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---- — CLINTON — A free outdoor pops concert will close activities for Clinton Symphony Orchestra's 59th season.
The concert is at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the bandshell at Riverview Park.
The program will feature music from the movies and Broadway, as well as patriotic pieces. The 50 musicians of the orchestra will be conducted by Brian Dollinger. Rainsite is under the U. S. Bank building at North Third Street and Fourth Avenue South.
The Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center will have activities for beginning by 6 p.m., and orchestra musicians have been asked to mingle with them, with their instruments, prior to the concert.
The concert has been a tradition for several years. It thanks the community for their support, and offers an opportunity for those who have not yet been to an indoor concert a chance to hear the orchestra.
Clinton Symphony's annual social and fundraiser auction takes place Friday at Rastrelli's Tuscany Room. Reservations are still available, and can be made at (563) 447-0080, or on the symphony's website at www.clintonsymphony.org.
Seating is $40 per person, or a table of eight for $240.
The evening will include an appetizer buffet, entertainment and silent and live auctions of items. A list of auction items is available on the website.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Air Force One has departed from the N.C. Air National Guard Base near the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
President Obama and the First Lady boarded Air Force One after greeting and hugging Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx and his family.
As the Obama's motorcade pulled up to Air Force One on the tarmac, Foxx, his wife Samara and their two children, Hillary and Zachary, were waiting. The President and First Lady spent several minutes exchanging hugs, last-minute remarks and goodbyes before jogging up the stairs to the plane.
Once at the top of the staircase, the couple turned and waved.
The President is flying to New Hampshire as part of his campaign.
Air Force Two, reportedly with Vice President Joe Biden aboard, departed a few minutes earlier.
The President's motorcade had departed the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge around 9:45 a.m. as a crowd of nearly 100 people gathered with cameras to capture the moment.
People waved their arms and American flags as the motorcade, lead by a dozen police motorcycles, passed by the intersection of Ballantyne Commons Parkway and Johnston Road..
"I've been waiting all my life for something like this," said Jeremy Loosemore, 35, who arrived in Charlotte from Asheville this week to enjoy the festivities surrounding the Democratic National Convention, which wrapped up Thursday night.
"I love this," he said as he waited to catch a glimpse of the motorcade.
Said his mom, Renee Thomas, 51, of Pineville: "We get to show this someday to the grandkids."
Liz Karpiel, 35, had been jogging Thursday when she caught a glimpse of the First Lady's motorcade leaving. She was running again Friday morning, pushing her daughter, Amelia, 1, in a stroller when she saw the flashing blue lights on the police cars parked at the intersection of Ballantyne Commons Parkway and Johnston Road, which has been closed to the public. She decided to wait and watch.
"This is history in the making," Karpiel said. "I am so excited to be able to tell (Amelia) about this down the road. 'Guess what? You got to see our President and First Lady while mama was running,'" she said.
Karpiel said she'd gotten married at the hotel and for the President to be staying there "was really cool."

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By Jessica Bruha
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NORMAN — Shots rang out and cut through the silence of the morning air on Friday as law enforcement from agencies across the region gathered for the Dale DeBerry Police Pistol Competition in Norman.
The competition was hosted at the Norman Police Department's firearms range where 20 spots lined the range waiting for shooters to begin the first match, for the targets to turn and for the shooting to begin.
Norman Police Sgt. Shon Elroy said the competition is an opportunity to expose officers to a stressful shooting situation and mimic the stress that could be experienced during a real shooting situation while on duty. The competition also helps firearms instructors, he said.
"Many officers also teach firearms, so it's one of the best ways to prepare firearms instructors," Elroy said.
Sgt. William Crews, who won the shotgun competition Thursday, said a large portion of the Norman police team are firearms instructors, so it helps them train their officers through the lessons and techniques learned while competing.
"In the very unfortunate case that they may need their gun on the street, they'll be able to do it effectively, not put anybody else at risk, defend themselves and go home at the end of the day," Crews said.
He also said since the competition brings in shooters from several states, they are able to compare techniques and talk about things that worked or didn't work. It also gives them a sense of camaraderie at something that's worthwhile and fun, he said.
"My favorite part is to do well on the line," Crews said. "It is a lot of hard work, it is a lot of practice time and you spend hours of a day in preparation, but when you get on the line and do well, it makes you feel exhilarated that your skills are where they need to be to win."
Forty-nine competitors participated in the event this year, which Norman has been hosting for about 10 years, Elroy said.
As the first 19 competitors took their position at the line, with the first rounds shot from seven yards away, you could see each and every officer standing ready to shoot, some with their hands near their holsters anticipating the turn of the target.
The 1,500 point match, which is the main match, included five stages of shooting — the first being seven yards away from the target and moving back to 15, 25 and 50 yard lines, shooting 150 rounds.
Each line required different shooting positions. For example, from 50 yards away, one match included shooting from a sitting position, lying down and shooting from behind a wooden post on each side.
Those partnering with the Norman Police Department for the competition kicked off the event shooting the first six rounds. Partners included Republic Bank and Trust, David Stanley Chevrolet and American Armory and Tactical. University of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops also joined in for the first six rounds and spoke to the competing law enforcement agencies.
"I'm honored to have a chance to be here just to show my appreciation and respect for the great job you guys all do," Stoops said. "Thank you for the Norman people here for what you do in our community, and thank you for the rest of you for what you do for all of your communities."
He told the officers he really admired them for what they go up against every day. Also knowing there were some Texas law enforcement there competing, Stoops joked about the states' rivalry.
"I hate to say it, all those guys from Texas, I hope it ends up like it did last year," he said as laughter spread through the crowd. "Just had to throw that in for a little bit of laugh, but anyway, thanks again for being here. Have fun and good luck with everybody in the competition."
State Rep. Scott Martin also thanked the officers. Martin was there as a partner representing Republic Bank and Trust, as well as a representative of Norman.
"I just want to thank you for the work that you do day in and day out to keep our community safe. We are honored and privileged to have folks like you that are willing to make the sacrifice every day not only personally, but also with your families," Martin said.
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By JEROD CLAPP
The second-graders she taught when terrorists attacked the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, are now old enough to be in college or in their own careers. But Shawn Turner now teaches sixth-graders at Henryville Elementary and they're among the last students to say they lived through it.
Before commemorating the attacks in the national Freedom Walk, she handed all of them a small United States Flag. Though some of them know what happened, none of them could give their own account of the day.
"You could tell their parents had talked to them about it," Turner said. "This will be our last group of students who were alive during that time, but even so, they were just newborns."
Students walked in gyms or through the hallways in remembrance of the attack and lives lost as other schools across the country did all day.
But many of them weren't old enough to remember the day from their own perspective.
After watching videos, reading articles and hearing a little about 9/11 from parents and teachers, students got an idea of what happened. But everything they know is from secondhand accounts of adults who saw the events unfold.
Alex Powers, a sixth-grader at the school, said he knows some of the details and repercussions, but his understanding doesn't go much deeper than that right now.
"It was done by a foreign country and they did it on purpose," Powers said. "All I know is that the Twin Towers and the Pentagon got hit. That's all I know."
Glenn Riggs, principal of the school, said while the students are just beginning to learn about the events and how they changed the world, he has to remember they don't have the same perspective on it that he does.
"I don't think they know or understand all of the ripple effect of it," Riggs said. "With a 12-year-old, I don't know that they understand that air travel, by comparison, is quite cumbersome now. But a child may never understand that difference."
He said as their day started off with their usual word for the day, he explained why Wednesday's word was "strength."
"I said that we need to have strength in our minds today not only for ourselves, but for our president who has some weighty subject matter to take care of right now," Riggs said, referencing the ongoing tensions between the United States and Syria.
But he said it was also important to give them a better understanding of the freedoms they have as Americans. He said he hoped the Freedom Walk gave them a better sense of that.
Sam Kelly, another sixth-grader at the school, said he knows the world is a different place as opposed to how it was 12 years ago, but he hopes it continues to get better.
"The laws are tighter on the planes, they have to scan you for guns and things," Kelly said. "But it's also changed how people think about national defense."
Riggs said though 9/11 can remind students of how the world can be a scary place, he hopes they also learned that the solidarity of Americans in dire situations also sticks with them.
"It's just a great time to be able to celebrate the place we live, the place we love, the United States," Riggs said. "I wouldn't want to live anywhere else."


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Not only can concerned citizens be "Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center," but "Friends of Natural Gas" as well. Why not let Rogers generate its own funds? Hydrofracking doesn't just have to be insanely profitable; it can be fun and educational too! Let's take a look at the possibilities.
Imagine cedar boardwalks winding around waste pits and chemical storage tanks, meandering past compressor stations and condensate tanks. What would your kids rather look at, a screaming 100-foot gas flare or a willow hut?
We can still have all the seasonal activities that families enjoy with just a few minor tweaks. For example, Winter Living Celebration can now be the Nuclear Winter Survival Challenge. Join staff botanists in a desperate attempt to find plants that can survive on low-light levels. Prizes go to best "shock and awe" costume.
They'll also be new trails like the "All the Animals That Used to Live Here" trail. See if you can find any evidence of the coyotes, bears, bobcats and other creatures that now prefer more pristine environments like New Jersey.
Introducing the new Compressor Station trail! A great hike on those sultry summer days. … ahhh! Feel the breeze from those diesel turbines! The ever-popular night walks are going to get even better. Thanks to gas well flaring, we'll be able to easily see all the owls and bats and other animals that are too sick to leave.
There will be new animals too. Take your kids to the "Wildcat Den" located at the Adams Farm. Nature truly reveals herself here. From the migration impulse that brings these odd creatures to our area, to the mating habits, territorial disputes, even life-and-death clashes -- it's all here for your nature viewing pleasure behind specially constructed and reinforced observation blinds.
At the Ronald Reagan trailside disinformation board, find out why trees are the planet's largest source of pollution. Also check out the latest on the bedeviled cash borer, already decimating much of the Allegheny National Forest and coming soon to New York's state forests. Also, high school students can drop off their entries for the essay contest, "Why Trees are Always in the Way." First prize is a brand-new Stihl chainsaw courtesy of Commerce Chenango.
Take a stroll down the Halliburton Loop: The whole trail takes at least two terms. You'll encounter sign boards explaining the Clean Drinking Water Act, the Clean Air Act and other unnecessary federal environmental laws. The observant naturalist will note holes bored into the federal legislation caused by the destructive, redstate block-headed woodpecker, an invasive species that, if left unchecked, can parasitize whole ecosystems.
Don't miss the Cornell Cooperative Interactive Exhibit, where state epidemiologists will take a sample of your child's blood and screen it for methyl-benzene, toluene and other pesky chemicals that are sometimes, maybe, sort of connected to gas drilling. Whether or not you "pass" the test -- every child gets a cool coloring book extolling the virtues of "clean-burning natural gas" and a free inhaler!
Finally, we'll need a new name and a catchy slogan. I suggest: "Norgers, Where Industry Puts Nature in Its Place."
Bill McLaughlin, a member of Chenango Forest Watch, lives in New Berlin.


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Do Men Live Longer Than Women?
Do Men Live Longer Than Women?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) kills five times as many men as women up until the age of fifty and is three times higher among men who are clinically depressed. Male suicides outnumber female suicides in every age group.
Homicide and suicide are among the top three causes for death among males between the ages of 15 and 34. Automobile deaths are more common in men. By the age of 85, women outnumber men in the U.S. 2.2 to 1; this rises to 3 to 1 if they reach their 90's.
When you throw in the fact that historically more men have died in wars, it seems like men just don't, or perhaps can't, live longer than women.
So can men live longer than women? The answer is yes.
Those men who take care of themselves throughout their lives; by eating well, staying active and dealing with stress have a far greater chance of surviving into their 90's on par with women. An individual man who does this and maintains healthy relationships is also far more likely to be happy.
Even when you consider the power of genetics, the effects these lifestyle choices have on their expression, and thus what actually happens to you, is altered in your favor. So there is really no excuse to mope around feeling sorry about your "y" chromosome. If you want to live longer, all you need to do, as one famous campaign said, is just do it. Still, this will not happen by itself, so you need to get out there and take charge of your life. First, adjust your attitude about the possibilities, and then learn more about the healthier and smarter choices you can make. That's why we're here. As you read more and take in more of the conceptual ideas presented on these pages, you will find it easier to modify your behavior and live up to your true potential no matter what the statistics say.


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---- — :Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to hold public forum: The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission will hold a special Public Forum on Thursday (Jan. 17) at 7 p.m. at 160 Main St., in conjunction with the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. The purpose of the forum is to allow EOHED to present a draft of the region's section of the Statewide Development Plan called "Planning Ahead for Growth." The forum will allow EOHED the opportunity to explain the process and methodology of choosing "priority development areas" and "priority preservation areas" in the MVPC region and how these areas align with MVPC's Regional Priority Growth Strategy completed in 2009. The public is invited to attend and comment on the proposed plan. For more information contact Mike Parquette at 978-374-0519, ext. 27 or email@example.com.
Library closed for Martin Luther King Day: The public library will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, for the Martin Luther King holiday. The library will reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22. More information is available by calling 978-373-1586. Visit the library online at www.haverhillpl.org.
Essex Heritage announces Partnership Grant Program: The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) is offering matching grants to Essex County organizations through its 2013 Partnership Grant Program. Recognizing the importance of providing seed money during financially challenging times, Essex Heritage will award $1,500 grants to 10 organizations that steward the region's nationally significant heritage. Online applications are being accepted from municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations whose projects support Essex Heritage's mission to preserve and promote the historic, cultural, and natural resources of the Essex National Heritage Area. Applicants have until Feb. 17 to apply in one of three categories: Heritage Education, Heritage Interpretation and Heritage Preservation. "Essex Heritage is pleased to once again offer grants to local organizations that foster collaboration in our region and help us promote the region's unique resources," said Annie C. Harris, Essex Heritage executive director. "Over the 15-year life of the program we have provided grants to every community in Essex County – something we are proud of. And, now, more than ever, we recognize that many organizations need seed money for noteworthy projects that preserve and promote our cultural heritage." More information is available online at www.essexheritage.org/partnershipgrants.
Winter party for seniors: Northern Essex Community College's Life Long Learning will hold a "Beat the Winter Blues Party on Thursday, Jan. 17 at noon in the Hartleb Technology Center on the Haverhill campus. Lunch and entertainment by Larry Lee Lewis will lift spirits during the winter months. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St. More information is available from Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at 978-374-2390.
Haverhill Senior Baseball sign ups: Haverhill Senior Baseball will hold sign ups for anyone in the Haverhill area on Jan. 19, Feb. 9, and March 2, 9, and 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Haverhill YMCA, 81 Winter St. The league has divisions for players age 13 and players ages 14 to 15. All home games will be played on a regulation 90-foot diamond on the JV Field behind Trinity Stadium. Applications are available online at haverhillseniorbaseball.com or by calling Larry O'Brien at 978-373-6982 or Dan Francescone at 978-807-5068.
Donate to Skate event: The Ice Skating Academy will hold a "Donate To Skate" event on Monday, Jan. 21, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Skating Rink, located behind Haverhill High School. This event will be a free skate for the public and is being held in recognition of National Ice Skating Month, which is observed across the nation during the month of January. The Ice Skating Academy will also be honoring Martin Luther King Jr. that day. The theme for this event is Making Dreams Come True. Admission is a suggested donation of a non-perishable food item to be donated to Somebody Cares New England. This two hour session for a free community skate will include free ice rentals provided by the city, courtesy of Vincent Ouelette, recreation director, a disc jockey and free snacks donated by The Ice Skating Academy as well as free instruction by ISA professionals, directed by Jill Pignatiello. The Ice Skating Academy is a sanctioned U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills & Hockey Skills Program that teaches all disciplines of ice skating starting at age 3 through adults of all ages. More information is available at www.theiceskatingacademy.us.
Chunky's offers free movie for seniors: Chunky's Cinema is offering seniors free showings of "The Graduate" on Jan. 23 at noon. Any group size is welcome and reservations of eight people or more can be made in advance by calling 888-879-9001 or emailing email@example.com. More information is available from Kathy Bresnahan at 978-374-2390, ext. 11.
Library offers workshop in origami: The Langley-Adams Library invites teens in grades 6 to 12 to learn origami, the art of paper folding, with local author and origami artist Michael LaFosse, Jan. 25 at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room. More information is available by calling 978-372-1732 or by visting online at www.langleyadamslib.org.
School to hold Open House: St. Joseph School of All Saints Parish will hold an open house Jan. 27. Breakfast is at 10:30 a.m. and the open house is from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The school offers students from nursery to grade 8 challenging academics in a supportive, caring environment, a new technology center, diverse activities for all interests, before and after school care and much. More information is available by calling 978-521-4256 or online at www.sjshav.com.
School to hold Open House: St. Joseph School of All Saints Parish will hold an open house Jan. 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The school offers students from nursery to grade 8 challenging academics in a supportive, caring environment, a new technology center, diverse activities for all interests, before and after school care and much. More information is available by calling 978-521-4256 or online at www.sjshav.com.
Alumni Open House: Sacred Hearts School in Bradford will hold an Almuni Open House Jan. 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please RSVP to Agnes Hayes at 978-372-5451 or email@example.com by Jan. 20.
Seminar on Nutrition and Health: Nutrition and Health, a medical Meet the Expert seminar with Steward Health Care physician William Ingram, MD, is Feb. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Merrimack Valley Hospital's first floor auditorium. Attendees will understand the importance of nutrition in health, identify misconceptions in nutrition and health and learn what is myth and truth about herbal medicine. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. One contact hour awarded for nursing. Merrimack Valley Hospital is located at 140 Lincoln Ave. For more information or to register contact Jean at 978-420-1168 or email@example.com.
Babysitting training offered: The American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts is offering babysitting training. The course will be held Feb. 18, President's Day, and will cover leadership training, how to set pricing, understanding and caring for kids, safety skills, first aid and more. The Red Cross will also provide resources such as resume and business card templates, a "How to Ace an Interview" guide, a self-assessment tool and a safety inspection list. The class runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is available at the American Red Cross chapter office at 177 Ward Hill Ave. To register call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcross.org/babysitting. The cost of $85 includes all training materials.
Council on Aging offers day trips: The Council on Aging is offering a trip to see a "Toast to Dean Martin and Marilyn Monroe" April 16 at Venus de Milo in Swansea for $75 per person. The Don Who? Show will entertain April 26 at Wrights Farm Restaurant in Harrisville, RI Cost is $49 per person. A tour of Little Italy in Providence, RI, is May 15. Cost is $72 per person. More information is available from Kathy Bresnahan at 978-374-2390, ext. 11.


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Senators' Prospect Roundup for the week ending January 17th, 2012.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly close to acquiring Toronto winger Alexei Ponikarovsky for prospect Luca Caputi and defenseman Martin Skoula.
Penguins top prospect Luca Caputi is sent down to the ECHL for disciplinary reasons, AHL star Chris Minard also suspended for a game...What is going on down in Wilkes-Barre and why do their players...
Over the past few days' worth of posts related to prospects, you've no doubt seen your fair share of the name Luca Caputi. Yesterday I reached out to a WBS expert who will hopefully touch base...
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Great link out there on hockeysfuture.com listing the top 20 prospects in the Penguins' system. Here's the top 10, as it appears on the site: 1. Alex Goligoski 2. Carl Sneep 3. Luca Caputi 4. D...
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Sunday Papers: Pressure increases for UK interest rate rise in 2013
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- The Sunday Telegraph: The Bank of England will defy expectations and raise interest rates next year on the back of a solid recovery and rising inflation, senior economists have warned.
- Mail on Sunday: Britain's top earners are taking their smallest slice of the national cake in years, official figures are expected to confirm this week.
- The Sunday Telegraph: Thousands of creditors of failed broker MF Global UK could receive all of the money they lost in its collapse after a deal between the respective administrators of its British and American operations.
- The Sunday Telegraph: ITV has bought a majority stake in US reality TV producer Gurney for $40 million, as part of a strategy to increase the size of its studio business.
- The Independent on Sunday: Britain's insurance industry has expressed its "huge frustration" with the EU for continual delays to new regulations it says have already cost the sector more than £1 billion in red tape.
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- The Sunday Telegraph: Hedge fund manager Crispin Odey has described Home Retail as "challenged", as new data showed the group was the most shorted company on the FTSE All-Share index.
- The Independent on Sunday: The beleaguered entertainment retailer HMV faces a critical two day of trading before Christmas Day that could play a pivotal role in shaping whether it survives on the high street.
- The Sunday Telegraph: Retailers are hoping for a late rush of Christmas spending after industry data revealed sluggish sales throughout December.
- Mail on Sunday: HP has alleged that Autonomy, the British software company run by Mike Lynch, wilfully misrepresented its value when it acquired the business for £6.2billion last year.
- The Independent on Sunday: Tesco will seek to get on the front foot early in 2013 with the expected hiring of a new chief executive for its UK business, amid signs its domestic operation has turned a corner after a year to forget.
- The Independent on Sunday: Britain's beleaguered consumers will regain their mojo in 2013 as they help push the struggling economy to its strongest growth for three years, experts have revealed.
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- The Sunday Telegraph: Groupon, the struggling US "daily deals" company, offered to buy Achica, the British luxury goods online retailer, in a deal that would have valued the company in the region of £80 million.
- The Sunday Telegraph: The bank-backed Business Growth Fund has taken a stake in juice and smoothie chain, Boost.
- The Observer (Comment): Republicans and Democrats are locked in fraught negotiations; but even an agreement there won't cure the malaise in Europe or the developing world.
- The Observer (Comment): UBS's £940 million fine disproves the theory that a few bad apples have caused the rot. It now seems the problem is cultural.
- The Observer (Comment): The BBC is facing a fresh attack for delaying the changes to how its highly remunerated on-air talent is paid following the row over tax avoidance.
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With a little help form JBL, the LG Tone Ultra wireless stereo headset gets a design and sound quality upgrade -- along with an unwelcome price bump.
The LG Tone Ultra ($129.99) is the third-generation version of LG's popular Tone Bluetooth stereo headset. It includes JBL audio and active noise-cancelling technology.
Even as the Web's biggest radio provider lifted a 40-hour cap on mobile music, its September metrics showed listener-hour growth slowed from the past couple months.
The Audiophiliac spends some quality time checking out the new Griffin Technology WoodTones, full-size, over-the-ear headphones.
The LG HBS-700 is one of the most comfortable stereo Bluetooth headsets we've ever tried, plus it offers good audio quality at an affordable price.
Some listeners never stray from the "flat" settings; others tweak the bass and treble to taste. What about you?
I don't get offended very often. But Samsung's long parade of '50s-era female stereotypes, in the midst of an entirely other long parade of bad stereotypes, just put me over the edge. Oh, they announced a phone? You'd barely know it.
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John McCain Demonstrates Why John McCain Is Wrong on Syria
McCain's trip to the war-torn nation revealed how hard it would be for the U.S. to get involved in the conflict.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who has seemingly never missed an opportunity to call for the United States to become embroiled in whatever conflict is currently underway somewhere in the world, has been leading the push for the Obama administration to do more to aid Syria's rebels. Syria, of course, has been the setting of a more than two-year conflict between the dictatorial regime of President Bashar Assad and a loose coalition of rebel groups.
McCain even took a trip to Syria recently, with the knowledge of the State Department, sneaking into the country to meet with representatives of the rebel force. As U.S. News' Susan Milligan argues, trips of that sort can certainly be helpful.
However the aftermath of the trip has revealed some of the downsides. Upon his return, McCain allayed concerns that any aid provided to the Syrians might fall into the wrong hands – i.e. the hands of extremists – by saying, "We can identify who these people are. We can help the right people." But then a report surfaced in the Daily Star, a Beirut newspaper, that some of the fighters whom McCain met are implicated in the kidnapping of religious pilgrims who are still under custody. The Daily Beast's Josh Rogin then responded that no, the people McCain met were not, in fact, the alleged kidnappers.
[See a collection of political cartoons on Syria.]
That it's hard to figure out who a United States senator had his photo taken with does not portend well for the U.S. figuring out who should be deserving of weapons. And as Middle East expert Juan Cole writes, even if it were easy to decide whom to arm, there's no guarantee that the arms don't then travel elsewhere:
The idea that once weapons are supplied to a rebel group, they will stay within that group, is daft and runs contrary to everything we have seen in Afghanistan, Iraq and other theaters flooded with weapons by the US and its allies. In Iraq, even government troops sold off their weaponry on the black market for a quick profit. Whereas militiamen armed only with semi-automatic firearms can be demobilized after the conflict, if they have medium or heavy weaponry, they become king-makers and dictate to the government or they mark out territory that they control, where the government is doomed to be weak and challenged, for decades.
Fareed Zakaria adds in the Washington Post, "intervention that helps the rebels win will end only the first phase of the war … The next phase of conflict could be even bloodier – with the United States in the middle." Syria is not the same as Iraq, but that war certainly reveals how involvement in a Middle Eastern conflict can spin wildly out of control and wind up with the U.S. buying off the very extremists it sought to suppress.
[See a collection of political cartoons on the Middle East.]
A new Gallup poll released today shows that 68 percent of Americans disapprove of the idea that the U.S. should get militarily involved in Syria. With so many economic problems still afflicting the U.S., it's no real surprise that Americans have little stomach for another potentially protracted Middle Eastern adventure.
None of this is meant to downplay the very real suffering of the Syrian people at the hands of a dictator who shows no sign of going quietly into the night. But McCain inadvertently revealed just how hard it is to productively intervene in a conflict without setting off a chain reaction of unintended consequences. The U.S. is already attempting to forge a diplomatic solution to the crisis, and that should be plenty enough for now.


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Grandparents Gone Wired is a new campaign that for someone like me, a total supporter to get more people better connected online, is simply great. This campaign is sponsored by dosomething.org, which has given incentives to those of us who work and assist with technology for an older age group.
So this week, through January 10th, I am offering the first six people who email me a free install and teaching session on how to use Skype.
The people must be 55+ although you can email for your local parents or friends to qualify. Friends and relatives are welcome to sit in on the session.
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NORMAN — Oklahoma, which hasn't supported a Democrat in the White House since Lyndon Johnson's run in 1964, continued its streak with a solid showing for Mitt Romney last week.
President Barack Obama didn't carry a single Oklahoma county this year or four years ago. Statewide this year, Romney received 66.8 percent of the popular vote compared to 33.2 percent for Obama. Four years ago, Sen. John McCain received 66 percent compared to 34 percent for Obama.
In Cleveland County, Obama fared a little better than he did statewide. He received 37.03 percent compared to 62.97 percent for Romney. However, in Norman precincts, the president received 44.56 percent of the vote compared to 55.44 percent for Romney.
Thirteen of 83 Cleveland County precincts went in favor of Obama this year with at least one (Precinct 8) giving the president a 76.8 percent margin. For Romney, his highest percentage appears to be Precinct 7 with an 84 percent margin.
Cleveland County precincts voting in favor of Obama included 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 28, 32, 42, 51, 56 and 93. The closest vote appears to be Precinct 81 (Alameda Baptist Church) where Romney won with 50.93 percent compared to Obama's 49.07 percent.
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---- — KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Militants staged a suicide car bombing then engaged in a gunfight with security forces near the American consulate in the western Afghan city of Herat early today, officials said.
Police told the Guardian newspaper that two Afghan security forces were killed, as were five of the attackers, while all U.S. consulate personnel were safe. However, at presstime, the extent of the casualties were still being tallied.
Qari Yousef Ahmadi, a spokesman for the Taliban, claimed responsibility on behalf of the militant group.
The attack underscored the perilous security situation in Afghanistan, where U.S.-led troops are reducing their presence ahead of a full withdrawal planned for next year. The insurgent strikes are no longer concentrated in the country's south and east, but occur with troubling frequency in the north and west.
The attack occurred just before 6 a.m. when a truck carrying attackers sped towards the front gate of the consulate, said Marie Harf, a deputy State Department spokeswoman, according to CNN.
The car bomber detonated his explosives about 66 yards away from the consulate compound, said Sayed Fazlullah Wahidi, the governor of Herat province.
The initial explosion was strong enough that windows shattered in houses several hundred feet from the consulate. Various other blasts were heard, as well as an intense exchange of gun fire, residents said, according to the Washington Post.
Other militants then began firing on security forces in the area.
The attackers fired assault rifles starting a gun battle with Afghan security forces.
During the battle, the truck exploded, Harf said, causing major damage to the front gate of the consulate.
American consulate personnel took shelter in safe havens while U.S. security forces responded to the attack, Harf said. There were no U.S. casualties.
Nine injured people were taken to a Herat hospital, according hospital official Mohammad Rafiq Sherzad.
General Rahmatullah Safi, chief of police in Herat province, initially said an Afghan translator who apparently worked for the consulate died in the attack, but later said that victim was more likely a private security guard working at the compound.
One police officer was caught under some rubble in the area, and it was not immediately clear if he was killed.
Today's assault followed a day and a half of exceptional joy in Afghanistan, when people of all backgrounds were celebrating their nation's first international soccer championship win.


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RUSSELVILLE, Ark. —
The East Central University softball team swept Arkansas Tech in the final two regular-season games of the 2013 season Sunday and claimed the No. 2 seed at the 2013 Great American Conference Championship in the process. The Lady Tigers (39-11, 23-8 GAC) first earned a 3-2 win and then a 2-0 victory.
"This weekend was a good way to wrap up our regular season play," said head coach Destini Anderson. "We made several key defensive plays that kept us in games and we came through with some clutch hits."
ECU was led by freshman Lauren Reeves who hit .500 for the day with three hits and one RBI. Sophomore Chelsea Patterson hit .333 with two hits, one run scored and four RBIs.
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Referee Adult Men's Costume
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Give yourself an excuse to whine and complain on Halloween when you dress up in the Big Baby Men's Costume. This blue and white jumpsuit comes complete with a hat and sculpted baby face, with a lookout area for your eyes.
Men's Wart Feet Covers
The details make the difference in any costume - get it right from head to toe when you create or complete your costume with the rubber latex men's Wart feet covers and hope your feet only look this way on Halloween.
Men's Natural Cowboy Hat
Howdy, partner - that's one mighty fine hat you got. A tip of the hat goes to this all natural straw men's Cowboy hat - it's the perfect way to complete your costume with authentic style.
Matador Adult Mens Costume
Tease the bull and try not to get the horns on Halloween when you wear this elaborate Matador Adult Mens Costume. Black jacket features gold detail and comes complete with matching pants.
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"With the increase and popularity of handgun ownership, we want to offer these safety courses to our residents," said police officer Jimmy Woodard, lead firearms instructor for the Police Department.
Course dates are set for Jan. 19, April 13, Sept. 14 and Nov. 9. Class times are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Participants must be at least 21 years of age and have no felonies, drug charges or domestic violence charges. Participants must be pre-approved.
Police Chief Greg Turley said he spoke with a well-established gun dealer during Christmas to see how things were progressing in gun sales.
"I noticed almost all the rifles were off the shelves and they were sold out of certain ammunition," he said. "The owner equated the gun sales to the way people react when they hear snow is coming and rush out to buy bread and milk. The owner attributed the increase in sales to President Barack Obama's comments regarding the possibility of future gun restrictions, and also the recent shootings."
Turley said the Citizens Handgun Safety Course has been one of the most popular and well-received courses the department offers.
"I felt the need to go ahead and establish quarterly dates rather than offer the course on an as-needed basis," he said. "Hopefully people who either bought or received handguns will take this opportunity to take the course and learn about gun safety and responsible gun ownership."
Turley said the course offers more than just shooting instruction.
"We have an attorney to answer legal questions," he said. "We are close to the community and want to promote safe gun ownership by bringing all the experts to the table to make sure all questions are answered. We are constantly evolving and making the course better with each and every class."
Woodard said the course will feature one-on-one instruction as well as classroom work.
"Some handgun owners may not be as familiar with their weapon as they would like," Woodard said. "Others may be considering purchasing a handgun, but are not sure which type of handgun is best for them or may want to take a handgun safety course before purchasing a gun."
Woodard said participants do not have to have their own firearm to take the course.
"But we do encourage you to bring your firearm if you have one," he said.
Woodard said all participants are required to bring at least 50 rounds of ammunition. Those without handguns should bring 9mm ammunition.
"The Pell City Police Department will offer a variety of 9mm firearms for participants to shoot," he said. "Some handgun owners may find a different weapon is a better fit for them. Hand size and grip strength are very important when choosing a weapon."
Woodard said the course will cover safety instruction, handgun selection, holster selection, methods of carrying a handgun, cleaning tips and more.
He said participants should wear weather-appropriate clothing, a hat with a bill (such as a baseball cap) and eye and ear protection.
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We've included communities across California, so if you want to see what the campaign contributions in nearby towns are like, go right ahead.
Tell us in the comments what you've spotted among the donations.
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You can't turn on a radio or TV or read a newspaper and not hear or see something about how bad the flu is this season. For the first time ever, I got a flu shot.
I have been looking around for things that can be done to cut down the chances of getting the dreaded nasty flu.
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Recently, former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain sat down for an interview with the Daily Show and questioned the value of national parks.
"Let's sell some of these parks, that are nice to have, but do we really need millions of acres of parks in order to say that we are environmentally friendly?" Cain said.
That's probably easier said than done. National parks remain a major tourist attraction and support the economy.
The 397 national park sites nationwide cover a total of 84 million acres and support more than 250,000 jobs. In 2011 alone there were 278.9 million visits to national parks. Here are the 10 most popular spots.
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DUNEDIN, Fla. — Residents of several Florida homes have been evacuated due to a possible sinkhole that opened in a backyard in Pinellas County on Thursday.
Dunedin Deputy Fire Chief Trip Barrs said the hole appeared to be about 12 feet wide when officials arrived on the scene. Residents of the neighboring houses also were evacuated as a precaution.
The Tampa Bay Times reported that the ground was so unstable, two homes had to be demolished.
Television footage showed part of a patio caved in and a boat on the edge of the hole. Tampa area television stations reported that a neighboring pool appears to have cracks.
The affected neighborhood is in Dunedin, a small city in northern Pinellas County, about 20 miles north of St. Petersburg.
Sinkholes are common in Florida because the peninsula is made up of porous carbonate rocks such as limestone that store and help move water underground. Over time, the rocks can dissolve from an acid created from oxygen in water, causing a void under the limestone roof. When dirt, clay or sand gets too heavy for the limestone roof, it can collapse, creating a sinkhole.
On Feb. 28, Jeffrey Bush died when a sinkhole opened under his bedroom in Seffner, Fla., near Tampa. His body was never recovered. In August, sections of a building at a resort near Orlando collapsed into a sinkhole. No one was injured.
Homeowner Michael Dupre said the family heard a noise that sounded like a sledgehammer pounding on the wall early Thursday morning.
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Berea Police have charged a Louisville man in connection with a fire that gutted the New Opportunity School for Women building in December.
Gary C. Davidson, 30, was arrested Friday and charged with third-degree burglary and second-degree arson after a nearly yearlong investigation by the Kentucky State Police.
"We're looking forward to closure," said Lori Sliwa, executive director of NOSW.
Davidson admitted to detectives that he broke into the school in the early morning hours of Dec. 12, according to a news release from the Berea Police Department.
A witness noticed the fire at 2:36 a.m. and called 911. However, the damage to the building was extensive, completely destroying all the equipment and furnishings inside.
A security camera on a neighboring building captured video of the suspect, and officers recognized Davidson "from previous dealings with him," the release stated.
Davidson was located and interviewed by detectives Friday, and he admitted to forcing his way in the building and taking several items, according to the release.
He also told police he was the person in the surveillance video, the BPD reported.
The New Opportunity School for Women was created in 1987 to help Appalachian women become better educated and employed. More then 580 women have completed the school's three-week residential program, and even more women have benefitted from the program's career and education outreach and counseling, according to the NOSW website.
After the fire, the school relocated to the lower level of the First Christian Church, 204 Chestnut Street. The program rents the space from the church.
"This has been a wonderful relationship between the New Opportunity School for Women and the First Christian Church," Sliwa said.
Even though it's been a tough year for the school, which had to cancel its February term, Sliwa said former graduates and new donors have come forward, along with many members of the community, to support the program.
"Many good things have happened in spite of the fire," Sliwa said. The school was able to restart its program with a June term.
Last month, the nonprofit received a $40,000 Women Helping Others Foundation grant, which Sliwa said is providing a major boost to rebuilding the program.
The NOSW plans on having a community open house before the end of the year, Sliwa said.
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Video games are no longer "kid's stuff." They have grown up and stand right beside motion pictures, television, music and sports as a major cultural force. With the rapid development of digital technology, today's artists and game designers constantly hone their skills and develop new ones to create tomorrow's games.
The Game Art & Design Bachelor of Fine Arts degree offers students the tools, techniques, know-how and practical application of skills to meet the challenges of creating tomorrow's computer games.
Our program examines and studies the design principles of many types of games, from casual to serious gaming, and everything in-between: first-person shooters, city/farm building Sims, role-playing games, side-scrolling platformers, physics-based puzzle and "match-3" games, action-adventure, exercise games, military training games, mobile apps, and the ever-growing presence of virtual worlds.
The Game Art & Design degree brings together art, animation, computer technology, sound design, storytelling, and game design. It aligns with both the Media Technology program and the Animation program, sharing many courses in their major sequence. This allows students to work in a cross-disciplinary environment, forming multidisciplinary capstone teams composed of artists, designers and technologists that mirror the professional world.
Students may choose from two emphases: Game Art, focusing on character and environmental design and animation; and Game Design, focusing on elements of design such as game conceptualization, play mechanic creation and prototyping.
Game Art & Design brings together stories, art, soundscapes, animation, game mechanics, computer technology and your vision in the creation of immersive experiences. Through the production of a variety of interactive projects, students will develop an individual creative voice, while at the same time experiencing collaboration in a creative production environment. Our mission is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the craft, while also preparing them to be lifetime learners, able to meet the challenges of rapidly changing technology, both in the production and distribution of today's video games.
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- Develop analytic and critical thinking.
- Focus your professional skill set.
- Analyze the interface between human and technology.
- Practice collaboration and leadership.
- Express yourself artistically and technically.
- Understand visual, spatial, sound, motion, interactive, and temporal elements of game art and design.
- Knowledge of history, theory, and criticism in fields related to game art and design such as the fine arts, film/video, technology, animation, and digital art.
- Place works of game art and design in historical, cultural and stylistic contexts.
Storytelling in Interactive Media
- Use narrative and interactive story structures in a variety of projects.
Art and Animation
- Demonstrate performance and characterization skills in animation and design.
- Use drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art skills in the creation of game art projects.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the types of rules and parameters used to structure games and gameplay.
- Use formal, creative, aesthetic and structural principles to create engaging gameplay in game projects.
- Develop art and design strategies that support the game concept and successful production.
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- Analyze human interaction in various contexts (physical, cognitive, cultural, social, political, and economic) in respect to interactive media.
- Identify the appropriate audience and shape the project for that audience.
- Choose various technologies (hardware and software) based on particular expressive, functional, and strategic applications in games.
- Understand the interaction of art and technology in game art and design.
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- Gather relevant research to support design and art concept.
- Create clear and persuasive visual, oral and written presentations.
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- Understand social, ethical, and philosophical issues pertaining to games and related interactive media.
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- Understand legal and ethical issues of intellectual property, copyright, piracy, and content regulation.
- Plan marketing and distribution strategies for a game project.
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There's somewhat of a quiet midweek awaiting soccer fans in the United States. Depending on the television package for which you pay, you may only be able to watch a couple of live games over the next four days. CONCACAF Champions League returns this week, and a couple of Capital One Cup games will also be featured. Several matches that won't air on television this week will be shown via the ESPN3/Watch ESPN service, so give that schedule a look if you feel that you aren't getting enough soccer in your life.
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Live soccer games on US TV for September 24
beIN Sport: A last minute schedule change will bring Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid at 1:40 pm on Monday. Deportivo vs. Sevilla will immediately follow on both beIN Sport and beIN Sport en Español.
Live soccer games on US TV for September 25
FOX Soccer: CONCACAF Champions League action returns to FOX Soccer on Tuesday. CD Aguila host Major League Soccer side Toronto FC in a game that begins at 10:00 pm.
FOX Deportes: Back-to-back Copa Sudamericana games start at 6:00 pm when Dep. Quito play Tigre. Independiente vs. Liverpool follows at 8:30 pm.
beIN Sport: Leeds United play against Everton in a Capital One Cup match that begins at 2:40 pm.beIN Sport en Español: A Serie A match, Fiorentina vs. Juventus, kicks off at 2:40 pm.
GolTV: Bayern Munich vs. Wolfsburg starts at 2:00 pm.
Univision Deportes: Monterrey host Municipal in a CCL game that begins at 10:00 pm.
Live soccer games on US TV for September 26
FOX Deportes: The second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana, Santos vs. U. De Chile, begins at 6:00 pm. Barcelona will play against Gremio in a Copa Sudamericana match at 9:00 pm.
beIN Sport: Manchester United take on Newcastle United in a Capital One Cup game that begins at 2:40 pm.
GolTV: Stuttgart vs. Hoffenheim, a Bundesliga match, starts at 2:00 pm.
Univision Deportes: Pachuca will play against Neza at 4:55 pm. Two Copa Mexico games will air during the evening. Toluca take on Necaxa at 7:55 pm. Correcaminos vs. Tijuana starts at 10:00 pm.
Live soccer games on US TV for September 27
FOX Deportes: One Copa Sudamericana match, Colon vs. Cerro Porteño, begins at 8:00 pm.
beIN Sport/beIN Sport en Español: Both stations will cover Siena vs. Bologna at 2:40 pm.
Univision Deportes: Two CCL games will air on Thursday night. Metapan will play against Puerto Rico Islanders at 8:00 pm. CD FAS vs. Olimpia follows at 10:00 pm.
As always, check your local listings for channel availability and also to learn about match replays that will show on soccer/sports stations during the midweek.
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Bad Left Hook runs down the weekend boxing results, including wins for Juan Carlos Salgado, Carlos Molina, Don George, Breidis Prescott, Paul Spadafora, Fres Oquendo, and more.
Friday, August 17 ESPN2 / ESPN3.com, 10:00 p.m. EDT, Don George vs Dionisio Miranda, Carlos Molina vs Damian Frias. Your Friday Night Fights season finale, and due to an injury to Adonis...
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Ringside report from this past weekend's big Japanese boxing show from Tokyo, featuring Uchiyama vs Miura and Lee vs Shimoda.
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Tanzania Safari Experience (DTTS)
As the home of Olduvai Gorge, the world's most treasured paleontological site, it's safe to say humans have been coming to Tanzania forever. So, where've you been? Seamlessly blending out-there access with stylish comfort, this trip brings you close to wonders like Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, the plains of the Serengeti and the Big Five before returning you to a cozy safari lodge or comfort-minded tented camp. True, it's not exactly the way homo erectus did it, but that's what evolution is all about, no?
Highlights: View wildlife in Tanzania's best parks and reserves with an expert wildlife guide, explore rural communities and taste a local lunch in a small village, relax in the middle of nature in comfortable tented camps, travel in a small group of 6 for optimal wildlife and cultural interactions
Tanzania Camping Adventure (DTWE)
Witness big game on open savannah and experience the stunning beauty of the Great Rift Valley. Led by a certified safari guide, you'll journey to Tanzania in search of phenomenal wildlife in its natural habitat. Full-service camping will bring you closer to the region's animals and is an economical way to gain insight into local cultures in a short amount of time. Our small safari vehicles minimize drive times and improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of one of the elusive Big Five.
Highlights: Enjoy game drives in the Serengeti, dance with the Masai, savour traditional cuisine in a local village, take in the views at Ngorongoro Crater, meet local artisans on a village walk.
Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Machame 8-Day Route (DTM8)
Possibly the most scenic route to the summit, Machame boasts different paths to the summit and back. Emerge onto high alpine deserts with amazing views of ice fields, all en route to Uhuru, peak of Mt Kilimanjaro! Known as the "Whiskey Route," this path leads you through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through moorland to the Shira Plateau. It offers great scenery beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Icefields before summiting from the higher Barafu Camp. Camp along the route with support from local guides and porters. As a world leader in Kili treks, we'll take you to new heights in adventure!
Highlights: Witness the curvature of the earth from the roof of Africa, trek past verdant forests and silent glaciers on the way to Uhuru Peak.
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Nairobi to Zanzibar Adventure (DKNZ)
From the buzz of Kenya's capital Nairobi to the excitement of tracking the Big Five across the Serengeti, feel the pulse of Africa on this 11-day journey. Explore the incomparable beauty of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater before heading east through the savannah to visit spice plantations and relax on the beach. While our agile 4x4s will improve your chances of seeing some of the planet's most amazing wildlife, our unique overland truck will get you around safely—and camping will keep you at the heart of the action along the way. Our certified CEO will lead the way and share with you the hidden gems that will have your camera's shutter working overtime.
Highlights: Track the Big Five across the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in agile 4x4 safari vehicles, See Mt Kilimanjaro towering in the distance, Explore Zanzibar's spice plantations and pristine beaches.
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Campus Current Offers Q&A with Baltimore's Rod Daniels
Spend a Saturday afternoon with Baltimore WBAL TV news anchor Rod Daniels on April 24 when he comes to Anne Arundel Community College to share his experience as the longest continuing anchor in the Baltimore market and discuss the Journalism field.
Daniels will take the stage with AACC Campus Current student newspaper co-editor Matt Hagerman at this free event, which begins at 2 p.m. in Humanities Building Room 112 on the Arnold campus. Hagerman will interview Daniels, who also will take questions from the audience. Topics will include Daniel's experience as anchor, the role of the media in the Baltimore market and his advice for new journalists.
Daniels anchors the station's 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts and has worked for WBAL TV since 1984. He graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications.
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I'm a soul man
At the Briggs & Stratton stage, we've had reggae, blues and country-filled nights. Last night brought a different sound to the stage: soul.
First up in my interview lineup was local sensation Kings Go Forth. Odds are if you pay the slightest bit of attention to the local scene, you've heard of them. And you probably like them.
Rightfully so.
The band's diverse lineup gives way to a sound that's uniquely theirs. Founding band member and bassist Andy Noble talked about that, as well as an embarrassing childhood story, in our interview with him.
Next up was an interview with platnium recording artist Musiq Soulchild.
Talking about emotions, particularly in the realm of romantic relationships, isn't part of the typical male vernacular. And don't get mad at me for saying that, Musiq admitted it himself.
So when he's up on stage singing about what's otherwise taboo for men to talk about, does he feel vulnerable? Of course.
He did, however, open up and talk to me a little bit about his vulnerability and its presence in his music. And he sang me "Happy Birthday", which after almost 12 hours of work ended up being the closest thing to a celebration that happened last night.
So whether you're interested in hearing about his music or you want to see me blush, watch the next clip.
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My daughter is a diva. That isn't news to anyone that knows her. At age 4, she is already far more "girly" than her mother. Somehow, this tomboy of a Montco Mommy birthed princess of a little girl.
As we often do, last week my husband and I decided to split the two kids up for a little bit of one-on-one time. The boys decided they wanted to go see The Avengers. The two, comic- and video-game loving boys headed off to the Movie Tavern in Collegeville to enjoy dinner and the flick.
We two girls were left to our own devices. I flat out asked what my little chick wanted to do for Girls' Night Out, and she picked. In a completely stereotypical "girl" selection, she decided on a few things.
The two of us were destined for the nail salon for a bit of pampering. My baby girl then wanted to head to dinner and shopping. She is all girl, what can I say?
I paint my daughter's nails all the time. My sisters (all three of them) do. My mom does. She likes it. She is a tiny diva, and she enjoys getting all dolled up.
One of her favorite things to do involve donning her Disney make-up, princess dresses (complete with white gloves, tiara and parasol) and plastic high heels so she can simply prance around the house.
I had no issue taking her to a nail salon. I've seen in the local area where little salons have been set up solely for children. Sweet and Sassy has a new spot right next to the Movie Tavern in the Providence Town Center shopping spaces in Collegeville. To be quite frank, the only two things that stopped us from going were the prices (for kids nails, are you serious?) and the fact that mommy couldn't get her pedicure too.
So instead, we opted for a place I often stop before my own major events. On the heels of the New Jersey mother who took her tiny tot to the tanning booth, I won't lie, it crossed my mind that we might get more than a few dirty looks.
I'd say we had a solid mix of "really, lady you brought a 4-year-old?" and "oh my goodness, she is too cute" reactions while we enjoyed our girls' night out. Either way, I'm not the kind of mom that honestly cares.
I understand some may have the perception that this is pushing ideals on my child that shouldn't be considered at her age. Some may think I'm pressuring her to be "beautiful," but she knows I think she is perfect just the way she is.
I'm not sure, considering I seldom wear make-up, dress up or even do my nails that often, how I could be more of a living message that those things aren't important. But somehow, my lack of "diva" only seems to add to her sense of princess.
No matter what others thought, we had a great time, and I am just happy when she is happy. I'm glad to see that little grin. She was thrilled to be treated like a big girl, and what girl doesn't loved to be pampered sometimes?


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Grocery chain Harris Teeter has finalized a lease for a space in a new mixed-use development project at 8300 Wisconsin Ave., according to a company spokeswoman.
Developers StonebridgeCarras are planning a nine-story, mixed-use residential and commercial building at the 1.6-acre site at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Battery Lane, formerly the Trillium property.
Developers have said the project will include a partially below-grade grocery store with an entrance planned for a plaza at the corner of Battery and Wisconsin avenues, but Stonebridge principal Jane Mahaffie would not confirm that the grocery tenant is Harris Teeter.
"StonebridgeCarras is not prepared to announce anything related to 8300 Wisconsin," Mahaffie wrote in an email to Patch.
Harris Teeter has long been rumored to be the grocery tenant. Harris Teeter spokeswoman Danna Jones confirmed that the chain has executed a lease, but didn't have further details.
The North Carolina-based chain operates 200 supermarkets in eight southeastern states and the District of Columbia, according to a Hoovers company profile.
Many of the stores feature sushi bars, gourmet delis, cafes and pharmacies, and the company is ramping up its presence in the competitive Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC region, according to the profile.
Nearby locations include Park Potomac and North Bethesda.
About 300-375 units are planned for the development—all rentals—ranging from efficiencies to three-bedroom apartments, Stonebridge representatives have said. Two-level townhomes are planned along Wisconsin Avenue. The building is planned to be nine stories at its height, but will slope to seven stories on the property's northern edge.
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Local animal right activists hope action gets taken on puppy mills in Winnebago County
Donald Sterling Banned for life from NBA after making racist remarks.
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Matthew Hart is running out of options to prevent his son from being bullied
Nearly ten million people took part in Rockford Park District recreational activities.
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ROCKFORD- The future looks bright for bicycle riders.
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NIU purchases The Goosinator to scare geese away
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A proposed bill could decriminalize marijuana.
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ROCKFORD - The man accused of accidentally killing his wife and stepson receives his prison sentence.
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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin believes e-cigs are being marketed towards teens.
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Without sales tax money, Stepehnson County schools could be in trouble
Legislation passed by Gov. Quinn letting certain seventeen year olds vote tomorrow.
City officials asking residents to keep water running at all times to prevent frozen pipes
Acculynx moving their office to Beloit Wisconsin
the police department gets three new vehicles to help keep drugs out of their town.
A proposed dual credit program between Rock Valley and Belvidere North would let students take college credit courses.
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Deloach Pinot Noir, RRV '11**1/2
(Fabulous California Pinot Noir bargain)
Deloach Chardonnay, RRV '11 **
(Firm, well structured, tasty)
Deloach Cabernet Sauvignon "Heritage Reserve" California, '11
(Good basic cab that hits all the right notes)
Deloach Zinfandel "Heritage Reserve", California '11
(Good basic zin blend)
Campus Oaks Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2009 * 1/2
(Easy to understand zin)
Frey Zinfandel "Organic Wine", Mendocino 2011 *
(Light, simple zin with good flavor)
Klinker Brick Winery Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2010 **
(Refined, concentrated, more interesting)
Bogel "Phantom" Red Blend, California 2009 **
(A big, brawny well made blend)
Spann "Mo Zin", California 2009 **
(Crowd-pleasing, flavorful red with lots of life)
Acorn Cabernet Franc, Alegria Vineyard., Russian River Valley '08 ** 1/2
(Single vyd. field blend)
Acorn Axiom Syrah, Alegria Vineyard., Russian River Valley '08 ** 1/2
(Big, rich with a touch of viognier)
Acorn Sangiovese, Alegria Vineyard, Russian River Valley '09 **
(Good California take on Chianti)
Acorn Zinfandel, Alegria Vineyard, Russian River Valley, '10 ***
(The king of their field blends, great zin)
Entwine Merlot, California 2009 *1/2
(Everyday Merlot with a touch of class)
Entwine Pinot Grigio, California 2010 *
(Smooth, creamy and versatile)
Murietta's Well, The Spur Red Wine, Livermore 2010 *
(Big, brawny, tannic, informal)
Murietta's Well, The Whip, White Blend2011 * 1/2
(Tasty and complex, good value)
Wente Chardonnay "Morning Fog", Livermore 2010
(Great Chard value)
Wente "Sandstone" Merlot, Livermore 2009 *
(Easy drinking, everyday merlot)
Wente "Southern Hills" Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore 2010 *1/2
(Straightforward, casual cab)
Wente "Riverside" Riesling, Arroyo Secco, Monterey 2011 **
(Based on a Rhinegau Spatlese style Riesling)
Wente "Louis Mel" Sauvignon Blanc, Livermore 2010 *
(Crisp, light, Meyer Lemons)
Soter Vineyards Pinot Noir, Soter Vineyards, Willamette Valley 2009 **
(a pretty, lighter pinot noir made by a master)
Ken Wright Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2010 **
(entry level pinot assembled by the great Ken Wright)
Artisinal Wine Cellars Viognier, Oregon 2010 **1/2
(A very pleasing viognier with depth and balance)
St. Innocent Chardonnay, Dijon Clone, Freedom Hill, Willamette Valley '10 **
(taut yet fleshy chardonnay with good minerality and acidity)
(Note: these may be a little hard to find, so do not hesitate to ask your wine merchant to contact L'Amore di Vino at 410-285-1040 and place an order for you.)
Clara C. Prosecco "Fiori di Prosecco" Extra Dry, NV ***
(a hand-made Prosecco with class and detail)
Landmark Chardonnay, Overlook, Sonoma County 2010 ** 1/2
(One of the most reliable chards on the market)
Atalon Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Napa, 2009 **1/2
(A dense, powerful cab with surprising finesse)
Centenaire Cote Du Rhone Villages, Cuvee Centenaire 2009 **
(great example of one of the best value regions in the world)
Conundrum White Blend, California 2010 **
(Year in, year out, a great white, easy to enjoy, reliable)
Comb Vodka and Gin
(made from honey!)
Cameron Hughes Gran Riserva Tempranillo, Lot 263, Ribero Del Duero '02**1/2
(fine grained tannis and cassis notes recall Bordeaux)
Cameron Hughes Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 336, Rutherford '10 ** 1/2
(A very good price for textbook Napa cab)
Cameron Hughes Zinfandel, Lot 301, Lodi '10 **1/2
(Big lush and juicy, a good bargain)
Cameron Hughes Chardonnay, Lot 334, Napa '10 **
(Restrained, but deep, a nice chard)
Cameron Hughes Torrontes, Lot 305, La Rioja Argentina, '11 **
(Exotic, lean flavors for everyday drinking)
Amapola Creek Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2010 ***
(classic California Chardonnay at a good price)
Amapola Creek Zinfandel, Monte Rosso Vyd., 2009 ***
(lush, scuplted zin from a historic vineyard)
Amapola Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 2008 ***
(an elegant, rich cab from a master of the genre)