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The Inn at Lewis Bay is a great spot to spend a relaxing getaway on Cape Cod. Just 220 steps to the beach on Lewis Bay, this 1920's Dutch Colonial Beach House is set in a quiet seaside residential neighborhood. We try to make all our guests feel like the Inn is their "home away from home". All of the rooms are unique in personality 5 rooms with Queen size bed and one with extra twin with the 6th room having a King bed. Air conditioning, electric fireplaces,TVs and private baths with hairdryers, some with partial views of the Bay. A full homemade breakfast is served each morning as well as early morning coffee and tea, plus an afternoon snack and refreshments. Located mid-Cape, the Inn at Lewis Bay is close to everything you want to see and do- ferries to the islands, whale watching, beaches, shopping, restaurants and golf. If you are looking for a quiet, casual, romantic getaway with a fabulous breakfast just steps from the beach, the Inn at Lewis Bay is the perfect place.
Queen Bed and twin bed. With Private bathroom with claw tub/shower. TV ,Hairdryer,keurig coffee machine,Electic Fireplace.This room has a mural of tree with bird houses to make it one of a kind.You will find this on the second floor with views of the side yard.
Sea Grass bedroom queen sized bed with own private modern bathroom with views of the side yard with tv/wifi/a/c/electic fireplace with keruig for coffee/tea. First floor location.
Queen sized four poster bed with private walk in shower,Hairdyer bathroom.with own coffee maker /TV/Wifi/A/C Electic fire place for cozy cold days. This room has a mural of a picket fence makes the room feel like spring all year round and is situated on the first floor.
This is our Nautical room with some views of the Lewis Bay. Has a Queen sized four poster bed with own Private bathroom with Claw tub/shower and hairdryer.TV/Wifi/keurig maker A/C for summer Electric Fireplace for winter.Room is on the second floor.
King sized Naples bed with Memory foam mattress. Mural of the Lewis Bay in which you can admire .Private bathroom with claw tub/shower and hairdryer.TV/Wifi/A/C for summer and Electric fireplace for the colder months. Keurig for coffee/Tea.Room is on the second floor.
Queen sized four poster bed with seating area with two chairs for reading.Private bathroom with claw tub/shower and hairdyer.tv/Wifi/keurig for coffee /tea. A/C for summer and Electic fireplace for the cooler months.This room feels English to me and is on the second floor.
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5 on July 24, 2014
From the inviting rooms to the gracious service, the Inn At Lewis Bay cannot be beat. I highly recommend a stay at this centrally located quaint and charming B & B. Enjoy.
5 on July 09, 2014
I can't say enough about amazing this BnB was. Place was perfectly taken care of, the food was the most amazing home cooked food. Theresa was exceptionally helpful and was easy to work with, actively doing what she could to help make sure our trip was as relaxed or exciting as we wanted it to be. We loved it so much and are already trying to plan our next trip down there.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you for giving us this positive review of us and the Inn .I get great pleasure when a guest takes the time to provide the online world that you left satisfied . I made a relationship, with that hope to see you come back again when you are on the Cape.
5 on June 23, 2014
We're fairly new to the charms of a Bed and Breakfast, but after staying at the Inn At Lewis Bay, we're addicted! Teresa and Keith have a beautiful, well-maintained, spotlessly clean home just steps away from the beach. Take a morning walk to the beach before partaking in Teresa's delicious breakfast. We would recommend it to anyone who wants to relax, and feel as if they have a summer home in Cape Cod.
Innkeeper Response
I am glad you like the B&B style of staying away from home. I feel I have made new friends when you leave. Lewis Bay is so beautiful in the morning for that ocean breeze walk.
5 on June 18, 2014
Stayed at the Inn at Lewis Bay in mid-June, which pleasantly happened to be a slow weekend on the Cape. The Inn is located in a quiet residential neighborhood just a block or two from the water. Teresa greeted us with open arms and warm cookies, even though we arrived a little early. The place is incredibly charming, and every room is decorated to immaculate perfection. We stayed in the Whale Watch room, with views of the water (which you can see from bed). The hosts couldn't be more charming, and had just the right amount of attentiveness without hovering. The Inn is a couple miles out of Hyannis (where you can catch the ferries to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard), with tons more value and charisma than Hyannis. It took us about 25min to drive to Chatham, at the "elbow" of the Cape. Had a perfect weekend there, and highly, highly recommend it.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you so much for your review ,was so pleased you found the Inn was a great place to stay and so easily access able to your adventures on the Cape. I enjoyed having you and chatting with you .Thank you ..
5 on February 18, 2014
We stayed one night off season and had a great stay. Highly recommended.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you. Hope to see you in summer season too.
5 on December 11, 2013
Simply amazing! That truly describes Teresa and the Inn at Lewis Bay. My partner and I arrived late from Boston and there was Teresa sitting by the fireplace, with fresh cookies and Pumpkin Spice cake, waiting for our arrival. As we soon discovered, this was typical Teresa. She is incredible. She is also pleasant, fun to talk with, and gives super attention to every little detail. She is also a Great cook! We soo thoroughly enjoyed our stay at TILB and we will return. BTW, on the morning of our departure, it had snowed and I asked Teresa if she had a snow brush (I, of course, had forgotten mine!) and if I could borrow it. So, what does Teresa do? She cleaned the car windows herself. Amazing! So Teresa!! Go and Enjoy The Inn at Lewis Bay. Anne K
Innkeeper Response
you were amazing too .Thank you for a great review...
5 on November 04, 2013
My wife and I stayed here for almost a week in August while celebrating and participating in my son's wedding. An absolutely wonderful experience and atmosphere. Great rooms, quiet, peaceful and exquisitely charming. The breakfasts were wonderful - we really missed them when we got home. And we met some great people, including the Innkeepers Extraordinaire. Special thanks to Teresa for everything. My only regret - I didn't add this review until now! From Bob and Conni
Innkeeper Response
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Inn. For such a wonderful event. Hoping you will come back ,relax put your feet up have a glass of wine with yourselves only to think about...
5 on October 16, 2013
I took my husband to Inn At Lewis Bay for a two night weekend stay as a surprise for his 50th birthday. Theresa, the innkeeper, was aware of my plans and was of great help. The inn is very clean, warm and welcoming. On Friday of our stay it was just my husband and I, but on Saturday, I arranged for friends to join us and we booked the entire (6 room) inn. I had dinner catered (Jake's Bakes, again at Theresa's recommendation), which meant we were able to completely relax, have a few drinks, enjoy a great meal and not have to drive. Dinner was amazing and the entire weekend was perfect. Theresa is a whiz in the kitchen and served two wonderful breakfasts...so if you stay, you certainly won't go hungry in the morning! Both Theresa and her husband Keith are fabulous hosts and they did everything they could to make us feel at home. They take pride in their property and ensure guests are well taken care of. I live in Southeastern MA, so traveling to the Cape is not new to me, but it's always a treat to find a great place to share and this spot is one not to miss!
Innkeeper Response
Thank you for choosing us to celebrate a big event for your husband you were all so much fun.
5 on October 10, 2013
We stayed for 2 nights at the Inn at Lewis Bay. It was fantastic. The inn keeper Teresa was the perfect hostess providing information about the area complete with brochures and making us feel very comfortable. The beds were extremely comfortable. Food fantastic. It was very clean. We were able to take walks on the road right beside the beach providing us awesome views of the bay. She even provided turn down service!
Innkeeper Response
It was a great pleasure making your vacation enjoyable. Was glad to help with local information also with the comforts of home and a little more. see you again soon.
4.8 on September 29, 2013
As soon we drove up to the Inn at Lewis Bay we knew we would have a lovely stay here. The location is near the water and in a quiet neighborhood. When we arrived we were welcomed by Teresa's warm hospitality out on her lovely porch. We found the entire Inn to be beautifully and tastefully decorated, and we were extremely impressed with the cleanliness of every room. Teresa was so very helpful to assist us with suggestions for restaurants and things to do in the area. The Cape has several options of things to see and do, but the best place to stay is at the Inn at Lewis Bay. You will certainly be happy you did. John and Brenda
Innkeeper Response
Glad you enjoyed the in and felt comfortable straight away. Hope to see you return for the Cape has always something to offer.
Hyannis 2 miles, Barnstable Airport - 2 miles, 2 miles Hyannis Harbor, Airport, Beachside, Oceanside, Small town, Village
Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) 2 miles
Take left onto Rt. 28 from the parking lot. Stay on Rt. 28 for 3 miles, Turn right onto Berry Ave. for 1 mile and make a right onto Broadway. Take the second right onto Maine Avenue. The Inn at Lewis Bay is the second house on the right- #57. Please park head-in.
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Theater, Nantucket, Whale Watching, Martha's Vinyard , golf, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Vineyard, Winery
Bed and Breakfast, Historic Inn
Amenities Basket, Board games, CD player, DVD Player, Library, VCR, Videos , Ferry Discount coupons when available, Beach Chairs and Towels
Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Coffee/Tea facilities, In-room internet, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Internet Service, Ironing Board, Radio, Satellite/Cable TV, TV, Wi-Fi
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Children's Activities , Fitness Center / Gym , Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Water sports
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French Toast in the morning baked with cream cheese filling, fresh fruit (blueberries, pineapple, blackberries),seasonal and served with real maple syrup. Poached pears . Scrumptuous.
Quilters Getaways - Rent the entire Inn and have workshops in our large common room with fireplace, large screen TV, CD. Inn can accommadate up to 6- 12 people (5 queen beds 1 king bed, with one twin bed ).Full breakfast each morning and more treats during day .Call for pricing.
Rent the Inn - great for family reunions on Cape Cod. Call or email us for additional information.
Romantic Packages on the Cape - Spend a weekend or a few days with your honey in one of our Romantic rooms overlooking Lewis Bay. All our rooms have private bathrooms, some with Clawfoot tubs, electric fireplaces,tv,DVD player. Included in your lodgins is full gourmet breakfast each morning, afternoon snacks, roses in the room at arrival, bubble bath, bottle of champagne or red wine, box of chocolates and a $50 gift certificate to Yarmouth House. Call for pricing
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The Official Donnybrook 2012 NBA Draft Recap!
Written by Winter Vandebeer // July 2, 2012 // Croquet and Other Lesser Sports, The Field // 2 Comments
Winter Vandebeer Just Spent 3 Hours Watching the 1st Round Draft. You can thank him with presents.
If you don't know what the NBA Draft is, that's okay; it just means you aren't a rube. Sports rubes, however, understand the draft, love it, cherish it as their own, and occasionally smother it with too much love. I am one of these people. We care. It's one of our favorite sporting moments of the year, despite the fact that nothing "sporting" actually occurs.
For the layman, think of it like this: once a year, every major sport holds an event in which teams select the top college (and in some cases, high school and international) players to play for them. It's kind of like a military draft, only voluntary and without much risk of being killed in the line of duty. Generally the best teams are rewarded for their success by getting the lowest draft picks, while the shit teams pick high in some quasi-socialist attempt to even everything out. It's just the way it works.
So, being the martyr (and rube) I am, I committed to watching the entire first round of the NBA Draft so you didn't have to. It lasted about three hour's total, so you're welcome.
The night begins, as always, with Commissioner David Stern walking to the podium and making a few generic remarks. This guy's run the NBA for about 80 years, and his look hasn't changed since the day he took the job (sans a moustache he rocked for a few seasons in the 80's). Fans immediately boo the shit out of him. I'm not sure why, and they probably aren't either; fans have just been conditioned to boo anyone in a position of authority. Stern, however, is used to it – he smiles and smugly jokes "thank you for that warm welcome." What a pro. His give-a-shit factor about these types of things must've disintegrated some 20 years ago. Stern even baits the audience a bit by congratulating "the world champion Miami Heat." A sure way to piss NBA fans off? Praise the Heat. My god he's good. He even puts a hand to his ear at one point, welcoming the cascading boos. It's almost as if he's playing the part of a pro wrestling villain. I expect him to rip off his shirt and clothesline the first draft pick.
The Hornets are on the clock.
1 – To absolutely nobody's surprise, the Hornets select Anthony Davis, the Kentucky big man that everyone seems to think is a "can't-miss" prospect. Long, lean, freakishly athletic, Davis is an intimidating shot-blocker with an even more intimidating unibrow. How does a guy get to this point in life with such an obvious facial aberration? I have no idea. Anthony Davis' unibrow is the new Adam Morrison's moustache. Hopefully Davis is a better player.
Cut to Davis' mom, and she's fat. Shocking. What percentage of high-level NBA prospects' moms aren't enormous black women? 10?
2 – The Bobcats pick Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Davis' teammate at Kentucky. Two things:
- Great pick. Love this player, a slashing small forward with, as ESPN analyst Jay Bilas puts it, "a relentless" work ethic. He would be great, but he's playing for the Bobcats now. So he should be okay.
- This is the first time in NBA Draft history that two teammates have gone 1-2 overall. They also both came out as freshman. No, there's nothing fishy about the recruiting going on down there at Kentucky.
3 – The Wizards select Bradley Beal of Florida. That's three freshmen in a row – so much for staying in school to hone your craft. Suck it, Tim Duncan. Beal is supposedly a lights-out offensive player, and is sporting a most fly, perfectly tailored tan suit. Since I've never actually seen him play, my analysis of the pick necessarily rests on how he's dressed. I give it a solid A.
Bilas won't stop comparing Beal to Ray Allen. Way to set the expectations low, Jay. It's his 19th birthday today. Upon hearing this information, I instantly compare my life to his and sink into a deep depression.
4 – The Cleveland Cavaliers are picking in the top 5. Again. It seems they have a standing invitation to the top 5 of the draft. They Pick Dion Waiters from Syracuse. This is much earlier than I expected Waiters to go, mostly because he plays for Syracuse (as did Jonny Flynn, Wes Johnson, and other shitty NBA players) and he didn't even start a game for them last season. Congrats, Cleveland, you've guaranteed yourselves another top 5 pick next year.
5 – The Kings take Thomas Robinson of Kansas. Good pick, as Kansas players always excel in the NBA. Robinson seems like an emotional cat; very demonstrative in the highlights, and on the verge of tears in interview. Wait, there's a tear. We have our first crier!
ESPN's interviewing his sister. She's nine. They're interviewing a damn nine year-old. They really are shameless.
6 – Blazers pick something called Damian Lillard from something called Weber State. This appears to be a head scratcher, coming from a place called Weber State, but might actually be legit – the guy averaged 25 points last season and led the nation in scoring for a while. Albeit for Weber State and doing it against the teams that Weber State plays. But still, he could be good, even if the college highlights they're showing all look like they're from shadowy high school gyms.
7 – The Warriors pick Harrison Barnes. This guy was supposed to be the next Kobe Bryant coming out of high school, but shockingly hasn't quite gotten there. I could've told you this years ago, because I was living in Ames, Iowa at the time – which happens to be Barnes' hometown – and the company for which I was working had me videotape every one of Ames High's games Barnes' senior year. Seriously. He always struck me as a guy that was pretty damn good at everything, but not really good at anything. And what do you know, after two seasons in college, that's what everybody else decided too. Those guys can be good players, but not necessarily stars. It appears I am smarter than most full-time scouts.
8 – Raptors pick Terrence Ross from Washington. Seems a little early for Ross, and he's wearing a bowtie. Do with that information what you will. Jay Bilas is raving about his performance in the NIT. Yes, Jay, we're all very excited about the NIT too.
9 – The Pistons select Andre Drummond. The Pistons remain bad. This is my "definitely going to be a bust" guy this year. Huge, insanely athletic, big man with great ball skills and gigantic, soft hands. But he has no motor whatsoever and doesn't seem to care about basketball that much. Think Kwame Brown. That recipe can get you by in college, but in the NBA everybody is pretty damn skilled, and many are very large as well. And the vast majority care. If you aren't interested, you aren't going to last.
10 – The Hornets take Austin Rivers, freshman guard from Duke. I love this pick; Rivers has serious talent and serious swagger, and those things work in the NBA. He wants the ball in crunch time, has a history of taking (and making) the last shot, and has just the right amount of competitive arrogance. Basically, he hangs dong. Rivers is not a true point guard, but that doesn't matter – if you look at the stats, not many "true" pass-first point guards win championships in the modern era (contrary to popular belief). You know who does win championships? Guys who hang dong.
11 – The Blazers take Meyers Leonard from Illinois. Who? A tall (7'1") white guy. It appears NBA teams like tall guys.
12 – The Rockets select Jeremy Lamb from UConn. I've never liked Lamb, mostly because of his arrogant and butthurt reaction to getting worked in the first round of the NCAA tournament last season:
Instead of simply letting the clock run out, he made a point to steal the ball and throw down an uncontested and meaningless but totally badass windmill dunk. Except, um, he missed. You sir, are an ass.
Picks 13 through 15 – The Suns take Kendall Marshall from UNC, the Bucks grab his teammate John Henson, and the Sixers pick Moe Harkless from St. Johns. I went out to get a sandwich and missed these three picks, but it looks like I didn't miss much.
16 – Rockets pick Royce White of Iowa State. White is a stud and would've gone in the top ten if it weren't for mild character concerns (he stole a laptop once or something) and an anxiety disorder. Personally, I think Houston is getting tremendous value with this pick. I'm totally biased, because I'm originally from Minnesota (as is White) and I attended Iowa State University (as did White…well, for two years anyway). But neither of these knocks seriously affected him in his time at ISU, and he gives probably one of the most thoughtful and intelligent interviews you'll ever get out of a basketball player. Plus he's a 6'9" beast of a man with a dominant low-post game and point-guard-esque ballhandling skills. Versatility up the butt. He'll succeed.
17 – The Mavericks pick Tyler Zeller. Another UNC guy – that makes four. He is tall and white, and Bilas calls him a "tremendous student." Good. The pick is immediately traded to Cleveland, where a tall, white, tremendous student should fit in well.
18 – The Rockets pick Terrence Jones, the third player taken from Kentucky. Unlike his classmates, this old bastard came out after his sophomore season. You have to wonder if he has anything left.
But seriously, Jones is a solid if unspectacular do-it-all player that is a pretty good value at this point in the draft. With their third pick in the first round, the Rockets continue to rebuild their team with athleticism and versatility.
19 – The Magic select Andrew Nicholson of St. Bonaventure. A physics major. Canadian. Played at St. Bonaventure. Doesn't really sound like a basketball player. I smell a bust.
20 – The Nuggets pick Evan Fournier of France. A foreigner! And there it is folks! Sound the horn, put on the party hats, and pop the champagne. A foreigner has finally been drafted; I can't remember the last time it took until pick 20 for an international player to be taken. I guess the U.S.A basketball team winning the gold medal in Beijing finally sunk in and reminded us that we're not required to care about any other country. Maybe if the U.S. comes up short in London, NBA teams will start obsessing over foreign players again.
21 – The Celtics pick Jared Sullinger from Ohio State. The fans are still booing Stern every time he steps to the podium, by the way. Commitment: pass it on.
Sullinger was crazily productive in college, but is an average athlete at best with serious health concerns. Something about a bulging disk in his back? Eesh. Well in that case, I guess he'll fit in well with that retirement community they have going on up in Boston. They can discuss and compare back pains and orthopedic shoes.
22 – With their second of back-to-back picks, the Celtics take Fab Melo from Syracuse. A Brazilian. I've seen him play a ton because my roommate is obsessed with Syracuse and often bound me to a table and forced me to watch their games. Kidding of course, but the Orange were on a lot. Melo has a sweet name, and is a seven-footer, good shot-blocker, and decent athlete. He's also a terrible student, so he should succeed in the NBA.
23 – The Hawks select John Jenkins from Vanderbilt. Bilas calls him the "best shooter in the draft." Since he played for Vanderbilt, I've never seen him play, and will have to take Jay's word for it.
24 – The Cavs pick Jared Cunningham from Oregon State and promptly ship him to Dallas. My interest is waning and I know nothing about this guy. Sorry.
25 – The Grizzlies pick Tony Wroten Jr. from Washington. He was the freshman of the year in a conference (the Pac-12) without many standout freshmen. A 6'6" point guard, I'm predicting his career trajectory to follow that of Shaun Livingston. So good luck with the future knee injury.
26 – The Pacers pick Miles Plumlee, half of the overwhelmingly hateable Plumlee twins from Duke. (It's actually easy to hate pretty much anyone from Duke if you just put forth a little effort). Plumlee's pro career will probably unfold just like his collegiate career – as a goofy, awkward-looking tall guy who looks absolutely nothing like a high-level basketball player, but once he gets on the court, it turns out that, inexplicably, he kind of is. And I will hate him for it.
27 – The booing has reached new heights. The commissioner is about to announce Miami's pick. Stern + the Heat = unparalleled fan vitriol. Stern pauses for a few seconds and takes it all in. He then tells the crowd that the Heat take Arnett Mountrie, 6'10" forward from Mississippi State. A lengthy black man, he'll blend in with the Heat. Wait…never mind, the pick is traded to the Sixers. Wait… never mind again; he'll still blend in. It is the NBA after all.
28 – The Thunder select Perry Jones from Baylor. There it is! Once projected as a top-3 pick, Jones freefalls all the way to the end of the first round. Baylor coach Scott Drew says it was because of knee concerns, not because he's a disinterested guy with a low motor with no real work ethic. What's the opposite of "relentless?" Relenting? Jones has a relenting work ethic. It constantly relents. Classic case of productivity not matching talent, and it seems doubtful he'll ever be the dominant player scouts once projected. But at this point in the draft, what does OKC have to lose? They could select yours truly with this pick and still be back in the Finals next year. If Jones manages to carve out meaningful minutes, the Thunder will be LONG.
29 – The Bulls take Marquis Teague, the fourth player from Kentucky to go in the first round. He's a freshman. Whattaya know.
30 – Warriors select Festus Ezeli from Vanderbilt. His name sounds like the politically correct thing to celebrate during Christmastime. That's all I have.
And with that, we (mercifully) conclude the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft. David Stern wraps things up with a shit-eating grin: "I really want to thank all of you for your wonderful enthusiasm." When he announces Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver will conduct the second round, the fans erupt in cheers.


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Sloop shootout to take place on Tuesday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Great Festival Sloop Shootout and Heritage Regatta will be taking place on Tuesday August 5, 2014, in Road Town Harbour, featuring five Tortola Sloops and the traditional race between the Premier's Sloop and that of the Governor.
65 complete July All Star Summer Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Coordinator of the annual BVI Hoop It Up All Star Summer Programme for youths Mr Steve E. Parillon has seen 65 children being gainfully occupied during the month of July as tomorrow August 1, 2014 the first batch of children will given a resounding send off.
Hon Vanterpool warns TRC, telecoms companies to improve services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool challenged the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) and the telecommunications providers to bring their service up to par to what is available in the international community since the Territory is such a big player on the world stage.
Digicel's cost of services reduced by 20% since 2008 – CEO Conor Looney
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New CEO of Digicel BVI Conor Looney said that since Digicel entered the Virgin Islands market, the company's cost of communication services has reduced by 20 percent and has over that period invested some $24 million in building a network here.
60th Festival parade must start on time - BVIF&FC Chairman Marvin 'MB' Blyden
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee (BVIF&FC) Mr Marvin 'MB' Blyden has given every assurance that the annual Road Town Parade will start on time this year.
Sistah Joyce retains Calypso Crown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Early this morning July 31, 2014 Ms Joyce Searles who goes by the stage name Sistah Joyce was once again crowned the Queen of Calypso in the Virgin Islands as she said her songs were written from her heart and personal experiences and that she has been ducking from the 'balls' of discrimination in real time.
BVIFA announces 40th Anniversary plans!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Executive Members of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) and also the 40th Anniversary Committee, under the Chairmanship of 1st Vice President, Mr. Aubrey Liburd, are pleased to announce that the plans for the 40th Anniversary of the BVIFA are now confirmed and the Logo chosen.
TRC celebrates World Telecoms Day with Open House
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Works and a number of telecommunications companies operating in the Virgin Islands kicked off a two-day celebration today July 30, 2014 to mark over 50 years of telecommunications in the Virgin Islands.
One of the world's largest puzzles a beautiful display of local talent
SEA COWS' BAY, Tortola, VI – Driving pass Eugene Nibb's Woodwork Shop in Sea Cows' Bay, one cannot miss the scenic sight of a 15ft high, 6ft wide, 24,000-piece puzzle that sits at its frontage. If you didn't stop to inquire about it, questions would definitely be left lingering in your mind as to just how that was done and why.
VINO STATEMENT: Mark Vanterpool a desperate disgrace
Ladies and Gentlemen it was brought to our attention that Mr. Mark H. Vanterool on July 29, 2014 launched a blistering attack on Virgin Islands News Online and its staff while debating the House of Assembly's Public Accounts Committee Report on the Cruise Ship Development Project.
NDP Govt. caves on Censor Bill following wide condemnation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The House of Assembly yesterday July 29, 2014 passed the new Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Bill 2014 after Governor William Boyd McCleary rejected the original Bill which was passed in the House on March 13, 2014.
RVIPF – 'Reduce Domestic Assaults – Take a Time Out'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sergeant Kendolph Bobb of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Family and Juvenile Unit says that while the annual festival celebrations should be enjoyable, typically this time of year presents an increase in the number of domestic assaults and is urging individuals to take a time out instead of resorting to violence or abusive behaviour.
UPDATE: Objective achieved! VG youths take advantage of workshop
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – "The workshop was more than a success... I am certainly pleased at the number of attendees. We had a full room and participants are giving us great feedback. One of the participants even asked us at the end when is the next workshop…"
Old Madrid Masters take 2nd place in Veterans' Tournament
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Old Madrid Masters FC continued its impressive record in regional Masters football tournament this past weekend at the 4th annual St. Martin Veterans Invitational Tournament in Sint Maarten, Dutch West Indies, coming-up just short of winning the title for the third time.
UPDATE: Moleto A. Smith Jr. files court challenge to Basil C. Ottley Jr.'s residency
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - Democratic gubernatorial primary candidate Moleto A. Smith Jr. today July 29, 2014 filed a legal challenge to Lt. Governor Candidate Basil C. Ottley's residency.
UPDATE: Muslim peace march sees massive & diverse turnout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Muslim Community of the Virgin Islands had massive support today July 29, 2014 from persons of all races, colours, creeds and religious persuasions as together they walked the streets of Road Town, Tortola calling for world peace.
Hon Myron V. Walwyn wants PAC cruise pier report withdrawn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn called for the Final Report of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on the cruise pier project to be withdrawn because of the procedural failures and the factual inaccuracies.
UPDATE: Hon Fahie renews call for DFS Gaskin to be disciplined
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Hon Andrew A. Fahie is of the belief that actions of Deputy Financial Secretary (DFS) Wendell M. Gaskin warrant strong disciplinary action not only for his misrepresentation of facts in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) but also for displaying behaviour unbecoming of the office he holds.
No knives & guns @ Festival – Honouree Iris Freeman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Amidst very brief remarks by the political leaders at last night's official opening ceremony for the 60th Festival celebrations, Honouree of the Road Town Festiville Ms. Iris Freeman had a very straight appeal to persons who were going to be in attendance throughout.
UPDATE: LIME sets record straight on $5k 1st draw
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – "Sean's eyes were closed when he pulled the name and he actually grabbed two pieces of paper and her paper was the one he held on to," said Kareem-Nelson Hull LIME Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications as he set the record straight amidst public concerns raised regarding the first $5k draw on Friday July 25, 2014.
Morale boosting win for Girls ahead of CONCACAF competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Last Saturday, July 25, 2014 the BVI Football Association welcomed the U15 Girls and U14 Boys teams from the St Thomas-based Laraza F.C. for a one day Football Festival on the A.O. Shirley Ground.
First District B/ball camp successfully concludes
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI - The Annual First District Basketball Camp which was sponsored by Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, the First District Committee, among other sponsors, and which began on July 14, 2014, ended as a success on Saturday July 26, 2014.
Hon Maduro-Caines dismisses PAC evidence on cruise pier project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Sixth District Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines declared her non-support for the Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) final report on the cruise pier project, saying that it lacks evidence despite testimonies from present and former Ports Authority officials and other public servants who testified before the PAC earlier this year.
Tichina Penn is Miss Jr. BVI
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Tichina Penn, 23 years old, was last night crowned the first Miss Jr BVI when she breezed through the competition taking seven of nine prizes apart from the crown in a keenly contested pageant held at the Eileen Parson's Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Paraquita Bay, Tortola.
'We celebrate him even in death' – Ms Vilna M. Fahie
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Yesterday July 27, 2014 as widower Ms Vilna M. Fahie and her four children sat around their breakfast table and with an empty chair at one end they lit a golden candle which burned throughout the day.
VIslander Nelda Huggins advances to IAAF World Jr Semis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Nelda Huggins became the second Virgin Islands female athlete to advance to the semifinal of an IAAF World Jr. Championships sprint event in the Territory's history, when she reached the 200m semifinal on Thursday July 24, 2014 in Eugene, Oregon.
Brilliant colours & exquisite designs @ Summer Sizzle runway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The runway of the 2014 edition of BVI Summer Sizzle was exquisite in all ways with some of the hottest fashion and designs ever seen.
Kudos dads! – BVIF&FCC Marvin MB Blyden salutes dads
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When given the chance to briefly say a few words to parents, children and Rotary family present at the Rotary Club of Road Town's Kiddies Fiesta, Chairman of the BVI Festivals and Fairs Committee (BVIF&FC) Mr Marvin 'MB' Blyden acknowledged the massive turnout of fathers at the event.
Legs, Fearless sweep 'Short & Sweet' League C/chips
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Both Fearless and the Legs duly completed Championship Series sweeps in the BVI Basketball Federation's "Short and Sweet, Back on our Feet" tournament conclusion on Saturday July 26, 2014, in the Multi Purpose Sports Complex.
Anticipation high for Aug. 5 races @ Ellis Thomas Downs
SEA COWS' BAY, Tortola, VI – With attractive purses on offer, anticipation is high for the big August Tuesday race meet to be held at Ellis Thomas Downs Sea Cows' Bay come August 5, 2014 which will feature nine races.
The story of Nottingham Estate is the story of the VI – Hon Penn
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – "The people of Nottingham have a legacy to be proud of, a legacy of a proud and resilient people, a legacy of strength and determination," so declared Representative of the 8th District Honourable Marlon A. Penn as he delivered remarks at the East End/Long Look Festival of Culture and Praise.
Saving Ourselves From Another New World Order
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The Power of Hypocrisy is the Soul of every New World Order:
It is crucial to respect Facts before nurturing our Children on 'mistruths'… Less than 50 years ago we were still Victims of legal Segregation, Discrimination & Apartheid but Today we are anxious to spend time, money & effort in celebrating a Phantom of Emancipation where we become over Intoxicated, Vulgar & Rambunctious without reality of the Freedom that eludes us.
B'More takes Tino's Groovy Crown!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Newcomer B'More took the Crown for the Groovy segment of the Soca competition with ease and comfort last night July 25, 2014 while Tino being dethroned ensured that he took home a Crown and did it in the Power segment.
Fearless, Legs make winning start to best of 3 playoffs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Both Fearless and the Legs made winning starts to the best of three Championship series in the Back on our Feet, Short and Sweet Basketball League on Friday July 25, 2014, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex (MPSC).
Hon Marlon A. Penn denounces PAC cruise pier report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Eighth District and member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) from the Government side Hon Marlon A. Penn on Wednesday July 23, 2014 denounced the PAC's final report on the cruise pier project.
Nevin Brathwaite seriously hurt after motorcycle accident
HODGES CREEK, Tortola, VI - Close relatives of Mr Nevin Brathwaite of Hodges Creek have confirmed that he is currently receiving urgent medical attention overseas following his involvement in an accident yesterday afternoon July 24, 2014.
Long Look Community to Pay Homage to Fore-Parents
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – "Now is the ideal time for children and adults who are not aware of the rich cultural heritage and history surrounding Long Look, to come out and learn all they can, so that when they claim to be celebrating freedom from slavery, they will know exactly what that celebration entails," said East End/Long Look Festival Committee Chairperson Ms Sandra Potter-Warrican.
Summer Sizzle hailed as Festival 'Kick starter'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The halls of Maria's by the Sea were filled to capacity last night July 24, 2014 as patrons, fashion designers, models, sponsors, overseas visitors and the media created a real cultural blend for the official Welcome Culture & Style Party which has been hailed as a Festival 'Kick starter'.
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Legs leave it late but march into Finals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Basketball Federation's Short and Sweet, Back on our Feet League Championship Games are all set after the Legs beat Just Be You Kings, 99-98, in Game 3 of their Play Off on Thursday July 24, 2014 in the Multi Purpose Sports Complex.
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Auto aficionados can check out the classic Car Show, going on all day on North Signal Street, featuring local specialty cars and organized by Dwayne Bower.
Hay rides Dwayne also gives free educational hay rides at the corner of North Signal Street and Matilija Street, featuring sing-alongs with Craig Smith and historical tales as told by the Gallys. If a hay bale isn't your style, hop on the Trolley at the Alternative Transportation Area on Ojai Avenue between Blanche Street and Ventura Street for a free ride to or from the event.
Alternative Transportation Center and Bike Area On Ojai Avenue between Blanche Street and Ventura Street. Sponsored by California Solar Electric. Lots of fun and educational interactive police activities! Catch the Trolley here for free rides to and from this Ojai Day celebration, and there is a Bike Valet to care for your bicycle for those who ride to the event.
Part of the tradition of Ojai Day means meeting with friends... plan to meet with friends and family at the car show on North Signal Street and spend the day downtown enjoying what Ojai has to offer.


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I suggest the 1DX...
I sold my 7D and keep my 5D MK II as 2nd body and the 1DX becomes my 1st body.
I sold my 7D and keep my 5D MK II as 2nd body and the 1DX becomes my 1st body.
If the 7D already does a good job of capturing wildlife, then I'd go for the 600mm. Glass is usually (always?) a better investment than a new body. Plus, you'll keep the advantage of the 1.6x crop (600mm * 1.6 = 960mm!!!).
Hi, new to these forums and happy to be aboard.
I too am unsure which to get.
Im new to pro / enthusiast photography and currently have a 7D.
My situation is that I seem to be falling into the world of press photography and im suffering from one camera body only.
I was all set to plonk down my hard earned $$$ towards the 5DIII when I realised 2nd hand 1D IV's can be had at the same price or a few hundred dollars less.
Im happy with the speed of the 7D so the 5 was seeming like a good compliment and will offer different styles of photography. But the 1D IV is such a beast.
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Operation Medicine Cabinet Oct. 27
Do you have outdated or unused prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, syringes or other medical supplies?
Come drop them off at sponsored take-back centers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27.
Take-back locations will be available at the Foscoe Fire Department, Beaver Dam Fire Department and the three Food Lion stores in Watauga County: the U.S. 321 store in Boone, the U.S. 421 Deep Gap store and the Blowing Rock store.
It is an amnesty day, so no questions will be asked.
Three years ago, on Oct. 3, 2009, a broad coalition of community partners came together to create the first prescription drug take-back day in the High Country. Since that first event two years ago, a total of six "Operation Medicine Cabinet" events have been held every May and October as part of the Watauga County household hazardous waste day.
According to event organizers, the High Country has collected a total of 907,063 pills since 2009, making the local effort the best in the state, outperforming Raleigh, Charlotte and Asheville. In fact, the local effort was recognized as a model program and adopted by other community groups across North Carolina. In order to maintain this status, 93,000 pills will need to be collected Saturday.
"From a law enforcement perspective, one of our most important jobs is to work diligently and proactively to prevent drug abuse," said Watauga County Sheriff Len D. Hagaman. "By hosting an amnesty day that allows the public to turn in any kind of unused or unwanted medications, hopefully, we will keep those drugs off the street and out of the hands of children."
Operation Medicine Cabinet also has an environmental impact.
"A recent investigation by The Associated Press found a whole host of pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics, pain medication, antidepressants, sex hormones, heart and blood pressure medicine — in the drinking water supplies of more than 40 million Americans," Watauga Riverkeeper Donna Lisenby said.


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Established as an AVA in 1983, the Willamette Valley extends southward from Portland, and starts just east of the coastal range of mountains which border the Pacific Ocean. This is a cool-climate area, and it specializes in the wines of Burgundy and also Alsace. Pinot noir is the varietal that the area has built its reputation around, as well as pinot gris. (Not to be confused with pinot grigio, which is an Italian varietal made from the same grape but in a different style.) Other cool weather varietals in this area: riesling, pinot blanc, chardonnay and gewürztraminer.
The Willamette Valley includes six sub-appellations: Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, McMinnville, Ribbon Ridge, and the Yamhill Carlton District. For travelers it's probably more convenient to think of the valley by its towns and their surrounds. Of particular note for foodies are the small towns of Carlton and McMinnville, both of which offer well-regarded restaurants and gourmet shopping.
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Review: Wild Bill
|Dexter Fletcher
|Charlie Creed-Miles, Will Poulter, Liz White, Sammy Williams, Leo Gregory
|23 MAR (UK) Certificate 15
Marking the filmmaking debut of one Dexter Fletcher (aka Spike off Press Gang - never forget), it would be easy to expect something in the style of his more famous acting output, like Lock, Stock or Layer Cake. But, instead he delivers a story that deliberately defies all the usual tropes and trappings of these gimmicky films. No one's called Bullet-Tooth Tony or Bleedin' Geezer Dave, this is very much a genuine tale of reconnecting with family, but given a light touch thanks to a subtle comic streak running through it.
Charlie Creed-Miles portrays Wild - now turned Mild - Bill who is newly released from prison and determined to never go back, a resolution made more difficult by local gangster Terry (Leo Gregory) who seems determined to keep him on a crooked path. But when Bill finds himself living with his estranged young sons, both abandoned by their mother, he comes to realise that he has an even bigger reason, and responsibility, to stay on the straight and narrow.
The set-up may feel a little contrived, but this is a film first and foremost of refreshingly three-dimensional characters, all brilliantly portrayed. Bill struggles to accept that he has a duty to look after his kids, who until now have done a good job of looking after themselves, and Creed-Miles does an excellent job in portraying this tamed bad boy. He reigns in his swagger to play a down-and-out loser who is still a genuinely nice bloke. The one time we do get to see his 'wild' side unleashed, it's not a shocking transformation or a rage attack, it's just a clumsy, brutal fight of awkward punches and flailing kicks. He's just better at it than everyone else.
His sons Jimmy and Dean - played by Sammy Davis and Wil Poulter respectively - are equally impressive, making sure that we never have to make the common allowances for poor child acting. Poulter in particular plays the older Dean with conviction, depicting a disgruntled 16-year-old man-child forced to grow up faster than he ever should have, and with a love story to carry all on his own too. Plus, this is all while apparently having The Rock's eyebrows implanted onto his face.
As a debut for Fletcher, it's simply astounding. In keeping all the usual London gangster cliches at bay, he manages to keep the tone personal and intimate, with the odd 'life is beautiful' moment. There is an occasional tendency to romanticise the shit-hole setting of Stratford just by adding some stirring music over shots of urban banality, but most of the time he gets the tone spot on. There is, for example, one long tracking shot of a paper aeroplane being thrown out of a high-level council estate balcony which acts as an exquisite moment of reflection for Bill as he bonds with his youngest for the first time.
And it can't be said enough that the characters presented in this story are all perfectly complex. There are no obvious motives, no stereotyping and no neatly-wrapped conclusions for anybody. For example, Roxy, a local prostitute who winds up staying with Bill and the kids, doesn't hate her job or spend her life in a drug-addled daze to numb the trauma of fucking strangers for a living. Instead, she just sees it as a way to get money and does it with a smile. I'm not condoning this, you understand, it's just a refreshing take on what could be a cookie cutter character.
The whole ethic of the film actually suits that of a western more than a gangster thriller, with Bill trying to lead a simple life but forced to confront a group of bandits first. Either way though, it's an unusually affecting movie, with pitch-perfect comic moments, a lot of heart, and a beautiful final shot that acts as a crowning achievement for Creed-Miles.
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House of Blues Sunset Strip opened in 1994 and is located in the heart of West Hollywood.
This location is home to unique pieces of art and architecture, such as work by Alan Sainte James Boudrot and our Jake and Elwood movable bars. The Sunset Strip venue is covered in tin from a gin mill that was just 500 feet away from the Delta crossroads — the mystical field where Robert Johnson created his famous partnership with the Devil for his soul.
Notable acts that have played House of Blues Sunset Strip include the last live performance by Tupac Shakur as well as Prince with Maceo Parker. Recently the venue has hosted performances by Snoop Dogg, Slash, Ozzy Osbourne and X's 30th anniversary show, and each Monday night House of Blues Sunset Strip hosts Steel Panther.
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A new teaser for the fourth season of The Walking Dead is out, and though it goes by painfully quick, it's packed with enough thousand-mile stares, tense orchestral strings and pained pleading to make you start...September 6, 2013 12:20 PM ET
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Fall TV is the time when networks make a big batch of spaghetti and see what sticks. And this year is no different. Andy Samberg will make his debut as a Brooklyn cop, James Spader will appear...September 5, 2013 11:20 AM ET
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JONESBORO, AR - The school supply lists are out and parents are stocking up their kids' backpacks.
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Man faces real charges for fake money
Earl Clark Dontra Webb Marvin Ross JONESBORO, AR - A man suspected of possessing fake money meant for the movies faces real forgery charges.
Jonesboro police searches for armed and dangerous suspect
Dre-Keillen "Shawn" Strickland Armed and dangerous suspect, Dre-Keillen "Shawn" Strickland JONESBORO, AR - Three men were arrested and a fourth man is listed as a suspect in the armed robbery of the Dollar General on Highland Drive, according to a Jonesboro Police report.
Tonight at 10: Dangers of the 'Burn Challenge'
Region 8 News Thursday Evening Update - some of the stories we're tracking for Region 8 News at 10. JPD's new location Several months ago, the city announced d ivisions of the Jonesboro Police Department will move to a new location on Caraway.
Our Community, Our Dollars fails to get alcohol initiative on November ballot
JONESBORO, AR - Residents in Craighead County will not vote on an alcohol initiative in November, according to Our Community, Our Dollars President Jay Allen.
Out of the dark to put grant to good use
When the award was presented JONESBORO, AR - Leaders of Out of the Dark, Inc gave an exciting announcement to members in Thursday's meeting.
Motion picture money being investigated
Thursday Afternoon Update: Here is a quick look at stories trending now, plus some the Region 8 News' reporters are working on to share with you on Region 8 News at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. Trending Online Movie money being investigated Jonesboro police say some funny money ought to be in pictures.
Police: Arkansas man tried to mail meth to jail
Brandon Buck JONESBORO, AR - Police say twin brothers in Arkansas will soon be together after one tried to mail methamphetamine to the other who was in jail.
Homegrown 1: Hope offers its annual respite from the August heat at the Hope Watermelon Festival, Aug. 7-9, with most activities on Aug. 9. As usual, the festival will include a fishing derby, arts and crafts, car show, 5K and lots and lots of watermelon.
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JONESBORO, AR - If you've yet to pay your personal property or real estate taxes, you have just over two and a half months to pay before becoming delinquent.
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JONESBORO, AR - The halls of the new Nettleton Intermediate Center may be full of students by January.
Region 8 school preparing students with technology
JONESBORO, AR - One Region 8 school is working to make sure their students are prepared for higher education and the workforce.
Possible water park coming to Jonesboro
JONESBORO, AR - As Jonesboro grows, so does the demand for parks. Wixson Huffstetler, the city parks director, admits the city is behind on pools, aquatic centers and parks.
Man arrested for stealing from workplace
Source: Craighead County Sheriff's Office JONESBORO, AR - A Jonesboro man was arrested for stealing from his workplace.
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Four Region 8 schools get additional funding for program
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Sharonda Tierre Lopez JONESBORO, AR - A Jonesboro woman faces felony charges after she left her small children alone at home Saturday morning.
Nettleton alumni say goodbye to old high school
JONESBORO, AR - Alumni from Nettleton High School walked the halls of the Annex building Saturday one last time.
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NORMAN – A packed house was rocking and the game hadn't even started yet when Kansas State and Oklahoma players had to be separated and steered toward their own sideline. Once the Sooners took control in a clash of top 15 teams, the K-State fans started booing and stuff came flying out of the stands.
The Big 12 rivals meet again today, again with high stakes, but this time on Oklahoma's home field.
"It's a challenge. You're either going to step up to it or you're not," Sooners linebacker Tom Wort said. "Last year, even before the game, you could tell that both teams wanted to go at it. We were at each other in the end zone.
"It's going to be a lot of fun. It's that kind of game. Not in any dirty way, but you're going to try to break the other person."
The Wildcats were off to a 7-0 start, ranked 10th and dreaming big when Oklahoma paid a visit late last October for homecoming. The Sooners were steaming after their own undefeated run had been snuffed out at home by Texas Tech, ending their 39-game winning streak on Owen Field.
The top 15 showdown comes a month earlier this year, but with both teams harboring high hopes. The Sooners are ranked sixth, with K-State at No. 15.
"It's a high-level opponent. You've got to be more ready for something like this," Wort said. "With a big game, a home game, against a ranked team, it's going to be a good atmosphere. You've got to be excited for it."
With some goading, coach Bob Stoops even put the pressure on Oklahoma fans to bring their best game. All 81 home games have been sellouts while Stoops has been coach, but the noise factor hasn't always been there like the last time Stoops issued a challenge for a top-five showdown against Texas Tech in 2008.
"You'd like to see them like that every Saturday, but if you can't be every Saturday, hopefully you will be this Saturday," Stoops said. "How's that?"
The Wildcats' faithful were certainly in full throat for last year's meeting, which ended with No. 11 Oklahoma scoring the final 44 points in a 58-17 blowout.
"They were crazy. They were so hostile," Oklahoma linebacker Corey Nelson said. "The environment was very hostile. I just remember them throwing ice at us after we was beating them, and they were throwing hot dogs at us as well."
Nelson and the Sooners did their part to instigate the animosity.
On the final play of Kansas State's drive to open the second half, defensive end Frank Alexander tackled quarterback Collin Klein for a loss and then stepped on his chest. No flag was thrown, with Alexander saying it was an accident, and the Wildcats punted.
The next K-State drive ended with Nelson bumping Klein after he had stepped out of bounds, then grabbing him to soften the blow as Klein crashed into a metal bench. This time, a flag was thrown but officials met and decided not to assess a penalty.
"The fans just went nuts," Nelson recalled.
Heading into what could be a madhouse that's against them this time, Klein said the Wildcats can't focus on the sideshow.
"Like coach says all the time, 'Keep the game in between the white lines.' You focus on what we can control and not getting involved in anything that doesn't have to do with that," he said.
"Ultimately, it's going to come down to discipline and toughness. Who's more disciplined to do what they plan to do and do it consistently through the whole game? That'll be it."
High stakes again with OU, Kansas State in top 15
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Dwight E. Hays, age 55, husband of Pamela Turner Hays, died Sunday Nov. 25, 2012, in the St. Joseph Berea hospital.
Dwight was owner and operator of Madison Mechanical Contractors. He was a master HVAC technician, a member of the Church on The Rock and a band member at Church on The Rock.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dowe Hays, and stepfather, Devane Moran.
Dwight is survived by: his wife, Pamela Turner Hays of Berea; his daughter, April Wind Hays of Ashville N.C.; son, Jordan Lane Hays; and daughters, India Alese and Olivia Brenn Hays. Also surviviing are: his brother, R.D. (Jane) Hays Jr., his sister, Diana Hays; his mother, Roberta Lea Moran, all of Berea; his stepbrother, David Gunterman; and stepmother, Mary Hays, both of Norwood, Ohio.
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Border wars: USA, Canada to fight for hockey gold
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A remarkable chant began in the third period Friday night at the hockey arena. The notoriously polite fans and citizens of Canada were making an uncharacteristically loud and raucous request:
Request granted.
Sunday afternoon, the two North American teams in the Olympic hockey tournament will play each other with a gold medal at stake. That was guaranteed by the results of Friday's semifinal games — in which Canada held on to beat Slovakia, 3-2, a few hours after Team USA routed Finland, 6-1.
One game. One continent. And only one can win. Any thoughts about what will happen?
"It's going to be a test, that's for sure," said Patrick Marleau, the Sharks forward who scored Canada's first goal Friday.
"It is going to be emotional," said Sidney Crosby of Team Canada. "And it is going to be intense."
Yet for a few shaky seconds at the end of Canada's victory, there were some doubts whether the U.S.-Canada matchup would indeed happen. Canada had taken a 3-0 lead into the third period on goals by Marleau, Brenden Morrow and Ryan Getzlaf — only to see Slovakia kick it up a notch and score twice within a span of four minutes.
Suddenly, with 4:53 remaining in regulation, Canada was ahead by just one goal. Slovakia was going for broke every shift. Canada's goalie, Roberto Luongo, was under siege. Being peppered with shots, he needed his best glove and padwork to survive.
"It was a little bit too harried there at the end," Marleau said. "But this is what we played all tournament for."
The game will be a rematch of last Sunday's preliminary round game, which Team USA won in a stunning 5-3 upset. That result served notice that the upstart American players were for real, in spite of their unheralded status entering the tournament.
Canada, meanwhile, was one of the gold medal favorites. But because of the U.S. defeat, it needed to play an extra game to reach Sunday's championship faceoff. The last time that the two teams played with gold as the reward was in the 2002 Olympic title game in Salt Lake City, won by Canada 5-2.
And what would winning an Olympic championship here mean to Marleau?
"It would be right up there with winning the Stanley Cup before your home fans," he said.
Yet for both Canada and the U.S., Sunday's game will provide a redemption opportunity. Neither team reached the medal podium four years ago at the Turin Games, when the Olympic tournament was played on the larger international rink. All of the games here have been contested on the narrower National Hockey League surface normally used by the Vancouver Canucks. It has meant more hitting, more scoring chances and more North American dominance.
Team USA, as the higher-seeded team, will be the designated home squad. That means U.S. coach Ron Wilson will have the right to make the last substitutions before faceoffs and get the matchups he wants. But the crowd atmosphere inside the building will sonically favor Canada.
"We'll have the last change," Wilson acknowledged. "But they'll be the home team."
For hockey fans in the Bay Area, the Sunday scenario will be especially fascinating. Four players from the Sharks roster — Marleau, Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley and Dan Boyle — are playing for Team Canada. Another Shark, Joe Pavelski, has been wearing a Team USA jersey. He knows what's facing him and his teammates.
"It's tough to beat any team twice in a tournament, regardless of what team it is," Pavelski said. "And they're probably doing a few things differently from the last time we played them."
The four Canadian Sharks and Pavelski have bumped into each other in the Athletes' Village here and have exchanged pleasant greetings. But they have not had long conversations.
"They're good guys," Pavelski said. "I wish them good luck ... at certain times."
Sunday will not be a certain time.
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*When A Progressive Has to Compromise*
by NYMinute, Thu May 22, 2008 at 07:33:41 AM EDT
As MyDD has spiraled exponentially into the depths of anti-Clinton and anti-Obama hatchet jobs (and more recently...whose supporters said what when that offended whom and who honestly cares...diaries), we seem to have lost touch with a number of ideals and characteristics which, for me at least, are inherent in the spirit of a tireless progressive activist.
As progressive activists, we can separate out our emotions - which run rampant toward the furtherance of progressive causes - from the strategic choices we know that we must make in order to see progressive policy implemented. We can find it in our hearts to forgive and forget when a (largely) progressive candidate panders for votes by trotting out gimmick-laden policies. And perhaps most importantly, we can temper our enthusiasm for progressive causes with the pain that millions of Americans are suffering. We can know and understand that sometimes the best policy for the country isn't the best policy for each individual voter, and that sometimes progressive unity requires understanding an issue from an alternative perspective.
*I can find it in my heart to forgive and forget when a progressive candidate panders for votes by trotting out gimmick-laden policies.
I know that a "gas tax holiday" is not progressive policy. Gas prices will rise even higher with rising short-term consumption (especially in the Summer travel season), the rising tide of Americans using mass transit will be temporarily stemmed, and we will inexcusably further (instead of dispelling) the ridiculous notion that crucial Federal, state, and local gas taxes are the root cause of high gas prices and not rising global demand for oil combined with peaked global oil production. If you aren't already aware, the well-being of your roads, trains, and buses are all subsidized by essential taxation on gasoline at the state, local, and Federal level. Buying into the GOP talking point that taxes, and not markets, are the cause of high prices is a disastrously poor choice of policy and message.
By siding with John McSame on this issue, I worry that Senator Clinton is promoting obvious falsehood (that taxes are the cause of our energy problems) for her own political benefit at the expense of our ability to implement a truly comprehensive energy policy once we actually elect a Democratic President. If we embrace the false notion of gas taxes being the root of energy problems, we undermine our ability to push for alternative fuels, alternative energy sources, more viable public transportation, and lower carbon emissions...and this is absolutely, positively unacceptable to any progressive activist.
Indeed, I may disagree with pushing gimmick policies like a "gas tax holiday", I may question the extent of Sen. Clinton's commitment to the progressive cause of comprehensive energy policy, but at the end of the day I know that her heart is in the right place. She fights for me, even if she doesn't always take the high road...and that provides comfort in light of the fact that, in politics, I can't always get my way.
*Separating out heated emotions from the strategic choices which must be made in order to see progressive policy implemented.*
I know that providing healthcare for all Americans is perhaps one of the most central progressive causes of the past thirty years.
As a progressive, I favor a universal healthcare system, though I express the caveat that I would like to see the details of any "enforcement mechanism" before I sign off on any plan, and I am concerned that Senator Clinton leaves this part of her plan out on purpose for political reasons. I know that Senator Obama's plan will cover every child - without exception - and will actually reduce the cost of healthcare further than Senator Clinton's plan will. The Kaiser Foundation has found health coverage under Obama's plan to be more "portable" for low-income workers who change jobs often, while Paul Krugman and others have criticized Obama's plan for allowing healthy persons to opt out of the system - potentially raising the cost of care. Criticism from Paul Krugman and MIT Professor Jonathon Gruber about the lack of a mandate for coverage in Obama's plan have made me nervous, but I recognize that it is a battle between universal coverage and universal access, and not a battle between the forces of darkness and righteousness on the plains of Armageddon.
While I clearly and unequivocally favor Senator Clinton's approach, Senator Obama's plan would be a vast improvement on our current state of affairs, and both healthcare plans are leagues above the pathetic excuse for an approach to healthcare offered by John McSame. Once we establish universal coverage for children and universal access for all adults, I know that we will be able to further address problems of gaps and remainders in the system as a permanent Democratic majority is re-elected to Congress time and time again. I may question the extent of Sen. Obama's commitment to this important progressive cause, but at the end of the day I know that his heart is in the right place. He fights for me, even if not always taking the high road...and that provides comfort in light of the fact that, in politics, I can't always get my way.
*Tempering enthusiasm for progressive causes with the pain that millions of Americans are suffering. Knowing and understand that sometimes the best policy for the country isn't the best policy for each individual voter, and that sometimes unity requires understanding the alternate perspective.
Free and open international trade is a benefit to the United States and to third world nations alike. This is not a controversial statement in the field of economics, nor is this a controversial statement among economic progressives. Specialization always leads to greater wealth for both countries involved, whenever two countries engage in trade. Prices for consumers decrease dramatically, and although jobs are lost in certain sectors (like manufacturing in the U.S.) more jobs are created in other sectors than those that are lost (notice the stable U.S. unemployment rate over the past 15 years, and that - when examining multiple business cycles over time - total employment has increased in the U.S. despite free trade agreements and the "outsourcing" scare).
In fact, increases in technology and worker productivity have led to more job losses in the U.S. than free trade has (The BLS has estimated that 80% of manufacturing sector job losses are due to technological advances and at most only 20% due to free trade). But we blame free trade as a scapegoat for a changing global economy that we fail to understand - at our own peril. As Paul Krugman once wrote: "There is no inconsistency or ambiguity in the economic case for free trade; but policy-oriented economists must deal with a world that does not understand or accept that case."
It bothers me that we don't have a Democratic candidate willing to stand up and fight for this country's role in an increasingly global economy. Consumers here in America are hurting because of debt and foreclosure crises and rising food prices. We don't need protectionism to add to our troubles. And if we want to remain competitive and continue to create jobs in a global economy, we won't be looking in the manufacturing sector, I guarantee you that much. (With the exception of "green" technology and manufacturing, which has very limited - but nonetheless important - potential)
Perhaps most irritatingly, I do not appreciate Senator Clinton's disingenuous approach to NAFTA. Bill Clinton's support of NAFTA was unpopular in his own party, but it was the right thing to do. Hillary was a part of that White House, and could have taken credit for good policy, but chose to distance herself from her husband's wise choices. Regardless of whether Senator Clinton supported NAFTA at the time - which I believe she did - the really irritating part is that she chose to backtrack for political gain. And I found her attacks on Senator Obama over Austin Goolsbee's comments to the Canadian delegation to be absolutely inappropriate. The idea that Hillary would re-negotiate NAFTA as President is as absurd as it is wrong-headed.
But where was Senator Obama on this? I know Goolsbee is pro-free trade...so why aren't you listening to your own advisor, Barack? I will give you credit for explicitly stating in Wisconsin that the manufacturing jobs aren't coming back (which I would like to see Senator Clinton explicitly say), but I wanted more from you over free trade, and have really been disappointed thus far in this regard.
But at the end of the day, I know that Millions of Americans are hurting in communities which have been devastated by job losses. When it comes to free trade, the pain we feel is acute, but the success we enjoy is widely dispersed, and I understand that sometimes the best policy for the country will leave some people behind - people who deserve better, and who deserve to be fought for. Indeed, I may disagree with BOTH of the Democratic candidates, two people whom I love and adore greatly, on this issue. And I may question the extent of our candidates' respective commitments toward progressive trade policy. But I know that their hearts are in the right place. They fight for me, even if they don't always take the high road...and that provides comfort in light of the fact that, in politics, I can't always get my way.
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GOREE ISLAND, Senegal President Barack Obama is calling his visit to a Senegalese island, from which Africans were said to have been shipped across the Atlantic Ocean into slavery, a "very powerful moment."
Obama says visiting Goree Island on Thursday with his wife, Michelle, and daughters helps them fully appreciate the magnitude of the slave trade.
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By Matt Parrino
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Tonawanda News —
AMHERST — The Daemen men's basketball team had four starters score in double figures, shot 48 percent from 3-point range and made 28 of 37 free throws to knock off rival Roberts Wesleyan College, 98-82, Friday night in front of a packed house at Lumsden Gymnasium.
The Wildcats (13-6, 10-3 East Coast Conference) extended their home win streak to 29 straight games and have now won six in a row and nine of their last 10 overall.
After the game Daemen head coach Don Silveri said that a combination of factors have helped his team so tough to beat in its home gym.
"Right now it's the longest winning streak in the nation so we're very proud of that. It's a tribute to these kids — they've been going at it for four years," he said. "A lot of it has to do with the support we've been getting. It's a Tuesday night, zero degrees out and it's another great crowd. That's part of it and it inspires the players to play better. The other part is that this group of kids — they compete. You put all those things together and it's 29 in a row."
Daemen got out to a double-digit lead early in the game on the strength of its shooting and execution in transition. The Wildcats led 49-33 at halftime and seemed poised to coast to the win, but Roberts Wesleyan hung around until the final minutes.
The Redhawks (8-9, 4-7 ECC) have struggled this season but had only allowed more than 80 points to three teams coming into the matchup with the Wildcats.
With just over two minutes to play RW closed the gap to 88-80, but that's as close as the Redhawks could get. Wildcats senior Casey Sheehan sank one of his four 3-pointers to start an 8-0 Daemen run to help the Wildcats close out the win.
Sheehan scored a game-high 23 points and had six assists, and Kadeem Johnson (23 and 13) and Gerald Beverly (15 and 12) both posted double-doubles in the win. Beverly, who leads the ECC in blocks and rebounds per game, also sent away four Redhawks shots.
North Tonawanda's Aaron Davis scored nine points off the bench on three 3-pointers. Davis has scored in double digits in four of his last six games, and Silveri said it's nice to finally see what he's capable of at nearly 100 percent health.
"He's a consummate team player. He plays both ends of the floor, and he gives 15 minutes a game of very steady basketball," Silveri said. "This is the first time he's been healthy — his achilles has been flaring up for three years. He's a tactician out there — you tell him to do something once and you don't have to tell him again. I'm really proud of him and it's nice to see him finally playing healthy."
Tuesday's game was Daemen's fifth contest in nine days. Silveri said he wants the team to rest Wednesday and prepare for a big weekend, including a pair of critical ECC games at home.
"Early on (this season) we had injuries, so when we played Roberts down there (a 77-72 overtime win by the Wildcats), Mark (Coppola) and Casey were just coming off injuries. The whole thing is getting better as the season goes along," he said. That doesn't mean we'll win Friday and Sunday, but I know we're playing better."
The Wildcats host Long Island Univeristy Post on Friday and the New York Institute of Technology on Sunday with positioning at the top of the conference at stake. Game time against the Pioneers is set for 8 p.m.Follow @tonanewssports and sports editor @MattParrino on Twitter for complete area sports coverage.


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