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Seahawks Finish Third, Fifth At W&M Race
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Release: 09/15/2012
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia - The UNCW women came in third place and the men placed fifth at the 54th Annual William & Mary Cross Country Invitational Saturday on the rolling grounds of Eastern State Hospital.
The Seahawks, competing in their third race of the season, tackled a hilly course for the first time this fall and got a taste of the course they'll be running in the CAA Championships on Oct. 27.
The host Tribe won both races in convincing fashion. In the 5K women's race, William & Mary took first with 22 points, followed by Richmond (41), UNCW (98), George Mason (105), Christopher Newport (129), Hampton (182) and VCU (201). In the 8K men's competition, the Tribe captured first with 32 points, trailed by George Mason (48), Richmond (52), VCU (111), UNCW (132), Christopher Newport (154) and Hampton (215).
Freshman Alyssa Torres (N.W. Guilford HS/Greensboro, N.C.) was UNCW's top finisher in the women's race, clocking a 19:43 time for 24th place, just ahead of teammate Ashley Wybersky. W&M's Elaina Balouris took first against 79 entries at 17:39
On the men's side, junior John Riemer (Hereford HS/Monkton, Md.) was UNCW's top runner, finishing 22nd out of 86 runners with a time of 26:47 on the 8K course.
"It was a tough day for us," said Layne Schwier, assistant cross country/track and field coach. "To go from such a flat course with good footing one week ago to a rather hilly course with poor footing was quite an adjustment for our team. We got a good idea of what to expect at the CAA meet, so we can use this as a learning experience.
"We were beaten by two very good teams in the women's race. The times don't show how well our women ran because of the difficulty of the course. Alyssa (Torres) and Ashley (Wybersky) ran strong up front. Kim (Black) and Haley Kapheim really stepped up.
"In the men's race, John (Riemer) had a solid race. Casey (Buddenbaum) and Josh (Drew) also ran well. The men have a lot of work ahead of them to finish near the front of the conference when we return at the end of October."
The Seahawks are idle next weekend before returning to action Friday, Sept. 28, at the UNC Charlotte Invitational.
W&M Invitational Men's Team Standings: W&M (32), George Mason (48), Richmond (52), VCU (111), UNCW (132), Christopher Newport (154), Hampton (215).
UNCW Individual Men's Results: John Riemer, 22nd, 26:47; Josh Drew, 35th, 27:23; Casey Buddenbaum, 39th, 27:30; Brian Gottwalt, 43rd, 27:50; Nick Lukas, 50th, 28:18; Mike Parsons, 51st, 28:21; Dylan Skinner, 52nd, 28:29; Cole Vaughn, 54th, 28;33; Ryan O'Connor, 61st, 29:07; Ryan Rudisill, 69th, 30:07; Mike Brewer, 76th, 30:58.
W&M Invitational Women's Team Standings: W&M (22), Richmond (41), UNCW (98), George Mason (105), Christopher Newport (129), Hampton (182), VCU (201)
UNCW Individual Women's Results: Alyssa Torres, 24th, 19:43; Ashley Wybersky, 25th, 19:43; Kim Black, 35th, 20:00; Dakota Foskey, 37th, 20:03; Haley Kapheim, 40th, 20:09; Rachel Quinn, 43rd, 20:25: Terra Jackson, 47th, 20:34; Alyson Arrington, 55th, 20:48; Emily Mauro, 60th, 21:23.


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Be beautiful every time, dresses for all occasions!
Ok, so every girl loves a dress right? Well not all but I think we can safe fully say the majority of us do. So what makes the "Dress" a popular choice amongst many women? Maybe it has something to do with the vast majority and array of styles there is available, Maybe it's because they are incredibly easy to wear and effortlessly classy or maybe we love that they are extremely versatile. The range of dresses presented today is purely immense and therefore one thing's for sure there is a perfect dress for you!
Not only is there a perfect dress for each and every one of us but also a perfect dress for each and every occasion. Now, get the dress and the occasion right and were onto a winner right? Wrong! That's were the difficulty comes in and not because of choice, more like too much choice.
Let's say you're looking for an occasion dress. Occasion dresses for a specific occasion! Now Occasion could mean absolutely anything so remember to focus on what it actually is before you go any further. Not all dresses are suitable for all occasions since you wouldn't want to turn up to a wedding in your best clubbing dress would you? But once you have discovered the event then do some research because some occasion dresses are very versatile and can be used at various events or it may be that a dress can be styled in a completely different way allowing it be adaptable for other occasions.
Teatro dresses are dresses suitable for specific occasions but like we have already addressed the occasion is the priority before deciding on the dress. Teatro dresses are available in many different styles and designs so when it comes to finding the perfect dress be sure to do so with teatro designs. Women love a teatro dresses as they never fail to let us down and we can be sure to find one that's just the right fit for our body shape. Now girls if you do not already own a fabulous Teatro dress then what are you waiting for? They are the ultimate wardrobe must- have and even if they never see the light of day that often, they are a must! Keep them as a keepsake for that dreaded invitation that just so happens to pop up out the blue when you least expect it, leaving us saying "arrgh! What do I wear?"
Since we are discussing dresses that are suitable for different occasion's maybe we should combine a few categories to get some idea of how to accomplish this. Clubbing dresses, party dresses and going out dresses all mean the same thing, well almost! Clubbing dresses and party dresses are certainly the main two that could be worn at either but going out dresses merely depends on where you are actually going, If it's a wine bar or maybe going out to dinner then yes by all means you could wear a nice party dress only make sure it's not too 'In your face' since dinner is not the place to be having it all on show. Maybe you are looking for a going out dress that can take you from wine bar to club or even dinner to club, if this is the case then opt for something a little more demure or maybe wear a shrug, jacket or cardigan to tone the look down, until it's time to party! Most clubbers hit the bars before the clubs anyway and clubbing dresses will not look out of place at most bars as long as it's a bar where many other clubbers will be seen also, you do not want to be turning up to a posh place in a clubbing dress that's full on sequins and sparkles or extremely short in length as you will stand out a mile. To combat a situation like this you could consider the following options, tone down the look of your clubbing dress, go to places many others dress alike, opt for a clubbing or party dress that's a little more demure or wear that killer dress and go straight to the club!
Going out dresses could also mean formal. Are you invited to a very formal event? What does formal attire actually mean? Formal dress means a Tuxedo for men and a formal fabulous dress for women. For women formal dresses would be what one would wear to a prom, evening, cocktail party or even a beautiful wedding see bridesmaids in formal dresses. To find formal dresses you would usually need to check out the specialty departments at stores as usually formal dresses are not found amongst women's regular dresses. Think Ball gowns when considering Formal dresses and look for stockists who specialise in making or retail such designs.
So maybe it's a bridesmaid dress that you are looking for? Never rule out prom dresses for bridesmaid dresses if it's big and bold that you are looking for. You may discover a perfect prom dress to be suitable. Nowadays many bridesmaids can be seen wearing shorter lengths and cocktail dresses maybe what you are looking for but if it's a very formal wedding then try out some fabulous floor-length evening dresses and see how great they look. After long deliberating and I know how stressful weddings can be you finally chose your colour theme for your wedding, Hooray! And you have found a great wedding dress, Phew! now it's time to work on getting the perfect dresses for the bridesmaids and flower girls. Recently it has become very common to have the bridesmaids' dresses coordinating with colour but with the style of dress being different, this is particular effective when finding occasion dresses that suit all shapes and sizes. Bridesmaid dresses can be floor-length, short above the knee or just below, strapless, sleeveless, plain or very posh and formal. There are so many different options available for your bridesmaids that finding the right ones can only be decided with trying out your options.
Vice versa when looking for Prom dresses, consider bridesmaid's dresses as there really is so much choice out there right now, not all girls want a big over the top prom dress and instead would prefer something small and cute instead! Check out the party dresses, going out dresses, formal dresses and occasion dresses when looking for prom dresses and do not forget that teatro dresses will never let you down.
Cocktail dresses! How often do we get invited to cocktail parties? Not that often right! So why would I ever need to consider buying one? Well, first of all let's begin with saying cocktail does not always mean a cocktail party but rather referring to the length of the occasion dress, being knee-length or slightly shorter. Many people consider a cocktail dress to not be formal but everyone interprets the meaning of dress differently. A party dress, a prom dress, a going out dress or again a teatro dress make for a perfect cocktail dress, check the invite for clues on suitable dress codes.
Enough on dresses I hear you say! I know what I want; I know where to look now how do I know which occasion dresses look good on me?
Before we begin let us consider the main body shapes and then it's up to you to decide which one you are. Consider that not every women fits into every category exactly but chose the one you feel closest to and it may help you get some sort of an idea.
Hourglass shapes- torso and hips are approximately the same width with a definite waist definition. Basically you're a figure 8!
Rectangle shapes-torso and upper body are the same width as hips, with little waist definition. Basically you're straight up, straight down!
Pear shapes-torso and upper body are smaller than hips with some waist definition. Bottom heavy!
Apple shapes-torso and upper body are wider than hips with little or no waist definition. Rounded midsection!
Inverted triangle shapes-Torso and upper body are wider than hips with little waist definition. Top heavy!
Ok, let's break it down shall we;
For Clubbing dresses, Party dresses and going out dresses! Hourglass figures look great in almost anything as you have the ideal women physique and every other shape is trying to create you, you lucky thing! Just think Marilyn Monroe! Bodycon dresses; you can do tight but not too tight more like figure hugging, so go for it! For rectangle shapes and most tall women fit into this category, you can fake a waist by trying peplum styles but also remember you have smaller hips and so shift dresses will look great on you as they will not cling to your bottom half also rectangle shapes look great in layered outfits so try and layer up an evening dress with a nice jacket and bold accessories to make a statement and draw attention elsewhere.
Pear shapes are very lucky in that when you put on weight it goes to your bottom half first and the eye catches top the half of people but what you need to do is find the right balance so you could opt for extra detailing and bulk around the shoulders but having said that why not show off your slim top half with strapless dresses, a strapless maxi formal dress would be you ideal occasion dress. If you are a pear shaped that is self conscious of their bottom half then opt for dark block colours to minimise the appearance down below and something bright and bold above.
It's a vice versa for inverted triangle shapes though as you are smaller down the bottom half and need something like a full skirt or pull ball skirt dress to help balance out your dimensions. For prom dresses and bridesmaid dresses full on puffy skirts look better on you. For evening of formal try a fish tail which creates the illusion of fullness at the bottom the balance out your broader to half.
Apple shapes need to try and create the illusions of a waist which can be quite tricky, many apple shapes assume that loose fitting dresses are better on them but I'd recommend anything but, since loose fitting dresses will only make you look bigger than you really are. Here are the best options of you; Wrap dresses are you best friend! They usually have tie detailing on the side which takes the attention away from your tummy area and more to the side area of the body. Wrap dresses are especially great because of 'A' shape of the skirt. It creates volume just above the knee and skins over the tummy, the width of the bottom of the skirt will make you waistline appear smaller and showcase you fabulous pins. For Evening dresses or party dresses go for something that has wider hem lines, bold prints and if you're brave enough try a ruffle across the bust or over the shoulders because anything that draws the eye away from the tummy with apples is usually the way to go!
Nowadays many designers know what women want, and they do design dresses suitable for all shapes and sizes but once you have discovered what looks great on you I would stick with it! This doesn't have to be boring, far from it! You are looking to continue to buy the same shaped cut of fabric not the same design it has on it. A particular cut may be the most flattering on you but the length could vary, the detailing could be totally different, the colour, the print, the pattern could change every time depending on the occasion it needs to be worn. To try and make a totally different cut suitable for you is a very difficult task to do, unless you're a professional dress designer and it could end up being a total disaster. So stick with what you know and experiment with different designs of dresses instead.
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Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1-1/4 cups soft bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
- 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 4 to 5 medium zucchini
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- In a large bowl, combine first 11 ingredients and one can of the tomato sauce; mix well. Stir in tomatoes. Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each.
- Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with cheese during the last few minutes of baking. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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I made this without the jalapeno but everything else was the same. Delicious!!!
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Delicious recipe! Tried this for dinner tonight and it was very yum... didn't add the jalapenos, and added more salt. Forgot the cheese at the end but it was fine without it.
Definitely a good recipe for using garden vegetables. I used my home-grown zucchini, jalapeño pepper and tomato sauce I made from my garden tomatoes for this delicious dish. I froze a pan of the stuffed zucchini for another time. All in all, avery satisfying and delicious dinner!
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By Cheryle Finley
Globe Columnist
JOPLIN, Mo. —
The Finleys and the Saferites kicked off the holiday season Saturday night in Parsons, Kan., at Roy Clark's Christmas show featuring Duke Mason and Jana Jae. What a great evening with a variety of songs from these really talented entertainers.
This milder weather has made it difficult for me to realize it's the holiday season as well as the start of soup season. Ranging from the 20s to the 60s, I'm enjoying the nicer days but am ready for a nice bowl of homemade soup on a chilly day. Here's some soup information gathered from online sources:
Soup is generally a thin broth with meat and/or vegetables and can be served cold although it's almost always served hot. It's hard to beat a good bowl of vegetable soup, which was almost always my birthday dinner choice when I was growing up. Since my birthday is in May, I was ready for a bowl of soup, even if the temperature outside said summer. I will still choose vegetable soup over just about anything, especially if it's made from leftover pot roast and has been allowed to sit in the refrigerator overnight. If you have been saving those bits of leftover veggies in small freezer bags, this is the perfect time to empty them into the pot and enjoy a garden full of flavor.
Stew has a thicker sauce, and the meat is usually stewed or cooked for a long period of time, hence its name. This is great for less tender cuts of meat that will become more tender and juicy with the slow, moist cooking. Less liquid means a heartier dish than soup that can be served on a plate instead of in a bowl as it can almost be casserole-like.
Chowder is thicker, milk- or cream-based, usually containing seafood or vegetables but can be tomato-based as we see in Manhattan clam chowder. An important condiment for chowder? Saltine crackers. These can be used to thicken the chowder or simply eaten with the bowl of tastiness.
Bisque is a highly seasoned, creamy soup with origins based on a broth strained from cooked crustaceans. It is typically thickened with rice, which is either strained later or pureed to a smooth consistency. Sometimes, soups made from roasted vegetables that have been pureed are called bisques but they are really soups unless you have poured some broth over a lobster while making the bisque. Chowder and bisque are basically the same dish except the chowder is chunky while the bisque is smooth.
Looking to make some soup or stew but don't have any leftover roast or chicken with gravy? You will need some stock or broth to maximize the flavor. While some say stock is good for gravy and main dishes and broth is best for soup, I prefer using stock for just about everything except boiling my potatoes. I always add a little chicken broth to the water, especially for mashed potatoes and potato soup. Give those spuds a nice flavor that I think really adds to the dish. Broth tends to be made using the meaty parts while making stock means simmering the bones and thus releasing the gelatins found in them. Stocks are also never salted, and broths can end up being too salty for some uses. Make a clean, reduced stock clarified with egg whites and you have consomme.
No stock or broth? Bouillon is easy to keep on your pantry shelf and comes in handy in a pinch. It is also very salty, so remember this when seasoning foods to which bouillon has been added. Whether you prefer soup or stew, chowder or bisque, get geared up for the winter months with the idea of enjoying your favorite.
Also kicking off the holiday season is the beginning of the local Christmas parades. I hope there's a big crowd Monday night at 7 p.m. in Carthage for the annual Christmas parade. Be sure to check out the fifth entry. You will see me being honored as the grand marshal. I still can't believe it. What an exciting time!
A big thank you to my dear neighbors Ed and Ruth Sneed for the wild cherry jelly they left on my doorstep. After reading about my restricted diet, they supplied me with something that wasn't raw vegetables or raw fruits. Ruth said she has been unable to make this jelly for a few years because the trees just didn't produce any fruit. But, thankfully, this year Ed spotted the little gems and she was able to make a batch. Lucky for me! This is the first time I have tried wild cherry jelly and it's my new favorite.
All of today's recipes are from "The Dinner Doctor." It's a great cookbook for taking everyday ingredients and turning them into a quick and satisfying meal. The broccoli salad can be served at once or kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. The chowder is ready in less than 30 minutes, and you don't even have to peel a single potato. For dessert, the pudding cake is ready after some time in the slow cooker, and begs to be served warm with vanilla ice cream. I call it a triple threat with chocolate cake, chocolate pudding and chocolate chips. Maybe it's a triple treat instead. Have a wonderful week and happy eating!
Sweet and sour broccoli salad
10 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch broccoli
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Fry bacon until crisp; drain and crumble. Cut florets off the broccoli stalks; cut or break florets into small pieces. Whisk mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together in large bowl. Add broccoli, onion, cheese and bacon. Stir until coated. Serves six as a side dish.
Sunday night potato chowder
4 slices bacon
4 cups frozen onion flavored tator tots
1 cup canned or frozen corn kernels, drained if canned
2 cups whole milk
1 can low sodium chicken broth
Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Cook until crisp in 4-quart saucepan; drain. Place potatoes in same saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until they thaw a bit, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the bacon pieces, corn, milk and broth to pan and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until the chowder comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer until potatoes are soft, stirring and mashing them as they cook, 12 to 15 minutes. Cooked chowder will still have some potato chunks. Sprinkle servings with pepper. Serves four as a main course.
Slow cooker chocolate chip pudding cake
1 devil's food cake mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package chocolate instant pudding
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
Place first six ingredients in a large bowl. Add 1 cup water. Beat on low for 30 seconds then beat 2 minutes on medium. Fold in chocolate chips. Spray bottom and sides of slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour batter into cooker and cover. Cook until cake is puffed in the center and begins to pull away from the side, 31/2 hours on high or 61/2 to 7 hours on low. Serves 12.
Address correspondence to Cheryle Finley, c/o The Joplin Globe, P.O. Box 7, Joplin, MO 64802.


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Two local volleyball teams from the South River Volleyball Club won gold and silver medals at a volleyball tournament on Jan. 27.
The 14U Storm placed second in the MD Juniors 14's Open Tournament, which is the more competitive pool in the contest. The 14U Surge placed first in MD Juniors 14's Club Tournament.
Trish Sorrells, a parent and photographer for the team, said both Storm and Surge hosted tryouts in mid-November and didn't really start practicing together until December, which makes their success even more exciting.
In the tournament, which was held at the Maryland Juniors Sportsplex in Jessup, the teams played three games before being ranked for pool play in the tournament. Both teams made it to finals in their respective pools.
One of the goals of the South River Volleyball Club is to prepare the girls for high school play. Most of the girls on the team currently attend Central Middle, Southern Middle or School of the Incarnation.
The following girls are on Storm: Madisyn Jones, Mia Suplee, Sydney Mose, Eva Price, Savannah Siegrist, Emily Sorrells, Mabel Sullivan, Coco Turvold, Taylor Wigglesworth and Macey Strunk Amy Hagen.
The following girls are on Surge: Molly Bottorff, McKenzie Jackson, Maddie Berger, Taylor Fields, Taylor Kuhns, Claire Laughlin, Sarah Manderson, Jocelyn Minich, Skylar Nuthall and Adrianna Sita.


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Free Paint Program assisted 199 homeowners
After providing 199 eligible homeowners with free paint and supplies to refresh and reseal their homes, the City of Kansas City, Mo., Housing and Community Development Department is no longer accepting applications this year for the program. All Free Paint Program funds have been exhausted.
"We wish we could accommodate every eligible applicant in the City year-round, but our resources are limited," said Bob Jackson, manager of the Property Preservation Division of the Housing and Community Development Department.
The program gives eligible homeowners, who do the required work to properly prepare their homes to be painted, high-quality exterior paint at no cost. Eligible applicants completed applications to receive paint, primer, caulking and other supplies related to the painting of their homes (the total cost of the paint supplies could not exceed $500).
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- Live in Kansas City, Mo.
- Own and live in the property to be painted
- Own only one property
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Two people $45,050
Three people $50,650
Four people $56,300
Five people $60,800
Six people $65,300
Seven people $69,800
Eight or more people $74,300.
Paint recipients had to make all necessary repairs and properly prepare their houses for painting prior to receiving their supplies. After an inspector determined a house was ready to be painted, vouchers were awarded to the homeowners that allowed them to choose in-store colors of Sherwin-Williams paint; no color matching was provided.
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When selecting a college or university, it's best for students to visit schools of interest, but that requires a lot of time and money. Recognizing this challenge, Lone Star College-Tomball is bringing the colleges and universities to the students.
On October 3, 2013, from 6-8 p.m., the advising and counseling offices of LSC-Tomball will be hosting College Night. For two hours, local community college and high school students will have an opportunity to spend time with college and university representatives and discuss issues of interest including admissions requirements, programs being offered, and other information to help choose the right college or university.
A wide range of colleges and universities (Texas state universities, private universities and out-of-state universities) are scheduled to attend the event for LSC-Tomball and Magnolia High School, Magnolia West High School, Tomball High School, Waller High School and other surrounding area high school students, including:
Sponsored by the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO), the event is free, open to the public and will take place in the LSC-Tomball Student Center Commons (State Highway 249 and Zion Road). For more information, contact Lisa Davis at 281.351.3380 or email@example.com.


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Police sought the public's help Saturday in the shooting death of a teenage man in Watsonville.
An 18-year-old man -- his name was withheld pending notification of kin -- was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting, in the 200 block of Second Street.
The shooting was reported shortly before 9 p.m. Friday; he was shot several times, police said.
Anyone with information was asked to contact homicide investigators at 831-768-3352, or leave a crime tip at 831-768-3544.
The attack marks the first homicide of the new year in Watsonville.
"Unfortunately, there is nothing new," Watsonville police Cpl. Ed Delfin told Patch.
"They canvassed the area. I'm not sure if there were any witnesses," the corporal told Patch.


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Residents are invited to celebrate the 42nd annual Dana Point Festival of Whales by riding to the event on Metrolink the weekends of March 2-3 and March 9-10.
The Festival of Whales celebrates the California gray whales on their annual migration to Baja. The festivities will begin with an opening day parade on Saturday, March 2 at 10 a.m.
"The Festival of Whales is a great way for residents to experience a rare sight and an opportunity to participate in one of Orange County's most popular community events," said OCTA Chairman Greg Winterbottom. "We encourage those attending to take Metrolink and take advantage of an inexpensive and stress-free ride to the festivities."
Those who ride Metrolink can use their ticket and receive 50 percent off whale watching excursions. Visitors can also receive a $69 per night room rate at the Dana Point Marina Inn when mentioning OCTA at the time of reservation booking.
Upon arrival at the San Juan Capistrano station, all Metrolink tickets are good for free connecting OCTA buses to the festival in Dana Point.
On Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 a.m. attendees will have an opportunity to win a free roundtrip Metrolink ticket, whale watching tickets and more. This event will take place at the Metrolink station in Orange and residents can enjoy free parking, entertainment and food provided by Ruby's Diner and Streamliner Lounge.
Riders also can take advantage of Metrolink's $10 Weekend Pass which allows residents to ride to any Metrolink destination all weekend long. The pass also includes free rail and bus connections throughout Southern California.
For train schedules and festival information, visit: www.octa.net/whales2013.


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Niagara Gazette — Whatever might be said about the current legislative session that ended in Albany late Friday, the lawmakers approved one measure that could save taxpayers upward of $50 million and tons of paper each year.
Overshadowed by the failure to pass the controversial abortion protection measure — what Gov. Andrew Cuomo had listed as a priority — was the state Legislature's approval of the second constitutional amendment to allow the government to go digital. In case you missed it, the amendment will make it legal to produce digital copies of legislation instead of soaring stacks on lawmakers' desks in the chambers and offices.
Assemblyman James Tedisco, R-Schenectady, has led the fight for that major change over the past three years. We're all aware of the staggering number of bills considered every year, if only to prove lawmakers are doing something on Capitol Hill, but few of us would guess that 17,800 were introduced in the 2011-12 session. (The 2012-13 tally is not finished). Tedisco noted that it costs $13 million per year just for the printing of the bills and some $40 million to dispose of all that paper.
In his press release issued Friday night, Tedisco stated: "Mother Earth is smiling today and so are taxpayers because the New York State Legislature is about to go digital to stop the wasteful priinting of bills that can easily be displayed on a laptop, iPad, Kindle or some other mobile device. This is a victory for taxpayers and for anyone who cares about reducing our carbon footprint."
This story isn't over yet. The voters have the final say in the November referendum, as required by the constitution.
IN THE PARKS: Next weekend will be a busy one in Porter and Youngstown. Alex Renee's big Swing Band will perform at the free 7 p.m. concert Friday in Falkner Park in the village. On Saturday, the Porter-on-the-Lake "Summer Festival" is set at the lakefront park off Dietz Road.
Hundreds of visitors are expected to invade Fort Niagara State Park Saturday and Sunday for the Niagara Pioneer International Soccer Tournament. According to tourney chair Jeff Gee, the 20 soccer fields in the park will host 156 teams. Ashker's Ice Cream Shop as well as the other restaurants in the village should be busy all weekend.
CATCH-22: A Youngstown resident complained that a village police officer stopped him early in the morning as he was walking home a little tipsy after spending a couple of hours at a local tavern. "You can't win," he griped, "I left the car home so I wouldn't be charged with DWI. And then they stop me anyway — for walking!
THE JOB MARKET: Seneca President Barry Snyder notes the tribe's three casinos — in Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Salamanca — are a key component of the Western New York economy. Snyder said the will soon be employing nearly 6,000 people. many of them non-Indians.
DROP OUT RATE: Overheard at TGI Fridays, Third Street, a discussion about the discouraging graduation rates at some area high schools: "That kid next door used to take his dog to school every day. The kid dropped out, which didn't surprise me, but I think the dog graduated."
OFF THE PRESS: "Blood and Daring: How Canada Fought the American Civil War and Forged a Nation," by John Boyko (Knopf Canada, 356 pages, hardcover, $35). It explores Canada's engagement in the War Between the States and offers a close-up view of both the war and how the British colonies saved themselves by becoming a nation.
A little known fact about the makeup of the troops in that war: some 40,000 Canadians fought for the North or South, 29 of whom received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Alabama offers an especially illuminating microcosm of the way the drug cartels operate in America. The state has been cut up into territories, with no sign of the violent turf wars over markets that plague Mexico. Distribution in the north of the state is handled largely by established black drug dealers; the rural areas are increasingly handled by Mexican migrant workers looking to supplement their income from day labor. Even if the feds manage to bust a dealer, it's almost impossible to connect such a low-level flunky to a drug kingpin in Mexico. "The problem is how smart they are," says Borland. "The dealers are illegals, so they're not documented. There's no credit cards, no driver's licenses. They're ghosts. All the dealer is, is a face and a name — which is probably not his real name. One false move and he disappears into thin air."
Alabama is crisscrossed with interstate highways, making it an excellent site for transshipment. Police routinely set up roadblocks to catch narcotics on the highways, but the drug couriers have developed highly sophisticated evasion techniques. A three-car structure is used. First comes a sweeper car going 80 or 90 miles per hour, to flush out any law enforcement with a speeding violation. Next comes a station wagon laden with coke or cash, often driven by an unthreatening-looking elderly couple. Behind is a chase car, charged with crashing into the police if a pursuit begins. Even if the cops do manage to stop the car with the drugs, the courier's higher-ups know instantly that the shipment has gone off track: The drugs are embedded with GPS tracking devices.
In a recent bust called Operation Rico Suave, the DEA set up on a drug cell that was dealing coke in the affluent area of Huntsville, Alabama. According to agents, the regional manager of the operation was a Mexican named Galdino Zamora, who oversaw a trucking operation that was secretly shipping 50 kilos of high-quality cocaine into Alabama each month from Brownsville, Texas. Unlike Mafia wiseguys, Zamora didn't even bother to erect a legitimate front operation to fool law enforcement. Instead, he just hid in plain sight, living inconspicuously in a modest home and spending his days taking care of his lawn. From the cartel's perspective, there was no reason for Zamora to hide: He had contact with only one dealer, a local coke slinger named Reco Willingham. The DEA made 33 arrests in the case — but the bust didn't make a dent in the flow of drugs. "Only three of those guys mattered to us," says Borland. "The big guys in Brownsville fled back to Mexico. They get one glimpse of us, and they're gone. We never see them again. By now there will be a new Galdino Zamora in Huntsville. We just don't know who he is. He'll have a different cover. He'll work in a taco stand."
Perhaps the biggest tool the cartels rely on is the ignorance of their opponents. In places like Alabama, few cops or federal agents speak Spanish — let alone know the code words and secret signals used by couriers. DEA agents recount horror stories of local sheriffs who stumble onto a cache of drugs and then try to run their own case, ordering the courier to get on the phone and call his contact. "Mexicans are calm, educated, trained," says Borland. "They don't shit the bed like a high school kid when they're arrested. They will agree to cooperate and give names and addresses to appear like they're furthering the investigation. But when they make a phone call, they will use code words — like 'I'm sick' — to signal that they've been busted. The contact walks away from the deal instantly. If it's 10 kilos of coke, it's nothing to them."
Borland recalls asking one sheriff how he knew that a courier had said what he was ordered to say when he was forced to call his boss and set up a meeting to trade the drugs. "That's what I told him to say," replied the sheriff, who spoke no Spanish. Borland shakes his head in amazement. "I pointed out to him the fact that the courier is a criminal, and he might be lying."
The cluelessness of local law enforcement was on conspicuous display last August, when deputies in Shelby County discovered five bodies splayed on the floor of an apartment outside Birmingham. To the local cops, it looked like a classic slaying by the Mexican cartels. The five dead men had all been systematically tortured before they were killed. Jumper cables, modified to fit a household outlet, had been attached to their ears to administer electric shocks. There were traces of duct tape on their mouths and noses, bruises on their arms and wrists, and burn marks on their ears and necks. Even death hadn't been the end of their ordeal: The necks of the victims had been slashed postmortem — a signature common to narco murders in Mexico.
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Sentimental Swordsman, Ruthless Sword
Last update: Saturday 17 June 2006
aka: Feng Yun Di Yi Dao [风云第一刀], Fung Wan Dai Yat Dou [風雲第一刀], Duo Qing Jian Ke Wu Qing Jian [多情剑客无情剑], Do Ching Gim Haak Mou Ching Gim [多情劍客無情劍], Da Tình Kiếm Khách Vo Tình Kiếm, Da Tinh Kiem Khach Vo Tinh Kiem, Pendekar Budiman, Little Li's Flying Dagger, Xiao Li Fei Dao [小李飞刀], Siu Lei Fei Do [小李飛刀], Tieu Lý Phi Ðao, Tieu Ly Phi Dao, Phong Van De Nhat Dao.
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Written in 1970, this 89-chapter novel was originally called Fengyun Diyi Dao 风云第一刀, or The First Dagger of the Wind and the Cloud. It can be divided roughly into two parts, i.e. Fengyun Diyi Dao (The First Dagger of the Wind and the Cloud) and Tiedan Daxiahun 铁丹大侠魂 (The Iron-Galled Spirit of the Great Hero). It is widely considered as one of Gu Long's best works.
The first part of Sentimental Swordsman, Ruthless Sword focuses on Lin Xian'er and her efforts to cause unrest in the martial arts circle with the name of a retired but infamous thief, the Plum Flower Bandit. Why?
The second part of the novel looks at the schemes of Shangguan Jinhong in gaining dominance in the martial arts circle. Why?
Within these settings are characters that seem to be created just to counter each other, such as Li Xunhuan against Shangguan Jinhong, Jing Wuming against A-Fei and Lin Shiyin against Lin Xian'er. Why?
The only way to find out is to read on!
Book 1
Last update: Tuesday 19 July 2005
Chapters 1-25.
Book 2
Last update: Sunday 24 July 2005
Chapters 26-50.
Book 3
Last update: Tuesday 26 July 2005
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Book 4
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Long Islanders still recovering from Superstorm Sandy's wrath should brace for another blow from Mother Nature as a nor'easter barrels into the area on Wednesday, officials said Tuesday.
According to Lauren Nash, meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Upton, a nor'easter is expected to blanket the entire Long Island area on Wednesday.
A coastal storm, Nash said, is projected to move up the East Coast on Tuesday night and is expected to pass southeast of Long Isand and move northeast by Thursday afternoon.
Long Islanders, Nash said, can expect "pretty strong winds," with sustained winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour across the entire region, with gusts of up to 40-50 miles per hour.
"We could see peak gusts between 50 and 60 miles per hour on Wednesday night," Nash said.
With coastal areas already battered by Sandy, Nash said, "Storm surges are big on everyone's mind."
During the nor'easter, storm surges of three-and-a-half to four feet are expected; surges during Sandy were six to eight feet, and higher in some areas, she said.
"The good news is that we don't have the high astronomical tides that we did with Sandy," Nash said. "The bad news is that we're still going to have some minor to moderate coastal flooding on Wednesay, with about a half inch to an inch of precipitation across Long Island."
One difference between the western and eastern areas of Long Island, Nash added, is that storm tracks indicate a possibility of light dusting of snow, or a wintery mix, with no significant accumulation, in areas including New York City and Nassau County. Areas of Suffok County have less of a chance of snow, Nash said.
A nor'easter, Nash explained, is characterized by strong winds from the northeast; Wednesday's forecast calls for gusty winds from the northeast as the storm approaches.
A high wind watch will be in effect from 6 a.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday across Long Island.
In addition, a coastal flood watch will be in place from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday for the South Shore of Long Island; the coastal flood watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 7 a.m. Thursday on the North Shore, to account for the difference in high tides.
Nash warns that the nor'easter could wreak havoc on an already strapped area. "The biggest issue here is loose limbs," she said. Trees already weakened by Sandy could lose their limbs, she said. "With the strong gusts, there could be some additional power outages," she said, adding that it is too soon to determine. "A 60 mile per hour wind could take some trees down," she said.


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American Idol 2012 continued May 2 with a hybrid-themed week as the contestants were charged with performing one Brit pop tune and one '60s hit each. But it wasn't all about the individual performances, as the guys and the gals teamed up to deliver collaborative efforts, too. Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips joined forces to deliver the evening's most inadvertently comical performance in the Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling."
When asked about their reactions to having to sing together, the guys deadpanned criticisms of one another. Joshua accused Phillip of "messing me up all the time" and Phillip claimed "I was dreading" singing with Joshua. It was an awkward exchange that fed into an equally strange and awkward performance.
With the silliness out of the way, the guys got down to the business of actually singing. Phillip started off the tune weakly, and Joshua, whose pipes are better suited to the tempo and style, joined in and made it a little better overall. But generally, it was a strange collaborative effort and both guys looked decidedly uncomfortable belting the love song, as if they were both trying to fend off a case of the giggles.
Steven told them that they needed to "embrace" each other out there and get into it. He said it was "so good" and "I need to hear that." He proclaimed them "a match made in heaven." Jennifer Lopez laughed "I feel like you were so scared to sing that song together" and told them not to be afraid to sing a duet like that. Randy Jackson said it started off a little slow, but that "it came alive" once they got into it. He told them to remember that they can sing anything if they're themselves.
To see if Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips advance to the American Idol 2012 top 4, watch the results show May 3 on FOX.


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The Old Coots met Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Triple R for their biannual get-together to enjoy a meal and share memories. There were 33 Kimball High School alumni in attendance who graduated in years up to 1963. The photographed groups were divided into years 1950-56, 1957-59, and 1960-63. In the group from 1950-56 (above) are, from left, Earl Rokala '56, Sherill Fischer '56, Wilfred Schauer '56, Roland Isaacson '53, Ivern Magnuson '52, Jerry Imholte '54, Darrel Schmidt '50, Les Yerks '56, Jim McKenzie '53, John Delander '56, Roger Osterberg '56, and Jerry Robinson '55. Not pictured but attending is Andy Maus '53. Staff photos by Jean Doran Matua.
The KHS Class of 1958 held their 55-year class reunion Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Waterfront Lakeside Grill on Clearwater Lake.
There were 33 in attendance, 21 classmates and 12 spouses. There were 57 in the graduating class of 1958, 13 are deceased.
It was decided that the class would hold an annual reunion from this time forward on the Saturday following Labor Day.
Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch with much conversation and sharing. Committee for the event included Jim Fuchs, Darlene and Cliff Hinz, Joan Lutgen Moser, Elaine Johnson and Verna Lea Salmela.
The KHS Class of 1952 met Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Triple R. They are, from left to right, in back row, Richard Schmidt, Orville Cremers, Jack Adolph, Ivern Magnuson, Ralph Nistler, Frances Hurrle, and Magnus Konz. In middle row are Pat (Mackereth) O'Fallon, Arnita (Muehring) Reiger, Lois (Eckman) Wills, Veloris (Muehring) Norgaard, and Viola (Donnay) Braegelmann. In front row are Catherine (Eder) Nistler, Cheryl (Wortz) Lund, Erma (Gehrke) Beck, and Jeanette (Treibel) Pramann. Staff photo by Jean Doran Matua.
New staff at Kimball Schools include Melissa Opatz (long-term substitute for Mrs. Forsman), Whitney Gettler (Kindergarten), Aaron Johnson (student teacher in Mrs. Ostby's 3rd grade class), Katie Pettit (high school Math), Allison Tooley (Early Childhood paraprofessional), and Lindsie Cunningham (student teacher in Mrs. Nusbaum's 3rd grade class). Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs.
The Kimball Area Dollars for Scholars will be meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, to decide the future of the organization. Because of the National Dollars for Scholars, IRS changes and declining interest from the community and parents, our organization is struggling to stay alive. Kimball Area Dollars for Scholars members will be meeting with donors and any community individuals and parents that want to help with the future of our organization.
With only eight members and three of these members stepping down, our organization needs help. Kimball Area Dollars for Scholars future will depend on the attendance at this meeting. So come join us and let us hear from you if our organization is an important part of the Kimball community. If unable to attend, and you would like to voice your concerns, let us know by calling Maureen at (320) 398-2539.
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I am back from the 9/11 Truth Conference which I extended into my first vacation in five years or so! I learned a lot at the conference and I learned a lot in Chicago in general.
Regarding the conference I learned that I have many reasons to love my country but I have equally as many reasons to hate my government; at least in its present/recent form!
Regarding Chicago I learned that there are cities in America that can impress me more than my home city of New York. I learned that people can live and work in a metropolitan area without feeling the need to litter. I learned that there are nice people in our nation and that there are some damn rude people outside of New York.
I learned that purchasing a $20 weekly train/bus pass costs less than a $50 cab from the airport to the hotel and that you can use it to get to almost anywhere in Chicago.
I learned that Wrigley Field is the kind of ball park that reminds me of the days where a $26K per year school teacher could take his or her kid to a baseball game and did not have to worry about paying the quarter billion dollar salary of a guys who play a game for a living.
When I visited the Field Museum I learned by watching and listening to the many children around me, that all children are liberal Democrats. They all care about life on earth. They are all disturbed by the killing of innocent animals, even for the purpose of putting them in a museum. They all believe in science. They all seem to be kind and charitable too. I wonder what changes children into monsters who put profits ahead of human compassion?
I learned that America has a long way to go before we achieve real racial equality. I noticed an interesting trend in Chicago where the overwhelming majority of people in business attire were white and virtually all transit workers, store clerks and security guards were black or minority. The contrast is astonishing to anyone who pays attention.
I learned that the "cheezborgor, no Coke, Pepsi, cheeps†place from the John Belushi Saturday Night Live is real and still serves "cheezborgers!†I also learned that you can be treated better in a little dive like that than you can in a posh Italian restaurant named Rosebud on Rush!
Anyway, I learned that we live in a nation full of nice people who for the most part have no idea what their government or the people who run the government has been or is currently doing. They have no idea how the media have created a false realty for them. But I have a feeling if they knew…some things may change. Or maybe I am just foolishly optimistic about the true nature of people. Think about it!


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The grand collapse of negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA dominate news.
Why can't both sides in the mess stop putting their efforts into winning a PR battle and just lock themselves in a room and get it done?Tampa Tribune Lightning beat writer Erik Erlendsson via Twitter in response to dueling Public Relations attempts by teh NHl and NHLPA on the first day of the 2012 NHL Lockout
Procrastination, posturing and propoganda will not solve what owners and the Players Association will discuss during forthcoming labor negotiations.
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This one-time payout is due to a provision in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by President Obama in February. Nearly 55 million beneficiaries who were eligible for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits during the months of November 2008, December 2008, or January 2009 will receive $250, according to the Social Security Administration. "Soon more than $13 billion will be in the hands of more than 50 million Americans," says Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue. Veterans Affairs and Railroad Retirement Board beneficiaries will also get a distribution. The payment does not count as income for tax purposes.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Tennessee appears to have filled out its non-conference portion of next year's football schedule.
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CeBIT and Linux in the News
CeBIT 2000, the largest computer show in the world, runs February 24 through March 1. CeBIT is a 30-year-old show held in Hannover, Germany each spring. Last year, there were more than 7000 exhibitors and 700,000 visitors. With such a massive show, it is hard to make dinner reservations within 100 miles of Hannover during the show.
While not a Linux-specific show, it is one of the best events to announce new products. Also, with Linux on the fringe and going for the mainstream, it is an excellent opportunity for Linux vendors to get an audience with the rest of the computing crowd. Which provides an excellent opportunity for me to see what the Linux community is doing to pitch to that crowd.
The best rumor comes from LinuxCare's Arthur Tyde. On February 24, he said he had heard there were 34 developers working at Microsoft to port Microsoft Office to Linux. Being in Seattle, we have been hearing related rumors for some time, such as porting Internet Explorer to Linux. We hope to have more details in time for Tuesday's radio show.
There is much in the way of news for the embedded Linux scene. First, a product announcement from Samsung. They are introducing a whole line of Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) devices. The first, named Yopy, is based on the ARM processor and has a four-inch LCD display, embedded web browser, MP3 player and a slot for Compact Flash ROM.
This device is expected to retail for $400 to $600. Future models will have voice recognition and wireless capabilities. All will be based on Linux.
Samsung is apparently using Embedix from Lineo, the Embedded Systems arm of Caldera. Lineo has been moving along in embedded systems with seven strategic alliances in addition to the one with Samsung and an acquisition. Six of the alliances are with Taiwanese electronics manufacturers and the seventh is with DaiShin, a Korean computing and communications company.
Lineo's acquisition was Rt-Control, a company that is creating a real-time version of Linux for devices such as cameras and cars. Lineo previously signed agreements with Motorola.
I mentioned two weeks ago that Microsoft had settled with Caldera on its suit regarding DR-DOS. This added $250 million to Caldera's coffers, which Lyle Ball, VP of marketing and communications for Lineo, said would be used primarily for acquisitions. This was excellent timing, as Caldera had previously filed for an IPO. The current numbers are five million shares, priced at $7-9 each. More information should be available on Caldera's web page. They will be listed on Nasdaq under the symbol CALD.
While we're talking stock, VA Linux Systems just reported their second-quarter earnings. They were $20.2 million, which is up 537% from a year earlier and 36% from the previous quarter. If you read the financial report, you will hear about all the good things that have happened and how their growth is good. That said, I'm not sure they have convinced the financial market, as their stock price dropped 9% the day after the announcement.
Another big company to announce a Linux-based product is Ericsson. Theirs is a wireless telephone with a display screen, which allows you to browse the Internet while using the phone. This isn't a cell phone; it is more like a typical cordless phone you might use at home. It features a color touch screen. Expect it to arrive in the US near the end of this year. Communications to and from the phone will use Bluetooth technology.
Bluetooth is a communications standard, intended to replace cables and infrared communications for many devices. Details of the standard can be found at http://www.bluetooth.com. National Semiconductor makes a chip set that implements the Bluetooth standard.
In another CeBIT announcement, National Semiconductor announced that NEC is using the National Bluetooth chip set in a new notebook PC. As NEC is a semiconductor chip manufacturer themselves, this announcement feels as if NEC is testing the waters; if they see a market, they will end up doing their own chip manufacturing.
With Corel's serious involvement in the Linux market, no show would be complete without announcements from their camp. Sure enough, they announced partnering with S3 to own 3D Graphics on the Linux Desktop. S3 is a video chip set manufacturer which had lost its luster to companies such as Matrox. Corel, in addition to all their recent Linux work, was made famous by CorelDraw!, a rather amazing vector graphics program that has also been receiving lots of hits due to compatibility problems in the MS-Windows market. The two companies jumping into Linux together could help them both move back into top positions in their markets.
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The LRC Open Computer Lab provides UAA students, faculty and staff access to both Macintosh & Windows workstations with high-speed Internet access for email, university website access and Internet access for research, news, and general use. The lab contains common software applications used for word processing, spreadsheets, publishing, and presentations. It is staffed by IT Services computer consultants to assist in answering students' computing questions.
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The library contains a collection of approximately 20,000 book volumes, about 200 periodical subscriptions, and a variety of media, including videos, slides, cassettes, films, and records. Equipment for listening to and viewing audio-visual materials is available in the library. The catalog of the library's collection is computerized and can be accessed through the DCC web site.
Many computerized resources are also available and can be accessed through the library's web page. These electronic resources include periodical indexes and full-text databases, encyclopedias, e-books, and other resources. Most of these electronic resources can be accessed form any computer with Internet access, both on- and off-campus, but a username and password is usually required for access from off-campus. Contact the library for full instructions.
Internet access is available for student, employee, and public use from the library workstations. All Internet and general computer use is governed by the college policy on Acceptable Use of Computer Information Systems at Dawson Community College and the DCC Library Electronic Resources Use Policies. Both policies can be accessed through the library web page.
OMNI Consortium: The DCC library participates in a consortium of Montana academic libraries called OMNI (Outreach Montana: Networked Information). The consortium libraries share a joint catalog system, housed on the campus at MSU-Bozeman. Library users can search the catalog for the holdings of all participating libraries or can search for just the holdings of the DCC library. Consortium participants pledge fast interlibrary loan service and broad borrowing privileges to one another.
Faculty and staff are actively encouraged to suggest materials for the library. Requests may be submitted to the library director in the form of a bibliography, marked advertisements or reviews, or other means. Faculty and staff are notified of new materials as they are added to the collection.
Policies and procedures for the development and management of the collection are outlined in the library's Collection Management Policy, which can be accessed from the library's web page.
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The college FAX machine is located in the library and the FAX number is 377-8132. The cost to send personal FAX messages is $1.00 per page and to receive is $.25 per page. Library staff can assist with faxing as needed.
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Exeter Packaging & Logistics, located at 115 Court Street in Exeter, celebrated their new location as well as becoming new members of the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony, courtesy of the Exeter Area Chamber. Pictured above at the recent ribbon cutting are, from left to right: front row - Michael Barrett, owner, and Deborah Barrett, owner; back row - David Hampson, Cross Insurance, Julie Lapham, Welcome Wagon, Jody Feinman, Save Now Members, Pam Cameron, Better Home and Gardens/The Masiello Group, Krysta Seckendorf, Exeter Area Chamber, Nancy Montville, Legal Shield, Dick Parker, Exeter Area Chamber Ambassador, and Lynne Williams, California Design and Awards.
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At first glance, the boxy bag might appear quite similar to other recently popular purse styles, but we assure you the differences are great. Unlike a slouchy messenger or a sturdy briefcase, this bag conveys a kind of polished power through its formal, feminine shape. It's a particularly relevant choice right now, as the squarish shape echoes one of the season's key trends-statement shoulders-in a subtle way.
As seen at Chloe's Spring 09 show, the Sally Shoulder Bag ($1995) is definitely the leader of the boxy-bag pack thus far. The sophistication of the gilt frame, chain strap, and boldly colored luxurious leather adds a modern twist to the classic structure. This accessory can be dressed up with a satin jumpsuit as seen on the runway (above, left) or dressed down with a pair of jeans, sweatshirt and peacoat as spotted on Rachel Bilson, who wore her emerald Sally Bag while running errands in LA. We love the Tory Burch Jill Bag ($450), the Kate Spade Sullivan Street Sybella Bag ($425), or the Croc Mini Square Grab Bag ($44) from Topshop: all are equally sharp, but more budget-friendly, options.
In addition to the sophisticated boxy bags, the other version of this trend is slightly more utilitarian. As seen on the Oscar de la Renta Spring 09 runway, some spring handbags reference dop kits, vintage cosmetic cases, or small valises. These pragmatic pieces are resonating with quirky-cool British chicettes, Alexa Chung and Agyness Deyn, who are already devoted to these hard-edged bags. Chung, who paired a vintage record case with a duffle coat and skinny leather pants, toted her boxy bag to the Lynx Bullet Launch Party in London. Meanwhile Deyn, wearing an oversized cardigan, colorful frock and leather cap, transported her daily essentials in a mini vintage suitcase with a long shoulder strap while running errands around New York's East Village, proving she hasn't lost any of her idiosyncratic English style.
For a truly authentic piece, try to find an original on eBay.com: we found a vintage 45 Record Box or the vintage Samsonite Train Make-Up Case, which would absolutely do the trick at a lower price point (both auctions are currently under the $20 mark!) To get an equally playful and unique look, try the Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini Bag ($595), which is guaranteed to help you travel in style!-Kate Mulling
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SUNBURY — Mayor David Persing is expanding his efforts to rid the city of blight by adding commercial buildings to his plans.
Persing, who in 2012 worked to raze decrepit properties, is assembling a "Mayor's Action Team" to target abandoned business properties.
Persing has enlisted the help of Charlie Ross, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce president and CEO.
Ross was instrumental in helping the SEDA-Council of Governments, Winfield, complete "Sunbury — The New City," the $80,000 comprehensive plan paid for by the municipality.
Ross was responsible for the economic portion of the project and he and economist Anirban Basu, of Maryland, toured Sunbury and found several issues that needed to be addressed.
One was dilapidated buildings, so Persing and Ross decided to continue to work together and form a plan.
And now Persing has one.
The mayor said he will assemble a "group of ambassadors" from Sunbury that will include businessmen and residents who have a vested interest in the city.
"We will be looking for everyone and anyone that has interest in this," Ross said. "I believe in Sunbury, and I believe this will work."
Persing and Ross identified 10 properties in Sunbury, but are concentrating on three initially, Ross said. Those are the former Albright church, South Fifth and Chestnut streets; the Bitner Building, North Fourth and Market streets, and the former Runnerless Knits building, North Fifth Street.
"I have had calls from colleges about the Bitner Building already," Ross said. "We have had interest from many different people."
Ross said he targeted the buildings months ago and presented Persing with an action plan.
"It took about three months to write," Ross said. "We are prepared to start taking action here and we want to get as many people as we can behind us."
Sunbury is full of potential, Ross said.
"I wouldn't have taken so much interest in this if I didn't believe that," he said. "Sunbury is a great city, and if we all work together on this, we believe there will be a huge change."