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A Year In Review (2010 - 2011)
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This is a collection of photographs from April 2010 to April 2011, covering a range of subjects including: Wlidlife, Landscape, Portrait, Sports, and more...
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We are kicking off our "Dining Under the Stars" summer series with guest food trucks Zea May's and Little Baby's Ice Cream. Each Friday between June 21st and August 16th, a handful of pop-up guest food vendors will set up just outside the park site for an al fresco dinner service. Here's a little bit about our first two vendors:
Zea May's: Zea May's Kitchen cooks up a modern cuisine inspired by America's first peoples, for healthy urban dining on the go. The menu is largely vegetarian, with a number of vegan and gluten-free items. You'll find foods made with ingredients that are common in Native American cuisines – corn, quinoa, wild rice, bison, beans, squash, berries, nuts and seeds, and chocolate.
Little Baby's Ice Cream: Little Baby's Ice Cream is a Hand-Made, Small-Batch, Super-Premium Ice Cream company, specializing in unique and surprising flavor combinations with additional emphasis on providing Non-Dairy and Vegan options to suit every kind of open-minded and convivial citizen. Ice Cream is for everyone.
Stay late to catch a free movie in the park as a part of our Moonlight Movies summer series. This week we are screening Life of Pi, the story of a young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Full a full schedule of Dining Under the Stars' and Moonlight Movies' vendors and films, click here.
Time: 6:30 – 8:30
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CHAPEL HILL — The governing board of the UNC system voted unanimously Friday to ban campuses from letting students of opposite genders live in the same dorm suites or apartments.
The decision reverses a housing policy that was unanimously endorsed by UNC-Chapel Hill's Board of Trustees last year, and it comes just days before the plan was to take effect on the Chapel Hill campus.
Gender-neutral housing was pushed for more than a year by UNC-CH students who said it would give some gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students a place to live free of harassment. Opponents, though, didn't like the idea of any students of opposite genders sharing the same bathrooms or living areas.
"Our board wants every student to be safe, comfortable and included," said Peter Hans, chairman of the UNC Board of Governors. "The board believes there are more practical ways to achieve those goals than assigning young men and young women to the same dorm rooms and suites."
The Board of Governors did not discuss the issue at Friday's meeting before passing the ban.
Activists with Campus Pride, an advocacy group for gay and transgendered students, protested outside Friday's meeting with signs that said things such as "Trans lives matter."
Romeo Jackson, a summer fellow with Campus Pride, said the vote took place when many students weren't around because of summer plans.
"Students' voices really weren't a part of this discussion," he said.
The board's action drew quick praise from Tami Fitzgerald, executive director of the NC Values Coalition, who said board members were bringing "leadership" and "sanity" to the university housing environment.
"With this uniform policy, our public universities and colleges can get back to the business of educating our students and preparing them to be productive members of our society, instead of promoting co-habitation among students of the opposite sex," Fitzgerald said.
But Stuart Campbell, director of Equality NC, an advocacy group for gays and lesbians, expressed disappointment. There is "no sound reason" to reverse the gender-neutral housing policy, Campbell said in a statement.
"This could literally make a life or death difference for kids who are struggling with their sexual orientation or gender identity and want to have a safe space they can call home while they are on campus," Campbell said. "This move has stripped away an important tool university administrators had to protect their LGBT students."
Four students applied
Former UNC-CH Chancellor Holden Thorp had hailed the endorsement of gender-neutral housing by UNC-CH trustees last fall, calling it "an important project for the university and one that I think is vital to protecting the safety of our students." He referenced the 2010 suicide of Tyler Clementi, a student at Rutgers University who committed suicide in a case of gay bullying by his roommate.
UNC-CH's Department of Housing and Residential Education had set aside 32 spaces for the pilot program this fall, but only four students applied for the program. Students move into campus housing starting Wednesday.
Rick Bradley, associate director for housing and residential education, said the department had anticipated Friday's decision several weeks ago and already offered the four students traditional housing options. All have chosen to stay in university housing.
Some state legislators voiced disapproval of the policy during the legislative session this spring. But Hans said Friday that the UNC board wanted to maintain a "state of autonomy" over housing policy.
"I wouldn't read more politics in this than are present," Hans said.
The makeup of the Board of Governors was revamped earlier this year, with 16 new legislative appointments that ensure an overwhelming Republican majority on the board.
'Incorrect information'
UNC-CH already has coed dorms, but students of the opposite sex do not share suites. Under the policy that was scheduled to start this year, students of the opposite gender still would not have been allowed to live in the same rooms. But they would have shared common living areas and bathrooms in selected suites and apartments, if they opted for it.
That's no longer possible after Friday's action. Students of the opposite sex will now be able to live together only if they are married, siblings or a parent and child.
Bradley, the UNC-CH housing official, said he is disappointed by the board's vote. He said he thinks some people did not understand that state dollars would not be used for the program and that it was an opt-in program only.
"It's upsetting that this was the decision, because I think a lot of it was based on incorrect information on what this program was about," Bradley said. "It really was about student safety."
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News and notes on the restaurant scene from dining critic Carol Deptolla
Capri in West Allis to reopen as Capri Di Nuovo, possibly in mid-February
A couple will reopen the former Capri restaurant, 8340 W. Beloit Road, as Capri Di Nuovo, perhaps as soon as next month.
Chris and Abby Paul have bought the building and will open their Italian restaurant after renovating the interior and exterior. They plan to use some of Capri's recipes while adding their own.
Chris and Abby Paul bought the building in December and hope to open their Italian restaurant as soon as mid-February, after renovating the interior and exterior.
Chris Paul said the building has been gutted; it will get a new kitchen and dining room, and restrooms will be added to the first level.
The exterior will be spruced up as well, with new paint, awnings and landscaping in spring.
A patio will be added eventually, he said, either this summer or next.
The Pauls, who have a home in Elkhorn, plan to use some of Capri's original recipes while adding their own.
Chris Paul said he started in the restaurant business at Italian restaurants, and more recently has been a general manager at Chili's in Delavan.
The purchase was aided with a City of West Allis loan for $60,000, funded with a Community Development Block Grant.
Capri closed in December 2012 after 45 years in business.
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I wish them the best. I look forward to eating there when hey open.Hide replies
Yeah, West Allis.
PLEASE have the lasagna. PLEASE.Hide replies
Can't find anything comparable in the metro area.....cheese is sooooo good.
Yes! Bring back the lasagna and in the party and freezer sizes. We have out of town family who visited us looking forward Capri lasagna.Hide replies
Best Lasagna in the area
Please, oh please, oh please bring back the Pizza (and lasagna)! It will be amazing and they will have customers for life!
awesome Bring back pizza, lasagna and garlic bread!!
Was just thinking about the lasagna and remembered it was closed. Please get that recipie!


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Cumberland Times-News
PIKESVILLE — Maryland State Police Superintendent Col. Marcus L. Brown awarded Trooper of the Year to a Purple Heart recipient and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year to a trooper extremely active in his community and at work.
In a ceremony that recognized the local winners from each barrack and division, Brown congratulated Trooper of the Year Tfc. Christopher R. Toey and Sgt. Michael J. Smart, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. Toey is assigned to Cumberland barrack and Smart supervises a work group at the John F. Kennedy Highway Barrack.
"The accomplishments of these troopers demonstrate the high standards of professionalism, dedication to duty and commitment to the citizens of Maryland," said Brown. "Both are continuing the tradition and outstanding reputation that the state police have been known for in our past and will continue in our future."
Last year, Toey led the troopers at the Cumberland barrack in traffic stops with 1,846 and in the numbers of citations, warnings and equipment repair orders issued, which totaled 2,489. He led the barrack in criminal investigation reports and the number of arrests, making 78 adult criminal and drug arrests. He made 44 warrant arrests, also more than any other trooper at the barrack. He answered more than 750 calls for service, again leading the barrack.
Toey ranked second at the barrack for the number of firearms recovered with seven. He made the second highest number of drunk driving arrests at the barrack with 13.
Last year, he volunteered for deployment to New Jersey to assist with Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts. He was instrumental in founding the Cumberland Barrack Law Enforcement Explorer Post. He contacted county schools and area media to promote the program. He recruited volunteers and put together a team to guide the youth who joined the program.
He also volunteered for the Shop With A Cop program, which helps make holiday wishes come true for underprivileged children. He is an alumni member of the Wounded Warrior Project and works as a peer mentor for wounded veterans. He volunteers packing backpacks with Under Armour items provided for the nation's wounded veterans.
"Tfc. Toey's reports are always clear, concise, and complete," said his supervisor, Sgt. Vincent Uphole. "He goes above and beyond in all investigations ..."
His barrack commander, Lt. Mike Fluharty, said, "He will always volunteer for special assignments, like the deployment to New Jersey. He consistently asks for assignments that are challenging and exceeds expectations when he completes them."
Toey's commitment to serve began long before he joined the Maryland State Police. After graduating from Westmar High School in 2001, he joined the U.S. Army. He was selected to be a member of the elite 82nd Airborne Division. He served the nation with distinction during combat in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered during combat in Iraq.
Smart joined the Maryland State Police in 1997. Before his service in Maryland, he was an officer with the Winslow Township Police in Camden County, N.J., for 11 years.


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Games like Dark Souls and similar hard games are known to be for gamers that like difficult games. These gamers love the challenge and love these games. However, there are gamers that have different reasons not to either have the patience or the skill to play these games. I think that games should be open to everyone, because who is the real loser if they do? They sell more and more people do enjoy them. If people want the "hardcore" experience by playing on the hardest difficulty.
Last year when there was a rumor that Dark Souls was going to have an easier mode, players lost their cool. But why? They were not taking the hardmode out of the game. There was going to be an overall easier mode. It turned out to be false, but why do games have to be hard just for the sake of being hard? There''s no real reason for it with games being this mainstream now. There are a few games i like to play on hard, but i usually go for the easy/normal mode.


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DURHAM — Mildred Exum sobbed as she swiped a white rag over the storm door of her Gray Avenue house Thursday.
Exum, 60, had been cleaning since the sun came up, scrubbing the blood from the concrete porch. Hours before, one teenager was fatally shot and three men were injured there in a shooting that police say is possibly gang-related.
The gunfire started about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday after two men walked up to the porch at 610 Gray Ave., police said.
Joseph Towah, 18, was fatally wounded. Three others, ages 15, 17 and 20, still were at Duke Hospital on Thursday night, said Durham police spokeswoman Kammie Michael.
Before police could identify the two suspects, Justin Lamont Perry, 18, turned himself in at the Durham Police Department downtown at 2:22 a.m. Thursday. He was charged with murder and assault, Michael said.
Police don't expect the second suspect, Darien Taylor, 20, to do the same. Taylor has a violent past and has been questioned by police in a gang-related killing before, according to police. The watch for his green, four-door 2002 Honda Civic with N.C. license plate VPC-2437 continued late Thursday, police said.
None of the four men shot on the porch lived at Exum's house, where Gray and Gearwood avenues meet north of downtown. But some of them stopped by nearly every day to check on Exum, who is ill and disabled, she said.
"The boys in the neighborhood love me, for some reason," Exum said. "They call me 'Momma' on the block."
So long as the boys didn't smoke, drink or do drugs on her porch, Exum liked having them there. Towah, who also used the last name Torh, was one of the sweetest, she said.
"He was always quiet," she said. "When I saw that boy laying there, I just went all to pieces."
Wiping her tears, Exum pulled out three crinkled photos. One showed Towah getting a kiss on the cheek from his girlfriend, grinning beneath a sideways red baseball cap. The teenager became a father just this week, when his girlfriend gave birth to a baby girl. Public records listed two years of birth for Towah, but friends said he was 18. A man at Towah's Drew Street home declined to comment Thursday.
Towah got to see his newborn daughter only twice before he died, friends said.
Police didn't say much more about a motive Thursday, other than their belief that the shooting was gang-related.
Gary McNeal, 23, who silently held one of the four injured teens until police and paramedics arrived, said the shooting was unprovoked.
McNeal and the four victims were sitting on the porch late Wednesday afternoon, where a wooden railing, bushes and rows of potted plants made it hard to see them.
Suddenly, they saw two young men sitting on one of the concrete steps below, one of them casually smoking a cigarette, McNeal said. McNeal said he recognized them from the neighborhood, but he didn't know them, he said.
"One of them 'thunked' his cigarette," McNeal said, demonstrating with a flick of his finger. "He turned around and started shooting."
None of the victims was in a gang or wearing colors thought to signify gang affiliation except for a red hat, thought of as the Bloods' color, worn by Towah, McNeal said.
"But red is everyone's favorite color, as you can see," he said pointing to a young girl in a red T-shirt walking on Gearwood Avenue on Thursday.
McNeal said he thinks the gunman targeted the group because they were sitting outside in a neighborhood claimed by members of the Bloods street gang.
Durham police would not share their analysis of gang activity in the area, but in the past, officers have investigated shootings along nearby Canal Street and Mallard Avenue where Crips gang members have challenged their Bloods rivals. Both streets parallel Gray Avenue, where the shooting took place.
Police did not say whether the two suspects were affiliated with gangs. Taylor was sought for questioning last year after a gang-related killing on Holloway Street, less than a mile away, police said last year.
Taylor also is on probation for two violent incidents at the Cornwallis Road public housing complex. In December 2004, Taylor stabbed his girlfriend's brother, according to court records and police. Six months later, he broke several windows in his girlfriend's van and told her he would kill her. Taylor stopped reporting to his probation officer in September, according to court records.
Perry used to live in the same neighborhood as Taylor but recently moved to Kittrell, in Vance County, near the Virginia state line, according to police and court records. He was being held without bail at the Durham County jail Thursday and was scheduled to make a first appearance in court this morning.
(Staff writer Benjamin Niolet contributed to this report.)
Staff writer Samiha Khanna can be reached at 956-2468 or email@example.com.


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Appointment Underlines Company's Historic Commitment to Professional Excellence in Wine Education and Wine Service
MIAMI - February 28, 2007 - Mel Dick, President, Wine Division and Senior Vice President of Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc., the country's leading wine and spirits distributor with operations in 27 states, is pleased to announce that the Company is intensifying its historic drive to raise the level of professional excellence in wine service and wine education through a number of a new corporate initiatives.
In recognition of the Company's longstanding commitment to wine education and service, Britain's Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), one of the wine industry's most prestigious professional organizations in the world, has invited Mel Dick to join its North American Board of Directors, according to Mary Ewing Mulligan, MW, President of IMW's North American Board and President of the International Wine Center, a leading school for wine professionals in New York City.
Noting the important role Mr. Dick will play on the North American Board of IMW, Ms. Mulligan said, "We have always thought as a North American organization that the key to raising the level of professional excellence in the American wine trade is through the distributor tier, and we want to include them in our overall efforts, so who else to invite to join us but Mel, a respected professional of great experience in the wine business."
According to the organization's website at www.masters-of-wine.org, "The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) exists to promote the highest level of educational achievement for the wine industry, culminating in the internationally recognized qualification of Master of Wine (MW). As a corporate entity it organizes all aspects of the Master of
Wine examination and education program, runs tastings and other events programs, provides membership services to the 250 MWs world-wide, and information and access to specialist advice for the wine industry in general."
Commenting on his election to the North American Board of the Institute of Masters of Wine, Mr. Dick said: "I am deeply honored that the Board has invited me to join this prestigious worldwide organization whose overall aim is to promote excellence in the wine trade. I have dedicated my life to the enjoyment of wine, and only through education, training, and a passionate desire to deepen the public's knowledge about wine, will we all be able to continue to enhance the level of excellent service in the wine business and the enhanced appreciation of wine by the public at large."
Jean-Michel Valette, MW, a board member of the Council of IMW and former Chairman of the Robert Mondavi Winery, part of Icon Estates, which is a division of Constellation Wines, U.S, said: "The IMW's overall objective is to promote excellence in the wine trade. We welcome Mel and, as a group, we are confident that his involvement will directly enhance our overall efforts to build a greater awareness of IMW and its relevance to the North American wine trade."
Wayne E. Chaplin President and Chief Operating Officer of Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc., said, "All of us at Southern are very proud of Mel's appointment to the North American Board of the Institute of Masters of Wine. IMW's record of service to the wine industry over the decades has been instrumental in raising the professionalism in all tiers of the wine and spirits and hospitality industries in our country, not to mention around the world. And as a Company we remain deeply committed to its professional objectives, and we know that Mel passionately shares this educational and service-oriented commitment as well."
About Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.
Since its founding in 1968, Southern Wine and Spirits of America, Inc. (Southern) is the leading nationally-recognized wine and spirits distributor in the United States. Known for its historic commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service, creative marketing programs and partnerships, the Company is also known for its industry-leading, professional and well-trained sales, operational and support staff as well as its ongoing investments in and contributions to hospitality and beverage education for its staff, its customers and many national educational institutions. In addition, Southern is justly respected for its deeply-held belief in the importance of giving back as a socially-responsible corporate citizen, including generous contributions to national, state and local charitable organizations.
Today, Southern operates in 27 states, including its original Florida market, where its corporate headquarters is located in Miami. Over the past 38 years, pursuing a determined strategy to expand through internal growth as well as through the acquisition of established wholesalers, Southern Wine and Spirits of America expanded its geographic footprint to include California in 1969, Nevada in 1976, Arizona in 1992, South Carolina in 1993, Pennsylvania in 1995, Hawaii in 1996, Kentucky in 1998, New Mexico in 2000, Colorado in 2001, Illinois in 2002, New York in 2004, and Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia in 2005. In 2006, the Company began operations in Alabama; and, in a partnership arrangement with Alaska Distributors Co., now operates in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming as well. On a national basis, the Company employs more than 10,000 team members.


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Pinecone Embroidered Boudoir Pillow Cover
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An embroidered branch glittering with beaded leaves and icicles adds tonal texture and subtle luxe to a room.
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Research Magazine 2000
Research an Integral Part of SMU
The development of creative thinking is an integral part of university education, and research is both a facilitator and a result of that process. Rating systems such as the one developed by U.S. News & World Report incorporate the quality of research conducted at a university, or the reputation resulting from that research, as one component. The classification system developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching depends on research as well. The placement of a university in a Carnegie Foundation class is perceived as an indication of the level of ongoing research in that institution. Currently SMU is classified as a Doctoral I University with 40 or more doctorates awarded a year in five or more disciplines. In the proposed system for 2000, it likely will be included in the Doctoral/Research Universities I classification with 50 or more doctorates awarded a year across at least 15 disciplines.
The quality of research carried out in a university depends on the quality of faculty, students, and facilities. SMU recently has recruited some additional outstanding faculty, and one of the major objectives of The Campaign for SMU: A Time to Lead, begun three years ago, is the improvement of research and teaching facilities. Improved facilities help attract high-quality students, as well. The new Meadows Museum, to be completed in spring 2001; the Dedman Life Sciences Building, scheduled for completion in 2002; and the Jerry Junkins Electrical Engineering Building are a direct result of this effort.
The features included in this volume of SMU Research attest to the quality of ongoing research at SMU. The article on inventions and patents offers a glimpse into the commercialization process for SMU research and its value outside the University environment. This issue also highlights two of SMUs best researchers art historian Annemarie Weyl Carr and Southwest historian David Weber. The shorter features describing the interests of several other faculty members illustrate the diversity of research on campus. The Research News, Sponsored Research, Faculty Recognition, and Faculty Publications sections all provide a picture of research vitality throughout the University.
We are grateful for your interest and encouragement, and we look forward to your continued support. Thank you.
U. Narayan Bhat
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The Moore American
MOORE — Larry Wayne Patrick, 66 of Moore passed away Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 in Norman.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Sunnylane Cemetery, SE 29th and Sunnylane in Del City. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. Services areby John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel.
Larry was born on July 14, 1946, in Oklahoma City, OK to Amos and Gladys Patrick. Larry graduated from Del City High in 1964.
He served his country in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. Larry received a bachelor's degree from the Universtiy of Central Oklahoma in music education.
He worked and retired from the Department of Human Servcies after 20 years. His first love was his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Amos Patrick, and baby daughter, Lindsey Patrick.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Belinda; son, Dennis; mother, Gladys; sisters, Connie McDaniels and husband Gerald and Wilma Roper and husband Mike; mother-in-law, Clara Smith; two nieces and one nephew.
Norman Transcript, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012


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Boston College basketball product Reggie Jackson scores 19 points In NBA Summer League debut, but the Western Conference Champs fall to the Boston Celtics 73-65.
Boston College Daily Links: Is Reggie Jackson Ready?
2011 NBA Draft Open Thread. Where will Boston College's Reggie Jackson get drafted?
Daily roundup of Boston College news and notes featuring all the latest Reggie Jackson NBA Draft buzz.
Boston College junior guard Reggie Jackson will stay in this year's NBA Draft, forgoing his final year of eligibility.
Weighing the pros and cons of BC's Reggie Jackson staying in this year's NBA Draft Class.
Eamonn Brennan of ESPN breaks it down. We all pretty much know the whys and why nots by now.
Maryland's Jordan Williams and Georgia Tech's Iman Shumpert will stay in this year's NBA Draft class.
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Winter X Games Tignes Recap: Oakley Athletes Perform Big At 2012 Event
Oakley athletes were on full display throughout the three days of Winter X Tignes 2012, collecting four coveted medals. Combine those with the 20 medals secured at the Winter X 16 in January; Oakley athletes were able to claim 24 total Winter X medals in 2012.
Shaun White Continues Winter X Games Tignes Domination With A Gold In The Men's Slopestyle
Two days, two gold medals; no big deal. Business as usual for Oakley snowboard star Shaun White as he secured his second Winter X Games Tignes gold medal in two days. A day after completely dominating the Men's Snowboard SuperPipe event in France, Shaun completed the back-to-back gold medal performance, taking the top spot in the Slopestyle event for the first time since 2009.
Bienvenue en France! Shaun White Takes Men's Snowboard SuperPipe Gold In Winter X Games Tignes Debut
Welcome to France! Oakley snowboard icon Shaun White dominated the Men's Snowboard SuperPipe in his first visit to the Winter X Games Tignes. It didn't take long to for Shaun to secure the gold medal, scoring a 98 in his first run; a super smooth run that included a switch cab double cork, a double McTwist 1260 and an alleyoop rodeo to close it out. His near perfect score set the tone for the day and none of the competitors came close to challenging Shaun's position on the leaderboard.
Oakley Riders Rise To The Top At The 2012 Burton US Open
Amidst thousands of spectators and the world's best snowboarders, Team Oakley rose to the occasion once again at the 2012 Burton US Open in Stratton, VT – the final event of the 2011/2012 TTR Would Tour. Topping the list of highlights from a weekend full of standout performances were Oakley riders Sebastien Toutant, Stale Sandbech and Shaun White.


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Availability: Hotel Campanile Paris Ouest - Boulogne
Twin roomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Double RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Triple Room with 3 single bedsMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 1 infant)
Triple Room with double bed & extra bedMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 1 infant)
Single RoomMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Boulogne-Billancourt hotel with a 24-hour front desk
Situated in the city center, this hotel is close to Parc des Princes, Stade de Roland Garros, and Pierre de Coubertin Stadium. Also nearby are Pont de Sevres and National Museum of Ceramics.
Hotel Features
In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access, Hotel Campanile Paris Ouest - Boulogne provides a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Room Amenities
LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, premium bedding, and coffee/tea makers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Campanile Paris Ouest - Boulogne Amenities
- General
Hotel Campanile Paris Ouest - Boulogne features multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a television in the lobby. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Hotel Campanile Paris Ouest - Boulogne is a smoke-free property.
- Smoke-free property
- Elevator/lift
- Multilingual staff
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 56
- Number of floors - 7
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Cable TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower/tub combination
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Dining
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
- Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Campanile Paris Ouest - Boulogne Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at noon
Special check-in instructions:Reception is available until 11 PM. Guests who require after-hours check-in must make arrangement in advance using the telephone number provided on the confirmation notice.
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 1, Pet maximum weight in kg is 10
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.99 per person, per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Breakfast fee: EUR 9.90 for adults and EUR 4.75 for children (approximately)
- Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per night
- Additional Details
This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
National Rating
- Details
This hotel has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.


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By Meena Krishnamsetty
About seven weeks after the end of every quarter, 13F filings listing the long-equity positions of various funds are submitted. After this is done, we go through our database of these filings to track the positions of notable investors and funds to see what they're holding and what changes they have made to their portfolios since the previous quarter.
In doing this, we can not only look at a specific manager and see what he or she is thinking, but also identify broader trends among hedge funds. For example, we can process the filings and rank the 10 most-popular stocks among hedge funds (see our rankings for the second quarter) . The following are the 10 stocks which the largest number of investors in our database reported a long position in at the end of September:
1. Apple /quotes/zigman/68270/delayed/quotes/nls/aapl AAPL -0.14% : No surprise here. Once again, Apple was the most popular stock among hedge funds. One hundred and forty-six investors reported a position, down only slightly from 147 last quarter. Highbridge Capital Management, managed by billionaire Glenn Dubin, had owned a fairly small position in Apple at the beginning of July, but had increased it to about 120,000 shares by the end of September. Billionaire Dan Loeb's Third Point also bought shares during the quarter.
2. Google /quotes/zigman/30194416/delayed/quotes/nls/goog GOOG -0.73% : Google gained on Apple. One hundred and thirty-two funds and other investors owned Google at the end of the quarter, up from 118 three months earlier, but it wasn't quite enough to reach the top slot. Platinum Asset Management, an Australian fund managed by billionaire Kerr Nielson, increased its holdings of Google to 300,000 shares by the end of the quarter. Tiger Global Management, which is managed by billionaire Chase Coleman and his investment team, also added shares.
3. American International Group /quotes/zigman/557836/delayed/quotes/nls/aig AIG -0.37% : Talk about a hot stock. About 50 different investors in our database initiated a position in AIG during the third quarter of the year, with a total of 110 hedge funds holding it in their portfolio. This not only got AIG into the top-10 list, but made it the third most popular stock. Billionaire Leon Cooperman's Omega Advisors increased its stake in AIG by 75%, making it Omega's largest holding (see more of Cooperman's largest holdings) ; AIG is also George Soros's largest long-equity position after he bought shares as well ( check out George Soros's portfolio ).
4. Microsoft /quotes/zigman/20493/delayed/quotes/nls/msft MSFT +0.05% : AIG's rise contributed to Microsoft's fall from the number-three spot. A small number of hedge funds also sold out of Microsoft, reducing its ownership below 100 filers in our database to 96. Bridgewater Associates' position in Microsoft was its largest long position for a company at the end of September; the large and successful hedge fund is managed by billionaire Ray Dalio.
5. Citigroup /quotes/zigman/5065548/delayed/quotes/nls/c C -1.70% : Big banks in general saw hedge fund interest increase slightly, and the most popular pick in the industry was Citi, with 93 hedge funds owning the stock. Billionaire David Tepper 's Appaloosa Management increased its holdings of Citi to 10.2 million shares between the beginning of July and the end of the third quarter.
6. General Motors /quotes/zigman/1466682/delayed/quotes/nls/gm GM -0.59% : Even before billionaire David Einhorn of told attendees at October's Value Investing Congress that GM was one of his long-stock picks, the hedge fund community had been buying in with the 78 holders of the stock from the end of the second quarter increasing to 88. Einhorn's fund had owned about 23 million shares of the stock at the end of September ( see David Einhorn's top picks ).
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7. Bank of America /quotes/zigman/190927/delayed/quotes/nls/bac BAC -1.87% : Eighty-five hedge funds and other notable investors reported owning Bank of America, up from 82 in the previous quarter. D.E. Shaw, a large hedge fund managed by David Shaw, reported owning over 8 million shares of the bank on its 13F.
8. J.P. Morgan Chase /quotes/zigman/272085/delayed/quotes/nls/jpm JPM -2.46% : Ownership ticked up slightly here as well, with our database showing 83 13F filers with positions in J.P. Morgan. Fisher Asset Management, a money-management firm run by billionaire Ken Fisher , more than doubled the size of its position in JPMorgan Chase during the third quarter of the year.
9. Wells Fargo /quotes/zigman/239557/delayed/quotes/nls/wfc WFC -0.81% : You can have your C and BAC and JPM, but Warren Buffett will stick with Wells Fargo. Berkshire Hathaway actually increased its stake in what is generally considered to be one of the safest large banks, and with a total of 81 filers in our database owning the stock, it kept right behind the other big banks in our rankings ( see Warren Buffett's new picks ).
10. Qualcomm /quotes/zigman/77257/delayed/quotes/nls/qcom QCOM -1.42% : Thanks to "upstarts" AIG, GM and Wells Fargo, Qualcomm dropped three places in our rankings even though the number of hedge funds reporting a position decreased by only two (from 79 to 77). Billionaire Stephen Mandel's Lone Pine Capital cut its stake, but still owned 6.9 million shares at the end of the quarter, a position worth over $400 million at that time.
Disclosure: This article is written by Matt Doiron and edited by Meena Krishnamsetty. Meena has long positions in AAPL, GOOG, MSFT and C.


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WATERVILLE, Maine --- John LaMantia (Gates Mills, Ohio) had three hits and scored twice as the Colby College baseball team held on for a 9-8 victory over Bates College in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday at Coombs Field.
Bates got a complete game from pitcher Ryan Heide (Medfield, Mass.) in the first game to take a 7-2 win over the Mules.
Spencer Jacobson (Newton, Mass.) also had three hits and scored once for Colby in the second game. Jacobson and Chris Murdock (Briarcliff Manor scored runs in the eighth inning to give the Mules a 9-5 lead. Kyle McKay (Bedford, N.H.) drove in three runs and scored twice for the Mules, while Colin Riggs (Duxbury, Mass.) scored a pair of runs.
Bates (6-16, 2-7 NESCAC East) had scored four runs in the top of the eighth inning. Robert Patton (Darien, Conn.) had an RBI single in the inning. The Bobcats then made things interesting with three runs in the top of the ninth before Colby reliever Ryan Murphy (Mansfield, Mass.) closed the game out with his second save of the season.
Justin Clark (Brunswick, Maine) worked six-plus innings for the Mules to earn the second game win.
Heide allowed seven hits over seven innings in the opener for Bates. Patton had a solo home run in the second inning, while the Bobcats got two hits apiece from Beaton, Brian Buckley (Andover, Mass.), and Jake Simon (Waterford, Conn.).
Colby (12-11, 2-6 NESCAC East) got a pair of hits from Craig Cooper (Trumbull, Conn.) and LaMantia doubled and was on base three times.
Bates 7, Colby 2 (1st game)
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Ryan Heide (W, 1-2) and Alex Egelson; Matt Moore (L, 1-5), Tim Brettingen (3), Chris Murdock (7), Bobby Whelan (7) and Kyle McKay. 2B: Brian Buckley (B), Noah Lynd (B), Jake Simon (B), John LaMantia (C). HR: Robert Patton (B).
Colby 9, Bates 8 (2nd game)
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Benjamin Schwartz (L, 0-2), Ben Thayer (5), Chuck Murphy-Romboletti (8) and Gordy Webb; Justin Clark (W, 2-2), RT Tourek (7), Bobby Whelan (8) and Ryan Murphy (9, S, 2) and Kyle McKay. 2B: Denis Hogan (B), Craig Cooper (C), Spencer Jacobson (C).
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Feeling bored? Helpless? Excited? Energetic, perhaps? Then you should help Marcy Winograd!
by rossl, Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 03:12:58 PM EST
We need a Green New Deal that would fund jobs both in the public and private sector to develop renewables in solar and wind, build light rail in all the major metropolitan areas, particularly sprawling Los Angeles, and repair our aging infrastructure. Let the bursting levees in New Orleans serve not as a harbinger of dark days but as a warning that unless we fix our ports, our bridges, our water and sewage treatment facilities, we will find ourselves in a world of hurt. Google "Top Ten Green Jobs of the Future" and you'll read about the need for organic farmers, solar panel installers, wind turbine developers, energy-efficiency builders, waste recyclers, mass transit engineers, hydrologists, urban planners, electric and hybrid car manufacturers, and drought-resistant landscapers. Notice, the words "defense contractor" were not listed. War is NOT a Green JobIf you're not convinced, just talk to her next time she posts a diary here! Marcy ran against Harman in 2006, and with only three months of campaigning she got about 40% in a primary. Now she's running a full primary campaign with a lot more resources, and she's got a good chance of winning. So, please, do your part toward electing "better Democrats." Marcy Winograd is among the best.


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Email your pictures to Doug Darr.
The certified spotted bass record for Wheeler Lake is 6-pounds, 3-ounces. We are still looking to certify lake record largemouth bass (8-pound minimum) and smallmouth bass (5-pound minimum). We also have an angler recognition program for other sport fish.
Andrew Ekema celebrates his eleventh birthday catching his largest fish ever, a 7-pound blue catfish from Wheeler Lake, October 2012.
Taylor Ashley and Austin Mize, members of the defending state champion Hayden High School bass fishing team, show off a pair of chunky Tennessee River bass taken on a brisk day at Wheeler Lake.
Josh McWhorter caught this 70-pound flathead catfish with the help of Capt. Jason Bridges on March 21, 2012.
Tim caught this 95-pound blue catfish on March 5, 2011, while fishing with Captain Jason Bridges of www.wheelercatsguideservide.com.
It is rare to see a fish this large smile for the camera.
A small bait is not needed to catch blue catfish at Wheeler Lake on the Tennessee River.
Good water quality in a productive system with flow is the Wheeler Lake receipe for large blue catfish. The former world record, 111 pounds, is from Wheeler Lake.
102-pound blue catfish
Jerry Cline (my dad), Josh Cline (my brother) and I had the pleasure to fish Wheeler Lake in Alabama with Guide Mike Mitchell on Friday, February 5, 2010. This day was one that we will never forget!!!
We anchored on our second spot around 9:00 AM, and the fun began. The first rod dropped, and Dad uses a TWC rod to land a 30 lb blue catfish. The second TWC rod dropped, and I catch a 40 lb blue. No bites for 15 minutes, and we go to our next spot.
First rod drops, and Josh uses a TWC rod to catch a personal best, a 66 lb. blue. Second TWC rod drops, and Dad fights and land his personal best, a 72 lb. blue. No bites for a few minutes, and we move again.
My rod goes down, and I grab the rod out of the Monster Rod Holder and immediately know that this is a monster. It felt like I had just hooked into a car. I have never felt something so big and so strong in all my life of fishing! I kept telling Mike, my dad and Josh that this is a giant. After about a 10-15 minute fight Mike lands the fish in the net. Josh and Mike lift the giant blue catfish into the boat. After several minutes of extreme excitement, it is time to weigh the fish.
Mike pulls out his 100 pound scale, and the scale reads FULL!!! I can't believe that I have just caught a 100 pound fish. Mike then brings out his 110 pound scale, and the catfish weighs 102.52 lbs!!! The blue catfish was 54 inches long, and the girth measured 40 inches. We take several pictures and release the big fish back into Wheeler Lake. The total for the day was 8 blues for 420 pounds!!!
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Jason Williams and Allen Neuschwander brought in the new year right with an 86-pound blue catfish caught on January 2, 2010.
Brandon Price caught and released this 40+ pound blue catfish from Wheeler Lake on the same trip.
The largest blue catfish ever caught on video was this 101-pound, 54-inch Lake Wheeler fish caught on November 15, 2009 by Jason Bridges of Arab, Alabama's www.wheelercatsguideservice.com, and Rusty Devore from Missouri.
The men followed that up with a nice trio of blue catfish: 63, 68, and 72-pounds, again from Wheeler.
Joel Brown caught this 23 inch freshwater drum on September 26, 2009.
Stephen Browning hooked this 51-inch flathead catfish in Wheeler Lake during 2009 while throwing a Rapala DT10 in a "hot mustard" color.
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KENT: Kent State has used big plays on offense and special teams from Dri Archer to stun opponents this season. But the Golden Flashes will have to count on their always-stellar defense in Friday's Mid-American Conference Championship Game at Detroit's Ford Field.
That's because even with Archer's ability to impact the game as a runner, receiver and return man, the outcome of the game could rest in the hands of Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch.
Lynch, the MAC's Offensive Player of the Year, is being touted by his school as a Heisman candidate with a "Vote Lynch for Heisman" page on its website.
The Flashes' defense has forced 35 turnovers and is coming off a season-high eight-sack effort in a win over Ohio, so something has to give.
Lynch, a 6-foot, 216-pound redshirt junior, leads the nation in total yards with 4,086 and has accounted for 39 touchdowns. He ranks third in the nation with 134.2 rushing yards per game.
"I just got finished watching the quarterback run around," Kent State coach Darrell Hazell said Monday after watching film. "He's quite a player who creates all kinds of plays all over the field."
A first-year starter, Lynch is the only quarterback in NCAA history to rush for 100 or more yards in 10 consecutive games. He is also the only Football Bowl Subdivision quarterback to have passed for 150 yards and run for 150 yards in three games this season.
"When you play a guy like that who pulls it down and scrambles around, you have to stay in coverage," Hazell said. "If you're in man coverage, you have to stay in coverage and have tremendous eye discipline when you're playing against a guy who can create so much. So we have to be extremely disciplined in the back end with our eyes."
In 12 regular-season games, Lynch has completed 203 passes for 2,750 yards and 23 touchdowns and rushed for another 1,611 yards and 16 more touchdowns.
Lynch knows his chances of winning the Heisman are slim, but he says he is honored by the school's campaign.
"It is definitely surreal," Lynch told NWI.com of being touted as a Heisman candidate. "I have always set high expectations for myself. I know it is tough because we are not a BCS [Bowl Championship Series] school, but deep down I feel like I can play with anyone and any team."
Hazell is impressed.
"He's different than every guy we've played this year," Hazell said. "He's so quick and he wants to run the ball. He absolutely wants to run it. Whereas a lot of quarterbacks don't want to run, he wants to run the ball. And he's tough. He hits between the A and B gap hard."
Still, Hazell wouldn't go as far to consider Lynch "the best" quarterback in the league, at least not in the traditional sense.
"I think he's probably the most complete quarterback," Hazell said. "There's probably guys who throw it a lot better, but he can do both so well. And he's smart — you can see how smart. He gets wrapped up by a guy and he throws the ball away. He doesn't take an 8-yard loss. You can see his intelligence."
Stephanie Storm can be reached at email@example.com. Read the Kent State blog at http://www.ohio.com/flashes. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SStormABJ and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/sports.abj.


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Why we're changing our name to StepChange Debt Charity
The CCCS has rebranded to the StepChange Debt Charity. Here, the charity explains the move and what it means.
We have changed our name. We're no longer Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS), but instead, we've rebranded as StepChange Debt Charity.
As CCCS we have 20 years' experience of helping people become debt free. We've helped over two million people deal with problem debt, but over time it's become more and more clear that we could help more people.
To help more people we need to be more visible, more vocal, and we need to make sure our charitable service would stand out from the crowd.
One of the first things we decided to do was change our name, to StepChange Debt Charity, to make it clear that the service we offered was a charitable one for those in debt. Too often people just weren't aware that we were a charity.
Our history
Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) was created with a vision: that no-one should have to pay for debt advice. StepChange Debt Charity has that same belief.
CCCS was founded in 1993 by Vic Ware O.B.E and Malcolm Hurlston, based on the Consumer Credit Counselling model begun in the USA. Throughout the 90s we received more and more support from the UK credit industry, which allowed us to expand and develop our debt management services.
We've introduced innovative ways for people to repay debt. In 1993 we introduced the debt management plan (DMP); in 2007 we launched CCCS Voluntary Arrangements - the only non-profit IVA provider - and in 2010 we launched our own equity release company, CCCSER.
The current financial climate
It might seem strange that on top of all this success that we've decided to change our name. But we knew that in the current financial climate it was paramount. After all:
- The number of people who are trying to deal with multiple payday loans has gone up markedly; overdraft debt is rising, and store card debt among over-60s is also up.
- 3.2 million UK households are unable to pay their debts or meet the financial demands of everyday life, with a further three million finding it hard to make ends meet. Problem debt is huge, and we want to make sure we're the first organisation that people turn to.
- Recently it's become clear that personal debt is actually rising again. This means our service will be in even more demand in the future, and we want to be ready for it.
- Many people still pay a fee for debt advice, at the one time when money is tight. We want to make sure that everyone has access to advice that is free and impartial. All our advice and most of our solutions are free.
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If you're one of the many struggling with debt you can get free online debt advice using our online tool, Debt Remedy. We can help you make a realistic plan to get your finances back on track.
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U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop said Tuesday he views his job during the government shutdown as similar to a surgeon's.
"The mandate of a surgeon is first to do no harm," said Bishop, D-Albany, in a phone interview from Washington. "Shutting down government and not living up to the full faith and credit of the United States government will do tremendous harm. More people will suffer because of this."
As of Tuesday night, Bishop's full staff of 16 continued to work, but would not be paid until the furlough ends, a spokesman said.
Bishop, whose district includes south Columbus, said there is only one way to fix this crisis.
"It is going to have to be resolved by compromise, and I don't know where the side of the angels is other than to do what the government does and fund it," he said.
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, a Republican whose district includes north Columbus, said in a statement Tuesday that House Republicans did not want a government shutdown.
"We have passed four full appropriations bills and three separate continuing resolutions," Westmoreland said. "They would have responsibly funded the government while protecting the American people from the harmful impact of Obamacare and
would have removed subsidies for members and staff for their health care plans. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats have rejected all of our attempts to keep the government up and running, refusing to even debate and vote on the two most recent continuing resolutions we have sent to them."
Westmoreland's 16-person congressional staff is continuing to work on a scaled-back basis.
"While I believe that all my staff is essential, because other federal employees will be affected across the country, I have furloughed staff members," Westmoreland said. "While some staff will be furloughed each day, both the Newnan and Washington, D.C., office will be open to ensure our staff can take calls and help constituents in as many ways as possible."
Local reaction
Rick Allen, the chairman of the Muscogee County Republican Party, said the shutdown will give Americans a chance to learn more about the Affordable Care Act. Tuesday marked the opening of the health care exchanges created by the act, which Republicans oppose. He said he is not for a government showdown, but that congressional deadlock forced the issue.
"Political theater has brought us to this point," he said.
He said an open-ended shutdown is far from ideal, not the least for what it would do to the national economy.
"Right now, we're more fragile and we need to be careful," Allen said.
Joseph Brannan, chairman of the 2nd District of the Georgia Republican Party, said he is "not surprised" at news of the shutdown.
"I understand the principles (House Republicans are) trying to stand on and I agree. But shutting down the government? I don't know," Brannan said. "I put on Facebook this morning, 'The sun is rising so is it really that bad that the government shut down while they're trying to sort it out?'"
Brannan said he understands the political moves by House Republicans but regrets that furloughed federal workers are caught in what he called a political struggle.
Estimates put the total number of furloughed federal workers between 750,000 and 1 million.
Brannan said that if the shutdown drags on, more people may become used to the situation, which would beg the question: "Are we spending our money where we need to be?"
John Van Doorn, chairman of the Muscogee County Democratic Party, said his reaction was characterized by four different emotions -- disbelief, empathy for affected federal workers, resolve in the face of "a far-right ideology," and sorrow.
"These people lost the election, lost the votes," he said. "There's no legitimate way they can do this."
What matters, Van Doorn said, is emphasizing civility and compromise, as well as remembering the health insurance now provided by the Affordable Care Act to the previously uninsured, all of which has been lost in this new "temper tantrum."
He said the next step is a clean spending bill, without politics.
"It's what could and should have happened," Van Doorn said.
He said citizens should remain wary of attempts to cut more and more spending and shut down more and more government functions.
Van Doorn said that although the cuts aren't apocalyptic, they still hurt.
"Like a frog who gets used to that water cranking slowly," he said, "we may end up boiling."
Tom Dolan, chairman of the political science department at Columbus State University, said that House Republicans, specifically the minority who advocated for the spending bill showdown that has resulted in a shutdown, should be wary of declaring a victory.
"(They) see this as a success and they don't realize the damage it's going to do," he said, pointing to the previous government shutdown in the '90s that turned public opinion against House Republicans, led by then-Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Congress created this situation, and it was avoidable, Dolan said.
"They played chicken," he said of Republicans and Democrats. "The members of Congress are standing on principle, they all say."
The effects of the shutdown may not be immediate for many. But in areas where many federal employees live, such as metro Atlanta, the missing paychecks will start to add up, meaning less money for both necessities like food and housing and discretionary goods.
The ultimate cost may come next year, Dolan said.
"I really hope that the voting population remembers this when their representatives and other candidates approach them in the spring asking for donations," he said.


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3 Day New Year's Eve Package at Broadoaks
New Years Eve at Broadoaks is a truly special occasion, a three day programme of feasting, dancing, and romancing; an all out celebration of the year that's been and starting the new one as you mean to go on… in absolute luxury!.
Arrival - 30th December
Arrive to a warm welcome where the festivities will begin from the moment you walk through the door. Once you're checked in have a seat by the fire in the music room and enjoy a homemade cream tea.
Join us at 7pm in the music room for a champagne and canape reception before heading through to Oaks restaurant for 4 courses of finely crafted home made cuisine prepared by Head Chef Sharon Elders.
After dinner, relax in the Music room with Tea, coffee (or something a little stronger!) and warm up the grey matter for Broadoaks 'Quiz of The Year'.
Put your memory and wits to the test with a broad range of questions on all aspects of 2013 - join other guests in teams of 4 or 6 and prove who's the Broadoaks brainiac and win some fantastic prizes..
New Year's Eve
Broadoaks breakfast is available from 9am serving a huge range of cold and hot options to fill you up for a day of partying.
A light hot pot buffet lunch is served in our Music Room and Bar between 12 and 2pm if you fancy staying in house, if you're heading out and would like a packed lunch to take just let us know.
At 7pm we meet in the Music room for a champagne and canapé reception to meet friends old and new. A Wine pairing menu (for an extra charge) has been specifically designed to match the dishes on our 6 course New Year Gala Menu.
After Dinner, lets get the party started with our in house Singer / Guitarist who will play the night away with classics, feel free to make requests and don't forget your dancing shoes! At Midnight we will say goodbye to last year and welcome in the new year with a champagne toast under the mistletoe!
A firework spectacular will enhance this magical evening. and signal the start of the traditional Hogmanay supper of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, don't worry a vegetarian alternative will be available. Dancing will finish at around 1am when the bar will close and we say farewell until breakfast.
Votes will be taken for this years best Black and Gold dress style with a prize being given at midnight.
New Year's Day
Brunch is served between 10am and midday, after a leisurely start blow away the cobwebs with a New Year's Day cruise on the lake (tickets provided), make your choice which cruise to take leaving from either Bowness or Ambleside, the views of the surrounding snow covered mountains truly are a magical postcard memory.
A Light selection of sandwiches is available between 3pm and 5pm so if you're in the house do have a few but leave some room for later!
Go out in style – on our last night our kitchen team have created a spectacular Gala Buffet to enjoy with new friends.
|3 Day New Year Package: 30th, 31st & 1st
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|Classic 7
|Tickets for New Year's Eve Party
|£85 per person
Don't leave your 4 legged friend behind….
Broadoaks is pet friendly all year.
- All prices are per person based on 2 people sharing a room.
- New Year's eve party not suitable for children under 10 years old. Children aged 10- 16 years will be charged £85 per night sharing a room with 2 adults.
- A deposit of £300 per person is due within 7 days of booking. We strongly recommend that you take holiday insurance against cancellation.
- New Year's Eve tickets only to are be paid in full upon bookingl.
- Deposits are non-refundable, full payment required for bookings made within 28 days of arrival. See our standard terms and conditions.
- A supplement of 25% applies for single occupancy rooms( Bijou rooms only).
- Dogs will be charged at our standard rate of £25 per night (DDBB).


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Gloucester — James F. Whalen Jr. 69, husband of Sheila A. (Rossi) Whalen, of Gloucester, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at his home.
Born in Cambridge on May 20, 1943, he was the son of the late James F. Whalen Sr. and Helen (Kowolski) Whalen.
Jim was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge High School and graduate of Boston College where he was a standout Tight End on the football teams. He was drafted by the Boston Patriots and played from 1965 to 1969. He was named All Pro in 1965 and 1968. He then played tight end for the Denver Broncos from 1970 to 1972 and in his last year played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973.
For his outstanding career, Jim was named to the City of Cambridge Hall of Fame, Boston College Hall of Fame and the Boston Patriots All Time Team for the 1960s.
Following his football career, Jim worked as a salesman for Ruby Wine and Somerville Lumber. He later worked for Sherwin Williams and the Home Depot before retiring.
In his spare time, Jim became an avid gardener and recently enjoyed photography.
In addition to his wife Sheila, he is survived by his son Christopher and his wife Lauren of Manchester-by-the-Sea; and his sister Rosemary Plauski of Hull.
ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral service will be held in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester on Saturday, December 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours will precede the service on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The burial will be held private.
Contributions may be made in his name to the Jimmy Fund at www.jimmyfund.org, of which Jim's father was a founding member. For online condolences, please visit greelyfuneralhome.com.


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NORMAN — I say this every fall, but I love this time of year. Time to turn off the AC, open the windows, and put on your gardening hat— you can actually bear to work outside again! Whether you want to establish a new bed, or renovate a corner of the garden, September through December is the ideal time to plant trees and woody shrubs.
Even though the canopy of trees and shrubs may look bare and dead during the fall and winter months, plant roots are a different story. Woody plant roots will continue to grow and multiply down to a 40 degree soil temperature. In Oklahoma, especially Cleveland County, the soil rarely ever gets below this temperature. Planting now gives woody perennials a chance to establish a good root system, to better support the plant and surge of spring growth. A good root system makes for decreased environmental stressors and happy plants. Less stress can also means a lower chance of insect and disease infestation down the road.
Container grown trees and shrubs are sold everywhere in many of varieties. Take the time to inspect the group of plants and choose one in the best health. Do not choose plants that have any visible signs of insect or disease damage, trunk damage, or overall poor health. Inspect the plant roots of container grown plants and avoid those with circling roots or roots coming out the drain holes. In addition, if the plant is "pot-bound" where the roots are visible and formed to the shape of the pot, be sure to cut or break those apart before planting.
Balled and burlapped (B&B) trees are also better planted this time of year. In some cases up to 95 percent if the root system is chopped and lost with B & B plants. Planting B & B plants now allows recovery time for the root system. Also, plant as soon as possible and keep the root ball moist. Remove any twine or wire baskets to prevent damage or girdling. Always plant bare root plants like roses, fruit, and nut trees during dormancy, usually late winter to early spring.
Cheap plants aren't always the best plants, so buy from a respectable retailer. In addition, each plant has an ideal growing condition. Do some research or ask your local Extension Agent about good plants for your area. Just because a plant is sold here doesn't mean it does well in our climate. Also, think about where you will put the plant and how you want that plant to perform to suit your needs. Is it a specimen plant, a screen or privacy planting, for shade? Some plant tags may be universal and used throughout the U.S., so ask a salesperson about hardiness, water, soil, and light requirements. Keep in mind the size of the plant as well; the right plant in the right place.
Below are some suggestions for proper tree and shrub planting.
1.Dig the hole two times wider than the root ball diameter.
2.Plant the tree slightly above the natural grade of the soil.
3.Always handle the plant by the container or root ball, not the trunk.
4.Do not amend the planting hole. No peat moss, fertilizer, or other amendment should be placed directly into the hole with the plant.
5. Fill the hole with native soil and tamp the soil down around the plant.
6.Water completely and thoroughly to settle soil around the roots and eliminate air. Check the moisture every week and water as necessary.
7.Add a 2-3 inch deep layer of mulch around the base of newly planted trees and shrubs, but do not let it contact the trunk.
8.Never stake your tree. If you have to stake a tree, do it loosely so the tree can still sway.
Whether you want to add a new crape myrtle, are replacing a lost tree due to the drought or disease, or want to incorporate something new, choose wisely. A list of recommended trees and shrubs for Oklahoma can be found at oces.okstate.edu/cleveland/horticulture. Happy planting!
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After losing 3-1 away in Bolivia, Vasco da Gama had a bit of a mountain to climb to advance to the quarterfinal round of the 2011 Copa Sudamericana. With a massive domestic clash against Sao Paulo coming up on the weekend, they could hardly be blamed if they decided to rest their stars. Instead, they brought out most of their first choice players and put on a show, defeating Aurora 8-3 in a wild match, winning the tie 9-6 on aggregate.
Bernardo scored the opener just eight minutes in for Vasco with a top-shelf goal, dribbling and doing a Cruyff turn through two defenders before ripping a shot into the roof of the net from 10 yards out. Vasco were down just 3-2 at that point, and suddenly had life. However, Augusto Andaveris scored in the 16th minute for Aurora, seemingly giving Vasco little chance to mount a comeback.
Later in the first half, the match was completely turned on its head when Aurora's Gonzalo Germán Galindo was correctly sent off for picking up a second yellow card on a bad challenge. He protested furiously, despite the fact that the challenge that got him the second yellow could have very easily been worthy of a straight red. Prior to that, Vasco had missed three golden chances to score other than Bernardo's goal. They suddenly became slight favorites to advance, and no one would have been surprised if they scored three or four goals between this point and the end of the match. Instead, they scored seven.
Vasco's second came on the free kick following the sending off, with Vasco and Olympique Lyonnais legend Juninho Pernambucano delivering a perfect free kick into the penalty area for Alecsandro to head into the back of the net. He added a second goal just before halftime, heading in a cross from left back Julinho. The teams went into the locker room tied 4-4 on aggregate and away goals, with seven more goals still to come.
The home side took the lead in the series in the 48th minute when Leandro put in a goal off of a great flick by Alecsandro, and from then on, it was all just for fun. A penalty by Juninho and a penalty by Diomedes Peña of Aurora followed, with Juninho hilariously denying Alecsandro a hat trick opportunity by taking the ball away from him in the former instance. Bernardo, Douglas and Allan scored the remaining open play goals for Vasco, while Ronald Segovia netted for Aurora.
Vasco now moves on to face Peruvian side Universitario, who defeated Godoy Cruz on penalty kicks.


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What's the perfect recipe? Some might say anything with bacon, but when it comes time to gather up your friends and family for movie night, what they'll be craving is the sound and sights that come from a great home theater setup. Sure, you could just serve up your flat screen TV, but it's when you mix in the superior sound from the LG LHB306 that things really start cooking. 5.1-channel speakers that blow away the audio from your television without taking up too much room are just one (well, six) parts of the equation. The built-in Blu-ray player, capable of handling not just high-def discs, but also 3D content as well, makes sure that you get the most from all your favorite content. Connect the LHB306 to your home network with an ethernet cable, and you can stream music, movies, and photos from your home computer thanks to DLNA compatibility. It's a smorgasbord of entertainment options that boils down to the ultimate recipe for getting the best from your home theater.
In the box
Included with your purchase are: Blu-ray home theater system, 2 front speakers, center channel speaker, 2 rear speakers, subwoofer, speaker connection cables, power cord, user manual
Lg lb306 surround system (April 04, 2012)
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Reviewed By: rick k. - eagle lake, florida
Bought this for my son for his birthday.He already has a LG flatscreen tv but the sound thru the tv speakers have always been weak.This system was the perfect fix for his problem.This is for his bedroom so it performs very well in a smaller room.Not sure if it would work as well in a bigger setting.If your looking for a basic surround system that includes a blue ray player,and internet ready,with a great price than this is the perfect solution..
good product (February 29, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Lew - Montrose, CO
Does everthing it is capable of doing very well surround sound is great bass is good 3d is amazing great product only thing i wish it had were more inputs in the back for hookups to dish or tv or other periphials and more choices for streaming only has you tube and a couple others i will never use. But all in all i would give it 5 stars because of the price and the performance of the sound is amazing. speakers are smaller than they look in the pictures which i also like.
Great little Blu Ray surround sound system! (January 18, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Chung Man Chan - New York, NY
Found this system on a deals alert web site. Ordered it and merchandise came in a few quick days. Set-up was simple and fast. Its a 5.1 system so on some of the newer movies youd be missing the height aspect of a 7.1 audio track. For my purposes, it was perfect small room, paired with a 40 Sony LCD. The sound is a MAJOR improvement over TV speakers. Of course youre not going to get cinema-quality, room-shaking surround sound. But for the price you CANNOT go wrong. The subwoofer isnt powered so therefore the bass isnt very deep good enough for me. The screen interface is plain but easy to navigate. The Blu-ray performance, to my eyes at least, is fine. A great plus I discovered when I started up the system is that the USB input will play every single movie Ive downloaded into my 2TB hard drive mostly MKVs and AVIs! I used a Western Digital Media Player previously but its not necessary with this system. However, Ive discovered that it cannot read some foreign language subtitles, which my WD Media Player had no problem doing. It also streams movies and pictures music too, but I hardly utilize that from my home network. All in all, a great buy at only $xxx shipped.
Great product (December 15, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Matthew B. - Sauk Rapids, MN
Nothing to complain about except the HDMI port on the back is broken but its not a big deal this there are RBG ports on it. Makes my room sound great with surround sound.
Decent Home Theater, Netcast worthless (November 30, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Jason E. - York, PA
I got this assuming the netcast content would be same as other LG devices Netflix, MLB.tv, Vudu, Pandora, etc.. It has NOTHING useful except maybe youtube and software updates dont help. LG says this is basic model and does not contain the good apps. DLNA does not work unless you put Nero on every computer. The other LG devices I have pick up all my network drives without having to put Nero on computers. And even with Nero, the LHB306 does not pick up the drives half the time. Im have to keep this because return shipping is too expensive but ONLY use it as home theater. I will need to buy another device to stream media files and get useful online content. It plays dvds and is a decent home theater. Unfortunately I mainly bought it for Netflix and MLB.tv and to stream movies from my network drives....none of which work.
Comparison Specifications
- 850W total output power (4 ohms, 10% THD): 141W x 5 + 145W subwooofer
- Dolby TrueHD; dts/-HD Master Audio Essential
- 3D-ready
- Passive subwoofer design
- HDMI output; Component video output; Composite video output
- Analog audio input; Digital optical audio input
- USB v2.0 connection; FM antenna input; AM antenna input
- Remote control included
Additional Specifications
- DLNA compatible
- BonusView and BD-Live compatible
- DSP modes
- Deep Color; x.v.Color
- 192kHz/24-bit audio DACs
- 100+dB signal/noise ratio
- Screen saver
- Parental lock
Manufacturer Specifications
- Channel delay
- A/V sync delay
- Sleep/Clock/Alarm functions
- Main unit dimensions: 14.0" W x 2.2" H x 12.0" D
- Front speaker dimensions (each): 4.0" W x 7.5" H x 3.2" D
- Center speaker dimensions: 9.8" W x 3.9" H x 3.4" D
- Rear speaker dimensions (each): 4.0" W x 7.5" H x 3.2" D
- Subwoofer dimensions: 22.3" W x 15.1" D x 12.5" H
Dimensional Specifications
- Total package weight: 29.5 lbs.
LG LHB306 Warranty Details
1-year parts, 90-days labor limited warranty


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No. 75 Seahawks Flatten Hatters, 6-1
Courtesy: UNCW Athletic Communications
Release: 04/05/2012
DELAND, Florida - Sophomore Angie Sekely won her 13th straight singles outing and No. 75 UNCW extended its winning streak to seven matches by racing past host Stetson, 6-1, in women's tennis action Thursday at the Mandy Stoll Tennis Center.
The Seahawks improved to 13-5 overall by beating the Hatters in the opening leg of a two-match swing to the Sunshine State. Stetson now stands 11-5 after suffering its second straight loss.
"I was very impressed with our team's grittiness today over a very tough Stetson squad that has had a very good year," said Jenny Garrity, UNCW's veteran coach. "They are a well-coached team and came in with a lot of confidence. We had not been on the road for awhile and I was impressed with the focus and energy we had."
UNCW took two of the three doubles matches to capture the early point against the Hatters. The top tandem of Christina Lee and Alyssa Ritchie started the momentum with an 8-4 win over Stetson's MayaBlue Stauffer-MacDowell and Shannno Gunning. The Colonial Athletic Association's reigning Doubles Team-of-the-Week, Olga Blank and Angie Sekely, then clinched the point and improved to 5-0 by downing Sara Lazarevic and Lindsey Cable by an identical score.
According to Garrity, "We knew we had to have a strong performance in doubles against an aggressive team like Stetson, and we did a good job of staying the course with our game plan."
In singles, Ritchie was the first off the court after belting Diana Bukajeva, 6-4, 6-1, at the No. 4 position to give UNCW a 2-0 advantage. After Stetson won at No. 6 singles to narrow the deficit, Blank pushed the margin to 3-1 by trimming Gunning, 6-4, 7-5, at No. 2 singles. Lee served up the clincher at the top of the lineup by pounding Lazarevic, 6-4, 6-2, for a 4-1 lead.
Sekely then raised her record to a team-leading 15-4 by knocking off Clarke Tatje, 7-6 (4), 6-3, at No. 3 singles before junior Christina Riley outlasted Cable, 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (10-5), at the No. 5 slot.
The Hatters were coached by former N.C. State standout Chastity (Chandler) Bradley, whom Garrity coached in Raleigh. "It was neat to see Chastity and how well she's done at Stetson. They are fighters like she was in college and I saw lot of her in them. It was fun going against them today.
"We have a quick turnaround and we look forward to a tough battle against USF, one of the hottest teams in their league right now. We look forward to that challenge."
The Seahawks return to action Friday with a 3 p.m. matchup against 37th-ranked South Florida in Tampa before returning home to close out the regular season next Friday, April 13, against visiting UNC Greensboro.


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Holiday Trains
November 17, 2012-January 27, 2013
Get in the Holiday spirit at Sloan Museum. Intended for train enthusiasts of all ages, this HO Scale model railroad showcases model trains and displays featuring realistic diesel sounds. Visitors will be taken back to the days when the Iron Horse sped across Michigan. Suitable for the entire family


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Laziness is a talent. You must work very hard to be good at it. Moab Diechleer
Sunday, October 20, 2013
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You ok dude?
- October 21, 2013 at 12:10 AM
- susan said...
You just won the prize given for the world's shortest blog post.
- October 21, 2013 at 11:49 AM
- okjimm said...
aaarrrgh....Bum...NO...using a goddam PC instead of my Mac...and everything seems to be screwed up on blogger.
Susan....whadda I win? please say it's a doughnut. I need a doughnut
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Tony Romo is a top ten quarterback. Michael Irvin answers questions about his new show and the current state of the Cowboys, including the team's future without wide receiver Terrell Owens.
Dallas Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis could resume light work after a couple of weeks. Could the Cowboys bring in a veteran cornerback like Chris McAlister?
Leon Lett graduates from college; Roy Williams signs his deal with the Bengals. The Cowboys have a new place to practice and Brett Favre will retire.
The Dallas Cowboys will have their hands full competing for the NFC East crown with the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The Shield: Spotlight
The hit Emmy and Golden Globe winning FX TV series The Shield comes to comics in all its edgy, fast-paced glory! When a famous TV journalist is murdered, the media spotlight falls on the Barn. Captain Aceveda orders everyone to be on their best behavior - which hampers the style of Vic Mackey and his Strike Team. As with the popular TV show, interweaving cases affect everyone on the force, with suspenseful and surprising results. Written by novelist and award-nominated comic book writer Jeff Mariotte and illustrated by hot newcomer Jean Diaz, The Shield: Spotlight captures all the intensity and drama of basic cable's #1 show.
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The first ever interdisciplinary week at started Summer 2012 camp off with a jungle beat! Students got a taste of art, music and theater in this fun, exciting and non-stop immersive arts experiment.
In "Carnival!" students explored the rhythms of Brazilian samba, the costumes of Carnival and the theatrics of puppet shows. Studying everything from the flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest to the elaborate costume designs of David Cage and Alexander McQueen, students gathered inspiration from many sources to create their unique costumes.
For the final day, campers showed off their Carnival pride to friends and family with a colorful parade of Samba Schools, creative puppet plays and musical displays of the beats of South America. Don't miss the fun in the upcoming weeks...
Make sure to check out CREATIVE ARTS' upcoming Summer programs now through August 24th. Highlights for the week of July 23-27 include "Jungle Animals" for Mini Masters ages 3-6. Walk like a monkey, chirp like a bird and give your best lion roar in this fun-filled week of jungle mania! Students will use creative play and different art media to explore the jungle. For ages 6-12 in Art Adventure, join us for "Transforming the Ordinary", an exploration of large-scale sculptures inspired by artists Claes Oldenburg, Maya Linn and David Smith. Students will turn the ordinary into the extraordinary while thinking about the objects we use every day in new ways. Print with elastic bands, draw with twigs, build large scale installations with recycled material and more while thinking outside the box!
Register NOW before your favorite week is filled up! CREATIVE ARTS' full Summer Brochure can be found on the website or call the office at 781-942-9600 to inquire about openings in one of the many art, music or theatre summer programs for kids or adults.


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