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Services we offer
Our highly-trained health-care team provide students with convenient, accessible, comprehensive, high-quality and low-cost health care. The following are general descriptions of the services provided by the Student Health Center.
Individual counseling provides the opportunity to talk confidentially about anything you want and to get help in solving problems, addressing relationship issues, resolving a personal crisis, and addressing issues of depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders and sexual assault.
Acute Care
Acute medical needs may be addressed via scheduled or walk-in appointments during office hours. The screening clinic is operated by our highly-trained staff on a first-come, first-served basis.
Allergy Injections
Allergy injections may be arranged at the Health Center when the allergens and written orders are supplied by the student's personal physician or allergist. Students are required to make an appointment with a Student Health Center provider before beginning allergy injections. All orders must be updated annually. There is a $5.00 administrative fee per visit for this service.
Consultation & Referral
With the student's permission, consultations and referrals can be made with several on or off campus resources. The student's personal health care provider, local clinics and hospitals, the Dean of Students, the Counseling and Testing Center, Disability Resource Services, the Athletics department, the office of International Education, the office of Residence Life and/or the County Health Department can all be contacted.
Gynecological & Reproductive Services
Services include annual examinations, PAP testing, contraceptive services, and genitourinary care. For information about contraceptives available for purchase click here.
Confidential HIV & STD testing is available at the Student Health Center.
Immunizations Services
The Student Health Center offers a variety of immunizations to help students meet departmental and college requirements and to prepare for international travel. For more information regarding types of immunizations available click here.
Laboratory Services
Laboratory services include routine blood counts, blood chemistries, urinalysis, cultures, STD, PAP, pregnancy, and HIV testing. A minimal charge is assessed for some testing. Students will be informed of charges prior to testing. In addition to lab tests ordered by our clinicians, students who have orders for testing from their personal providers at home can have the testing performed at the Student Health Center and results will be forwarded to the ordering clinician. For a detailed list of the services that our laboratory department can provide and the cost associated with these services, please click here.
Medication Dispensary
The Student Health Center has prescription medications available for purchase if prescribed by a Health Center provider.
Medical Evaluation and Treatment
Outpatient care is available on an appointment basis Monday through Friday.
Minor Injuries
The Student Health Center provides care for sprains, strains, lacerations, contusions and minor fractures.
Minor Surgical Procedures
Procedures requiring local anesthesia are performed at the Student Health Center, i.e. treatment of ingrown toenails, wart removal, incision and draining of abscesses, suturing and biopsies.
A registered dietitian (sometimes with a dietetics student or intern from Viterbo University) is available for personalized nutrition counseling. Appointment times vary semester-by-semester, so please inquire at the Student Health Center front desk for the current nutrition counseling schedule.
Patient Education
Each visit is an opportunity for students to be educated about their health, medical care, and lifestyle choices.
Physical Therapy
The Physical Therapy Department provides evaluation and treatment of acute orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, and conditions which require post-surgical rehabilitation. Crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices are available.
Primary Care
The Student Health Center provides a wide range of services to students. Some appointment types include: physical exams, acute and chronic illness, pain management, injuries, mental health and dietary counseling.
Radiological Services
Radiological services include all non-invasive x-ray based imaging services. A minimal charge is assessed for all services. Students will be informed of this charge prior to any procedures. All other imaging services will be referred to the hospital/clinic of the patient's choice. For more information about our radiological department, please click here.
Research (Clinical Trials)
The Student Health Center participates in ongoing clinical trials sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and supports university research projects. Compensation is available for some clinical trials. Click here or contact the Student Health Center for study information.
Travel or Study Abroad Consultation
Prior to studying or traveling abroad,
students should schedule a travel consultation appointment.
This appointment should be scheduled
at least 6-8 weeks prior to traveling if
possible. The CDC guidelines will be reviewed
and recommendations made (as needed) for immunizations and medications
for your trip. Visit our Travel Abroad
Page for more information.
Urgent Care
Same-day appointments and a walk-in clinic are available during regular clinic hours for the assessment and treatment of urgent medical concerns and injuries.


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Asparagus, chard and northwest salmon: a meal to nourish your soul. Chef Peter Birk of Seattle's BOKA Restaurant + Bar shows us just how simple, delicious and nutritious cooking can be in this week's Healthy Dish.
1 pound Chinook salmon filet, cut into four pieces
1 bunch rainbow chard
1 bunch asparagus, blanched
2 oz golden raisins
2 oz sunflower seeds
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olive oil
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Season flesh side of salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick ovenproof sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the fillets, flesh side down, and sear until a crust forms, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn fillets over to the skin side and place the pan, uncovered, in the oven. Roast until the translucency is just leaving the center of the fillets, about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness.
2. In a separate pan, heat canola oil until shimmering, add asparagus and cook until just tender, add raisins, sunflower seeds and chard. Toss to combine, season as needed.
3. Spoon the chard mixture in the middle of four plates. Drizzle saba in a circle around the chard mixture. Place the fish on the mixture and serve immediately.


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National retail chain Dick's Sporting Goods has responded to the tragic school shooting in Newtown, CT by pulling its inventory of modern sporting rifles from all its stores, including its White Plains location at 1 Maple Ave. The chain also has locations in Yonkers and West Nyack.
The company released the following statement:
We are extremely saddened by the unspeakable tragedy that occurred last week in Newtown, CT, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families, and to the entire community.
Out of respect for the victims and their families, during this time of national mourning we have removed all guns from sale and from display in our store nearest to Newtown and suspended the sale of modern sporting rifles in all of our stores chainwide.
We continue to extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by this terrible tragedy.
According to other published reports, retailer Wal-Mart (which has a White Plains location) has taken Bushmaster rifles - similar to one used in Friday's shooting incident - from its Internet store.


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Dr Martens 8 Eyelet Mens Boots - Cherry
- Price
- £99.00
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Dr Martens 1460 8 Eyelet Mens Boots - Cherry Red
With over 50 years experience at the forefront of music and cultural revolution - the 1460 Dr Martens have seen it all; skinheads, punks, students, psychobillies, grunge heads and hip hoppers alike have all embraced Dr Martens boots and the rebellion they symbolise.
The 1460 cherry red Dr Martens boots are synonymous with the punk and ska trends of the late-70s/early-80s. A replica of the original boots that started it all, they feature a tough durable leather upper, classic 8 eyelet fastening, contrast yellow stitching and AirWair logo pull on tab. The non-slip AirWair sole is sewn on to the upper, provides underfoot comfort, and is oil and fat resistant.
The 1460 Dr Martens boots look great worn with slim jeans and band print t-shirt or worn open with baggier jeans and long camouflage jacket.
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- Mens boots by Dr Martens
- 1460
- 8 eyelet lace ups
- Leather upper
- AirWair sole
- AirWair log tab
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- Cherry red colourway
Unsung Hero Eddie Mens Chelsea Boots
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- £37.00
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Unsung Hero Eddie Mens Chelsea Boots
Unsung Hero presents these smart boots to complement your style this season. Inspired by the timeless Chelsea boot, the Eddie is an instant classic.
Constructed with a real leather upper, high collar and a raised heel, these durable boots deliver a strong, confident silhouette. The tall elasticated gusset and pull-on tab are practical additions, making them great for everyday wear. The stitched panelling and contrast lining provide decorative finishing touches.
Wear them with flat front trousers and a crisp shirt to attain a smart look that transitions seamlessly from afternoon to evening.
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- Mens Chelsea boots by Unsung Hero
- Eddie
- Elasticated gusset
- Leather upper
- Pull-on tab to rear
- Raised heel
- Contrast lining
Kickers Fragma Mens Lace-Up Shoes
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- £54.00
- In Stock
1 review
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- Next day delivery available
Kickers Fragma Lace Mens Shoes
The Kickers Fragma showcases the brand's expertise at making smart, comfortable footwear with a fun, youthful side.
The durable leather upper in a classic black colourway is complemented by the updated contrast red tab at the rear of the heel, accompanied by signature branding to the back and midsole.
Forever regarded as a classic, wear the lace up version with a smart pair of trousers to insert some personality to your outfit.
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- Mens shoes by Kickers
- Fragma
- Lace up
- Leather upper
- Red tab to rear of sole
- Branding on back and midsole
Timberland Mens 6 inch Premium Boots
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Timberland 6-inch Premium Lace Mens Boots
The original Timberland boots were built with the great outdoors in mind and their reputation has progressed through the years to become an icon of fashion. These Premium 6-inch boots only serve to further their famous image.
Crafted in premium waterproof leather, these boots feature a seam-sealed construction that will help to keep your feet dry whatever the elements throw at you. And after a quick wash and brush, they'll then be ready for a night out on the town!
The versatile nature of the boots mean they can be just as easily matched with waterproof trousers and jackets as they can with jeans and a checked shirt.
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- Mens boots by Timberland
- 6-inch Premium
- Leather suede upper
- Lace up fastening with eyelets
- Padded contrast collar
- Seam sealed construction
- Branded logo to side
- Gum engraved outsole
Timberland Heritage Mens Boat Shoes
Renowned for their dedication to comfort, durability and style, Timberland presents the Heritage boat shoes to add a nautical touch to your smart-casual getup.
In a classic deck shoe silhouette they feature a raised front seam with contrast stitching and vintage side-lace detail. The minimal two-eyelet fastening is suave and convenient, whilst the leather upper and tough contrast outsole deliver that classic Timberland durability. The perfect addition to your laidback summer style, the Heritage shoes look great whether you're dining on the terrace or heading to the coast to catch the sun.
Deck out your summer wardrobe with the Heritage shoes by Timberland and wear them with chinos and a short sleeve shirt to elevate your off-duty look.
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- Mens boat shoes by Timberland
- Heritage
- Leather upper
- 2-eyelet fastening
- Side lace detail
- Contrast outsole
- Branding to side and heel
Lacoste Concours Tassle Loafers
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- £125.00
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0 review
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Lacoste Concours Mens Tassel Loafers – Dark Blue
Lacoste uses their sporting knowhow to once again inspire stylish footwear. These loafers are crafted using premium leather and give your look a suave foundation.
Here, the classic moccasin design is mixed with boat shoe detailing to influence the Concours silhouette. The nubbed sole and heel provide grip and a dash of modern detailing, whilst the brushed steel Lacoste crocodile to the side delivers an aura of authenticity.
Classic footwear, they bring an effortless, casual touch to your outfit. Wear them with roll-up chino trousers and an Oxford shirt for a laidback, nautical look.
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- Mens tassel loafers by Lacoste
- Concours
- In dark blue
- Leather upper
- Slip on
- Boat detail to side
- Embossed crocodile to side
- Nubbed detailing to heel and sole
- Striped interior
Kickers Kick Lo Mens Lace Up Shoes
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- £70.00
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37 reviews
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- Next day delivery available
Kickers Lo Lace Up Mens Shoes
Embrace the shoe version of the boot that started it all. An instant classic, the Kick Lo has been a synonymous with music and youth culture ever since it's release.
The original Kick Lo shoes features traditional detailing in the form of a trademark chunky sole, a lace fastening with brass eyelets, alternative stitching detail and a Kickers logo tab to side. Further branding is included to the tongue and to the heel.
This is a shoe that transcends the decades and brings a touch of retro styling to your footwear collection. Pair them with jeans and washed denim jacket.
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- Mens shoes by Kickers
- Kick Lo
- Leather upper
- Stitch detail
- Lace up fastening with brass eyelet
- Logo tab to side
- Chunky sole
Kickers Kick Hi Mens Core Boots
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- £74.00
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13 reviews
- Delivery
- Next day delivery available
Kickers Kick Hi Mens Boots
Kickers have had over 40 years experience in making footwear that everyone can wear. This boot is the original design that catapulted Kickers to the forefront of the fashion industry.
These Kick Hi boots come in a classic navy colourway and feature a lace up fastening with brass eyelets for a fully secure fitting. The contrast triple stitching serves to add some personality to your footwear and authentic branding is delivered with lettering to the tongue and the traditional Kickers red and green tabs that hold positions to the side. The trademark grippy chunky sole provides a solid base.
These Kickers boots are ideal to pair with your favourite denim. Kick back, relax and finish off your casual look with a vintage T-shirt.
Useful info:
- Lace up with brass eyelets
- Contrast triple stitching
- Branding to the tongue
- Tabs to the sides
- Chunky sole
Blackrock Dealer Mens Safety Boots
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- £35.00
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55 reviews
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Blackrock Dealer Mens Safety Boots
Blackrock bring us a collection of hard wearing safety boots that deliver the necessary protection your feet need in the workplace.
The Dealer safety boots feature a scruff resistant steel toe cap that gives you fundamental protection from falling objects or compression. The steel midsole and tough leather upper certify their hard wearing nature. Fully moulded and with a removable insole, the boots also include a double density PU shock absorbent sole and a dual elasticated gusset.
These safety boots feature pull-tabs to the front and back so they're easy to get on and off - perfect anyone who works in a trade, manufacturing, security or construction.
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- Mens safety boots by Blackrock
- Dealer
- Steel toe cap and midsole
- Leather upper
- Dual elasticated gusset
- Double density PU shock absorbent sole
- Fully moulded and removable insole
- Wide fitting for comfort
Lacoste Misano Mens Trainers – Brown
Freshening up your look with sporting influences, the Lacoste Misano is constructed in a contemporary combination of premium leather with luxurious suede overlays.
A sophisticated trainer hybrid, the streamlined construction is joined by waxed sport laces to add a vintage feel, whilst authenticity is established by the embossed metal crocodile to the side, and lettering to the tongue and contrast heel. The slim rubber outsole is a high quality tread that gives excellent grip on a variety of surfaces.
Offering a smooth, modern silhouette for the casual gentleman, the Misano is a best seller for a reason. Work them into your look alongside your jeans and polo shirt combination.
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- Mens trainers by Lacoste
- Misano
- In brown
- Leather upper with suede overlays
- Waxed sport laces
- Embossed metal crocodile to side
- Branding to tongue and contrast heel
- Rubber outsole
Unsung Hero Scott Mens Lace Up Shoes
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- £22.00
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20 reviews
- Delivery
- Next day delivery available
Unsung Hero Scott Lace-Up Mens Shoes
These lace up shoes from Unsung Hero are smart, on-trend and provide your footwear collection with a contemporary update.
The Scott shoes come in a standard fit and feature a small block heel and stitching detail to the front. A traditional front lace fastening secures the foot in style with waxed round laces. These shoes are fantastic value and are finished with a padded collar to ensure maximum comfort.
These shoes perfectly compliment your formal outfit and are perfect for work or your big night out.
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- Mens shoes by Unsung Hero
- Scott
- Lace up fit
- Standard fit
- Block heel
- Stitching detail
- Cushioned collar
- Branding to inner sole
Kickers Fragma Strap Mens Shoes
With over 40 years experience in making premium shoes, Kickers ensure every shoe is comfortable, sturdy and long-lasting, all qualities that can be found in the Fragma strap shoes.
Constructed from durable leather with a sturdy rubber sole, these Kickers shoes have the ability to handle anything you throw at them. They feature a Velcro strap for an easy fastening, so you'll be ready to go in seconds.
They're finished with signature branding to the heel and to the midsole, whilst an updated trademark red tab is attached to the side.
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- Mens shoes by Kickers
- Fragma
- Velcro strap fastening
- Leather upper
- Kickers tab logo to side
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Gloucester Daily Times
---- — To the editor:
Between 1932 and 1933, Joseph Stalin determined to centralize control of agricultural production in the Soviet Union.
The Ukraine had been the bread basket for the country. The mostly small, independent farms, had been significantly able to satisfy the vast country's need for food. Stalin's policies were not about improving either the production of food, or assisting the independent farmer, but were about an aggressive confiscation of private land for the consolidation of power. The consequence of that power grab resulted in the starvation of between 6 and 10 million of its citizens in those two years.
While our current administration is surely not about starving its citizens, it does appear to be seeking to accumulate heightened powers. The Times' Feb. 19 editorial questioned the reliability of NOAA's scientific data that has initiated new fishing limits, for reasons including "no rank and file fishermen who know the waters (were) allowed input into the study."
Why would NOAA seek input if the goal is to consolidate the fishing industry into a few larger corporations that can be maintained, controlled and perhaps even influenced for campaign contributions? Independent contractors are unpredictable and far less manageable than corporate managers who can make deals over a vastly greater collective product than one small vendor can provide.
The fishing industry is not the only institution facing dramatic government challenge. Google sites like "Michigan declares war on family pig farms," or "government interference, crop problem connection seen." Investigation of various sites on the Internet related to the production of food, whether animal or agriculture, and government intervention, reveal a fertile ground for concern.
The independent and hardworking farmer/fisherman has always been at the heart of our country's ability to feed and care for its people. Why would the government, seemingly, and even apparently, attempt to frustrate the efforts of the independent American food contractor and provider? The answer may include government ambitions to increase centralized power. If the government controls energy, and if it controls the nation's food, it controls the people.
It is reasonable to expect that when there are only a few/no embattled folk left in a couple of years, the government may then declare to us that, through its great wisdom, the ocean has remarkably replenished itself. We may find it disconcerting in the future, to observe that the people fishing our New England waters are not our sons and daughters, but may be persons contracted for hire by a mega fish conglomerate.
There will be no consolation that the New England fisherman may be sharing a similar fate to the American independent farmer.
The cause of the demise of both groups will not be related to the failed efforts of hardworking Americans, however, but it may be because of an appetite for control by a power hungry government seeking to consolidate power to the few, in order to govern the many.
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The Finnish Government has adopted a Bill for an Act intended to ensure that elderly people will receive care and treatment according to their individual needs and on an equal basis nationwide through high-quality social welfare and health care services. The Act will specify the responsibilities of local authorities and guarantee better availability of necessary services for elderly people, among other things.
The Government submitted the Bill to Parliament on 8 November and, if enacted, the Act is intended to enter into force on 1 July 2013.
The Act will apply to population members of pensionable age and seniors whose functional capacity has markedly weakened with age, due to the onset or worsening of a disease or deterioration in condition.
The Act will give precedence to services provided at home, and institutional long-term care will only be considered if medically justified. Permanence of care arrangements must be ensured, and persons in long-term care need to be provided with opportunities for social interaction and feasible activities. Elderly couples, whether married or not, will have to be offered the option of cohabitation in long-term care.
The Act will guarantee elderly persons the right to a comprehensive evaluation of service needs without delay. The evaluation will then be used to draw up an individual service plan. Options must be discussed with the elderly persons themselves, and their opinions must be recorded.
The purpose of the Act is to ensure that local authorities prepare for the forthcoming increase in the demand for services. More precise responsibilities will be outlined for municipal planning so that local services will cater better to the ageing of the population, to supporting the functional capacity of the elderly and to ensuring a high standard of service quality.
Local authorities will be required to draw up for each electoral period a plan for supporting the wellbeing of the ageing population and the availability of social welfare and health care services for the elderly. Moreover, the sufficiency and quality of the services will have to be evaluated on an annual basis. Local authorities must allocate sufficient resources to the support of wellbeing and the providing of services.
It is proposed that councils of the elderly be provided for by law. Each local authority will then be obliged to consult the local council of the elderly in the planning, preparation and monitoring of any activities concerning elderly local residents.
Fore more information about the Act please visit this webpage.


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Each week, I'll (hopefully) talk to a beat writer who covers Duke's opponent. Today we have my colleague and friend Andrew Carter, who does a great job covering the Tar Heels. If you don't already, follow him at @_andrewcarter and check out his work here.
I cannot thank the beat writers that took the time to answer these questions enough. Every opponent was covered.
1. From 1-5 to 6-5, what's been the biggest difference in the turnaround?
A few primary reasons best explain UNC's turnaround. Let's start with the most obvious one: the level of competition. The Tar Heels started the season with their most difficult game – at South Carolina – and the schedule remained challenging through the first six games, which included road games at Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech, and a home game against Miami.
All those four games looked like they might be losses before the start of the season and, indeed, UNC lost them all. The Tar Heels also didn't show up against East Carolina and lost that game, too – though with how well the Pirates played that day it might not have mattered whether UNC came to play or not. The back half of UNC's schedule hasn't been as challenging but it'd be dismissive of the overall improvement to credit it to an easier schedule.
Defensively, UNC has been a different team during the second half of the year. Now, this still isn't some kind of world-beating defense. But the Tar Heels have been solid – and even very good, at times. Offensively, Marquise Williams has exceeded expectations at quarterback, and has played well in place of the injured Bryn Renner. Because of UNC's shaky offensive line, the more-mobile Williams is the best fit for this offense.
And then UNC is getting some game-changing plays in special teams – specifically from freshman Ryan Switzer, who has returned four punts for touchdowns, all of them coming in the past three games. Overall, too, UNC is making far fewer mistakes than it did early on. This is a team that did a lot of dumb stuff during the first half of the season, and during this winning streak UNC has made winning plays, instead of losing ones.
2. Fedora's spread style offense is better suited for a dual-threat QB, like Marquise Williams. Has the offense been better since he took over for the injured Bryn Renner?
Certain elements of the offense have been better, without question. The running game, which was basically non-existent with Renner as the starter, has been a lot more effective thanks to Williams' mobility. He's a better fit for the offense, overall, because he mitigates some of the weaknesses on the offensive line.
Williams' best strength is his ability to keep plays alive. He's adept at escaping pressure and giving his receivers more time to get open, or taking off and running for a significant gain.
Still, Williams isn't the passer that Renner is. The passing game hasn't been as strong, overall, since Renner's injury, though Williams is coming off a record-setting performance against Old Dominion. Williams still looks a little bit raw as a passer – almost like he's more comfortable improvising and making plays when they appear to be breaking down.
3. UNC's defense has also pulled itself out of the bottom of the ACC statistics columns in recent weeks. Where's the strongest part of this defense? How about the weakest?
In recent weeks, by far the strongest part of the defense has been the line. Kareem Martin, the senior defensive end, has been playing like an All-American during the past month or so. He was the best defensive player on the field in UNC's victory at Pitt – and that's saying something given the presence of Aaron Donald, the Panthers' defensive tackle who will surely be a first-team All-American.
Martin has been disruptive in recent weeks, and that has helped the entire defense. Opposing offensive lines are paying more attention to him, and that has freed things up for other players. Opposing quarterbacks have had less time to throw, and that has made the secondary look better.
UNC allowed 10 passing touchdowns in its first five games – and some of those came on long plays in which opposing teams took advantage of blown coverage. In the past seven games, UNC has allowed just four passing touchdowns. The blown coverage and missed assignments that plagued the Tar Heels throughout the first half of the season have been nonexistent pretty much since the Miami game.
UNC's coaching staff deserves a lot of credit, too, for the defensive turnaround. When things weren't working earlier this season, it was often a result of confusion and mental mistakes. After the Miami game, the coaches scaled back the scheme and focused on what the players had been doing well. This defense is a simpler, scaled-back version of what UNC was running earlier this season, and it has been working.
4. Ryan Switzer, punt returner extraordinaire (four touchdowns in his last threee games). Is he the individual with the most game-changing potential?
He is without question on special teams. I think Martin and Eric Ebron, the junior tight end who will be playing his final home game on Saturday, have more game-changing potential just because they'll have far more opportunities to influence the outcome than Switzer will.
That said, Switzer is having just about as good of a year as any punt returner has had in a long time. You'd almost have to be surprised if Duke gave him a chance to return a kick with an open field ahead of him. He single-handedly won UNC the game at Pitt, after the Tar Heels had surrendered a huge lead.
Switzer, a high school All-American from West Virginia, has never lacked for confidence. Now he's making the plays to back that up.
5. Last year, the Tar Heels suggested, after they lost, that they didn't take Duke seriously (much like the talk after the ECU game this year). What do you think the chances are of that happening again?
I don't think there's any chance of that happening again. UNC players this week have been treated to highlights of Duke's postgame celebration last year – the students rushing the field, the players painting the Victory Bell, all of it. Those highlights have been playing on a loop inside the football building, and they've been inescapable to the players. So Duke definitely has UNC's attention.
Not to mention, UNC already found out what can happen when it doesn't give an opponent proper respect. Preparation hasn't been a problem for this team since the ECU game.
The Tar Heels are treating this as a big game. This would be a victory against a ranked team, a victory against a rival that beat UNC last year. And it would be a victory that would likely keep Duke out of the ACC championship game, and I think the Tar Heels want to play that spoiler role. It would also guarantee a winning record for UNC – no small feat given the 1-5 start.
Thanks to Andrew for his time. Look for his kickoff story in tomorrow's paper.
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Traverse City Record-Eagle
---- — TRAVERSE CITY — Robin Bisel and Jean Cline licked ice cream cones at Bardon's Wonder Freeze off Front Street and wondered how they'd maneuver through traffic when finished with their treats.
It's a question that's given some Bardon's customers a brain freeze since the next door property owner this month blocked driveways, including one off Garfield Avenue that connected to the ice cream shop's parking lot, said Jim Kratky, whose father owns Bardon's. Stakes and chains barricade driveways to the former Arby's, which is now vacant property, and cement parking stops separate the two parking lots.
"When we pulled in I said, 'Well, that's going to be tough pulling out of here with the light and everything.' It's not good for his business," said Bisel, a 40-year Bardon's customer. "It could possibly stop me from coming."
The next door property owner, Ruth Turnquist, deferred comment to her son, who did not return messages.
Bardon's, at 1100 E. Front St., has one entrance and one exit off Garfield Avenue, just south of Front Street. Customers often used a Garfield Avenue driveway that's farther south of the intersection and connects to the Bardon's parking lot. People also parked in the vacant lot, Kratky said.
"The owner's son, I guess, doesn't want us using his parking lot or his entrance on the south side of my lot," Kratky said. "It's his property."
The property owner offered to keep the driveways open for $900 a month, Kratky said. He couldn't swing the fee but hopes to iron out the matter without a trip to court.
Kratky worries for customer safety and his business. A left turn into Bardon's can lead to vehicle back-ups into the Front Street intersection and chill customers' appetites.
"Understandably, people start honking and honking, so the customer trying to turn in gives up and goes on," he said. "It's affecting the business, there's no question in that."
Bonnie Szydlowski buys a milkshake once a week during her lunch break. She's waited through two or three lights in an attempt to exit the parking lot.
"I haven't gone in a couple weeks because of it," Szydlowski said. "It's very difficult to get in there and it's even more difficult to get out."
Kratky wants to assure concerned customers the business that's been in his family since 1967 isn't going anywhere.
"We'll get this resolved and we're going to survive through it. It's just it's no fun, that's all," he said.


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Ebenezer Scrooge may not be the most played role by an actor but over 35 people have reprised the role from British nobility to Scrooge McDuck, an animated version of the character with a strong resemblance to Walt Disney's Donald Duck, according to an Internet Search.
Patch was going to do a poll to let readers vote for their favorite Scrooge, but there are way too many for a credible contest so we invite you to share your memories in the comments beneath this story.
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Patch will give you some history to stimulate your memory and then we ask you to debate away. Would you believe Patch research showed the first person to play Scrooge in a movie was Tom Ricketts and the film was made in Chicago the last time the Cubs won the World Series?
According to a story in the Washington Times, Ricketts starred and directed a silent version of "A Christmas Carol" at Essanay Studios in Chicago in 1908. Rickets went on to direct Hollywood's first motion picture the next year.
Lionel Barrymore played the role year after year on the radio in the 1930's and 1940's as well as starring in an MGM production in 1938. Other well known actors to take the part in earlier years include Orson Welles, John Carradine, Alastair Sim, Fredric March, Basil Rathbone, Cryil Richard, Albert Finney and George C. Scott.
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Beside Scrooge McDuck, there have been other less conventional performances of Scrooge. Michael Caine starred with Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit in the Muppets Christmas Carol in 1992, according to the Washington Times story.
The role has not been limited to men. Cicely Tyson starred as Ebenita Scrooge in "Ms. Scrooge," according to TV Guide.
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Yeah, if I wanted my wedding to be top secret, I sure as hell wouldn't host a wedding party outside at my home! Convenient that the paps were there, too convenient actually. This marriage is a joke, definitely not a soul mate kinda thing~ their whole relationship laid out for the public to see has been in poor taste, just everything with Leann and Eddie from start to present has been trashy!
3 years
They both cheat on there spouses and now they get married.Why did she get married the first time to the man she loved.She definately is not the same girl everyone grew up with,she dresses like someone who you would not take home to meet you're parents.That's putting it mildly.They both don't have conscience's that's for sure.
3 years
I forgot to add, in the STAGED (I have no clue how the paps found out about our oh so "private" wedding that we decided to have outside just so that the paps can get photos of EC looking bored like he looks on the set of his new show) family photo-op, LR and EC are looking up at the helicopter, while everyone else is focused on taking the pictures. Those poor kids. Now that LR is their "bonus mom" she feels that she is free to pimp them out whenever she decides.
3 years
Leann and Eddie are the Heidi and Spencer of 2011!!!!!!! Mr and Mrs Rimes, the QUEEN and KING of RIDICULOUSLY STAGED PHOTO-OPS. Don't you like how she even threw in photos of EC crying, just like he cried at his first wedding? What did she do? Have EC and his parents tell her EVERYTHING about his first wedding? It's a shame when she feels s threatened by BG that she SWF BG wedding to EC. Now why would any of that be necessary if LR "won" EC? So does Leann pay the media to show up and take these photos or does the media pay them for the photos? Wait.Leann can't even get a job unless it's a favor from her friends(see her CMT movie, her GAC interview, and her role on Drop Dead Diva, all favors from friends), so more than likely she pays the media to cover her. Just like she pays EC, his parents, and DB.
jaan_black 3 years
um, I'm back - I read that not only did she wear the same designer (which is here nor there), they danced to the same song "I Got you Babe" and made a joke about the "next wedding"...wooow
3 years
You are not a fan, yet here you are doing just what fans do boo hoo over how upset you are because their latest pr stunt failed. Wait until the People mag photos come out. Backlash is going to be their middle names.
3 years
I'm not a fan of either, but wish them both well. I guess I'm not nasty enough to be negative about someone's happy moments.
3 years
They bash her still because of her classless behavior. It wasn't enough to cheat and break up the marriage, she had to have her little twitter war and doesn't respect the whole stepparent needs to respect the real parent thing. She also seems to be doing the whole Single White Female in real life. I would never wish anyone unhappiness, even people who cheated as I don't know what went on before. Everyone makes mistakes and not everyone is going to be happy with certain outcomes but she was really disrespectful for his ex and he didn't do anything to intervene. It makes them look really, really bad. Personally, if I was their PR person, I would tell them to disappear for a while and let everyone find a new scandal. How can people forget how their relationship started when they won't stop shoving it in everyone's faces every single day? Really do they just want the press because it all seems so negative. It has only been a couple of years. Hopefully if they are happily married 25 years from now, no one will care about how they got together.
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Yes I am so sure that everyone is happy, especially the children who had their family ripped apart because of the selfishness of their father and his side piece. The ex wife who has been attacked for two years by the woman who went after her husband must also be beyond thrilled. There is always a double standard when people cheat. Woman almost always blame the woman. That is par for the course. These two are are getting really bad PR advice. If they had been more low key, they would not be getting the flack that they have and are still. They did not have to hide away forever, but they really showed poor judgment in terms of all the tweeting, warring with the scorned wife ( who is not going to side with her? ) and seemingly constant photo-opped PDA's. It is all just a bit too much. Maybe they will show everyone and be a lasting couple and live happily every after. Only time will tell.
3 years
Men cheat all the time people, what's with the bashing still? Because she's a chick? He cheated too....remember? Everyone is happy, let's move on shall we?
3 years
This whole relationship seems wrong. I usually feel happy or just indifferent when people get married. But I feel sad and dirty when reading about Leann Rimes & Eddie Cibrian. I dont know why they bother me and make me feel so friggin uncomfortable. It just isnt right. The whole relationship. I dont listen to her music, her interviews or watch anything he does anymore either. It literally makes me feel dirty.
3 years
it was so secret a helicopter was conveniently stalking these two 'alist' stars? yeah, sure, I can see helicopters stalking them. LOL!! If it weren't for this site and other tabloids they would only exist to their families.
Hockey-Princess 3 years
Their cheating issue is kind of weird to me. LeAnn's husband always gave off a strong gay vibe, and she married so young. Eddie seems like a major player, but his ex-wife is no saint either. I think LeAnn just fell for him fast and hard, and paid a huge price by destroying her public image and career.
3 years
Mentioning your prior and next weddings at your current one has to be the height of classlessness. The whole way these two publicity hungry people have handles their relationship has been classless. Who cares if they cheated, it happens every day. Not that it is a good thing, but certainly not uncommon. It is the fact that they have felt the need to shove themselves, their staged PDA's and their disrespect for their former spouses into the public's face non-stop. It makes them look insensitive and totally lacking empathy or good judgment. I have read posts on other sites with people wishing them divorce and misery. That is not my position but I wish they would lay low for a while and stop with the staged photo ops and twittering. It makes their relationship look like a joke and actually kind of unhealthy.
Lauren-Turner 3 years
That dress has a serious slit!
4evrfuzzy 3 years
Takes a real class act to mention your next wedding at your current one.
jaan_black 3 years
^^ yup....pregnant by August and "separated" by Jan 2012....he and his ex will be remarried by next Spring
qteepie 3 years
if you cheat with eachother you will cheat on eachother with other people.
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Q. My daughter is 18 and just went off to college this fall. A friend of hers asked her whether she had prepared a will before leaving and if not, she told her she should get one. The friend's father is an attorney, so we figure he thinks everyone should have a will. Do you see any need for a young adult to have a will?
A. You may want to consult with a practicing attorney, but I agree with your daughter's friend. More important than a will are some of the routine legal documents that are generated when a will is prepared. These documents can also be prepared without a will. Once a child reaches age of majority, which is 18 in most states, including North Carolina, her parents are no longer entitled to see her medical and financial records or make decisions on her behalf. I think the most important document to have in place would be an Advanced Health Care Directive. Once your "child" is viewed as an adult, if you don't have legal authorization to see her medical records or participate in health care decisions, you may not be able to obtain basic information about her condition, see medical records or make decisions about care for her. Without legal authorization, if your daughter is in an accident, unconscious or in any condition where she can't convey her desire to authorize you to act on her behalf, you may need to petition the court to become her temporary legal guardian. This can take precious time, cause frustration and result in unneeded costs.
Advance Health Care Directives are legal documents allowing a person to appoint a trusted friend or relative to serve as a health care proxy. This person would have the authority to make health care decisions in the event the patient is unable to do so. The document should also comply with HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, allowing the release of medical information to the person named as health care proxy. A sample document can be found online here: www.ncmedsoc.org/non_members/public_resources/hcpowerofattorney2007.pdf
You can file this paperwork with the N.C. Secretary of State, but you are not required to. More information about filing paperwork with the state can be found here: www.secretary.state.nc.us/ahcdr/faQ.aspx
Another important document is either a springing or a general financial power of attorney. A springing financial power of attorney will allow a designated person to access financial accounts if the account holder is declared incompetent. A general financial power of attorney allows the designated person to access financial accounts at any time. It should also be a durable power of attorney, stating that it does not become void if your daughter becomes incapacitated. A general power may be very useful while your daughter is in college. If she studies abroad or is in another state, this will allow you to monitor accounts, pay bills, replace cards and speak on her behalf concerning financial matters. These need to be updated every few years, or they may not be recognized by financial institutions.
If a young adult has items he or she wants to leave to certain people, a will would be useful. If a person dies without a will, state law determines the distribution of assets.
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Finally, a clarification with regard to my column last week about rising health care premiums: I noted in the column that it was suggested to me that I get a new policy beginning Dec. 1, 2013, and once approved, cancel my current policy. If you hold a current policy and your existing insurer will not allow you to apply for a new policy effective Dec. 1, 2013, you may need to contact another insurance company to get a policy in force by Dec. 1. Never cancel coverage until you are approved in writing for a new policy, and only cancel as of the effective date of the new policy.
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I just received a pair of powered monitors (Fostex PMO.4n) for my computer set-up. I'm connecting them to a HiFimeDIY Sabre USB DAC. Both the DAC and speakers have volume controls. This probably doesn't make much difference but how would you set the volume controls in this case. I'm thinking DAC volume on MAX (which I think would supply 2.2Vrms to the speakers amps) and then adjust listening volume from the speakers volume control?
The speaker manual doesn't list any info on input voltages, it just says to "set the gain of both monitors at medium setting and slowly bring up the gain of the (mixing) console. Adjust the gain of both monitors for balance and for best SNR"


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Minnesota's roundabouts are designed to accommodate vehicles of all sizes; including emergency vehicles, buses, farm equipment and semi-trucks with trailers.
Oversize vehicles and vehicles with trailers may straddle both lanes while driving through a multilane roundabout. Other vehicles should remember to give extra space to oversize vehicles in a roundabout.
Roundabouts are also designed with a truck apron, a raised section of concrete around the central island that acts as an extra lane for large vehicles and vehicles with trailers. The back wheels of the oversize vehicle can ride up on the truck apron so it may easily complete the turn, while the raised portion of concrete discourages use by smaller vehicles.


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Digestive Diseases News Spring 2012
NIH Clinical Center Receives 2011 Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award
Adapted from NIH News
The NIH Clinical Center, the clinical research hospital at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., is the 2011 recipient of the Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award. The award was presented by the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, which has recognized outstanding advances in medical research each year since 1945. The award honors the Clinical Center for serving as a model institution that has transformed scientific advances into innovative therapies and provided high-quality care to patients.
The award recognizes the Clinical Center's rich history of medical discovery through clinical research since it opened in 1953. Over the decades, nearly half a million volunteers have participated in clinical research at the Clinical Center. Its mission has remained providing exceptional clinical care for research volunteers, an environment for innovative bench-to-bedside clinical research, and training for clinical researchers.
"The Clinical Center, the world's largest clinical research hospital, exists to help scientists who are clinicians rapidly translate promising discoveries in the laboratory into new and better ways to treat and prevent disease," said NIH Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. "The Clinical Center's 58-year research portfolio has resulted in remarkable medical advances."
Those medical milestones include development of chemotherapy for cancer; the first use of an immunotoxin to treat a malignancy (hairy cell leukemia); identification of the genes that cause kidney cancer, leading to the development of six new, targeted treatments for advanced kidney cancer; the demonstration that lithium helps depression; the first gene therapy; the first treatment of AIDS (with AZT); and the development of tests to detect AIDS/HIV and hepatitis viruses in blood, which led to a safer blood supply.
"By enabling some of the world's top medical researchers to collaborate in innovative, interdisciplinary ways, the NIH Clinical Center has been pivotal in advancing clinical studies that are at the forefront of solving the nation's most pressing public health issues," said Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., M.A.C.P., director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
"The Clinical Center's work has always depended on patients and healthy individuals from around the world who volunteer for clinical research here," said John I. Gallin, M.D., director of the NIH Clinical Center. "Our patients include those with rare diseases, common disorders, and undiagnosed conditions. There are about 1,500 clinical research studies under way today and the patients and healthy volunteers who participate in them are true partners in research."
Advancements through clinical research also depend on having a cadre of investigators trained to do it, Gallin added. "Students in the health sciences and clinicians come here to learn how to conduct clinical research by working closely with NIH investigators. Since 1995, more than 22,000 students around the world have participated in the Clinical Center's clinical research training curriculum offered through distance-learning programs."
The original hospital, the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center, opened in 1953. A new research hospital, the 240-bed Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center, opened in 2004. Most of NIH's 27 institutes and centers conduct clinical research at the Clinical Center through their programs on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md. NIH plans to open the facility for use by external researchers, based on the 2010 recommendations from the Scientific Management Review Board, established under the NIH Reform Act of 2006, which will allow the Clinical Center to facilitate clinical research on a broader scale.
For more information, visit the NIH Clinical Center at http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov.
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reviews for: listing #80018 - Sequoia, California House rental
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- baths 2
- hot tub no
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- sleeps 11
- pets allowed no
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$1,800 - $2,100 /wk
Perfect getaway!!!
Review submitted: May 5, 2014 Date of arrival: May 2, 2014
I've heard a lot about the giant redwood trees as we don't have trees that big in Europe. So it was amazing to see them in person. The park is just up the road from this house which is very beautiful and full of luxuries. I really like all the attention to details including the bathroom upstairs which has a walk in rock shower. The house is very private with just one neighbor sharing all this land. We are planning another visit in the Fall.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response: So glad you had a nice visit to Sequoia and enjoyed your time at the house.
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Stunning house
Review submitted: February 22, 2013 Date of arrival: February 8, 2013
I'd never been to this part of California, after visiting area, it's my favorite part of the state, much less country. The owner referred me to check out some local spots and hiking trails. I highly recommend Lady Bug at end of South Fork Drive and Marble Fork up in Park for hikes. After some great hiking, we came back to this relaxing house with two fireplaces. We bbq'd on the deck which has amazing views. The house is very clean with lots of great interior designs including a walk in rock shower in master suite and a beautiful kitchen. The house is very secluded, it shares a private driveway with one neighbor but once in the house, it's like you have the entire side of mountain to yourself. The pictures don't do the house justice, you should check it out.
Owners response: They were a great guest and left the house so clean, the house cleaner was happy.
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Very nice interior and very close to park boundries
Review submitted: May 8, 2012 Date of arrival: April 27, 2012
Our family of 6 plus another couple stayed here and really enjoyed ourselves. We even had fun with the dog next door - very gentle and a hardly ever barked. The exterior of the home leaves a lot to be desired and the driveway is pretty daring but the roomy, comfortable inside of the home and the fantastic views were worth it! Other than advising that you bring your own soap (had to drive back down that driveway just to buy bars of soap and dishwasher detergent) I would recommend this home. The owner is very nice too.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway
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Well needed rest....
Review submitted: May 7, 2012 Date of arrival: May 3, 2012
This place was perfect for a staycation from LA. The house is much nicer than the pictures even show. Every detail has been accounted for. I really loved the kitchen and downstairs bathroom, it has copper sinks with this amazing tile work and stone shelves. WELL DONE! I also recommend the Gateway for dinner, it's kinda pricey but eating atop the river is worth the price. Thankfully the high speed internet worked well as I couldn't completely shut myself off from reality but this would be the place to do it. haha..next time maybe!!!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Great place to stay
Review submitted: March 8, 2012 Date of arrival: February 25, 2012
We had a group of 11 people stayed at this place for one night. It was clean, cozy and well furnished, just was good as the picture shows. The booking and refunding process was smooth, speedy and efficient. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends.
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Great place to stay
Review submitted: March 8, 2012 Date of arrival: February 25, 2012
We had a group of 11 people stay at this house for one night. The house is cozy, clean and well furnished. It is as beautiful as the pictures show. The booking and refunding process was speedy and efficient. Will definitely recommend to my friends.
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Great House, First Impressions Not So Good
Review submitted: August 1, 2011 Date of arrival: June 23, 2011
Don't let first impressions ruin your stay. When we drove up the driveway, we were met with two broken down pickup trucks with the hoods up and a large dog blocking the driveway. You share the drive with neighbors. Our first thought was that we made a huge mistake booking this place for a family get together. But once we got into the house, it was a whole different story. Beautiful house, as you can see by the pictures. The bathrooms were unbelievable. Views from the main living area were magnificent. The upstairs bedroom was extremely large and was great for the five kids to sleep along with two adults. Couldn't ask for a better interior. However, the exterior could use some work. The deck needs some repairs. the flooring was loose and the railing was not solid. If you are tall beware of the gutter as you walk up the stairs. All of the men in our family hit their head at least once. Granted we are all over 6'4", but that's not that high. The next door dog was also a bit of a problem. Sweet dog, but hanging out at the door day and night and scaring everyone every time we walked out esp. at night got a little old. But he did provide a few good laughs at everyones expense. The house was close to Sequoia Park, only about a five minute drive which was why we were there. Overall, we would stay there again, but we also know the lay of the land now.
Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing
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So here's some good news for a Monday.
Alex Hamilton and Sara Chu helped police in McCall, Idaho, catch suspects trying to steal an ATM a few days ago.
The couple was leaving a grocery store when they saw, at a nearby bank, a truck chained to an ATM, according to CBS 12 News. At first they thought maybe the truck was taking the ATM in for repairs, but when the truck pulled forward and the ATM burst into flying pieces, they called 911.
They then followed the truck, all the while telling the police dispatcher where it was headed. When the police showed up, however, the dispatcher told them to get out of the area immediately, the news report said. Fortunately, they followed her advice, because the robbers started shooting at the officers and disabled all their vehicles.
The ATM thieves are now in custody in Utah and are suspects in similar crimes throughout the country, the McCall police chief told the CBS 12.
Great work on both fronts, Alex and Sara, both in giving the police directions and following police directions!
I've written about ram raids before, where vehicles are used to plow into storefronts for destructive robberies. Convenience stores, especially those with ATMs inside; pawn shops; and jewelers are likely victims. Ram raiders even target pet stores.
There's also been a high incidence of ram raids at Apple stores where the culprits smash and grab expensive computers, tablets and phones. But this man in Connecticut apparently wasn't looking for an Apple product. No, he was looking for a banana. Yes, a banana.
I'll quote directly from an NBC Connecticut news report:
"Police in Newington are looking for the man who they said committed a bizarre crime early this morning when he backed an SUV into a Connecticut gas station, stole a banana, ate and left in the damaged vehicle.
"Police responded to the Citgo Gas Station, located at 502 Cedar St.,, after a burglary alarm went off at 1:48 a.m. [Jan. 9] and noticed extensive damage to the doors, police said.
"When they reviewed surveillance video, they saw a light-colored Ford Freestyle station wagon with Connecticut registration plates back into the store door several times and break the glass.
"Then, a man went into the store, took a banana from a shelf, peeled it, ate the fruit and left the store, police said.
"The man was not wearing a mask, did not try to conceal his face and did not take anything else, police said." [Emphasis on: "did not take anything else."]
A photo of the suspect, posted by the NBC Connecticut website, shows him quite clearly. He took off in the same SUV that smashed into the gas station.
Ram raids are a serious threat to the retail industry, and I don't mean to make light of this threat for a second. Thank goodness there was no one inside the gas station at the time who could have been injured. But, again, all that for a banana? Did the thief destroy the storefront and once inside undergo a stroke of conscience and then just decided to grab a banana for his efforts? Or did he simply have a very, very strong hankering for a banana?
Can't wait to learn about his thought process and. I'll keep you posted.
Today I posted five more profiles of our prestigious "20 under 40" winners. I only have five more left to post, which means the TechSec conference is not far away.
After talking with these young professionals over the last few months, I am so looking forward to meeting them in person. Last year, my first time at TechSec, I learned a lot from our winners and called on them many times after as sources for articles I was writing for Security Director News. Each and every one of them, both those I met last year and those I 've spoken to this time around, are smart, personable and passionate about what they do. You can't ask for more than that. Their employers should be extremely proud.
I am excited to once again moderate a Next Gen Security Series panel titled, Security directors' perspective: Young security professionals' use of new technology on the job. This panel, featuring four of our "20 under 40" winners, is a highlight of the show.
There's still time to register for the TechSec conference that will be held at the end of this month. For those of you who aren't familiar with it, great educational sessions are planned—check them out—and this is not a conference that tries to sell you on any particular system or solution. It's all about learning and sharing ideas, and there's plenty of time for some fun, too. [And I can tell you that after these first days of January in Maine, I'm also looking forward to a little sunshine and beachtime.]
Congratulations again to SDN's "20 under 40" winners!
We here at Security Director News would like to wish all of our sources and our readers very, very happy holidays. Thank you for a great year. We have enjoyed speaking with you about trends, successes and challenges. We've appreciated your comments on SDN articles and look forward to more of your feedback.
Here's hoping that 2014, along with the improving economy, will bring more security—along with more funding—to schools from K-12 to the university level, a decrease in organized retail crime due to all the great efforts out there, fewer risks at hospitals for both patients and staff and more technology to banks to protect customers and employees.
We believe the future of the physical security industry is in the greatest of hands, as evidenced by our new batch of "20 under 40" winners. They are dedicated and passionate about their roles.
The new year is looking bright.
It took 80 seconds for 18-year-old student Karl Halverson Pierson to enter Arapahoe High School on Dec. 13 in Centennial, Colo., and critically injure a fellow student.
At that one minute and 20 second mark, the heavily armed gunman knew that an armed guard was coming after him, and he fatally shot himself.
School officials and local law enforcement authorities say the fact that there was an armed guard at the 2,229-student school with 70 classrooms potentially saved many more lives.
Arapahoe is not far from Columbine, where in 1999, two students killed 12 fellow students and one teacher and injured 24 others.
What do you think? Are armed guards the answer?
Tomorrow, Dec. 14, marks the one-year anniversary of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Twenty young children and six adults were killed by a heavily armed gunman, who reportedly was mentally ill.
The mainstream media has been all over the story these days, following up on the devastated families' lives a year later, the mood of the town, the remembrances planned and so forth.
But an important fact I think needs to be pointed out is that since that tragic day, there have been 26 more school shootings in the United States. That's according to the organizations Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Mayors Against Illegal Guns. Even as I write this, I've been monitoring news reports about a gunman inside a high school in Centennial, Colo. Injuries were reported.
Over the past year, I have written numerous stories about what schools are doing to protect students and staff in the wake of Newtown. Many upgraded their security systems, some trained staff and children to "Run, Hide, Fight," a controversial approach. After Newtown, more than 450 state bills were introduced, ranging from measures to allow teachers to arm themselves or put armed guards in schools.
What hits home with me are the sentiments I heard from a number of my school security sources. Knee-jerk reactions don't work. Security at schools everywhere should have been in place long before Newtown and should continuously be revisited and upgraded when necessary. You don't have to be Fort Knox. Build relationships with local enforcement. And, above all, train, train, train.
We here at Security Director News send again our condolences to those whose lives were affected by the shootings a year ago tomorrow, hoping we won't have to hear about another similar event.
NORTHFORD, Conn.—I spent an enjoyable and very educational day here, Dec. 10, at Honeywell Life Safety HQ. The purpose for the visit was a briefing on Honeywell's efforts to expand its fire systems to include emergency communications, digital signage and outdoor audio.
Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell's new touch-screen fire alarm panel, which is designed to simplify operations for security directors and first responders, can make that happen, Honeywell leaders said.
Todd Reif, Honeywell Fire Systems president for the Americas, started the day off by outlining the evolution of the company's fire alarm systems. He started with the master box—those red and white pull-lever boxes you see on street corners and on the exterior of buildings, and which Honeywell still manufactures— I watched that in action during a tour of the massive factory—to its new, small, addressable system S3 Series Fire Alarm system that features an intuitive touch screen with icons resembling those on smartphones.
It is the first of its kind in the industry, Reif said.
Fire technology should also be able to deal with emergency notifications, bad weather warnings and "bad guys," he said. Once the technology is "harnessed and shaped," there are multiple opportunities for end users, including those in the retail, hospitality, small medical facilities and schools.
The company is trying to take the "Fear of the Fire Alarm" factor away from end users. Too often, with big, multi-button fire panels, people are scared to touch anything. "They say, 'What is going on? Who do I need to call? I don't want the fire trucks to roll if I press the wrong button or I just want to shut this up,' " said Brian Carlson, manager of strategic marketing for Gamewell-FCI. Those concerns come despite the fact the user had been trained in the system, but maybe that was a year or so ago.
It's the "floating finger syndrome," Carlson says. It usually takes someone two minutes from the time they get to the panel before they even push a button. He knows because he's visited hundreds of end users and studied them as they responded to an incident.
The S3 series features only eight buttons.
We heard two other great talks about mass notification and situational awareness that I will write about soon in more detail. So stay tuned….
The now 83-year-old nun, 64-year-old gardener and 58-year-old housepainter who were found guilty of breaching security at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tenn., in July 2012 remain behind bars, awaiting sentencing.
The three peace demonstrators were found guilty last May on felony charges for cutting through a fence and defacing property at the maximum security uranium processing facility. Reportedly, they were undetected by the majority of the perimeter surveillance equipment, ground sensors, security guards and canine patrols.
A sabotage charge against each of them carries a maximum prison term of up to 20 years; the damaged property charge has a penalty of up to 10 years. Sentencing was initially scheduled for this fall but has since been rescheduled for Jan. 24.
Security experts have called the break-in the biggest security breach in the nation's atomic history. The Department of Energy investigated and released a special report on the facility's security failings, including inoperable security equipment, an inadequate security force, no timetables for the maintenance of security equipment, and lack of physical barriers. Previous studies said the problems had been present for 10 years, according to an article from Robert Lee Maril, sociology professor at East Carolina University.
And there's more about some other seemingly major Y-12 problems, regarding the construction of a new new facility to be built at Y-12.
Maril writes:
"In summary, the same two business entities, Bechtel Corporation and Babcock and Wilcox Company, tasked with security at Y-12, a security system breached by an octogenarian nun and two other senior citizens, are also the same two business enterprises in charge of the planning and design of the new facility, UPF, to be built at Y-12 (estimated total security costs at Y-12 at the time of the breach in 2012 were $150 million). To date, costs for the planning and design of UPF have risen in 2012 to $6.5 billion from approximately $1.1 billion in 2004. Several months after the security breach at Y-12, these same two corporations, Bechtel Corporation and Babcock and Wilcox Company, were named as the primary construction contractors for UPF at Y-12. At this time the NNSA refuses to provide taxpayers with the construction costs of the UPF until 2015."
Food for thought?
You can read more about how the break-in and its impact played out on www.securitydirectornews.com.
A Rockport, Mass., woman was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct this week after called 911 to request that officers push her around a local mall.
The 35-year-old, complaining of a leg injury, asked mall security for a wheelchair. A guard pushed her to a store and then back to her car, according to a report in The Salem News. Once back her car, though, she apparently decided she wanted to do some more shopping and asked to be pushed back inside. Security declined, saying they were too busy to do so.
So what did she do? She called 911 "requesting that [police units] push her around the mall so she can shop," according the newspaper.
When police arrived and told her she can't call 911 for such "frivolous issues." She then called to request EMS transport.
Next she went "out of control." The police officer requested back-up, and the woman was taken into custody.
Really, really?
A police officer trying to stop a Black Friday shoplifter suspect was dragged—with his arm slammed in a car door—through a parking lot in Chicago? A store manager maced a customer? People were trampled at a Walmart over a $50 tablet?
I like to consider myself a savvy shopper. But you won't find me waiting in line on Thanksgiving night for supposed bargains. I didn't go near a store on the Friday or weekend after Thanksgiving. My son might disown me for that, but I'm just looking out for my own wellbeing.
Experts, such as Gene Smith of the Loss Prevention Foundation and Rich Mellor, VP for loss prevention at the National Retail Federation, tell me that all in all, the extended Black Friday events last week went well.
Retailers were prepared, they said. I believe them. But what can you do, as they noted, when customers are out of control? How can you prepare for feisty consumers fighting over a single piece of merchandise? A driver stabbing someone over a parking place?
And this was a good Black Friday experience, my experts say.
Most retailers do everything they can to protect their employees and customers, but they still need these Black Friday events in order to make money.
Store employees have been trained, fortunately. But maybe it's time for customers to be trained? Ha! Can we have screenings for customers to make sure they won't punch someone out over a Furby or Zoomer Dog or Nerf Rebelle Heartbreaker Bow Blaster?
If this was a relatively calm Black Friday, I wouldn't want to see a fierce one.
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It's official.
If there were any doubt that the holiday season had started, STAR 102.5 removed all doubt this morning when it began its traditional wall-to-wall holiday music programming. WJYE 96.1, which also goes all Christmas, all the time and had been polling listeners about when to start, joined the holiday parade later in the day.
As we noted here Friday, the signs already were in abundance, from TV specials and store displays to advertising, to the WJYE poll.
So whether you think it's the most wonderful time of the year or not, it's here.
--- Bruce Andriatch