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Grand Marais, Minn. (Winner 2015): Get your canoe on! Here on the north shore of Lake Superior, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is one of the world's perfect paddling destinations, with miles of waterways to navigate.
Hillsborough, N.C. (Winner 2015): Art and literature come alive in the mountains. The town has serious literary cred, with several bestselling authors not only making their home here but also participating in local events and the annual production of "A Christmas Carol."
Chincoteague, Va. (Winner 2015): This incredibly beautiful island town offers a mid-Atlantic summer getaway complete with perfect beaches with trails for cycling and walking, fresh seafood (and an annual seafood festival!), and its legendary wild ponies.
Snohomish, Wash. (Winner 2015): With idyllic rolling farmland, Puget Sound, and the Cascade Mountains as a backdrop, this town is a Pacific Northwest paradise just a short drive from Seattle. Activities here are as big as all outdoors, with hot-air ballooning, sky-diving, and unique local festivals such as "GroundFrog" Day and the Easter Parade, with its Sauerkraut Band.
Huron, Ohio (Winner 2015): Where the Huron River meets Lake Erie, one of the Midwest's hidden gems is waiting for you. Go hiking at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve, visit the Huron Pier for some great fishing, relax on Nickel Plate Beach, or hit the local golf course.
Washington, N.C. (Winner 2015): Locals like to say that Washington has a small-town feel but big-town activities. The waterfront downtown is a major draw, with a renovated theater, wonderful shops, and a wine-tasting scene that surprises some visitors.
Fort Myers Beach, Fla. (Winner 2015): Here, everybody knows everybody, and you're never more than a mile or so from the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Think of this as your entry point for exploring this remarkable stretch of coastline, including gorgeous islands, Everglades National Park, and creatively prepared local seafood at restaurants such as The Beached Whale and Matanzas on the Bay.
Allegan, Mich. (Winner 2015): Locals sometimes refer to Allegan as a "modern-day Mayberry," and we can understand why. Friendly eateries like The Grill House, Minnie Sophrona's Restaurant, and Corky's Drive-In, plus an old-timey movie theater and much more, make visitors feel at home here.
Old Orchard Beach, Maine (Winner 2015): There's more to this town than its namesake beach, though truth be told the seven-mile stretch of sand is awesome in its own right, with its legendary amusement park and nightlife that includes live bands and great seafood.
Delhi, N.Y. (Winner 2015): The western Catskills in Upstate New York make for a wonderful setting, with rolling hills and the Delaware River (yes, its western branch reaches all the way up here) flowing through town. A thriving Main Street is ideal for browsing eclectic galleries, antique shops, and an artisan guild that features local talent.
Berlin, Md. (Winner 2014): Not far from Maryland's teeming Ocean City and gorgeous Assateague Island, Berlin's downtown is a National Register Historic District and plays host to fun events all year long, from the regular farmers market to one-of-a-kind bashes like the Berlin Fiddlers Convention, New Year's fireworks, Victorian Christmas (complete with horse-drawn carriages), and, yes, even bathtub races.
Cazenovia, N.Y. (Winner 2014): If Central New York isn't already on your travel radar, get ready for a big, and very pleasant, surprise! Cazenovia, on the shores of Cazenovia Lake, may make you feel like you've discovered the perfect small town you thought didn't really exist. Start with a stroll down Albany Street to get a sense of the community's long history, with architectural styles dating back to New York's colonial days.
Travelers Rest, S.C. (Winner 2014): Travelers Rest gets its travel-mag-ready moniker from the pioneer days, when travelers followed a trail dotted with the occasional tavern or inn. But the town offers not only restful, comfy lodgings but also world-class outdoor activities. Nearby state parks and bike trails (including the legendary 13.5-mile Swamp Rabbit Trail) basically invite you stay outdoors all day long.
Mathews, Va. (Winner 2014): Mathews is not just a town but also Virginia's second smallest county, with just 84 square miles and no traffic lights. But we know "small" and "cool" go together like beaches and cottages. Speaking of which, Mathews includes miles of Chesapeake Bay shoreline that make it a prime summer destination for beachgoers, bird watchers, cyclists, fishermen, and kayakers.
Nevada City, Calif. (Winner 2014): Nevada City may be a little off the beaten path (60 miles northeast of Sacramento, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains), but residents value the Gold Country town for its music and art scene, food, and proximity to some of California's amazing rivers, lakes, and the Sierras.
Rockport, Tex. (Winner 2014): Never heard of Rockport? Well, we hadn't either, which just means it's now not only a candidate for Coolest Small Town but also for one of our best-kept secrets. Here, artists, saltwater fishermen, and birdwatchers have been lured to Texas's warm Gulf coast.
Estes Park, Colo. (Winner 2014): When your town is the headquarters for Rocky Mountain National Park, you've got a pretty good head start on other cool burghs. Skiing and snowshoeing the surrounding mountains is a must in winter, and rafting, fishing, and wildlife viewing are on tap in warmer months (if you're lucky, you'll catch a glimpse of the iconic bighorn sheep with its curved horns).
Elkin, N.C. (Winner 2014): In the lovely Yadkin Valley Wine Region of North Carolina, Elkin is about one hour north of Charlotte in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here, you'll find just about every outdoor activity you might like, including hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, birdwatching, and cycling.
Galena, Ill. (Winner 2014): Nestled among rolling hills along Illinois's Galena River, this bustling town has a thriving downtown with unique boutiques, antique shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Visit one of the area's three local wineries, hike the easy, beautiful hills just outside town, kayak the gentle rivers, and golf at one of the state's most prized courses.
Buckhannon, W.Va. (Winner 2014): Whether you're rafting down the Buckhannon River, delving into local Civil War History at the Latham House, or tucking into a "hot belly" BBQ pork sandwich at CJ Maggies American Grill, Buckhannon is a charming host.
Lititz, Penn. (Winner 2013): You couldn't ask for a more beautiful location, in rural Lancaster County, Penn., with its rolling farmland and traditional Amish communities. Here, you can savor 18th-century history just a 90-minute drive from Philadelphia—a perfect long-weekend destination.
Greenville, Ky. (Winner 2013): That particularly Southern combination of down-home charm and old-fashioned grandeur is old hat in Greenville. Founded in 1799 and settled by Revolutionary War veterans, it grew over the next century into the seat of one of the South's most profitable coal-mining regions.
Gulf Shores, Ala. (Winner 2013): Folks in this Gulf of Mexico beach town must get tired of hearing tourists do their best Bubba impersonations. But comparisons to Forrest Gump's shrimp-loving sidekick are only logical: Each October since 1971, the town hosts the National Shrimp Festival, often attracting over 250,000 people with shrimp cook-offs, concerts, and sandcastle contests.
Put-in-Bay, Ohio (Winner 2013): Put-in-Bay is utterly defined by its location, on South Bass Island in Lake Erie. The bay has been an essential part of lake navigation since Native Americans first plied the waters centuries ago. (The town's name likely comes from the boating term "put-in," meaning to enter the water.) The island was the site of a key naval battle in the War of 1812, and Perry's Cave, where Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's men obtained the clean drinking water to which their victory over the British is partly attributed, is a popular historical site.
Flagler Beach, Fla. (Winner 2013): Twenty miles north of Daytona Beach on A1A, Flagler Beach couldn't be more different from its party-hardy neighbor to the south. In fact, the area seems to attract more sea turtles and right whales than spring breakers. And it's not hard to see why: This thin strip of a beach town, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, has remained significantly less developed than its neighbors.
Camden, Maine (Winner 2013): We've all been faced with the classic vacation dilemma: the mountains or the beach? But there's no need to settle, Camden's got them both covered. This mid-coastal town located on Penobscot Bay is one of only two places on the Atlantic seaboard where the mountains meet the sea. Those gorgeous vistas have been attracting vacationers to this former ship-building town since the 1800s, when wealthy families snatched up properties to build summer homes.
Bay St. Louis, Miss. (Winner 2013): Everybody loves a comeback, and Bay St. Louis has come roaring back from Hurricane Katrina (which made final landfall near this Mississippi Gulf hamlet in 2005). Its Historic Old Town has been chugging along for 300 years (French Canadian explorers first sailed into the bay in 1699), drawing visitors to its warm beaches, first-rate fishing, and friendly vibe.
Quincy, Calif. (Winner 2013): This gold rush town on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where prospectors flocked in the rush of 1849, remains a mother lode of attractions for those who like to spend their days in the wild but welcome some culture and pampering in the evening.
Shepherdstown, W.Va. (Winner 2013): You might say all roads lead to West Virginia's oldest town, which celebrated its 250th birthday in 2012: The Potomac River, the C&O Canal, and the Appalachian Trail all pass through this Revolutionary War-era town in the lower Shenandoah Valley.
Watkins Glen, N.Y. (Winner 2013): When a community is situated among some of the most beautiful lakes in the U.S., boasts a world-class race track, and those aren't the major reasons to visit, you know you've got a cool town. Hikers and wine lovers find unparalleled trails and vineyards here, making it easy to fill a day with both sweat and style.
Beaufort, N.C. (Winner 2012): Perched on an especially serene stretch of the North Carolina coast, the town has an air of Southern gentility about it, from the restored 17th- and 18th-century buildings that flank the local historical society to the Confederate jasmine and animal topiaries that frame the Langdon House B&B.
Hammondsport, N.Y. (Winner 2012): You'll find a fab wine country here in New York's Finger Lakes region, not to mention craft beers, a funky art and coffeehouse scene, and restored vintage seaplanes.
Cooke City, Mont. (Winner 2012): The smallest burgh on our list, this former gold-mining town in Yellowstone country near grizzly and wolf habitats is sometimes described as the last place in the West that's still the West.
Jerome, Ariz. (Winner 2012): This copper mining village, once dubbed "The Wickedest Town in the West," struck gold as an artists' retreat. You'll find artists' workspaces and galleries all over town, and even the food, like blue-corn enchiladas, is bursting with color.
Port Townsend, Wash. (Winner 2012): This Victorian-era seaport's rich geographical blessings (mountains ripe for foraging, teeming fishing grounds, fertile farmlands), the region has spawned its own culinary movement: Olympic Coast Cuisine.
Cape May, N.J. (Winner 2012): America's first beach resort offers rows of pastel Victorians, butterfly gardens, the genteel Congress Hall hotel (which also lets its hair down at The Boiler Room nightclub on the premises), and the 1970s-era Rusty Nail surfer bar.
Nashville, Ind. (Winner 2012): For 100 years, this southern Indiana village did just fine as a turn-of-the-century Midwest artists' colony. Galleries and crafts studios still line the streets, the legacy of landscape painters such as T.C. Steele, who moved here in the early 1900s for the "purple haze" over the Brown County hills. The 23-room Artists Colony Inn even has palette-shaped key rings and works from the town's creative founders on its walls.
Weaverville, Calif. (Winner 2012): The Far East meets the Old West here in this Gold Rush town that supplies some expected trappings, such as a saloon, main street, and hitching post, but also a working Chinese temple, a testament to the Chinese immigrants who faced discrimination in San Francisco and were welcomed here.
Ste. Genevieve, Mo. (Winner 2012): The first thing you'll notice is how much Ste. Genevieve looks like a French village. And with good reason: This Mississippi River town was founded in 1740 by French Canadians, making it the first European settlement west of the Mississippi. They left behind colonial houses, built in the poteaux-en-terre (or "post-in-ground") style-also seen in Louisiana, Normandy, and Quebec.
Damascus, Va. (Winner 2012): If you decide to drive to Damascus, you'll likely be in the minority. This is hiking and cycling heaven, where seven major trails intersect, including the undulating Virginia Creeper and the granddaddy of them all: the 2,180-mile Appalachian Trail.
Lewisburg, W.Va. (Winner 2011): This speck on the map in the Greenbrier River Valley lays claim to one of only four Carnegie Halls in the world. Here is a view of the town square from the roof of City Hall.
Astoria, Ore. (Winner 2011): Astoria has always been on the frontier, both the Lewis and Clark variety (they set up camp here in 1805) and the geographic (it sits both at the mouth of the Columbia River and in a teeming temperate rain forest).
Clayton, N.Y. (Winner 2011): Some shore communities take their location for granted. Not so with Clayton, where most activities, from fishing to visiting the Antique Boat Museum, seem to revolve around the water.
Eureka Springs, Ark. (Winner 2011): This late-1800s Victorian spa retreat is known for everything from its Queen Anne–style B&Bs and its shows to its historic downtown.
La Pointe, Wis. (Winner 2011): The residents of La Pointe, a quiet, North Woods enclave of artists on Lake Superior, take pride in waving hello to everyone they pass—even when they're driving.
Phoenicia, N.Y. (Winner 2011): Phoenicia may look like a one-street river town sandwiched between hills in New York's Catskills, but it's got a bookish, cosmopolitan vibe in its soul.
Newtown Borough, Pa. (Winner 2011): This small town is close enough to Amish Country that it's not unusual to see horses-and-buggies. It's also home to the nation's oldest movie theater, Newtown Theatre, in operation since 1906.
Cedar Key, Fla. (Winner 2011): This two-square-mile hamlet 130 miles north of Tampa produces the best clam chowder outside of New England. It's also America's second-largest producer of farmed clams.
Ripon, Wis. (Winner 2011): You won't find a more utopian college town than Ripon, where students and professors form an integral part of the community.
Greensburg, Kans. (Winner 2011): After a 2007 tornado destroyed 95 percent of Greensburg, those who stayed vowed to build the ecofriendliest town ever. In place of cornfields and barns, you now see wind turbines, LED streetlights, and art galleries galore.
Ely, Minn. (Winner 2010): The best backyard in the country—this is a town where there are more wildlife centers (two) than Wal-Marts (zero), and more canoe and fishing outfitters (27) than, well, anything else.
Cloverdale, Calif. (Winner 2010): Some 90 miles north of San Francisco, Cloverdale is ground zero for Sonoma County's highly regarded Zinfandels.
Brevard, N.C. (Winner 2010): Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains 45 minutes south of Asheville, this redbrick town is an outpost of authentic Appalachia.
Saugatuck, Mich. (Winner 2010): Time seems to have stood still in this lake town, where arts-and-crafts homes, picket fences, and Upper Midwest charm are still the order of the day.
Kennett Square, Pa. (Winner 2010): In this prototypical American town 38 miles west of Philadelphia, tradition is taken seriously—and everyone roots for the home team. .
Bandon, Ore. (Winner 2010): Bandon is the rare small town that qualifies as a full-blown foodie destination, thanks to a long-growing season and chefs who get their hands dirty. .
Cuero, Tex. (Winner 2010): Old West meets modern art in this small town an hour and a half south of Austin. Locals come to reconnect with their roots amid 19th-century storefronts, yucca plants, and BBQ joints—all while enjoying the great music-and-arts scene.
Nyack, N.Y. (Winner 2010): Nyack is one of the most artistic towns in the Hudson River Valley. There's no shortage of antiques shops, galleries, restaurants, and charming B&Bs.
Medicine Park, Okla. (Winner 2010): Built as a planned resort for overheated Okies, this charming town is a patchwork of manicured lawns, arched footbridges, and red cobblestoned lanes.
Egg Harbor, Wis. (Winner 2010): Surrounded by more than 300 miles of hidden coves and pocket beaches on Lake Michigan, Egg Harbor has been a refuge for residents of Milwaukee and Chicago for years.
Cayucos, Calif. (Winner 2009): About halfway between San Francisco and L.A., Cayucos is everything you want in a mellow beach town—serious waves and serious food.
Lexington, Va. (Winner 2009): This 19th-century hamlet between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains looks like it came straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting.
Breaux Bridge, La. (Winner 2009): In the world's crawfish capital, an hour southwest of Baton Rouge, days revolve around Cajun meals and music.
Tubac, Ariz. (Winner 2009): Over the years, everyone from Spanish missionaries to maverick cowboys has called this high-desert town home. These days, you're most likely to find artists roaming the streets.
Wallace, Idaho (Winner 2009): Every single building in Wallace is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Saugerties, N.Y. (Winner 2009): Home to three independent bookstores like Our Bookshop, pictured, Saugerties calls itself "the book capital of the Hudson Valley."
Mt. Vernon, Iowa (Winner 2009): As seen in artist Mark Benesh's version of American Gothic on a barn outside of Mt. Vernon, art isn't just confined to gallery walls.
Jacksonville, Ore. (Winner 2009): Once a gold-rush town, Jacksonville now thrives off of liquid gold—a peaceful oasis from the tourist whirl of Napa. Sample the goods at a tasting on Quady North's patio, with free seasonal fruit and cheese, shown here.
Rockland, Maine (Winner 2009): With a Japanese-born sushi chef and a Perry Ellis–trained boutique owner, Rockland has just enough sophistication to balance out the saltiness of Maine.
Whitefish, Mont. (Winner 2009): Both folksy and stylish, Whitefish is the perfect place for ski bums and urban refugees to congregate.
Port Jervis, N.Y. (Winner 2008): This canal hub on the Delaware River is the perfect New York oasis, full of high-art galleries and low-cost real estate.
Manitou Springs, Colo. (Winner 2008): The residents, and the businesses they patronize, are very eclectic—like the Kinfolks Mountain Shop, which sells outdoor gear and is also a bar and live-music venue.
Yellow Springs, Ohio (Winner 2008): Yellow Springs is somewhere "you can breathe and feel very comfortable expressing yourself," says Kim Korkan, owner of the Winds Cafe & Bakery.
Mazomanie, Wis. (Winner 2008): Mazo, as the locals call it, is chockablock with artists thanks to affordable rent and a co-op started in 2006.
Point Reyes Station, Calif. (Winner 2008): Between the beautiful scenery, active food scene, and Point Reyes National Seashore, it's amazing we all don't spend our lives as resident Laurie Manarik did: "figuring out how to spend the rest of my life here."
Belfast, Maine (Winner 2008): Resident Bob Hansen is amazed at the influx of artists who have moved to Belfast in the last few years: "Not just people with paintbrushes—there are jewelry makers, glassblowers, and weavers."
Catskill, N.Y. (Winner 2008): Affordable homes and beautiful landscapes provide for a healthy artist community, which supports institutions like the 1920s community theater on Main Street, shown here.
Truth or Consequences, N.M. (Winner 2008): T or C, as residents call it, still capitalizes on its quirky 1950 name change. Resident Susan Morrongiello Koenick came for the name and stayed for the culture.
Livingston, Mont. (Winner 2008): With its cheap rent, views of the Rockies, and Yellowstone only an hour away, Livingston is home to a lot of "young people living the good life."
White River Junction, Vt. (Winner 2008): White River Junction reinvented itself into an artists' colony several years ago, supporting quirky new businesses like the Main Street Museum and the Center for Cartoon Studies.
Millerton, N.Y. (Winner 2007): The Irving Farm Coffee House, pictured here, is a prime example of Millerton residents' preference for independent businesses over chain stores.
Millford, Pa. (Winner 2007): Millford is host to a large collection of Victorian houses, the most prominent of which is the newly refurbished Hotel Fachere, shown here, where you can peacefully rock your days away.
Yachats, Ore. (Winner 2007): Considering the awe-inspiring scenery and a deli like Grand Occasions, where you can take it all in with a slice of seasonal pie, you may want to move to Oregon, too.
Waitsburg, Wash. (Winner 2007): The Whoopemup Hollow Cafe, shown here, is just one delicious asset in Waitsburg's culinary arsenal.
Paia, Hawaii (Winner 2007): Chic shops and small hotels like the six-bedroom Kuau Inn make Paia the Mauians' getaway spot in Hawaii.
Parkville, Mo. (Winner 2007): Though bustling Kansas City is only 10 miles away, Parkville offers some healthy reminders to slow down, such as the Park University clock tower, shown here. .
Silver City, N.M. (Winner 2007): These historic buildings sport motifs inspired by Indian designs at Bullard Street.
Petersborough, N.H. (Winner 2007): With the country's oldest art retreat, Petersborough hosts "a cool blend of artists and regular folks," who can congregate at Harlow's Pub, pictured here.
Tuscumbia, Ala. (Winner 2007): Flooring-and-plastics millionaire Harvey Robbins bought up several buildings in Tuscumbia in order to save his hometown, which is now host to thriving small businesses and artists.
Collinsville, Conn. (Winner 2007): With the largest kayak-and-canoe supplier in New England, and a zip line across the pictured LaSalle Market & Deli, Collinsville "has been attracting more and more young people," says college student Scott Juhl.
Barnard, Vt. (Winner 2006): Communal cooking at the Barnard General Store, pictured here, is just one of the foodie-friendly stops in Barnard.
Murphys, Calif. (Winner 2006): While gold was the draw of Murphys's original inhabitants back in the 1880s, "people here are mostly concerned with friendships and community" these days, explains Jennifer Wren Stoicheff, founder of Alchemy Market and Wine Bar.
Homer, Alaska (Winner 2006): Resident Will Shlein believes those who live in the town "feel the special energy of the people and the earth" here in Homer, which is known as the Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea.
Bisbee, Ariz. (Winner 2006): With its unique inhabitants and stylish amenities, quirky and culture are both at home here in downtown Bisbee.
Fayetteville, W.Va. (Winner 2006): From white-water rafting to mountain biking, Fayetteville serves as a launch site for all kinds of adrenaline junkies.
Hudson, N.Y. (Winner 2006): Hudson's Ex-Manhattanites have found a cultured haven away from the hustle, with plenty of yoga, antiques shops, and spots like Hudson Wine Merchants, pictured here.
Great Barrington, Mass. (Winner 2006): With a supportive and active community, Great Barrington is the kind of small town that brings out the can-do in its residents. Says local Rachel Fletcher: "You can really get involved without having to write a check. Everyone here—from old-timers to new arrivals—really takes care of the town."
Rocheport, Mo. (Winner 2006): Rocheport was revitalized when a stretch of the Katy Railroad was converted into 225 miles of hiking trails. With 350,000 hikers now passing through every year, a healthy community of B&Bs and bistros began to emerge.
Marfa, Tex. (Winner 2006): With the Chianti Foundation as a centerpiece to a thriving art scene, Marfa is a huge draw for the greater art world.
Hood River, Ore. (Winner 2006): With Oregon-raised beef and Oregon-grown produce coming in, "think locally" could be a town motto.
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Donate prom dresses, accessories for LI teens in need
As the average high school girl prepares for prom, it can be easy to get caught up in the search for the perfect dress, the glamorous hairstyles and the makeup appointments. But for others who are less fortunate, it's a source of stress as they try to figure out how they are going to even buy a dress at all. This year, more Long Islanders are struggling than ever after superstorm Sandy, and the Long Island Volunteer Center and Nassau Community College are here to help.
This will be the 19th year that they host their "Prom Boutique" event, and they're hoping to get more prom dress and accessory donations than ever. Last year, more than 2,500 dresses were donated, many from top retailers.
"This is a program that touches the lives of young ladies in a very personal and meaningful way," said Diana O'Neil, executive director of the Long Island Volunteer Center, "as prom is a threshold event and right of passage from high school to the next chapter of their lives."
Drop-off sites are placed around Long Island and anyone with new or gently used dresses, prom gowns, bridesmaid gowns, special occasion shoes, costume jewelry and other accessories are asked to donate by April 7.
Students who are in need of a dress should have their high school guidance counselors reach out to the Long Island Volunteer Center at 516-564-5482. They will be invited to Nassau Community College to pick out their prom looks.
The drop-off locations and times are listed below.
LIVOAD Volunteer Recovery Center; 175 Central Ave. South
Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 516-586-8836
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church community room; 53 Prospect Rd.
Sunday noon to 2 p.m.; 631-754-9045
St. John's Episcopal Church; 1670 Route 25A
Sunday noon to 2 p.m.; 516-692-6368
AT Stewart Exchange; 109 11th St.
Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday noon to 4 p.m.; 516-746-8900
Free People, Roosevelt Field mall; 630 Old Country Rd.
Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 516-873-7380
Westy Self-Storage; 2400 Marcus Ave.
Sunday noon to 2 p.m.; 516-327-5000
YES Community Counseling Center; 152 Center Lane
Sunday noon to 2 p.m.; 516-799-3203
nu Best; 1482 Northern Blvd.
Sunday noon to 2 p.m.; 516-267-9444
Somerset Gardens Senior Living; 150 Sunnyside Blvd.
Sunday noon to 2 p.m.; 516-576-3330 Ext. 34
Lucky Finds Boutique Ltd.; 7 North Park Ave.
Sunday noon to 2 p.m.; 516-442-4600
Junior League of Long Island Thrift Shop; 1395 Old Northern Blvd.
Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 516-621-4890
St. Anthony's High School- Villanova Alumni Association; 275 Wolf Hill Rd.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 631-271-2020
Clear Skin Salon; 537 Hempstead Tpke.
Saturday noon to 2 p.m.; 516-481-6500

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Survivor couple Rob and Amber Mariano are expecting their fourth child.
"My wife Amber is so hot, I can't keep my hands off her... Here is to 2014!!! #4," Mariano tweeted along with a sonogram.
Check out the best shows of the year
The pair, who met on Survivor: All-Stars in 2003, got engaged during the season's live finale when they were the last two competitors still fighting for the million-dollar prize (Amber won). The two wed in 2005. Rob won Survivor: Redemption Island in 2011 and the couple also competed together twice on The Amazing Race.
Who don't you want to see in 2004?
The new baby will join the Mariano's three daughters: Lucia Rose, 4, Carina Rose, 3, and Elisabetta Rose, 20 months.


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|Dawn and Ryan Neufeld chair Pegasus Ball as part of Bobby Norris' Roundup for Autism
|by Sharon Adams
|Sun, Aug 5, 2012, 10:37 am
The Bobby Norris Roundup for Autism, one of Texas' largest fundraisers for autism is a three day event spanning the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, to be held September 6, 7 and 8, 2012.
Help us kick-off the event with a VIP/media Party in the heart of Fort Worth's Historical Stockyards on Thursday night.
Friday night, experience the excitement of a parade and the thrill of the country's top cowboys and cowgirls competing in a rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum. One of the highlights of this event is when Lynn Thrower, Founder of Lone Star Pony Express; Mel and Lynda Newsom, Chairmen, Lone Star Pony Express Riders and deputies and riders of "Audra's Posse," who come from Montgomery, Harris, Galveston and Waller Counties, present Roundup for Autism Founder, Bobby Norris, a hand-tooled saddlebag filled with donations from events they had held over the past year. In 2011, the donation totaled $32,000!
Weekend events conclude in Dallas with the black tie Pegasus Ball at the beautiful Fairmont Hotel on Saturday.
In the Fall, golf tournaments in Dallas and San Antonio wind down the year and raise dollars for our outstanding programs and services.
We hope you join us at this celebrated event!
Roundup for Autism Founder: Bobby Norris
Autism Treatment Centers of Texas - Celebrating Over 36 Years of Service
The Roundup for Autism was founded in 1988 by Bobby Norris in honor of his daughter who has autism. This renowned event is designed to raise funds for the Autism Treatment Centers of Texas (ATC), a private, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation that serves both children and adults with autism, and those who are multi-handicapped. ATC provides its services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services include diagnostic, research, residential, educational, training, therapeutic, and occupational opportunities.
Visit the web site for details on these fun events: http://www.roundupforautism.org/
Pegasus Ball Tickets - 972-644-2076 x 106 (Table Sponsor (10 seats) - $2,000; Individual - $200)
Rodeo Box Seats - 817-545-7248 (6 Seats - $300) Rodeo Tickets - 817-625-1025
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Fire protection on the Augustana University campus covers three main areas:
Emergency Response
The Department of Campus Safety maintains a 24/7/365 Dispatch and Security Center which monitors all fire alarms on campus. Officers are trained to respond to fire alarms and assist Sioux Falls Fire Rescue in identifying fire hazards and protecting life and property.
Fire Safety Inspection & Education
The Department of Campus Safety strives to keep the campus community safe through education of staff and students and by performing inspections to ensure adherence to fire code and University policies.
Fire Protection Systems
The Department of Campus Safety works closely with facilities and grounds staff for the inspection, maintenance and repair of all fire protection systems, which include building fire alarms, water based automatic fire sprinkler systems and specialized suppression systems for high hazard area.
Fire extinguisher training and fire safety inspections are available by contacting the Department of Campus Safety at 605.274.4014.


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Obama to meet on immigration with McCain, Graham
President Barack Obama will meet with two top Republican lawmakers Tuesday to discuss overhauling the nation's immigration laws.
A White House official says Obama will sit down with Arizona Sen. John McCain and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. The lawmakers are members of a larger bipartisan Senate group working on a plan to overhaul the nation's broken immigration system.
The White House wouldn't say why Obama is not meeting with the other members of the group, including Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida. Obama previously met with the four Democrats on the immigration panel.
McCain and Graham have been sharply at odds with Obama over his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Chuck Hagel. The Senate will vote Tuesday on whether to move ahead on the nomination.


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DURHAM � For Duke football players, seeing campus with the holidays approaching is something different.
And a good thing for the Blue Devils.
That�s because they haven�t dispersed for a break, instead preparing for next week�s Belk Bowl against Cincinnati.
�It�s empty,� cornerback Ross Cockrell said of campus. �Everyone is gone. We probably make up 90 percent of the people. It�s good we�re here.�
The bowl assignment at Charlotte�s Bank of America Stadium will be Duke�s first postseason appearance since 1994.
With most of the student body away for the holidays and the semester break, it means the football team makes up perhaps the largest group on campus.
�The football team now kind of rules the roost,� offensive guard Dave Harding said.
The Blue Devils will continue preparations on campus until departing for Charlotte on Saturday. Duke (6-6) meets Cincinnati (9-3) on Thursday night.
The ability to concentrate on football without academic obligations is a bonus for the Blue Devils.
�We get to have football without school,� defensive end Justin Foxx said. �Campus is a little empty.�
This year, there was no reason to rush through exams with visions of getting away. There was a reason to stay.
�Usually I try to get my exams moved so I can get out of here,� Harding said.
So the Blue Devils will soak in the quieter times on campus and then move to what they hope is a festive bowl atmosphere.
�It�s peaceful,� Cockrell said. �We don�t have to worry about any papers or exams.�
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Emma Reddington moved into this 1905 Toronto Victorian just over three years ago. She was instantly attracted to the home's detailing — like the 12-inch baseboards and original wainscoting, fireplaces and solid wood doors, not mention the 10-foot ceilings throughout. In decorating the home, she worked to highlight those original details while also bringing a modern sensibility to the space through clean-lined furniture and a limited color palette of white and black. The result is a home that looks both stylish and pulled together and also completely effortless and casual. Thanks, Emma! And thanks to Kristin Sjaarda for the lovely photographs. — Amy A.
Image above: I just finished redecorating this room, and the entire process is documented on my blog. It's a 180-degree turnaround from my last bedroom that had dark grey walls, a yellow four-poster bed and accents of emerald green and gold. The bed and bench are pieces I designed, and they are made of reclaimed Douglas Fir. I had the benefit of working with a local business called Relik that specializes in custom-made reclaimed-wood furniture. The side table is actually a vintage cheese box. The kilim pillows I made from an old rug I found at Legacy Vintage in Cobourg, Ontario.
Image above: The wallpaper in this room was actually inspired by another Design*Sponge sneak peak. When I saw the black-painted wallpaper in William and Susan Brinson's kitchen, I knew that it was the perfect solution for my less-than-perfect office walls. I love the fact that the wallpaper is something that may have been found in a Victorian house from this period. I use simple twine and clothes pegs to post pictures of whatever is inspiring at the moment. This room is tiny, but works perfectly as a small office.
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Image above: This is one my favorite rooms because it has so many of the original Victorian details intact, like the fireplace and mouldings around the doors. My husband and I found those two vintage Bertoia chairs about seven years ago. They still have the original leather seat covers, which aren't in the best shape, so we line them with the sheepskins. The mirror above the fireplace is a recent addition and a vintage find. I think the stack of rough, rustic wood is a nice contrast to all the elaborate gold elements around the fireplace. The 20-arm black chandelier we found lying in the back room of local furniture store, and the kilim pillows are from my friend Liz's online vintage store, The Arthur.
Image above: This room all came together when my parents dropped off this enormous, stunning painting by Tony Scherman. They were in the middle of downsizing and had no room for it in their new house. The painting depicts Napoleon's hands behind his back during the Battle of Waterloo. I designed the credenza below the painting and had it made out of oiled white oak. The four black Eames side chairs and the Moooi pendant light are relatively new additions to the room.
Image above: The kitchen is the one room in the house that has no original Victorian features and is the only room we have completely renovated. My favorite object in the room is my 36-inch industrial range. I love having six burners to work with. The floor is Brazilian slate, and the wall behind the range is Calcutta marble. The cabinets are by Ikea.
Image above: I found this old plant box with the words "Toronto City Parks" one day when I was out vintage shopping. It's amazing to think that at one time even the boxes that carried simple bedding plants were handmade and individually stamped.
Image above: This was actually the first room we painted when we moved in three years ago in March of 2008. The original wall color was a soft yellow, which made the room feel very quaint and country-inspired. I knew painting it a dark color would really change the feel. Nowadays, it is quite common to see black-painted walls and rooms, but at the time, it was unexpected.
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Image above: This is my son Henry's room. My husband bought the print of the tree and the vintage wool blanket long before we ever had children in the hopes that one day they would find a home! The crib is by Nurseryworks.


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Heading into this season, Falcons WR Roddy White faced the burden of proving his performance in 2007 was no fluke. After trying the "first-round bust" label on for size in his first two seasons, White exploded for 1,202 receiving yards and six TDs in '07, which were more than he had in his first two seasons combined. Sources say he dealt with motivational issues early in his career and also struggled with dropped passes, but it seems like he has put those problems behind him for good. Close observers of the club told PFW that opposing defenses are finally taking note. Until recently, defenses had not been tweaking coverage to put more emphasis on shutting down White. Most of the time, stopping RB Michael Turner was the top priority. White's strong connection with Matt Ryan is forcing the opposition to rethink that strategy and it's helping Atlanta establish more balance on offense.
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COLTS: There's a growing sentiment around Indianapolis that WR Marvin Harrison will be given his walking papers in the offseason. The Colts' perennial Pro Bowler simply hasn't been the same explosive force since coming back from his bursa sac (knee) problems of 2007, and we hear the club will be reluctant to shell out the more than $13 million he's due in 2009. Also, the pending litigation over his alleged involvement in an April shooting in his hometown of Philadelphia could prove embarrassing to the organization. The problem with cutting him is the Colts' lack of an established third receiver who could be plugged into coordinator Tom Moore's spread offense.
BILLS: A Bills passing attack on the cusp of becoming lethal has been held back by the slow development of rookie WR James Hardy. The touted newcomer from Indiana was expected to break into the starting lineup immediately, but he hasn't shown enough polish to become even the consistent red-zone threat that most figured the 6-foot-5 22-year-old would be.
TITANS: One of the unsung heroes in the success of the Titans' offensive line, the way we hear it, is ORT David Stewart, who is having a terrific season. Signed to a contract extension in the offseason, Stewart's play is evoking memories of Jon Runyan in Tennessee, according to a source close to the club.
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Many fantasy players who owned Rams QB Marc Bulger gave up on him many weeks ago. But since Jim Haslett has taken over as coach and rookie WR Donnie Avery has emerged as a go-to target, Bulger suddenly looks like a viable fantasy option again. He had his first 300-yard outing of the season Sunday at New England, and his schedule in the second half of '08 couldn't be much more favorable. Stash him on your bench now and hope he keeps the success going.
Following his ridiculous outings in Weeks Three and Five, Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown has been in a funk recently. He has rushed for just 120 yards and one TD in his last three games, and some owners might be getting frustrated with him. However, with a slew of soft defenses left on his schedule, Brown could be set to go off again very soon. Take a stab at getting him now before he gets on another hot streak.
Injuries have left the Patriots' backfield in absolute shambles, with Kevin Faulk and rookie BenJarvus Green-Ellis the only rushers still standing. Faulk had the better day of the two in Sunday's victory, gaining 107 yards from scrimmage and scoring once, and he looks like the safer fantasy play going forward. With the Colts on the docket this week, Faulk is definitely worth adding until more is known about the status of Sammy Morris and LaMont Jordan.
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Could we have an example of an American frog being slowly cooked in a pot whose water is gradually getting hotter?
You know the story. If the frog is thrown into boiling water, it jumps out. That's what's happening in Europe where there's been a sudden shock of severe government austerity measures.
But in this country, the socio-economic water temperature has been rising ever so slowly for years. The increases in tuition have risen steadily for 25 years but have relentlessly far outpaced inflation. Likewise health care costs.
Likewise the slow but steady growth in the gap between rich and poor. Likewise consumer debt. Likewise the stagnation in the middle class. Likewise the decline in our schools. Our federal deficit as been building and growing for more than a decade.
The other reason young American frogs aren't jumping around in anger is that they enthusiastically elected a president perceived to be a cool, rational progressive. The Obama presidency is not seen as "hot" waters, unlike the two terms of Bush/Cheney.
If there was an American jolt, it happened nine years ago on 9/11. After that, everything else was part of a national, irrational response. Talk about jumping around!
Because America has no draft, young Americans, particularly college students, took little or no action. Sure there were marches and demonstrations but with time that energy was defused and re-directed into politics ("The Politics of Hope" "Change We can Believe in!") and away from the streets.
As unemployment grows, the jobless have reason to be grateful for war. The military is this nation's employer of last resort. Seen in this way, war is a our "healthiest" economic sector. And the military-industrial-financial-media ruling class is thriving while young, formerly unemployed Americans are "working" — and dying — far, far away.
The Obama administration simply transferred war from one dysfunctional nation to another. Opposition to the war in Afghanistan has been softened by the president's very public hand wringing and media-staged, patriotic speeches to the hapless troops.
If there's been a visible, angry reaction in this country, it has been that of the Tea Party. Tea Party activists have been suffering from sudden stove-top heat (unemployment, foreclosures, mounting debt) of the last three years, but they jumped into the hands of a pseudo-movement cynically financed by the very forces causing the anguish.
In short, the Tea Party-goers were duped, as they are now finding out. Did the Tea Party faithful really want to extend the tax cuts for the rich? Did they really want to help out the Wall Street flimflam artists who made this mess, reaped billions from it and then plowed a share of their winnings into the Fall's Congressional campaigns — and the Tea Party?
Did the Tea Party followers really want to end unemployment benefits? Did they really want to drive up federal deficits?
With less than two years to the presidential election, my guess is that the energy that might otherwise show up in the streets will be siphoned into various political campaigns. The corporate media are already shaping the "horse race." The political windbags and pundits are already grooming candidates. Soon they will be slowly paraded from the paddocks to the starting gates.
You can be sure bets are being placed.
Expect left and right wing "extremist" candidates to tap into rising, but well-contained political energy. Also expect the primaries to result in "extremist" presidential candidates' losing to "stay the course" middle-of-the-roaders, presented as cool, rational, "trust us" leaders.
Read: Obama, Bloomberg and Romney.
Congress, on the other hand, will continue to be a countervailing, unmanageable zoo of conflicting, implacable, hard-line interests. But that's another story.
As for the frogs in the pot, us, the heat — literal heat, if you consider global warming — will slowly, ever so slowly, continue to rise. Will we jump before it's too late? And where, exactly, where we land?
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British heavyweight star Dereck Chisora has slammed rival heavyweights Tomasz Adamek and Deontay Wilder and told them he's coming for them next.
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Instead, Adamek has taken a fight with Vyacheslav Glazkov on November 16. Glazkov drew with Malik Scott in February this year in fight that many felt the American had won. Chisora would then inflict the first loss to Scott's record in July this year when he stopped him in six rounds at Wembley Arena.
Chisora said, "Adamek is a good fighter, but I'd be too much for him if we ever met. I was looking forward to the prospect of fighting him soon, he's a hero in Poland and Poland is like a second home to me, I love the country and people and it would have been a great fight for them. I don't blame him taking an easier fight against Glazkov instead of me. From what I saw of the fight between Scott and Glazkov, Scott blatantly won the fight and look what I did to Scott."
Finchley puncher Del Boy is more enraged that unbeaten Deontay Wilder recently slipped into Great Britain on the quiet to spar with David Haye, when he claimed earlier this year that he couldn't leave the US to fight Chisora at Wembley Arena on June 15 because of his arrest for battery.
Dynamite-punching Wilder, who has knocked out all 29 of his opponents, recently stopped former WBO World Heavyweight Champion Siarhei Liakovich in the first round, bringing his record of first round knockouts to 17, but Chisora is desperate to fight the unbeaten American and inflict the first loss on his record like he did to Scott.
Chisora stormed, "As for Wilder, he couldn't make our fight in June saying that he couldn't leave the US, yet a few months later he manages to fly into London with no trouble to spar with Haye. Wilder is just a creation, he's blowing over empty bodies at the moment which is why he is building up an incredible record. I wasn't even impressed with his last win over Liakhovich. Once they take the cotton wool wrapping off him and let him lose on a real, live, heavyweight I'll be there waiting for him."


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Paul Edgar Philippe Martin, PC (born August 28, 1938), also known as Paul Martin, Jr., is a Canadian politician who was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada, as well as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
On November 14, 2003, Martin succeeded Jean Chrétien as leader of the Liberal Party and became prime minister on December 12, 2003. After the 2004 election, his ministry retained power, though it was reduced to a minority government. Forced by a confidence vote, the 2006 general election produced a minority government for the opposition Conservative Party, making Stephen Harper prime minister. Martin stepped down as parliamentary leader after the election, handing the reins to Bill Graham for the interim. Martin stayed on as party leader until he resigned on March 18, handing that post to Graham.
Martin served as the Member of Parliament for the riding of LaSalle—Émard in Montreal from his election in the 1988 election to his retirement in 2008. He served as Minister of Finance from 1993 to 2002. He oversaw many changes in the financial structure of the Canadian government, and his policies had a direct effect on eliminating the country's chronic fiscal deficit by reforming various programs including social services.


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Ricky Ponting missed out on the runs the crowd dearly wanted, but he did end his international captaincy with a win.
The Prime Minister's XI enjoyed a 23-run victory over the West Indies at Manuka Oval on Tuesday.
A solid total off 333 posted by the PM's XI proved to be too much for the Windies, although the visitors always looked a chance of chasing the total down.
Andre Russell smashed 54 off just 24 balls to keep the Windies in the hunt right til the end.
While happy to get the win, Ponting deflected any attention from himself to the young up-and-comers in his victorious team, with James Faulkner named man of the match for some late runs and four wickets.
"I'd forgotten the rules to tell you the truth, I didn't know what I had to do out there," he said.
"It's a long time since I'd done it [captain], but it's good fun and good to be able to lead a young group of players and see them enjoy themselves and win the game.
"That's a pretty good West Indian side we beat today as well."
The PM's XI got off to a flyer, courtesy of the hard hitting of Canberra star Jono Dean.
Opening the batting, Dean smashed his first delivery over cover for four before ultimately skying one to end his innings on 51 off 40 balls.
Usman Khawaja (69) and Alex Doolan (87) put on a brilliant partnership before, almost on cue, Khawaja hit one straight down the throat of Sunil Narine to bring one of Australia's greatest ever batsmen to the crease.
The stage was set for a trademark explosive innings from Ponting and he gave a glimpse of it, pulling Bravo over the mid-wicket boundary for six.
But Narine deceived Ponting with a leg cutter, as the former Aussie skipper backed away to force him through cover but was bowled for 15.
The off-spinner then found himself on a hat-trick when he had Handscomb stumped next ball.
It was part of a good spell by Narine (2-32), who has a mixed bag of tricks including everything from an offie to a slider to a leggie.
Doolan's dismissal was courtesy of a brilliant catch by Johnson Charles, diving full length to his left at square leg. Charles almost produced a replica on the last ball of the PM's XI innings, but couldn't quite hold on. That missed chance came after great cameos by Queanbeyan's Brad Haddin (39) and James Faulkner (44 not out) helped guide the side to 6-333 from their 50 overs.
It proved to be enough, but only just, as Russell produced some lower order hitting.
With Gayle rested as a precaution due to a stiff back, Charles assumed the role of master blaster at the top of the order.
He crunched two sixes off Faulkner and looked dangerous until Khawaja pounced on a bad call by Kieran Powell to run Charles out. Powell (92) then struggled with cramps and retired hurt within sight of his century. It sparked a middle-order collapse, with the West Indies losing 4-50 in the middle overs.
The original release of this article first appeared on the website of Shanghai Night Net.


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Welcome to the DOTC Website!
On November 30th, 2012, the Council of Chiefs approved the 10 Year (2012-2022) DOTC Strategic Plan.
Our leadership, senior management and program managers have created an environment within DOTC so that people who want to invest in our Tribal Council will invest because they believe their investment has a good chance of paying off.
An investor is anybody with time, or enegry or ideas or skills or good will or dollars that is willing to bet those assets on DOTC's future.
Investors have choices. If they don't see a decent possibility of a payoff here, there is little to stop them from going somewhere else or doing something different.
Investing into our Tribal Council may consist of monetary profits, realizing satisfaction in a job well done and/or focus on commitment to raising the quality of life within our communities.
It may also be about reducing dependence on the federal government or, to bolster tribal sovereignty.
Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council is the ideal level where the importance of basic institutional infrastructure can be demonstrated for the benefit of all it serves - member First Nations, Members and Investors.
DOTC is capable of effectively pursuing our stated goals, provide our members with opportunities to productive and satisfying lives, dealing with internal differences and disputes fairly and effectively, without tearing the Tribal Council apart, and we are capable of establishing and maintaining productive, mututally beneficial relationships with other nations, communities, organizations and societies.
Our 10 Year Strategic Plan specifies DOTC's purpose and function, setting and clarifying DOTC"s future direction; providing an overall framework for improvement and innovation; accommodating and adapting to changing environments and engaging in teamwork and unity of effort in a given direction.
We have updated the history of DOTC and our respective programs, developed an internal and external mind map for the respective programs and an environmental scan on current and future issues and trends that will affect our respective programs and services.
We have updated our Vision Statement with a commitment to develop a view/perspective of what we want our Tribal Council to look like in the future. It is a statement of aspiration. The vision will provide the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council with a sense of how things can be.
It challenges the leaders, managers and members to assist and work together in making it a reality.
Having considered the information received and deliberated, DOTC Council of Chiefs upon deliberation and taking into account all the information, DOTC Council of Chiefs have adopted the statement below to serve as an updated vision statement for the Tribal Council:
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Etsy's new CFO Kristina Salen is a seasoned financial expert.
Before joining Etsy, Salen led Fidelity Investments' media, Internet, and telecommunications group for seven years.
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Salen received her MBA in finance from Columbia University in 2003. She was also designated a Fulbright scholar for her work in political science and economics that same year.
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A ship that left New London, Conn., last Thursday en route to St. Petersburg, Fla., got caught in a dangerous Hurricane Sandy while 90 miles off Cape Hatteras. NBC's Lester Holt reports.
Updated at 11:43 p.m. ET: Searchers on Monday evening found the body of one of two missing crew members of the stricken ship HMS Bounty, which sank off the coast of North Carolina after it was caught in Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Claudene Christian, 42, was pulled from the water unresponsive and transported to Elizabeth City Hospital, the Coast Guard said. She was later pronounced dead. Crews continue searching for the remaining missing person, identified as the ill-fated ship's captain, Robin Walbridge, 63.
Earlier Monday, two Coast Guard helicopters rescued 14 people from life rafts after they were forced to abandon ship.
Coast Guard rescue pilot Lt. Jenny Fields told NBC News that the rescue operation was a "challenging hoist" but that she was lucky to have a "skillful crew" on her Jayhawk helicopter.
Fields said those rescued appeared in "good spirits" and were "happy to be able to relax."
Hurricane Sandy sunk a tall ship off the coast of Hatteras, N.C. The Coast Guard was able to rescue 14 people but two remain missing. Watch raw video of the rescue.
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Coast Guard rescue swimmer Randy Haba helped pluck several crew members off a 25-foot rubber life raft. He was also lowered to a crew member floating in the water alone. He wrapped a strap around his body, and raised him to the chopper.
"It's one of the biggest seas I've ever been in. It was huge out there," Haba told The Associated Press.
The two crew members who went missing were wearing survival suits designed to help keep them afloat and protected from cold waters for up to 15 hours.
The 180-foot, three-mast ship issued a distress signal late Sunday after taking on water, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a release.
The director of the HMS Bounty Organization, Tracie Simonin, said the ship -- which was built for the 1962 Marlon Brando movie, "Mutiny on the Bounty" -- had left Connecticut last week en route for St. Petersburg, Fla.
"They were staying in constant contact with the National Hurricane Center," she said. "They were trying to make it around the storm."
After receiving the distress signal, the Coast Guard sent out an aircraft to speak with the crew, which reported that the vessel was taking on water and had no propulsion.
The rescue took place in winds of 40 mph and 18-foot seas about 90 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, N.C.
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The HMS Bounty, a replica used in the Marlon Brando movie "Mutiny on the Bounty," sails past the Chicago skyline in this image from July 2003.
Those rescued were taken to Elizabeth City, N.C. None had life-threatening injuries. The Coast Guard identified them as: Daniel Cleveland, 25; John Svendsen, 41; Matthew Sanders, 37; Adam Prokosh, 27; Douglas Faunt, 66; John Jones, 29; Drew Salapatek, 29; Joshua Scornavacchi, 25; Anna Sprague, 20; Mark Warner, 33; Christopher Barksdale, 56; Laura Groves, 28; Jessica Hewitt, 25; and Jessica Black, 34.
The vessel reportedly sank, but the mast was still visible, the Coast Guard said.
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Mary Ellen Sprague said she talked to her daughter, Anna Sprague, after the rescue. She said her daughter had been aboard the HMS Bounty since May. The ship was going to spend the winter in Galveston, Texas.
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"She was probably the youngest member of the crew," Mary Ellen Sprague told the AP.
She said she had not learned many details yet because her daughter, normally talkative and outgoing, was being uncharacteristically quiet.
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The Bounty makes frequent trips around the country, offering a glimpse into maritime history, according to the ship's website, which appeared to be down Monday. It was originally a British transport vessel, and the replica has appeared in several films, including the 2006 movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," with Johnny Depp. Its last stop before its winter hiatus in Galveston, Texas, was to be in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Nov. 10.
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Panasonic has announced it is to dramatically streamline its business, revealing that 17,000 jobs are to go in the restructuring process.
Panasonic currently has 367,000 people on its books but over the next two years this number is to be trimmed to 350,000.
This isn't the first time Panasonic has offloaded thousands of jobs. In 2010 the number of employees dropped from 385,000 to 367,000.
In all, the reorganisation of the company will cost Panasonic around $2 billion.
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Some of the changes Panasonic is looking to implement are increasing the purchasing of LCD panels from third party vendors and taking more of its TV production overseas. It is also looking to make major changes to its semi-conductor business.
While Panasonic will take a hit from the restructuring, its sales have increased by 17 per cent year-on-year and it is making an operating profit from its solar cells, lithium-ion batteries, LED lighting and air-conditioning sectors.
Panasonic President Fumio Ohtsubo said about the cuts: "This comes as a result of uncompromising efforts to turn every business unit into a shape that is globally competitive."
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By request, here are the winning haiku, which I posted on the official forums but forgot to here..
Chilly winds do blow
Gigglegibber's buttertoes
Scatter gifts in snow
Presents are here, yay!
Questing for prizes all day
Get a Santa sleigh
sliding down rainbow
skidding over icy pond
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Brandon Young presents his production FX workflow by reconstructing a shot from the Dragon Age: Origins cinematic created at Blur Studio. He goes over the shot breakdown, the goals of the shot and how to achieve them quickly. Brandon shows how to use Particle Flow, FumeFX and stock elements to make the effects shine. He then delves into rendering and compositing the effects elements into the actual production shot.
Duration: 240 minutes
Format: SD 1024x768
Brandon Young has been creating visual effects for games, commercials and film for seven years. As a VFX artist, Brandon has worked with many studios in Los Angeles including Blur Studio, Spatial Harmonics Group, Scanline VFX and Luma Pictures, where he worked on projects such as G.I. Joe, 2012, and Thor, as well as serving as Environment Lead on 2012. He received his degree in Animation Art and Design from the Art Institute of Seattle. While in school, Brandon studied matte painting and concept art, but 'fell' into FX animation and loved it. He has kept to his illustration roots, however, by showing his traditional and digital paintings in Los Angeles galleries.
"Brandon Young is truly one of the worlds most talented and complete visual effects artists. With the quality, creative ingenuity and sheer force with which he approaches his work, his shared knowledge will prove invaluable for the sincere aspiring artist."
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Department of Evolutionary Genetics
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Deutscher Platz 6
04103 Leipzig
phone: +49 341 3550 - 500
e-mail: mittag@[>>> Please remove the brackets! <<<]eva.mpg.de
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
|07/01/2019 -
|PhD student in Evolutionary Genetics at the Department of Evolutionary Genetics,
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig
Titel: "Detecting and Dating of Admxiture Events between Modern Humans and Archaics".
Supervisors: Svante Pääbo, Benjamin M. Peter
|10/2016 - 12/2018
|Master of Science in Biological Sciences,
Specialization in Computational Biology
University of Cologne
Title: "Improving Admixture Time Estimates Between Modern Humans and Neandertals"
Supervisor: Benjamin M. Peter, Thomas Wiehe
|10/2015 – 09/2016
|Master of Science, Toxicology
Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf
|10/2012 – 09/2015
|Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Cologne
Title: "Characterization of Alternative Routs for Cardiolipin Precursor Supply in Saccharomyces cerevisiae"
Supervisor: Thomas Langer, Takashi Tatsuta
Additional Research Experience
|11/2017 – 12/2017
|Research project in the Evolutionary and Experimantal Biology of Aging group,
Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging, Cologne
Title: "Simulation of codon sequences under fixed selection scenarios in different killifish genera".
Supervisor: Dario R. Valenzano, Rongfeng Cui
|09/2017 – 10/2017
|Research project in the Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics group, Cologne Center for Genomics
Title: "Population genetic and biogeographical analysis of a Frisian aDNA sample".
Supervisor: Michael Nothnagel, Dimitry Drichel
Teaching Experience
|04/2014 - 07/2014
|Assistant in undergraduate class in Genetics, University of Cologne.
|10/2013 - 02/2014
|Assistant in undergraduate class in Cellular Biology and Biochemistry, University of Cologne.


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Frederick Ashton's final full-length ballet is one of his most joyous creations, inspired by his love for the Suffolk countryside. It is based on an 1828 French ballet and the music was adapted by John Lanchbery from Ferdinand Hérold's original score. La Fille mal gardée was a resounding success on its premiere in 1960 and has remained a firm favourite in The Royal Ballet's repertory. The title translates as 'The Wayward Daughter'.
La Filledisplays some of Ashton's most virtuoso choreography – the youthful passion of Lise and her lover, Colas, is expressed in a series of energetic pas de deux. The ballet is laced with good humour and a whirl of dancing chickens, grouchy guardians and a halfwit suitor take to the stage. Ashton affectionately incorporated elements of national folk dance into his choreography, from a Lancashire clog dance to a maypole dance, making La Fille mal gardée (despite its title) The Royal Ballet's most emphatically English work. Osbert Lancaster's colourful designs reinforce the bucolic wit of the production.
Book your La Fill Mal Gardee tickets, playing at The Royal Opera House today.