text:
The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry
The critically acclaimed, Sunday Times and international bestseller, long-listed for the Man Booker Prize 2012: 'A magical, moving and uplifting tale about a man's journey across England and into his own heart.' - Deborah Moggach.
Rachel Joyce is the Specsavers National Book Awards New Writer of the Year 2012.
When Harold Fry nips out one morning to post a letter, leaving his wife hoovering upstairs, he has no idea that he is about to walk from one end of the country to the other. He has no hiking boots or map, let alone a compass, waterproof or mobile phone. All he knows is that he must keep walking. To save someone else's life.
'The odyssey of a simple man, original, subtle and touching'. - Claire Tomalin
'From the moment I met Harold Fry, I didn't want to leave him. Impossible to put down.' - Erica Wagner, The Times
Available Formats
Paperback$26.99 RRPISBN: 9780552778091Published: 04/01/2013Imprint: Black SwanExtent: 384 pagesStock Level: HIGHPlease note: This information is intended for booksellers only and does not reflect the number of copies currently available in stores. If you are not a bookseller and wish to purchase this book, please contact your local bookstore, or click on the buy now button to find a good retailer.
Hardback$39.99 RRPISBN: 9780857520647Published: 18/05/2012Imprint: DoubledayExtent: 304 pagesStock Level: Temporarily out of StockPlease note: This information is intended for booksellers only and does not reflect the number of copies currently available in stores. If you are not a bookseller and wish to purchase this book, please contact your local bookstore, or click on the buy now button to find a good retailer.
eBookCHECK RETAILER PRICEISBN: 9781446488645Published: 04/05/2012Imprint: Transworld DigitalExtent: 384 pages
11 Reader Ratings & ReviewsSee All Reviews
To review, please register or sign in
Nicky4 stars
February 2013Report
A great story, I enjoyed the journey and it made me feel like "if Harold can do that then I can do anything". Inspiring and heartwarming. There is a very unexpected twist thrown in. Plenty of moments of joy and equally a few moments of sadness, and you may even find youself yelling at the book "No Harold, you can't!" I have recommended this to lots of people, and will continue to. Well done to Rachel Joyce for creating such a compelling read!!
Marthie3 stars
February 2013Report
A heartwarming story, deceptively simple and gentle, that will stay in your mind for a long time afterwards. Harold is not a man given to heroics or grand actions, but when he gets the news that an old friend is dying of cancer, it somehow moves him to a journey he would never have thought himself capable of doing. We go with Harold on his journey through the country and the journey through his life, and we end up loving him!
Editorial Reviews
"Wonderful" - Deborah Orr, Guardian
"One of the sweetest, most delicately-written stories I've read in a long time. One man's walk along the length of England to save the life of a dying woman. Each chapter describes a different encounter along the way, with a definite nod to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Philosophical, intriguing, and profoundly moving." - Richard Madeley, Foyles website
"At times almost unbearably moving." - Sunday Times
"Uplifting, funny and delicate" - Jon Stock, The Daily Telegraph
"At times almost unbearably moving." - Sunday Times
"A brilliant and charming novel: full of comic panache yet acute and poignant." - Spectator
"a gorgeously poignant novel of hope and transformation" - Oprah Magazine
"A brilliant and charming novel: full of comic panache yet acute and poignant." - Spectator
"one of the most moving, uplifting, inspiring novels I've ever read" - Richard Madeley
"The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a funny book, a wise book, a charming book – but never cloying. It's a book with a savage twist, and yet never seems manipulative. Perhaps because Harold himself is just wonderful...This book may follow a pattern set by another radio dramatist-turned-novelist, David Nicholls, whose One Day has now sold more than a million copies and been made into a successful film simply because one reader said to another 'I love this book' over and over again. So I'm telling you now: I love this book." - Erica Wagner, The Times
About the authorMore
Rachel Joyce
Rachel Joyce is the author of the Sunday Times and international bestsellers The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry (Doubleday 2012), Perfect (Doubleday 2013) and The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy (Doubleday 2014). The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize and longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and has been translated into 34 languages. Rachel was awarded the Specsavers National Book Awards 'New Writer of the Year' in December 2012 and shortlisted for the 'Writer of the Year' 2014. She is also the author of the short story, A Faraway Smell of Lemon, and the short story collection A Snow Garden & Other Stories (Doubleday 2015). Rachel moved to writing after a 20-year career in theatre and television, performing leading roles for the RSC, the Royal National Theatre, the Royal Court, and Cheek by Jowl. She has written over 20 original afternoon plays for BBC Radio 4 and major adaptations for the Classic Series, and Woman's Hour, including The Professor, Villette, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Shirley and Jane Eyre (2016).
Rachel Joyce lives with her family in Gloucestershire.
Rachel Joyce BooksMore
- A Snow Garden and Other Stories
by Rachel Joyce
The perfect gift: a collection of seven Christmas stories from the author of THE UNLIKELY...
- The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy: Or the letter that was never sent to Harold Fry
by Rachel Joyce
Bestselling companion to the 2 million+ copy, worldwide phenomenon, The Unlikely Pilgrimag...
- Perfect
by Rachel Joyce
A new Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry wit...
- Faraway Smell of Lemon: A Short Story
by Rachel Joyce
A Christmas treat from Rachel Joyce, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unlikely...
Others Also Viewed
- Anticipation
by Tanya Moir
This rich and darkly funny novel is about family history and the risk and power of knowled...
- White Lies
by Witi Ihimaera & Dana Rotberg
A powerful, prize-winning novella from the much-loved author of The Whale Rider, plus a mo...
- Behind The Scenes At The Museum
by Kate Atkinson
Kate Atkinson's brilliant first novel, which won the Whitbread Prize against competition f...
- The Mistake
by Douglas Kennedy
A direct to digital short story from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Pursuit of...


text:
Minnesota got poorer last year
Hey, Forbes -- maybe it was a "banner year" for the richest people in the United States, but how 'bout a little something for the rest of us?
Minnesota's income dropped about $1,000 per household in 2010, according to a new data dump from the U.S. Census Bureau. That thousand bucks isn't a significant amount, but it becomes a bit worse when you consider that statewide income still hasn't recovered from where it was in 2007.
There are other, even worse indicators from the census. More Minnesotans, and more children, were living in poverty in 2010 than the year before, with the child poverty rate hitting 15.6 percent.
Okay, so, everyone's making a bit less, and a lot of our kids are poor. Now for the good news: The rest of America is just as screwed as we are.
Across the U.S., median household income dropped from $51,190 to $50,046, according to the Census Bureau's data. Minnesota's drop is right in line with America's though at a slightly higher level, falling from $56,592 in 2009 to $55,459 last year.
The richest state by that measure is Maryland -- no doubt thanks to so many Washington, D.C. commuters -- which is flying high at $68,854 per household. Worst, in nearly all ways, is Mississippi, with household income at $36,581.
Greatly depresses: Minnesota wishes it could afford this guy's coat.
Not one state grew its income levels during last year, and only 15 were able to stay level. Minnesota, among the 35 that saw income go down, is at least fortunate that things aren't as bad as in Nevada, Connecticut, and Vermont. All three of those state saw income fall off the table last year, with each seeing a decrease of 6.1 percent from 2009.
Minnesota's 1.2 percent decrease is, comparatively, not so bad, and is a bit better than neighboring Iowa (which fell 1.9 percent) and a lot better than Wisconsin's drop 3.9 percent per household. The mysterious territory to our immediate west, North Dakota, actually ticked-up a tiny bit, with a 0.4 percent increase (from $48,453 to $48,670), but even that was a downturn: Last time the Census Bureau ran these numbers, North Dakota was the only state in the union with a significant increase in income, at 5 percent.
The lesson here is simple. It's all over. This state and this country is going down hard, and no one has any solutions.
Hey, has anyone seen the numbers on median household income in Canada? How about Guam?
Get the This Week's Top Stories Newsletter
Every week we collect the latest news, music and arts stories — along with film and food reviews and the best things to do this week — so that you'll never miss City Pages' biggest stories.
In Case You Missed It
Popular Stories
Sponsor Content

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Some Secondary Roads Still Snow Covered
Written by Your 5News Team
Last updated on February 14, 2014 @ 6:26PM
Created on February 14, 2014 @ 5:41PM
Cleanup efforts following the latest winter storm are still going on in some places.
The Division of Highway's has spent $11 million more than what it though it would at this point. DOH officials are saying we're only 70% of the way through winter.
Morgantown Public Works and Engineering officials claim secondary roads aren't a priority during a storm because they have to worry about emergency officials traveling on main roads first.
With more snow expected over the weekend conditions might get very slick in some spots.
Terry Hough is the Director of Public Works and Engineering. She said, "You'll have some of those roads that we haven't been able to plow down to bare pavement have ice on them. Then you'll get the fresh snow on top of the ice."
This winter is taking a toll on snow removal equipment and workers, but officials are saying everyone is ready to battle the snow yet again.
Add your CommentYou must have an active WDTV.COM user account to post comments. Please login to your account, or create your free account today!
Comments (0)


text:
Image via ChristyClark.ca We all know that holiday travel can…
Wacky Product of the Week: Father's Day Gift Ideas
If you're wondering what kind of classy, edgy, techy super present to get Dad for last minute Father's Day gifts…I'd highly recommend you don't read this blog post. But if you want to see some amusing ideas that you can grab to make him laugh or get Dad geeked out, look no further. These Father's Day gift ideas are sure to make your pop smile, possibly make your mom cringe, and some are even–gasp–useful!
This week includes iPad accessories, a trimmer, and even a calculator that doesn't run on your average AAs. What does it run on? Well, you'll have to read on to find out. I know, the mystery of it might drive you insane.
In the usefulness vein, I've got the iPad Etch-A-Sketch Case for around $40 from PerpetualKid.com. Not only will your dad be the coolest 12-year-old-from-1980-trapped-in-a-man's-body (think Tom Hanks in "Big") but he'll be able to impress all the wannabes and haters in the conference room too.
"Oh, is that an Etch-a-Sketch?" you ask. No, that's just my killer iPad case–yawn–and yes I'm just that much of a wicked awesome hipster. Wanna see my SNES coffee mug and Harry Potter replica wands? Yeah, that's right, I didn't think you could handle it.
The case, while bringing all your dad's childhood memories back, also protects the iPad with thick plastic and has a kickstand and everything. The only downside is that it's not an actual Etch-A-Sketch. Sad times.
Not looking for something of the usual variety? Then pick up the Hydro Powered Calculator from PerpetualKid and Dad'll never have to buy another regular old AA again. Yeah, that's right, Dad'll be kicking it old school with this baby.
It's like living in a steampunk world…leave all your batteries behind and use water to conduct all the electric necessary to run this calculator. Just fill the water-batteries up with tap water, place them in, and voila! Instant geekdom.
For $11, Dad too can master hydro-electricity and impress his friends. Well, impress is a relative term…
And finally, give Dad the finger this Father's Day and show him you care. No, not that finger! The Finger Nose and Ear Hair Trimmer for $10 from BaronBob.com. Yeah, this one is so strange that I can't exactly figure it out. Why did they create a trimmer shaped like an extra finger? Do men really like the idea of shoving fingers up their noses and into their ears so much that they're willing to spend $10 on an extra appendage? (though if that's the case, $10 is not a bad price…)
That's all for this week. What are you guys seriously getting your dads for Father's Day?


text:
Reviewed by 8 customers
If my house caught on fire I just might stop long enough to grab these earrings, I love them that much!!!!!! I absolutely adore them!!!!! The color of the stone is magical, they are not too heavy and they go with almost everything in my closet. I reach for these all of the time and they always add that special touch to whatever I'm wearing. I seriously can not recommend these earrings enough!!! BUY THEM!!!!!
These were very pretty and I was hoping to wear them with a necklace I bought last year which I get tons of compliments on when I wear (teardrop necklace) but sorry to say they arrived damaged (one earring was missing the pearl center so they did not match) I called WM and they are sending me a new pair.
Beautiful & well made. Great for the bride on a budget :)
These earrings are such a bargain for the quality. Unlike some cheaper earrings, these do not irritate my ears. They have just enough pop of color without being too noticeable and they can be be worn with a casual outfit or dressy one. I love WM jewelry! It's so pretty, unique, and affordable!
Pretty and delicate; the aqua is a gorgeous color. I've already received several compliments on them.
These are really pretty and a great value. They are surprisingly good quality for the price, and the stone color is delicate and pretty.
These are great looking earrings that were a great price. Definitely a bargain deal.
These earrings are sweet and bring out a playful look for any wardrobe. I'm very happy with this purchase.
Related Products
With a gold-hued, teardrop-shaped natural druzy quartz stone ...
As light and breezy as the ocean air, ...
As light and breezy as the ocean air, ...
Recently Viewed Items


text:
Arnold Schwarzenegger Records Being Charged By An Elephant In South AfricaArnold was in South Africa promoting Arnold's Classic Africa 2016.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Walks Off Set During InterviewWith 'Australia's Weekend Sunrise"
The New Cast of NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice" RevealedWith head boss Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Arnold Schwarzenegger "Hired" as Host of NBC's 'Celebrity Apprentice'NBC's Celebrity Apprentice has a new host, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Pranks Fans At Madame Tussauds As The Terminator
Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Now Giving Drivers Directions On Waze
Watch Arnold Schwarzenegger Act Out All His Films In 6 Minutes On 'Late Late Show'
Watch A Fan Crush Things In A Tank With Arnold SchwarzeneggerAnd it's all for a good cause.
Did Arnold Schwarzenegger Remove Image Of Maria Shriver From Official Portrait?
Did Maria Shriver Cheat On Arnold Schwarzenegger Before His Secret Affair Was Exposed?
'Sabotage' Star Joe Manganiello On Filming With Arnold Schwarzenegger: "It Was Like Man Camp"
Arnold Schwarzenegger Lights Cigar On Facebook's Tobacco-Free CampusAnd naturally, he posted of photo of it on Facebook...


text:
Back in September Google released it's new Hummingbird algorithm, apparently affecting 90% of search queries, as it strives for greater accuracy and more relevant results. Aimed at 'conversational searches', like what is the best cake? rather than simple terms such as best cake. (when is the last time you made a search request like that?) […]
Google Is Becoming Less Relevant
How To Take Control Of Another Computer
There are several things to think about when taking control of another computer, the Operating System running on it, the speed of your network connection and the tools you have at your disposal. How To Take Control Of Another Computer Operating System There are 3 main choices of Operating system that the computer you want […]
sudo: sorry, you must have a tty to run sudo
We're using an old version of Upstart, on Centos, to manage stopping and starting our Node.js daemons, and one of the things the script does, like any good deamon, is change the user of the deamon process from root to something more applicable, security and all that 😉 The scripts look a little like this […]
pv – Pipe Viewer – My New Favourite Command Line Tool
I've got a rather large dataset that I need to do a lot of processing on, over several iterations, it's a 20gb zip file, flat text, and I'm impatient and don't like not knowing things! My new favourite Linux command line tool, pv (pipe viewer) is totally awesome. Check this out: […]
Enable Linux Core Dump
One of our applications (Freeswitch) just randomly crashed for no apparent reason and didn't write anything to it's log files. The service we're trialling is currently in Beta so there's room to muck about and do some diagnostics. I want to make the kernel dump a core file whenever Freeswitch dies, in case it happens […]
CouchDB {"error":"insecure_rewrite_rule","reason":"too many ../.. segments"}
Whilst working an AMAZING NPM repository mirror yesterday (which totally works, despite not really offering the performance benefit I'd hoped, because NPM is rubbish) I came across this error whilst doing things 16 http GET http://localhost:5984/registry/_design/app/_rewrite/-/all/since?stale=update_after&startkey=1371737164294 17 http 500 http://localhost:5984/registry/_design/app/_rewrite/-/all/since?stale=update_after&startkey=1371737164294 18 error Error: insecure_rewrite_rule too […]
Niche Site Duel 2 Participation
Pat Flynn over at Smart Passive Income has just announced the launch of his Niche Site Duel 2 project, and as I kind of called him out a few month ago in my first (stalled) Income Report causing a WordPress 'ping back' and his mate Blake to pop in and say hi 😀 Rather than […]
How To Create An NPM Repository Mirror
We use Node.js a LOT, which means we do npm install a LOT. And npm is pretty terrible, with horrible dependency handling so we can end up requesting hundreds of dependent modules with it's recursive patten e.g. for just one of our projects we can end up with paths like ./node_modules/bcrypt/node_modules/nodeunit/node_modules/should/node_modules/mocha/node_modules/glob/node_modules/minimatch/node_modules/sigmund/node_modules/tap/node_modules [root@hmon workspace]# find . […]
Volusion Review
Whether you are looking to open your first e-commerce store, or a better deal on your existing one, the e-commerce arena is a minefield that needs to be navigated carefully. Businesses usually always end up paying much more for hosted e-commerce solutions than they originally expected because most e-commerce platforms are not completely upfront about […]
18th June 2013 Tumilson WOD
Today we did a hero WOD called the Tumilson. The RX is 8 rounds for time of: Run 200 meters 11 Dumbbell burpee deadlifts, 60 pound dumbbells But I scaled it with 25kg dumbells ~55lbs.
I Quit My Day Job!
Hi, I'm Rus and after 10 years of Linux administration and software development, in September 2014 I quit my day job, sold all my stuff and moved to Thailand to live the good life.
Would you like ..
- No commute
- A flexible schedule
- More time with friends & family
- More money
- The ability to travel the world & work from anywhere
- More time to do what you want
That's what I created for myself, and you can too.
My new website, http://www.ruspow.com shows how I'm making money online as well as what life can be like when you're not sat behind a desk and are free to make your own decisions!
- How To Create An NPM Repository Mirror June 20, 2013
- Creating A Local and HTTP RedHat Yum Repository October 20, 2009
- monit: error connecting to the monit daemon March 28, 2013
- Tomcat HelloWorld Servlet with Eclipse March 11, 2009
- Income Report February 2013 March 5, 2013
- Why I'm Switching From Google To Bing September 14, 2015
- SSH Over TorBrowser January 16, 2015
- Is This The Most Important Script You'll Ever Write? August 11, 2014
- yum error: Couldn't fork Cannot allocate memory July 23, 2014
- The Albert Burger – Best Burger in Brighton? April 9, 2014
- Volusion Review June 19, 2013


text:
CSF students evacuate for quake drill
Students at Cal State Fullerton were among the millions in California expected to "drop, cover and hold on" Thursday as part of this year's "Great California Shakeout," a simulated earthquake that "struck" at 10:20 a.m.
Some 8.5 million people across the state, including close to 800,000 in Orange County, had registered to practice taking cover beneath a desk or table at the appointed time.
"We had a great turnout; the drill was fantastic," said Margaret Vinci, manager of earthquake programs at Caltech and a member of the Shakeout team, who attended a drop and cover event at a Target store in Northridge.
By coincidence, a small earthquake near Berkeley of magnitude 4.0 was felt by people in the region at 2:41 p.m., but caused no reported damage.
Some organizations staged events to dramatize the potential effects of a large, devastating earthquake. Cal State Fullerton volunteers dressed as victims of quake-related injuries on Thursday, complete with fake blood.
Geology student Thomas Feistel, 23, lay among toppled book cases and a fairly convincing fallen brick wall created by art students at Valencia High School in Placentia.
The gash in his forehead looked good enough for Hollywood special effects.
He said he and other "victims" planned to lie among the debris for about 3o minutes after the simulated quake struck.
"Then we'll go to the triage site, where they desperately try to revive us, but do not," he said.
He was outside the campus's Pollak Library; inside, despite a campus-wide announcement, most students appeared to allow the drill to pass without taking cover.
But everyone seemed to take part in the next step: a campus-wide evacuation.
"It's always a work in progress," said Sue Fisher, emergency management coordinator for the Cal State Fullerton Police who helped organize the drill for the campus's 35,000 students. "This is earthquake country, and they're young enough that they're likely to experience a major earthquake."
Laura Ruiz, 19, of Santa Ana said she dropped and took cover at the appointed time with other students in her American studies class.
"For me it seems sort of silly," she said. "We are college students. We've been doing this since junior high."
The organizers hope the statewide drill will help dispel popular mythology about earthquakes, and train the public to avoid making a bad situation even more dangerous -- say, by running outdoors when a quake strikes.
"The facade on the outside of a building is not structurally safe, and it will fall down,"
Vinci said.
And the popular myth about getting in a doorway is just that: an invented safety precaution that can actually increase the risk of injury.
It comes from an old photograph showing devastation after a 19th century earthquake. An adobe house lies in ruins with only the door-frame left standing.
In modern buildings, Vinci said, standing in a doorway during a quake is a bad decision.
"Unless you live in an adobe house, you don't want to do that," she said. "The doors are going to be slamming open and shut. They're going to hit you and pinch your hands. And you do not want to be standing during an earthquake."
That could mean more exposure to falling debris; instead, crawl to safety. A big quake could knock you off your feet anyway, and crawling protects your internal organs.
"Drop, cover and hold on" is the shorthand version of the best advice from quake experts: drop to the ground, get under the nearest desk or table, and hang onto it until the shaking stops.
More advice: Don't run to another room to find a table. Instead, find an inside corner of the room and cover your head and neck with your arms.
And there's a far better chance of being injured by falling debris than being killed in a building collapse during a big quake.
So your best chance is to drop immediately and take cover wherever you happen to be. In a car, pull over away from bridges or overpasses and set the parking brake.
Most of those who registered to take part in Thursday's Shakeout are school children: 5.7 million across the state, more than 500,000 in Orange County.
The next largest group includes colleges and universities, with more than 180,000 people in Orange County and 1.3 million statewide.
Government offices, medical facilities and businesses also registered thousands of participants.
And nearly 150,000 registered in other states, including Nevada, Idaho and Oregon. People in other countries have registered as well, among them Canada and Guam.
The Shakeout started in 2008 in Southern California, but is now open to anyone.
Latest posts:
[rssfeedme cat="sciencedude" feedpath="/category/aint-that-interesting/feed/" max="5"]
Most Popular
- New leg in the works for 4-year-old whose prosthetic was stolen at the beach
- Photos: Deadheads gather at Irvine Meadows one last time
- Fire truck collides with pedestrian in Costa Mesa
- Pacific City's 516-unit luxury complex coming into focus
- Buena Park teen who died in a La Mirada car accident remembered at vigil
User Agreement
Comments are encouraged, but you must follow our Privacy Policy Policy & Terms of Use
Keep it civil and stay on topic. No profanity, vulgarity, racial slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. By posting your comment, you agree to allow Orange County Register Communications, Inc. the right to republish your name and comment in additional Register publications without any notification or payment.


text:
More About BOBANDTY
Visit My SparkPage Send Me SparkMail
Recipes I've Shared:
Pan-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
From Leanne Ely's Saving Dinner...quick and easy!
Homemade Rice a Roni
Control the sodium and fat with this recipe
Recipes I've Rated:
BOBANDTY currently has no rated recipes.
Recipe Collections I've Shared:
|Misc Ethnic


text:
Florida Coastal students, Nakeshia Baptiste and Cynthia Barnes, competed in the 2013 ABA Regional Client Counseling Competition. The Competition simulates a law office consultation in which the students, acting as attorneys, were presented with a client matter. They interviewed actors acting as clients and then explained what legal action they would recommend based on the […]
Archive | Burnt Toast & CoffeeRSS feed for this section
Opportunities at the beginning of a new semester
I would like to welcome everyone for the start of a great new semester. All entering fall 2012 students must attend a mandatory Courtroom Etiquette Professionalism Seminar which will be held on January 15, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Topics will include appropriate courtroom attire, addressing the tribunal, courtroom preparations, interacting with "the […]
Immigrant Rights Clinic scores victory
The Immigrant Rights Clinic experienced a huge victory recently. Student clinicians Collin Coakley, Danitza Gonzales and Eric Ortiz zealously represented their client before the Orlando Immigration Court in an intensive two-day hearing. As a result of the students' written and oral advocacy, the Immigration Judge granted Cancellation of Removal and the client is now officially […]
Join Career Services for coffee and a presentation
Join the Career Services Department every Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for afternoon coffee and snacks in the Atrium. You can get answers about Symplicity, Job Search Help, pick up valuable resources or make an appointment to meet with one of the counselors.
Welcome to a new semester
I want to once again welcome everyone back for a great semester. For the 1Ls, Burnt Toast & Coffee is the message that I send out at the beginning of each week concerning upcoming events and important announcements concerning things that have happened since the previous message.


text:
The DWW Board
For the term June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017
Executive Board
President Carl Anthony
Vice President Pam Houghton
Treasurer Theresa Falzone
Secretary Veronica Dale
Program Director Cynthia Harrison
Iris Underwood – DWW Historian
Executive Board
President: Carl Anthony is a Detroit advocate with a strong passion for the city and the automotive industry. He represents multiple manufactures as a vehicle coach, brand ambassador, and Right Seat host. Carl is the editor of Automoblog and has contributed to 605 Magazine, The Motor Market, The Sioux Falls Business Journal, and Music Connection Magazine. He is on the board of directors for the Ally Jolie Baldwin Foundation and enjoys a multitude of health and fitness activities in his spare time.
Vice President: Pam Houghton transitioned to freelance writing from the IT industry after a corporate downsizing in 2008. Her work has been featured in Michigan Prime, Metro Parent, X-ology, Detroit Jewish News, Neighborhood SEEN, Christian Science Monitor and numerous other publications. Currently, she works in Marketing and Public Affairs for Lawrence Technological University.
Treasurer: Theresa Falzone is director of custom publications for Michigan.com, the marketing communications agency that manages the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News. Over the past 20 years, she launched, edited and wrote for several regional magazines, including Women's HealthStyle, StyleLine, and Michigan PRIME, a monthly publication for active baby boomers. Theresa has won awards from the Michigan Press Association, Women In Communications and Inland Press Association. She lives in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Secretary: Veronica Dale has a background in pastoral ministry and writes fantasy fiction. Three of her flash fiction pieces were published online by Flashshot and Scent of an Ending. She won first place in the Julia Grice Fiction Competition with her short story "Dried Beans," which later appeared in the St. Anthony Messenger magazine. Her fiction has received recognition from Writers' Digest, Writers of the Future, Rochester Writers and the National League of American Pen
Women. Currently she is revising a four-book fantasy series.
Program Director: Cynthia Harrison has been a member of DWW since 2008. She previously served on the board as Spring Readings Chair, Conference Chair, Secretary. Cynthia is the author of ten books, including the Blue Lake series of novels. She has been blogging since 2002 at www.cynthiaharrison.com. Cindy is married to Al. They have two grown sons and two grandsons.
DWW Historian: Iris Lee Underwood is a graduate of Oakland University, a past president of DWW, and former Writer in Residence at the Troy Public Library. Her publication credits include The MacGuffin, Farming Magazine, Michigan Gardener, edibleWOW, Michigan Out-of-Doors, Woods-N-Water News, Rotarian, Metro Parent, Quilter's World,The Oakland Press, Romeo Observer, Tri-City Times, Eccentric and Observer papers, Detroit News, Royal Oak Tribune, Grand Rapids Press, and the Appaliachian News Express in Pikesville, Kentucky. Iris owns Yule Love it Lavender Farm in Leonard, Michigan.
Theresa Nielsen enjoys writing in a variety of genres, including
children's stories, nonfiction and young adult. Her love of all things nature and her pets are often her inspiration for writing. Growing up in a large family had its advantages, as she learned to cook and sew, but life didn't allow time for writing. Now she is hard at work writing many childhood stories as well as a memoir about life with her pets, who fill many ours of her days with a joyful noise. She was born and raised in Jackson, Mich., but now calls Royal Oak home. She shares her home with her husband and a menagerie of dogs, cats and birds. Theresa writes daily and in her spare time, she is a dedicated quilter.
Cindy Hampel has earned awards for investigative journalism and feature writing. She has reported for daily newspapers, served in corporate media relations, and consulted on editorial projects for nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Cindy lives with her family in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Maureen McGerty is an editorial manager specializing in scientific, academic, and medical science publishing for a local university. She has been published in dailies and magazines, and has worked as a public relations specialist in the health care industry. A past president of DWW (2007-2011) and former press relations chair, she enthusiastically supports the literary arts. Maureen is developing a memoir based on her grandparents' immigration to the United States.


text:
All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting has run high-quality river rafting trips on 10 premier California rivers since 1962. Our guides are experienced and friendly, our food is delicious, our equipment is top-notch. See you on the river!
Ultimate California Whitewater Fun Adventure for ages 6-106. FUN, personable, qualified guides, high-tech self-bailing rafts, gourmet food, clean campsites, volleyball court, horseshoes, campfire, swimming pool, sleeping bag, tent & wetsuit rental.
El Dorado County is one of the most diverse, exciting and beautiful places you'll ever experience. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada the area provides an incredibly affordable vacation.
Whitewater rafting trips throughout California for 35+ years. All summer rafting on the American River, Truckee River, Klamath River and more. Closest rafting to Lake Tahoe, Sacramento and in N. California. Trips from 1/2 to 4+ days, for all levels.
Hot Air Balloon Adventures We offer a variety of flights for a variety of needs and budgets. From a simple ride with some friends to a romantic proposal, engagement or wedding. If it can be done in or with a balloon we can do it!!
Sunshine Rafting Adventures provides family-friendly, self-guided float trips on the Stanislaus River out of Knights Ferry, CA. These scenic trips start around $20 per person and include paddles, life jackets, boats, parking, and a shuttle ride!
Experience history in the heart of the Gold country. Since 1857, our hotel has served many famous travelers (Mark Twain, John Studebaker, Ulysses S Grant, Elvis Presley,...). We have a banquet Room & ivy covered courtyard for special events.
Luxurious RV with bedding/linens/towels, cooking/eating utensils and much more!
Privately owned RV rentals in Northern California!
Hot Air Ballooning, Corporate Brand Marketing, Aerial Advertising and Educational School Programs. Cheers Over California Balloon marketing programs provide high visibility Brand presence, creating public relations and media opportunities.
Select your destination in Woodbridge California. Browse thousands of listings for accommodations, adventures, tours and travel services.


text:
Scottish Inn Rite Spot Motel
Scottish Inn Rite Spot Motel
Hotel Guest Rating: 5.4/10
5651 Lincoln Way East
Fayetteville, PA 17222
Welcome to the Scottish Inn Rite Spot Motel
Free Wi-Fi, exterior corridor access and a location near a state park are just a few of the reasons to book the Scottish Inn Rite Spot Motel.
Hotel Features
All 30 rooms at this single-story property boast cable TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, coffeemakers and exterior corridor access. Non-smoking rooms are available. You can stay in touch while on the road with complimentary Wi-Fi.
Hotel Location
Located on Route 30, the Scottish Inn is three miles from Caledonia State Park. You're one mile from the links at Conocodell Golf Club while the Penn National Golf Club is 10 minutes south. Cruise 15 minutes east to Chambersburg for the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and the Capitol Theatre Center. Check out the Land of Little Horses 20 minutes east or head a half-hour to Gettysburg National Military Park for a history lesson. Harrisburg International Airport is 65 miles northeast.
Guest Favorites
Reasonable rates put golf, hiking and the historic attractions in Gettysburg within your reach at the Scottish Inn.
Scottish Inn Rite Spot Motel Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Business center
- Cable television
- Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
- Free parking
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking rooms (generic)
- Pets allowed
- Photocopy center
- Recreational vehicle parking
- Remote control television
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Truck parking
- Wakeup service
Hotel Information
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Hotel Guest Reviews of the Scottish Inn Rite Spot MotelOur hotel ratings and reviews are from real hotel guests. Priceline.com ensures that its reviews are guests-only by proactively sending hotel surveys to customers after they've completed their hotel stays. In the post-stay surveys, priceline.com hotel customers are asked a number of questions about their stay and the hotel. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best, the survey asks guests to rate their overall experience and specifically rate the hotel's cleanliness, staff and location. Priceline.com does not allow site visitors to post unsolicited hotel reviews.
May 30, 2016
April 19, 2016
Solo Traveler
November 23, 2015
Senior Travelers
October 7, 2015
Business Traveler
February 7, 2015
Business Traveler
August 31, 2014
Not as expected!!
July 8, 2014
Group Traveler
This guest did not leave comments about this hotel.
May 27, 2014
Family Traveling with Young Children
I was pleased with this hotel. Did not expect too much for the price. Location was perfect for my trip. Room was clean which was most important. Not too concerned about much else. Check in was easy. Staff was pleasant. Would stay there again if I was in the area.
May 26, 2014
Solo Traveler
April 1, 2014
(1 - 10 of 10 reviews)
- Founders (3.0mi)
- Iron Forge (3.0mi)


text:
Creating a mohawk with long hair can be challenging, but it is an easier task if you choose the right styling products. Strong hold products such as hair glue, strong hold hair spray and pomade will help to mold your long hair into an extreme mohawk.
Things You'll Need
- Hair glue product
- Strong hold hairspray
- Hair pomade
- Blowdryer
How to mold long hair into a mohawk
Wash your hair the night before you want to style it. Freshly washed hair is usually lighter and frizzier than hair that has been washed about 12 hours because the natural oils in the scalp help to calm stray hairs and also make molding the hair more easy.
Apply the hair glue from tips to root while your head is turned upside down, covering all of the hair. Once you have applied the product begin shaping the hair into a mohawk. Do this by beginning at the top of the head near the temples. Flatten your hands and place each palm at each temple. Slowly move your hands towards the tip of the hair, flattening the hair together into a mohawk shape. Continue to do this movement to the back of the head. The hair should all be in fin-like spike directly down the middle of the head.
Apply pomade to the sides of the head to get smaller pieces to push up into the mohawk. Finish the look with a good amount of hairspray applied directly to all of the hair.
Keep your head upside down while you blowdry the style until it feels very stiff. This step is very important. If you do not seal in the style with heat and air, then it will most likely flop over due to the sheer weight of long hair. Be sure that your long mohawk is stiff from root to tip before you stand up straight.
Tips & Warnings
- Thin hair makes the best mohawks because there is less hair, and weight, to defy gravity. You can ask your stylist to thin out your hair if you plan to wear a mohawk style often.
- Photo Credit mohawk hair collage image by Tamara Kulikova from Fotolia.com
You May Also Like
How to Do a Curly Mohawk
How to Do a Mohawk With Long Hair. Creating a mohawk with long hair can be challenging, but it is an easier...
How to Cut Hair Into a Mohawk
How to Cut Hair Into a Mohawk. ... Depending on how long you would like your Mohawk to be, you will simply...
How to Make a Mohawk Stand Up
How to Keep Long Hair Up in a Mohawk; Print this article; Things You'll Need. School glue; Hair dryer; Cardboard; Friend (optional)...
How to Make a Faux-Hawk
... Hair Care. When making a faux-hawk, ... and if you have long or short hair, ... and this is how you...


text: I must have missed something fundamental when installing it; but if I did, I must have been sleeping while reading the "docs". I cannot really recommend this to anyone. Regardless of how many entries I posted in the Agenda-category, and no matter which event-begin and event-end dates I set, it'd just show me an empty calendar.


text:
Roger W. White, 56
Published: Monday, January 6, 2003 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, January 6, 2003 at 12:00 a.m.
Roger Wayne White, 56, of Hendersonville died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Pardee Hospital.
Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center will announce arrangements.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.
Comments are currently unavailable on this article


text:
Posession by purplerhinoWatch
©2013-2016 purplerhino
TaserTricks once more. Loki and Darcy. Is this love or obsession?
they are a awesome couple and a great paring.
Darcy is so adorable and sexy. I think their relationship would be a combination of love and obsession. Loki seems like the type that would conqueror a woman. After that his view of the woman may change but I think conquest would be his first goal and that term fits his personality.
Thank you for all the kind words and commentary on all my TaserTricks work. You're the first to give a thoughtful look into what I was trying to depict. I really appriciate it.
Love ♥


text:
--This is a simple substitution problem but I get stuckwhen Im supposed to replace equation 3 in the new equation 2. I endup with two a1y s in the problem and dont know what todo Please help!! will give livesaverIn the previous parts, you obtained the following equations usingNewton's 2nd law and the constraint on the motion of the twoblocks:
Solve these equations to find .
Before you enter your answer, make sure it satisfies the specialcases you already identified:
- if and
- if and .
Also make sure that your answer has dimensions ofacceleration.
Hint 1. How tosolve the equationsSubstitute for from equation (1) into equation (2) and then use from equation (3) in the new equation (2). This willyield a linear equation in that is easy to solve.


text:
Police: Woman shoplifted from three stores in two daysJune 19,2014Police say woman stole from 3 stores
BENNINGTON A local woman is facing three misdemeanor charges of petty larceny after police said she stole items from three local stores in two days in May.
Jennifer A. Brandmeyer, 25, of Bennington, pleaded innocent to the charges in Bennington criminal court Monday and was released without bail.
The charges against Brandmeyer were based on two affidavits, both written by Officer Keith Diotte of the Bennington Police Department.
In one, Diotte said he was dispatched May 26 to Cumberland Farms on Northside Drive in Bennington.
Based on information provided by a clerk at the store and his viewing of surveillance video later, Diotte said he believed Brandmeyer stole a 12-pack of beer.
In the second affidavit, Diotte said he was dispatched May 27 to Payless Shoe Store in Bennington Square shopping center in Bennington. A clerk at the store said she saw Brandmeyer take shoes and leave without paying for them.
Diotte said police later learned Brandmeyer had taken sunglasses and said the total amount of merchandise taken from Payless was a little more than $50.
When police arrested Brandmeyer, she also had items from JCPenney, which is in the same shopping center as Payless. The items from JCPenneys totaled about $380 according to the affidavit.MORE IN This Just InNORTH BENNINGTON Two public meetings, in North Bennington and Shaftsbury, have been set for... Full StoryThe Board of Aldermen has endorsed a major jump in city pension funding. Full StoryHUBBARDTON The annual celebration of Hubbardton has been moved to Sunday due to the weather... Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
On the page that says "To manage your subscriptions, please enter your email address here below. We will send you a message containing the link to access your personal management page", if the user enters their email and clicks "send", the program appears to do something, and then the page reloads. But no email is ever received.
Other email notifications are working fine, i.e. when someone posts and comments and clicks subscribe, and then someone else comments, the first commenter receives the email notification.
On a related issue, when a user receives an email notification of a comment, there is a link included in the email for the user to manage their subscription. Clicking that link results in a page not found error. The manage subscription link is:
http://mywebsite.com/reviews/%25postname%25/comment-subscriptions?sre=fakename%40gmail.com&srk=d1749254ae20xxxxxxxxxx78882176af (I have changed some of the link content in this example to make it anonymous)


text:
This Dev Camp is an invite-only event for app builders who intend to publish good-quality Windows Store apps by 23rd March 2014 as part of the Windows 8 Great Apps Challenge.
Dev Camps are a unique opportunity to listen and learn from experts in the field. In this series of Camps, we will help to translate your ideas into high-quality Windows Store apps.


text:
Flying the flag of America
USA! USA! That's all you will have to chant at people of other nations to make yourself popular once you're sporting one of our stars and stripes flag design America Morphsuits.
Get ready to tell the world how much you love the stars and stripes, mom's apple pie and the right to bear arms because this will turn you into such a patriot you'll make Abe Lincoln look like a Constitution-burning liberal.
Features double stitching all the way around the inside of the suit to ensure durability, and two zips make de-morphing quick and easy. Plus the Spandex means a better fit – be warned that fakes are baggy and saggy. A great outfit for Halloween, a World Cup sports event, sporting events or just selling sub-prime mortgages to poor folk.
Delivery and ReturnsMore Info
- Standard UK: £3.95 3 working days
- Express UK: £7.95 next working day
- Saturday / Sunday UK: £11.95
- International Shipping: from £4.95 2-7 working days
RETURNS: 100% Satisfaction or your money back
View all Adult Costumes
View More: International Costumes
View all Adult Morphsuits
Size guide
Morphsuits do not fit the same as normal clothes! Please read our Sizing Guide to make sure you're hooked up with the right size!
Morphsuit sizing is based on height, so don't worry if you are smaller or larger than average build.
Morphsuits do not fit the same as normal clothes! Please read our Sizing Guide to make sure you're hooked up with the right size!
Morphsuit sizing is based on height, so don't worry if you are smaller or larger than average build.
- XXL: Over 6'1" (186cm) tall and up to 250 pounds (18 stone)
- XL: Between 5'9" and 6'1" (180cm - 186cm) tall and under 195 pounds (14 stone)
- Large: Between 5'4" and 5'9" (165cm - 180cm) tall and under 155 pounds (11.5 stone)
- Medium: Between 5'0" and 5'4" (150cm - 165cm) tall and under 135 pounds (9.5 stone)
- Small: Shorter than 5'0"
If you are on a boundary between sizes go for the larger size!
More information
Materials: 87% Polyester, 13% Spandex
Care Instructions: Handwash in cold water, line dry, no bleach
Product SKU: MFUS
©2011-2016 Morphsuits.com AFG Media Limited, 25 Silvermills Court, Henderson Place Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 5DG, Scotland. MORPHSUITS is a trade mark of AFG Media Limited web design and development by Gilmation


text:
Zombie Robot
Credits & Info
- Uploaded
- Oct 31, 2012 | 4:57 PM EDT
- File Info
- Song
- 5 min 29 sec
- Score
- 4.48 / 5.00
Related Content
Heard in 5 Entries!
View all submissions featuring this audio file.
You might also enjoy:
Licensing Terms
You may not use this work for commercial purposes without making specific arrangements with the artist UNLESS your work is a web-based game or animation, in which case you may use this freely.
- Score:
- Rated 4.48 / 5 stars
- Plays & Downloads:
- 37,119 Plays | 2,129 Downloads
- Share Links:
- Genres:
- Electronic - Techno
- madness
- robot
- zombie
- cheshyre
Author Comments
Rated 5 / 5 stars
That song is sooooo badass!
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
Finally a good techno song,simple yet AWSOME!
Rated 5 / 5 stars
My good Cheshyre. You've done it. You have finally brought me something reminiscent of your earlier work, mixed in your new found style, and then went somewhere completely new with it. It has that old playfully evil feel to it, but also has elements of something more serious and sinister. It has the "Cheshyre magic" that I've missed so. Thank you. You've done excellently, and renewed my loyalty in you.
Rated 5 / 5 stars
ummmmmmmmmmmmmm aaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwsssssssssssss ooooooooommmmmmeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated 3 / 5 stars
very halloweeinie =P. awesome production quality but i personally like an in depth chord progression to go along with any electronic music, and this just didnt do it for me. i could definitely see where people would think this was SUPER catchy though (dat robot.)


text:
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A bill has filed in the state Senate to help Oklahoma military veterans get health insurance.
Sen. Andrew Rice, an Oklahoma City Democrat, says thousands of veterans do not qualify for health care through the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department.
Rice said those veterans make too much money to qualify for means-tested federal programs but do not earn enough to afford private coverage.
His bill would expand the Insure Oklahoma program to include certain qualified veterans under age 65.
Based on a Harvard University Study, Rice says Oklahoma could have more than 26,000 vets who are uninsured.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


text:
Is Stephen Baldwin the First Actor to Threaten to Leave the Country If Obama Wins?
Or is he just joking. Probably the latter. Watch the video and you decide.
In the above clip, Stephen Baldwin announces that if Barack Obama is elected president, he will leave the country. The boast came in response to Fox News' Laura Ingraham's comment that Baldwin's brother Alec had long ago promised to flee the country rather than deal with Republicans in power.
"I just want to say right now that it's official, if Barack gets nominated, I'll be moving out of the country," he joked, crossing his fingers. (We assume by "nominated," he means "gets elected.") "Now watch all the media have fun with that!" They are having fun already! The Huffington Post and the Observer are already reporting his jest in earnest. Hey — joke or not, it's good publicity for his friend Laura Ingraham's new FNC show!


text:
The runtime of this code on my laptop for a 4.2 GB input file is 48 seconds. The input file is tab-delimited, with each value appearing in quotes. Each record ends with a newline, e.g.
I've tried using multiprocessing with 10 threads: One to queue up the lines, 8 to parse individual lines and fill an output queue, and one to reduce the output queue into the defaultdict shown below, but the code took 300 seconds to run, over 6 times longer than the following:
from collections import defaultdict
def get_users(log):
users = defaultdict(int)
f = open(log)
# Read header line
h = f.readline().strip().replace('"', '').split('\t')
ix_profile = h.index('profile.type')
ix_user = h.index('profile.id')
# If either ix_* is the last field in h, it will include a newline.
# That's fine for now.
for (i, line) in enumerate(f):
if i % 1000000 == 0: print "Line %d" % i # progress notification
l = line.split('\t')
if l[ix_profile] != '"7"': # "7" indicates a bad value
# use list slicing to remove quotes
users[l[ix_user][1:-1]] += 1
return users
I've checked that I'm not I/O-bound by removing everything but the print statement from the for loop. That code ran in 9 seconds, which I'll consider a lower-bound for how fast this code can run.
I have a lot of these 5 GB files to process, so even a pretty small improvement in runtime (I know, I can remove the print!) will help. The machine I am running on has 4 cores, so I can't help but wonder if there's a way to get the multithread/multiprocess code to run faster than the code above.
I rewrote the multiprocessing code as follows:
from multiprocessing import Pool, cpu_count
from collections import defaultdict
def parse(line, ix_profile=10, ix_user=9):
"""ix_profile and ix_user predetermined; hard-coding for expedience."""
l = line.split('\t')
if l[ix_profile] != '"7"':
return l[ix_user][1:-1]
def get_users_mp():
f = open('20110201.txt')
h = f.readline() # remove header line
pool = Pool(processes=cpu_count())
result_iter = pool.imap_unordered(parse, f, 100)
users = defaultdict(int)
for r in result_iter:
if r is not None:
users[r] += 1
return users
It runs in 26 seconds, a 1.85x speedup. Not bad, but with 4 cores, not as much as I had hoped for.


text:
From The London Sessions available December 2nd.
From the critically acclaimed 2013 LP, Settle.
Q is the latest to remix Disclosure's runaway smash, "Latch."
From MJB's upcoming The London Sessions LP. No hateration.
Usher reunites with his "Lil Freak" collaborator Nicki Minaj for his latest single, which borrows heavily from S.O.S. Band's "Just Be Good To Me". Bonus, check out Disclosure's remix of "Good Kisser" down below as well.
Disclosure teases: "Little re-work we did of one of our favourite songs ever… Might give this one away for free when we reach 1m likes on facebook… We shall see ;) ENJOY!"
Bishop Nehru breaks down the lyrics of his Disclosure-produced track "You Stressin."
The young MF Doom collaborator joins with Disclosure for "You Stressin'", which gets a video today.
Upcoming New York emcee, Bishop Nehru, is currently in the studio with MF Doom. But today he teams with UK production duo, Disclosure, for this new cut, "You Stressin".
- Raekwon Sets A Release Date For "F.I.L.A." Album
- BUSH: A Snoop Odyssey Produced By Pharrell Williams [Preview]
- Drake – "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" Surprise Album on iTunes Now
- Action Bronson "Mr. Wonderful" Cover Art and Tracklist
- Juicy J "Blue Dream & Lean 2″ Mixtape Cover Art & Release Date Revealed
- MF Grimm "MF Love Songs" Cover Art + Tracklist
- Lord Hakim – "Brass Knucklez" (feat. Vast Aire & Phizz Ed)
- IAMSU! – "Hella Good" (feat. Tyga)
- DJ Kay Slay – "I Declare War" (feat. Styles P, Sheek Louch, Vado, Raekwon, & Rell)
- Maverick Sabre – "We Don't Wanna Be" (feat. Joey Bada$$)
- Cannibal Ox – "Blade: Art of Ox" (feat. Artifacts & U-God; prod. Black Milk)
- Asher Roth – "Blow Your Head" (prod. Nottz)
- It's Time To Say Goodbye...
Commented on by Yungplex
- It's Time To Say Goodbye...
Commented on by geedubbleyoo
- Fat Trel - "In My Bag" (feat. Wale)
Commented on by Katae
- Kanye West's "Runaway": What Does It All Mean?
Commented on by fidgar
- Sole Vs. El-P: Part One - Sole
Commented on by Reno Yakavetta
- It's Time To Say Goodbye...
Commented on by Atom


text:
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Joseph and Joan Truxler knew they were headed for rough waters when they decided last fall that the only way to stop tourism officials from polluting Lake Tahoe with Fourth of July fireworks debris was to sue them under the Clean Water Act.
The Zephyr Cove couple says the lawsuit was a last resort because the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority wouldn't respond to concerns about the 8,000 pieces of spent fireworks they've gathered along the southeast shore.
The authority decided last week that if a settlement agreement cannot be reached by April 4, they'll cancel the event.
Joan Truxler says they never intended to stop the fireworks, only regulate them better and do a better job of cleaning up. She says she's hopeful a settlement conference in Sacramento on Monday will resolve the dispute.
Comments are moderated by SDDT, in accordance with the SDDT Comment Policy, and may not appear on this commentary until they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting. Also, due to the volume of comments we receive, not all comments will be posted.
SDDT Comment Policy: SDDT encourages you to add a comment to this discussion. You may not post any unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or other material that would violate the law. All comments should be relevant to the topic and remain respectful of other authors and commenters. You are solely responsible for your own comments, the consequences of posting those comments, and the consequences of any reliance by you on the comments of others. By submitting your comment, you hereby give SDDT the right, but not the obligation, to post, air, edit, exhibit, telecast, cablecast, webcast, re-use, publish, reproduce, use, license, print, distribute or otherwise use your comment(s) and accompanying personal identifying and other information you provide via all forms of media now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity. SDDT Privacy Statement.
All contents herein copyright San Diego Source ® 1994-2016


text:
Given a matrix X whose rows contain observations collected at some locations. Can someone explain how trace minimization of covariance matrix $XX^T$ can lead to orthogonal / mutually independent observations being selected from a larger set. Some mathematical explanation will be helpful.
For a random vector $X\in\mathbb{R}^n$ with covariance matrix $\Sigma_X$, we have \begin{align} \mathbb{E}[\|X\|^2]&=\mbox{Tr}(\Sigma_X)\\ &=\sum_i\lambda_i(\Sigma_X)\\ &\ge n\left(\prod_i\lambda_i(\Sigma_X)\right)^{1/n}\\ &=n\det(\Sigma_X)^{1/n}\\ &\ge \frac{n}{2\pi e}e^{2h(X)/n}, \end{align} where the first inequality is AM-GM and the second inequality follows from the fact that differential entropy $h(X)$ is maximized when $X$ is Gaussian.
Your question relates to equality being achieved in the first inequality. This only happens when the spectrum of $\Sigma_X$ is flat i.e. $\Sigma_X=\lambda I$, which implies that the components of $X$ must be uncorrelated (and hence independent, if $X$ is Gaussian).


text:
Spa treatments sample. Ahhh!
Bob and Dad being spoiled on Father's Day.
Summit "Sweet 16" cabin 6035
View from our cabin. Cape Liberty
Checking out the Fun Factory
Looking down to our veranda. Obviously, no private sunbathing.
Mom working on her sea legs
Our informal cruise critic meet.
Bye bye land
Verrazano Narrows Bridge
Helipad getting ready for a Coast Guard rescue. The rescue was later cancelled.
Ferry to Hamilton
HAL Veendam docked in Hamilton
Allison twirled her baton in the Fun Factory Talent Show


text:
HOUSTON (AP) -- A West Point cadet is suing veteran R&B diva
Patti LaBelle, accusing her of ordering her bodyguards to beat him
up outside a Houston airport terminal.
The lawsuit alleges Richard King was waiting for his brother and
father to pick him up outside a terminal at Bush Intercontinental
Airport on March 11 when three of LaBelle's bodyguards attacked
King was in his hometown Houston while on spring break from
West Point.
A surveillance video from the airport provided by King's lawyer
and reviewed by The Associated Press shows the 23-year-old cadet
talking on his cell phone when three of LaBelle's bodyguards hit
King and pushed him to the ground.
The bodyguards told Houston police King attacked them. LaBelle's publicist did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


text:
Who Better to Celebrate the Vernal Equinox Than Tom Lehrer?
March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mark Shea's Blog: So That No Thought of Mine, No Matter How Stupid, Should Ever Go Unpublished Again!
Copyright 2008-2016, Patheos. All rights reserved. Terms of Service | Patheos Privacy Policy | Website Development By Patheos Labs


text:
2016-2017 Honors Ambassadors
Alexis Aleman
New Orleans, LA
Shelby Auer
Mobile, AL
Nathan Barron
Political Science
Olive Branch, MS
Sara Bibbs
Child Development
Jackson, MS
Erin Briana Blackledge
Taylorsville, MS
Amanda Blanchard
Harahan, LA
Sarah Boozer
Pearl, MS
Cameron Cloud
Hattiesburg, MS
Delaney Clouse
Polymer Science
St. Louis, MO
Charli Cubbage
Communication Studies
Lucedale, MS
John Davenport
Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
Hattiesburg, MS
Hannah Dean
Elementary Education
Hattiesburg, MS
Ariel Elliott
Criminal Justice
Snell, MS
Sam Gearhart
Clinton, MS
Terrie Jackson
Exercise Science
Slidell, LA
Jacquelynn Johnson
Hattiesburg, MS
Michelle Le
Business Administration
St. Martin, MS
Hanna Lester
Forensic Science (Biology)
Magee, MS
Michael McDonald
Lucedale, MS
Janine Nowak
Polymer Science & Engineering
Gulfport, MS
Lauren Parker
Foreign Languages
Laura Pazos
Pearl River, MS
Maya Rex
Ocean Springs, MS
Obrie Scarbrough
Biological Sciences
Laurel, MS
Tally Shaw
Gulfport, MS
Anastasia Walrod
Public Health
Pass Christian, MS
Amelia Watson
Nutrition and Dietetics
Mobile, AL
Rachel Williamson
Columbia, MS
2015 - 2016 Honors Ambassadors
Lakelyn Taylor
Communication Studies and Spanish
Long Beach, MS
I love talking and interacting with people, traveling, and experiencing new things. That's partly why I chose to double major. I would love to find a job that would allow me to travel and experience new cultures. The Honors College has given me so many experiences and opportunities that I would not have had otherwise.
Josie Lami
Mobile, AL
My name is Josie Lami, and I was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. Growing up as the oldest of five kids, I have developed a caring and helpful personality. I am always the one to run to my siblings' aid when they get hurt or grab the medicine and blankets when they get sick. Because of my desire to help in any way that I can, I decided that I want to be a nurse. The Honors College at Southern Miss offers so many things, such as honors classes, active learning classes, and Honors Forum. Through the Honors College, I have found a great group of professors and students that challenge me to be the best student and person I can be.
Wisam Buti
Chemistry (Minor: Biology)
Hattiesburg, MS
I love Chemistry and Biology! If I had all the time in the world, I would spend it telling whoever would listen everything I know about the human body. I am excited to take biochemistry in the fall (this gives a hint of how nerdy I am) because I will get to connect bio and chem. HOCO gave me a fantastic opportunity to interact with my professors in smaller and more focused class settings. I have taken almost all of my science courses as honors and have absolutely no regrets. I wanted to become an Ambassador to promote and support the Honors College. It is my way of giving back to them for all that they did and continue to do for me. I wanted other students who are going to be in the same place I was at one point to be aware of how much the Honors College cares for its students. Plus, those professors will be great recommendation letters for whatever I plan to do after college.
John Davenport
Kinesiology (Exercise emphasis)
Lake Charles, LA
The Honors College has done everything to benefit my time here at USM! Coming to college as a home schooled student, I was a bit nervous to bridge the gap between high school and college; however, the Honors College gave the confidence and desire to become a leader in this community via allowing me to meet genuine professors and staff, attend active learning experiences (including study abroad!!!), and build relationships with others in this amazing family. Being able to share my involvement with the Honors College gives me a purpose that I enjoy tackling every day.
Read more...
My major in Kinesiology is neither as brainy as my Polymer Science friends nor as eloquent as my English peers, but its requirements have allowed me to take varied general education classes through the Honors College and really see how the Honors College functions throughout the many disciplines across campus. Ultimately, I am Kinesiology major because I love helping people learn to love movement and fitness. (This is also why I teach a cardio drumming class at the Payne called Pound.) If anyone ever has questions about college, classes, life, or even Honors College experiences, my objective is to be a face that people would feel comfortable pulling aside to chat with.
Apart from the exercise that comes with my major, I love to dance, eat chocolate, watch really bad reality TV as well as scary movies, play video games, and plan out how I am going to win The Amazing Race one day.
Delaney Clouse
Polymer Science
St. Louis, MO
My name is Delaney Clouse and I am currently a sophomore Polymer Science major from St. Louis, MO. I have always had a love for chemistry and make-up so when it came to choosing a university, attending one of the top undergraduate schools in the country for cosmetic chemistry was an obvious choice. Plus, never having to worry about snow again was another big selling point. Although I am only a sophomore, being a part of the Honors College has given me opportunities that many students do not get until further on in their college career. I began working as a research assistant in the polymer science department my second semester of freshman year, a position that is normally reserved for upperclassmen. I have also had the opportunity to listen to world renowned speakers, know my professors on a personal level, and even get to travel to Europe in 2016. The Honors College has definitely made my Southern Miss experience one of a kind.
Vice President
Michael McDonald
Anthropology and Paralegal Studies
Lucedale, MS
The Southern Miss Honors College, simply put, transformed the way I view education. Throughout my high school career, education meant sitting in a classroom and listening to a teacher lecture on a subject. Thanks to Honors classes, I now know the benefit of smaller, discussion-based classes. In order to give back to the Honors community, I chose to become an HC ambassadors and mentor, and now serve as the PR Chair for the ambassadors. That being said, I am always here to help. I am also currently working as an RA in Century Park South, so you can direct any questions regarding on-campus living my way. I aspire to study Legal Anthropology in graduate school, and I am confident that being a part of this extraordinary, scholarly community will help me do so.
Keystone Chair
Sam Bull
International Studies
Kenosha, WI
My name is Samantha Bull, and I am an International Studies major with a Spanish minor. I was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, but I attended high school in Wiggins, MS. I am currently involved in multiple groups on campus, such as Honors Ambassadors and Stage Monkeys Hattiesburg. I enjoy singing, dancing, traveling, going to music concerts/festivals, playing the ukulele, and being very, very busy. The Honors College at the University of Southern Mississippi has allowed me to travel to New York City, New Orleans, and Washington, D.C. this October. It has also provided me with multiple opportunities to grow as a student and become a leader within the USM community. I hope to spend a semester abroad during the fall of the 2015-2016 school year to work on my minor and do research for my ever-looming thesis. My long term goal is to attend graduate school at GWU and receive my MBA and JD in three years, and I know that the Southern Miss Honors College will help me get there!
Emma Reeves
English Licensure
Meridian, MS
Southern Miss has been a tremendous blessing for me. Originally, USM was not even on my radar as a potential college, but after the Honors College contacted me, I learned about the program and all the opportunities it offered. Then I knew it was the place for me. Therefore, I like to say that I did not choose USM...it chose me. Similarly, being an English teacher was a choice that I made and loved only because of an amazing teacher that showed me my unexpected passion. Since coming here, I have grown so much as a person. I have become more confident, joyful, and independent. The Honors College and English Department both have reinvigorated my love of learning and of English with classes and professors that are involved, caring, and stimulating. I love Southern Miss and the Honors College because as they go to the top, they pull me and encourage me to rise to the top, too.
Social Chair
Samantha Eshleman
New Orleans, LA
My name is Samantha Eshleman. I am a Kinesiology major with an emphasis on Exercise Science from New Orleans, Louisiana. I decided to become a kinesiology major because I want to be a pediatric physical therapist. I've always had a passion for this field because it is amazing to understand how the body works and what's the best things to do to help a patient become active. The Honors College has truly helped me to become a better scholar as well as a better person. While being involved with other things on campus such as honor societies, Greek life, and student government, the Honors College had allowed me to make connections I might not otherwise have made. I've been able to have a personal relationship with my professors and other faculty members which allows me to be a successful student. Honors College is enabling me to leave Southern Miss better than I found it.
Shelby Auer
Mobile, AL
My name is Shelby Auer, and I am a Kinesiotherapy Major. I was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, but most of my family is in either New Jersey or Australia. My passions include horseback riding, dancing, reading, and playing with my wonderful black Lab. I chose Southern Miss and the Honors College after I witnessed my older sister experience the best four years of her life here. I have known I wanted to be an Occupational Therapist since I was in the fifth grade and an Honors College Ambassador at Southern Miss since I was in the ninth grade. I also know that the students, faculty, and staff in the Honors College are some of the best people I will ever get to know, and there is nothing I would rather be than a Golden Eagle! SMTTT!!!
Anne Tullos
Speech Pathology
McComb, MS
Hi! My name is Anne Tullos, and I'm a sophomore Speech Pathology major and Piano minor from McComb, Mississippi. I chose Speech Pathology because I would love to have the ability to help someone overcome a crucial challenge while also getting to encourage them, watch them progress, and get to know them in the process.
Read more...
My Honors Mentor group gave me a comforting sense of support during a tough transition to college. Finally, coming from a small high school, I really appreciate having small Honors classes where I can get to know my classmates and professors on a more personal level.
Outside of the Honors College, I am a Leadership scholar, a church pianist, a member of Chi Omega sorority, the Wesley Foundation, and Women In Science and Engineering. I've had an incredibly personal, rewarding experience at Southern Miss, and as an Honors College Ambassador, I am so excited to help other students find that same experience!
Samuel Gearhart
Biological Sciences
Clinton, MS
Hello, Internet,
Read more...
My involvement in the Honors College has been great for my college experience. I have gotten to meet most of my friends through it, I have thoroughly enjoyed the closeness and smallness of the Honors classes, and above all, the free printing at the Honors house!
In all seriousness, the Honors College has shaped my experience at USM to be better than I could have dreamed before coming here. It is absolutely one place where the members are always focused on helping each other succeed and making Southern Miss a better place.
If you are reading this as a student here, you made the right choice of school; you're gonna love it here. If you are reading this as someone considering USM in the future, then you're on the right track, just send any of us an email, or stop on by campus!
Here's a cheesy quote from my favorite author to finish:
"Set impossible goals for yourself; for what's the fun in reaching the attainable ones?"-Moist von Lipwig, in Terry Pratchett's Going Postal
Jamie Goodwin
Forensic Science
McComb, MS
Hello! I am 19 years old and a Sophomore here at USM. I love the medical field, which is why I chose to pursue a career in Forensic Pathology. I am seeking my degree in Forensic Science, with an emphasis in Biochemistry, and I plan on attending medical school after I graduate. I am a member of the Forensic Science Society and on the leadership team for the Baptist Student Union. I love old English books, 90s TV sitcoms, and basically every type of music ever invented! The Honors College at Southern Miss is incredible, and it has given me unbelievable opportunities to expand. The helpful staff and community feeling that the Honors College provides were essential in allowing my Freshman year here to be a success!
Nathan Barron
Political Science
Olive Branch, MS
My name is Nathan Barron and I am a Junior Political Science major from Olive Branch, MS. I chose Political Science because of our rocking faculty and my interest in political theory and civil law. I am proud to be a second-generation Golden Eagle as I pick up where my grandfather left off at Mississippi Southern College in 1959. I chose Southern Miss because of the inviting atmosphere that breeds the engaging academic community. In the Honors College, I know that I am surrounded by the most talented students, faculty, and staff who are personally interested in my individual success. In my Honors Classes, we have analyzed modern perspectives through historical depiction in movies, we have argued over Oreos and Twinkies to practice our rhetorical skills, we have had a lot of pizza and study nights, and we have even been to Washington, D.C. The Honors College always strives to innovate, but high-quality instruction and a fantastic time are always guaranteed. The Honors College has given me the tools to build a bright future--so welcome to the construction zone. To The Top!
Mary Spooner
Jackson, MS
My name is Mary Spooner. My interests include creative writing, film, and visual arts. I also love vegan cooking, horseback riding, riding my fixie, and playing with my dog, Harper. Outside of Honors Ambassadors I am the Co-director of Special Projects for the Student Government Association and a member of the Crew at USM. After graduation I hope to work in film production and continue writing poetry and fiction.
Janine Nowak
Polymer Science
Gulfport, MS
My name is Janine Nowak, and I am a polymer science and engineering major from Gulfport, MS. I graduated from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in 2013. My hobbies include reading, painting, drawing, playing guitar, and traveling. For me, after I discovered the polymer program and the Honors College at Southern Miss, there was no other school I wanted to attend. I chose polymer science and engineering because I love being in a lab and researching new ideas. I chose the Honors College because I wanted a challenge and to be surrounded by students who were like me. The smaller class sizes give students more one-on-one time with the professor and provide more opportunity for in-class discussions. Furthermore, Southern Miss and the Honors College have provided me the opportunity to do undergraduate research, giving me the chance to research under a professor, as I would in the field. These advantages provided to me by choosing USM and the Honors College are really what put Southern Miss to the top!
Ashley Hobson
Nutrition and Dietetics
Hattiesburg, MS
My name is Ashley Hobson and I am currently seeking a Nutrition and Dietetics major, which I hope to one day use to help children in underdeveloped areas. I graduated from Lamar Christian School in 2014 and began attending Southern Miss the same year. I graduated with big dreams of travel and success (I'm also kind of a romantic) and the University of Southern Mississippi is setting me up to accomplish all those dreams. A native of Hattiesburg, the University of Southern Mississippi has given me the opportunity to invest myself in my community while also preparing me for my future. Deciding to attend the University of Mississippi could be considered one of the greatest decisions I have made in my life, but deciding to become apart of the Honors College family is definitely a close second. The Honors College at USM has provided me the opportunity to be exposed to different ideas and interesting people that I might have missed out on otherwise, as well as other students who share my drive, goals, and similar difficulties and achievements in life. The Honors College at Southern Miss is more than a good decision, it is a great investment.
Philanthropy Chair
Rachel Williamson
Accounting and Mathematics
Columbia, MS
My name is Rachel Williamson, and I am an Accounting/Mathematics double major from Columbia, Mississippi. I am currently in the Spanish Club, International Club, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and I am the treasurer of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society. My hobbies include learning languages(I am currently working to finish learning Spanish and Japanese and am starting German this fall), drawing and painting, running, dancing and singing, and traveling. This is my second year at Southern Miss, but I've already had lots of great adventures because of USM, such as attending a ballet in New Orleans and studying abroad in Japan. I became an Honors College Ambassador because I love the Honors College, and I love the Honors College because I love the people in it! When I came to Southern, I didn't know anyone and I was terrified. Being in HC allowed me to meet lots of like-minded students and incredible faculty members. I am currently serving as the Community Service Chair of the Honors College Ambassadors Executive Board, so contact me if you have any questions about upcoming philanthropy events, or if you have suggestions for projects!
Mary Cazalas
Speech Pathology
Mobile, AL
My name is Mary Catherine Cazalas, and I am a sophomore from Mobile, Alabama. Upon coming to Southern Miss, I didn't put a whole lot of thought in to choosing my major. Honestly, I just picked one that sounded interesting to me, which ended up being Speech Pathology. It isn't the first method I would recommend for choosing a major, but it worked for me. It has been a year and I could not be happier with my decision and I am so excited to see what the future holds. The best decision I have made in my college career so far was to be a part of the Honors College. In just a short year it has given me numerous opportunities that would have otherwise been out of my reach. The small class sizes have allowed me to cultivate relationships with both my peers and professors that large, auditorium-style classes simply cannot offer. Being a part of the Honors College has given a newfound confidence—confidence to speak up in class, to interview for other organizations, and even to become one of its ambassadors. I am so thankful to be a part of an organization that has given me the tools to become the very best version of myself.
Gillian Purser
Political Science
Petal, MS
My name is Gillian Purser and I am a sophomore Political Science major. I'm from Petal, MS, and in my rare free time I enjoy playing the piano, baking, reading the news, and binge watching Netflix. Growing up about twenty minutes away from USM, I always assumed I knew everything there was to know about campus. However, after diving into the Honors College, Greek Life, and a branch of the SGA, I have found so much more than I ever anticipated. I love the close relationships and challenging curriculum available through honors level classes, and the constant support of professors and Honors College faculty is a fantastic asset that I have rarely encountered elsewhere. I was a little leery to choose Political Science as a major based solely on my love for politics, but I have found that taking classes that I am passionate about makes my time at Southern even more enjoyable. I can't wait to tackle the upcoming year as an Honors College ambassador!
Taylor Provencher
Political Science and Spanish
Navarre, FL
I chose USM for many reasons. Both my father and my grandfather attended Southern Miss, and so growing up, I spent a lot of time at USM. By the time I had to apply to schools, this place already felt like my home away from home. As a high school junior, I went to Black and Gold Day and learned a lot about the Honors Program. I knew that being in Honors would be great experience and it certainly has not disappointed me. I have traveled to great places with my honors classes, gotten to know many of my professors on a personal level, and most importantly, met some great friends along my journey. The Honors College has done so much for me and has enhanced my experiences at USM. My best advice for those considering Honors is just to do it. No matter how hard it gets you will never regret the experiences and friends you will gain.
Recruitment Chair
Carlee Welch-Dick
Broadcast Journalism
McComb, MS
I believe Broadcast Journalism is my calling, because I'm blessed with the gift of gab along with an intense curiosity for the world around me. I love meeting and interacting with new people, and I knew my career could not leave behind a desk all day. I plan to work in the field and eventually become an evening anchor for a Mississippi news station. From discussion based classes I thrive in, to leadership positions that allow me to share my love for Southern Miss, the Honors College has provided me an avenue to leave USM better than I found it.
Maggie L. Dickerson
Biological Sciences
Florence, MS
After receiving my Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences, I plan to attend Medical School and become a doctor in the field of Pediatrics. On the side, I am in the process of turning my hobby of photography into a job. The Honors College has helped me in both of these areas. The Mentor Program paired me up with a group of people in my major. These people, especially my mentor, have helped me to be successful in my classes. In association with my photography, it has allowed me to build up a network and even connect me to a job! The Honors College has been nothing but helpful with my college endeavors.
Jessica Bourgeois
Elementary Education
Mandeville, LA
Hi! My name is Jessica Bourgeois, and I am a sophomore from Mandeville, Louisiana. I am currently studying Elementary Education, and I hope to one day be an administrator at an elementary school. It took me forever to decide where I wanted to go to college, but I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. My mom, two of my aunts, and both of my grandmas are teachers and I have one aunt who is an assistant principal. I grew up knowing how rewarding this profession was and I wanted to do something where I could make a real difference in the world. I love everything about my experience at Southern Miss, and that includes being a part of the Honors College. My favorite part of the Honors College is the relationships I am able to make with my peers and my professors. The smaller class sizes allow for each student to thrive in their own way which is a unique experience for a college setting. I cannot wait to see what my sophomore year has to hold!
Breanne Dalton
Ocean Springs, MS
I am an Honors College Ambassador because I truly believe in the power of knowledge that is provided by the Honors College. I chose to attend Southern Miss Honors College because I knew it would be vital to creating a successful future for myself. I have benefited by knowing that in a campus with so many students, the Honors College staff knows me and is personally invested in my academic career. I chose my major because I have always had a passion for learning about the way microscopic organisms can infect its host without any notice. It is amazing the things that the eye cannot see, and I am determined to learn more about deadly viruses and diseases as I pursue my education. I aspire to one day work at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital so that I can find a cure to deadly childhood diseases.
Savannah Steadman
Polymer Science and Engineering
Hattiesburg, MS
I grew up in Hattiesburg. I found out that I wanted to go into Polymer Science when I was in the fifth grade and my class had a professor give a demonstration to us. Coming to the University of Southern Mississippi was a natural choice for me for several reasons. First, Southern Miss has one of the top polymer programs in the nation. Second, it is near home, which for me was important. Finally, the Honors College here presented me with some great opportunities, including an active learning trip to Key Largo to swim with dolphins and personal academic development through one-on-one interactions with professors in my honors classes. Now, my studies in polymers have led me to consider medical school with the intent to research the potential polymers have in the treatment of cancer.
Aubrey Sanders
Hattiesburg, MS
My name is Aubrey Sanders, and I am a sophomore accounting major at Southern Miss. Hattiesburg is my home - I've lived here my entire life, so I'm always asked, "Why choose Southern Miss?" But why not choose Southern Miss? Beyond the university alone, the Honors College provides unique opportunities for learning in a challenging but personal environment. The faculty and upperclassmen pass along their experiences and knowledge to create an atmosphere that generates an exciting outcome. I am so thankful that the Honors College is guiding me through my journey here at Southern Miss. I'm confident that the differences fostered here will make all the difference in my future.
Erin Blackledge
History and Political Science
Taylorsville, MS
My name is Erin Blackledge, and it is my third year here at the University of Southern Mississippi. I graduated from Taylorsville High School in Taylorsville, MS. I am a junior history and political science double major. I became a history major after participating in the British Studies Program two summers ago. It was an amazing and life changing experience! The Honors College has been an amazing resource for me at USM. Not only has it provided me with countless opportunities to travel and learn, the faculty, staff, and professors have been supportive and caring -- genuinely taking interest in me as a person. The Honors College has been instrumental to my success as a student at Southern Miss. It has helped me love to learn!
Kay Ann Simmons
Daphne, AL
Hello! My name is Kay Ann Simmons and I am a Microbiology Major with a Spanish and Chemistry minor. I absolutely love taking science courses, but I also intend to move onto Medical School after graduation. With this being said, the honors college has given me an abundance of opportunities to enhance my education as a prepare to become a doctor. The honors level sciences courses I took during Honors Foundations has given me a wonderful scientific background to fall back on as I begin my Honors thesis. Without the Honors College, I would not be where I am today.
Lavita Williams
Human Resource Management
Gulfport, MS
My name is LaVita Williams and I am a junior Human Resource Management major and a Geography minor. I was born in Gulfport, MS but raised in California. I know I made an excellent decision when choosing to come to Southern Miss and the Honors College. I enjoy the close knit, welcoming, friendly community that the Honors College has provided. The Honors College has help me have a more rigorous, fun, and enriched education. The small classroom sizes allows you to really get to know professors and truly understand the subject. Also the active learning trips are amazing hands-on learning opportunities that few students get to experience. In addition, to the wonderful Honors College the Southern Miss campus is so lovely and allows you to express yourself through all of the different clubs and organizations. I am apart of several organizations and honor societies on campus. When I left home I was extremely nervous and scared, but as soon as I arrived at Southern Miss I felt like I was at home and being apart of the Honors College reassured my decision to be a Golden Eagle. SMTTT!!!
Erik Caves
Philosophy/ Finance and Banking
Soso, MS
Hello! My name is Erik Caves, and I enjoy reading, video games, and traveling. I'm a finger-pistol wink kind of guy, and I'm currently pursuing a career to work in the financial sector of business. However, I love reading and studying classical works that speculate about life, thus my rather polar double major in Philosophy and Finance. During my time at Southern Miss, the Honors College has allowed me to travel across the country, meet many of my closest friends, and have much more personal relationships with my professors, all of which has made my college career absolutely fantastic!


text:
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants addressed their desperate needs for outfield depth and speed, acquiring six-time All-Star Kenny Lofton from the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for two minor-leaguers.
The Giants sent right-hander Felix Diaz and left-hander Ryan Meaux to Chicago in exchange for Lofton, who's hitting .259 with eight homers, 42 RBIs and 22 stolen bases with the White Sox this season. He's sixth in the AL in stolen bases and third in triples.
Lofton will be expected to contribute immediately to a San Francisco outfield that was missing Barry Bonds, Reggie Sanders, Tsuyoshi Shinjo and Marvin Benard during a weekend series against Los Angeles because of injuries.
Amarillo Globe-News © 2016. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy / About Our Ads


text:
Admin can close this.
Type: Posts; User: LynxFX
Admin can close this.
sale pending
Price reduction to $53,900.
If it goes to a dealer they will be selling it at $55,900 and removing the free maintenance.
Reduced price just to get things moving. Not a lot of these available out there. I would rather give it to a private party rather than selling back to the dealership.
You need to call Audi of America at 1800-822-2834 to get the total numbers for Panther black. Then they can be added to the chart.
Thanks Not4show!
Yeah believe me I questioned it at first too so had to double check at the DMV.
Oh and I should mention that if the sale goes to a member on this forum I'll work with you on the price and shipment if needed.
Registration is current and valid through Nov 2015. No car for sale requires a new smog certificate within the its first 4 years. No car less than 6 years old needs a new smog certificate. This...
I am finally moving on. It has been a great ride and I'll miss it but there are so many great cars out there right now that I can't hold onto it and get something else. So better that someone else...
I am finally moving on. It has been a great ride and I'll miss it but there are so many great cars out there right now that I can't hold onto it and get something else. So better that someone else...
That is the important part of the act. Your modifications need to be the cause of the problem. No manufacturer can just give a blanket statement of "if you modded your car, your warranty is void" as...
People really need to stop with the "zero tolerance policy" on modded cars. Manufacturers can say it all they want, the fact is in the US, that is an illegal policy. Yes it will probably take a...
So sorry about your car and more so how Audi treated you.
As Marty pointed out, that is flat out illegal for them to do. Consumers are protected by the MagnusonMoss Warranty Act. It is put...
I've had the same 2 escort suction cups for almost 6 years now in year round Southern California sun. They haven't failed me yet. Just remember to press in the dimple every once in awhile.
I just put in my order for the F-type Coupe R which should arrive by December. I'll probably post my TTRS for sale at the end of October and see what happens.
I'm just going by this picture which shows it pretty low. I should also note that I'm 6'3" so I have a high eye line. The mirror itself gets in my way.
Pretty slick but it hangs down too low for my comfort. It ends up creating a large blind spot, especially when looking at cars coming from the right at an intersection. I mount my escort just to the...
Not many on the used market yet, especially MY13. And the ones that are, they have them listed at a pretty wide spectrum. Black Book puts them at around 59k retail (no option padding), 51k trade-in. ...


text:
The Guardian Series is hoping fans will enjoy interacting pre-match, during the game and after the final whistle has blown on our website.
Twitter users can contribute just by adding the #lofc hashtag and for those of you not on the social networking site, you can still read the comments here and add your own views in the comment section below.
If you have any questions for our reporter about the match or other Orient related matters then you can contact him via Twitter by tweeting @GuardianOrient.
Key points
• The O's take the lead in the first half through Mathieu Baudry's header. Kevin Lisbie's penalty makes it 2-0 in the second half.
• Leyton Orient make three changes to the side with Kevin Lisbie, Lee Cook and Lloyd James coming in for Jimmy Smith, Moses Odubajo and Martin Rowlands.
• It is Lisbie's first start since the beginning of January when he picked up a hamstring injury.
Shrewsbury line-up
Weale; Gayle, Jones, Mambo, Jacobson; Taylor, Summerfield, McAllister (Parry, 75), Richards; Eaves, Porter (Morgan, 66)
Subs not used: Anyon, Purdie, McGinn, Goldson, Rodgers
Leyton Orient line-up
Jones; McSweeney, Baudry, Clarke (Omozusi, 65), Cuthbert; Cook, Vincelot, James, Cox; MacDonald, Lisbie (Odubajo, 62)
Subs not used: Smith, Grainger, Rowlands


text:
Video Industry News Video Company News Technology Industry News Technology Company News Novelty Industry News Novelty Company News Gay Industry News Gay Company News Legal Industry News All Company News
Released: Dec 16th, 2008
Running Time: 157 Min.
Director: John Strong
Company: Red Light District
Distribution Companies: Pulse, RLD Distribution
Cast: Ben English, Lee Stone, Chris Charming, Scarlett Pain, Katie Cummings, Jordan Kingsley, John Strong, Charlie James, Erika Vuition
Genre: Big Bust
These girls are all natural and all slut! Enjoy watching their perfect titties bounce and sway as they get fucked hard!


text:
I've been pouring over this for nearly an hour now. I've increased the upload filesize in my php.ini file and have verified that it is changed by creating a PHP file with only `$max_upload = (int)(ini_get('upload_max_filesize'));
echo $max_upload;` in it. Opening the page, it returns 64 (what I set it to).
I've gone in and added
define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '64M'); to wp-config.php immediately after the first comment, with variations of
'64' and just
64 as parameters. But whenever I go to add media to a post, it shows the upload limit as 1MB (yes, I've reloaded the page many times). It's odd because twice I was able to upload photos greater than the 1MB limit. I can't restart Apache or anything because this site is hosted by GreenGeeks. WordPress is running the Modularity theme by Graph Paper Press in a multi-site configuration, if that makes any difference.
I've spent so long on this I can't remember if I'm leaving out any information. Let me know if you need something else.


text:
GILBERT CRUZ, TIME MAGAZINE: So being a, you work for the New York Times. Being a conservative voice in what is typically considered to be a more liberal newspaper than not, how exactly does that frame affect what you write?
DAVID BROOKS, NEW YORK TIMES: It's mostly the readers I think that are more liberal than the journalists. And they, you respect them. And so you're trying to reach them, and you're trying to have a communication with our readers. So I guess it makes you less want to write the column that says, "Look at us. Look at how right we are all the time," and you want to write the column that will persuade people who may start off disagreeing with you, and you think, "How do I do that? How do I get it so they will read me and pay attention so they can see this point of view?" So, I think it what it does is it, it makes you try to be more open and calmer and not just think people who disagree with you are evil because if you think that, they're not going to read you.
Sheppard suspects Brooks is downplaying his colleagues' liberalism to make life easier for himself at work.
Judging by the often-wacky leftism of the New Yorkers who pepper Times reporters with questions at public events, I could see how Times reporters could consider themselves more liberal than their readership (a suspicion confirmed by the heavily liberal tilt of the comments section and the letters to the editor page, though that might also reflect selective editing by staff).
Which still leaves Times reporters well to the left of the American public at large.