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Availability: Park Inn By Radisson Leuven
Standard Double RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 1 infant)
Standard Room, 1 Single BedMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Leuven eco-friendly hotel with a restaurant
A stay at Park Inn By Radisson Leuven places you in the heart of Leuven, convenient to Ladeuzeplein and St. Peter's Church.
This eco-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Leuven Town Hall and Old Market Square.
Make yourself at home in one of the 133 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including wireless Internet access (surcharge) and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Park Inn By Radisson Leuven. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and small meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Park Inn By Radisson Leuven Amenities
- General
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and small meeting rooms.
A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. 6 meeting rooms are available. This eco-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Park Inn By Radisson Leuven is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 133
- Bar/lounge
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Computer station
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 2011
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 6
- Conference center
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Parking
Self parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Complimentary weekday newspaper
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- Connecting / adjoining rooms available
- Dining
Park Inn By Radisson Leuven has a restaurant on site.
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
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Park Inn By Radisson Leuven Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same hotel / stay dates).
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We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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- Breakfast fee: EUR 16 per person (approximately)
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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Published on: April 11, 2013
Whose film will win the grand prize at this years Quack Attack Film Festival? Find out when the 10 category and overall winners are announced April 26.
This annual Lone Star College-CyFair event is the opportunity for amateur film makers to showcase their talents in the world of film and video and be honored for their unique abilities of storytelling.
The festival is open to everyone, however, a jury of entertainment industry professionals will actually choose the winners based on: Creativity, Audio, Story, Cinematography and Special Effects. Awards will be given in each category, first-place winners in each will move forward to an overall category with distinguished trophies for the top three winners.
Competition categories include: Drama, Comedy, Romance, Horror, Sci-Fi, Music Video, Documentary, News Package, Action and Public Service Announcements / Commercials.
Come enjoy a night of fun and imagination at LSC-CyFair, said Nobell Vasquez, Video Production Club cosponsor. We will show the best of among all the film submissions and the winning filmmakers will be unveiled.
The Quack Attack Film Festival will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Center, located on the Barker Cypress campus at 9191 Barker Cypress.
For information on the the colleges student Video Production Club or this annual event, email firstname.lastname@example.com go to LoneStar.edu/clubs-cyfair.

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This what I did log(1.76 x 10-5) +log(0.150/0.200) = 4.879
No I'm sorry I just used this as the example of the H H equation
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The melamine faced chipboard is a kind of composite material belonging to new-type building decoration materials, can also be called as particle board, which is an engineered wood product manufactured from wood chips, sawmill shavings, or even saw dust, and a synthetic resin or other suitable binder, which is pressed and extruded.
Melamine chipboard's raw material is fed into a disc chipper with between four and sixteen radially arranged blades, and it is produced by mixing wood particles or flakes together with a resin and forming the mix into a board. When the resin is in liquid form, it is then sprayed through nozzles onto the particles. And it is said that melamine is an important organic chemical intermediate products, mainly used to produce melamine resin, have excellent water resistance, heat resistance, arc resistance, and excellent fire retardant. Surface uses melamine and has flatness high, abrasion-resisting. The chipboards are first dried, after which any oversized or undersized particles are screened out.
There are several types of resins which have been widely used, including Amino, formaldehyde based resins, Urea Melamine resins, Phenol formaldehyde and Melamine Urea phenolic formaldehyde resins. The first kind of resins is the best performing when considering cost and ease of use; Urea Melamine resins are used to offer water resistance with increased melamine offering enhanced resistance; Phenol formaldehyde is typically used where the panel is used in external applications due to the increased water resistance offered by phenolic resins and also the color of the resin resulting in a darker panel; Melamine Urea phenolic formaldehyde resins exist as a compromise. Melamine formaldehyde resin is a thermosetting polymer. Transparent fireproof coating for wood based on melamine-formaldehyde resin as raw materials has good decorating property and fireproof property as well. To enhance the panel properties even further the use of resorcinol resins typically mixed with phenolic resins are used, but this is usually used with plywood for marine applications and a rare occasion in panel production.
When the resin is mixed with the melamine faced chipboard, the liquid mixture is made into a sheet. A weighing device notes the weight of flakes, and they are distributed into position by rotating rakes. In graded-density particleboard, the flakes are spread by an air jet that throws finer particles further than coarse ones. Two such jets, reversed, allow the particles to build up from fine to coarse and back to fine.
The sheets formed are then cold-compressed to reduce their thickness and make them easier to transport. Later, they are compressed again, under pressures between two and three megapascals and temperatures between 140 degrees Celsius and 220 degrees Celsius. This process sets and hardens the glue. All aspects of this entire process must be carefully controlled to ensure the correct size, density and consistency of the board. Finally, the boards are then cooled, trimmed and sanded. They can then be sold as raw board or surface improved through the addition of a wood veneer or laminate surface.


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Name: Rachel Amerosio
Age: 38
Occupation: Director, Owner and Teacher at .
Tell us a little about yourself:
I grew up in Easton and I am the oldest of four children. I have one sister and two brothers. My parents still live in Easton. I went to Boston College where I recieved two Bachelors degrees. One was a B.A. in political science and the other was a B.A. in elementary education. I recieved my master's degree in curriculum and instruction at Fairfield University. During and after my master's program I was teaching fifth-grade in Wilton and then in Newtown.
What is your family life like?
I have three children. Brooke is 4-years-old, Matthew is 9-years-old and Nicholas is 7-years-old. My husband's name is Kevin. He is a landscape architect.
How long have you lived and worked in Redding?
I've lived here since 2003, so eight-and-one-half years. I took over Redding Montessori School as the director in 2009.
What made you decide to become the director of Redding Montessori School?
My former teaching experience, my kids were getting a little older and the fact that my son went there. I didn't want to see the community lose that school. The former director was moving out of state and that's when I jumped on board.
What has changed since you stepped into your new position?
Before the school only had a pre-school program. I've added a toddlers' program that they didn't have before. I wanted it to be there for parents who wanted somewhere for their 2-year-olds to go during the day.
How has the school been active in the community?
We do community charity projects twice a year. We will be part of a fair that will be going on the day of September 24. We have donated aucton baskets to the Frog Frolic in town as well. If anyone is ever interested in volunteering for these events, they can call 203-938-9346. They can also go to montessorischoolofredding.com. Our site is being totally revamped by , but we are keeping the old site up until then.
What keeps you here?
We came here because I actually grew up in Easton—my husband grew up in Redding. I went to and we liked the school system in Redding. We like the privacy we get and there is also a great community of people. The town also comes with a small town feel and we like that.
What is your favorite aspect of Redding?
I love the hiking trails and the . I really like the small town feel of Redding. It's hard to pinpoint one thing.
What is your best memory in Redding?
Community events such as watching my kids march in the . My daughter, Brooke, marches with the Montessori School and my two boys, Nicholas and Matthew march with sports teams.
What do you do for fun in Redding?
We go hiking a lot. We walk our dog around Redding—he is a chow mix. We do a lot of outdoor activities like tennis.


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The Panthers have kept QB Tony Pike on the 53-man roster and have cut Hunter Cantwell.
Cantwell had been the backup QB entering camp but was passed on the depth chart by Jimmy Clausen.
Although Pike didn't fare well in preseason action, the Panthers apparently worried about the sixth-round pick making it through waivers and onto their practice squad.
Matt Moore has won the starting job, and Clausen will be the backup. Moore has only eight NFL starts.
Other players released by the Panthers on Saturday: WR Kenny Moore, DL Tank Tyler, OG Andrew Crummey, LB Quinton Culberson, WR Trent Guy, OG Ray Hisatake, DL Corvey Irvin, LB Mortty Ivy, FB Rashawn Jackson, TE Jamie Petrowski, RB Dantrell Savage, DB R.J. Stanford, RB Josh Vaughan, LB Sean Ware, DB C.J. Ware, DB Brian Witherspoon, DL Eric Moore and OT Rob Petitti.
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President Obama called for a delay in sequestration on Tuesday to give lawmakers time to reach a budget compromise, describing the across-the-board cuts a major blockade to economic progress.
Obama said federal employee furloughs would come at the cost of middle-class taxpayers who rely on a variety of federal programs.
"Border Patrol agents will see their hours reduced," Obama warned at a press conference in the White House. "FBI agents will be furloughed. Federal prosecutors will have to close cases and let criminals go. Air traffic controllers and airport security will see cutbacks, which means more delays at airports across the country. Thousands of teachers and educators will be laid off."
Flanked by emergency responders whose jobs would also be threatened by sequestration, Obama said the cuts fail to distinguish between antiquated programs with bloated budgets and essential services such as childcare and access to preventative health care like cancer screens. He added, however, that senselessness in the policy was intentional so the cuts would be avoided.
"This was all designed to say 'We can't do these bad cuts; let's do something smarter.' That was the whole point of this so-called sequestration," he said.
Obama acknowledged there is room for the government to operate more efficiently.
"In the abstract, people like the idea, there must be some spending we can cut, there must be some waste out there," he explained. "There absolutely is. But this isn't the right way to do it"
He also said sequestration harms America's ability to protect its interests.
"If Congress allows this meat-cleaver approach to take place, it will jeopardize our military readiness," Obama said, pointing out plans to deploy an aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf have already been delayed due to budget concerns.
Obama called for a delay to the cuts "not to kick the can down the road, but to give [Congress] time to work together on a plan that finishes the job of deficit reduction in a sensible way."
He said such a plan should include targeted budget cuts as well as tax code reform to eliminate loopholes benefiting the wealthy, vowing to veto any legislation that "harms the middle class."
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Tonawanda News — TOWN OF TONAWANDA — Ashley Campanella is just hoping to make the most of her playing time.
She did just that on Thursday afternoon, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs to set the offensive tone as Kenmore West scored a 9-2 win over Kenmore East in NFL softball action.
The Blue Devils (3-0) remained unbeaten in league play as they fired first salvo in the spring edition of the Battle of Kenmore.
Campanella, batting in the ninth spot, drove a tricky infield single up the middle that the Bulldogs' defense was unable to get a handle on, allowing Leah Moretta and Marylouise Lindner to score.
"It feels good because I really need to prove myself because I'm battling for (starting) positions with other people," Campanella said. "This game was great and it was also good to beat our rivals."
A returning senior who is trying to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup, Campanella made a great case for herself to earn more starts as she hit two singles and drew a walk.
Ken East (0-2) drew first blood when Chelsea Masich stroked a hard single to right field to score Gabbie Johns for the 1-0 lead.
The middle innings proved to be the most troublesome for the Bulldogs as Ken West batted through the order in both the fourth and fifth frames, scoring a total of eight runs on seven hits and six walks.
The fifth was the most damaging, as the Blue Devils plated all five runs with two outs.
While the Bulldogs do have some youth in the ranks coach Sara Ark noted that all but two of her starters had varsity experience last year. The difficulties were caused by the simple fact they were unable to execute when needed.


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Blockbuster will be closing 300 of its 800 locations in the coming weeks, according to a report in The Denver Post. Specific sites have not been announced.
Parent company Dish Network told the paper that 3,000 employees will lose their jobs in the process.
The stores targeted reportedly include underperforming sites, as well as locations where leases are set to expire.
There are two area Blockbuster locations: the Lake Ridge Blockbuster at Dillingham Square and the Woodbridge Blockbuster on Jefferson Davis Highway. A Lake Ridge employee said that site currently isn't expected to close.
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When Microsoft let Bungie become an independent studio again there was the question of what would become of their signature game, Halo. Microsoft retained the rights Halo, then started an new internal studio, 343 Industrie,s to maintain the servers and legacy of the game. Eventually Microsoft announced that 343 Industries would continue the series, making a new trilogy. Halo 4 is the start of that new trilogy. How does it measure up to Bungie's masterpiece? Grab your rifle; it's time to save the universe again.
Halo 4 catches up with Master Chief and Cortana four years after the events of Halo 3. They are still lost in space aboard the remains of the spaceship, "Forward Unto Dawn." Cortana picks up that Covenant forces are attempting to board and wakes Master Chief from cryogenic sleep. As the forces board, Cortana and Master Chief learn too late that the ship is caught in the gravity well of a Forerunner planet, Requiem. Before they know it the ship has crash landed inside the planet.
As they start to explore the planet Cortana starts to malfunction. She reveals to Master Chief that ship A.I.'s life span is usually six to seven years; she is eight years old. Because of her age she is becoming "rampant," a state where an A.I. literally "thinks" it's self to death. Master Chief swears that he will get Cortana back to earth to save her.
As they explore deeper they start to pick up scrambled transmissions from an earth spaceship, the Infinity. In an effort to warn Infinity of the gravity well Cortana helps guide Master Chief to the things she thinks are jamming the signal. It is only after they disable the last "jammer" that they learn that the "jammers" were actually controls that kept the Didact, a Forerunner Commander, imprisoned.
With his release the Didact vows to continue the process of turning humans into Prometheans to battle the Flood. Realizing he must be stopped, Master Chief and Cortana chase after him.
In addtion to the main storyline, there is a second separate story in Halo 4 that players can experience, Spartan Ops. This second storyline takes place just months after Master Chief's story. Crimson Squad, a team of Spartan-IV's, are deployed to Requiem to recover a mysterious artifact.
Controls and Gameplay
Players that are familiar with the Halo series will feel right at home. Halo 4 doesn't stray too far from its first person shooter gameplay or controls. What is new are certain armor abilities, like Sentinel which allows a player to deploy a stationary Sentinel that will fire on any enemy in range, and new enemies, the Prometheans. Halo 4 also reintroduces a faction of Covenant as foes; this gives players a mix of new and old to battle.
Both storylines in Halo 4 can be played solo or co-operatively, additionally there is player versus player game types in War Games. In War Games and Spartan Ops players can gain experience points (XP) and Spartan Points (SP). XP advances players in rank and unlocks the availability of weapons, armor and loadouts for use in War Games. SP lets players buy the items they unlock.
Graphics and Sound
As fitting for a triple-A game like Halo 4, the graphics are as realistic and clean as can be on the Xbox 360. 343 Industries pulled out all the stops to make Halo 4 look as best as possible. I came across no problems in any of the game modes; each receiving the same amount of attention to detail.
The sound department also continues the high standards of quality. The music has a familiar sound, but is different from the rest of the series. Neil Davidge, best known for his work with the group Massive Attack, composed Halo 4's soundtrack.
Sotaro Tojima, known for his work on titles from Konami, was brought in to handle the audio director duties. Many of the sound effects his team gathered for Halo 4 involved recording in some strange places, such as underwater and in fire and ice. They even created home-made explosives to give a more realistic sound.
Steve Downs and Jen Taylor continue their roles as Master Chief and Cortana. A few interesting cameo voices are provided by Conan O'Brien and Andy Richter; while in Spartan Ops characters from the machinima series Red vs. Blue make appearances.
With Bungie finally moving on, it was only a matter of time before Microsoft would roll out a new Halo series. Halo 4 marks the start of that new series. Given the popularity of the series, when Microsoft created the internal studio, 343 Industries, they hired as many Bungie employees as they could to preserve the quality and feel of the series. This paid off well for Microsoft.
While I liked the Halo series it was Halo O.D.S.T. and Halo Reach, two spin-off games, which really pulled me into it. Halo 4's new story is easy to step into for those not familiar with the series; the player is given enough background information to keep it moving forward. The ending of the main story in Halo 4 was a bit of a surprise. It did not leave players in the typical cliff-hanger Halo had become known for, but did leave the door open for the series to continue.
Although I am still working through it, the secondary story in Spartan Ops doesn't quite have the same draw. So far the player's character is part of a group and written generically, no detail or history being drawn out. Spartan Ops is also written episodically, giving 343 the ability to continue to expand on it as they wish, so the narrative may focus a bit more as time progresses.
In multiplayer the biggest improvement is the return of sprinting as a normal ability. No longer a special armor ability, it is back to being standard ability that anyone can perform as needed. I like the XP and SP advancement unlocks and purchase system. This essentially forces players to learn to play with the basics before giving them the more powerful weapons and specialized armor abilities. In my personal experience I couldn't wait to unlock the Sentinel. I felt that the extra fire power would be very handy on the battlefield. By the time I did unlock it though I had learned things are a little more fluid that I expected. The Sentinel is handy for defense, but since it's stationary, not so great for maps and game types that call for players to be constantly moving.
Halo 4 is a small step. It doesn't quite feel as epic as Halo 3 or Halo Reach, but again it is the start of what is supposed to be the beginning of a new chapter in the ongoing saga. I like the improvements to multiplayer and the introduction of a new enemy intrigues me. I'd like to see where they go with it. I really feel that the Halo series is in good hands for now. With a good main story and solid multiplayer, with only a slight drawback in the generic second story, I give Halo 4 a 4.75 out of 5.
Halo 4 is rated M for Mature for Blood and Violence by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB).
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Pride of Profession: Striving to Become a Great Teacher
This is the second post in a two-part entry. Read part one.
In the first part of this entry, I discussed greatness in educators. One of the nice things about my current position is that I can go into the classroom and see this greatness all around:
- I saw a teacher treating her students like little adults, and those first graders responded accordingly by doing fourth-grade work and mastering parts of speech as if they were in high school.
- I witnessed a brand-new teacher vividly and effectively demonstrate the three states of matter by having the students be molecules and act out what the molecules are doing in the different states. Because of this, the second graders easily used the scientific method to establish the three states of matter in a hands-on experiment.
- I saw self-assured and responsible eighth-grade students catching the vision of how school can be a stepping-stone for college and careers in an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. They learned the unspoken curriculum of how to overcome fear and doubt and how to effectively work with their teachers. Everything about this class empowered them to actually believe that through individual determination, they truly can advance.
(A regular, everyday English teacher, Mary Catherine Swanson, started AVID because she wanted to help her students be truly successful and find and believe in their greatness. In doing so, she demonstrated her own greatness. If you want to learn more about it, read Wall of Fame, by celebrated journalist Jonathan Freedman.)
In those wonderful visits to your world, I saw many other elements of greatness in both the students and the teachers. We should all believe that we have the best students in the world and that they are certainly capable of being great. It is their right and our responsibility to help them achieve it.
That brings me to the point of my post: How can we expect the students to aspire to be great if we are not doing the same? We all have a certain amount of greatness that we demonstrate frequently, but the biggest enemy of success (greatness) is an attitude of "That's good enough." In that spirit, I would like to inspire all of us to do some self-reflection.
I appreciate all that you do and especially the fact that you take the time to read my ramblings. If you can spare the time, I would like you to answer the following questions, at least to yourself. But I welcome you to share your responses with me in the comment section below so I can compile the answers and give a report next month. If you would like to respond but do not want your responses included in the report, just let me know.
Consider these questions:
- If I think of myself as at least a good teacher, what would I do differently in order to be a great teacher?
- What student outcomes do great teachers achieve that I don't achieve?
- What qualities does a great teacher possess?
- What sacrifices would I have to make to become a great teacher? What am I willing to give up to become great?
- What does a great teacher's classroom look like?
- What kind of relationships do great teachers strive to create with fellow teachers and administrators?
- What will be my first step toward greatness?
These are great questions for you to discuss with a teacher aide or a partner teacher, or in your professional-learning communities and at grade-level meetings. Another book that has inspired these ramblings is Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap . . . and Others Don't, by Jim Collins. It is on my list of books to read soon.
Please respond to the questions I have posed above, and share your thoughts.
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Hi, Yes I agree novice teachers are teachers just learning the rules, procedures, routines, the curriculum and classroom management. They don't have time at first to become experts. I believe expert teachers are always looking for new and interesting ways to keep students interested in what they are learning. In a book I am reading, "On Being a Teacher" I read that there is a difference between schooling and learning. Schooling requires students to pay close attention, listen, follow rules, and take responsibilty for actions. Where as learning comes from within ones self. This does not require outside motivation. It is done for yourself. It's what expert teachers do. They are always looking for more knowledge because they want to, not to please the teacher.
As a young novice teacher, my main focus was to learn all the things a new teachers need to learn, from school policies, classroom management to parent conferences. It was a tough time trying to learn all those while preparing my lessons for 50 pupils in a class (WHEW!). At that time, break for me meant going to the cafeteria on lunch breaks in order to get to chat more with my pupils. Those short 30 minutes each day allowed me to "join" their young world. I learned more about their worries, concerns, problems at home and shared so much laughter too. These opportunities made me connect with my pupils and made my lessons more interesting for them. These children were only second graders back then.
Now, after 8 years, and with the help of Facebook and Friendster, I was able to communicate with my former pupils as well. They send me wonderful and heart-warming messages telling me that I've made a positive difference in their lives. Their openness and warmth especially as teenagers now, inspire and humble me to continue my journey of becoming a great teacher.
Great teachers need to be life-long learners first and foremost. If the way our students are learning is constantly changing, then we need to be able to adapt as well. Relationship building is also a key to success. When students think the teacher cares, he/she will follow them anywhere, even if the subject matter isn't very interesting. Lastly, teachers who engage their students in learning and make learning relevent to the lives of their students are on their way to greatness. This takes time and effort, but learning about your students is the first step.
I agree that great teachers need to be life-long learners. Technology and the way of teaching is an ongoing process and teachers need to keep up with the latest research. Building relationships is a topic that may bring strange answers and those answers may not always be found in the classroom. Erwin (2003) states, "by building relationships based on what is internally motivating, students will be more likely to succeed." Last year, with a certain group of students I felt I could never really reach, I built a relationship with one in a rock wall racing competition on our field day. Another group of students loved to dunk me in the Dunk Tank on field day and others I enjoyed dancing the Cupid Shuffle or the Electric Slide with at our school dance. Also, playing board games with a group of students on a two hour, field trip, ride home was a laugh-out-loud experience. All in all, I love the privilege of meeting so many wonderful kids with personalities and differences.
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Great Teachers are sensitive to students needs, likes, and dislikes. They are firm, organized, and dedicated to their school, students, and parents. They understand how strongly children feel about peer relationships. Great teachers are spontaneous at times and are able to adapt to unforseen events. They are very knowledgable about the content they are expected to teach. They know how to motivate students in several different ways. They quickly learn their students strengths and weaknesses. Great teachers are consistent everyday in the classroom. Great teachers expect their students to create and reach personal goals as they model this skill.
My first thought is that it takes one to know one. I fully expect that you have most if not all of these qualities yourself. Thank you for putting the last part in. Many times teachers describe the characteristics, but never the main point of being a great teacher--that is, to inspire great learning in student! It follows that if the student did not learn, then no teaching occurred, either from the teacher or the student. Your perspective that the student is the one doing most of the teaching and learning is right on target. Talking a student to death is not teaching, and way too much of that happens in schools. We can tell a student what they need to know until we are blue in the face, and for the most part, they will never "know" it, until they try to do it themselves.
Thanks for your insightful comments.
Ben Johnson
San Antonio, TX
You said the most important element of being a great teacher! Have fun! Teaching can be a blast, especially if you are not afraid to be yourself, and engage the students on their level. Caution-- don't try to be a student, or a friend--you should always still be the teacher. But building that relationship means that you will have a better chance of pushing students to achieve their maximum potential because they trust you and do not want to disappoint you. I sincerely believe also that it is a privilege to associate with young people.
Keep up the good work!
Ben Johnson
San Antonio, TX
I am a graduate student at Walden University. In our recent assigned reading, the author talked about the novice teacher compared to the expert teacher. It stated that very few teachers will become expert teachers (Garmston, 1998). I think that is partly due to the fact that teachers often settle for being good enough. It is a message that students are being sent as well. As teachers, we need to strive to be the best at our job and accept nothing less than the best from our students. How can we expect students to have a love for learning if we are not lifelong learners? We are leading by the example we set.
I agree with many of the responses that are posted. To go from being a good teacher to a great teacher I must be a lifelong learner. I must be able to share and collaborate with my colleagues and be a leader in my school. I must have deep content knowledge and be able to reach students at all levels. I need to get to know each student to gain an understanding of how each learns. It takes much effort and determination to go from good to great. I think we must set our minds on greatness and not accept less. Settling doesn't enable us to take our students to the next level.
Garmston, Robert (1998). Becoming expert teachers. Journal of staff development, 19(1).
I am glad you are continuing your education and living the "lifetime" learner attitude. Settling for "good enough" is a problem in any field, but it seems that education has more than it's fair share. You hit on a key part of being a "great teacher". That is "leading". You said by example, but we should lead also by many other things. An educational leader will not be satisfied with good enough instruction, nor will he or she be willing to accept any mediocrity from students. A true educational leader will turn his or her classroom into a high performance learning team and will inspire his or her students to higher heights than they ever dream possible. This kind of teacher asks 'why' and asks 'why not?' This kind of teacher believes that as a teacher, he or she is the key to unlocking the future of the students, regardless of what their backgrounds are. To this teacher it doesn't matter that the students are unprepared for learning in many ways. This teacher accommodates his or her teaching to overcome any obstacle that a student may bring to school, but does not dwell on "oh you poor thing" syndrome. This teacher understands that successful learning is just as important as food, air and water to these students and that knowledge can overcome the negative effects of all these other needs in more significant and enduring ways than that of being a surrogate parent. Well... I just thought I would share my ideas with you. By the way, you gave me some ideas to share in my next blog. Thanks.
Best regards,
Ben Johnson
San Antonio, Texas
I have many steps to take to achieve "greatness" as an educator. I have only been a teacher for a year now and lack knowledge and experience that are essential in becoming an expert teacher. In order to educate my students in an efficient manner I am committed to becoming a life long learner. Recently I have become a graduate student at Walden University. My desire and passion for learning will not cease once I have obtained my masters. In a world that is always evolving in technology, strategies, and techniques it is critical for me to maintain new knowledge consistently.
To achieve "greatness" I need to become an increased a risk-taker, collaborate more outside my of my school district, gain new experiences, and reflect every day. There are steps I am currently taking that have shown a positive impact on student learning. One step is I challenge my students to excel to their fullest potential and then push a little farther. The phrases "I can't do this" or "it's to hard" have been eliminated from my classroom. I also instill in my students that in order to learn we must make mistakes. I have made them aware that I do not know all the answers and encourage them to point out any mistakes I make. My experience thus far is that students want to please and are afraid of failing. Creating a learning environment that supports the process of learning through errors allows my students to participate more often and freely.
Thank you for part 1 and 2 of your post, your words are insightful and inspiring.
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NORMAN — Funeral services for Cory Finley, 24, and his 3-year-old daughter, Amber Jane Finley will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in The Chapel of Havenbrook Funeral Home, 3401 Havenbrook St. in Norman with Bruce Ingram presiding.
The Finley family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at the Havenbrook Funeral Home.
Cory was born May 12, 1988 in Tulsa, Okla. the son of Richard Sherman Leroy and Connie (Wohnoutka) Finley. Amber Jane was born Dec. 12, 2009, in Norman, the daughter of Cory Jonathon Lee and Andra Nicole (Drake) Finley. They both passed away early Wednesday morning, Jan. 30, 2013 in their home as the result of a house fire. Amber's little pet dog, Buster, was found curled up beside her, where he also died, trying his best to protect little Amber.
Cory enjoyed computers, playing the guitar and the drums. He also enjoyed playing the internet-based games, Everquest and World of Warcraft, where he was known as Donos.
Cory was employed for a brief time at Thunderbird Casino, where he worked as an IT Technician.
Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his little princess, Amber. He enjoyed playing with her and doing anything to make her laugh. He was a great daddy to Amber and the two of them will be missed very much.
Amber enjoyed little tea parties, jumping on Granny and Grandpa's bed, spinning 'round and 'round, playing hide 'n seek, and taking bike rides to the park on the back of her daddy's bicycle.
Amber loved shopping and even at the young age of three-years-old, was quite good at it. She enjoyed singing along with the radio while taking car rides, and watching Nick, Jr. TV. Some of her favorite shows are Dora the Explorer, Despicable Me, Cinderella and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
One of Amber's favorite things to do was to help cook and bake. Amber would help herself by pushing a chair into the kitchen, right up to the cabinet top, where she would perfectly position herself to participate in the kitchen activities.
She simply loved being included in helping to create something special to eat.
Amber's beautiful smile and bright eyes will always be remembered by her family. She was an absolute joy to be with and we will miss her very much.
Cory is survived by his loving parents, Richard and Brenda Finley of Norman, Okla. and Connie Wohnoutka of Goodwell, Okla.; one loving brother, Jerry Wohnoutka of Goodwell, Okla.; two loving sisters, Jenel Erin Louise Fatihah and her husband, Raja'ee of Tulsa, Okla., and Samantha Rollins of Tulsa, Okla.; loving paternal grandparents, Lee and Irene Finley of Norman; loving maternal grandparents, John Wohnoutka of Pink, Okla. and Carroll and Frances Walker of Odessa, Texas; and one loving maternal great grandmother, Marie Walker of McCamey, Texas.
Cory was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Jane Finley, his maternal grandmothers, Oleta Wohnoutka and Lois Walker.
Amber is survived by her loving mother, Andra Nicole Finley of Norman; her Loving Paternal Grandparents, Richard and Brenda Finley of Norman, and Connie Wohnoutka of Goodwell, Okla.; her Loving Paternal great grandparents, Lee and Irene Finley of Pink, Okla., John Wohnoutka of Pink, Okla., and Carroll and Frances Walker of Odessa, Texas; Loving Maternal Great Grandmother, Zona Arthur; and one Loving great-great grandmother, Marie Walker of McCamey, Texas; Three Loving uncles, Jerry Wohnoutka, John Gharet Arthur and John Gee; three loving aunts, Jenel Erin Louise Fatihah, and her husband, Raja'ee, Samantha Rollins, and Misty Arthur; and one loving great uncle, Ed Arthur.
Amber was preceded in death by her father, Cory Jonathon Lee Finley, her paternal grandfather, Robert Arthur, her maternal great grandmother, Oleta Wohnoutka, and her paternal great grandmother, Lois Walker.
Burial will conclude for Cory and Amber in the Warren Cemetery in Norman, Oklahoma. Arrangements for Cory and Amber and their family have been placed in the care of the Vice Family at the Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman, Oklahoma. Online condolences may be shared at www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com
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Elise Shenk and Tory Lane combined for 32 points to lead Homedale to the semifinals in a back-and-forth 58-52 win over the Teton Redskins to open state tournament play Thursday at Middleton High.
Shenk had 17 points to pace the Trojans, while Lane added 15 points, 10 rebounds and three steals. Thursdays game saw nine lead changes and eight ties, but the Trojans 19-13 edge in the fourth quarter proved decisive. Homedale is seeking its second girls basketball state title and first since 1980.
Homedale will face Timberlake at 8 p.m. Friday at Middleton, while Filer and Priest River will play at 6:15 p.m. in the other semifinal. Filer topped Sugar-Salem 30-28, and Priest River downed Fruitland, the District Three champs, 56-34.
A pair of District Three teams moved on at the state tournament at Kuna High, which saw three of its four games Thursday decided by two points or less.
Cole Valley defeated Valley 36-34 in overtime, led by Madison Hollys 12 points. Cole Valley had a 37-28 rebounding edge, led by Lindy Westendorfs 11.
The Chargers will face Ririe at 6:15 p.m. in one semifinal Ririe won a 26-24 low-scoring affair over Soda Springs while Melba and Firth face off at 8 p.m. in the other semifinal. Firth beat District Three champion New Plymouth 44-43.
Melbas 44-27 win over Grangeville was by far the biggest margin of victory.
The Prairie Pirates ended Hagermans undefeated season with a 47-33 victory in Thursdays semifinals at Columbia High.
Hagerman came into the game 20-0 and was the last unbeaten girls team in the state.
Prairie will take on Grace at 8 p.m. in the semifinals after Grace took down Notus, 50-35. Lapwai and Genesee will play for a spot in the state championship game before that, at 6:15 p.m. Lapwai defeated Challis 68-40, and Genesee beat Rimrock 56-39.
Dietrichs quest for a fourth straight state championship is off to a strong start after the Blue Devils opened tournament play with a 47-29 win over Council at Nampa High. Jacey Shaw had 14 points, and Katee Hubert had 12 for Dietrich.
The Blue Devils take on Rockland at 1:15 p.m. in one semifinal after Rockland took out Kendrick 48-37. Mackay and Lighthouse Christian play at 3 p.m. in the other semifinal. Mackay blanked Nezperce 34-25 in overtime, and Lighthouse beat Tri-Valley 36-31.


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About Your Library
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide the community with educational, cultural, recreational, and entertainment resources through a collection of materials, programs and other resources that we make available.
Our History
On May 14, 1895, the King's Daughters Society, a very active charitable organization (also known as "The Haverstraw Ladies Home Mission Circle") petitioned the New York State Regents for a charter to create the Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library. Melvil Dewey signed the charter, making this Library the oldest chartered public library in Rockland County. The signed charter hangs in the Main Library today. Read more>>
Board of Trustees
How to Get a Library Card
To get a library card, you must live in the town of Haverstraw and be in the North Rockland School District. Bring proof of your address and photo identification such as a driver's license or passport. On that day, you will be able to borrow 2 items and your card will be mailed to your home. The library card is free. However, if you lose your card, the cost for replacement is $5.00.
Your Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library (HKDPL) card will be accepted in all Rockland County Public Libraries and all the libraries served by the Ramapo Catskill Library System. Each library's policies, loan periods, and fines may vary.
Library Card Q&A
Can I get an HKDPL Library card if I don't have a Photo ID?
What if I don't have a photo ID?
What is limited access?
How do I get a limited access card?
What about cards for children?
Books and most other materials can be returned to any public library in Rockland County. Because we have a 24 hour check-in system, materials must be returned on the date they are due. Items returned the following morning will be charged an extended use fee.
Books due on a snow day will not be charged a late fee. They will be due the following day.
NOTE: There is a $2.00 fine for each magazine returned in the automated slot. Please return magazines at the circulation desk or into the blue book drop.
Loan Periods & Quantities
Express - 14 days; unlimited quantity
Music CDs & Cassettes
14 days; limit 10 of each
Kits (Tapes/CDs and Books or Language Kits)
14 days; limit 10 of each
Nook or Kindle
14 days; 1 per card; must be in good standing; Haverstraw Library cardholders only
Magazines & Pamphlets
14 days; unlimited quantity
Videos & DVDs
DVD - 3 days; 8 per card (4 Teen and/or Children AND 4 Adult DVDs)
14 days; 4 per card
Video Games
7 days; 2 per card; Haverstraw cardholders only at Main Library in Garnerville
Museum Passes
3 days; 1 per family; must be in good standing; Haverstraw Library cardholders only
Tablets & eReaders
14 days; 1 per family; must be in good standing; Haverstraw Library cardholders only
Loan Fines per Day
Please note that accrual of too many fines may limit your ability to borrow materials. There is also a $2.00 fine for each magazine returned in the automated book return slot. Please return magazines at the circulation desk or into the blue book drop bin located outside of the Library.
Renewals can be made in person with the item and your library card, or you can renew your items from home by logging into your account here and follow the instructions below.
How to Renew Your Items
1) Enter your library card number and pin number.
Your items should now renew with new dates and a count of how many times your items has been renewed. If your item does not renew automatically, that means that you cannot renew that item and it must be returned to the library.
Email Notification
Sign up for Email Notification! You will be notified of items on hold that have come in, and of any overdue charges. It's fast, it's free, and more convenient than postal mail or phone calls.
How to Check Your Library Account Online
Did you know that you can check your library account online? That you can change your PIN number, place holds, renew items, and find out when items are due? Do these and more right from the comfort of your home!
How to Log into Your Account & What You May Find
To check your library account, first hit the Account button on our menu bar above or go straight or our Library Catalog under Find Information and click on My Account. Enter your 14 digit library card number and enter your PIN number. Your PIN number is the last 4-digits of your telephone number we have on record. Having problems? Come to the library and we'll be more than happy to help walk you through the steps.
How to Put Holds on DVD's with Multiple Volumes
1. Log in to your account.
Library Services
Haverstraw Library cardholders in good standing may borrow tablets (Androids and iPads) for a 2 week (14 day) period. Many educational and entertainment apps have been downloaded to the tablets including Ace the SAT, Daily Cardio Workout, Recipe Search, Citizenship 2013, Rosetta Course, 3D Bowling and more. Drop by the Adult Reference desk at either building to borrow a tablet out.
Nook Colors are available for check out at both Library buildings at the Adult Reference desk. Only Haverstraw Library cardholders in good standing may borrow one out.
Our Nooks come preloaded with some content but patrons may download digital content onto the reader via our digital download service. Instructions to download content from the Library onto the reader will be provided. Questions? Call the reference desk at 786-3800 ext 18 or email us.
Museum Passes
Museum Passes are available for the following museums for Haverstraw Library card holders only:
♦ American Museum of Natural History
Haverstraw Library cardholder must be established and be in good standing (i.e. patron must physically have library card at hand and have no fees). One museum pass per family for 3 days. There is a $10/day charge for late return of a pass. For a lost pass, the fee will be up to the cost of replacement of the membership.
Exhibiting Your Art at the Library
Generally, displays will be in the Lowest Level of the library, outside the Community and Board Rooms. Call 786-3800 ext. 14 for more information and an application. For information on our latest exhibits, check our newsletter.
Donations to the Library
Donations to the library in the form of books may be designated for a general library fund or one of the following:
A book plate will be placed in the donated book.
Notary Public
A notary is available 10 am - 4:30 pm weekdays, free of charge, at the Main Library. Call (845) 786-3800 ext. 14 for an appointment.
Fax Service
Our Self-Serve Fax Service is located at the Main Library. Domestic faxes are $1.75 for the first page and $1.00 each additional page. Domestic rates include the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. International faxes are $3.95 for the first page and $3.45 each additional page.
If you cannot or would rather not use our Self-Serve Fax Service, you may head over to the Adult Reference Desk at either building and a librarian will be able to send the fax for you. Fees are $3.00 for the first out-going fax page and $1.00 for each additional page.
If you would like to receive faxes at the library, the first fax is $1.00 and each additional page will cost $0.50 each. This service is also available at the Reference Desk.
Tutor Rooms
Tutor Rooms are available for North Rockland Home Instruction, Literacy Volunteers, and Haverstraw Library card holders (for mid-level tutor room only).
If you would like to use our Tutor Room, please sign up at the Adult Reference Desk or the Mid-Level Computer Sign-Up desk. Patrons who sign up for the room is guaranteed an hour to use the room. After that hour, they may continue to use the room if it has not been requested by another person but they may be asked to leave at any time should it be requested.
Scanning Service
If you are in need of having a digital copy of a photo or document, the library offers a free scanning service located at the Computer Sign-Up desk in the middle level of the Main Library. We can scan up to three items per patron per day. Scanned items may be saved for you on your own flash/thumb drive or sent to you via email.
Both the Main and Village Branch Libraries have color copiers available for public use. Black and white copies are $0.15 per page and color copies are $0.25 per page.
Wireless Access
Wireless access is available for patron use at both libraries. At the Main Library, the best wireless connection is located on the first floor near our Local History Room or the seating area near the Adult Mystery collection on the middle level. If your laptop is not wireless-ready, you may connect directly to our network via a cable. If you do not have your own cable, you may request one at the Adult Services desk.
Public Computers
Public computers are available for patron use throughout the building. Please be sure to have your library card with you to sign up for the computers. If you do not have a library card, you may temporarily request a one-time use guest card. Be sure to bring a valid ID with you at that time.
The first two pages of printing are free with subsequent pages costing $0.15 per page. CD-RWs may be purchased for $1 each. Flash drives are also available for $7 (1GB), $8.50 (2GB), $12 (4GB) and $14 (8GB).
NOTE: Computers shut down 30 minutes prior to the library's posted closing time. Our reservation system also stops signing users onto our public computers 10 minutes to our computer lab's closing time. Please make sure you come in before that cutoff time if you wish to use the public computers. For our Internet Policy and Use Procedure, click here.
Community & Board Room
These rooms may be requested for use for meetings or events. If you would like to reserve either room, please call Cheryl at (845) 786-3800 ext 14 or reserve online. Online reservations must be confirmed by a call from the library first before your reservation is considered valid.
We have two microfilm machines available for use; one in the mid-level and one in the local history room in the Main library. We have Journal News and New York Times microfilms available for your perusal.
We have one typewriter available for public use in the mid-level of the Main library.
Local History Collection
The Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library's Local History Collection is housed in the Thomas F.X. Casey Local History Room. In this room books, newspapers, photographs and other materials relating to all eras of the history of the town of Haverstraw and the villages of Haverstraw, West Haverstraw, and Garnerville are collected, preserved and made accessible to the public. These include old issues of the Rockland County Times, The Journal News, and the New York Times on microfilm, published histories of the area, collections of old photographs, newspaper clippings, yearbooks from North Rockland and Haverstraw High School, funeral home records, and much more.
Access to the local history collection can be given during the library's regular hours. We ask that all users sign in using a library card or photo identification at the Reference Desk.
We accept donations of local historical significance. Donated materials might include: yearbooks, books, family histories, maps, funeral programs or local photographs. If accepted, these materials are added to the collection and are available for in-house genealogical and historical research. If you have materials that you'd like to donate, please contact call us at (845) 786-3800 x22 or stop by.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact our Local History Librarian, Catherine Campos at (845) 786-3800 ext. 22.
Rosman Library Floor Map
Can't find your way around? Check out our floor map below by clicnking on the image for a larger view. For a pdf version, click here.
2014 Holiday Closings
New Year's Day - Wednesday, January 1
The Main Library is closed on Sundays during the summer starting June 29 to August 31. We reopen on Sundays starting September 7.
Closings Due to Inclement Weather
If the Library closes due to inclement weather, there will be an announcement on the Library's recorded phone message, as well as RadioRockland.com and Cancellations.com. Radio stations WHUD 100.7 FM & WRCR 1300 AM will also announce any changes.
Note: Any items overdue on a snow day will not be fined a late fee. They will be due the following day.
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Main Library
* Closed 6/29 -8/31.
Village Branch
Board Meeting
When: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
Where: Board Meeting Room, Main Library at Garnerville.
Who: Board Meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend.
Archive: 2012 - Present
Department Staff
Director: Claudia Depkin
Assistant Director:
Head of Adult Services: Naomi Goldberg Honor
Head of Teen Services: Patrice Gottfried
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Head of Technical Services
Head of Custodial Services: Jessie Moore
If you are interested in holding a program at the library or reserving a room, please contact Cheryl Fellner at (845) 786-3800.
If your program pertains to a specific department, please get in touch with one of the department heads listed above.
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Shots rang out and cut the silence of the morning air on Friday as law enforcement officers from agencies across the region gathered for the Dale DeBerry Police Pistol Competition in Norman.
The competition was held at the Norman Police Department's shooting range on Jenkins Avenue south of State Highway 9 where 20 spots lined the range waiting for shooters to begin the first match, wait for the targets to turn and the shooting to begin.
Norman Police Sgt. Shon Elroy said the competition is an opportunity to expose officers to a stressful shooting situation and mimic the stress that could be experienced during a real shooting situation while on duty. The competition also helps firearms instructors, he said.
"Many officers also teach firearms so it's one of the best ways to prepare firearms instructors," Elroy said.
The competition will continue Saturday.
Law enforcement agencies participating in the competition include Norman Police Department, Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Tampa Police, Fort Worth Police Department, Houston Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and Colorado State Park.
Look for the complete story in the Saturday editions of The Transcript.


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Wow, how horrible. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families.
Wow, how horrible. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families.
I meant to take the high road.... but I missed the exit.
That video is surreal. It's surprisingly calm and people are just walking by the bodies like they aren't even there.
From bbc.co.uk
"BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera said immediate suspicion about Monday's attack would fall on militants from the Caucasus region.
Militant groups fighting in the Caucasus know how important the perception that the president and prime minister provide a secure society is, and to undermine that is a key aspect of their aims, adds our correspondent.
Last March the Russian capital's underground system was rocked by two female suicide bombers from Russia's volatile Dagestan region, who detonated their explosives on the busy metro system during rush hour, killing 40 people and injuring more than 80."
AceOn6, the golf loving skating fan
What a shame. Thoughts and prayers for the victims and their loved ones.
Prayers and thoughts to the victims.
I won't be surprised when the Russians begin blaming this attack on Chechian or Daghestanian terrorists.
Unofficial Russian sources talk now about 70 people who died in this attack.
My sympathy with the victims, and their families.
Surprisingly, I am not seeing much news coverage on CNN, etc. May be they covered it earlier and I missed it.
What is the world coming to? This violence is senseless. Such a waste of precious human life! Unfortunately those who do it don't value human life, not even their own.
RIP all the victims and sympathies to their families.
This is so awful and incredibly sad. That video is haunting.
Updated article from FoxNews
In addition to a lot more detail in the article, there are also a couple of links, one to airport surveillance video that captured the bombing, the other another of the scene just after.
I just received word that none of our Skating Family was involved in the terrorist attack. The Russian Team left earlier for Europeans.
Morry Stillwell
The US speedskating team had flown in to Moscow for a WC event on the day of the bombing but had used neighbouring Sheremetyevo airport. So thank goodness they are all alright. But the team have not decide if they will stay for the event or if it will take place at all.
I wonder what will be decided as far as the Olympics. Can they take it away from Sochi? Will Sochi have to demonstrate that they are capable of the level of security needed? How will they do that, especially so close to terrorist home ground?
It is being reported on the state own media in Russia that the real life attack on Domodedovo Airport resembles a fictional attack portrayed on a popular video game. I am not one to blame to world's ills on video games etc but the parallels are creepy. The video game is called; Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Mission No Russian and can be seen on youtube. Hope they are taken down soon.
FTR, I am of a fan of violent video games, but we need some perspective here.
Oh, Buzz - nothing is directed at you, you just posted the link - thanks.
I am decidedly not a fan of violent video games but find the suggestion that one is to blame for this incident far-fetched at the very least.
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The latest installment of the ongoing fight to keep the Sacramento Kings in California unfolded Tuesday with 19 local investors standing behind Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson at a press conference and saying they would each put up $1 million to buy the team.
The so-called "whale" needed to make up the rest of the funding would be chosen later, Johnson said.
"I'm doing this for one reason. It's time to fight," said Phil Oates, chairman of Buzz Oates Group of Companies and a basketball coach at Capital Christian High School in Rosemont.
Developer David Taylor addressed the Maloof brothers, the controversial owners of the team.
"While they have been a difficult partner in some instances, they've been a good partner in others and I wish them well–but I wish they'd sell it to us," Taylor said. "And I think they will."
Elk Grove Mayor Gary Davis, who stood on the podium behind Johnson, said in a Twitter post that he was excited to be involved.
"Pleased to stand with [Johnson] and leaders from across the region today to keep the Kings with new owners!" Davis wrote. "Time to throw elbows!"
The Sacramento group will present its offer to the NBA in April. The league's governing body must still OK the pending deal between the Maloofs and the Seattle-based group led by Steve Ballmer and Chris Hansen.
"I strongly believe they do deserve an NBA team at some point–just not ours," Johnson said of Seattle. "I would also caution the folks in Seattle–don't celebrate too early. We've had the emotional roller coasters. It's hard."
The Sacramento Business Journal identified the 19 investors as:
- Nate Allen
- Steve Ayer
- Dale Carlsen
- Dorene Dominguez
- Michael Fahn
- Ken Fahn
- Brad Jenkins
- Larry Kelley
- Rob Miller
- Kevin Nagle
- Phil Oates
- Mark Otero
- Scott Powell
- Aaron Reeves
- John Stone
- David Taylor
- Angelo Tsakopoulos
- Kyriakos Tsakopoulos
- Ali Youssefi


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