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The dairy industry is an important component of Northern New York's economy. Every link in the food chain — from the farmer to milk hauler to processors, is dependent on the other for stability and growth. In Northern New York, the number of dairy farms has decreased, the number of cows has decreased, and the human population that the dairy farmers need to feed continues to expand.
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|Final Warrio...
|#31 Subject: Totally Bad ass Posted: 10/07/2004 13:34:21
This game was amazing! I play mostly RPG and this game just blew me away. The cinematics were awesome and it had a great storyline. I hope the second one is just as good if not better.
|#32 Subject: xenosaga2 Posted: 10/09/2004 19:57:37
Namco today finalized the US release date for Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Bose. The sequel to 2003's Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht will be released in North America in February 2005, exclusively for the PlayStation 2.
Developed by Japan-based Monolith Software (not to be confused with the Matrix Online studio of the same name), Episode II takes place in the same futuristic setting as the 2003 original. Android-designer Shion, KOS-MOS, and the rest of the cast from Episode I will return as the main characters. Players will control them as they go on a quest to retrieve the original Zohar and unravel the Militian Conflict. The game will also touch on many of the mysteries in the original game's extensive story.
Xenosaga Episode II will feature more than 100 different skills for character customization. Combination attacks, a refined boost system, and double-team attacks, such as archangel's requiem and fiery ritornelle, are all included in the game's new
|#33 Subject: Tracked Posted: 10/13/2004 16:09:54
I'm currently tracking xenosaga 2 and it said 41 day's left?
|#34 Subject: favorite charecter Posted: 10/13/2004 18:46:05
what is everyones favorite charecter. mine ic choas
|#35 Subject: Chaos? Posted: 10/13/2004 19:31:33
Of coarse my favorite character is chaos!!!
|#36 Subject: Kos-mos Posted: 10/21/2004 16:31:46
...defintely Kos-mos. Sexy robot girl with questionable ethics. How can you go wrong with that?
|#37 Subject: Favorite Character Posted: 10/31/2004 03:46:21
My favorite character is Jr. His trenchcoat, pistol and powers make him pretty cool, imo.
|Final Warrio...
|#38 Subject: VOTE! Posted: 11/02/2004 13:46:31
Vote Nader and show some third party support.
|#39 Subject: Nader aka 'The Village Idiot' Posted: 11/03/2004 17:20:24
Nader is a fucking numbnut who's only concern is to make a point and damn the consequences. If he was actualy half way inteligent he would have dropped out a couple of days before the election and told his electorate that although he does not agree with Kerry on many points, he's definetly better than four more years of Bush. Nader would then have the ear of the president. It's not pretty but it's politics. But lets get back to Xenosaga please.
|#40 Subject: ANIME Posted: 11/10/2004 16:08:52
Xenosaga Animated TV Series Details
An appropriate choice for a cartoon spin-off, this.
By David Smith
The long-promised Xenosaga animated TV series will begin airing in Japan this January, Monolith Soft and Toei Animation announced today. Based on the characters and story of Xenosaga Episode I, it'll run on Asahi TV on Wednesday nights.
Toei calls its series a "new century space opera," which sounds like a close match to the game it's based on. No images of the show have been released as yet, but you can see some sketches of lead characters Shion Uzuki and KOS-MOS at the Toei Animation page.
The production will be supervised by Shigeyasu Yamauchi (Hana Yori Dango), with direction by Gou Kouga (Kinnikuman, also known as Ultimate Muscle). Mechanical designs are by Hiroyuki Ogawara, who contributed some designs to Gundam Seed, while the series' new character designs are the work of Nobuteru Yuuki, famous for Escaflowne. Yuichiro Takeda, late of the fine recent sci-fi productions Banner of the Stars and Infinite Ryvius, is supervising the scenario design and screenwriting.
Fans of the Xeno franchise are likely interested to see how the show develops its story in ways different from the game, so we'll keep watching for more updates into next year.
|Midnight J
|#41 Subject: The time is a tickin' Posted: 11/11/2004 10:57:37
Hello I'ma newbie here and I just wanna say *shouts* "I can't wait!"...ahem...yeah. You've probably heard that soo much it's like *roll eyes*. It's cool to see the all grown up and all but one thing I don't understand is does that mean it doesn't take pick up at the same place the first one stopped? I know that said it would but....well I guess they want the player to relate to the charecters more. Well either way. I'm counting down the time. I heard comes with a DVD if you pre-order but I'm waiting for more info before I actually pre-order it.
|#42 Subject: Xenosaga series Posted: 11/11/2004 14:31:40
Any idea when if ever it will be available to western fans?
|#43 Subject: Ghost in the Shell Posted: 11/18/2004 17:02:55
I know this is off topic but if your into Ghost in the Shell I've just opened a Ghost in the Shell club called ghosts-club.1up.com. Hope to see ya there.
|#44 Subject: RE:Xenosaga series Posted: 11/21/2004 14:30:48
The Us release will be in Febuary of next year. Just like XS 1's release.
|#45 Subject: ....... Posted: 11/21/2004 14:30:48
::double post::
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|#46 Subject: Glad it's not online Posted: 11/26/2004 00:30:18
I remember back in the day that originally Xenosaga Episode II was to have online components to it...but I guess much like GT4...that Idea has been scrapped. Personally I don't think it would work if it was online.
|ratchet from...
|#47 Subject: Episode II questions Posted: 12/01/2004 14:43:21
Does anybody know when the game isscheduled to come out. Last I heard it was February 15h 2005. What about futrue installments? Do you think they are gonna be on the PS3 since the life line of the pS2 is getting low?
|#48 Subject: You're right. Posted: 12/02/2004 02:57:17
Last time I checked the game is scheduled to come out on the fifteenth of february. Which is strange because this site said it was coming out last November! Which is why I traded in most of my games before the sales associate told me it was coming out in February.
I would think that instalments will come out every two years or something. But I could be wrong. But given it takes time for the game to come to North America AND work out the bugs present in the Japanese version it soulnds about right.
|ratchet from...
|#49 Subject: Official box art for episode II Posted: 12/04/2004 00:34:05
The offical box art for Episode II has been released. You can see it at ebgames.com
|#50 Subject: Albedo Posted: 12/10/2004 00:27:04
He looks like a gay romulan... not that there's anything wrong with that.
|#51 Subject: Fish Detector Posted: 12/13/2004 23:41:31
What do I do with this thing, I met the guys wife at the Dock COlony but where is the guy himself and do I actually give him the detector or use it for something specific. Also I found a PM Card A in the Miltian playground. What the hell am I suppose to do with it?
|#52 Subject: Lolz Posted: 12/21/2004 11:18:46
Dude alot of that come along later in the game. most of the stuff that u cant use yet u will be able to use later. its just kinda happens but it will work
|#53 Subject: I Need Help... Posted: 12/27/2004 22:47:33
I stopped playing Xenosaga for a while, and I am currently at the Song of Nephilim. I REALLY need someone to give me a detailed plot summary up until that point and no further. It would be greatly appreciated. I remember most of but not all of what happened, and I need someone to refresh my memory.
Thanks in advance!
|#54 Subject: Oh... Posted: 12/27/2004 23:00:16
I forgot to mention that any website with a synopsis would be good too, and it might be better to send it to me in a PM so that no spoilers are revealed to other people.
|Midnight J
|#55 Subject: Pre-Orders anyone? Posted: 01/08/2005 14:17:02
Was just wondering how many people have pre-ordered Xenosaga Episode II? Isn't great that it come with the bonus DVD? Soo excited. Oh yeah and to Kujabie any good game faqs site...like www.gamefaqs.com which I absolutely recomend has great walk-throughs and synopsis.
|#56 Subject: Pre-order Posted: 01/12/2005 22:04:39
Thank you for reminding me to pre-order Xenosaga Episode II
|#57 Subject: Pre-order Posted: 01/15/2005 15:59:41
I also have pre-ordered it already.
|#58 Subject: New to the Club Posted: 01/17/2005 00:38:33
I just joined the club and felt like saying a little hello. I really enjoyed playing through Xenosaga, even though I did face some bouts of frustration. I only beat it roughly a month or so ago and I'm all psyched for Episode II. I find that the story is one of the, if not THE, most epic story I've experienced in quite awhile.
|#59 Subject: Xenosaga series loses key writer Posted: 01/20/2005 00:10:13
Soraya Saga reports that she's no longer working on the series; alludes cryptically to reasons behind the departure.
The Xenosaga series will continue without one of its main writers. The series' scenario writer, Soraya Saga, said on her Web log that she is no longer working on the series. "At present, I am no longer involved with the Xenosaga series. No inquiries, please," she wrote.
Although Saga doesn't specify why she won't be working on the third game in the Xenosaga series, she suggests on her blog that she wasn't considered a core member of the project to begin with, despite her contributions to the series.
"A couple of years ago, the new team had decided to refresh the series. Simply, I was neither one of the people invited nor on the boarding list of the new voyage," Saga wrote. "This site will not provide further information about this."
Soraya Saga, also known as Kaori Tanaka, cowrote with her husband, Tetsuya Takahashi, the scripts for Xenogears, Xenosaga, Xenosaga Episode II, and Xenosaga: Pied Piper, a side story released for mobile gamers. Before the Xenosaga series, Saga worked as a graphic designer at Square Enix and contributed to Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy VI, and Romancing SaGa 3.
|#60 Subject: PSM Review Posted: 01/22/2005 04:16:58
Six, they gave it a six. The game I just dropped a ton of doe on they gave it a six... bastards.


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The Saturday morning Celebration festivities begin at 10:30am on the Plymouth Massachusetts historic waterfront with an opening ceremony featuring a variety of top-quality entertainment.
This is one of America's only historically accurate chronological parades, visually bringing to life America's rich heritage representing each century from the 17th through the 21st. In showing the preservation of America's history through the years, beginning with the Pilgrim era, we promote an appreciation among our citizens for our rich heritage.
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By Jason Elmquist
Baseball was the last thing on anyone's mind Tuesday at the Big 12 Conference baseball awards luncheon in Oklahoma City.
With Monday's tragedy in Moore, just a few miles south of the Bricktown Ballpark where the Big 12 baseball championship will be held for the ninth-consecutive season, the focus of the day was on those in need.
Instead of Big 12 baseball coaches addressing the media about their team as is the norm at the luncheon, the microphone was turned over to Oklahoma State coach Josh Holliday and University of Oklahoma coach Sunny Golloway.
"It's really scary and horrifying to think of what so many people are going through and our heart goes out to them," said Holliday, whose players will wear a special Oklahoma decal on their helmets during the tournament. "I know several of our players are obviously from the state of Oklahoma and the kids not from the state are realizing just how powerful tornadoes can be. It's very humbling and something very scary."
Golloway added, "Our thoughts and our prayers go out to the victims. I know in the coaches meeting, the sentiments were all the same ... but everyone was unanimous that baseball takes a backseat right now to what's going on in our great state of Oklahoma. ... We deferred to a lot more intelligent people to make that decision."
It was announced that the Big 12 championship would still be held, but it would be modified in respect to the tornado in the Oklahoma City suburb.
After talks with city and state officials, the Big 12 elected to hold the tournament but postpone it a day. Instead of starting Wednesday, the championship will begin Thursday and will shift from a bracket-style to a pool play event.
"We debated canceling the tournament in deference to the devastating tragedy in Moore but were encouraged by Oklahoma City leaders and the Oklahoma City All-Sports Association to go forward," said Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby in a release by the Big 12 office. "We believe the tournament can serve as a testament to the strong Oklahoma spirit and to the resiliency of the Oklahoma people."
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said in the same release, "We are very appreciative of the consideration by the participating teams and the Big 12 Conference. We encouraged and supported the decision to play the championship in a format comfortable to the Big 12."
The format, which has previously been used by the Big 12 the last time being in 2010, will feature two pools. K-State, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Baylor will play in one pool with Oklahoma State, West Virginia, TCU and Kansas in the second pool. Each team will be guaranteed three games and the team with the best record in each pool will advance to the championship game Sunday.
OSU, the second seed in the conference, will still open against TCU at 7:30 p.m. The Cowboys will play Kansas at 7:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a 4 p.m. game against West Virginia on Saturday.
Bedlam rival OU will take on Baylor at 9 a.m. Thursday and Texas Tech at 9 a.m. Friday. The fourth-seeded Sooners will take on Big 12 regular season champion Kansas State at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
After the announcement of the changes, the Big 12 yearly awards were handed out. K-State claimed three of the five major awards — Ross Kivett earned Player of the Year, Jake Matthys was named Newcomer of the Year and Brad Hill was recognized as Coach of the Year. West Virginia pitcher Harrison Musgrave won Pitcher of the Year, while Kansas junior closer Jordan Piche was named the Newcomer of the Year.
The Cowboys landed two players on the All-Big 12 First Team — which was dominated by KSU with seven Wildcats. Sophomore outfielder Zach Fish and junior relief pitcher Vince Wheeland earned first-team nods, while seniors Victor Romero and Randy McCurry, junior Tanner Krietemeier and sophomore Jason Hursh landed on the All-Big 12 Second Team.
Brendan McCurry, Tyler Nurdin, Mark Robinette, Saulyer Saxon and Donnie Walton earned Honorable Mention nods. Walton was OSU's lone representative on the All-Freshman Team.


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NORMAN — To conclude what University of Oklahoma President David Boren called "one of the most important single-day programs in American history ever held in our state," all six of the day's Teach-In speakers convened in Paul F. Sharp concert hall for a panel discussion moderated by nationally-acclaimed talk show host Diane Rehm.
Joining them was Kyle Harper, director of the OU Institute for American Constitutional Heritage and an assistant professor in the OU Department of Classics and Letters.
The discussion topic was "The Teaching of Constitutional History in the 21st Century University," and, in his introduction, Boren called a nationwide lack of knowledge on the U.S. Constitution "very alarming," stating that college graduates with only one government or U.S. history course on their transcripts "Do not meet (his) definition of a well-educated person."
Rehm's primary question drew from this statement and prompted panelists to identify the shortcomings at the center of this trend of ignorance, with replies covering a broad range of issues.
Pulitzer prize-winning historian David McCullough answered first, saying that we must support teachers fully and not blame them, rather understanding that true civic involvement and understanding begins at home, with primary responsibility resting on parents.
Yale professor Akhil Reed Amar agreed, praising his parents' inspiring him at an early age with visits to Mount Vernon and the White House, and saying college is "a bit late" to begin forming good civic habits.
Another prominent point of concurrence was that educators and Americans in general must avoid a tendency to separate themselves from their founders and foundational documents, viewing the country's founders as far-distant heroes and the Constitution as untouchable.
In their responses, Rosemarie Zagarri and Peter Onuf called attention to the Constitution's contingency elements, showing how the founders themselves recognized their government and personal judgment as imperfect, and expecting the people to be involved in its processes.
"Because modern Americans don't know enough about the Constitutional Convention, they tend to think that modern controversies are unlike those of the past and fail to understand that the politics of founding the country were just as bitterly contested as many of today's issues. What's different is the sense of ownership in the people," Zagarri said.
"(As citizens) we should operate not by thinking the Constitution is perfect, but by imagining we are the founding fathers and attempting to channel their forward-thinking debate," Onuf said.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and professor emeritus at Brown University, was positive in his response to the question of educational shortcomings, saying that historians are somewhat to blame for the de-prioritizing of Constitutional literacy with a "preoccupation" on other social issues.
"I think, at the undergraduate level, Constitutional education has always been there, it's just been somewhat neglected over the past 40 years. But I think changes are coming, especially as these other issues become outdated and tired," he said.
Earlier in the day, Wood gave an address after lunch, introduced by Dr. Paul Gilje, an OU history professor who was a graduate assistant for Wood at Brown.
Wood took note of the speech's setting — inside the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History and said Thomas Jefferson would have been enthralled at the museum and the dinosaur models.
"He assumed these creatures were still out there because God would not let them go extinct," he joked.
Wood said Americans are preoccupied with the nation's founders because of a search for our own identity. The American revolution infused our culture with the ideas of liberty and equality and the stories of the founders helps knit society together.
"McDonald's and Starbucks can't do it. We needed something else," he said.
He contrasted the founding fathers' wealth and lifestyles to that of the English nobility. America's leaders wanted to become enlightened gentlemen but in England would be considered "minor gentry," at best, Wood said.
He said American founders and the Scottish people of the time had much in common. Both had roots in two worlds, lived near what they considered barbaric people and sought civility and refinement.
Wood, who has been to OU before, said the founders have been revered throughout the ages.
"Despite what Tom Brokaw says, I think these founders represent the greatest generation," Wood said.
Later Monday, in a speech before about 1,400 guests at the Embassy Suites Hotel, McCullough spoke of John Adams and how education and reading transformed a farm boy into the world traveler, founding father and future president.
"We must judge people by what they say and write and by what they read," he said. "Until we understand the culture, we're not going to understand what they were like as human beings."
Adams' father sold some land to help pay for his son's education. Adams, he said, was transformed by books.
"Adams would never stop reading. He would never stop learning."
McCullough spoke of Adams as an honest, brave, virtuous man who lived life well. He was the only one of America's founding fathers who did not own a slave.
"John Adams was not one of the greatest presidents, but I think he lived one of the most interesting lives," McCullough said.
He concluded the day's events by encouraging participants to read books, visit historic sites and bring back dinner-time conversation with children and grandchildren.
"History," McCullough said, "is part of being alive."
Executive Editor Andy Rieger contributed to this report.


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We stayed in this hostel for the last of the year, it is near the door of the old town, and the staff speak english very well; but is not so much clean and in the room where we stayed we can't looked the door because it was a passage room. The toilets are not so clean too and toilet bowl clog up easily. For the rest is quite good
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I really liked the hostel. A large, clean kitchen. The lounge everything you need - pool table, table tennis, table hockey, internet, etc..
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A cheap accommodation doesn't mean poky and filthy toilettes, cold water because the boiler is out of order, Wi-Fi not available but near the reception, old and shag bedding with sheets too small to cover the whole mattress - yes. They looked like they would fit just a kid's bed. Anyway, receptionists are very kind and helpful and the location is good, between train station and The Gates of Dawn. You decide. I won't come back.
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September is the annual Healthy Aging® Month, when Americans nationwide are reminded to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and take personal responsibility for one's health – physically, socially, mentally or financially.
More than 15 years ago, the national health initiative, Healthy Aging®, was developed to provide people with helpful information for successful aging.
If you think it's too late to reinvent yourself, Carolyn Worthington, the executive director of Healthy Aging®, urges you to think again. "Use September as the motivation to take stock of where you've been and what you really would like to do if money were no object. And try it!" Worthington advises. "Who says you have to do something related to what you studied in school? Who says you can't start your own home business later in life, test your physical prowess, or do something wildly different from anything you've done before? Only that person you see in the mirror!"
Seeing a need to draw attention to the myths of aging, the Healthy Aging® group encourages people to take control of their own health and think about the upside of growing older instead of the negative stereotypes and attitudes. Instead of people age 50 and older dwelling on the "I can'ts" and failing health, Healthy Aging® Month is the time to concentrate on the activities and exercises one can do and enjoys.
Part of this year's September campaign is the launch of the free, digital Healthy Aging® Magazine, which centers on older adults living their vibrant best. Right at Home, a leading provide of in-home companion and personal care to senior citizens and disabled adults, also shares this objective – to improve the quality of life for seniors. "Our professional home care services staff encourages clients of any age to stay as active as possible, keep following their passions and remain optimistic to what's next in life," said Cathy Goocher, Owner, Right at Home Pinellas "We help seniors bring back vibrancy to everyday living, whether we help them cook wholesome meals, participate in a sport, learn a new skill or take fun tours and trips."
The following are Healthy Aging® Month tips for reinventing yourself:
Go back to school.
It's never too late to take courses to refocus your career, enhance a skill set or expand your knowledge. Choose a focus or specialization that you care about and can balance well with work, family and other commitments. Many degrees are now available through online courses.
Take a volunteer vacation.
Perhaps it's time to visit new places, connect and give back. Many travelers are opting for "giving back" vacations that allow for meeting and helping new people, learning something new or fulfilling a dream. Volunteer Vacations Across America (www.immersiontraveler.com) is an excellent resource with more than 200 trips for volunteering to help people.
Initiate a financial makeover.
Make an appointment with your financial advisor or find one this month and walk through your current finances and long-range monetary plans. Don't be afraid to readjust investments or pull out of financial commitments that weigh you down.
Get moving like there's no tomorrow.
Older adults getting regular physical exercise are 60 percent less likely to get dementia and improve their overall physical and mental health. Exercise increases oxygen to the brain and releases a protein that strengthens cells and neurons. Dancing, swimming, walking and golfing are a few of the favorite activities of people age 50 and older.
Eat fresh.
Make a commitment to add more fresh fruits and vegetables to your daily snacks and meals. In September, many local farmers markets are still available and stores carry fresh, local produce. Try to cook from scratch using fresh ingredients as much as possible, skipping the processed, canned foods that often have excess
fats and sodium.
September's Healthy Aging® Month is a motivation for Americans of any age, but particularly those in their golden years, to resolve that it's not too late to shore up their health, pursue something new or revive a favorite hobby or activity. Today is the perfect day to start.
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The Right at Home of Central Pinellas office of Right at Home is a locally owned and operated franchise office of Right at Home, Inc., serving the communities of Belleair, Belleair Beach, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Dunedin, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo, Safety Harbor and surrounding areas. For more information, contact Right at Home of Central Pinellas at http://www.rightathome.net/central-pinellas/ or at 727-437-4170 or by email at email@example.com


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The rent at Avalon Sunset Towers Apartments ranges from $2,700 for a studio to a $3,330 one bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 2% more expensive than the Forest Knolls average. This is a pet-friendly apartment.
Avalon Sunset Towers Apartments is a seven minute walk from the N JUDAH and the N-OWL bus at the Judah St & 9th Ave stop.
This apartment is in the Forest Knolls neighborhood in San Francisco. Nearby parks include Grand View Park, Murphy Playground and Kezar Stadium.
Avalon Sunset Towers Apartments has a Walk Score of 78 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Nearby schools include Newcomer High School, Alice Fong YU Elementary School and St Anne Elementary School.
The closest grocery stores are Golden Bear Market, Roxie Market & Deli and Royal Food Store.
Nearby coffee shops include Holy Gelato!, San Francisco Tea & Coffee and New Sandy's Cafe & Deli. There are 67 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Tikka Masala, You See Sushi and Pomelo.
Avalon Sunset Towers Apartments is near Grand View Park, Murphy Playground and Midtown Terrace Recreation Center.
There are excellent bike lanes and the terrain has very steep hills. Avalon Sunset Towers Apartments is bikeable, there is some bike infrastructure.
Avalon Sunset Towers offers prestigious living in one of San Francisco's finest neighborhoods. Apartment available for rent in this distinctive high-rise building feature amazing views of the Ocean and Golden Gate Park. At Avalon Sunset Towers, San Francisco's most popular attractions are at your doorstep.


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Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in several trade routes to take effect Aug. 1...
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31 Dec 2013
Major container lines have announced planned rate increases for a variety of trades, as detailed below, slated to take effect in January and February.
19 Dec 2013
U.S. containerized import volume fell 9.2 percent month-to-month in November, according to advance figures from PIERS, a JOC sister company. Imports totaled 1.45 million 20-foot-equivalent units in November. Volume remained flat year-over-year, following seven consecutive months of increases.
11 Dec 2013
An 11 percent decline in revenue contributed to a large decline in profits at Evergreen Marine for the third quarter.
28 Oct 2013
Thomas Chen, the chairman of Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp. (EGA) is being transferred to a new role in Taiwan. His successor is Jack Yen, who has been serving as EGA vice chairman.
28 Oct 2013
Evergreen Group has unveiled the 8,508-TEU Ever Linking, the second L-type vessel to be built by CSBC Corp. in Taiwan.
22 Oct 2013
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has published a report, "DHS Could Improve Cargo Security by Periodically Assessing Risks From Foreign Ports," recommending...
27 Sep 2013
Containers of auto parts imported through U.S. ports reached 220,366 20-foot containers in the second quarter of 2013, their highest volume since the JOC began collecting this data in January 2007. Imports were up year-over-year for a 15thstraight quarter, although it was the smallest rate of increase during this period.
17 Sep 2013
Containers of footwear imports through U.S. ports experienced a second consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in the second quarter of 2013, jumping 18.2 percent. Prior to first quarter 2013, footwear import volume declined for six quarters straight.
23 Aug 2013
The naming ceremony for Evergreen Group's first L-type container ship, the Ever Living, was held at China Shipbuilding Corporation's Kaohsiung shipyard in Taiwan today.
20 Aug 2013
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that the U.S. oil country tubular goods industry is "materially injured" by imports of OCTG products from nine nations that are sold at "less than fair value."


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Press Releases
How to write a press release
Keep it simple
Don't start with the date. Start with the most important thing: the event or the group that's sponsoring it:
The Dogs of America Club (WHO) will hold a dinner (WHAT) Saturday, June 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. (WHEN) at the Golden Retriever Club on Poodle Avenue (WHERE). Directors of the club will discuss what dogs in Andover need for dinner (WHY they are meeting). The meeting is open to the public and there is no charge.
It's as simple as answering these questions:
- Who?
- What?
- When?
- Where?
- Why?
Name a contact person
Always include the name of a contact person and his or her phone number. Often, the Townsman has questions, and if we can't find a person to answer them, your press release goes to the bottom of the pile and might not be printed at all. Let us know if your name and number are not for publication.
Remember the deadline
Our deadline is Monday at 5 p.m.; however, the school news deadline is Friday at 5. If you get your press release to us Thursday or Friday, we have more time to prepare it and it has a better chance of getting published.
Avoid common pitfalls
Here are some problems that contribute to some press releases and accompanying photos not being published:
- No name or phone number;
- Names incorrectly spelled that we don't have time to research;
- Incomplete information (where and, yes, even when, are some of the questions people forget to answer);
- Days and dates that don't agree (for instance, the dance is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 9 — except the 9th is a Saturday, not a Friday). We don't dare guess the correct date, so we call if there's a phone number and name, when we have time to call;
- Poorly written press releases: If we have to spend a long time rewriting it, we may not get to it. "Poorly written" includes the above omissions, but also means a press release that's written as if it were an advertisement.
For example: "The best jugglers in America will delight adults and children alike with their fabulous feats" and so on. Who says the jugglers are the best — and that they'll delight the audience? That's opinion, and opinion does not belong in press releases unless it is accompanied by an "according to," and even then we discourage it.
Example: "The jugglers, who were named best in show by Clown Magazine in August ...."
Submit it on time
We have limited space, so often we are not able to run notice of your event more than one time. So you must decide if you want it in the paper two weeks before the event or a few days before the event.
The best scenario for publication is to receive the press release before Friday [again, the school news deadline is Friday at 5; the deadline for the rest of the paper is Monday at 5] for it to be published in the following Thursday edition.
Our busiest days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, so we're most available (and friendly) Thursday and Friday.
Talk to us
If you have a special message or a request, write it down on the press release (such as noting that a name that looks strange really is spelled correctly, or that an Andover resident is heading the planning committee).
Localize your story
To be published in the Townsman, it is best if there is a local angle. We don't publish news of North Andover people, for instance, unless they are somehow related to Andover. And although our entertainment section covers events outside of Andover, we consider a play coming to Old Town Hall more worthy of publication than a production at UMass Lowell. And we consider something at UMass Lowell infinitely more interesting to Andover Townsman readers than a performance at Symphony Hall.
So the idea is that this is your very local newspaper, about Andover events and Andover people. If there's an earthquake in Salem, N.H., the only way we're going to write about it in the Townsman is with an Andover angle — perhaps an Andover resident was there at the time.
We're not saying that Symphony Hall or Salem, N.H., are not important or interesting. We're simply saying that this is Andover's paper, a paper about Andover and its people. We will leave the national and state news and press releases to The Eagle-Tribune, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, etc., unless we have the Andover angle on it.
Often, readers hand us fliers, posters and resumes and expect us to cull a story from them — chances are we won't have time.
- Please digest the information yourself and write a short press release for us in complete sentences. That way we can hand it to our typesetters, not to our editors.
- Don't write in the first person ("We're planning a party"); write in the third person ("The Golden Retriever Club is planning a party").
- Put the most important information first in the story. Write it as if you expect it to be cut from the bottom. Put the items you care less about at the bottom of the story.
- Don't use unattributed statements. Quote the key people, if you wish. ("We've been planning this canine gala for three months," said committee chairwoman Marion Labrador of Pheasant Run. "It;s a chance for dogs and their owners to swap stories and ideas.")
And finally
- Type (or, if you must, print) and double space.
- Do not type in all capital letters.
- Use a dictionary.
- Label photos and make sure everyone is clearly identified in photo captions.
- Supply full names in stories (not Ms. Smith, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Brown's third-grade class.
- Check the spelling of all names.


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HALIFAX — Asiah Joyner was accustomed to classroom success when she graduated from Northwest Halifax High School last June.
An honor roll student, she was selected as outstanding senior, graduated ninth in her class of 121 and earned admission to Howard University, the prestigious historically black institution in Washington.
But in her first semester at Howard, Joyner, 18, has struggled to keep up. In courses such as algebra and English, she has had to do double-duty learning not only the new college-level coursework, but also material that her new classmates already know, such as how to format an essay.
I have to learn stuff I should have been taught in high school, she said. I feel kind of overwhelmed because we werent taught it in the first place.
Joyner had the misfortune of being born into North Carolinas lowest-performing school system, located in one of the states poorest counties. Halifax students ranked worst in North Carolina only 17 percent tested at grade level on state performance test scores released last week.
Halifax schools consistently rank at or near the bottom on other measures such as graduation rates, teacher turnover and percent of students in poverty. The county itself has the states fourth-highest unemployment rate (12.1 percent in August) and 12th highest poverty rate, 24 percent.
Halifax schools stand out for other reasons: They receive among the lowest levels of local funding in the state, have the highest racial imbalance and have three school systems to serve 7,465 students. Student enrollment in two Halifax County and Weldon is more than 95 percent non-white. The other, Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, is 67 percent white.
Halifax schools are in such dire shape that the state four years ago dispatched an education SWAT team to try to boost student performance. The intervention is the first such court-ordered state turnaround effort in a North Carolina school system.
The judge who ordered the intervention, Howard E. Manning Jr., will review the Halifax effort this week as part of a hearing on the broader school case, known as Leandro, that requires the state to provide children in the states lowest-performing and poorest counties a sound basic education. When he ordered the intervention in 2009, Manning called the Halifax situation academic genocide.
The states turnaround effort will be on display at the hearing in Raleigh Wednesday and Thursday, but increasingly in Halifax County the debate is about a more fundamental remedy to the schools disparity merging the three school systems.
I think when you start thinking about equality, when you start thinking about disparity in funding, when you start thinking about the civil rights issues, the only fix is to unify and merge these school districts, said David Harvey, president of the Halifax branch of the NAACP. Anything else is just glossing over the problem.
Retorts J. Rives Manning Jr., county commissioner who leads the anti-merger forces: They have never proposed that this is going to help the education level of the kids, he said. They want to do away with the Roanoke Rapids school system.
Results of a takeover
This week, Judge Manning will hear that Halifax schools have made progress under the turnaround effort. Even though the systems overall test scores were dismal, five of the schools met goals for academic growth as measured by the tests, four exceeded goals and only one did not meet the goal. In 2009, when the state stepped into Halifax, seven Halifax schools did not meet growth goals.
The reason Halifax students have low test scores but still show adequate growth is because they enter school at a very low starting point, behind their peers elsewhere in North Carolina. The 2013 test results showed they are showing more annual growth compared to four years ago. Most school districts statewide had lower test scores.
I think this is a success story, June Atkinson, state superintendent of public instruction, said in an interview before the scores were released. In addition to the growth results, graduation rates are higher and the schools finances previously deemed impossible to audit are receiving cleaner audits.
Candidly, in Halifax County we had to start at ground zero, Atkinson said. They did not have in place the processes and infrastructure to do the routine tasks such as purchasing, human resources processing of documents, financial controls.
Under the turnaround program, the state pays for 15 employees working in the district as coaches in the classroom and central office, plus teacher trainers brought in at the start of every school year. Pat Ashley, the state Department of Public Instruction official who leads the transformation project, estimates the cost to the state at $1.5 million annually; others put it at $2 million or more in a small school district with an annual budget of $40 million.
Larry Armstrong, an Enfield lawyer who serves as Halifax schools attorney, filed the original Leandro suit in 1994. He says he did not have high expectations of the state intervention.
As the Halifax County schools attorney, Im the dog that caught the car, Armstrong said. I got much more than I bargained for . They brought the troops in and they brought the money in.
Irreparable harm
Attention to the Halifax schools situation hasnt been limited to officials in Raleigh. In 2011, the University of North Carolina School of Law issued a 65-page report assessing the funding disparity and the racial separation resulting from the existence of three systems in Halifax.
The report, by the law schools Center for Civil Rights, said by keeping the three-district system, Halifax County and the state more deeply entrench racial segregation in the community, limit the educational resources available to students based on their race, cause irreparable harm to the academic opportunities for all children in the county and stunt economic viability of the region.
The report noted the curious boundary lines delineating the three districts. Both the Roanoke Rapids and Weldon school districts extend into part of the county, bringing more white students into the Roanoke Rapids schools. Meanwhile, the Roanoke Rapids district excludes some neighborhoods that lie within the city limits neighborhoods that are mostly black. This year, 189 students who live in Roanoke Rapids attend the Halifax County schools
As Harvey, the NAACP leader, says, children who live in the all-black Hodgestown neighborhood in Roanoke Rapids can see a Roanoke Rapids middle school from their backyards, but they are bused five miles into the county for middle school and eight miles to an elementary.
Where else in this country is that okay? he asked.
Rives Manning, the county commissioner, defends the school lines. They were drawn by state statute in 1904 and 1907, he said, based on geographical features such as creeks and the Roanoke River.
How in the hell is that gerrymandering? said Manning, who attended the Roanoke Rapids schools. It has never been changed. That nullifies as far as Im concerned a big part of the gerrymandering accusation that the UNC report did and Mr. Harvey always harks on.
The UNC report concludes that the only cure for the Halifax funding and racial disparity is merger of the systems and argues that merger should be forced by the courts through the Leandro proceedings.
Mark Dorosin, managing attorney for the Civil Rights Center, said the states turnaround effort may bring improvements but does not address the central issue of separate systems.
Its like building a house, he said. If the foundation is bad, it doesnt matter how much you dress up the upstairs.
Opposition to merger
After the UNC report, the school boards in Roanoke Rapids and Weldon commissioned their own study to refute it. It said the UNC study was not supported by research and that the merger was risky and would impose unacceptable costs on the citizens of Halifax County.
Opponents of a merger say it would require raising taxes, because state law mandates that a merged system be funded at the level of the highest-funded district, and that it would require mass busing.
Much of the controversy in Halifax is over money. Halifax County schools receive the least funding from local taxpayers, because it is the only one of the three systems that does not have a supplemental tax for schools. In 2012, Roanoke Rapids received $2 million in supplemental and local sales tax; Weldon received $1.5 million. Halifax, the largest system, received only the per-pupil local allotment that all three districts get.
Defenders of the status quo point out that Halifax schools do receive more federal funding that, they say, makes up for reduced local funds. But that money, targeted to high-poverty students, comes with tight restrictions. Lack of a supplemental tax means that Halifax schools cant pay a teacher salary supplement, as Roanoke Rapids and surrounding school districts do.
Last year, the Halifax schools sought to correct the imbalance by holding a ballot referendum to add a supplemental tax. That sparked an aggressive anti-tax campaign led by a wealthy landowner who raised $50,000 to send out mailings and run newspaper and radio ads.
The supplemental tax was defeated, 71 percent to 29 percent.
Are we not worthy?
Last June, Commissioner Manning stunned his fellow commissioners at a regular board meeting by calling for a vote on merger. The motion failed, 3-3, with Manning voting no. Manning said he wanted the board on record the merger never had been voted on and he knew he had the votes to defeat it.
But the merger topic keeps coming up. Last December, Asiah Joyner and another high school student appeared before the commissioners to complain that their schools lack the extracurricular activities, advanced placement courses, sports programs and other resources available in the city schools.
So the question here is, why are we not being offered the same opportunity? asked Northwest Halifax senior Trequan McGee. Are we not worthy?
On Dec. 3, an education summit will be hosted in the county by an advocacy group called the Coalition for Economic and Educational Security. Atkinson, the state superintendent, will participate, along with representatives from each of the school boards and a local charter school.
Atkinson says she hopes to bring numbers showing the financial effects of merger. She declares herself neutral on the issue, saying thats a decision of the local community. Merger could result in reduced federal funding, she said, because each system now receives a federal funding stream. But she also cautions that the present course is unsustainable, because all three systems are experiencing declining enrollment.
For the short term, Atkinson prescribes a solution for the Halifax schools of more pre-kindergarten education and a balanced school calendar essentially, year-round schools to help children catch up to grade level. The legislature would have to appropriate more money, and the school board would have to make the changes to the school calendar.
After the UNC report in 2011, the Halifax commissioners hired an outside consulting group to look at the school situation and make recommendations for improvements in each system. The report made 39 recommendations that included sharing of services and facilities among the districts, closing under-capacity schools and other cost-saving measures that, if fully implemented, would save the three districts $11.5 million over five years.
The report stopped short of recommending merger, but called instead for the county and local boards to work more collaboratively. Leaders of the commissioners and the school boards have met several times since.
James Pierce, chair of the county commissioners, said its a plus that all parties are talking that hasnt happened before but he does not hold out much hope for concrete results.
A former member of the Halifax school board, Pierce said he sees merger as the only way to eliminate the inequities in the schools. He said only about a third of the countys children were getting a good education.
One things for sure, we cant continue the way we have the last 50 years or so and expect to be prosperous in Halifax County, he said. Weve got to give more than half our students really, more than a third of our students a quality education.
Meanwhile, Clintona and Floyd Joyner, proud parents of 2013 Halifax High School graduate Asiah Joyner, worry about whether their daughter will catch up at Howard University.
I just hope and pray she doesnt get too tired of the struggle, Clintona Joyner said. I dont want her to feel so totally overwhelmed that she says, Gosh, Mama. I dont want to continue this.


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What are the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer?
Diljeet Singh, MD, DrPH, director of the Gynecologic Oncology Program and director of the Integrative Oncology and Cancer Prevention Program at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Question: What are the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer?
Answer: The most common symptoms of ovarian cancer include bloating, pain in the stomach or pelvic areas, difficulty eating, feeling full quickly, trouble urinating, or feeling urgency to use the bathroom. Changes in menstrual cycles, unexplained weight gain, back pain or fatigue can also be signs.
Sometimes, ovarian cancer is not immediately suspected because these symptoms can also be associated with other common medical issues. The key is to avoid worrying about what the symptom is and instead pay attention to when a new symptom arises. If a woman has any symptom that is new to her, that occurs every day or every other day, and persists for more than a week or so, she should discuss it with her health care provider.
While symptoms can seem vague, new studies are showing the disease is not the "silent" cancer it was once considered. Symptom awareness tools are being developed to help diagnose ovarian cancer in its earliest stages.
For women with a strong family history or symptoms of ovarian cancer, ultrasound or blood tests may be used to screen for the disease. However, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends against screening low-risk women because the available tests have not shown to actually reduce ovarian cancer deaths and may lead to unnecessary surgery, which has its own risks.
Being aware of her body and any new symptoms is a woman's best protection against ovarian cancer. She should also follow the diet, exercise and stress management guidelines advocated by the American Cancer Society to reduce her overall risk.


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The minimal features a versioning tool needs to be able to do - apart from versioning itself, of course - are:
Other features that I'd consider essential include:
Apart from all this, I'd hate to work with a non-distributed VCS. Git has completely spoilt me with the ease of keeping multiple changes in different branches around at the same time without conflict, then combining one branch with another very easily. To say nothing of the ability to keep your entire repository, with its entire history, on your own computer for quick searches. Moving back to the far more static SVN - despite its fantastic tools - would be really hard for me right now.


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The Ramada Medford Hotel and Conference Center is centrally located in Medford Oregon at Exit 30 off Interstate 5 Highway 62 Medford, Oregon is a popular destination choice in the State of Oregon and there is no other weekend, vacation or convention experience like that of Medford, OR. When you and your family visit Medford on holiday you will discover that...
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Mediocre 3.0
Yes it was super old. Ugly and way far away from where I needed to beOld Run Down
Mediocre 3.0
After staying at a fabulous hotel in Eugene for the same price, this one was a huge disappointment. Old, worn out, run down, no elevator, would never return.
|Good - 648 reviews
With a stay at Shilo Inn - Medford in Medford, you'll be minutes from Medford Railroad Park and Rogue Valley Mall. This hotel is within close proximity of Providence Medford Medical Center and Children's Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps yo...
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Good 7.0
The room was too small.I did not have a negative experience it was just...unusual. The whole building felt cramped to me, bonus points to the architect for making the most of the space available though! AND they still use metal keys! I can't remember the last time I saw that. Bottom line -- There is nothing about this hotel that would keep me from staying there again. I guess I'm just used to more open spaces.
Mediocre 3.0
Outdoor smoking area with bench/table! Awesome steam room and dry sauna!
AC broken, metal vents falling off, walls needed wiping and patching, door falling off hinges, carpet not vacuumed (goldfish crackers and dried fruit scattered around room)Previously when staying here it was in a gorgeous room that was immaculately cleaned. Beautifully decorated and extremely clean I wondered at all the bad reviews the Shiloh had. After this stay though I understand. The walls needed wiping, the sinks/tubs needed rinsed, floor needed vacuumed, windows needed cleaned and oiled. After all that wouldn't you wonder if the sheets had really been washed?
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With a stay at Budget Inn of America, you'll be centrally located in Medford, steps from Medford Central Library and minutes from Southern Oregon University Medford Campus. This hotel is within close proximity of Craterian Ginger Rogers Theatre and Vogel Plaza. Make yourself at home in one of the 35 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators...
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Good 6.3
It was cheap, relatively clean and felt safe.
A bit run down, bathrooms in particular.
Excellent 9.3
the place was clean, well managed did not smell and had good WIFI. rooms also had cable TV, micro wave and small ice box. Best of all it was cheap. I would stay here again.
breakfast is what you would expect from a budget motel. danish, muffin, coffee and some fruit juice. Hey it don't cost extra. I would stay here again
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We are located in the Historical District. Hotel is walking distance to Downtown, shops and parks. We offer free hot breakfast. All rooms have free wireless internet, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, 27inch TV, free HBO and Showtime. Under Canopy Parking
Overall Rating - Excellent - 689 reviews
convenient place to stop when driving through on I5
the wifi was unstable, at least in my roomThe building is U shaped with carports in front of each room, but if your car is too big (like my truck with camper), there is parking in the center of the lot.
Excellent 10.0
Besides the very clean room, I truly appreciated the covered parking right at the door of the room. What a boon this would be during the often rainy Oregon weather. The free breakfast was also a plus, and good besides!
Have absolutely nothing negative to say about the hotel.I was extremely pleased with my friendly welcome by the staff and the detailed instructions, like when and where the free breakfast was to be served. The room was very clean and the bed the most comfortable I had during my whole 2 week trip. Loved having a recliner in the room!
|Good - 83 reviews
With a stay at Red Carpet Inn Medford in Medford (City Center Medford), you'll be minutes from Medford Central Library and Southern Oregon University Medford Campus. This motel is within close proximity of Craterian Ginger Rogers Theatre and Vogel Plaza. Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your...
Overall Rating - Good - 83 reviews
|Good - 528 reviews
Located in Medford, Rogue Regency Inn and Suites is in the business district and convenient to Medford Railroad Park and Rogue Valley Mall. This hotel is within close proximity of Providence Medford Medical Center and Go Kart Hero. Make yourself at home in one of the 203 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired a...
Overall Rating - Good - 528 reviews
Mediocre 3.0
it is close to some shopping locations and the receptionists are friendly.
weak WI-FI signal. first floor is actually the basement. facilities are too old and not maintained well, such as two bulb are out while we check in. the microwave oven can not push to open and low heating efficient.ice maker is locate near lobbyI don't like rooms in the basement. I don't think it worth of more than USD50
Excellent 9.0
Great all around
All goodGreat for Medford. We will stay again
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Travelodge Medford, Oregon, Convenient to I-5 Exit 27. Wireless High Speed Internet, Free Continental Breakfast, Full Cable TV - 80 channels with HBO Movies, Outdoor Pool - Seasonal, Dataport Phones, Free Local Calls, Free Parking, Safe, Hairdryers, In-Room Coffeepot, Non Smoking Rooms. 1 Pet Allowed Per Room with 5.00 USD Charge Per Night. Rogue Valley Medi...
Overall Rating - OK - 116 reviews
Good 8.0
Just an ok place to stay as we traveled. Good Price, Clean Sheets. Not good on the breakfast. Juice only and pkged muffins.
Mediocre 3.6
Had two beds
It was dirty and old. It was in a bad area. We felt unsafe. It was two much money for what we got
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Located in Phoenix, Phoenix Motel is close to EdenVale Winery and Centennial Golf Club. This hotel is within close proximity of Paschal Winery and Quail Point Golf Course. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programmin...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 107 reviews
Good 8.0
Our room was freshly remodeled. The workmanship wasn't excellent, but the room was clean and had everything we needed. It was quiet and the price was certainly right.
Not really a criticism, but there isn't a breakfast room. You have to take a tray to your room.The owners are obviously making an effort to maintain an attractive motel. There were freshly planted flowers by the pool and other touches that indicated that they were trying to make the experience pleasant.
Excellent 10.0
It had a spacious kitchenette and the back windows faced a nice private, quite area.
The parking was a little tight.Great location! It is on a main road but because it faces an undeveloped area it is very quiet and has a private feel....very relaxing.
|Excellent - 256 reviews
With a stay at Homewood Suites Medford in Medford, you'll be near the airport and minutes from Quail Point Golf Course, and close to The RRRink. This hotel is within close proximity of Bear Creek Park and Harry and David Country Village Factory Tours. Make yourself at home in one of the 109 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerato...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 256 reviews
Excellent 10.0
sparkling clean. great rooms. comfortable beds. Nice to have a free hot breakfast in the morning
nopegood location. friendly people
Excellent 10.0
It's so convenient to family which is the reason we visit Medford. The staff is always very accommodating. W needed to extend our stay due to a death in the family and they arranged it so we would not need to change rooms.We always like staying here. The breakfasts are quite good and the Monday thru Thursday light suppers accompanied by wine or beer is relaxing, we don't have to worry about going out to dinner and Gracie, our hostess, was just fantastic. She took very good care of us. Kudos to April on the Front Desk who arranged for our stay extension and packed up and sent home a few things we had forgotten. Even though they were quite booked up they found a room for our adult kids who drove down later to attend the funeral.
|Excellent - 548 reviews
With a stay at Inn at the Commons in Medford (City Center Medford), you'll be minutes from Children's Museum and Vogel Plaza. This hotel is within close proximity of Southern Oregon University Medford Campus and Craterian Ginger Rogers Theatre. Make yourself at home in one of the 118 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LED t...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 548 reviews
Excellent 10.0
A nice hotel with friendly staff.
The internet was a bit slow.A nice hotel, great central location and the hotel staff was friendly and helpful.
Excellent 9.0
Excellent breakfast, refreshing pool.
Room was a bit tiny, but had a good balcony (freeway noise, but still good).
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Overall Rating - Excellent - 298 reviews
Excellent 9.0
locationmanager who greeted us was very polite and professional. he even offered to give us a listing of restaurants recommended in the area. he over extended his job which was great :) good job jeff!
Excellent 10.0
I've stayed at Springhill Suites all over the country and have loved everythino about them except their beds...not comfortable. However that is not the case here...incredibly comfortable bed and a great property.
|Excellent - 122 reviews
Our Medford, OR Hotel's Amenities are the Best! Whether you are visiting the Rogue Valley for business or pleasure, you'll find our 100% smoke-free Medford hotel to be the best. With a location just off I-5 at exit 27, next door to Harry & David's Country Store and the Visitors Center, our Rogue Valley hotel's location offers convenience and practicality. Le...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 122 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Friendly helpful staff, everyone smiling and helpful to answer questions and solve problems. Excellent hot breakfast food variety and lots of choices.
Noise in hallways from other guest talking, sound carry into room.Clean great pool and hot tub great customer service from all staff.
The mattress was very nice, over nice place
The Hotel had a broken heater, thus no HOT WATER. of course that made it a little unconfortable.breakfast was very nice, staff was friendly, room was very nice.
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Overall Rating - Excellent - 199 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Very clean and modern.
I didn't like that no breakfast was included in the price. There weren't many food options nearby.
Excellent 10.0
Great onsite bistro with a friendly staff. It was very convenient for breakfast and happy hour.
A bit out of the way from the areas we wanted to visit....it was near the airport, which would be convenient if we had traveled via airline.Quiet and comfortable, friendly helpful staff. Nice outdoor patio area for enjoying morning coffee/breakfast. Lobby area was a comfortable space to hang out, if you didn't want to stay in the room; the bistro is there along with tables and TVs at each booth, as well as a quieter area. Rooms are big enough to accomodate a bed as well as a couch/TV area. No airport noise.
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With a stay at The White House Bed and Breakfast in Medford, you'll be convenient to Rogue Valley Country Club and Bear Creek Park. This bed & breakfast is within close proximity of Rogue Valley Medical Center and Providence Medford Medical Center. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen t...
|Excellent - 145 reviews
With a stay at Hampton Inn Medford in Medford, you'll be near the airport and minutes from Rogue Valley Mall and Providence Medford Medical Center. This hotel is within close proximity of Medford Railroad Park and Children's Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming along wi...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 145 reviews
Excellent 9.0
Excellent hotel accommodations, but have notice that when I use priceline to get better rates, yes I get them but rooms are next to elevators or stair wells .....is this what I have to expect?Excellent hotel accommodations
Good 8.0
The staff were all very friendly and knowledgable about the area.


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STILLWATER — Over the last month, there have been many sleepless nights for the Oklahoma State women's basketball team. Thoughts of what could have been if the Cowgirls had not fallen in overtime to Kansas State at Manhattan, Kan., often haunt the dreams of players and coaches alike.
Now the Cowgirls (17-6, 6-6 in Big 12) are chasing a different dream — the dream of making it to the NCAA Tournament. And a win over Kansas State (13-11, 4-8 in Big 12) today in Gallagher-Iba Arena would go a long way in keeping that dream alive.
"It's huge for us," Oklahoma State junior point guard Tiffany Bias said. "This is one that we really need to get. I think that we are well prepared and we'll get the win.
"It is (a statement game for us), especially since we didn't come out as well when we went to Manhattan. I think this is a big game for us to show that we can turn it around. We definitely need a split with them and I think that we'll see a different team than they saw in Manhattan."
Getting a win over the Wildcats is a little easier said than done. Oklahoma State hasn't beat Kansas State since Jan. 16, 2010, a streak Bias and company hope to stop right there.
"It's crucial that you win your home games," Oklahoma State coach Jim Littell said. "We lost one up there that we felt like we had an opportunity to win and it got away from us. It's very important that we build upon the win at West Virginia and pick up our second straight win."
The win over West Virginia kept Oklahoma State's NCAA hopes alive, but a win over Kansas State might be just the boost the Cowgirls need as they head into the final stretch of the conference season.
"It gives us the opportunity to keep the dream alive of going to the NCAA Tournament," Littell said. "We picked up our sixth win and we need to stay focused and make sure we're playing hard. We need to put back-to-back games together and just try to progress toward the tournament."
To make that progression, the Cowgirls will have to stop Brittany Chambers. The senior guard is second in the Big 12 with 19.6 points per game and scored 26 points in the Wildcats' 76-70 victory earlier this season.
Cowgirls look to put nightmare behind them
STILLWATER — Over the last month, there have been many sleepless nights for the Oklahoma State women's basketball team. Thoughts of what could have been if the Cowgirls had not fallen in overtime to Kansas State at Manhattan, Kan., often haunt the dreams of players and coaches alike.
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ECF Reporter Summer 2013
The main feature of the Fall 2012 issue of The Reporter offers a close-up look at ECF's inaugural Progressive Teaching Institute. Held last summer, it afforded our educators the chance to study, experience, and celebrate the school's progressive pedagogical practices. There is also a Homecoming recap and scrapbook, while a peek inside the ECF archives reveals images of students engaged in wintertime and holiday-related activities.
Under "ECF News," read about the rooftop greenhouse returning to EC, the Giving Tree breaking records, the NYSAIS self-study and visit, the growth of Loyal Oaks, and the inaugural Community Read at ECF—featuring Ken Robinson's Out of Our Minds. In the magazine's closing pages, you can read about how members of the school community responded to Superstorm Sandy.
Andrew Meyers, director of the City Semester, offers an inside look at Fieldston Upper's new semester-long interdisciplinary program for juniors and seniors that integrates history, English, science, ethics, language, civic leadership, and the arts around the study of New York City through the lens of the Bronx.
At this year's commencement ceremony, the class of 2012—along with family, friends, and faculty—enjoyed student speeches; an inspiring address by Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., lawyer, business executive, and leading figure in the civil rights movement; wonderful jazz and classical performances; and more. See the ceremony in photos and read the full transcript of Jordan, Jr.'s address here.
Selections from the Founder's Day 2012 Keynote Address
This year's Founder's Day keynote speaker was Matt Cohler '95, a partner at Benchmark Capital in Silicon Valley who has served in senior management roles at Facebook and LinkedIn. In his speech, excerpted here, he gave a candid view of his professional journey, and shared the wisdom he has picked up along the way.
Wordplay, a blog on The New York Times featuring word games and other puzzles, recently spotlighted a lesson from Upper School Science Teacher Benjamin Wearn.
On Sunday May 18, Fieldston hosted the annual 2014 SMART (Students Modeling a Research Topic) Team Symposium. Through this program, sponsored by Rockefeller University and the Milwaukee School of Engineering's Center for BioMolecular Modeling, students have the opportunity to work with a researcher, learn about a protein, and design a 3D model of the protein.
On June 3, more than 40 eighth-grade students gathered for a very special event: the "Women's Journey in the Workplace and the World" luncheon panel, featuring six Fieldston mothers. They each shared stories about how their passions and interests in certain areas led them to explore different kinds of jobs and careers. The women also gave some good advice about not being afraid to take risks and try new things.


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Andy Dalton - #14 - QB
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|2011, 2nd round, 3rd pick by Bengals
Key matchup: Steelers run defense vs. Bengals ground game
Can the Bengals get their running game going? We take a closer look in Saturday's key matchup.
AFC North Spin cycle: Costly win for Ravens
The Ravens inched further ahead in the AFC North race, but at a huge price with the losses of Lardarius Webb and Ray Lewis.
Browns top Bengals for first win
Rookie Brandon Weeden threw two touchdown passes and the Browns snapped an 11-game losing streak, beating the Bengals 34-24 Sunday.
Key matchup: Browns return game vs. Bengals coverage units
Stopping Browns RS Joshua Cribbs will be a top priority for Cincinnati, PFW's Mike Wilkening writes.
AFC North Spin cycle: Week Five
The Steelers got a win they desperately needed, and they got their running game going, too. More in this week's AFC North Spin cycle.
Bengals place RB Scott on I.R.
The Bengals placed RB Bernard Scott on injured reserve Monday and activated LB Dontay Moch from the suspended list.
Turnovers key Dolphins' win over Cincy
Dolphins S Reshad Jones intercepted Andy Dalton's overthrown pass at midfield with 1:22 left on Sunday, preserving a 17-13 victory over the Bengals.
Bengals' Green playing at elite level
Bengals WR A.J. Green has begun his second NFL season on a tear.
Week Five handicapping column
PFW's Mike Wilkening, 10-5-1 ATS through four weeks, largely sides with underdogs in Week Five, but one favorite also caught his eye.
Newman, Jones pressed into heavy service for Bengals
The Bengals have had to lean on reserve CBs Terence Newman and Adam Jones, and they held up well in the Week Four win at Jacksonville.
AFC North Spin cycle: Week Four
While the Steelers rested in Week Four, the Bengals and Ravens pulled further ahead in the AFC North.
Dalton, Green lead Bengals past Jaguars
Andy Dalton threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, and the Bengals beat the Jaguars 27-10 Sunday for their third consecutive win.
Key matchup: Bengals passing game vs. Jaguars pass defense
Can the Jaguars slow down the Bengals' thriving passing game? It's one of the more interesting story lines of Week Four.
Bengals re-sign S Crocker
The Bengals re-signed S Chris Crocker on Thursday, the team announced.
AFC North Spin cycle: Week Three
In this week's AFC North Spin cycle, we explore the Ravens' soaring passing game and the Steelers' struggling pass rush.
Dalton threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score in Thursday's win over Philadelphia.||||||| Dalton would have had a better fantasy night he did not fumble twice thanks to some poor blocking by his offensive line.
While he had his interception-free streak snapped, Dalton managed to scramble for a 6-yard touchdown with 4:11 left and lead the Cincinnati Bengals to their fourth straight win, 20-13 over the staggering San Diego Chargers on Sunday.||||||| Dalton had two passes picked off after not throwing an interception for three straight contests. However, he connected on an early touchdown to Jermaine Greshman, giving him at least one TD in 11 consecutive games.
Dalton threw three touchdown passes and the Cincinnati Bengals showed their former franchise quarterback that they've moved on without him, beating Carson Palmer and the Oakland Raiders 34-10 on Sunday.||||||| Dalton has nine of his career-high 23 touchdown passes over the last three games and has thrown at least one in each of the last 10. He also hasn't had an interception in his last three contests.
Dalton threw for 230 yards with two touchdowns during Sunday's 28-6 win at Kansas City.||||||| Dalton, who also added his second rushing score of the season, could be in for another big day in Week 12 against an Oakland defense that's surrendered 20 passing TDs through the air - tied for the second-most in the league.
Dalton went 21 of 30 for 199 yards and a career-high four touchdowns in Sunday's win against the Giants.||||||| It was one of the best games of Dalton's season, who had been intercepted five times in Cincinnati's previous three games.


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Wladyslaw Szpilman was born in 1911. He studied the piano at the Warsaw Conservatory and at the Academy of Arts in Berlin. From 1945 to 1963, he was Director of Music at Polish Radio, and he also pursued a career as a concert pianist and composer for many years. He lives in Warsaw
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Eight students traveled to Florence, Italy, this summer as part of Felician College's Study Abroad program.
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Welcome to Felician College as we begin the 2013-14 academic year!
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Alpha Zeta Rho, Felician College's chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), has received the national "Rising Star" award for achieving excellence during its inaugural year.
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Pantone Colour of the Year 2013, Emerald: We celebrate the jewel tone's influence with 34 runway and shopping picks
See Pantone Colour of the Year on the Spring 2013 runways »
See Emerald as part of our Fall/Winter 2012 Trends Guide »
Farewell Tangerine Tango! Emerald has officially been announced as Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2013. In a press release published this morning, Pantone said of their new favourite hue:
"Most often associated with brilliant, precious gemstones, the perception of Emerald is sophisticated and luxurious. Since antiquity, this luminous, magnificent hue has been the color of beauty and new life in many cultures and religions. Also the color of growth, renewal and prosperity, no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity."
All that and Oz's Emerald City that is. As per usual, much of this hue's recent popularity can be directly tied to what's going down on the runways. Since Fall 2011, the jewel tone has been making an impact both on the runways and the red carpet (ahem: Golden Globes 2011). More recently for Fall 2012, emerald touched down on runways at Gucci, Lanvin and Kenzo. Reaching its fever pitch as Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2013, the jewel tone is being spotted everywhere for Spring 2013, most notably at Michael Kors, Stella McCartney and Christian Dior, where it was used to cut eyebrows and eyelids into jewels of their own. To prep for the emerald onslaught, we've selected several of Spring 2013′s most telling runway looks as well as several fashion and beauty products you can buy right now to get you in the emerald move.
Get to clicking, but just remember: don't surrender Dorothy!
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Fewer than two weeks after Northumberland County Commissioner Vinny Clausi revealed structural issues among others inside the 138-year-old Northumberland County Prison, the seven-member prison board on Wednesday unanimously agreed that a new lockup is needed.
Clausi on Wednesday said he was inside the prison again recently and saw a rusted steam pipe that is "ready to blow. If that happens, it will cost us millions to fix."
President Judge Robert Sacavage, who took control of the prison board meeting, said the county needs to develop a plan for a new jail.
"We have now all agreed we need a new prison," Sacavage said. "No one should be on a high horse. If we committed to a new prison, then let's stick to it."
Sacavage and Clausi are joined on the prison board by Commissioners Steve Bridy, the chairman; and Rick Shoch; District Attorney Anthony Rosini; Controller Tony Phillips; and Sheriff Chad Reiner.
National Institute of Corrections to assist
Before any ground is broken, research is needed and will be conducted free by the National Institute of Corrections.
Warden Roy Johnson agreed that a new prison is needed and that the National Institute of Corrections should be contacted.
"The fact is," he said, "it is time."
The National Institute of Corrections "will find all the problem areas," Johnson said. "They take long hard looks at what is going on and they come up with answers and they are not affiliated with anyone so the results are not tainted."
The National Institute of Corrections' Technical Assistance Program responds to the needs, problems and individual requirements of state and local correctional agencies, according to its website.
The National Institute of Corrections includes onsite guidance, support, consultation or training provided by an experienced technical resource provider or staff member who serves in an advisory capacity and works with agency staff.
Bridy said the group usually comes and works in the prison for about 48 hours.
Clausi told Sacavage he wants to move forward before anything severe happens at the aging prison.
"He is right," Johnson said. "He is saying things that I am on board with. This prison isn't going to fall over tomorrow, but I can't say it will be here for another 10 years, so I agree with Commissioner Clausi. We need to move forward."
Sacavage said he would like to see what other "tools" are available for the county.
"Day-reporting centers, pre-release centers and anything else we can look at," Sacavage said. "When the NIC was here 10 years ago they recommended a pre-release center."
Commissioner Rick Shoch agreed.
"We need to look at all the tools," he said. "Then we can come forward with a comprehensive approach."


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From OpenwaterpediaDan Martin is an extreme athlete of the extraordinary kind from Haddon, Peterborough, England. Martin will attempt, starting in May 2012, a Global Triathlon – where he will attempt to swim, cycle and run literally around the world, a global circumnavigation under his own power.
Martin's Global Triathlon will include a grueling 5700-kilometer swim across the Atlantic Ocean, done under traditional Stage swim rules where he will begin each successive stage in the precise point where the finished the previous stage. Under these rules, Martin will become the first human in history to literally swim across the Atlantic Ocean. He will be escorted by Pace swimmer Simon Holliday.


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EVERETT - At a special flu hotline located inside the Snohomish County's Emergency Management Headquarters at Paine Field, people are very busy answering phones.
Therese Quinn works for the Snohomish Health District and is assigned here. Like the flu, the word about the call center is spreading. She says there were 40 calls on Tuesday and double that on Wednesday. Before noon Friday, there were 80 calls.
People have questions about the flu and want to know where they can get a vaccine. They have answers about the flu. The hard part is providing encouraging news about the vaccine.
Now, Snohomish County has to make hard decisions like counties around Washington and the U.S. Who gets it first?
The flu vaccine is in short supply, so the Snohomish Health District is having to make a hard decision. Even though there are other groups with underlying health conditions that are recommended to get the vaccine, right now the county is restricting its current supply in three free Saturday clinics to pregnant women and young children between six months and four years of age.
Depending on age, children will be given either FluMist or an injection.
Health care workers have the highest priority, and not all of them are vaccinated yet. The H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine is being handled by the government. The vaccine is allocated to the states by the federal government, then the states divide that allotment into the counties.
Snohomish County had originally hoped for 20,000 to 40,000 doses in the first round. It got less than 7,500. Now, the county has 17,000 on hand, but has 200,000 vulnerable people to treat in the higher risk categories. So, the county has to prioritize.
To find the clinics, go to www.snocoflu.com or call the hotline at (425) 388-5088.


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The Palmer Park Mall has opened yet another store, just in time for the start of the holiday shopping season, which goes full throttle on Black Friday.
Spencer's, a specialty store offering unique gifts and clothes, has opened right next store to Books for Less, another store that just opened in the mall recently.
The mall has started to fill vacancies in recent weeks, with the bookstore's arrival and a new toy and game store for kids.
The Palmer Township mall, anchored by Boscov's and The Bon-Ton, will open at midnight -- a minute short of Black Friday.