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I have used Microsoft Office desktop programs along side many alternatives over the years. I have benefited hugely from the various mobile editors out there, and am always on the lookout for new or updated options. The oldest example of this is the mobile editing suite called Documents to Go from Data Viz ($9.99). I use MS Office more than anything else, but often do minor edits on the go, and since I was evaluating a new DTG version, I figured it couldn't hurt to do another shootout. This time Documents to Go will go head to head with newly acquired and rebranded Google QuickOffice (Free). Both are good editing options, but read on to see who will emerge the victor! I'll also roundup some other editing apps you may not have been aware of....
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Apps that let you view, edit, and create Office documents on your new mobile computer
In the Fall 2009 issue of iPhone Life magazine, I authored an article that looked at the two major mobile application suites that allowed iPhone users to work with Microsoft Office documents and spreadsheets (iphonelife.com/issues/Fall2009/TurningIphoneMobileOffice). With the release of the iPad, developers including Apple, have stepped up to the plate to offer a selection of apps for viewing, editing, and creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on the go with the iPad. In addition, Apple included support for Bluetooth-enabled external keyboards in the iPad.


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Missoula Children's Theatre, one of the country's leaders in youth theater education is set up in a camp-like structure; all participants will audition, rehearse and perform in a full-length production. Up to 60 campers will be cast in a role or be an assistant director for the performances. All rehearsals and performances will be held at TPAC. Space is limited. Please sign up to reserve your spot as soon as possible. Camp runs from 10am – 2:30pm. Included in the summer camp are three theatrically base enrichment 45 minute workshops on Tuesday – Thursday from 2:30-3:30pm. Hill's Pet Nutrition and Parrish Hotels are sponsoring this experiential learning camp.
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Blockbuster comedy producer and graduate, Judd Apatow, finally got his diploma this week, 27 years late.
Apatow, producer of hit films like Bridesmaids and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, said he received his long, lost diploma after someone cleaned out a desk.
"I never picked up my '85 high school diploma. A nice woman in the office at Syosset High found it so I picked it up," Apatow tweeted early Thursday morning.
According to Apatow, the diploma was sitting in someone's desk that hadn't been organized in a long time. Before he tweeted the news of reuniting with his diploma, he reminisced on his high school years, saying, "When I went to school I slept in class and cheated quite a bit. Shocking how much I slept behind a well placed hand-- pretending to read."
He then joked about how his cheating system failed in science class, saying, "I cheated in AP physics then my scam collapsed and in my second semester I was so far behind because I learned nothing and failed hard."
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Apatow revisited his alma mater in June, discussing his roots.
Apatow honed a foundation for his comedic future at Syosset High School as a DJ on the school radio station, WKWZ. While there, he interviewed popular and up-and-coming comics, like Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Reiser, Howard Stern and John Candy. He graduated in 1985.
This Is 40, Apatow's newest film, is a spinoff of the hit comedy Knocked Up starring Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen. The movie centers around a couple played by Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann, Apatow's wife, and their daughters, played by Apatow's daughters Iris and Maude. The film is set to premiere in December.


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The Daily Star
---- — Dick's Sporting Goods new Oneonta store will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, following Wednesday's "soft opening."
Extended hours will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, the release said, and the store will have giveaways.
Former New York Knicks guard John Starks will be at the store from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Beginning at 9 a.m. that day, 250 wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and fans must have a wristband and must be in the "special appearance line'' by noon to receive an autograph, the release said.
The Oneonta location will be the retailer's 35th store in the state of New York and its 506th nationwide, the release said.
"We look forward to opening our new Dick's Sporting Goods store in Oneonta and becoming part of the community," Lauren Hobart, Dick's Sporting Goods chief marketing officer, said in a prepared statement. "We want to serve athletes of all ages in Oneonta by providing the equipment they need to help them excel."
Dan LaBreck, community marketing manager, said Dick's studied Zip Code information among other factors in deciding to open a store in Oneonta. The local site will have a traditional single-story layout and include shoe displays, a golf shop and a "lodge'' with hunting and fishing equipment, he said during a recent telephone interview.
The Oneonta store will employ 12 full-timers, including sales managers and leaders, plus 40 to 50 other part- and full-time workers depending on demand and seasons, he said.
Regular hours will be from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays, LaBreck said.
The store will have its own entrance and no access from the main mall.
Harvest of Hope president honored
Philip Kellerman, president of the Harvest of Hope Foundation of Gainesville, was presented with the "Champion of Farmworkers Award" by the Mexican-American Council on Sept. 27 at the Florida Farmworkers Jobs and Education Conference in Tampa.
Kellerman said he was recognized for his longtime commitment and assistance to migrant families in times of need.
Since its establishment in 1997 in Oneonta, the Harvest of Hope Foundation has distributed more than $1 million in assistance, Kellerman said. The aid went toward medical services, repairs to vehicles, housing, utilities, bus tickets, funeral expenses, food, clothes, footwear and scholarships to children of migrant farmworkers attending college, he said.
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An Animated Map of Frantic Campaign Traveling
- By Serena Dai
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- November 2, 2012
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Romney and Obama have really hopped, skipped, and turned all across the country to campaign, as you can see in this fun animated map video of their campaign travels by statistician Jerzy Wieczorek. Using data from a Washington Post interactive on campaign stops from May 29 to October 25, Wieczorek plotted travel between different campaign events for Romney and Obama. The blue line represents Obama, and the red line represents Romney, with exact locations popping up below and above the map. Note: The video does not include trips home to D.C. or Boston. With those, the frantic hopping required to the campaign for president would be even more hectic.
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Managed to finish this before February.
I forgot to robonise the voices. But you should b able to here them.
About the Ending credits. I do not own any of that, It all belongs to Hasbro and Takara.
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A Redditor called "i_luv_ur_mom" posted this math teacher's amusement, an equation that draws a lovely Bat-signal.
Do you like Batman? Do you like math? My math teacher is REALLY cool Discuss
31 Responses to "Batman logo in equation form"
Steve Schnier says:
Brilliant! That's the kind of teacher who captures the students' imaginations and makes a lasting impression on their lives. I wish there were more teachers like him/her out there.
Goldie Knight says:
Wonderful batman, is that a special formular or what?
nffcnnr says:
If this guy's so smart, why didn't he think of putting it on a larger piece of graph paper?
Andrew Singleton says:
Gonna have to agree. We need more teachers like this.
Query: other than drawing the bat symbol… is it good for anything?
Christopher Rogers says:
It shows that almost everything can be described by the language of maths.
unwesen says:
That must be the ultimate nerdgasm: comics and mathematics combined.
awjt says:
I = b(a*t)+ma^n
anne speck says:
It's a step-wise polar equation. It probably doesn't do anything other than make a space in minds which have been learning in the graphs=cartesian coordinates world for other kinds of plotting systems do exist. And why is it important to put it on larger graph paper? Take the formula and plug it into Geogebra and print it out as big as you want.
john aguirre says:
That is a stepwise equation, but it is definitely not polar, it's Cartesian. Note that the variables are (x,y), not (r,theta).
eaddict says:
My daughter 's math class did that last year. In fact, she did the Batman logo, others did the St Louis Cardinals letter logo, while others did various product logos. Nice to see other teachers going the creative route.
Ambiguity says:
But the function isn't analytic! I mean, look at those derivatives. Just look at 'em!
Camilo Wartenberg says:
A school in Bogota Colombia did a whole project similar to this earlier this year using the educational math software Cabri and Derive.
Memorable works include the Metallica logo, Adidas logo, Thundercats logo
You can view the works in:
Camilo Wartenberg says:
Sorry this is a better page to view all the works in the same page:
Jacob Ewing says:
Ok, that beats my mammary math by a long shot.
anne speck says:
@google-6e7df99bb682d2a2604859f86ea75e01:disqus D'oh! You're right of course — polar would have made for a much cleaner equation. Apologies for my pre-coffee posting.
Joel Phillips says:
sqrt{frac{||x| – 1|}{|x|-1}} is cheating.
Haakon IV says:
I have discovered a remarkable analytic function representing the bat signal, which this comment is unfortunately to small to contain.
omems says:
How long until DC issues a DMCA takedown notification?
Leandro M.D. says:
Very good!!
Robert Holmén says:
What is the reason for the paper being labeled in units of 1.4? How is that generally more useful than integers?
sarah michel says:
I think it's probably in units of the square root of two, rather than units of 1.4, which would certainly be somewhat more significant.
Chris Brown says:
How long before someone posts a link to wolfram alpha?
hughstimson says:
Are you suggesting Wolfram Alpha could be used to plot that beast? Awesome! And I nominate you sir!
kumar mayank says:
can someone type the text so that I can plot on Wolfram Alpha and confirm?
Astrid Torregroza says:
hypnosifl says:
I don't think Wolfram Alpha's equation plotter allows you to plot implicit functions, you'd have to solve for y if you wanted to use it. There's an applet for implicit functions here, haven't tried it though.
hypnosifl says:
So for that implicit function applet I linked to, here's the first of the six big expressions in parentheses, which gives the outer edge of the logo's wings (set the range on the graph to xmin=-8, xmax=8, and also for ymin and ymax if you don't want the shape distorted):
( ( ((x/7)^2) * sqrt( (abs(abs(x) – 3)) / (abs(x) – 3) ) ) + ( ((y/3)^2) *sqrt( (abs(y + (3*sqrt(33)/7))) / (y + (3*sqrt(33)/7)) ) ) – 1 ) = 0
Paul Munro says:
It looks like the Grapher application, in the Applications/Utilities folder of EVERY Macintosh running OS X…
hypnosifl says:
Grapher seems to have a kind of messed up way of handling expressions unless you type in a bunch of parentheses…for example, here are two sample inputs (with the first sqrt[...] being a term from the Batman equation) which give different responses:
sqrt[abs[abs[x] – 3]/(abs[x] – 3)] + xy = 0 (gives "no valid operation found")
sqrt[(abs[abs[x] – 3])/(abs[x] – 3)] + xy = 0 (gives a working graph…only difference is parentheses around "abs[abs[x] – 3]", shouldn't the brackets be enough?)Anyway, that gripe aside, I tried taking a version of the equation posted by someone on the reddit thread and fixing it up a little to work in Grapher, Grapher was able to graph the 6 different parts of the equation individually (though with some it gave weird dotted lines at the end):(((x/7)^2)*sqrt[(abs[abs[x] – 3])/(abs[x] – 3)] + ((y/3)^2)*sqrt[(abs[y + (3*sqrt[33])/7])/(y + (3*sqrt[33])/7)] – 1) = 0
(abs[x/2] – ((3*sqrt[33] – 7)/112)*x^2 – 3 + sqrt[1 - (abs[abs[x] – 2] – 1)^2] – y) =0
(9*sqrt[(abs[(abs[x] – 1)*(abs[x] – 3/4)])/((1 – abs[x])*(abs[x] – 3/4))] – 8*abs[x] – y) = 0
(3*abs[x] + (3/4)*sqrt[(abs[(abs[x] – 3/4) (abs[x] – 1/2)])/((3/4 – abs[x])*(abs[x] – 1/2))] – y) = 0
((9/4)*sqrt[(abs[(x - 1/2)*(x + 1/2)])/((1/2 – x)*(1/2 + x))] – y) = 0
((6*sqrt[10])/7 + (3/2 – abs[x]/2)*sqrt[(abs[abs[x] – 1])/(abs[x] – 1)] – ((6*sqrt[10])/14) *sqrt[4 - (abs[x] – 1)^2 ] – y) = 0
But when I tried multiplying them together into one giant equation and setting it all equal to zero, Grapher didn't give an error but it also didn't show anything on the graph. Maybe it's too much for it to handle…
Hee S. Lee says:
can somebody come up with the equations for wu-tang logo?
Jhonny Be Good says:
Guys, the solution to the equation is complex (has imaginary part). The batman figure is one of the real solutions, that is what usually software will plot. The trick is done, for example, by the factor sqrt(abs( abs(x)-3 ) /abs(x)-3 ), that will be imaginary for x3, so the grapher will not be able to plot in the interval x<3, but the solution is still there!


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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced today that it has approved Southern Nuclear's combined construction and operating license (COL) for the two-reactor Plant Vogtle expansion in Georgia. Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, will build two Westinghouse Electric Co. AP1000 reactors at the site near Augusta, Ga. Following is a statement from Marvin S. Fertel, the Nuclear Energy Institute's president and chief executive officer.
"This is a historic day. Today's licensing action sounds a clarion call to the world that the United States recognizes the importance of expanding nuclear energy as a key component of a low-carbon energy future that is central to job creation, diversity of electricity supply and energy security. The Nuclear Energy Institute congratulates Southern Company, the Shaw Group, Westinghouse Electric and other project participants on this exciting achievement.
"The United States is building new nuclear energy facilities under an improved licensing process that exhaustively addresses safety considerations. It also assures that the lessons learned from the industry's licensing and construction experience are properly applied to future projects. Ultimately, this also will benefit consumers who depend on reliable, affordable electricity from those facilities.
"U.S. electricity demand has grown nearly 25 percent since the last nuclear power plant began operating in Tennessee in 1996; it has risen more than 80 percent since the Nuclear Regulatory Commission last approved a construction permit for a new nuclear energy facility in 1979. A big part of the reason that the nation has been able to meet this rising demand is because electricity production from existing nuclear energy facilities has risen 40 percent over the past two decades. Nuclear energy supplies 20 percent of the nation's electricity, even though 104 reactors constitute only 10 percent of the installed electric generating capacity. They have proven to be a tremendous investment in our nation's economic and environmental advances.
"The thousands of reactor-years of operating experience that are the foundation for these gains have gone into the engineering, design and construction planning for the AP1000 reactors. The two new reactors will power more than 1 million homes and businesses in Georgia. Westinghouse's new standardized design takes reactor safety to the highest level in U.S. history and is a huge stride forward for the nuclear energy industry and the nation. Thousands of jobs, direct and indirect, will be created from the largest construction project in Georgia history, and the electricity produced will help sustain economic growth in the region for 60 years.
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Women Smokers Dying at Same Rate as Men (1/29/13)
Smoke like a man, die like a man.
U.S. women who smoke today have a much greater risk of dying from lung cancer than they did decades ago, partly because they are starting younger and smoking more — that is, they are lighting up like men, new research shows.
Women also have caught up with men in their risk of dying from smoking-related illnesses. Lung cancer risk leveled off in the 1980s for men but is still rising for women.
"It's a massive failure in prevention," said one study leader, Dr. Michael Thun of the American Cancer Society. And it's likely to repeat itself in places like China and Indonesia where smoking is growing, he said. About 1.3 billion people worldwide smoke. The research is in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine. It is one of the most comprehensive looks ever at long-term trends in the effects of smoking and includes the first generation of U.S. women who started early in life and continued for decades, long enough for health effects to show up.
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Just when Campaign Desk was momentarily heartened by a flurry of fact-checking -- what a novel concept! -- by the... More
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Here are some events happening around town this weekend. Remember, you can always share yours or see what's happening in your neighborhood by clicking Events at the top of this page.
D.L. Hughley and Mark Curry are on the roster for the Royal Comedy Tour at 1st Mariner Arena.
The Towson Tigers men's lacrosse team takes on No. 4 Johns Hopkins. The game is at 7 p.m. at Johnny Unitas Stadium. Towson looks to rebound from a season opener loss at High Point.
The Baltimore Blast take on the Wichita Wings at 7:35 p.m. at 1st Mariner Arena.
A Parkville benefit bull roast will raise money for the Histiocytosis Association. Histiocytosis is a white blood cell disorder.
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The first phase of the project began in May 2009 when Be Our Voice partnered with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the California Medical Association Foundation (CMAF). Phase 1 focused on eight communities in the southern and southwestern US most affected by the childhood obesity epidemic.
Areas of focus for policy changes were modeled after the 5210 campaign developed by the Let's Go! program in Maine as well as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's six policy priority areas. Trainees selected one or two issues on which to focus and built their advocacy plans specifically around those topics.
Phase 1 Communities
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- A total of 18 trainings held
- More than 350 healthcare professionals trained in advocacy
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Trainees included healthcare professionals (HCPs) from a variety of backgrounds, including (but not limited to):
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Traffic cop at the intersection of money and sports
What would a playoff system do to the value of television rights for the Bowl Championship Series?
My co-host, Bob Lorenz and I put that question to Richard Brand, an attorney and media rights expert at Arent Fox LLP, during a recent segment for Forbes SportsMoney on the YES Network.
According to Brand, before discussions started about four-team playoff system to determine the nation's Division 1 college football champion, the industry buzz was the rights fee (currently $155 million combined from Walt Disney for its ESPN and ABC networks) would double, to $300 million.
But as Brand points out there will be multiple bidders for the next deal, expected to be for eight years. News Corp., looking to start a competing channel to ESPN, Walt Disney and perhaps Comcast, which re-branded Versus as NBC Sports last year, are expected to be among the bidders. A modest estimate would be $400 million a year, or $3.2 billion.
Brand, a very smart guy who has been involved in many sports deals, also points out some of the key logistical and economic issues that must be worked out for a BCS playoff to maximize its value.
what a mess! the powers who are, are licking their chops at the prospect of multi billions! the players will be the losers. the viewers will be big losers, because in the end there will be no clear cut champion–just a bunch of super-super bowls with no end. meantime college players will be burnt out with nothing left for the NFL (cause they'll probably be 90 years old by the time they get through playing all the playoff games to find out who the true champ is! i wish for once that money wouldn't rule! but they can't help their selves.


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DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds are calling on fellow Iowans to join in a one-kilometer Healthiest State Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as one part of the effort to become the healthiest state in the nation.
Nearly 600,000 Iowans have participated in the Healthiest State Initiative's walks in 2011 and 2012. This year, many organized Healthiest State walks will be held at noon on Oct. 9, but walks are encouraged throughout the day. A kilometer is about 7.5 city blocks, a 12-minute stroll for the average walker. Walkers can sign up for the event at www.iowahealthieststate.com.
Though the rise from 19th to ninth among all states is a commendable feat, Branstad and Reynolds noted there's still more work to be done.
The Healthiest State Initiative is a privately led, public effort that engages Iowans and their communities throughout the state. It involves individuals, families, businesses, faith-based organizations, not-for-profits and the public sector in a broad-based community-focused effort. For more information visit www.iowahealthieststate.com.


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NORMAN — University of Oklahoma journalism professor and decorated foreign correspondent Mike Boettcher gave his two most recent Emmy Awards to the university Tuesday afternoon.
Selected by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Boettcher's news package, "American Valor: Home of the Brave," was awarded two News and Documentary Emmys for outstanding feature and best story in a regularly scheduled newscast Oct. 1 in New York City.
"American Valor: Home of the Brave" aired on ABC's "Nightline" over the 2011 Memorial Day weekend. Boettcher's coverage was produced during a year-long effort in which he and his son, Carlos, used videos and photos to detail the personal stories of those serving on the front lines. Delivering lectures via Skype, Boettcher, along with OU journalism professor John Schmeltzer, helped students produce news stories with his material in a course titled "Afghan 101."
"Today is another example of the kind of innovative things happening in this college," OU President David Boren said. "This was a team effort between ABC News, Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Professor John Schmeltzer and the students in the 'Afghan 101' course. We're extremely proud that Mike has made history."
Boettcher said his donation of the Emmys was in recognition of the students who participated in "Afghan 101," whose efforts he said "kept me and my son inspired to press on during our two years in Afghanistan."
"When we first dreamed of doing this ambitious project, it was the generosity of the Sarkeys Foundation that turned the dream into a reality," Boettcher said. "They invested in our students, and public service was the only dividend they expected. The entire college worked hard to meet those expectations, and the two National Emmys are proof of that."
"American Valor: Home of the Brave" is available on YouTube. Information and student stories are available on afghan101.ou.edu.
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Winter Trail Ride + Meet & Greet (Vermont) - Feb 23rd
On February 23rd, GMC4x4.com is going to host their first local event (all makes & models are welcome)!!
AA1PR (also a member here) is currently working on the map and discussing open/closed road with the Forest Service. Once the map is finalize, we're post it up here for you guys to review.
What's the plan for the day?
- quick lunch at a local Vermont eatery
- trail ride (Class III - IV roads)
- recovery demonstration & short class (depending on experience level of group)
- dinner + drinks
This will be a fun day of meeting members from GMC4x4 and other forums (i.e. ExpeditionPortal!), driving through the beautiful back woods of VT and even some more challenging terrain for modified trucks. After the trail run, we'll head for dinner & drinks to catch up, relax and swap stories.
Vehicle Requirements
- front & rear recovery points
- 4 wheel drive
B/c the standard course for this trail ride can be done simply with 4 wheel drive, the requirements are minimal and I will have extra hitch pins on hand to create a rear recovery point for guys with OEM bumpers. For trucks that want to venture into the more difficult terrain, I recommend a lift, taller tires (33" min) and body armor. The trucks will be spaced so their is a rig with a winch nearby should you get stuck.
If you plan on attending, please RSVP on the Calendar (registration is free) - http://www.gmc4x4.co...-greet-vermont/
Here is the original thread on the GMC4x4 site - http://www.gmc4x4.com/topic/934-wint...rd/#entry12892"The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change."
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Frownies have been a huge hit among women everywhere for years; in fact, some of Hollywood's best known actresses have praised Frownies. Now it's your turn to discover why Frownies have become Hollywood's secret for more youthful skin. If the thought of using any injectable solution, or even worse, undergoing a surgical procedure simply doesn't appeal to you, yet your frown lines and expression lines are a source of unhappiness, you may very well be the perfect candidate for Frownies.
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Everyone can skate at Colonial!
Exciting, creative new leadership and curriculum at the Colonial Figure Skating Club! Did you know that skating is a fun, lifelong activity which can be enjoyed by the whole family?
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Mission: To provide care, compassion and a second chance for animals in need, and through education to strengthen the bond between animals and people.
Contact information:
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P.O. Box 777
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Financials: The Humane Society's annual budget is about $100,000. They hold fundraising events throughout the year and accept donations on their website or through direct mail outreach.
"We hold a lot of adoption events, bake sales and concerts," said Kim Fields, president of the board of the Loudoun Humane Society.
Looking ahead, they are planning a walk/run event and a golf tournament to raise additional money for their programs.
History: The Humane Society of Loudoun County was founded in 1966. It is run by volunteers and they rely on donations to run their programs. They do not receive any federal, state, or county funds.
One of the Humane Society's key programs is finding foster homes for animals that do not have a shelter. They work closely with the Loudoun County Animal Shelter to put as many animals in foster care as possible so that animals do not have to be euthanized.
Another program is called TNR or Trap, Neuter and Release. The Humane Society will go to the wild cat colonies and humanely trap the cats, take them in and have the cats spayed, neutered, ear tipped and vaccinated. Then the cats are released back where they were originally found. This program helps managed the feral cat population in Loudoun.
How you can help: "We are always looking for people to foster an animal, or even organize pet food drives. Also you can volunteer your time to help at the adoption events," Fields said.
"We need to make the public more aware of what we do and get the community involved, so it is a community effort," Fields added.
One of their latest projects is to work with Loudoun Interfaith Relief by donating pet food to the food pantry. So far, they have donated almost 5,000 pounds of pet food and next year they are hoping to do more.


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The Cancer Diagnosis Program (CDP), often in cooperation with other programs of the NCI, offers a range of initiatives that encourage and support research in cancer diagnostics and related development of technology and specimen resources. These initiatives (Program Announcements & Requests for Applications) enable investigators to apply for several types of awards in addition to the standard (R01) research project grant. The review of applications in response to these initiatives may be conducted by special review groups. To learn about the specific features of each initiative, refer to the complete announcement in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts.
The NCI's Division of Extramural Activities provides information on newly approved concepts for upcoming PAs and RFAs. Check this site for the earliest possible information on future initiatives:
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The race Sunday ended under caution because of a multicar accident way behind the leaders. Bowyer and Harvick kept racing until the yellow flag was displayed, and neither had any idea who won.
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An alert and engaged class of fifth graders heard from Patch editor Nicole Hutcheson this morning at Mary Bryant Elementary School.
As part of The Great American Teach-In, Hutcheson spoke to the class of about 40 students about working in news and running the Westchase Patch website.
More than 350 professionals spoke at schools across the county on Thursday Nov. 15. Volunteer speakers included active members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces; police, firefighters and paramedics; and animal trainers, attorneys, business professionals, chefs, elected officials, entrepreneurs, musicians, and school board members.
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There's no doubt the proposed 200,000-square-foot Meijer development has created a buzz amongst residents in Sussex lately. But the Schellin brothers, who own the land on which the store would be built, have concerns about their future.
The Village Board on Tuesday rezoned the Schellin's land to make way for the big-box retailer and gas station that will rest on 20 acres of the roughly 68 acre plot. Steven Schellin supports the Meijer development, but he feels the village went too far by deeming 18 acres of his land an environmental corridor, which undevelopable for future buyers.
"We support the Meijer project and those changes required to be made in order to make the project a success. However, Meijer has not purchased the land yet, and my brother and I bear all the risk associated with the property if the project does not succeed."
An amendment was necessary to merge disparate land uses on Schellin's property and create a uniform plot for Meijer to build upon. The Village Board approved the amended land use map unanimously Tuesday.
Schellin said surveyors from the Department of Natural Resources, FEMA, and the Army Corps of Engineers had delineated a 5.9-acre boundary for an environmental corridor on his land. Instead, the village approved an environmental corridor that eats up roughly 12.1 more acres. Essentially, that's 12.1 more acres that developers can't build on, and it lowers the marketability of that plot.
"The environmental corridor only needs to be delineated by the scientifically determined limit," Schellin said. "Not an overly conservative boundary that could limit our use if the Meijer project doesn't succeed."
Village Administrator Jeffrey Smith said the land uses can always be amended, and that option would be on the table should the Meijer project fall through. However, Schellin said it's always more difficult to revise something once it's changed – especially when it comes to reducing land designated for environmental uses.
"You end up looking like the bad guy when you go to change the land use," Schellin said.
The village's changes to its land use map drew roughly 100 residents to a pair of public hearings earlier this month. Some of the concerns involved the proposed store being open 24 hours a day, traffic congestion, and the size of the building.
Another public hearing is scheduled for December 20 with the intention to field more concerns and suggestions from the public.
"It's like someone coming in and saying you have three bathrooms in the house with five kids, but you can only use one of them. It adds a little stress to the situation," said Steven's brother, Edwin Schellin. "It adds a risk that we don't think we should bear the burden of right now."


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Leather is without a doubt one of the most important materials in the world today. It is used to create clothing, furniture and other accessories. In fact, leather is rated as one of the most valuable materials in the world. Many people will always prefer to pay a higher price for leather products than other products. Therefore, this article explains a couple of key types of leather bags that are available in shops that deal with leather products.
The first main type of leather bag that one might buy is handbags. Handbags are feminine products which they use on a regular basis to put their personal care products. A large percentage of women prefer to carry medium sized handbags while others prefer to carry handbags that are small in size. There are others who like to buy handbags that are very large. The type of handbag that a lady carries is influenced by a number of factors such as their preferences as well as that of their favorite celebrities. Celebrities are usually very important people who influence the societys preferences in many things such as fashion.
Another important type of leather bags are travelling bags. When one is travelling, carrying a bag is usually a very important item. This is because they are used to put all the necessities that will be used during the trip. The size or type of bag that one will use will depend on a number of factors. For instance, the duration of the trip will influence the size. If the trip is expected to last a very long time, the bag will be large one and vice versa. There are many types of these travelling bags. Some are made in form of a briefcase while others are designed to be carried in the back.
Another important type of leather bag A Leather Bag From The Leather Shop is the business class bag. These are bags that are used mainly by business executives for carrying various items. There are many examples of these bags. For instance, there are laptop bags that are used to carry various sizes of laptops, tablet bags that are used to carry tablets or iPads and also leather briefcase which are used to carry various documents.
Buying a good leather product will be an expensive venture at first. However, with time, you will realize that you will save a lot of money. You will not need to replace it after a very long time.


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TWITTER WORKERS: Typical Ad-- "Twitter workers needed ASAP; You're Hired! Make Extra Cash with Twitter; As seen on USA Today, CNN and ABC...Apply Now!"\
The e-mail links to EasyTweetProfits.com, a company out of Surrey, England. EasyTweetProfits.com claims you can make $250-$873 a day working at home with Twitter. The Web site offers a seven-day free trial of their instructional CD-ROM for $1.95 to cover shipping. Buried in the lengthy terms and conditions are the details that the trial begins on the day the CD is ordered—not when it is received—and if the consumer doesn't cancel within seven days of signing up, they'll be charged $47 every month.
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There is no substitute for closely examining any offer which promises or guarantees income from work-at-home programs. If it sounds too good to be true, chances are it's a scam.
Consider it a warning sign if a worker must buy something in order to start the program. Those interested also should take into consideration that, by becoming involved in a work-at-home scheme, they might well be perpetrating a fraud by selling the program to others, and risk investigation by postal authorities.
Look out for the following red-flags:
- Exaggerated claims of potential earnings, profits, or part time earnings
- Claims of "no experience necessary"
- Requirements of money for instructions or products before telling you how the plan works
- Overstated claims of product effectiveness
For a reliability report on a specific work-at-home company, check first with the Better Business Bureau of Northeast Florida.
Signs of a Work-at-Home Scammer
A Work-at-Home Scheme Promoter will:
- Never offer you regular salaried employment.
- Promise you huge profits and big part-time earnings.
- Use personal testimonials but never identify the person so that you could check with them.
- Require money for instructions or merchandise before telling you how the plan operates.
- Assure you of guaranteed markets and a huge demand for your handiwork.
- Tell you that no experience is necessary.
- Take your money and give you little or nothing in return except heartbreak and grief.
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If you become a victim of a work-at-home scheme, ask the company for a refund. If they refuse or give you an evasive response, tell them you plan to notify law enforcement officials.
Keep careful records of everything you do to recover your money. Document your phone calls, keep copies of all paperwork such as letters and receipts, and record all costs involved, including the time you spend. If the company refuses to refund your investment, contact:
- Better Business Bureau of Northeast Florida;
- Division of Consumer Services;
- The U.S. Postal Inspection Service;
- Florida's Attorney General or the state attorney general's office in the state where the company is located;
- The advertising manager of the publication that ran the ad you answered.
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The Linn Sondek LP12 turntable I recently acquired had a broken hinge on the dust cover and wouldnt stay open. The other hinge spring was about to pop through. No wonder, with a steel spring rubbing against a thin piece of plastic. I got a quote of around $40 for new hinges that did not appear to be made any better than these, so I decided to fix them and put the dollars toward a better cartridge.
Ive seen other dust cover hinges designed like this so the repair could work with them. I drilled a 3/32 hole through the hinges and put a slight bend in the leg of the spring. I held the leg of the spring down and inserted the smooth shank of the drill bit through the hole. The excess bit was nipped off with a cutoff disc mounted in a Dremel tool. Now the leg of the spring is held by a metal rod.
The hinges were fixed but they looked shabby from the backside. I split an old computer floppy disk in two and cut some overlay patches out of the thin plastic case. Super Glue was used to adhere the patch to the back of the hinge.


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A Westford man was severely burned in a home accident Monday, officials said.
The 55-year-old man, who wasn't identified, was taken for medical treatment by a helicopter, possibly to a hospital in Syracuse, Westford Fire Department Chief Ralph Ritton said at about 9:45 p.m.
At about 6:20 p.m., a neighbor called 911 about a "man on fire" at a home on county Route 34 in Westford, Ritton said. About 15 firefighters and two emergency medical crews responded and provided first aid and determined there wasn't a structural fire, he said.
The Westford department was back in service at about 8 p.m., Ritton said.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Sen. Daniel Inouye, Democrat of Hawaii, has died from respiratory complications at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center near Washington, D.C., his office announced late Monday. "The story of Dan Inouye is the story of modern Hawaii," according to the statement from the senator's office, given that he was its first member of Congress following statehood and then represented the islands for nearly nine consecutive terms in the Senate. His last words at 88 were "Aloha," the statement added.
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Hoarding Pros proudly serves the fine people of southeast and central Michigan. For certain critical situations we will consider working with you if you are located anywhere within Michigan's lower peninsula, or even northern Ohio. Give us a call. We happily evaluate every situation on a case by case basis.
We respect your privacy and dignity. As hoarding, or "collecting" is a very personal matter, please know everything about your situation is held in the highest of confidence by Janet, and the entire Hoarding Pros team.
At Hoarding Pros, we recognize hoarding as a disorder that takes the common every day act of throwing away an object and transforms it into a deep gut-wrenching personal violation.
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We are committed to long-term, permanent results. We are a professional organization that believes in treating the mind and emotions of the "hoarder" and their families, with as much fervor as we give to the clutter clean-out and clean up of the home. We are committed to being the best, by offering a full-service hoarding clean-out and care program that is all inclusive, at the best possible rates.


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Seminary Avenue, unit block, between 12:01 a.m., Sept. 29 and 12 p.m., Sept.30. A burglar stole prescription pads from a local dentist's office. The culprit removed screws to a storm window to break into an office building. The suspect then broke a window to get inside one of three office suites. Three adjacent office suites in total were burglarized (see below).
Seminary Avenue, unit block, between 12:01 a.m., Sept. 29 and 12 p.m., Sept. 30. It is unknown what was stolen from Metro Express of Baltimore, although the office was found ransacked by a burglar.
Seminary Avenue, unit block, between 12:01 a.m., Sept. 29 and 12 p.m., Sept. 30. A burglar failed at breaking into a third office suite in the same complex, although police noted the suspect tried kicking in the front door panel. Nothing was reported stolen.
Dulaney Valley Road, 1200 block, between 11:15 p.m., Sept. 27 and 11:15 p.m., Sept. 28. A burglar removed a screen from a window, but did not make it inside.
Country Lane, 100 block, between 12:25 an 12:28 p.m., Sept. 26. A burglar told men working inside a Lutherville home that she was the homeowner's wife. The woman went downstairs and left after about three minutes. It is unknown at this time if anything was taken.
The suspect is described as a white female, about 150 pounds, with brown hair and a tattoo of the name "Kelli" on her neck. She was last seen wearing a blue tank top and black jeans.
If you have questions about the weekly crime log, or police activity in your neighborhood contact editor Nick DiMarco at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at (443) 621-2174.
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2012 Lutherville-Timonium Incident Tracker:Incident # of Times Reported in 2012 Notes/Link (The latest) Burglary (Including attempted) 77
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Protest 2
A group protested the war in Afghanistan.
Armed robbery (Including attempted)
A man robbed Walgreen's with a crowbar. Robbery 2 112 Oxycodone pills were stolen. Suspicious condition 1 Anti-Semitic material was found in local neighborhoods. Destruction of property 2 Street signs vandalized with swastikas.
Possession of drugs or paraphernalia 2
A man stole prescription drugs from a relative.
Petty theft 1 A thief stole several items from unlocked cars.
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Fan Confidence Poll: September 6th, 2010By
Record Last Week: 6-1 (46 RS, 26 RA)
Season Record: 86-51 (743 RS, 560 RA, 87-50 Pythag. record), 2.5 games up
Schedule This Week: vs. Orioles (three games, Mon. to Weds.), Thurs. OFF, @ Rangers (three games, Fri. to Sun.)
Top stories from last week:
- The week started off with a four game visit from the Athletics, and the Yankees carried over last week's winning streak by pounding Oakland in the opener. They routed the A's again the next night, then won again on Wednesday thanks to Mark Teixeira. CC Sabathia closed out the series in style on Thursday, holding the A's to one hit over eight innings of work.
- The Yanks announced that Javy Vazquez would replace Dustin Moseley in the rotation before they kicked off their series with the Blue Jays. Brett Gardner and Curtis Granderson ran wild in the first game for a win, then a late inning Marcus Thames homer on Saturday clinched the series win. The eight game winning streak came to an end yesterday when the Jays touched up Phil Hughes for three homers.
- Injury Zone: Nick Swisher left Thursday's game with a stiff left knee and has been out of the starting lineup since. Andy Pettitte is on track to make a rehab start on Wednesday, but Damaso Marte isn't so lucky. He may need surgery on his injured shoulder. Al Aceves had to be scratched from a rehab outing to have his back looked at by doctors. Alex Rodriguez returned from the disabled list yesterday.
- The Yanks called up Jon Albaladejo, Greg Golson, and Chad Moeller on September 1st. They also claimed Ted Lilly off waivers from the Dodgers, but he was pulled back and no trade was made.
- Scouting director Damon Oppenheimer is a candidate for the Diamondbacks' general manager opening.
- The Yanks are in talks to move their High-A affiliate from Tampa to Orlando. In other divorce news, A-Rod fired Scott Boras.
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I really wanted to vote 5 because only 4 of the 8 levels will (or should) make the playoffs. How are they ever going to compete with the BrainTrust that is the Red Sox?
Seriously though, could you ask for a better season than the Yankee minor league system has had? With the exceptions of injuries to Carmen Angelini and Christian Garcia, the system, as a whole, has performed great.
I'm sure the Yankees are looking at a sure fire #23 ranking by Baseball America and Keith Law, right behind the #2 Red Sox and their now reloaded, unstoppable, avalanchian type minor league juggernaut.
8 is what I voted for. Farm system would get a 10 on it's own. Huge season for the farm.
Eight. Would be lying if I said the rotation didn't give me at least a bit of unease.
The same can be said about every team in playoff contention.
Still an 8. I have been 8 for a long time but the farm is close to bumping me back to 9. I was (and remain) concerned with the development of pitchers at the major league level (Hughes has helped there but still can't figure out how his changeup won him the 5th starter spot).
I've been on 8 for a few weeks. up to 9 . obvious reasons.
Dropped down to 7 when things were ugly before the winning streak…back to 8 now though. Don't know how this 3-man rotation deal will work this time around though. It could easily be disastrous.
I'm at a 9, just because ten is only for when we win the WS.
As long as Andy comes back healthy and pitching well, I'm not too worried about the starting rotation to be honest.
…And the bullpen is the shiznit.
How can one respond to this poll when "future" isn't defined in the question? Does future mean for the next 3 years, the next 5 years, from the 2012 to the 2015 seasons, or any other defined period of time?
I am concerned that the burden of Alex Rodriguez's salary over the next 7 years, and Jeter's over the next xx years, along with significant declines in performance due to normal aging and injuries, may not bode well for the Yankees future.
Still an 8. I just hope they are completely healthy going into October.
I'm still voting 9 . . . . I have been a 9 all season although at times I would have voted 9.5 if it was a choice). I'm betting that Pettitte will come back strong, Ivan Nova will perform well and that AJ has a couple of good to great games left in his arm this season with help from Dave Eiland.
I am not concerned about the offense except to wish that it wasn't quite as streaky and that we could get everyone healthy and hot at the same time.
I predicted 105-110 wins at the beginning of this season and the Yankees have been tracking between 100 to 102 for the last month or so.
Looks like 105 wins might be tough at this point unless the team goes on a tear.


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The Anne Arundel County Council introduced legislation that would remove County Executive John R. Leopold from his office, but the county's attorney said such a decision is may be too hasty.
The council cast no vote at its emergency session on Wednesday afternoon, but introduced Bill 7-13, which would declare a vacancy in the executive's position. The bill draws on a provision recently added to the county's charter after its passage in the November general election.
Leopold was found guilty on two counts of misconduct in office on Tuesday. Chief Administrative Officer John Hammond is now serving as acting Anne Arundel county executive as a result of the suspension of Leopold from his duties.
County Attorney Jonathan Hodgson argued that until Leopold is sentenced, there is no conviction, and thus no grounds to vote on his removal from office.
"It's my opinion that this bill is premature, because sentencing has not occurred," Hodgson said. "What we don't want to do is to have a process that results in a flawed appointment. There's no need to risk that."
During the bill's introduction, three council members spoke up saying they would like to co-sponsor it. In addition to the three members who are already sponsored on the bill, only Councilman John Grasso (R-2nd District) has not lent his sponsorship. The bill requires a 5-2 majority to pass.
Councilman Jamie Benoit (D-4th District) inquired whether or not there was a conflict of interest that would prevent the attorney from rendering objective advice. Benoit said he was concerned that any advice given could "pit the person appointed into that office against the legislative branch."
Hodgson said afterward that he did not know of any conflicts.
After the meeting, Hodgson told a gathering of reporters that if had he been given the opportunity to speak during the session, he would have asked the council to postpone any action until Leopold is sentenced.
If Leopold is permanently removed from office, Hammond would continue as acting county executive until a replacement could be voted on by the full council. Both the vote on Leopold's removal and on his replacement would require a 5-2 majority to pass.
The bill will be voted on at the council's next regular meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday.


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Isaiah 1:18 -- Come now, and let us reason together
Any habitual action, such as eating or dressing, may be performed on the appropriate occasion, without any need of thought, and the same seems to be true of a painfully large proportion of our talk. -- Bertrand Russell
David Locke: "Because what happens in this league is, people start shooting threes and they get soft and dont want contact and then they just stay out there all the time. Youre not going to get soft, are you?"
Enes Kanter: "I kind of live in the paint, man. Come on. I wont get soft. Dont worry about that."
Dave Locke:
The Jazz PR guy just walked by shaking his head at you.
What did you do?
Kanter: I dropped a bomb.
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The Cleftstone Manor, built in 1884 on "Millionaire's Row", is one of the few Victorian mansions to escape the fire of 1947. The seventeen guestrooms, each with private bath, and magnificent common rooms are furnished with Victorian antiques and period pieces, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of turn of the century Bar Harbor. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast e...
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The breakfast and evening bites were absolutely AMAZING! Couldn't ask for a more pleasant or welcoming owner and staff. Every aspect exceeded our expectations.
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Searching for convenient motel rates in Bar Harbor? Take a look at Bar Harbor Motel! This Bar Harbor motel offers free Wi-Fi and a computer station. Be sure to leave some room for your swimsuit as this motel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a nice way to unwind
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Excellent 10.0
I like the layout of small buildings set back from the road. The staff were super friendly and helpful.
absolutely not!
Excellent 10.0
The room is clean and spacious, the staff is helpful and friendly, the location is right if you want to visit Acadia National Park. My family is very happy with the stay.
Seriously, I cannot think of anything negative.
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Located in Ellsworth, Hampton Inn Ellsworth/Bar Harbor is minutes from Birdsacre Sanctuary and L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet. This hotel is within close proximity of Indian Point and Downeast Scenic Railroad. Stay in one of 85 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available. Conveniences include desks and compl...
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Excellent 10.0
I didn't know it was that far from Bangor.Please don't send me other emails.
Excellent 10.0
Cleanliness most of all, especially the top covering. Breakfast was great. Staff was very helpful and kind, lots of smiles.
It was great - would like to have been a little closer to Bar Harbor, but it was fine.Hotel itself was great; had everything we needed; close to restaurants and stores we needed.
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Peaceful Bed and Breakfast on 6 acres with pond. Original house built in 1850 which we renovated and added on in 2011. All 4 rooms have private bathrooms with shower, thermostats in rooms for radiant heat in floors, cable TV and wifi. Full breakfast is served each day in Breakfast room or in our Library. Books and board games are for all our guests to enjoy...
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Excellent 9.6
-Room was spacious and comfortable -bathroom had a window for extra light and ventilation -Massage chair was a nice addition -plenty of storage for clothing in dresser and closet -plenty of parking -beautiful view -pool had plenty of seating and was well maintained -fitness facility was easily accessible and met my needs -short walk/drive to looking glass restaurant -main bar with piano player was enjoyable
-could use more easily accessible outlets -on two occasions (once in the fitness center, another in the main lobby) the water cooler did not have the cap removed by the staff. In the fitness center, I had to remove it myself and flip over the 5 gallon cooler. In the lobby I left it as is.
Excellent 9.0
Super clean, friendly staff,nice views
decor wasa little old lady, very pricey
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Excellent 9.0
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean, comfortable rooms. Nice pool and lawn area. Family friendly. Convenient location close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
Okay 5.0
Close to downtown
First room smelt like air freshner
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Looking for inns in Bar Harbor? Why not try Acadia Hotel! This 3-star Bar Harbor inn offers a computer station. If you are visiting United States of America on vacation or for business, make sure to take some time to relax as you will find a spa tub on site, so make the most of it! The lobby has a TV in it to keep you occupied while you're waiting. Free Wi-F...
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The Thornhedge Inn is a Queen Anne style shingled cottage located in the historic corridor district of Bar Harbor. The inn is an easy walk from all shopping and dining attractions. One of the few remaining grand summer cottages built in 1900, the house boasts original woodwork and an impressive period furniture collection. Guests are treated to a homemade go...
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A stunning vista overlooking our marina and the dazzling blue water of Frenchman's Bay awaits you when you visit the Bar Harbor Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort. With over 1000 feet of ocean frontage, this multi-level resort offers luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, recreational facilities, two restaurants, an oceanfront lounge, and meeting facilities...
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No indoor swimming poolGood location, close to both Bar Harbor and Acadian National park, only a few minutes' drive. Room view and 'beach' is not as good as Atlantic Oceanside Conference center which is right by its side.
Good 8.0
Close to Acadia Nat Park and location on the free shuttle was great.
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Welcome to The Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina, the premier resort facility in Bar Harbor, Maine and just moments away from Acadia National Park. Rates are inclusive of resort fee
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Inn: 1864 Bar Harbor estate graced by porches, balconies, bay windows; library, parlor, formal dining room, thirteen, guest rooms. Antiques, Victorian period furnishings; firm beds, remote cable TV's, phones, A/C. 11 fireplaces. Friendly helpful staff. Full breakfast buffet. Afternoon refreshments. In heart of historic district on 2 quiet acres featuring exq...
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Searching for convenient motel rates in Bar Harbor? Take a look at Highbrook Motel! This Bar Harbor motel offers free Wi-Fi
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We absolutely loved this little motel. It is older, and not luxurious, but they have added little touches that made our stay wonderful. The beds were very comfortable and the pillows were great. Everything was spotless, even if a little old. It was so much more fun and preferable all around to stay here rather than at a chain hotel. The staff, which included the family who owns the motel, was very helpful and friendly. We will be going back next time we get to Bar Harbor.
The bedspreads, carpet and chairs could use some refurbishing - but they were clean and not really a big deal!
Excellent 10.0
The room was great. Very clean, spacious, and good location.
No.We'd recommend the Highbrook. It's family owned and they're such nice people. They provide a lot of information on the area, which was very helpful. The location makes Bar Harbor and Acadia easily accessible. Our stay was a great experience,
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The Colonial Inn Ellsworth, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is ideally located near Mount Desert Island in a peaceful suburban residential area just outside the city center, within easy distance of Hancock County - Bar Harbor Airport and Ellsworth's main commercial district, where guests can find a number of great dining and shopping venues. The hotel offers ea...
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Courteous helpfull staff. Clean comfortable room.the Thai restaraunt that is attached is really good too. Easy drive on off mt dessert island. All in all a great experience! Will be coming back next year for sure.
Excellent 10.0
It's a great and comfortable place. It's in a great location with plenty to do around it. It's has been given a great make over by the new owner. New out door walls, new paint, rugs, TV's, and the pool/ hot tub are looks brighter as well.
I was happy all around with my stay.It's a great and comfortable place. It's in a great location with plenty to do around it. It's has been given a great make over by the new owner. New out door walls, new paint, rugs, TV's, and the pool/ hot tub are looks brighter as well. Truly worth the stay!


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By Tom Precious
ALBANY -– While he didn't appoint him, Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended state Education Commissioner John King, who is beating back calls from critics that he resign or the Board of Regents fire him.
Cuomo, in a brief session with reporters today, also defended the Common Core curriculum, which is the subject of intense debate between education officials, teachers and parents across the state.
King has come under increasing pressure after he canceled a series of public forums to discuss the curriculum; King was greeted by a rowdy crowd of protesters in Poughkeepsie and said the sessions would not yield constructive dialogue. He recently changed his mind and is now getting back on the road.
"No, I don't think he should resign,'' Cuomo said of King, before quickly adding that it's not "my place to say'' since he does not appoint the education commissioner. The commissioner is appointed by the Board of Regents, whose members are selected by the State Legislature, which, given the numbers in the two houses, means that Assembly Democrats essentially pick the Regents.
Of the Common Core, Cuomo said the system is "where the country's going.''
"These are obviously major developments and change can be hard and change can be unsettling even when it's right,'' Cuomo said.
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Real estate protests up this year in one Nebraska county. The Cass County Assessor's Office reports 366 filings this year.
The deadline for filing protests on real estate property tax assessments was June 30th and the hearings are taking place this month. (For the areas reassessed this year, visit the archives 6/3/11.)
According to past records, the Cassgram reports there were 231 protests filed last year and 277 in 2009.


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The Eagle-Tribune
---- — Haverhill High School will host the second annual Michael J. Horgan Memorial Swim meet on Saturday at 1 p.m. Swimmers of all ages are invited to attend this fun, relay-based meet. Proceeds will go towards a scholarship awarded in Horgan's name. Registration is at 1 p.m. The meet is at 2 p.m. Horgan, who died in March of 2011, was an active member of the New England swim community, including Haverhill High School, Bradford Swim club and the Summer Aquatic League for many years. Entries will be accepted on Saturday at the meet. All registered swimmers will receive long-sleeve commemorative T-shirts and bathing caps for a $25 registration fee, or $10 for 12 and under. Specator admission is a suggested donation of $10. New this year is the option of creating your own relay team. Participants and spectators can register online at mikehorganswimmeet.org.
Council on Aging Christmas/Holiday party tickets on sale
HAVERHILL — Tickets are now on sale for the Council on Aging's annual Christmas/Holiday party. The event is Wednesday, Dec. 12, at DiBurro's in Ward Hill. Doors open at 11 a.m. and party will start at 11:30 a.m. Tables of 10 can be reserved. Tickets, $10 for Haverhill residents and $15 for non-residents, can be purchased from Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St. For more information call 978-374-2390.
Public library to host Book Chat session on Nov. 29
HAVERHILL — The public library will host a Book Chat session Nov. 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. This is an informal monthly reader's advisory group where you can hear the latest fiction and non-fiction reviews and share what you are currently reading. Book Chats also feature author talk alerts, e-reader demonstrations and staff picks. More information is available from Jaclyn Payne at 978-373-1586, ext. 608.
Meet 'Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig'
ATKINSON — There will be a day of ballet fun for budding dancers and story lovers Nov. 27, at 4:30 p.m. when ballerinas from the European School of Dancing take center stage at Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Author David Ira Rottenberg reads his picture book, "Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig," while the dancers perform the story. As an added treat, a mini-movement lesson will be offered to the children in the audience after the performance and Rottenberg will sign copies of his book.
The event is free and cameras are encouraged.
Call 362-5234 for more information.
Holiday trash pick-up
LAWRENCE — The trash pickup for the following areas will be pushed out one day due to the Thanksgiving holiday this Thursday:
Arlington area – Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste will be collected Friday.
Tower Hill area – Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste will be collected Saturday.
Please note that the other areas of Lawrence will be collected according to the normal trash collection schedule. Please firstname.lastname@example.com
Thrift shop announces holiday season hours
HAMPSTEAD — The Hollyhock Thrift Shop will be closed on Saturday to give its all volunteer staff a rest over the long Thanksgiving weekend.
It will be open for its regular hours on Tuesday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 1. The pre-holiday, half-price sale will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 4, and run through Saturday, Dec. 18. The shop's already low prices will be slashed in half for four days only: Dec. 4, 8, 11 and 18.
Following the sale, the shop will be closed for restocking until Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Meat raffle proceeds to help needy
PLAISTOW — The Plaistow Lions Club and Carl G. Davis Post 34 America Legion will be holding a Meat Raffle Friday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m.
The Meat Raffle will take place at the American Legion Carl G. Davis Post 34 at 176 Main St. Proceeds from the Meat Raffle will go to the Santa Fund to help those in need during the holidays.
Contact Paul Waring at 382-3125 or email firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions about the event. Details are also available on Facebook at "PlaistowNHLions."


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By Scott Levine
Associate Editor
While the state unemployment rate remained stagnant at 5 percent for January, all of Iowa's largest cities experienced a spike in unemployment, including the city of Clinton.
Clinton's rate went from 5.9 percent in December to 7 percent unemployment in January, giving the city the state's 10th-highest average among 25 of Iowa's largest cities, which is unchanged from December. All 25 cities experienced increases in the unemployment rate from December to January.
The Fort Madison-Keokuk area has the state's highest unemployment rate at 10.2 percent, more than 2 percentage points higher than the nation's rate of 7.9 percent.
It's not unusual for cities to experience higher unemployment numbers from December to January. Clinton's rate has experienced major changes from December to January since 2008, only to taper off in February and the spring months.
Although the rate jumped by more than 1 percent, the city is still on a pace of improving from year-to-year. Last year's unemployment rate was 7.5 percent in January. The last time the city hadn't improved its unemployment rate on a year-to-year basis was August 2011.
Clinton County's rate also jumped from 5.7 percent to 7 percent.
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Art Programme in Brussels
Brussels, city of the arts
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With its historic architecture, its dozens of museums and unusual places like the Toone marionette theatre, Brussels has plenty to interest lovers of the arts! And what is more, they can enjoy fine local food and drink between indulging their other passions!
Day 1: Saturday
First museum morning
Brussels' museums can be described as flamboyant…both inside and out! For their architectural styles often rival the richness of their collections and displays. Your first morning in Brussels should certainly convince you!
> BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels, a building by Horta!
Let's start our day with one of the city's trump cards! In perfect synch with contemporary trends, the old Palace of Fine Arts was renamed BOZAR. This gigantic building is a masterpiece of the Art Deco period of the architect Victor Horta. The building recently underwent a comprehensive restoration and now houses several multimedia spaces in addition to its many exhibition galleries, and the imposing Henry Le Bœuf Concert Hall, an ideal venue for the hundreds of concerts by chamber ensembles and symphony orchestras held there each year. For your own copy of the BOZAR programme, please click on BOZAR - Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels (BRUXELLES)!
> Royal Museums of Art
A short walk from BOZAR is the Musée Oldmasters Museum, Ancient Art, Fine Arts Museum of Belgium (BRUXELLES) and its sister the Royal Fine Arts Museums - Musée Fin-de-Siècle Museum (BRUXELLES). Rubens, Van Dyck and Magritte… are just three of the painters whose works are on display there and which will take you on a journey from the fourteenth century to the present! And if all this culture makes you hungry or thirsty, you don't have to leave the building! You can either pop into the Museum Café for something quick and light, or, if you'd like to sample food cooked by one of Belgium's top chefs, then pick the Museum Brasserie!
Voyage through the past
> Place du Grand Sablon, meeting-point for antique dealers
Don't miss the Weekly Sablon Antiques Market (BRUXELLES) for its unmissable displays of top-quality Belgian antiques every Saturday until 6pm. You may stumble across some porcelain or some Rococo chairs or some silverware! Today, the Place du Grand Sablon's shops cater to the city's well-heeled residents through exclusive boutiques, delightful patisseries and , as it has done for centuries!
> Nostalgia and marionettes
While strolling around the Place du Grand Sablon, you may have caught a whiff of nostalgia. Should you want another dose, then make your way down to the Royal Toone VII Theatre! Located a short walk from the The Grand-Place in Brussels (BRUXELLES), this temple of traditional Brussels culture puts on puppet shows. They usually re-enact one of the old classic theatre plays, and encourage enthusiastic audience participation! When are the shows? Every Saturday until 4pm, but you are advised to reserve your places online. Even when there is no show to watch, the unusually-decorated bar is well worth a visit.
> Bloom, Smoods and dinner
For dinner, we head off to the Bloom! hotel (SAINT-JOSSE-TEN-NOODE) and its "Smoods" restaurant, which serves contemporary European food in seven tasteful, differently-decorated "mood areas", all linked by the bar area, where live music is performed!
Day 2: Sunday
> Art Nouveau after sleep
The first event this Sunday morning is an "Art Nouveau" guided tour by See and Tell in Brussels, guided city tours (BRUXELLES), which includes an in-depth guided visit to some of the buildings that typify the style in Brussels, and more information about Victor Horta, the design genius and architect who founded the movement in Belgium. If you'd prefer a "Do-It-Yourself" tour on your own, pick up a copy of the WALKING MAPS "BRUSSELS LIVING ART NOUVEAU" (BRUXELLES). But don't forget to check the opening hours of the buildings!
> Magritte on display
After lunch, invite yourself to René Magritte's home! The René Magritte Museum (JETTE) is located in the house where the greatest of the Belgian surrealist painters lived and worked from 1930 to 1954. The house contains all Magritte's furniture and many other personal items and documents. In 2009, the city recognised the growing interest in Magritte by opening the prestigious new Magritte Museum in Brussels (BRUXELLES).
> The art of eating
Gastronomy is certainly one of the fine arts in Brussels! For lunch, book a table at the famous "Chez Vincent" restaurant, whose exquisite local specialities and spectacular early-twentieth-century decor will delight purists. To continue in the same vein, enjoy a beer or an aperitif in either (or both!) of the two most famous cafés in the city, located on opposite sides of the former Stock Exchange: the Art Nouveau "Falstaff" and the Neo-Classical "Cirio" are unmissable!
Not far from Brussels-North railway station, the Husa President Park Hotel (BRUXELLES) and the Bloom! hotel (SAINT-JOSSE-TEN-NOODE) are only a 20-minute train journey from the airport, and offer a delightful setting, perfectly in synch with the theme of your weekend!
Husa President Park Hotel
Elegant and spacious rooms, a sumptuous French-stone facade, huge lounges, a gym overlooking the city centre, an unusual garden and state-of-the-art technical facilities: this place has everything required to please you! The hotel was renovated in 2008.
© Hotel BLOOM!
Comprehensively renovated in 2006, this is one of the contemporary-style hotels that is revitalising the city. Modern, with many facilities and resolutely youthful, without sacrificing the old-fashioned comfort and elegance of this 306-room hotel!


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