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Touch and other new capabilities in Windows 8 are powering the latest hardware innovations coming from our OEM partners. Together we are delivering interactive new experiences through devices and services that deliver on customers' need for constant connectivity, mobility and flexibility.
This new world of computing is on display this week at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, from chipsets, to materials, hinges, touch panels, rotating displays, beautiful new designs and new capabilities in Windows 8.
The PCs and devices we're seeing come to market are increasingly mobile and much more powerful. When Windows 8 launched in October, we talked about 1,000 PCs and devices that had been certified for Windows 8. There are now more than 1,500 with more expected in the weeks and months to come. The breadth of innovation continues as our hardware partners deliver new Windows 8 devices and experiences that are tuned for play and work.
With that, let's take a look at some of the incredible new Windows 8 PCs that are being announced and garnering attention on the show floor this week.
This is the Transformer Book TX300CA from ASUS, a lightweight ultraportable with a 13" full HD (1920x1080) IPS display and multi-touch capabilities. Imagine the portability of a tablet but will have access to a more familiar Ultrabook design for productivity. The Transformer Book TX300CA delivers performance and an excellent user experience thanks to the latest Intel Core i7 processor with HD4000 graphics and Windows 8.
Another brilliant touch laptop: Sony's VAIO T Series 15. This is the 15-inch version of the popular T13 that features built-in HD web cam, which if you haven't seen it in action is really impressive. The built-in web camera features image sensor that not only provides crisp, bright pictures, but you can use the camera and hand gestures to skip a song, adjust volume, and navigate webpages with VAIO Gesture Control.
For more on Sony, see this video featuring Sony's VAIO Tap 20 and LL Cool J:
New to the PC market this year, TV-leader Vizio has come on strong with a beautiful line of notebooks and all-in-ones. Now they've enabled their Thin + Light series with touch, making them even more attractive for the Windows 8 world.
Samsung will be refreshing its Series 7 Ultrabooks this spring with the Series 7 Chronos and Series 7 Ultra Touch. Both models will feature a full HD (1920 x 1080) display, longer battery life and Samsung's trademark sleek aesthetics. Slightly thinner, the Series 7 Ultra Touch boasts a JBL sound system and is a great multimedia PC, while the Chronos offers premium performance and is still less than one-inch thick.
Here's creative take on an all-in-one PC: Lenovo's IdeaCentre Horizon table PC. This device from Lenovo combines an all-in-one desktop and table PC into one design. It can be used as an HD display or laid flat for a fun new gaming experience. It's as thin as two DVD cases, and can be outfitted with an Intel Core i7 processor and, of course, Windows 8. We think this kind of design is a game changer for family computing.
Another innovative design from Lenovo, the ThinkPad Helixis a premium convertible that features the company's groundbreaking "rip and flip" design, giving people absolute mobile freedom and versatility. Use it as a tablet, a laptop, a table-based tablet PC or even a mini movie theater with this flexible new design. Furthering the Helix's "groundbreaking" label, the new model features optional 4G high-speed wireless and Near Field Communications (NFC) technology that makes sharing files with other devices a easy as tapping them together.
Take a look at both the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix and IdeaCentre Horizon Table PC:
For fans of traditional notebook designs there are plenty to choose from this year. Dell's Inspiron 14R, 15R and 17R are getting a refresh with a sleek new design that is not only easy on the eyes, but easy to keep at your side. Nearly 5 mm thinner than the previous generation, the laptops include a built-in optical drive, stunning graphics options and fast processors.
LG's impressive monitor selection comprises of the UltraWide, ColorPrime and Touch 10, all matched for entertainment, professional applications and touch-based interaction, respectively. All three models employ IPS technology for exceptional next generation picture quality.
HP's Sleekbook line – featuring the latest technologies from AMD – is a great mix of functionality and affordability. Sporting a 15.6-inch diagonal HD display, 1 terabyte of storage and exclusive innovations including HP Connected Photo powered by Snapfish, this is a great Windows 8 PC for photographers.
For gaming and movie enthusiasts, Toshiba's new Qosimo X875features all the horsepower you'll need plus a new 1 terabyte hard drive – all in a laptop!
Panasonic has announced its "fearless business tablet" the Toughpad FZ-G1 with Windows 8 Pro. The toughness, thinness and light weight are optimized for field operations and the high brightness screen is tuned for outdoor use. It's an enterprise level tablet equipped with Windows 8 Pro and a high-performance processor.
Check out Jenn Brown from ESPN putting the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 to the test:
Microsoft and our OEM partners are working closely together to delight customers with hardware, software and services that create immersive new experiences and computing scenarios. The hardware innovation from our partners continues with amazing new PCs and devices coming into the Windows 8 ecosystem. Momentum for the platform is also strong with consumers, commercial customers and developers: we've crossed the 40 million mark for Windows 8 licenses crossed the 60 million mark for Windows 8 licenses, there are more apps coming online every day, and cloud services to unify media and content across devices.
Stay tuned for more news from CES and if you want to learn more about these Windows 8 PCs, be sure to check out the this slide show on Microsoft News Center and the Windows Phone Blog for the latest on partners showing continued support for Windows Phone.
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Hi everyone, we made a mistake in the blog post above: we mixed up the two ASUS products.The price of the Transformer Book has not been announced but the ASUS VivoBook is available on the Microsoft Store for $499. I apologize for any confusion.
You lot are dreaming if you think the $499 is real. Just do a search for this model on Bing or Google and you will find the real price is going to be FROM $1499. Like most of you though, had it been a real price I would have bought it already :P
I really hope this article is right, but I've been following this computer for a little while trying to find out the price and all I've heard is $1,300-$1,500 estimates, so I'm not going to hold my breath on the $499 price for too long. Although, I heard something about a new Intel chip that will seriously reduce the cost of ultra-books... maybe? (wishful thinking)
I don't think so. Current Asus Zenbook, 13.3, 256G SSD, 4GRam, I7, at Best Buy, $1399. You think this will be $1000 less because they added a touch screen, another drive, magnetic power connectors, second battery and made it two piece? I think $1500 would be about right. For what it's worth, Apple pricing isn't outrageous anymore for what you get. You compare units with comparable specs between Apple and Windows machines (and I'm including style points) and they aren't far apart. A 13" Air similar to the above Zenbook is $1499. Bit more, but not OMG more. You can certainly compare the least expensive Mac to the cheapest PC, but you can compare a Lexus to a Yaris too.
You guys must be confused with Apple pricing?
I'm with you. $499 for essentially a Zen book with i7, 256G SSD, 500G drive, 4G Ram, plus detachable screen? Where do I send my credit card info. Think they missed a 1.
Is the Asus Transformer Book really gong to cost $499? I was expecting something more like $1499. If the price is really that low, I'm all in.


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Easy Greek Meals, Recipes, and Tips
- Recipe Box
- Quick & Easy Greek Starters (Appetizers, Meze)
- Easy Greek Side Dishes
- Easy Greek Main Dishes
- Easy Greek Desserts & Sweets
- Everyday Beverages
- Quick & Easy Recipes with Step-by-Step Instructions
- Tips, Tricks, and Basic Techniques
- Photos: At the Market
- Photos: Ingredients & Prepared Dishes
Recipe Box
An index to Greek recipes on the site, by category.
- Desserts, Pastries, Sweets
- Breads & Phyllo Pies
- Beverages: Coffees, Teas & Spirits
- Sauces, Syrups & Marinades
Quick & Easy Greek Starters (Appetizers, Meze)
Some of the most famous starters are the easiest to make. Stir and serve, assemble and serve, quick-fry, or just put an ingredient on a plate. Bring the authentic taste of Greece to your table or party with these easy dishes.
- Batter-Fried Zucchini - Kolokythakia Tiganita
- Blender Chickpea & Sesame Dip - Hummus with Tahini
- Blender Olive Spread (Tapenade) - Pasta Elias
- Country Sausage with Peppers & Tomatoes - Spetzofai
- Dried Fruit & Nut Combinations
- Feta Croissants
- Fried Cheese - Saganaki
- Fish Roe (Caviar) Dip - Taramosalata
- Fried Tiny Fish - Marithes
- Garlic Mussels with Ouzo
- Greek Bruschetta - Lathovrekhta
- Herbed Feta Slices
- Hot Pepper Cheese Dip - Tyrokafteri
- Mashed Fava Beans
- Microwave Feta & Tomato Appetizer
- Shrimp with Oil-Lemon Sauce (Latholemono)
- Spicy Stuffed Peppers with Cheese - Piperies me Tyri
- Tomato Fritters - Domatokeftethes
- Yogurt, Cucumber, and Garlic Dip - Tzatziki
Easy Greek Side Dishes
Greek side dishes are deceptively simple. Boiled and fried vegetables are favorites, as well as rice and potato dishes. Stewed and roasted vegetables that also make fabulous meatless main dishes can also be served as sides. Here are only a few examples of easy and delicious Greek side dishes.
- Broccoli with Oil-Lemon Sauce (Latholemono)
- Dilled Peas with Potatoes - Arakas me Patates
- Easy Cold Bean Salad - Fasolia Xera Salata
- Easy Quick-Fried Vegetable Sides
- Easy Potato Sides
- Easy Rice Sides
- Grilled Eggplant Bowls
- Grilled Grapes
- Microwave Feta & Tomato Side
- Oven-Baked Mixed Vegetables - Hortariko sto Fourno
- Roasted Summer Vegetables - Briam
- Stuffed Grape Leaf Wreath Salad
Easy Greek Main Dishes
Traditional Greek cooking is almost always a simple matter of putting ingredients together with herbs and seasonings that enhance natural flavors. Easy casseroles are favorites, and roasted meats rule the Sunday and holiday table.
Easy Greek Desserts & Sweets
While some elaborate pastries may need some time to learn, many of the fabulous desserts and sweets for which Greece is famous are pretty easy to make, and some take very little time. Cookies, cakes, puddings, fruits, cheeses, preserves, and ice cream feature classic Greek tastes.
- Apple Coffee Cake
- Apples in Syrup
- Baked Stuffed Apples
- Basic Greek Cake
- Butter Cookie Twists
- Cheese with Honey, Nuts, and Fruit
- Chilled Watermelon Soup
- Fried Cheese with Preserves
- Fruit Salad with Honey Dressing
- Milk Custard Pie with Phyllo - Galatopita
- No-Butter Citrus & Spice Cookie Twists
- No-Cook Ice Cream
- Sesame Honey Spread - Tahinomelo
- Strawberry Preserves - Marmelatha Fraoula
- Wine Cookie Twists - Krasokouloura
- Yogurt with Honey - Yiaourti me Meli
Everyday Beverages
Coffees and teas are part of almost every adult Greek's daily fare. Certain teas, with reputations as remedies for what ails, are known to every family, and there are other favorite non-alcoholic drinks as well.
- Camomile Tea - Hamomili
- Greek Coffee - Kafes Ellinikos
- Greek Ice Coffee - Frappe
- Lemon Verbena Tea - Louisa
- Mountain Tea - Tsai tou Vounou
- Sour Cherry Cordial (non-alcoholic) - Vyssinatha
- Yogurt Beverage - Ariani
Quick & Easy Recipes with Step-by-Step Instructions
The Greek names for some dishes can be difficult to pronounce, but that doesn't mean they're difficult to make. These recipes are laid out with step-by-step instructions in photos or video, and when you make them, you can impress friends and family with your talents!
- Easy Baklava Coil Pastry (Photos)
- Easy Spinach Pie with Cheese - Spanakopita (Photos)
- Greek Salad (Video)
- Greek Sausage & Peppers (Video)
- Homemade Yogurt (Video)
- Honey Puffs - Loukoumathes (Photos)
- Sesame Crusted No-Butter Cookies - Koulourakia Lathera (Photos)
- Skillet Pork Chops with Apples (Photos)
- Spinach Pie - Spanakopita (Video)
- Stuffed Grape Leaf Wreath Salad (Video)
- Watermelon & Feta Salad (Video)
- Yogurt, Cucumber, Garlic & Herb Dip - Tzatziki (Video)
Tips, Tricks, and Basic Techniques
Find basic ingredient preparation techniques, plus tips and recipe techniques (many with photos), to make sure you have the bases covered as you venture into the world of Greek food.
- The Basics of Traditional Greek Cooking
- How to Build a Greek Meal
- Food Storage Tips
- Ingredient Prep Techniques
- Make Your Own Ingredients
- Recipe Tips for Beginners
- Measurement Converter for Herbs - Dried & Fresh
- Metric Measurement Converter
- How to Fold Pita Wraps
- How to Form Greek Sesame Cookies (Koulourakia)
- How to Shape Traditional Honey Cookies (Melomakarona)
Photos: At the Market
Follow along as I go shopping for ingredients to make the fabulous Greek recipes here on the site. Open-air markets are the norm, and merchants display their produce, meats, and seafood in a way that hasn't changed for almost a century. Animal carcasses are hung on hooks, fish are displayed in crates of ice, and fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains are laid out in bins and bags, ready to be selected and weighed to order.
- At the Market: Fish & Seafood
- At the Market: Fruit, Vegetables, Beans, Legumes
- At the Market: Meats, Poultry, and Game
Photos: Ingredients & Prepared Dishes
When I first moved to Greece and tried my hand at cooking, I wasn't sure what some dishes were supposed to look like - and I wasn't familiar with Greek cheeses and many of the ingredients used to create the fabulous tastes of Greek foods. Of course, I always enjoy looking at food photos to get ideas, and I hope these are helpful for you.

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Exhibition showcases auspicious beliefs in Chinese culture
More than 220 antiques and paintings which reflect the auspicious beliefs inherent in Chinese culture will go on display tomorrow (November 25).
The "Auspicious Emblems: Chinese Cultural Treasures – 45th Anniversary Exhibition of the Min Chiu Society" will run at the Hong Kong Museum of Art until July 19, 2006.
The exhibition, jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Min Chiu Society, was opened today (November 24) by the Director of the Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Anissa Wong Sean-yee, the Chairman of the Min Chiu Society, Mr Leon M Lee, and the Chairman of the Committee on Museums, Dr Philip Wu Po-him.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms Wong said that the 45-year old Min Chiu Society had established itself as a prestigious art organisation recognised by Chinese art and antiques lovers. Its social events, art exhibitions, academic talks and various publications had always been held in high regard by international museums and academic institutions, including the Hong Kong Museum of Art which has collaborated with the Min Chiu Society for many years, bringing to the Hong Kong public a series of memorable art and antiques exhibitions.
Ms Wong said that to celebrate the 45th year of the Min Chiu Society, the exhibition "Auspicious Emblems" was organised, bringing a vast array of antiques with auspicious motifs to demonstrate the Chinese people's love of propitious symbols and designs.
"In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the theme of auspiciousness became so popular that it gave rise to the saying that 'any image would carry a meaning and any meaning would suggest auspiciousness'.
"Thanks must go to Min Chiu Society members, who offered to lend to the museum the exhibits which are divided into five categories demonstrating the five main themes of auspiciousness in Chinese culture – 'Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Forth Good Fortune', 'Advancement of Bureaucratic Rank and Salary', 'Prosperous and Multitudinous Offspring', 'Blessings and Longevity', and 'Festive Celebrations'," Ms Wong said.
The exhibits, including Chinese paintings and calligraphy, jade, ceramics, glass, lacquer, enamel as well as carvings in bamboo and wood, date from the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) to the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
The image of dragon and phoenix is a symbol signifying auspiciousness and festivities and also represents the emperor and the empress. The two creatures are the motifs of countless artworks. Moreover, the pair is always placed in the most noticeable spot to signify utmost auspiciousness. In the "Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Forth Good Fortune", the long history of dragon and phoenix-worship is featured.
In the "Advancement of Bureaucratic Rank and Salary", it shows the common thought of pursuing higher financial and social rewards in Chinese culture. There are many works of artistic themes expressing the popular hopes and dreams of fame and glamour, as well as material wealth.
The "Prosperous and Multitudinous Offspring" reflects the primitive desire for plentiful offspring deeply rooted in Chinese culture in its early days. As time progressed, this desire remained strong and contagious, even giving rise to an artistic culture based on auspicious symbols. Within this tradition, artists sought to represent the idea of plentiful offspring and thriving households using natural objects. Fruits and plants supposedly blessed with extraordinary vitality and reproductive power were chosen for designs.
A blessed long life was the most enduring desire of everyone in ancient China and this concept is clearly shown in the "Blessings and Longevity". During the Ming and Qing dynasties the emperor's birthday was named the Longevity Festival, one of the most important celebrations at the imperial court. Items made to elicit auspicious happenings poured from imperial and local workshops, stimulating the development of a full-blown culture that venerated long life and pleasure. Artisans and craftsmen in private and imperial workshops endeavoured to produce original creations linked to blessings and longevity for use during court celebrations, rituals and feasts. On other occasions, artistic motifs featured objects whose names rhymed with auspicious ideas.
In the last category, "Festive Celebrations", a vast array of images carrying auspicious meanings in traditional Chinese culture is on display. Among them are "longevity accompanied by blessings" and "thousands of generations of offspring", both of which represent certain basic wishes in life. Some auspicious symbols were seen only during special festivities.
The Museum of Art is at 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. It opens from 10am to 6pm daily and from 10am to 5pm on Christmas Eve and Lunar New Year's Eve. It is closed on Thursdays (except public holidays) and the first two days of the Lunar New Year. Admission is $10 and a half-price concession is available to full-time students, senior citizens and people with disabilities. Admission is free on Wednesdays.
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"We have blocked 20,000 objectionable websites and blogs since the blasphemous film surfaced on the Internet," an official of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said.
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Pakistani authorities have blocked about 20,000 websites, including YouTube, for hosting "objectionable" material like footage from the anti-Islam movie "Innocence of Muslims", an official said on Monday.
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France has a five million Muslim population, the largest in Europe.
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With some Muslim organisations protesting for the past few days over a controversial American movie, officials of the US Consulate here met the City Police Commissioner S George on Thursday.
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Sinfonia in E minor
La Orestiada Symphonic Triology
Philharmonia Orchestra Malaga, Jose Luis Temes
Another very welcome release from VRS in their series that introduces us to rarely heard music of
Spanish composers. Manuel Manrique de Lara (1863-1929) had two highly successful careers.
One as a composer and the other as a commander in the Spanish Navy. These large scale
orchestral pieces are heavily influenced by Wagner.
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I. Agamenon
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Using Easy Rider Trip Planner and Google Maps -
Easy Rider trip planner, using Google Maps, is designed to help transit riders find their way from points A to B in Stanislaus County. You can use Easy Rider to find your way around Stanislaus County as well as adjoining Counties and Cities who also use Google Maps for their trip planners. The following Stanislaus County transit operators are partners in this process with Google Transit:
• Stanislaus Regional Transit (StaRT) – www.srt.org
• Modesto Area Express (MAX) – www.ModestoAreaExpress.com
• Ceres Area Transit (CAT) – http://www.ci.ceres.ca.us/CeresAreaTransit/CAT.html
• Bus Line Service of Turlock (BLST) – www.blastbus.com
Use the trip planner to plan your ride. Easy Rider is tied to transit operators' routes and schedules using Google Maps. Google Maps can tell you when to be at the bus stop, where, if necessary, to make any transfers and where you can get off. You can search by intersection, address, business name or landmark.
How to Use the Easy Rider Trip Planner -
Google Maps will then show you your planned trip and what time the bus will depart or arrive based on what you have selected.
PLEASE NOTE: While StaRT strives to provide quality information through our trip planner, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy.
This is a new service that is still being refined by both Google and the participating transit agencies.
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No need to wait until General Sale tomorrow! Get your tickets now!
Spend you Sunday on Rottnest Island with Jebediah!
Extending the January show dates to VIC!
We are stupidly pleased to announce that we will be ringing in 2014 with a very special NEW YEARS EVE SHOW at none other than the DUNSBOROUGH TAVERN!


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Amid Bad Jokes, House Approves Taking Your Dog To Dinner
After almost an hour of debate, including considerable joking, the House joined the Senate Thursday in voting to allow people to bring dogs to dine with them in outdoor areas of restaurants in some counties.
The House vote was 64-21 in favor of the bill sponsored by by Rep. Harry Brooks and Sen. Tim Burchett, both Knoxville Republicans.
As it passed the Senate earlier, the bill authorizes city councils in counties with a population of more than 100,000 to adopt an ordinance that permits dog dining in outdoor seating areas of a restaurant - if the restaurant owner also agreed.
Amendments adopted in the House would allow Blount, Sevier and Fentress counties to allow dogs in restaurants even though the counties do not meet the population requirements. The bill (SB605) now returns to the Senate for concurrence on the amendments.
A score or so representatives spoke on the bill during extended debate. Some of the discussion was joking. Some examples:
-Rep. Stacey Campfield, R-Knoxville, called the measure a "vicious dogs in bars bill" and asked whether a dog under age 21 could go to a restaurant that permits smoking. If so, he asked, "would that be in dog years or human years."
-Rep. John Litz, D-Morristown, said he was worried about barking dogs disrupting a meal and asked Brooks: "Since we are now allowed to carry guns (into restaurants), do we have the ability to shoot the dog?"
-Rep. Curry Todd, R-Collierville, who earlier sponsored a bill allowing handgun permit holders to take their weapons into restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages: "If I carry my pooch to a restaurant, I going to let him go armed himself. I won't worry abljt anybody shooting him."
Rep. Joe Towns, D-Memphis, expressed concern about dogs defecating to the discomfort of other customers.
"I don't want a dog doing his business while I'm eating my food." Towns said.
Towns also expressed concern about people who have allergic reactions to dogs being impact by the animals presence.
Brooks said that the same concerns would apply to people walking their dogs on public streets under current law. Rep. Richard Montgomery, R-Sevierville, said those who do not want to be around dogs could go to other restaurants where they are not permitted.
Towns offered an amendment to exempt Memphis from the bill, leaving dog dining still prohibited in the city. But his amendment was voted down after Todd indicated other Shelby County legislators did not agree with the move.
Current state law prohibits dogs in restaurants, except for "service dogs" such as those that guide the blind. Brooks and Burchett say the bill was inspired after a Knoxville restaurant, which they did not identify, failed a health inspection when - not knowing of the legal ban - allowed a customer to bring a dog into an outdoor seating area.
-Rep. Stacey Campfield, "would that be in dog years or human years."
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'Deadliest Catch' captain docks in Ranch
Date: June 16, 2009
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One of the star captains featured on Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" is docking in Lakewood Ranch next month.
Captain Keith Colburn of the fishing vessel Wizard will be the featured guest at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival from 6-9 p.m., July 1, on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. The street event is free. Race boats will be on display, and there will be live entertainment by Rye Road Band and activities for the entire family on Main Street.
There will also be a private party with limited tickets available. the price is $10 per person and includes a cash bar and hors d' oeuvres (children 12 and under free) at Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom. Guests will enjoy a question-and-answer period with Colburn. He will be available to sign autographs and take photos with guests. Ticket sales will benefit the Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped Inc.
This year's Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival celebrates 25 years, and Sarasota remains one of the longest continuously running race sites in the world.
"It is an honor for me to be a part of this year's festival," Colburn said. "During a prior visit into the Sarasota area, I had an opportunity to meet the Suncoast Foundation board of directors and festival founders. With the festival celebrating its 25th anniversary ... this is a true testament to their tireless commitment and generous support.
"I also had an opportunity to tour several facilities which have been constructed as a result of funds raised by this annual event," Colburn said. "Seeing firsthand the great work they do for so many challenged children, adults and their families was truly amazing. As a father of two, it is heartwarming for me to be involved and know the vast impact this festival has on so many."
To purchase tickets, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call 757-1548. For an entire festival schedule, visit www.suncoastoffshore.org.
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Instructor jazzes up routine
The East County's Sue Encke, a jazzercise instructor, recently attended the annual Jazzercise Live event in Washington, D.C., along with more than 1,500 other customers and instructors from across the world.
Tiny Hands supports students
The Tiny Hands Foundation, with the help of more than 200 volunteers, will fill 1,500 backpacks with school supplies for children in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2, at the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.
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It's obviously time to write to Buckingham Palace again, even though it doesn't seem to achieve anything at all – besides prompt responses, passing me on to Ministers who don't communicate.
So I'm just soothing my conscience: I want to die, knowing that I've tried my best. I want HM to know what, just like in all the fairy tales of the world, Her Ministers won't tell her. Because they don't seem to have the ethics, morals and integrity necessary to be a 'voice for the people'. At its best, they are, what my husband used to call a 'mutual adoration society'. But, in reality, they are making civil abuse of royal privileges as enshrined in Royal Charters.
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"I knew I could do it and I did-" Nina Nissly
In August 2012, Nina Nissly achieved her ultimate goal. She scored a spot on the USA Women's Sled Hockey Team. Nina's interest in sports began when she was eight years old, and although she was born with cerebral palsy, Nina did not let that stop her from pursuing her goals. Swimming particularly caught her attention. When she first moved to Lake Forest, she searched for a swim team fit for her ability and found Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA). She quickly learned that this organization provided adaptive sports for youth, teens and adults with various disabilities and thought it was a perfect fit. At GLASA, Nina joined the swim team, wheelchair basketball and sled hockey. Participating in these sports helped her develop her athletic abilities and prove to herself that she could do anything.
As an athlete, Nina believes that perseverance is a must-have quality. Playing sports poses challenges such as intense training and a major time commitment. Nina says that she has to train every day and that pushing through a workout can be very difficult. Nina does not let training intimidate her; instead, Nina exceeds her own expectations and finishes every training session with a smile on her face. She believes that giving up is not an option, and always reassures that she is doing all the training because she loves to play sports. Not only does she train hard, but she also dedicates an immense amount of time to the sports. Nina has to juggle being a teenager, a student, and an athlete all at once, but she manages to do this flawlessly. Over the years, Nina has learned the tricks to time-management, and has kept up with her hectic schedule. She says she does it because she has a desire to persevere in sports, and also because of the satisfaction these bring about.
The sport that Nina is most passionate about is sled hockey. Tom Daily, her coach at GLASA, introduced sled hockey to Nina. He simply asked her to check out the new team and with great interest Nina did. She immediately fell in love with the sport and its uniqueness. Nina loved how each player had everything customized. The sled and blades were all made to the player's desire, and everyone stood out as an individual. Once she began playing, she became stronger and her endurance increased tremendously. The fact that Nina was a swimmer also influenced her ability to play because it allowed her to score stronger shots and in general, be a better player. Nina has been playing sled hockey for seven years now, and is at the peak of her career as a sled hockey player on the USA Women's Sled Hockey team.
"When I found out I was on the team, I couldn't stop smiling-" Nina stated. Her mom was the first to hear the big news through an email, but soon after, Nina checked the roster posted online and found out about her great accomplishment. The Nissly household was full of joy and pride for their daughter. Nina has started the season now, and she will be playing her next game in Pennsylvania. She says that she goes into every game hoping for the best, but most importantly, to have fun. She hopes to develop even more as a sled hockey player by increasing her athletic mental and physical strength. Nina says that she wants to make the best out of this experience, and also inspire other disabled people to pursue their dreams as athletes. At GLASA, Nina is already someone that the younger athletes and parents look up to, and Nina hopes to make this impact on other disabled athletes at a national level through the USA Women's Sled Hockey Team.
Joining this team is only the first few steps Nina is taking into her future. As a senior at Lake Forest High School, Nina is thinking about what college to attend. She is primarily interested in the University of Whitewater in Wisconsin, where she wants to pursue anther dream of hers, becoming a graphic designer. This University not only caught her eye because of the advanced adaptive sports program they have, but also because of their amazing graphic design program. Whichever direction Nina decides to take in her future, you know she will making the impossible possible, and following her motto: " Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something, instead, prove to them that you can-" Nina Nissly.


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In part one of an occasional series on state redistricting, we look at redrawn territories, released today, for state senators and Assembly members.
New state legislative districts that reflect population shifts seen in the 2010 census were released today.
The maps are published on the website of a legislative task force that drew the new district boundaries. Guided by population data, and likely a welter of political considerations, the bipartisan task force—its members selected by the Legislature's divided leadership—has defined a new state political map in time for November's elections. Those maps now go to the Assembly and State Senate for a vote. After that, they would go to the governor for a signature or veto, which has been threatened in the event of obvious gerrymandering.
Though its work could influence electoral politics for at least the next decade, the task force toiled in secret, deciding behind closed doors on revised shapes and locations for the state's 150 Assembly districts and, in a one-seat increase, 63 State Senate districts.
If the proposed new districts become official, Mount Pleasant will become part of Senate District 40, which includes North Castle, Mount Kisco, Cortlandt, Peekskill, Somers, North Salem, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge in Westchester; as well as Carmel, Southeast, Patterson, Pawling and Beekman in Putnam County.
Said District 40 State Senator Greg Ball in a statement, "My focus before and after re-districiting will continue to be on job creation, lowering taxes and working with Govern Cuomo to get New York State back on track."
He continued, "I am proud to have the opportunity to represent the seniors, veterans, small business owners, taxpayers and hardworking families in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. As a Senator I welcome the new and exciting opportunity to now fight and deliver for both New Castle and Mount Pleasant."
The Ossining portion of Briarcliff Manor manor will become part of Senate District 38, which also includes Clarkstown, Ramapo and Orangetown in Rockland County.
With few New Yorkers able to identify the districts in which they live, let alone name their state senator or assemblyman, immediate interest in the maps will likely be limited, largely confined to officeholders, those who would displace them and the entourage of both. Within that realm, however, the decennial districting process seems inevitably to attract controversy. This time around, it has been especially contentious, drawing complaints from insiders like Gov. Andrew Cuomo and former New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch, who want an independent—a nonpartisan rather than bipartisan—panel to draw the lines, and Common Cause, which has already drawn its own proposed districts.
In the end, said one Westchester politician, "The courts will probably have the final say." A veteran of the county's back rooms, he said it's unlikely that districts drawn by any of the oft-mentioned mapmakers—the Legislature, the governor or an independent commission—would escape a legal challenge or two. "That'll leave it to a judge to decide what the maps look like," he said.
None of this political churn is provoked by the ostensible reason for remapped districts—the need to keep them roughly equal in population—but instead by how they place "different sets of voters together in new ways," as the Brennan Center for Justice puts it.
"The way that voters are grouped into districts...has an enormous influence on who our representatives are, and what policies they fight for," the public-policy body says in a study of redistricting.
Over the years, political strategists have jockeyed to leverage a district's demographic data, combining or dividing ethnic, racial, religious and other concentrations to enhance their voting power, or minimize their strength.
In the practical politics of Albany, where Democrats overwhelmingly control the Assembly and Republicans have an edge in the Senate, party leaders typically strike deals on districting deals. This year, however, Cuomo has vowed to veto any maps that obviously exploit partisan differences or advantages
Today's maps are advisory-only. In that sense, the bipartisan commission that drafted them— the Legislative Advisory Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment—functions as a legislative committee, reporting its work product to the full chamber for ultimate disposition.
LATFOR, as the commission is known in Albany, comprises two state senators, two Assembly members and two non-legislators, all of them appointed by the political leadership of the Legislature's two houses.
NEXT: Congressional maps, cutting New York's representatives from 29 to 27, are coming next.


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Originally published on Thu June 14, 2012 5:16 pm
Missouri cellphone users can now register their numbers on the state's no-call list under a bill signed by Governor Jay Nixon Thursday.
The law prohibits telemarketers from calling or texting those who sign up and gives the attorney general's office the power to punish violators.
Attorney General Chris Koster says the law expands Missouri's no-call list enacted 12 years ago for land lines.
"12 years ago the no-call list saved the dinner hour in this state," Koster said. "Today's action extends that protection to a new technological era."
Legislation allowing Missourians to place their cellphone numbers on the state's telemarketing No Call List is moving forward.


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By LIBBY CLUETT
Silent film star Corinne Griffith's connection to Mineral Wells and the Baker Hotel will be the topic at the Thursday, Sept. 12, Mineral Wells Heritage Association monthly meeting at the Rock School Museum.
The public is invited to join the 7 p.m. talk and homemade refreshments afterward.
County Attorney and history aficionado Phil Garrett will present this informal talk on Griffith, but he gave a little preview.
Married four times, Griffith would come to Mineral Wells just about every time she got a divorce, Garrett said, so she could file in Palo Pinto County. When she came to town, he said she would stay at the Baker Hotel, but noted that her aunt lived on North Oak Street.
"She was probably the prettiest silent screen star ever, but talked through her nose – she didn't translate well into talkies," said Garrett, adding that Griffith only made one talking movie.
She made many silent movies and invested in Los Angeles real estate, "and at the time of her death [in 1979], she was worth $150 million," he said. "She also wrote about a dozen books. 'Papa's Delicate Condition' was made into a film with Jackie Gleason."
The 1952 book was a memoir of her childhood.
One of Griffith's marriages was to George Marshall, who owned the Washington Redskins. Garret said Griffith wrote the Washington Redskin's fight song when she was married to Marshall. According to online sources, in 1947 she wrote "My Life with the Redskins," a history of the football team.
Join the Heritage Association for Garrett's sure-to-be-entertaining presentation and, afterwards, enjoy refreshments, courtesy of Darleen Garrett.
The Rock School Museum is located at 105 NW 5th Ave. Those attending the talk are advised to park on the north side of the building and enter through the back door, nearest the Mineral Wells Senior Center.
The association will conduct its monthly business meeting at 6:30 p.m. and start the program at 7 p.m. For more information call 940-859-6877.


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CUMBERLAND — Eight percent of Garrett County electricity customers are now without power, according to a Maryland Department of Emergency Management report issued at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The report shows 18,233 customers in Garrett without power.
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The biggest problem with many amateur guitarists is poor tone, and that's the first thing you might want to correct before you start placing a microphone for recording or live sound reinforcement. Take a listen to your amp and guitar combination on microphone-level -- that is, where the microphone would be placed when recording. Adjust your tone so that you're happy with it, but remember one thing: the low-end will be increased with a microphone placed close to the source, something called proximity effect.
Selecting The MicrophoneYour preferred microphone for this will be a dynamic microphone for it's ability to withstand high volumes, and it's relatively low price. Sure, there are great condenser microphones that sound wonderful on guitar amps -- I personally love using a combination of dynamic and condenser, or dynamic and ribbon. But, with most budgets, a single dynamic microphone is a great choice.
The universally-accepted choice is the Shure SM57 ($99), but the Sennheiser E609 is also a popular choice, and is my preferred microphone for guitar amps. My favorite condenser microphone for guitar amps is the AKG Solid Tube, but depending on your preferences and needs you may find something different works best.
Placing The MicThe first thing to understand in microphone placement on guitar amps is that the sound doesn't resonate from the center of the cone; it comes from the off-axis - or "off center" area. How you position the microphone is really up to you and what you want your recording to sound like. If you're wanting a louder, more treble-filled sound, you want to place your microphone towards the center cone. If you want more of a warm tone, start moving out towards the center.
You might also try using two microphones on your amp - one close up and one farther back. You also need to remember, when running your amp in a recording situation, recording it at the highest volume possible while still achieving your desired "tone" is really recommended.
It's also not unheard of to mic the back of a guitar amp -- sometimes, blending in the tone from the back of the amp is a great way to get the full picture of an amp's tone.
Once you record your track, you may also find that "doubling" the rhythm track makes it sound way better than simply panning it in the center. Record the rhythm track, pan it hard left or right, and record it again, panning that to the opposite side -- even the steadiest hand will have some variation in the playing rhythm, and it'll make a much fuller, deeper sound on your mix!


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The Chilo Lock and Dam Operations Building was built to help make the Ohio River navigable
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The American Soldier: Photographic Tribute at Ohio History Center
It takes a few seconds to capture an image on camera, yet its lasting impact is of great importance.
Currently on display at The Ohio History Center are a variety of dynamic photos taken during some of the world's most pivotal wars.
Emmy and Tony award-winner Cyma Rubin's thought-provoking exhibit, The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute From the Civil War To Iraq, illustrates the patriotic determination of those who serve in combat as well as the photographers who risk their lives to acquire these fascinating photographs.
Some families accompanied the men to camps. At the 31st Pennsylvania Infantry near Washington, D.C., a woman, children and possibly her husband pose for the photographer.
Rubin, director of the Emmy-award winning documentary, Moment of Impact: Stories of the Pulitzer Prize Photographs (1999) and curator for the subsequent exhibit, Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs (2000), possesses an extensive knowledge of photography and storytelling. Her keen eye for detail and emotional quality is evident in the 116 photos she selected for the current American Soldier exhibit. In her opinion, simplicity is significant.
Rubin says she wanted to illustrate "the American soldier soldering…in every form."
This includes photos of soldiers enduring challenging climates, celebrating their return home with family members, and developing camaraderie with fellow soldiers. These photographs reveal a calm bravery despite the American soldiers' unknown circumstances.
Rubin also acknowledges the immense courage of the photographers. She says, "The photographer is risking their life…they have to be right in the middle of it."
From the Civil War leading up to the War in Iraq, her exhibit illustrates the importance of the war photographer as well as the soldier.
Rubin's The American Soldier exhibit is located at the Ohio History Center. The Ohio History Center is the building that houses the Ohio Historical Society at 800 E. 17th Street in Columbus. The exhibit runs from July 1 to December 30, 2011.
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Claudine Bowman Gross and Pauline Bowman Chaney were born in a farmhouse near Elnora in 1918.
"Our mother didn't know she was going to have twins," said Claudine. "She just thought she was having a big boy."
Now, 95 years later, the two identical twin sisters, are the only members of their family still alive but that doesn't mean longevity didn't bless the other eight siblings of the Bowman family.
"We had other siblings that lived to be in their upper 90s but some of our siblings passed before their 90s too," said Pauline.
Remarkably, both women, neither of which looks 95, are still very active.
Claudine, who lives on the farm she and her late husband Clarence purchased more than 50 years ago, stays very busy.
"I like to sew a lot and I've made over 200 bridesmaid dresses and some wedding dresses and I make the costumes for the madrigals at North Daviess," said Claudine. "I also love to cook."
Pauline also likes to cook and bake pies, sew, make quilts and exercise. She has also founded a bridge club in Mooresville where she now lives close to one of her daughters.
The two both have their own ideas on what the secret of life may be.
"I think the secret to living so long is to live a good, clean, moral life," Pauline said.
Claudine said she believes eating right, working, being happy and having the frame of mind have led to her long life.
Claudine has two sons, Tom and Kendall who now operate the family farm.
Pauline has three children, Roy and Claudia who live in California and Donna who lives in Mooresville.


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BELLINGHAM - The driver whose truck struck four pedestrians, killing one, early Monday had a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit, according to prosecutors.
Dustin F. Brown, 27, hung his head solemnly as he stood in the Whatcom County Jail courtroom Tuesday, May 27. He faces charges of vehicular homicide in the death of 37-year-old Dragan Skrobonja, as well as three counts of vehicular assault for the three men he allegedly hit and injured.
In the courtroom, Deputy Prosecutor James Hulbert read the police reports from that night, reconstructing a horrific scene as the truck plowed over people and smashed into cars as it careened through a downtown filled with people leaving bars.
Those police reports list Brown's blood alcohol level of 0.23, taken from a preliminary field breath test after the crash.
Brown's 1-ton truck had been parked in the 1200 block of North State Street. Shortly before the crash, a Bellingham Police officer saw the truck's tires spinning and heard the engine revving at about 1:30 a.m. The truck accelerated hard as it pulled out into traffic.
The truck sped into the parking lot of the Color Pot at the corner of State and Chestnut streets, striking three pedestrians who were on the sidewalk. It sheared through the chains that usually block the lot at night and headed toward Chestnut. As the truck left the lot onto Chestnut, it hit and killed Skrobonja, according to police.
The truck then hit an SUV full of people that was headed up Chestnut, shoving the SUV into a parked car. No one in the SUV was injured.
Hulbert said the truck then reversed and sped toward State Street, where it crossed both lanes and hit a car in front of the Herald Building.
After that crash, a witness jumped halfway into the open driver's side window to try to stop Brown from driving away from the scene.
Brown allegedly sped up and swerved to try to knock the man off his truck, according to police reports read in court. As he did that, the truck fishtailed and eventually crashed into a metal railing, stopping just before the 10-foot drop into the parking lot south of the Herald Building. The man suffered hand and rib injuries in his effort to stop the truck.
The truck was then swarmed by people who pulled out the driver and detained him as officers arrived.
Brown told officers at the scene that he had been drinking at the Up & Up Tavern on North State Street before the crash, Hulbert said, and police noticed slurred speech and an odor of intoxicants.
At the hospital later, Brown said he had consumed one or one and a half beers. He claimed his vehicle took off and he ran into buildings and cars to stop it, according to police reports read in court. Brown's defense attorney Jim Turner claimed a mechanical malfunction kept the truck accelerating.
Brown moved to Bellingham from Rhode Island in 2013, and he had a suspended driver's license from Rhode Island. It was not known Tuesday why the license was suspended.
Hulbert asked for bail of $1 million, saying that the seriousness of the crimes couldn't be overstated. Turner said bail should be closer to $20,000. Court Commissioner Edwin Simmers noted the "horrific nature of the tragedy," the very high blood alcohol level and the danger Brown posed to the community when he set bail at $500,000.
Police identified the three people injured in the crash as Brian Corey, Brynden Gorman and John Weitzel. They were treated at St. Joseph hospital and released. Corey had a lower leg injury, Gorman reported back pain and Weitzel had a fractured cheekbone and lower leg injury.
Corey, 26, said he was in Bellingham visiting friends for Ski to Sea and was walking the block back to his friend's place from a nearby bar when he heard the roar of a diesel engine. He turned to the sound and the truck immediately slammed into him and his two friends.
"It was just so instantaneous," he said. "The headlights were right on us. There was nowhere to go."
Corey said he doesn't know exactly what happened when he was hit, but he got up from the ground with a rush of adrenaline and only made it a few steps before he fell back down. He made it over to his friend, who was bleeding and repeating that he was going to die. Corey said it looked like he might. He could see the fourth person the truck hit on the other side of the parking lot, and he watched the truck continue on what Corey described as a "path of destruction."
"It was the stuff nightmares are made of," Corey said. "It was like watching a horror movie unfold."
The Bellingham Police Department is looking for photos and video from the crash as part of its investigation. Anyone with photos or video of any portion of the crash should contact Detective Pauline Renick at 360-778-8754 or Detective Tawsha Dykstra at 360-778-8664.
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Rockland County officials used a new interactive mapping tool to expedite emergency response during Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath. The tool, which provides a map-based common operating picture, enabled county, local and state highway, fire, police, utility, the Red Cross and other emergency personnel to record and share information on road obstructions and closures as events unfolded.
The county, hardest hit by tidal surges and winds that downed trees and power lines, used this information during the storm to organize, prioritize and direct crews in clearing major highways and roads and to route emergency vehicles and evacuations. After the storm, updated information on changing road conditions was critical to restoring power, managing cleanup and re-opening schools and businesses. The mapping tool was deveoped by Sewall.
Time is critical during major storms and efforts focus on collecting, compiling and verifying information from the field. But county officials said the new tool expedited the emergency response.
"This time, field staff familiar with the situation entered precise data directly on the Internet map, Emergency Operations Center staff received accurate information immediately, and dispatch staff could view it at other locations," said Douglas Schuetz, Rockland County GIS director. "We were able to provide reports to local and state-level stakeholders several times a day, to monitor fast changing conditions, and to direct emergency crews more efficiently and effectively."
The county took proactive steps to improve emergency preparedness last year in the wake of Hurricane Irene and the late October blizzard. Rockland secured funding from the Department of Homeland Security to commission Sewall to develop a real time tool based on its need for information. Sewall proposed a an enhancement to the existing online emergency GIS application and delivered a beta version for training local police and highway department staff in advance of Sandy. Designed to be efficient to use and easy to learn, the tool was tested before the storm hit and used with success throughout and after the storm.
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Just finished up a deeply dispiriting session in which I tried to produce some music effects for GuruQuest in the continuing tradition of doing everything for the game myself. The basic idea was sound, I think, but the execution and everything else was oh so disappointing.
The plan was to record chords from the C major progression and then have the game play them at some kind of random interval during play to create a bit of a mood and, most importantly really, just a little bit of sound texture to an otherwise soundless world. Anyway, in my mind at least, this would create a series of sounds that would be compatible with each other, but also randomly selected, in keeping with the "generated" idea behind the game as a whole.
But instead I got a big taste of the experience of wading into into the unknown realms that stretch as far as the eye can see outside my limited expertise. See, I can do some programming, and on a good day I've got an alright eye for visual aesthetics, but on the sound front? Well, I can plink away at a ukulele and I know the bare minimum about sound programming, and that's that.
Recording music is really hard. I guess that's why there are highly paid professionals and, importantly, special rooms. My setup was a noise cancelling mic (tuned for human speech presumably), my laptop (with its fan noisily running because it's an old fellah these days), and my ukulele. This did not turn out to be the best audio setup one could hope for. But I forged on and learned various things about the proximity of the instrument to the microphone and so on. Then I learned how the noise-cancellation algorithm in Audacity (the sound editing software) can make the ukulele sound bizarrely terrible. So that wasn't great.
After many painful run-throughs, I ended up with sound files for each of the chords in the progression. They had a bit of background hiss, but not so much to be totally noticable, so I wasn't completely unhappy. Then I tried installing some sounds in the game world so that a random chord would play every four seconds or so.
And then I was completely unhappy.
It sounded so very terrible. Not so much because of the sound quality, which was passable, but because the pairing of the (medium speed) chords and the still, clean aesthetic of the game was wretched. I don't think I've felt such a jarring dislike of something I've made in a long time.
Of course, the flip side of "oh god, that's awful!" is a heapin' helpin' of learning. Clearly if the ukulele thing is going to work the chords need to be much slower (more like individual notes) and much softer. It might stand a chance of working. So I'll have to re-record it all and keep my chin up and so on. And, at the very least, beneath the sadness and despair, at least I did the thing I was thinking of and found out it sucked, rather than blithely assuming it would be fine later, later.
Anyway, much respect to all you proper music and audio people out there – I very literally don't know how you do it.
I've been trying to get back into playing around with Processing again, after my quite productive jag making webcam-based platformers a little while back. This time I wanted to tackle some of the sound capabilities thanks to a few student in my class who've been talking about their ideas.
Turns out that, for me at least, dealing with sound is a lot harder than video. As I try to understand the library you use (called Minim), I come to realise just how little I know about sound processing jargon and metaphors and technicals. As such, I basically don't understand how anything works except by tweaking example code. Further, my lack of understanding pretty much prevents me from tweaking the code in interesting and/or useful ways. I'm a bit stymied.
To this point the best I've managed is to get some live waveforms to appear, with the idea being that I could get them to behave as landscapes that you could then walk on in a game. I have a bunch of (I think) cool ideas that could go with that basic starting principle, but my lack of ability to comprehend how the sound stuff in Processing works is really holding me back. I just don't think in audio.
Anyway, I'll do some more battle with it if only because it's weirdly fun testing the crappy prototypes by singing and clapping and beatboxing into my macbook's microphone. In private, of course.


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October is always a reflective time for me. This year is no exception. Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (I'm not Jewish, but both the New Year and the day of reflection/atonement elements of those holidays are meaningful to me) and Samhain and Halloween and All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day/Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos, well… There's a lot that gets stirred up just from all that, let alone from looking back at where I was a year ago.
I'm feeling bittersweet, wistful. This afternoon I looked through all my journals from this time last year. And it was, as I remembered, hardly a picnic for me: I was dealing with money & school stress, my landlords were being douchebags and stalling about making urgent repairs on my apartment, I was dealing with a lot of nasty health stuff, and I ended up getting diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Not everything I was dealing with was Hella Awesome, by any means. I have no desire to look back on This Time Last Year with rose-colored glasses.
But? I was falling in love with a sweet, beautiful boy, a guy who made me feel like I'd won The Boyfriend Lottery. I was having lots of fun amazing Love Adventures & the best sex of my life. I was with someone who made me feel like The Cherished Pink Cupcake Princess. Who reassured me, over and over, that he was steady and solid and in love with me and not going anywhere. All of that made even my worst days feel sweet & good. There was a soft place to land. After years of being unpartnered, opening myself up to A. and trusting that he wasn't just gonna disappear was a huge shift for me.
And, well… Then he eventually did leave. I'm really only now starting to recover from the huge & brutal shock of having my steadiest person vanish. And of course there were reasons, very legitimate reasons, for him to leave. And as sad and wistful as I might be right now, I'm uninterested in demonizing him for leaving. People do what they have to do. I get it. But it doesn't mean that it doesn't hurt, and it doesn't mean I don't wish it was different.
All I can say right now is that I miss him, and that shit feels hard. Not insurmountable, and not in crisis. But hard. And wishing it could all be different while simultaneously knowing that it can't be different is a profoundly uncomfortable way to feel.
I know that time is really the only thing that heals feelings like this. And I have books to read, papers to grade, a motherfucking novel to write, and, most importantly — a big & interesting & exciting life to tend to. I know that I'll get through this with time. I just wish I could press a fast-forward button right now.
Onward & upward. This too shall pass.
Today was rough and frustrating and exhausting. I am okay, but basically, I had to be Hella Tough in a hard moment with a bully. And now I am feeling the way I usually feel after I put on my Tough-Ass Bitch Face. Which is freaked-out and exhausted and very small.
And (I promise this is related): I feel less lonely every day, for sure. The break-up grief feels further away every day, for sure. And, after a day like today, I'm also just like "Shit, when I had this kind of hard day when A. and I were together, he'd come over with tacos and tell me I was strong and get me stoned and tell me jokes till I laughed so hard I got a stomach ache." And I miss all that especially bad tonight.
(Other things I am trying not to think about: Halloween last year, and how we both got so giddy about planning out our costumes together. How sweet it was to be falling in love over autumn. How much amazing sex we were having.)
So. I'm being sweet to myself tonight. Listening to Antony & The Johnsons, going for a walk, treating myself to tacos, reading my homework (which sounds un-fun, but it's actually a lot of fun, the readings for this class are hella interesting). And maybe I will pour myself a glass of fancy bourbon and watch a silly movie before bed.
This too shall pass. I know. I know.


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By Ashley Wislock
The Daily Item
A Shamokin man pleaded guilty in Northumberland County Court Friday to multiple counts — including involuntary manslaughter — after a June accident in Zerbe Township which killed one of the passengers in his vehicle.
Kyle Koontz, 19, had initially been charged with felony counts of homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence, recklessly endangering another person and driving while under the influence after the accident that killed one of his three passengers — David William Dorsett, 19, of Coal Township — at 9 a.m. June 14, just days after both men had graduated from Shamokin Area High School.
However, as part of a plea agreement reached with county prosecutors, Koontz pleaded guilty Friday in front of Northumberland County Judge William H. Wiest to charges of involuntary manslaughter, DUI and reckless driving.
The defendant did not say much during the plea hearing, but Dorsett's family was overcome with emotion as District Attorney Tony Rosini recounted details of the accident.
Koontz was traveling at a high rate of speed on Anthracite Road in Zerbe Township, failed to negotiate a left curve and lost control of the vehicle, troopers said. Koontz's car slid across the road, struck a ditch, spun 180 degrees and hit several small trees.
As the vehicle rotated, Dorsett was partially ejected through the right-front passenger window, according to court documents.
Koontz will be sentenced July 29, Wiest said. Prosecutors are recommending three months in prison followed by house arrest, Rosini said.
That doesn't feel like justice for Dorsett's death, who was described by family members as a "good kid" who enjoyed sports and had a bright future, said his father, Norman.
"Three months is not enough time," he said. "My kid's not getting any justice."
However, Rosini said that the evidence — including a toxicology report which showed no alcohol in Koontz's system and only the non-intoxicating metabolite of marijuana — was not there for the more severe charges of homicide by vehicle and aggravated assault by vehicle.
"Under the circumstances, and given the evidence available and the facts involved, we believe this is an appropriate resolution to this case," he said. "I fully understand that the family of the victim is extremely distraught at the loss of their child ... They have our deepest sympathy for losing a loved one in a tragic incident, but, in the end, we have an ethical obligation to prosecute only charges we have evidence to support."
It's a hard pill to swallow for Dorsett's family, who carried framed pictures of David with them to the hearing and who said they'll never know exactly what happened that June morning, Norman Dorsett said.
"Justice isn't fair," he said. "And David paid the ultimate price."


text: Understanding Periodontitis: A Progressive Form of Gum DiseasePeriodontitis is a gum infection that requires immediate dental treatment. If left untreated, it can result in tooth loss and other serious health problems.By Lynn YoffeeMedically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, exists in two forms: gingivitis and periodontitis. Both types of gum disease arise from a bacterial infection that is usually brought on by poor dental care. Gingivitis is a milder form of gum disease that causes irritated, bleeding gums. If left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis. Like gingivitis, periodontitis causes gums to bleed and become inflamed. Other signs and symptoms of periodontitis can include: Mouth sores Gum pain A sour taste in the mouth Many people with periodontitis experience few symptoms. But even in the absence of obvious symptoms, untreated periodontitis can cause teeth to loosen and fall out or need to be extracted. Types of Periodontitis There are several types of periodontitis, but the most common forms are: Aggressive periodontitis. This is a rapidly progressive form of periodontitis that leads to gum deterioration and jawbone destruction in people who are otherwise healthy. Chronic periodontitis. This is the most common type of periodontitis. The inflammation occurs more slowly, but can still, eventually, result in tooth loss. Periodontitis related to other conditions. Periodontitis can also occur in association with and be exacerbated by other health problems, including diabetes, lung disorders, and heart disease. Necrotizing periodontal disease. People whose immune systems have been compromised by conditions such as malnutrition, HIV infection, and cancer are vulnerable to this type of periodontitis. The gum tissue, supportive ligaments, and bone all undergo severe damage, or necrosis, as a result of this form of periodontitis. Warning Signs of Periodontitis If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek dental care so you can be evaluated and treated for periodontitis: Difficulty biting or chewing Frequent bleeding of the gums Poorly fitting dentures Gums that begin to pull away, or recede, from your teeth Loose teeth Mouth pain Mouth sores Abscess (an infected pocket of pus) formation in the mouth Bad breath despite brushing your teeth Sensitive teeth, especially when you eat or drink something hot, cold, or sweet Swollen, irritated, or tender gums Periodontitis Diagnosis and Dental Care If you have any of these symptoms, make an appointment with a periodontist (a doctor who treats gum disease) to receive a full evaluation and treatment. During that first appointment, the periodontist will ask about your complete medical and dental histories. The periodontist will also need to know about any medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements that you take because they can sometimes affect your dental care. Then you'll have a complete oral exam during which the periodontist will check for gum damage and assess how well your teeth fit together. The periodontist will also use an instrument to help measure the distance between your gums and teeth to see if your gums have receded. X-rays will also be taken to assess whether or not you've experienced any bone loss due to periodontitis. It's essential to follow the dental care instructions your periodontist recommends. Dental care for periodontitis will improve both your oral health and your overall health. Untreated periodontitis has been linked to other complications, including an increased risk of stroke and heart disease, increased risk of having a baby with a low birth weight, and poor blood sugar control in people with diabetes. By seeking prompt dental care to manage periodontitis, you can protect your teeth and potentially avoid other, serious health consequences. Last Updated: 08/19/2009 | Next Article: 1 In 5 Americans Has Untreated Cavities » Leave a comment To leave a comment, please log in below using your preferred network. More on You and Your Dentist Dental Health Basics You and Your Dentist Oral Conditions Cosmetic Dentistry Articles in You and Your Dentist What You Need to Know About Dental X-rays How to Deal With a Dental Emergency Dental Implants and Other Tooth Replacement Options Getting Dental Braces as an Adult Resources Nighttime Oral Care: QAs Dental Filling Options for Cavities Going to the Dentist While Pregnant Anxiety in the Dentist's Chair The Dental Checkup Alternative Treatments for Dental Anxiety What You Need to Know About Kids' Dentist Appointments Should You Get a Second Opinion About Dental Work? Dental Care on a Dime More Articles Back to Top


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August 1, 2014
Interstate 70 is back open after high winds, blowing snow, and other weather problems shut down a 56-mile stretch of the road.
All lanes in both directions were closed late Thursday night.
As of 1:00pm Friday, all lanes of I-70 in both directions are open from Vail to Denver.
Chains are required on I-70 for all commercial vehicles.
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The Akron Zoo, begun in 1953 as the Akron Children's Zoo, is a small, family-friendly park, located just west of downtown Akron. The 50-acre zoo is home to over 700 animals, including the endangered Humboldt penguins, jaguar, and the elusive snow leopard. The zoo is committed to education and conservation and is one of just 211 worldwide zoos, designated as a world conservation zoo.
The 50-acre Akron Zoo sits on land donated to the city in 1900 by George and Ann Perkins, heirs of the city's founder. The zoo started out as the Akron Children's Zoo in 1953 with Mother Goose-themed exhibits using live animals. The zoo steadily expanded over the years, adding the Paul Belcher Aviary in 1978 and the Tiger Vally and Asian Trail in 1998 and 1999. Today, the zoo features more than 700 animals from all over the globe.
Exhibits at the Akron Zoo include "Legends of the Wild", a natural habitat featuring 380 animals, including the Andean condor, the snow leopard, and the jaguar. Visitors to the zoo can also explore "Komodo Kingdom", featuring the Komodo dragon, Galapagos tortoises, and Chinese alligators, and "Penguin Point", home to the endangered Humboldt penguins.
In addition to the regular exhibits, the zoo has a train that runs throughout the park, pony rides for kids, a granary where visitors can feed the (tame) animals, and a penguin feed. Some of these activities carry a nominal extra fee.
The Akron Zoo hosts a full schedule of special events, designed to educate visitors, young and old, about animals and preserving nature. Highlights include the Mother's Day Garden Party, Kids Pajama Parties with the animals, the Senior Safari, and the Halloween "Boo at the Zoo".
Visting the Akron Zoo:
The Akron Zoo is open year-round and is easily accessible from downtown Akron and greater Cleveland. The park has several food concessions, offering pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches, veggie burgers, and other snacks. You may also bring food into the park and there are picnic facilities available on a "first-come, first-serve" basis. The guest services counter has complimentary wheelchairs and strollers and motorized carts available for rent.
Hours and Admission:
The Akron Zoo is open year-round, except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Summer (May - October)hours are 10am - 5pm. Summer admission is $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, $7 for children 2-14, and free for children under 2. Summer parking is $2 per car.
Winter (November - April) hours are 11am - 4pm. Winter admission is $6 per person and parking is $2 per car. Zoo members receive free parking and admission all year.
Contact Information:
The Akron Zoological Park
500 Edgewood Ave.
Akron, OH 44307
330 375-2550
Hotels Near the Akron Zoo:
Accommodations near the Akron Zoo include the modern Radisson Inn (check rates), near Akron University, featuring a roof-top pool and in-room Jacuzzi tubs, as well as other Akron area hotels.
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- Rebecca Arndt
Minnesota Department of
District 7, Mankato/Windom
2151 Bassett Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
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MANKATO, Minn. – Plans for a new surface on Hwy 109 from Hwy 169 at Winnebago to the east junction of Faribault County Road 17 this summer provides an opportunity for land owners with damaged drain crossings, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The project consists of removing the asphalt surface, recycling it for a base and adding new pavement for the surface. Motorists can expect a much smoother ride when the project is complete in fall 2012.
When the old surface is removed, MnDOT has the opportunity to deal with drain tile issues in the highway right of way. Anyone with tile crossings in need of repair is encouraged to contact MnDOT Designer Craig Felber at 507-304-6145 or firstname.lastname@example.com by April 1.
The construction will require a detour to Hwy 169, Interstate 90, and Faribault County Road 17 for the duration of the project.


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Corsicana Daily Sun
Corsicana —
Bruce and Debbie Franklin of Kerens are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Carrie Elaine Franklin to Freddie Vasquez, son of Fred and Rosa Vasquez of San Antonio.
Carrie is a graduated of Kerens High School and attended Navarro College and University of Texas at Arlington. Freddie is a graduate of Oliver Wendall Holmes High School and attended San Antonio College. He is employed as a general manager with Hooters of America.
The wedding is scheduled for Sept. 22, 2012 at Chapelle des Fleurs in Flower Mound. The couple plans to honeymoon in San Francisco following the wedding, and make their home in Carrollton.


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Here are four local job opportunities we found this week. To find more job openings or post a position, visit our classifieds section.
Who's Hiring: 24 Hour Fitness
- Location: Kirkwood
- Job: Personal Trainer
- Category: N/A
- Experience: Personal Trainer experience preferred but not required. High school diploma or GED required. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certified. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. National certification in one or more programs - see complete job listing.
- Responsibilities: Assist club members in understanding how to operate the weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment correctly. Evaluate member needs and assist and encourage members to achieve fitness goals. Demonstrate safe exercises which are approved by 24 Hour Fitness and/or the approved certification agencies. Understand and demonstrate all aspects of the fitness orientation program and its benefits to club members. Demonstrate safe and proper exercise technique to members at all times.
- To Apply: Those who wish to apply may do so online.
Who's Hiring:
- Location: Kirkwood
- Job: Sales Specialist Flooring
- Category: Full Time
- Experience: Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measures. Understand and respond appropriately to basic customer and employee inquiries. Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions. Ability to operate store equipment in assigned area (including but not limited to LRT, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutting, panel saw, paint mixing computer, blind cutting, forklifts, pallet jacks, electric lifts, etc). Ability to interpret price tag and UPC information.
- Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall sales and merchandise maintenance of the assigned department. Maintains the department according to company merchandising standards and store operations policies. Maximizes sales of department merchandise and related products. Ensures that all merchandising and operational activities take place on a consistent basis. Provides and ensures quick, responsive, friendly customer service.
- To Apply: Those who wish to apply may do so online.
Who's Hiring:
- Location: Webster Groves
- Job: Massage Therapist
- Category: N/A
- Experience: Must adhere to local and state licensing laws and regulations. Must carry liability insurance. Knowledge of Swedish and deep tissue massage required. Knowledge of other various modalities preferred. Must be customer service oriented and able to communicate effectively with clients, clinic management and sales staff. Able to work flexible days and hours Understands and believes in the healing benefits of massage therapy and bodywork.
- Responsibilities: Perform consecutive 50-minute quality massage therapy sessions. Design specific sessions based on client's individual needs. Promote the health and wellness benefits to clients of receiving massage therapy on a regular basis. Create excellent experience for members/guests through friendly and helpful attitude. Generate new clientele through promoting member referral and guest pass programs. Help maintain professionalism and cleanliness of therapy rooms and common areas.
- To Apply: Those who wish to apply may do so online.
Who's Hiring: Lutheran Senior Services
- Location: Webster Groves
- Job: Senior Living Counselor- Marketing
- Category: Part Time
- Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in business/marketing and/or commensurate experience in marketing/sales. Excellent speaking, writing and sales skills. Self-motivation to work independently and as a team member. Advanced knowledge of computers and the Internet
- Responsibilities: Works to fulfill the marketing/sales objectives of the community. Meets, interviews, tours and markets to potential residents and/or their support networks. Acts as a resource for integrated communications and pricing strategies. Actively networks to obtain lead referrals. Develops and maintains relationships with community contacts and resources. Tracks appropriate information in the database throughout the sales process. Tracks available inventory. Implements, maintains, and promotes the Future Residency program. Maintains an appropriate marketing environment.
- To Apply: Those who wish to apply may do so online.


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After just six months in operation, the new restaurant at Kennedy Recreation Center owes the City of Trenton about $55,000 in back rent and utility costs.
Legends 1926 Bar and Grill, located on the second floor of the ice arena, has fallen into default after not paying several rent and utility payments since opening in March, according to City Administrator Jim Wagner.
Wagner said negotiations are currently underway to resolve the financial issues, as well as issues regarding the security of the building.
"We do not have a revised agreement in place," Wagner said.
A recent agreement with the Kennedy Restaurant Group LLC allowed the city to reopen the main floor concession stand, which was closed after the restaurant opened.
Wagner also negotiated utility costs, which he said were grossly underestimated when the city initially entered into a contract with the restaurant group.
The restaurant group currently pays 5 percent of the total utility costs for the entire ice arena building. However, Wagner said 5 percent is not enough to cover the total usage at Legends.
Recently, city administration consulted Honeywell to come up with an estimate of the anticipated utility costs for the restaurant. The consultant estimated the city was subsidizing about $2,500 per month in utility costs for the restaurant.
Wagner is currently negotiating with the restaurant group to lower the monthly rent from $3,500, while increasing their financial responsibility for utilities to either direct billing or 12 percent of all utilities for the building.
Direct billing would allow DTE Energy to bill the restaurant diectly.
The restaurant group is disputing the city's estimated utility costs, according to Wagner.
The city isn't the only entity to which the restaurant group owes money.
The restaurant group owes RAM & Sons Building & Contracting about $25,500 for work performed at Legends, according to RAM & Sons owner Russ McNamee.
RAM & Sons has placed a lien on the Kennedy Recreation Center due to nonpayment. However, it is illegal for a lien to be placed on a public building.
McNamee would not comment on the legal issues regarding the lien, but said it would be lifted after the total overdue amount is paid.
Wagner said there are also security concerns regarding the hours in which the restaurant is closed. Wagner wants the restaurant group to secure Legends during hours in which the restaurant is closed, but the ice arena is open. Legends opens at 4 p.m. and Kennedy opens at 9 a.m.
A representative of the Kennedy Restaurant Group LLC could not be reached for comment.


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Update: We've been informed that despite some earlier reports, Juliette Binoche is not part of the cast.
While Leos Carax -- perhaps best known for previous efforts such as "Pola X," "Mauvais Sang" and his segment in the omnibus "Tokyo!" -- nearly done lensing his next feature length film "Holly Motors," he's adding the starriest cast member yet to help get it across the finish line.
Eva Mendes will join
Juliette Binoche and Kylie Minogue in the last segment to shoot for the uniquely structured film reports Allocine. The film, set it the near future, centers around a character played by Dennis Lavant, who travels between different lives, including that of a murderer, beggar, CEO, monstrous creature and father of a family. Each cast member is playing a different role in the various "lives" of the central character, though exact details on the roles or plot are hard to come by. Jean-François Balmer rounds out the cast.
No word on release dates or anything else but the movie seems like a strong possibility for Cannes, particularly since Carax was in the mix for the Palme D'or in 1999 for "Pola X" and won Award For The Youth in 1984 for "Boy Meets Girl." For Mendes, this continues her more indie minded streak of late -- barring her cameo of "Fast Five" -- which saw her appear in the relationship drama "Last Night" earlier this year, take a part in the forthcoming "The Place Beyond The Pines" with Ryan Gosling and now a role in this auteur's film. Certainly another interesting choice for the actress, and given the line up of talent assembled, we're definitely curious.
Michael | October 26, 2011 12:07 PM
I read a profile on Mendes a while back and she definitely has good taste in film. Her favorites are by people like the Coen brothers and Mike Leigh, so she's definitely not just some piece of eye candy bouncing between blockbusters. It may seem weird at first since (as noted) she's been friendly with Hollywood for years, but this is actually the kind of thing she'd be making all the time if she didn't have to pay the bills.
h | October 26, 2011 10:18 AM
Wow. weird.
roroldam | October 26, 2011 6:06 AM
Pola X was 1999, not 2009.
It's Denis Lavant, not Dennis Lavant.


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Fall Edition
Volume 99, Number 2
At home in the city (continued)
Office of Marketing and Public Relations
Chris Book '78 and his wife, Marlys, moved to Harrisburg in 1985, after Chris' work with Paxton Ministries attracted them to the city. Interested in involving their family in urban living, the Books enrolled their children in the city's public schools.
Preparing students to be 'salt and light' in urban areas
Those such as Glenn, Kirk, and Beckwith who've graduated within the last decade are the fastest- growing group of Messiah alumni moving to the city; but Messiah's connection to urban environments is as old as the College itself. Founded in 1909, Messiah first opened its doors in Harrisburg city. Soon after,
the College established a partnership with Bethesda Mission to serve homeless people in Harrisburg and in subsequent years has collaborated with an increasing number of organizations, which today includes countless urban-outreach programs all over the globe.
"It is clear in the 21st century that the center of politics, economics, arts, and social change will be happening in urban contexts," explains Messiah College President Kim Phipps. "To adequately educate Messiah graduates to lead lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation, it is essential that we provide urban-study programs that are not solely theoretical, but also
To this end, the College operates the Philadelphia Campus, established in 1968, where today, 85 Messiah students each semester take classes at Temple University. And in 2002, the College established the Harrisburg Institute, Messiah's residential and study program in downtown Harrisburg that relocated this fall into a newly renovated living and learning facility, accommodating 25 students each semester.
"Particularly in the last decade," says Phipps, "our institution has become increasingly aware of our theological and ethical responsibility to be salt and light in urban areas. Our alumni and educators who are living and working in the city are seeking to model community and to demonstrate the difference that individuals can make in improving the lives of others."
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