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Updated 1:55am Wednesday 24th July 2013 in News By Greg Fountain, Ex-Reporter/Photographer
A sneak peek of this week's Falmouth/Penryn and Helston Packets
In this week's Falmouth/Penryn Packet - out now!
The Clean-Up Falmouth campaign got out of the traps this week with councillors and willing residents helping clean up the area around Pike's Hill:
Although few have responded to councillors' pleas to help them tidy up the town, the efforts of the faithful few is to be applauded.
Entertainment plans for a former Falmouth guest house that wants to sell alcohol until the early hours has led to objections as mystery surrounds the intended use of the property.
"The Times Hotel" on Avenue Road would sell alcohol and play recorded music between 9am and 1.30am on Friday and Saturday and from 9am until 1am the rest of the week. Why remains unclear.
A suspected spinal injury closed Gyllyngvase Beach at the weekend as lifeguards struggled to help a man who had been "pitched into a sandbank."
Dickon Berriman, RNLI lifeguard manager, said a strong easterly wind on Saturday left Gyllyngvase exposed while a short breaking choppy sea had developed at high tide forming sandbanks on the beach.
A 20-year-old Falmouth man who has been in trouble with the law many times is being given a chance to redeem himself this week, by one of his victims.
Known as the bus smash vandal after he let the handbrake off a Western Greyhound bus parked in a boatyard, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, the youngster has been offered an olive branch by the boatyard's tenants.
Vehicles of all shapes and sizes, from scooters to HGVs, will be targeted by the police over the next fortnight in a concerted effort to get dangerous vehicles off the road.
There will be two police operations, which will take place within ten days of each other across Falmouth, Penryn and Helston as officers team up with the DVLA, HM Revenue and Customs and Cornwall Council.
A new pet supply warehouse and veterinary surgery could be on its way to Ponsharden after the plans met with no objections from Penryn Town Council.
National chain Pets at Home want to open a new outlet in the former Speedy Hire warehouse near Lidl off of Falmouth Road:
AND DON'T FORGET: All this week until Sunday is the brand new Penryn Arts Festival. Click here for more on all the 'creativity in abundance'.
In this week's Helston Packet - out now!
Twelve years ago it was hailed as the saviour of Helston's economy but this week the much-maligned town business park, created with "£2.7 million" of taxpayers' money, took another step towards being sold off.
When it was first mooted, those behind 15-acre park claimed it would support hundreds of jobs.
Alleyways in Helston town centre could be closed off at night as a result of "particularly anti-social behaviour."
PC Anne Butcher, from Helston police station, told the town's councillors she was looking into gating off alleyways in Coinagehall Street during evenings and nights.
A barbecue in St Keverne square this Friday will mark the midway point of a successful summer season for the village band.
The band has been busy on the contest circuit, which has included a win and "best euphonium soloist" prize at Weston-Super-Mare.
A surprise send-off saw former teachers and pupils gathering at Boskenwyn Primary School to mark the departure of headteacher Drew Corser.
Staff had organised a Cornish-themed open day, which saw the pupils baking scones, alongside a delicious-looking cake:
Check out Pendennis/Peninsular Point of View (PPV) for a lighter look at local life in both the Falmouth/Penryn and Helston Packets.
AND look out for Rocky the Rooster's cocky comment
(Who seems to have been saved, for now at least)
(Falmouth/Penryn Packet only)
For all this news - and much, much more - don't forget to pick up your copy of the Falmouth/Penryn and Helston Packets... Out now!
Footnote: The compiler of your weekly "sneak peeks" and Packet journalist for the past 2.5 years, Greg Fountain, is leaving for pastures new.
Thank you for reading and I hope you continue to enjoy the Packet for many years to come.
"So long, and thanks for all the fish!"
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I will continue to purchase and enjoy the Packet, it is good value for money and covers the local news nicely. The website is very good too and much appreciated as it is kept up to date. (and it is idiot proof to use)
6:45pm Tue 23 Jul 13
Gillian Zella Martin 09 says...
Or indeed any of the pubs in Coinagehall Street (no I don't drink drive) regarding access to the car parks.
Who's idea was this ?
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Join SKOL and help preserve and protect all the rich history and traditions of Ole and his home - Augustana College!
SKOL (Students Keeping Ole's Legacy) is a student alumni chapter that celebrates Ole's legacy. It doesn't matter if you are a third or first generation Viking. All students who love Augustana and want to keep traditions alive are invited to join. The purpose of SKOL is to instill three values of connections, tradition and pride within the Augustana community.
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Jefferson 4 -2 Bedroom Gorgeous Hollywood Mountain Views in Hollywood
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type Apartment
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rates (USD)
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$ 1,359 - $ 1,725 / week
$ 4,450 - $ 5,525 / month
vacation rental description
Located across from the famous Kodak Theater and Lucky Strike. This unit is walkable to the Chinese Grand Theater and the notorious Arcalite Theater. Jefferson 4 is also only a short metro ride, or drive, to many movie, television and music productions studios including Universal, Capitol Records, CBS, Warner Brothers, Disney, NBC and Universal Studios Theme Park.This gated apartment building provides a quiet respite after a day of business or touring. Enjoy views of Hollywood and the Hollywood Hills on the apartment balcony or relax in the contemporary styled living room with a 40" flatscreen television with HD cable and dvr. Dark hardwood floors complement the soothing white and linen colored furniture. The couch pulls out to a queen size bed.
property availability
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Last modified on 09-2-2014 at 8:12 AM.
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AE Hospitality Team 2133412341 ext. 1
apartment rental amenities
The kitchen has blond wood cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances and is open to the living area via the kitchen island/breakfast bar. A wine rack and customary countertop appliances round out the home away from home touch. A dining table for four, ceiling fan and custom art complete the living and dining area. Plush carpet keeps the hallways and bedrooms quiet and cozy. The master bedroom and bath are en suite. The master includes a queen bed with linen colored duvet, large walk in closet, writing desk, leather dressing bench, full length mirror and 32" flat screen television with HD cable. The master bath has blond wood cabinetry, a large oval tub/shower combo, dual sink vanity and limestone colored ceramic floor tiles. A built in linen cabinet is just outside the master bath. The second bedroom has a queen bed with a chocolate duvet and a double sliding door closet. Across from the second bedroom is the guest bath with a tub shower combo and blond wood cabinetry with single sink vanity. A laundry closet with a stacked washer and dryer is in the hallway. Both bedrooms enjoy views of Hollywood and the Hollywood Hills. On the third floor is the community club where you can relax by the swimming pool and jacuzzi and cook out on the stainless steel barbeque grills. Keep track of sporting events on the club lounge flatscreen television or get some work done via the club's complementary wi-fi access, guest computers and printer/fax machine. The gym is located on the third floor as well. Two parking spaces are included in the underground gated lot.
vacation rental rates
- Shoulder Season consists of September 4th, 2012 through November 18th, 2012 and November 26th, 2012 through December 19th, 2012.
- Mid Season consists of January 3rd, 2013 through February 17th, 2013, February 26th, 2013 through April 8th, 2013, and April 23rd2013 through May 31st, 2013.
- Peak & Holiday Seasons consist of the week of Thanksgiving, the week of Christmas, New Years Eve, Oscars week, April 9th, 2013 through April 22nd, 2013, and June, July, August.
- **Rates may be higher during the week of E3 conference, which will be held in Los Angeles Convention Center in 2013.
- There is no security deposit required, however we require all our guests to be protected by a Property Protection Plan. The cost for Property Protection Plan is 49$ per stay regardless of the length of your stay, and will cover for incidental damages, such as lost keys, broken windows etc.
- 50% of the payment should be paid in advance to secure the reservation by PayPal, using your credit card or Bank account securely, and the remaining balance is to be paid at 30 days prior arrival.
- This unit accommodates 6 people. Additional fee applied after 4th person.
- Rates do not include 14% LA City Transient Occupancy Tax for stays shorter than 30 nights.
- One time housekeeping fee of $120 to be added to the total regardless of the duration of the stay. This covers departure cleaning, and is not daily housekeeping.
- Our check-in time is 4 PM, check-out time is 11 AM. Early/Late check-ins are $40.00 based on availability. Check-outs after 2 PM are an additional night's stay.
- We do accept payments by Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Discovery.
- All prices and/or descriptions are subject to change until the reservation is confirmed. We reserve the right to correct any error.
AE Hospitality Team 2133412341 ext. 1
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Hollywood
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OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
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Proyecto Puentes de Salud - "Project Health Bridges"
A student organization of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine serving Hispanic communities our state and in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico.
The founding goal of Proyecto Puentes de Salud (PPS) is to ameliorate health care inequalities by serving as a "health bridge" between underserved Latino communities—both in North Carolina and in Mexico—and needed health services. Our method for building this bridge is twofold: first, to provide quality medical attention to underserved and disadvantaged communities in Guanajuato, Mexico, and second, to conduct meaningful research that will inform effective intervention programs in the future.
Since the summer of 2006, PPS has been serving Juventino Rosas, a community within the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, each summer with health screenings and educational presentations. In the summer of 2010, PPS expanded to a second site. The summer of 2011 will be the second year that PPS has served the nearby town of San Miguel de Allende, also in Guanajuato.
About PPS
To provide self-sustaining, long-lasting community health services to the people in rural areas of Juventino Rosas and San Miguel de Allende (State of Guanajuato, Mexico). These services are provided by a collaboration of graduate students in the health disciplines of medicine, nursing, dentistry and public health.
Our bi-national program to the medically underserved sustains health, human dignity, and the opportunity for individuals in rural communities to meet their full potential.
Who we are
PPS is student-driven health organization whose ultimate goal is to serve the Hispanic/Latino Population in North Carolina by understanding their roots, culture, and country of origin. In partnership with the catholic church of Juventino Rosas and the sister catholic church of St. Thomas Moore (Chapel Hill, North Carolina), the rural population of Juventino Rosas has received health screenings and health education during the summer program provided by the University of North Carolina medical students. These students are directly supervised by volunteer faculty from the University of North Carolina, Duke University in Durham, NC and physicians from a community health center in our area called Piedmont Health Services that treats many Mexican patients living in this region. In addition, we have extended these services to San Miguel through local affiliates such as the Lion's Club of San Miguel de Allende and Dr. Salvador Quiroz.
Partner Organizations
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
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La Parroquia de Juventino Rosas
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The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate.
The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue research careers in these fields.
New! 2014 Goldwater Scholars and Honorable Mentions Now Posted!
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Wayne and Lee Bernier of Byfield, Ma proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle Bernier to Jonathan Petryk. Michelle graduated from Salem State University in 2006 with a bachelors degree in Nursing. She works in the Oncology Clinic at Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport, Ma. Jonathan is a property manager on the North Shore.
The couple resides in Salisbury, Ma.
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The Minnesota State High School League voted today to start district football scheduling in 2015 -- placing schools in districts based on enrollment and geography.
The conferences as they are now will cease to exist. Now the MSHSL says they'll try to keep certain rivalries together but the move will make playing out of state games, like the Breckenridge-Wahpeton rivalry, virtually impossible with the move. Also in 2015, practice will start on August 10 and the first games of the regular season will be allowed to be played on Saturday, August 22 so that the prep bowl can be played two weeks earlier than normal.


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Woe be to the team needing a win against Justin Verlander right now. He allowed his second runner of the game in the seventh inning, which is about all you need to know about how the game is going for the Yankees. The runner in question was Ichiro, who singled for the second time in Game 3. He hasn't advanced past first.
After Ichiro led off the seventh with a single, Mark Teixeira flew out to medium-deep left field. That brought up Robinson Cano, who is in the middle of a still-active playoff record for hitless at-bats. Here's how his at-bat went against Verlander:
Uh. That put Cano at 0 for his last 29. Robinson Cano is getting into Eugenio Velez territory, which is surely the first time that sentence has ever been typed. Raul Ibanez grounded out sharply to Prince Fielder to end the inning.
Verlander is at 101 pitches through seven innings, and he's struck out three without a walk. The Yankees have a few hard-hit balls on the night, but things aren't really going the Bombers' way right now.


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Sherlock Holmes
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The Oakdale High varsity soccer team struggled to tie and lose a game last week, but Oakdale football players, tennis stars, golfers and water polo players landed big conference wins in recent play.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE -- The pressure of a spotless league record and talented foe did little to batter the confidence of Mustang racketeers on Tuesday as the Oakdale High girls tennis team posted an impressive 5-4 victory over East Union.
Two weeks into the Valley Oak League schedule, Oakdale High's girls tennis team sports a spotless record with four wins over conference foes.
It doesn't take much serious scrutiny to see why Oakdale High's varsity girls water polo is on the brink of another conference championship and run into the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE - Oakdale High's varsity volleyball team landed two big wins over top-tier division I opponents this week, while water polo, tennis, golf and soccer teams battled against opponents on their respective schedules.
Oakdale High's soccer program rebounded from a rough start to the week while Mustang tennis and volleyball teams continued their fall success in recent action.
Oakdale High's freshman girls took first place among all competing teams in the small school division at the Sierra Invitational Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Legion Park in Modesto.
Oakdale High's senior center attacker on the varsity water polo team didn't wait long to show opposing programs why his dominance in the middle of the pool is to be feared.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE -- Ripon High's first-year water polo program brought out a big fan base for their first ever home contest and Valley Foothill Conference match, but Oakdale's varsity boys broke away from a tight match with 10 unanswered goals and a 24-7 blowout on Wednesday.
Oakdale High volleyball, cross country and girls golf teams enjoyed some collective success during recent preseason and Valley Oak League action in the Sac-Joaquin Section.
When life serves you lemons you make lemonade, and when life serves you a volleyball you better dig that thing up.
Oakdale High's varsity boys cross country team exploded onto the 2011 scene with victories over Ceres and Central Valley in a three-way preseason showdown in Ceres on Thursday, Sept. 1. Erick Padilla finished first overall (18 minutes, 39 seconds) and Mario Jimenez was just behind in second (18 minutes, 54 seconds). Oakdale runners followed with three other sub-21 minute times on the 5,000-meter course.
On Sept. 2 and 3, Oakdale High's varsity girls water polo team landed a sixth place finish at the highly touted Central Valley Showdown in Clovis, while Oakdale's boys soccer team landed runner-up honors at the competitive Gregori Tournament.
Oakdale High senior and volleyball standout Justina Keith worked all summer to recover from a devastating injury that sidelined her for months. For more information on her injury, recovery and her contributions to the OHS volleyball team catch the Sept. 7 print edition of the Oakdale Leader.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE -- A late rally gave Oakdale High's varsity volleyball team taste of a comeback in the third game, but Pitman netters capitalized on repeated kill attempts to steal a 3-0 victory from the host Mustangs in Oakdale's first official contest of the season on Wednesday.
The long awaited Oakdale High School football 2014 season is under way. After spring and summer workouts, two-a-days once practices could officially begin earlier this month, and team meetings, the Mustangs hosted a home scrimmage against the Tracy Bulldogs on Saturday, Aug. 23.
With school starting up this week, the athletic programs don't waste any time, as many of the practices for the fall campaign will start on Monday, Aug. 11. Here is a brief rundown of the teams that will be hitting the playing fields and courts this fall.
Thirty-two local sports legends – including an Oakdale icon – will be inducted into the 2014 Sac-Joaquin Section Hall of Fame later this month. Representing Oakdale High School is decorated basketball coach and athletic director Norm Antinetti.
Oakdale High School varsity softball teammates Lauren Sanders and Kindra Hackbarth were named to the Calhisports.com All-State Medium/Small School Softball Team for 2014. Sanders, who graduated from OHS in May and will continue to play softball for San Diego State, was named to the first team for her ability behind the dish as she was named to the top five catchers list. Hackbarth was named to the Second Team for both her glove and cannon of an arm in the outfield. Hackbarth will be entering her junior year, was one of only two sophomores to make the list ...
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Energy stocks have stalled this year as the supply of oil has grown faster than demand. The price of crude is down about 10%, to $90 for West Texas Intermediate and $108 for Brent, a key international benchmark. The bull case on the sector has long been that demand from emerging markets would outstrip supply. Softness in the global economy has now put that on hold.
U.S. natural-gas prices, meanwhile, are about flat in 2012, just under $3 per million BTUs, although up from a low of $2 in the spring, due in part to searing summer heat in much of the country. Current natural gas prices, however, are half where they stood in 2009, leaving little or no profit for domestic producers.
The energy stocks in the Standard & Poor's 500 index are up only 1%, compared with a 10% gain for the index overall. Nor are there any signs that things are getting better. Second quarter profits were down about 15%.
The industry remains very profitable, however, and many stocks across a range of subsectors look appealing. These include Chevron cvx +0.54% Chevron Corp. U.S.: NYSE $129.45 +0.70 +0.54% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3.36M AFTER HOURS $129.42 -0.03 -0.02% Aug. 29, 2014 7:24 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 166,399 P/E Ratio 12.26 Market Cap $245.82 Billion Dividend Yield 3.31% Rev. per Employee $3,232,450 08/28/14 Deal Reached to Develop Shale ... 08/28/14 Fracking Deal Is Reached by YP... 08/22/14 Tiny Ghana Oil Platform's Big ... More quote details and news » (ticker: CVX), ExxonMobil xom -0.11% Exxon Mobil Corp. U.S.: NYSE $99.46 -0.11 -0.11% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 8.28M AFTER HOURS $99.36 -0.10 -0.10% Aug. 29, 2014 7:20 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 590,616 P/E Ratio 12.67 Market Cap $424.17 Billion Dividend Yield 2.77% Rev. per Employee $5,295,050 08/27/14 Stocks to Watch: Express, Mich... 08/22/14 Rosneft to Take 30% of U.S.-Li... 08/22/14 Australian Gas Producers Boost... More quote details and news » (XOM), Royal Dutch Shell rdsa -0.27% Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Cl A U.S.: NYSE $80.97 -0.22 -0.27% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.47M AFTER HOURS $80.99 +0.02 +0.02% Aug. 29, 2014 7:23 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 66,196 P/E Ratio 15.17 Market Cap $262.80 Billion Dividend Yield 4.64% Rev. per Employee $5,005,880 More quote details and news » (RDS/A), and Total tot +1.07% Total S.A. ADS U.S.: NYSE $65.96 +0.70 +1.07% Aug. 29, 2014 4:05 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 670,280 AFTER HOURS $65.98 +0.02 +0.03% Aug. 29, 2014 5:16 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 12,461 P/E Ratio 12.02 Market Cap $157.23 Billion Dividend Yield 4.92% Rev. per Employee $2,309,330 More quote details and news » (TOT), among the major integrated companies. Their shares trade for seven to 11 times estimated 2012 profit and carry dividend yields of 2.7% to 5%.
Exploration and production companies like Apache apa +0.45% Apache Corp. U.S.: NYSE $101.83 +0.46 +0.45% Aug. 29, 2014 4:03 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3.00M AFTER HOURS $101.83 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 6:29 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 33,426 P/E Ratio 32.85 Market Cap $38.95 Billion Dividend Yield 0.98% Rev. per Employee $2,905,280 08/18/14 Apache Makes Big Oil Discovery... 08/01/14 Chevron Won't Increase Stake i... 07/31/14 Apache May Sell Western Canadi... More quote details and news » (APA), Anadarko Petroleum apc +1.45% Anadarko Petroleum Corp. U.S.: NYSE $112.69 +1.61 +1.45% Aug. 29, 2014 4:02 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2.45M AFTER HOURS $112.30 -0.39 -0.35% Aug. 29, 2014 7:51 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 103,633 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap $57.02 Billion Dividend Yield 0.96% Rev. per Employee $2,884,740 08/15/14 Chris Faulkner: The Misdeeds o... 08/11/14 Rush for Natural Gas Brings Ho... 08/11/14 Anadarko's Controversial Mozam... More quote details and news » (APC), and Hess hes +0.91% Hess Corp. U.S.: NYSE $101.10 +0.91 +0.91% Aug. 29, 2014 4:03 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.35M AFTER HOURS $101.15 +0.05 +0.05% Aug. 29, 2014 5:26 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 50,459 P/E Ratio 8.95 Market Cap $31.11 Billion Dividend Yield 0.99% Rev. per Employee $1,980,120 08/29/14 Oil-Field Flows to Libya's Key... 08/26/14 Financial Briefing Book 08/25/14 Libya Says Waha Oil Field Resu... More quote details and news » (HES) appear to be undervalued, based on their reserves and their growth outlook, as do the depressed Canadian producers Suncor su +0.74% Suncor Energy Inc. U.S.: NYSE $41.09 +0.30 +0.74% Aug. 29, 2014 4:02 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2.29M AFTER HOURS $41.04 -0.05 -0.11% Aug. 29, 2014 4:20 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 146,166 P/E Ratio 23.21 Market Cap $60.28 Billion Dividend Yield 2.52% Rev. per Employee $2,755,290 08/27/14 Shell Canada: Oil-Sands Mines ... More quote details and news » (SU) and Canadian Natural Resources cnq +1.09% Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. U.S.: NYSE $43.55 +0.47 +1.09% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.28M AFTER HOURS $43.58 +0.03 +0.07% Aug. 29, 2014 4:20 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 119,996 P/E Ratio 14.52 Market Cap $51.75 Billion Dividend Yield 1.89% Rev. per Employee $2,774,960 More quote details and news » (CNQ). The appeal of the E&P sector was highlighted recently with the $15 billion acquisition of Nexen (NXY), a Canadian producer, by CNOOC ceo +2.87% CNOOC Ltd. ADS U.S.: NYSE $200.10 +5.59 +2.87% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 171,448 AFTER HOURS $200.10 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 5:52 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1,158 P/E Ratio 9.91 Market Cap $89.75 Billion Dividend Yield 4.13% Rev. per Employee $2,651,600 More quote details and news » (CEO), the Chinese energy company, at a 60% premium.
Many stocks in the energy sector now trade at trough valuation levels. Nicholas Eveleigh for Barron's
Evan Calio, an energy analyst at Morgan Stanley, wrote recently that many stocks trade "near liquidation value," and the group as a whole is valued at "trough" levels, based on such measures as price to cash flow and reserves relative to enterprise value, which is stock-market value plus debt. He likes stocks that can do well "without commodity support," which is to say rising prices. His favorites include Chevron, Anadarko, and Hess.
JPMorgan strategist Thomas Lee is likewise bullish on energy, noting that the price ratio of energy stocks relative to the S&P 500 is near lows reached at the 2009 market bottom and during the 2010-'11 low. After those troughs, energy rallied more than 25%.
Not everything in the group looks attractive. Natural-gas-oriented stocks have moved up in recent months, and many look richly priced, including Chesapeake Energy chk +0.82% Chesapeake Energy Corp. U.S.: NYSE $27.20 +0.22 +0.82% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5.15M AFTER HOURS $27.20 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 7:53 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 35,027 P/E Ratio 34.43 Market Cap $18.11 Billion Dividend Yield 1.29% Rev. per Employee $1,960,090 08/20/14 BP Hires Chief to Run its U.S.... 08/06/14 Morning MoneyBeat: Volatility ... 08/06/14 Chesapeake Energy Profit Slide... More quote details and news » (CHK), Encana eca +0.66% Encana Corp. U.S.: NYSE $23.03 +0.15 +0.66% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2.21M AFTER HOURS $23.00 -0.03 -0.13% Aug. 29, 2014 5:10 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 139,860 P/E Ratio 47.68 Market Cap $18.58 Billion Dividend Yield 1.22% Rev. per Employee $2,241,530 06/12/14 Apollo in Talks to Acquire Enc... More quote details and news » (ECA), Southwestern Energy swn +1.80% Southwestern Energy Co. U.S.: NYSE $41.18 +0.73 +1.80% Aug. 29, 2014 4:06 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3.44M AFTER HOURS $41.18 +0.00 +0.01% Aug. 29, 2014 4:44 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 24,438 P/E Ratio 19.80 Market Cap $14.54 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $1,452,110 07/31/14 Southwestern Energy Profit Fal... More quote details and news » (SWN), and QEP Resources qep +0.85% QEP Resources Inc. U.S.: NYSE $35.57 +0.30 +0.85% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 944,164 AFTER HOURS $35.57 +0.00 +0.01% Aug. 29, 2014 4:44 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 71,071 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap $6.41 Billion Dividend Yield 0.22% Rev. per Employee $3,305,590 More quote details and news » (QEP). They seem to be discounting sharply higher gas prices.
OIL-SERVICE STOCKS like Halliburton hal +0.57% Halliburton Co. U.S.: NYSE $67.61 +0.38 +0.57% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5.15M AFTER HOURS $67.61 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 4:23 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 97,941 P/E Ratio 20.06 Market Cap $57.50 Billion Dividend Yield 0.89% Rev. per Employee $396,234 08/25/14 CFO Moves: Republic Services, ... 08/04/14 Demand for Sand Takes Off Than... 07/31/14 KBR Swings to Loss More quote details and news » (HAL) and Schlumberger slb -0.11% Schlumberger Ltd. U.S.: NYSE $109.64 -0.12 -0.11% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 4.43M AFTER HOURS $109.64 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 6:29 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 169,960 P/E Ratio 21.84 Market Cap $142.14 Billion Dividend Yield 1.46% Rev. per Employee $380,545 08/23/14 Schlumberger Shares Set for a ... 08/12/14 Stocks to Watch: Intercept Pha... 08/12/14 Schlumberger Expects Limited I... More quote details and news » (SLB) have perked up as well, but remain unusually inexpensive relative to the stock market. There could be additional upside potential in the hot group of U.S. oil refiners, including Phillips 66 psx +0.47% Phillips 66 U.S.: NYSE $87.02 +0.41 +0.47% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2.06M AFTER HOURS $87.02 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 4:37 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 88,441 P/E Ratio 13.45 Market Cap $48.63 Billion Dividend Yield 2.30% Rev. per Employee $12,012,900 09/01/14 Heady U.S. IPO Market Rolls In... 08/01/14 Strategies to Profit From Corp... 07/30/14 Phillips 66 Profit Falls 9.9% More quote details and news » (PSX), Valero Energy vlo -0.04% Valero Energy Corp. U.S.: NYSE $54.14 -0.02 -0.04% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3.71M AFTER HOURS $54.14 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 4:49 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 81,105 P/E Ratio 9.62 Market Cap $28.58 Billion Dividend Yield 2.03% Rev. per Employee $13,904,600 09/01/14 Heady U.S. IPO Market Rolls In... 07/30/14 Tesoro Corp.'s Second-Quarter ... 07/30/14 Stocks to Watch: Twitter, Spri... More quote details and news » (VLO), and Marathon Petroleum mpc +0.25% Marathon Petroleum Corp. U.S.: NYSE $91.01 +0.23 +0.25% Aug. 29, 2014 4:02 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.61M AFTER HOURS $91.01 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 4:23 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 34,694 P/E Ratio 14.49 Market Cap $25.79 Billion Dividend Yield 2.20% Rev. per Employee $3,179,070 09/01/14 Heady U.S. IPO Market Rolls In... 07/31/14 U.S. Stocks Tumble, Snapping F... 06/26/14 Exporting U.S. Oil? Refiners S... More quote details and news » (MPC), as currently ample refining margins look sustainable. The companies are boosting dividends and may weigh further value-enhancing strategies like putting some of their refineries into master limited partnerships.
There are plenty of exchange-traded funds tied to the oil and gas sector, led by the $7 billion SPDR Energy Select Sector xle +0.56% Select Sector SPDR-Energy U.S.: NYSE Arca $98.74 +0.55 +0.56% Aug. 29, 2014 8:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5.26M AFTER HOURS $98.68 -0.06 -0.06% Aug. 29, 2014 6:40 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 103,884 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 1.88% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (XLE), which owns the energy stocks in the S&P 500, led by ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Schlumberger. Other ETFs include the Market Vectors Oil Services oih +0.68% Market Vectors Oil Services ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca $55.16 +0.37 +0.68% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2.08M AFTER HOURS $55.23 +0.07 +0.13% Aug. 29, 2014 5:45 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2,050 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 0.98% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » ETF (OIH), whose largest holdings are Schlumberger, Halliburton, and National Oilwell Varco nov +1.18% National Oilwell Varco Inc. U.S.: NYSE $86.43 +1.01 +1.18% Aug. 29, 2014 4:02 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2.07M AFTER HOURS $86.43 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 4:23 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 49,442 P/E Ratio 14.75 Market Cap $37.19 Billion Dividend Yield 2.13% Rev. per Employee $359,789 08/04/14 National Oilwell Varco Warns o... 07/29/14 National Oilwell Profit Climbs... 07/17/14 In Investor Letter, Glenview L... More quote details and news » (NOV), and SPDR S&P Oil and Gas Exploration and Production ETF xop +1.27% SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF U.S.: NYSE Arca $79.05 +0.99 +1.27% Aug. 29, 2014 8:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3.01M AFTER HOURS $79.00 -0.05 -0.06% Aug. 29, 2014 5:05 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5,900 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap N/A Dividend Yield 0.82% Rev. per Employee N/A More quote details and news » (XOP), which holds a broad portfolio of energy producers.
One encouraging sign is that the major energy companies are heeding investors' call for higher dividends. Chevron has boosted its dividend twice in the past 12 months, capping a 25-year period of annual increases. It yields 3.3% at its recent share price of $109. Long-stingy ExxonMobil is relenting and paying a more generous dividend, as it recognizes that its yield has been well below that of peers.
Exxon's dividend rate is hardly robust at 2.7% based on its current stock price of $86, but the world's largest investor-owned energy company did boost its quarterly dividend by 21% in April, above its usual annual increases of around 6%. Another sizable increase looks likely in 2013, given that the company's dividend-payout ratio is below 30%. It's even possible that Exxon may opt for a second dividend boost in one year. Stock buybacks remain important but not paramount at Exxon.
ConocoPhillips cop +0.69% ConocoPhillips U.S.: NYSE $81.22 +0.56 +0.69% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3.30M AFTER HOURS $81.24 +0.02 +0.02% Aug. 29, 2014 4:24 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 112,102 P/E Ratio 10.95 Market Cap $99.87 Billion Dividend Yield 3.60% Rev. per Employee $3,067,830 08/29/14 Oil-Field Flows to Libya's Key... 08/26/14 Financial Briefing Book 08/25/14 Libya Says Waha Oil Field Resu... More quote details and news » (COP) spun off its refining business in May as Phillips 66 and then maintained its prior 66-cent quarterly dividend. It now yields 4.7%, based on its stock price of $56. The major European energy companies have long returned cash almost entirely through these payouts, reflecting a strong preference among European investors. Royal Dutch Shell yields 4.2% (after withholding taxes); Total's yield is around 5%.
AMONG THE MAJOR OILS, Chevron could be the best bet because it has the combination of an attractive valuation, at nine times its estimated 2012 profit, a nice dividend and the prospect of a bump in its energy production from 2014 to 2017 as major gas fields off the coast of Australia come on stream.
Chevron is favored by Calio and Deutsche Bank analyst Paul Sankey. "Chevron's major investment programs should start delivering results in 2014," Calio says. He sees 20% production growth over a three- to four-year period. Chevron aims to lift production to 3.3 million barrels a day by 2017 from the recent 2.6 million. (Following industry practice, this production figure converts natural gas to barrels of oil on an energy-equivalent basis.) Chevron also has the best industry balance sheet, with $11 billion of net cash.
One of the biggest challenges faced by the major energy companies is expanding output. Most have struggled to produce any annual gains amid depletion of existing fields and the difficulty of finding large new sources of energy. This has reduced P/E multiples on the stocks.
Chevron is sinking $60 billion into two giant gas fields off the coast of Australia and facilities that will liquefy that gas for export to Japan and the rest of Asia. International contracts for LNG generally are pegged to crude prices, which translates into much higher prices than for U.S. natural gas. Calio says Chevron's stock may rise next year in anticipation of the production growth in 2014. He has a price target of $120.
ExxonMobil remains the industry leader; it has maintained a higher valuation than its "super-Major" peers, at 11 times its estimated 2012 profit, versus seven to nine for rivals. It has lost some of its luster in recent years as production has flattened and its output has shifted more toward inexpensive North American gas. Speaking in June about the domestic gas market, CEO Rex Tillerson said: "What I can tell you is the cost to supply is not $2.50" per thousand cubic feet. "We are all losing our shirts today."
Exxon made a big bet on gas with its ill-timed $40 billion purchase of XTO Energy in 2010. That occurred when gas prices were nearly double current levels, and the XTO deal has helped boost gas to almost half of Exxon's energy output, versus around 30% for Chevron. Exxon's profit per barrel of oil equivalent now trails Chevron's. Exxon, however, remains a powerhouse with huge LNG production in Qatar, oil-sands operations in Canada through majority-owned Imperial Oil IMO +0.62% Imperial Oil Ltd. U.S.: NYSE MKT $53.25 +0.33 +0.62% Aug. 29, 2014 4:03 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 111,284 AFTER HOURS $53.27 +0.02 +0.04% Aug. 29, 2014 4:11 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 10,328 P/E Ratio 11.63 Market Cap $49.04 Billion Dividend Yield 0.90% Rev. per Employee $6,397,170 More quote details and news » (IMO), offshore African oil fields, and large chemical and refining businesses.
Production trends often drive energy stocks, and Royal Dutch Shell has risen in investor esteem as its output has grown -- output is up 2% in the second quarter.
Shares of Total, the big French oil company, have been crunched this year, falling 11% to $46, hurt by a leak in a North Sea gas field, the election of a Socialist president in France, and concerns about whether its 5% dividend will be sustainable amid high capital spending. Total looks inexpensive, trading for seven times projected earnings and for just a small premium to book value.
Two of the largest Canadian energy companies, Suncor and Canadian Natural Resources, have fallen from favor in the past year, hurt by the drop in crude prices, concerns over delays in additional pipeline capacity into the U.S, and wider discounts of Western Canadian crude relative to U.S. oil. They have given up most of the premium they once maintained over midsize U.S. energy producers. Suncor, at $30, trades for 10 times projected 2012 earnings. Canadian Natural Resources, at $27, trades for 14 times earnings.
SUNCOR IS ONE OF THE LARGEST producers in the Alberta oil sands, with more than half its daily output coming from the region. Suncor's status as the leading oil-sands play used to be the source of its high valuation because of a multidecade reserve life. A 2009 merger with Petro-Canada initially displeased investors because it diluted Suncor's oil-sands exposure. The deal, however, looks smart now because Petro-Canada brought significant refining capacity, which is very profitable and balanced the oil-sands operations. Deutsche Bank's Sankey is bullish, saying Suncor represents one of the "most attractive refining plays" in North America.
Canadian Natural Resources lacks the refining operations of Suncor and has trailed it in the stock market. But Canadian Natural has significant exposure to oil, given its long-lived oil-sands operations, which it plans to expand in the coming years. This makes it a good play on higher crude prices. It is also viewed as a takeover target.
U.S. exploration-and-production companies have lost some of their appeal because many are heavily weighted to natural gas, and others with sizable exposure to natural-gas liquids have been stung by sharp price declines for fluids like ethane in recent months. Most don't produce a lot of free cash flow thanks to heavy capital spending. Dividends are sparse.
Anadarko, Apache, and Hess look appealing. Anadarko, the subject of a recent bullish article in Barron's ("To Mozambique and Beyond," July 9), may have the best set of international exploration prospects among its peers, thanks to finds like a huge natural-gas field off the Mozambique coast. Its shares, now about $68, could approach $90. Catalysts could include a partial sale of its Mozambique field, or a victory or favorable settlement in its legal battle involving the bankruptcy of Tronox, whose former parent, Kerr McGee, was bought by Anadarko in 2006.
Barclays analyst Tom Driscoll is partial to Apache, whose shares trade cheaply relative to its peers. The stock now fetches $83, or eight times its projected 2012 profit. Driscoll argues that investors are overly penalizing the company for its exposure to politically unstable Egypt, where it gets 20% of its energy.
Hess has been a poor performer, falling 28% to $47 in the past year amid investor disappointment over production trends, heavy capital spending and doubts about management, led by CEO John Hess. The company has a 2012 funding gap of $1 billion to $2 billion. Its shares trade cheaply based on its earnings with a P/E of just eight, and its price/book ratio of 0.8 is the lowest in the group. Calio wrote recently that Hess's second-quarter results suggest that it is "making the right moves" by better aligning cash flow with capital expenditures and narrowing its exploration focus. It could attract an activist investor or even a takeover offer.
Driscoll is wary of gas stocks. "Many investors looking for contrary bets have been willing to buy them despite extraordinary multiples," he says. Encana, at $21, trades for 26 times the projected 2012 profit, while Southwestern, at $32, also fetches 26 times estimates. "Southwestern is a dry-gas company. It has some of the best dry-gas assets out there. But being the best of a challenged lot isn't a great place to be." Dry gas wells produce natural gas with little oil or gas liquids.
Chesapeake Energy has attracted value investors and activists like Carl Icahn, but its shares look rich at around $18. The company is seeking to plug a funding gap in its $7 billion annual exploration budget, and its complex agreements with outside partners that have funded some of its gas projects don't give it much latitude to cut production. It also engages in aggressive financial maneuvers like capitalizing rather than expensing nearly all of the interest on its $13 billion of debt. The company says the interest capitalization fully complies with accounting rules for energy producers. An aggressive company, with a controversial CEO in Aubrey McClendon, may not be the best place to be a tough gas market.
THE OIL-SERVICE SECTOR has been stung by weakening prices for pressure pumping services used in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, amid increased pumping supplies and weak domestic gas prices. Baker Hughes' better-than-expected profit report for the second quarter lifted its stock and sentiment. "The stocks are trading far below historical norms," says Judd Bailey, the oil services analyst at ISI Group. His favorite is industry leader Schlumberger, whose shares, around $71, trade at a premium to the group at 16 times estimated 2012 earnings and 14 times projected 2013 net. "Schlumberger has the largest global footprint and the most leverage to deep-water exploration, the best technology and diversification," he says.
Refiners have led the sector this year, with Marathon Petroleum up 44% to $48 and HollyFrontier hfc -0.50% HollyFrontier Corp. U.S.: NYSE $50.03 -0.25 -0.50% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.72M AFTER HOURS $50.04 +0.01 +0.01% Aug. 29, 2014 4:44 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 14,094 P/E Ratio 21.02 Market Cap $9.93 Billion Dividend Yield 2.56% Rev. per Employee $7,662,130 06/25/14 Shares of U.S. Oil Refiners Tu... More quote details and news » (HFC) up 59% to $37. Still-wide differentials between U.S. and international crude prices have given U.S. refiners an edge, particularly those, like Holly and Marathon, that are exposed to the boom in oil output in the middle of the country.
Even with the run-up, the stocks still trade for an average of just six times projected 2012 profits, and free-cash flow yields generally top 10%. HollyFrontier is leading the group with a 7% dividend yield, including a special dividend that it has paid for four straight quarters and which its CEO, Mike Jennings, considers "sustainable" in light of the company's geographic advantage and a cash-rich balance sheet that gives it the ability to maintain the current payout for two years even if profits collapse.
Calio, a bull on the group, sees higher dividends throughout the sector amid strong earnings and reduced capital expenditures. His view: Valero Energy, which recently boosted its dividend, likely will continue to increase it in the next year.
Refiners could get a boost from the recent IPO of Northern Tier Energy nti +0.34% Northern Tier Energy LP U.S.: NYSE $26.18 +0.09 +0.34% Aug. 29, 2014 4:02 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 392,354 AFTER HOURS $25.50 -0.61 -2.60% Aug. 27, 2014 7:57 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 525 P/E Ratio 13.71 Market Cap $2.43 Billion Dividend Yield 8.10% Rev. per Employee $1,961,950 08/05/14 After Slip-Ups, Buyout Firm TP... More quote details and news » (NTI), which was structured as a master limited partnership. Northern Tier, whose main asset is a Minnesota refiner, came to market at a premium to other refiners, thanks to its tax-advantaged structure. It has a high expected initial yield of 17%. The deal could prompt refiners to consider putting some of their assets into MLPs and boost their share prices.
While the energy sector has trailed this year amid a drop in oil prices, the world is going to be heavily dependent on oil and gas for decades. That should provide plenty of profits for a range of companies in a still-growing industry.
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Your Social and Community Calender for 2014
We are enjoying a very busy year of key events and projects in the villages.
A new and exciting venture, The Astons' Community Shop is being set up very soon at the Sweet Olive.
The spectacular 'Astonbury', the Aston's first live music festival is next month so keep June 7th free.
Finally, The Astons History Group is organising a Remembrance Weekend on 8th & 9th November, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of WW1, concentrating on our villages' involvement.
More events here
An Introduction to the Villages
The two villages lie to the north of the Berkshire Downs in Oxfordshire, just off the A417 and three miles from the market towns of Wallingford and Didcot.
Both these villages have been inhabited since people first made their way along the ancient track known as The Ridgeway that is about three miles south on the Downs. The villages have a population of about 600 and are a lively and engaging environment for the local community who live here.
The villages sit right next to each other and behave as one community although there are formally two parish councils! Plenty of attractive and traditional cob walling, thatch cottages and flint and brick houses add to the ambiance of the villages and provide much historical and visual interest.
There are three churches in the two villages - the unusual church of All Saints and The United Reformed Church are in Aston Upthorpe and St. Michael's Church in Aston Tirrold.
There are a number of useful commercial activities in the village, including The Chequers Inn with a French restaurant, The Sweet Olive, The Chequers Garage, PPP weekly Pilates classes, Something for the Weekend home baking and garden services.
You can download our Brief for New Arrivals to the Astons document here, which summarises much of the information on this site and includes and includes other useful notes on this beautiful area which is part of the North Wessex Downs AONB.


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Nanobiotechnology Researcher Nancy Xu Elected AAAS Fellow
X. Nancy Xu, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Old Dominion, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the highest honors a scientist can receive.
The award citation states that the distinction, which is bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers, was given to Xu "for distinguished contributions to the fields of nanobiotechnology and ultrasensitive bioanalysis, including single nanoparticle optics, nanobiosensors, single molecule detection and single living cell imaging."
Xu, who leads one of the largest research groups at ODU, has received $3.5 million in recent grants from the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. Her work focuses on the development and application of cutting edge bio- and nanotechnologies as well as ultrasensitive analytical methodologies to address fundamental and practical questions in chemical, biochemical and biomedical research. In particular, she studies chemical and biological reactions in real time at the single-molecule level.
Over the past decade she has developed a reputation as a problem solver and innovator in the field of nanomedicine. She has been recognized for her achievements by two of NASA's NANO 50 awards and by the National Cancer Institute in its publication "Mission to the Inside of a Living Cell." A DNA biosensor she developed has received a worldwide patent and she has three pending U.S. patents in the field of nanobiotechnology.
Xu received a Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi in 1992 and pursued postdoctoral research at the University of Texas, Austin, and Ames Lab-Iowa State University before joining ODU in 1998. She has published 45 peer-reviewed journal articles, five book chapters and a book. Her papers are widely cited and highlighted. She has presented more than 120 papers (among them 53 invited papers) at national and international conferences, and she has delivered nearly 50 invited seminars at universities across the nation and around the world.
Xu will receive the certificate and rosette of an AAAS Fellow in February at the annual meeting of the association in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Two other members of the College of Sciences faculty are AAAS Fellows; both are in the Department of Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Cynthia Jones, Eminent Scholar and professor, was elected in 2009. Larry Atkinson, Eminent Professor and the Samuel M. and Fay L. Slover Professor of Oceanography, is a longtime holder of the distinction. Altogether, ODU faculty members have been elected to approximately 80 Fellow positions in societies, academies, institutes and other organizations in the United States and other countries.
Research of the Xu group resulted earlier this year in a new photostable optical nanoscopy technique that was reported in the cover article of the journal Nanoscale. This technique, which could promote the discovery of new therapeutic drugs, allows the real-time mapping of molecular interactions at the cellular level with 1.2-nanometer resolution.
Overall, the Xu research group has looked into a possible "stealth" quality for single-nanoparticle probes of living cells or for similar nanoparticle vehicles that can deliver medicine into the cells. In other words, they have been studying means by which nanoparticles can penetrate cells and accomplish their mission without harming the cells or being ejected by an efflux pumping mechanism that utilizes membrane transporters. This mechanism naturally targets foreign objects for ejection from cells.
The research group has reported success employing flecks of precious metals no longer than one-millionth of a meter as reliable probes of living cells and embryos. In this process, Xu and her colleagues have found ways to synthesize and purify silver and gold nanoparticles that will stay stable - one size, or monodisperse - over an extended period. They have also reported breakthroughs in the way they image and characterize nanoparticles using dark-field optical microscopy and spectroscopy.
The small size of the nanoparticles that have been created enables them to penetrate living organisms, but the surface area is large relative to the overall size, and this allows the particles to perform better in optical sensing and to carry a larger payload of drugs. The rainbow colors of these nanoparticles also contribute to their usefulness as probes and sensors.
Not only has the group's research advanced techniques for nanoparticle delivery of drugs, but it also has found that the nanoparticles alone, without a drug payload - particularly the large-size silver nanoparticles - may affect certain cellular functions. This means that the nanoparticles themselves could be used as nanomedicines, say, to kill cancer cells.
The tradition of AAAS Fellows began in 1874. Currently, members can be considered for the rank of Fellow if nominated by the steering groups of the association's 24 sections, or by any three Fellows who are current AAAS members, so long as two of the three sponsors are not affiliated with the nominee's institution, or by the AAAS chief executive officer.
Each steering group then reviews the nominations of individuals within its respective section and a final list is forwarded to the AAAS Council, which votes on the aggregate list.
AAAS was founded in 1848 and is the world's largest general scientific society, and publisher of the journal Science (www.sciencemag.org).
By Jim Raper


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Making business case for new camera, currently using 7d / 600d for production video and eng for event video.
Very keen on c100 as it will work well with current lenses (or at least, predictably given transition from aps-c to s35)
but niggling doubts as to go for 5D3 and new lenses (would need a tascam dr-60d) or (if it can be supplied) the bmd 4k.
I don't need 4k yet, but our stage crews are buying a 4k projection and screens... 1080 looks great on their exsisting screens, but any camera I buy is going to be used in 3, 5 years time.
I threw the 5d in there as an option... I don't need stills on this camera... My gut tells me go dedicated video camera route, but is the BMD just too out there?
Philip Bloom has used and reviewed a lot of cameras. At the end of one of his recent reviews he said that if he had to have one and only one camera he would choose the Canon 1D-C. It's about $12,000 but it shoots 4K in camera, no external boxes required, and in low light it practically creates photons out of nothing.
The 1Dx is half the price and may do everything but 4K in Camera.
If you're looking at C100 you're in the 1Dx ballpark
1Dx not been on my radar at all. I don't need stills from this camera at all, and so the benefits over the 5D3 are largely negated, and I am very much leaning away from DSLRs because of form. Good on board audio is also largely a must for me.
The business case has been put in, so I'll see what the accountant says. Thanks all.


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Goal Setting: Different Types of Goals
Now that you know how to set achievable goals, it's time to figure out exactly what your goals are. Now that you're living on your own for the first (or maybe fourth, for college seniors) year, it is important to set goals for yourself so you can start to grow into the person you want to be. Make a list of the things that are important to you in your academic, work, and personal lives, and you'll be on your way to setting goals that will prepare you for your bright future.
Academic Goals
Academic goals are important because with all of the distractions in college, it can be easy to lose your focus and get off track. If you get in over your head, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and lose sight of the things that are important to you. Students set academic goals for themselves throughout the course of college to ensure that they graduate in the perfect position to find a job or obtain a higher degree. Your academic goals can be to get straight A's this semester, maintain a certain grade point average for all four years, graduate with honors or another certain distinction, ace the hardest class in your major, or anything else that would feel like an academic achievement for you.
Personal Goals
Personal goals can come from any aspect of your personal life that you'd like to change or improve. The most common personal goal that students in college share is losing weight and having a positive body image. These goals provide positive incentives for students to be dedicated and work hard because the outcome feels extremely rewarding. Other personal goals can include improving relationships with friends and family, achieving new life skills that help you prepare for living in the real world, or conquering a long-standing fear that you've been working on for a while.
Job Goals
One major reason to go to college is to ensure that you will be perfectly equipped to enter the job market after graduation. Having job-related goals is important because on harder or more frustrating days, it will help you remember what you are working toward. You can set work goals for the near future like finding a job in your field after you graduate, or for a time that will come farther along in your career like becoming the head surgeon in a hospital. Work goals can include finding work-study or research opportunities while you're taking classes, securing internships for the summer months, or maintaining regular communication with previous employers who can potentially help you find a full-time position after you graduate.
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Avengers Assemble…for another trailer
Get ready! According to itunes the new Avengers trailer is coming out tomorrow at 9 a.m. In the mean time enjoy the first real official poster with the entire cast from the movie. I'll be staring at it for hours … Continue reading
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Why I Can't Talk to My Girlfriend About Comics, Part Six
You guys see this?!? Would you believe it's the cover to Justice League #6? Wouldja? Huh? Well guess what???? No, really, guess what???
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Dissecting the Modern Nerd
Fact: Nerds come in all colorful shapes and sizes. Working in a comic shop allows me to see them in all their horrifying glory. So today I'm going to put my skills to the test and box them into harsh … Continue reading
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The last in this series of my reviews of fantasy-based work carries some editorial commentary. It's been a hell of a start for the year regarding creator rights and a particular company going word that comic book artists may get … Continue reading
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Comic Con: Documentary or Mockumentary?
This week filmmaker Morgan Spurlock released a trailer for his latest documentary "Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope". This latest effort however, is a collaboration with Joss Whedon, creator of "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer" and writer for the upcoming "Avengers" film and of course Stan "the Man" Lee himself whom you may have heard of before.
When I first heard or rather read about this…which was about twenty minutes ago, I couldn't help but wince. Yes, I winced. You may recall Morgan's previous works such as "Super Size Me", you know the one where he had McDonald's for 6 months and shockingly got fat. Or how about the one where he goes looking for Osama Bin Laden, you know, the one called "Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden?".
I don't mean to make fun of his work. He obviously has important things to say about our health and eating habits in our country and other important issues. My question is, where the hell does the San Diego Comic Con fit between American obesity and Osama Bin Laden?? Don't get me wrong, I love comics and the cons as much as the next nerd, but why the focus here? Are comic books and all things nerdy really reaching the level of notoriety? Or rather becoming mainstream enough so that it can fill the seats in the theaters to watch such a "documentary"? It just feels more like a really long episode of Kevin Smith's "Comic Book Men" to me. I guess the big question I'm asking here is: What is it about? And don't say the "Comic-Con" because it's too obvious.
I'm not saying it has to be hard hitting journalism for it to be considered a documentary or that comics aren't worthy of the attention that a documentary brings but this just feels gimmicky. What does this say about our society? Is it about consumerism? Or will it continue to make fun and exploit your average comic reader, only reinforcing negative stereotypes? I guess I'll just have to wait and see the film myself.
Judge for yourself and check out the trailer here:
A New "Brave" Trailer
Yesterday Disney/Pixar released a trailer for their new animated feature "Brave" due out this June.
The film is about a young princess (and what Disney movie isn't about a princess) who goes against the established order in her Scottish kingdom to pave the way to her own destiny but must encounter some grizzly errands to do so. I say "grizzly" because I think there's a bear involved…
"Brave" also has a strong cast featuring Kelly Macdonald (Trainspotting, HP7 part 2 and Boardwalk Empire) Emma Thompson (Prof. Trelawney from Harry Potter) Kevin McKidd (Trainspotting, Grey's Anatomy) Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid from Harry Potter) Billy Connolly (Boondock Saints and the Hobbit) Julie Walters (Mrs. Weasly from Harry Potter) and Craig Ferguson (How to Train Your Dragon) So if they were doing drugs in Trainspotting or hanging out Harry Potter and dragons, chances are they're in this movie!
I can't wait for this; Disney/Pixar has a consistent record of producing quality films, a rare gem these days. Seriously, can you think of a bad Pixar movie? What's also great about this piece is that it also features what appears to be a strong female character, also a rare gem.
Hopefully with this film and the upcoming "Hunger Games" we'll be seeing more features with strong female leads who don't need to be saved by a dude in tights…or any dude for that matter.
Check out the trailer below!
Why I Can't Talk to My Girlfriend About Comics, Part Five
Here's the ad copy from Antarctic Press on the Victorian Secret Winter Wardrobe One Shot:
It could be worse…
Watchmen could look this (above) but it doesn't. Actually, I might actually look forward to reading the Watchmen prequel if it looked anything like Andy Runton's Owly. Can you imagine a cute kid's tale about a Nite Owly and Rorschach worm?
Me neither. Alan Moore would kill some one at DC if he hasn't planned on it already.
Regardless, we all know I'm gonna read it so who the hell am I kidding?
I just wanted an excuse to post this pic of Nite Owly.
In the mean time you can look forward to coverage and reviews about the Watchmen prequels from the We Got Issues crew this summer!
We Got Reviews: The Stuff of Legend: A Jester's Tale #4
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Welcome to Odinson's Alley…Or something
We Got Issues first began as a visual medium; a talk show about comics and all things nerdy. Since last summer the show became a blog spot for members and guests to contribute composed thoughts, reviews, hopes, dreams and of course complaints about said nerdy things.
Thankfully we have Mark Anthony "Stark" Wade Lynch ( I don't if any one actually calls him "Stark" but hey, I couldn't help it!) giving us his reviews and thoughts straight from Asgardian's mouth…insert sex joke here.
I first met Mark while working at Comicopia, The staff were off at the Anime-Boston Con being fabulous and selling comics. While he and I were babysitting the store from evil doers; think Squirrel Girl looking after Luke Cage's baby.
Now again, I had never met Mark and had no idea what I was in for, we could have been two jerks forced to work together like Cyclops and Wolverine or become good friends like Luke Cage and Iron Fist. Thankfully, the latter happened.
Mark is a genuinely funny original nerd with a lot of issues and we're lucky to have him! So hear him out and check out his video blogging debut in Odinson's Alley! You can find it on youtube and right here at We Got Issues!


text: Hello my name is Clint, I am in high point NC & am new to the web site, glad to be here. I have 1 1978 cub that i bought to replace my dads farmall 140, because it was just to big for were we farm. We only do about an acre field anymore. I have an 8N & Jubilee also. All i need is 1 Cub but for some reason I wanted to find another, so now i have 2 cubs one 78 & one 53. Well a week that i ran across one at a good dill and could not pass it up so now i have 3 cubs one 78 one 53 & one 48 & all kinds of equipment. I dont know, dose that make me a collector? My wife is getting a little up set with me cause our back yard is full of tractors and equipment and i keep making up excuses to explan why I have all of these tractors, but i am running out of good ones. My dad and I have restored an 8n and now we are working on one of the cubs. I enjoy welding, so i have made some one point carry alls that look just like the IH carry all. I bought a 186 planter and the knife was wore out so i made some of those. The thing is if your going to make one of anything it is just to easy to make ten. Well that's the low down on me.


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Minnesota Vikings
John Carlson - #89 - TE
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|2008, 2nd round, 7th pick by Seahawks
Vikings PK Walsh wins 2012 Golden Toe Award
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Vikings thrived with fewer coaching errors
A sounder, smarter Vikings coaching staff was a big reason for the team's success in 2012.
Peterson's freakish healing will make others suffer
By healing so quickly and turning in his best season to date, Vikings RB Adrian Peterson has set an unfair standard for others' rehabilitations.
Expanding the playoffs a bad idea
Expanded playoffs? Bad idea if the wild-card games were a clue. Plus, how Leslie Frazier and Mike Shanahan handled QB decisions.
Harvin's role with Vikings remains unknown
Since WR Percy Harvin landed on injured reserve on Dec. 5, his future with the Vikings seriously has come into doubt.
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Key matchup: Vikings QB Christian Ponder vs. Packers pass defense
Strange as it may sound given Adrian Peterson's ability to take over a game, the Packers must focus on Vikings QB Christian Ponder.
Carlson has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Tampa Bay with a concussion.||||||| Carlson is considered week-to-week.
Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier also said that tight end John Carlson won't be ready to play Friday in a preseason game against San Diego. Frazier said Carlson might be able to play in the final preseason game on Aug. 30 at Houston.||||||| The Vikings signed Carlson as a free agent to pair him with Kyle Rudolph in their two-tight end sets for a boost to their passing game, but he sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right knee on July 31 and hasn't practiced since. Carlson missed the 2011 season after tearing the labrum in his left shoulder.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed John Carlson to a five-year deal, bringing the tight end back to his home state.||||||| The 27-year-old Carlson spent his first four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. But he missed all of last season after needing shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum that occurred in training camp. ESPN first reported the agreement, which includes $11 million in guaranteed money. Carlson grew up in Litchfield, about a 90-minute drive west of Minneapolis.
Carroll said Tuesday that Carlson will need season-ending surgery to fix a torn labrum in his shoulder that has sidelined him for the past two weeks of training camp.||||||| Carlson was expected to be used in multiple two tight end sets along with newcomer Zach Miller. Carlson is also in the final year of his contract with Seattle, making his future with the Seahawks tenuous.
Carlson and cornerback Marcus Trufant are returning from Chicago after both suffered concussions in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff loss to the Bears.||||||| A team spokesman said Monday the pair had been released from the hospital where they were held overnight for observation and were returning to Seattle. Both players were taken from the field Sunday on a cart and strapped to a backboard. Carlson was hurt in the first quarter leaping near the sideline, falling directly on his head when he was upended by Danieal Manning.


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With the 19th pick in the 2010 SB Nation NHL Mock Draft, our Los Angeles Kings bloggers at Jewels From The Crown select...
Jon Merrill, US National Team Development Program (USHL)
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6'3"+, 198lbs, ranked 11th by ISS, Central Scouting 21st (NA skaters), gold medal for US-U18 this past year, Freshman at University of Michigan in the fall (which he committed to four years ago). Also, he's an Okie.
Conventional wisdom has the Kings picking a forward, but I think Lombardi will pick the best player available, and will have no problem picking someone who won't be ready for several years. Also, Lombardi's love of Red Berenson is legendary.
When I spoke to Merrill last week at Ann Arbor's Yost Arena, he told me he was excited about the prospect of -- wait, that didn't happen. I'm a blogger.
Next up today are our Pittsburgh Penguins bloggers at Pensburgh.


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Villa Pacifica of Las Gaviotas Beach community in Las Gaviotas
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 5
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
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- community Rosarito Beach
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$ 975 - $ 1,050 / week
vacation rental description
Enjoy this charming, hacienda style, ocean side resort property for the perfect mexico vacation experience. This freshly remodeled villa is located a stones throw (literally) from the water (only one house between you and the water) and is near the spectacular oceanfront pool/recreational complex. New custom Fausto Palanco furnishings, plasma TV and luxury patio appointments set the tone for a spectacular vacation getway. Wireless internet is now available !
Ideal for a family of 5 or a romantic couples getaway. There are two generous bedrooms and an ocean-view great room with dramatic coastal vistas. The kitchen is fully equipped with all amenities, excellent cutlery and an espresso machine. There is a washer and dryer which is a must for longer stays.
Each morning you can savor your espresso while taking in the spectacular view from the terrace table. Spend the day basking in the sun in the lounges on the surfside deck, the oceanfront pool or on the beach. End it with breathtaking sunsets from the main living area.
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Baja Rentals 619 793 5972
house rental amenities
Deluxe Ocean/Surf View Villa With All Amenities (Sleeps up to 5)
Patio table, umbrella & chairs (seats 4)
Fully Stocked: 300ct Linens, Towels & Paper Products Included
Fully equipped kitchen & breakfast nook
Washer & Dryer
2nd Bedroom with pillowtop queen bed
Master Bedroom with pillowtop queen bed, private bathroom and TV
WiFi (Wireless Internet)
DVD player
Cable TV/Radio
Expresso Maker
Dish washer
activities and attractions in Las Gaviotas Baja California
Indulge yourself and relax with the mild, year round climate, clean air, fresh ocean breezes, and warm sunshine. You may choose private walks, relaxing evening swims or the night life of Puerto Nuevo Lobster Village & the Rosarito Beach nightclubs nearby. Two outstanding golf courses (BajaMar and the Marriott's Real Del Mar) are within 15 minutes.
A Private tennis facility, a private beach with an excellent surf break (see the surfers scrapbook) and a beach front recreational complex (swimming pool, hot tub, games etc...) are at your disposal within the walls of the resort.
vacation rental rates
SeasonNightly Rates
***March thru September & Holidays***$175 - Minimum 3 night stay
October thru February
Thursday to Sunday Night $175 - Minimum 3 night stay
Monday thru Wednesday Night $150- Minimum 2 night stay
* Weeks stay gets 1 free day - stay for 7, pay for 6!!
** Last minute Special - If the villa is available inside of 14 days them 2 day stays will be accepted.
Baja Rentals 619 793 5972
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Las Gaviotas
- Private Sandy Beach
- Famous surf spot
- Tennis
- Boogey Boarding
- Fishing
Top things to do on a budget
- Wine Tasting
- Puerto Nuevo
- Shopping--take advantage of strong USD
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Paris Panorama, Lunch at Opera and Louvre Guided Tour
This is an eight hours tour that will help you discover Paris and its history through the city's major landmarks and monuments. You'll have lunch at Opera quarter followed by Louvre guided tour.» Learn more!
Paris Panorama Lunch at Opera and Louvre Guided Tour with Pickup but NO return to your hotel or apartment
You won't find a better price in Paris, so don't wait! Secure your booking today to avoid sell-outs. All prices include taxes, tips, and services, there are no hidden costs!
Detailed Description
Detailed Description
You will first start with Paris Panorama, three hours and an half tour that will help you discover Paris and its history through the city's major landmarks and monuments.
Arch of Triumph and Champs-Elysées, Concorde square, the Invalides, Eiffel tower and Trocadero, Opera, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Vendome Square, Montmartre with Sacred heart basilica and the famous Place du Tertre, Louvre Museum and Madeleine Church.
Photo stop are scheduled at the Eiffel tower and Trocadero, Notre-Dame cathedral and Montmartre.
You will be drop for lunch at Opera quarter at "Chez Clément" and then you will enter the Louvre museum where your guided visit is focused around 3 worldwide famous works: the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory, and Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci at the beginning of the 16th century. Those avid for further knowledge may wish to extend their visit by exploring other departments in the world's largest museum. Important to say that this Louvre guided tour is conducted by a qualified guide-interpreter in only one language during the visit (your choice: English, Español, Français).
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Your ticket (voucher) will be delivered online, paper tickets are not required. Your voucher is the proof of booking and or settlement and you must print it and present it at the location listed on your voucher. You will have access to our voucher desk through a secured link provided in your order confirmation email.
Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy
Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy
Booking changes and cancellations are VALID only when made through us by email at email@example.com or by fax at +376 826 770. You can change your reservation date at no charge if you notify us at least four (4) days before your arrival. If you cancel your reservation and you notify us at least five (5) days before your arrival, there is a 20% cancellation fee. After this time no refunds can be made. Prices are valid only when departing from Paris. We apologize in advance for departures or returns that are delayed due to unusual traffic problems. Customers staying in private apartments are requested to wait in front of the entrance of the selected hotel 10 minutes before the pickup time listed on the voucher. Cancellation fees will not be waived for any reason, however, they may be covered by travel insurance. We *highly* recommend that you have insurance with *adequate* coverage, including Force Majeure.
Chez Clément Opera Lunch Menu
Menus are subject to change without notice.
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