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Dianna is the best corporate travel agent Ive ever worked with, and Ive been an EA for over 20 years. — Laurie H. Executive Assistant Private Equity Firm
Carlos is terrific! He gets it. He successfully and joyously exercises the ability to 'think out of the box' creatively developing solutions to ease the presidents (& my) life as I plan the presidents travels, which can be quite complex. I love working with him. Mariann is energetic and helpful as well and understands the demands of a presidents office. — Deb F. Executive Assistant Professional Services Firm
The after-hours/emergency staff is AWESOME!!! Very informed, professional and extremely patient and nice. STANDING OVATION!!! — Andria M. Executive Assistant Private Equity Firm
Nandita is the ultimate professional. On Friday, Nandita went above and beyond the call of duty. She stayed late, called me numerous times, then sent an email explaining all of her efforts to secure the upgrades requested by [a traveler] at the end of the work day. Additionally, on Monday, when I arrived at work, there was another email from Nandita regarding the upgrades. Nandita is ALWAYS professional, pleasant, and knowledgeable. — Marianne H. Legal Secretary Law Firm
Always professional and helpful while providing the best recommendations within our company guidelines. A 10 across the board. — Jim R. Vice President Financial Services Firm
Jason went above and beyond working with my secretary to accommodate my travel requests. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. Ive previously been skeptical of working with travel agencies, but after working with Jason, I see the value added from using a travel agency, and will try to work through Ovation more in the future. — Ross B. Associate Law Firm
Great experience as ALWAYS. Never disappointed with Ovation Corporate Travel. Why go anywhere else? You make it so easy. Much appreciated. — Chris G. Director Financial Services Firm
Miriam continues without fail to exhibit broad-base knowledge and proficiency and expertise as a travel representative. I rely on her input and exhaustive experience in the travel industry and she is an example of excellent customer service on all levels. — Julia B. Legal Assistant Law Firm
Dean is the quintessential travel rep always looking at big picture, offers suggestions, cost-conscious, great sense of humor, and has an outstanding work ethic. Can we clone him? — Deborah W. HR Specialist Law Firm
I have had the pleasure of working with John at the VIP desk for a couple of weeks now. My boss, who travels extensively and is constantly changing flights, requires a lot of attention. John has consistently shown that he is knowledgeable about the travel industry, professional, and courteous. I feel comfortable knowing that the travel arrangements I request from John are handled quickly and accurately. — Pat K. Legal Secretary Law Firm
Kelli did an amazing job changing the departure date of a business class ticket, saving us thousands of dollars. Her diligence, tenacity and persistence always pays off! — Gary M. Department Manager Professional Services Firm
Ellie and Judith continue to be the best travel advisors and agents Ive ever worked with; and I am a very frequent business traveler (over 1-million miler). The team is simply the best. — Mark B. Head of Firm Law Firm
Theresa is the absolute best. Again, she assisted my wife and I with some personal travel arrangements and without reminding her she was able to secure adjoining hotel rooms with amenities for my daughters who are 10 and 8 respectively. — Mike S. Partner Law Firm
Theresa is just the absolute best! She has been instrumental in assisting me and my wife in getting our vacation and my business trips done in a timely fashion and to everyones satisfaction. — Mike S. Partner Law Firm
This team is exceptional and makes my administrative teams job a lot easier. Our travelers change their itineraries multiple times and usually at the very last minute. Ovation always remains patient, pleasant and efficient in addressing all of our requests. I commend them on their skill and effectiveness and their ability to ease our often stressed-out traveling executives. — Diane B. Senior Project Coordinator Asset Management Business
Benjamin spent more than two hours on the phone with Delta in order to resolve a problem that I had. He saved the client more than $1,000 and I highly commend him for the level of service. — Barry G. Partner Law Firm
Jon is always stellar. He continually secures low fares and great seats, which both our clients and our travelers GREATLY appreciate. He is also always on top of confirmed flights and calls as soon as he is aware of a schedule change, seat opening and/or price drop. I really have enjoyed working with Jon this past year! — Cheryl O. Executive Assistant Management Consulting Firm
Ovations travel consultants are SUPERIOR and I always look forward to working with them for all of my personal and business travel needs. — Ellin J. Senior Executive Assistant Private Equity Firm
Dianna is, hands down, the best travel consultant in the world! She untangles the messiest of messes and is able to work miracles. She is just the BEST and wed be lost without her!! — Meredith R. Executive Assistant Private Equity Firm
The service provided by Ovation has been nothing less than superior. The staff has gone above and beyond the call of duty to accommodate our ever-changing and often last-minute travel requirements. Thank you for being the professionals you are. — Reuben L. Managing Director Private Equity Firm
Jose is an outstanding travel consultant and I could not travel without the benefit of knowing he has my back. — Cecilia R. Legal Assistant Professional Services Firm
I was stuck at JFK after two cancelled flights from Europe and many calls with the airlines that resulted in an unworkable solution. After Ben assisted me, we were able to secure seats on a flight that evening and get home. He was very professional, and worked very diligently (including making several conference calls and patiently working with the airline) to find a solution. He should be commended and rewarded for his efforts. — Angelique K. Attorney Law Firm
Dave continues to provide exceptional service with the most comprehensive support and suggestions when I book travel for the CEO of a global corporation. He is pleasant, knowledgeable and timely. — Angela H. Executive Assistant to President & CEO Global Real Estate Firm
Karen always has provided superb service well above my admittedly high expectations. — Aaron H. Sr. VP, Loss Prevention Insurance Company
Dont know what Id do without this group of associates as they are not only helpful but never make you feel youre bothering them or asking dumb questions. Thank you 'Ovation Gang! Youre the Best!' Thank You, Loria, for being so prompt and soooo helpful. — Irene D. Asst. Admin to VP of Operations Professional Services Firm
I just wanted to let you know that my travel consultants help last week has made this relationship worth its weight in gold, silver and any other precious metal you want to list. Diamonds, too! She is amazing! I really felt like I had a guardian angel looking after me. — Diane S. Executive Assistant to the CEO Technology Consulting Firm
I missed placing a car in NY for today. Dianna, saw my email noted the missing car, and called me immediately to set up. Couldnt have done it without her. Dianna always provides excellent service with a prompt response time, great attention to detail, and an outstanding attitude. — Elissa M. Executive Assistant Private Investment Firm
Elaine went above and beyond to assist me. My plane was delayed in New Orleans due to bad weather. Elaine stayed two hours beyond closing time to help secure a reservation for me. She worked with me and didnt leave me hanging. She was diligent, hard working and provided me with solutions to my flight problem. — Ted L. Partner Law Firm
I was stuck in a meeting when it became apparent that the meeting would end much earlier than I had thought. I emailed asking for help in getting on an earlier flight and Britt took care of it immediately. I got home to my family and avoided another day on the road. I was very grateful for his quick response and the terrific outcome. — Dena W. Partner Law Firm
Paulette was extremely helpful and was able to address any questions that I had. I dont often use travel agencies because too often the service is poor. Ovation Travel is very different, their knowledgeable AND courteous consultants make all the difference. — Rick G. President Management Consulting Firm
I needed to cancel a trip due to illness and deadlines, and Tanya negotiated with the [Hotel] to avoid the sizable cancellation fee. Very much appreciated. — Joan W. Partner Law Firm
As Ive said many times, if all [our firms] departments ran as efficiently as our travel department, our lives would be much easier! — Linda C. Legal Administrative Assistant Law Firm
I wish you gave higher numbers than a 10, as Debbie is a stellar, remarkable, and tireless travel agent to work with. Whether it is on a $20,000+ business reservation, or a $1,000 personal trip, Debbie gives her all to find the best value and arrangements for the client. She is always a delight and pleasure to work with. — Ellin J. Travel Coordinator Private Equity Firm
Cindy is an absolute star! She works so quickly and efficiently that even the most complex requests (of which we have MANY) are processed immediately. She always does the most she possibly can to get our executives the exact travel arrangements they wantshe performs her job at 110% all the time. We never cease to be impressed and pleased with Cindys magic abilities! THANK YOU, CINDY, for everything you do! — Katrina R. Administrative Assistant Asset Management Business
Once again, Rob was spectacular. He researched what we requested and suggested better alternatives. We always go with Robs suggestions and have never been disappointed. Rob is a travel genius. Thank you, Rob!!! — Sandra A. Sr. Legal Secretary Law Firm
A lifesaver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! — Julius G. Publisher Publishing Company
Kelli did a tremendous job working on this ticket, especially since the airline wasnt answering calls. Her diligence and knowledge saved [the company] a ton of money. — Gary M. Department Coordinator Professional Services Firm
The travel department is as important as my breakfast. I cant live without them. — Sharon A. Assistant to Partner Law Firm
I could not be happier. Your team has always provided me with a First Class' customer service experience. Well done! — Paul G. Manager of Infrastructure Operations Credit and Information Management Firm
Whats the point of these surveys? You guys get a standing ovation from me every time! — Chris G. Director Financial Services Firm
Love the new trip reminders and alerts. Trish helped me on my two most recent calls. She was great! — Robert C. IT Supervisor Law Firm
Diane is a rock star! She reminded me of things that I had forgotten (like providing the travelers birthday to speed up security check-in). — Monica H. Administrative Assistant Law Firm
Im grateful to have all of the staff at Ovation available to assist me. One of the attorneys I work with travels frequently, has complicated requests, and changes his itinerary often, after everything is in place. I am grateful Jason and the Ovation staff are available to handle these travel requests. Thank you! — Doreen T. Legal Secretary Law Firm
Ovation is always one step ahead of the game. The entire team is really great. They all do an amazing job! Thank you! — Christina S. Office Manager Financial Services Firm
I have heard nothing but compliments about your service. Choosing your company was actually one of the easiest decisions, and has proven to be a very good one. — Clark D. Executive Director Law Firm
Once again I had to call Dale on a weekend when my boss wanted to change his plans. As usual, Dale was upbeat, cheerful and couldnt be more helpful and pleasant to work with. He even got the hotel to waive the cancellation fee! Outstanding job! — Wilma M. Office Manager Management Consulting Firm
Harry saved the day for me: My boss missed his flight, and due to inclement weather, all flights heading east were completely sold out. Harry managed to find a connection that would allow my boss to arrive at his destination in a timely manner AND satisfied all of his seating preferences. Harry is a fantastic agent who always has his clients best interests in mind. — Katrina R. Administrative Assistant Asset Management Business
Kelli provides great service for me in arranging travel for my boss. Its a very confusing world of fares and changes and there are times I find it all very frustrating, but Kelli has managed to get us through even our most trying trip issues. She also frequently manages upgrades at the last minute. Great to work with. — Ellen D. Executive Assistant Professional Services Firm
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WATERLOO, Iowa - Pink flooded the Young Arena in Waterloo on Friday night as hundreds of people honored Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins. Eastern Iowans are still struggling with the news that authorities believe the two bodies found in Bremer County are those of Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins. The two disappeared July 13th from Evansdale and hunters found two bodies on Wednesday.
The event at the Waterloo Black Hawks game was scheduled weeks ago and was meant to raise awareness of their disappearance. After this week's news, organizers used the event to honor the girls and continue to raise awareness and money for the reward fund. "We understand there is very little we can do to help the families get through it, it's a grieving process and i think this shows the community has bound together and they are one family," said Doug Miller, President of the Waterloo Black Hawks.
Players took the ice wearing heart shaped stickers on their helmets with an E and L in the middle. Only one member of the team is from the Waterloo area but they've all grown to care about the two girls someone took away nearly five months ago. " They've been right with it through the entire ordeal they know what's going on and its touched them and moved them," said Miller.
The two cousins names and faces were on the bracelets and T-shirts of those filling the stands. The normally rowdy pre-game arena, took a moment of silence before the game started. "Everybody has the girls in their hearts still and it's nice to see everybody come together and wear their pink and show support," said Sarah Curl, of Waterloo.
On Friday many also noted the importance of continuing to build a reward fund so the person or people responsible pays for what they've done. "If that reward money can be the catalyst for that happening I think it's important for us to keep collecting donations and keeping the word out about it," said Sara Kipp, of Waterloo.
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One of two things is going to happen this Thursday: you will either be sitting across from the person you love enjoying a lovely, candlelit meal or you will be curled up on the couch with a gallon of Ben and Jerry's watching "The Notebook" for the 17th time. Why will either of things be happening? Thursday is Valentine's Day — a day for love and chocolate or bitterness and chocolate, depending on your particular romantic situation.
In my research, I came across an article highlighting the four words the ancient Greeks used to use when describing love: Agape, Philia, Storge and Eros.
Agape is used to describe those feelings of deep affection and true love, like when actually say to another human, "I love you." Agape is what we all strive for in this world. Sure there are things like success or shelter or food and water that we all cannot live without, but true love is one of the most important things that we associate with being a complete person. We all want to be loved, whether we deny it or not.
Some of us will spend our entire lives looking for a soul mate. Some of us have found that soul mate and lost him or her to a death. If you have found that person, hold on tight and do not let him or her get away. If you are still looking, do not give up. I am foolish optimist who believes love is out there for everyone.
Philia is probably my favorite iteration of love in the Greek language because it describes the intense love of friendship. I am a loyal friend to those in my life. While my adventures in the romantic realm have never been too successful, I am always comforted and encouraged by the deep love I have for my friends, and I am lucky enough to have that love reciprocated. If you happen to be alone this Valentine's Day, go out with your friends. Who says this valentine hoopla has to be about couples? Gather several of your closest single friends and have a night out. No one ever said your friends cannot be your soul mates.
Storge is the kind of love you feel towards your family. I have a lot of storge in my heart. My family has a saying — "We don't leave our people."
In essence, it means we are always there no matter what. Thick or thin, right or wrong, the Cranes and Hodges are a tight knit group who might fight and yell at each other from time to time, but the second an outsider messes with one of our own — watch out. Family love is a fierce love, and even if the only Valentine's Day card you get is from your mom — who cares. It's the thought that counts and it cannot be worse than the year my mom sent me a card and the chocolate she included in the envelope was too heavy and the regular mailing cost did not cover the extra weight.
That is right, dear readers. One particular Valentine's Day, I had to pay $.20 to the United State Postal Service for a Valentine's Day card…from my mom.
The last one is Eros which means erotic love. You can all write your own stories for this one.
No matter what or who comes into your life this year for Valentine's Day, love yourself. And eat chocolate. Happy early Valentine's Day.
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I think you will be more effective if it doesn't look like
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Also, people are much more likely to be pursuaded when they
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> i'm thinking of passing this out at the xp talk. is it too much? comments?
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Border Protection Command (BPC) is Australia's lead maritime law enforcement agency. It brings together officers from the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as a joint multi-agency taskforce to identify and respond to illegal activity in Australia's Maritime Jurisdiction (AMJ).
What is the role of Border Protection Command?
Border Protection Command is responsible for coordinating and controlling operations to protect Australia's national interests against the following maritime security threats:
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BPC has its origins in the Customs Coastwatch Division. The Joint Offshore Protection Command was established in 2005 as a joint ACBPS/ADF activity. It was renamed BPC in October 2006.
Who does Border Protection Command work with?
BPC works with officers from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the Department of Agriculture, and other federal, state and territory agencies to manage Australia's maritime security.
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Microsoft really messed up here. Surely most of you saw my comments and probably assume I'm some PS fanboy. But let me explain where I stand as well as my opinion on the matter. This whole thing honestly reminds me of Windows 8 and how they force changed upon consumers. I'm starting to think they really don't know what they're doing. Yes they corrected their mistake with Windows 8 with the Windows 8.1 update but with Xbox one they appear a bit desperate because of their policy changes today. I honestly believe they didn't think things through like they did with Windows 8.1. Instead of finding the middle ground they immediately went with the majority of people who wanted DRM removed and without thinking about the other side.
So what do we have now? A newer gen Xbox 360 with all these cute TV features and no new gaming features. Between the 3 new Gen consoles the Xbox One really stood out to me mainly because all of these features. Xbox one could have simply kept the family plan for digital content and the shared library feature as well as allow used games. Which would require people to not be force to installed games to the hard drive if bought as disc. That way users can see the advantages of using digital content. It makes no sense to remove it completely like some of you might think it being a wise decision. We still have CDs for music and Blu-rays are still around. Perhaps in the next 4 or 6 years, yes I can see this happening. Clearly it is not time to remove disc just yet. Instead of thinking things through Microsoft obviously pulled a desperate maneuver due to the Sony E3 Conference.
In conclusion. Don't blame fans who wanted choice. Blame your precious Microsoft for their arrogance and greed for not allowing choice and middle ground. This pathetic attempt to beat Sony only made things worst IMO. Now we have people who feel screwed over and fans who feel that the new Xbox is nothing special now that its features have been stripped away. We lost features, so do you feel that it's worth the 500$ anymore? I don't. I usually don't write things like this but I felt like I had to get this off my chest.


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Sometimes the Corvette of your dreams isn't the first one that you lay eyes upon. In the case of Tom and Melissa Jenco, their dream Vette-the one you see here-was the second. Back in 2006, the Jencos had been married just six months. "My wife said, 'Start looking for a Corvette if you want one,'" Tom recalls. The first one they found that interested them was located in Texas. "We were going to fly down there, see the car, pay for it, and drive it back. But the guy didn't want to do that-he wanted to see what he could get for it on eBay. My wife said, 'Forget it,' and she ended up finding this Corvette on the Internet."
What Melissa found was a 2,300-mile Machine Silver '04 Z06 whose owner was much closer to the Jenco's Springfield, Massachusetts, home-north of Boston, in fact-and who had a new Corvette on order. Melissa called him and asked if he would be around over the coming Columbus Day weekend. The meeting was set, and the Jencos drove east to look at the Z06 in person. As Tom remembers, "As soon as we turned the corner, we saw him drying the car off in the driveway, and she said, 'That's the car!'"
The deal was made, and the Jencos took their Vette home. It already had a few upgrades from the production Z06 equipment, including a Magnuson supercharger. Unfortunately, the supercharger install hadn't gone as easily as planned, as trouble codes kept popping up whenever he drove his new acquisition. "I took it down to Eddie and Billy at Mongillo Motorsports in New Haven, Connecticut. They tuned it and I haven't had a problem since."
Tom has had more powertrain updates and upgrades added by Mongillo's since then, including the nitrous oxide and methanol injection systems and a "Stage 3" Tremec T-56 six-speed gearbox. Up next is a Monster clutch, to be installed for a very practical reason. "We had some problems with it last time we had it on the dyno, when we were tuning it with the methanol," he says. "The clutch slipped when it was heading up toward 600 hp."
An exhaust system up to the job of handling that much power took more than a little bit of work to put on. "I called George Kook Jr. at Kook's Exhaust in Long Island, and he said to bring it down so they could put headers on the car," says Tom, after a friend of his who'd done exhaust work for 25 years couldn't get the headers on. "He had the car apart for almost a week and a half, and still could not get them on. So I spent the time going down to Long Island to get it done. When I got back, one of my buddies who does a lot of my powdercoating and metal-polishing work called me up and said, 'What in the hell was that? It sounded like an open-throttle NASCAR race car on a straightaway!'"
When it comes to Corvettes, upgrades to the powertrain also call for updates to the rest of the car, and the Jenco's C5 is no exception. "I've put a DTE rear brace in it, and I've put a couple of Hotchkiss sway bars on it," Tom says about the additions to his Z06's chassis, which also include big Wilwood brakes at each corner. "We'll be upgrading the engine mounts when we replace the clutch in the next couple weeks," he adds.
As if this one-of-967 '04 Z06's painted Machine Silver wasn't distinctive enough after all that had been done mechanically, the Jencos added plenty of upgrades to the body, too. An MCM carbon-fiber hood replaced the stock one, and a Caravaggio Corvettes rear wing went on.
All these changes to this Z06 weren't just Tom's ideas. This car has been a Tom-and-Melissa project since day one. "She's the one who did most of the work with me on it," Tom says. "She loves working on the car. She can't drive a standard shift, but she loves this car!"


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Millions of birds migrate to the area each year, making the Salton Sea an important part of the Pacific Flyway, a major north-south route for migratory birds that extends from Alaska to South America. The Salton Sea region is particularly popular with bird-watchers—it has the most diverse bird species of any wildlife refuge in the West.
Established in 1930, the Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge offers two areas open daily from sunrise to sunset for extensive birdwatching. With more than 375 species noted in the Salton Sea and Imperial Valley regions, novice and experienced birders alike will have ample opportunity to witness beauty in flight. Visitors will find a bird exhibit and informational kiosks at the visitor center, which is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during winter months.
A habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl and endangered species, the refuge provides a feeding, resting and nesting habitat for a large number of shore birds and supports a diversity of wildlife species. Thousands of waterfowl and other birds winter at the Salton Sea, including Canada, Ross' and snow geese, American avocets, black-necked stilts, pintails, green-winged teal, eared grebes and a wide variety of other species. Endangered species like the Yuma clapper rail, southern bald eagle, California brown pelican and peregrine falcon may also be seen. BIRD WATCHING TIPS The best months for bird watching in the region are November through May. A good pair of binoculars is invaluable for viewing the variety of birds at the Salton Sea and can help distinguish the subtle characteristics of each species. A bird guidebook is also a great tool to help novice bird watchers identify particular species more easily. Expert birders can even plan a special weekend around a Burrowing Owl Consortium on February 14, 2008 and the 11th annual Salton Sea International Bird Festival, February 15 and 16, 2008. HOW TO GET THERE From Rancho Mirage, take I-10 East to CA-86 South toward Brawley/El Centro. Turn left on North Center Street/CR-S30/Forrester Road and follow CR-S30. Go straight to follow Gentry Road. Turn left on West Sinclair Road/Estelle Road. Drive one half mile to 906 West Sinclair Road, Calipatria, CA 92233. Driving Time: Approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.


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IRB Revises Applications and Forms
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Coaches usually emphasize to their team that the next game is the biggest one on the schedule.
When it comes to college volleyball in this state, tonight is certainly one of those times.
Mississippi State makes the trip to Oxford to take on Ole Miss in the third Southeastern Conference match and it's big for more than just "the next one" reason.
Even though the Bulldogs and Rebels are rivals and that's motivation enough, both squads are off to an 0-2 start in the SEC and are in need of a conference victory.
Mississippi State coach Jenny Hazelwood understands going into a hostile environment will make it difficult for her team to have success.
"Friday night games are a little bit more crazy and will have all of those things that will be tough," Hazelwood said. "Hopefully these girls will understand that it's the rival and the big game you've got to get up for. We will take this one really seriously and be a little bit better this week."
The series is tied at 10-10 in the last 20 meetings since 2002. Ole Miss has won three of the last four meetings.
The Rebels have an overall record of 6-5, while the Bulldogs stand 4-7.
Ole Miss coach Joe Getzin said what the teams have done to this point of the season really doesn't matter.
"As a rival school, it's an exciting time," Getzin said. "You can throw out the records. In my tenure here, we're .500. It's been a battle back and forth and they always come to play. We have respect for them and be ready for a hard fought match."
Mississippi State has a young team with several underclassmen and Hazelwood said it continues to be a learning experience.
With only two practices before going to Oxford, Hazelwood has tried to put the Bulldogs in as many pressure situations as possible to get them toughened up for the matches ahead.
"We've got to get some things figured out, keep working hard and getting better," Hazelwood said after last Sunday's home loss to Georgia. "At some point, it will click for them and they will figure out what it takes to consistently perform at a level we know they are capable of. Once it happens, we are going to be pretty tough."
Tonight's match, which begins at 7 p.m. inside the Gillom Center, features the SEC's top two players in the digs category.
MSU freshman libero Roxanne McVey leads the league with 240 digs, while Ashley Veach of the Rebels is second with an average of 5.02 digs per set.
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Even before i animated, i always had a habit of drawing friends into comics. In secondary school i would draw them all the time, if just to get a quick laugh or to insult another. Originally my group of friends in school were he cast of what i called 'Edd's World', most likely inspired by Wayne's World. Eventually i started using the internet more often and started using Neopets with Matt and others, which lead to me making a Guild and then a Guild website.. and that Guild was called 'Edd's Kill-a-thon'... yeah. A few weeks later after some angry threats, the admins removed my guild for having too violent of a title. So i made a new one and called it 'Edd's World' with a lame little Geocities webpage linking to cool stuff and funny pictures. Soon i started using an animated gif maker to make very bad anmated gif stories, mainly about stickmen dying and farts and what not. When i finally found a place to submit them (www.sfdt.c
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Character design and drawing are tome-sized topics and even if I had all the answers (I don't - I have a lot to learn), I'm not sure I could communicate them effectively. Here are some thoughts an ideas that might help, though.
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For 51 years, a jet has occupied the marina mall as a symbolic homage to the military. With the Marina Redevelopment Project slated to begin this summer, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) first has a couple of formal steps before proceeding.
"We want to have a nice retirement ceremony for that jet," said William Whitson, Community Redevelopment Agency director. "We will announce what we are going to do to honor the military and to show that we appreciate and respect the long tenure between the military and the city."
Removing the F-101 is unavoidable, according to Whitson.
"The F-101 had too many long-term maintenance issues and it didn't fit the new plan," Whitson said. "We have new designs on what would be along Memorial Walkway to honor the military."
Arranging a retirement ceremony is not the only obstacle in relocating the F-101. Disassembling and relocating an almost 68-foot long aircraft with a wingspan of about 40 feet — with an empty weight of 28,495 pounds — is not only difficult, it is expensive, and the city may have to pay up.
"That was part of the discussion at one time, but we are trying to see if they will bare that cost," Whitson said, referring to discussions with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in
If not, the cost could range as high as $40,000.
The first jet to arrive at the marina came in 1962.
"Originally there was an F-86 jet put there in the mid-'60s," said Neil Fravel, public works director. "In the mid-'70s they wanted that one back and swapped it for this one, which is an F-101."
So, Tyndall Air Force Base sent the jet via a barge and set it where it is now.
The F-101 became the responsibility of
"It was a flying jet at one time," Fravel said. "Tyndall until the late '70s was an air defense base where they trained air defense pilots. I'm sure that one was used to train pilots."
Details on the history of the jet are scarce, unlike the F-101 at Gulf Coast State College, though they were donated as a pair.
Both F-101s have remained the property of the Air Force museum, with the city as the custodian of the property.
On March 11, 2008, commissioners approved the removal of the static display of the F-101. In 2010, City Manager Ken Hammons sent a letter to the
A retirement ceremony date has not been finalized, but Whitson said the CRA is working with
"It is going to have to be done by the summer when the construction starts," Whitson said.


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Quantifies existing or intended electric lighting performance, evaluate annual daylighting characteristics and help establish the optimal photosensor placement in a given space relative to annual performance and annual energy savings. The Sensor Placement and Optimization Tool, or SPOT, was developed with classroom daylighting in mind, but can be used for all types of spaces. Screen Shots
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Energy engineering or lighting design background is helpful for analysis of results. A working familiarity with Excel may be helpful, but it is not necessary. Radiance will be largely invisible to the majority of users, and only runs behind the Excel interface. Advanced Radiance users may use the �Advanced Options� page to interact with Radiance through the Excel interface or directly by manipulating the Radiance files, but this is NOT required in the execution of SPOT.
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SPOT consists of a series of screens that the user navigates sequentially. The program has two main sections: a design tool where geometry characteristics including spatial characteristics, wall and window apertures, shade control, and electric lighting information are requested. Site and schedule usage also is needed. The second part is the analysis tool that requires input on desired photosensor characteristics.
The program has two main sections: a Design Tool and an Analysis Tool. The Design Tool calculates electric lighting performance and preliminary annual daylighting results. The Design Tool also provides recommended photosensor placements for the analyzed space. These recommended placements provide good starting points for analysis but do not necessarily represent the optimal photosensor placement. Further iteration with the Analysis Tool is required to fine tune the photosensor system design. The Analysis Tool is the final phase of a SPOT analysis session and consists of two screens. The first screen allows the user to mix and match photosensor scenarios with luminaire zones and analyze resulting correlations and estimated annual performance. The second screen takes the set photosensor scenarios and analyzes their performance throughout the year using annual hour-by-hour weather data. Estimated energy savings are provided.
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English Toffee
On 21, Jan 2010 | 28 Comments | In Recipes | By Heather Mildenstein
I was always hesitant to make English Toffee because it always seemed difficult to make. I decided to try this recipe that I got from a friend at Church, and it's one of my favorite treats to make now! It only takes like 15 minutes, max. It's DELICIOUS and simple! A definite crowd pleaser! Perfect treat for Valentine's Day! You need to try it!
English Toffee
1 C. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 package chocolate chips
1/2 C. finely chopped walnuts
1 1/2 C. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
First, chop nuts and spread half on the bottom of the cookie sheet. Have your chocolate chips measured and ready. Stir and cook the butter, sugar and salt in a sauce pan over medium-high heat until light brown. Stir fast for 5-10 minutes. When it reaches the right color (dark carmel) remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour over the chopped nuts and spread out as best you can with a knife or spatula. Next, pour chips on and spread to melt. Sprinkle the remaining nuts onto melted chocolate. Refrigerate. When cool, take a knife; place the tip into the toffee and break into desired pieces. Store in refrigerator in closed container.
*You can also freeze this candy to eat later!
mmm that looks so good! One of my favorites!
thanks for sharing this. I am always searching new recipes. If i make this I'll put it on my food blog
Stop it.
what do you mean "dark carmel color"? Did you just decide what that meant to you or should I just go by a time? As you can see I'm special when it comes to making this…
I am always too impatient to wait for it to turn "dark carmel color". That's just what the recipe says. I usually just go my the time and wait till it looks like toffee color before it burns.
Curses!! I haven't recovered from the English toffee I ate at Christmas, and here we are discussing the consumption of said treat for Valentines… ARRRGH!!
One more thing…..the last time I made these, I don't think I cooked it on the stove long enough to get it to that hard candy stage. It still tasted the same, like delicious toffee, but it didn't have the crunch. It was kind of soft. weird!
I personally preferred it soft-ish. Best EVER!
I am debating if I want to make this today or not. It sounds so good!!
mmm i love english toffee thanks for the recipe it looks divine!
Yum. i love this stuff. Once again I am reposting this on my food blog so I will make it one day. Hope you don't mind…
My favorite candy of all time is toffee. I was so excited when I saw how easy this way. I made it – it turned out incredible! I was very impressed, however, I made it again for Christmas…… I, for the life of me, can't get it to turn out again! It is separating…. am I not cooking it long enough?
Use a candy therm and take off heat when it reaches hard crack
Recipe looks amazing, love that there is no corn syrup. How many oz is in the package of chocolate chips that you are using?
I hate to be a pain, but any idea how much a half of bag of choc chips is? They come in many size bags.Thanks
Anon- Not a pain at all! I'd say about 2 cups of chocolate chips! Good luck!
Any secret to getting perfectly square cut pieces?
How do you cut your toffee in perfect squares? (Without crooked, jagged edges?)
Alisha, Score the chocolate lightly into squares while it's still melted, before it hardens. It breaks easier later. Hope this helps!
Thanks Heather. I'm making this tomorrow for a dessert party I'm going to!
How big is the pan you use to make it in? You mention a cookie sheet. Thanks!
What size / type pan did you use? Thanks
I have a question. I made this today following the instructions. But the moment I poured in the vanilla it separated and became this congealed mess with a layer of butter. I went ahead and spread it on a pan and finished the recipe but there was so much butter I had to drain it off. What did I do wrong?
Will margarine work instead of butter?
my cookie sheet is 14×16
I'm not sure if margarine would work or not. I've never tried. It might…
Shonte, hmm…I'm not quite sure what happened. Maybe it was too hot and separated weird? I'm sorry I'm not much more help!
Yes, margarine will work. I use Earth Balance, and dairy-free chocolate chips, making it vegan. I use a candy thermometer and 310 degrees is the temp you want.
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Viruses can be thought of as tiny envelopes—a delivery method for whatever genetic material they contain. Once inside the body, viruses attach themselves to a target, and then inject their genetic material into the target. Viruses that cause the common cold, for example, attach themselves to cells that line the nasal passages, and then inject these tissues with their genes. The virus' genes redirect the function of the cell in an abnormal way and symptoms of a cold ensue—a raw throat, nasal congestion and a runny nose.
Authors of the Cornell study removed genes that might make people sick from their viruses and replaced them with genes that instruct brain cells to make more GABA, which affects dopamine in the brain. Although GABA will not cure Parkinson's, investigators hope that increasing the amount of GABA in the brain will reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Investigators injected these viruses into the brain via a long, thin tube, which was carefully directed to a specific location in the brain called the putame. Then, a solution containing the viruses was injected. The Cornell investigators indicated this method appears to be safe, at least in a very short-term assessment. Although the authors have not yet proven the technique works, they hope to investigate further by conducting more trials.
A similar study is now underway at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in collaboration with scientists at Rush University in Chicago. This group is also using viruses with new genetic material that are injected into the brain, but instead of GAD, the gene provides instructions for Neurturin, a nervous system growth factor.
Both the Cornell and UCSF studies reported positive results. The studies were conducted in an open label fashion — both the doctors and the patients knew they were receiving the treatment. To truly scrutinize whether a treatment is working, scientists usually rely upon studies that are placebo-controlled (some of the subjects enrolled in the study receive a placebo rather than the actual treatment) and "blinded" (neither the patients nor the doctors know who receives the treatment and who receives a placebo). For most scientists and physicians, this is a definitive way to measure if a treatment is working.
The studies of GAD and Neurturin are in the very early stages of development. Currently, it has not been determined which is better, or if in fact, either one will truly work, but the techniques seem safe enough to proceed cautiously. However, several years of testing remain to determine the true safety and efficacy of the studies.
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At one time I believed, quite fervently, that the Beatles had spent secret time in the Inland Empire. In fact, they had recorded a portion of their "Magical Mystery Tour" album here.
That's what I believed.
My evidence was the song "Blue Jay Way," a song written by George Harrison that easily could have been inspired by the tranquil beauty of the picturesque community of Blue Jay, located near Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino Mountains.
That's how misleading song titles and lyrics can be.
I later learned that there actually is a street called Blue Jay Way in Los Angeles, where George Harrison rented a house in 1968.
Darn. So much for that.
The only account I ever have heard of the Beatles straying into San Bernardino and Riverside counties is an account of their visit with Elvis Presley at his home in Palm Springs. They did a little informal singing in the living room and shared snacks in the kitchen, according to the story, which is told during tours of the house, offered daily year-round.
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tale of two woods. Two-tone, four-zone storage contrasts dual timbers in striking vertical profile. Four super-deep drawers in bleached acacia wood highlight natural hi/lo tones and beautiful sweeping grain. Light drawer fronts play off dark mango wood frame stained a rich brown. Adding subtle industrial edge, iron drawer handles and feet are sandblasted then antiqued to a raw silver finish.
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junction tall chest. 28"Wx21"Dx46.5"H
- Solid mango wood frame with dark brown stain
- Drawer fronts are bleached acacia wood
- Natural variations in wood make each unique
- Handles and feet are sandblasted iron with antiqued silver powdercoat
- Four deep drawers with metal glides
- Finished in back to float in room
- Included anti-tip hardware recommended for added stability
- Levelers included
- Made in India
Overall DimensionsWidth: 28" Depth: 21" Height: 46.5" LegHeight: 4.25" DrawerWidth: 28" Depth: 19" Height: 10.25" HandleWidth: 9.25"
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The Free Software Legal and Licensing Workshop
The Free Software Legal and Licensing Workshop is held every year to allow legal experts to discuss issues and best practices surrounding Free Software licenses. The Free Software Legal and Licensing Workshop has become the world's premier event for debating, discussing and sharing knowledge around Free Software legal affairs.
In 2015 the workshop will once again take place in Barcelona on April. Instead of rehashing familiar topics, we want to look at what problems we will likely encounter in the next five to ten years. Each day we will therefore have two topics to tickle your minds and spur interesting debate in the room as well as the hallway. As always, the workshop is under Chatham House Rule, to encourage an open and unencumbered debate.
This year we will cover the following interesting topics (and much more, since the specific agenda is still work in progress):
Update from the trenches of Free Software:
Interesting updates on Free Software-related happenings around the world include new licenses, progress and challenges in software governance and license compliance tools, important cases relevant to licensing, legal issues the Free Software community faces, overviews of interesting happenings in South Korea and Taiwan.
Public procurement:
Free Software in public IT procurement has always been a hot topic on the Legal Network, and the Public Procurement SIG will present its newest findings at the workshop. We will look into commercial, IT and legal barriers for adopting Free Software in private and public sector and learn the first outcomes of FSFE's project to fix public procurement issues in Finland.
Software patents:
Defensive publications, patent pooling and updates from the latest EU an US case law.
Non-traditional uses and issues of Free Software:
We will widen our perspective by looking at non-obvious uses of Free Software. This will include topics like Free Software in the automotive industry and issues with copyleft licenses in open hardware.
Date and Venue
The European Legal Network Conference 2015 will be held on April 16 and 17 in Barcelona, Spain. We are currently working on a smaller pre-event covering a wider range of topics for April 15.
Registration for this event costs 400 EUR. This is an invite-only event. If you wish to lo inquire about tickets, please send mail to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Bruno William Korsak
Bruno William Korsak of North Haven, died Tuesday, December 9, at Southampton Hospital. He was 76 years old.
Mr. Korsak was born in Southampton on November 24, 1932, the son of Bruno and Victoria Korsak.
A landscaper by trade, he was a 1949 graduate of Pierson High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956 and was a member of Sag Harbor VFW Post 9082.
He was pre-deceased by his sister, Rose Maines.
Services were held on Monday, December 15, at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home. Mass was said on Tuesday, December 16, at St. Andrew R.C. Church. Interment was at Calverton National Cemetery.
The family asks that memorial donations be made to Stella Maris Regional Catholic School.
Dorothy Espach
Dorothy Espach of Sag Harbor died at her home here on Tuesday, December 2, after suffering ischemic cerebral vascular disease for about 30 months. She was 78 years old. Born on May 6, 1930 in Lynbrook, L.I., she was the daughter of W. Russell and Helen (Stenman) Collins.
Mrs. Espach was an elementary school teacher at districts in Oceanside, L.I., and Southampton before teaching at Sag Harbor Elementary School from 1965 to 1985. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Hofstra College in 1952, and a Master of Science Degree from LIU Southampton.
In retirement she stayed busy with cooking and handiwork, and secured passage on several cruise ships teaching arts and crafts projects with various cruise lines going to Alaska, the Caribbean, and Mexican Riviera, and passing through the Panama Canal. She also cruised the world over the years with her husband, Robert, whom she married August 15, 1954.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by their son Steven Russell Espach.
Interment was at Oakland Cemetery in Sag Harbor.
Ira John Fischer
Ira Fischer, formerly of East Hampton, and most recently of La Jolla, Calif., lost his battle with lung cancer on December 8. He was 78 years old.
Mr. Fischer was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 21, 1930. After high school, he joined the Navy and served in the U.S. and Cuba. It was during his service to his country that he perfected his pitching skills. He was a star pitcher for the Navy and would later be drafted by the Chicago Cubs Minor League Baseball system. He later went on to study journalism at New York University.
Mr. Fischer's career in the service and restaurant industry started at the world famous Copacabana in New York City. He served as Captain of Waiters there for 17 years. He was often chosen to care for the rich, powerful and famous who walked through the door. Many of Hollywood's most glamorous stars looked to him to secure what would be a spectacular night out on the town. Among many others, he counted Bobby Darin and Sammy Davis Jr. as close friends during his career at The Copa. He was known for his story-telling when it came to his time there. "I could listen to his Copa stories for hours. I would bring friends home from college and medical school just so they could experience him and the history," said his youngest son Peter.
After leaving the Copacabana, Mr. Fischer went on to open a number of successful businesses in Nassau County. In the late 1960s, he decided that the East End would be a good place to raise a family and took over Shea's Tackle Shop & Restaurant in Montauk. In 1970 he opened Snugglers' Cove in Amagansett. His pride and joy, however, was The Quiet Clam, which he bought in 1977 and ran for 22 years with his son Tom. He realized the need for an affordable and comfortable family seafood restaurant in The Hamptons. He was hands on all the time and took great pride in his work. He was often seen milling through the dining room with his apron on, providing samples of a new dish he was trying or with live lobster in hand to show the kids. In his eulogy, his son Andrew called him a visionary, always seeing the opportunity around the corner that no one else could.
Although Mr. Fischer was dedicated to his work, his greatest joy was his family. He married the love of his life, Trudy, on July 15, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri. The two went on to raise seven children in the Springs and East Hampton. They were married for 46 years until his wife passed away in 2003. Loyalty and dedication to family, education and service to one's community were constantly emphasized in the Fischer household. In remembering their father, daughters Donna and Kris talked of his generosity, sense of humor and practicality. "You never knew who would be sitting next to you at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Dad was always lending someone less fortunate a helping hand. He gave them dignity," they noted.
Mr. Fischer was remembered in a private gathering on Sunday, December 13th at the Yardley & Pino Funeral home in East Hampton. Thereafter he was laid to rest next to his wife Trudy at the Independent Jewish Cemetery on route 114. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Mirman of Las Vegas, Nevada, by eight children: Skip Sussman of Navato, Calif., Dr. Andrew Fischer of Virginia Beach, Va., Donna Hurt, Esq. of Kinnelon, N.J., James Fischer, Esq. of East Hampton and Manhattan, N.Y., Dr. David Fischer of Santa Barbara, Calif., Thomas Fischer of North Haven, N.Y., Dr. Peter Fischer of Wilmington, N.C. and Laguna Beach, Calif., and Kristin Yellin, Esq. of Mission Viejo, Calif. Mr. Fischer is also survived by many grandchildren whom he adored: Blaire, Jessica, Carli, Eliana, Drew, Kathryn, Sailor, Sami, Liam. Zoe, and Hunter. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested contributions to East End Hospice at www.eeh.org.
Rose Linsalata
Rose Linsalata, a resident of Noyac for more than 30 years, died at the Westhampton Care Center on Tuesday, December 9. She was 95 years old.
Born in the Bronx, N.Y. on November 25, 1911, she was the daughter of Domenico and Francesco (Cliadio) Chianese.
Mrs. Linsalata was a graduate of PS 45 in the Bronx, and worked in an airplane factory during World War II. She was a member of the Columbiettes.
Mrs. Linsalata was predeceased by her husband, Vincenzo, in 1978. She is survived by children Portia Fitzpatrick of Sag Harbor, Vito Linsalata of Floral Park, L.I. and Dominick Linsalata of Cape Coral, Fla.; and ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 13 nephews and nieces.
She was predeceased by siblings Mary Pironti, Tony, Joseph and Anthony.
Mass was said at St. Andrew R.C. Church on Monday, December 15. Interment followed at St. Andrew Cemetery.
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Columbiettes or Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Brian Edward Doyle
Brian Edward Doyle, 63, of Dover, New Hampshire, formerly of Sag Harbor, died on Sunday, December 14, of a heart attack in his home in Dover where he lived with his girlfriend, Martine Bishop, and her daughter Nathalie.
Mr. Doyle was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., on October 30, 1948 to Madeline and Edward Doyle and spent his formative years summering in Sag Harbor. He graduated from SUNY Stony Brook where he received a bachelors and masters degree in oceanography.
Mr. Doyle was the associate director for the New Hampshire Sea Grant Program and program leader of the UNH Cooperative Extension Sea Grant and Water Resources. He was also an avid golfer and was known for his great love of the game, which he shared fondly with his son Brian Christopher Doyle, and the many friends he met on the links over the years. He was one of the first Junior Club Champions at the Sag Harbor Golf Club and was a member of the Portsmouth Country Club.
In addition to his son, Mr. Doyle is survived by his daughter-in-law Mary Chris, his siblings Maureen Boyan of New Rochelle, Claire Blodorn of Sag Harbor and James Doyle of Palmetto, Fla., along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visiting will be at Yardley and Pino Funeral Home today, Thursday December 18, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass will be said at St. Andrew R.C. Church on Friday, December 19 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Andrew Cemetery.
Longtime Sag Harbor resident Sal Vacca died at home on Wednesday, December 10 at the age of 92.
A full obituary will appear next week.


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If you think that flower gardens look great but are too much work, there's an option to consider. A perennial garden is full of showy flowers that come back for repeat performances, year after year. They're low-maintenance and attract birds and butterflies. Better yet, they give you good value on the dollar since they keep multiplying.
You want to be able to get at your perennial garden from at least two sides. Good areas for perennials are by patios, fences, or along the house. Since most perennials love sun, pick areas that get up to 10 hours of light a day in peak summer. Some perennials, like hostas, thrive in the shade, so check the plant tag before buying.
It's worth spending some time looking through books and magazines to see what plants you like best before you make a purchase. Perennials live a long time, so be happy with your decisions. Think about height, color, fragrance, and placement as you design your garden.
In general, your soil should be loose and crumbly, and provide good drainage. You can amend it by adding one inch of Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Flowers and Vegetables or Miracle-Gro® Organic Choice® Garden Soil. Make sure you remove weeds, since they look ugly and compete for water and nutrients.
Springtime is great for planting perennials. Your plants usually come with planting directions when you buy them. Water them well to help them establish, and see if the soil settles. If it does, just fill in holes or spaces with more garden soil.
You're off the hook in the maintenance department. Your perennials can pretty much take care
of themselves. You can get them started well by sprinkling a slow-release plant food, such as Miracle-Gro® Shake 'n Feed® Continuous Release All-Purpose Plant Food when you plant. You can also mulch to keep weeds out and moisture in. Bugs can occasionally attack perennials. If your weather turns dry, give
your perennials some water, especially if they're wilting. Over time, some of your perennials
may need to be divided to prevent overcrowding. Otherwise, that's all you have to do to enjoy
beautiful colors all season long.
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Three hundred Wilson College graduates returned to campus during Reunion Weekend 2013 to reminisce with their classmates, relive their Wilson experiences and get to know more about Wilson today. There was much to do, many stories to be shared and lots of hugs to be had over the fun-filled weekend of May 31 to June 2. Photos from the weekend are available here.


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