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Killer Instinct! Open world Metal Gear! Indies! The best of Microsoft's press conference
Microsoft held their annual E3 press conference today, and as promised everything was about the games. We got a few nods here and there to Kinect and Smart Glass, but by and large they came to this show to impress the gaming community. They trotted out an endless stream of high profile games mixed with a number of surprising niche titles and even some indies as well.
Despite all the action that followed, Microsoft's conference may have hit its peak in its opening minutes as Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain was revealed in the most extensive trailer we've yet seen. It opened to Snake and Revolver Ocelot riding through a desert in a scene that looked like it was cut straight from Red Dead Redemption.
It takes place in Afghanistan, and as usual features Kojima's heavy-handed approach to exploring war, suffering, and somewhat tortured dialog.
In game play terms, this looks like it could be the largest expansion of the Metal Gear Series in its history. The game will be open world with plenty of vehicles, from horses to tanks. We saw real-time weather effects with a massive, blinding snow storm, as well as a gorgeous graphical engine with amazing lighting effects.
From the looks of it, Kojima won't be letting up on his anti-war messaging as the trailer touched briefly on what appeared to be child soldiers.
Project Spark
This title was a nifty game creator very much in the same vein as Little Big Planet. The developers showed off the ability of players to dynamically change the environment from desert to tundra to forest to nighttime to day in the blink of an eye, using voice commands or a tablet running SmartGlass. Everything in the game can be given a "brain" or a set of code instructions that will tell it how to act. They showed this by giving a rock a set of instructions that made it act like a pet, and later using a more complex "brain" to make it act like a fighter.
It ended with a bigger example of the type of epic battle that could be created with the software as a horde of goblins attacked an outpost with the player literally surfing through the world by creating land bridges underneath himself, all the while throwing lava bombs at the enemies.
A sizzle reel then showed off the wide breadth of possibilities in the game, and it had me and Ben both pretty impressed. The idea of a next-generation Little Big Planet is a pretty neat idea, and we look forward to seeing what comes of it.
Dead Rising 3
Perhaps the most exciting new title on display was the newest game in the popular Dead Rising series. It's got a new focus, a new hero, and it looks like a lot of fun. The new main character, Nick Ramos, can still craft new weapons like a chainsaw-shovel a la Dead Rising 2, but they've upped the ante with a beautiful new graphics engine and some great new fast-paced gameplay.
It was really neat to watch the gameplay shift from a scene where Ramos battled a giant horde of zombies in a wide-open outside environment, directly to a cramped, tight-hallway creeping horror scene in an instant. With no loading screens, Ramos crashed through the roof of a building after escaping the horde, and then slowly crept through the hallways of a pitch-black building while zombies leapt out from the corners.
At the same time, this is still the over-the-top zombie game that so many people have fallen in love with. Actually, it's even more over the top. Near the end of the video, Ramos drove a muscle car through a pack of dozens of zombies before exiting the car and calling down an artillery strike. This is Dead Rising at peak insanity.
The appearance of niche games
Before the conference Microsoft had been extremely focused on the mass consumer for Xbox One, so I was shocked and pleased to find that there were actually a number of small and niche games on display at the show as well. In fact, they were the biggest applause earners.
The most notable of these was the resurrection of Killer Instinct, which sent the crowd into a furor. Fighting games have fallen from the top of gaming's most popular genres list, but Microsoft devoted considerable time to this cult classic.
We also got a cursory nod to a new, cell-shaded game called D4 coming from Deadly Premonition creator Hidetaka "Swery65" Suehiro. Not much was shown about the game, but it was great to see Microsoft acknowledging the cult part of its Xbox 360 fanbase.
Speaking of the Xbox's cult fanbases, Microsoft announced a new game in the same vein as the Xbox's original cult classic, Panzer Dragoon Orta, and Panzer Dragoon games before it. Crimson Dragon is an on-rails shooter and is being called a spiritual successor to Panzer Dragoon, and is being led by one of Team Andromeda's former leaders, Yukio Futatsugi, who worked on the series' early games.
Beyond that we also got a first look at a new roguelike from the creators of Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery. It was a brief announcement, but frankly, we never believed we'd hear an executive on-stage at a major press conference even say the word "roguelike."
Blockbuster games aplenty
Of course, it wasn't just about niche games. The major moments of the show tended to revolve around a long list of huge, blockbuster games filled with exploding set pieces and scripted moments. Whether or not that style of game is up your alley is another story, but this conference was full of them.
We got to see Battlefield 4's set piece extravaganza as a battle raged through a sinking ship that was falling to pieces around the soldiers. In one of the cooler moments, fighter jets from the deck of the ship began sliding down the deck and into the ocean in the middle of the battle.
Microsoft also devoted considerable time to the announcement that World of Tanks is coming to Xbox 360. As far as global blockbusters go, that's a big one.
Quantum Break, one of the few games to make an appearance at the original Xbox One announcement, was back with a short in-game sequence. We were told the show would help us create a "personalized television show," which was an approach that worked very well with Alan Wake.
One of the biggest semi-surprise announcements at the show was Crytek's Ryse: Son of Rome. We got a long look at the gameplay of the title which stars a Roman warrior-general-type-person fighting barbarians. It all took place on a beach that might as well have been Normandy with huge explosions and arrows raining down everywhere. Ben called it "Saving Private Maximus."
The impression from the video was a bit mixed though as the game seems to rely heavily on scripted moments and quick-time-events, but there were also moments where the main character, Marius Titus, took command of a squad of legionnaires in a pseudo RTS moment, instructing them to launch javelins and raise shields as necessary.
Surprise! Insomniac
The big titles kept coming Microsoft revealed a new partnership with Insomniac Games, a company formerly known to only make Sony exclusives. Their new game is an open world multiplayer game called Sunset Overdrive. Game play wasn't featured in the video of the game, but it featured a cartoonish art style with gameplay that seemed to revolve around parkour mixed with monster slaying and weapon modding. Ben called it "Mirror's Edge Borderlands 2."
From there we also got an enticing new look at Forza 5 which is introducing a new feature called the "drivatar", a cloud-enabled tool that allows Forza to learn how to race. Once it has learned, your "drivatar" can continue competing against other opponents even when you're not racing, and you'll receive points for your digital avatar's online exploits.
The Witcher 3 was also on display with a new trailer showing Geralt of Rivia navigating an open world, battling monsters, and sailing a boat while mingling with some mermaids. They also announced optional Kinect and Smart Glass features for things like inventory management and quick-casting of spells.
In the show's most cryptic moment, we were shown a video of a cloaked figure marching through the desert before approaching a massive alien spaceship emerging from the ground. Surprise! It was Master Chief, staring face to face with a skyscraper sized alien ship. What was this exactly? We're not sure, but the word is that it indicates more Halo in 2014. Also: why the heck does a Spartan need a cloak to guard against sand? Does he get all creaky otherwise?
Microsoft's big show ended with a long look at Respawn Entertainment's new game, Titanfall.
"It's a science fiction war game, but it sure is pretty," said Ben. "It's going to be hard to find out what makes some of these games stand out. The mech stuff looks pretty great, though."
It's a game where humans fight alongside Mechs, and the multiplayer aspect of the game seemed strong, especially next to the obviously next-generation visuals. In many ways it was reminiscent of the powered armor described in the Starship Troopers novel, and that's a wonderful influence from which to pull. We'll see more of this game during the show, and we'll report back.
A strong showing, but strong enough?
Overall, Microsoft trotted out a long list of games that look pretty great, and it wasn't just about the blockbusters either. They devoted appreciable time to experimental games, and Japanese games as well.
This was pretty much exactly what Microsoft needed to do. They showed off a huge list of reasons why gamers should be excited for Xbox One. Now, about that price...


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Love these pants I had bought a Cassidy set of pants which fit fine, so after reading reviews about the Lexie being for more curvy girls, I tried them. I love! I bought three pairs of size 12, in the navy, black and tan all fit consistently the same fit. They feel nice and light weight especially for summer and hot climates. And they come in longs which I need. Perfect for work August 3, 2014
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Love Love Love Lexie - Best fit I'm 5'3 with large bottom/tighs and these pants fit perfectly on all the right areas. I bought all colors except for the brown - sold out on my size. Fabric thickness does vary on the lighter colors, but other than that I love them! Wish they came out with more brighter colors. June 5, 2014
Best fit for curves I have a closet full of Cassidy and Drew fits that will never be worn again, I love Lexie! First pair of dress pants I've ever worn with no gap in the waist. I have a smaller waist with fuller hips and thighs that make pants shopping difficult - not anymore. I need these in brown that's my only complaint otherwise perfect. May 28, 2014
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A:Thank you for the question! No, these pants are not lined.
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A:Thank you for the question! We will be getting more inventory in this pant this week.
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A:Thank you for the question! We will receive additional inventory in the black Lexie pants by Friday, 1/24/14. Thanks again!
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I've notice the brown and grey pants are out of stock. When will more be available for purchase?
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A:Thank you for the question! Both the brown and grey in these pants have been replenished on the website. Additional stock will be added in the next few weeks as well.
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Plan Unveiled to Avoid Sequestration Would Eliminate Direct Payments
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has offered a sequestration package that includes farm bill provisions.
Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says the package would eliminate direct payments, avoid all sequestration-related USDA cuts, and fund disaster assistance programs that were not included as part of the farm bill extension. Stabenow says the provision will fill the holes in the extension passed New Year's Eve so that all of agriculture is supported.
According to the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition - the elimination of direct payments would save 31-billion dollars over 10 years.
Overall - the package is controversial because half of the money to avoid across-the-board cuts would come from spending cuts and half would come from what Stabenow describes as closing tax loopholes on the wealthy and well-connected. Republicans have been opposed to any tax increases. Stabenow expects a vote on the package before March 1st.
If the measure is approved - the Agriculture committees would not need to make cuts in any other program in the agriculture budget function when writing a new five-year farm bill.
Stabenow believes Congress could write a bill with the money remaining in the commodity title. She says the decision to eliminate direct payments is based on bipartisan agreement in the House and Senate to do so last year. She says the cuts would likely begin in fiscal year 2014.
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Your cheapest, best option is the Yongnuo ST-E2. About half the price of the Canon, but offers several improvements: 1) longer range; 2) swivel mount so you can point it at the Speedlites; 3) works through the camera menu system; 4) recognizes three firing groups AB&C; 5) Uses double AA batteries.
Downside is it does tend to overheat if you are doing an intensive shoot. Requiring a break in the shooting.
That is, of course, an infrared solution, so it works with the 430 and any additional 430s or 580s you might get, without any additional cost. But, it isn't a radio solution.
Due to the overheating issue, I just bought two sets of the Yongnuo 622-Cs. I've only tested them out and haven't used them yet for any real shooting, but so far, they work great. A little more expensive, but they have the advantage of being a radio system instead of Infrared. I'll keep the ST-E2 as a backup or when I don't have enough receivers. (Since you can pretty much fire an infinite number of speedlites with the ST-E2 so long as they can see the signal). By the way, I've never had any problem with the ST-E2 signal not firing a strobe, but I don't use them for long distances (although I have used them outdoors).
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State budget cuts are hitting home in New Orleans with the announcement that mental health services will be reduced. That's the topic of this week's commentary by Eyewitness News Political Analyst and Gambit columnist Clancy DuBos.
Clancy DuBos / Eyewitness News Political Analyst
NEW ORLEANS -- There's nothing new about news that government budget cuts fall hardest upon those most in need, but least able to fight back. Thus, the LSU System has announced cuts to mental health services for the uninsured in New Orleans.
Gov. Bobby Jindal ordered cuts statewide because revenues this year are lower than expected.
This latest round of cuts comes after Jindal shut down New Orleans Adolescent Hospital several years ago. Clearly, this problem is getting worse.
Mayor Mitch Landrieu is asking the state not to cut mental health. Jindal says it's LSU's decision, not his. Landrieu is right when he says mental health services are critical to fighting crime.
But the mayor is not without some blame himself. His latest city budget provided no money for mental health counselors at Municipal Court — a city court where people with those problems are most likely to wind up.
There's no denying that many New Orleanians still struggle to recover, psychologically, from Hurricane Katrina. There's also no denying that every level of government shares responsibility for funding mental health services adequately.
Sooner or later, we all pay a price when they fail to live up to that responsibility.
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I'm currently a senior , and I've grown so much as far as education. Me attending this schooled allowed me to shine and show all that I can do. I didn't have that opportunity at my first high school in the roxborough area of Philadelphia. Staff are really helpful, and they care. There are many clubs and sports. The only complaint would be dress code. They pick and choose who to call out on dress code violations. There's so many rules for dress code for a school where you wear whatever you want..uniform might as well be in forced!!
I go to this school, and it's ehhh, it's not bad, but its not excellent either. I do wish it were a bit more diverse, I wish we had more electives, we don't even have cosmetology. I like the staff, they're good at handling what ever issues students may be experiencing, otherwise, no complaints.
I began teaching at Mount in 05-06 so I found reading these reviews interesting. It acuratly portrays the changes in the school over the last 7 years. I am pleased to share that we made AYP this year and our students scored in the same range or above students in the other high schools in our district. As a member of the faculy, I know what hard work has gone into creating the positive academic results and educational climate in the building. Our faculty has worked with our administration, students, and families to make the Mount commjunity one we are all proud to be a part of. This is the year for others to "Adjust Your Perceptions" of Mount as we celebrate making AYP and work even harder to do it again this year.
Mount Pleasant is a great school. Yes, it's home to the IB Programme and yes, those kids tend to be the most involved, but... so are their parents. Kids who are not in IB and AP who do well also tend to have parents who are involved. So a big key to your child's success is to take an active role in something at the school. For the kids, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy their high school years... music (choral, symphonic, concert, jazz, early music, marching, pep band, special choral groups), sports (year round offerings), an excellent culinary program, an in-school radio station, the only student-led Relay for Life in the state, the only student-led Tri M in the state, Invisible Children, academic competitions, etc. One of my daughters graduated from MPHS last year and I have another there as a freshman this year. Both had great experiences, teachers who care, and lots of opportunities. It's a great school if your child and you get involved and take advantage of all it has to offer!
It is now 2009 and in reading the other reviews, things have changed at MPHS! Administration is great, teachers are involved and positive. My son is a sophomore and couldn't be happier. Like ANY school, children AND parents must be involved for everyone to thrive. Be the parent and your child will be a great student in many ways! Want your child to be happy and try hard in school, then encourage them to get involved (sports, music, clubs, anything!) They are basically living there for 4 years so they should become that school. I'm talking about any level student. I see many kids active and having fun at Mount. Positive thinking and action brings positive results!
this school is such a great school my son goes there and he loves it. :)
The school's graduates go on to attend ivy league and other prestigious universities. Newsweek magazine ranked Mount #588 in their ranking of the top 1000 high schools in the country. The school ranked 3rd in the state by the same rankings. Our school has the only student-run Relay for Life on the northeastern seaboard. It is a safe place, but there is a big cross section of life here. The school is like many - if you come to learn and to participate in sports and clubs, it is a great school.
If you look at the other reviews you can tell who is a parent of someone in the AP or IB classes. 20% of mount pleasant students are, and they have it pretty well, the other 80% are not and they are the ones that have it rough. There are 2 huge problems I see. Lack of school participation and behavior.
I attended this school and was very satisfied with the education I got as well as the activities such as art, music, etc. programs. I would not hesitate to recommend or sent my own child there. A lot of the staff love what they do and it shows in their work.
I would NOT recommend this school to any parent who wants their child to get a decent education. The staff lets the kids run the school. The biggest challenge these students face is getting through their day unscathed.
One of my children graduated from MPH, and one will be a senior next year. The course offerings are excellent, and some of the staff are supportive and knowledgeable. The problems in this school are the lack of control over misbehavior and the sorry condition of the building.
The academic quality of the program is excellent. Music, arts, sports and student council activities are well supported and coached. Parent involvement is growing and student morale and pride has improved.
The academic programs would be much better if the teachers would discipline the disruptive students! They never discipline them, and as a result I must suffer. I do think the addition of the new music director was a great acquisition! There needs to be more parental involvement for sure! But the best way to improve this school would be to correct kids, and stop allowing them to behave in a manner which is disruptive to those of us who wish to learn!
I dont understand these ratings. A school with no doors on the stalls in the bathrooms, no lights, smoking, rules are constantly made to cator a few students. If your car breaks down or dosnt start, and your late, thats an automatic detention. On a society where majority rules, how is it our school is base on a minority. I like how the administration can pay for pizza parties and dvd players for people who took the dstp, as an incentive, but the test is manditory. Parents are very involved and thats a good thing. I would not rate this as a good school, coming from a different district in NY. This school lacks many programs, and has trouble getting people involved. Overall i would rate it a 2/5, and thats being generous.
Mount Pleasant is a school that is anything but pleasant. The principal has little involvement in anything. He is rarley even seen in school, and if you do happen to see him, he is just standing and staring at students passing by. The administation is strict and dominating. Though, I have to say that The administration is fair. They have a fair variety of extracurricular activities. Though, %75 of the students if not more, in my opinion, do not get involved. The negative influence at mount is extreme. I would advise any 'Good' student considering enterting mount to reconcider. Any student headed in the 'right direction' should go to a school where that kind of attitude is appreciated. Mount compared to the other schools in the brandywine school district by far fails all the tests.
The quality of the academic programs at Mount Pleasant varies according to which teacher is teaching a course - some teachers are very good, but there are teachers who project an 'I could care less about these kids' attitude. This attitude reflects the four or five years during which the school had a different principal every year. Lack of effective leadership certainly hurt the school. Students choiced away from Mount Pleasant at an alarming rate. The students who stayed suffered from a very small peer group of students who make 'good' choices and a rather large peer group of students indifferent to learning. The International Baccalaureate Program improved the climate for very bright students, but the average 'good' student still suffers from a dearth of other average 'good' students to interact with. Peer friendships are extremely important at this age; there needs to be more average 'good' students for positive growth.
I am a graduate of Mount Pleasant and I just want to make sure people understand what a great school it is! I was involved in athletics and clubs and I could not have asked for a more positive experience. The teachers are great and are always available for extra help or just to listen if a student had a problem. The best part about Mount Pleasant was and still is the involvement of the faculty, they are always at athletic events and other activities. Also Mount Pleasant students are very close and are all friends!
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A Charlottesville man accused of taking jewelry from people living at Westminster-Canterbury has admitted to the crime. Howard Carey, 25, pleaded guilty to four counts of grand larceny and four counts of breaking and entering in Albemarle County Circuit Court Wednesday morning.
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Detectives with the Albemarle County Police Department arrested Howard Jamar Carey on July 17th, 2013. Carey was charged with ten felony breaking and entering and ten felony grand larceny charges.
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I bet that think works really good. Nice find.
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That is a cool unit! Nice find Eugene.
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Great find Eugene and save as well.
Like that old iron.
To soon old to late smart!
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I plow two small garden plots with it. My Cub with plow and disk harrow is about 14 or 15 miles from the garden plots. I can have the garden plots worked in less time than I can move the Cub and equipment.
I use a Cub Cadet to tow a disk harrow and peg toothed harrow that were used with 2 wheeled garden tractors to smooth up the garden plots. The two wheeled garden tractor works pretty well for plowing. Disk harrowing with the 2 wheeled garden tractor is a man killer - goes great in a straight line - turning a short radius - almost physically impossible. The Plow-Trac weighs about 400 lbs with plow installed. Removing the plow and installing the disk adds about another 100 lbs to the tractor and most of the weight is behind the wheels.
I have an excuse. CRS.
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Sounds like running a Gravely... one day of mowing makes me glad I upgraded to a Cub!
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Spacious Townhouse, Free WiFi & Unlimited Phone in Marco Island
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2½
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub no
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- type Townhome
- community Sand Dollar Villas
- rates (USD) $ 1,800 - $ 2,800 / month
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Enjoy a piece of Paradise in the comfort of our 2 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse and relax in the small and friendly Sand Dollar Villas complex where you will feel right at home. The location is ideal and within walking distance to many stores and restaurants. We are across from the Esplanade which is a waterfront complex featuring restaurants, entertainment, small specialty shops and art galleries.
Our condo is tastefully decorated, clean and well maintained. The first level open plan allows for comfortable everyday living and easy entertaining. The living room has a queen size sofa bed, 40" flat screen cable TV, DVR and DVD player. Wireless internet service is provided. The dining table opens to seat six comfortably. The kitchen is fully equipped with sliding doors out to the screened lanai. The second floor master suite has a queen size bed, full private bath and walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a full size bed and adjoining full bath. Both bedrooms have 32" wall-mounted flat screen cable TVs. Rental includes all towels, linens, beach chairs and coolers.
Relax and bask in the Florida Sunshine at our oversized heated pool, complete with lounge chairs, umbrella tables, poolside bathrooms and a Tiki Hut.
Marco Island is the perfect vacation getaway offering all of the amenities and activities for your vacation, without the crowds and traffic of most tourist vacation destinations. The warm climate and beautiful white sandy beaches are among the best in the U.S., with Beautiful Sea Shells, Balmy Gulf Breezes, and Gorgeous Gulf Sunsets.
You won't want to miss a trip to the nearby Everglades for sighting-seeing, hiking, canoeing and airboat rides. Shoppers will enjoy visiting nearby 5th Avenue in Naples where you can find a variety of upscale shops, restaurants and cafes.
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Respect is something we all expect, but know the heartless feeling of not being respected. There are many examples of disrespect around us each day. Cussing, vulgarity disguised as free expression, insensitivity, self-righteousness and assumptions made based on one's skin color, language and the family they are born into. Just because the world is full of disrespect doesn't mean you have to become disrespectful. Respect, like all virtues, is taught in the home and mentored by our parents, teachers and youth leaders.
Veteran's Day offers us an opportunity to practice showing respect to those who secure our freedom, risking their lives and sacrificing the comforts we enjoy each day. Veterans deserve our respect and our gratitude. Kindness and politeness are never out of style and are part of being respectful. If you have forgotten or become calloused with the world's insensitivity, today is a great day to begin showing your respect for people who put their life on the line for you to continue living yours.
Here are suggestions for showing respect to our veterans today and every day.
1. When you see a military person, walk over to them, extend your hand and tell them, "Thank You." Nothing more is needed, everyone understands and appreciates gratitude.
2. Remain open-minded with military personal. Remember, they don't decide or choose the wars; they work and serve the military.
3. Display a United States flag at your home. Veterans and military personal serve and have served our country, and a flag represents honor and respect to them.
4. Support the family of military and veterans. You can do this with numerous small activities. Baking, writing letters of support, donating to charities in their honor, and helping them when they return through volunteer organizations.
5. Pray for our military families, and use social media to let them know they are being prayed for. FaceBook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram can be used to help build up and empower others just as it can tear them apart.
6. Listen to veterans. We are blessed with having older veterans alive with their story from wars long ago. No matter what war or year they served, their story may seem boring or redundant to the young. Listening is the greatest sign of respect you can afford another person. Teach your children to listen by setting an example and being a patient, respectful listener.
Both of my parents were veterans. Both of them left our family with a flag on their casket and military taps played at their funeral. For my brothers and sisters, we understood their commitment and honor in serving their country, and this expanded our own respect and honor for our country. The United States of America has its challenges and problems, but we also have freedom. The men and women who risk their lives to afford us ours deserve our utmost respect today and all days. Respect for others comes from a deep place within each of us that begins with self-respect and honor for life.
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"Many students can't imagine living anywhere else!"
Leah Richards, Residence Hall Director
"I have seen a lot of worried faces on move-in day when students aren't sure what to expect of their built up rooms. Parents have pulled me aside and asked about the room switch process before the car is even unloaded. But a lot of those nervous students quickly come to love their extra roommates. For many students, it doubles the number of people they know on campus right away! As a hall director, I pay extra attention to the students in built-up rooms, checking in with them often to see how things are going. Within a few weeks, many students in built up rooms can't imagine living anywhere else!"


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From the studio that brought you "Shrek," "Madagascar" and "Kung Fu Panda." Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five - Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey. But Po's new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. It is up to Po and The Furious Five tojourney across China to face this threat and vanquish it. But how can Po stop a weapon that can stop kung fu? He must look to his past and uncover the secretsof his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.
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Practice owners: Record services you receive for your pets
Q: Should practice owners have to comply by the same pet care discount policies as their employees?
A: According to Lorraine List, CPA, CVA, with Summit Veterinary Advisors, if practice policy is that employees are expected to receive and pay invoices (although discounted by 20 percent) when their pets receive care or they buy products at cost, then it sets a bad example if the rules don't apply to practice owners.
Of course, practice owners are responsible for the payment of all the practice's expenses, but if we follow that logic through, then the practice owner should be able to take anything in the clinic and walk out the door with it because he or she bought and paid for it. That's a slippery slope. If there is no invoice or accounting for the stuff the owners take, it's pretty tempting for staff members to do the same. And we call that employee theft.
Also, if there was never an invoice created, then the services were never recorded as income and the practice looks less profitable than it actually was. In the end, that hurts the owner since the value of the practice would be lower. And, of course, the IRS puts limits on employee discounts—including owners—because it wants the value represented by the other 80 percent (the non-discounted portion) of the services to be taxable.


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Jackson police and firefighters responded to a crash and ejection on Rickay Drive just before 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
We were told by witnesses two people were thrown from a black Ford Expedition.
Witnesses said one person was trapped beneath the vehicle when it crashed into a ditch.
One woman at the scene said neighbors used a jack to try to raise the SUV to free a man before emergency responders arrived.
Firefighters could be seen removing a rear wheel to free the victim. A motorist said she was nearly hit by the speeding SUV.
"I kinda had to yield to the side of the road, merge over to allow him to get by and probably seconds after I did so the vehicle actually lost control," said witness Shameka Foxx.
Two people were transported by ambulance. Their names and conditions are not known at this time.
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Martin bags a Whale in draft swan-song as Florida GM; Sexton follows with solid character selection
Panthers' 2005 fourth-rounder gets another spin at the AHL wheel. HF has a nice interview with Duffy - focusing mostly on his time with Maine - from April of 2009 here, and more recent goodness from Naples News can be found here.
From Naples News: "We'd like to see [Duffy] reach even more of his potential. That would require him to do a few more things out there and he's starting to do that now. He's got a good shot and we want him to shoot more. When he has an opportunity to carry the puck we want him to do that as well." - Florida (ECHL) president/GM Craig Brush
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Prospect gets the "ten questions" treatment
From Amerks.com: "Matt is a young, hard working player who showed promise in Rochester last year after completing his college career ," said Florida Panthers Assistant General Manager Randy Sexton. "He had the opportunity to compete on the professional level last season and we are confident that he will continue to develop his skill set while playing professionally this season."
Current 'Blade finds himself in long line to the Cats
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Posted: 11:27 pm Monday, February 21st, 2011
Knicks pay steep price for Carmelo
By Ethan J. Skolnick
The Melo-Drama went on longer than the LeBron-athan.
Or, at least, it seemed that way.
For all the hyperventilating on ESPN, LeBron James was actually available to the rest of the NBA for just a week, while Carmelo Anthony has been the subject of trade talk for months.
Now the Knicks have him.
But look what they gave up.
New York reportedly moved Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, a 2014 first-round draft pick, Anthony Randolph, Eddy Curry's expiring contract and $3 million in cash for Anthony, Chauncey Billups and roster filler (Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman).
Everything but a signed original script of "Do the Right Thing."
And so the Knicks, for the foreseeable future, will have a core of Anthony (a great scorer but a passive defender), Amare Stoudemire (having a strong season but with knee issues), Billups (on the decline), Landry Fields… and what?
This is a set-up move. The Knicks are planning to make a run at Dwight Howard, Chris Paul or Deron Williams to complete a star trio. They don't, however, have many assets left, which means they might not be able to strike during next season, waiting until the summer of 2012.
For this season, they're nothing more than first round fodder.
And if you want to feel better, as a Heat fan, consider that all the Heat really gave up to get James and Chris Bosh were the rights to Jermaine O'Neal, Quentin Richardson, Dorell Wright and (in a trade) Daequan Cook.


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Date: June 18, 2009
by: The Observer Staff
Ethel "Terry" Teal Crutchfield
Ethel "Terry" Teal Crutchfield, 87, of Longboat Key, died Sunday, June 14.
Born Aug. 8, 1921, in Baltimore, she grew up in Richmond, Va. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in the class of 1938 and the College of William and Mary, where she was a thespian and captain of the women's fencing team, in 1942.
During World War II, Mrs. Crutchfield served as one of Virginia's first woman radio announcers and also earned her pilot's license so that she could fly support planes for the military. After the war, she earned a master's certificate in occupational therapy from Columbia University, in New York City, and subsequently worked with World War II veterans in Richmond.
In 1949, she married Jack Crutchfield, a chemical engineer who later became marketing director for Esso, which later became Exxon, Middle Eastern, African and European divisions.
During the 1950s and 1960s, the Crutchfields lived in Brazil, Egypt, Libya and Switzerland. In 1970, they became residents of Longboat Key. They divided their time between Longboat Key and Richmond and continued to travel the world.
Mrs. Crutchfield was preceded in death by her husband, Jack. She is survived by her daughters, Mary, Margo and Jean; son, John; and four grandchildren.
The burial will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, June 22, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, in Richmond. A noon memorial service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace Street, Richmond, will follow. A reception will take place after the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
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The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, with its Civic Achievement Award in November.
Bob Havel celebrates 90 years with family members
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Rounds Preview: Models for Cancer Care Success
This article appears in the October 2012 issue of HealthLeaders magazine.
Editor's note: This piece is an excerpt from a full case study that is available as part of an upcoming Rounds Event, Cancer Service Line Leadership: Baylor Health Care System.
Cynthia Robinson-Hawkins, RN, remembers when she got her cancer diagnosis 23 years ago. She was a labor and delivery nurse at the time and even with her clinical training, was just as unprepared as any patient. "I didn't know anything about cancer and all of sudden you hear 'The Big C.' You have cancer," she says. "I didn't know where to go, what was going to happen, or who was going to do what. I didn't know anything."
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That experience is not unusual even today in cancer treatment, which can be a disconnected, confusing chain of appointments, tests, and results that can quickly overwhelm a cancer patient. Now in her role as manager of the patient navigation program at the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas, Robinson-Hawkins wants patients to be focused only on beating cancer, not on fighting through the treatment itself.
"I tell patients that they should not be worried about who, what, when, where, and how," she says. "They should be focusing on their cancer and getting well because we all know that the stress of cancer or the stress of trying to figure out where to go and what to do is not helping you overcome your disease."
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I think we have a similar position at a health system in Albuquerque and has proven to be extremely popular with patients and their families. I did notice a flaw in our system in Albuquerque while I was involved in the care of a cancer patient. While the navigator was excellent at guiding us through all the steps we tend to rely on that person entirely and that is not always optimal. While the navigator can help us through the system we are never told that there may be other specialists elsewhere that could provide better and superior treatments. In other words, recommedning a second opinion from a good tertiary system.
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Born in Philadelphia in 1936, Walter E. Williams holds a bachelor's degree in economics from California State University (1965) and a master's degree (1967) and doctorate (1972) in economics from the University of California at Los Angeles.
In 1980, he joined the faculty of George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., and is currently the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics. He has also served on the faculties of Los Angeles City College (1967-69), California State University (1967-1971) and Temple University (1973-1980). From 1963 to 1967, he was a group supervisor of juvenile delinquents for the Los Angeles County Probation Department.
More than 50 of his publications have appeared in scholarly journals such as Economic Inquiry, American Economic Review and Social Science Quarterly and popular publications such as Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek. He has made many TV and radio appearances on such programs as Milton Friedman's "Free to Choose," William F. Buckley's "Firing Line," "Face The Nation," "Nightline" and "Crossfire."
He is also the author of 'Race and Economics: How Much Can Be Blamed on Discrimination?' and 'Up from the Projects: An Autobiography.'
In 1981, he began writing his weekly column called "A Minority View" for Heritage Features Syndicate. And in 1991, he joined Creators Syndicate as part of its friendly takeover of Heritage Features.
Williams sits on many advisory boards, including the Review Board of Economics Studies for the National Science Foundation, the Research Foundation, the National Tax Limitation Committee, the Taxpayer's Foundation and the Hoover Institution.
The awards and honors Williams have received are many. These include the National Fellow at the Hoover Institute of War, Revolution, and Peace; the Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship; the National Service Award from the Institute for Socioeconomic Studies; and the George Washington Medal of Honor from the Valley Forge Freedom Foundation. In 1984-1985, he received the Faculty Member of the Year Award from the George Mason University Alumni. He is also a member of the American Economic Association, the Mont Pelerin Society and is a Distinguished Scholar of the Heritage Foundation.
Williams participates in many debates and conferences, is a frequent public speaker and often gives testimony before both houses of Congress.
Though racial discrimination exists, it is nowhere near the barrier it once was. The relevant question is: How much of what we see today can be explained by racial discrimination?
According to College Board, average tuition and fees for the 2013-14 school year totaled $30,094 at private colleges, $8,893 for in-state residents at public colleges and $22,203 for out-of-state residents.
Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera accused Matt Drudge's website of "the worst kind of jingoistic rhetoric ever" for carrying news stories about the dangers of illegal immigration. He said Drudge "is doing his best to stir up a civil war. I mean, shame on Matt Drudge."
Gen. William T. Sherman told the 1879 graduating class of the Michigan Military Academy, "War is hell." There's no nice war, and that's why war should be a last alternative.
Riley points out that there has been significant achievement among the black middle class but that wide black-white gaps remain with respect to income, educational achievement, unemployment, labor force participation, incarceration rates and other measures.
There are some areas of black life in which excellence can be found without the slightest hint of racial preferences. Young blacks dominate basketball, football and some track-and-field events despite the fact that there has been a history of gross racial discrimination in those activities. Blacks are also prominent in several areas of the entertainment industry. Those observations mean that racial discrimination alone is not an insurmountable barrier to success.
The U.S. Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that 2012 losses because of personal identity theft totaled ?$24.7 billion.
During last year's budget negotiation meetings, President Barack Obama told House Speaker John Boehner, "We don't have a spending problem." When Boehner responded with "But, Mr. President, we have a very serious spending problem," Obama replied, "I'm getting tired of hearing you say that."
There has never been a purely free market economic system, just as there has never been a purely communist system. However, we can rank economies and see whether ones that are closer to the free market end of the economic spectrum are better or worse than ones that are closer to the communist end. Let's try it.
Many view America's education as a failure, but in at least one important way, it's been a success -- a success in dumbing down the nation so that we fall easy prey to charlatans, hustlers and quacks.
Calls for slavery reparations have returned with the publication of Ta-Nehisi Coates' "The Case for Reparations" in The Atlantic magazine (May 21, 2014). In making his argument, Coates goes through the horrors of slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow and gross racial discrimination.
Darcy Olsen, president of the Arizona-based Goldwater Institute, and Richard Garr, president of Neuralstem, a biotech company, wrote "Right to Try experimental drugs" in USA Today (5/28/2014).
Most who read my columns think that I'm only annoyed by politicians, growing government and Americans who have little respect or love for liberty and our Constitution. There are other things that annoy me.
What would you think if your 8-year-old came home and told you that "white privilege is something that white people have, meaning they have an advantage in a lot of things and they can get a job more easily"?
From the Nazis to the Stalinists, tyrants have always started out supporting free speech, and why is easy to understand. Speech is vital for the realization of their goals of command, control and confiscation.
Donald Sterling, Los Angeles Clippers owner, was recorded by his mistress making some crude racist remarks. Since then, Sterling's racist comments have dominated the news, from talk radio to late-night shows.
Last week's U.S. Supreme Court 6-2 ruling in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action et al. upheld Michigan's constitutional amendment that bans racial preferences in admission to its public universities. Justice Sonia Sotomayor lashed out at her colleagues in a bitter dissent, calling them "out of touch with reality."
Let me run through a few good ideas. I think it's a good idea for children to eat healthful, wholesome foods. In the raising of our daughter, before-dinner treats were fresh vegetables, and after-dinner treats were mostly fruits.
"President Obama Vows Zero Tolerance on Gender Wage Gap," read one headline. Another read, "Women Still Earned 77 Cents On Men's Dollar In 2012." It's presumed that big, greedy corporations are responsible for what is seen as wage injustice.
If schools cannot justify differentials in rates of punishment by race or ethnic group, they will face the loss of federal funds and be forced to undertake costly diversity training. The nation's educators can avoid sanctions by adopting a racial quota system for student discipline. So as Roger Clegg, president and general counsel of the Center for Equal Opportunity, predicts, "school officials will either start disciplining students who shouldn't be, or, more likely, will not discipline some students who ought to be."
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In what appears to be a reversal of position, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse is set to unveil a proposal for a casino resort in his city.
The plans will be officially announced Monday morning, according to CBS 3 media partner Mass Live and The Republican.
The casino would be located at Mountain Park, which is on the south side of Mount Tom.
The park's owner is working with the same group that helped bring Mohegan Sun to Connecticut.
Morse had campaigned on opposing the idea of a casino being built at the Wyckoff Country Club.
Now, with all of the attention that Springfield is getting from its three proposals, it is reported that Morse is concerned about the economic impact a Springfield casino could have on his city.
Following last year's vote, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is allowed to award three casino licenses across the state.
A casino in Western Massachusetts could be awarded in early 2014.
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