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Far faster than previous model, Bright screen, Solid camera performance
There's a new iPod touch on the block and, in many of the ways that most matter, it's a doozy. While it's tempting to compare it to a phone-less iPhone 5-particularly given its similar height, weight, thickness, and Lightning connector-the iPod touch is a device intended for a different audience. An audience that skews younger than the iPhone's and one that desires a cool media and game player that can stand on its own rather than feel like an iPhone's hobbled sibling.
Design is the best yet, light and compact, amazing screen
When it comes to a device to play music and video, you can't really ask for more than the iPod touch delivers. This is the best screen on any media device of its size, there's decent storage capacity on both models and the graphical power means this can play games that look as impressive as any handheld games console. It's a bit of a clich, but the iPod touch really is a fantastic little gadget.
iOS 6 improvements, Very thin and light, Better earphones
We'd say the iPod touch 5th Generation makes a pretty convincing argument for small form factor devices, especially for kids who might find larger devices cumbersome to hold. Even for adults, 7-inch and larger tablets are too big to pop into your pocket, so the touch has a purpose. It's small enough to take anywhere with you and discrete enough that you can use one without drawing unnecessary attention to yourself. It's safer than flashing a larger tablet about on the Tube, for example.
Beautifull designed, Bigger, bolder display
As a device, the Apple iPod Touch 5G is outstanding. There are a few subjective things that may bother people, such as the Touch Loop, and the light body. iOS 6 is also problematic for some - Maps is still an issue, and the Apple ecosystem is still adapting to the wholesale changes in the new operating system.
For what it's worth, the new iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle are both excellent alternatives.
Front and rear cameras are particularly big jumps over prior
If you were planning to rush out to the store to buy an iPod touch, our advice would be to hold off on a purchase until Apple officially reveals its smaller-sized iPad, which will likely deliver superior value at similar prices. However, there is a very legitimate difference between pocket-sized and tablet-sized devices that raw dollars and cents calculations won't capture, and the question of what you really want to use and carry around every day should be paramount in your considerations.
High quality build, Excellent design
Calling previous iPod Touches as iPhones without the phone part is an exaggeration. The iPT5 is more worthy of that statement thanks to its high-quality build, excellent design, amazing display and a very capable camera. With that said it's easy to sum up its capabilities -the 5th generation iPod Touch is the REAL iPhone without the phone functionality. If you want to take advantage of iOS and the App Store but not ready for a full iPhone experience, I definitely recommend getting this.
Lightest, slimmest iPod Touch yet, excellent screen, improved camera, great range of apps
It's a shame the cheaper versions have gone, but despite its considerable price tag, the latest iPod touch still offers good value for money, with a terrific screen, excellent syncing possibilities through iTunes and an unsurpassed range of available apps.
Best Nano Yet
Upon unboxing I noted that the unit was exceptionally thin with a nice feel to it. The user interface is Apple easy (as is usually the case with Apple) and I was able to get it up and running in a few minutes. I did note that no charger is included with the Nano but the Lightning connector does have a USB plug which works fine in my existing charger blocks.
Slim body, Responsive touchscreen, Easy to use interface
The 2012 iPod nano 7th generation doesn't have the chops to make the same impact as a new iPod touch or iPhone 5. Its screen isn't great in some respects, it's a bit expensive and it doesn't do all that much. However, it's so much of a joy to use on a day-to-day basis that we can learn to accept most of its limitations. Strong design and Apple's excellent UI are enough to mitigate this partly underwhelming redesign.
New home button and longer screen offer a familiar smartphone-style interface
The seventh-generation iPod Nano is a fine product, but we're not entirely sure who it's for. It comes across like a breeding experiment between an iPod Shuffle and iPod Touch. The kid is cute, but we think most people will be better served by its parents.
For fitness types, the physical controls, simplicity, clip-on design and AU$55 price of the iPod Shuffle make it seem like the better deal.
Larger screen makes Multi-Touch much more usable than with previous model
Those who loved the previous iPod nano's built-in clip and square shape - especially folks who used the nano as a clip-on workout companion or a makeshift wristwatch - will lament the latest model's taller, clipless design. But as handy (or, if you will, hands-free) as that clip was - and for many people it might be useful enough for Apple to consider a similar product separate from the nano line - dropping it let Apple make the new iPod nano remarkably thin and light.
Good capacity, great design, sounds ace, FM radio is brilliant, Nike+ sync, lovely screen
If we were really feeling picky, we could say that the nano is a bit too expensive. And, we suppose, compared to other products, it might be a bit more pricey. But you get the Nike+ facilities built-in, there's the radio and brilliant video playback and it looks and sounds great.
Bluetooth, Multi-touch, Nike+ Fitness built-in, FM Radio built-in
An improvement on last year's iPod nano, mainly thanks to the inclusion of video playback. We found the general design and shape more pleasing too, and we can live without the clip that the last generation had - the nano is so lightweight that slipping it into a pocket while exercising is easy.
Of course, if you haven't got a free pocket in your exercise hear you may have to invest in a case that attaches it to your body in some way.
Very thin and light, 2.5in screen, improved headphones
The new nano has a bigger screen than its predecessor making it a much better bet for video watching. It makes sorting and playing your music easy when you're on the move, and it sounds even better thanks to the new EarPod earphones. The new power/sync port will be a nuisance if you like to use it with an iPod dock (you'll need an adaptor) but otherwise it's an excellent addition to the range.
Yet another impressive apple product
I bought the ipod shuffle because the ipod touch just seemed a little too big and a little too involved to take with me while running. It shames me to even say that... years ago I ran with a walkman cassette player that probably weighed 4 lbs and was about 50x as big... Anyway, for my purposes, the shuffle is perfect. It is tiny, light weight, and has a clip that will actually hold it onto your clothing pretty much anywhere you want to clip it.
The iPod Shuffle's buttons are back, and the lightest, smallest MP3 player on the planet is now better than ever.
The iPod Shuffle's buttons are back, and the lightest, smallest MP3 player on the planet is now better than ever. The iPod Shuffle's buttons are back, and the lightest, smallest MP3 player on the planet is now better than ever.The iPod Shuffle's buttons are back, and the lightest, smallest MP3 player on the planet is now better than ever.
Quality app ecosystem
The 4th Generation iPad is only a minor improvement over its predecessor but still remains the tablet to beat. An upgraded A6X processor, Apple's new Lightning connector and a better front facing camera are the main differences. All in all this is an iterative upgrade that should only interest those who don't already own a 3rd Generation iPad.
Good for the Price, but Would NOT Recomend
As for the player itself, the button clicks are loud and the sound quality is remarkably bad, unless (at least for me) you don't plug the headphones in all the way. In addition, the songs play in the order that they are in on the card and there is no way to switch it into a shuffle mode.
A great addition to your Samsung phone
I like to listen to music and podcasts while I'm working out or working in the house and garden. The Samsung Muse is great for these things as it's small, easy to load with programming and has great battery life. I've used several different MP3 players in the past. Each has had drawbacks and nice features. I'm very pleased with my Samsung Muse as it has enough capacity to hold what I need, and yet is small and unobtrusive.
Setting up the Muse was easy.
Affordable price, 2x storage of iPod Shuffle
People who are into iPod shuffle-type MP3 players should dig the $50 Samsung Muse. You get a small, light, clip-able device that delivers decent audio, which is all you need. The fact that it can sync music from a smartphone as well as a PC is a nice bonus, though choosing individual tracks can be a challenge. It's the same price as an iPod shuffle yet offers twice as much storage space (4GB vs 2GB), which is also a nice bonus, though 4GB still doesn't get you far.
Ear buds are surprisingly good
I'm digging the pebble. It's designed to be the sort of lightweight MP3 player you might wear to the gym, and as that it performs wonderfully. As a more full-time player, you're obviously missing a display and proper scrubbing. But you knew that going into this. It's a "shuffle"-type device, made even more evident by the fact that I haven't quite figured out how it decides what order to play the songs.
Excellent basic MP3 player for rec. use
bought this mp3 player for listening to music during exercise. It's absolutely wonderful, and easy to figure out. I have no problem using the Music Go software with it, as I don't care about Media Player or any of that. I import my own CDs and send them to the mp3 player, and create playlists. The earbuds, I dismissed without trying, and used my own headset for a couple of days. But, the earbuds were nice for listening to music in bed, and I realized they are better than my headphones!
The Lines Between iPod Touch and iPhone Have Started to Blur
It is absolutely clear: Apple has definitely blurred the lines between iPhone and iPod touch with its 4th generation of both devices. Since it has no contract or carrier exclusivity, this phenomenal device will continue to shine its light in the otherwise dark voids of the smartphone market where the iPhone cannot go, even without the phone. That's just smart!
Surfing the Web are easier and more enjoyable than with its predecessors
The new iPod Touch is the best dedicated music player that Apple has released to date. The 'Retina' display, iOS4 and the faster processor mean that listening to music, playing games and surfing the Web are easier and more enjoyable than with its predecessors.
iOS 5 software rocks, Thinner than an iPhone
There was no way we had room in this review to mention everything the iPod touch does. We haven't even touched on features like Internet browsing, email, maps and the gazillions of apps that totally transform what it's capable of, for example.
We're really excited about a future 5th gen iPod touch, hopefully released at the same time as the iPhone 5 sometime in 2012, but for now the 4th gen is still well worth the money.
Dual cameras, FaceTime support, 720p video recording, Longer battery life
As the App Store continues to expand at a phenomenal rate, the iPod touch has become a unique device that eludes simple categorization. It is the only pocketable media player that offers full access to the most successful portal for mobile apps and games, but without requiring a cellular contract with AT&T. The introduction of FaceTime pushed the Touch further into a grey area that falls somewhere between smartphones and media players.
Longer battery life, Faster A4 processor
As the App Store continues to expand at a phenomenal rate, the iPod touch has become a unique device that eludes simple categorization. It is the only pocketable media player that offers full access to the most successful portal for mobile apps and games, but without requiring a cellular contract with AT&T. The introduction of FaceTime pushed the Touch further into a grey area that falls somewhere between smartphones and media players.
GREAT for music - not so much for everything else
Finally, the battery life is AWESOME - longer than any other player I'm aware of. The unit has a proprietary connector which can be hard to insert. Do not force the plug into the unit - line the thing up and it slips in easily initially with a final push needed to firmly connect. It takes some force to disconnect so I'm a little concerned about the longevity of this connector but so far, no problems.
A bit expensive, Feature-poor in some respects, Low-res screen
The Cowon X9 is the latest portable MP3 and video player from the Korean audio brand. However, in some respects it feels like a step back when compared with older models. Its touchscreen is resistive, its display low-res and it doesn't have the storage to justify the bulky design. Cowon needs to get with the times, or it'll soon be game over.
Most formats didn't play too well
The Cowon X9 is available in three variants - 8GB, priced at Rs. 11,999, 16GB at Rs. 13,200 and 32GB priced at Rs. 15,500. Those prices simply do not justify the devices capabilities. With 7-inch tablets available for much less with features such as HDMI out plus full HD video palyback, the Cowon X9 with it's ridiculously high battery capacity and even it's onboard storage doesn't stand a chance.
Quite impressive for the price
I bought this because I swim four or five times a week, and doing laps gets pretty boring. I wasn't really expecting much for the price, but I wasn't prepared to spend a lot of money for something that might not work. I was surprised, though, by the overall quality of the MP3 player. I was expecting a plastic case, so the metal housing was very nice to discover.
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Signed into law by the governor earlier this year, SB 344 becomes active next week. The law will allow the convicted to appeal based on new scientific evidence that may contradict earlier forensic expert testimony.
Many kinds of cases have been overturned due to what defense lawyers call "junk science" -- from dog-scent lineups as in the case of Megan Winfrey, or other types of evidence once thought to prove arson.
The San Antonio City Council dissected the city's proposed non-discrimination ordinance during a marathon B session Wednesday before turning the microphone over to nearly 500 people who signed up to speak during the citizens to be heard portion of the meeting.
City Attorney Michael Bernard defined the ordinance for the council during a brief presentation. Mayor Julián Castro then went back over many of the definitions and used examples to spell out for the audience what the proposal would do if passed.
The Umhlanga Ceremony in Swaziland, South Africa dates back to the 1940s, and was devised as a method to encourage chastity among young women. It has a vague connection to summer camp, when young people share collective experiences away from home.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples has filed a brief with the Texas Supreme Court encouraging them to limit landowner liability regarding accidents that involve undocumented migrants.
Staples writes in his brief that the State of Texas must protect policies that enable landowners to secure their land from trespassers and illegal activity without fear of legal retribution.
By end of this school year, freshmen at Highlands High School will have learned the basics of computer coding. A new program called CodeHS introduced this year aims to make these ninth graders fluent in programming.
"It is like another language," said Chelsea Cook, the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) magnet coordinator at Highlands. "It's like learning how to read and wright, we're learning how to code and program."
Groups on both sides of San Antonio's proposed non-discrimination ordinance have fought fiercely about the matter, which would add veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity to the language already in place.
But now, no one is in agreement over the ordinance.
That is because the city's latest draft spells out in detail what will be a part of the ordinance and what will not be. It's what will not be included that has many previous supporters up in arms.
State Sen. Leticia Van De Putte, D-San Antonio, a leading lawmaker for equal rights, is speaking out against those who are opposing an update to the city's non-discrimination ordinance.
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House leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, spent much of her time speaking in Austin talking about women's rights, primarily a woman's right to equal pay to her male counterparts.
She was speaking at a discussion about women's economic issues hosted by the American Association of University Women of Texas at Austin Community College entitled, "When Women Succeed, America Succeeds."
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The good news: Christmas Day is expected to be sunny and in the 40s, according to the National Weather Service. (The Weather.com forecast is slightly less merry, describing the day as "partly cloudy.")
The Capital Weather Gang calls the forecast for Christmas Day "a quick lull between storm systems."
The week itself is filled with chances for rain and sleet.
During the day on Christmas Eve, Monday, Northern Virginia has a 60 percent chance of rain and sleet, tapering off to just a 20 percent chance of rain Monday evening. The high Monday is expected to be 41 degrees.
Christmas Day Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high of 46 degrees, according to the National Weather Service or partly cloudy, according to the Weather Channel.
Anyone driving home from holiday festivities Tuesday night should look out for slick roads. Tuesday night, Northern Virginia has a 70 percent chance of rain and sleet with chances increasing to 80 percent for Wednesday, forecasters say.
Thursday, the sun returns but the temperature won't get any higher than 35 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will whip up to about 22 MPH, forecasters predict.
Friday is looking pretty good, warming up a bit to the mid-40s, with just a 10 percent chance of rain.
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The Friends of Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the library at 405 E. South St. Contact: 256-232-1233.
Respite Night
Caregiver's Night Out will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Lindsay Lane Baptist Church, 1300 Lindsay Lane. Make reservations by noon Thursday, June 27, at 256-232-7207.
Animal shelter yard sale
The Athens-Limestone County Animal Shelter yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. until all items are gone Saturday, June 29, at 1701 U.S. 72 East between Russell Stover and Preston's Western Wear. Donations, with the exception of clothes, are accepted and can be dropped off at the shelter. Contact: 256-771-7889.
Haggard reunion
A reunion in the memory of Dorcie and Francis Haggard will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Joe Wheeler State Park. A covered dish is requested for lunch at 3 p.m. The day is to include games, fun and time with family. Contact: 256-233-8924.
Athens reading program
The Athens-Limestone Public Library is hosting its annual summer reading program. Register at the library, and check out the calendar of events at www.alcpl.org. Contact the library at 256-232-1233.
Ardmore reading program
Ardmore Public Library, at 25836 Main St. in Ardmore, Tenn., will hold its summer reading program for children ages 12 and under at 10 a.m. for four successive Wednesdays — June 19 and 26 and July 3 and 10. A ventriloquist, puppet theater and super scientist will be featured. Contact: 931-427-4883.
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The Athens-Limestone Seniors Organization will not meet in June or July. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 15.
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---- — The Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce supports Medicaid expansion in Michigan. Why? Because it's good for business and our community. "Medicaid expansion" is linked to the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). Each state must decide whether to keep Medicaid eligibility rules the same, or expand Medicaid eligibility to 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level ($26,344 for a family of three in 2012). State legislators are currently debating whether to expand Medicaid.
This is a complicated issue, and some background information is important. To qualify for Medicaid, individuals in Michigan must be at or below 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Level and belong to one of these specific groups: children, parents, pregnant women, people with severe disability and seniors. Non-disabled adults without dependent children are generally excluded from Medicaid coverage in Michigan, no matter how poor they are.
Medicaid expansion would cover all households at or below 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, and eliminate the other criteria. In the five-county Grand Traverse area alone, almost 12,000 adults would benefit from Medicaid expansion.
How does this impact northern Michigan businesses? Under the ACA, businesses with at least 50 full-time equivalent employees must offer their full-time workers affordable health insurance that provides certain "essential benefits" or pay a penalty. However, employers do not pay the penalty if their employees obtain coverage under Medicaid. Medicaid does not charge a premium on either the employer or employee in this situation.
With Medicaid expansion, a full-time employee who earns $12 an hour and is the sole breadwinner for a family of three — a scenario not uncommon in northern Michigan - would qualify for Medicaid. Expansion would also cover many part-time employees who would not otherwise have health insurance through their employer.
Medicaid expansion is also good for the state's bottom line. Expansion means the federal government will fund Medicaid services currently paid by Michigan taxpayers. This will total approximately $1 billion in federal funds to Michigan over the next 10 years. Federal funds will cover 100 percent of the state's expansion costs in 2014, 2015 and 2016. After 2020, federal funds will cover 90 percent of the state's expansion costs. Without Medicaid expansion, premiums for businesses that offer health insurance could increase to compensate for this loss of funding.
Perhaps most importantly, Medicaid expansion affects businesses on a human level. Just as insured employees of northern Michigan businesses suffer from chronic health conditions — COPD, asthma, diabetes — so do their uninsured colleagues. With Medicaid expansion, more uninsured residents will have access to preventive care, helping to keep their symptoms under control and avoid emergency room visits and missed work. We all know that a healthy employee is a more efficient employee.
The Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce supports Medicaid expansion because it's good for business and our community. You can learn more and get involved at the Chamber's website, www.tcchamber.org, under the Legislative Advocacy link.
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"The east has always looked upon that portion of the state west of the mountains as sort of an outside appendage — a territory in a state of pupilage. The unfairness and inequality of legislation is manifest on every page of the statute book; they had an unjust majority in the Legislature by the original constitution of the state, and have clung to it with the utmost tenacity ever since; they have collected heavy taxes from us, and have spent large sums in the construction of railroads and canals to the east, but have withheld appropriations from the west; they have refused to make any of the modern improvements by which trade and travel could be carried on from the one section to the other, thus treating us as strangers. The east and the west have always been two peoples.
Surprisingly, the politician was not referring to the relationship between Western Maryland and Annapolis. The speech was delivered by West Virginia's first governor, Arthur I. Boreman, on June 20, 1863. It marked the day on which West Virginia became the 35th state of the United States.
It lists the reasons that citizens of the western part of Virginia felt it necessary to break away from Richmond and form their own state.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and an L.A. auction house are disputing who owns the rights to some of the Lakers legend's stuff, and one look at the list of memorabilia in question explains why this debate is so heated.
The inventory, detailed by TMZ, is essentially an interior decorator's guide to designing a rad office.
-- An engraved KAJ tea set -- A McDonald's "Top Faces of Black History" Award -- Signed "Game of Death" poster (the movie he did with Bruce Lee) -- A Stetson black suede hat -- 5 pairs of Lakers sweatpants -- Personalized L.A. Kings jersey -- A "Fletch" script from 1984 -- A custom made rocking chair ... and a special Kareem Abdul-Jabbar snowboard
The NBA is finally discussing elongating its All-Star breakKelly Dwyer at Ball Don't Lie20 hrs ago
NBA players are pampered. They earn millions of dollars to play a sport, but they also get free transportation to road games, free five-star accommodations on the road, and even meal money. They get summers off, a halftime to rest, free Gatorade at time outs, and all the free bubblegum they can chew. It's a pretty sweet gig.
It's also a pretty tough gig, especially for the sort of star that is expected to prop up exhibition game attendance in October, cable TV ratings at the All-Star break in February, and play deep into June. And then, possibly, represent your country during the NBA-governed (if we're honest here) Olympic and international tournaments.
The 10-man rotation, starring how Lionel Hollins' Brooklyn Nets might lookDan Devine at Ball Don't Lie21 hrs ago
A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.
C: The Brooklyn Game, twice. Ryan Carbain looks at how Lionel Hollins' offensive and defensive systems line up with the personnel he inherits with the Brooklyn Nets, and how things might need to change as Hollins gets comfortable in Barclays Center.
PF: Nylon Calculus. Jacob Rosen makes the statistical argument for Kevin Garnett being one of the more transformative offensive players in recent NBA history.
Kyle Korver was traded in 2003 for a copy machine, kind ofKelly Dwyer at Ball Don't Lie21 hrs ago
It's hard to consider, in an era where the Milwaukee Bucks can be sold for half a billion dollars and the Los Angeles Clippers can fetch a $2 billion asking price even with absolutely no leverage on their side, but we're not that far removed from NBA teams doing everything they can to pinch every penny. The lackluster world economy in 2003 had quite a bit to do with it, but even a Finals-contending New Jersey Nets team wasn't above selling draft picks over a decade ago just to pay for a Summer League inclusion and soon-to-be-outmoded office equipment.
Former Nets general manager Rod Thorn relayed as much in a Grantland feature fixated on Atlanta Hawks sharpshooter Kyle Korver, who was selected by the Nets just 11 years ago and dealt to Philadelphia so that the Nets' front office could tidy up their finances. From Zach Lowe's report:
Steve Nash: 'I think this is my last season'Kelly Dwyer at Ball Don't Lie22 hrs ago
Nobody knows how Steve Nash's body will respond to the 2014-15 NBA season. We're not even sure if Steve Nash will be around for the 2014-15 NBA season, because though the move would be unlikely, the Los Angeles Lakers could waive Nash by using the stretch provision, and in reaction he may choose to retire rather than move onto another team.
Nash has hinted at as much in the past, and on Monday he also dropped hints that the 2014-15 NBA season could be his last in the league. That's a bit of an open secret, but it's still a little strange and sad to hear. Mark Medina of Inside SoCal reported this aside captured by Sport TV:
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LeBron James removes shorts, throws them into crowd in Taiwan (Video)Ben Rohrbach at Ball Don't Lie23 hrs ago
When LeBron James announced his return to Cleveland earlier this month, the NBA world saw a stripped-down version of the four-time MVP — an NBA superstar humbled by one horrible Decision. LeBron also treated his Taiwanese fans to a new stripped-down side of himself, only this time he took it quite literally.
In a video taken during his recent publicity tour across Asia — uncovered by Pro Basketball Talk — a shirtless James can be seen removing his hat, shoes and shorts as a man screams "everybody witness" in front of a large crowd. We finally have our answer to the age-old boxers or briefs question: boxer briefs.
Perhaps this is a precursor to a new Be Like Magic Mike advertising campaign. And scene.
Charles Barkley offers to pay for funerals of three children killed in alleged Philadelphia carjackingDan Devine at Ball Don't Lie1 day ago
Former Philadelphia 76ers great and TNT NBA commentator Charles Barkley has offered to pay for the funerals of three children killed in an automobile accident following an alleged sexual assault and carjacking in North Philadelphia last week.
The children — Keiearra Williams, 15; Thomas Joseph Reed, 10; and Terrence Moore, 7 — were struck and killed on the morning of July 25 by a Toyota 4Runner that "lurched out of control and into a family selling fruit at Allegheny and Germantown Avenues," according to Aubrey Whelan and Mike Newall of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Their mother, Keisha Williams, 34, was also injured, and remained hospitalized in critical condition as of Monday night.
Report: Suns forward P.J. Tucker arrested for 'super extreme DUI,' could face 45 days in jailDan Devine at Ball Don't Lie1 day ago
Three weeks after finishing the 2013-14 NBA regular season, and two months before he got a new three-year, $16.5 million contract, Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker was arrested by Scottsdale, Ariz., police for "super extreme DUI," according to Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic.
Report: Blake Griffin pulled out of Team USA due to back fracture, expected to make 'full recovery'Dan Devine at Ball Don't Lie1 day ago
Blake Griffin chalked up his decision to bow out of competition for a spot on the U.S. men's national basketball team that will compete in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain next month to a desire "to focus and dedicate 100 percent of my energy on improving and preparing for the upcoming season with the [Los Angeles] Clippers." As it turns out, though, there's another reason why the All-NBA Second Team forward pulled out.
A California judge rules in Shelly Sterling's favor, clearing the way for the sale of the Los Angeles ClippersKelly Dwyer at Ball Don't Lie1 day ago
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling's wife acted in good faith when she encouraged him to meet with two neurologists to determine if he was suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, judge Michael Levanas ruled on Monday, and her proposed sale of the franchise in the wake of Sterling's racist taped comments was not hatched as a result of a conspiratorial plot. Donald Sterling, who is suing the Sterling family trust (and, by slim extension, himself) lost a court ruling that should encourage the agreed-upon sale of the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.
One of the attorneys for Shelly Sterling told reporters he hopes the sale to Ballmer closes before Aug. 15. The NBA released a statement saying the league looks forward to the sale "closing as soon as possible."


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- Master WCF and LINQ concepts by completing practical examples and apply them to your real-world assignments
- First book to combine WCF and LINQ in a multi-tier real-world WCF service
- Ideal for beginners who want to build scalable, powerful, easy-to-maintain WCF services
- Rich with example code, clear explanations, interesting examples, and practical advice – a truly hands-on book for C++ and C# developers
Book DetailsLanguage : English
Paperback : 384 pages [ 235mm x 191mm ]
Release Date : December 2008
Author(s) : Mike Liu
Topics and Technologies : All Books, Application Development, Microsoft Development , Enterprise, Microsoft
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: SOA—Service Oriented Architecture
Chapter 2: WCF – Windows Communication Foundation
Chapter 3: Implementing a Basic HelloWorld WCF Service
Chapter 4: Hosting and Debugging the HelloWorld WCF Service
Chapter 5: Implementing a WCF Service in the Real World
Chapter 6: Adding Database Support and Exception Handling to the RealNorthwind WCF Service
Chapter 7: Modeling a WCF Service with Service Factory
Chapter 8: Implementing the WCF Service with Service Factory
Chapter 9: Introducing Language-Integrated Query (LINQ)
Chapter 10: LINQ to SQL: Basic Concepts and Features
Chapter 11: LINQ to SQL: Advanced Concepts and Features
Chapter 12: Applying LINQ to SQL to a WCF Service
Chapter 13: Distributed Transaction Support of WCF
I recently got this book from his author (which I really appreciate) and I must say that I found it very suited for those who want to get started writing WCF services using known patterns and tools.
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What you will learn from this book
- Create, host, and consume your first WCF service in just a few minutes
- Explore and learn different hosting and debugging options for a WCF service
- Build a multi-tier real-world WCF service from scratch to understand every layer of a WCF service and apply it to your real work
- Add exception handling to your WCF services
- Accelerate your WCF service development with Service Factory by applying best practices
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- Communicate securely and reliably with databases by rewriting the data access layer of your WCF service with LINQ to SQL
- Control concurrent updates to the databases and add distributed transaction support to your WCF services
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WCF is Microsoft's unified programming model for building service-oriented applications. It enables developers to build secure, reliable, transacted solutions that integrate across platforms and interoperate with existing investments. WCF is built on the Microsoft .NET Framework and simplifies development of connected systems. It unifies a broad array of distributed systems capabilities in a composable, extensible architecture that supports multiple transports, messaging patterns, encodings, network topologies, and hosting models. It is the next version of several existing products: ASP.NET's web methods (ASMX), Microsoft Web Services Enhancements for Microsoft .NET (WSE), .NET Remoting, Enterprise Services, and System.Messaging.
If you are a C++/C# developer looking for a book to build real-world WCF services, you would have run into the huge reference tomes currently in the market. These books are crammed with more information than you need and most build simple one-tier WCF services. And if you plan to use LINQ in the data access layer, you might buy another volume that is just as huge and just as expensive.
Our book is the quickest and easiest way to learn WCF and LINQ in Visual Studio 2008. It is the first book to combine WCF and LINQ in a multi-tier real-world WCF service. Multi-tier services provide separation of concerns and better factoring of code, which gives you better maintainability and the ability to split layers out into separate tiers for scalability. WCF and LINQ are both powerful yet complex technologies from Microsoft, but this book will get you through. The mastery of these two topics will quickly get you started creating service-oriented applications, and allow you to take your first steps into the world of Service Oriented Architecture without getting overwhelmed.
Through this book, you will first understand WCF concepts by developing a functional service and apply these techniques to a multi-tier real-world WCF service. You will learn how to use WCF to define the contracts in the service interface layer, Plain Old C# Objects (POCO) to implement business rules in the business logic layer, and LINQ to communicate with the databases in the data access layer. Microsoft pattern and practice Web Service Software Factory is used to create the framework for this WCF service. Concurrency control and distributed transaction support are discussed and tested at the end of the book. Clear step-by-step instructions and precise screenshots will make sure you will not get lost in the new world of WCF and LINQ.
Master WCF and LINQ in a multi-tier WCF service by completing practical examples and apply them to your real-world assignments
This book is a step-by-step tutorial with clear instructions and screenshots to guide you through the creation of a multi-tier real-world WCF service solution. Configuration files, host applications, test clients, and WCF services for each solution will be available for download on this website for you to examine, modify, and debug from the outside to the inside.
The book focuses on the essentials of using WCF and LINQ, rather than providing a reference to every single possibility. It leaves the reference material online where it belongs, and concentrates instead on practical examples, code, and advice.
Who this book is for
This book is for C# and C++ developers who are eager to get started with WCF and LINQ, and want a book that is practical and rich with examples from the very beginning. Developers and architects evaluating SOA implementation technologies for their company will find this book particularly useful because it gets you started with Microsoft's tools for SOA and shows you how to customize our examples for your prototypes.
This book presumes basic knowledge of C# or C++. Previous experience with Visual Studio will be helpful but is not required, as detailed instructions are given throughout the book.


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[JURIST] The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) [official website] on Friday reopened its courthouse [press release] in Kosovo's northern city of Mitrovica. The courts were closed after being taken over by Serbian protesters [JURIST report] in March as part of an ethnic conflict with Kosovar Albanians. The mission has said that only vital criminal court functions will be immediately resumed and UNMIK head Lamberto Zannier [appointment release] expressed guarded optimism on the future of the courts:
The reopening of the court in north Mitrovica is a first step to ensure that rule of law is provided to everyone in Kosovo. I am pleased that Belgrade and Pristina are supporting this pragmatic development, which is in everyones interest... However, a court like all rule of law institutions does not stand in a vacuum. The Courts success will require continued constructive actions by all sides and the support of the communities that it serves.
[JURIST] Investigators from the Russian Prosecutor General's Office [official website, English version] have completed their investigation into the killing of journalist Anna Politkovskaya [BBC obituary; JURIST news archive], Russian news agencies reported Thursday. Three men, Sergey Khadzhikurbanov, and brothers Dzhabrail and Ibragim Makhmudov, all from Chechnya [JURIST news archive], were arrested last August [JURIST report] in connection with the inquiry into Politkovskaya's murder. The main suspect, Rustam Makhmudov, also from Chechnya, has yet to be captured but Russian authorities have said he is hiding in Western Europe. In May, Makhmudov was charged in absentia [Moscow News report] and an international warrant for his arrest was issued. At this point it was not known which court will hear the case against him. AP has more. The Moscow Times has local coverage. Politkovskaya wrote for the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta [media website, in Russian], and had reported extensively on the conflict between the Russian army and separatist forces in Chechnya beginning in 1999. She was shot [JURIST report] in the head and chest after returning to her Moscow apartment building on October 7, 2006. She was a well-known critic of then Russian President Vladimir Putin [JURIST news archive], and authored two books on Chechnya. Russian Prosecutor General Yuri Chaika [official website] has said that Politkovskaya's murder was orchestrated by a Moscow-based Chechen criminal group specializing in contract killings.
[JURIST] The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit [official website] Thursday overturned [opinion, PDF] the convictions of Yemeni cleric Sheikh Mohammed Ali Hassan al-Moayad and assistant, Mohammed Zayed [advocacy website], also from Yemen, because of evidentiary errors that were prejudicial to the extent that they deprived the defendants of a fair trial. Al-Moayad and Zayed had been convicted [JURIST report] in March 2005 on charges that they lead a terror-funding network based in Brooklyn, NY. At their convictions, both maintained that additional evidence on government surveillance recordings would have showed they were not guilty. During their appeal, Al-Moayad and Zayed argued that they had been entrapped by government informants and presented character witnesses who said neither of the two condoned violence and that they had spoken out against terrorist acts. In support of its ruling the appeals court said:
We believe that, in the aggregate, the district courts errors deprived the defendants of a fair trial. The district courts cumulated errors in admitting Al-Anssis notes and the testimony of Gideon Black and Yahya Goba cast such a serious doubt on the fairness of the trial as to warrant reversal of the defendants convictions. That doubt is especially grave when we also take into account the district courts erroneous admission of the mujahidin form, the wedding video, and the Croatian last will and testament, as well as its questionable handling of the derivative entrapment issue.
[JURIST] The Iraqi Presidency Council on Friday signed a provincial elections bill [JURIST news archive] allowing for voting in most of the country early next year. The final version did not include a controversial clause that Staffan de Mistura [appointment release], the UN special representative to Iraq, had urged Iraqi lawmakers to reintroduce [UN News Centre and BBC News reports]. That clause, which would guarantee legislative seats to religious minorities, was removed from the bill because of uncertainty on how to determine the number of seats to be set aside for the groups. De Mistura expressed disappointment at the removal, saying the clause had been a "strong indication Iraq is a nation ready to protect the political rights of minorities as founded in the Constitution." Earlier this week, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki [BBC profile; JURIST news archive] also called [JURIST report] for the inclusion of the representation guarantee, saying it would help assuage minority fears of oppression. The bill can be amended before elections are held. AFP has more.The provincial elections bill was passed [JURIST report] by the Iraqi Parliament [official website, in Arabic] last week. The parliament debated the elections bill for months, with a main point of disagreement being over provisions relating to the ethnically-diverse Kirkuk [GlobalSecurity.org backgrounder] region in the north of the country. After several failures [JURIST report], the parliament accepted a UN-proposed compromise [White House press release] allowing elections in the rest of the country to proceed, as former opponents of the plan said they were confident an agreement could be reached to carry out elections in Kirkuk. Earlier this month, Iraqi lawmakers agreed to temporarily divide control of Kirkuk [JURIST report] among the city's ethnic groups until a permanent governing plan is established.
[JURIST] The US House of Representatives [official website] on Friday passed a $700 billion financial rescue bill [HR 1424 text, PDF] that President Bush quickly signed into law [WSJ report]. The House approved the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 by a vote [roll call] of 263-171 four days after it defeated an earlier version [JURIST report] of the bill. The final bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury [official website] to establish a Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) to purchase troubled assets from financial institutions and to provide insurance and guarantees for any troubled asset originated before to March 14, 2008. "Troubled assets" are defined as residential or commercial mortgages or securities, obligations or other financial instruments based on or related to them. The legislation also gives Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson [official profile] discretion to designate any other financial instrument a troubled asset, with the consent of Congress. After the House passed the bill, President Bush said [statement text]:
A major problem in our financial system is that banks have restricted the flow of credit to businesses and consumers; many of the assets these banks are holding have lost value. The legislation Congress passed today addresses this problem head on by providing a variety of new tools to the government - such as allowing us to purchase some of the troubled assets, and creating a new government insurance program that will guarantee the value of others. The bill also ensures that these new programs are carried out in a way that protects taxpayers. It prevents failed executives from receiving windfalls from taxpayers' dollars. It establishes a bipartisan board to oversee the plan's implementation.
[JURIST] Nine US states and the Canadian province of Manitoba sued the US Environmental Protection Agency [official website] Thursday, alleging that an agency regulation [PDF text] allows the discharge of polluted water in violation of the Clean Water Act [text; EPA materials]. In a complaint filed [NY AG press release] in US District Court for the Southern District of New York [official website], the state attorneys general assert that the Water Transfer Rule promulgated in June exempts transfers from one body of water to another without an intervening use from permitting requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) [EPA backgrounder]. Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson said [press release] the regulation "jeopardize[s] both our economy and our fishing, boating, and outdoors way of life by allowing polluted water to be diverted into Minnesota lakes and rivers." The attorneys generals' complaint claims that the regulation exceeds the EPA's statutory authority and is arbitrary, capricious and an abuse of discretion. Bloomberg News has more.Last month, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled [JURIST report] on a suit brought by several environmental groups seeking to compel the EPA to implement antidegradation requirements for Kentucky under the Clean Water Act. The court affirmed summary judgment [opinion, PDF] in favor of the EPA on some issues, reversed it on others and remanded the matter to the EPA. The EPA has been sued in recent months by a number of states seeking either the promulgation of regulations or effective response to petitions. In August, 12 states filed suit [press release; JURIST report] against the EPA for its alleged failure to enforce provisions of the Clean Air Act [text; EPA materials] requiring oil refineries to adopt measures curbing the pollution contributing to global warming. In July, California Attorney General Jerry Brown [official website] formally notified [letter, PDF; press release] the EPA that the state had petitioned the EPA three times seeking a regulatory ruling and would file a lawsuit [JURIST report] against the agency if it refused to issue rules regulating greenhouse gas emissions from various vehicles and types of machinery.
[JURIST] Sir Ian Blair [official profile] resigned Thursday from his position as Commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police Service ("Met") [official website], effective December 1, 2008. Blair cited a strained relationship with the newly-elected mayor of London, Boris Johnson [official profile], and the mayor's decision for new leadership at the Met as the leading factors in his decision to resign. In a letter [text, PDF] UK Home Secretary Jacqui Smith [official profile] thanked Blair for his leadership through the July 7, 2005 London transit bombings [JURIST news archive]. In a corresponding letter [text, PDF] to Johnson, Smith indicated that the search for Blair's replacement would begin immediately. In a prepared statement [text], Blair said:
I am resigning in the best interests of the people of London and the Metropolitan Police Service. I would have wished to continue to serve Londoners until my term of office expired in February 2010. However, at a meeting yesterday, the new Mayor made clear, in a very pleasant but determined way, that he wished there to be a change of leadership at the Met. I understand that to serve effectively the commissioner must have the confidence of both the mayor and the home secretary. Without the mayor's backing, I do not consider that I can continue in the job. Personally I see no bar to working effectively with the new mayor, but it is there that we differ and hence I am unable to continue. The home secretary has asked that I should stay for enough time for the process of appointing my successor to be got under way. I will therefore leave office on December 1, 2008, giving the home secretary and Metropolitan Police Authority time to make plans for the appointment of my successor. I offer Boris Johnson and his team at City Hall and at the Police Authority the very best of fortune.
[JURIST] The newly appointed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights [official website] on Thursday urged the military-led government of Myanmar to release its remaining political prisoners as she called attention to "unjust or inappropriate" detentions worldwide. Navanethem (Navi) Pillay [official profile], who took office last month, said during a news conference [UN News Centre report] that Myanmar continues to incarcerate an estimated 2,000 political prisoners, even after more than 9,000 prisoners were released [JURIST report] last month. In particular, Pillay condemned the continued imprisonment of pro-democracy party leader Aung San Suu Kyi [BBC profile; JURIST news archive], calling the detention illegal "even in respect of [Myanmar's] laws." Pillay's comments preceded the observance of Dignity and Justice for Detainees Week [UNHCHR materials], beginning Monday, which commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights [declaration text]. AFP has more.In June, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) criticized Myanmar [JURIST report] for its continued human rights abuses and refusal to cooperate with humanitarian groups. The resolution called on the Myanmar government to free political prisoners, stop recruiting child soldiers and implement earlier UNHRC resolutions regarding the country's human rights situation. The UNHRC passed a similar resolution [JURIST report] in March condemning the Myanmar government for continuous abuses of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
[JURIST] Lawyers for private US military contractor CACI International [corporate website] filed a motion Thursday to dismiss a torture lawsuit against the company based on a claim of immunity. In July, four former detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison [JURIST news archive] filed lawsuits [CCR materials; JURIST report] against CACI and L-3 Communications [corporate website], which performed interrogation and interpretation work for the US military, alleging that they violated the Geneva Convention, the Army Field Manual [texts] and US law by torturing and conspiring to torture the detainees. They further alleged that CACI and L-3 negligently failed to prevent the torture. In a motion to stay discovery [text, PDF] filed last week in US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia [official website], CACI's lawyers argued that the company is protected by derivative absolute immunity [Mangold v. Analytic Services, Inc. text] because its work was ordered by the government:
[T]he CACI Defendants will assert a defense of absolute official immunity in a motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint in this action. That motion will be filed shortly after the filing of the present motion. As a matter of binding Circuit precedent, this Court may not permit Plaintiffs to take discovery prior to the Courts resolution of the CACI Defendants motion to dismiss based on derivative absolute official immunity.
[JURIST] The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) [official website] is preparing to implement a new regulation [text; fact sheet] that relaxes restrictions on issuing US visas to HIV-positive visitors. The regulation allows HIV-positive foreigners seeking to visit the US to receive temporary, non-immigrant visas without undergoing an individualized waiver process. In announcing the change [DHS press release], Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff [official profile] said the regulation "significantly improves the opportunities for individuals seeking to visit the US who were previously inadmissible because of an HIV infection" while "while maintaining a high level of security at our borders." The regulation will allow some HIV-positive applicants to receive visas within one day, rather than waiting an average of 18 days for processing. The San Francisco Chronicle has more.Thirteen nations ban the entry of most HIV-positive individuals, as the US has since 1987. In July, President Bush signed legislation [PDF text; White House fact sheet] reauthorizing the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) [official website] and removing a statutory restriction on issuing visas to HIV-positive foreigners. A Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulation [PDF text] continues to classify HIV as a "communicable disease of public health significance" [USCIS backgrounder], making waivers necessary for HIV-positive visa applicants until this week's DHS action. The Gay Men's Health Crisis [advocacy website] and other groups have called on HHS [press release] to remove HIV from that classification.
[JURIST] Canadian government accountability group Democracy Watch [advocacy website] brought a lawsuit [argument, PDF; press release] on Thursday, seeking to postpone the country's parliamentary elections scheduled for October 14. The group argues that the elections, proposed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper [official profile], would violate a 2007 amendment [Bill C-16 materials] to the Canada Elections Act. Under the amendment, the next election would be held in October 2009. The group argues that only a vote of no-confidence by Parliament can legitimately bring an early election, and that allowing the prime minister to schedule elections goes against the intent of the amendment. The group also argues that giving the prime minister such control would allow the ruling party to schedule elections during periods of popular support, and to prepare for elections before they are announced. The Globe and Mail has more. The Ottowa Citizen has additional coverage.In 2007, the Canadian Senate [official website] passed the bill [JURIST report] providing that elections be held on the third Monday of October every four years [Privy Council backgrounder], and it became law shortly thereafter. Former Minister for Democratic Reform Rob Nicholson [official profile] introduced the bill [JURIST report] in 2006 on behalf of Canada's new Conservative government to promote "greater fairness" in the Canadian electoral system, since pre-existing rules let the prime minister choose the date for the general election and tell the governor general to dissolve Parliament. One of the justifications of the bill at the time was that it would prevent unfair manipulation of election dates by ruling parties.
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Charles Meier pulled his first all nighter when he was 11 years old. His mother found him asleep in a flower box.
It was the night before final judging for the 1990 Rose Parade. Meier, a volunteer, had been running around for hours helping float decorators fill vials of water, scrape seeds and glue last-minute details. Exhausted, he finally crawled into a box that still smelled of orchids.


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Saturday's six-pack
Pro Football focus ranked all 32 offensive lines, as far as 2012 performance up to this point in the season; here are there six worst OLs so far this season:
32) Cardinals-- PFF called guard Adam Snyder "subtraction by addition". Guess they don't like him.
31) Jaguars—Other than Eugene Monroe, this line hasn't played well.
30) Raiders—Zone blocking scheme isn't working well.
29) Rams—This rating is better than what was expected.
28) Seahawks—Two tackles have already combined for 17 accepted penalties.
27) Colts—Run blocking has been poor; pass blocking hasn't been.
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By MIRANDA ORSO
---- — CHAZY — In the latest meth lab arrest, police say a West Chazy man was using the popular one-pot method to procure the powerful drug in a car he was riding in with a relative.
James T. Senecal, 33, was arrested Friday on multiple drug charges and traffic violations after a traffic stop yielded drugs and a mobile lab, according to a statement from Plattsburgh-based State Police.
In addition to methamphetamine, a search of the vehicle also turned up hydrocodone pills and marijuana.
Prior to his arrest, police observed Senecal driving a different car before pulling over, exiting the vehicle and climbing into the car operated by his family member.
He was charged with third-degree unlawful manufacturing, a felony, and also faces misdemeanor charges of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
In addition, Senecal was also ticketed for unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance not in its original container (hydrocodone), having a broken windshield, unsafe tires and failure to notify the DMV of a change in address.
He was arraigned in the Town of Beekmantown Court and sent to Clinton County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash or $20,000 bond.
Police said additional charges may be filed against Senecal pending lab analysis of other substances that were found inside the car during the traffic stop.
State Police called in members of the Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team in order to cleanse the area, while safely removing any hazardous materials in the vehicle.
A trend that started on the West Coast before making its way east, one-pot production has become more popular in and around the North Country, according to police.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Monday approved new award amounts for higher-education scholarships, making changes to the lottery-funded program that proponents say are needed to keep it solvent but others have argued would limit students' ability to afford college.
Lawmakers voted 69-21 to pass a measure that would create a tiered structure of awards that starts at $2,000 for freshmen at four-year colleges. The award would then increase by $1,000 each year, maxing out at $5,000 for seniors.
Students who are enrolled full-time at two-year colleges would be eligible for a $2,000 scholarship each year. The proposal also increases from $12 million to $16 million the aggregate amount of scholarships that the state can fund for nontraditional students — those who did not enroll in college immediately following high school.
The measure now moves to the Senate's education committee. If approved by the Senate and signed by the governor, the changes would take effect for next school year. The 32,829 students already in the scholarship program will continue to receive funding at the existing levels, according to Shane Broadway, the state's Interim Higher Education Director.
Broadway said the Department of Higher Education had not yet taken a position on the proposed changes. Gov. Mike Beebe is still reviewing the financial projections associated with the program, spokesman Matt DeCample said.
Supporters of the proposal said lottery funding can't sustain the current payout of $4,500 per year for university students and $2,250 for community college students. The changes, they argued, are needed to ensure the program stays in the black.
"It puts us on a path to sustainability within the lottery program so that we don't have to keep going back every two years and lowering these amounts because I don't think that's fair to the students and parents," said Rep. Jeremy Gillam, R-Judsonia, the sponsor of the proposal.
Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, said the new tiered structure would also create a better set of incentives for students to complete their degrees.
"What we're experience in the current program are people that start — they go to the first year, and then many of those folks don't complete any more than that," he said. "We've burned off a lot of money in an ineffective way."
Opponents of the measure said they're worried the tiered structure would limit first-year students' ability to afford the cost of a four-year university, undermining the program's goal of increasing Arkansas' relatively low percentage of people who hold bachelor's degrees.
"Changing that scholarship amount would drastically impact middle income kids as fair as their choice to attend a four-year university," said Rep. Mark Perry, D-Jacksonville. He also said the proposed changes had already been rejected by Arkansas Lottery Commission's Legislative Oversight Committee, which he co-chairs.
Rep. John Walker, D-Little Rock, said he was concerned the changes would disproportionately impact minority students.
"It's clearly going to have a racial impact," Walker said after Monday's vote. "The higher up in the educational levels you go, the more disparate the situation becomes. We know based on history that more black people drop out of high school than white students and then fewer of those students go to college, where even fewer of the black students remain."
Gillam, the bill's sponsor, said on the House floor that such a study could be performed before the bill is considered in the Senate.


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A semi tipped over and became stuck in the median along Interstate 80 about two miles west of Waverly early Wednesday morning.
The driver had stopped in the median around 12:30 a.m. Due to the soggy soil from recent rain, the ground could not support the weight of the truck. It tipped over, coming to rest on the passenger side.
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It is often easy to get caught up in our every day lives—taking the kids to school, working overtime, cleaning the house, running errands. Thus, it is also easy to forget the importance of taking some time for ourselves. We must learn to recognize that we all have limits and sometimes it's OK to relax and take a minute to do whatever it may be that boosts our mental well-being.
The cartoon above depicts the common stresses in our lives and the cures that will allow you to handle negative stress more effectively.
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By GORDIE LITTLE, Small Talk
---- — Loose ends — I have many since penning the first Small Talk column in 1997. Each elicits responses via email, Facebook, telephone, in restaurants and store aisles. I feel blessed. Every now and then, I dip into the old mailbag and acknowledge some of those comments and column suggestions. It's time.
Les Bradford, who illustrated my last children's book, writes far more entertaining emails than I, and someday, perhaps he'll give me permission to publish all of those daily missives. I just grabbed one from Aug. 18. It begins, "Did you ever look at yourself in a spoon? As I drove on the Northway, heading home from camp this evening, Helga asked me that question. You never know what Helga might ask. She was sitting there looking at the reflection of her face in the potato salad spoon. She then launched into how she was upside down on one side of the spoon, but right side up on the other. The pure scientific revelation of it was amazing."
Of course, I had to grab a spoon from the silverware drawer and test it out. Helga deserves the Nobel Prize for spoon science.
A column about an itinerant poet named Herbert H. Dewey from Cadyville brought responses from all who remembered him, including family members, along with others who enjoyed reading about him. One note from Jane Dewey Marshall, who said she is the "baby" of the family, recalled, "I can remember when my dad first started writing and we were so surprised, as he said the thoughts just came to him, especially at night."
Kathy Baughn, daughter of 89-year-old Merlyn Dewey, who is the son of Herb Dewey, said her father is a chip off the old block and loves to "tell funny stories of the old days back on the farm." She added, "Of their family of six, two of his sisters besides Dad are still surviving. The sisters, Jane and Joyce, live in Pennsylvania and Florida, respectively."
Peru historian Carol Allen wrote, "Your mention of the French dialect brought back some delightful memories." She explained that her husband's uncle was in the old-time minstrel shows, telling jokes in that familiar dialect. One of his jokes has survived. It's about a man complaining to Woolworths about some bad paint. The last line is, "But how can house be nice and neat if paint don' dry on toilet seat?"
Many readers have memories — some not so fond — of the late George Abbey, who worked tirelessly to preserve the downtown Plattsburgh pigeon population by sneaking in and feeding them at night. Retired City Police officers, for example, remember how the good doctor countered all their efforts to eradicate pigeons and their odoriferous poop from our fair city.
The responses to the, "We are the last generation to ..." column were numerous. My brother Jim wanted to send me an extended list. I respectfully declined. Ann Wilke mentioned the Burma Shave signs and listed a few. One of them was, "Don't stick your elbow out so far. It may go home in another car. Burma Shave."
Canadian friend Norm Stotland contributed several, including the following: "... head down to Brodi's, Filion's, The Union Hotel and the Cumberland to schmooze with the American girls and drink that cheap, watery American beer."
Former radio "Quiz Kid," Cynthia Newgarden, now of Plattsburgh, added: "... jump rope and play sidewalk games such as hopscotch and wear saddle shoes."
Many responded to my mention of Linda Ronstadt's early recording having a prominent connection with my radio career and that marvelous voice now lost to illness. I also heard from Mary McCaffrey, originally from our Northern Tier, whose hit record "What are You Doing Sunday" was worn thin from being played over and over on my studio turntables back in the day. Mary now lives elsewhere and wondered about the weather back here, responding to my daily posts on Facebook.
That ties up some of the loose ends, and I thank all of you for caring. Have a great day and please, drive carefully.
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The mysteries of plant cell walls are being revealed to Skidmore biologists engaged in summer collaborative research.
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And then there's the little matter of making ends meet and having nightmares about job cuts. Maybe eventually you'll land a contract job, be on track for tenure, and learn to subsist on Pb&J's. But here's the good news: according to Forbes Magazine, teaching is one of the ten happiest jobs out there, despite all the issues that come with working in education. Stressed? Check. Poor? Check. Happy? Check!


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The past 21 months have been a roller coaster of emotions-and most of the time I would succumb to their effects and measure my day and life on which one was consuming me at the time.
The highs of Iowa, the Democratic nomination, the convention and the current polls favoring Obama. The lows including Rev. Wright, the primary wars, the "seemingly" brilliant Palin choice and polls that show our candidate was losing.
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Fairview Heights Homecoming takes its turn in the spotlight Friday and Saturday with a parade, bands, rides, a car show and more.
The fun starts at 6 p.m. Friday with a carnival rides armband special of $20 until 10 p.m. Chicken, fish plates, pizza and more will be available for purchase. The Avery Hill Band will perform from 7:30 to 11:30, closing time.
On Saturday, a Flaming Idiot's Car Show is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Picnic hours are 1 to 11:30 p.m. Ride armbands are $18 from 1 to 5 p.m.
The parade steps off at 5 p.m. from Grant Middle School, 10110 Lincoln Trail, heading east on Lincoln Trail, turning south on South Ruby Lane and heading into Moody Park on Longacre Drive.
It will include a color guard from Fairview Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8677. Fire departments from Fairview Heights, French Village, Caseyville, North West and Hollywood Heights will have vehicles in the parade, plus a 1963 fire fighting vehicle owned by local resident Dan Lougeay. Also featured will be Banana Bicycle Brigade, representatives of the Scott Air Force Base 126th Air Refueling Wing and a dune buggy and a "rat rod" truck from Season 2 Season Inc.
The prince and princess will be crowned after the parade at pavilion 5. The Smash Band will perform from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
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So you think your fire department can beat my fire department, huh?
You can find out when the Lebanon Fire Department hosts the fifth annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Softball Tournament Friday and Saturday at Horner Park, 11113 Widicus Road in Lebanon. Twelve fire department teams are playing: Lebanon, O'Fallon, Mascoutah, Fairview Heights, St. Jacob, Millstadt, Northwest, Belleville, East Side, Scott Air Force Base, Columbia and Swansea.
Game times are 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Friday. Saturday's games start at 10 a.m. Food, non-alcoholic drinks and T-shirts will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Venedy Homecoming
The 66th annual Venedy Picnic and Homecoming is Saturday at Brockschmidt Park in Venedy. Eat your fill at the fried chicken and roast beef supper, then listen to the music of the Beaucoup Bottom Band. Bingo and kids games also are available.
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George Portz and his Friends of Bluegrass band will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the St. Rose Homecoming on the St. Rose Catholic Church Grounds. It also features a chicken and roast beef dinner and bingo.
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* Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville has its annual chicken dinner and picnic Sunday at 200 N. Lange Ave. A buffet-style, all-you-can-eat dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the air conditioned parish center; adults $10, children 6-12 $4; children 5 and younger are free. Outdoor activities include games, booths, raffles and live music.
* St. George's Catholic Church will celebrate for two days, Friday and Saturday at 200 N. Third St. in New Baden.
Hours are 4:30 p.m. to midnight Friday. Fish plates and sandwiches, bratwursts and hamburgers will be available for purchase. The German Waterloo Polka Band performs from 5 to 8 p.m. A washer tournament begins at 7. Games will be going on all evening and DJ Night Moves will spin the music from 8:15 to 11 p.m.
Saturday hours are 3 p.m. to midnight. A fried chicken and roast beef dinner will be served from 3 to 7; adults $9.50, children 5-11 $4.50, children younger than 5 are free. A polka Mass is at 4 p.m. in the church. Quilt bingo starts at 5:45 p.m. Also on tap: raffle, basket stand and kids activities.


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MAQUOKETA, Iowa (AP) — A month after a bald eagle slammed into his pickup truck window, a Mount Pleasant man was overjoyed Thursday to toss the healed bird into the air and watch as it soared away.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports (http://bit.ly/1aVM3qy ) Jason Stott was horrified a month ago while driving near Maquoketa when an eagle took flight as he drove past. The bird hit his windshield with such force that the glass cracked.
He stopped and ran back to the crumpled bird.
"I thought it was dead, so I put a woven rug over the body. Then, I saw it start breathing, and it opened its eyes — big, bright yellow eyes," Stott said.
He took it to the nearby Hurstville Interpretive Center, and the bird was later taken to the Macbride Raptor Project clinic in Solon.
An examination showed it wasn't badly hurt.
After a month of rehab, Luke Hart, the raptor project's assistant director, returned the now-healed eagle to the Hurstville center in Jackson County.
"We like to release them close to an area they are familiar with, but this could be a migrating bird, too," Hart told about 20 people who gathered to watch the release.
Hart retrieved a large cardboard box and asked Stott if he'd like to release the bird.
"Oh my, yes. It's a chance of a lifetime," Stott said.
Hart reached into the box, grabbed the eagle and then carefully handed it to Stott, who wore a thick leather apron, protective glasses and thick gloves.
Stott tossed the eagle into the air, and the bird flew low over the crowd and then glided toward the Maquoketa River.
"He'll find that river to eat and a place to sleep right away," Hart said.
Stott watched as the bird disappeared from sight.
"That was awesome," he said. "That's all I can say."
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