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Table of Contents
- 1 Windsurfing Competitions: The Ultimate Test of Skill and Endurance
- 1.1 What are Windsurfing Competitions?
- 1.2 The Challenges of Windsurfing Competitions
- 1.3 The Importance of Skill and Strategy
- 1.4 The Benefits of Competing
- 1.5 FAQs
- 1.5.1 Q1. How do I get started in windsurfing?
- 1.5.2 Q2. Do I need to be in top physical condition to compete in windsurfing competitions?
- 1.5.3 Q3. What type of equipment do I need to compete in windsurfing competitions?
- 1.5.4 Q4. What are the most challenging weather conditions for windsurfing competitions?
- 1.5.5 Q5. What is the best way to prepare for a windsurfing competition?
- 1.5.6 Q6. Is windsurfing a dangerous sport?
- 1.5.7 Q7. What are the most famous windsurfing competitions?
- 1.6 Conclusion
Windsurfing Competitions: The Ultimate Test of Skill and Endurance
Windsurfing is a sport that has been around for decades. It involves using a board and sail to navigate the water while harnessing the power of the wind. It’s a thrilling experience and one that requires skill and endurance. For those who are passionate about the sport, windsurfing competitions are the ultimate test of their abilities. In this article, we will explore what makes windsurfing competitions so special and what it takes to compete in one.
What are Windsurfing Competitions?
Windsurfing competitions are events where windsurfers from all over the world come together to compete against each other. These competitions can vary in size and scope, ranging from small regional events to large international competitions. Typically, the competition will consist of several races over the course of a few days, with the winner being determined by the fastest overall time.
The Challenges of Windsurfing Competitions
Competing in windsurfing competitions is not an easy feat. There are many challenges that athletes must overcome in order to be successful. One of the biggest challenges is the unpredictable nature of the weather. Wind and water conditions can vary greatly from day to day, making it difficult for athletes to prepare and adapt.
Another challenge is the physical demands of the sport. Windsurfing requires a great deal of physical strength and endurance, as well as excellent balance and coordination. Athletes must be able to handle the physical demands of multiple races over several days, often in challenging conditions.
The Importance of Skill and Strategy
To be successful in windsurfing competitions, athletes must not only be physically fit but also have a high level of skill and strategy. The key to success is not just being fast but also being able to read the wind and water conditions, make quick decisions, and navigate the course efficiently.
Athletes must also have a solid understanding of the various racing rules and tactics used in windsurfing competitions. These rules and tactics help athletes gain an advantage over their competitors and can mean the difference between winning and losing.
The Benefits of Competing
Competing in windsurfing competitions can be a highly rewarding experience for athletes. It provides an opportunity to push themselves to their limits, challenge themselves both physically and mentally, and compete against other athletes who share their passion for the sport. It also allows athletes to meet new people from all over the world, build friendships, and establish connections within the windsurfing community.
Q1. How do I get started in windsurfing?
A1. The best way to get started is by taking lessons from a qualified instructor. It’s essential to learn the proper technique and safety protocols before attempting to windsurf on your own.
Q2. Do I need to be in top physical condition to compete in windsurfing competitions?
A2. Yes, windsurfing competitions require a high level of physical fitness and endurance. It’s important to train consistently and maintain a healthy diet to be successful in the sport.
Q3. What type of equipment do I need to compete in windsurfing competitions?
A3. You will need a windsurfing board, sail, mast, harness, and wetsuit. The specific equipment requirements may vary depending on the competition.
Q4. What are the most challenging weather conditions for windsurfing competitions?
A4. Competitions can be challenging in a variety of weather conditions, but particularly challenging conditions include strong winds, high waves, and choppy water.
Q5. What is the best way to prepare for a windsurfing competition?
A5. It’s essential to train consistently, practice in a variety of wind and water conditions, and develop a solid understanding of racing rules and tactics.
Q6. Is windsurfing a dangerous sport?
A6. Any sport involving water and wind can be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken. It is important to always wear a life jacket and practice safe windsurfing techniques.
Q7. What are the most famous windsurfing competitions?
A7. Some of the most famous windsurfing competitions include the PWA World Tour, the JP Australia Super Cross, and the Red Bull Storm Chase.
Windsurfing competitions are a true test of skill and endurance. They require athletes to overcome physical and mental challenges, adapt to unpredictable weather conditions, and employ a high level of skill and strategy. However, the rewards of competing are equally high, including the opportunity to push oneself to the limit, compete against other passionate windsurfers, and build long-lasting friendships within the windsurfing community. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, getting involved in windsurfing competitions can be an incredibly rewarding experience.


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Africa-Libya-Leptis Magna Without doubt the highlight of the visit to Libya. Magnificent city of the Roman Empire . A very large site with no one about. One of those World Heritage Sites that photos don't do justice to.
|Another fantastic stamp from Libya. This one is in gold foil. The bird looks like a dove of peace !. Wish you could see how nice the gold looks . Also embossed, so an expensive stamp to produce.|

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Few days back we have reported that the Vivo is working on a new smartphone under its Z-series, named as Vivo Z5x. Now today company has announced through its official Weibo handle that Vivo Z5x smartphone is all set to see the lights in China on May 24.
The post reads This newcomer is not good to provoke #vivo Z5x performance strength pie #May 24, the strength on the line.” Meanwhile, the Vivo Z5x is already up for reservations on JD.com, a Chinese online retailer. However, as of now, there is no major specifications are listed against it.
As per listing on the retailer website, the VivoZ5x will come in four variants:
1. 4GB of RAM with 64GB of Internal Storage
2. 6GB of RAM with 64GB of Internal Storage
3. 6GB of RAM with 128GB of Internal Storage
4. 8GB of RAM with 128GB of Internal Storage
Further, looking at the product images, one can clearly see that the smartphone will have a punch hole design, AI Triple rear camera setup alongside LED flashlight and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.The smartphone is listed in two colour options- Extreme Night Black and Phantom Black.
Earlier, an Image showing battery test of the phone was doing rounds on Weibo microblogging website, revealing that the smartphone will have rated battery capacity of 4880mAh/18.78Wh, typical capacity as 5000mAh/19.25Wh and production date was listed as April 25, 2019. Further, Vivo Z5x with punch-hole design spotted.


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Harry Connick, Jr. mentors, and Spring’s Amber Holcomb breaks down in tears.
And then we have to sit through Lee DeWyze and Stefano.
Houston’s Amber Holcomb takes chances, but Woodville’s Kree Harrison takes a nosedive.
The top five girls set the lowest threshold in history for standing ovations.
Plus, Nicki Minaj is “bowing down” to Houston’s Amber Holcomb.
The final seven tackle Queen, the Rolling Stones, Heart and Evansecence.
Nicki Minaj is not hearing it, you guys.
Our local girl gets another standing O from the judges.
But it’s Candice Glover and Houston’s Amber Holcomb who wow the judges.
A pair of locals compete for votes in next week’s live shows.

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Examples good female dating profiles
Instead, break up the content into short paragraphs so that they’re easy to digest.
You could have one on: So part of online dating is being okay with starting a conversation with a complete stranger that you’ve matched with.
Sadly, some men swipe right or like every profile on a dating site like it’s some sort of game, and it disappoints women who are actually interested in getting to know them when they don’t respond.
Studies show that when women send the first message, they get a response about 50% of the time.
Incorporating these simple tips into your online dating profile will completely revamp the way women view your profile.
Online dating profiles can be hard to perfect and master, especially because there is so much competition out there.
So don’t pin all your hopes on that hot blond fireman responding.
Keep looking at profiles and swiping on anyone you think is interesting. of women post pics of them doing yoga or on hiking on a mountain. Maybe put up a photo of you belting out karaoke or hanging with friends at a lantern festival.
Look at them as an opportunity to get to know different types of men and practice your flirting game.
And if you do meet a great guy, you can tell everyone that online dating does work for finding love!
I hope that these online dating profile examples are helpful as you write your own intro, post pictures, and send that first message.
Many men find it challenging to write about themselves.
But it’s even harder to write the things about who they are.

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Citizen Science for Water Quality Monitoring in the Meki River, Ethiopia
Quality Assurance and Comparison with Conventional Methods
05 January 2023
Authors: Wudinesh Zawuga Babiso, Kinfe Kassa Ayano, Alemseged Tamiru Haile, Demissie Dawana Keche, Kishor Acharya, David Werner
A lack of water quality information for many water bodies around the world makes it difficult to identify global change and discover early signs of myriad threats to freshwater resources. This problem is widely seen in Ethiopia due to absence of regular monitoring. Citizen science has a great potential to fill these gaps in water quality data, but there is concern about the accuracy of data collected by citizen scientists. Moreover, there is a gap to engage citizen scientists in water quality monitoring, and there is still insufficient awareness of how citizen scientists can become part of a collaborative scheme.
This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of water quality collected by citizen scientists and characterize the water quality of the Meki River with the involvement of citizen scientists. The suitability of the river water for irrigation was evaluated using a combination of citizen science and conventional water quality data collection methods. Water temperature, turbidity, ammonia, phosphate, nitrate, nitrite, total alkalinity, total hardness, and pH were analysed by both citizen scientists and in a conventional laboratory. The citizen scientists’ data, expressed as percent of synthetic standard solution concentrations, indicated good agreement for selected water quality parameters: 123.8 ± 24.7% for PO43−, 115.6 ± 6.3% for NO3−, 105.8 ± 7.4% for pH, and 133.3 ± 23.6% for NH4+. Thus, citizen scientists can monitor and collect water quality data accurately. From the results, the Meki River water can be used for irrigation, but pollution sources should be controlled to reduce further quality deterioration as the population increases.


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Maldives president must step down: Nasheed
Male: Maldivian President Mohammed Waheed Hassan must quit and an interim, caretaker government should be set up, former president Mohamed Nasheed demanded Thursday.
Nasheed, who took refuge in the Indian High Commission here Wednesday after a court ordered his arrest, said Hassan cannot be trusted to hold a free and fair presidential election.
"The events of the past year - the mass arrests, police brutality, the politically motivated trials - demonstrate that Waheed cannot be trusted to hold a free and fair election," said Nasheed in a statement posted on the website of his Maldivian Democratic Party.
"Waheed should do the right thing and resign from office," he said.
"An interim, caretaker government should be established that can lead the Maldives to genuinely free and fair elections, in which all candidates are freely able to compete."
Nasheed, 45, entered the Indian mission after a court issued an arrest order after he failed to attend a scheduled hearing over the detention of Criminal Court chief judge Abdulla Mohamed.
Nasheed resigned Feb 7 last year followed by what he alleged was a coup. Vice President Mohammed Waheed Hassan succeeded him.
The statement on mdp.org.mv quoted him as describing his ongoing trial against him as "a politically motivated sham".
He said the Hulhumale Magistrates Court - established to hear his case - was illegal and created "with the sole purpose of disqualifying me from the presidential elections".
He accused Waheed of ruling the Maldives with "the barrel of a gun".
The Maldives, an atoll nation, is known for its deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It comprises 1,190 islands - of which about 200 are inhabited - and has a population of 350,000.
The country has been in political turmoil even since Nasheed was ousted.
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November 26, 2008
Barack McCain performed the rare feat of winning a service game against Roman Khorkov. Now all he needed to do was to win all of his games against everyone else in order to match Roman's dominating game score of 7-1. But Barack has now dropped a game and, thus, for the fifth year in a row, Roman Khorkov is WGOSA Champion.
His long reign is especially impressive considering the fact that Roman has continually sought out the toughest possible opponents, insisting that computers be allowed to compete, and going to great lengths to interest humans in the game and to help humans and computers alike improve their play. What a great champion!
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WESTPORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Wednesday, State Police pulled over a 2010 orange Jeep Patriot on State Route 9 with an expired inspection sticker. The driver, Arthur R. Clarke, 56, could not provide photo identification but provided his pedigree information.
While the trooper looked up Clarke’s information, he fled the scene. A pursuit ensued, ending at Clarke’s residence. Clarke was arrested and released on an appearance ticket for unlawfully fleeing a police officer to the Town of Westport Court at a later date.


Notice, Lotus-spotters. Time to update your notebooks. The Lotus Evora 400 and Lotus Evora Sport 410 aren’t any far more. This really is the new auto to exchange them both of those. The 2020 Lotus Evora GT.
Now, the eagle-eyed and calendar-literate amongst you will detect that it isn’t rather the yr 2020 however. It is however, we’re quite guaranteed, incredibly a great deal 2019. So, why is this the ‘2020 Lotus Evora GT’?
Perfectly, that is because it is for that American and Canadian market place. As well as in The united states and Canada, the ‘model year’ of a auto usually precedes the particular calendar year it presently is. They are residing during the upcoming, in regards to new cars. See also: the 2020 Corvette Stingray.
So, what’s new for your Evora GT that we’re not finding while in the Uk and aren’t bitter or jealous about A person Bit? Properly, it is a return to appropriate Lotus values right after the heady pleasure from the 1,972bhp, 1680kg Evija hypercar. This really is a Lotus athletics vehicle that is obtained lighter.
It’s 32kg lighter in comparison to the Evora four hundred, in truth – in case you spec all of the light-weight carbon fibre extras plus the optional titanium exhaust. With energy within the supercharged V6 set in a healthy 416bhp, it’s no slouch. It’ll do 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds and also the handbook doesn’t stop right until it reaches 188mph. The paddleshift automated, meanwhile, operates outside of go at 174mph. You know which one to choose.
Prior to each of the tasty carbon selections, it’s a $96,950 auto. So $100k for one of the best handling vehicles on the earth, or wait for the new mid-engine ‘Vette and threat a discount?
Everybody hopes to really like Lotus. The 71-year-old British automaker is a favorite of real-life daredevil Ayrton Senna and fictional superspy James Bond alike. Its completely interesting, wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit and stylish Evora models have set style criteria for generations.
But Lotus does not make loving it effortless. The marque has expended decades featuring only intermittent sales from the U.S. And for most lovers, the mechanical reliability of its more mature automobiles, along with the match and complete of its newer types, have simply not kept up their end on the discount. Probably the just-announced $2.1 million all-electric Evija will redeem them, with appears as lovely as its counterparts from Italy.
The $96,950 2020 Lotus Evora GT is on sale now.
Right until then, let us discuss the 2020 Lotus Evora GT. I used to be additional than desirous to get my palms to the most recent (and only) contemporary Lotus you can buy in the usa right now. I test-drove the $96,950 whip from Carmel, Calif., to Los angeles, skirting the two-lane streets along the Pacific Ocean and also the wide, open up highways that cut by the Sonoran Desert. There have been high factors (the driving) and reduced factors (the interior). It absolutely was a roller coaster of emotions-but it was constantly enjoyment.
Whilst electric powered motors seem to be taking over all the things from activity wagons to SUVs, and whilst even activity coupes are starting up to sense like interchangeable appliances, the Evora GT stoked my innate driver’s spirit extra than something has in a very extensive time. It is a real daily driving, street-loving sports car or truck I will not quickly ignore.
The vehicle replaces the Evora Sport 410 and Evora 400.Photographer: Hannah Elliott/Bloomberg
Let us be frank: It appears to be like like what I’d envision a 9-year-old would want in the toy car-rear spoiler; hood vents; rear wheels pushed out; a short, slanted roofline; Michelin Pilot Activity Cup tires (19-inch from the entrance, 20-inch within the rear); and large LED and bi-xenon headlights angled practically midway throughout the hood to look threateningly quick. It comes in vivid shades such as painting-tape blue and safety orange. (The just one I drove was blue, which photographed amazingly well.)
This is often not your classically classy sporting activities car or truck. But in such a case, that actually works; while most every thing else about the road in recent times feels so boring, the Lotus Evora is compact, lightweight, and athletic in its styling. Its appear matches its driving nature-sporty as heck-which is all I am able to actually inquire of any auto.
Four drive modes is often activated by using a dashboard change. Sport and Race are specifically enjoyment, expanding throttle response and enabling the driver a finer diploma of command just before intervention.Supply: Lotus
The 416-horsepower V-6 supercharged motor wheezes and hums while you shift and speed up, fairly than growls or gargles like other automobiles. It is a awesome, even though unanticipated, outcome. Every single very good car or truck ought to have a distinctly identifiable audio that precedes it coming down the street-one extra motive why electric vehicles are likely to really need to do the job more durable to receive my affection.
Equally as cool, via a very clear window that separates the cockpit with the motor you could see a lever related for the throttle shift up and down as you push the fuel. It jogged my memory of looking at the gears operate in aged steam-powered cars-a fond reminder that, of course, we’re even now working in mechanical electrical power below.
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On the winding, hilly Los angeles Crest Highway in Southern California, not lots of automobiles were speedier.Source: Lotus
At just 3,a hundred seventy five lbs, the Evora GT pairs its lighter bodyweight with all that horsepower to strike sixty mph in three.eight seconds. Top rated pace is 188 mph, rendering it the fastest-ever road-legal Lotus for being made accessible in North The us. The small carbon fiber physique and aluminum parts make the car sense tangible and alive, like you are essentially functioning to be a crew to overcome the highway ahead. It is a feeling I love but more and more fall short to come to feel from behind the wheel.
Driving the Evora GT was so exciting, in fact, which i took the extended way house from Carmel, an entire 400 miles door to door; the 26 mpg freeway effectiveness (20 mpg town and freeway put together) intended a prevent for refueling. A big part of the thrill comes within the six-speed guide gearbox, which can be the most beneficial a single you should purchase to the value. It’s super short-shifting and glides very easily into 3rd, fourth, and fifth gear as quick as the snap of the whip. Lotus offers an automatic transmission option for $2,seven hundred, but I strongly advise steering clear of that. This vehicle shines when it’s pushed hard, plus the engagement of a shifter only boosts that goal.
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The interior is spartan, with optional carbon fiber components. Source: Lotus
The lower issue in the auto, certainly, in the event you know Lotus in any way, would be the interior, specially the “technology and infotainment procedure,” if I’m able to even get in touch with it that-which is why I’m utilizing prices. Your entire console and dashboard are considerably behind what you’d find in an entry-level Porsche 911, which expenses much less.
Could it be attainable for the auto to come back using an integrated 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Automobile, Bluetooth, satellite navigation, and reversing digicam all regular and however appear to be woefully outdated? Lotus somehow produced it happen. Just consider what your CD player appeared like in highschool, and you’ll get yourself a sense of what to anticipate during the Evora GT. If 1997 was a very good calendar year for you personally, you are going to really feel proper in your house.
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The 2020 Lotus Evora GT includes four seats, or two seats and a luggage space guiding them. Source: Lotus
It’s also genuine the visibility is abysmal. Sightlines straight again by way of the rearview mirror are seriously compromised by the motor along with the shell-like cage that handles the back again of your vehicle, as well as sloped aspect pillars to the shoulder act like brick walls. There is no way you’re looking at just about anything powering possibly of your shoulders until you turn your head and crank your neck.
Shockingly, however, the baggage area from the Evora GT is suitable. This surpassed my anticipations to beat out all the more pricey, insane cars much like the Lamborghini Huracan Evo as well as Jaguar F-Type should tell you how exceptional it’s. You will have the capacity to in shape two roller carry-ons powering the two seats inside the cabin, with room to get a pair of backpacks or duffel baggage in the trunk. For those who opt for the 2+2 seat configuration, you are going to drop that rear space for storing, nevertheless you are able to in all probability toss the luggage on that next established of seats, due to the fact a individual over the age of five would by no means in shape again there. You already know, like the way it is within a Porsche 911.
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Michelin Pilot Activity Cup tires and Bilstein athletics dampers appear standard.Photographer: Magnus Walker
The footwells and headroom had been refreshingly roomy, too-big enough to suit lanky me, my 6-foot-2-inch boyfriend, and our favourite straw hats all simultaneously. In addition to a grand aged time we had certainly.
So would I purchase a Lotus Evora GT, if I were being from the market for a little something pleasurable to generate aggressively for hours around the highway, a vehicle that wouldn’t spoil my back again and joints and fragile ears? Soon after all, $100,000 is often a ton to invest on the car or truck, and most persons would probably just as quickly invest in a Porsche, which has an undeniably superior track record of dependability and craftsmanship.
Then again, I’m not plenty of people, and i do wish to truly feel distinct from the madding crowd. It’s possible you do, also.
The Lotus Evora soldiers on with major visible and technological updates and also a new title: the Evora GT. Aimed at the U.S. and Canada, it is the fastest and most powerful street-legal Lotus, and it is already up for grabs with an MSRP of $96,950 Stateside.
Replacing the Evora 400 and Evora Activity 410, the 2020 Evora GT is out there in two seating configurations, two or 2+2, and puts a 3.5-liter supercharged, six-cylinder motor to make use of. It develops 416 hp (422 PS / 310 kW), though the torque output is dependent to the chosen transmission.
Geared up while using the common six-speed guide, the Evora GT packs 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. Meanwhile, using the optional six-speed vehicle, it’s superior for 332 lb-ft (450 Nm). Should really you’d like one of the most agile variation on the motor vehicle, then you will have to choose the stick change, which promises to perform 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in three.8 seconds and max out at 188 mph (303 km/h). The vehicle ‘box design is 0.one seconds slower and maxes out at 174 mph (280 km/h).
Stopping ability is furnished by the AP Racing brakes, with four-piston calipers entrance and rear, in addition 2-piece cross-drilled and ventilated brake discs which are much larger in the entrance and smaller sized for the rear. The sports activities suspension offer, with Eibach springs and Bilstein dampers is typical. As for wheels, the Evora GT sits on 8×19-inch entrance and 10.5×20-inch rear 10-spoke alloys, shod in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup two tires.
The modern silhouette from the sporting activities vehicle has long been dictated through the aerodynamic enhancements. Therefore, its a lot more efficient air administration, made possible through the new front lip, entrance wheel arch louvres, carbon fiber ducts behind just about every rear wheel vent and rear diffuser, have allowed it to generate up to 141 lbs (64 kg) of downforce, double than the Evora four hundred. Using a fat of 3,104 lbs (one,408 kg) for that stick change design, the Evora GT is 71 lbs (32 kg) lighter than the Evora four hundred.
Contributing to the fat reduction by 49 lbs (22 kg) could be the optional Carbon Pack, which incorporates the carbon fiber entrance entry panel, roof panel, tailgate with integrated spoiler and diffuser encompass. An additional 22 lbs (10 kg) are already shaved off many thanks into the optional titanium exhaust procedure.
Within, Lotus has additional black Alcantara and twin-color stitching to the dashboard, doorway panels, heart console and transmission tunnel. The Evora GT also contains a carbon fiber instrument binnacle, magnesium steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara and leather, Sparco bucket seats with carbon fiber backs, in addition to a 7-inch touchscreen screen with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, sat-nav and reversing camera. Bespoke leather-based is optional.
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Sin City sizzles in April
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LAS VEGAS—Expect to see a lot more skin in Sin City this month.
The latest watering hole on The Strip - Liquid - opens April 8 at Aria, a new luxury hotel at the recently opened, $8.5 billion (U.S.) CityCenter mega-project.
Liquid’s “adults-only playground” has three pools with private cabanas (with their own mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs), day beds, chaise lounges, and a bar-restaurant.
Despite hotels urging guests to cover up indoors, pool season has brought more bikinis and Speedos to hallways all along The Strip. Be forewarned.
Vegas has suffered badly during the worldwide economic downturn, but Eduardo Mandri, managing partner at travelalerts.ca (www.travelalerts.ca), says Torontonians and other folks in Canada are doing their best to put a fresh shine on the town.
“We’ve never seen such a high interest for this destination,” he said this week. “It’s not only the number one destination Canadians are researching, but demand is almost double what it used to be this time of year in 2009.”
Here’s a look at what else you might want to get a glimpse of in Vegas this month:
April 2: “Smokin’ Hot Bachelorette Auction”, hosted by Holly Madison, star of “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood. Ten women—local models, TV personalities, and July 2008 Playmate Laura Croft (Madison’s bff) have agreed to go on dates (dinner, a Lake Mead cruise) for charity. Tickets are $50 at Ghostbar, one of the hottest nightspots in Las Vegas (55th floor, at the celebrity-studded Palms). All proceeds go to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth.
April 2-3 and 23-24: Late-night host Jay Leno is at the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage.
April 8-10 and 15-17: Diva Joan Rivers performs at The Venetian, after her “Celebrity Apprentice” appearance
April 9: Singer-pianist Alicia Keys and Robin Thicke bring their “Freedom Tour” to the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
April 16: Opening at Treasure Island of Gilley’s, of “Urban Cowboy” fame, with its famous mechanical bull. There are many pretenders, but only “Gilley’s has brand equity—it originated the mechanical bull,” says Michelle Knoll, Treasure Island senior vice-president. Gilley’s will have three bars and an eatery with retractable sliding windows that make diners feel as if they’re right on The Strip. No other place in Las Vegas has that. Or real saddles that serve as bar stools.
April 16-17: It’s “ACM Weekend” (Academy of Country Music). Free shows by 10 stars, including “Lady A” (Lady Antebellum), Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan, will be held on open-air stages downtown. Between shows, watch the free Fremont St. Experience sound-and-light show on the world’s largest outdoor screen. It’s 30 meters (90 feet) high, five blocks long, with 12.5 million LED lights and a 550,000-watt sound system. Fremont has 10 hotel-casinos, and 60 restaurants and bars. Some still sell 99-cent margaritas, $2 beer, and 99-cent shrimp cocktails.
April 18: Look for Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Trace (CCT) Adkins and more at the 45th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The show will be telecast live from 8-11 p.m. EST on CBS.
April 23: Grammy Award winner Keith Urban and American Idol winner Kris Allen play The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Kathleen Kenna is a freelance writer based in Las Vegas. Starting soon, you’ll be able to catch her regular previews of what’s happening in Sin City on our website: www.thestar.com/travel.
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Saturday, Oct 24th — Catherine Wagner & Amy King — this is the event that will be held next door at 310 Bowery (Bob Holman’s apartment) instead:
Catherine Wagner’s new book, My New Job, is forthcoming. She is also the author of Macular Hole and Miss America. Recent chapbooks include Articulate How, Hole in the Ground, and Bornt. She is a faculty member in the MA program in creative writing at Miami University in Ohio.
Amy King is the author of I’m the Man Who Loves You, Antidotes for an Alibi, and The People Instruments. Forthcoming, Slaves to Do These Things and I Want to Make You Safe.
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An 1208 action on climate change (1208抗暖化，為下一代而走) was held in Taipei and other cities around Taiwan today. It was part of an international day of action to coincide with the UN Climate Change Conference currently being held in Bali. About three thousand people participated in the march. It was a big increase in numbers from last year's event in Taipei.
The most colorful participants in the parade were those from COSWAS (日日春協會, the sex workers collective). I was also surprised to see a small group from ISKCON, better known as the Hare Krishnas. It was the first time I had seen them in Taipei. Their banner read, "Eating meat = increasing global warming".
There were a number of environmental groups participating in the march including the Green Party, TEAN, Taiwan Environmental Protection Union and the Society of Wilderness. There were also candidates for the Legislative Yuan election from the Green Party and TSU.
Vice-President Annette Lu (副總統呂秀蓮) made a brief appearance at the start of the rally at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. She read out some of the forecasts from the IPCC and also commented on how much energy was wasted by bottled water.
It was great to see many people turn out for this event in Taipei. However, Taiwan still has a long way to go to meet the challenges of climate change. Even though it is unable to participate in the meeting in Bali as it is not a member of the UN, I hope the government will at least try to meet the targets set in Bali. The Taiwan News yesterday reported that former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Taiwan must contribute to the global fight against climate change even if it is outside the UN framework.
Taiwan is one of the world's largest per capita producers of greenhouse gases. It must play its part as a responsible global citizen.
*more photos in the 1208 Climate Change Action in Taipei set at flickr.
Update: The Taipei Times has a report on the Taipei march. The Taiwan News reports on Annette Lu's comments. Jerome Keating points out that Kofi Annan refers to Taiwan as "a country". (added 9 December 2007) More reports on the event in Taipei and elsewhere in Taiwan can be found at tw-climatecampaign.blogspot.com. (added 10 December 2007)


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Genealogical memoirs of the extinct family of Chester of Chicheley their ancestors and descendants. Attempted by Robert Edmond Chester Waters ...
- London, Robson & sons, 1878.
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Four men were arrested by Longwood Police after they allegedly burglarized and attempted to steal cars from a local auto auction facility.
According to the Longwood Police Department, on Sunday, June 19, at around 5:20 a.m., officers responded to 650 North State Road 600 after receiving a call from a security company regarding a burglary in progress at the AutoNation Auto Auction, located at 650 US Hwy 17-92 in Longwood.
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The suspects were charged with multiple offenses, including burglary, attempted grand theft auto, possession of cocaine, and organized theft, among others.


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Aşk Zamanı (English title: Love Time) is a summer series published on ATV. The leading actor of the series is Yavuz Bingöl. The series, broadcast on ATV every Thursday, was taken to Saturday because of low ratings.
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Although Orhan Yanar is a famous bully who scares the underworld, he cannot speak to his daughters. After the death of his beloved wife Guliz, he completely lost control over his daughters. Orhan decides to move to a small town where he can more easily contain his daughters. However, he does not know; Whatever he does, even if his time has come, even he cannot afford to stop love. A brand new life awaits Orhan and his daughters in this small town.
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The ‘Enrichment Gap’ Is Widening. Students’ Social-Emotional Development Is at Risk.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there’s been a lot of discussion about digital equity in U.S. public schools. But the virus has drastically expanded another gap that is key to children’s learning and wellbeing: out-of-school enrichment. Through enrichment, children form bonds with peers and mentors and find sustenance for their passions, interests and social-emotional development. At the Connected Learning Lab at the University of California, Irvine, we have conducted many studies of out-of-school programs that serve Black/BIPOC and low-income youth. Community-based organizations, such as Boys and Girls Clubs, The Clubhouse Network and YOUmedia Learning Labs, are safe spaces where young people can stop by after school to hang out with friends, get help with homework, take enrichment classes and grab a snack.
오늘부터 등교 인원 3분의 2로 완화…일부 학교 ‘전면 등교’
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Why the world must urgently strengthen learning and protect finance for education
“generational catastrophe”. That is what UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the unprecedented education crisis looming over millions of learners across the planet, in his UNESCO-led Policy Brief launched alongside the #SaveOurFuture campaign in August. The COVID-19 pandemic has created the most severe sruption to global education systems in history, forcing more than 1.6 billion learners in more than 190 countries out of school at the peak of the crisis. It threatens the future of a generation with 24 million children and youth at risk of dropping out. This pandemic has brought to light already-existing challenges to education that have not adequately addressed for far too long. It has highlighted alarming inequalities within and across countries that must be tackled urgently in order to guarantee everyone’s fundamental right to quality education.
Government must go further on adult skills training
If you blinked on Wednesday, you could be forgiven for missing the government’s long-awaited response to the 2019 Augar review of post-18 education and training. The proposed measures aim to transform the education and skills system, prepare workers for the post-Covid world and ensure that there are enough people with the right skills for the UK economy to thrive. Importantly, the government announced the creation of a four-year lifelong learning allowance, which students can use to fund studies on different courses, at different institutions, at any time during their adult life.
College Enrollment Slid This Fall, With First-Year Populations Down 16%
Undergraduate enrollment tumbled this fall at many colleges and universities around the country, dragged down by a sharp drop in first-year students whose school plans were upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Overall, undergraduate populations shrank by 4%, and first-year student counts fell by 16.1%, according to new data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Graduate enrollment increased by 2.7%. The tally includes 9.2 million students, from more than half of schools that report data to the Clearinghouse.


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New FBI stats show Cape Coral one of Florida's safest cities
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. - The FBI's 2011 National Crime report released Monday shows Cape Coral is one of the safest cities in Florida as well as the whole nation.
The statistics covers cities with populations greater than 150,000 residents. When it comes to violent crime Cape Coral is the safest city in Florida. The city is ranked third overall statewide when it comes to overall crime due to the higher number of property crimes in Cape Coral.
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Think it's cold HERE? Beautiful pictures from around the globe as the world freezes
Before you complain about the toe-numbing temperatures today, cast your eye a little further abroad than the light dusting of snow in your back garden.
As Britain is facing some of its first widespread flurries of snow, breathtaking images from around the world reveal gorgeous landscapes covered in ice and buried under snowdrifts.
In Eastern Europe, the Black Sea froze near the Romanian coastline and villagers in Serbia and Bosnia were airlifted from their homes after being cut off without food.
The dramatic icy weather has caused traffic chaos, power outages and even deaths all over the planet as people battle frostbite and hypothermia.
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Big freeze: A child runs past a wave protection dam covered in ice as the waters of the Black Sea are frozen near the shore in Constanta, Romania
Pillars of ice: Elegant icicles cover a protective fence beside the waters of the Black Sea
Cold creatures: Amateur photographers capture the ice on a dam beside the shore, as a gull flies over the splendid landscape
BMW IN ADVERTISING BLUNDER AFTER SPONSORING EUROPEAN COLD SNAP WITH THE NAME 'COOPER'
BMW ad chiefs paid to sponsor the cold snap with the name 'Cooper', after its Mini Cooper compact auto, similar to this model
BMW marketing bosses have been accused of an 'advertising move too far' after buying sponsorship rights of the cold front which has ripped through Europe.
The car giant's advertising agency paid for the right to name the current weather front 'Cooper', after the BMW-produced Mini Cooper compact auto.
The Sassenbach advertising agency in Munich, where BMW is based, bought the rights to name the cold snap in what is now being seen as a marketing mishap of enormous proportions.
Paul Heger from the Institute for Meteorology at the Free University (FU) in Berlin runs an 'Adopt-a-Vortex' scheme, whereby the public can go online and bid to sponsor a high or low weather system.
Sassenbach paid for the names Cooper - for the high currently wreaking havoc - and for a low called Minnie which will follow when the cold snap is over.
But with temperatures plunging to 33 degrees below, and close to 40 people dead across Europe and Russia and 500 in hospital for weather related injuries and frostbite, BMW executives are said to be fuming after the move.
One marketing executive said; 'It's all very well to plug the Mini as a car which can handle all weathers, but when people are dropping like flies and there is no end to the cold snap in sight, the feeling is this is one Mad Men move too far.'
Other worldly: A child picks her way through slippery rocks on the Black Sea coastline
Walking on water: Families in Romania wander across the frozen waves and take pictures of the incredible sight
Travel trouble: A ship ploughs its way through the slushy water, left, and a stray dog is likely to struggle in the chilly temperatures as the day wears on, right
Winter wonder: A group of friends hurry through the heavy snowfall on Istanbul's Istiklal Avenue, as almost 200 flights were cancelled in the city
Snow queen: A girl in a white coat feeds swans on a frosty lake in a park outside Minsk
Incongruous: Snow-covered palm trees at lake Lungolago in Lugano, Switzerland
Out walking: A man and his dogs in Athens as snowfall and frost were reported Greece for a third day, left, while a solitary figure heads along the Neris river in the Vilnius, Lithuania
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Spectacular sunrise: Ice floes float down the German-Polish border river Oder during sunrise near Frankfurt Oder, Germany
Cold snap: Snow-ploughs at work during a heavy snowfall on a major road in Modena, Italy, left, while tourist admire Perugia's San Bernardino church in the snow
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1897 Scarce 1stED Book - AUSTRALIAN FAIRY TALES by Atha Westbury. Illustrated.
Author : Atha Westbury. (A. J. Johnson, illustrator).
Title : AUSTRALIAN FAIRY TALES.
Publisher : London : Ward, Lock, & Co., Limited, 1897. First Edition.
Language : Text in English.
Size : 8 " X 5 ".
Pages : 367 pages.
Binding : Good and still attractive full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall worn, soiled and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content :Good content (tight, first endpaper hinge worn but still tight, last blank free endpaper missing, some foxing and staining - as shown, handwritten number on top margin of title page - as shown).
Illustrations : Illustrated with 25 in-text and some full-page illustrations by A. J. Johnson.
The book : Very rare first edition of AUSTRALIAN FAIRY TALES by Atha Westbury.
The author: Frank Atha Westbury (5 May 1838 – 24 September 1901), who wrote under the pen names of "Atha" and "Atha Westbury", was a popular and prolific author of mystery adventure novels, children's stories and poetry in late 19th century Australia and New Zealand. Most of his fiction was serialised in newspapers and journals between 1879 and 1905. His two major works were: The Shadow of Hilton Fernbrook, A Romance of Maoriland (1896) and Australian Fairy Tales (1897), which won him a place as one of the better-known writers for children in Victorian-era Australia. Many of his novels were adventure romances set in New Zealand at the time of the New Zealand Wars of the 1860s, which the author experienced as a soldier in the British Army. He wrote extensively for children. Australian Elves, published by the Pictorial Australian in 1885 and Australian Fairy Tales (Ward Lock & Co London, 1897) were among the first to utilise the Australian landscape as the setting for fairy stories, a device that initially received mixed reactions from critics. As one reviewer in the Sydney Morning Herald remarked wryly in 1897: "One feels puzzled to meet brownie, kobold, gnome, dwarf and prince under our skies. Perhaps their small Highnesses, whose age is under double figures, may approve". Most of his fairy tales were about young men who started out in poverty but found riches through the intervention of a princess or magical being.
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Friday, April 23, 2010
From The Reliable Source, The Washington Post's gossip blogHey, so this is interesting: Did you know that the entire year you’re Miss America, you’re not allowed to drive — at all?“I guess it’s a liability thing,” said the reigning Miss.A, Caressa Cameron. “They don’t want to have Miss America crash her car.”The Spotsylvania native spent her months as Miss Virginia driving herself all over the commonwealth, 200 miles a week. Now she’s forever shotgun in her travels around the nation: “If I want to go to Burger King, I have to ask someone to take me. … If we go past a Popeye’s, I’ll ask my driver to stop, because I don’t know the next time I’ll get to go to one.”Don’t you love when beauty queens profess to having crazy-indulgent eating habits? But Cameron, 22, might be telling the truth here: At a luncheon in her honor Monday at Cafe Milano hosted by Miss America board member Tammy Haddad and restaurateur Franco Nuchese, she politely ordered the salmon, the chicken and the cappellini pomodoro. (No, probably didn’t finish them all, but good for her.) In a black pantsuit and pink top, she was shorter than you expect — tiny, really — and younger than she appeared on TV.The other thing you can’t do when you’re Miss America: Say anything controversial or impolite. The VCU journalism major laughed warmly throughout the sometimes raucous luncheon with media types, but she did not take the bait when one lunch guest took potshots at the camouflage-accented evening gown that Miss A 2009, Katie Stam, wore at this year’s pageant. Cameron leapt to her defense: Stam had a story that explained the dress but wasn’t given enough airtime to tell it. “For a camo dress, it was nice,” the current Miss.A said.Cameron added mischievously: “I should warn you: When I conduct the Richmond Symphony” — for “The Star-Spangled Banner,” of course — “I’m wearing a dress that is entirely a flag.”
Not driving for a year? I'll add that to my list of reasons why I never would have survived a year as Miss America, right behind "hates parades!"
By Nikki Schwab & Tara PalmeriWashington ExaminerYou betcha Caressa Cameron's not picking political sides, but Miss America 2010 is willing to say she's a fan of the Palins."She's someone who cares about the world around her, and she comes from a pageantry background," Cameron said of Sarah Palin at a lunch hosted by Tammy Haddad at Cafe Milano on Monday. "It shows good light on the program in my opinion."Like a young Palin, Cameron wants to be a TV reporter and saw opportunity in pageantry. As for whether she plays for the same team politically, Cameron's not saying."I guess I could say I'm a fan," Cameron said of Palin. "I'm a fan of anyone who is trying to work for the greater good of the people, period."Cameron was definitive about one thing -- she has issues with partisan politics."I think the problem sometimes with people is that they are so concerned with their allegiance to their party that they forget what's right for the American people," Cameron told Yeas & Nays.As for Bristol, they both advocate a similar line -- preventing unwanted teen pregnancies. And Cameron praised Bristol for her work to deglamorize the idea of being a teen mom."I'm sure she's getting flak in regards to probably being a hypocrite and saying, 'Oh, go be abstinent now,' "Cameron said. " ... But I think some of the best lessons are taught by people who have walked the road that you would rather not walk."
It took Caressa Cameron four tries to become Miss Virginia, but once she nailed the state title last year, it's easy to see how she went on to capture the glittery Miss America crown in Las Vegas on Jan. 30.This was one poised, smart, candid and effervescent young woman who sat down to lunch in Washington Monday with a bunch of strangers, including several reporters and TV producers. Sure, she'd been in DC before, to sing the National Anthem at the Washington Nationals' season opener where she shook hands with President Obama, and to serve as grand marshal of the Cherry Blossom Parade earlier this month.But Monday's lunch was meant to showcase her in a far more intimate setting -- Cafe Milano's private dining room in Georgetown, and to once again remind those new to the world of Miss America and all its state and local pageants that it is not, not, not a beauty contest because it provides $50 million a year in scholarships for women.During the meet and greet, where surprisingly no handler hovered about monitoring her every word, Cameron, 22, answered all my questions except one: How much money she thinks she'll earn at paid appearances all over the world during her reign. "I'm not allowed to discuss it," she confided. But it is a sizable chunk of change, especially since the crown comes with an automatic $50,000 scholarship.Cameron didn't blink, however, when I asked if she thought some day there might be a lesbian Miss America, given that so many other barriers have fallen since the first pageant was held in 1921 as an unapologetic beauty contest to lure tourists to Atlantic City in September.Call it her reign of candor."I don't think someone's ethnicity, someone's religious background, even their sexual orientation has anything to do with their ability to do the job, so I would say yes. It has no bearing on whether they can go to a children's hospital and visit kids."Cameron was also confident that the judges -- who this year included conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh -- would be willing to make such an equal-opportunity choice. "A lot of time we don't give people enough credit for being open-minded. If you are a judge doing your job, you will choose someone regardless of her political views or sexual orientation. You would hope people's prejudice would not play a role in picking someone for a job as wonderful as Miss America."No surprise, then, that her platform issue during her Virginia pageant years -- which began at age 14 in the Junior Miss Fredericksburg contest and will continue as Miss A -- remains HIV/AIDS education and prevention for students in middle and high school. Having lost an uncle to AIDS when she was just 8, Cameron wanted a teenager's bully pulpit from which to reach kids who might not listen to adults.No surprise either that during a public interview before her state victory last June, she declared that the separation of church and state trumped her personal religious belief that marriage should be between a man and woman. "But I don't believe we should legislate against gay marriage. One doesn't de-solidify the other."That is what a modern Miss America, and a would-be TV anchor, sounds like.I got my first glimpse into the parallel universe of pageantry back in 1986, when Miss A was still based on the Jersey shore (It moved to Vegas in 2006). It was from the contestants I first heard of a profession known as "personal trainer," learned that the "girls" routinely used Preparation H hemorrhoid cream to deflate puffy eye bags, slathered Vaseline on their teeth for a shinier smile and kept their swimsuits from riding up by spraying their butts with the same stuff football players used to keep a grip on the pigskin. One contestant who failed to place in the top 10 that year revealed she'd blithely enthused to judges that "'the women of America are going to take the country by storm. There are 49 women running for office and by the year 2000 half of the people in medical, law and other professional schools will be women.' I don't think that went over to big," she said. I kept a close eye on the 1993 winner, Leanza Cornett, who broke new ground as an advocate for children with AIDS; she also broke the physical stereotype by being a petite brunette, not a statuesque blond.Cameron, too, is a tiny and dark-haired, just 5-foot-4 and maybe a size 0. But she was also the only one at lunch who ordered two entrees, one of them a bowl of pasta. Although her family is still in Virginia, her only visit home since winning 10 weeks ago was at Easter, and she won't have another day off until Thanksgiving. She jokes that her base is "two suitcases and a carry-on bag."Occasionally, however, her boyfriend, who coaches football and basketball at their old high school, and who gave her the dazzling crown pendant she wears -- it's made of crystals, not diamonds, she says -- will meet her for dinner if she is appearing locally. And might those evenings turn into conjugal visits?"No, no, no, no."Silly me. What ever was I thinking? Sex is so not part of the job.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
And parents, it's hard enough squeezing your daughters name on a button! The added bonus of not putting the title on it is that you can then use the button again and again. Don't be mad at me EDs! I think I've seen some of you get creative by attaching ribbons to the buttons with your title. You can buy button-making tools at craft stores or have printing places do them for you. Square plastic name-tag holders are another option.
Monday, April 19, 2010
It was held at a 4-H camp, which allowed plenty of room for the meeting with EDs and parents, as well as ourdoor space for team building exercises.
Are the ladies getting a head-start on a production number?
Obviously, the contestants were broken into teams, told to dress casual and comfy and it looks like pageant officials must have confiscated make-up along with their cell phones! ;)
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Talent * Swimsuit * Gown & Question
1. Elizabeth Wong
2. Sarah Hider
3. Heather Waterman
4. Alyssa Waldman
5. Amber Bussa
6. Meggie Wittman
7. Kristy Moneysmith
8. Nanciann Strosnider
GROUP TWO - The Cardinal Flight
9. Anna Reis
10. Rebecca Zoz
11. Stephanie Beltz
12. Shannon O'Neill
13. Courtney Monk
14. Cayla Hellwarth
15. Marisa Buchheit
16. Katie Bowen
17. Jacquelyn Nichols
GROUP THREE - The Carnation Flight
18. Becky Minger
19. Katie Camp
20. Heather Wells
21. Heidi Negron
22. Ellen Bryan
23. Tera Coleman
24. Ashley Warholic
25. Whitney Fricke
26. Devon Stansbury
Friday, April 16, 2010
So who’s competing?
There are 26 contestants; 12 of whom are competing in
First time contestants (in reverse order of crowning): Tera Colemna, Elizabeth Wong, Devon Stansbury, Stephanie Beltz, Heidi Negron, Marisa Buchheit, Jacquelyn Nichols, Alyssa Waldman, Anna Reis, Sarah Hider, Meggie Wittman and Cayla Hellwarth. (Note, Sarah Hider and Marisa Buchheit have previously competed on the state level of an MAO pageant but not Miss
18 of the contestants won their local by singing:
Tera Colemen, Whitney Fricke, Rebekah Zoz, Nanciann Strosnider, Heidi Negron, Marisa Buchheit, Amber Bussa, Jacquelyn Nichols, Alyssa Waldman, Becky Minger, Courtney Monk, Kristy Moneysmith, Heather Waterman, Ellen Bryan, Shannon O’Neill, Sarah Hider, Meggie Wittman and Cayla Hellwarth
6 ladies danced:
Elizabeth Wong, Devon Stansbury, Katie Camp, Heather Wells, Anna Reis and Ashley Warholic
And this year there are even two instrumentalist!
Stephanie Beltz (piano) and Katie Bowen (flute)
Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Jackie Jerlecki is a BGSU student who placed consistently in Ohio locals but ultimately won her first local title last year in the Hoosier state, where she's from. Now she's headed back to Miss Indiana a second time as Miss Elkhart County 2010. The competition will culminate June 26th.
Did I forget anyone? Leave a comment and best of luck to these ladies!
Some fans speculated former Miss Ohio contestants Victoria Miller and Jessica Barrett would compete in New York, where they both attend college. There's only one double-crown local left there; it's closed to "western New York & Finger Lakes region." I have no idea if Victoria and Jessica are eligiable or interested.


As part of its battle against copyright piracy, China has opened its first wholesale market for computer software and electronic publications. The Beijing market, which sells authorized electronic publications and software and is supervised by various Chinese departments, is the first of its kind in China, according to the Xinhua news agency. “The market should help to regulate the sector, fight against piracy, and protect intellectual property rights,” the agency said. Chinese authorities say they confiscated more than 10 million illegal laser discs, compact discs, and other electronic publications in 1996 as part of the crackdown on piracy.
(CNET, Reuters Limited, January 2, 1997)
The United States and Japan have resolved a dispute over American sound recordings produced between 1946 and 1971, the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office said. Japan recently adopted amendments to its copyright law to protect recordings of the era, which will go into effect before the end of March. Previously, only foreign recordings produced after 1971 were protected under Japanese law. The agreement was reached under the World Trade Organization’s dispute settlement procedures.
(Reuters/Variety, January 24, 1997)
The value of pirated software is on the rise in Malaysia, according to senior Microsoft Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) officials, even though the use and resale of illegally copied computer software is decreasing. “The percentage of illegally used software in Malaysia has decreased from 82% in 1994 to 77% in the calendar year of 1995,” reported Benedict Lee, general manager of Microsoft’s operations in Malaysia. The Malaysian software industry lost a total of 201.25 million ringgit ($80.5 million) in 1995, according to business development manager Andreas Lim. The figures were derived from a report published earlier this month by the U.S.-based Business Software Alliance (BSA), which monitors software piracy globally. “The value of piracy has increased because the amount of software usage has increased, but the overall incidence of piracy has decreased,” Lim said. Lim attributed the overall decrease to government initiatives to legalize the software used in most of its departments.
(Reuters, January 21, 1997)
In an effort to deter software pirates and to help police fight fake software sales, Microsoft has staked out a new computer shop in a Singapore shopping center. The computer giant hopes its presence in Sim Lim Square will assist in uncovering underground sales of copied software and will discourage culprits. “We conduct our own raids and have increased the number of raids in the coming months against shops selling illegal CD-ROMs,” said Christopher Austin, Microsoft’s corporate attorney for Southeast Asia. Austin’s new position with Microsoft, in addition to its use of a full-time investigator and more paralegal resources, reflects the company’s intention to wage combat with software thieves. Working with Singapore police this year, Microsoft’s efforts helped to lead to the seizure of 5,800 CD-ROMs from two vans distributing to resellers within the shopping center, Austin said. The Singapore government views software theft as a serious offense. So far, retailers convicted of piracy have been fined as much as $45,000 and jailed for up to 30 months.
(CNET, Reuters Limited, January 3, 1997)
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has lodged an official complaint with the trade office in South Africa, accusing Pretoria of not doing enough to apprehend video pirates. While laws in South Africa provided “reasonable copyright protection,” the MPAA says, “the government is not devoting enough resources to enforcement. The organized importation, duplication and distribution of pirate pre-release material from Malaysia and back-to-back copying in outlets continue to be significant concerns.” Recently, Israeli immigrants have set up a network to import pre-release pirate masters from Israel, it added.
(Reuters Limited, Bryan Pearson, January 17, 1997)
Nicholas Ryan, a 20-year-old Yale University student pleaded guilty to illegally creating a program that allowed him to access America Online for free. Known online as Happy Hardcore, Ryan used his illegal software, dubbed “AOL4Free” and made it available to others. The investigation was carried out by the Secret Service and the Justice Department’s computer crime section. AOL called the case a “legal milestone,” representing the first successful computer fraud prosecution involving an online network.
(CNET, Jeff Pelline, January 8, 1997)
Trademark owners have a new war to wage, given the fast expansion of the Internet. Greeting card company Hallmark is the latest business entity to be accused of copyright infringement. Greet Street, a San Francisco firm that sells both digital and paper greeting cards, says that despite warnings, Hallmark Connections continues to use its trademark e-greetings. The complaint follows several lawsuits from last year. These actions were against websites that allegedly infringed on trademarks relating to Marilyn Monroe, New Yorker and Esquire magazines, a New York jazz club, and most recently London department store, Harrods. Greet Street is bracing itself for Hallmark’s counterattack. The company says it will ask the United States Patent and Trademark Office to throw out Greet Street’s trademark. In addition, they will ask for “e” to be declared the generic term for electronic, which would mean that it cannot be trademarked. Greet Street, which is confident of its win in court, does not object to Hallmark requesting a trademark review.
(CNET, Courtney Macavinta, January 7, 1997)
A dispute in Scotland has raised the controversial issue of copyright liability for hypertext linking. The case involves two competing online newspapers, the Shetland Times and the Shetland News. The Times filed a summons in the Scottish Court of Session to prevent the News from linking to pages presented by the Times. In particular, the Times claims that the News posted copyrighted headlines from the Times on the News’ homepage without authorization or reference as to the source of the materials. The headlines are linked directly to the articles on the Times site, bypassing the front page which contains paid advertising.
(Multimedia & Web Strategist, December, 1996)
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) demonstrated its new copyright protection system to prevent CD copying through computers at a January 13 meeting of the multi-industry DVD Copyright Protection Technical Working Group. The RIAA’s prototype software module is designed to work with a CD-ROM recorder and implementing software to read the copyright flags generally present in pre-recorded CDs. This can prevent unauthorized copying of those CDs, and it can be easily adapted to work with other types of devices such as a DVD recorder coupled to a computer.
(RIAA FAST Tracks, January 21, 1997)


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Despite adverse weather conditions, the main producers of bananas have confirmed that demand for the product has stayed within projected levels.
Global demand for bananas remains "constant" and at "stable" levels according to information from leading multinational companies engaged in the production and marketing of the fruit, details a report by Thepacker.com. Countries in the region such as Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala remain among the market suppliers.
As part of the Agritrade Platform, Guatemala will participate for the 27th time in PMA Fresh Summit, the most important international trade show and convention of fruits and vegetables in the United States, which will take place at Anaheim Convention Center, California from October 17th to 19th.
Agro2 is committed to producing ethanol from cassava and food products for domestic consumption and export through the use of sustainable agriculture practices while serving as a model of agricultural production in the highly degraded Veraguas region of the Republic of Panama.
Operates in Panama
Phone: (507) 3949100

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Securing Our Future Initiative: BOOK CLUB
Broke in America: Seeing, Understanding, and Ending U.S. Poverty by Samuel Goldblum and Colleen Shaddox
This book sheds light on the realities faced by those living in poverty across the United States and provides a roadmap for eradicating poverty via policy changes. Copies of the book are available in the library catalog. Hosted in partnership with the Palm Beach County Community Services Department.


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By now many of you may or may not have heard that M. Night Shyamalan has finally made his big comeback after more than a decade of appalling us with one idiotic twist ending after another. But I’m sure there are many of you who have also heard that Shyamalan’s latest, The Visit is total garbage.
I happen to be among the group of people who believe the latter statement.
The Visit, written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, follows the story of these two siblings, Becca and Tyler, who for some reason are really eager to visit their grandparents whom they never had a chance to meet. Their mother who has had a strained relationship with her parents over the years reluctantly agrees. No wait…she’s not all that reluctant, she wants to spend a week on a cruise ship with her boyfriend.
So anyways, the kids take a train-ride to a really remote area in the middle of nowhere, where the grandparents happen to live and very soon after meeting them, the kids begin to sense there’s something really fucked up about these two.
If making a slightly better movie than a really terrible one counts as a comeback then sure, Shyamalan has made a comeback, but in my book, Shyamalan has gone even lower down the barrel to a point where I don’t see him making even a passable and mediocre film again. There is an awful lot wrong with The Visit, first and foremost being that it’s a fucking found-footage film! which means there’s more and more of that annoying shaky-cam bullshit I absolutely despise. And the reason I say that I don’t see Shyamalan coming back from this is because the guy seems to have lost all his creativity. Granted, he was making bad films before too, but at least he was experimenting with some interesting ideas.
With this film though he’s gone to the most uninspiring, cash-grabbing movie sub-genre out there, the found-footage sub-genre which would at least guarantee him that his movie doesn’t bombs.
The Visit is all over the place with its tone, awkwardly trying to balance both comedy and horror but failing to succeed at either. The film’s cringe-worthy comedy comes mostly from Ed Oxbould who plays the younger sibling, Tyler and happens to be an aspiring rapper. So every fifteen minutes you have him dropping these random rhymes that left just left me with WTF face. The movie does have one or two genuinely unnerving moments but largely the horror in the film also feels contrived and the suspense, exaggerated.
And I can’t say the acting is particularly great either. The grandparents do a decent job of being creepy fucking grandparents but their performances didn’t really strike me as anything special and after sometime they lost their creepy novelty for me. As for the kids, Olivia DeJonge is alright as the older sister, Becca but Ed Oxbould is insufferable as her younger wannabe rapper brother.
I will say that the twist is effective. I did not see it coming and it is one of the few times, I think Shyamalan has got a twist right, but ultimately it just isn’t enough to save this pile of garbage.

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During a walking tour conducted today by the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, many businesses along Richmond Road explained that the recession has forced them to make various changes in their operations in order to survive.
Alison Marchese says the recession has forced her to work with a smaller crew at the Es-Ca Restaurant in Dongan Hills.
"We're surviving. This has been the hardest year since we opened seven years ago," explained Ms. Marchese, Es-Ca's manager. "Everyone is feeling it but we're trying to get through it. We have a lot of repeat customers and that has saved us."
For the Es-Ca Restaurant, it's adding specials to the menu and downsizing the number of employees. For Fire Glow Inc. it was telling their employees they have to take work furloughs.
"This is not my first recession," Marilyn Losacco, president of Fire Glow, said as she spoke to Linda Baran, president of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce.
"I lasted through the last one. I hope I make it through this one. You have to change your way of thinking," she said.
A team of 17 people from the Chamber's office, its membership committee and Business Guilds, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's office and the New York City's Small Business Services broke up into three groups and visited with nearly 60 businesses along Richmond Road. It was the third walking tour the chamber conducted this year. The groups listened to businesses' concerns, offered advice and informed them about Chamber programs and benefits.
"We're very interested in what they have to say and how they're doing," said Ms. Baran. "We have information that may help them, for example, apply for an Arc loan if the business has cash flow issues. We also have information on stimulus funding."
Chad Cannizzaro, third generation owner of Carroll's Garden Florist, attributed good customer service to the continued success of his business, which has not had to layoff any employees in this recession.
"As a matter of fact, we're looking to hire," he said.
-- Contributor Stephannia Cleaton


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The city of Naperville could receive $900,000 in the federal money next year to enhance and upgrade the Riverwalk Eagle Street Gateway.
It’s one of 15 community projects for which U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, has announced he is seeking financial support through the House Appropriations Committee’s 2023 funding plan.
In his letter to the committee, Foster said the federal dollars would be used to correct major circulation deficiencies to the Naperville Riverwalk and to remove barriers for people with mobility challenges.
Riverwalk Commission Chairman Pat Kennedy said via email the group is thrilled about the possibility of accelerating one of the critical projects in the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan.
“This project provides an important accessible connection between the upper and lower level Riverwalk for people in wheelchairs or with strollers,
In addition, the plan will create a safer route to cross Eagle Street under the bridge, rather than at the busy intersection at Jackson Avenue or at the crosswalk on Eagle Street south of the bridge, Kennedy said.
“All in all, it will further enhance the crown jewel of a Riverwalk that we all know and love,” he said.
The projected cost for the improvements is between $1.3 million and $1.8 million, according to the 2031 plan.
The year 2031 is significant because that’s when Naperville will simultaneously celebrate the city’s bicentennial and the Riverwalk’s 50th anniversary.
Built in 1982, the half-acre segment of the Riverwalk that would be improved is anchored by the colorful red “Landforms” sculpture near the corner of Eagle Street and Jackson Avenue.
The city’s Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan notes that despite the signature feature, prime location and expansive 170-foot river frontage, the north riverbank walkway lacks a barrier-free connection between the street and river levels.
People with mobility challenges or families with strollers who traverse the Riverwalk at the river level must retrace the 1,000-foot pathway that dead-ends if they wish to return to street level without climbing stairs.
The width of the river level pathway beneath the Eagle Street bridge also is tighter, making it challenging even for pedestrians headed in opposite directions to pass.
The 2031 plan calls for correcting the mobility issues that will create a new Riverwalk attraction while retaining its iconic sculpture.
In addition, the retaining wall would be replaced with a series of broad steps and terraces diagonally bisected by a path that connects river and street-level paths. Native plants, landscaping and stone accents would decorate the space.
Other highlights of the master plan include an expansion of the grand pavilion to accommodate a multitude of events; a new prairie nature garden to showcase native ecology and habitat; riverbank restoration; a new park and gateway to North Central College; improvements near Hillside Avenue to increase exposure and accommodate cyclists; and an extension of the Riverwalk to Martin Avenue, linking to the Edward Hospital campus.
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each U.S. representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in his or her community for fiscal year 2023. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible nonprofit entities are permitted to receive funding.


15 Sep 2015
Ten Years of R2P
In September 2015 the United Nations commemorated the tenth anniversary of the global agreement forged by all Member States on the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.
The tenth anniversary of R2P is an important opportunity to take stock of national, regional and international efforts to prevent genocide and mass atrocity crimes and set out an ambitious vision for the decade ahead. It is also a moment to redouble collective efforts to prevent and protect civilians from these crimes, particularly given the ongoing situations in Syria, Iraq, Central African Republic, Sudan and South Sudan, among others.
A number of important commemorative events coincided with the tenth anniversary of R2P. In March, the world marked the fourth anniversary of the devastating crisis in Syria. On 17 April the international community marked the 40th anniversary of the seizure of power by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. The Armenian genocide, which has yet to be formally recognized by the UN, was commemorated on 24 April. In July, the international community somberly commemorated the genocide of over 8,000 Bosniak young men and boys at Srebrenica. Finally, in October, the 70th anniversary of the UN was celebrated.
2015 is a crucial year that presents Member States of the UN with significant opportunities to deepen the global commitment to the Responsibility to Protect. Member States can do this by:
• Appointing a National R2P Focal Point, a senior-level government official responsible for mainstreaming the prevention of mass atrocity crimes and R2P domestically. Fifty-six countries from across the globe have already appointed a R2P Focal Point;
• Publicly affirming that the Responsibility to Protect and the prevention of mass atrocity crimes is a national priority and strengthening domestic and international capacities to prevent and halt mass atrocity crimes;
• Participating in stock-taking exercises organized by the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and R2P to provide substantive input with respect to best practices and lessons learned regarding the prevention of genocide and mass atrocity crimes;
• Publicly supporting UN General Assembly, Human Rights Council and Security Council resolutions that reaffirm the commitment by all 193 Member States of the UN to R2P and the prevention of genocide and mass atrocity crimes;
• Supporting and participating in a thematic Open Debate on the Prevention of Genocide at the UN Security Council and pass a resolution reaffirming the Council's commitment to R2P;
• Publicly supporting the UN Secretary-General's Human Rights Up Front Action Plan and encouraging the Secretariat to serve as a key instrument in early responses to situations where the risk of possible mass atrocity crimes are evident;
• Supporting multilateral initiatives aimed at the voluntary restraint on the use of the veto in situations of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. In particular, the Global Centre encourages the five Permanent Members of the UN Security Council – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States – to publicly commit to a Statement of Principles in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.


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