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Free-to-play model risks 'hindering' great gameplay, warns Call of Duty man Bowling
But can pay off 'in the long term'
Former creative strategist on Call of Duty turned mobile developer Robert Bowling has expressed concern about the use of the free-to-play model in mobile games.
In an interview with PocketGamer.biz focused on his drop the free-to-play model from his own release Breach & Clear, Bowling claimed F2P elements end up "competing" with the developer's desire to create compelling gameplay. Profit or quality? "If our aim was 'let's go for the most profitable model we can with the game', I would suggest we would probably use the free-to-play model," detailed Bowling on Breach & Clear. "Because you're going to get a lot more users in the door, and a lot more ability to monetise that userbase. "But we would have had to make certain sacrifices in favour of that profit that would have hindered a better gameplay experience." Breach & Clear However, Bowling added that free-to-play can come to benefit gameplay design "in the long term". Don't force it "I think the free-to-play model is a great model, and the game experience that you're going for really has to fit that model," added Bowling. "There's no way to force it. What we had to do was we had to make the decision to either try and force it down the free-to-play path, or fall back on making a really solid premium game. "I think if you don't force it, and it really fits with the type of experience you're going for, it has been proven that it can be wildly more successful than a premium game." You can read the interview in full here.
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Isn't this the same idiot the PR guy who was fired from Call of Duty? What does he know about making games? I remember reading some of his logic back when he was the twitter guy for Infinity Wards. And I quote "As a developer, our focus is on creating a universe first, experiences second, and game mechanics last, ". Game mechanics last eh? There's a AAA developer right from the core! LOL!
By the way, what does this guy have to do with this Breach and Clear game? Isn't he trying to open a company in Los Angeles somehow?? So he's giving more horrible gaming advice over the internet to this team too? Ugh, this guy is running out of options quick at this rate... |
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A recent comment by Lil Wayne has landed the rap superstar in the crosshairs of none other than a New York state senator, but it's not foul or violent language that's caused the trouble. Instead, Weezy has come under fire for being frank in a recent interview about his distaste for the Big Apple.
State Senator Malcolm A. Smith, who represents the borough of Queens, held a press conference yesterday to condemn Weezy's statement and demand an apology. Speaking to MTV News earlier this week, Wayne remarked that "Flat out: I don't like New York" while discussing his recent appearance there to join Nicki Minaj on stage for her free Roseland Ballroom show.
"I take strong exception to the words 'I don't like New York,'" Smith said at the press conference, adding that he was "angry," "taken aback" and "shocked" by Wayne's diss. "If you don't like New York, you don't have to come to New York. You don't have to sell your products here. And perhaps we won't come to your concerts," he said.
Weezy has a touchy history with NYC, given that he was arrested after his first show in Manhattan in 2007 and later sentenced to 10 months at the city's Riker's Island Penitentiary. Nevertheless, Smith demanded an apology from the YMCMB boss, suggesting that his remarks were the result of a "lapse in mental judgment."
"New Yorkers are forgiving people," he said. "We're prepared to forgive Lil Wayne if in fact he makes a sincere apology."
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Citi Private Bank is out with its mid-year investing outlook, and it tells income investors to expect U.S. bond yields to continue rising during the second half of this year and into 2014, estimating that Federal Reserve easing programs have artificially depressed the 10-year Treasury yield by around 100 basis points. From Citi:
Getting the exact timing right for a rise in interest rates has always been challenging. It is no different this time around, particularly since a number of economic and geopolitical headwinds ensure that the move to higher rates will not be linear. Indeed, investors who hedge or seek to profit from higher rates could risk being too early should economic prospects fall short of what we expect.
In our view, though, the softer growth of the first half 2013 in the US is temporary, and economic momentum will accelerate later this year. Thus, the risks of not hedging portfolios or floating rate liabilities for a higher US rate climate currently outweigh the costs.
Citi urges investors to favor credit risk (lower-grade bonds) over interest-rate risk (longer-dated, higher-rated bonds that are more sensitive to rising rates), to diversify sources of yield and to consider floating-rate investments. Citi also offers an entire section on "Identifying Sustainable Yield," saying investors should start with core "yield staples," including both high-grade and high-yield U.S. corporate bonds, emerging market sovereign bonds, master limited partnerships and dividend-paying stocks. It says investors can then look to yield supplements, which it describes as "less conventional, less liquid strategies" and include closed-end mutual funds, non-agency mortgage-backed securities and structured products.
And here's Citi's take on dividends-paying stocks:
As higher interest rates are expected, the tailwind for dividend stocks will abate — even as regions differ. However, dividend income is no fad. Over long periods, compounded dividend income has provided roughly half of equity total returns — a fact lost on many short-term-oriented investors. We view the consistent paying and increasing of dividends as signs of a healthy company, and while the composition of our portfolios might be in store for some change as the economic outlook evolves, we continue to feel that a focus on both dividends and growth is warranted even after the strong run over the past couple of years.
Income just keeps getting harder to find from any investment source. Justin Lahart is out with a Heard on the Street column in today's Wall Street Journal looking at the losses suffered by some exchange-traded funds that focus on dividend-paying stocks over the past couple of weeks, as bond markets fell sharply following some mixed messages from the Fed:
The bond-market selloff… sent the yield on 10-year Treasurys up to the highest level in over a year—and that has weighed on dividend-paying stocks. For example, the iShares High Dividend Equity ETF (HDV) has declined 2.3% since Mr. Bernanke made his comment, versus 1.7% for the S&P 500.
The column, which also cites the Vanguard High Dividend Yield, (VYM) the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation (VIG) and the SPDR S&P Dividend (SDY) ETFs, says investors face the biggest risk because of significant overlap in the holdings of such ETFs:
A recent Credit Suisse (CSGN.VX) analysis identified 20 companies with the biggest share of market float, or publicly available shares, held by dividend-focused ETFs. These ranged from Cincinnati Financial, (CINF) where ETFs control 4% of the float, to Pitney Bowes (PBI) (which recently announced it will slash its dividend) at 15%.
An equal-weighted index of these stocks was up 21.7% on the year as of May 21, the day before Mr. Bernanke spoke. Since then, it has fallen 3.4%, twice as fast as the market overall. Crowded trades are less fun when people are crowding out.
This blog spent much of the past couple of weeks following the broad bond-market selloff and its ramifications for other income markets, namely how mortgage real-estate investment trusts got absolutely hammered last month, with popular mREITs Annaly Capital Management (NLY) and American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) losing 14.2% and 21.9% respectively, while the iShares FTSE NAREIT Mortgage PLUS Capped Index Fund (REM) lost 10.8%. In today's Wall Street Journal, Jonathan Cheng looks back at a month that saw a sharp climb in U.S. Treasury yields lead to a sharp selloff in REITs and other dividend-paying equities that investors had previously been stockpiling as alternatives to low-yielding bonds:
Hardest hit were utilities, telecommunications stocks and real-estate investment trusts, all of which had benefited from the Federal Reserve keeping government-bond yields at rock-bottom levels…. A continued swift rise in bond yields could mean a continued retreat from dividend-paying stocks as investors decide they are getting a better deal in safe government debt…. REITs, which pay out 90% of their income as dividends, have also seen a sudden reversal of fortune….
Homebuilders have also felt the pain, as the nationwide interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.81% last week, its highest in a year, according to Freddie Mac (FMCC). The increase in mortgage rates, which are closely tied to Treasury rates, helped send shares of home builders Lennar Corp. (LEN) and Toll Brothers Inc. (TOL), down 8.1% and 7%, respectively, last week. Those losses came despite data showing nationwide home prices in March jumped 10.2% from a year earlier, the biggest gain since 2006.
The story notes that the next real test for stocks and bonds alike will be the May's U.S. employment report, which the Labor Department will release Friday and which could lead to a clearer indication of how close the Federal Reserve is to dialing back its bond-buying programs.
Citi is out with its monthly list of CDS-adjusted dividend-paying stocks, which Citi says "looks for stocks with high dividend yields but also solid prospects according to the CDS market." To recap: Citi picks global stocks with a market cap above $10 billion and a dividend yield at least 1.5 percentage points higher than median-yielding stocks. Citi filters these for companies with credit-default swap spreads under 100 basis points (the lower the CDS, the lower the perceived credit risk).
The February list still skews a bit toward Europe and comprises 69 companies (unchanged from January), with a 4.7% average yield (down from 4.8%) that Citi forecasts will grow by 4% in 2013 and an average CDS of 62 bps (unchanged). The screen remains overweight global defensive stocks and underweight financials, which the CDS market still regards as risky, although Citi says the weighting of the financial sector has been growing since mid-2012.
There are 26 U.S.-based companies, unchanged from last month. Pfizer (PFE), which seemingly jumps in and out of the list on an every-other-month basis, falls off this month's list, after rejoining the list last month, and First Energy (FE) follows suit. AbbVie (ABBV) and Raytheon (RTN) join the list this month. Herewith the latest full U.S. list:
Citi is out with its newest monthly list of high dividend-paying stocks screened for companies that get top marks in the credit-default swaps market, which this blogger and his corporate credit background see as a pretty clever method for selecting quality dividend stocks.
The rules: Citi picks global stocks with a market cap above $10 billion and a dividend yield at least 1.5 percentage points higher than median-yielding stocks. Citi filters these for companies whose credit-default swap spreads are currently under 100 basis points (the lower the CDS, the lower the perceived credit risk).
The latest list still skews a bit toward Europe and comprises 69 companies, up from 61 last month, with a 4.8% average yield that Citi forecasts will grow by 4% in 2013 and an average CDS of 62 bps. The screen remains overweight global defensive stocks and underweight financials, which the CDS market still regards as risky.
There are 26 U.S.-based companies, up from 21 last month. Pfizer (PFE) and Reynolds American (RAI) returned to the list, along with newer entrants including, Equity Residential (EQR), Kraft Foods (KRFT), FirstEnergy (FE) and Waste Management (WM). Mondelez International (MDLZ) fell off the list. Herewith the latest full list of U.S. companies:
BlackRock – which by its name presumably knows a thing or two about craggy, gloomy precipices – is out with a new report assessing the investing landscape in the aftermath of the not-so-grand compromise that averted the dread fiscal cliff. Herewith, in three strata, we offer BlackRock's exploration of some of the bedrock elements of post-cliff income investing, courtesy of its global chief investment strategist, Russ Koesterich:
We believe dividend stocks look attractive. While dividend tax rates will increase for some taxpayers, the deal should not have a significant effect on dividends. The change in tax treatment is quite modest and will only impact a small percentage of taxpayers. In any case, US companies have a history of making investors whole on an after-tax basis. With current payout ratios near historic lows and balance sheets quite strong, companies have ample room to raise dividend payments to compensate investors for any changes in tax treatment.
Regarding fixed income, we believe that slower growth levels imply that Treasury yields will stay low for at least the first half of 2013. Treasuries, however, still look unattractive to us. Real yields are negative and duration risk is high, which means even a modest increase in yields would have a significantly negative impact on Treasury prices. We suggest investors focus on credit sectors of the fixed income market, with a particular emphasis on high yield, bank loans, structured credit (including commercial mortgage backed securities, collateralized loan obligations and non-agency mortgages) and emerging market debt.
Finally, we believe municipal bonds remain competitive on a tax-adjusted basis for US investors. Higher marginal rates for at least some investors, along with little prospect of changes to municipal bonds' tax status, make munis even more attractive on an after-tax basis. While we are unlikely to see significant capital appreciation from municipal bonds, their after-tax yields are attractive and munis remain a solid source of income.
Boeing Co. (BA) late Monday announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend to 48.5 cents, payable March 8, 2013 to shareholders as of Feb. 15.
Boeing also said it's resuming its stock repurchase program, with repurchases currently expected to total between $1.5 billion and $2.0 billion in 2013. The repurchase program is expected to use the remaining $3.6 billion previously authorized by the Boeing board of directors in October 2007. Boeing said it plans to begin repurchasing shares following its fourth-quarter earnings announcement in late January 2013.
"Strong cash generation, consistently solid core operating performance and a positive growth outlook enable us to take these steps to deliver value for our shareholders," said Jim McNerney, Boeing chairman, president and CEO, in a statement.
Boeing shares were recently down 24 cents after hours to $74.41, with a new dividend yield of 2.6%, up from 2.36% pre-dividend hike.
Citi is out with its monthly update to its list of select dividend-paying stocks of companies that also earn the approval of the smarter, savvier corporate credit markets.
To recap: Citi picks out global stocks with a market cap greater than $10 billion and a dividend yield at least 1.5 percentage points higher than median-yielding stocks. From these, Citi filters for companies that are also on top-tier financial footing as judged by the credit-default swaps market, specifically those with CDS spreads under 100 basis points (the lower the CDS, the lower the perceived credit risk).
The latest version of Citi's list still skews a bit toward Europe overall and comprises 61 companies with an average yield of 4.8% that Citi forecasts will grow by 5% in 2012 and 3% in 2013, and an average CDS of 62 basis points. The screen remains overweight global defensive stocks and underweight financials due to their high perceived risk per the CDS market.
But this month's list includes 21 U.S.-based companies, up significantly from 15 last month. Several companies that had fallen off last month's list, namely Exelon Corp. (EXC), Intel Corp. (INTC) and Xcel Energy (XEL), rejoined the roll call this month, while companies including Pfizer (PFE) and Progress Energy (PGN) fell off the list this time around. Other additions include DTE Energy (DTE) and Du Pont de Nemours (DD).
Herewith the latest full list of U.S. companies:
Citi strategists say quantative easing has produced a low-yield environment that's done more to boost the case for dividend-paying stocks than QE has done to encourage capital expenditures or create jobs.
"Income-seekers are more interested in dividends and share buybacks than financing capex and job creation," Citi strategists write today. "They may be reducing the pro-growth impact of QE."
With interest rates at all-time lows, the global equity market now consistently trades on a dividend yield above treasuries for the first time in over years, Citi says, with the eight largest global equity markets all now trading on dividend yields higher than their government bond markets. Reasonable dividend yields have attracted income-seeking capital into the global equity market, as dividend funds have taken over from more growth-oriented EM funds as the best-selling equity products.
Citi says these new equity investors are most interested in dividends and share buybacks, which is rewarding CEOs who give this income-seeking capital what they want with share outperformance. More from Citi:
In 2011, US companies spent $650bn on buybacks and dividends vs $580bn on capex. De-equitisation through buybacks and cash bids should help to shrink global equity supply back down towards demand. With borrowing rates so low, buybacks and bids should be accretive. This means even if earnings growth is held back by weak economic growth, EPS can still expand. And, with interest rates likely to remain very low, income-seeking equity investors are likely to remain a powerful force for some time.
Citi is out with its latest update to what this blog sees as a pretty savvy and straightforward investment screen combining equity investments with credit research: select dividend-paying stocks of companies that also earn the approval of the smarter, savvier corporate credit markets.
Citi picks out global stocks with a market cap greater than $10 billion and a dividend yield at least 1.5 percentage points higher than median-yielding stocks (which currently translates to a 4.0% minimum yield). Citi then screens these companies to see which are also on top-tier financial footing as judged by the market for credit-default swaps, specifically those with CDS spreads under 100 basis points (the lower the CDS, the lower the perceived credit risk).
The latest version of Citi's list still skews a bit toward Europe but includes 15 U.S.-based companies, down from 16 last month. Merck (MRK), Pfizer (PFE) and Progress Energy (PGN) join the list, with Exelon Corp. (EXC), Intel Corp. (INTC), Reynolds American (RAI) and Xcel Energy (XEL) falling off. Herewith the latest list:
In a world of exceptionally low interest rates, investors are hungry for income. Barrons.com's Income Investing blog, written by Michael Aneiro, helps readers find undervalued securities that offer attractive yields, with an emphasis on dividend-paying stocks, preferred shares, bonds, REITs, Master Limited Partnerships and closed-end funds. Prior to joining Barron's, Michael spent five years as a reporter covering credit markets for Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal. He holds a master's degree in financial journalism from New York University.


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A somewhat rainy summer coupled with sunny days and cool temperatures this month is setting the stage for good color on the trees, said Dr. Howard Neufeld, a professor of biology at Appalachian State University.
"We had a real hot summer in August and then it switched and we got these cool days," he said. "We haven't had severe drought and that's good. What I tell people is that since it was a record warm summer, we don't have anything to go on since this is the first time that's happened. If it continues to be cool and sunny going into October, we should have good color."
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Mountain Retreat 3 BR Sleeps 6, Screened Porch Near Gettysburg
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Our home is a mountain retreat that sleeps 6 with two queen beds and two twin beds. The property was recently restored with beautiful new kitchen and bathrooms. A screened porch is in front and a patio in the back.
We have a large living room which is great for reading, playing games or watching videos from our video library on a flat screen TV.
Enjoy evenings on rocking chairs on the front porch or in front of the fire pit in the back yard. Days are very peaceful, which you can enjoy or seek adventure at nearby places.
The house is fully equipped, just bring your food and clothes, everything else is provided. We do accept pets with provisions. Please call us for details.
We are one mile from the Appalachian Trail, two miles from Caledonia State Park, complete with public swimming pool, hiking and golf. The Total Pole Playhouse is a few minutes away. We are near Gettysburg and Chambersburg.
Keywords: Recently restored 1925 house in the mountains near Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Harrisburg and in the Washington/Baltimore region. On 1.5 acres, is fully equipped to move in, just bring your food and clothes! New kitchen, with Calphalon cookware. Back patio with firepit and screened porch in the front. Golf, skiing, dining, shopping, hiking, theatre and historical sites.
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This was a great place to stay. It was very cozy and relaxing. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our time here. It is a quick drive to Chambersburg and Gettysburg which was nice for shopping and eating out. We may come back this summer when there are more outside activities but it was definitely nice to just relax and refresh. I would recommend this to my friends and family.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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- Date of stay 10/18/13
- Review Submitted 10/25/13
We stayed only two nights and used the location as a jumping off point to visit Caledonia State Park, Hershey Park, Gettysburg, and Antietam Battlefields. We didn't spend much time at the house, but enjoyed every minute while we were there. There is an extensive library of books, CDs, and videos. We were all watching "The Incredibles" within minutes after arrival. Steve was very responsive and helpful with making arrangements to get to the property. The driveway is not conspicuous or paved. The house certainly has a rustic mountain charm. It was a lot of fun staying in a nearly century old house. We would certainly recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet getaway in this area.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway.
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Great Stay!
Great Stay!
- Guest Mares (MD)
- Date of stay 08/30/13
- Review Submitted 09/05/13
Want to thank Steve for a wonderful stay at his cabin. The four of us had some quiet family time as well as time to get out and see the sights. The cabin was well-stocked and very comfortable. We played board games (provided) and also saw the battlefield. My children were surprised and delighted with this unusual way to spend Labor Day. Thanks, Steve! Because of your help, our stay was easy and delightful.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, pet owners.
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Early 1900's two story in the woods: nice place to relax
Early 1900's two story in the woods: nice place to relax
- Guest 5 to go (Naperville, IL)
- Date of stay 07/20/13
- Review Submitted 07/30/13
It's an old house from the outside, but what a difference inside! This early 1900's summer cottage has had a lot of renovation yet still keeps its welcoming, settled charm. I felt like I was visiting my book smart, eclectic uncle's house in rural Pennsylvania. The furnishings included motorcycle drawings/pictures, various beer steins, and military/suspense/business literature placed in many rooms. Had a blast perusing the novels, especially since we love military history! The layout was interesting too. Couldn't get over the attic door with no stairs in the second bedroom. However, my daughter slept quite comfortably. We had a great time bunking at this place. It certainly added finesse to our historic tour of Gettysburg, Sharpsburg, Harpers Ferry and Carlisle. Thanks also to the owners, Steve and Janet for letting us come back here after an unfortunate rescheduling due to an unexpected death in the family. We will definitely pass the good reviews about the Caledonia house to other families that are looking for a friendly, inviting place to stay while vacationing in the East! AND We will also remember to rent this residence again in the future.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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Wonderful, cozy home.
Wonderful, cozy home.
- Guest Rebecca P.
- Date of stay 06/25/13
- Review Submitted 07/03/13
Had a wonderful time staying in this home. We were in town for the 150th Gettysburg Re-enactment/anniversary and really enjoyed our stay here. We were only about 15-20 min from Gettysburg so close to our destination. We had 5 adults and 3 children and we fit in it perfectly. Would love to stay here again, if ever back in the area.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
Wonderful, cozy home!!
Wonderful, cozy home!!
- Guest Rebecca P.
- Date of stay 06/25/13
- Review Submitted 07/03/13
Had a wonderful time at this vacation home. We had 5 adults and 3 children and fit us perfectly. Lot of space and room, very relaxing area. Would love to stay there again if ever in the area again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Nice private cabin!
Nice private cabin!
- Guest Cindy N.
- Date of stay 06/16/13
- Review Submitted 07/01/13
Every year or 2, there are 4 friends who get together for a vacation. We chose Gettysburg this year because of the 150th anniversary. We chose this cabin because it was away from town and quiet. Enjoyed our stay immensely. All of the amenities were in the home. We would stay here again! Thank you Steve for making our vacation a wonderful memory!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Quiet & Incredibly Comfortable
Quiet & Incredibly Comfortable
- Guest graybeard (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date of stay 05/03/13
- Review Submitted 05/11/13
We've stayed in properties rented through VRBO throughout the world. The Caledonia House is unpretentious and just plain "down home" comfortable! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. On a side note, if you like sushi, we really enjoyed Kenzo, a little sushi/Asian fusion restaurant on Route 30 towards Chambersburg. A delightful discovery!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
- Guest watt w.
- Date of stay 07/21/12
- Review Submitted 01/06/13
We LOVED our stay here--a truly grand residence to house the competitors of our 19th annual GOLFWEEK! The house was perfectly comfortable for 4 of us guys (and room for more), and having 2 bathrooms was great. We enjoyed the screened in porch and the spacious kitchen/dining area. We really felt tucked away in the forest--while only a short drive from anything we need. We plan to come back as long as the house is standing--and we can still swing golf clubs!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Our Favorite Get-A-Way
- Guest DJ W. (Dover, Pennsylvania)
- Date of stay 11/09/12
- Review Submitted 11/26/12
We planned our second visit when we learned I needed recovery time following brain surgery. With a second full bath on the main level, plenty of quiet and still close to restaurants, drug stores and health care if needed, the choice was easy. Where else can you feel like you are in the middle of the woods, have all kitchen,laundry, a collection of reading material and television/music amenities, plus the comfort of a gas fireplace? The house is renovated in good taste and feels comfortably homey; clean but not asceptic! We love it and are already thinking about the next visit there.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, pet owners, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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About the owner: Janet and I (Steve) are living and working in the metro Washington DC area. We love DC but we also love our mountain retreat in the Allegheny Mountains. We love the peace, nature, and attractions in the area. We love going to movies at the Majestic Theatre in Gettysburg, attending plays at the Totem Pole Playhouse, hiking and reading on the front porch. Last year, we decided to share our retreat with others and we are so glad that we have. Our guests have said many nice things about our home.
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Spain's deal with EU competition authorities states that it will stop the scheme at the end of 2014 at the latest, using the four years to reinforce interconnections with major European electricity markets.
"The Spanish authorities gave a firm commitment that it will under no circumstances be prolonged beyond 31 December 2014," the Commission said.
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What an adventure! We left our hotel at 6am and got on a little mini van to cross the border into Guatemala. We stop for breakfast at some little restaurant in the middle of nowhere. We then pick some other people up and no-one really understood what was going on. The driver then stops and picks some guy up and tells us this man will …
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We had a lovely day today which started when we got up at 4am this morning to get to Tikal by 6. The reason for this was twofold, it is extremely hot here and we would have had a hard time if we went later and we wanted to get there before the crowds.
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At last a day of rest!
We have today off to just rest, and boy do we need it!
We had to get up at 3 this morning to get to the airport in time to fly to Flores so we have just chilled the whole day so far. We went across the lake to see the island, but really not much to see. Pam, Reina and I popped into a pub called Cool Beans for a marguietta but it was …
Tikal Ruinas
... the 100,000 inhabitants from the area commune for royal weddings, religious events and also human sacrifices. Unfotunately we were unable to see the sunset as it was too cloudy but instead were treated to an awesome howling contest between different families of howler monkeys. Finally we all jumped back in the van and headed back south to Flores and in our case to spend our final night before heading to Panajachel. ...
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Our first accomodation fell through and we ended up driving around and found this beautiful little hotel right on the lake in Flores. Clean, pretty with a stunning view - what else could you want? It was under $50 Aus per night and the staff were lovely and very helpful.
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Am I depressed?
We all go through normal emotional changes. Sadness is a normal reaction to lifes problems. But depression is much more than just sadness. Depression is worse than feeling blue or sad. Depression makes it hard to work, study, eat, sleep, and have fun. For some people, depression is like living in a black hole. Some depressed people have a sense of doom. Other depressed people feel sad or lifeless, empty, and apathetic. Depressed people have strong persistent feelings that they are beyond help, have no hope or are worthless.
Signs That I Might Be Depressed
I Might Be Depressed If I Have these Feelings
I Might Be Depressed If I Think About Suicide
I May Be Depressed Because of Life Problems
There are Many Types of Depression
The Causes of Depression
If You Are Mildly Depressed, You Can Help Yourself
If You Are Depressed, Talk Therapy Can Help
If You Are Depressed, Antidepressants and Drugs Can Help
Signs That I Might Be Depressed
You might be depressed
if you have thses signs and symptoms of depression
. The symptoms are not always easy to detect. And depression is different for each person.
You might be depressed if you cant sleep or you sleep too much.
You might be depressed if you cant concentrate or find that previously easy tasks are now difficult.
You might be depressed if you feel hopeless and helpless.
You might be depressed if your thoughts are negative and out of control.
You might be depressed if you have lost your appetite or you cant stop eating.
You might be depressed if you become much more irritable and short-tempered than usual.
You might be depressed if you cry often.
You are depressed if you think about death or suicide. In every case, thoughts of death or suicide are a serious symptom of depression.
I Might Be Depressed If I Have these Feelings
You might be depressed if you often become irritable
, hostile, grumpy and full of rage. Do you have unexplained aches and pains? These feelings are also symptoms of depression in teens.
As a man, you might be depressed and consider depression
as a sign of weakness. Instead of identifying their depression, depressed men complain about fatigue, irritability, sleep problems and lack of interest in work and hobbies. In men, anger, aggression, violence, reckless behavior and substance abuse are often symptoms of depression. Men who are depressed are at a high risk of suicide.
Depression affects women
twice as often as men. A woman's depression can be related to hormonal problems and PMS. Some women become depressed after childbirth and during menopause. The symptoms of depression in women are feelings of guilt, sleeping excessively, overeating and gaining weight. Women are also more likely to suffer from seasonal affective disorder.
I Might Be Depressed If I Think About Suicide
Depression is a major risk factor for suicide
. People who are depressed may want to hurt themselves or others. A person who talks of suicide needs immediate help . If you are depressed and think about suicide, talk to your health professional for assistance, diagnosis and treatment. The despair and hopelessness that goes along with depression hurts. If you are depressed, you may think that suicide is the only way to escape the pain.
I May Be Depressed Because of Life Problems
There are some important factors
in your biology, your psychology, lifestyle and life events that can lead to depression. You are at risk for depression if you have grief and unhappiness in your life. You may become depressed while you experience problems in your life.
Lack of social support
Recent loss or death of a loved one
Family history of depression
Difficult relationship problems
Money worries
Childhood trauma or abuse
Alcohol or drug problems
Unemployment or underemployment
Medical problems or chronic pain
There are Many Types of Depression
Depression is different in different people
. Everyone has unique symptoms, causes, and effects.
Clinical depression
shows symptoms that are constant and moderate or severe. Without treatment, clinical depression lasts about six months, and it can recur.
Atypical depression
comes and goes with mood changes, but the symptoms always return.
is chronic mild depression with symptoms that continue a long time.
SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder
, is depression triggered in the fall or winter by the absence of sunlight. Light therapy treats SAD with doses of bright artificial light to relieve the symptoms.
Bipolar Disorder
, also called
manic depression
, causes strong mood swings from deep depression to manic highs. During the mania, the person becomes impulsive, hyperactive and is unable to sleep.
You may be depressed
as a side effect of prescription medications and illness, too.
The Causes of Depression
Depression has been recognized
all through history, as far back as the Bible. In centuries past, depression was thought to be an inherited weakness of temperament. Freud thought that guilt and conflict were the causes of depression. Today, doctors admit that they don't really know what causes depression. Depression is related to a chemical imbalance in the brain marked by lower levels serotonin and norepinephrine. But we don't know if depression causes the brain chemical imbalance, or vice versa. There is no laboratory test, blood test, or X-ray that can diagnose depression and tell you if you are depressed.
If You Are Mildly Depressed, You Can Help Yourself
If you are depressed, there are four ways to cure
or treat depression: self-help, lifestyle changes, medication and therapy. If you are depressed, sometimes you can get over depression by helping yourself. Finding a better job, moving away from stressful people, distracting yourself from your grief, are all ways to lift the sadness and depression from your shoulders. It helps lift your depression if you spend more time with people. Make friends, volunteer or work on hobbies so that your life is open to happier feelings. A healthier lifestyle with no drugs or alcohol will often relieve depression.
But many times if you are depressed, depression drains your initiative
and blocks your ability to help yourself. Ask for help and support, especially when your depression is overwhelming. It is important that you talk to a health professional. Medicine and therapy can be very effective and are often recommended to treat your depression.
If You Are Depressed, Talk Therapy Can Help
Like any illness, depression often requires medical treatment
. Talking to a therapist is often effective treatment for depression. Therapy is often recommended in combination with antidepressants. A therapist will give you tools to treat depression and to understand yourself better. You'll develop the skills and insight to overcome depression and move past it. As you work with a therapist you'll learn what causesm your depression and how to stay healthy.
If You Are Depressed, Antidepressants and Drugs Can Help
Depression is a major illness
of modern life. We are fortunate to have antidepressants available that help with it. Medication can help relieve the symptoms of depression in many people, but they dont cure everyone. And the depression is liable to return later. Sometimes, the doctor will need to try several antidepressants to find the most effective one. Antidepressants should not be discontinued suddenly, but only gradually over a period of weeks.
There are five classes of drugs and medications
for depression, SSRIs, NDRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, and atypical antidepressants. All classes of medications have some effect on both norepinephrine and serotonin, as well as on other brain neurotransmitters.
SSRI stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
. Used in drug therapy for depression, SSRIs primarily act on serotonin, a brain neurotransmitter that affects mood. SSRIs are widely used antidepressants. Familiar brand names are Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Luvox and Lexapro. Generally, SSRIs may have a few mild temporary side effects, like nausia, insomnia, headache, low libido and tremors.
SNRI stands for serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
. They are antidepressants that increase the levels of two brain neurotransmitters, serotonin and norepinephrine. SNRIs are new, promising drugs especially to treat severe and chronic depression. Brand names include Cymbalta, Meridia and Effexor.
TCA stands for tricyclic antidepressant
. TCAs were introduced in 1950s to treat depression as well as many other nervous conditions. TCAs have been largely replaced by newer antidepressants. There are many brand names, including Elavil, Norpramin and Tofranil.
NDRI stands for norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors
. Wellbutrin is one brand name.
MAOI stands for monoamine oxidase inhibitors
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God creates the cyclical four seasons and if springtime is designed for renewal, summer must be the season for travelling. This summer, The Window Café is going to take you on a gastronomic journey by presenting
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wave of briny-sweetness is the best proof of it. Balance out the saltiness with a lemon wedge; the flavor profiles of different crustaceans are retained.
The best way to know about a place is through your stomach and this time, your gastronomic journey will be passing across 4 countries. Reveal the authentic sides of Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and India by sampling different styles of curry. Specially recommend
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Terrine is a traditional French dish serves cold and best savored during summertime. Have a taste of French cuisine through
Goose Liver and Fish Maw Terrine
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Using goose liver and fish maw, the ambrosias from East and West, the terrine leaves your palate tingling with pleasure while the collagen-rich fish maw is
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Home Marinated Salmon Fillet with Herbs
Sour & Spicy Angus Beef with Enoki Mushroom
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I worked at REI part-time for less than a year
Pros – Thorough training before and during your first few months. I was working front line and even after training managers cut me slack if I made a mistake during my first few months. My coworkers, for the most part, enjoyed working at REI and were mostly satisfied, this made for a more enjoyable work culture than other places I've worked. My coworkers were also quite supportive and I felt like we could work well as a team. My bosses never gave me too many unrealistic tasks to accomplish each day, that really takes the stress down a notch when you don't feel overwhelmed. I loved the annual Christmas gift and the great discounts! I appreciated being able to say via the availability form, "never schedule me on Sundays" and they always followed that. I'm very grateful for that. Also, I always filled out my time off requests well in advance and was always granted my requests. Most of the customers I encountered were happy to be at REI and so, compared with other retail stores, I had very few angry customers to deal with. I would work at REI in a heartbeat if it weren't for one thing (see below).
Cons – When I applied for my $11/hour part time job there were 9 positions available at the store in question and hundreds of applicants had applied. There then followed a rather lengthy hiring process considering the relatively meager salary. The cash registers (at least at my store) were dinosaurs and the user interface was far from efficient or intuitive. Most of my bosses were amazing: open, communicative, friendly and didn't gossip. I did have one boss who chided me in front of a large group of coworkers and didn't seem to think very highly of me. I was able to avoid him for the most part. The real reason I left? I wasn't selling enough memberships. During training they say that it's important but that they understand if you're having troubles. What they don't tell you until later is that they rank each employee based mostly on their membership sales. If you're at the bottom of the totem pole--your hours get cut. The pressure of having to sell memberships when most people are already members was too much for me. I'm not a salesperson, it's not my gift and it stressed me out. If you're a good salesperson and can talk even the most resistant of folks into buying a membership then I think you will love working at REI--it's a great place to work apart from the membership pressures.
Advice to Senior Management – Value your employees for more than just their sales abilities (especially when their title is customer service--not sales). I am more than the memberships I sell.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
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I have been working at REI full-time for more than a year
Pros – Pro-Deal discounts, lots of vendors come to talk about their products, exposure to people of different walks of life, opportunities to take charge of projects, relaxed workplace, relatively easy to have a work/life balance
Cons – Lots of hoops to jump though to reach management, poor communication from time to time from company heads, high standards of selling memberships on a regular basis, hours based on sales (how many memberships you sell during your shift)
I worked at REI as a contractor for less than a year
Pros – Work hard, play hard culture encourages workers to use the equipment that is sold. Employees that hike/bike/camp/paddle outside of work are rewarded by management. Employees also enjoy deep discounts on all equipment
Cons – REI often offers only LTE. Business can be very weather dependent.
Advice to Senior Management – Visibility was sometimes an issue, however management always kept employees motivated no matter where they were working for the day.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
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I have been working at REI full-time for more than 5 years
Pros – Great opportunity to work for a mission driven retailer. New leadership and strategy will set us up for success in the years to come. Change can be hard but exciting.
Cons – Lots to do but we need to take a holistic view and focus on the game changers. We are industry leaders but sometimes have been slow to move on some things. Glad we are moving forward.
Advice to Senior Management – During times of change remember to do the right thing. This is the heart and soul of our business and probably the reason you joined and others wish they could join.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
I worked at REI full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – REI is a company that honestly believes in its mission to get more people outdoors with the right equipment to enjoy it while at the same time encouraging good stewardship to preserve outdoor spaces for generations to come. Most customers are happy to be in the store so more often than not customer interaction is very positive. Management has been genuine, supportive, and easy to talk to/work with when questions/concerns arise. I have worked across several stores and have experienced this in every one. Also, their profit sharing plan (they are a co-op) is quite nice and they also offer pretty good benefits to employees (especially for a common retail position). Each store has a break room and an employee shower in case biking/running to work is your thing but you don't want to work in sweat drenched clothes all day.
Cons – Just like all other retail, the hours available are always subject to the ebb and flow of customers and how much they are spending. If you are in a constantly high traffic store (or one in a particularly wealthy area) it is a lot easier to get the hours you will need though.
Advice to Senior Management – I always loved the meetings that kept us informed of how both the store and the company was doing as a whole and connecting the two. Also, the updates on outreach events is great. It helped me (and I believe others) feel like they were a part of something more than just a nice sounding mission statement and selling items. By learning about the results it connected our job to the big picture results showing more than just a bottom line dollar amount we have sold. Keep that up to motivate employees and keep them engaged!
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
I worked at REI part-time for less than a year
Pros – Camaraderie exceeds that of most employers you will ever work for. People truly passionate about their job, and about the outdoors. Benefits for Part-time workers. Discount on adventure and across industries amplifying appreciation of time off. Company cares about its customers and empowers you to strengthen their loyalty.
Cons – a Retail schedule which is not far out and fluctuates dramatically. Unsteady hours. Low pay.
Advice to Senior Management – Increase the communication to subordinates as to progress and goals. Mentorship works even when there may be no current or projected openings. Building strong employees is always in your interest even if they leave you.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
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I have been working at REI part-time for more than 3 years
Pros – Great community everyone very nice to me. Always go outside with friends from work. good deals on products. yay
Cons – low pay. not much in terms of career advancement. Can be a little under stimulating at times. Customers can be rude.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
I worked at REI full-time
Pros – Great benefits, great culture too.
Cons – Not leading edge, the small personal factions within larger departments
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
I have been working at REI part-time for more than a year
Pros – Discounts, flexible hours, nice crew.
Cons – working weekends. holidays are crazy with grumpy customers.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
I worked at REI part-time for more than a year
Pros – They listen well and provide you ample opportunities to voice your opinions.
Cons – There was one manger that did not need to be in their position and it showed.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
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Robert William Service (16 January 1874 - 11 September 1958 / Preston)
My Will
I've made my Will. I don't believe
In luxury and wealth;
And to those loving ones who grieve
My age and frailing health
I give the meed to soothe their ways
That they may happy be,
And pass serenely all their days
In snug security.
That duty done, I leave behind
The all I have to give
To crippled children and the blind
Who lamentably live;
Hoping my withered hand may freight
To happiness a few
Poor innocents whom cruel fate
Has cheated of their due.
A am no grey philanthropist,
Too humble is my lot
Yet how I'm glad to give the grist
My singing mill has brought.
For I have had such lyric days,
So rich, so full, so sweet,
That I with gratitude and praise
Would make my life complete.
I'VE MADE MY WILL: now near the end,
At peace with all mankind,
To children lame I would be friend,
And brother to the blind . . .
And if there be a God, I pray
He bless my last bequest,
And in His love and pity say:
"Good servant,--rest!"
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In general, most of us I believe would prefer more rationality in our law making, rather than legislation driven by special interests. The current law favors a particular industry -- clustered largely in the I-4 corridor -- at the expense of other interests distributed evenly throughout the state. I don't read anything in this article or posted comments that indicates individual school districts located in areas whose economies are largely dependent upon the tourism industry are precluded from setting relatively late start dates for their schools. Why can't we produce legislation that maximizes flexibility for the overwhelming majority of citizens in each county? IMO we should get past the "dig in your heels mentality" on these hot button issues and think first about achieving "win win" outcomes.
Mr. Derosa, the closing is apparently two days only. Would you have the builders delay construction for everyone else in the county, so that you can maximize two days' profit? Whatever happened to shared sacrifice? Why not turn your "lemon" into lemonade and hold a special event on the Monday following the closing? I think there's a VERY BIG football game that night -- many people do like to eat Italian food while watching a game.
The decline in citrus production that your letter cites has little if anything to do with foreign aid going to countries like Costa Rica. It has much to do with the bidding up of real estate prices by those who do not want to retire in cold climates and the impact of citrus canker and periodic temperature freezes that have wiped out citrus crops.
IMO your letter strikes a rational balance between the desires of responsible gun owners and the general public's need to protect the innocent from horrific events like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Children and young adults pray individually in public schools every day. If you want to return prayer to public schools, teach your children they have the right to do so quietly anytime they choose -- before a big test, when a friend is sick, etc. Having an educator, or another child, lead a public prayer invites a particular religious practice to make those with other perspectives to feel unwelcome. No child, of any religious tradition or no tradition, should feel unwelcome in a public school. Old enough to remember mass prayer over the PA system in school, I remember vividly feeling unwelcome religiously in school.
Mr. Lander's strategy of using locally raised produce has proven successful in a number of U.S. cities, including my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.
Mr. West's campaign and SuperPACs based outside our area invested $34 million in trying to get him elected. Perhaps his lack of success will send the message that money and trashy marketing cannot overcome the candidate's own flaws and the wisdom of the electorate. It will be very interesting to see if he tries to run again in 2014, and whether the Rep. party will support him.
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It's a very BFD if your family much stretch each dollar, like so many in Fellsmere must do. How about a little holiday spirit, SmartyPants?
Thank you for a balanced and documented examination of an issue that is disserved often by ill-informed chatter.
Given its headline and absence of details on the full range of responsibilities of the FAU President, the intent of this article seems clearly to criticize her decisions about the PSL campus. Dr. Saunders assumed her role as FAU President in June 2010. This was a time when tax revenues had fallen to frightening levels and the entire higher education system, especially the non-flagship institutions, were under enormous financial stress. I do not know Dr. Saunders and am not privy to internal FAU issues, but can imagine that there were far greater concerns on her plate than making a 5 or 6 hour PR trip to a campus that serves only about 1% of the university's students.
While dinging public officials in such a high profile way seems to have become common practice, doing so runs the risk of discouraging those with the greatest potential from pursuing positions that would most benefit from their abilities. I would like to see a few more stories on "a day in the life of FAU President Saunders or Mayor X" rather than these types of cheap shots. Once readers are given the opportunity to understand their situations, we would be better prepared to judge their decisions.
Those of us who have read editorial pages for many years long for posted letters that evoke well-reasoned discourse, rather than simply poke sticks in wasp's nests, while adding nothing to the public good.
A frequent diner at Ay Jalisco, my opinion of its menu is much more laudatory than that of the reviewer. Favorites: chicken fajitas and supreme burrito with shredded beef. The review also failed to mention the very friendly and attentive service of the wait staff and its consistently high level of cleanliness.
During the primaries, I was somewhat attracted to Romney's candidacy by his potential "paragon of value" image. Further investigation has proven that to be a false brand for Mitt. The most recent evidence is the way he involved himself in the Benghazi consulate incident. Rather than model the response Ronald Reagan made to the capturing of the U.S. embassy in Tehran during the 1979-80 campaign, i.e. first speak as a supportive American then later to criticize, Romney jumped in both feet before the facts were known. "Paragon of virtue" not!
Thank you for your very well-crafted letter, Kristen. Although there is some merit to your argument, it seems to me that lack of institutional oversight and mismanagement of the band itself are far greater contributors to the tragic outcome. For example, did you read/hear that some band members were not even currently-enrolled students at the university? How can that policy mistake be allowed to occur? I cannot help but think there were other "close calls" that were "winked at" or given "slaps on the wrist" prior to the latest, and most tragic, incident.
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"Moochell Oslobbas"? When you cannot articulate a sound argument, revert to childish name-calling. Just what we need in this country today. BTW, did not the wife of the 20th century Republican patriarch play a very prominent role in addressing another societal problem, i.e. adolescent drug abuse? How is Mrs. Obama's strategy on childhood obesity markedly different than Mrs. Reagan's?
Great idea -- would love to see a knowledgeable "techie" chime in to address whether cell phones could be disabled by some factor inherent in driving a car. The big telecommunications companies would gain a lot of kudos from the American public if together they agreed to tackle a problem that most reasonable people realize is a danger to us all. Would they be willing to "take the heat" from their small minority of habitual texting/talking while driving customers?
Why was texting the focus of the NTSB recommendation, and not driving while fixing one's tie or talking to kids in the back seat? Texting is an activity that is disproportionately practiced [note that I didn't use "exclusively"] by teenagers, who lack the years of driving experience that would enable them to multi-task while driving. The other activities mentioned by the House Speaker are practiced by adults, who would likely have many more years behind the wheel, experiencing the full array of potential driving hazards. Another layer of prohibitive behavior trumps the security of other drivers on the road, Mr. Speaker? Not in my mind!
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If you're going to the gym or the rec center, don't leave your purse in the car. That's the warning from the Franklin and Brentwood police departments, which have seen a rash of smash-and-grab vehicle break-ins in Williamson County, happening especially at gyms.
A father who was riding his bike with his family last night was struck by a vehicle and killed in a tragic accident. It happened in Coffee County. Police told News 2 the driver may have found it hard to see because of the sun.
George Zimmerman is being charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. His new attorney, Mark O'Mara, says Zimmerman will enter a not guilty plea.
Vince Gill and Amy Grant are gonna headline a benefit for a Lebanon homeless womens shelter called Brooks House. The "Hits for the House" show is April 21st. Organizers say the shelter receives no federal funding and relies strictly on donations...
Gabriel Bourque scored two goals in his postseason debut, and the Nashville Predators held onto home-ice advantage by beating Detroit Red Wings 3-2 last night in the playoff series. Game 2 is Friday night in Nashville.
A Clarksville pet store went up in flames Tuesday with hundreds of caged animals trapped inside and investigators believe it was no accident. The D & R pet store was heavily damaged and most of the animals trapped inside were lost.
If you struggle to install a child safety seat in your car, chalk it up to poor design on the auto industry's part. A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows the design of most cars is incompatible with easy installation of child safety seats.
Move over, $5 a gallon gas — America's new household budget buster may soon be the $200 a month cable bill. Cable bills have quietly climbed 6 percent a year and will pass $200 a month by 2020 says NPD group. Biggest reason, they say, is networks are charging the cable and satellite companies MORE for their programming
Guns N Roses has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but Axl Rose says he wants no part of it. He wrote an open letter to fans declining the honor, saying he feels the hall of fame does not respect him.
And the Preds took game one of their playoff series against the Red Wings last night at Bridgestone. Nashville won 3-2.
Two strong earthquakes are responsible for jolting the region of Mexico's Gulf of California. One quake had a magnitude of 6.9, while the other was 6.2. There was also a quake that hit Oregon.
Tuesday's "We're All For The Hall" benefit concert at Bridgestone Arena was a big success, but for Keith Urban who organized it, it was also a nice surprise: Keith was officially invited to JOIN the Grand Ole OPRY. Keith called it a HUGE honor.
Sgt. Felipe Pereira is a Fort Campbell who saved the lives of 2 fellow soldiers during an attack in Afghanistan while wounded will be presented with the distinguished service cross today. The Sergeant's unit was attacked in Kandahar province, but he refused medical treatment and helped to evacuate two other wounded soldiers.
Beer makes men smarter. So say researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago in what many guys are calling the greatest study ever. They found that men with a couple beers under their belts were actually better at solving brain-teasers than their sober counterparts.
As you get ready for tax day next Tuesday, here's some fun info: The National Tax Payers union says the U.S. tax code has tripled in a decade. It now runs to 3.8 million words. To put that in perspective, William Shakespeare only used 900,000 words in ALL of his collective works.....