Tour De France Stage 18

Tour De France Stage 18 Results. After Andy Schleck and Frank Schleck dominated the Queen of Stage 17 by gaining more than two minutes on Armstrong, Wiggins, and Kloden, the Tour De France Stage 18 Results will be another story for it will be a 40-kilometer Individual time trial. The Tour De France Stage 18 Individual Time Trial will be in the advantage of Wiggins, Contador, and Armstrong that the Schleck brothers will try to stay in with them.

So with the riders completing stage 18 of the 2009 Tour de France today, fans are left wondering who will win this stage and who will be crowned the overall winner on Sunday, when the race ends in Paris. According to examiner.com, today’s stage is a 40 kilometer time trial around Lake Annecy. After yesterday’s stage 17 results, the overall standings have changed slightly, with American rider Lance Armstrong falling down to fourth position.

Alberto Contador, who is Armstrong’s fellow teammate, is still holding on to his first place spot on the leaderboard, with Andy Schleck in second. This stage of the race could well see the standings change again, with some of the riders falling places and some going up on the leaderboard. One thing is certain and that is, that Bradley Wiggins should do well in this stage as he is a time trial specialist, so we may see him creep up in the overall standings.

Baja Fresh

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the opening of the restaurant’s sixth franchise location of the year on July 16, 2009. The company’s new Baja Fresh Express location, inside the Hilton Anaheim, offers flavorful and fresh Mexican food. Reportedly, the planned 750 square-foot restaurant is owned and operated by Vincent and Winnie Yee. The two also own and operate a number of additional restaurant and retail businesses.

Charles Rink, president of Baja Fresh, said: “We are happy to welcome Vincent and Winnie to the Baja Fresh family. We value our partnerships and look forward to many successful years to come.” Vincent and Winnie Yee, Baja Fresh's frenchise partner, said: “Baja Fresh stays true to their name, FRESH!. There has always been a demand for a fast casual concept at the hotel and convention center and the Baja Fresh Express is exactly what we were looking for. Coupled with delicious, healthy and reasonably priced entrees, we have a winner.”

The coupon is a company promotion through the Baja Fresh Facebook page. Not every location is participating --- unfortunately, Rosslyn and Clarendon in Virginia are among them. Thanks to Sun Intern Lindsay Deutsch for spotting the tip. Nearby locations include Timonium, Columbia, Hunt Valley, Arundel Mills/Hanover, Bel Air and Annapolis. Let us know if you find out one of these locations is not accepting the coupon!

Valerie Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett was the keynote speaker at the inaugural session of the 46th Annual Convention of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) on Friday, July 3rd. Ms. Jarrett, who serves as a Senior Advisor and Assistant to President Obama for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, was introduced to the Convention’s participants by ISNA President Dr. Ingrid Mattson.

Pastor Rick Warren, of The Saddleback Church, was the keynote speaker at the main session on Saturday, July 4th. With the convention theme being "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness," it was only fitting that Pastor Warren speak about religious freedom and understanding. "Tolerance isn't enough. Nobody wants to be to be tolerated."

Valerie Jarrett, a longtime friend and ally of Barack Obama’s who now works alongside him in The White House. Her role, classified a senior adviser and assistant to the president for intergovernmental affairs and public engagement, is better stated as “Obama’s intermediary to the outside world.”