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Old-Fashioned Accountability
I have a good friend who thinks I am too old-fashioned. Through all the years we've known each other, he has never ceased to remind me of his observation. And while I certainly try to maintain an age-appropriate outlook …Read More
Those Whom God Hath Joined Together
One of the great joys of serving as a pastor is performing weddings. Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of performing several wedding ceremonies, and on each occasion I have used the traditional wedding vows found …Read More
Covenant and Culture
The word covenant is a theological term. But it is also a cultural term. It has to do with God's primal design for how human beings, fallen though we be, can live together and form a society. Social philosophers …Read More
Covenant Community
When a pastor looks at his assembled congregation, what does he see? If he accepts a biblical covenant theology, he knows that he is not looking at a collection of randomly gathered individuals, or even families, but at a part …Read More
Law and Gospel
As has already been pointed out in this issue, "Reformed" theology just is "covenant" theology. However, that doesn't necessarily settle the question as to what kind of covenant theology is being espoused. By far the question that has been …Read More
Redemptive History
Even those casually familiar with the Bible know its basic contents: the Old Testament in front and the New Testament in back. Those more familiar know its contents more deeply. First is the Pentateuch (the five books of Moses), followed …Read More
The History of Covenant Theology
Until recently, it was widely held that covenant theology was created in the middle of the seventeenth century by theologians such as Johannes Cocceius (1609–1669). In fact, covenant theology is nothing more or less than the theology of the …Read More
The Covenant of Works
Covenant theology is important for many reasons. Though covenant theology has been around for millennia, it finds its more refined and systematic formulation in the Protestant Reformation. Its importance, however, has been heightened in our day because of its relationship …Read More
Our Covenant God
From time to time we receive a letter from a reader who would like us to use words that are more familiar. And although we generally try to define theological and biblical terms that may be unfamiliar to our readers …Read More
Inheritance and Intervention
This Sunday, I will bring my fifth child in front of the church for baptism. While my son is the one being baptized, it is my wife, myself, and our church who will be taking vows. We will be promising …Read More
He Has a Name
We have been reading about the covenants these past few days, and it may prove helpful to look at a few chapters where God prepares Abram for His promise. The Greek and Hebrew verbs for covenant basically mean "to cut …Read More
One Covenant under God
We are a litigious people. We not only like to sue one another, we like to avoid being sued, and having to sue. That is, we hire lawyers not only to write up contracts, but to help enforce contracts. Handshakes …Read More
Our Glorious Inheritance in Christ
Allegedly, a reporter once asked John D. Rockefeller, who at the time was one of the wealthiest men in America, "How much money is enough?" to which Rockefeller supposedly answered, "A little more than I have." Such a response is …Read More
Our Great Reward
In June 2006 in this section we commented on the way in which the story of redemption focuses on Abraham's "seed" as the line by which the Messiah will come to save God's people from their sins (Gen …Read More
The People, Place, and Presence of God
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NEW YORK (AP) - Flu season in the U.S. is off to its earliest start in nearly a decade - and it could be a bad one.
DETROIT (AP) - Superstorm Sandy gave an extra boost to U.S. auto sales, making November the best month for carmakers in nearly five years.
NEW YORK (AP) - Television viewers were once called couch potatoes. Many are becoming more active while watching now, judging by the findings in a new report that illustrates the explosive growth in people who watch TV while connected to social media on smartphones and tablets.
PARIS (AP) - A storm is brewing in Europe as nations try to force Internet powerhouses like Google and Amazon to pay more in taxes.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Victims of cellphone theft can now contact their wireless carriers and have their devices remotely disabled before they're resold on the black market, District of Columbia officials said Monday.
DETROIT (AP) - Lincoln is getting a new car and a new name designed to reverse 20 years of falling sales.
NEW YORK (AP) - A startup company trying to defend the legality of how it sends live TV programming to laptop computers, iPhones and other mobile devices encountered a skeptical appeals court panel on Friday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Amazing Spiderman," ''Taxi Driver" and "The Karate Kid" are getting some real resolution.
Q: I know someone who is getting disability benefits from Social Security. But he spends half of his disability check on illegal drugs. How can this person get away with wasting taxpayer money like this? Is there any way I can report him to the authorities? Also, how can a drug addict get benefits in the first place?
WASHINGTON (AP) - American consumers have shown about as much appetite for the $1 coin as kids do their spinach. They may not know what's best for them either. Congressional auditors say doing away with dollar bills entirely and replacing them with dollar coins could save taxpayers some $4.4 billion over the next 30 years.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Superstorm Sandy packed a bigger economic punch than most people had thought.
PLEASANTON (AP) - Ross Stores Inc. said Thursday that its revenue at stores open at least a year rose 2 percent in November, missing Wall Street expectations.
NEW YORK (AP) - Optimism that a budget deal will be reached in Washington sent stocks modestly higher Thursday. A pair of economic reports also brightened the mood.
NEW YORK (AP) - Black Friday was no match for Superstorm Sandy.
The Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public Friday. Here are some of the most talked-about vehicles that will be making their world debuts at the event:
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it has granted the first permission for commercial drone flights over land, the latest effort by the agency to show it is loosening restrictions on commercial uses of the unmanned aircraft.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service wants to read taxpayers their rights.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Hershey company says a Maryland candidate is milking its classic chocolate bar for political gain.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Amid complaints about lengthy waits for Social Security disability benefits, congressional investigators say nearly 200 administrative judges have been rubber-stamping claims, approving billions of dollars in lifetime payments from the cash-strapped program.
DETROIT (AP) - A thorough review of General Motors' safety issues is nearing completion and hasn't turned up any more serious problems, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Roofs made of carbon fiber. Plastic windshields. Bumpers fashioned out of aluminum foam.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Up to 5 million Americans struggling to make their monthly student loan payments could find relief under a program President Barack Obama expanded Monday, part of an election-year push by Democrats to paint Republicans as blocking common-sense steps that could help the middle class.
DENVER (AP) - Colorado's marijuana market boomed in April as tens of thousands celebrated the once-underground 4/20 pot holiday.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Netflix will ease up on a month-long finger-pointing campaign that blamed Verizon and other Internet service providers for problems with its video subscription service.
OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) - McDonald's says a key sales metric slipped again in the U.S. as it faced "ongoing broad-based challenges" in May.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Apple is expanding into home and health management as the company tries to turn its iPhones, iPads and Mac computers into an interchangeable network of devices that serve as a hub of people's increasingly digital lives.
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday that gradually increases the minimum wage in the city to $15, which would make it the highest in the nation.
SAN JOSE (AP) - The hackers are winning, according to a survey of 500 executives of U.S. businesses, law enforcement services and government agencies released Wednesday.
MOUNTAIN VIEW (AP) - In a groundbreaking disclosure, Google revealed Wednesday how very white and male its workforce is - just 2 percent of its 50,000 Googlers are black, 3 percent are Hispanic, and 30 percent are women.

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This hotel is located in Phoenix (Encanto), close to Sunnyslope Mountain, Heard Museum, and Encanto Park. Also nearby are Phoenix Theatre and Arizona Opera.
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At Extended Stay America - Phoenix - Midtown, recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and laundry facilities.
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Extended Stay America - Phoenix - Midtown features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. A complimentary breakfast is served on weekdays. This Phoenix hotel also offers barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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- Number of floors - 3
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A judge has ruled that a Hickman hot dog vendor can continue to store his cart and food in his garage.
Published reports reveal a Lancaster County district judge has ruled in favor of Steve and Carolyn Parker, owners of Steve O' Dogs, saying the couple didn't violate Hickman city code by parking a hot dog cart and storing food in their garage.
The couple filed a lawsuit against the city last fall after the
city notified them they were violating city code that required a
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Today's Cubs game will be manager Lou Piniella's last.
According to a release from the team, Piniella will step down after Sunday's game against the Braves, citing family reasons. The first pitch is at 1:20 p.m. at Wrigley Field.
The release included this statement from Piniella.
"I am thankful to the Ricketts family for their support – Cubs fans are fortunate to have an owner like the Ricketts family to lead this organization for the long-term. I also couldn't be more thankful to Jim Hendry for bringing me to Chicago. We enjoyed a great deal of success together and I'll always value the relationship we had during our time together. Thank you to Crane Kenney and the Cubs front office for your support throughout the years.
"I couldn't be more appreciative of my coaches and training staff. They have been professional and supportive. And thank you to my players for the successes we shared and their efforts.
"Finally, to the Cubs fans, thank you for four wonderful seasons. You are the best, most deserving fans in all of baseball and it has been an honor to manage your ballclub."
Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts said he and his family "respect Lou's decision to retire from the game he loves."
Last month, Piniella announced he would be retiring, but said he'd finish out the season first.
The Cubs named third-base coach Mike Quade manager for the remainder of the 2010 season, starting with tomorrow's game against Washington. Quade managed the last four seasons of Chicago's Triple-A Iowa affiliate, the I-Cubs.
Quade has spent the past 17 years managing minor league teams, and overall has a .510 winning percentage.
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TOPEKA, KAN. — As part of Pet Dental Health month, Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. is co-sponsoring the 15th annual Pets Need Dental Care, Too™
campaign to encourage veterinary health care teams to talk with clients about scheduling regular dental appointments for their
pets and to establish an at-home dental-care routine.
Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets. In addition, 65 percent of dogs with Stage 1 periodontal
disease often go untreated because come veterinary teams don't recommend needed treatment options like dental exams, professional
dental cleaning and dental X-rays, the company reports.
"Regular preventive dental care includes oral home care by the pet owner and routine professional dental care. The expenses
associated with professional dental treatment may be significant.
To help veterinary health-care teams, Hill's made Pet Dental Health Campaign kits available to veterinary hospitals around
the country. The kits contain:
Aprogram guide designed to help veterinary pet hospitals boost the health of their patients and their practices
Pet-owner invitation postcards
Pet-owner guides with report cards
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2009 Pet Dental Awareness Contest entry forms
Hill's also is offering veterinary health care teams the opportunity to win cash and prizes by entering the 2009 Pet Dental
Awareness Contest. All pet hospitals that conduct activities to promote pet dental health are eligible. Entries will be judged
Effective use of the dental-kit materials
Case study of a pet helped during the campaign
Integration of dental care by the pet hospital during and after the campaign
Creative ideas and execution
Publicity and media coverage
Practice growth achieved through campaign participation
Community outreach efforts promoting dental care in pets
First place receives $2,000, second place $1,000, third $500 and fourth through 10th place will be awarded membership in the
American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) and a subscription to the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry. Full details are available
in the contest kit.
"Hill's is pleased to stand with our dental partners in this continued mission to help pets get the best in oral health,"
says Janet Donlin, DVM, chief of the veterinary business channel at Hill's Pet Nutrition.
"Through our combined efforts, we hope to empower veterinary health-care team members with tools that will help their clients
understand proper oral care requires a year-long commitment."
The 2009 Pet Dental Health Campaign is made possible by a partnership among these organizations:
American Veterinary Medical Association, AVDS, Academy of Veterinary Dentistry, American Veterinary Dental College, Academy
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Can a parking garage be historic? ["The House of Brown," Secret History by Jack Neely, June 20, 2013]. How about this? Picture a teen-age gearhead in September of 1948. The new '49 Chevys were about to go on sale. Great excitement, first real redesign since the pre-war models. There was supposed to be a sleek Fleetline fastback. Word on the street was that cars had already been delivered to Knoxville and secretly stashed somewhere, to be taken in a few days to the showrooms for their unveiling. Somehow, my buddies and I learned that the secret location was an upper floor of the Pryor Brown garage, and we managed to slip in there. Sure enough, a whole row of 'em, in all their shiny, new-car-smell glory. Later that year my dad and I went out to Maryville and bought a new black four-door, saving a few bucks as the Maryville dealers would sharpen their pencils in order to snag a few Knoxville buyers. Back in our driveway, we parked beside our neighbor's spanking new '49 Ford. He let me drive it to show off the silkiness of the V-8 against our clunky old Chevy six-banger. Pryor Brown's garage, historic, no doubt about it.
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NORMAN — Livestock producers have endured the worst two years in the history of many of their operations. In fact, many ranchers I work with who did not sell their entire herds are speculating as to how much longer they can afford to feed their remaining animals.
Pasture and rangeland conditions are the worst I have ever seen, and this trend looks to continue into the spring.
While we can always hope for the best, we must plan for the worst. While many believe it cannot get any worse, others reason the worst is yet to come. I agree with the latter because the longer our soils dry, the more grasses will suffer and die.
With limited to no palatable forage available, producers are forced to feed their herds everything they eat. When this takes place, the financial strains can be unbearable.
Forecasts from the National Weather Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center predict that lower than normal rainfall will continue through spring. Therefore, it's safe to say the drought-stressed landscape we've experienced since 2011 will continue for at least several more months.
In fact, the term "drought-stressed" is an understatement when describing most parts of our state, including pastures and rangeland. Due to this, cattle producers must make sound management decisions regarding stocking rates, forage use and availability.
Oklahoma State University Extension will host a meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Extension office classroom at 601 E. Robinson St. in Norman. Guest speaker Mark Gregory, area agronomist for Oklahoma State University Extension, will discuss the "Recovery and Management of Drought-Stressed Pastures."
This meeting is free to the public, but you must RSVP to Cherry Slaughter by Feb. 18 by calling 321-4774 or emailing her at email@example.com.
If you plan to own horses or cattle this year, I recommend taking one hour to attend this workshop. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension and Oklahoma State University offer their programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran and are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Heath Herje is an agriculture educator with Cleveland County Cooperative Extension service.
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Game details
- Game:
- Genre:
- Sports
- Sub Genre:
- Soccer
- Release Date (US):
- October 14th, 2008
- Release Date (UK):
- October 3rd, 2008
- Players:
- 1-7
- Online Players:
- 2-8
- Developers:
- EA Canada
- Publisher:
- Electronic Arts
- Rating:
- E [Everyone]
- PSU Rank:
- 79 of 1166 Games
- PSU Rank on PS3:
- 76 of 0 Games
- Additional Information:
- Also available on Xbox 360, PSP, DS, PC, Wii, and PS2
About FIFA 09
Powered by the third generation of the EA SPORTS football engine, FIFA Soccer 09 features more than 250 core gameplay additions and enhancements that deliver the most responsive, intelligent and realistic action ever for the series. Enjoy turning defenders with more controlled dribbling and ball control, snapping off precision shots with improved first-time shooting mechanics and firing beautifully timed passes with greater accuracy, placing the ball exactly where you want it. With new player momentum physics the speed and weight of the player determines everything from the distance of a slide tackle and the power of a header to the severity of player collisions and the height of a player's jump. Plus, players now behave according to their physical attributes with larger, stronger players dominating collisions, battles for control of the ball, and position in challenges for two player headers.
- PSU Review Score
- 9.0
- Avg. user review score:
- 9.4
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FIFA 14 for PS4 doesn't make drastic changes to its current-gen version, but the enhanced graphics, new animations, and improved player awareness make it one of the strongest PS4 launch titles.
We like
- Improved graphics and overall presentation
- New animations enhance realism
- Greater player awareness
We dislike
- Players still slightly off
- Some missed opportunities in crowd overhaul
- Not a giant leap for the franchise
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[Editor's Note: I understand soccer should be respectfully labeled as football, but because the majority of our reader base is from North America, we're going to utilize the word soccer instead. Don't be so offended and please don't litter the comment section with Soccer> American football -- we get it.] - - - - - EA Sports appears to be experiencing something of a turning point this season. While ...
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FIFA 09 News
EA launches FIFA 09 Ultimate Team DLC on PSN
Electronic Arts announced today that a new downloadable game mode called FIFA 09 Ultimate Team is available to download now from the PlayStation Network. The FIFA 09 Ultimate Team mode challenges gamers to collect the most talented players in the world by developing them into a dream team, allo...
- Posted Mar 19th 2009
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FIFA 09 gets new card trading Ultimate Team mode
Electronic Arts has today confirmed that FIFA 09 will be getting a new online game mode entitled FIFA 09 Ultimate Team, which can be downloaded via the Xbox live marketplace and PlayStation Network on March 19, 2009. The new game mode, which involves virtual cards, is designed so that players can...
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FIFA topples Call of Duty for a second time
Electronic Arts' FIFA 09 has dethroned Call of Duty: World at War from the top of the UK Charts for a second time running, despite sales of the popular sports entry dropping by 41 percent. Meanwhile, sales of Activision's popular shooter also hit a considerable slump, dropping 50 perc...
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FIFA 09 bags UK Christmas number one
Electronic Arts' FIFA 09 has dethroned Call of Duty: World at War from the top of the UK Charts this week, bagging the mega publisher its sixth UK Christmas number one hit in eight years. Retailer promotions for the popular soccer title boosted sales by a massive 89 percent, pushing Activis...
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FIFA 09 UK sales top one million
Electronic Arts is feeling decidedly chuffed with itself this week, following news that the publisher's hit title FIFA 09 has passed the one million sales mark in the UK after just five weeks. The venerable soccer franchise has now notched up ten million sales in the region over the last fi...
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PS3 FIFA too complex for PC technology
As if you needed any further convincing of the PlayStation 3's raw processing power, EA Sports has revealed that only 1-3% of gaming PC's would be able to run the console versions of FIFA 2009. "The PC version of FIFA 09 is different to the PlayStation 3 versions because of the CPU pro...
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EA announces fifth FIFA World Cup
Electronic Arts will be holding yet another FIFA World Cup tournament late next month to promote the upcoming FIFA 09, due out on October 2 in Australia, October 3 in Europe and October 14 in North America. Thanks to Eurogamer for the tip-off. The overall winner will go home with USD 20,000 (GBP ...
- Posted Sep 15th 2008
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FIFA 09 details, demo date, and debut trailer
Soccer (or football) fans rejoice, as FIFA 09 is finally materializing. This year's iteration is set to feature a premium Live Season service. Live Season offers weekly updates for each player's statistics based on their performance in real-life games. Barclay's Premier League, La Liga BBVA, Lig...
- Posted Aug 21st 2008
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FIFA 09 adds 'Live Season' feature
Just when you think EA Sports couldn't possibly come up with anything else to shoehorn into their sports line, along comes Peter Moore with a reminder that the game is never finished. Announced at Leipzig this morning, FIFA 09 will be the first title in the EA roster to benefit from 'Live Season'...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
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FIFA 09 Video: France vs Italy
The FIFA Soccer Blog has released an exclusive FIFA 09 video containing a France vs Italy rematch. Though the YouTube quality is quite disheartening, they have provided links for you to download a high definition version as well. We've included the YouTube video below. In order to download ...
- Posted Aug 12th 2008
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[WINNERS] Beyond the Game: FIFA 09
[Winners announced: Blackhawk375 and hesmanes. Both winners need to email me at dave.wales [@] psu dot com in order to supply me with your address. Both of you have won a copy of FIFA 2009 bundled with a 'DELUX' Copy of the Chromeo album. If I do not hear from you within one week, your prize will be...
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Apple adds shared reminders to iCloud web app
Apple is continuing with its expansion of the iCloud web app which now has the added ability to share reminders with others. Last month Apple added Notes and Reminders to the web app but missed out the ability to share reminders; that has now been added and you can share reminders with other iCloud users very easily.
Apple has already provided this functionality to Mountain Lion users on its Mac platform via the built in Reminders app but if you are a Windows user you haven't been able to do this until now. Strangely enough, the ability to share Reminders is also missing from iOS 6; maybe that will come with the next update.
The ability to set up shared reminders could be a handy feature for many so its inclusion in the iCloud web app is certainly a welcome addition. Could you see yourself using shared Reminders?
Source: iCloud.com
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Don't get to excited, it's not like they are improving anything. Apple just reinstated a feature that was removed for some reason when icloud was overhauled and iOS 6 was released.
Yeah, this feature was available in iCloud web for quite some time. They've just put it back.
I would also like to add that this was FINALLY added back in.


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Latitude Adjustment Cottage in Tybee Island
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- baths 3
- sleeps 12
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- pets allowed yes
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Only about 150 FEET to beach access! Very handy! :)
Enjoy the unique ambiance of Latitude Adjustment Cottage and adjust not only your location but your outlook! :) This large, charming home sleeps 12, and if rented in combination with our other home across the street (number 49156), you can enjoy a family reunion for up to 23! Located on the much more natural and not commercialzed end of Tybee, you will find lovely beach bordered by sand dunes and sea oats as well as panoramic view of the shipping traffic, shrimpboats, dolphin playing off the beach, etc.
Sleeping for 12 includes a queen master bedroom/bath with private balcony to share some quiet time. There is also a double futon in the master for small children to feel safe with Mom and Dad in a strange place if you like. The master has a wall t.v. and dvd player. A "kids" room on the upper floor (but adults use it often) has a set of bunks, a single sofa sleeper and a trundle under the lower bunk as well! (wall t.v. and dvd. A twin bedroom and another queen bedroom help make comfy sleeping for the whole group!
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Video library, cable, DVD's, full kitchen (with dishwasher, fridge, microwave and ice maker), several decks including a back deck for sunning and a 3rd floor deck with partial view of ocean, private master suite balcony, barbeque grill, wireless broadband, telephone.
Minimum age limit for responsible rental party...25.
NO COLLEGE GROUPS. Thank you. No smoking inside our home; owner allergy. Thank you!
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NOTE: high season rates apply to all off season major events and holidays. 3 night minimum for all stays.
Weeks only Sunday to Sunday in June and July.
3/15-9/30...$2100 per week, $320 per night. 10/1-3/14...$1500 per week, $250 per night.
13% state and local taxes and $175 cleaning and laundry company charge added to all stays.
Pets allowed on approval...$75 pet fee. $150 REFUNDABLE damage deposit.
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Monona Grove and Oregon played a hard fought game but it was too much from the Silver Eagles as they took the win 30-6.
Monona Grove drew first blood on a Evan Oldenburg touchdown run to give the home team a 7-0 lead.
They drove the field again but Oregon made a third down stop, forcing M-G to kick a 25 yard field goal by Andrew Schuchardt to make it 10-0.
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The New York Times has released its list of the top 46 places to visit in 2013 worldwide, and sitting among tropical getaways and exotic locals is Washington, DC – but the reason DC makes the list might surprise you.
The area's food scene, not its world-class museums, place DC at No. 44 on The Times' list. "A new food scene to welcome a renewed administration," reads the title on DC's listing. After years of snarky restaurant competition between the cultural capital of the United States and the country's actual capital city, has an olive branch been extended?
Times writer Ann Mah points out several DC establishments, including Northeast's new Union Market, Mike Isabella's Italian restaurant Graffito, H Street's Toki Underground and Dupont Circle's Little Serow. DC museums do get a nod with the mention of the Smithsonian's new permanent exhibit, "Food: Transforming America's Table 1950-2000."
DC is one of seven U.S. cities listed in the rankings—and the last one mentioned at No. 44, so maybe some of that NYC-DC competition is still there.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Home sales and prices were down last month compared with a year ago, but last year's figures got a boost from a federal tax incentive for homebuyers.
The South Carolina Realtors Association released home sales figures Monday that showed an 18 percent decline from April 2010, which was the last month of the incentive program that let new homebuyers claim a credit on their income tax.
The median home price was down 3 percent from a year ago at $142,500.
For the first four months of 2011, home sales are about 8 percent less than they were for the same period last year. Homes are staying on the market 10 percent longer this year than last, but the inventory of properties for sale dropped 7 percent.
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NCEAS Project 2660
Foundations and future of biogeography
- Mark V. Lomolino
- James H. Brown
- Dov F. Sax
Meeting Participants and Schedules
|Further Information
|Working Group
|1st—4th October 2000
|Participant List
|Working Group
|9th—11th September 2001
|Participant List
Project Objectives:
The working group will address three objectives. First, to compile a set of seminal research papers, provide original commentary on their relevance, and organise them into a book, "The Foundations of Biogeography." This book is to be published by the University of Chicago Press. Second, to organise an international society of biogeography, along with supporting activities, such as the initiation of society meetings and the development of a web page. Third, to develop and establish future working groups and workshops on biogeography.
Rationale and Strategies:
The field of biogeography has a long and distinguished history. In the past several decades it has experienced renewed interest, with a greatly increased volume of work. It is, therefore, both timely and important that we develop a more thorough understanding of the foundations of this field, including all of its subdisciplines. The compilation of a book on this subject should greatly facilitate this endeavour. To accomplish this we have invited a distinguished group of biogeographers and ecologists from a variety of geographic regions and subdisciplines to join us in this project.
As much as any field, the new biogeography that has emerged is interdisciplinary, international, and spans a broad range of spatial and temporal scales. To better foster interactions among the diverse group of scientists who do biogeography, we believe it is important to establish an international society of biogeography. By bringing eminent biogeographers from diverse backgrounds and locations together we plan to do the initial work in establishing such a society.
We also believe that there are a number of interesting and very important questions that can best be addressed by small groups of highly motivated and interactive biogeographers. By bringing biogeographers together for the first time we hope to stimulate the advancement of the field of biogeography and the many disciplines that interact and overlap with biogeography.
|Products of NCEAS Research
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|Gotelli, Nicholas J. 2001. Research frontiers in null model analysis. Global Ecology and Biogeography. Vol: 10. Pages 337-343.
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|Gotelli, Nicholas J.; Rohde, Klaus. 2002. Co-occurrence of ectoparasites of marine fishes: A null model analysis. Ecology Letters. Vol: 5(1). Pages 86-94.
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|Gotelli, Nicholas J.; McCabe, Declan. 2002. Species co-occurrence: A meta-analysis of J. M. Diamond's assembly rules model. Ecology. Vol: 83(8). Pages 2091-2096.
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|Lomolino, Mark V.; Weiser, Michael. 2001. Towards a more general species-area relationship: Diversity on all islands, great and small. Journal of Biogeography. Vol: 28. Pages 431-445.
|Lomolino, Mark V.; Sax, Dov F.; Brown, James H. 2004. Foundations of Biogeography. University of Chicago Press. Chicago.
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|Whittaker, Robert J.; Willis, Katherine J.; Field, Richard. 2001. Scale and species richness: Towards a general, hierarchical theory of species diversity. Journal of Biogeography. Vol: 28. Pages 453-470.


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APPLETON, Wis. (AP) -- An incident where two men openly carried assault rifles near an Appleton farmers' market last month prompted a flurry of angry emails to the mayor's office, according to a new analysis.
A Post Crescent Media report says many emails were from residents threatening to stay away from future public events where firearms were present.
One man said as long as people are carrying weapons around the city he'll keep his family away. A woman said she didn't want to live where people feel they need guns to protect themselves at family events.
But a New York man said police had no right to hassle the men. He said the two were minding their own business and should have been left alone.
The emails were acquired through an open-records request.
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In gearing up for the big game this Sunday, I've put together a collection of football games for both iOS and Android.
ESPN shares Google's futuristic eyewear with pigskin players. The result? Awesome first-person angles and great potential as a learning tool.
In latest expression of "Honestly" campaign for Surface, Microsoft releases ad featuring Seattle Seahawks quarterback.
The quarterback, who is still looking to sign on with an NFL team, cheekily touts the freedom that comes with not having a contract.
To celebrate the Seahawks' appearance in this Sunday's Super Bowl, the aviation giant has painted one of its 747-8 freighters in the NFL team's livery.
Continuing its penchant for sweet humanity, Google's new Nexus 7 ad features, well, a sick dog. Everyone say: "Aaaaahhh."
A purpose-altering feature shows how the infant company might actually be ready to stand up and start walking around like a real business.
This year's Madden football for Xbox 360 feels more like a throwback than a true step forward.
The Big Game arrives this weekend, and Electronic Arts thinks its Madden football video game predicted the winner. Do you agree with its pick?
Raised in 1980s Denver, caught in the grips of Broncomania, Crave's Eric Mack later stopped following the NFL for 15 years. This year he jumped back on the Broncos bandwagon and quickly felt more at home than ever.


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If You Can't Be Googled, Do You Exist?
These days, a conspicuous online presence is essential to wooing employers and making contacts.
Here in Internet-addicted Seattle, you don't hand new contacts a business card.
You say: "If you want to reach me, just Google my name."
A sign of extreme coolness is when people can find you by Googling only your first name.
Don't laugh. Even if you, like Working Girl, inhabit less rarefied circles, you still need to care about your Googleability—because many people (including some potential employers) now believe that if you aren't findable on the Internet, preferably on Page 1 of a search, it's the same as not existing.
Sad but true.
People with common names like John Smith or Mary Jones build their sites around a catchphrase (something to do with their work, like "Web strategy"). Then they say: "If you want to reach me, just Google 'Web strategy.' "
OK, say you have a website, a name like Mortimer Kadoodlehopper and/or a catchphrase. But your site doesn't appear on a Google search until Page 27. No one's going to find you there! So, how to improve your Google ranking?
You guessed it. Write a blog. It's the easiest and fastest way to scoot up to the head of the Google parade. In fact, the same people who say "The business card is dead" say that "The blog is the new résumé." Blogs are an excellent way to demonstrate your knowledge, establish authority, and network.
Wanna be Googlicious? Try blogging. It's not as hard as it seems. And wow your prospective employers in two clicks or less.
Karen Burns, Working Girl, is the author of The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real-Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use, to be released by Running Press in April 2009. She blogs at www.karenburnsworkinggirl.com.


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LG and IELG
I recently did an e-mail interview, in the guise of Editor of Linux Gazette, for the Italian Edition of Linux Gazette. I know it sounds strange, but the Italian edition is basically our LG with a few additions such as this interview. (I really wasn't interviewing myself.) Since I wanted to talk about LG this month anyway, I thought presenting the interview would be a good way to do it. The questions were presented to me by Francesco De Carlo, a member of the faculty of Computer Science at University of BARI, Italy and the Director of the Italian Edition of Linux Gazette, which can be found at www.media.it/LUGBari/index.html. Mr. De Carlo can be reached via e-mail at email@example.com.
Mr. De Carlo: When and why did SSC decide to publish Linux Gazette in the current version? Originally, LG was edited only as an extra-curricular activity by John M. Fisk.
Margie:During the summer of 1996, John Fisk decided he no longer had the time to keep Linux Gazette up in the fashion it deserved. LG had become very popular, and readers were wanting it to come out on regular monthly basis. Between school and work, John just didn't have time to do this, so he put out feelers looking for someone to take it over. We responded and he accepted us as the right people to continue LG.
SSC responded to John because we had always felt that Linux Gazette was a worthy and necessary asset to the Linux community. We did not want to see it either go away or be taken over by someone who would turn it into a commercial enterprise. We promised John that LG would remain free and it has.
Mr. De Carlo: What kind of relationship does the LG have with his "big brother" Linux Journal? Some exchanges of articles, writers, ...?
Margie:Yes, Linux Gazette and Linux Journal do a lot of sharing. As of February 1 of this year, I am Editor of both Linux Journal and Linux Gazette. Every month we use an article from LG in Linux Journal, and occasionally, I will use articles from LJ in LG--usually those about conferences and other events surrounding Linux. And yes, I have authors who write for both magazines, most notably the regular contributors of columns to LG: Larry Ayers, John Fisk and Michael Hammel. Linux Gazette's Answer Guy, Jim Dennis, has done an interview with Stronghold's Sameer Parekh, which will be appearing in the July issue of Linux Journal.
Mr. De Carlo:: Are authors wishing to write for LG contacted by you or do they send articles to you? That is: do you prepare a list of the subjects that will be discussed in the next issue of LG, or can users send you any article, on any topic?
Margie: LG is managed very casually; authors can send me articles on any topic and I will include them. Whatever comes in during the month goes in the next issue. There is no focus other than Linux. Also, I do not edit the articles; they are posted just as the authors send them.
Mr. De Carlo: Are you alone in producing LG? Or do you have a real "editorial office" with real "editors" and "reporters"? If yes, how do you make it function?
Margie: I have no real editors or reporters to help. I depend on outside authors in the Linux community to make their contributions, and the wonderful thing is, they do. Some months I have more material than others (January was really packed), but I've never been short. I have gotten a lot of help with graphics and HTML from SSC's webmaster, Michael Montoure. Beginning this month, I have a new assistant, Amy Kukuk, who will be helping out by doing the News Byte column and perhaps more.
Mr. De Carlo: What are your plans for the near future? Introducing a new LG with a renewed graphic look, new articles and so on?
Margie: I intend to continue posting Linux Gazette each month and promoting it wherever I can. I feel it is even more of an asset than ever to both new and experienced Linux users.
Our look seems to change periodically. With the March issue, we dropped the spiral that caused so many problems. Michael is inventive, and we mainly add things as we come up with them.
We have two new columns that will be appearing regularly, "The Answer Guy" by Jim Dennis, and "Clueless at the Prompt, A Column for New Users", by Mike List. Both columns are good for new users looking for help.
Linux Gazette is free for the readers, but is not free for SSC. To help defray the publishing cost, LG has begun accepting sponsors. A small acknowledgment of these sponsors will be made on the Front Page. Our first sponsor is InfoMagic—our thanks to them for their help.
Mr. De Carlo: What do you think about our LGEI? Is it a good idea and, above all, can it help Italian Linux users to better understand this OS?
Margie: I think LGEI is wonderful! It'a great way to spread the word about Linux to all Italy. With our regular columns and articles, as well as all the tips and tricks people send us, I feel LGEI is an invaluable resource to Italian Linux users, just as our English version is to Linux users worldwide.
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There are two large contributing factors as to why the great majority of Vanderbilt students live on campus all four years. One is that the on-campus accommodations are pretty good. The second is that it is almost impossible to get off-campus permission. In fact, students are not even eligible for off-campus status until their senior year, and by that time, you're pretty much institutionalized to the dorms.
If you do decide that you want to live off campus, there is a wealth of places to live within a short walk or drive from campus. On average, these places are much larger, have more amenities, and are much nicer. At the same time, they are a lot less expensive. The quality of what is available is in the "A" range, but Vanderbilt's ability to accommodate students who want to live off campus is in the "D" range.
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The Salvation Army is activating teams to help and respond to victims of flooding from Tropical Storm Debby in southwest Florida.
The Salvation Army will focus primarily on the immediate needs of disaster survivors and first-responders, providing food and hydration for individuals and families.
Teams from Clay, Marion, Alachua and Citrus counties, as well as Jacksonville,Tallahassee and North Central Florida Outpost (Madison County) are organizing to send support.
"From Naples to Panama City, Debby is definitely making its mark on Florida,"
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Monetary donations are needed to meet immediate needs. A $100 donation can feed a family of four for two days, provide two cases of drinking water and one household cleanup kit, containing brooms, mops, buckets and cleaning supplies.


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Profiles of the Top 22 Pitchers for the 2012 MLB Draft: RJ Alvarez
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Originally published at The Tenth Inning Stretch
With the Twins having a severe need for pitching in the organization as well as six picks among the top 100, it is certain that more than one of those picks (and probably the second overall pick) will be used to draft a pitcher. To this respect, I am presenting profiles of the top 22 pitching prospects for the 2012 MLB draft.
I will be presenting these alphabetically, and at the end I will rank them. I will be doing about one a day and I will finish before the June 4th draft day. You can find all the profiles (in reverse alphabetical order) as they are presented here.
I will start with RJ Alvarez and end with Kyle Zimmer. Each profile with contain a bit of background information and statistics, a mini scouting report and videos and photos.
RJ Alvarez
RJ Alvarez is a junior in Florida Atlantic University and a three-year player there. He is from Royal Palm Beach FL and went to Cardinal Newman High School. He was a first team all conference in both his junior and senior high school seasons and an all area selection in his senior season. He begun his collegiate career in the pen as a Freshman, but quickly moved to the rotation. He is listed as 6'1" and 180 lbs. He throws right handed. In his current season he is used in the pen and is 5-0 in 20 appearances (31.2 IP) with a 0.57 ERA, 9 BB and 42 strikeouts allowing a .156 opponent batting average. Last summer in the Cape Cod league, as a starter, he had a 1.40 ERA, 25.2 IP, striking out 33 and walking 9, allowing only 14 Hits (.181 OBA)
Mini Scouting Report:
His fastball averages around 94 with occasional busts at 96-97 and he has good command. His change up is a plus pitch and his curve ball is developing. His delivery is effortless and somewhat deceptive. He is throwing from a three-quarters position.
Because of the difficulty in embedding videos here, please go to the original post to see 3 videos of RJ Alvarez Pitching.


text: Long distance moving is stressful enough; you shouldn't have to worry about valuable items being damaged or the possibility of cost overruns. Sometimes it makes sense to ship items you want to protect, or if you want to lower the weight - and the cost - of your move. But what should you ship and what should you put on the truck? Here's a primer: Ship linens and clothing Moving requires implementing a strict, "donate or ditch" policy for your clothing, blankets and towels. Still, no matter how stringent your standards, you can't arrive at your new home without any linens or clothing. Nor do you necessarily want to waste limited space in your moving truck on pillows and fluffy comforters. A long-distance move is the perfect opportunity to invest in a vacuum-sealing device that shrinks five comforters into a cube the size of a breadbox. Shipping prices increase by weight, so shipping only soft, easily compacted items saves you money and space. Shipping bulky, light items, such as clothing, blankets and pillows, after you've vacuum-packaged them will also protect your items from moisture, insects and chemicals. You also won't have to worry about your throw pillows bursting during shipping. Keep in mind that only items that can be easily compacted and aren't fragile are suitable for shipping. Drive in the moving truck Space inside a moving truck is limited, something you'll quickly realize after placing just a few pieces of furniture inside. Successfully packing a moving truck is like playing a delicate game of Tetris. Obviously, you'll want to cover furniture to protect it against scratching and scuffing, but you'll also want to pack seemingly non-fragile items to protect them from being crushed or damaged. Personal information Always include a box to keep with you that's clearly marked "paperwork." This can include anything from your tax information to birth certificates and passports. File important documents in an organized folder before packing them in a box. And keep that box with you if possible. Things get lost too easily during a move and you don't want your banking or investment statements floating into unknown hands during the commotion. Valuable antiques For irreplaceable items of value, you may want to consider a separate service. While movers are well trained to be careful with your items, accidents happen. Therefore, you might want to consider a shipping option with increased insurance to make sure these items are safe. Living things A good rule of thumb: "If it's alive, it drives." Keep pets on the truck or in the car with you. Be sure before you book a hotel room that the property is pet-friendly and will allow your pet to stay in the room with you. Plants don't ride well since the dirt can spill easily, nor do they ship well. Give the plants away before moving and buy new ones upon arrival.


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By Jon Whiten
[Jon Whiten is deputy director of New Jersey Policy Perspective, a progressive think tank focused on crucial New Jersey issues, and a spokesperson for the NJ Time to Care Coalition, which represents more than 80 organizations from around the state that support initiatives that benefit working families.]
By this point, you'd have to pretty much be living under a rock to have not heard the news that this year's flu season, which started early, is going to be a doozy.
Deaths are starting to be reported around the country, and there are high levels of flu activity all over the state, according to the latest update from the Department of Health.
One of the simplest and most crucial ways to prevent the spread of flu is for people with the infection to stay home so as to avoid infecting others. Sounds simple enough, but for the 1.2 million New Jersey workers without earned sick days, it's not so simple. These hardworking folks don't get paid if they don't show up to work, so they are more inclined to fight through illness and slog through a workday -- particularly when the job market in New Jersey is so bleak.
Ironically, many workers in settings where flu could be most easily spread are those who routinely lack earned sick days. While 38 percent of New Jersey's overall private sector workforce lacks access, that figure jumps to a whopping 76 percent -- more than three out of four -- in the food preparation and service industry. In other words, chances are the line cook preparing your burger, the dishwasher cleaning your silverware, and the waiter bringing your meal to the table will show up to work unless he or she is very, very ill.
That is why New Jersey needs to ensure all workers have access to earned sick days. Connecticut has passed legislation doing so, as have cities like San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.
Earned sick days would also lower the cost of healthcare in New Jersey, since workers with chronic illnesses may avoid hospitalization by managing their health through outpatient care, and other workers will be able to take the time off they need for routine preventive care.
Guaranteed earned sick days for all would promote a healthier workforce, healthier businesses, and a healthier New Jersey. It is also the smart thing to do. A 2007 study by the Society of Human Resources Management showed that employee "presenteeism" (when employees go to work sick) costs employers $180 billion annually compared to only $118 billion a year for employee absenteeism. And the flu in particular is a big culprit, accounting for 10 percent to 12 percent of all illness-related work absences.
Businesses that provide paid sick days to workers to care for their own or a loved one's illness benefit from increased commitment and productivity -- a win-win situation.
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February 25, 2013
The 7 top moments of Fed chairmen before Congress
From Volcker to Bernanke
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke travels to Congress to deliver his semi-annual report card on the health of the economy. The tradition dates back to when Congress, in the reform spirit in the post-Watergate era, passed the Humphrey Hawkins Full Employment Act of 1978 that, among other things, required that the Fed chief appear twice per year to discuss the state of the economy. Read preview of Bernanke's testimony
This came at a time when Fed officials believed that the less said about monetary policy the better. The resulting clashes between a Congress eager for information from a reluctant Fed chairman mesmerized Wall Street.
The following are seven top moments from Fed chairmen testifying to Congress.
—Greg Robb
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ROCHESTER -- Here's what's still in my notebook and my mind after the Amerks' dismal 5-1 loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in Thursday's home opener.
---The Amerks need offense. And I'm not talking Matt Ellis. Their center play has been poor so far. Michael Ryan has to lead the offense and he's been invisible so far. Zack Kassian and Marcus Foligno have been ordinary at best. The lack of offense was a fear.
---Had a good chat with T.J. Brennan, who was brutal in this one but said he's moved on already. He took responsiblity and said he knows as a third-year AHL player that guys look to him for leadership.
"We have 10 guys born after 1990 so it's not exactly time to hit the panic button," Brennan told me. "Guys are learning how good this league is. It's not a joke. You have to play every night. We'll learn quick."
---There was definite disappointment in not putting on a better show for the crowd of 9,217.
"We wanted to come out firing and it didn't work out that way," Brennan said. "I hope it's not one game and they come and give up. You have to have a short-term memory here."
---Joe Finley and Nick Crawford on defense tonight with Dennis Persson and Drew Schiestel both out with injuries. The Amerks are denying a Hamilton Spectator report that Schiestel is out 4-6 weeks with a sprained knee ligament suffered in Saturday's opener at Hamilton, Schiestel's hometown. Hmmm.
--Loved the way the Amerks handled the alumni reunion, both on the red carpet in the atrium and on the ice. And great moment to see the announcement of Joe Crozier's impending induction to the AHL Hall of Fame.
---If you're a Sabres fan, you should come to a game here. The seating bowl was redone a few years ago and sightlines are great. Pegula & Co. forked over 200K for a new video board. There's no shots on goal counter anywhere I saw. Needs to be fixed.
---Got a few tweets about disastrous lines at concession stands too. The concourses are old and tight and that's a problem. But folks behind the counter have to work too. I went at 6:15 -- 45 minutes before faceoff -- to check it out and they were already out of pizza and trying to make more? Gotta be more prepared than that.
---A veteran baseball writer gets really messed up covering Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for 14 years and now being told he's covering Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
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All City of Milwaukee libraries will be closed from Friday, May, 25 through Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. If you feel lost without the library over the long weekend, try these tips:
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This is a suggested teaching schedule for a 10 day class study of Tim O' Brien's The Things They Carried. Lesson plans and handouts can be downloaded individually by clicking on the name of the file in the schedule below. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these files.
Audio Guide CDs are available only for the communities participating in The Big Read. If your community is participating, contact the lead community organization to receive a free Audio Guide CD. Non-participating communities can listen to the full audio online.
Day One
Focus: Biography
Day One Lesson Plan [PDF]
Day Two
Focus: Culture and History
Day Two Lesson Plan [PDF]
Day Three
Focus: Narrative and Point of View
Day Three Lesson Plan [PDF]
Day Four
Focus: Characters
Day Four Lesson Plan [PDF]
Day Five
Focus: Figurative Language
Day Five Lesson Plan [PDF]
Day Six
Focus: Symbols
Day Six Lesson Plan [PDF]
Day Seven
Focus: Character Development
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Day Eight
Focus: The Plot Structure
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Day Nine
Focus: Themes of the Book
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Day Ten
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Day Ten Lesson Plan [PDF]
Handout 1: Tips on Reading a Collection of Linked Short Fiction [PDF]
Handout 2: Conscription and the U.S. Draft [PDF]
Handout 3: The Quang Ngai Province and the My Lai Massacre [PDF]
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Current Vacancies at NS Everett - Marysville
Position: Adjunct Instructor-Everett and Marysville, WADate posted: Friday, October 25, 2013
Department: Division of Adult Higher Education-NS Everett/Marysville
Location: NS Everett - Marysville - Marysville, WA
Type: Academic
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The Columbia College Adult Higher Education campus in Everett and Marysville, WA is seeking adjunct (part-time) faculty to teach the following subjects: Philosophy (Ethics), Business Administration, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and other disciplines.
Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in the related field including courses directly related to the content area. Current workplace experience in an associated field and college teaching experience preferred. *A terminal degree (i.e., DBA, DBM, JD, or Ph.D.) in a relevant field is preferred for applicants seeking employment in the business programs. ABD candidates nearing completion or other out-of-field doctorates with graduate work in a relevant business field may be considered.
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Ind. police: Child safe, bus slaying suspect dead
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) A man pulled a woman off a city bus in northern Indiana on Wednesday, fatally shot her and then took a 3-year-old boy hostage before a sniper killed him during a police standoff.
A police officer carried the child out of a house in Fort Wayne about 4:30 p.m., and police announced soon after that the suspect, 45-year-old Kenneth Knight, was dead.
Police said from the outset that they did not believe the shooting was random, but the relationship, if any, between Knight, the woman and the child was not immediately clear.
Police spokeswoman Raquel Foster said a protective order had been filed against Knight in the past few days, but she did not say who had requested the order.
Ind. police: Child safe, bus slaying suspect dead
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A special event aims to bring a little magic back into the holiday season by asking people to believe and write letters to Santa! Jeannette Tarcha from Make a Wish of Alaska and Washington tells us more about their 4th annual National Believe Day in partnership with Macy's! Margaret also gives us a preview into Monday's show!
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Sometime between September 9th and October 15th please come back to Maine. My 40th Birthday is October 15th and nothing could surpass the arrant pleasure of watching you perform in Maine again.
Smackfest was the best performance I have ever experienced. You guys must come back to Maine. Sully is THE most talented musician and lyricist ever. Best of luck and Karma; hope to see you all back in New England!


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