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Availability: Harrison Hotel South Beach
Deluxe Room, 1 King BedMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen BedsMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen BedMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Art Deco hotel in Miami Beach (South Beach) near Lummus Park Beach
This hotel is located in Miami Beach (South Beach), near the airport, Jewish Museum of Florida, Lummus Park Beach, and Art Deco Welcome Center. Also nearby are Lincoln Road Mall and Miami Beach Marina.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Harrison Hotel South Beach features a bar/lounge. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and massage/treatment rooms.
Room Amenities
Plasma televisions include premium satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature beds with pillowtop mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Harrison Hotel South Beach Amenities
- General
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business amenities consist of a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and a meeting/conference room.
A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Harrison Hotel South Beach has designated areas for smoking.
- Arcade/game room
- Total number of rooms - 49
- Number of floors - 2
- ATM/banking
- Babysitting or childcare
- Bar/lounge
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Designated smoking areas
- Computer station
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- One meeting room
- Multilingual staff
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Garden
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 1935
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- 24-hour business center
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in lobby
- Wedding services
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
- Parking
Valet parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Soundproofed rooms
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub or shower
- In-room massage available
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Separate dining area
- Satellite TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Dial-up Internet access (complimentary)
- MP3 docking station
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Separate living room
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Down comforter
- Individually decorated
- Pillowtop mattress
- Plasma TV
- Espresso maker
- Dining
Onsite dining venue - This diner serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
- Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Spa
- Couples treatment rooms
- Massages
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible parking
Harrison Hotel South Beach Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- A 13 percent city/local tax will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
- Early check-in fee: USD 20
- Late check-out fee: USD 100
- An in-room microwave is available for an additional fee
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night
- Additional Details
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.


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Dr. Kim is a fantastic facial plastic surgery artist. He is precise and works from the insides out to make sure the body still functions as it's meant to. I didn't bother with any numbing agents for my lip procedure and found the pain tolerable and at some points even a bit pleasurable. Dr. Kim and his entire crew are so helpful and charming. They have made my big makeover year a great experience that I would easily do again, and recommend to anyone.
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I came to Dr. Michael Kim for implant removal. (Another physician had inserted the chin implant.) Dr. Kim was an attentive listener. He assured me to the process, potential issues that might arise, and expected outcome. He did a very good job with the surgery. I have little scarring. He provided a second followup visit to access whether my symptoms were resolving. Since I had seen multiple specialists to resolve right facial pain issues, I appreciated his consideration of the concerns driving implant removal.
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I cannot say enough good things about Dr Kim. He knows how to give lips a plumped defined look. I expressed my fear of the pain and he let me have a pain block shot. He made it so my lips still look like my lips, just so much better. My bottom lip is still smaller than my top lip even though he injected both top and bottom, and I'm glad because it still looks like my mouth and not "done". After 3 1/2 months, my lips are still plump and defined.
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California Lottery
A lucky Powerball player buys his winning ticket at Whitley Heights Market on North Highland Avenue in Los Angeles. This mystery winner has until Nov. 18, 2013, to claim his $465,539 prize or lose it all.
A very lucky Lotto player is being call on – again – to claim his Powerball prize worth nearly half a million dollars.
This time, the Caliornia Lottery released Nov. 1 surveillance photos of the winner buying his Powerball ticket at Whitley Heights Market, located at 1900 North Highland Ave. in Los Angeles.
The winning ticket matched five of six numbers – 31, 35, 41, 9, 57 – but missed the Powerball number of 26, to win a whopping $465,539. The numbers were drawn on May 22.
Last month, Lotto officials called on the same winner to claim his prize. They're hoping, this time, surveillance photos of his fateful purchase will connect them with the winner.
If no one claims the $465,593 by 5 p.m. Nov. 18, the entire loot will be transferred to Los Angeles public schools.
If you're the lucky winner, you're told to sign your ticket, keep it in a safe place and visit your local Lottery District Office (details) as soon as possible.
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Robert Pattinson sat down with Vanity Fair recently to talk about what it meant to be on the cover of the latest magazine. He talked about how when he was younger and his sister bought the magazine she was all excited because Brad Pitt was on it laying on a white bed. How ironic now that he finds himself in the same position!
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Now that President Barack Obama has decided to authorize lethal aid to Syrian rebels, decisions will have to be made on just what type of weapons -- and how many of them -- to send in, and how to make sure the weapons stay out of the hands of extremists who are battling for control of Syria.
The administration could give the rebels a range of weapons, including small arms, assault rifles, shoulder-fired rocket-propelled grenades and other anti-tank missiles. The opposition forces could operate most of that equipment without significant training.
President Obama's opposition to sending American troops into Syria makes it less likely the U.S. will provide sophisticated arms or anti-aircraft weapons that would require large-scale training.
Administration officials are also worried about high-powered weapons ending up in the hands of terrorist groups. Hezbollah fighters are among those backing Assad's armed forces, and al-Qaida-linked extremists back the rebellion.
One U.S. official says the CIA and special operations trainers are already running some weapons training programs for the rebels and are expected to take charge of teaching the opposition how to use the weapons the U.S. has agreed to supply.


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CD Projekt RED — the studio behind The Witcher series — has released a stunning teaser trailer for its upcoming game Cyberpunk 2077. The developer is basing the RPG off the popular Cyberpunk pen-and-paper series, with the game depicting a future society capable of equipping body augmentations. The video does a great job of setting the tone and giving gamers an idea of what to expect: it's futuristic, dark, and violent.
The developers have also pledged to stay true to the original series. In an interview with Polygon, CD Projekt RED runs through the challenges of adapting the title as a video game. The story will be brand new, but the studio will be using the same setting, choosing to adapt it to an extended time frame that should give Night City a much richer history. It's also a chance for CD Projekt RED to do what it does best: present contemporary issues through the medium of video games.
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Journal Sentinel TV and film critic Duane Dudek looks at life on the small and big screen, and some of the cool stuff on both.
Watch: New HBO series from "Guffman" & "Best in Show" folks
Mockumentary director Christopher Guest has assembled his usual group of oddballs for a new HBO series called "Family Tree," starting May 12. It features Chris O'Dowd, of "The Sapphires" and "Bridesmaids," as a man searching for his roots "one relative at a time."
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EL RENO, Okla. —
The Chickasha High School football team played to a scoreless tie with El Reno in the first half of its road game against the Indians on Friday night in El Reno.
Chickasha had some opportunities to score, three times getting in the red zone but failing to score. Two of the tries resulted in turnovers on downs, and the other one was a late interception by junior quarterback Cade Morris.
Morris played a decent first half, with the exception of the interception, going 8-for-14 with 61 yards in the first half.
Two receivers had all the receptions for the Fightin' Chicks, with Daniel Neff grabbing four receptions for 38 yards and Shaq Oliver having four catches for 23 yards.
Morris was also the team's leading rusher in the first half, carrying the ball seven times for 18 yards. Dalvin Madison ran the ball five times for -1 yards and Neff ran twice for -3 yards.
Chickasha led El Reno in total offense, 75 to 38 in the first half, with the Chicks' defense holding up in support of the struggling offense.
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was in Framingham District Court Tuesday morning for her arraignment, eight days ahead of her original arraignment date.
Her lawyer, Seamus L. O'Kelly, brought the case forward today.
According to documents obtained from the clerks office, Rust lost her right to drive other than for working purposes. She can drive Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. She cannot drive during the weekends.
Rust pleaded not guilty to the charge and will be subjected to random alcohol tests. Judge Robert Harbour stated she must also attend two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings a week and cannot drink any alcohol.
Rust crashed her car during the early morning hours of May 9 on Concord Road when she hit two signs and a granite post at the Union Avenue intersection.
According to the police report obtained at the clerks office, Rust told Officer Erin Corey she had recently left Lavender Asian Cuisine and Bar after Town Meeting ended the night of May 8. Rust repeatedly told Corey she worked for the town.
Corey asked Rust if she would take road sobriety tests, and originally agreed. But Rust started to complain of dizziness and was transported to Emerson Hospital.
Corey noted in her report there was a strong odor of alcohol eminating from Rust, that her speech was slurred and her eyes were bloodshot.
At one point, Corey also noted Rust said she couldn't see her despite standing two feet away.
Sudbury police opted to cite Rust rather than arrest her that night due to staffing.
The Sudbury Fire Department was also ordered to release all records regarding the crash from May 9.
Rust was released without bail. A surety of $2,000 was set as a penalty if she misses any hearings. She is due back in court on Aug. 28 for a pretrial conference.
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Along with messing up much of the rest of the town, Superstorm Sandy messed up the New Canaan Public Schools calendar—leaving students out of school for six days.
The Board of Education is now considering how those days will be made up. School could just remain open longer in June—extending the last day of school from June 17 all the way to June 25—but the board appears to be reluctant to do that.
The board heard a report Monday from Superintendent Mary Kolek showing several options for making up the lost days. But no decision was made at Monday's Board of Education meeting. Instead the matter will be brought up again at the next meeting, on Dec. 3, giving a chance for parents to weigh in on their preferences.
In a memorandum to the board which Kolek said will be posted on the school district website, she described some of the "tools" the board has to adjust the calendar in ways that would avoid pushing the school year into the last full week of June (that is, Monday, June 24, and beyond):
- There are four designated days on the calendar to make up for snow days or shutdowns of the school district for any other reason—June 18 to 21 (Tuesday through Friday).
- The current calendar has Friday, Feb. 15 as a day off for students (a professional development day for teachers). Kolek said the schools could be open for half a day that day, still giving teachers some time for professional development. (The next full week is the winter break.)
- New Canaan Public Schools are scheduled to hold classes two more days than the 180 required by the state. Kolek said one or both could be eliminated from the calendar.
- Another option would be to remove April vacation (April 15 to 19) from the calendar.
Kolek recommended using Feb. 15 as a half day of school (the state no longer mandates a minimum number of hours in school) and dropping one of New Canaan's 182 days from the school year, along with using the four designated make-up days from June 18 to 21, making June 21 the last day of school.
When Kolek asked parents and educators in the school district what they thought should be done to make up for the six lost snow days, she said she didn't hear them voice a consensus preference. But they did ask that officials make a decision and let the public know early on so that plans could be made based on when teachers or students weren't in school.
Board Chairman Alison A. Bedula said support or opposition for any change in the school calendar "usually falls 50-50," but she and the rest of the board encouraged members of the public to contact them to suggest preferences. The public will also be allowed to speak at the next board meeting on Dec. 3, when the calendar is expected to be discussed by the board and perhaps approved.
"We hope to get more information between now and then," Bedula said.
The record for number of days cancelled in New Canaan is seven days, Kolek said.


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This savory tomato tarte Tatin is welcome twist to appetizer trays at a cocktail party. Serve it as a first course with red wine, or with mixed greens with pears and blue cheese as a light lunch with white wine.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours, 40 minutes
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 2 pounds plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise (substitute any low-seed variety)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh, chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh, crushed rosemary
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter, for greasing ramekins
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- 4 non-reactive, 3- to 4-inch baking ramekins or individual tart pans
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Working on a clean surface, roll the puff pastry dough into 4 5-inch circles and chill.
Season the tomatoes with the salt and pepper and set aside. Sprinkle the sugar into a large, ovenproof skillet set over medium heat. Shake the pan occasionally to move the sugar until it melts and turns light golden brown. Deglaze the pan with the red wine vinegar, scraping up the caramel from the bottom of the skillet. Once the caramel is incorporated into the vinegar, remove the skillet from the heat.
Stir the olive oil, garlic, parsley, and rosemary into the caramel and pack the tomatoes into the skillet. Bake the tomatoes, uncovered, for 2 hours. The tomatoes are done when they are slightly shrunken with wrinkled skin.
Raise the oven temperature to 400F. Grease the individual tart pans with 1 tablespoon oil. Using a slotted spoon to drain any excess juice, transfer the tomatoes into the greased tart pans. Fit the chilled pastry circles onto the pans and press the edges of the dough tightly down the inside of the pan, between the tomatoes and sides of the pans.
Place the individual tarts on a baking sheet and bake them for 12 to 18 minutes. The tarts are finished when the dough has puffed up and turned light golden brown.
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The 2012 legislative session has been largely quiet on growth management issues. Last year, HB 7207 eliminated most state oversight of most local land-use decisions despite opposition from environmental groups.
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MILLEDGEVILLE — With income tax season in full swing so too are instances of tax fraud creating leeriness for both taxpayers and tax preparers.
Tax filing season officially started Wednesday, Jan. 30, when the Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns. This tax season, IRS officials are taking extra measures to ensure security and safety for taxpayers.
According to a press release from the IRS, one of the biggest issues the agency comes across during tax season is tax refund identity fraud. Tax refund identity fraud occurs when a thief uses another person's name, social security number and birth date to file a fake tax return with fabricated income and tax-withholding data to collect a false refund. Consequently, when a person comes along and file his or her real tax return, the IRS flags it because one with the same social security number has already been submitted. The agency then processes the return manually and scrutinizes everything in it to authenticate the identity and determine which return is legitimate. The result is months of delays in processing a return and any refund that may rightly be owed.
Last year, the Georgia Department of Revenue put new security measures in place and stopped just more than $98 million in fraudulent refunds, according to department officials. This year, the department will again be fighting to protect Georgia taxpayers against fraud.
"Our Office of Special Investigations has done a great job fighting fraud and protecting taxpayer money over the last several years," said Department of Revenue Commissioner Doug MacGinnitie via press release. "Stopping fraud continues to be a department priority, and we will continue using all available resources to protect tax payers and their tax dollars."
According to Kathy Kueven, tax preparer at Kathy's Tax Service in Milledgeville, the two biggest types of fraud that show up quite often in Baldwin County are fraudulent claims for children or disabled adults and fraudulent self-employment information on returns.
Local residents expecting a big refund should ask themselves why they are getting it. In a number of instances, the tax preparer has pulled a crafty trick out of the hat.
"The main thing that I've noticed as far as tax preparers go is when they add fraudulent self employment to tax returns in order to get their client more money," said Kueven.
It may mean more money for the tax filer, but when caught, the preparer may receive a slap on the wrist, while the filer could receive an audit, a fine to pay, and a higher level of scrutiny on any future tax returns.
"A lot of taxpayers don't question the preparer because they place their trust in them," said Kueven. "You should always get a copy of your return so you know exactly what is on it and what to expect in return.
"The IRS is cracking down on this by requiring written proof that the child or disabled adult has been living with the person for at least six months and they must provide written proof of the adult's disability," said Kueven.
The IRS and the Georgia Department of Revenue will continue to do their part to help taxpayers be protected from tax fraud, but you must do your part as well. While receiving your tax refund is a great end result to filing your taxes, make sure you and your tax preparer do it correctly, without taking unnecessary short cuts.
How to organize paperwork before tax day
• Put incoming papers in a designated spot
It takes about the same amount of time to put something in the right place as it does to put it in the wrong place. The key is to create the "right" space and make sure everyone in your family knows where it is. Put incoming papers like bills, receipts and schoolwork in a designated inbox each day and regularly transfer the contents of your inbox to labeled bins with the following categories: "To File," "To Pay" and "Needs Action." Throw away or recycle all unwanted mail and school papers before they pile up, and don't get frustrated if you are unsure whether to keep a document. For guidance on how long to keep specific documents, financial planner Ric Edelman has a good list on the Web sitewww.nextavenue.org.
• Make sure you have the proper tools
You need permanent filing space, either drawers in a desk or a filing cabinet. It is difficult to get by with a combination of portable boxes, magazine boxes and desktop files unless you are really organized; they can be hard to keep track of. If possible, find a space on the main floor of your house for your papers. Having to tote papers to the basement or the second floor requires time and is one of the main reasons paper piles up.
Filing cabinets are available in a variety of styles, sizes and colors, so finding something that fits in your home and matches your decor should be relatively easy. If you truly don't have space for a desk or a filing cabinet, there are plenty of pieces that can do double duty, such as Crate & Barrel's Incognito Compact Office. It looks like an end table but opens to become a desk with a filing drawer.
Only current files should be in your main filing space. Older and permanent documents that need to be kept indefinitely should be stored in plastic filing bins elsewhere in your home. Buy a shredder to dispose of papers containing personal information, and always have extra file folders on hand.
• Consistency matters
Even the best system requires consistent upkeep. Spend time each day putting papers in their proper place instead of allowing them to pile up in the front hall, on the dining room table or on the kitchen counter. You don't need to do actual filing each day, but you do need to open that bank statement and put it with the other items to be filed. Take a few minutes each night to look through your "Needs Action" bin to make sure you're not missing any deadlines.
• Don't try to live up to unattainable standards
Find a system that works for you. It probably won't be the system described in a magazine or one that a friend uses, but it will suit your needs. Real people have "stuff" that is never represented in magazines. What works for a single person won't work for a family of six. And what makes sense for you now will probably be different in five years. If you are one of those people who like to have papers visible, take advantage of vertical space above your filing cabinet or drawers and use a bulletin board or a magnetic board to post important reminders. Just be sure to remove old items regularly. The most important thing is to develop good habits and be consistent.
• The system won't run itself
Keep your system simple, especially if you want family members to participate. It is not necessary, and can be counterproductive, to create an elaborate system that no one can follow. Be sure to explain the simple process to the people living in your house and to set the expectation that they need to be involved, but also realize that ultimately one person has to oversee the system.
Look at the next two months as an opportunity to organize not only your tax papers but all of your papers. Reducing clutter and getting things in order now will save you valuable time each day and especially at tax time next year.
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Architecture buffs have a new excuse to troll Lido Shores and scope out historical houses. The Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau, together with the Sarasota Architectural Foundation, has published a map and guided tour book featuring Sarasota's most unique and historical buildings.
The 56-page guidebook and street map, titled "Tour Sarasota Architecture," is divided into four geographic areas: north of Fruitville Road, Lido Shores, south of Webber Street and downtown Sarasota.
Featuring 70 new and old buildings dating back to John Ringling's Cà d'Zan mansion, the guidebook also includes recent designs from contemporary architects such as Phil Skirball, whose 2008 Sterling Park office building was inspired by Paul Rudolph's famous Milam residence, in Jacksonville.
Designed by Stephanie Rule, a senior graphic-and-interactive-communications student at Ringling College of Art and Design, "Tour Sarasota Architecture" warrants at least a two-hour driving tour.
Sarasota's new self-driving architecture tour was the brainchild of modern-architecture fanatic Larry Reinebach, a retired mechanical engineer from Chicago.
Reinebach, a Sarasota Architectural Foundation board member, was so inspired after taking a self-driving architecture tour in Columbus, Ind., that he set out to plot a similar course in Sarasota.
"I purchased a $3 map at the visitors center," says Reinebach, who lives in a 1950s beach home on Lido Shores. "Columbus is known as a mecca for modern architecture, but the whole time I was on the tour I was thinking, "Gee wiz, Sarasota is every bit the city Columbus is and more. We should be able to offer this in our community.'"
Last January, Reinebach pitched the idea to his fellow foundation board members. He began working with Lorrie Muldowney, a historic-preservation specialist at the Sarasota County History Center, and got the financial backing from the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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The tour includes a mix of residential, commercial and government buildings by architects such as Paul Rudolph, Ralph Twitchell, Jack West, Gene Leedy, Carl Abbott and Guy Peterson. According to Reinebach, 15 of the buildings were constructed during the 1920s land boom; 15 are contemporary designs; and 40 belong to the popular post-war-era Sarasota School of Architecture.
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A little gem
When I was at the VT meeting in Cascais earlier this year I had breakfast one day with member white_smallstar who told me that when I visited Pisa I must be sure to see the church of Santa Maria della Spina because, in her words, "it is a little gem". So I went, and she was right – it is indeed a gem. Thank you Nico.
The church was built in 1230 and was originally known as Santa Maria de Pontenovo, being named for the "new bridge" that was just beside it at that time. The name was changed to Santa Maria della Spina in 1333, when it became home to the reliquary of a thorn from Christ's crown (spina is thorn in Italian). The reliquary is no longer there, but the name remains.
One reason for this church's charm is its close proximity to the river; another its small size; and the third the wonderful Gothic pinnacles that rise from every point of the roof. Many of these are crowned by statues of the Virgin Mary (see photos 2 and 3 for details of these).
We had heard that the interior was rather dull compared to this beautiful exterior and as there is an admission charge we decided not to go in. But if you'd like to have a look, the opening hours are on the city website here.
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parco san rossore bicycle ride
last autumn when i went to pisa i felt like getting my muscles into moving and rented a bike at the central rental store and went all the way out to marina di pisa to take a dip in the ocean and afterward i went to parco san rossore northward from marina di pisa.
i was all by myself for hours watching funny birds in a courtyard of houses where nobody lived anymore. meeting a fox who obviously just came from the beach fishing and lots of other flying or creeping animals i have never seen before in a lagoon.
i was really wiped out in the evening but it was worth it.
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I'd been to Pisa several times before I finally remembered to take a look at this tiny, but ornate church. Glad I did. Situated along the Arno River to the west of the Corsa, this is a beautiful, if impressively small, church that is said to have at one time housed a thorn from the Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus himself!
Step inside and pay the person on your left a couple of euros to enter the church. There's no real 'open' sign so do your best to interpret the hours and give the front doors a reverent tug.
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Fantastic on the ouside only!
Santa Maria della Spina is a small Gothic church that got its name from the word "Spina" which means Thorn in Italian. It is believed that a thorn from Jesus Christ's crown was kept here. In 1871 this pretty little church was dismantled and rebuilt on a higher level due to dangerous inflitration of water from the Arno. Its unique and pretty architecture makes it stand out from the street around it like a beacon. There is a small charge to enter the church, but to be honest even that isn't worth paying. Just open the doot and have a look inside at an ordinary room not unlike a small church hall and totally unchurchlike. Admire the ouside, forget the inside. The whole building is crowned by a delicate lace of pinnacles and niches, while the facade by tabernacles with statues. The small sculptures portraying Saints and Angels over the tympani are from the Nino Pisano's workshop, while the niche in the right pillar has a Madonna with Child by Giovanni di Balduccio.
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When I was walking along the streets, this little church caught my attention. It was really strange for a church to be bulit along the streets, in the middle of nowhere. In 1871, it was taken down a little at a time from the river banks and was rebuilt here.
So white, so nice
Santa Maria della Spina is a small Gothic church in the Italian city of Pisa. The church, erected in 1230, was originally known as Santa Maria di Pontenovo: the new name of Spina ("thorn") derives from the presence of a thorn allegedly part of the crown dressed by Christ on the Cross, brought here in 1333. In 1871 the church was dismantled and rebuilt on a higher level due to dangerous inflitration of water from the Arno river: the church was slightly altered in the process, however.it has a rectangular plant, with an external facing wholly composed of marble, laid in polychrome bands.The small sculptures portraying Saints and Angels over the tympani are from the Nino Pisano's workshop, while the niche in the right pillar has a Madonna with Child by Giovanni di Balduccio.
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Santa Maria della Spina
Santa Maria della Spina, charming Pisan-Gothic building, is rising right on the bank of the river Arno, very unusual place for an church. Actually, in 1871 the church was disassembled and again completely assembled on the present Lungarno, because of dangerous seepage of water.
The whole building is crowned by a delicate lace of pinnacles and niches, while the facade by tabernacles with statues. The right side of the church is in particularly richly decorated, there are thirteen niches with the statues, works of the school of Giovanni Pisano.
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Santa Maria della Spina
The Santa Maria Della Spina was built between 1230 - 1323 by Nino and Giovanni Pisano to house a thorn said to be from Christ's crown. It is beautiful on the outside but I didn't go inside because as I approached and realised that you had to pay to get inside and was digging in my bag for my purse, I poked my head around the door (to see if there was anything in there worth paying to see) and the girl taking the money slammed the door in my face. Whereby my purse stayed shut and we were on out way!
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The roofline of this tiny church bristles with spiky Gothic pinnacles. miniature spires and niches sheltering statues of apostles and saints. The decorations reflects the history of the church, which was built between 1230 and 1323 to house a thorn (spina) from Christ's Crown of Thorns, the gift of a Pisan merchant. The church was once even closer to the river but was rebuilt on the present site in 1871 to protect it from flooding.
Santa Maria della Spina
Santa Maria della Spina is a remarkable tiny church along the Arno river.
Originally this church was below the present street level. As a result of constant floods, it was taken apart piece by piece and rebuilt on the new road level.
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Santa Maria della Spina church
It's not worth.
You have to pay (2€ I think) to enter that little church by the river.
It has nothing special inside!
Don't go there unless...
1.: You are a devoted religious;
2.: You don't have anything better to do with your money.
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Church of Santa Maria della Spina
The Church of Santa Maria della Spina – (St. Mary of the Thorn) is situated on the south bank of the river Arno, it was originally even closer to the river but was moved to its current position in 1871 due to fears of flooding. The church is Pisa's finest example of Gothic architecture. The 'spina' refers to a thorn from Christ's crown that was acquired by the merchant who rebuilt the church in 1323.
Santa Maria della Spina
This cute little chapel is worth a look, so you shouldn´t only visit the Piazza dei Miracoli. It´s standing at the banks of the river Arno, and you get a nice impression of the city from here
Please have a look at my travelogue, there are some nice pics in the late afternoon sun!
I said Pisa is closely-packed and infact you find all major attractions in the main square but you can also do a relaxing walk on the Lungarno, that' s to say along the bank of the well-known Arno river, and find some nice spots like the gothic church of Santa Maria della Spina.
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Don't forget to drop by this fancy gothic church CHIESA DELLA SPINA, situated along the Arno river. The opening hours of this church for visitors can be somewhat erratic... but hey, even if it's closed whilst you're here, nevermind. It's the exterior of the church that's eye-catching. Photos of this interesting church will certainly add flavor to your photo album back home!
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Yes, it's possible, said meteorologist Paul Sisson from the National Weather Service in Burlington. Though thunder snowstorms are very rare, the Northeast saw one on Saturday night. That came in the midst of a weekend of heavy snow that resulted in a few collapsed roofs at local barns
BRISTOL — The Addison Northeast Teachers Association on Monday night decided not to go on strike at the Bristol-area public schools. The teachers union had set Wednesday, Feb. 9, as the strike date.
"It has been called off," said Darren Allen, a spokesman for the Vermont-NEA teachers union, Tuesday morning. "Teachers accept (the contract) imposition, and bargaining is going forward."
MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday endorsed the concept of providing $25,000 in town money to pay a portion of the cost of a new local events marketing coordinator who would draw out-of-towners to spend money downtown and in other local businesses that serve visitors.
The goal of coordinator would be to produce more in town revenue through increased rooms and meals tax collections than the cost of the position.
"We look forward to this being not an expenditure but an investment," said selectboard chair John Tenny.
BRISTOL/MIDDLEBURY — When the Bristol-based Mothers Without Borders Vermont group hosts its fifth annual sew-a-thon to create dresses for orphans around the world, it will get a little extra spur. Kathy Headlee Miner, the founder of the international aid organization Mothers Without Borders, will be in town to describe the group's accomplishments and encourage volunteers on to greater achievements.
BRISTOL — Representatives of the six Addison Northeast Supervisory Union school boards and of the teachers who work in those schools met into the wee hours last Thursday negotiating a contract for the current school year. By the end of the night the two sides had come to an impasse.
The school boards will meet next month to decide whether to restart negotiations or impose a contract. If they opt for the latter, the teachers will have to agree to take what the boards offer or strike.
As I languidly flipped through a children's toy catalog one morning an item caught my eye. It's the kind of educational toy catalog that we probably get because we are members of the natural foods co-op. There were virtually none of the toys or games from my childhood — no lawn darts, no Jimmy the Greek Odds Maker Poker.
Who could blame the electorate for thinking the people running to represent them in government are stinking, money-grubbing pigs? Election after election the amount of money candidates spend in their campaigns grows and grows, at a rate surely much faster than inflation.
According to the Vermont Secretary of State's website, Republican Horace F. Graham spent the whopping sum of $28.15 to fend off a Democrat, a Progressive and a Prohibition Party candidate to win the Vermont governor's race in 1916. Things have changed.
BRISTOL - Over the past summer a crew at the Hub teen center in Bristol has been busy expanding the skatepark, which is used by skateboarders, inline skaters, and riders of scooters and BMX bikes from around the five-town region and beyond. Thanks to the donation of many ramps and features from the town of Hinesburg and the donation of time and services from many local businesses and organizations, the skatepark has doubled in size.
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Professor Simcox received a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science from Ohio University and her Juris Doctorate from the William & Mary School of Law. She served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Susan Crawford of the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in Washington, DC. She is a veteran of eight years in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps on active duty and in the U.S. Army Reserves, reaching the rank of Major. As an attorney in the United States Army, Professor Simcox held a variety of positions including prosecutor; labor attorney; fiscal, contract and general administrative law attorney; Chief of Administrative Law; torts and litigation attorney; and legal assistance attorney. She also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.


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My purpose in writing today is to address what I consider a tragic loss in our beautiful town — loss of habitat for wildlife. Norman once was a unique town, which had the University as its venerable center, more than adequate shopping and housing, and a few, small areas where a person could wander and still feel in touch with nature. Over the last few years, these areas have been decimated one by one. Here are two brief stories.
The last vestiges of fields and trees surrounding northeast Lion's Park are being destroyed as I write. It is early morning with a soft pearl-grey fog suspended in the chill air. Heavy machinery splits, rips and breaks the bones of the sheltering trees. There is (was) a coyote family and a den carefully hidden amongst the now lost grove of trees. Suddenly a Barred owl sweeps out of the carnage and lands clumsily (normally elegant fliers) on a nearby tree. She turns and looks directly at me. I see fear and desperation in her eyes as my own fill with tears.
The fields were a riot of grasses whose colors changed by season and time of day from brilliant greens to wine, purple, amber and tawny. Their infinitely shaped seeds and flowers scattered everywhere like stars in the sky are now hopelessly compressed under tons of soil. The cottontail rabbits protected by a lavender tangle of vines and branches were either crushed or have fled... but to where? There is nothing left.
In another location, several old cottonwoods along with a small meandering creek were summarily dismissed from life. As I walked the perimeter of the devastation, a Redtail hawk flew by, crashing into a remaining cedar tree. I ran to see if she was okay. The hawk was sprawled on the ground with a broken wing, unable to fly. The loss of her nesting tree, the cottonwoods, disoriented her not unlike the Barred owl I observed yesterday. Fortunately, Rondi Large of Wildlife Foundation was able to capture her and heal her wing. Otherwise, she would have slowly starved to death lying there in the grasses.


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Tony Tuckson trained in London and at East Sydney Technical
School. He did not show his work commercially because for many
years, as a Deputy Director of the Art Galley of New South Wales,
he was uncomfortable about promoting his own work. It as only after
his death in 1973 that the depth and quality of his art was fully
recognized. Interested in the underlying spirit in Aboriginal
and Melanesian imagery, Tuckson turned to pure abstract work in the
late 1950s, exploring the longitudinal against the vertical and
dark against light.
In Black on white, with paper the simple tones - he
rarely used black and white - and dramatic lines of acrylic on
masonite combine to create a complex painting that captures both
space and energy.
Tuckson had developed a tremendous freedom in his work by the
1970s and this is probably one of the last works that he painted.
It is also possibly one of the works referred to by Tuckson who,
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down and across and back," whilst making the gestures with his
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Album Rating: 4.5Beekeeper is streaming here:
Yes. This is amazing. I'm eagerly jumping on the hype train this time around.Digging: Dog Fashion Disco - Sweet Nothings
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first review as a contrib, and a well-written one at that
might check this outDigging: Astronauts - Hollow Ponds
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this sounds pretty dope, both literally and figuratively (its on Profound Lore, that can't be bad)
Nice review. Does it sound like a mountain of witches?
Just listened to three tracks off this and wasn't impressed overall. Maybe a 3-3.5Digging: Tukaaria - Raw to the Rapine
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Album Rating: 4.5@ShadowRemains:
It's the best Profound Lore release since Yob's Atma.
I don't know man. I'm not familiar with them.
Well. The last two tracks guarantee a 4 for me alone. And yes, critics are right. This may be the best metal album of the year so far.
Great music, but I just can't get into their music at all. Glad to see you've become a contributor; you write some of the best reviews here in the site.
Back to the new Woods of Ypres for me.
Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound OffVery nice review Greg, will check this out.
Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion.
Album Rating: 4.5Thanks guys. I like the new Woods of Ypres album too, but I prefer this.
Their re-release of South Of Salem bored me to tears, I still might give this a listen when time allows it. Damn good review buddy!Digging: Cloak of Altering - Plague Beasts
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Album Rating: 4.5It's inferior to this for sure, but I can't say I was bored. Thanks.
I dug South of Salem! Nice review, Greg. And I didn't know you became a Contributor, congrats on that! By the way, we mastered our eo yesterday. Some time this week it will be available for download. And I still need to listen to this.
Album Rating: 4.5Cool. This is quite amazing. Get on it asap. Especially the two last tracks are mind-blowing.
Will do!
Album Rating: 4.5You must. Only 2 ratings for this make me feel like a sad panda.
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It's the best Profound Lore release since Yob's Atma.
It's the best Profound Lore release since Yob's Atma.
It's inferior to this for sure, but I can't say I was bored. Thanks.
Well then, this is going on my playlist for tomorrow. I've been listening to way too much industrial stuff to fully appreciate this tonight hahahaha.
It's the best Profound Lore release since Yob's Atma.
Dude, no way. Terminal, Dawnbringer, Alderbaran, Pallbearer, Wold, Antediluvian, Leviathan, and probably many more bands on the label had far better albums than that snore fest. That was the worst album Yob has put out (and I mean bad as in it wasn't up to par with the rest of their discography).
Yeah this>>>>sorrow & extinction.
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As is pointed out here: In 1994 when various GOP grassroots organizations pushed for term limits initiatives across the country, my father pointed out that everyone was for term limits-- as long as they didn't apply to the guy in their district.
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What's the difference between Omnivores, Carnivores, and Herbivores?
The main difference between Herbivores, Carnivores & Omnivores is there diet. Herbivores only eat grasses, plants, flowers and sometimes wood while carnivores are just the opposite, they only eat meats. But omnivores are right in the middle of each of these, they eat all the things that herbivores eat and all the things that carnivores eat.
Another difference between all of these is their jaws and teeth. For instance, carnivores have to have wide mouths and strong jaw muscles in order for them to eat some of the thing they eat. Herbivores on the other hand are just the opposite, they have a small mouth and a strong tongue so it's easier for them to move food around in their mouth and grind it on the flat molar teeth in the back of their mouth. Omnivores have flat molar teeth that they use for grinding like herbivores' and they have sharp teeth to tear off meat like carnivores.
Swallowing is another thing that set these three apart. Omnivores and herbivores have enzymes in there spit to help break down the plant and other food that they eat while carnivores do not have enzymes to help them break down food, they just swallow the chunks whole because if they had enzymes that help them break down protein, it would damage the inside of their mouth. Omnivores and herbivores chew their food so they can tear though the strong outer wall of the plant.
Carnivores have very large stomachs, so large that it can hold between 60 and 70 percent of their whole digestive tract. But herbivores have very small stomachs and they process smaller piles of food. Carnivores process food more quickly because their stomach acid level is 1 to 2 pH all the time. Herbivore process food because they have less acidic stomach juices. Some herbivores that eat things that are more difficult to digest have stomach chambers. Animal that have these are called ruminants.
Carnivores and omnivores can be very similar when it comes to inside organs. They both have simple digestive tracts and liver. Their liver can detoxify vitamin A, and herbivores cant.
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Cartersville has a number of excellent lunch spots. A few of my favorites include , and . Today I am adding one more to the list: . With a welcoming atmosphere, diverse menu and freshly prepared food, you really can't go wrong. Outdoor seating, ice cream and a self-serve soda fountain simply put it over the top.
Located at 25 North Wall St., Wall Street Café offers soups, sandwiches, gourmet salads and a children's menu. A few of the menu items that caught my eye are the Chicken Salad Sandwich ($6.50), Roast Beef Sandwich ($6.50) and Jamaican Jerk Salad ($6.75). The Chicken Salad is made of baked chicken, mayo, grapes, pecans, red onion and celery. The Roast Beef has Black Steer roast beef, sautéed onions and bell peppers, Portabella mushrooms, Chipotle barbecue sauce, lettuce and tomato. The Jamaican Jerk Salad has jerk chicken, romaine lettuce, pepperjack cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Portabella mushrooms and marinated red onions. The salads feature homemade dressings and the sandwiches are served on your choice of bread (white, wheat, rye, sourdough, hoagie roll, pita, tomato wrap or spinach wrap) with a side of potato salad, pasta salad or chips, and a pickle.
I made a promise to myself that I would go to the Wall Street Café earlier this week when I was in town running errands. I had walked by the café around lunch time and the shabby-chic collection of mismatched tables outside, along with the baskets of wraps and sandwiches that I passed by, called out to me. I didn't have time to stop just then, but today, I made good on my promise and am pleased to report I was not disappointed.
I arrived just past noon with my baby in tow. We were greeted by friendly, smiling patrons lingering over their meals. I took this as a good sign because good food results in happy patrons. I was excited to join the fold.
Because it was hot outside, I was craving something cold and light. Though there were many things on the menu that appealed to me, I opted for the Veggie Sandwich on a spinach wrap. I know that sounds boring but it wasn't your average veggie sandwich with just a few random veggies. This one had lettuce, tomato, red onion, Portabella mushrooms, alfalfa sprouts, sun-dried tomatoes, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese and Chipotle barbecue sauce. How's that for a substantial veggie sandwich?!
My sandwich is a perfect example of what's great about Wall Street Café. They have all your standard lunch fare, yes, but everything's sort of punched up a little, turning your everyday lunch into a culinary experience. The serving sizes are generous, too, so you really get your money's worth.
The service at Wall Street Café is excellent. Before I had to ask, someone brought me a high chair and set it up outside. You place your order at a counter but the staff brings the food to you, so while it's a relaxed environment it's still accommodating.
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Four familiar faces will be in new places as the boys basketball season begins this week for several Vermilion Valley Conference teams.
Hall of Famer John Spezia returns to the area where it all began as the coach of the Milford Bearcats while former Danville Vikings coach Gary Tidwell takes over at Schlarman Academy. Former Salt Fork boys and girls coach Mike Twidwell returns to coaching at Armstrong-Potomac, while former Storm player Andrew Johnson takes over at Salt Fork. Matt Colston also joins the area coaching ranks at Hoopeston Area.
Spezia began his nearly 40 year career at Sheldon High School in 1973 and will be taking over for Mark Portwood, who stepped down to become the new principal at Cissna Park.
Spezia is best known for his time at Danville Area Community College where he won over 400 games and the 1991 NJCAA Division II national championship. He is a member of three different Halls of Fame and inherits a Bearcats team that finished 8-21 last season.
"Returning letter winners are seniors Josh Killion and Wyatt Alt, juniors Jeff Cann and Jordan Guliquist, and sophomores Alex Portwood and Jake Rogers," Spezia said. "Killion led the team last year in scoring and assists, while Cann led in rebounding and field goal percentage."
Well known for his work with basketball camps in the Midwest, Caribbean and Europe, Spezia will focus on the fundamentals and stress defense, shooting and passing skills.
Tidwell takes over for Pat Kelly, who is now an assistant coach for the DACC Jaguars. It will be a new beginning for the Hilltoppers in a lot of ways.
"We will have seven freshman out of 13 players in the program," Tidwell said. "The recent renovation to the gym complex, including a new gym floor, has been inspiring for all of our teams.
"The transition to Schlarman has gone extremely well. I have a great staff with Jerry O'Neill and Mike Young, the administration at Schlarman is committed to success, and the attitude and effort of our players has been very impressive."
The Hilltoppers are led by seniors Austin Calhoun and Andrew Kelly.
"Austin is a combo guard and the leading scorer from last years team," Tidwell said. "Andrew is very versatile and we also return lettermen Chris Kufcheski and Maher Samawi. Michael Simmons and Gannon Hughes are the top two newcomers from the freshman group.
"My expectations for the program are simple. We want to win games by doing things the right way and to build a championship program by instilling a winning attitude both on and off the floor."
Twidwell last coached in 2005 and inherits a Trojans team that was 12-17 last season. Seven of the eight top scorers graduated, but leading scorer Wade Rogers returns.
Twidwell coached for 11 years at South View Middle School and won two regional titles in two separate stints with the Lady Storm. He takes over for Brian Russell, who moved on to Villa Grove.
Johnson played for Twidwell at Salt Fork (2000-2003) and takes over for Aaron Hird, who moved on to become the new principal at Oakwood elementary school. Top returning players for the Storm include All-conference selections Max Stutsman and Alec Dutton along with Ross Learnard.
Colston was at Bushnell-Prarie City/Avon in Western Illinois for four seasons and had his best year in 2010-11, when he led the Spartans to 19 wins.
He inherits a Cornjerkers program with a rich tradition, but recent struggles including a 4-23 record last season. Junior Mason Layden will look to continue to build on the progress he showed at the end of last season.
Deon Mennenga returns for his fifth season at Bismarck-Henning after leading the Blue Devils to a 13-0 conference record and a VVC title last season.
The Blue Devils will have a new look after top scorers and All-Conference selections Tanner Ribbe, Krystian Ingram, and Stephen Krout graduated. Top returning players include seniors Austin Toler and Austin Rienken, along with juniors Andy Bott and Chase Connelly.
Greg Gissinger returns for his third season as the coach of the Chrisman Cardinals, who are led by senior Chris Hoult. The Cardinals have one of the richest traditions in Illinois high school basketball history, but struggled last season after a trip to the Class 1A final 8 in 2010-11.
Adam Latoz returns as the coach of the Georgetown-Ridge Farm Buffaloes, who will be looking to replace their top three scorers and All-Conference selections Korie Vire, Ryan Dieu, and Matthew Hay.
The Oakwood Comets lost top inside threat and all conference selection Cameron Lee to graduation, but senior Kyle Elliot and Skylar Slade return for coach Doug Robinson.
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Ever since the game was invented, before television or even radio existed, baseball counted on the eyes and ears of umpires on the field. Starting this season, many key decisions will be made in a studio far away.
Major League Baseball vaulted into the 21st century of technology on Thursday, approving a huge expansion of instant replay in hopes of eliminating blown calls that riled up players, managers and fans.
"I think it's great," San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "It's about getting it right."
Acknowledging the human element had been overtaken in an era when everyone except the umps could see several views over and over in slow-motion, owners and players and umpires OKed the new system.
Now each manager will be allowed to challenge at least one call per game. If he's right, he gets another challenge. After the seventh inning, a crew chief can request a review on his own if the manager has used his challenges.
"I tell you the fans will love it," baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said after owners met and voted their unanimous approval. "It's another in a long list of changes that will make this sport better than it already is."
Baseball was the last major pro sport in North America to institute replay when it began late in the 2008 season. Even then, it was only used for close calls on home runs.
RAYS: Three-time AL All-Star David Price and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a $14 million, one-year contract, the highest single-season salary in franchise history. The 2012 Cy Young Award winner has been the subject of trade speculation after going 10-8 with a 3.33 ERA last year while earning $10,112,500. He is eligible for free agency after the 2015 season. His 2013 season was interrupted by his first stint on the disabled list, caused by a strained triceps. Price is the Rays career leader in ERA and winning percentage, and he is second in victories. Tampa Bay, which made the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons, announced the deal Thursday.


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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich answered questions from reporters on Sunday about the status of his campaign should his campaign perform poorly in the upcoming March 6 Super Tuesday contests.
Gingrich had just exited the Fox News Studios in Washington where he told anchor Chris Wallace, that if former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney loses his own home state of Michigan, "I don't see what he says the next morning to his donors to stay in the race."
Polls show former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum with a comfortable lead in Michigan ahead of Governor Romney who is placing second in the polls.
A reporter pointed to Romney's precarious political circumstances in Michigan and asked Mr. Gingrich if he would drop out of the race if he lost his own home state of Georgia on Super Tuesday.
"It's very important for us to do well in Georgia. We're going to go all out to make sure we carry the state. I think Governor Romney is discovering you can't take your home state for granted," Gingrich responded.
"Senator Santorum's got to carry Pennsylvania. Romney's got to carry Michigan. I got to try to carry Georgia. It's psychologically important."
Gingrich then added, "Georgia…We'll see where we are a day after Super Tuesday."
Senator Rick Santorum is surging in Georgia polls at the moment, and Gingrich appears to be unsure if he can actually win the state he was born in, raised in, and represented on Capitol Hill for decades.
According to Gingrich, what differentiates his situation with his home state as opposed to Romney's circumstances with Michigan appears to be that Romney has been running on the platform that he is the only candidate that can win.
"Romney's real challenge is that he's spent three or four times as much money as the rest of us combined and his super PAC has spent way more than the rest of us and if he can't carry Michigan, what's the rationale for his campaign?" asked Gingrich.
"Romney's reason for running was that he could win and at some point, if you can't win, and if winning is your argument, It's not a very good argument."


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Love what's coming out of Future This! Can't wait for the release! Where can I buy Big Pink merch?
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