge of the hood forms a character line above the
headlamps, which flows in a sleek side profile characterized by uninterrupted
body side lines, a high beltline and low roofline. The side mirrors carry the
same shape as the car and seemingly disappear into the profile.
and five-door models are distinctively different. The five-door carries a tight,
two-box shape with aggressive, diving feature lines, while the sedan's
"notchback" profile has a more upscale and mature presence. At first glance, the
five-door model looks like a three-door hatch because the rear door handles are
discreetly located in the "C"-pillar area. The rear of the five-door continues
with unconventional details, including exposed, motorcycle-inspired rear
Details that reinforce Sonic's quality and attention to detail
include chrome grille surrounds and matte black honeycomb grille inserts on all
models, while a range of large wheel sizes, including 17-inch alloy wheels,
reinforces its sporty demeanor.
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Trading standards officials seized thousands of pounds worth of illegal tobacco and more than £10,000 in cash hidden under the stairs of a small shop in Gloucestershire.
Trading standards officers and police raided the premises amid fears that many small shops are nothing more than fronts for the trade in illegal tobacco.
The cash had been hidden in rolled bundles of £10 and £20 notes in a sports holdall under the stairs of the shop in the Barton Street area of Gloucester.
Officers entered the shop on January 7 as a sale was taking place, and went on to discover the illegal tobacco worth more than £2,300 and cash in a rear stairwell.
The cash was seized the cash under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, with the suspicion that the money had came from the selling of illegal tobacco.
Councillor Dave Norman, the cabinet member responsible for trading standards, said: “Illegal tobacco sales are an ongoing issue that faces Gloucestershire Trading Standards Service.
" The shops are stocked with items that hold a long shelf life; for the most part toilet roll, tinned goods and energy drinks which gives the subterfuge of a legitimate retail outlet.
" In truth, customers of these premises visit for one purpose, to buy illegal tobacco.
“These ‘shops’ pay no business rates as they receive 100% business rate relief due to their size, and are very often not registered for tax purposes.
"This practice takes business from legitimate traders and also takes money from the public purse, which funds the vital services we all rely on.
“Officers of the Trading Standards Service continue to tackle these issues and I would ask those that visit these ‘shops’ to question whether they want their money to fund this type of criminal enterprise.”
Information about the sale of illegal tobacco, however small, can be given to Trading Standards on 03454 040506, email email@example.com , or contact them anonymously via their website at http://glos.tradingstandards.uk/report.htm


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Leading scorer Dan Thompson got back on the goal trail with a first half double as Rothbury went top of the table on goal difference.
With Tony Brown and Gareth McCann also stretching the net before the break, the Reds had done the damage and defended resolutely after that to claim three important points in a game that the referee almost abandoned at one point due to a hail shower.
“We knew that the second half would be difficult against the strong wind and a tenacious Jesmond side but I thought we controlled the goal really well and defended excellently at times, limiting them to long range shots,” said player coach Tom Macpherson afterwards.
Although Andy Hall cancelled out Brown’s brilliant tenth minute opener, Rothbury raced back in front with three goals in six devastating minutes. Stewart Wright pulled another back for the hosts shortly after the turnaround.
Stobswood did the Reds a huge favour by beating Whitley Bay SC 2-1 while Spittal Rovers were 2-0 up at the break against Blyth – but the visitors notched six in a storming second half to blow the title race wide open.
Manager Dan Herron echoed his right hand man’s views and said: “I thought the defence did really well in the second half, which won us the game really. It’s also great to see the strength in depth too. Being able to bring such quality as Al Laviers, Chris Fawcett and Chrissy Coe off the bench is something Rothbury hasn’t had for a long time - true strength in depth.”
Herron hailed Thompson’s contribution as ‘great’ and picked out his second goal – running at pace from the half way line before jinking inside a defender and curling it into the corner – as the pick of his brace.
McCann’s hot form continued with his eighth goal in seven games, rounding the keeper and coolly finishing from a narrow angle with James Loughborough’s clever dummy on a Macpherson through ball creating the opening. Loughborough’s all-round performance was praised by both Herron and Macpherson, with his work-rate in midfield described as ‘brilliant’ and being ‘strong in the midfield battle and linking up play nicely.’
“It was a great win against what could easily have been a banana skin to be honest,” continued Herron.
“Jesmond’s high press and very quick counter attacks are always a danger. We weren’t brilliant by any means, which the conditions played a part in, but nevertheless we created a few chances and got our rewards I’d say.”
“It was good to see the character in the team show through - when we were pegged back to 1–1 we didn’t drop our heads. It’s very much a case of job done and another three points on the board.”
Rothbury have a huge fixture against third-placed Whitburn & Cleadon at Armstrong Park on Saturday, kick-off 2.30pm, and this is followed by games against Whitley Bay SC (home) and Willington Quay Saints (away).
“We have three massive games ahead to finish off March which could really define our season. But it’s exciting times ahead and the lads are loving the ride at the moment,” added Macpherson.


The Deftones have never shied away from sounding different from one album to the next. While most bands explain their transitions as merely experimentation or trying to stay fresh, this band has not. Perhaps it has never really been about experimentation but acting out a self realization of what the band could be. Never one to latch onto one signature style, Chino and company continue to peel back layers upon layers getting closer to the DNA and molecular abstraction that is the true sound of the band. Going back to their earliest origins on Adrenaline, you can see the corners lifting on any genre stamping the band may have been saddled with. "Nu Metal", "rap metal", "aggro" or even "emo" never truly fit the band. While Korn sang about personal "issues" and Limp Bizkit were "breaking stuff", Deftones were going "back to school". With hiked up striped skate socks, oversized hoodies and the power of sledgehammering riffs, their hearts beat closer to Sade than slayer. With abstract lyrics, song titles and a mix of technical/blistering metal, Deftones are a very unique entity.
Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno, is personally one of my favorite artists of any genre. A number of his non Deftones projects are incredible. Moreno carries over many of the elements from those outside endeavors to each new Deftones project. Most specifically Team Sleep, whose influence has been heard on the last several Deftones albums going all the way back to Saturday Night Wrist, a sound that was layered with distortion and effects.
Gore seems to have hit the reset button. It's stripped down, extremely human and wears it's scars for all to see. The production feels like it was scrubbed clean with a white magic sponge. The band hasn't sounded this rubbed raw since their Self Titled album, which was my personal favorite album. There has been plenty of talk in the press about lead guitarist Carpenter's dissatisfaction with the direction of this album. The Self Titled album was also surrounded by the type of turmoil that either destroys a band or brings a band closer together. For the first time in my recollection the band has a true blue guitar solo(provided by Jerry Cantrell) via "Phantom Bride" which is their most radio friendly track on this album.
Gore is an album that fluctuates between beauty and destruction. The full compliment of the band is playing at it's peak. Chino is as adapt at hitting all of the soaring notes as he is at straining his vocals til the point of bursting. Steph takes out his anger with monstrous riffs, while Abe's smooth percussion feels like home. Sergio Vega, who continues to walk in the late Chi Cheng's bassists boots provides truly warm tones that complete the sound of a band relying more on musicianship than layered effects.
If I had to isolate some of my favorite tracks on first listen, the album's three closing tracks would be on my list. "Gore" has a cool pace, lot of space between the lyrics and the riffs have just the right crunch to keep the song interesting. "Phantom Bride" is a vibrant song with a lot of soul. It may be the album's most dynamic track that never wanders too far from the vibe of the chorus and is solidified by that great Cantrell solo. "Rubicon" is an amazing track to close the album. It's full of energy and the percussion on this is highly impactful. All around great musicianship back to front on the track.
It's too soon for me figure out where this rates as far as my favorite Deftones albums. The one element that makes listening to this album as joyful as listening to their last is the return to the stripped down heaviness of their self titled album. While the last album felt like I had to figure out equations while listening to it, this time around I put my pencil down and just took in the sound scape the band builds around me. Sometimes less is a whole lot more.


By Jim Dunn
One of the great things about a visit to the Planes Of Fame Air Museum in Chino, Calif., is not only the opportunity to view some of the most famous warplanes in aviation history, but also to be able to visually examine the evolution of aerial warfare from World War I through the Vietnam era.
In some cases this large collection also allows the visitor a chance to see how certain types of these aircraft have developed from one model to the next, sometimes even changing missions as they evolved. The best example of this can be seen in the development of America’s greatest fighter of World War II, the North American P-51 Mustang.
It was the British Purchasing Commission in May 1940 who would be the first to place an order with North American for their proposed model NA-73. Desperate for fighter aircraft the British had a provision in the contract that gave North American only 120 days to design and build the prototype. Amazingly on the 100th day after signing a ceremonial roll-out of the nearly complete airframe was held at the North American facility in Inglewood, California.
Needing a name for the new fighter the British Air Council came up with the name Mustang in recognition of American aggressiveness. However, the non-supercharged 1,100 hp Allison V-1710 engine in these Mustang Is would begin to loose its aggressiveness above 12,000 feet of altitude, and for RAF Fighter Command this was unacceptable.
If the RAF didn’t want these aircraft then the new Army Co-operation Command did. Their idea for these Mustang Is were to use them to support ground forces in the low level fighter/reconnaissance mission. It would be in this role that the Mustang would fire its first shots in anger on May 10, 1942 during a reconnaissance flight over an airfield in France.
Not wanting the Mustang themselves the USAAC was forced by an Act of Congress meant to support the Lend-Lease Program to accept 150 British ordered Mustangs as their first P-51 model. Lacking a fast reconnaissance aircraft of their own the USAAC converted 55 of these Mustangs and sent them to observation units after the attack on Pearl Harbor. This P-51 model was armed with four 20 mm cannons, with the reconnaissance version also equipped with two K-24 cameras mounted in the fuselage. The photo reconnaissance version of the Mustang would later be designated the F-6.
While improvements were being made to the P-51 reports from England on the low level capabilities of the Mustang led North American to offer an attack version to the USAAF. Designated the A-36A it was given the name Apache, which had been the name the USAAF was going to give the P-51 when it entered US service.
The 500 A-36As produced for the USAAF featured hydraulically operated dive brakes above and below each wing, and bomb shackles to carry a 500 lb. bomb under each wing. Changes from the Mustang I included installation of a 1,325 h.p. V-1700 engine, and replacing the two 0.30 inch guns in each wing with the heavier caliber 0.50 inch guns. In the Mustang I and A-36A two 0.50 inch guns were also installed in the fuselage under the engine.
Last of the Allison powered Mustangs was the P-51A of which only 310 were ordered by the USAAF in 1942. These aircraft had the 1,200 hp V-1710 engine, and were equipped with only four 0.50-inch guns. They also retained the bomb racks, which could now be used to carry external fuel tanks. The P-51A saw the majority of its service in the China-Burma-India theater, while the P-51 and A-36A were in North Africa and the Mediterranean.
At Planes Of Fame you can view their rare airworthy P-51A 43-6251 named Mrs. Virginia, while A-36A 42-83731 has just been restored to flight for owner Tom Friedkin by Fighter Rebuilders. Both of these Allison powered aircraft can be distinguished from later Merlin powered Mustangs by the small air duct atop the engine.
The Mustang would become a true fighter once and for all time with the installation of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine beginning in the P-51B model. License built in the United States by the Packard Motor Company the V-1650-3 with a two-stage supercharger produced 1,380 hp in the P-51B and C models. Both of these models were armed with four 0.50-inch guns, but they could now carry up to a 1,000-pound bomb under each wing. The only real difference between the two models is that the P-51B was built in Inglewood, while the P-51C was built in Dallas, Texas.
Though there were 1,988 P-51B models built, and another 1,750 P-51C models produced in Dallas, it would be the next model of the P-51 that would forever define the profile of the Mustang. That model was the P-51D.
Featuring a redesigned fuselage, a thinner wing, the Packard 1,490 hp V-1650-7 engine, and now equipped with six 0.50-inch guns, the P-51D entered production in February 1944. Perhaps the most important change in the P-51D was the introduction of the rearward-sliding “bubble” canopy. Compared to the former “birdcage” canopy on the earlier models visibility was increased ten-fold with the “bubble”.
While the P-51B would lead the way in Europe being the first Mustang to reach Berlin in March 1944, it was the P-51D that came to rule the skies over both Germany and later Japan.
In a production run that lasted less than two years North American produced 6,502 P-51Ds at Inglewood and 1,454 at Dallas. Another 1,337 P-51Ks that featured an Aeroproducts propeller in place of the Hamilton-Standard type were also built in Dallas.
Merlin powered Mustangs can also be seen at Planes Of Fame in Chino. The museum owns two P-51Ds including serial number 45-11582 that is named “Spam Can,” and a former Indonesian Air
Force P-51D with an unknown USAAF serial number. This later aircraft named Wee Willy II has been officially assigned the former identity of the famous Griffon powered Mustang racer the Red Baron that had crashed in Reno in 1979.
Others Mustangs such as Tom Friedkin’s beautiful P-51C 43-25147 named Princess Elizabeth can often be seen while visiting the museum. With Fighter Rebuilders located within the facility there is no telling what famous aircraft may be glimpsed.
For those into aviation history, or for those looking for a great place to learn it, the Planes Of Fame in Chino is worth the trip.


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Our Journey to Diyaluma Falls
Diyaluma Falls is known as the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. And the good thing about it is you can reach the top of the Diyaluma falls from the Poonagala Estate.
It is a bit far away from the viewpoint, yet a must-see if you are visiting that area.
A few weeks back, I was planning to go Badulla by the night mail train, just to escape from Colombo for a day. But when I asked one of my friends to join me, he suggested going Haputhale instead of Badulla.
So we decided to get the night mail train from Colombo Fort on a Saturday night. Even we decided to go to Haputhale we hadn’t a clear plan.
So we got tickets to Badulla in case if we change our mind on the way. It was around 350LKR (2.5$ ) to Badulla, and luckily we could get seats next to each other.
The train started the journey from Fort around 8.15 PM. It’s a very familiar ride for us since we always visit upcountry in this night mail train more often. Even it is a long journey, we had enough stories and gossips to share all the way to Haputhale.
You can buy food and coffee on the way to from the sellers on the train. It was really good to have a hot coffee on the way while passing misty hills around 2 AM. After a long journey train reached Haputhale by 6.30 AM.
It was bone freezing cold when we get down from the station. Even though we wanted to stay and rest a bit in the station, they didn’t allow us to stay for a long time in the station.
In Search of Diyaluma Falls
So we went to the bus stand of Haputhale to check is there any shop open by that time.
Luckily one small tea shop next to the bus stand was open at that time. We had our breakfast there, for a low price less than 150LKR. (1$).
It’s a Tamil shop that we call a “SaivarKade” in Sri Lanka. They had some great Wade and Dosai along with hot Masala Tea. Since we had no idea of the bus we had to get from Haputhale,
we talked to the shop owner. It was the Welllawaya bus we had to get from Haputhale.
After waiting for a bus for more than twenty minutes, we got the bus to Koslanda. To reach Diyaluma falls, we had to get down from Koslanda Junction and get a tuk-tuk from there. We asked the conductor to tell us the place that we have to get down.
There was an army soldier on the bus who has been there recently. So he joined the conversation and told us that we have to pay extra attention to the elephants. As per the villagers, there are few elephants roaming around the upper part of the waterfall.
Diyaluma Falls Hike
Within 30 minutes drive from Haputhale we arrived at the starting point of the trail, Koslanda Junction. You can’t miss this small town with a huge Bo tree next to the Poonagala Road.
We got a tuk-tuk from there to the Poonagala estate. The driver of the tuk-tuk was a kind Tamil man but could understand what we said in Sinhalese. He drove us to the entrance of the Poonagala estate and showed the trek to go.
It was just 300LKR (2 $) from the town to the estate gate. Also, there is a bus service to Poonagala to Koslanda, which is going only 3 times per day.
Footpath was clear for some distance across the Rubber estate. But it was getting harsh when you start climbing the sandy slippery rocks across long grassland.
Sharp leaves of grass were really annoying for us since we were not wearing long sleeves. So that is better to cover your body while on a hike like this.
After 45 minutes hike across the grass, we finally reach the top of the mountain. We could hear the noise of the waterfall from there, but no path was there. And already we found some Elephant dung, not more than two days.
Without thinking twice we followed the crushed grass areas to find the path of the Elephants. So we can easily find the way to the waterfall. Within around 30 minutes we found the top of the Upper Diyaluma
Falls. It’s known as a separate waterfall you meet before the main waterfall Diyaluma.
It was a fantastic view for us after a tiring hike to see some natural pools on the top of Upper Diyaluma falls.
My Personal Feeling of Diyaluma Waterfalls
I immediately got into a swimsuit and jumped into one of these shallow pools. After relaxing there for a few minutes, actually more than 30 minutes, we started to go down the water stream to the bottom part of Upper Diyaluma falls.
Honestly, that was the best waterfall I have seen in my life. It was so beautiful with seven cascades of clear water.
You will never get tired of watching this amazing waterfall. But we didn’t get into the bottom part pool without a proper idea of the deepness. From there you can see the top of the main waterfall, Diyaluma.
So we walked across the stream down, and sometimes we walked on the bank, and finally, we were on the top of the second-highest waterfall in Sri Lanka.
If you visit there during a rainy season, you have to pay extra attention to the slippery rocks on the top. Even though you get pictures from there, always keep someone in a reachable distance.
Due to the heavy wind, you may lose control and with a blink of an eye, you will be pushed away from the top. You can see the Poonagala village and the surrounding areas very clearly if it is not a cloudy day.
After enjoying the view of the underneath valleys, we started going back to Upper Diyaluma falls to have a bath. After finding a natural pool with a lower flow, we almost spend one hour in that clear cool water.
That is a really good reward for yourselves after the tremendous hike across bushes. But only that time I realized how much of bruises I had in my hands from the Grass leaves.
End of Diyaluma Waterfalls Hike
After the bath, we had some biscuits and milk packets since we couldn’t buy anything for lunch. It was almost around 2 PM when we started coming back to the summit point of the mountain to go back.
Since we were hungry, without spending much time on the way, we reached the estate gate within 45 minutes.
After having lunch, we got a bus from Koslanda to Haputhale town. From there we got a Colombo bus which was coming from Badulla. Since it was a Sunday it was too crowded.
So we couldn’t get a seat until Balangoda. But we were not that tired, we were so happy to see those beautiful waterfalls. After spending a few long hours on the bus, finally we reached Maharagama around 8.30 PM.
It was all tiring hike with a marvelous viewpoint, so we went home with a lot of nice memories of Diyaluma falls.

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The Standardbred Canada Sales Department has announced the date of its next mixed sale at the SC Sales Pavilion at Flamboro Downs. The sale will be held on Sunday, October 27.
“We are happy to be able to offer horsemen a discounted entry fee of $500 per horse,” says SC Sales Manager Heather Reid. “During these times we are doing everything we can to provide horsepeople a venue to sell their weanlings, yearlings, broodmares and racehorses at a reasonable fee.”
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The Yankees stormed out of the All-Star break in 1998, winning six of their first seven to start their second half in the same manner with which they finished the first. However, the fatigue of an 11-game road trip to open the second half was perhaps finally catching up with them. They found themselves temporarily halted, dropping four of five to close out the third week of June while also suffering their first series loss in a month.
Record: 68-24, .739 (up 14.0)
Even though the Blue Jays were far removed from their halcyon days in the early 1990s, their lineup still boasted a pair of prodigious sluggers in Jose Canseco and Carlos Delgado, something Andy Pettitte learned the hard way on this particular afternoon at the Rogers Centre. He was actually cruising early, retiring the side in order in the first and second, inducing four ground outs and striking out a pair.
New York’s offense made Woody Williams work, putting a pair on in each of the first and second by drawing three walks and reaching on an error. They’d even open the scoring in the third, though would instantly rue not pushing across more in the frame. A leadoff Chuck Knoblauch walk followed by back-to-back singles from Derek Jeter and Paul O’Neill loaded the bases with no outs. A Tino Martinez sac fly to center plated the first run, but that’s all they’d get in the inning.
In the bottom-half, Craig Grebeck got things started with a one-out double, followed by walks from Alex Gonzalez and Shannon Stewart to load the bases for Jose Canseco. The 1988 AL MVP demolished an elevated 2-0 fastball for a grand slam to immediately punish the Yankees for not capitalizing further on their own bases-loaded situation.
The Bombers continued to chip away at Williams, a pair of doubles by Knoblauch and O’Neill in the fifth reducing the deficit to 4-2. However, the slow trickle of runs could not keep up with the onslaught from the Blue Jays bats. After Stewart walked to lead off the fifth, Delgado launched a moonshot to the furthest deck in right field—the first to ever go so high in the young history of the then-Skydome—extending the lead to 6-2.
A brief reprieve saw both sides go down in order in the sixth. In the seventh, a leadoff single by Joe Girardi and a one-out walk drawn by Jeter knocked Woody Williams from the contest with a pair on base. Bernie Williams drove one home with a single of Dan Plesac, but yet again one run was all the Bombers could manage in the inning.
Canseco cancelled it out with his second home run of the game, this one a solo shot in the bottom of the seventh.
It was almost like he and Delgado were trying to outdo each other — Delgado’s fifth-inning shot traveling 467 feet and Canseco’s second traveling 460.
Pettitte departed the contest having given up seven runs on six hits and seven walks in 6.2 innings. Mike Buddie came on in relief and even he wasn’t spared by the hungry Toronto offense. Kevin Brown led off the eighth with a double followed by a Gonzalez walk, setting up an RBI double by Tony Phillips.
The Blue Jays scored their final run with Buddie balking Gonzalez home as this one finished with 9-3 score. On the bright side, it’d take a whole separate month for the Yankees to drop their next series.


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If you’ve started your carrots outdoors and are anxiously awaiting for their arrival, first of all, don’t panic. I don’t know why, but carrot plants seem to take forever to start popping up! (At least they do for me.)
Anyway, I wanted to post this cute picture I found of baby carrot plants for you, so that when they finally do arrive, you won’t think they’re weeds and pull them. I mean, man, who would pull a carrot thinking it’s a weed? (Surely not me the last 3 years…)
Photo – check it out, she’s got a lot of other baby plant pictures too!

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With the current Senate at only a one-vote majority for the Democratic Party, the mid-term elections on November 5 are seen as crucial by both liberals and conservatives alike. With the Supreme Court hanging on a razor-thin margin of 5-4 in support of Roe v. Wade and several justices possibly close to retiring, the fate of abortion rights could rest in the hands of the Senate, which has the power to confirm presidential appointments to the Supreme Court. Several close races could make the difference in the balance of power in the Senate.
In New Hampshire, the race for an open Senate seat between Governor Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, and Republican John E. Sununu, hinges in part on abortion rights. Sununu supports abortion only in the cases of rape, incest, or where the life of the mother is at stake, and Shaheen supports a broad range of abortion rights, according to the Boston Globe. In Minnesota, the close race between incumbent Democratic Senator Paul Wellstone and Republican Norm Coleman could swing the balance in the US Senate into the hands of the GOP, according to the Los Angeles Times. Wellstone’s vote against authorizing Bush to wage war against Iraq was seen by some as lessening his chances to win his race, according to the Washington Post. However, recently, Wellstone’s stance against the war in Iraq won him support from MoveOn, an anti-war group that reportedly raised $180,000 in 24 hours for the senator from a single mass email. Also, one Zogby poll put Wellstone in the lead against his Republican opponent, with his numbers rising shortly after declaring he would not support Bush’s Iraq war resolution, according to the Post. In addition, incumbent Senator Jean Carnahan (D-MO), who took over her husband’s seat after he died in a plane crash, is now trailing Republican Jim Talent. Talent has taken a significant lead with male voters, while likely female voters are split between the two candidates, AP reports.
President Bush on Monday began a three-week tour of 15 states to increase support for GOP candidates in tough races. He is expected to conduct multiple stops in Florida, where his brother, incumbent Jeb Bush, faces a challenge from Democratic candidate Bill McBride. Jeb Bush has taken heat recently for his conservative stance on gay rights and affirmative action, as well as what some voters perceive to be his mishandling of the 2000 presidential election debacle in Florida, according to The Nation.
Bush’s campaign for Republican candidates centers around the Democratic-led Senate Judiciary Committee, which has been the biggest obstacle to Bush’s attempts to pack the federal Circuit Courts of Appeals with right-wing ideologues. Recently, the committee delayed a vote on Dennis Shedd, a former aide to Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC), which won them criticism from Thurmond and Bush. White House spokesman Ari Fleischer emphasized the insult this was to Thurmond personally, according to the Associated Press. However, the Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Patrick Leahy said that he delayed the vote on Shedd because his nomination was very contentious and would prevent the committee from sending 17 other pending nominations to the Senate floor for a vote, according to AP.


The MotoGP April 2006 Shakedown was an exhilarating event that marked the beginning of the MotoGP season. Held at the Circuit of Jerez in Spain, this shakedown provided a glimpse into what the season had in store for avid motorcycle racing fans. In this blog post, we will delve into the highlights of this event, discuss the key moments, and analyze the performances of the riders and teams. So, let’s rev up our engines and dive into the action-packed world of MotoGP!
- 1 The Circuit of Jerez: A Legendary Venue
- 2 The Shakedown: A Pre-Season Warm-up
- 3 The Contenders: Riders to Watch Out For
- 4 Unveiling the New Bikes: Excitement in the Paddock
- 5 Testing and Data Collection: Getting the Edge
- 6 Rossi vs. Gibernau: A Rivalry Intensified
- 7 Surprises and Upsets: Unpredictability on the Track
- 8 The Road Ahead: Anticipation for the Season Opener
- 9 Conclusion
The Circuit of Jerez: A Legendary Venue
The Circuit of Jerez, also known as Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, is a legendary venue that has hosted many MotoGP races over the years. Located in Southern Spain, this circuit is known for its challenging layout and thrilling corners. With a length of 4.428 kilometers, it provides a perfect canvas for riders to showcase their skills and test the limits of their machines.
The Shakedown: A Pre-Season Warm-up
The MotoGP April 2006 Shakedown served as a pre-season warm-up for the riders and teams to fine-tune their bikes and get accustomed to the circuit ahead of the official season opener. It allowed them to test various setups, experiment with different strategies, and gather valuable data to improve their performance.
The Contenders: Riders to Watch Out For
Several top riders participated in the April 2006 Shakedown, making it an exciting event for fans worldwide. Let’s take a look at some of the contenders who were expected to make a mark in this season:
- Valentino Rossi (Yamaha): The Italian legend was coming off a championship-winning season and was eager to defend his title.
- Sete Gibernau (Honda): Gibernau was a fierce competitor who had consistently challenged Rossi in the previous seasons.
- Nicky Hayden (Honda): The American rider was determined to prove himself and secure his place among the elite riders.
- Max Biaggi (Suzuki): Biaggi, a seasoned rider, was always a force to be reckoned with on the track.
Unveiling the New Bikes: Excitement in the Paddock
The April 2006 Shakedown was also an opportunity for teams to unveil their new bikes and showcase their latest technological advancements. The paddock buzzed with excitement as fans and journalists eagerly awaited the unveiling of the machines that would be ridden by their favorite riders throughout the season. It was a visual feast for motorcycle enthusiasts as they got a first-hand look at the cutting-edge engineering and design of these racing motorcycles.
Testing and Data Collection: Getting the Edge
One of the primary objectives of the shakedown was to gather data and fine-tune the bikes to optimize their performance. Teams used this opportunity to test various setups, suspension configurations, and aerodynamic packages. Engineers and technicians meticulously analyzed lap times, telemetry data, and rider feedback to identify areas for improvement. The shakedown provided invaluable insights that would help teams gain a competitive edge in the upcoming races.
Rossi vs. Gibernau: A Rivalry Intensified
The battle between Valentino Rossi and Sete Gibernau was one of the most anticipated storylines of the April 2006 Shakedown. The two riders had a history of intense on-track battles, and fans were eager to see them go head-to-head once again. Both Rossi and Gibernau pushed their limits, setting blistering lap times and leaving spectators on the edge of their seats. The rivalry between these two riders added an extra layer of excitement to the shakedown.
Surprises and Upsets: Unpredictability on the Track
As with any motorsport event, the April 2006 Shakedown had its fair share of surprises and upsets. Some riders who were not considered front-runners surprised everyone with their impressive performances, while others struggled to find their pace. The shakedown served as a reminder that in MotoGP, anything can happen, and the outcome of a race is never certain until the checkered flag falls.
The Road Ahead: Anticipation for the Season Opener
The MotoGP April 2006 Shakedown was a thrilling start to the season, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the official opener. The performances and insights gained from this event provided a glimpse into the competitiveness that would unfold in the upcoming races. The shakedown was a perfect way to set the stage for an action-packed season filled with thrilling battles, unexpected twists, and unforgettable moments.
It has been two years since Valentino Rossi, arguably the greatest MotoGP racer of all time, left Repsol Honda for Yamaha. And in those two years, Repsol Honda has struggled to win. It seems that Honda has finally had enough. At least, that’s what they’re saying. At the end of 2005, Honda Racing Corporation President Suguru Kanazawa announced their serious intentions of taking the team in a new direction. Specifically, a direction aimed at domination.
“Now we are preparing for the new challenge of the immediate future and also for the second generation of the MotoGP class, which will start from 2007,” Kanazawa said in a press release. “Our new challenge is to organize new-generation teams with young riders and win back the championship.”
Dani Pedrosa, a three-time world champion (twice in 125 cc and once in 250 cc), has been promoted to the MotoGP class and will replace Max Biaggi. He joins Nicky Hayden, who is in his third year at Repsol Honda. The criticism of Hayden has been his inconsistency, but last year he scored his first win at Laguna Seca. Once again, Repsol Honda has a young lineup with Pedrosa at 20 and Hayden at 24.
“This will be the 12th year of the Repsol Honda team,” said Jaume Giro, Repsol YPF Executive Director for Communication. “After a period of transition for both companies, it is great news that we are heading into a new generation with an exciting pairing of Nicky and Dani.”
Showoff Classic is the culmination of the prestigious Import Showoff series. As the final Showoff of the year, Classic is often seen as the “finals.”
The series was one of the pioneers of the import car show world. Ten years ago, it was one of the only events for Japanese car enthusiasts to showcase their vehicles at an event aptly named “Showoff.” The series remains one of the most important in the scene, especially for the JDM crowd.
Showoff Classic, Chinatown, and Nisei are known for featuring clean, JDM, SoCal-style cars. Even the cars in the spectator parking lot are a step ahead of those at most larger events.
This year, function over form was a dominant theme. The builders focused heavily on engine work, showcasing crazy high-power turbo setups and high compression ITB N/A monsters instead of emphasizing scissor doors and underglows.
Hondas continue to dominate at Classic, outnumbering all other manufacturers by a long shot. Old-school Hondas, including DA Integras, EF Civics, and second-gen CRXs, are now more popular than ever before.
However, in recent times, it seems that Nisei and Chinatown have become the main events of the year. More people are attending those two events than Classic, and rumors are circulating that ‘05 was the last Showoff Classic ever. We certainly hope not.
The MotoGP April 2006 Shakedown was an electrifying event that set the tone for the season ahead. From the legendary Circuit of Jerez to the unveiling of new bikes and intense rivalries, this shakedown had it all. The performances of the riders, the surprises on the track, and the anticipation for the season opener added to the excitement and made this event one to remember. As fans, we eagerly await the next chapter in this high-octane world of MotoGP.


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Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn. If this spell was kicked, that creature gets -5/-5 until end of turn instead.
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David Simon, creator of The Wire, once made a stern distinction between drama and soap. The Wire lasted for five predetermined series, like the five acts of a drama. For him to have written a sixth would have been unthinkable. Like adding a third half to a particularly exciting football match.
By his definition, Prison Break, whose four series went way beyond its natural life, is undoubtedly soap. Indeed, there are those who bailed out of it earlier, deciding they'd had enough of its improbable twists and character mutations.
Prison Break is the story of a young structural engineer, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) who takes the loyal spirit of the song Two Little Boys to heart, deliberately getting himself imprisoned in order to aid the escape of his older brother Lincoln. Shades of The Shawshank Redemption close upon the series as the good, strong, taciturn Michael painstakingly plans his escape. A huge tattoo, covering most of his body, contains a blueprint of Fox River State Penitentiary, where he is incarcerated.
Originally, the series was only commissioned for 13 episodes. Contrary to the expectations of the Fox network, it proved popular. So, they commissioned nine more episodes. Then another series. Then another. And another.
Herein lay the main source of criticism – Prison Break evolved into on an "on demand" form, rather than maintaining a natural narrative or character development. It was necessary that Michael, despite his ingenuity, be perpetually incarcerated, or under imminent threat of jail. And so, for three series, he lucklessly finds himself in jail, not just in America, but in a lawless hoosegow in Panama.
Of course, Michael being such a resourceful guy, it couldn't be mere incompetence or recidivism that put him back behind bars again and again – and so, a shadowy organisation known as The Company has to be devised and pitted against him; an organisation that grew mightier with every newly commissioned series.
As 24 also shows, US audiences are titillated by the idea that unaccountable, malign forces operate the true levers of power in America. Although this is less borne of any Chomskyite political conviction, more an embittered inkling that society is inherently biased against good, strong, taciturn men like Michael, or Jack Bauer. In Prison Break, women are frequently the agents of the enemy – the vice President, the evil, kick-ass Gretchen, even Michael's own mother.
The web of mistrusting alliances Michael's fellow travellers on the inside form is too extensive to outline here, but again, you sense that certain characters thrive and persist because audiences seemed to like them. Take T-Bag, who was jailed for raping and killing children (not always in that order) but whom viewers considered charming. And so, despite suffering a severed hand early on, he survives innumerable life-or-death situations to the end. Or Gretchen, who always seems to get the drop on her male captors and proved titillatingly popular. She is brought back from the dead more than once and there was even talk of a spin-off series. You like her? OK, cool.
Finally, as audiences dwindled, the makers again obliged, devising an ending of absolute certainty (though, as with any soap, death is never 100% certain). It concluded, with typical contrivance, with a flash-forward, then a flash-back-to-the-bit-just-before-the-flash-forward.
Now that it's gone, those of us who suffered with it will miss its faces, friendly and otherwise – Sara, Lincoln, Sucre, T-Bag, Gretchen – but most of all the good, strong and taciturn Michael, who endured his adversity with a narrow-eyed stoicism, so borderline expressionless that he made Clint Eastwood's Man With No Name look like a compulsive gurner.


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According to the Historic American Engineering Record, ''Built of native sandstone and ashlar masonry, and designed to complement its natural surroundings, this bridge is a superb example of ''National Park Service-Rustic'' stone bridge engineering. It is unaltered and retains structural integrity. The Pine Creek Bridge is significant for its association with the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, constructed by the National Park Service and Bureau of Public Roads in 1927-30. The highway is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is considered significant in the contexts of tourism and engineering. The bridge is an integral and necessary component of the highway, and is also significant for its rustic style, designed to harmonize with the local setting.''
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1987
Washington County, Utah

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APRIL 9, 2002
Ferraris in Tokyo
THE Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo is to host a Ferrari and Maserati exhibition from the end of this month until the middle of July. It is not the first time that the Italian cars have been treated as art, nor the first time that they have appeared in a major gallery, the earliest major event being at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1993, but as Japan is one of Ferrari's major markets a little help from the art world will not go amiss.
The Tokyo exhibition is billed as a celebration of the historic rivalry between Ferrari and Maserati. The exhibition will include a Ferrari 246 F1 car and the F2001 which was raced last year, while Maserati will be represented by the 250F. There will also be a variety of sports cars from both marques.
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SM Entertainment‘s newly debuted boy group NCT U only recently made their debut, but they’re already crossing borders.
The group has just released the Chinese version of one of their debut singles, “Without You.”
It seems that NCT U will be releasing songs in multiple languages, the same way their seniors EXO released every single and album in both Chinese and Korean.
Check out the Chinese and Korean versions of NCT U’s “Without You” below, and be sure to stick around MoonROK for more updates on your favorite Kpop idols and artists.
Source: SM Entertainment
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Bay City’s St. Laurent Brothers candy shop gets new owner
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A Bay City staple is now under new ownership.
Jordan Dice, a local entrepreneur who recently bought Midland Mall, purchased St. Laurent Brothers of Bay City. The new ownership was announced Sunday, Sept. 24.
Dice is the second owner since the St. Laurent family to own the business. Since 1904, the St. Laurent family manufactured Michigan’s finest all natural peanut butter and offered candies, chocolates, confectionaries and nuts.
“I remember as a young child my parents and grandparents taking me to the store; it was a favorite of our family. My great-great grandparents had met here for dates in 1919, just a couple years after the store opened in its present location”, said Dice.
St. Laurent Brothers was founded by brothers Alexander and Joseph St. Laurent. They purchased a mail order peanut butter business for $350.80 on December 8, 1904 and operated it out of their father’s grocery store located at the corner of First and Saginaw Streets, until 1917 when they moved the business to its present location at Third and Water Streets.
The business still runs and operates today. Each year, it serves 100,000 people and sells nearly 200,000 pounds of nuts that are roasted or made into peanut butter, according to Dice.
There are plans to add ruby chocolate to the assorted chocolates and confectionaries. Ruby cocoa beans are naturally reddish-pink in color, has a fruity taste and is similar to white chocolate.
Dice is also looking into opening another St. Laurent Brothers store inside the Midland Mall.
“I love how unique the business is in the products it offers. I plan to further that initiative and am excited at the opportunity to open another store in my mall”, said Dice.
Former owner and operators, Steve and Nancy Frye, will remain working with the business to ensure a proper transition to Dice and his staff. Currently, 25 people work for St. Laurent Brothers and Dice has brought in new management.
“Steve and Nancy have been wonderful to work with and I am very appreciative of their help. It is great when the former and current owners work together in transition to preserve the legacy of the business. I am happy to have them available to me and my staff”, said Dice.
Dice is a Bay County native.
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Recently I approached a few local drugstores and asked them what they do with their outdated magazines. (I was hoping to set up a program where I could pick-up those magazines or have them delivered to the paper recycling dumpster behind my kids’ school so they could earn money from the recycling company.) Unfortunately I was told that they remove the covers, return them to the publisher for credit and are told they MUST discard them in the trash dumpster….OUCH! TRASH dumpster, not recycling dumpster.
Sadly, this is the fate of many magazines. In fact, about 60% of magazines remain unsold and are destine for this same misfortune!
I’ve also recently taken inventory of how many magazines make their way into my own household and, let me tell you… it’s time to make a change! We not only receive magazine subscriptions, but also print publications for every local organization we’ve joined… from the Zoo, to the Natural History Museum, to the Science Center!
There are definitely better options. More and more magazines are becoming available in e-formats, digitally delivered right to your computer, iPhone or iPad. Check Zinio.com or emagazines.com to see if your “favorite reads” are available. For all those other publications, a quick glance inside (typically around the publisher’s information) will often turn up an option to actually receive the publication digitally… all you need to do is digitally subscribe! And if you don’t want it, UNsubscribe or opt out!
I assure you, once you take a look at all those un-read magazines piling up, you’ll realize you can make a change too!
Recycling in my home is a must. Everyone knows “the rules” and our set-up is simple, but if you’ve ever wondered about the wonder of recycling and if your efforts are well worth the effort, then take a look at these facts I discovered via Earth911 and you’ll see why it matters…
(… it matters… it really, really matters…)
- Aluminum cans – more than 50% of cans are recycled and once placed in a recycling receptacle, they are often back on store shelves as a “new can” within 60 days! Because of its durability (and the efforts of many), approximately two-thirds of aluminum ever produced is still in use today!
- Glass – it can be recycled indefinitely! 80% of recovered glass is turned into new glass containers with a turnaround time of about 30 days!
- Magazines – only 20% ever gets recycled. What a waste! They can’t be recycled into new magazine paper but they ARE recyclable – they get turned into newspaper, paperboard and writing paper.
- Newspaper – it’s incredibly easy to recycle and the 24 billion newspapers circulated worldwide annually(!) can be recycled right back into another edition to hit the newsstand!
- Plastic bottles – only 2 out of every 10 plastic water bottles is recycled… and Americans buy about 28 billion water bottles each year. The interesting thing is that 96% of plastic bottles produced are “recycle #1 and #2”… and these are absolutely recycled everywhere!!!
- Paper – approximately 40% of solid waste in the US is paper products! I wrote a post dedicated to all the things you need to know about paper recycling (since it seems to be the one with the greatest potential for confusion!), so check it out here! But without question, RECYCLE IT!
I honestly think that NOT recycling is inexcusable. An estimated 75% of Americans have curbside recycling and most of the remaining majority has at least some access to a recycling facility.
If you ever doubted your recycling efforts… don’t. If you ever thought about short-cutting recycling… don’t. If you haven’t started a dedicated recycling effort at home… DO!


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As they enter the Winter Forest, they meet Summer and have a good time. Summer tells Nameless that the God of Life has to live in harmony with the Goddess of Death. Exposition about the order of the Gods.
There are 7 gods, Time, Death, Life, Light, Darkness and two forgotten gods.
Rhett decides to sacrifice Helga to Dibuk rather than marrying her.
On their way out they meet Fall.
As they head out to North Kamoria, they encounter a group of dwarves.


Tamera Foster was labelled a “superstar” by judges as she flew through to the next stage of the X Factor
Tamera Foster on The X Factor
Tamera Foster was labelled a “superstar” by judges as she flew through to the next stage of the X Factor.
The teenager from Gravesend, performed Emeli Sande’s ‘Beneath Your Beautiful’ on the ITV singing contest on Saturday night.
Taking place in front of a live studio audience in London, the theme on this week’s show was love and heartbreak.
The 16-year-old impressed judges with her flawless performance of Sande’s ballad, with Gary Barlow in particular gushing over her rendition.
The former Take That singer compared Tamera to the global pop stars that perform on the Sunday episodes of the show.
He said:”I think for the first time tonight, the public are really going to see what we’ve all seen as judges and that’s a superstar on the stage.”
Nicole Scherzinger, the judge in charge of Tamera’s ‘the girls’ category, was also impressed with the singer’s performance.
She said: “That was bellissimo, it was just beautiful. You know what I loved about that performance, is that it was so controlled and less was more and the intro was just as powerful as your big high notes, it was gorgeous.”
The public were just as smitten with the youngster’s performance and voted her through to next week’s show.
Tamera is the bookies favourite to be outright winner on X Factor with both Ladbrokes and Titanbet listing the youngster as 7/4 to take home the crown.
Tune into ITV this Saturday to see how she does in the next stage of the show.
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Alginate is one of the most versatile biopolymers found in nature extracted from the cell walls of brown seaweed and commonly used in the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
Sodium alginate gels in the presence of calcium. It is used for direct spherification, mixed with the desired process, and for inverse spherification, mixed in a water bath.
Ingredients: Sodium alginate 100% (E-401).
Dosage: Depending on application. General dosage: 5 to 8 gr/L.
Storage: Keep in a dry cool place.
Best before date: 12 months from manufacturing date in the original packaging.
Inhaltsstoffe: Natriumalginat (E-401).
Empfohlene Dosierung: Quantum satis.
Lagerung: An einem kühlen, trockenen Ort aufbewahren.
Ingrédients: Alginate de sodium (E-401).
Dose recommandée: Quantum satis.
Stockage: Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec.
Ingredienti: Alginato di sodio (E-401).
Dosaggio raccomandato: Quantum satis.
Conservazione: Conservare in luogo fresco e asciutto.
How to use Bindly Sodium Alginate?
Sodium alginate is widely used for spherification techniques. Spherification is a gelification technique that allows encapsulating liquid contents inside a fine gel simulating caviar or other shapes. See applications for guidelines.
Expected use and applications
- Direct spherification

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