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THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – Conn's reported record third-quarter profits of $11.8 million, compared with a year-ago loss of $12.7 million.
Total revenues rose 10.6 percent to 206.4 million, retail revenues increased 8.2 percent to $167.7 million, and comp-store sales climbed 12.6 percent for the three months, ended Oct. 31.
Contributing to the strong results was a 31.7 percent increase in furniture and mattress sales and higher customer demand for home office products and majaps, the company said.
The multiregional appliance, furniture and CE chain also cited the opening of a Conn's HomePlus store in Waco, Texas, in mid-June and the completion of 15 store remodels over the past year.
Retail operating income was $11.6 million, compared with a year-ago loss of $8.6 million, and retail gross margin was 35.5 percent, up from 25.3 percent during the prior-year period. The margin gain was driven by a focus on higher price-point, highermargin products and sourcing opportunities, and growth in the high-margin furniture and mattress category that outpaced the overall increase in the chain's other product sectors.
Broken out by product category, furniture and mattress comps increased 34 percent, home office comps rose 27.5 percent, comps for service-contract commissions increased 23.1 percent, majap comps grew 6.4 percent, and CE comps slid 3.2 percent.
On an earnings call, chairman/CEO Theo Wright, who has led the company's dramatic turnaround, said the chain enjoyed solid double-digit sales increases in all major product categories except TV.
He noted that competitors' Thanksgiving Day store openings impacted Conn's Black Friday business, which fell 10 percent year over year, and that the company will likely change its holiday closure policy in 2013. Nevertheless, November comp sales rose 6 percent, he said.
Wright added that unilateral pricing policies (UPP) are "definitely" helping TV margins without impacting sales; that Conn's first New Mexico store has performed well since its opening last month; and that the chain is adding three more locations this week — including its first in Arizona — for a total of 69 stores. The company will open between 10 and 12 new stores next year, he said, including stores in Phoenix and additional Arizona markets.
Separately Conn's said it is no longer doing business with Whirlpool. Whirlpool's brand family includes Amana, Maytag and KitchenAid, in addition to its namesake badge.
In other Conn's news, credit division president Rey de la Fuente will step down on Jan. 31, the end of the current fiscal year, to pursue other opportunities after 14 years with the company.
Conn's is also building its war chest by adding another lender to its loan facility, which increased its credit line by $20 million to $545 million, and by initiating a public offering of 3,591,621 shares of common stock by certain selling stockholders and 1,408,379 shares of common stock by the company. The chain will also grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to approximately 750,000 shares of common stock from the company to cover over-allotments, if any.
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Report: Cardinals to express interest in Alex Smith
Originally published: Feb 26, 2013 - 6:18 pm
That's apparently what they want to find out.
According to NFL.com insider Ian Rapoport, the team "will express interest in a possible trade" for San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith. However, as Rapoport notes, the Cardinals are "VERY pessimistic" that the 49ers will trade with a division rival.
They have good reason to be, as out of the 25 trades made in 2012, not one was between division rivals.
Smith, who was supplanted by Colin Kaepernick during the 2012 season, has been a rumored trade candidate ever since. A 28-year-old who really came into his own the last two seasons, Smith completed better than 70 percent of his passes for 1,737 yards and 13 touchdowns last season while being intercepted just five times. He had a QB rating of 104.1.
His best game was against the Cardinals in Glendale, when he completed 18-of-19 passes for 232 yards and three touchdowns in a 24-3 Monday night win.
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- Mark Schlereth, ESPN NFL analyst - Tuesday April 22ESPN NFL analyst Mark Schlereth talks about the NFL Draft.
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- Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals wide receiver - Tuesday April 22How are the Cardinals getting better in the offseason?
- Derek Carr- Fresno State quarterback - Monday April 21Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr talks about the NFL Draft.
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Gov. Rick Scott has issued an executive order requiring random drug testing of state workers. He also requires drug-testing of applicants for state positions. And there is legislation in the works to require recipients of state aid to be drug-tested.
There are serious questions about the constitutionality of Gov. Scott's executive order for existing workers. We'll leave it to the courts to sort that out for now.
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The good times may be rolling again for South Florida's real estate industry, but survivors of the last bust warned Tuesday that there may be too much exuberance over the latest boom.
Panelists gathered for a real estate forum at a luxury hotel ticked off a series of cautionary notes that harkened back to the last time housing prices soared too high: developers launching construction without the reserves to handle a drop in sales; lending plans based on price increases; and a stream of condo projects chasing cash not from local buyers but from foreign investors.
"If we learned anything, we learned we didn't learn much," said Russell Galbut, managing partner of Crescent Heights, a high-rise developer out of Miami. "What I see in the Miami market is a lot of people coming together at the same time to build. It think it could possibly bring about the same things that we had in the past, which is an overdevelopment of projects."
Galbut addressed more than 200 people gathered at Miami's Four Seasons Hotel for a event by the Urban Land Institute titled: "Miami Condo Market Symposium: Embracing Boom and Bust Cycles." The warnings peppered throughout the talks touched on a central fear behind the current spike in property values and sales — namely, is the market getting ahead of itself once again?
Bullish panelists pointed to reasons why this cycle should be different than the last: lenders nearly ruined by the bust now insist on significant cash deposits before backing projects; novice developers being locked out of financing circles; and Miami's emergence as a choice destination for the wealthy throughout Europe and Latin America.
"Miami, up until a couple of years ago, was essentially the poster child for distressed real estate in the U.S.," said Jonathan Miller, president of Miller Samuel, an appraisal firm that analyzes housing trends for Miami and other markets. "Miami has successfully rebranded itself as a luxury housing market and in a very short period of time."
He said between 60 percent and 70 percent of local condo sales involve all-cash deals — about the double the national rate. Miller and others cited Miami's growing appeal as a cosmopolitan city, thanks in part to expanding retail and cultural options downtown.
"We have reinvented ourselves," said Alicia Cervera, managing partner of Cervera Real Estate. "One of the wonderful results of our building boom, the last one, is we in fact built a tremendous city. We have new neighborhoods, and concentrations of neighborhoods."
Foreign investors helped swamp Miami's real estate during the last boom, as high-rise developers set up sales centers throughout Latin America and pitched their projects as cheap ways into a red-hot housing market. Buyers, both foreign and domestic, signed pre-construction contracts for condo units with plans to sell them before the buildings even opened. Developers and banks felt confident that the required 20 percent deposits would be enough to force the original buyers to close even if prices disappointed.
But when real estate values dropped sharply, buyers surrendered their deposits rather than pay more for units than they could sell them for. The resulting domino effect sent prices plunging throughout the market as developers were suddenly left with no revenue to pay back construction loans. Miami emerged as one of the most troubled housing markets in the country.
While new home construction remains in the doldrums, the last two years saw a rebound in prices on existing homes. The high-rise cranes also returned to Miami as developers again found demand from foreign investors for new pre-construction units. Condo Vultures, a brokerage and analysis firm, estimates there are 22,000 condo units in the development pipeline throughout South Florida and about 12,000 in downtown Miami. During the boom, developers built almost 50,000 units, and most of them are sold, according Condo Vultures founder Peter Zalewski.
Meanwhile, luxury homes — like the 30,000-square-foot mansion in Indian Creek Village bought by hedge-fund billionaire Eddie Lampert for $47 million last year — have been setting records in resale prices.
Data released Tuesday offer a reminder of the lasting damage of the housing bust, and the relatively modest pace of recovery. Case-Shiller, which tracks resale prices of houses, reported that South Florida values remain 40 percent below peaks set in 2006. But prices have also been on the rise since late 2011, with values up 13 percent from a year ago.
The index does not cover condo sales, and developers say that market has its own fundamentals driving it. The local condo industry now points to internal requirements for pre-construction deposits matching 50 percent of the sales price, so developers see themselves in a far more secure position than they were before the 2007-08 crash. With foreign investors looking to place cash in assets for the long-term, projects see little risk of their buyers fleeing should prices take a dip
"How many condo units are necessary in this town?" asked Carlo Melo, whose family's Melo Group is building condominiums in Miami's Edgewater district. "The answer is: unlimited. Because we are selling to the world. It is not a city that is sustained by itself."
But if developer over-confidence sunk the market last time, industry veterans see this cycle as spawning its own breed of hubris. John Sumberg, one of the city's top lawyers for developers, said some projects are starting construction with cash from their deposits even if they don't have a lender aboard pledging to put up the money to finish the project.
"Many of the projects are using the deposits to start construction, and then getting the financing later," said Sumberg, a founding partner at Bilzin Sumberg. "This works, until it doesn't."
Already, some lenders are backing off projects in Miami's downtown out of fear to too much supply, he said.
Stuart Miller, CEO of Lennar, a national home builder based in Miami, noted that it's easy to pencil out enough profit from a real estate project when good times are forecast to continue.
"The more the good times roll, the more attenuated our memory becomes," he said. "It's amazing what can start working on paper when you have big price increases."


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In accordance with Rule 16-819 (see Rule 16-819), the minimum requirements for interpreters seeking assignments in the Maryland Courts include the submission of an application form and attendance at a mandatory orientation workshop. Foreign language interpreters must also pass a written examination, an oral proficiency interview and an oral certification examination, if available in the target language. In addition, interpreters must swear or affirm compliance with the Maryland Code of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters and must not have, in a state or federal court of record, a pending criminal charge or conviction on a charge punishable by a fine of more than $500 or imprisonment for more than six months, unless pardoned or expunged in accordance with the law. A background check will be conducted to determine compliance. The Administrative Office of the Courts currently does not certify and has no plans to certify translators in the future.
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The Musha 2, like its predecessor, is a unique pairing of weightlessness with support, underfoot protection and cushioning—a mix that serves up a rather stable racing flat. We recommend it for racing half or full marathons, even for runners needing moderate motion control, although we suggest wearing socks because the upper overlays could lead to blisters. The upper has the snug fit of a racing shoe and was awarded props for being light and flexible, while the midsole technologies make it more forgiving than a standard flat. mizunousa.com/running
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scary – I would like to start out with the positive... The hotel is very nice and they did a great remodel from years ago. The beds are comfy and it seems like a first class hotel. However, this hotel gives me the creeps! We were supposed to stay 2 days but I had to leave after 1. There was a dead person in one of the rooms (I guess on ice or something). I'm not sure of the entire story but I guess there was a drug dealer living there and someone od'd? I'm not quite sure but that's all I could think about when I was there and it creeped me out. If you don't care about that kind of stuff you will probably enjoy it.
The Fairmont Newport Beach has been remodeled and is LOVELY with Great Service, Spa and Food – Having visited the hotel on two occasions this year alone, I can honestly say that this is one of the finest hotels in Newport Beach. After spending more than $30 million on a complete remodel, the hotel now has amazing guest rooms that offer luxurious beds, high-quality linens and flat screen TVs. The hotel also offers a new Willow Stream Spa, a fully equipped fitness center and a great pool deck covered with palm trees and bright yellow cabanas with flat screen TVs and WiFi that you can reserve for the day at an affordable price. Also, at the bambu Restaurant, I enjoyed one the best Sunday Brunch that I've had in years. The entire staff is great, very friendly, capable and eager to help. I love the attention they pay to children with their toy trolley and the concierge staff was "spot on" with recommendations for things to do in the area. Also, the complimentary shuttle to Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza and Balboa Island was indispensable.
We also love the close proximity to the airport and all other local attractions.
When we travel to the OC, we always stay at the Fairmont Newport Beach, and I would recommend that you do the same.
Poor quality/horrible service. – Not a luxury hotel by any standard - I understand from the staff that there is new ownership and they are dramatically cutting costs. It shows - it was probably a nice hotel ten years ago, but today it is motel six with better bones. No service - call room service and if they answer at all, will deliver the wrong order an hour later. Front desk personnel shouldn't be hired to work at MacDonald's! It is pretty bad. It is just your basic airport hotel.
A French-influenced hotel between the coast and John Wayne Airport. – The Scene
Formerly Le Meridien, this behemoth might remind you of a cruise ship come ashore. It has maintained its French essence, albeit with a healthy infusion of casual California style. Featuring peaceful marina views, the property is one of the most sociable hotels in Orange County, with a calendar of festive food and beverage events, such as its popular Bastille Day celebration.
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Rooms are spacious and could best be described as truly California contemporary, with overstuffed furnishings and pastel hues from floor to ceiling. The airy lobby, with its atrium cafe, features fountains, fresh flower arrangements and modern-art pieces, is always bustling, partly due to its proximity to the John Wayne Airport.
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Primary care doctors can get Medicaid rate boost
SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) - Doctors providing primary care in Illinois can get higher Medicaid reimbursement rates through the end of 2014.
Illinois officials are reminding doctors to sign up online for the higher rates, which are expected to increase by an average of 93 percent. If doctors sign up by June 30 they can get reimbursed at the higher rate retroactively to the beginning of this year.
Julie Hamos is director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. She says the temporary raise should help increase doctors' participation in Medicaid.
That's important because thousands of uninsured Illinois residents will be newly eligible for Medicaid in 2014.
The pay increase for primary care was authorized by the Affordable Care Act.
Missouri House votes to examine Medicaid expansion next year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - After declining to expand Medicaid coverage this year, the Missouri House has passed a bill that would create a committee to study the issue next year.
The House passed the measure 133-27 Monday. It would create a joint committee of House and Senate members to look at ways to "transform" the state's Medicaid program. The committee would begin at the end of the current session until the 2015 session's start in January.
Gov. Jay Nixon called for lawmakers to expand coverage for 260,000 adults starting in 2014. The Republican-led Legislature rejected that appeal numerous times and abandoned plans for an alternative proposal earlier this month.
The bill now heads to the Senate.
MO senators vote down federal Medicaid expansion
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Republican senators have made it clear that there will be no Medicaid expansion in Missouri this session.
The Republican-led Senate voted down a Democratic attempt Monday night to insert $890 million of federal funds into Missouri's budget to expand Medicaid eligibility to an estimated 260,000 lower-income adults.
The vote was just the latest in a series of similar defeats in the Missouri Legislature for the Medicaid expansion backed by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon and called for under President Barack Obama's health care law.
But this vote carried a bit more weight. That's because it ensured that neither the Senate nor the House version of the budget includes the Medicaid expansion. Under legislative rules, negotiators cannot insert money into the final budget that wasn't in either chamber's plan.
Gov. Nixon open to GOP Medicaid proposals
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says he's open to many of the Medicaid changes sought by Republican lawmakers as part of a plan to expand health coverage to low-income adults.
In an unusual move, the Democratic governor met privately for about 45 minutes Wednesday with House Republicans at the Capitol.
Republicans have repeatedly defeated Nixon's plan to expand adult Medicaid eligibility to 138 percent of the poverty level, which is about $32,500 for a family of four. A Republican-led House committee was to vote later Wednesday on an alternative that adds fewer adults to Medicaid while injecting more private-sector competition.
Nixon said he's open to a private insurance model for Medicaid and to new co-payment requirements for participants.
States that expand to 138 percent of poverty can receive full federal funding.
GOP medicaid alternative supported in MO house committee
Among the witnesses testifying for the Republican plan Monday in a House committee were officials representing medical clinics, hospitals and business groups. Some of those same people have stood by Democrats in recent weeks as they embraced a proposed Medicaid expansion for lower-income adults.
But Missouri's Republican-led committees have repeatedly defeated the Medicaid expansion backed by Obama and Democrats.
The alternative by Republican Rep. Jay Barnes would cover fewer additional adults than Obama's version while also removing some children from the Medicaid rolls. Medicaid recipients would be covered through competitively bid managed care policies and could get cash incentives for holding down their health expenses.
MO GOP proposes alternative to President Obama's Medicaid expansion
Legislation to be filed Tuesday by Rep. Jay Barnes would stop short of Obama's call to expand Medicaid coverage to adults earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or $32,500 for a family of four. But it would add some adults to the Medicaid rolls while also removing some children whose parents earn up to three times the poverty level.
Private insurers would bid to offer managed care plans, and patients could get cash for avoiding costly medical care.
House Speaker Tim Jones says Barnes' plan is a "commonsense conservative" proposal. But he says it could be at least a two-year project.
House Republicans say no to planned MO Medicaid expansion
Two separate House committees rejected the plan Monday. One shot down an attempt to add funding for a Medicaid expansion to the 2014 budget. Another panel defeated legislation that would have authorized the expansion of Medicaid coverage to an estimated 260,000 lower-income adults.
Both committees voted along party lines, with Republicans opposing the Medicaid expansion and Democrats supporting it. More than 30 people representing health care, business and social services groups testified in support of the proposed expansion.
The Medicaid expansion is called for by President Barack Obama's health care law and supported by Gov. Jay Nixon.
House Republicans are working on an alternative that may include a more modest expansion combined with cost-savings measures.
Illinois Medicaid cuts fall short of projections
MO House budget plan skips Medicaid expansion
The plan presented Thursday by Budget Committee Chairman Rick Stream would also provide a smaller increase for public colleges and universities than Nixon had proposed for the 2014 fiscal year.
The Democratic governor wants to accept about $900 million from the federal government to expand Medicaid health care eligibility to nearly 260,000 lower-income adults. But Stream said he left that out of the budget because it runs contrary to Republican philosophy against bigger government.
Nixon had proposed a $34 million funding increase for colleges and universities. Stream's proposed budget pares that back to $20 million. It also provides less money for early childhood programs than Nixon had sought.
New concern over Nixon's Medicaid expansion plan
Missouri currently enjoys a triple-A rating.
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If Missouri expands Medicaid eligibility as called for in the federal Healthcare Reform Act, it would get billions of dollars more from the federal government in coming years.
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The 2011 AVCA Annual Convention App is now available for download on your smartphone! For iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Android users, visit your App Store, then search for AVCA. For Blackberry users, point your phone's browser to http://m.core-apps.com/avca2011.
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Last Updated December 5, 2011
Note: schedule and presenters subject to change. Any coach who reaches the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championships will be excused from his/her presentation(s). A substitute session will be scheduled as a replacement.
Kick-off your convention week on Wednesday at the pre-convention seminar. Mike Hebert, former head women's volleyball coach at the University of Minnesota, and Shelton Collier, head women's volleyball coach at Wingate University, will lead a full-day, in-depth session that will outline the tipping points for program development. First you need a breakout season or two, and then you must figure out how to stay in the hunt year in and year out. Learn from these veteran program-builders how to attain early success and then how to sustain it. Also on Wednesday is the AVCA golf tournament. Join volleyball coaches from around the country for a day of camaraderie and competition. The Republic Golf Course will serve as host for this year's scramble format tournament. End the day on the blackjack or poker tables at the Under Armour® Opening Night Reception featuring casino night presented by 1st Place Volleyball.
On Thursday it's time to honor your coaching peers at the Jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon. Be there to recognize the Coach of the Year winners and Hall of Fame inductees. The convention educational seminars get going in full force so come ready to learn and take advantage of the opportunity to make yourself a better coach and leader. Be sure and make time to visit the vendors in Volleyball Marketplace. The marketplace opens on Thursday morning and over 100 vendors will be on hand to show you the latest products and services in the sport. Take part in some pre-semifinal match festivities at the Grotto on the famous San Antonio River Walk and celebrate this year's AVCA Victory Club honorees at the AVCA Semifinal Tailgate Party, a new addition to this year's schedule, before heading over to the Alamodome to watch the best teams in college volleyball compete in the NCAA semifinal matches.
The best college volleyball players in the country are honored on Friday at the AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by Zamst. Celebrate the best in the sport while networking with your coaching peers at one of the convention's signature events. Later that evening, the fun shifts to the Spalding Reception and Coaches Tournament in Volleyball Marketplace. Watch your peers relive the glory of their playing days or spend time visiting with vendors on the show floor. If you need a last minute gift for the holidays don't forget the silent auction in the center of Volleyball Marketplace. The fourth annual Under Armour All-America Volleyball Match & Skills Competition moves to Friday night this year as the top 24 high school seniors step onto the championship floor to compete. Finish the day showing off your dance moves at the Nfinity Party or by testing your poker skills in the Texas Hold'em Tournament & Party.
Coaching education highlights the schedule on Saturday as nearly thirty classroom, on-court and sand seminars are available to choose from. No matter which level you coach the AVCA has sessions developed specially for you. The Under Armour®/AVCA Holiday Tournament is back for its third year and will include approximately 60 teams. Coaches attending the AVCA convention are admitted free so take advantage of this recruiting opportunity. Cap your night off in the Alamodome and see which team will win the 2011 NCAA National Championship.
On Sunday morning college coaches won't want to miss the NCSA/AVCA Fall Girls' Talent Showcase presented by Under Armour. This is a recruiting event for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors as well as junior college players. Coaches are encouraged to make their flights home on Sunday afternoon and take advantage of this recruiting event.


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The Lautenberg Amendment to the Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, allows certain individuals that were denied refugee status to be inspected and paroled into the United States on a humanitarian basis. These individuals are currently processed overseas in Moscow through the Moscow Parole Program before traveling to the United States. After 1 year of residence in the United States, these individuals may then apply for a green card without regard to visa availability.
Today, this provision is limited to only those from the former Soviet Union, or from Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania, and include (but are not necessarily limited to) Jews, Evangelical Christians, and Ukrainian Christians of the Orthodox and Roman Catholic denominations. Prior to mid-1994, these provisions were available to certain individuals from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, as well as individuals from the former Soviet Union.
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In this Thursday June 10, 2010, file photo, McDonald's President Don Thompson,speaking during an interview with the Associated Press in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. McDonald's CEO Don Thompson revealed at an analyst conference during the last week of May 2013 that he shed about 20 pounds in the past year by "working out again," but still eats McDonald's every day. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe, File)
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Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week's theme park and attraction news. On this week's episode:
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Merlin Entertainments has announced three of its global brands coming to Central Florida next year; The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds and Sea Life aquarium will open in Spring 2015 at the newly renamed I-Drive 360 on International Drive.
Things will heat up at SeaWorld Orlando during the annual Viva la Música festival, taking place Saturdays, April 26 through May 17, 2014.
Think you can throw the fastest fastball? Then you could win a $1 million prize in the Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest.
By Nick Russo This week on Photo Finds, we take a look at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, then we take the boat to the Magic Kingdom to check in on some new developments.
Need emergency transportation to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley? Your ride has arrived. The Knight Bus can now be seen on the other side of the construction walls at Universal Studios Florida. Let's take a look at it, and some of the other details starting to appear.
After a long day of walking around the "world" at Epcot, guests now have the option to stay and unwind after the park closes instead of heading straight to the exit.
You won't find Bon Jovi or U2 performing at Epcot this summer, but your ears may deceive you as you walk around World Showcase. The Sounds Like Summer concert series is returning this year with seven different official tribute bands.
Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week's theme park and attraction news. On this week's episode:
The finale of Universal Studios Hollywood's Studio Tour will change in summer 2015 with the introduction of the 3D-HD thrill ride, "Fast & Furious – Supercharged," featuring original cast members from the film series.
The Dawn Brancheau Foundation's fourth annual Dream Big 5K will be held at 7:30 a.m. on April 12, 2014 at SeaWorld Orlando. The run will be followed by community service projects that impact organizations the Foundation supports in the Central Florida area.
Ever wanted to be a part of a theme park commercial? Universal is giving you the chance with their new Universal Moments ad campaign.
Zombies just like the walkers in the hit TV show "The Walking Dead" are about to take over Tampa. The Walking Dead Escape takes over the Sundome Arena on May 10, 2014 and you can try to survive the course, or become a walker yourself.
By Beci Mahnken and Suzannah Mitchell DiMarzio Spring has sprung and there is even more exciting news and great deals springing up here in the Orlando area. From the looks of things around the rest of the country, it looks like a visit to the Sunshine State (or a plan for a future getaway) would […]
Guests at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel can enjoy a celebration this Easter featuring fan favorite candy Peeps, with Peeps-inspired menu items, Peeps décor and Easter-themed activities.
By Kirstin Wright With spring comes flowers, beautiful weather, and … new clothes? Busch Gardens had all of these things during my most recent visit.
The first Captain America movie was an origin story and focused on him getting used to living in the future (our present). Then the Captain was featured in "The Avengers". But now he's back in the spotlight in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", with his past mostly behind him.
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Fans of Star Wars Weekends now have the opportunity to take part in character dining experiences during this year's event from May 4 – June 15, 2014, where they can encounter Darth Vader, Jedi Mickey, and more.
Almost eight years after acquiring the character rights back from Universal, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit has made his way to the Disney Parks, debuting his first meet and greet at Tokyo DisneySea.


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Another puzzle in the same group as the Mickey. While the original Mickey puzzle had a wooden stand, this puzzle is free-standing. The objective is to remove the chain from the rest of the puzzle.
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CrossTrainers Canada, a non-profit organization based in Bradford, has been busy making wishes come true this holiday season.
On the morning of Dec. 18, volunteers gathered to hand out gifts to members of the community they see on a regular basis.
Jodi Greenstreet, visionary and dedicated volunteer with CrossTrainers, mentioned the good deed during Tuesday night's council meeting.
"We asked everyone who came in to the Connection Centre what they wanted for Christmas, and they were legitimate needs," she said.
"This year we can proudly say we've given out 86 presents. Whether it was a volunteer buying one of the items, or a member of the community donating it, all of the gifts on the list were found and handed out."
But their holiday cheer doesn't end there. On Christmas morning, former mayor Frank Jonkman and volunteers at CrossTrainers will host a brunch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Anyone and everyone are welcome to join in at the Connection Centre, located on 31 Frederick Street. To register, please call Greenstreet at 416-696-5634.


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Wall Mount Wet/Dry Vac Delivers Versatility and Powerful Suction
Whether it's time to clean out the car out or tidy up the shop or garage, the Craftsman 5.0 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac can help you reach further with its extra long 21' hose system to get the job done every time. Mount it to the wall and connect it to your saw's dust chute. The wireless remote control function let's you turn the suction on when you're cutting and off when you're not. And since it is packed with a powerful, yet ultra-quiet dual turbo motor, it provides more suction power while generating less noise to pick up every last piece of sawdust.
For portable use, simply remove from the wall mount and easily transport wherever you need it using the large ergonomic top center handle. From draining flooded appliances, using it as a dust colleciton system to blowing piles of leaves and dirt out of the garage before the start of a project, the 5 Gallon Wall Mount Wet/Dry Vac is versatile and includes 14 accessories to equip you for most jobs.
- Craftsman 5.0 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac includes 14 Accessories to make wet, dry or fine dust vacuuming a cinch
- Convenient wireless remote handle operation saves time and delivers convenience
- Ultra-quiet and powerful dual-turbo, industrial style motor works day and night
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- Quickly detaches for easy handheld portability
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- Quickly converts to a blower for yard, patio or shop clean-up
- Product Dimemsions, Wall Mount with 21 ft Hose System and Accessory Pouch Installed - 41in (H) x 21.5in (W) x 24" (D)
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i waited a while to leave a review . here are my thoughts for $100 bucks this wall mounted vac is good and takes up less space then your traditional shop vac . i can tell you that this is better then the kobalt wall mounted vac that is sold at ***** for the same price. i belive this vac is made by VacMasters http://www.vacmaster.com/product.cfm?p=16 they look very identical. just hope sears dont discontinue the accesories. Overall it does everything i need it to do
note to all users do not leave the power on button on wireless it will get hot if not in use put it in the middle off position.
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It needs more power; it's not picking up as good as the shop vacuums with the same attachments. But I like the hose length of this for getting around inside the car. One more hp ( 6 hp total ) would be the best of any vacuum I've own.
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This wet dry vac is nice and compact. It takes up no room in my garage being hung up on the wall. it looks nice too and seems pretty powerful.
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I am so pleased with this purchase. It is better than my smaller one and no louder than a regular vacuum cleaner. I think it's great!
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I wanted a powerful shop vac without wasting a load of floor space, so this seemed ideal. It has good suction even with the long hose. It is a really good idea, and I like the remote switch and storage basket below the hanger. The only reason I can't give 5 stars is that the hose is too long for the hanger, so it winds up just wrapped around, and doesn't look as neat as the picture suggests. Sure, you could just leave the short hose attached, but isn't the point that I have a long hose readily available?
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Nice To Have A Vacuum Centrally Located In Garage. The Remote Is Great For Dust Collection On Power Tools.
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I bought this to use in the garage for general use. Has excellent suction even with all the hose attached. Also easy to mount and the on/off switch on the handle is convenient. Would definitely recommend for the average homeowner.
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It is an excellent vac that doesn't get in the way when your cleaning up after work!!
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Alliance, OH
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Has hardly any power, compared to a full size vac. My 20y/o full size Craftsman vac pulls 11amps when running. This one is 7a. Almost half the amperage, but well less than have the sucking power. Sucks up dust and that's about it. The remote on/off feature never works (on works, off rarely works at all). The attachments are located in odd positions and locations. Very unimpressed, and sadly, I let my return window expire.
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Easy to assemble. Works Great. Lots of attachments. Powerful. This shop vac really Sucks!
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It works well when cleaning my cars or the garage. I like the remote control on the end of the hose and the multiple accessories.
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Salt and Pepper Set
Tahoe stoneware dinnerware uses a soft neutral color palette to create a warm casual feeling. The border is decorated with alternating bands in muted shades of black, beige & red, that sets off the beige interior. This beautiful set will complement any homes decor. Due to the nature of reactive glaze, each piece of this handcrafted collection will exhibit unique variations in color and pattern. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Allow your guests to add just the right amount of seasoning with our Salt and Pepper Set. A must for every table. Salt and pepper shakers measure 4 inches high.


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Therapeutic Recreation
Teresa M. Beck, PhD, CTRS
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies
PhD - University of Texas
Higher Education Administration
M.S. - Florida State University
Leisure Services and Studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
B.S. - Indiana University
Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
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ATRA 2013 Presentation - Building Resiliency and Therapeutic Recreation: A Natural Fit
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Dawn De Vries, DHA, MPA, CTRS
Assistant Professor
DHA - Central Michigan University
Health Administration
MPA - Grand Valley State University
Public Administration with an emphasis in Health Administration
BSR - Calvin College
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Susan Sunden, M.Ed., CTRS
Assistant Professor
Placement Coordinator
M.Ed. - Grand Valley State University
Adult Education, Health Science/Biology
B.S. - Grand Valley State University
Therapeutic Recreation
Academic Interests:
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Relationship Development
Autism, Brain Research
Randy Wyble, MS, CTRS
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Chair, Department of Diagnostic & Treatment Sciences
Program Director, Therapeutic Recreation
M.S. - Michigan State University
Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
B.S. - Michigan State University
Academic Interests:
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Substance Use Disorders
Mental Health Issues
TR Interventions
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Sandy >Food & Dining > Mt Fuji Sushi Bar & Japanese
8650 S 1300 E, Sandy, UT | Directions 8409440.594017 -111.853376
Fri-Sat: 5pm-10pm, Sun: 5pm-8:30pm, Mon-Thu: 5pm-9:30pm
Service rejected.
I went there at 900pm Wednesday and they told me they were closed. I double checked the hours on their doors and on their web-page and they claimed their dinner hours is Mon - Thur: 5PM - 9:30PM.
I dressed casually with shoes on. I talked politely to the host. There were a few customer still having their dinner.
Do Not Bother – Wow - what can I say about how disappointed I was with my first and last eating experience at Mt. Fuji.
We waited for 10 minutes to even have someone come and seat us. Waited 10 more minutes to get some water and order some appetizers. After almost 60 minutes with no water or saki refills we got our 3 rolls and appetizers. The rolls were not up to the quality I expect in SLC. The sushi at the local all you can eat place is much better.
I would have rated Mt. Fuji a big fat ZERO if I could have.
Service was definately a ZERO
Food was a ONE.
Slow Service, Missing Food, but tastes okay – I have been there twice, both times ordered a bento box and an extra sushi roll. Both times it took over 30 minutes to make. It was to go and had I been sitting at the table, this would have been just as ridiculous as sitting at the counter waiting 30 minutes.
Last night I went in, waited 35 minutes and when I got home I had the extra roll and the "bento box". I was supposed to get teriyaki salmon, a california roll, a salad, soup, and gyoza (pot stickers). When I open the box, all I got was the salmon and the pot stickers. I was very disappointed. I choose the meal mainly for the additional roll.
I immediately contacted the company and while the guy on the phone acted apologetic and told me the manager would get back to me right away they haven't.
I am very disappointed. $24 for half of what I wanted. Very slow service. Food was cold by the time I got home.
I was hoping this would be a place I could frequent since it was right next to my home but I think I am going to look elsewhere.
The Best Sushi Around! – Mt. Fuji is easily my favorite sushi eatery, and I have eaten sushi from all over the valley. The first time I walked in to the building I pleased with the architecture and decor that just made the restaurant seem friendly. It didn't take long before we were seated at the sushi bar. The chef Joe, who we had never met before, greeted us like old friends. As we sat and talked we watched as he expertly made our order. It didn't seem to take very long before we got our order, including our favorite, a Dragon Roll. The order seemed to take even less time because of the friendly conversation that we were having with the chef. The dragon roll was just amazing and I don't think I have ever tasted sushi that was as good as it was that night. The good times flew as fast as our new orders of even more delicious sushi stacked up. The sushi was very fresh and delicious. I will definitely be coming back to this restaurant, hungry for more!
Mt. Fuji Sushi: Just the Best – I LOVE Mt. Fuji Sushi Bar and Restaurant. I dine at Mt. Fuji's 1-2 times a week, and I think this place is GREAT! Every time I dine there I am treated like family; I am always greeted with a smile and a hello. The food is excellent, the service attentive and timely, and the ambience warm and friendly. Mt. Fuji is a restaurant where you can dine and never feel like you are being rushed to vacate your table for the next diner. So next time you are hungry, make a beeline to Mt. Fuji's, and I promise you, you won't regret it. Just sit down, and enjoy the moment.
Physically Threatened by the Sushi Chef – A simple critique of service should not lead you to walk out of a restaurant fearing that you are about be attacked. As regular customers of Mt. Fugi, we have always encouraged people to give the place a try touting their fresh sushi as outweighing their spotty service (see our previous review). Tonight, both my husband and I were physically confronted by the sushi chef for making a complaint about an extremely long wait for sashimi (50 minutes after the order was placed in an empty restaurant). I can never recommend Mt. Fugi again. Thirty minutes after our order was placed, one patron came in and sat at the sushi bar. He, and the guitar player who provides music for Mt. Fugi at sat down at roughly the same time, were both served their sushi while we had another 20 minute wait. The issue with the long wait was first brought up to the waiter who then brought it up with the management. The sushi chef/management /owner, within our earshot, told the waiter that we should take our food and leave. The waiter apologized for the long wait and threw our check down on the table (our meal had just been served). If Mt. Fugi had made a small gesture, like a simple apology from the manager/chef, we would have been satisfied. As this was the second time within two weeks that we experienced such a wait, further discussion with the manager was warranted. My husband asked to speak to him, but he would not come over and speak with us. He then approached the chef/manager at the sushi bar, explaining his disappointment and that he was ashamed of their service. The sushi chef started yelling at him to "Come back here and talk to me!" My husband walked away. As we were walking out of the restaurant, the chef came after us yelling. He started shaking his finger in my husbands face, almost hitting him on the nose with each wag. My husband asked him to stop the finger wagging. The chef continued. At that point, my husband wagged his finger right back and said "NO!" The chef ranted to us that 50 minutes was acceptable in an empty restaurant and that we had no idea how difficult his job was. He kept shouting at my husband to "Come over here to talk to me!" while pointing out back. We can only assume that he was asking to "take it outside to fight". As we have had great experiences dining in Japan, at that point I said "I have never had a 50 minute wait in Japan in crowded sushi restaurants...You would be an embarrassment to other Japanese chefs." The chef then escalated his voice even further, started wagging his finger in my face, almost hitting my nose as well, and then stomped his foot right at mine, putting his face within centimeters of mine. The chef did everything possible to try to incite violence. He was so threatening that I even had my phone ready to dial 911 in case his physical actions led to physical violence. I applaud my husband for keeping calm until the chef tried to intimidate me, at which point he stepped in front of me, getting the jerk out of my face, and said, "You know what? ***k you" Both of us are can't believe that this actually happened. If this is how you treat semi-weekly customers, how do you treat everyone else? Mt. Fugi embarrassed no one but themselves. Stay away.
Yuck! – My husband and I tried this restaurant, because we had a discount deal and it was close to our house. We wanted to like it, but it was gross. Even their Coke tasted strange. We will not be going back deal or no deal.
Worst sushi EVER! – This was a horrible experience for my wife and me. We went hoping to have a nice early Valentines dinner and the dinner was spoiled by extremely slow service (we didn't receive one refill and we weren't sat for about five minutes when there weren't very many people there) and terrible food. The sushi was small. We ordered a variety of rolls and we were disappointed with them all, especially the yellow tail roll. There sashimi was hard to even swallow because the fish was warm. The building inside was actually nice and felt like it should be a good restaurant but looks can be deceiving. If you sit at the bar you might get served a little faster. The music that was played was the only glimmer of something bright there. Save yourself and go to someplace who does sushi well.
Best Sushi in Town – Mt.Fuji sushi is not only delicious, but creates a very relaxing, enjoyable environment for a date night, or for a family dinner night! The atmosphere is spectacular, live music, and the sushi chef is incredible. There is only one sushi chef, so it does take a minute to get your food on Saturday nights when business is booming, but if you come in at any other time when its slow, especially lunch time, the service is impeccable and the food comes out quickly and delicious! Sitting at the sushi bar is my favorite, because Joe, the sushi chef, is very personable and very inviting. A lot of times he will just make us some random appetizers to taste while we are waiting for our rolls to be done (But we come in a lot so that's probably why)! On top of everything, the fish is the best you will get in town, melt in your mouth kind of delicious, and it is REAL AUTHENTIC JAPANESE SUSHI!
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WASHINGTON, DC Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) today roundly criticized the presidents budget for putting politics over womens health; proposing devastating cuts to funding for Medicaid family planning, which provides access to contraception and other family planning services to low-income women; failing to appropriately fund Title X, Americas family planning program; and increasing funding for ineffective abstinence-only programs.
The president has this budget backwards, said PPFA President Cecile Richards. Hes increasing funding for programs that dont work, and decreasing funding for programs that are proven effective.
The best way to prevent unintended pregnancies and promote healthy families is to invest in Title X and Medicaid family planning programs, and ensure more women and families have access to affordable, quality reproductive health care and comprehensive sex education programs, said Richards. Instead, the presidents budget increases funding for dangerous abstinence-only programs that dont work, and cuts funding for Medicaid family planning that help reduce the number of unintended pregnancies.
The presidents 2009 budget proposes cutting Medicaid funding for family planning by $570 million in FY 2009, and by $3.3 billion over five years. This would have a devastating effect on the millions of low-income women who rely on Medicaid for contraception and other preventive family planning services. The president's drastic proposal would do nothing more than increase the number of unintended pregnancies and the rate of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS.
In addition, the presidents 2009 budget proposes to flat-fund Americas family planning program, despite the fact that Title X is drastically underfunded. Seventeen million women need publicly funded family planning services. Funding for the Title X family planning should be increased by $100 million in FY 09 to begin to fill this gap and meet the needs of the millions of women who need access to family planning services.
In yet another example of Bushs backward budget, the president wants to cut the overall budget for Health and Human Services, but insists on increasing funding for ineffective abstinence-only programs. The presidents 2009 budget proposes increasing funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education by $27.7 million, a 24 percent increase. A recent congressional study on abstinence-only programs found they had no measurable impact on increasing abstinence or delaying sexual initiation among participating youth. And, for the first time in 14 years, the teen birth rate has risen. In the last spending bill, Congress sent the president a message by providing no new funding for dangerous abstinence-only programs. Yet, the president continues to fail our teens by refusing to fund comprehensive sex education and stubbornly increasing funding for these dangerous programs.
The president is putting politics over the health and welfare of our teens, said Richards. He insists on increasing funding for dangerous abstinence-only programs when its clear that these programs do nothing to help teens prevent pregnancy. The public has rejected abstinence-only; 16 governors have rejected funding for abstinence-only; and just last year Congress rejected additional funding for it. Parents want to see federal funding invested in commonsense sex education programs that provide our teens with the information they need to stay safe and healthy.
The presidents budget also proposes drastic cuts to these vital programs:
The president proposes a $500 million cut to the Social Services Block Grants (Title XX). This program helps states achieve a wide range of social policy goals, including prevention of child abuse, care for children and the elderly, and family planning services. The program was funded at $1.7 billion in FY 08 but the president proposes cutting these vital services to $1.2 billion in FY 09.
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Since photography's invention, there have been those rare times when a picture tells not only a thousand words, but also stories of humanity.
These are our iconic images.
Genre? Human suffering, period of injustice or moment of love? Era? In living color of recent memory or grainy black and white of long ago?
Take your pick. And then ask, what springs to mind?
Perhaps a small boy in an overcoat, a cap on his head, standing in a Warsaw street with his hands raised, a German SS soldier, holding a machine gun, standing a few feet behind him.
Take in the whole image: bedraggled people around the boy, all in a scurry to follow the soldiers' orders. It is a disturbing scene, but linger for a moment upon that boy until you meet his dark eyes. It is then that you realize his terror.
This is the nightmare of the Holocaust in a single snapshot taken by a German officer — who unknowingly did his small part to indict the Third Reich for crimes against humanity. All the horror, all the evil man is capable of, is summarized in a photograph in a way nothing else can match.
What springs to mind? Is it less disturbing, more outwardly emotional, more subtle? Or is it closer to home? If so, then you surely know of our iconic photograph here in Calhoun County.
Choose your favorite search engine and browse through images listed under "bus burning."
There are plenty of choices.
A picture's details
There are dramatic scenes of buses aflame in Pakistan, in the West Bank, in Ivory Coast, in India and in Thailand. They all tell stories of violence with images full of smoke, fire licking out of broken windows. They are desperate moments amid political, religious, sectarian or ethnic strife, moments that provide brief commentary on the larger story in the background.
In the end, though, they are just images of burning buses. An interesting photo, maybe. Nothing more.
That is not the case of a shot made outside Anniston on Mother's Day 1961 of a Greyhound bus engulfed in flames.
It is a stark black-and-white shot, with an almost acidic tone. A broken, cloud-covered sky provides a backdrop for the criminality playing out in front of our eyes. A clutch of people, black and white, with backs to the camera, a couple sit slumped in the grass on the side of the road. Others stand a bit closer to the bus, in front of the symbol of Greyhound and its slogan, "Leave the driving to us."
Farther back, the fire crawls throughout the mortally wounded bus, jumping out the windows like a rabid animal lashing out at anything in its path.
At the edge of the frame on the left is an S&H Green Stamps sign, a jarring reminder of the ending of normalcy.
But this photo also is the sign of a struggle begun and a way of life passing. It's a photo of the sickness of a society, of injustice, and, yes, man's cruelty to his fellow man.
That picture, taken by Joe Postiglione, a photographer in 1961 for The Star, put the civil rights movement in its proper place and the segregated South in its proper place. This was a black-and-white issue, and the side of righteousness was focused just as much as the image of the burning bus.
America's apartheid society couldn't see it then; some might not see it now. But a society is on the wrong side of justice when some of its citizens are allowed to firebomb others who are peacefully asking for equal rights. You will not win that fight.
In May 1961, drowning in ignorance, inertia, selfishness and laziness, our political leaders saw an interesting photo of a bus on fire.
The world saw it for what it was: A powerful summary of the towering injustice and racial hatred that was the South in the early 1960s. Clearly, something had to change because there could be no equivocating on trampling out racism or white supremacy.
The world sees Anniston
By that evening and the next morning, New Yorkers were reading the news of the day from Calhoun County. Londoners were taking in a scene of utter inhumanity in the Southern states. Parisians were seeing a bad side of the American South. For once, Muscovites were being fed pure truth about a serious Western shortcoming, racial intolerance.
History was a recorder, thanks to a hard-charging and determined Anniston Star photographer who beat deadline and transmitted his work to the Associated Press, which sent it around the world. With the luxury of a little time, history was a recorder in a deeper way.
In his massive work of the mid-20th Century, The Glory and the Dream, William Manchester, details the events on a highway outside Anniston.
Explaining that a group of Klan members surrounded the bus, "A rock sailed through one window, followed by an incendiary bomb. As it burst into flame the riders fled. Twelve of them were being methodically beaten when policemen arrived and fired pistols in the air," Manchester wrote.
Taylor Branch, author of a trilogy of the civil rights movement, wrote in Parting The Waters, that the mob followed the bus outside of town until the driver was forced to stop because the tires had been slashed in Anniston.
After the mob started attacking the bus, "[S]omeone threw a firebomb through a gaping hole in the back window," he wrote. "As flames ran along the floor, some of the seats caught fire and the bus began to fill with black, acrid smoke. When the choking passengers realized that the fire could not be contained, they gave way to panic."
He went on to detail how people in the mob, standing outside the perimeter of the fire, took swings at the Freedom Riders who made it off the bus.
In those works we find the broader context and key insights into the desperate moments on the bus, when a Molotov cocktail came through a broken window.
What that single picture doesn't say — but the books and the work of a few good men do — is that the awfulness of that day could have been so much worse. That door on the bus is open in the photo because, in part, to fate. The bus' exploding fuel tank persuaded the mob to move away from the blocked door, through which the remaining Freedom Riders escaped.
But without that act of providence, Anniston might own an iconic photo close to par with one of a terrified little boy on a Warsaw street.
John Fleming is The Star's editor at large. E-mail: email@example.com.


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