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Former City of Gulfport employee James Gordon Vice pleaded guilty on Friday April 13, for attempted sexual battery. Vice was sentenced to 10 years in prison with four years of probation following his release. He will have to register as a sex offender upon release.
By entering a plea agreement, the case did not have to go to trial and the victim did not have to testify, according to Gulfport Police Det. Sgt. Robert Burkhart.
Vice was arrested in November for capital sexual battery on a child under the age of 12, a felony. Gulfport Police say the 16-year-old girl talked to a school counselor at Boca Ciega High School. The school counselor then notified a School Resource Officer.
"It had been bothering her for eight years. She finally had the courage to talk to the counselor," Det. Sgt. Robert Burkhart said.
Burkhart says the department conducted several "controlled phone calls" from the victim's home in Gulfport. The 16-year-old spoke with James Vice and during one conversation, Vice admitted to sexual activity that happened eight years ago and apologized.
During a "controlled phone call" with the victim's mother, Vice admitted to "inappropriate contact" between him and the victim and stated that he was molested when he was a child, according to the Gulfport Police Report.
According to the report, the victim said there were between 50 and 60 incidents between 2003 and 2005 while under Vice's care at his Gulfport home. Some of the incidents happened in Vice's car and at least one incident occured at Tomlinson Skate Park in Gulfport.
Vice was a parks maintance worker with the City of Gulfport. According to Human Resources Vice was employed in August of 1989 and fired on December 6, 2011.


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Subway was once again named a top performer in the recent Zagat Survey. Located between Highland and La Brea,…More Subway was founded in 1965 and today is the largest submarine-sandwich chain in the world, with its fresh, made-to-order sandwiches. Specializing in the $5 Footlong sub, the selection here includes buffalo chicken, tuna, Italian BMT, turkey breast and more. For the early birds, Subway serves Sunrise Subway Melts that include steak and egg, black forest ham and the famous Western egg-and-cheese sub. This Subway is conveniently open 16 hours a day, and on-site parking is available.
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Subway has come a long way since being a single sandwich shop in Bridgeport, Conn. Now, more than 50 years later…More Subway is becoming the largest sub chain in the world. Its "healthy food over cheeseburgers" campaign has done wonders for the company and this location off of Highland and Franklin is no different. Serving subs cold or toasted on seven different kinds of bread, Subway offers made-to-order sandwiches on a buffet-style line. Customers can choose regular or low-calorie sauces and cheeses, plus a large variety of veggies and meats. This location offers breakfast sandwiches and coffee in the morning until 11am, and serves all other sandwiches 24 hours a day.
6515 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Trylon Hotel is an older midsize motel with more than 30 rooms on two stories. Features include cable TV, air…More conditioning, Wi-Fi, shared-patio area, secured entrance and free parking. It is located in the heart of Hollywood within walking distance of many tourist attractions. The freeway, subway and bus stops are also very close by.
1818 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Vine Lodge is an older, mid-size motel with over 20 rooms on two stories. Features include cable TV, air…More conditioning and secured entrance. It is located in the heart of Hollywood within walking distance of many tourist attractions. The freeway, subway and bus stops are also nearby.
1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Redbury is an upscale hotel located in the heart of Hollywood. Inside are over forty large rooms which are so…More home-like they are officially referred to as "flats". Each flat comes with a kitchen, king or queen size bed, LCD TV with cable and DVD player and a spectacular view of the city. There is a restaurant inside the hotel and a nightclub next door. Dozens of other dining, entertainment and shopping destinations as well as the subway, bus stops and tourist attractions are also within walking distance.
6376 Yucca St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Built in 1923, the Halifax Apartments are a historic example of Renaissance Revival architecture. The building was…More designed by architects Walker and Eisen. In 1997, the Thai Community Development Center, along with other sponsors, restored the building and turned the basement into a community space. The building now operates as low income housing. There are large family sized units available for very affordable prices. The building is walking distance from the subway and Hollywood nightlife.
7047 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Highland Gardens is an upscale hotel with more than 70 rooms and suites. Singer Janis Joplin made this hotel famous due…More to her untimely death here in 1970, and her room is still continuously booked by devoted fans. The property features a swimming pool, air conditioning, cable TV, a secured entrance and free parking. It is located in the heart of Hollywood, within walking distance of numerous tourist attractions. The freeway, subway and bus stops are also very close by.
6141 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Best Western is a national hotel chain. This large location features over 100 rooms and is situated just below the…More Hills, allowing guests beautiful views of both the city and the famous Hollywood Sign. The hotel is adjacent to the freeway and within walking distance from popular tourist destinations as well as bus and subway stops. There is a restaurant onsite and others across the street. Amenities include pool, cable TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and in-room microwaves.
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Built in 1926, The Hollywood Hotel was purchased and restored by Westside Rentals in 2005. The hotel boasts a historic,…More luxury feel at affordable rates. It is located near Highway 101, the subway, bus lines, and downtown Hollywood attractions such as Mann's Chinese Theater. It has refrigerators and microwaves in every room and an on-site laundry. Guests might also appreciate the complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi. See its website for more information on rates and to book a room.
1811 Whitley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Built in 1928, the Fontenoy Apartments boast vintage living in the heart of Hollywood. The complex features a pool and…More an inviting courtyard. Most Fontenoy units have fantastic views of the city as well. There is easy access to shops and the complex is within walking distance from several bus lines and the subway. Unlike some apartments in the area, the Fontenoy allows pets. Upon entering, residents are met with a well-maintained, elegant lobby with elevators and antique furniture.
6633 Yucca, Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Hollywood Townhouse Apartments offers secured entry and gated parking. The building is within walking distance from…More subway and bus lines, as well as Hollywood Boulevard nightlife. Residents might also appreciate its swimming pool and spa. High-speed Internet access is available and there are laundry facilities, too. Building management also boasts European cabinets, stoves and dishwashers, which are available in all units.
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Sunset Vine Tower is a luxury highrise apartment complex. It features over 51 two-bedroom units, each with a nearly…More 14-foot ceiling, gourmet kitchen and air conditioning. The tall building stands higher than any other structure in the area. This allows residents outstanding 360 degree views of the Hollywood sign, the city and surrounding hills. Other amenities include a gym, private parking and secured entrance. The tower is located in the heart of town- within walking distance of the subway and dozens of shops, restaurants and entertainment destinations.
1600 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
1600 Vine is a new commercial and residential complex. The large property spans the length of Vine Street between…More Hollywood Boulevard and Selma Avenue. It features more than 100 studios, one- and two-bedroom units with amenities including a swimming pool, gym, secured entry and indoor parking. There are also rooftop terraces with stunning views of the city, hills and Hollywood sign. The street level features a grocery store, bank and restaurant connected to the apartments. Subway and bus stops as well as dozens of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues are also within walking distance.


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I love the relationship between Lisey and Noah! :) This chapter was hillaruous and I'm excited to read the rest if your book!
This story is great! haha. I've been laughing since the start :) GREAT STORY! Keep up the good work!! :)
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Autumn cookies x 2
Fall is here, which means it's the perfect weather to curl up with a warm drink and, of course, one other essential. No, not a good book. A plate of good cookies.
Here are two recipes for delicious and very fall-ish cookies. They are oldies with a twist.
First up: molasses cookies. Except these have liquefied chocolate in them. You're simply melting a little butter and some chocolate chips together (Caution: Even though this mixture is in the microwave for only a minute or so, it is hot enough to burn your tongue.) and then adding ingredients from there.
The dough is very sticking and looks a little like, well, poo. It is easiest to drop onto the cookie sheets using two spoons to gather and scrape.
Second, but equally delicious: oatmeal spice cookies. These treats are loaded with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. And lots of it. Don't worry if it seems like too much. The excess is what makes them so good.
Be careful not to over bake. The oatmeal cookies will look a little doughy in the center when you take them out of the oven. This ensures they are still soft and chewy once they've cooled.
Chocolate molasses cookies
2/3 C. semisweet chocolate chips
½ C. unsalted butter
1 ½ C. flour
¼ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
2/3 C. brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla
white sugar for dusting
Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth. Let cool slightly; mix in brown sugar, egg, molasses and vanilla. Then add flour, baking soda and salt. Stir well. Drop small globs on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 10 minutes. Immediately after removing pan from oven, lightly pat each cookie with your hand to slightly flatten. Sprinkle white sugar on top. Let cool on pan.
Oatmeal spice cookies
1 C. shortening
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. white sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 C. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 C. quick oats
2 C. raisins
Cream shortening and sugars; add eggs and water. Add dry ingredients, mixing in oats and raisins last. Mix well. Drop small balls into lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 11 minutes.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Here's a French entrée that's almost as easy as a la mode.
So breaded chicken, a little ham and some melted cheese hardly seems like French cuisine, but, oui oui, it is.
And as it turns out, chicken cordon bleu is surprisingly easy.
A few tips:
1. Use fresh chicken breasts rather than frozen. Straight from the store is easier to work with than thawed meat.
2. You need a very sharp knife to slice through (but not all the way through!) the chicken length wise. Don't cut the breast completely in half, instead, slice it so it can be opened like a book and then closed up once the cheese and ham are inside.
3. The cheese and ham. Go to your grocery store's butcher so you can get exactly what you want: thick cheese and thin ham. About a quarter-pound of each will do.
Beyond this, you're simply stuffing, coating and baking. Bon appetit!
Chicken Cordon Bleu
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices Swiss cheese, about half an inch thick
4 slices cooked ham, thinly cut
½ C. seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
Cut each chicken breast almost in half, length-wise, leaving one side in tact. (This will help the stuffing stay in place.) Fold a thick piece of Swiss cheese around a thin slice of ham and tuck inside the chicken breast so it is completely enclosed. It may be helpful to secure it will a toothpick. Dip the chicken in the egg and then roll in bread crumbs. Place on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
Vodka (a la Diablo) sauce
Marinara is boring. Alfredo is boring. But, together (and with a little kick) the two make magic.
Think creamy tomato with as much or as little red pepper as you want. Delicious!
This spicy vodka sauce recipe is so easy, you can whip it up on the spot for a simple pasta dinner, or make it in advance and freeze it for nights when you're in a pinch.
I've used this one batch three times now, serving it over noodles, cheese ravioli and manicotti. It's a hit every time and makes dinner fast. It does take at least a day to thaw in the fridge, though, so think ahead.
Vodka (a la Diablo) sauce
½ C. butter
1 small onion, diced
1 C. vodka
2, 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 pint heavy cream
Saute onion in butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When soft, add vodka and let cook for 10 minutes or so. Add tomatoes and cook for 30 minutes. Add cream and cook for another 30 minutes.


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Now that Bill O'Brien will be leaving Happy Valley to join the Houston Texans as their new head coach, many people who follow the Nittany Lions are wondering how it will affect the team's most recent recruiting class ... which includes St. John's Prep superstar running back Johnny "Guapo" Thomas.
"It's kind of sad," said Thomas, who was recently selected as one of the Top 26 players in Massachusetts and one of its three best running backs.
"The bottom line is at the end of the day Penn State is still Penn State. The school, the tradition there and everything about it is still the same.
A former New England Patriots assistant coach, O'Brien replaced Joe Paterno at Penn State in January 2012 before the Jerry Sandusky scandal had fully been revealed and caused NCAA sanctions to be levied against the Nittany Lions, including a four-year bowl ban and reduction of scholarships.
In two seasons at Penn State, O'Brien and his team have surpassed all expectations, going 15-9 and recently having some scholarships reinstated. The Feb. 5 National Letter of Intent day is fast approaching, but regardless of what happens with the team's coaching situation Thomas is prepared to sign with Penn State.
The Peabody resident had verbally committed to the University of Maryland last summer, but many big-name colleges continued to recruit him. Penn State had always been his top choice, and when they continued to pursue him heavily he made the decision to accept their offer.
"I'm as committed as ever. It won't change my mind, and I can firmly say I want to play for Penn State," said Thomas, who ran for 762 yards in three-plus games this past season for St. John's Prep before tearing his ACL, ending his 2013 campaign. He led the Eagles to the Division 1 Super Bowl championship as a junior.
"You've got to love the school, and I do. Sure, I wish I knew what was going to happen with the coaching staff, but that's out of my control. I have no intention of changing my mind."
Thomas has been making great progress in his rehabilitation, and said the knee is getting stronger every day.


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Social media enjoyed an evolutionary -- not revolutionary -- ride this past year, and the top social media news of 2012 reflected that trend.
With the big bang of Internet and social media change receding in the rear-view mirror, all the major social media platforms evolved slowly as they tweaked their tools and iterated their business strategies. Few, if any, major changes occurred that are likely to alter the major trends in social media. The top technology news of 2012 in general held few surprises, and none that appeared likely to change the direction of social media any time soon.
The overarching story continues to be how people, companies, organizations and governments are ramping up their use of social media, engaging with them in ways that are dramatically impacting culture and society.
One big factor fueling the boom in social communication is the increased use of the Internet on smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, because their portability gives people more time and opportunity to communicate and do things on the go that they couldn't easily do before the era of smart phones.
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Tweak Their Tools
When it comes to media platforms, Facebook and Twitter continue to be the two heavyweights of social networking, and both made many changes this year as they struggled to turn their communication platforms into sustainable businesses. The third major platform -- business networking giant LinkedIn -- seemed to find a more solid business footing, thanks perhaps to its narrower focus on career and business development.
Other, younger social networking platforms surged into the mainstream this year--most notably, Pinterest. Several early social media pioneers attempted comebacks or makeovers, including MySpace and Digg. But no radically new services appeared on the horizon that suggest the existing platforms are in danger of being displaced any time soon.
Top Social Media News of 2012That said, a lot of interesting social media news occurred in 2012, so here's a look at a dozen of the top stories:
1. News and Culture Reshaped by Social Media -- The biggest story of social media continues to be how people use these new communication tools to share information in ways that are impacting popular culture and people's perception of news--sometimes, even news events. Areas where these impacts were most on display in 2012 were the U.S. presidential election, the Summer Olympics, Hurricane Sandy and ongoing strife in the Middle East. Read more:
2. Facebook Goes Public -- Facebook staged its initial public stock offering in May 2012 amid high hopes on Wall Street that the social networking giant would help lift the NASDAQ and stocks in general. However, Facebook's IPO fizzled fast and suffered a shocking price decline in short order. Read more: Facebook IPO Flops
3. Facebook Buys Instagram -- Just before going public, Facebook announced it was buying the popular mobile photo sharing service, Instagram, for roughly $1 billion in stock and cash, a whopping price that reflected the growing significance of visual tools for sharing images on mobile phones, tablets and desktop computers.
4. Whither Twitter? -- Twitter implemented a ton of changes in 2012 as it redesigned its user interface repeatedly to make it more image and photo-friendly, simplify navigation, improve search, and allow downloading of personal tweet archives. But the biggest change was how the messaging network distanced itself from third-party developers by limiting their access to the Twitter messaging platform, a move that makes Twitter seem more proprietary and risks making the platform more of a walled garden than a true platform. Read more: Twitter API Change Irks Developers
5. Visual Web -- Pinterest, the image-sharing social network, became the poster child this year for how the social Web is becoming a more visual place. Pinterest used to require a special invite to join but opened its doors to all comers in August as usage skyrocketed.
6.Mobile Video -- Video status updates were one of many mobile video crazes this year as a whole new crop of video startups attempted to make video sharing easier and more fun on smart phones. Tout and Viddy were two startups that helped popularize the still emerging form of short videos for cell phones.
7. Crowdfunding -- Kickstarter and Indiegogo are two crowdfunding platforms that grew more popular in 2012 and illustrate the trend of raising funds by appealing to people directly to contribute funds online for worthy projects.
8. Social TV -- Traditional television embraced social media in a big way as people started using social media to chatter while watching TV. At the same time, YouTube added more original video and became a bit more like broadcast TV. Psy's "Gangham Style" music video became YouTube's most popular video of the year, and its horse dancing craze swept popular culture. Meantime, many startups emerged to measure social TV usage. Read more: Social TV basics.
9. Social Networking for Business -- The so-called social enterprise had a breakout year as more companies embraced private social networking tools such as Yammer, a leading private social networking tool bought by Microsoft. Read more: Yammer Review and Guide to Social Networking for Business.
10. Social Commerce -- From flash sale sites like Gilte Group to group buying services such as Groupon, social commerce was on a tear in 2012 as social shopping came into its own. Retailers responded by offering a wide array of social services allowing shoppers to communicate and share information about products. Read more: Social Commerce Guide and deal finder sites.
11. Peer-to-Peer Education -- One still-nascent impact of social media is in education, where 2012 proved to be a breakout year for a bunch of peer-to-peer education startups. The Khan Academy blazed the trail for free online learning aimed at secondary education, and some new players emerged focused on the higher education market, including Udemy and Coursera, which signed up dozens of universities to offer hundreds of free courses online.
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The Ringling Bridge Run returns Saturday with runners galore, and plenty of road and lane closures, too.
The detours will occur between 7 and 9:30 a.m., according to police.
Westbound traffic on Gulfstream Avenue and the John Ringling Bridge will travel on the eastbound side in a single lane through Bird Key Drive, according to Sarasota Police. Eastbound traffic will be subsequently reduced to a single lane as well. The westbound lanes will be used for the race.
Here are the other closures and detours:
- U.S. 41 from 10th Street to Gulfstream Avenue will experience slowdowns due to the closure of the southbound lanes.
- Southbound U.S. 41 traffic at 10th Street will be diverted into the single median north bound lane on US 41.
- The northbound lanes of U.S. 41 from 10th Street to Gulfstream Avenue will be utilized for a two-way traffic flow plan, one single lane each for north and south traffic in this area.
- The southbound lanes of traffic on U.S. 41 from 10th Street to Gulfstream Avenue will be utilized by runners and walkers participating in the event.
- Traffic wanting to cross to the west side of U.S. 41 in the event area will be accommodated by Sarasota Police Officers when it is safe to do so.
- Those wishing to access the boat ramps at U.S. 41 and 10th Street should avoid the 10th Street entrance and preferably utilize the entrance off of southbound U.S. 41, which is north of the 10th Street area.
- Northbound traffic on the Bayfront, U.S. 41 approaching Gulfstream Avenue will be split into two separate lanes.
- Northbound U.S. 41 traffic will merge to the right lane entering into the two-way traffic plan from Gulfstream to 10th Street.
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There are four main causes of holiday stress: gift giving obligations, expenses, a lack of time, and unrealistic expectations about creating a perfect holiday. To reduce holiday stress, arm yourself with knowledge. Know the ins and outs of these top four holiday stress hotspots and follow these effective stress-reducing tips.
Holiday Stress Hotspot: Gifts
- Make a list of everyone for whom you need to buy gifts.
- Look for gifts you can buy for multiple people. Similarly, look for stores where you can buy many gifts for a lot of people.
- Plan a few back-up gifts, generic gifts with blank cards for people you might forget or who unexpectedly give you a gift.
- Focus on the point of gift giving: showing your appreciation for someone. Enjoy the process of finding them something they'll like.
- If you don't like shopping, plan a single gift shopping day. Make this day sooner than later to avoid the holiday shopping craze.
- Or, don't go shopping. Thanks to the Internet and catalogs, you have enough time to order gifts so you don't have to leave your house or office.
- Better yet, take off the whole month of December and go to the mountains where no one can call, email or page you.
Holiday Stress Hotspot: Holiday Expenses
- Set a budget, and stick to it. Don't buy gifts that you'll spend the rest of the year trying to pay off.
- Think of alternative ways to give gifts (set up a gift exchange, make some handmade gifts or foodstuffs).
- Choose inexpensive ways of entertaining and enjoying. Have a potluck party instead of providing all of the food yourself.
- Do activities with family and friends that cost little or no money: go on walks, have a movie night instead of going to see the latest blockbuster together.
- Give the gift of a phone call or note. Let the people you care about know how important they are to you with words, not expensive gifts. Most people need this type of nourishment, in general, and they may need to be remembered even more during the holidays. It may be the best gift they get.
Holiday Stress Hotspot: A Lack of Time
- Complete your gift shopping early. This will relieve you of one of the biggest time stresses during the holidays.
- Refuse Invitations. You don't have to go to every party just because you're invited. If party going becomes a chore or exhausting, step back and slow down the pace.
- Take time for yourself. With so much emphasis on time with family and friends, many people feel guilty taking time for themselves. Take it. When you consciously plan to have alone time, it keeps you empowered and reduces possible feelings of melancholy during the holiday season. You will also be less overwhelmed by external stimuli.
- Share the tasks. Don't take on too much. View your to-do list as an opportunity to spend time with people.
- Share responsibilities and your tasks will take half as long and be more enjoyable.
Holiday Stress Hotspot: Anticipation and Expectations
- Be realistic. Just because it's the holiday season, family issues will not suddenly disappear and everything will not be perfect.
- Adjust your expectations. Expect a few bumps in the road at family events and gatherings and you'll be better able to deal with them.
- Relish traditions. Focus on those little traditions that evoke positive memories for the holidays: songs, events, rituals, and more. Consider creating new traditions if older ones are marred with mixed memories.
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Race emphasizes fun, fitness rather than competition
Lilly Snow and Maura Graff were not concerned about their times or their place-cards. The 10-year-old best friends' only ambition at the 2011 Short Pump Mile was to run it side by side.
The two girls led for the entirety of their heat last September, matching each other stride for stride. As they approached the finish line, their swim-team coach, who was riding a bike along side the race, asked them what they planned to do about finishing. Who wanted to win?
They both said they had no interest in beating the other. It was then that Lilly and Maura elected to hold hands and finish the race together, as co-champions.
"You have to understand these races were fairly competitive, said Gina Snow, Lilly's mother. "And when Lilly and Maura did that, there were people who were absolutely in tears."
"That's something you would only really see at a kids' race," said Bridget Cuthbert, one of the event's organizers.
On Sept. 30, the Short Pump Mile & Short Pump Express Fun Run will return for its fourth year at the Short Pump Town Center. The first heat will begin at 7:45 a.m.
All children and teens 18 and younger are eligible to participate in the race. Registration is $15 per person.
The event began back in 2009. Cuthbert and others at NOVA of Virginia Aquatics helped propel the race into motion.
"It's modeled after the Great Train Race in Fredericksburg," Cuthbert said. "The director of that race, Debi Bernardes, approached NOVA and asked if we'd be interested in helping her organize this in Richmond."
Cuthbert said Bernardes had wanted to make a race just for children – one that would teach them about the competitive aspects of racing.
NOVA of Virginia Aquatics is a youth swim club that trains more than 800 members and offers thousands of swim lessons annually in Richmond.
The Short Pump Run warrants the help of more than 50 volunteers, the majority of whom are NOVA swim parents. It's not a NOVA-exclusive event, however, Cuthbert said.
"The majority of the kids who run aren't NOVA [participants]," Cuthbert said. "We get the word out to physical education teachers, track coaches and school principals all around the area to get students there."
A diverse array of Richmond area schools have participated in the race in the past. The St. Mary's for Kids offers a School Participation Award, which is a $2,000 prize to the five schools that have the most runners participate.
"The money goes towards physical education programs," Cuthbert said. "There's a real emphasis on learning how to live a healthy lifestyle."
Last year, the top five participants respectively were Rivers Edge Elementary, Collegiate, Nuckols Farm Elementary, Shady Grove Elementary and Colonial Trail Elementary.
Overall participation in the run has gone from 450 children in 2009 to 935 in last year's event.
"This year, we're definitely shooting for over 1,000 participants," Cuthbert said.
Along with a participation award, there are also awards for those who finish in first and second in their respective heats. First-place finishers receive $100 gift certificates from Dick's Sporting Goods and second-place finishers receive $75 gift certificates.
Every child, no matter the outcome, also receives a participation medal and T-shirt at the end of the race.
"Before I saw one of the races in Fredericksburg, I wondered why so many kids would want to participate in a race," Cuthbert said. "But after you see the kids near the finish line, they get cheered on by those around them and have these big smiles on their faces, then you begin to understand. This is definitely an environment of participation over competition."
For race and registration information, visit http://www.shortpumprace1.com
Agencies combine on new entry point to Chickahominy
Canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts soon will have a new access point to the Chickahominy River. VDOT, the James River Association and Henrico County Parks and Recreation are teaming up to establish a new site in Eastern Henrico.
The James River Association negotiated the deal with VDOT to procure official access to the area located just east of I-295 on North Airport Road in Sandston. The site includes a park-and-ride commuter lot bordering the Chickahominy River and has been an unofficial launch site used by paddlers for years. > Read more.
Equestrian clinic planned July 7-8 in Henrico
Citizen Staff Reports 07/04/2014
Henrico equestrians interested in deepening the bond between themselves and their horses have the opportunity to attend a two day clinic, held at Steppin' High Stables on July 7-8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic, "Become Partners with your Horse," will be taught by multiple world champion equestrienne Terry Preiser and will focus on how riders and horses can work together to achieve more. > Read more.
Henrico school bus driver honored
Citizen Staff Reports 07/03/2014
The Henrico-based Hephaestus Society recently awarded its first annual community heroes award (the Hephaestus Award) to Hicham Elgharouch (pictured, center) for what it termed his "selfless acts of caring" in his duties as a Henrico County Public Schools bus driver. Henrico County Director of Pupil Transportation Josh Davis, joined Hephaestus Society President Travis Gardner, in presenting the award and an accompanying $1,500 check to Elgharouch last month.
Elgharouch was selected for his clear and demonstrated patience and for his infectious positive attitude, according to the society. > Read more.
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Don't party too hard on the Fourth because a whole weekend of fun events await! Enjoy a classy date night without the kids at James River Cellars Winery's second annual Smoke and Vine Festival. Another date night option is at the Richmond Funny Bone, where comedian April Macie will perform all weekend. The kids have their own options this weekend as well. Choose from storytime at Tuckahoe and Twin Hickory libraries or family-oriented karaoke at Aunt Sarah's Pancake House – I hear they have hits from Disney's "Frozen." For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.
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This weekend has something for everyone in your family – whether it's improv comedy with ComedySportz or West End Comedy, or an inspirational concert from the Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company! Families will also enjoy music, games and crafts at Hidden Creek Park or reading to a therapy dog at Glen Allen Library. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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Jay Neal
Jacksonville Daily Progress
The Jacksonville High School Athletic Department has developed a brand-new plan to streamline its annual fund raising efforts, which should make it much easier for Fight'n Indian/Maiden fans and supporters to donate one time each year to the total athletic program instead of having to contribute to multiple programs all through the school term.
Beginning this week businesses and individuals will be able to participate in the the Jacksonville Athletics Sign Sponsorship Program, which has several different levels to fit budgets of all sizes.
Each sign will be 4' X 8' and be similar to all-weather roadside signage that has proven to be a popular and effective advertising medium.
Venues that the signs will hang at will include the Tomato Bowl, JHS Gymnasium, Summers Norman Baseball Complex, Fight'n Maiden Softball Complex and at the JHS Tennis Complex.
Money raised from the Sign Sponsorship Program will be used to meet the needs of each of the Jacksonville athletic teams.
There are several pricing options that are available.
Option 1, which costs $300.00 per year covers one sign at one venue.
For an additional $75.00 a second sign will be erected at a second venue.
To have signs placed at three different venues (for example, at The Tomato Bowl, Summers Norman Field and at the JHS Tennis Complex) the fee would be $450.00 per year.
Signs will be able to be renewed from year to year at a reduced rate.
Donations to the Jacksonville Athletic Program will also be accepted in any dollar amount.
For more information, interested parties may contact Chris Taber, Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, at 903-586-1704 or Mike Eckles, Head Baseball Coach, at 806-786-3580.


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Human trafficking conference set in Morgantown
July 28, 2014
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On-site school review for grading system to debut
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Art project to aid Huntington children's hospital
July 27, 2014
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Huntington's train collection will increase substantially next year thanks to a partnership among three local entities. more »»
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July 26, 2014
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — At least some women who paid entry fees for a Charleston run that was canceled will get refunds after all. more »»
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July 26, 2014
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WVU-Parkersburg to unveil new radio station
July 26, 2014
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Rockefeller, Zinni elected to Williamsburg panel
July 25, 2014
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July 25, 2014
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US rig count down 4 to 1,871
July 25, 2014
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July 25, 2014
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July 25, 2014
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July 25, 2014
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MotoGP 13 review: Milestone returns, creates challenging racer
- Posted June 28th, 2013 at 11:08 EDT by Lee Millington
Review Score
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- 8.5
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A great, complex, involving game, that with several changes could have achieved true greatness.
We like
- The depth of gameplay
- Authentic atmosphere
- Very addictive
We dislike
- Poor presentation at times
- Not friendly to casual gamers
- Multiplayer is a mixed bag
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The MotoGP series is the flagship and, at present, the only currently dedicated motorbike road racing series, so it has a lot riding on it. Its reputation has improved in recent years, with Capcom having taken the reins, initially transforming it from arcade racer to simulation, and then trying to strike a balance. Milestone, the original development team for the games, has been put back in the development seat for this latest installment. Have they capitalised on past success?
First impressions count, and initially MotoGP's are positive, with a voiceover easing you in by explaining the main menu. An unnecessary detail, but it suggests that a high level of attention has been given to this game. Go into any of the game modes, however, and you'll be slightly disappointed by the attention given to the visuals. Whilst there has been a step up from the budget look of the previous release, MotoGP 13 is still not beautiful to look at, lacking the sheen that you'd expect of a release late in a console generation. Despite this, attention has been paid to the environments, and each track feels appropriately authentic. Yet, those efforts are tarnished slightly by obvious pop-up.
Of course, visuals are merely the surface layer, but as an official title, the game is expected to have an solidly authentic feel. To this end, Gavin Emmett provides commentary before the race, with footage of the virtual track presented in manner that gives the impression of real TV coverage. Despite the game's mediocre visuals, these less important details help to involve players, who will more than likely be familiar with the sport. Further links to the actual MotoGP are due, with roster updates and in-game events based on real races from the season.
The gameplay is undoubtedly the main focus, and has set a precedent for itself in its depth and realism. This version is no less complex or potentially daunting for the newcomer. As such, the numerous riding aids are turned on by default. None of these quite turn the game into an arcade racer, not even 'ideal trajectory', as the you're still more than likely to find yourself on the gravel or in a nasty crash. The game might have benefited from a training mode, and the option for physics suited even more to those who want to focus on racing, rather than focusing on remaining on the track and bike.
The ability to make experience more realistic remains. This doesn't just extend to turning off the assists: it involves turning on flags, which creates the risk of disqualification, turning on tire wear, and turning up the physics, which is the most potentially punishing. With more realistic physics, things that would normally prove simple, such as getting off the starting grid, are a challenge. It is good that Milestone has left these as options to turn on rather than off, or otherwise, less experienced gamers might have traded the game in frustration.
One of the greatest things about the physics is that, unlike most racing games, you'll find yourself affected by the weather and the state of the track. Over a Grand Prix weekend, rubber will be left on the track, allowing greater grip in those areas. It's this precise detail, more than any graphical prowess, that brings a game to the point of simulation.
The artificial intelligence is unforgiving whether the game is played safe or played as if on the track. Despite scaleable difficulty, the novice will find it a challenge to keep up with the AI on Easy, pre-occupied with learning the tracks and handling. All will need to put their full attention on the AI on the Realistic difficulty. The chance of being solid competition against the other racers is hampered even more if you play the races without a Qualification race, which is the default setting. If it is assumed that you attended Qualification but just didn't play it, then it would be expected that your position should be calculated from your previous performance, which is sadly not the case. This punishes players who don't have much time to invest in the game.
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Watch for nighttime I-494 ramp closures beginning Oct. 16
(Roseville, Minn.) – Motorists will experience nightly delays on both directions of I-494 in Bloomington as ramps close Tuesday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 19.
The following ramps and loops will close at 9 p.m.
- Eastbound I-494 to northbound Hwy 77
- Eastbound I-494 to 24th Avenue
- Westbound I-494 to 24th Avenue
- Southbound and northbound 24th Avenue to Eastbound I-494
- Westbound I-494 to northbound Hwy 77
- Northbound Hwy 77 ramp to eastbound I-494
All ramps are scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. each day.
The ramp closures are necessary as crews resurface the ramps.
This work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in case of inclement weather.
This work is part of the larger I-494 improvement project. For information regarding other current ramp closures in the project area, visit the project website at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i494richfield.
The I-494 improvement project will raise the vertical clearance and update pedestrian accessibilities on the Xerxes Avenue Bridge, provide a smoother driving service and extend the lifespan of I-494, improve traffic flow due to added auxiliary lanes, and reduce maintenance needs by replacing guardrail with concrete barrier in the median. The entire project is expected to be completed by September 2013.
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I condemn the violence that left some 15 people dead and dozens injured in Tripoli over the weekend. I extend my condolences to the families of the victims.
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In this troubled context, all Lebanese political actors must continue to demonstrate responsibility. I welcome President Suleiman's wise and responsible decision to bring the political parties together for a national dialogue session on June 11. France encourages all Lebanese political actors to participate in President Suleiman's initiative and to resume dialogue, the only way to ease the current tensions.


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Hewlett-Packard defended the PC business Wednesday after Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook boasted that iPad sales now surpass PC sales for HP, Lenovo, Dell, and Acer, and proclaimed Apple's tablet computer the 'poster child' for a 'post PC world.'
Seventy-six percent of Apple's revenues now come from 'post PC devices' as Apple sold 172 million iPads, iPhones, and iPods last year, Cook said Wednesday as Apple launched a new version of its iPad tablet computer.
Calling tablets 'terrific complementary devices,' James Mouton, general manager of HP's personal computer global business unit responded that personal computers are still indispensable.
"PCs remain key tools for everything from video editing, music mixing, and spreadsheet crunching to thoughtful missives," Mouton said in an email. "And if you're sending Junior off to college, the first computing product needed for homework is a PC."
Tablet sales, driven by sales of Apple's iPad, grew 274.2% to 63.2 million units last year — most of them iPads, according to tech tracker Canalys. By contrast, sales of desktop computers grew just 2.3% to 112.4 million units; notebook sales grew 7.5% to 209.6 million units; and netbook sales collapsed, falling 25.3% to 29.4 million units.
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And Apple has the laptops for those students
Oh, Frank, that is so 20th Century…
HP can't even decide if their going to stay in the PC business. HP's Mouton should keep his mouth shut until HP actually makes a computer that's with a crap and that's hard to do when the only OS you have is windoze.
You don't even know what you're talking about. I shop carefully and always go back to the HP PCs for the best designs and quality in windows PCs
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ahhh … the comment was that the PC was no longer be the CENTER of the computing experience. Not that people will no longer need a PC.
FWIW I use my iPad to access and control my PC remotely using SplashTop. As I do my stereo (Linksys Squeezebox) and my TV (Slingbox).
My iPad is central to my computing experience. But I'm not about to sell my PC, my Stereo nor my TV.
HP's Mouton has a good point.
Now, with the upcoming Windows 8 (W8), the PC world would become more interesting, that is, for fun, quick info browsing, yes, tablet-style, touch interface is awesome, W8′s Metro interface answers that question, and for power computing (productivity), its traditional Windows interface and apps would do the job.
And of course, for convenience, iPhone or smartphone is the way to go but for real work or study you got to have a PC or Mac, it's not XOR relationship (mutual exclusivity) it's that simple, what's wrong with people?
Do they have a head over their shoulders?
I never thought that the tablet was going to completely replace Windows desktops and notebooks. The tablet is supposed to be a new category that fits in between smartphones and desktop/notebooks. Is Apple really claiming that the iPad will replace the Windows desktop? I merely thought that it would take some sales of the traditional Windows PC away from those that don't need to do serious typing or use power-hungry applications. I think there's some trend that indicates more consumers are using tablets that formerly used Windows PC desktop/notebooks and even those that used other Apple devices, too.
You talked a lot about what you thought and what you expected. Sometimes technology takes an odd turn, and catches us by surprise.
But I'm looking at iPhoto for iOS and I've got to say that the "iPads are for content consumption only" argument is deader than dead (and I thought that before Phil S said it.)
And where does it say that papers have to be typed not dictated?
I love my laptop and I'm not giving it up for writing. But I'm hard pressed to think of what typical student activity isn't possible on an iPad… and it's better suited for many of them. I don't think the typical freshman program requires professional level music and video editing.
Not that Apple will quit feeding that PC security blanket need. MacBook Airs even run that Windows thing people used to think they couldn't live without.
But don't worry HP. I'm sure we'll still be putting stuff on dead trees for a few more years, and printing's the only business where you ever made serious money.
I think Apple makes a great product, who cares what I think though right? I however am not a MAC fan. By no means. My wife is, and so are other close and delusional people in my family and the world.
Tablets are great compliments! Like the parsley you get served with a nice steak. Are you only going to focus on the parsley? Sorry vegans, just making a point. Dogs are great companions too, are you going to replace the human counterparts? I am sure a disturbing number will, however it does not replace the necessity that technology has created in our lives of the full blown PC, and it may never will.
Well never say never right? Until Microsoft, Google, or Apple or some other great pioneering company begins to run their backup servers and heavily trafficked web servers on tablets do not believe the hype.
I agree that tablets are great mobile compliments. Currently, however, they are too inferior to their PC counterparts to sustain a truly productive technology immersed life.
Two factors that will drive wise organizations away from sustaining a tablet or mostly tablet or byod (bring your own device) environment are security and cost. Until the cost to integrate/upgrade comes down and security has become more sophisticated PC's will rule.
Just because kids in the mall or all of someone's circle of friends have ipads/tablets does not mean that they truly replaced pc's. The content that these devices stream are still being housed on and uploaded from pc's/servers.
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I don't know of anyone who actually writes full-length articles on a smart phone. Or does spreadsheets. Or does any programming. In fact, I've done android programming and I do it on a laptop then port it to the phone.
Smartphones are good for e-mail (sort of) and for lite web-surfing but they can't be the only device for someone who actually creates digital content of any kind.


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When a police officer pulls you over, you can't help but wonder why the officer asked you to stop since you've been diligently driving along. You know that you didn't break any traffic law, so why did the cop stop you? Well, first and foremost, a police officer must have a valid reason for asking you to stop. Without just cause, he cannot detain you. But sometimes, we may think that we're not doing something wrong. Still, cops have well-trained eyes that can easily ascertain if something is amiss. Maybe one of your car's headlights isn't working or maybe you're driving too fast or too slow. All in all, cops usually have a reason why they'll ask you to stop. Here are some examples.
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