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Saving money can be a difficult habit to start and the one habit that is amazingly very easy to stop. Fortunately, there are a few easy tricks to saving that don't require a budget overhaul. From paying in a manner that generates rewards for you to not spending a certain type of paper currency, all are ways you can save without really changing your habits either.
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Having your first child or adding to your family is a very exciting and rewarding experience. Before the baby arrives there seems to be a lot to do, fix up the nursery, attend baby showers and yes, start planning financially for that new bundle of joy. New children often require a re-working of the monthly expenditures, whether you are on a budget or not.
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Several large e-mail providers have experienced security compromises over the past two weeks. We strongly encourage FORUM members to change their e-mail passwords. As an added precaution, we also recommend changing your online banking password. Your e-mail and online banking passwords should never be the same.
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Buying a home can be a great experience especially if you are prepared ahead of time and understand the process. Once you know you are ready to buy a home, start the process by assembling your team and taking a couple of important steps before looking at specific houses.
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Buying your first house is a big step and often times, people don't find out if they are really ready to own a home before embarking on the process. Being ready is about being financially and emotionally prepared to buy and own a home.
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The Athens City Council's regularly scheduled meeting on Monday fell victim to the same problem that has been plaguing, schools, business offices and other organizations this winter — a proliferation of colds and other maladies.
City Director of Planning Gary Crecelius said because of health problems and other circumstances, the a quorum of the four council members was not available for its first February meeting. The council's next meeting is Feb. 25.
The city council rules of procedures state that, "A majority of the qualified members of the city council shall constitute a quorum to do business and the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified council shall be necessary to adopt any ordinance or resolution."
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City of Athens meeting canceled
The Athens City Council's regularly scheduled meeting on Monday fell victim to the same problem that has been plaguing, schools, business offices and other organizations this winter — a proliferation of colds and other maladies.
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Volunteers now needed for Athens Soup Kitchen
Athens resident Terry Mayhall walked through the doors of the Athens Soup Kitchen asking if he could just volunteer. Mayhall now spends his Thursdays cooking soup for people who are hungry.
Athens Soup Kitchen, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The mission is to feed those who are hungry. The facility that feeds 30 to 63 people weekly, opened its door in March 2014.
Coston named chamber president
After a diligent search, the Athens Chamber of Commerce Board has named Mike Coston president.
"The chamber board selected a search committee, which consisted of Chamber members, community leaders and business owners," Ashley Adams McKee, Chairman of the Athens Chamber of Commerce Board, said. "Our committee knew that we wanted to take our time to find the most qualified person to serve as our new president. We had more than 10 applicants and in our first round of interviews we were all equally impressed and excited about Mike's experience and passion for chamber business."
Update on restaurant projects given
City of Athens officials gave an update on some ongoing projects and financial information at a meeting on Wednesday.
Director of Planning and Development Gary Crecilius said progress on the Cotton Patch Cafe has slowed considerably with the discovery of a possible environmental hazard. The restaurant is being constructed east of the Walmart store on East Tyler Street.
HCPAC announces 'Mattress' sales
Why would HCPAC be selling mattresses? Actually, the "mattresses" are tickets to "Once Upon a Mattress," which opens Thursday, Aug. 7.
The 26th Annual Youth Summer Musical stars 24 very talented area students, ages 10 through college, and tells the "fractured fairy tale" version of the "Princess and the Pea."
Gearing up for Celebrity Waiter event
The Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake is gearing up for its annual Celebrity Waiter event. The Celebrity Waiter committee met on Thursday to discuss last minute items. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 9 at Athens Country Club. This will be the 18th year the CCL Rotary Club has hosted the fundraiser. For ticket information call Erin Osborn at 903-887-7486.
Paul Harris recognition
Rotary of Cedar Creek Lake President Erin Osborn presents Rotarian Bill Burnett with his second Paul Harris recognition. Rotarians are given a Paul Harris recognition when a Rotarian donates $1,000 or more to the fund outright. Benefactors receive a certificate and insignia to wear with a Rotary or Paul Harris Fellow pin.
Sanders suspended indefinitely
Two University of Texas football players were arrested and charged Thursday with felony sexual assault after a female student said she was raped in a campus dorm room last month.
Wide receivers Kendall Sanders, of Athens, and Montrel Meander were arrested and later released on personal recognizance bonds. According to an arrest affidavit, Sanders and Meander texted each other during earlier interviews with police to "get their story straight" and Sanders also faces a charge of improper photography tied to the alleged assault on June 21.
Thunderstorms take their toll on counties
A line of thunderstorms rolled through Henderson County on Wednesday, snapping tree branches and power lines along the way.
The winds that accompanied the storm resulted in thousands of people in North Texas without electricity and roads broken by falling trees or debris.
Council considering Burton's severance package
The Athens City Council, by a 3-to-2 vote, tabled a budget adjustment on Wednesday to fund a severance package for City Administrator Pam Burton who's stepping down at the end of the year.
Eustace ISD approves tax rates
The Eustace Independent School District Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in the Eustace High School Library.
Several reports and agenda items were considered by the board, and all were passed or approved. Board Secretary Ashley McKee was absent.
The board was presented with the superintendent's reports on revenue, expenditures, payroll and taxes.
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Louisiana's 21 casinos took in $203.5 million statewide in June, edging up one-half of a percentage point from a year earlier.
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The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is considering whether to get involved in a lawsuit against Gov. Bobby Jindal for his attempts to undermine use of the Common Core education standards in Louisiana's public schools.
Business First Bank has announced plans for a Baton Rouge market expansion through a merger deal with American Gateway Financial Corp.
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The latest meeting of a south Louisiana flood board that stirred political turmoil with a lawsuit against the oil and gas industry is taking place amid uncertainty over the future of the lawsuit — and the board's own membership.
The photos taken nearly a mile under the Gulf of Mexico are so clear that small holes are visible in a lifeboat that may have gone down or been scuttled when a passenger ship was sunk by a Nazi submarine in 1942.
Advocate columnist and Jindal shill Quin Hillyer has been against the New Orleans levee board lawsuit from day one, but a recent piece targeting author/activist John Barry prompted the perfect rebuttal from the board's former vice-president, who takes Hillyer to task on just about every distorted claim he's made on the issue.
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Thousands of people who bought health insurance through the marketplace created by the federal health care overhaul face price hikes next year that could top 10 percent.
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The city prosecutor has released the case file for Lafayette Parish School Board member Tehmi Chassion's simple battery complaint against Superintendent Pat Cooper, and the seven witness statements given to police illustrate two very different scenarios.
Acadiana's nightlife guide.
Louisiana fell one spot in an annual national ranking of child well-being that looks at poverty, education and health access.
A federal judge has decided he doesn't need to hear more arguments in the case of a gay couple who want a Louisiana marriage license.
Saints again bring playoff aspirations into 2014 campaign.
New details in the case against the man arrested for last week's bomb threat and bank robbery has surfaced, including a MidSouth Bank surveillance video showing the alleged suspect attempt an early-morning bank robbery.
Citing conflicting witness accounts, the city prosecutor will not pursue Tehmi Chassion's allegation of simple battery against Superintendent Pat Cooper.
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Parents and teachers who support the Common Core education standards sued Gov. Bobby Jindal Tuesday over his actions against the multi-state standards, accusing him of illegally meddling in education policy.
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An arrest was announced this morning in connection with last week's bomb scare at UL Lafayette.
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JUL 24 This post on the Red Stick Blog reveals nine facts about Mike the Tiger, the LSU mascot who turns nine this week. That's interesting and all, but the best part of the post is the video of Mike playing around with a visitor, just like any other kitty. A massive, deadly, 400-pound, roaring kitty.
JUL 24 DIG Baton Rouge tells us about a local chef who makes an appearance on one of the Food Network's inexplicably stupid competition shows, Cutthroat Kitchen. The chef, who also appeared on Master Chef, talks here about Cajun and Creole cuisine and its place in American food.
JUL 24 Political consultants who switched candidates in midstream to work with Jindal buddy Garret Graves on his Congressional campaign are being sued by their former employer, the Picayune tells us in this post. Among the allegations? The firm started working for Graves before they left his opponent's campaign.
JUL 24 The recent articles about a study that found America's happiest cities are here in Louisiana have produced some raised eyebrows among those who have actually been to Shreveport and Baton Rouge. But the Today show did some research, and produced this article which talks about stuff that doesn't really represent those two cities. Are we still going with the drunk, fat and stupid brand?
JUL 24 Here's a story on Huffington Post that explores the connection between Gov. Bobby Jindal and the charter school business that sued him Tuesday over Common Core. The head of that business is recalling all the good stuff Bobby had to say about the curriculum - you know, back when it was cool to like it.
JUL 24 Blogger CB Forgotston has found another problem with the 11th hour bill that tacked $30K onto State Police Commander Mike Edmonson's annual retirement check. The move was missing a financial assessment that's required by statute. This is a red flag that was missed, CB says. You think?
JUL 24 Blogger Mike Deshotels prints a statement from three BESE members who are supporting the legislators who are suing the governor over the Common Core mess. He adds his own personal comment, as well.
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The iPhone 5 can really take a fall
No sooner had people got their hands on the iPhone 5 did they gleefully chuck it to the ground to see how well it could take a drop. Two impact tests are already showing that the iPhone 5 is a tough little cookie, thanks in no small part by the lack of a glass rear like that on the iPhone 4 and 4S. One test puts the iPhone 5 against Samsung Galaxy S 3, while the other shows the front face of the latest iOS device can handle scratches just as well as drops. It's worth noting that other reports suggest the rear backing is prone to wear and scratching, however. It looks like the only real way to shatter the front glass is by purposefully spiking the iPhone 5 on the ground, though I'm sure it depends entirely on what kind of ground your dealing with and the point of impact.
Gaze ye upon the wanton destruction of finely-crafted gadgetry, and cringe.
Have you ever seriously busted up your iPhone from a drop? How satisfied have you been with iPhone build quality up until now?
Source: iFixYouri, Android Authority, MacRumors
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I dropped so many times my Iphone 4, and so many times thought "this time it MUST be broken", but it survived... that I really think "luck" plays a great role on that. Depends too much how you drop it, probably the back glass of ip4 can break, but my survived really "ugly" and "loud" drops withouth any noticiable scratch.
I have owned every iPhone (no 5 yet) and I have dropped them all many times. The first time I dropped the iPhone 4, it was simply because it slipped right out of my hand. Having never used a cover for any phone, I then snapped on my free bumper case. I agree with ChristianTM above, the 4/4S CAN survive a pretty good fall, but the glass back and metal design makes it slippery and terrifying for clumsy people like me. Hoping the 5 will be better in that respect!
I don't care who you are, the f'n impressive. 2nd vid he had to give it a little thrust for it to break the screen!
And even then, it cracked in the corner! I've seen some older iPhones that were cracked throughout the whole screen with less force drops. Pretty damn good if you ask me!
that iFixit Dude had to smash it with fool power for no one knows how many times to get a crack
as U can tell by how happy he was as he finally succeeded ... LOL
Looks like the iMore store should start carrying black Sharpies! haha. :(
But will it blend?
LOL. It always blends.
I heard a rumor that the iPhone contains a new secret alloy that prevents blending
"No one really cares about the cover, its cheap plastic anyways!" My favorite line in the whole video! Great videos.
he said it looks good but we cant really see it lol
Disappointed that in the first video he didn't do the full-height drop test. I really wanted to see the S3 dropped from 6 feet. My guess is that he didn't have a broom handy to clean up the mess.
LOL. They are the android fans. They wouldn't want to push S3 to the limit and disappoint android users. Apple without saying a word has completely pushed the android fans to bite their own mouths already. Doing that full height drop test will kill them.
Every drop is like a stab to my chest! But I was pretty impressed with the second video. Even after he dropped it by kind of throwing it down, It didn't shatter across the whole screen. I've dropped my iPhone 4 so many times. It's still in near mint condition. Thanks to my speck case. I'm always scared to pick it up and check after it's face down on the floor, but it's always survived. If the iPhone 5 is even the same / more resilient than the 4 I am going to be very happy.
My iPhone 5 arrived this morning from UPS and I refuse to even open up the shipping box until I buy me a good case to protect it in. Going out to Apple store tomorrow to see what cases they have in stock - if they're not all sold out already.
Ack!!! Dont' drop em!!! Why ruin a perfectly good iPhone 5??!! Send it to me instead if you don't really want it!! =P
Funny with my crappy plastic galaxy s3. I dropped it 3 times in the street so far. only damage was on the bottom edge. And since it is plastic(quality plastic) you cant see it at all. with the iphone5 chips away the paint and very noticable
*it is plastic(quality plastic)*.... U're a Ffunny LOLdroid....DUDE
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The one and only time I dropped my 4, the entire front shattered. It was only a height of about 1 1/2 feet, but it fell face down on asphalt (no case). I'm very happy to see that the 5 handles falls well.
My i4 survived a cycle crash that nearly killed me....Just before surgery I used it to call work. The fireman were nice enough to return it to me when I was loaded on the ambulance, It was in a Speck case and holster.
I wasn't even surprised when I was shingling my roof last fall and bounced it off from 2 stories up, no damage(Landed in the grass). Plus at least 12 drops over 2 years. May not have survived if not for the thin Speck case...one of the freebies fron Antenna gate. :)
I wonder if I need AppleCare or not. I was told it will cost $299 to replace my phone the first time I break it and then pay the full price the second time I break it. AppleCare costs $99 plus a $50 deductible to repair my damage.
Wow that was pretty awesome how well it took those falls on to a stone sidewalk. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
well obviously if you smash an iphone by on purposely throwing face down that's not surviving a fall that's tech destruction (or at least an attempt of)
Look how he drops the iPhone compared to the S3. He intentionally tries to drop the iPhone on it's corner (the weakest part) while he flips the S3 out to the side, where it has a higher probability of landing flat at the point of impact.
What a turd.
I've dropped my 4S once. I dropped it from approximately 20-30 centimeters, and it was damaged on the white border on the edges of the glass. I have been threating the phone like it was my own child, so I have only gotten that one crack. Otherwise, the screen and back is completely crack and scratch free.
As I mentioned, I have been threating it carefully. I am going to buy the iPhone 5, and I can already tell that I don't have to be that careful with it. It even takes less damage than the Galaxy S3!
How can people afford to buy these phones just to break them?
Why do I torture myself by watching these. At first it was freakishly thin and light, I can barely tell it's in my pocket, my 4s had a nice presence on my body.
I left my 4s on my car roof after changing a flat tire with it (led at night) launch day... Heard it fly off and saw it bounce off the road in my rearview... It was in a case I got for 2$ shipped from eBay, while the case completely disintegrated, the phone survived. I got some chips in the edge of the glass but other than that it's been fine. My 5 is due next week.
What the f^&k is the matter with you people??!?! LOL I refuse to drop my phone! Hell,I won't even hand it to people until they securely grasp it, then I'll finally release my grip. These are amazing electronic devices people, treat them as such.I recieved my 4S on release day. Now that I have the 5, my wife is getting a "out of the box perfect" 4S to use. :)
Anodized aluminum on the back does not fare so well under scratch tests though... It seems the 4/4S does better.
Although I am extremely careful with my phone, it's reassuring to see what type of durability the 5 has!
I received my 4S two weeks after launch and I never put any case or protective skin on it. My 5 arrived yesterday and I plan on keeping it "naked" as well (I did purchase applecare+ this time though). My wife is getting my 4S and its just like it was the day it came out of the box ( I actually cleaned it off and gave it to her in the original box so she didn't feel as bad about getting a "used" phone)
Any phone would break if you threw it to the ground from shoulder level. What a useless test. Poor iPhone...
I have a sad 3GS which is 5 years old. I am clumsy so I have dropped it many times. I would say its survived about 50 (no joke) with not a problem. However the most recent drop cracked a small part of the screen and now the screen is stuffed, constantly freezing meaning I have to lock and then unlock my phone to get my screen to work again. However, the build of the iPhone 5 seems amazing, so I'll be relieved when my new iPhone comes soon.
I actually did break mine. I was juggling too many things in one hand and it fell out and landed flat on its back. The screen shattered like nothing I've ever seen before. Ironically, when I got home, my new case was sitting in a pretty little box from amazon on my doorstep. On the bright side though, and a total lifesaver, I had just bought AppleCare that morning. :)
My 2 weeks old iPhone 5 slipped my hand while I was sitting, it fell almost 1 feet flat face down to the ground, cracked immediately! Still working, only the fragile thin glass layer has cracked horribly! I live in the UAE, there's no insurance for iPhone here, I went to a repair center and they said Apple does not provide replacement for the LCD, they only provide a refurbished replacement and I must pay another $350!!
iPhone 5 set is as strong as the weakest part of it is, the front and back thin fragile glass layer. That's how much the iPhone 5 is well-built or dare I say, ill-built!
And NO, cracked screen IS NOT a cool thing.
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Denzel tries to hide his elation about the prospect of audio grade fuses coming to the SDA Shrine Theater.
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Out of curiosity, I installed audio grade fuses in the power amps, preamp, and subwoofer of my modest home theater system. These "fuses" are actually noise reduction devices in addition to being circuit protection devices. More technical details are here. The following noise reduction measures were already in place:
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2. Two PS Audio Power Plant Premier (PPP) AC regenerators. The Blu-Ray player, plasma television, preamp/processor, and center channel amp are on the first PPP and 20A AC circuit. The front speaker's amp and surround speaker's amp are on the second PPP and 20A AC circuit.
3. All stock power cords were replaced by Signal Cable MagicPower cords.
4. The subwoofer has its own 20A AC circuit, which is terminated with a PS Audio Soloist Premier SE in-wall passive power conditioner.
The additional power tweaks consisted of:
1. Replacement of the stock subwoofer power line fuse with an Isoclean audio grade fuse.
2. Replacement of the stock power amp power line fuses with Isoclean audio grade fuses. I did not want to spend the money to replace the four rail fuses in the three Adcom GFA-5500 power amps because this would have required twelve fuses at $45 each ($540) and the expected improvement, if any, was small. This was based on the small improvement provided by replacing the JC 1's rail fuses. Rather than replacing the power amp rail fuses, I would get more bang for the buck applying that money toward a higher performance Blu-ray player.
3. Replacement of the stock preamp/processor power line fuses with HiFi Tuning fuses. I would have preferred Isoclean fuses, but my Sony TA-E9000ES pre/pro requires a 5A fast blow fuse and a 3.15A slow blow fuse. Isoclean does not make fast blow fuses and they do not make a 3.15A slow blow fuse.
My three year old Hitachi plasma HDTV (720p) still holds its own against younger, newer, higher resolution displays. I may eventually upgrade to a 1080p display, but I have yet to see a 50 to 60 inch 1080p plasma display fed by Blu-ray sources that makes me dissatisfied with my current TV. Furthermore, my choices among current HDTV plasmas are limited because I prefer a model with a swivel stand and cable card slot. I don't like those aesthetically unappealing silver/gray cable boxes.
I will be upgrading my Blu-ray player in the near future, not because I am dissatisfied with the Sony BDP-S2000ES Blu-ray player, but rather because I want a Blu-ray player in my home office. The BDP-S2000ES is replacing the Sony DVP-S9000ES DVD player in my home office and something "more wonderful" will be replacing the BDP-S2000ES in my home theater...but that is a subject for a whole 'nother thread.
Music and Video Selections
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1. Senator Amidala's ship approaching Coruscant.
2. Senator Amidala's ship exploding on the landing platform.
For 360 degree sound field cohesiveness and detail evaluation:
1. Space battle scene at the beginning of Star Wars Episode III.
2. Battlefield scene at the beginning of Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
For movie dialog clarity and natural sound:
1. The conversation between James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Dryden at the beginning of Casino Royale.
2. Sarah Connor's monologue at the beginning of Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
For two channel music sound staging, clarity, and bass drive, bass articulation and bass detail:
Track 1-"Funkin' For Jamaica (NY)", Tom Browne, "Love Approach" CD.
Track 5-"Dianne's Blues", George Howard, "The Very Best of George Howard" CD.
Track 3-"Take Five", Dave Brubeck Quartet, "Time Out" CD.
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A civilized and refined bass beast is more so with a $35 fuse installed.
I was surprised when I heard the SVS PB12 Ultra/2's performance improvement with the Soloist SE ($250) over that provided by the Power Plant Premier AC regenerator ($2,200) [addendum to this review and post #4 of this review]. You just never know what will work.
Replacing the PB12 U/2's stock fuse with an Isoclean fuse enhanced bass articulation, added more definition to rumble, and added more bass weight and tactile sensation. The subwoofer also sounded slightly louder. I first listened to movies and CD's with the other speakers off, then with the sub blended in with the other speakers.
When the sub was blended in with the other speakers, images were a little heavier and dialog was a little clearer. During the scene in Chancellor Palpatine's office, near the beginning of Star Wars Episode II, The crisp edge of Palpatine's baritone voice was enhanced and, overall, his voice was a little heavier and clearer.
On music, the bass was a little faster and more defined.
Power Amp Fuse Replacements
The three Adcom GFA-5500 power amplifiers at the bottom of my audio credenza now have fuses with arrows on them, because fuses with arrows on them help make Such Good Sound.
The first thing I immediately noticed was all the subtle sounds from the front and surround speakers that I had never noticed before. Then I noticed that the sound stage for both music and movies was a little wider and deeper by 1 foot. Center images were a little heavier and more detailed. The throaty, rumbly growl of the Terminator's motorcycle in "Terminator 2" was heavier and apparently louder. The subtle "crunch" of the Terminator's leather jacket and pants was clearer and more defined as he got off his motorcycle and walked up to the club owner to swipe the shotgun out of his hand.
Preamp/Processor Fuse Replacements
Replacing the fuses in the subwoofer and power amplifiers was an easy task which only involved accessing the ample space behind each unit. Those fuse replacements were completed in under five minutes each. Replacing the two fuses in the Sony TA-E9000ES was not fun because I had to disconnect all the inputs/outputs, pull the unit from its shelf, remove the case top, then remove a small circuit board above the rear of the power supply board. This took an hour...but it was worth it.:)
Replacing both of the preamp/processor's fuses resulted in a degree of improvement over that provided by the sub and power amp fuse changes. The sound stage grew by an additional two feet at the sides and front. There was an overall enhancement to three dimensionality and space between images within the sound stage. The enhanced detail and image weight from the front and surround speakers provided a more immersive and cohesive 360 degree listening experience.
Some background sounds that were previously confined to the plane of the TV and speakers were now projected one or two feet forward. For example, the "whooshing" sound that Senataor Amidala's ship makes as it is about to land was louder and projected 1 foot in front of, and near the top of, the right speaker. Previously, that sound was confined to the space just in front of the right speaker and was nearly lost in all the other background sounds.


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Opening day comes again for Detroit Tigers fans
March 31, 2014 | AP
The unofficial holiday known as opening day has returned to the Motor City.
The Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals Monday in the first game for both teams and the home opener for Detroit.
The ballclub is kicking off its 15th season at Comerica Park and its 114th in Detroit.
The Tigers are the three-time defending American League Central division champions and drew more than 3 million fans last year.
New at Comerica this year will be enhanced security measures, including the installation of walk-through metal detectors at all entry gates and access points. All fans will be screened as they enter the ballpark.
Detroit and Kansas City play a three-game set before the Baltimore Orioles come to town for a three-game weekend series.
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18 residents displaced by apartment fire
July 25, 2014 | WGVU
A housing unit on Grand Rapids' northwest side destroyed by fire Thursday evening has left 18 people homeless. WGVU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
Ex-radio host signs plea deal in child porn probe
Grand Rapids MI July 25, 2014 | AP
A former host at a popular Christian radio station in western Michigan plans to plead guilty in a child pornography investigation.
Fire guts apartment building in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids MI July 25, 2014 | AP
A fire has gutted an eight-unit apartment building in Grand Rapids.
Michigan DNR offers young hunter workshops
Lansing MI July 25, 2014 | AP
Young hunters can get instructions on use of a variety of weaponry and equipment this summer during a series of workshops at state-operated shooting ranges.
Man arraigned in stab slaying of gas station clerk
Battle Creek MI July 25, 2014 | AP
A man has been arraigned on first-degree murder charges in the fatal stabbing of a 27-year-old Battle Creek gas station employee.
Closing arguments Monday in player's slaying
Ann Arbor MI July 25, 2014 | AP
Closing arguments are expected Monday in the trial of a man in the fatal shooting of Eastern Michigan University football player Demarius Reed.
Group wants probe of absentee voting allegations
Dearborn Heights MI July 25, 2014 | AP
An advocacy group says it wants state and federal authorities to investigate allegations that suburban Detroit officials prevented Arab-Americans from obtaining absentee ballots.
Judge: Detroit mob beating sentences will stand
Detroit MI July 25, 2014 | AP
A judge is sticking to light sentences for two men who participated in a mob attack on a Detroit-area motorist in April.
State Senator ready to revisit creating state-run health exchange
July 25, 2014 | MPRN
There could be another push in Lansing to set up a state-run website to purchase insurance through the federal healthcare law. As Jake Neher reports, one state Senator says he's ready to revisit the idea.
Rise in hand, foot and mouth disease in Kent County
July 24, 2014 | WGVU
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have risen in Kent County. WGVU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
June increase in unemployment in West Michigan
July 24, 2014 | WGVU
Unemployment figures for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming labor market increased by more than five and a half percent in June.
Board to consider minimum wage, wolf ballot issues
Lansing MI July 24, 2014 | AP
Michigan's elections board will consider whether supporters of a minimum wage increase and wolf hunting collected enough voter signatures for proposals to advance to legislators and possibly a statewide vote.
Gilda's LaughFest to return for 5th year in March
Grand Rapids MI July 24, 2014 | AP
Organizers of an annual festival of laughter in western Michigan say the event will return for its fifth year in March.
Tortoise may have helped 12-inch alligator escape
Naubinway MI July 24, 2014 | AP
An owner of a zoo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula says a 12-inch alligator has escaped, possibly with some help from a tortoise.
Muskegon River to be surveyed for sea lamprey
Muskegon MI July 24, 2014 | AP
Federal scientists are preparing to examine a portion of the Muskegon River to determine what steps are needed to control sea lamprey, an invasive fish parasite.
Michigan board certifies 3rd wolf hunt measure
Lansing MI July 24, 2014 | AP
A measure intended to make moot two wolf-hunting referendums on the November statewide ballot is headed to the Michigan Legislature.
Michigan funeral home director sentenced to prison
Ionia MI July 24, 2014 | AP
The former director of a Michigan funeral home is heading to jail for up to four years after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in funeral funds.
State to measure impact of Pathways to Potential
Lansing MI July 24, 2014 | AP
The Michigan Department of Human Services is partnering with Grand Valley State University and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation on a project to measure the impact of a program that puts department workers in nearly 170 schools across the state.
Porch shooter was surprised by firing of gun
Detroit MI July 24, 2014 | AP
A suburban Detroit man who killed an unarmed woman on his porch told police that he didn't know there was a round in the shotgun.
GM profit 2Q falls 85 pct. on recall costs
Detroit MI July 24, 2014 | AP
General Motors says second-quarter profit fell 85 percent as recall costs chopped $1.5 billion from the bottom line.
Records show criminal cases for 2 board candidates
Kalamazoo MI July 24, 2014 | AP
Records show two of the four candidates seeking the same seat on the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners have criminal histories.
Schauer voted in 2012 GOP presidential primary
Lansing MI July 24, 2014 | AP
Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer is acknowledging that he voted in the state's 2012 Republican presidential primary.
Board rules minimum wage drive short of signatures
July 24, 2014 | AP
Michigan's elections board has voted not to certify a voter-initiated proposal to raise the state's minimum wage.
State orders Enbridge to fix pipeline through Mackinac straits
July 24, 2014 | MPRN
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and the state Department of Environmental Quality have told Enbridge Energy the company has to do a better job of securing an oil pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac. Rick Pluta explains.
Police welcome tips in Rebekah Bletsch death investigation
July 23, 2014 | WGVU
The investigation into the shooting death of jogger Rebekah Bletsch has not resulted in any arrests but police hope new information in the case will lead them to her killer. WGVU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival begins this weekend
July 23, 2014 | WGVU
Final preparations are underway for the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival which gets underway this weekend.
Pro-Gaza protesters rally at state Capitol
July 23, 2014 | WGVU
Pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian groups are holding events across Michigan to offer their perspectives on the conflict in Gaza. As Jake Neher reports, protesters gathered in front of the state Capitol today in support of Palestinians.
Agency finds Michigan plant breached security plan
Covert Twp MI July 23, 2014 | AP
Federal regulators have determined Palisades Nuclear Plant staff willfully violated the plant's security plan in 2012.
Lansing Board of Water & Light reappoints leader
Lansing MI July 23, 2014 | AP
The Lansing Board of Water & Light has reappointed J. Peter Lark as general manager despite criticism about the utility's response to a December ice storm that left some customers without power for more than a week.
Court: Ex-judge Wade McCree immune from civil suit
Detroit MI July 23, 2014 | AP
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's ruling that a disgraced Detroit judge cannot be sued by a defendant in a child support case he presided over.
Michigan agency plans hearing on standardized test
Lansing MI July 23, 2014 | AP
The public will get a chance to weigh in on what Michigan's next standardized test for students should look like.
Chrysler recalls Jeep SUVs for ignition switches
Detroit MI July 23, 2014 | AP
Chrysler is recalling up to 792,300 older Jeep SUVs worldwide because the ignition switches could cause engine stalling.
Porch shooter's lawyer says he feared for his life
Detroit MI July 23, 2014 | AP
A defense lawyer says a Detroit-area man who killed a young, unarmed woman on his porch heard "boom, boom, boom" at last four separate times before he opened the door and shot her in the face.
Filmmaker Michael Moore's divorce is finalized
Bellaire MI July 23, 2014 | AP
Filmmaker Michael Moore's divorce from Kathleen Glynn has been finalized, ending their two-decade-long marriage.
Statue of Betty Ford planned for Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids MI July 23, 2014 | AP
A statue of former first lady Betty Ford is planned for Grand Rapids in 2018.
Land close to amending records to account for $3M
Lansing MI July 23, 2014 | AP
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land says she's close to filing an amended financial disclosure statement to account for nearly $3 million she's given her campaign.
Elections panel to consider minimum wage, wolf hunting petition drives
July 23, 2014 | MPRN
A state elections board will decide tomorrow whether to certify petitions to initiate two new state laws. One would increase Michigan's minimum wage. The other would allow wolf hunting in the Upper Peninsula.
Muskegon man pleas no contest to second degree murder
July 22, 2014 | WGVU
The jury trial of Deontay Demarco Black-Wickliffe, the Muskegon man charged with killing Gary Lee Ogreen and wounding three other men at a party, is underway in Muskegon County.
Report: State child poverty up, teen deaths down
Lansing MI July 22, 2014 | AP
The annual Kids Count survey finds child poverty rates rising during 25 years of data-gathering while fewer teens are giving birth or dying.
Snyder: Vote recognizes efforts to help Detroit
Lansing MI July 22, 2014 | AP
Governor Snyder says a vote by Detroit workers and retirees to approve pension cuts in the city's bankruptcy is recognition that the state has pulled together in support of the city.
DNR hosts forest open houses in northern Michigan
Traverse City MI July 22, 2014 | AP
State forestry officials are hosting open houses this week to provide information and receive public comments on plans for logging and other management activities in the northwestern Lower Peninsula.
Man sentenced in death of 2-year-old daughter
Flint MI July 22, 2014 | AP
A Michigan man has been sentenced to more than 18 years in prison in the 2011 beating death of his 2-year-old daughter who was found with human bite marks on her body.
Counter-protest emerges amid child migrant plans
Vassar MI July 22, 2014 | AP
A counter-protest has emerged in a small Michigan community where people have been rallying against a social services organization's proposal to house child immigrants from Central America.
More layoffs coming at GRPS
Grand Rapids MI July 22, 2014 | AP
The Grand Rapids Public Schools district is sending layoff notices to about 90 staffers as it projects losing another 400 students this fall.
Michigan approves 9 projects to add 3,900 jobs
July 22, 2014 | AP
Michigan's economic development arm has approved nine projects expected to bring about 3,900 jobs to the state.
Chrysler recalls Jeep SUVs for ignition switches
July 22, 2014 | AP
Chrysler is recalling up to 792,300 older Jeep SUVs worldwide because the ignition switches could cause engine stalling.
Snyder: Pensioner approval of grand bargain sets Detroit up for faster recovery
July 22, 2014 | MPRN
Governor Rick Snyder says pensioner approval of Detroit's grand bargain sets the city up for a faster recovery. But as Jake Neher reports, Snyder admits the bankruptcy process is still far from over.
Court ruling on Obamacare tax breaks has no immediate effect in Michigan
July 22, 2014 | MPRN
An appeals court ruling today out of Washington DC could jeopardize tax subsidies that help nearly a quarter million Michiganders buy health coverage. We have more from Rick Pluta.
Muskegon Clippers a fan favorite in new baseball league
July 21, 2014 | WGVU
They've been playing baseball in Muskegon since businessman Charles W. Marsh built Marsh Field in 1916. It's seen teams come and go. This year, in its inaugural season, the Muskegon Clippers take the field as members of the all-wood bat Michigan Summer Collegiate Baseball League. There are six teams in all from Holland, Grand Rapids and Detroit. The Clippers are winning and drawing crowds.
SE Michigan company recycling poisonous Mercury
Ypsilanti MI July 21, 2014 | WGVU
Seems like just about everything can be recycled these days. Here's one more to add to a growing list
New disaster relief assistance announced for fruit growers
July 21, 2014 | WGVU
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, has announced a new relief program for Michigan fruit growers whose farms were devastated by extreme weather conditions in 2012.
Triple homicide update: head missing from body of Charles Oppenneer
July 21, 2014 | WGVU
Police say the boyfriend of Brooke Slocum had his head removed from his body. The grisly details of last week's triple homicide and suicide in a Grand Rapids suburb - coming to light today.
AG prison report cites human, technology errors as prime cause of inmate escape
July 21, 2014 | WGVU
A report by the Michigan Attorney General's office has found both human and technology failures played a part in the prison escape of a convicted murderer.
AAA Michigan: Gas prices fall 3 cents in week
Dearborn MI July 21, 2014 | AP
AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have fallen about three cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.63 per gallon.
Meeting to discuss toxic cleanup of White Lake
Whitehall MI July 21, 2014 | AP
Plans to remove a western Michigan lake from a list of toxic hot spots in the Great Lakes region are the subject of a public meeting.
Michigan gets $200,000 for boat waste disposal
Lansing MI July 21, 2014 | AP
Michigan is receiving $200,000 from the federal government for projects that help recreational boaters with proper disposal of on-board septic waste.
Application period starts for antlerless deer hunt
Lansing MI July 21, 2014 | AP
Michigan's application period for licenses to hunt antlerless deer is underway and continues through Aug. 15.
Detroit due to report results from pension vote-later
Detroit MI July 21, 2014 | AP
The city of Detroit isn't ready to report the results of voting on pension cuts by retirees and workers.
$150,000 study of beach muck getting started
Bangor Twp MI July 21, 2014 | AP
A two-year, $150,000 study to better understand problems with muck along beaches at the Bay City State Recreation Area along Saginaw Bay is getting started.
Jury selection starts in football player death
Ann Arbor MI July 21, 2014 | AP
Jury selection has started in the trial of a man in the fatal shooting of Eastern Michigan University football player Demarius Reed.
Black-and-white stripes are the new orange
Saginaw MI July 21, 2014 | AP
A Michigan sheriff says he's trading his inmates' orange jumpsuits for black-and-white stripes, in part due to pop culture.
Report: Michigan splash pad requires costly fixes
Traverse City MI July 21, 2014 | AP
A city-commissioned report has found the Traverse City splash pad that rained sewage-contaminated water on children could cost up to $400,000 to repair.
Historical society marks Detroit's 313th birthday
Detroit MI July 21, 2014 | AP
The Detroit Historical Society is celebrating Detroit's 313th birthday with a week of activities.
Henry Paulson tells Michigan to seek out Chinese investment
July 21, 2014 | MPRN
Former U-S Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says China could play a key role in Michigan's economic recovery. He spoke today before the Detroit Economic Club. We have more from Jake Neher.
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Line: Duke -6
Coming off its fourth road loss of the season, No. 3 Duke will look to stay undefeated at home as it hosts No. 5 Miami on Saturday night.
The Hurricanes whopped then-No. 1 Duke earlier in the season, taking down the Blue Devils 90-63 in Coral Gables on Jan. 23. But the Blue Devils are different at home where they are 14-0 SU, beating opponents by an average of 20.0 PPG. The Hurricanes, meanwhile, have lost two straight ATS on the road, though they still own an impressive 6-3-2 ATS mark away from home. Overall, Miami is 6-1-2 ATS (83%) in its past nine meetings in this series, but the Blue Devils are 11-3 SU since Miami joined the ACC. Duke has the X-factor in this one though, making the Hurricanes prepare for the potential return of PF Ryan Kelly, who dressed but did not play in the team's 73-68 loss to Virginia on Thursday. This game will also be much more meaningful to the Blue Devils, who had the court stormed on them by Miami fans in Coral Gables. When NC State beat Duke at home earlier in the season and then rushed the court, the Blue Devils turned around to trounce them by 13 at home. The Blue Devils are a perfect 3-0 (SU and ATS) after a loss this season, winning these three games by a hefty 22.0 PPG margin. However, Miami has been one of the best wagers in all of college basketball at 16-6-2 ATS overall (73%) including 9-4-2 ATS (69%) in conference play.
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Durand Scott (13.1 PPG, 4.1 RPG) led Miami with 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting in the first meeting between these two teams, adding six rebounds and four assists. Six-foot-11 PF Kenny Kadji (13.0 PPG, 6.4 RPG) dropped 22 in that game, doing so on 9-for-11 shooting. He is also a threat from deep, hitting 2-of-3 from beyond the arc in that game, and 37.9% threes for the season. He's joined in the post by PF Julian Gamble (6.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG) and C Reggie Johnson (8.8 PPG, 7.9 RPG), who led the Hurricanes to an overtime upset of Duke at Cameron last season. Johnson dominated the post in that contest, hitting 11-of-17 shots for 27 points and 12 rebounds. And don't forget Miami's great point guard and leading scorer Shane Larkin (13.4 PPG, 4.3 APG), who not only burned Duke for 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, but is coming off a 22-point, 6-assist effort against Virginia Tech on Wednesday.
Duke had four players score in double-figures in its loss to Miami earlier in the season, but there was no bigger disappointment in that game than SG Seth Curry (17.3 PPG), who went scoreless on 0-for-10 shooting. Since then, he has scored double-digit points in every game, and he's coming off a 28-point performance in the team's loss to Virginia. The Blue Devils will need a better performance from PF Mason Plumlee (17.3 PPG, 10.5 RPG) though, who scored just 10 points on 2-of-5 shooting in the loss to the Cavaliers, grabbing only seven rebounds as Duke was outrebounded 33-21. PG Quinn Cook (12.4 PPG, 5.4 APG) was Duke's other star against Virginia, scoring 22 points. But his assist totals have been low lately with just 2.0 APG over his past three contests. SG Rasheed Sulaimon (12.1 PPG) struggled against the Cavs with just four points, snapping a streak of four games averaging 18.3 PPG. The good news is that PF Ryan Kelly (13.4 PPG, 5.4 RPG) may return for this game after being out since leaving midway through Duke's Jan. 8 win against Clemson with a foot injury. Kelly had eight points (3-of-10 FG), seven rebounds and two blocks in last season's home loss to the Hurricanes.


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PLAYER REGISTRATION: All players must be registered on their teams' registration form before the tournament begins. Any team or player determined by the event director to have falsified age or skill level will be dismissed from the tournament. All players must carry proof of age.
ROSTERS: All rosters are final upon completion of the team's first game.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: Six is the maximum number of players on a team; three field players at one time. Players may only play on one team per division. There are no goalkeepers in 3v3 soccer. Substitutes may occur at any dead ball situation, but players must get referees attention and enter and exit at the half-field mark only.
EQUIPMENT: All players must wear shin guards. Any player without shin guards will not be allowed to play. Teams are responsible for providing game balls.
FIELD DIMENSIONS: Length - 40 yards, Width - 30 yards. U6, U7 & U8 age groups play on a 20 by 30 yard field.
GOAL BOX: The goal box, eight feet wide by six feet long, is directly in front of the goal. No player may touch the ball within the goal box, however any player may move through the goal box. Any part of the ball or player's body on the line is considered in the goal box; the player is an extension of the box. If a defender touches the ball in the goal box, a penalty kick is awarded to the offensive team. If an offensive player touches the ball within the goal box, a goal kick is awarded to the defensive team. If the ball comes to a complete stop in the goal box, regardless of which team touched it last, a goal kick is awarded to the defensive team. Goals are 4 feet high by 6 feet wide.
GAME DURATION: The game shall consist of two 10 minute halves separated by a two minute halftime period OR the first team to reach 10goals, whichever comes first. Games tied after regulation play shall end in a tie. Except Playoffs which will be a 3 minute golden goal period followed by a shootout.
GOAL SCORING: A goal may be scored from a touch on the offensive half on the playing field.
SCORING (IN POOL PLAY): Games will be scored according to the following:
3 points for a win
1 point for a tie
0 points for a loss
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3) playoff team shootout.
PLAYOFF OVERTIME: TEAMS WILL HAVE A 3 MINUTE "GOLDEN GOAL". If the score is still tied, the winner shall be decided by shootout by entire roster.
NO OFFSIDES IN 3v3 SOCCER AND NO SLIDE TACKLING IN 3v3 SOCCER
FIVE YARD RULE: In all dead ball situations, defending players must stand at least five yards away from the ball. If the defensive player's goal area is closer than five yards, the ball shall be placed five yards from the goal area.
KICK-INS: The ball shall be kicked into play from the sideline instead of throw in.
INDIRECT KICKS: All dead ball kicks (kick-ins, free kicks, kick-offs) are indirect with exception to corner and penalty kicks.
GOAL KICKS: May be taken from any point on the end line, and not in the goal box area.
KICK OFF: May be taken in any direction.
PENALTY KICKS: Shall be awarded if, in the referee's opinion, a scoring opportunity was nullified by the infraction. It is a direct kick taken from the middle of the half-field line with all players behind the half-field line. If a goal is not scored, the defense obtains possession with a goal kick. Penalty kicks are not live balls.
PLAYER EJECTION (YELLOW/RED CARD): Referees have the right to eject a player from the game for continual disobedience or as a result of an incident that warrants sending the player off. The tournament director will decide suspension from additional games.
FORFEITS: A forfeit shall be scored as 5-0.
SPORTSMANSHIP: Players, coaches and spectators are expected to act in the nature of good sportsmanship at all times. Abuse of the referees will not be tolerated. Any instance of such conduct will disqualify the responsible team from the event.


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The ballet by Gyula Harangozó and Tibor Kocsák remains faithful to the finest traditions of the Brothers Grimm. The choreography, the visual appearance of the work and the music in no way diminish the scenes which have a natural hair-raising effect on children, but neither do they contain gratuitous elements purely for effect, playing on basic impulses rather than appealing to the emotions and the intellect. During the performance, children are told a story - whilst adults are promised two hours of worry-free entertainment.
Act 1
The first page of the big Snow White story book opens to reveal a picture of dreadful beauty: it is the picture of the menacing, wicked stepmother.
Scene 1 (In the palace garden)
The wicked stepmother forces Snow White to work. The servants gladly assist her. When the cleaning is finished the huntsman gives Snow White a white dove as a present. At the sinister arrival of the stepmother everyone disappears. The Prince arrives and instantly falls in love with Snow White. With great difficulty the young couple manage to stay together. Her heart full of fearsome hatred, the wicked stepmother is spying on their close liaison.
Scene 2 (In the stepmother's room)
The vain Queen comes into the room in a rage. Her poison evaporates as she sets about her beauty treatment. She gets changed and stands in front of the magic mirror. The spirit of the mirror informs her that Snow White is the fairest in all the world. The stepmother flies into a hideous rage. She calls for the huntsman and orders him to kill Snow White.
Scene 3 (In the forest)
On the pretext of collecting butterflies, the hunter tricks Snow White into going into the forest. He tries to carry out the Queen's order, but he has not got the heart to do so. Finally he runs away, leaving Snow White alone.
Scene 4 (In the mine)
While Snow White is wandering in the forest, the dwarfs set off for the mine, where they dig for precious stones.
Scene 5 (In the dwarfs' house)
Snow White arrives at the dwarfs' house, which is empty. She is hungry and so she eats and drinks, and then she lies down to sleep under a large blanket - across the seven beds. The dwarfs arrive home singing. They are astonished to discover that someone has been in their house. When Snow White moves in the bed they become terrified, but after the first scare they soon make friends with her and take her to their hearts.
Act 2
Scene 1 (In the stepmother's room)
The stepmother is once again standing in front of the magic mirror. The spirit of the mirror shows her that Snow White is living happily in the dwarfs' house. The wicked Queen flies into a hideous rage and enlists the assistance of some monsters in brewing a magic potion. When she drinks it, the stepmother turns into an old woman selling apples. She poisons the most attractive red apple and goes out.
Scene 2 (In the dwarfs' house and the forest)
The dwarfs set off for work, leaving Snow White alone. A short time later the old woman arrives. She asks for some water and, as a token of her gratitude, gives the most attractive apple to the girl as a present. Snow White takes a bite of the apple, collapses and dies. At the end of the old woman's victory dance the dwarfs arrive home, thirsting for revenge. They set off after the treacherous murderer who, as she flees, falls into an abyss.
Scene 3 (In a clearing in the forest)
Led by the huntsman, the Prince and his entourage search for Snow White. In the distance they hear the mournful singing of the dwarfs. The mourners arrive, bearing Snow White's coffin on their shoulders. The Prince wishes to bid farewell to his beloved. When he kisses her, Snow White comes to life. The lovers pledge eternal faithfulness to each other. A celebration begins. At the end the big Snow White book appears, on the first page of which the wicked stepmother is flaunting herself. Dopey finishes the story: he slams the cover of the book shut on the heartless witch.