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Australia is blest with innumerable beaches all around the continental coast and in its harbours, bays and coves. They are a popular leisure destination in the warmer months not only for basking lazily in the sun but also for a variety of water activities including swimming, surfing, snorkeling, boating, fishing.
Here are 10 of Australia's more popular beaches alphabetically listed.
1. Bells Beach
Near the seaside Victorian towns of Torquay and Jan Juc on the Great Ocean Road, Bells Beach is internationally famous as a venue for surfing competitions, particularly the Rip Curl Pro which began in 1961 and has since been held yearly during Eastertime attracting surfers from around the world.
What makes Bells Beach special: Great surfing beach, at 100 kilometres just over an hour's drive from Melbourne, close to coastal scenic sights all along the Great Ocean Road.
2. Bondi Beach
Just about seven kilometres from Sydney city centre, Bondi Beach is imprinted on the Sydney imagination as the Sydney beach of choice, conveniently reached in the early 1900s by "shooting through" on the Bondi tram. The tram has long been gone but Bondi Beach is as popular as ever. Interesting cafes and restaurants and upmarket homes are close to the beach where bathers, some going topless, bask in the sun. A convenient way to reach Bondi Beach is by train to Bondi Junction, then transfering to the express shuttle bus to the beach.
What makes Bondi Beach special: Surfing beach, great ambience, close enough to the city centre for convenient public transport, cafes and restaurants, coastal walks.
3. Burleigh Heads Beach
Burleigh Heads Beach is one of Queensland's best surfing beaches and is a venue for local, national and international surfing competitions. Located on the Gold Coast between the seaside towns of Miami and Palm Beach, Burleigh Heads is a 20-minute drive from Surfers Paradise, generally acknowledged as the Gold Coast's entertainment and tourism centre.
What makes Burleigh Heads Beach special: Great open surfing beach, close to a variety of accommodation types and dining venues, adjoins Burleigh Head National Park, within easy driving distance to other Gold Coast towns and beaches.
4. Cable Beach
This is arguably the best known resort beach in Western Australia with its 22-kilometre stretch of white sand fringed by subtropical trees. Just six kilometres from the old pearling town of Broome with its pearl shops and historical museum, Cable Beach has beachside resort accommodation and a variety of beach activities, including camel treks, for visitors to experience.
What makes Cable Beach special: Tropical all-season location, close to town, walking tracks, camel treks, pearling lugger experience, ocean fishing charters.
5. Cottesloe Beach
Cottesloe Beach faces the Indian Ocean southwest of Western Australia's capital, Perth, and north of the port of Fremantle. It is popular for its easy accessibility from the greater Perth metropolitan area, of which Cottesloe town is a suburb. Ocean-side cafes and pubs, avenues of Norfolk pines, and grassy areas for picnics add to the attraction of Cottesloe Beach.
What makes Cottesloe Beach special: Close to Perth city centre and Fremantle, surfing, swimming and diving activities, nearby gardens and pubs and teahouses.
6. Hyams Beach
Jervis Bay, some two and a half hours' drive from Sydney, features some of Australia's whitest sand beaches. Hyams Beach, just south of the towns of Huskisson and Vincentia, is reputed to have the whitest and cleanest beach sand in the world. It's just off Jervis Bay Road; follow the signs and you'll be there in no time. There are various other fine beaches in the area and all are accessible by road.
What makes Hyams Beach special: Its fine white sand, long stretch of beach, normally uncrowded areas, near other Jervis Bay beaches and seaside communities, close to Booderee National Park.
7. Manly Beach
Accessible by ferry from Sydney's Circular Quay, Manly Beach on the Pacific Ocean side is reached from the ferry wharf at Manly Cove through what is known as The Corso, a malled thoroughfare with shops, cafes and restaurants on either side, and seating for those who'd like to stop a while on the way to the beach. Manly is popular because of its easy accessibility and the variety of cafes and restaurants in the area. Contiguous to Manly Beach is North Steyne Beach, creating a long stretch of beach area.
What makes Manly Beach special: Proximity via ferry to Sydney city centre, tree-lined beachside walkways, areas for beach activities such as beach volleyball, cafes and restaurants, souvenir shops, art galleries, just one 30-minute ferry ride, in itself an interesting journey, to reach the beach.
8. Noosa Beach
Noosa on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has a number of fine beaches — including Sunrise Beach, Castaways Beach and Marcus Beach — just minutes from town. But more easily accessible Noosa Beach, running as it does just behind tourist strip Hastings St and starting at the western coastal edge of Noosa National Park all the way to the northern tip of Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve, is quite possibly the most popular.
What makes Noosa Beach special: Just metres from Hastings St, close to national park and recreation reserve, within short walking distance to a variety of fine restaurants and beachside accommodation.
9. Palm Beach
Palm Beach, Sydney's northernmost beach along the Pacific, is one of the city's relatively uncrowded beaches popular with beachgoers and picnickers. The beach itself is in the northern section of the affluent identically-named suburb of Palm Beach and runs north along Barrenjoey Peninsula to the Barrenjoey Lighthouse on Barrenjoey Head. Palm Beach the beach is on the eastern side of the peninsula facing the Pacific. On the western side of the peninsula is Barrenjoey Beach facing Pittwater.
What makes Palm Beach special: Long stretch of golden sand from Cabbage Tree Boat Harbour all the way to Barrenjoey Head, recreation reserve between the eastern and western beaches, leisure and rest areas, circuit headland walk, lighthouse tour.
10. Whitehaven Beach
All you get on Whitehaven Beach is Whitehaven Beach, but accolades bestowed on it include "Queensland's most beautiful beach," "Queensland's friendliest beach" and the "world's top eco-friendly beach." Stretching more than seven kilometres along Whitsunday Island, it features clear blue waters and fine silica sand that provide a romantic tropical setting for holidaymakers. Access to Whitehaven Beach is by boat from Airlie Beach, Shute Harbour or Hamilton Island, or by seaplane or helicopter.
What makes Whitehaven Beach special: Island paradise ambience away from the madding crowd.


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Testing ensures that terminals can withstand a continuous voltage of 1000 V dc under all climatic conditions. Specialized insulation testing is required for solar photovoltaic (PV) applications because standard insulation tests do not detect low-energy (partial) discharges, which are common in PV applications.
Weidmuller announces the completion of specialized insulation testing on its terminals blocks geared specifically for solar photovoltaic (PV) applications. This testing ensures that terminals can withstand a continuous voltage of 1000 V dc under all climatic conditions. Specialized insulation testing is required for PV applications because standard insulation tests do not detect low-energy (partial) discharges, which are common in PV applications. Partial discharges can slowly work through a terminal's insulation line, ultimately causing a defect. In addition, insulation lines react differently to partial discharge tests for dc voltage than to partial discharge tests for ac voltage. Since solar panels generate dc electricity, only terminal blocks that have passed a partial discharge test for dc voltage are suitable for safe use in photovoltaic systems.
To maximize the power generated by a PV system, solar panels that convert solar energy to dc electricity are connected in series or in parallel to create solar arrays. Arrays are connected to a dc-to-ac converter (solar inverter) via a combiner box. The combined voltage from the arrays within a combiner box may be as high as 1,000 V dc in global applications, or 600 V dc for NAFTA applications requiring UL certification. It is critical that terminal blocks used within a combiner box are able to safely and reliably withstand these voltages.
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Fri. November 23, 2012 at 1:46 a.m. | By Kevin Melton
Quarterback Shaquille Davidson (4) and the top-seeded Gaffney Indians will host rival Byrnes tonight with a trip to the 4A Division I title game at stake. (Photo by JOHN firstname.lastname@example.com)
Here's a look at this week's semifinal capsules.
Byrnes (11-2) at Gaffney (10-3)
Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday
On the radio: 104.3 FM, 106.3 FM
The Buzz: What could be better than a Friday after Thanksgiving at The Reservation? Add to that the fact that Byrnes is coming to town in an all out battle to advance to the 4A Division I state championship. The Rebels have played in the last five, winning four, including two straight. Gaffney's last state title came in 2006. The Indians were runners-up to Byrnes last year. The Rebels lone loss on the field came to Gaffney in a 22-18 decision earlier in the season. The Indians have won the last two times it hosted Byrnes and not lost a home playoff game in 28 years. There's something to be said for that.
The Pick: Gaffney 24, Byrnes 21
Union County (8-5) at Daniel (11-2)
Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday
On the radio: 1460 AM
The Buzz: Union County has made an impressive run through the 3A playoffs and is one game away from reaching Williams-Brice Stadium. The road block is Daniel, which is a No. 1 seed and coming off a 35-6 win against Chester. The Lions also feature one of the state's top defenses that forced four interceptions in the win against the Cyclones. Union County has won the turnover battle in each playoff game so far and needs to do it again. That, along with the offense staying consistent, will send the Yellow Jackets traveling Interstate 26 next Saturday.
The Pick: Union County 30, Daniel 28
Abbeville (10-2) at Chesnee (11-1)
Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday
The Buzz: Chesnee has had a bad taste in its mouth for 20 years. That's the last time the Eagles played in an upper state championship. Chesnee competed for shots at a state title berth from 1990-92, but was never able to get over the hump. Abbeville thwarted one of those opportunities in 1991, so here's a chance to avenge that. That's a lot easier said than done. The Panthers won back-to-back state titles in Class 1A before moving up this year and have a ton of playoff experience. Their running game is the bread and butter, while the defense isn't bad either. Abbeville has allowed a total of six points over the last two games. But, it hasn't seen an offense like Chesnee.
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"Grandma" Louise Barclay has seen a lot of kids in her 94 years of life.
Twelve children, 25 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren to be exact.
Barclay was seated in her living room, where she has resided for 53 years, when a group of family and newfound friends entered the pristine home Wednesday afternoon bearing a bouquet of flowers and a message that Barclay was chosen as the 2013 Nederland Mother of the Year.
Members of the Nederland Chamber of Commerce congratulated Barclay who was surrounded by daughter Kathy Sturrock, daughter-in-law Kay Barclay and granddaughters Kim Newton and Jennifer Mattingly.
"Not only is she a fantastic mother and grandmother but the smartest person I know," Mattingly said, adding that she was once asked who she looks up to as a role model. The answer came easy, her grandmother. "If she were born 100 years later she'd be sitting in Barack Obama's seat."
The family traded stories and memories of Barclay.
"I grew up in this house, we had one bathroom" Sturrock, who was child number nine of a dozen, said with a laugh.
Mattingly explained that the children slept in triple bunk beds; one room for the girls and another for the boys.
Newton is the one who penned Barclay's nomination letter. In the letter she said that although Barclay raised 12 children she was a second mother to hundreds of others.
"She invites the community into her home, her pantry and her heart," Newton said in the letter. "She offers advice or a shoulder to cry on to those who need it and offers a memorable conversation for the rest. Everyone, even the mailman, calls her "Grandma." She has also been a much needed role model to all mothers. When I have children and I am tested, I will simply ask, 'what would Grandma do?"'"
Barclay has lost much during her lifetime; family, friends and her eye sight, Newton said, adding that last year was probably the most difficult having lost a niece and a son. Even during her pain she held the family together, she said.
"I couldn't be more grateful to God for making her my grandmother," she said. "I also couldn't be more proud to call her that. She is everything a mother should be... caring, strong, wise and unconditionally loving."
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Each year several new teachers come to Northfield schools. This school year, Northfield Patch will introduce you to the new teachers in classrooms with brief profiles set to run in the coming days. Be sure to check back to be introduced to a new set of educators.
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Linda Temple
Grade level/subject: Third grade
Last job: 1-2-3 multi-age classroom teacher
Education: B.S. and Master's degree from Winona State UniversityHometown: Hector, MN
Hobbies: I am my children's biggest fan, and watching them perform and compete is my favorite hobby!
Why I chose education: I chose education because I had such wonderful teachers who instilled a love for learning in me.
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Grade level/subject: Student-teacher—math
Education: Southwest Minnesota State University
Hometown: Faribault
Hobbies: Twins games (been a bad couple of years)
Why I chose education: I chose education because I really wanted to share my interests in math with students and to change the stereotype that math is "boring."
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School: Bridgewater Elementary
Grade level/subject: Special education teacher—K-5 classroom for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities
Last job: Fifth-grade teacher at The American School Foundation of Monterrey, an English immersion school in Mexico
Education: Brooklyn Park, MN
Hobbies: Traveling, learning new things, biking, cooking and making jewelry
Why I chose education: I love watching students learning and growing. I have always wanted to make a difference in our world and being a teacher is a great way to impact lives.
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Last job: First grade in Owatonna
Education: St. Mary's University of MN—B.A. in K-8 elementary education and Spanish minor
Hometown: Cannon Falls
Hobbies: Traveling, browsing Pinterest, spending time with family and friends, running
Why I chose education: I love helping children and making a difference in their lives.
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Education: BA from Luther College
Hometown: Belle Plaine, MN
Hobbies: Crafting, reading and Zumba
Why I chose education: I enjoy learning and wanted to share that with children. I also want to provide a safe place for children to grow. I want to make a difference in a child's life.
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January 2006
Released: 2005, Escapi Music
Rating: 3.5/5
Reviewer: Waspman
Ah Dragonlord, the band blessed with loads of talent, great album covers, and a great push, but unable to do anything spectacular with those tools, has returned after a four-year hiatus with their second album. My above assessment of Eric Peterson and his assembled ghouls is based on their first album, RAPTURE from 2001. Taking a break from Testament, Peterson created a brutal, violent Dimmu Borgir record. Well played and crushing though it was, RAPTURE was still just a Dimmu Borgir album with a different name.
Skip ahead to 2005, and Peterson has returned with the follow-up (w/cool title included), BLACK WINGS OF DESTINY. Are the results any different? Sadly, no. The minute that "The Curse of Woe" kicks in to high gear, you will instantly be transported back to 1997 and the landmark "ENTRHONE DARKNESS TRIUMPHANT album by…you guessed it!...Dimmu Borgir. Peterson's vocals recall Shagrath, and the windy, semi-creepy song-structures are straight out of the Norsemen's handbook.
Of course, this is not to say that BLACK WINGS OF DESTINY sucks. On the contrary, it is another excellent record, well-played, well-produced, and competently constructed. It's just that we've heard this before, several times. I understand that side projects like Dragonlord are meant to show off another facet of an artist's thoughts, but there is nothing new here.
What IS here is some very good melodic black metal. "Sins of Allegiance" crushes amidst the hauntings of Lyle Livingston's keyboards, while the short "Black Funeral" has one of the catchiest riffs to come out of black metal in 2005. Of special (odd?) note is album closer "Emerald", a vicious cover of the classic Thin Lizzy song, featuring clean, melodic vocals from Peterson.
After all is done, Dragonlord has yet to put out a bad album, but they have yet to show any originality either. Are they worth checking out? Most definitely. Are they worth buying? That depends on the kind of mileage your get out of melodic black metal and your tolerance for copycats.
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1) The Becoming Of
Eric Peterson: Vocals, Guitars
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Black Wings of Destiny
February 2006
Released: 2005, Escapi Music
Rating: 3.5/5
Reviewer: Anders Sandvall
Dragonlord is an all-star band with members from Testament, Nevermore and Sadus and this is their second album. The debut came in 2001 and is called RAPTURE. If you think that Dragonlord have anything in common with Testament besides members you're dead wrong. Eric Peterson and members are here exploring the darker side of life and the music they play is symphonic black metal with thick layers of keyboards and in the middle of it all I get a power metal feeling when Eric sings with his regular voice instead of death metal vocals. Musical references can be drawn between Dragonlord and Dimmu Borgir and Naglfar.
Amongst the 10 tracks on BLACK WINGS OF DESTINY Peterson has included one intro and also one cover of the Thin Lizzy track "Emerald". It feels like Eric has found something that can be very promising in the future but it's still too early to say if this is going to be a band to count on in the future. The main material is OK but sometimes in certain parts it feels like the band has put in songs that don't feel like their quite finished yet. The strongest songs and killer tracks are "The Curse Of Woe", "Sins Of Allegiance", "Until The End", "Mark Of Damnation" and "Fallen". "Emerald" closes the album and Eric sounds a lot like the late Phil Lynott.
Dragonlord stays true to the original and do a frighteningly great version of the song.
Dragonlord went to Sweden to record this album in Studio Fredman in Gothenburg and producer is of course the owner of the studio Fredrik Nordström himself. The great Mr. Nordström has of course done a great production. That man can't make any mistake as a producer.
The rating drags down because of the weaker songs, and also because of the overuse of keyboards and the power metal influences. Otherwise this album feels OK if you're into the symphonic metal scene or curious what Eric Peterson does nowadays.
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The Becoming Of
Eric Peterson – lead vocals, guitar
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By TIM PRESTON - The Independent
SUMMIT — Ron Bachman of Detroit came to Boyd County Middle School Wednesday morning to provide a lesson about tolerance and bullying, and drove away with a renewed sense of inspiration provided by hundreds of children who stood to applaud his message.
Following a video introduction of Bachman that included Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler, Bachman rolled his motorized scooter onto the BCMS gym floor to screams and applause generally reserved for a rock star.
Remaining in constant motion between the far ends of his 725-student audience, Bachman explained he had a birth defect which forced amputation of both legs when he was 4 years old. In early life, Bachman said he was often the target of bullies, and still finds himself as the focus for people who tend to look at him as some sort of human oddity.
"You will survive it. Believe me when I say, I know," he said to the students who are now dealing with bullying behavior.
To those who act as bullies, Bachman asked a simple question — "How dare you?"
"Do you think this world is just for you?" he asked, adding an image of a bully and buddies "dogging and picking on people."
Bachman, 52, told the Boyd County students he attended a school for handicapped children, noting education officials and parents at that time felt it was best to keep disabled children separated from "normal" kids.
"Today, we know the faster we meet, the faster we become friends," he said.
Bachman also recalled being fitted with artificial legs, even though there was no chance of him using the prosthetic devices to walk.
"The artificial legs weighed 60 pounds," he said, explaining the fake legs actually caused him to fall more often. "I hated those artificial legs, guys. They weren't me. I was told to wear them not for me, but for you."
Bachman told the students about his first job at a pizzeria, where he made a point of showing up early, working extra hard and offering to come in on his days off.
"I was the best employee they had ... for 45 days," he said, explaining his boss called him into his office. "I thought I was getting a raise! Instead, I got fired." Bachman said his termination was the result of a customer seeing him in his wheelchair and asking, "What was that? Not who, but what. He said, 'It made me sick. You better get rid of it.'"
While that couldn't happen under the current Americans With Disabilities Act Bachman said it was a difficult thing to accept.
Citing an incident while on his way to the middle school, Bachman asked the students to consider discrimination and harassment take many forms.
"I still see it. I still get picked on," he said. "I was pumping gas at a Speedway this morning and two guys were taking pictures of me with their cell phones. Was that a form of bullying?"
After working in several fields, Bachman said his love of music remained a driving force in life and he decided to pursue a career as a broadcaster. His life was also the subject of the award-winning film "Walk This Way: The Ron Bachman Story."
The motivational speaker, who tells his story and applies life's lessons for groups ranging from elementary pupils to business executives, said he initially had no intention of talking to any group. He estimated he has since spoken to more than a million adults and children. His speeches include stories about spending time with members of his favorite band, Aerosmith, as well as two tours with Motley Crue, which he described as "tougher than life without legs."
Bringing his talk to a close, Bachman asked the assembled students how many of them would help rescue him if his scooter broke and the building was on fire. Every hand in the gymnasium immediately went up.
"You will walk through fire for Ron Bachman?" he asked, only to receive an enthusiastic, "yeah!"
"If you can do that, why won't you leave each other alone from eight in the morning until 3 o'clock?" he asked, continuing his anti-bullying message.
Bachman wiped tears from his eyes as the students gave him a prolonged standing ovation.
"No wonder I wanted to come to Kentucky," he said, trying to laugh as he cried. "You have no idea what you just did. For weeks to come if someone gives me an unkind look, I am going to think about what you did for me today. Thank you."


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By Mike Fitzpatrick
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — M-V-P: Most Versatile Pirate.
Andrew McCutchen was all that and more.
One of the game's most dynamic talents, McCutchen coasted to the National League Most Valuable Player award by a surprisingly wide margin Thursday after leading a baseball revival in Pittsburgh with his speed, power and defense.
The center fielder received 28 of 30 first-place votes from a Baseball Writers' Association of America panel to finish far ahead of Arizona first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina in a race that many thought would be tight.
"I'm floating right now," McCutchen said in Pittsburgh. "But I definitely didn't expect it to be a landslide with those other guys — Goldschmidt and Molina. They were great candidates and I didn't know what to expect."
Miguel Cabrera took the AL prize for the second straight year, once again winning by a comfortable gap over Angels outfielder Mike Trout.
A season after posting the majors' first Triple Crown in 45 years, Cabrera came back to lead baseball in hitting at .348 and finish second with 44 home runs and 137 RBIs.
"To even be mentioned and to be in it with him is definitely an honor for me," McCutchen said.
Cabrera got 23 of 30 first-place votes, becoming the first player to win consecutive AL MVPs since Frank Thomas for the Chicago White Sox in 1993 and 1994.
"This is unbelievable," Cabrera said. "I'm so excited right now."
McCutchen ranked among the NL leaders by hitting .317 with 21 home runs and 84 RBIs. He also scored 97 runs, stole 27 bases and had a .404 on-base percentage.
The 27-year-old with the long, flowing dreadlocks helped the Pirates stop a record streak of 20 losing seasons and make the playoffs for the first time since 1992.
Drafted 11th overall in 2005 out of a Florida high school — the landmark moment in turning around the moribund Pirates — McCutchen didn't pay much attention to all the losing that was going on in Pittsburgh as he worked his way through the minors.
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Ronald Reagan was unsuccessful in convincing the public to support increased defense spending. He made repeated appeals to give support to the Nicaraguan Contras against the threat of Communism, but to no avail. His pollster Richard Wirthlin wrote the president a memo suggesting he stop pushing the policy because it was likely to lower his approval rating and only harden people against helping the Contras.
The relationship between presidents and the partisan feelings they provoke by pushing a policy has only grown more acute since Reagan's years. In our increasingly hyper-partisan era, presidential communication can actually diminish the chances that both parties can find common ground. Sometimes the best thing to know about the bully pulpit is when not to use it.
Each of these presidents — with the exception of Kennedy — also had a string of successful presidential campaigns. Still, they all — even Reagan — lamented at the end of their administrations that they wished they had been able to communicate better with the American people.
Barack Obama has been sounding this lament for several years. In interviews with Ron Suskind in 2010, Obama said, "The area in my presidency where I think my management and understanding of the presidency evolved most, and where I think we made the most mistakes, was less on the policy front and more on the communications front. . . . I think I was so consumed with the problems in front of me that I didn't step back and remember, 'What is the particular requirement of the president that no one else can do?' And what the president can do, that nobody else can do, is tell a story to the American people about where we are and where we are going . . . going forward as president, the symbols and gestures — what people are seeing coming out of this office — are at least as important as the policies we put forward."


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I love lecturing and conducting clinical research. Lecturing is satisfying because it is an opportunity to provide information
to people who can make a difference in the lives of many pets and their people. Clinical research is rewarding because it
allows you to pose a question, collect data, and discover the answer. Currently, I'm working on several projects regarding
cats' litter box preferences.
What do you consider the greatest threat to the profession?
Which animal health needs are currently unmet?
Providing diagnostic and treatment advice for behavioral problems in many pets. Abnormal or unacceptable behavior kills more
pets each year than any other disease process, yet there are fewer than 50 board-certified veterinary behaviorists in the
country. We need to make behavioral medicine part of the curriculum at every veterinary college.
What changes in veterinary medicine do you hope will occur in the next 100 years?
I hope we continue to extend the expected life span of dogs and cats and we take some bold stances in the arena of animal
welfare, such as outlawing cosmetic surgical procedures.
What is your sci–fi prediction for veterinary medicine?
We will be able to hook animals up to a machine that reads their thoughts.
What is the greatest achievement of your career?
Probably my greatest achievements occur in my behavioral referral practice when I restore a fractured pet-owner bond.
What makes a good veterinarian?
Good veterinarians never forget that they must treat both the animals and their owners.


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Wake up and hit the trails! Run in our annual 5K with all proceeds going to our live animal collection, and then enjoy the rest of the day with your family! We will have crafts, vendors, live animal programs, guided hikes, apple cider pressing demonstrations and much more, including cider tastings from Bellwether Cider, and ice cream from Cayuga Creamery! Come enjoy one of the most beautiful seasons with your family and run the 5K for a good cause.


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I want to thank the voters of the Modesto City Schools district for electing me to a second term, as well as the many campaign volunteers who helped me get elected. Id also like to thank all of the candidates who ran, and congratulate trustees Cindy Marks and Sue Zwahlen on their re-elections, as well as our two trustee-elects David Allan and Jordan Dickson.
I look forward to working with my six colleagues and Superintendent Pam Able to come up with forward-thinking solutions that benefit our schools. I continue to encourage the public to attend our meetings. Especially in light of new legislation regarding local control for educational funding, the board needs the publics input more than ever.


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Works of this nature cannot be created in a vacuum, and I am indebted to a number of people for the help and support they have given me throughout the course of this project. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the completion of this work, and in particular:
The Centre of Excellence in Distributed Multimedia at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa for providing me with the finances and equipment necessary to complete this project. In particular, Alfredo Terzoli, for convincing me to start this project.
My supervisor, George Wells, for pushing me when I needed to be pushed, and for leaving me to get on with things when I needed to be left to get on with things.
The systems staff of Rhodes University's Information Technology division, in particular, Kevan Watkins, for providing advice and insight into how the systems at Rhodes function, and for putting up with some of my more "interesting" ideas.
David Siebörger, a fellow Masters student, for helping me brainstorm, and for pointing out the merits and flaws in some of my ideas.
Pieter Blaauw for taking me on a guided tour of his workplace, Pick 'n Pay's Information Systems centre in Cape Town, and for giving me some idea of the problems facing the network administrators of large organisations.
Finally, my parents, for supporting my decision to read for a Masters degree.
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House prices need to fall to jump start the $66bn GCC mortgage industry
Experts predict reduction in rates will drive growth in the market
Manama, Bahrain: GCC house prices will have to fall even further if the local mortgage industry is to begin to finance the real estate sector properly, said the key speaker at the inaugural GCC Mortgage Summit 2010. The first day of the summit was attended by over 120 delegates in Bahrain today.
The keynote address was delivered by Central Bank of Bahrain Executive Director of Banking Supervision, Khalid Hamad. He said: 'Current prices are not affordable or realistic, and further falls are necessary and then economic fundamentals will start rebuilding market confidence.
'The fundamentals of the region are good, underpinned by growing global demand for oil. But since 2005 real estate prices have become inflated and bubbles have formed.
'Particularly in commercial real estate demand is weak and prices are unrealistically high. And for residential property the demand is in the low and middle income segment while the supply is in the luxury market'.
Ernst & Young's Head of the Islamic Financial Services Group, Sameer Abdi pointed out that 80 per cent of Bahrain nationals earn less than BD1,200 per month, and with local mortgages at 9.25 per cent there is no way for this group to pay a large mortgage.
He said mortgage rates would need to fall to around three per cent for Bahraini nationals to afford to buy a villa, or house prices would have to come down.
This challenge to mortgage providers was taken up by the CEO of Sakana, co-organizers of the new annual event, R. Lakshmanan who noted the large role of expatriates in some GCC property markets, particularly the UAE.
But he focused on the creation of a $66 billion mortgage market in the region since the first freehold sales in Dubai in 2001.
'This industry is still in its infancy and a baby, and for the past two years has been coping with the impact of the global financial crisis and 25 to 50 per cent house price falls.'
From Saudi Arabia, Khalid Ali Aboodi, CEO and General Manager of the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector explained how the kingdom is looking to home ownership as a means of both developing economic activity and the greater social responsibility that comes with it.
However, the development of the Saudi mortgage sector is currently hampered by the slow passage of the key mortgage law which Al Aboodi hoped would come 'very soon'.
The GGC Mortgage Summit 2010 will run for two days (June 2-3 2010) in Bahrain. The forum is pegged to attract more than 100 firms and trade professionals from across GCC including real estate developers, mortgage providers, real estate service providers and other organisations that provide support such as insurance companies, legal and research..
The summit sponsors include DAMAC, Oracle, Ernst & Young, Ithmaar Bank, Manara Developments, 3i Infotech, Cluttons, KPMG, Solidarity, Abax Corporate Services, and TNS. The media sponsors include Oxford Business Group, Bahrain Tribune, Alayam, Redin, Bahrain this month and Gulf Insider.
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About Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions BSC (c)
Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions commenced operations in December 2006 as a dedicated mortgage finance provider in Bahrain, offering a comprehensive range of Sharia'a-compliant mortgage products. Sakana's holistic approach is paving the way for significant change in the Kingdom's mortgage market by making Islamic finance easier to understand and acceptable, as well as making it available to an ever-wider group of customers.
The company demonstrated significant growth since inception and has broadened its holistic focus by adding property consulting and property development to its portfolio.
Sakana is a finance company with paid up capital of BD20m, regulated by the Central Bank of
Bahrain. Sakana started as a 50:50 joint venture between BBK and Shamil Bank. In early 2010, Capinnova Investment Bank, the Sharia'a-compliant investment banking arm and fully owned subsidiary of BBK acquired 50% stake in Sakana from BBK.
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Sunnyside turned in its usual top-notching showing at the Hanford Winter Cup, claiming four individual titles and the team crown Friday at Hanford High.
Jesse Barajas (113 pounds), Santos Guerrero (120), Anthony Chavez (126) and Noe Palomino (145) won titles for the Grizzlies. Barajas topped teammate Homer Romero 5-2 for his title, and Sunnyside had two more runner-up finishers: Max Ramos at 170, who lost to Richlands Cam Simpson 13-5, and Austin Carmen at 220.
Richland finished third behind Mt. Spokane, with titles coming from Simpson and Skyler Mitchell at 160. Mitchell pinned Cody Brooks, a JV wrestler for Hanford wrestling for the Honey Badger team.
Kamiakin finished fourth, led by Harley Kolp (first at 138) and Sisto Santana Pina (first 182), and with second-place finishes from Tyler Almaguer (106) and Jr. Pina (132). Jr. Pina lost 4-0 to Mabtons Vincente Mireles.
Sisto Pina topped Will Bishop 11-4 for the 182 title in a matchup of state veterans. Kolp topped Richlands Pryce Seely 7-2 in their title match.
Hanford, which finished fifth, added a third runner-up finish when Jeff Weyand was pinned by River Views Kyle Hall in the 285 final.
Southridges Kevin Del-Angel continued his hot start, tearing up the 195 bracket with pins of 27 and 55 seconds and 1:18 in the final.
Kennewicks Michael Hosfield finished second at 126 to Chavez, and Tucker Simonton of Columbia (Burbank) was a runner-up at 152.
At Hanford
Team scoresSunnyside 236, Mt. Spokane 176.5, Richland 169, Kamiakin 130, Hanford 123, Southridge 93.5, Chiawana JV 76.5, Wapato 75, West Valley-Yak 72.5, Kennewick 68, River View 58, Mabton 38, Prosser 38, Honey Badger dont care, Liberty-Spangle 27, Burbank 26.
106Omar Gomez (Wap) d. Tyler Almaguer (Kam) 8-4; third: Jacob Mendoza (Sun) and Tamika Pierce (Rich); fifth: Manny Casillas (SR) and Pete Wilkes (MtSp). 113Jesse Barajas (Sun) d. Homer Romero (Sun-NS) 5-2; Blake Llarenas (Han) and Kain Feltwell (Lib); Clayton Detmer (SR) and Frankie Morales (RV). 120Santos Guerrero (Sun) d. Kiegen Schauer (MtSp) 3-2; Daniel Espinoza (Wap) and Cesar Castillo (Kam); Victor Riscarena (Ken) and Mitch Bieber (Rich). 126Anthony Chavez (Sun) m.d. Michael Hosfield (Ken) 11-2; Jason Beck (MtSp) and Alex Webb (Rich-NS); Damien Gooldy (Kam) and Kaleb Hafner (Lib).
132Vincente Mireles (Mab) d. Jr. Pina (Kam) 4-0; Richie Boundurant (MtSp) and Daniel Guillen (Sun); Noah Workman (Rich) and Ben Hoffner (Han). 138Harley Kolp (Kam) d. Pryce Seely (Rich) 7-2; Chrisitan Nibarger (MtSp) and Joel Murillo (Chi); Brennan Rains (Han) and Christian Ruiz (Sun). 145Noe Palomino (Sun) p. Conner Reugsegger (MtSp) 3:59; Kody Mars (Rich) and David Zhai (HonBdg); Mat Monteluis (Rich-NS) and Michael Parkman (Han). 152John Hoover (MtSp) t.f. Tucker Simonton (Burb) 15-0; Austin Urlacher (Chi) and Sam Romero (Sun)p; Kevin Garza (Rich) and Brandon Marquez (Mab).
160Skyler Mitchell (Rich) p. Cody Brooks (HnyBdg-NS) 4:11; Harley Prescott (RV) and Andrew Collins (SR); Chad White (Chi) and Ramon Hernandez (Sun). 170Cameron Simpson (Rich) m.d. Max Ramos (Sun) 13-5; Mark Bradley (WV) and Seth Gifford (Han); Kory Miller (SR) and Nate Murillo (Chi). 182Sisto Santana Pina (Kam) d. Will Bishop (Han) 11-4; Bryce Overholt (SR) and Daniel Avalos (Sun); Tristan Houck (WV-NS) and Edwin Gastelum (Rich).
195Kevin Del-Angel (SR) p. Ricardo Rodriguez (Wap) 1:18; Cody Otoole (Rich) and Todd Pink (Ken); Joel Ayala (Pros) and Luke Smith (WV). 220Tom Harvey (MtSp) m.d. Austin Carmen (Sun) 10-2; Gerardo Rodriguez (Ken) and Dallon Grinder (Han); Sam Heidt (WV) and Nick Little (Kam). 285Kyle Hall (RV) p. Jeff Weyand (Han) 1:19; Antonio Cruz (Chi) and Andrew Kissinger (MtSp); Ben Stoker (HnyBdg) and Jorge Mendoza (WV).
ROYAL CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: With local small-school powers Othello, Royal and Warden on hand, it was only a matter of time before they butted heads.
Royals Alex Myrick topped Othellos Jesus Montes 12-3 for the 170 title to lead the Knights to third place behind Granger and Castle Rock in one of the top tournaments in the state for Class 2A, 1A and B schools.
Meanwhile, Wardens Adam Hansen stuck a major decision on Royals Damien Delarosa, 10-2, in the 220 final. Royals Laddie Goroski also placed second, losing to Connells Robert Orozco 10-5 at 145.
Othello claimed a title of its own with Bubba Ruiz at 285.
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Championship match and placements
Team scores1. Granger, 160.5; 2. Castle Rock, 159.5; 3. Royal, 138; 4. Othello, 135; 5. Liberty Bell, 130.5; 6. Warden, 116; 7. Tonasket, 113; 8. Riverside, 108; 9. Lakeside, 107.5; 10. Connell, 105.5; 11. Reardan, 84; 12. Goldendale, 65; 13. Cashmere, 51; 14. Wahluke, 41. 106Championship: Trent Skelton, Liberty Bell, dec. Anthony Barrera, Othello, 5-2; 3. Dominguez, Warden; t4. Rade Pilkinton, Tonasket, and Barajas, Wahluke; 5. JoJo Saringan. 113Championship: Jose Cienfuegos, Granger, dec. Jose Cervantes, Connell, 5-0. 3. Jordan Booth, Castle Rock; t4. Fernando Gomez, Connell, and Jacob Ulland, Lakeside. 5. Abraham Gonzalez, Othello. 120Championship: Hootie Judd, Lakeside, dec. Ricky Almaguer, Granger, 4-3. 3. Carlos Hernandez, Royal; t4. Aitcheson, Tonasket, and Carson Horton, Castle Rock. 5. Taylor Woodruff, Liberty Bell. 126Championship: Justin McMillan, Liberty Bell, dec. Nathan Carroll, Castle Rock, 5-2. 3. Ramses Rodelo, Warden. t4. Lorenzo Garza, Othello, and Ivan Love, Riverside. 5. Chris Delarosa, Royal. 132Championship: Jacob McMillan, Liberty Bell, dec. Merritt Fink, Liberty Bell, 5-0. 3. Klint Brown, Lakeside. t4. Dalton Wahl, Tonasket, and Tyler Jack, Riverside. 5. Danny Cantu, Othello. 138Championship: Emmett Fink, Liberty Bell, dec. Jonah Macias, Granger, 8-2. 3. Saul Hinojosa, Warden. t4. Johnny Mendoza, Othello and Michael Sims, Reardan. 5. Brandon Jarrad, Lakeside. 145Championship: Robert Orozco, Connell, dec. Laddie Goroski, Royal, 10-5. 3. Jacob James, Cashmere. t4. Shawn Godinho, Castle Rock and Milo Holston, Liberty Bell. 5. Dean Enstad, Goldendale. 152Championship: Pacer Said, Castle Rock, maj. dec. Braydon Proctor, Riverside, 10-0. 3. Brock Steele, Cashmere. t4. Guinn Mirick, Tonasket, and Whitten, Castle Rock. 5. Rudy Gonzalez, Connell, 1:51. 160Championship: Levi Godinho, Castle Rock, pin Emilio Bustos, Royal, 3:36. 3. Darrin Miller, Riverside. t4. Deven Wesebaum, Reardan and Aaron Justus, Lakeside. 5. Abel Morales, Granger, 3-2. 170Championship: Alex Myrick, Royal, maj. dec. Jesus Montes, Othello, 12-3. 3. Mack Chilson, Reardan. t4. Kyle Wilkins, Goldendale and Rodriquez, Othello. 5. Hernandez, Warden. 182Championship: Dustin Crabtree, Riverside, pin Ike Martinez, Reardan, 5:16. 3. Christian Guerrero, Royal. t4. Jack Yorgesen, Wahluke and Andrew King, Lakeside. 5. Chase Lam, Castle Rock. 195Championship: Abidan Duarte, Granger, pin Greg Heinen, Connell, 2:34. 3. Reginald Seargant, Goldendale. t4. Nick Harriman, Castle Rock, and Salvador Amezoa, Connell. 5. Frank Holfelz, Tonasket. 220Championship: Adam Hansen, Warden, maj. dec. Damien Delarosa, Royal, 10-2. 3. John Rawley, Tonasket. t4. Ben Dring, Lakeside and Danny Brockman, Reardan. 5. Adrian Chino, Granger, 2:53. 285Championship: Bubba Ruiz, Othello, dec. Eli Galeno, Granger, 5-0. 3. Joseph Pruneda, Warden. t4. Tanner Good, Tonasket, and Zack Cully, Goldendale. 5. Colton Dow, Castle Rock


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Forum enlightens area legislators on system of support
- Last Updated on 07:45 AM 12/11/13
- BY The Gazette-Virginian
Elected members of the Virginia General Assembly participated in a legislative forum held Tuesday hosted by the Arc of Southern Virginia and the Arc of Southside at Riverstone Technology Building in South Boston.
Del. James Edmunds II and staff members from other legislators' offices discussed and answered a variety of questions about Virginia's system of support for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families, including Medicaid Waivers, Transportation, Community Based Care and Waiver Wait List.
Developmental disability is a severe, chronic mental or physical impairment or combination that can include autism, traumatic brain injury and cerebral palsy.
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities require individually planned life span special services, supports and assistance with daily living.
"The General Assembly has been working hard on these issues," said Elsie Gladding, president of the Arc of Southern Virginia. "Almost 8,000 people are on a list awaiting services with mental and intellectual disabilities. For a lot of them, their parents are getting older and can't take care of them."
Gladding added, "It's a pressing concern because the waiting list is growing."
About 30 constituents from four districts who share Gladding's concerns joined advocates, service providers and family members of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Tuesday's legislative forum.
Attending were representatives of the Arc of Southern Virginia that serves Charlotte, Halifax and Mecklenburg counties and neighboring communities and the Arc of Southside that serves the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
"The conference is to talk more about these needs of folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the people who provide for them," she added.
According to Gladding, Virginia ranks seventh in income and 48th in providing for people with these types of disabilities.
Recent legislation has addressed switching from institutional care to community-based services, and those attending Tuesday's forum said they want to ensure their legislators – delegates and senators – have the opportunity to dialogue with families and people who will be impacted by this legislation.
"This is a forum about that," added Tonya Fowler, executive director of Arc of Southern Virginia.
Arc is the largest national community-based organization with more than 140,000 members and over 700 state and local chapters nationwide.
Arc of Southern Virginia works to foster full inclusion and active participation in the community for the enrichment of the lives of these individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. This is done by providing community education, information, referral and family-to-family support.
The Arc was founded in 1950 by a small group of parents and other concerned individuals.
Membership in the Arc of Southern Virginia is free of charge and open to any interested person.


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We advise the world's most promising young professionals.
Admit it: Nearly every piece of business software that you have used over the last few years is confusing, poorly designed and, more often than not, makes you want to do something to your computer that would turn you into a viral clip on YouTube.
But why is it the status quo to have disjointed and downright ugly software that cripples our productivity?
Simple: Not long ago, a bunch of people with no social skills and debatable hygiene built the first computers and software. It started out crazy ugly. Not just ugly, but downright hilariously cobbled together, but it didn't matter because it was such a huge productivity improvement for enterprise. This went on for decades until Apple Apple came out with the iPhone and people started experiencing good design, which led to an unexpected side effect; users started bringing in their personal devices to get their work done, bypassing the crappy software and dated phones (ahem, Blackberry) that their employers wanted them to use. Call it the BYOD assault on the enterprise.
All of a sudden, IT was getting calls to fix issues on devices that they didn't technically support, and they noticed the scary workarounds that people were willing to go through in order to piece it all together. What started as a trickle is now a flood.
Luckily, CIOs are finally realizing — from increasingly painful experience — that if they stick with kludgy software that ties the user to the PC, they will pay a steep price of lowered productivity and dangerous security workarounds. Now, there is a scramble to get 10, 20 and even 3o-year-old systems mobile-accessible — and a bevy of potential solutions emerging along with it.
Here are 3 things that CIOs should have on their radar when trying tackle the BYOD problem:
I believe some businesses will be at the forefront of this mobile shift in the enterprise and benefit by making it a competitive advantage, while others will instead resort to temporary half-measures that will need to be redone in a few years' time.
Bottom line? Find a way to get all of your data, including your legacy data, mobile-accessible ASAP or you can be sure that your users are going to create security holes that IT will play a losing game of whack-a-mole trying to close. The days of IT picking an ugly and hard-to-use software platform that handcuffs its users to the PC is over, and I just wonder how long it is going to take the enterprise to wake up to this — and how many more frightening news-making security breaches will happen until they do.
Seth Talbott started his career in IT and software development 15+ years ago. Since then, he has run a global data center for a major software company, been CEO of a group of award-winning medical clinics, and founded numerous companies, including Promedev and AtomOrbit – which VentureBeat named one of the most innovative early-stage startups in the 2013 Innovation Showdown in Cloud Software.
The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world's most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.


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[[caption-width-right:229:This is Solid Snake! Your reply please...]]
->''"OUTER HEAVEN is the name of heavily armed land in the depth of southern Africa where the dreadful weapon called METAL GEAR is developed. It is the mission of SOLID SNAKE, one of the members of secret army 'FOX HOUND' to sneak into OUTER HEAVEN and destroy METAL GEAR. [[ForGreatJustice GO AHEAD SOLID SNAKE!]]"''
-->-- Game description from the [=MSX2=] version.
The very [[SequelDisplacement first]] installment in the ''Franchise/MetalGear'' series. Released in 1987 for the {{MSX}}2 computer platform in Japan and Europe, the original '''''Metal Gear''''' is considered to be one of the earliest examples of the [[StealthBasedGame stealth action game]] genre (though, ''Castle Wolfenstein'' for DOS predates ''Metal Gear'' by a good six years), as well as the first game ever released designed by HideoKojima.
The game came into existence when Kojima's superiors, enamored with Capcom's arcade game ''Commando'' and noticing its success, asked him to create an overhead military shooting game for the [=MSX2=]. However, Kojima quickly discovered that a fast-paced shooter would be impossible on the [=MSX2=], thanks to the system's own hardware limitations that limited the number of sprites that could be grouped together on the same horizontal plane before the sprites would start flickering (a hardware limitation that the [=MSX2=] shared with the NintendoEntertainmentSystem, and which many old-school NES players are familiar with). Kojima then decided to retool the game around ''avoiding'' combat instead, and decided to base the game around stealth and infiltration.
The player controls Solid Snake, a rookie member of special forces group FOXHOUND, who is sent on a mission to infiltrate the fortified state of Outer Heaven and destroy their top-secret weapon Metal Gear, a walking tank capable of launching nuclear missiles from any angle. The game's story is mainly remembered for the plot twist at the end that reveals that [[spoiler:Snake's commanding officer, Big Boss, is the leader of Outer Heaven]], which served as the foundation for future games in the series.
In addition to the original [=MSX2=] game, Konami also released a version for the NES, which actually saw release in North America. However, this version was made without Kojima's direct involvement, and while the plot is generally the same, the game itself lacked elements, both good (such as the parachute), and bad (such as flying rooftop enemies and a higher level alert phase that couldn't be bypassed by exiting the screen). It also had different level layouts and most notably, lacked the actual Metal Gear itself (replaced by a Super Computer that allegedly contained the data for building the machine). It also had several upsides, as the layout was less linear, the trucks that [[MemeticMutation have started to move]] are a means of getting around instead of a trap, its own unique soundtrack, and a new starting area before the first building. It also had bosses that were unique to its version, such as the Twin Shot and Tank (the latter, arguably inspired the tank battle from Metal Gear Solid), albiet, at the expense of other bosses such as the grounded Hind D.
The original ''Metal Gear'' was followed by two separately-made sequels, both released in 1990 and each taking the story to a different direction: ''[[VideoGame/{{SnakesRevenge}} Snake's Revenge]]'' for the NES, which saw a release in North America and Europe, and ''[[VideoGame/MetalGear2SolidSnake Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake]]'' for the [=MSX2=], released exclusively in Japan until it was re-released as a component of ''Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence'' (along with the original [=MSX2=] version of ''Metal Gear''). The ''Metal Gear Solid'' games follows the continuity from ''Metal Gear 2'', rendering ''Snake's Revenge'' into [[CanonDiscontinuity canon discontinuity]] status.
!!This game provides examples of the following tropes:
* AllThereInTheManual: While the backstory is not quite as extensive as its sequels, the manual for the Japanese [=MSX2=] version has character and enemy profiles that reveal details not actually mentioned in the game itself (like Schneider's motivation for creating the Resistance movement), as well as the complete specifications of Metal Gear itself. The manual also implies that, besides the unfinished message by Gray Fox, he also reported the items and weapons locations discovered in building one shortly before his capture. [[http://www.msxnet.org/gtinter/mg1remi/mg1reme.htm Here's a page with a downloadable version.]]
* AmbidextrousSprite: Played straight when Snake is unarmed, but otherwise averted when he's equipped with a gun. All of the enemy guards and the final boss have different sprites when facing left and right.
* ArtificialStupidity: Guards won't notice you unless you're standing in a straight line directly in front of them. Even if you're standing just inches to their side. Even if you kill another guard in front of them (as long as you're using silenced firearm or punching them).
* BananaRepublic: Outer Heaven.
* BigBad: [[spoiler: Big ''Boss''.]]
* BlindIdiotTranslation: Both, the European [=MSX2=] version and the NES version, have their share of translation hiccups, especially the latter.
* BodyDouble: [[spoiler:The fake Dr. Drago Pettrovich Madnar in the basement of Building No. 2.]]
* CharacterizationMarchesOn: Snake is a [[HeroicMime heroic mime]] for most of the game, the enemy leader ([[spoiler:Big Boss]]) is a [[CardCarryingVillain card carrying villain]], and Gray Fox has virtually no presence (he disappears from the remainder of the game as soon as he is rescued). This is particularly egregious, [[GameplayAndStorySegregation considering the sequels made the events of the Outer Heaven mission more epic than what actually occurs in this game.]]
** Grey Fox isn't too useful, even refusing to budge from his prison cell once 'freed'. Later, Snake would claim that Grey Fox was an active participant in the crisis and "showed him the ropes," much like how Snake mentors Raiden in [=MGS2=].
** FridgeHorror: [[spoiler: In ''Metal Gear 2'', Schneider reveals to Snake that Outer Heaven was bombed by NATO, along with everybody else involved in the conflict.]] This causes many of Snake's allies to defect to [[spoiler:Big Boss]]' side in the sequel, and [[spoiler:Big Boss]]' personal charisma would become an enduring trait of the character.
** Big Boss is utterly dismissive at the idea of Snake using a cardboard box to hide, which clashes with Big Boss' cardboard obsession in the later prequels.
* ComputerEqualsMonitor and Franks2000InchTV: In the NES version, the "Super Computer" is in fact an oversized personal computer with a keyboard to match. Destroy the giant Zenith TV set, and the global thwart is thwarted.
* CopycatCover: The cover illustration is a blatant trace-over of a publicity still of Michael Biehn as Kyle Reese from ''[[Film/{{Terminator}} The Terminator]]''.
* CutAndPasteEnvironments: All three buildings.
* DirtyCoward: Coward/Dirty Duck hides behind [=POWs=] while fighting Snake. Even his name (both of them) spells it out.
* TheDogWasTheMastermind: When the game was first released, [[spoiler:Big Boss being the mastermind of Outer Heaven was a complete shock and appeared virtually out of nowhere. Although the player could get an early clue should they rescue the one POW in Building 3.]]
* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: No crawling. No radar. A transceiver that was completely room oriented. A straightforward, simple plot. After playing this, ''Metal Gear 2'' becomes amazing for how much closer it is to the later ''Metal Gear Solid'' games.
* EliteMooks: The Flying Army who appear only on the rooftops of Building No. 1 and No. 2.
* EventFlag: The NES version won't allow you to destroy the supercomputer without first rescuing the doctor.
* TheFaceless: All of Snake's radio contacts are never actually seen in-game with the exception of [[spoiler:Big Boss.]] The Japanese [=MSX2=] manual has illustrations of all the main characters though (other versions weren't so lucky).
* [[VoiceWithAnInternetConnection Face With an Internet Connection]]: Inverted. The only character whose face we actually see in the transceiver mode is Snake's.
* TheFourthWallWillNotProtectYou: Toward the end of the game, [[spoiler: Big Boss calls the player and orders him to turn off the game system.]]
* GameplayAndStorySegregation: Meta-example: in the sequels, the events of the game are described to be somewhat epic, but the game itself seems to be lacking in that regard (in fact, the way the events of the game are described in the sequels make it a variation of a [[NoodleIncident noodle incident]]). It's largely for this reason why various fans are constantly demanding remakes of the [=MSX2=] games, this game in particular.
* GuideDangIt: Punching random walls to produce unusual sounds and blow them up? Frustrating, but a staple of games like this. Punching random ''doors'' which previously only opened with keycards so that you can open them? Not so excusable.
** Big Boss tells the player to contact Schneider whenever an item is needed to get through a certain location. However, Schneider's frequency number is never given by anyone in-game; it's not even listed in the manual. You have to play around with the frequency number of your transceiver when you're two screens north of where you start the game (or when you're standing in front of the west elevator in the third floor) to eventually stumble into it via an incoming transmission ([[spoiler:the number is 120.79]]).
** In the NES version, there are two maze areas in which the correct path is never given by any character. The correct path is the same for both mazes, which is: [[spoiler:West, West, North, and West.]]
* HeroicMime: While Snake does have lines of dialogue, most of it is just the same three generic messages: one when he dials a frequency number on his radio, when he attempts to obtain more rations/ammo when he has the maximum amount, and finally, one when he is in a moving truck. All of his conversions with the other characters are one-sided and the only time he ever says anything different is when he locates Dr. Madnar's cell (but not Madnar), and when he gives his final mission report in the ending.
* HisNameIs: Schneider's transmission was cut just before he is about to reveal the identity of the Outer Heaven commander.
* HostageSpiritLink: Shoot a [=POW=] and your rank goes down. {{Justified|Trope}} in that your rank is a representation of how many [=POWs=] you've saved anyway.
* HumanShield: Dirty Duck hides behind [=POWs=], and shooting them causes a demotion.
* HumongousMecha: The Metal Gear itself. Absent in the NES version.
* TheKeyIsBehindTheLock: The keycard required to access the prison where Gray Fox is located is inside the prison itself. [[spoiler:This requires Snake to allow himself to get captured and breakout from said prison.]]
* LostInTransmission: How the events of Snake's mission starts. Gray Fox's final words in his final transmission before it was cut were the words "Metal Gear..."
* MercyMode: Die enough times and your items and ammo are refilled to maximum.
* [[spoiler:MoleInCharge: Big Boss.]]
* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: The cover illustration is a blatant trace-over of a publicity still from ''The Terminator'' featuring Michael Biehn posing as Kyle Reese.
* NoPeripheralVision: The guards literally have no peripheral vision whatsoever. Snake can run alongside them, run past them on the side, and stand next to them as long he wants. They'll never see him unless he's directly in front of one or is already being pursued. The NES version gives enemies better vision, being able to see slightly off what's directly in front of them.
* OneNameOnly: Schneider, Diane, Steve, Jennifer and Dr. Petrovich. Subverted by Elen, whose full name is listed as "Elen Petrovich" [[AllThereInTheManual in the Japanese [=MSX2=] manual.]]
** ''Metal Gear 2'' gave two of those characters full names, ''Kyle'' Schneider and Dr. Pettrovich ''Madnar'', essentially {{retcon}}ing "Pettrovich" from a surname to a given name. In the re-released versions, Madnar's full name was further changed to Dr. ''Drago'' Pettrovich Madnar (turning "Pettrovich" into a patronymic), while Ellen's surname was officially changed from "Pettrovich" to "Madnar" for consistency.
* OrwellianRetcon: Some of the characters were renamed in the re-released versions of ''Metal Gear'', although the changes were not as extensive as in ''Metal Gear 2''.
** [[BlindIdiotTranslation Shoot Gunner]] become Shotmaker.
** The TX-11 Arnold "cyberoid" became Bloody Brad.
** Coward Duck became Dirty Duck.
** Dr. Petrovich now gives out his full name as Dr. Drago Pettrovich Madnar.
** Likewise, his daughter Elen became Ellen Madnar.
* PuzzleBoss: [[spoiler:Metal Gear can only be destroyed by planting 16 explosives on its legs, on a specific order. To make things worse, you have to guess where to put the last bomb.]]
* ReformulatedGame: The NES version, which featured redesigned level layouts (mostly due to [[ExecutiveMeddling executive meddling]]), different music for some parts and replaces the Metal Gear battle at the end with a dormant Super Computer.
* {{Ruritania}}: See WhereTheHellIsSpringfield below.
* RushBoss: The Bulldozer.
* ShoutOut: To [[HowardTheDuck Howard the Duck]] of all things. In the early versions, the boss that was later renamed Dirty Duck was known as Coward Duck. Also, a powerful android that was later renamed Bloody Brad was originally known as [[Film/{{Terminator}} Arnold.]]
* StealthBasedGame: One of the very first.
* TakingYouWithMe: The Madnar [[BodyDouble body double]] attempts to do this to Snake after the latter rescues him, via using a pit trap. It failed, though. [[spoiler:Big Boss also attempts to do this in the final boss fight.]]
* ThreeQuartersView: The overall perspective, which makes Outer Heaven's architecture seem [[FridgeLogic very weird once you think about it.]] Why ''is'' every single wall trapezoidical?
* TreacherousAdvisor: If you don't know who it is, [[LateArrivalSpoiler consider yourself lucky.]]
* TropeCodifier: For the {{stealth based game}} genre.
* TheUnfought: The Metal Gear itself in the NES version.
* UnwinnableByDesign: See HostageSpiritLink or VideoGameCrueltyPunishment concerning demotions. If you get a demotion in some situations, you will not have enough ammo to destroy certain bosses (or even to obtain an item needed to complete the game). This is particularly egregious during the Coward Duck boss battle, where he shields himself with three hostages. Killing all three will demote Snake to the starting rank. There might not even be enough [=POWs=] remaining or available to restore the required four-star rank.
* VideoGameCrueltyPunishment: Killing a single [=POW=] will demote the player to their previous rank. Its possible for the player to work his way back to his previous rank if there are enough [=POWs=] still left to save, but killing certain [=POWs=] (like Ellen or Jennifer's brother) will make the game {{unwinnable}}.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: In the NES version, Snake is shown parachuting into Outer Heaven with three other soldiers. They are never seen nor mentioned again. These were probably supposed to be Schneider, Diane, and Jennifer, Snake's on-field contacts. It was most likely meant to establish how they ended up on the field with Snake. Although this is never stated and as such and contradicts with the implication that this resistance movement was operating locally before Snake arrived (with Diane working from her own home and Jennifer as an inside agent within Outer Heaven's medical staff).
* WhereTheHellIsSpringfield: Outer Heaven and the Galzburg region are stated to be in South Africa, but it is never actually specified where it is exactly. It should be noted that this is one of the few ''Metal Gear'' games (and certainly the only ''canonical'' installment) to play this straight.
** [[http://webzoom.freewebs.com/outerheavenresistance/Gear%20Site%20pics/Outer%20Heaven%20Map%202%20Redone.JPG Of course, there are persistent fan theories.]]
* WithThisHerring: Your starting equipment is a pack of cigarettes. You need to search for a basic handgun, and make a second search for ammo.


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It's true: There is no Starbucks coffee shop on Martha's Vineyard. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a cup of the famous brand, or a Starbucks espresso drink made to order in a white paper cup with the internationally-known mermaid logo, while you're on the Island.
You just can't get it at a Starbucks: You get it at the counter of the locally-owned Edgartown Meat & Fish Market.
That's because Starbucks, with more than 20,000 stores around the world, can't put one on the Vineyard, where town by-laws and an Island-wide commission have long excluded corporate-owned chain retailers.
Yes, we have a pair of Stop & Shop supermarkets, one with a nearby pharmacy, but they're grandfathered from the A&P days, before Island policy makers took a hard line on chain stores. A Cumberland Farms and a locally-owned Dairy Queen are among the few other food-related brand names you'll spot on storefronts here.
But you'll find no Dunkin' Donuts, no KFC, no Panera Bread and most definitely no McDonald's on Martha's Vineyard.
Fast-food plan spurred opposition
It was a late-1970s bid by a New Bedford selectman and former mayor to open a McDonald's on the Vineyard Haven waterfront that galvanized Island opposition to fast-food chains in particular.
In a meeting with concerned Vineyard residents who told him the Island was a "special" place, would-be proprietor Edward F. Harrington reportedly responded "Well, you're not going to be special long," (see photo).
Harrington, who died in 1996, saw his Vineyard business plan fail in 1979 due to environmental concerns.
But the conflict forged a strong local culture of opposition to fast-food chains and off-Island megaretailers that has lasted to this day.
So where do you shop and eat when your go-to brand-name favorites are a ferry ride and a highway drive away? Here are some tips for finding what you want on Martha's Vineyard; readers are welcome to add more suggestions in the comments section below.
If you're looking for ...: try these Vineyard businesses and find more in our Directory:
- Apple Store (certified): Educomp and Mac PC Sales and Service, Vineyard Haven
- Baskin-Robbins: All our local ice-cream shops are great!
- Banana Republic: Vineyard Vines, Katydid, J. McLaughlin, In the Pink — all in Edgartown
- Bath & Body Works: Simply Soaps in Oak Bluffs
- Bed, Bath & Beyond/Crate & Barrel/Linens & Things/Sur la Table: LeRoux at Home, Vineyard Haven
- Chipotle: La Choza, Vineyard Haven
- Dean & Deluca: LeRoux Gourmet, Vineyard Haven
- Dunkin' Donuts: Dippin' Donuts in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard Gourmet Bakery/Back Door Donuts in Oak Bluffs
- Game Stop: DYFY Games in Vineyard Haven
- Gap: Brickman's in Vineyard Haven
- GNC: Vineyard Grocer, Vineyard Haven
- Hallmark: Mardell's in Vineyard Haven, The Corner Store in Oak Bluffs
- Lush Cosmetics: Arianna, Edgartown
- McDonald's: The Quarterdeck, Edgartown
- Old Navy: Menemsha Blues, Soft as a Grape, various locations
- P.F. Chang's: The Copper Wok, opening this summer in Vineyard Haven
- Panera Bread: Black Dog Bakery & Café, Vineyard Haven
- Panda Express: China House, Edgartown
- Radio Shack (authorized): Vineyard Electronics, Vineyard Haven
- Sephora, Ulta Beauty: Rouge Luxe Apothecary, Oak Bluffs
- Sleep Train: Ocean Breeze Bedding in Edgartown, East Chop Sleep Shop in Vineyard Haven
- Staples, Kinko's: DaRosa's in Oak Bluffs
- Starbucks (authorized): Edgartown Meat & Fish Market
- Subway: Skinny's Fat Sandwiches in Edgartown and Oak Bluffs, Shiretown Meats in Edgartown, Y Café at the YMCA
- Taco Bell: Sharky's Cantina in Edgartown and Oak Bluffs
- Target: Granite Ace Hardware, 242 Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown
- Toys R Us: Kids Cargo at Granite (above), Brickman's and The Toy Box
- Whole Foods: Tisbury Farm Market, Vineyard Haven
What's the Vineyard equivalent of: Legal Seafoods? Home Depot? Lowe's? Au Bon Pain? Outback Steak House? KFC? Everyone can play this game: Add your suggestions in the comments!
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Our branches provide a dedicated local service to clients, offering a comprehensive, quality service at affordable prices.
As part of the Medivet family, your pet will have the benefit of the skills and experience of over 200 vets throughout the company. Our staff aim to provide a welcoming and professional environment for both pet and client.
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On arrival you are always greeted by the warm and friendly client service team all of whom know your pet personally.
My dog has been seeing Pedro and I have received a thoroughly professional, courteous and outstanding service. It was quite a complex case but I was provided with excellent information and choices throughout and the concern for my dog was exceptional.
Along with the team Pedro has breathed new life into my dog and she appears 3-4 years younger after being very poorly.
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Over the years we have taken our cats to this Practice. The nurses and vets have always shown kindness and compassion. I would recommend this Practice to family and friends.
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During the past 7 months Mr Borrajo has been caring for our cat Sulzer the time,care and dedication shown to us by him has been fantastic. He did everything he could to find out what was wrong with him but drew the line when he thought it would be too much for Sulzer because of his age.Sadly Sulzer passed away on Sunday the 4th of March and we miss him. We received a lovely card from the practice which we thought was a lovely gesture.I would have no hesitation in recommending this practice as they are all very kind and caring and we would like to thank them for all their care and attention.
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Welcome to Daphne Uviller's website!
We're pleased to announce the publication by Bantam Books of Hotel No Tell, featuring the return of Super in the City's beloved, hapless heroine, Zephyr Zuckerman -- now armed and undercover as a concierge at the Greenwich Village Hotel.
All of Daphne's books are available from various floors at Random House in paperback and e-book format.
Thanks for poking around the site. You can also check out Daphne on Facebook and follow her on Twitter!
NEWS! Publishers Weekly says, "This refreshing, smart caper novel will appeal to anyone who loves well-plotted mysteries and funny, off-the-wall characters."
NEWS! ALA's Booklist calls Hotel No Tell an "irrepressible sequel...Snappy crime fiction with a sensitive side and a loving look at the Big Apple."
NEWS! We so appreciate those rave reviews in which the reviewer enjoyed the book the way Daphne hoped it would be enjoyed!
NEWS! Spanish version of Hotel No Tell just out from Editorial Planeta. (Foreign links on the left!)
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CAPTAIN GRANT'S HISTORIC B&B/Inn is located in CT. between Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos & the Mystic area of CT.
Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium as well as Historic Downtown Mystic are a short drive. As well as the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Naval Submarine Museum. Wineries, Vineyards, Museums, beaches and all of Mystic are yours to enjoy. Golf, swim, and explore the Mystic area of Southeastern CT. Vacation is yours to enjoy.
THE HOME is on the National Register of Historic Places. It remains a stately beauty in this 1687 Village. Experience the stone walls and walkways, lush greenery, and a glimpse of life in 1754.
Captain Grant's also includes the Avery Home, adjacent to the main Inn. The Avery Home was built in 1790 and is also on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the home where the Holly and Margaret Rooms are located. Both of these rooms feature wood burning fireplaces. Holly has a whirlpool tub.
To complete your options for a vacation experience, Captain Grant's has acquired the Stagecoach Inn built in 1790. The Inn, a repose for travelors in days past is now a short term vacation rental. The 1st and 2nd floors can be rented seperately or together depending on your needs. Go to www.rentstagecoachinn.com
EACH GUEST ROOM features a full private bath, color cable television, air conditioning and complimentary sherry. Rooms may also feature canopy beds, fireplaces, and authentic open-beamed ceilings. In the evening, enjoy a glass of wine "compliments of Captain Grant's". After a wonderful night's sleep, you'll be greeted with a full country breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, meats, muffins, fresh fruit, fancy eggs, pancakes, American fries and a variety of breads. Homemade gourmet jellies and jams (our exclusive recipe) are a special treat. A computer is now available for guest use in our library.
As you enter Historic Poquetanuck Village there is a cove leading out to the sea. This is the cove where Captain Grant set sail for Honduras laden with grist to be traded for Mahogany. Poquetanuck Cove is one of the many scenes that make this area so beautiful. It is a National protected area due to rare bird species. Canoes anc kayaks are allowed on the cove.
THE INN is part of a quaint New England village with easy access to all area attractions, including Foxwoods (world's largest casino), the Mohegan Sun Casino, and the famous Seaport and Aquarium in the nearby Village of Mystic, Stonington Vineyards, the Coast Guard Academy, and the Naval Submarine Museum (where you can go aboard the Nautilus). Fly fishing, sea fishing, ice skating, ocean beaches and Gillette Castle. We are within a ten minute ride to three golf courses. Upon arrival at Captain Grant's, you will be provided with an area map showing these and other nearby attractions. Menus for area restaurants are also available and the innkeepers will assist in making dinner reservations.
To experience the true charm of New England, spend your next vacation or business trip at Captain Grant's, 1754. May you return home with the fondest of memories.
Book a two night stay from Sunday through Thursday and recieve a spirit communication lesson. The lessons are held after breakfast. Above is a picture of dining on our deck. This is great fun.
August is our month for teacher discounts. Since our opening in 1995, Captain Grant's has had more teachers in August than any other month. So this year we are giving teachers 20% off a two night stay.


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Website: GoGamecocks.com is devoted to sports at the University of South Carolina. Content features include coverage of games and practice, press conference audio and video, and exclusive interviews with players, coaches and recruits.
GoGamecocks.com provides complete recruiting coverage on athletes from the Palmetto State, and student-athletes who South Carolina is recruiting.
Text alerts from Gamecock games and breaking news stories keep Gamecock fans in-the-know at all times. For the die-hard Gamecock fan, GoGamecocks.com is available anywhere, via the internet or mobile.
GoGamecocks.com represents outstanding, exclusive coverage by The State Media Company's award-winning sports reporting team.
GoGamecocks The Magazine: The State Media Company also produces three premium magazines each year focused on Gamecock sports.
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Josh Kendall
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Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia, 1995
Favorite sports possession/memorabilia: Hank Aaron autographed baseball, not because of Aaron but because my grandfather got it for me
Favorite sports movie or book: I hope "Into Thin Air" counts as a sports book
Memorable Gamecock Moment: Watching South Carolina fans carry goalposts out of Williams-Brice Stadium after former UGA quarterback Quincy Carter threw five interceptions and the Gamecocks upset the No. 10 Bulldogs 21-10 in 2000
Quote: "Sometimes they write what I say and not what I mean." - Pedro Guerrero on sportswriters
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Phil Kornblut
Profession: Sportscaster
Title: Recruiting reporter; sports director and host of the SportsTalk Radio Network
Education: B.A., University of South Carolina
Favorite sports possession/memorabilia: Larry Bird figurine - when I rub it, it has magical powers
Favorite sports movie or book: "Major League"
Memorable Gamecocks Moment: The 1997 basketball win at Kentucky clinching the SEC championship
Quote: "In a crisis, don't hide behind anything or anybody. They are going to find you anyway." - Bear Bryant
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Title: South Carolina baseball beat writer
Education: B.A., University of South Carolina, 1979
Favorite sports possession/memorabilia: A Metrodome homer hanky from covering the 1991 World Series between the Braves and Twins
Favorite sports movie or book: "Caddyshack" (movie) and "Ball Four" (book)
Memorable Gamecocks Moment: Covering the baseball team's run through the NCAA tournament to win the National Championships in 2010 and 2011
Quote: "You see, you spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." - Jim Bouton, "Ball Four"
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Favorite sports movie or book: A tie between "Major League" and "Seasons in Hell," by Mike Shropshire
Memorable Gamecock Moment: Trey Dyson's two-run ninth-inning home run to send the game to extras in 2000 against Clemson, later won by USC in 12 innings
Quote: "Hey ... it's me." -- Han Solo
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Gerry Melendez
Profession: Photojournalist
Title: Staff Photographer
Education: B.A., Art Studio, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1993
Favorite sports possession/memorabilia: Invitation to play Augusta National (day after the Masters)
Favorite sports movie or book: "Hoosiers"
Memorable Gamecocks Moment: Whit Merrifield's game-winning hit in Omaha
Quote: "There is nothing in this world that does not have a decisive moment." - Cardinal de Retx (17th Century)
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Memorable Gamecocks Moment: When Lattimore got injured during the Tennessee game and both teams stood together on the field. It was the finest moment of sportsmanship I'd seen.
Quote: "You may have heard this before, but it bears repeating..." - My grandfather
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Profession: Multimedia Journalist
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Education: B.A., University of South Carolina, 1997
Favorite sports possession/memorabilia: Carolina Panthers autographed football - because my son and I teamed up for the signatures, which include former Gamecock Eric Norwood
Favorite sports movie or book: "Hoosiers"
Memorable Gamecocks Moment: Being in Omaha in 2010 and 2011 to cover the baseball team's National Championships
Quote: "I've got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end." - Larry Bird
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For over 3,000 years, incense has been used in many religious ceremonies and found in many cultures. The word "incense" refers to the material used to make it, not the aroma it produces. Incense is known to be used in religious ceremonies, ritual purifications, meditation and aromatherapy. Incense has also been used to cover unpleasant odors, and some are used to repel insects like mosquitoes.
Composed of aromatic plant materials and often combined with essential oils, incense has two classifications – "direct-burning" or "indirect-burning":
- Indirect-burning Incense: It requires a separate heating source because it cannot burn on its own. This heat source is usually charcoal or glowing ember, and the burning time varies. You can purchase it as whole (raw unprocessed form), powder or granulated (fine bits of incense for a quick burn) or paste (whole or powder combined with dried fruit, honey or soft resin and formed into small balls).
- Direct-burning Incense: It is lit by a flame and fanned out to leave a glowing ember that releases fragrance as it smolders. This incense most commonly comes in the form of sticks, cones and pyramids. However, the incense material can be molded into a virtually any form. A base is used that will burn slowly and evenly without producing a smell of its own.
The quality of incense varies among producers. Many of the inexpensive incense are made using a chemical base and artificial fragrances resulting in fast burning times and sometimes strong aromas. Incense made from natural or high quality materials produce less smoke and less overpowering aroma. High quality incense is mostly made by hand instead of manufactured.
Seeds of Wellness carries direct-burning incense in the forms of sticks and cones made in America. Both suppliers, The Dipper Inc and Wild Berry, use high quality ingredients and make their incense by hand. The burn time for the incense depends on the form – cones average 30 min burn time while stick incense burn an average of 1 hour.


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Signal Hill Library, Community Foundation to screen acclaimed documentary about children and success
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The Signal Hill Public Library and the Signal Hill Community Foundation will host a screening of the nationally acclaimed documentary Race to Nowhere, a film that calls for a change in current thinking about how to prepare children for success.
A panel discussion featuring local educators, parents and community leaders will follow the film.
The screening and discussion will take place Friday, April 19 at 6pm in the Signal Hill Park Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St.
Free child care will be provided in the adjacent classroom for children ages 6 to 12 years old. Parents or guardians must register in advance. Call (562) 989-7330 for more information. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door the night of the event. Visit racetonowhere.com/epostcard/6799 for tickets.
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OTTUMWA — Women who have been victimized are getting both worried and angry.
The Ottumwa Women's and Crisis Shelter will close. The women living there, and in some cases, their children, are being told to find a new place to stay.
"I understand why they'd be angry," said Cheryl Brown, the executive director.
Budget cuts have resulted in a redesign that offers fewer services in some communities. About half the state's 20 domestic violence shelters are expected to close. The technical phrase the state has used calls the redesign "going regional." All the services are there, the state says. But the services will be available only by traveling over a specific geographic area — locally, that's Wapello and 10 other counties. So this "region" will still have a shelter for women and their children in danger from domestic violence — they'll just have to go to Oskaloosa to stay there.
"I don't understand because we need it more down in this area than up there," said State Representative Mary Gaskill, D-Ottumwa. "It's really unfortunate that we have to give up these things; I know Cheryl worked hard."
Not all of the victims are aware of that, Brown acknowledged. Some of them seem to feel the decision was made locally to close down. It wasn't, she said.
"It may decrease the cost for the government, but it increases the cost for people who need to access these services," said Gaskill.
Those costs for women who do find safe space in Mahaska County can be more than financial, Gaskill said. They may need to pull their kids out of Ottumwa schools, give up a job where they have some seniority or end up commuting daily to a job 30 miles away instead of 3 miles away.


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