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After the half marathon I went for a jog on Monday. Tuesday I was far too tired to even consider running a step. Wednesday I met up with Scotty, George and Darren for a session of reps. We ran a mile out in 5:40 then another one in 5:24. Then we ran the two miles back in 10:49. These are my best times for a long long time and I'm pleased to be running this well. After training I went down to the Lake District and jogged up a pretty high fell to take photos of a race - then jogged back down again to make for a very tiring but satisfying evening of leisuretime pursuits.
Is it true that some people opt to spend their leisure time drinking beer in public houses?
Really though, do they?
Even when its sunny and warm?
Theres some weird folk knocking about!!
The next evening I went through to Scotby to run 10 miles hilly and steady with Darren and Plucky. A decent pace was initially set by Plucky. None of us had any means of knowing how fast we were running but I knew we were clipping along at a fair old lick - Darren dropped off the back with a mile to go and Plucky, on his longest run this year, started to tire in the second half. When we completed the route in just 62:30 I was surprised, though I reckon I could have ran 10 secs per mile quicker if it had been a hard run scheduled.
Having done nowt on Tuesday I would and should have ran tonight (Friday), but as this is the third of four weeks of indulgence post marathon I am still just doing whatever I feel like doing each day, whether that is lying on couch or running flat out.
10k race coming up soon - really looking forward to that one. Im determined to run a 34 this year.
Whilst running on Thursday I asked Plucky what he thought it would take for me to regain the fitness and speed I enjoyed in the 2002-2004 period when I set most of my best times and race wins. Thinking that the obvious (and my own) answer would be "give up work so you can train twice a day and sleep more", he said......
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The Municipal Chief Executive for Tema, Isaac Ashai Odamtten is calling on government to upgrade the Tema General hospital to the status of a regional hospital.
This, according to him, will enable the hospital deliver efficiently on its core mandate of providing quality health care to patients.
As the main referral health centre for most hospitals in Tema and its environs, the hospital has not seen any major rehabilitation, since its construction in 1954.
The hospital is presently faced with number of challenges impeding the provision of quality healthcare.
Presently, the hospital’s maternity wards is too small to serve the number of women who come to the facility.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, Isaac Ashai Odamtten emphasized the need to upgrade the facilty in order to meet the needs of the increasing population.
“It is time for us to look at Tema regional hospital as a regional hospital because most of the institutions or establishment fall within the catchment area of Tema and Tema is seen as a region to a very large extent so I think it is time for us to expand the hospital to be able to attend to patients from other areas.”
He said though the hospital administration is working with the limited resources government provides, the hospital still needs a face-lift to attend to the growing population.
“Since I took office, I have inspected an uncompleted project which is already under construction. We had to look at the extent of work that has been done and we are now doing the costing and we want to commit resources into it but we must all admit that Tema General Hospital now requires a facelift to make it a regional hospital that can attend to the numerous patients,” he explained.
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'They are young leaders' - Elgin MLK celebrations inspire the city's youth
Volunteers in a northern Illinois city use Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations to foster community, through the youth, that expands beyond the holiday.
Three King events are taking place in Elgin, Illinois this weekend - A prayer breakfast, a documentary screening, and a food drive.
The city has a Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration committee, which is led by volunteers.
Joe Wars is the chairman of the Martin Luther King Jr. food drive this year. He moved to Elgin in 1976. He said the city has celebrated MLK for over 30 years. It became a federal holiday in 1986. Wars said the events have evolved over the decades.
“We had a gospel fest, we had youth competition, as far as art. We've had just a basically, youth programs,” Wars explained. “And all of these things were started simply because we felt the need to get the youth involved.”
Wars explained that after a while the youth celebrations dwindled down because technology sped up. He said children were learning about King at school and weren’t interested in learning about such things on their time off. Because of this, the committee switched things up.
Danise Habun is a co-chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration committee. She said it’s important for young people to connect the present with the past.
“One of the really great things that has kind of stuck around as we do our Dr. King celebrations is the fact that we offer scholarships to area youth,” she said. “And this year, I've just, you know, I think we're just like, astounded. We're going to give out 12 scholarships.”
The scholarships range from $500 to one $1000.
Wars and Habun said the Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations ignited an ongoing desire to lead for the some of the city’s youth.
“And all of a sudden, out of nowhere, you know, Danise started getting phone calls, I got phone calls,” Wars said. “Janice started getting phone calls saying, ‘Hey, can I help with this? Can I work on this?’ you know, and it's just a marvelous thing.’”
Janice Hare is also a co-chair of the committee. She said partners like the YWCA and Boys & Girls Club of Elgin have given community youth skills that allow them to play key roles in the Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations.
“These young people are inspiring. They are young leaders,” she said. “And we'd love to always have them do something productive to whereas they can put [things] in their portfolio and go on in their lives and their careers and build themselves.”
Hare has a personal testimony of what these celebrations can set into motion. She said her son was going down the wrong path.
“People like Joe in the community helped shape him to continue to grow and fester,” Hare explained. “And although he you know, didn't do the high school, or graduated high school at the right time, but he went on to get his GED.”
The 39-year-old now owns a barbershop in the community.
Wars said it’s important to introduce Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy to young people because they don’t have the same experience as their elders.
“It was just like yesterday that I can remember watching and having the dogs turned on us and water hoses and, and the whole nine yards,” Wars recalled. “But you take a 12-year-old kid now, and for them, something happened in 1957, man, that sounds like way, way, way, way back.”
The celebrations begin at 8:30 Jan. 14 at Elgin Community College. The city will host the 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast Celebration. Scholarship and humanitarian recipients will be honored at this time. The Illinois premiere of the documentary “Invented Before You Were Born” will screen from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Larkin High School on Jan. 15. Those interested in donating to the Food Drive can do so at the city’s website.
- Yvonne Boose is a current corps member for Report for America, an initiative of the GroundTruth Project. It's a national service program that places talented journalists in local newsrooms like WNIJ. You can learn more about Report for America at wnij.org.

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Talk about how important Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights are and how they can make a difference when driving around at night. Headlights are one of the most important upgrades you can make for your Jeep Grand Cherokee. With sleek styling and high-efficiency lights, our Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights at NAPA Online produce a stronger beam than factory ones thanks to CCFL technology which produces an impressive light show in addition to being super bright! All Halo designs also feature state of the art CAD manufactured ensuring perfect fits every time so that all eyes will be on how awesomely cool they look when driving around town at night. So if you're looking to upgrade your Jeep Grand Cherokee, be sure to check out our selection of headlights!


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Maria Simona’s Catalan cream turron is made according to the traditional recipe.
Net weight: 200 g
Shelf life :
9 months minimum. Once opened, it must be kept in a dry place.
Sugar, almond, egg yolk (7%), glucose syrup and preservative (E-200). May contain traces of nuts and milk.
This product is gluten-free and therefore suitable for coeliacs.
The history of Catalan cream turron
Catalan cream is a typical Catalan dessert. It has been made in this region since at least the 16th century, but is probably much older. It is an evolution of custard, which was already made in the Republic of Rome a few centuries before Christ.
This dessert consists of an egg yolk-based custard covered with a layer of caramelised sugar. Catalan cream turron uses the toasted egg yolk and sugar in a similar way, which is why it is called Catalan cream turron, although it contains no flour or milk.
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Jersey City Jazz Festival. WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison soul/jazz vocals
Don’t miss WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison soulful jazz vocals! Backed by her band! FREE ADMISSION! Part of the Jersey City Jazz Festival! The best of Jersey City live music from June 1st-June 4th! See you there!
Vocalist Lezlie Harrison is an NYC icon. As a WBGO on-air host, thousands of people listen to her every day. As a soulful vocalist, she can be heard performing all over the world. Her jazz pedigree was established years ago when she co-founded the Jazz Gallery with Roy Hargrove and Dale Fitzgerald. This dynamic storyteller is oozing with soul and is perhaps one of the most fun people you could ever hang out with.
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The Women’s Wellness Program offers a support group to women of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds who are experiencing mental health challenges.
The Women’s Wellness Program is a free interactive program offering group support to women (self identified), one morning or afternoon a week for 9 weeks.
The program is facilitated in partnership with different agencies across Toronto. In the group participants learn and develop communication skills, to manage stress, share experiences and receive information. As participants develop these skills and build self-esteem and work on assertiveness training they become more empowered to develop strategies to take control of their own life situations.
The program is open to all women (self identified) and a snack and TTC fare is provided.

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Okay, this isn’t new media, but it’s too cool to not mention…
Later today I’m hopping a Coast Guard C-130 in Anchorage and flying, pretty much all day, to Barrow, Alaska and back. As part of the flight we’ll also spend some time over the Arctic Ocean, surveying the tremendous retreat of the sea ice this year (last year was a record-setter).
The Coast Guard is doing some PR with Alaskan journalists to demonstrate how they’re getting situated up north to handle the added responsibility of patrolling Earth’s newest (navigable) ocean.
I’m not officially a journalist, but I work with them, I do some of their new media, I write their headlines and, well… they’re busy this week. Suckers!
There are probably about 15 journalists going on the 9-hour roundtrip flight. They come from all media — print, video, web and audio outlets are all represented.
I’ll be sure to share some photos and maybe a little video later.
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Women who feel that her breasts are too small, when clothes fit well around the hips but are too large around the bust line. This can be due to the fact that, the breasts have not developed properly, or evenly, leaving one breast smaller than the other or that the original shape and volume may have been lost due to weight loss, childbirth or aging.
Incisions and technique:
Increase breast size using silicone gel or saline implants.
Local anesthesia with sedation is preferred, general anesthesia can also be used.
There are several options: an incision about two inches below the breast along the fold, or a half moon on the lower rim of the areola, or an incision in the armpit. Whether the implant will be placed above or below the chest muscle will depend on each case and the type of implant chosen. After the incision, a pouch is made into which the implant will be inserted behind the breast or under the pectoral muscle. If the breasts are flabby, a breast lift may be recommended in conjunction with the breast augmentation.
1 to 1 and half hours
Usually performed on an inpatient basis.
A return to work, if not physically strenuous, is possible within a few days. The scar will disappear after several months, but may take up to a year or more in some cases. Dressings will be changed over several days immediately after surgery. Bathing is allowed between three and seven days after surgery, and stitches are removed after 7 days. A supportive bra is worn for one month, driving is allowed after two weeks and exercise after two to three weeks.
A computer consultation helps tremendously when choosing the appropriate new breast size and shape. The patients' image can be seen with various breast sizes and the location of the incision is chosen.
Duration of Results
Results vary but are generally long lasting, however implants may require removal or replacement after 10 years. Mammograms are routinely prescribed annually after age 40. Significant weight loss can affect the outcome. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can change the size of the breasts unpredictably, although breast implants do not affect pregnancy or breastfeeding. If, with aging, the appearance of the breasts changes, it is possible to do a breast lift to improve the appearance.
There may be temporary pain and tenderness, swelling, a change in nipple sensation and possibly bruising for two to three weeks.
The sensation of the nipple or breast may change, usually temporarily. Surgical removal and replacement of implants may be necessary to treat a possible capsular contracture that may lead to breast hardness. (0.5% of cases)

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Kiele Michelle Sanchez ( KEE-lee; born October 13, 1977) is an American actress who starred in the A&E Network drama The Glades. Previously, she had starred as Anne Sorelli in The WB comedy-drama Related and as Nikki Fernandez on the main cast in the third season of the ABC television drama series Lost. She also starred in the DirecTV drama series Kingdom on the Audience Network.
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Sanchez was born in Chicago. Her father, Oscar Sanchez, is a racetrack jockey agent. She is one of four children, and is of Puerto Rican, Polish and French descent. Sanchez began her acting career at Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream, Illinois, when she performed in a school production of The Grapes of Wrath. Her performance helped her overcome her stage fright, with which she struggled at the time.
In 2000, Sanchez auditioned for MTV’s Wanna Be a VJ contest in New York. She was selected as one of the five finalists, but did not win the competition. However, an agent who had seen her on MTV expressed interest in representing her.
After her agent recommended a move to Los Angeles, Sanchez auditioned and landed roles in the short-lived drama series That Was Then and the sitcom Married to the Kellys. In 2003, Sanchez appeared in the film Stuck on You. She joined the cast of the hit ABC show Lost for the series’ third season, as Nikki Fernandez, but due to fan responses to her character, she was killed off six episodes after her first appearance. She had a recurring role on the ABC show Samantha Who?. She played a leading role in the 2008 film Insanitarium alongside Jesse Metcalfe and co-starred in the 2009 thriller A Perfect Getaway as Gina, Nick’s (Timothy Olyphant) girlfriend. Sanchez’s character was famously seen nude swimming near a waterfall in her first scene.
Sanchez starred in the 2010 film 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, taking over the role of Stella Oleson from Melissa George, who played her in the first film. Sanchez also starred in the DirecTV drama series Kingdom which premiered on the Audience Network in the fall of 2014. She also appears in The Glades which ran for four years.
In February 2020, she was cast as Lorna (the ex-wife of Mickey) in the CBS series The Lincoln Lawyer, which is based from the 2005 novel of the same name by Michael Connelly.
Sanchez was married to screenwriter and director Zach Helm from 2001 to 2008.
In 2010, Sanchez began dating actor Zach Gilford, with whom she co-starred in the ABC television pilot The Matadors. The couple became engaged in November 2011, and married on December 29, 2012. The couple also co-starred in The Purge: Anarchy. In August 2015, Sanchez announced that she and Gilford were expecting their first child, a son, that November. In October 2015, the couple announced that Sanchez had suffered a stillbirth. In November 2017, the couple had a daughter, born via surrogate.
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Two comets are getting very close to the Earth, and this is excellent news, first, because they’re not on a collision trajectory with us, and, secondly, because they will cross the sky close enough to be seen even with a small telescope. We’re talking about Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner (Green Comet), which visits us this month, and comet Wirtanen, which could be seen with the naked eye in December this year.
The so-called Green Comet (Comet 21P) now travels towards the Earth and the Sun at about 23 kilometers per second and will fly by our planet between September 8th and 10th. It will pass at approximately 58 million kilometers which is vast, comparable to the distance between Mars and us.
To see the Comet 21P, you will need a small telescope aimed between the constellations Camelopardalis, Perseus, and Auriga. On September 10th, at night, the comet will pass very close to Messier 37, the brightest open cluster in the Auriga constellation.
Comet 21P was nicknamed the Green Comet because of its greenish glow under the sunlight
According to the Northolt Branch Observatory in London, the coma that surrounds the nucleus of the comet is 290,000 kilometers, which is twice the diameter of the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter. Its green color indicates that it is composed of cyanogen and diatomic carbon, two gases that glow green when illuminated by the sun.
During its orbit around the sun, comet 21P produces some debris causing the rain of Draconids meteor shower, which is also called Giacobinids. They will be visible starting on October 7th and will coincide with the new moon phase, so the phenomenon will be visible. Next time comet 21P will visit us will be in 2058.
On the other hand, the comet Wirtanen will be able to be seen in December and very possibly without needing any equipment.
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john Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Accelerated regrowth of non-small-cell lung tumours after induction chemotherapy S Y El Sharouni1, H B Kal1 and J J Battermann1 1Department of Radiation Oncology Q00.118, University Medical Centre, Post Box 85500, Heidelberglaan 100, 35 84 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands Correspondence to: Dr SY El Sharouni, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org Received 10 July 2003; revised 19 September 2003; accepted 23 September 2003 Induction chemotherapy of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) stage III with gemcitabine and cisplatin for downstaging of the tumour with the aim for further treatment with ionising radiation is one of the treatments for lung cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of the waiting time for radiotherapy, that is, the interval between induction chemotherapy and radiotherapy, on the rate of tumour growth for patients with NSCLC. Interval times between the end of induction chemotherapy and date of diagnostic CT, planning CT and first day of radiotherapy were determined for 23 patients with NSCLC. Increase in gross tumour volume was measured for 18 patients by measuring the dimensions of the primary tumour and lymph node metastases on the diagnostic CT after induction chemotherapy and on the CT used for radiotherapy planning. For each patient, the volume doubling time was calculated from the time interval between the two CTs and ratio of the gross volumes on planning CT and diagnostic CT. The mean time interval between end of chemotherapy and day of diagnostic CT was 16 days, and till first day of radiotherapy 80.3 (range 29 - 141) days. In all, 41% of potentially curable patients became incurable in the waiting period. The ratio of gross tumour volumes of the two CTs ranged from 1.1 to 81.8 and the tumour doubling times ranged from 8.3 to 171 days, with a mean value of 46 days and median value of 29 days. This is far less than the mean doubling time of NSCLC in untreated patients found in the literature. This study shows that in the time interval between the end of induction chemotherapy and the start of radiotherapy rapid tumour progression occurs as a result of accelerated tumour cell proliferation: mean tumour doubling times are much shorter than those in not treated tumours. As a consequence, the gain obtained with induction chemotherapy with regard to volume reduction was lost in the waiting time for radiotherapy. We recommend diminishing the time interval between chemo- and radiotherapy to as short as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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There seems to be a recent shift in the way educational institutions approach mental health. It’s an exciting time for me and the program I work for, and for all educators who just want to do their job better. It is also long overdue for families and students who are living with mental health issues. Here in Ontario, where I live and have worked as a teacher, I’m seeing giant steps in the right direction at the Ministry and Board of Education level. Hopefully this shift in approaching mental health and wellness will empower administrators, teachers and support staff to create more mentally healthy schools and ultimately improve the lives of students and their families.
It should be noted that this kind of top-down systems change is not the only exciting thing happening in student mental health. Young people can be a powerful force to initiate systems change and resource creation as well. Since its foundation in 2005, the program I work for, mindyourmind, has partnered with youth and young adults to co-create mostly web-based tools and resources around the topic of mental health. These resources are accessed by people in 195 countries, through millions of online interactions via www.mindyourmind.ca and mindyourmind’s other web platforms and social media accounts.
Hopefully this shift in approaching mental health and wellness will empower administrators, teachers and support staff to create more mentally healthy schools and ultimately improve the lives of students and their families.
As mindyourmind’s program progressed over the years, we realized that our site had become a kind of public utility – teachers and other youth-serving professionals were using our tools with their students and clients to facilitate and engage in discussions about mental health. As teachers continue to see students in need, and mental health is becomes a focus for more and more school boards across Canada, we have seen an increase in requests for resources and presentations. This may be indicative of the fact that educators want to address the topic of mental health, but may not feel like they have the time or the expertise to do so effectively.
In 2008, the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) in Southwestern Ontario approached mindyourmind to develop resources for Grade 11 Physical Health Education, and Grade 9/10 Guidance and Learning Strategies. Through this collaboration, the outlines of the “Minding Your Mind” lessons were created. The lessons are digital modules which are housed online. They feature mindyourmind videos, games and interactives, are designed to meet Ministry expectations and the unique needs of the TVDSB’s populations. A teacher’s guide is included in the lessons, which offers class discussion primers and activity extension suggestions. The lessons can be self-directed by the student in a computer lab, each student clicking through and completing at their own pace, or be taught through a more facilitated approach by the teachers.
The lessons were later evaluated as part of The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Opening Minds study, measuring the impact of different types of programs and their effect on stigma reduction. The changes in stigma and the increased social tolerance in student responses as a result of the Minding Your Mind lessons showed that this digital lesson approach was effective.
It was so encouraging to see actual research support what mindyourmind already felt about the work that we are doing: Creating resources with young people works. Our tools do a great job of presenting information effectively and in a way that is relevant to youth, and can help teachers address what can be a tricky topic for some in a positive way.
How do we insert mental health info into a Civics class, or a Writer’s Craft class, without disrupting what the teacher needs to get done in an already saturated course workload?
My role here at mindyourmind is to develop more resources that will help teachers bring conversations about mental health into their classrooms, even in subjects that wouldn’t normally directly address mental health. I’ve heard some compare this task to “hiding the vegetables”. How do we insert mental health info into a Civics class, or a Writer’s Craft class, without disrupting what the teacher needs to get done in an already saturated course workload? We have a few projects on the go, including a resource for dance educators, which is being piloted this spring. It’s exciting work!
If you are a teacher, how do you support conversations about mental health in your classroom? How might you address mental health while teaching a course that doesn’t explicitly ask you to in the curriculum?
This blog post is part of CEA’s focus on student mental health, which is also connected to Education Canada Magazine’s student mental health theme issue and a Facts on Education fact sheet on what the research says about effective approaches to improving students’ mental well-being. Please contact email@example.com if you would like to contribute a blog post to this series.

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American V8 performance sedan fights the BMW M5 Competition at a price that’s impossible to ignore. (And all the more is the pity that Australia won’t get it.)
As great farewells go, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is right up there: a love letter from General Motors engineers to both the Chevrolet small-block V8 and the super-sedan format.
Both are on borrowed time as Cadillac embarks on its journey to become an all-electric brand, beginning with the weird-looking Lyriq crossover next year and continuing, we’re willing to wager, with a long line of luxurious high-riding SUVs.
Like all the very best performance cars, there’s real joy to be extracted from driving the big manual Blackwing slowly. The clutch is light, control weights even and then there’s that V8…
That might explain why absolutely nothing has been left on the table with the latest CT5-V Blackwing.
A natural rival to the BMW M5 CS, the CT5-V Blackwing gets GM’s LT4 Gen 5 supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engine that was last used in the C7-generation Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
It already employed lightweight titanium valves, forged connecting rods and pistons, plus a large 1.7-litre Eaton TVS supercharger, but further work has been done to improve the cold air intake and exhaust to liberate 498kW and 893Nm of torque – a healthy improvement on both the ‘Vette Z06 and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (plus 13kW and 12Nm).
Those figures also utterly humiliate the M5 CS, not for power (466kW) but for torque (750Nm) – although the all-wheel-drive German annihilates its American rival off the line with its 0-100km/h time of 3.0sec (versus 3.6sec to 100km/h).
The big Blackwing claws back an advantage with its 330km/h-plus top speed and the fact that it offers something none of its European competition can offer: a good old-fashioned six-speed manual transmission.
The GM-Ford 10-speed automatic is also available, but you could never be friends with anyone who was foolish enough to choose the two-pedal version over the sublime stick-shifter.
Offering a silky-smooth change, incredibly, there’s none of the nasty driveline shuntiness you have to tolerate in other powerful rear-drive cars. The clutch is both light and progressive and feels Japanese in the level of precision it offers.
There’s also a handy rev-match mode and a flat-shift function – although the towering torque peak meant we were never quite brave enough to try the latter.
Speaking of which, all that supercharged V8’s might is channelled to the rear pair of wheels. All-wheel drive isn’t an option, and while countless BMW M engineers have insisted that anything over 410kW is undriveable in a performance car, traction is truly remarkable here (at least in dry conditions), thanks to an electronically controlled rear locking differential, GM’s latest Magentic Ride Control trick dampers and a set of specially developed Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres.
Braking is absolutely incredible from the optional carbon-ceramic stoppers (£6700), whether they’re hot or cold, with levels of feel comparable to the very best offered by a Porsche GT. The composite anchors also helpfully carve 29kg off the car’s unsprung weight.
Weight is the enemy of all super-sedans, but the CT5-V Blackwing is almost lithe compared with the new breed. Delete the sunroof and add the big stoppers and the kerb weight falls to around 1870kg with a full tank of fuel – around the same mass as the M5 CS.
Behind the wheel, it feels lighter still, with agility that makes you begin to question its size.
On typical tight, bumpy and unforgiving canyon roads, the confidence it bestows is unnerving. Part of that is to do with its stopping power, unbelievable ability to resist understeer and responsiveness to the throttle, but most of it is to do with its astonishing damping and grip summoned up by the Michelin rubber wrapped around its modest 19in rims.
In Sport and Track mode, body control is impeccable; but even in its softest Tour mode, the big Caddy flows with the road.
Dumb muscle car it isn’t. Throw in the stirring V8 soundtrack and it’s easily the most capable, engaging and enjoyable performance sedan since the seminal HSV GTSR W1 that Australia can lay claim to.
Better than the M5 CS? I couldn’t say, but, priced from the Australian equivalent of just $115,000 in the US, it’s less than half as expensive, even with those fancy carbon brakes installed.
Gripes? Its 18.8L/100km thirst when you’re pushing on provides a paltry 320km range between top-ups, which simply isn’t good enough. And the cabin, while intuitive and easy to use, is humbled by the likes of Audi for perceived quality, but it’s far from being a deal-breaker.
Cadillac truly has left its best till last.


According to EPA allegations, the company which manufactures asphalt oil and stores materials like liquid asphalt, ethanol and diesel fuel at its facility, did not have a response plan or an acceptable spill prevention, control and countermeasure plan and did not have the secondary containment measures required for oil storage, amongst other violations.
“The proposed settlement today represents a significant step forward in ensuring Coastal Energy Corporation is taking the necessary actions toward protecting the Eleven Point River and the communities it serves," EPA Region 7 Acting Regional Administrator Mark Hague said.
Under the settlement, the company will bring its facility into compliance and pay a penalty of $25,000. It will also spend at least $180,000 installing new technology to monitor the facility for spills 24 hours a day and provide local emergency response teams with new equipment, which are considered Supplemental Environmental Projects.
“This Supplemental Environmental Project is an example of how using advanced monitoring technologies coupled with real time e-reporting can protect the environment and drive compliance,” Hague said.
EPA testimony statements are available online at www.epa.gov.


This 1991 BMW M5 shows 101k miles and is a mildly modified example that has been with the seller has owned since 2010. The SLS suspension has been replaced with H&R springs and Boge dampers, while the Dinan components are believed to have been added by the first owner. During the seller’s ownership, the driver-side doors were repainted to correct for scratches, and the Inspection II service was performed 3k miles ago. This E34 M5 is sold with a clean Carfax, a spare set of ASA wheels, and a clean Maryland title in the seller’s name.
Modifications include a Dinan badge and a stainless steel rear muffler with polished tips. The ride height has been slightly lowered with H&R springs and Boge dampers in place of the stock SLS system. Due to three deep scratches, the seller had the driver-side doors repainted.
A blend line is apparent on the roof, but the seller states that the finish is otherwise consistent with the surrounding original paint. A second set of ASA wheels is also included with the sale.
Per the seller all interior features work as they should, including A/C. Interior equipment is correct down to the original radio, though the seller notes a separated seam present on the rear seat. 101k miles are shown.
The 3.6L S38B36 inline-six is equipped with individual throttle bodies and produced around 311 horsepower when new. The 5-speed manual gearbox sends power to the rear wheels through to a limited-slip differential. An Inspection II service was performed 3k miles ago and included a valve adjustment, fresh fluids, a thorough inspection of vehicle systems, and more.
In Octoberr 2016 the car received a new battery, new hood and trunk struts, a new light control module, and an oil change. Documentation is available for services performed during the seller’s ownership, and there are also limited records from the previous owner.
Numerous photos of the underside are provided in the gallery. The seller states that the rear muffler is a stainless steel replacement for the stock item.
The Carfax is attached and shows no issues.
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As I walk this parenting journey, I grow more and more thankful for teachers who lean into my kids. The student-teacher relationship can be a sweet one. For some students, teachers may be their only trusted adult. Needless to say, the impact of a caring teacher has the potential to be huge. My guest, Amanda Van Allen, is one of those teachers that loves her students in big ways. So, when she saw not only one student’s educational needs, but a greater need as it related to family, she knew her own family could do more to care for this student. Today, we’re talking about jumping into the role of fictive kin—taking on the characteristics of a family relationship for a child in the foster care system. It’s a role that more teachers are being asked to consider, and Amanda had some incredible insights about what she learned from going from teacher to parent in a matter of days.
Sitting down to talk with Sandra Stanley this week was a privilege!
She and Andy have journeyed down this road of foster care for the past ten years and have so much wisdom to share because of it. Much like my own story, they became aware of the need to care for children in their own backyard, and this awareness led them to action. We see this all the time at TFI—awareness leads to action. Sandra shares that the road has been bumpy, filled with moments that have left their hearts both broken and encouraged. As foster parents, we come to this journey so hopeful, so ready to help and love, and yet when there is no margin— when the uncertainty overtakes you—it is easy to feel hopeless. Sandra offers hope in our conversation. We can create space in our lives so that we are not overtaken by this hopelessness. We can live and serve with joy.

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Sarah Jessica Parker, popularly referred to as SJP, is an American actress, film producer, fashion designer, and philanthropist. SJP is one of Hollywood’s most popular and successful actresses and is known for working with several charities. Born on March 25, 1965, in Nelsonville, Ohio, SJP is one of the industry’s child actors.
Although not famously recognized for her work as a child and teen actor, Sarah Jessica Parker is more popularly known for her role in HBO’s TV series Sex and the City. The award-winning actress played Carrie Bradshaw, a character she’ll reprise in two spin-off movies. For lovers and admirers of her acting performances, here are 10 things you didn’t know about Sarah Jessica Parker.
1. The TV Shows You Know Sarah Jessica Parker From
Reprising her role as Sarah Sanderson in the 2022 Hocus Pocus sequel, movie audiences of the 90s will easily recognize Sarah Jessica Parker from her role in the first movie. SJP’s character is the youngest of the three witches. In the 80s, SJP played the lead role of Janey Glenn in the romantic comedy movie Girls Just Want to Have Fun.
Most movie viewers recognize Sarah Jessica Parker from the TV series Sex and the City. Her character Carrie Bradshaw was the series’ main protagonist and narrator. SJP played the character and appeared in all 6 seasons and 94 episodes of the show from 1998–2004. She reprised her role in the 2008 and 2010 film adaptations.
2. How Sarah Jessica Parker Got Into Acting
SJP has always loved the arts. Her mother often took Parker and her siblings to public theaters and ballet institutions. At quite a young age, SJP was introduced to singing and ballet. By age 8, Parker made appearances in plays. One such production was the Municipal Theatre’s The Sound of Music, where she and four of her siblings appeared in the play.
3. Sarah Jessica Parker’s Early Acting Career
At age 9, Sarah Jessica Parker made her TV debut in the TV film The Little Match Girl (1974) as The Little Match Girl. Parker is also credited with playing Flora in 12 The Innocents (1976) performances at the Morocco Theatre, New York. In 1977, she landed a small role as July in Uris Theatre’s Annie. However, she soon replaced Andrea McArdle in the role of Annie. She reprised the role until 1980. In 1980, Parker was on 3 episodes of Samuel Y. Gibbon Jr.’s science educational TV show 3-2-1 Contact as Annie. In 1982, she played Katy in the TV movie My Body, My Child before landing a lead role as Patty Greene in 20 episodes of the CBS sitcom Square Pegs.
4. Sarah Jessica Parker’s Film Debut
Sarah Jessica Parker made her film debut almost a decade after her professional acting career began. She landed a role as Lori Anderson in the 1983 Somewhere Tomorrow. The next year, she played Rusty in the Box Office hit Footloose. The movie earned $80 million domestically from a production budget of $8.2 million. In 1984, she played Lisa alongside Robert Downey Jr. in Michael Apted’s drama film, Firstborn.
5. The Nominations & Awards Sarah Jessica Parker Has Received
With the kind of reputation Sarah Jessica Parker has in Hollywood, it’s no surprise the actress has received several accolades from top award associations. Parker has been nominated nine times at the Golden Globes, winning four, ten times at the Primetime Emmy Awards with two wins to her name, and nine nominations at the SAG Awards, winning two. However, Parker is yet to receive a nomination and win an Academy Award.
6. Sarah Jessica Parker Has Produced Works For Film and Television
Parker owns and runs her film production company, Pretty Matches. Parker co-founded the company in 2005 with Alison Benson. Pretty Matches produced one of HBO’s comedy-drama series, Divorce. The series aired on HBO from October 9, 2016, to August 5, 2019. In 2018, her company produced the romantic drama Here and Now, with Parker playing the lead role with Simon Baker.
As an established producer, Parker has produced several works in film and television. She produced 16 episodes of Sex and the City, co-produced 18, and was the executive producer of 28 episodes. Her most recent work as a producer is with HBO Max’s comedy-drama And Just Like That….
7. Sarah Jessica Parker Has Dated Career Co-workers
In the 80s, Parker was romantically involved with Robert Downey Jr. The couple dated for about seven years before separating in 1991. Parkers briefly dated John F. Kennedy Jr., son of President John F. Kennedy. On May 19, 1997, Sarah Jessica Parker married actor Matthew Broderick. The couple has been together since then and had their first child and son, James, in October 2002. In June 2009, the couple had twin daughters, Marion and Tabitha, through surrogacy.
8. Other Movies Sarah Jessica Parker Has Starred In
Besides Sex and the City and Hocus Pocus, Parker has appeared in over 30 films. In the 90s, Parker appeared in movies like L.A. Story (1991), Ed Wood (1994), and The First Wives Club (1996). In the 2000s, she did The Family Stone (2005), Smart People (2008), and Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009). She also appeared in New Year’s Eve (2011), and All Roads Lead to Rome (2016).
9. Sarah Jessica Parker’s Siblings Are Also Actors
Parker has three siblings and four half-siblings from her mother’s second marriage to Paul Forste. Her older brother Timothy Britten Parker is an American actor. Most of his works are in theater, and he made his Broadway debut in 1976. Three of Parker’s half-siblings also have careers in the film industry. Aaron D. Forste is an assistant film director, Megan Forste works in the industry’s camera and electrical department, and Allegra Forste was a singing double in the 1989 children musical Creating Rem Lezar.
10. Other TV Shows Sarah Jessica Parker Was In
Before playing Carrie Bradshaw, Parker had played the main cast on a few other series. She was Patty Greene in Square Pegs (1982–1983), Kay Erickson in A Year in the Life (1987–1988), and Jo Ann Harris in Equal Justice (1990–1991). She hosted the 1994 “Sarah Jessica Parker/R.E.M.” episode of Saturday Night Live. Sarah Jessica Parker was also on 3 episodes of Glee from 2012 to 2013, playing the character of Isabelle Wright.
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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are said to be reconciling. The Peppermint actress had a change of heart and relented to give her ex-husband another chance.
Did the Alias actress finally decide to get back with Affleck? Has she realised that their separation was a big mistake?
Jennifer Garner ended her relationship with John Miller
The 13 going on 30 star has been thinking about getting back with Affleck. She parted ways with John Miller this year, after a relationship of two years.
Did you know: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck first met on the set of Daredevil in the year 2000 and began dating in 2004. They would marry on 2005 before they both unfortunately divorced in 2018. Ben Affleck saying it was the "biggest regret" of his life. 💔💔 https://t.co/37S8BeEQem
— Daily Daredevil Movie (@Darefleck) September 22, 2020
Now that she’s single again, rumours are on the go that the 48-year-old actress told her close pals that she misses her family life. The actress, allegedly, said that she would never give up.
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Happy Mother’s Day to the two incredible mothers who have shown me the meaning of love. Today I am making donations to two organizations in their honor: @cut50’s #DignityForIncarceratedWomen campaign, a national initiative to help reduce the prison population while making our communities safer, and @NationalBailout, an incredible organization that works with groups all over the country on Mother’s Day to bail out black moms and caregivers, provide supportive services and fellowship opportunities to help end money bail and pretrial detention.
Reportedly, talks are going on between the Daredevil co-stars. A reconciliation hasn’t happened yet but discussion phase is supposedly going on.
What brought on this change of heart?
Apparently, Jen saw extraordinary changes in her ex-husband. Consequently, she changed her mind. His commitment to sobriety has really improved, in the recent past. Seeing the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice star doing better was what changed Garner’s heart. An unnamed source said–
“Jen tried to work things out with Ben before but his addiction always got in the way, but it’s different now as Ben is serious about staying sober, which is huge. This helped Jen to open her heart to him again.”
While shooting the Daredevil & Elektra Fight scene, Jennifer Garner accidentally kicked Ben Affleck so hard in the head, he briefly blacked out. pic.twitter.com/mQuT9V3jCF
— Daily Daredevil Movie (@Darefleck) September 20, 2020
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The truth, however, is very much different from these stories. Jennifer and Ben have not reconciled or ever tried to, in the first place.
Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas didn’t, allegedly, have an amicable relationship with Jennifer Garner in the beginning.
But over the summer, Ben Affleck and de Armas, allegedly, managed to prove themselves to the actor’s ex-wife.
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In fact, The Accountant actor has been seriously dating ever since his separation from Jen. Currently, he is dating Cuban-Spanish actress Ana de Armas and they are very much in love as can be seen in their social media posts.


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Drew Industries Inc., parent to suppliers Lippert Components Inc. and Kinro Inc., will release its second quarter 2012 financial results before the market opens on Aug. 2.
Drew Industries also will host a conference call on at 11 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss its results and other business matters. Participation in the question-and-answer session of the call will be limited to institutional investors and analysts.
Individual investors, retail brokers and the media are invited to listen to a live webcast of the call on Drew Industries’ website at www.drewindustries.com.
White Plains, N.Y.-based Drew Industries Inc., parent to recreational vehicle and manufactured housing suppliers Lippert Components Inc. and Kinro Inc., posted first-quarter sales that eclipsed any quarter in the company’s history.
According to the company, revenue increased 32% to $224 million in the first quarter, ended March 31, compared with $169 million the year prior. The sales growth, boosted by recent acquisitions, was primarily the result of a 34% sales increase by Drew’s RV segment. The RV segment accounted for 87% of Drew’s consolidated net sales.
Net income during the quarter was $11.1 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to net income of $9.4 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, a year ago.
“Over the past few months, retail demand in the RV industry has improved,” said Fred Zinn, Drew’s president and CEO. “Despite continued concerns about high unemployment and slower economic growth in the U.S., industry-wide retail sales of travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs increased more than 6% for the three months ended February 2012, compared to the year-earlier period. Although the RV industry is sensitive to economic conditions, we are optimistic about the potential for long-term growth in retail demand for RVs.”
Jason Lippert, CEO of Goshen, Ind.-based Lippert Components and Kinro, added, “As we expected, the acquisitions we completed and the new products we introduced over the past two years added substantially to our sales growth in our core markets and adjacent markets in the first quarter of 2012. This sales growth, combined with significant increases in industry-wide production of both RVs and manufactured homes, was a great start for the year.”
Drew reported that sales growth continued in April 2012, reaching approximately $80 million, 34% higher than in April 2011. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, Drew’s net sales for April 2012 were up approximately 22%. Sales orders for May have remained strong.
As anticipated, the company’s operating margin improved in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the fourth quarter of 2011, which was impacted by higher material costs, higher production costs in one product line and start-up and integration costs.
Drew will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its first quarter 2012 earnings conference at www.drewindustries.com today at 11 a.m. Eastern. Individual investors can also listen to the call at www.companyboardroom.com.
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Drew Industries Inc. announced that its subsidiary Lippert Components Inc. has acquired the business and certain assets of the United States RV entry door operation of Euramax International Inc.
According to a news release, the acquired business has annualized sales of approximately $6 million, and the purchase price was $1.7 million, of which $1.2 million was paid at closing, with the balance to be paid over the next three years. Drew expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to earnings.
“This acquisition enhances our growth and profit potential,” said Fred Zinn, Drew’s president and CEO. “Our Lippert team developed its entry door in early 2009. Since then, Lippert has become the leading supplier of RV doors, adding many new features and enhancements, which we will now offer to the former Euramax customers.
“With substantial borrowing capacity, and an outstanding operating management team, we have the resources to continue to pursue expansion opportunities which we believe will yield favorable returns on our investments.”
In addition to its wide array of components for RVs and manufactured homes, Goshen, Ind.-based Lippert supplies a variety of doors for horse trailers, cargo trailers, enclosed utility vehicles and mobile office products.
“This acquisition will complement our existing door business,” said Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Components. “We will be able to consolidate the Euramax door production into our existing facilities, and utilize our existing production capacity and strong management team, as well as our purchasing power and effective production techniques, to improve efficiencies and reduce costs of the acquired operations.”
Drew Industries Inc. today (Feb. 13) reported net income for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011 of $4.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.1 million, or $0.14 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2010. White Plains, N.Y.-based Drew is parent to recreational vehicle and manufactured housing suppliers Lippert Components Inc. and Kinro Inc.
Sales in the fourth quarter increased to $160 million, a 50% increase compared to the 2010 fourth quarter, as a result of a 51% rise in Drew’s RV segment sales and a 45% increase in Drew’s MH sales. Drew reported that sales in January 2012 reached approximately $65 million, 28% higher than in January 2011. Excluding the impact of sales price increases and acquisitions, net sales for January 2012 were up approximately 10%.
Sales for the full year increased 19% to $681 million compared to $573 million in 2010. Drew’s RV sales increased 20% while MH sales were up 16%. For the full year 2011, Drew’s net income increased to $30.1 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, compared to net income of $28.0 million, or $1.26 per diluted share in 2010. The company said that net income in 2011 was impacted by higher raw material costs, higher production costs in one product line and start-up costs, which reduced earnings by an aggregate of approximately $0.32 per diluted share.
“In 2011, we invested more than $50 million in acquisitions, expanding our product lines and capabilities, both in our core markets and related markets,” said Fred Zinn, Drew’s president and CEO. “These acquired businesses had annualized revenues of approximately $90 million, of which $40 million was included in our consolidated net sales for 2011. We also started production in our new aluminum extrusion facility, and made additional investments in new capacity, product development, including our new RV awning product line, slideout boot and others, and enhanced marketing efforts. As a result, we expect sales growth in our core markets, adjacent markets, the aftermarket for replacement products and in products for motorhomes, as our investments continue to yield results.”
Zinn added, “We recognize that our responsibility to stockholders is to turn opportunities and investments into solid profit growth, and we are focused on achieving that profit growth in 2012 and beyond. During the past year, we built the foundation for profit improvement. With our strong, debt-free balance sheet, we have the resources to continue to invest in opportunities which are expected to yield favorable long-term bottom-line returns.”
Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Components and Kinro, noted, “By expanding our production capacity and gaining footholds in new markets, we have opened doors to further opportunities in the years ahead. In 2012, we expect the investments we made in 2011 and 2010 to positively impact our bottom-line results. Returns on investments like these are not realized over night, but in recent months we have begun to achieve improved results on these investments, through accelerating customer acceptance of our new products, increased production efficiencies, and cost reductions.”
The company noted that production levels at Drew’s new aluminum extrusion facility have significantly increased in recent weeks. “Our first aluminum extrusion press is now running 24/7,” said Scott Mereness, president of Lippert Components and Kinro. “We expect the second and third presses to be in production within a few months.”
“We are also pleased with the improvement in the RV industry in 2011,” said Lippert. “Despite high unemployment in the U.S., industrywide retail sales of travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs increased an estimated 5% in 2011. In the fourth quarter of 2011, despite a modest softening of retail demand, RV dealers expressed their confidence by boosting purchases. Industry reports indicate that these increases in dealer purchases were due to both anticipation of improved retail demand in the upcoming spring selling season, and new financing programs for dealers, designed in part to level seasonal production. While RV dealer purchases and inventory levels may continue to fluctuate, we are optimistic about the potential for long-term improvement in retail demand for RVs.”
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Drew Industries Inc., a major supplier of components for the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, will release its fourth quarter 2011 financial results before the market opens on Feb. 13.
Drew, parent to Lippert Components Inc. and Kinro Inc., also will host a conference call on Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss its results and other business matters.
Participation in the question-and-answer session of the call will be limited to institutional investors and analysts. Individual investors, retail brokers and the media are invited to listen to a live webcast of the call on Drew Industries’ website at www.drewindustries.com.
Drew Industries Inc., a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, today reported net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 of $5.6 million ($0.25 per diluted share), compared to net income of $8.0 million ($0.36 per diluted share) reported in the third quarter of 2010. Drew is parent to Goshen, Ind.-based Lippert Components Inc. and Kinro Inc.
Net sales in the 2011 third quarter increased 14% to $167 million from $147 million in the third quarter of 2010, as a result of a 12% increase in Drew’s RV segment sales and a 23% increase in Drew’s manufactured housing segment sales. These revenue gains were achieved despite a 2% decrease in industrywide wholesale shipments of travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs, and no significant change in industrywide production of manufactured homes.
As a result of market share gains and acquisitions completed in 2011, Drew’s October 2011 net sales increased more than 55% compared to last October, to $62 million. Excluding the impact of sales price increases and 2011 acquisitions, sales for October 2011 were up more than 30%, exceeding the company’s estimate of growth in industrywide production of RVs and manufactured homes.
“Third quarter 2011 net income was reduced by approximately $0.05 per diluted share due to higher raw material costs flowing through our P&L,” said Fred Zinn, president and CEO of White Plains, N.Y.-based Drew. “While the sales price increases we implemented did not fully offset peak raw material costs, based on recent cost trends we expect the impact of high raw material costs to decline over the coming months. In addition, net income was reduced by approximately $0.05 per diluted share as a result of higher than usual production costs for one of our product lines, in part related to increased demand. We have taken corrective action to help ensure that these production costs improve over the next few quarters.”
Results for the third quarter of 2011 also included start-up costs of $0.03 per diluted share related to recently completed acquisitions, new product introductions, and other projects. On the other hand, results for the prior year third quarter benefited from an after-tax gain of $0.03 per diluted share, related to an adjustment to previously estimated future earn-out payments on acquisitions.
“We recognize that one of our most important responsibilities is to maintain our focus on the long-term, and in the third quarter we invested significant resources – both financial and human – to increase our long-term profit potential,” said Zinn.
“During the third quarter we completed three acquisitions at a cost of $42 million, which add more than $75 million of annual sales, and represent significant profit potential,” said Jason Lippert, CEO Lippert Components and Kinro. “We also invested in a new aluminum extrusion operation, as well as several new product lines, key among them our new RV awnings which has a market potential in excess of $100 million. As a result of our reputation for providing outstanding customer service and product quality, we are confident in our ability to gain market share in these new product lines.”
Drew’s RV segment represented 82% of consolidated sales in the 2011 third quarter. Segment net sales in the third quarter of 2011 reached $136 million, 12% above third quarter 2010 net sales. This compares to the 2% decrease in industrywide wholesale shipments of towable RVs. Largely as a result of the acquisitions, the company’s content per travel trailer and fifth- wheel RV for the 12 months ended September 2011 reached $2,289, compared to $2,179 for the 12 months ended September 2010. Excluding acquisitions and sales price increases, Drew’s RV Segment sales grew 5% in the twelve months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the comparable period in the prior year. Drew’s RV segment reported operating profit of $7.7 million in the third quarter of 2011, down from $11.1 million in the 2010 third quarter.
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The South Bend Tribune reported that Lippert will create up to 100 jobs in Middlebury and up to another 80 in Goshen by 2012. Along with a previously announced expansion in Elkhart, the company will have invested more than $9.3 million in Elkhart County, according to the Economic Development Corp. of Elkhart County.
In addition, Kinro products is adding another 30 jobs, Mark Brinson, community development director for Goshen, said, while retaining another 120. The company recently purchased Starquest Products.
But the good news hardly stops there.
On Tuesday night, the Goshen City Council took a step toward approving tax abatements for Benteler Automotive Inc. and GDC Corp., both of Goshen, which would help those companies expand.
Brinson said both abatements are expected to be finalized in two weeks.
When approved, Benteler Automotive will begin its first phase of expansion at a cost of $32.2 million, said Brinson, adding 98 jobs.
The company also has announced long-range plans to add another 80 jobs by 2016 and purchase $22.1 million in equipment while spending another $7 million on construction. Those 80 jobs aren’t even included in the nearly 400 new jobs announced this week.
Brinson also said GDC Corp. of Goshen, also known as Goshen Die Casting, has entered into a joint agreement with Monadnock Non-Woven of Pennsylvania.
It will take over an existing facility in Goshen, where it will spend $5.1 million for equipment and hire 73 people.
“It’s a perfect storm, and this time it’s a good storm,” Brinson said. “We’ve got a lot of good things happening.
“It’s amazing how much activity there is in the Goshen market, and it is fairly evenly split up between the automotive supplier business and the recreational vehicle supplier business.
“Those two are very active industry sectors at the moment.”
Brinson said the teamwork between the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the Economic Development Corp. of Elkhart County and the city of Goshen is paying off.
“They’re looking at where the best place is to do business, and it just so happens that we’re on the map as having a great cost of doing business and it’s working out great for Goshen,” Brinson said.
“It’s exactly what economic development is about,” said Dorinda Heiden-Guss, president of the Economic Development Corp. of Elkhart County. “We are excited to see they are existing businesses growing and expanding.”
Lippert Components, a manufacturer of recreational vehicle and manufactured housing components, plans to invest about $650,000 in new machinery and equipment as part of the expansion, according to the state’s release.
Kinro, a manufacturer of windows and doors for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and other industries, plans to invest about $3.5 million for the lease of a facility, and the purchase of machinery and equipment for the expanded production line.
“We are extremely pleased to continue to expand the operations of both Lippert Components and Kinro in Indiana,” said Jason Lippert, chairman and chief executive officer of Lippert Components and Kinro, in the release.
The company plans to begin filling the new manufacturing and administrative positions this fall. Lippert Components and Kinro currently operate 31 facilities in 12 states.
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered Lippert Components Manufacturing Inc. up to $1.55 million in performance-based tax credits and up to $165,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans.
According to the release, Elkhart County and the city of Goshen will consider additional property tax abatement for Lippert at the request of the Economic Development Corp. of Elkhart County.
Even before these announcements, Elkhart County ranked third in the largest growth of gross domestic product in 2010, Brinson said.
“We all know we’ve had some rough spots in Elkhart County,” he said. “We’ve gotten a lot of attention as kind of being the poster child for unemployment, but the news lately is anything but that.
“We’ve become kind of the example of growth in manufacturing over the growth that has occurred over the last year,” he said.
Drew Industries Inc., parent to recreational vehicle and manufactured housing suppliers Lippert Components Inc. and Kinro Inc., today (Sept. 12) announced that Brendan J. Deely was appointed by Drew’s board to serve as an additional independent director.
Drew’s nine-member board will now consist of six independent directors. It is anticipated that Deely, 45, will also serve on one or more of the board committees and will be nominated for election as a director by stockholders at Drew’s annual stockholders meeting to be held in May 2012.
Deely is president and chief executive officer of L&W Supply Corp., a subsidiary of USG Corp., and senior vice president of USG Corp. He is a member of the USG Corporation Executive Committee. USG Corporation is a $3 billion global manufacturer and distributor of high-performance building systems through its United States Gypsum Company, USG Interiors, Inc., L&W Supply Corporation and other subsidiaries.
Deely earned an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He has held several executive positions at USG in sales, marketing, operations and general management since 1988. He also serves on the board of directors of the National Safety Council and is president of the board of directors of the Lincoln Park Community Shelter in Chicago.
Drew Industries Inc., a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, today (Aug. 29) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kinro Inc., acquired the business and assets of Starquest Products LLC and its affiliate Qualitec Manufacturing LLC. This is the company’s fourth acquisition of 2011, which together add more than $70 million in annualized sales.
According to a news release, Starquest has annual sales of approximately $22 million, comprised primarily of windows for truck caps, which are fiberglass enclosures that fit over the bed of pick-up trucks, painted to automotive standards and designed to exact truck bed specifications. Starquest also manufactures windows and doors for horse trailers and buses. The purchase price of $22.6 million was funded with available cash and approximately $12 million of borrowings pursuant to Drew’s $50 million line of credit. Drew expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to earnings.
“Starquest is a great company, and highly respected in its industries, with a 50% market share for windows for truck caps and an increasing share in the horse trailer market,” said Fred Zinn, president and CEO for White Plains, N.Y.-based Drew. “This is an excellent opportunity to accelerate our diversification into related markets.”
The key managers of Starquest have entered into employment agreements with Kinro, and will continue to manage the business. “The Starquest team has developed strong relationships throughout their industries, and we expect to build on that strength,” said Jason Lippert, CEO of Kinro, and its sister company, Lippert Components Inc.. “As in our all of our businesses, management’s responsiveness to the needs of our customers is the key to success.”
“We are very pleased that the business we have seen thrive will continue to be managed by our outstanding team,” said Kelly Rose, chairman, and Mike Schoeffler, CEO, who were the two principals of Starquest. “With the financial and strategic support that Kinro and Lippert Components can provide, we are confident that the Starquest business will continue to grow.”
White Plains, N.Y.-based Drew Industries Inc., a leading supplier of components to the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industry, today (Aug. 22) reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., acquired from EA Technologies LLC the business and certain assets of the towable RV chassis and slideout mechanism operation previously owned by Dexter Chassis Group.
According to a press release, the acquired business has annual sales of more than $40 million, and the purchase price was $13.5 million, which was paid from available cash. Drew expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to earnings.
“During 2011, we have taken several significant steps to enhance our growth and profit potential,” said Fred Zinn, Drew president and CEO.
These steps included:
• In January 2011, Drew acquired Home-Style, a manufacturer of a full line of upholstered furniture and mattresses for the Northwest RV market, with annual sales of approximately $12 million. Home-Style complements Drew’s Indiana-based Seating Technology operation, acquired in 2008.
• In July 2011, Drew acquired certain assets and businesses of M-Tec, a manufacturer primarily of components for RVs and mobile office units, with annual sales of approximately $12 million.
• In August 2011, Drew introduced a newly developed line of RV awnings, which will be sold directly to RV manufacturers, as well as through aftermarket distributors. The total market for RV awnings is well in excess of $100 million.
• During the year, Drew enhanced its management team, formed new sales teams to address aftermarket sales of its RV and manufactured housing products, as well new markets, and opened a state-of-the-art RV customer service center.
Zinn stated: “The combination of these steps and the continued growth we expect from acquisitions completed in 2010, we believe the acquisition of this RV chassis and slideout mechanism business will further enhance our ability to grow faster than our core markets. In addition, we have the financial and managerial resources to continue to pursue expansion opportunities which we believe will yield favorable returns on our investments. After completing this latest acquisition, we have available cash of $10 million, no debt, and $185 million of available borrowing capacity.”
“The success of our previous acquisitions has in large part been due to the strength of our operating management team,” said Jason Lippert, CEO of Goshen, Ind.-based Lippert Components. “The entire team is excited about this new acquisition, and the prospects of working even more closely with the key customers of this business. Our experience enables us to build high quality chassis and slide-out mechanisms for towable RVs, and the market share we are gaining through this acquisition will allow us to further increase the effectiveness of our existing manufacturing capacity. We will continue to focus on providing outstanding value and service to our customers.”
Lippert Components, currently the leading supplier of chassis and slideout mechanisms for towable RVs, expects to consolidate the operations of the acquired business into its existing facilities before the end of 2011.
“Over the past six years, our management team has consolidated more than 20 manufacturing facilities, and integrated several acquired operations,” said Scott Mereness, president of Lippert Components. “As a result, we have developed the capability to complete these integrations quickly and efficiently, minimizing any disruption to the acquired business. Further, by utilizing our existing production capacity, strong purchasing power, and effective production techniques, we can improve efficiencies and reduce costs of the acquired operations.”

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Sanibel Island offers an array of unique activities that cater to various interests. Here are a few standout attractions to explore during your visit.
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
Sanibel Island is renowned for its beautiful one-of-a-kind seashells, making the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum a must-visit attraction. This fascinating museum offers live tank talks at 11:30 am & 3:30 pm, shell scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, and even Shell Bingo. Don’t miss the life-size model of a giant squid on your way out!
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Nature lovers will be excited by the beauty of the J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge. For a low fee, visitors can drive along a 4-mile winding road through the refuge, where sightings of alligators, spoonbills, and manatees are common. There are various trails available to see different types of species. Indigo Trail, Wildlife Education Boardwalk, Calusa Shell Mound Trail, and Wulfert Keys Trail can all be accessed through Wildlife Drive. Bailey tract is located off Tarpon Bay Rd, 3.0 miles from the Visitor and Education Center! Exploring this unique ecosystem from the comfort of your car is a truly special experience. Additionally, the refuge offers the J.N. Ding Darling Education Center, a family favorite with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and educational programs for all ages.
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As we still hear shots in Baghdad, see smoke from bombed neighborhoods and hear that the humanitarian crisis in Iraq is reaching calamitous proportions, new targets are being identified for future bellicose actions. But is seems that none of that is important in the so-called “democratic world,” since now they are busy solving the “problem” of human rights in Cuba.
A deafening unison, including even the respectable voices of European communist leaders, reverberate worn-out accusations against the revolutionary island.
Those concerns might be noble, but those who give these opinions do not have the right to turn a blind eye to the fact that this recent campaign is not a neutral one. It has a defined author and its script was written beforehand. It is another episode of the four-decade struggle of U.S. imperialism against Cuba. The motivation is support of the Cuban counter revolution; its final scope is to unseat the legitimately constituted government of the Republic of Cuba.
The Cuban judicial authorities gave the capital punishment sentence for three terrorist hijackers. In the last seven months, seven terrorist hijacking acts were committed in Cuba, two of which involved airplanes that ended up in Miami. In the present case, a 36-passenger boat was hijacked, including women and children who were submitted to death threats and other abuses.
Is it a legitimate act of political dissidence or a heinous crime? A weak response from the authorities could create a serious precedent. The country could face new threats, acts of sabotage and disturbances of all sorts. Acting in a severe manner against the terrorists, the Cuban judicial authorities impeded an escalation that could threaten the security of its citizens and the integrity of the country. The Cuban State defending itself – and, by doing so, protecting its society—is legitimate.
The heavy sentence was not against the law. Being revolutionary and socialist, the Cuban State maintains the rule of law. It has its judicial structure, a Constitution, codes, laws and institutions responsible for its application and management. The cases were open and the defendants and their attorneys had access to all the documentation, they had the right to defense and even appealed to the Supreme Court and the State Council. The legal process, despite being short, was legitimate according to Cuban penal law.
Cuba is not the only country in the world that enacts the death penalty. And it seems that no country has the moral authority needed to condemn the socialist nation for showing disregard to human rights, in particular the United States. Aside from the crimes against humankind it has perpetrated in the course of its infinite war, the U.S. is a country that faces very serious problems regarding human rights within its borders and has the largest imprisoned population in the world.
Brazil has different traditions and a distinct judicial code, which does not allow the death penalty. Our desire and the desire of the people who wish and struggle to overcome social iniquities in a revolutionary way, is that we will be able to build a legal and political order that is as close as possible to our socialist, pacifist and humanist ideals in a structured society based on a new economic and social foundation.
In that struggle we will always be flexible in our tactics and will never be cowardly in our methods. We will not allow mistakes regarding the side we take in the class struggle. The world is immersed in the great battles of ideas where the value of the fighters is measured by its persistence amid adverse conditions.
Self-determination and national independence are universally valid human rights. They are rights recognized by the United Nations. Don’t the Cuban people have an inalienable right to choose the political and economic regime, the social organization they see fit? Undoubtedly they do and that is what is at stake.
U.S. imperialism and its pawns all over the world are opposed to the existence of a free, democratic, independent, revolutionary and socialist Cuba. That struggle has lasted more than four decades and it seems it will last much longer. The imperialist opposition to liberty and sovereignty is aimed at all peoples and nations. The planetary dictatorship of Bush posed the threat: “Either with me or enslaved by me.” That is why the defense of Cuba is not only connected to these circumstances, for it is the defense of a principle that involves the fate of all nations and all humankind.
Folk wisdom says it is in the tough moments that we know who our friends are. Our country, our people and its progressive forces, including the Communist Party of Brazil, will not fail Cuba. It is a matter of principle.
José Reinaldo Carvalho is a vice-president of the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB) and responsible for International Relations. This article is an edited version originally published in Portugese on www.vermelho.org.br


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Access To The Best Skin Care Products In The World
Since you are reading these lines I am presuming that you too are grappling with skin issues like me. A common phenomenon with Caucasian skins. I am not sure that anything in my personal experience would be of any help to you. Still, I am determined to share everything that I have experienced about how I brought my skin on health track.
It all started about 3 years back when my skin problems became so apparent that make up could no more hide. I was experiencing intermittent rashes, blemish and some very unusual spots on part of my face and neck. After months of treatment, starting from home remedies to trying out so called best skin care products and lastly prescription medicines from my GP and dermatologist.
I did get some temporary relief but nothing permanent. I was frustrated and depressed and then came a day when I told myself that I will do all that is necessary to find cure for my condition and that is how my quest started.
The Solution for skin
The mission was clear; find out everything there is to know about my condition and about what are best skin care products available for my skin. My source was internet & University library. I read, made notes, took help of my doctor friend to understand medical terminology. In short I was driven to find as much information as I could lay my hands on, which is what you are probably doing right now.
This turned out to be more complex than I had imagined. Few weeks into my research I started to realize that there was something wrong with my approach. Without hesitation I will accept that I was on a treading the wrong path in my research and in the direction of treatment. My focus was on the symptoms, in other words I was looking to find solution to the effect of the problem and not the cause. Looking back, it seem quite simple but I missed, I was not conscious of it at that time. And it seems that many of us make the same mistake.
There are different approaches to skin care and I read as much as I could on the subject. I did my best to research objectively about all of them.
There are no miracle treatments for any skin condition. It is a statement that may seem too drastic or harsh to you. But, as long as you are aware that it speaks the truth you will be objective in your quest. I have my own experience to prove this.
Let me say this without making bones about it that there is no overnight cure for anything related to skin. There is absolutely no minute solution for acne, spots, blemish, rashes, dryness, wrinkles etc.
You can have the best skin care products which may work faster than others but that about all. Skin care is about using long term treatments and not about getting quick results.
I am not a snob per but I was somehow convinced that only known and famous brands can bring positive results. But what I know now for sure is that there is a product out there for most skin problems it is waiting to be found. But that has nothing to do with brands. You will be surprised to find out that the best of the best skin care products are simply not aggressively marketed as the famous ones.
I kept reading and putting things together. I started to take a look at my life and my skin care habits. I observed that I was looking to treat two different problems with just one product. But skin care doesn’t work like that. Each problem or issue has its own origin.
You need a specific solution for a specific problem. I learnt that this is the way forward, even when you are self treating with OTC solutions. The best skin care products should be aimed to treat one issue mainly. Rushing into using all-in-one solutions is not the right way to treat any skin issues. Really speaking best skin care products are best if they are geared to treat 1 issue with very few side effects or no side effects at all.
I never liked to drink water. I use to drink a few glasses of water each day and that was all, apparently that wasn’t sufficient. My skin was very dry and so the moisturizer was my best friend. But instead of making my skin moist, it felt as dry as ever. I therefore started to look into the matter more closely like a real good student. And it finally hit me. I understood that skin doesn’t take its water from my moisturizers but it is getting hydrated from the inside out. The best skin care products can temporary hydrate the skin but that is all.
On average, the human body is about 57% water. Amazing, isn’t it? Obesity takes the water percentage down to 45%. Women have 10% more body water than men which have 60% water in their bodies. Skin is just like the rest of our body, mostly water. The percentage of body water is controlled by hormones. When I first read about this I was pretty much astonished. How is it that a hormone has anything to do with my dry skin?! It was then that I realized that we cannot control the water level in our skin using moisturizing solutions only. And using the best skin care products to moisturize our skin is just a step to proper body hydration.
The first major skin issue I had were rashes on my cheeks and the ugly acne on my neck as I mentioned earlier. My research helped me get to the actual cause of these two issues. It became clear that my rashes appeared and got worse when I was especially angry or nervous.
At that point I was going through divorce and I was furious and upset almost every day. My eating became erratic, cooking turned into a chore. I got into eating junk food or not eating at all and lost all motivation to exercise. What I considered to be the best skin care products were not able to help me at all.
What I’ve learnt in the following months is that diet, exercise and a healthy mind are 3 key essentials to keep your skin vibrant & healthy. I remember how I use to scratch my face and worsen my skin condition whenever I would get upset. I can honestly tell you from my own experience that there is no such thing as skin care without these 3 elements.
And you can have access to the best skin care products in the world for all that’s worth but you would never get a permanent positive result if you ignored these 3 key aspects.
Caring for your skin is a life time commitment and you will agree it is worth every cent. It is not something that you do today and forget or ignore the next day. Skin care needs continuity and discipline. It must be done every single day without any excuse. I was good at making excuses. “I skipped sun protection yesterday because the weather was unpredictable” or “I ignored to remove my make up last evening because I was too tired.” Does it ring any bells? I am sure that you are quite familiar with this. The even the best skin care products are no substitute to regular and constant care.
Skin care is not about treating a skin issue in particular. It is not about treating at all. It is about keeping your skin as healthy as possible for as long as possible. A healthy skin will react better to the best skin care products than unhealthy skin. It is like when you suddenly have a stroke. You will recover faster if you have a healthy body but your recovery will take longer if you have any health issues like high blood sugar or obesity.
Skin care means skin protection. I came to realize that I have to protect my skin, especially my face, from the elements that can harm or damage it. I used to love lying down in the sun and feel the breeze on my face. I practically abused my skin by exposing it to all kind of weather conditions. And at one point I had to struggle with the effects. “Sun protection” and “umbrella” were not in my vocabulary but now I know that these 2 could have saved me a lot of time and headaches.
“A clean skin is a healthy skin”. This is written on my dermatologist’s door. And it turned out to be the fundamental principle of skin care which I had no idea about. I couldn’t believe how dirty our skin can get in just one day. We expose our body and face to all kinds of dirt that disrupt the proper functioning of skin cells.
Skin is a live tissue. We all know that. It’s alive and it needs to breath. The smallest particles of dust can suffocate our skin. And pure water is one of the best skin care products.
After months of research, I came to the conclusion that there is no effort that I would spare when it comes to skin care. Skin is sheltering and protecting our bodies. It is absurd that we appreciate the significance of skin care only when we bump into real skin problems that we can’t disguise anymore. We are very confused when we see that even the best skin care products are not able to help us.
What I really want to share with you is the concept which surprised me most. The best skin care products that work for my skin do not necessarily work the same for your skin. It happened to me once that I got a product just because it worked well for a friend of mine. I was very confused and disappointed when it had no effect on me. And so I came to understand that we are unique when it comes to skin care.
After getting my nose into thousands of pages related to skin care, I now know that we cannot find the perfect solution or treatment but we can find the most efficient and least damaging best skin care products.
It took me quite some time to leave behind everything that I used to believe in and treat my skin with the proper care and attention. I have learnt that an informed decision is the best decision. Hopefully you will come to understand that as well and you will stop tormenting your skin and start caring it. The best skin care products are at your disposal. You just need to make the proper choice.