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"Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual - or at least that he ought not so to do; but that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country."
This quote by Samuel Adams might be more suitable for a presidential election, but all in the same it speaks on the importance of voting and letting your voice be heard.
Voting in this country is a right that should be treasured and praised. Whether it be for President of the United States, for city council or whether to approve levies in your town, people should speak their minds via a ballot.
While it is a right, people have the choice to not exercise that right. Why people don't exercise their right to vote is a question that not even Stephen Hawking can answer.
That being said, it is baffling that 191 schools in the state of Ohio did not vote on this May's ballot that included the newest competitive balance proposal - an issue that effects every school in the state of Ohio.
"If there's any school that doesn't vote, that's too many for me," OHSAA commissioner Dr. Daniel B. Ross said. "It is disappointing because this is a very important issue."
When looking at the percentage, it's actually a very good voter turnout - with 81 percent of the 826 member schools voting. The final tally was 327-308 against the competitive balance proposal.
However, that is still 191 schools that felt that it wasn't necessary to take the 10 minutes to fill out the ballot on any of the nine issues that were on the May referendum. Apparently, the state at least trying to even out the competition in Ohio didn't affect their school.
While Howland athletic director Ron McCleary was a little surprised the competitive balance issue didn't pass, he was more surprised about those schools that chose not to vote.
"I was disappointed that 191 schools didn't vote," McCleary said. "That's just disappointing."
The measure failed by 19 votes. You can count that on two hands and two feet. Most teachers have more than 19 students in a classroom. I know guys who can eat 19 wings without taking a sip of water.
Another baffling part of the 191 schools that didn't vote is that 27 of those were submitted but did not make the deadline. Also, four were invalid for discrepancies on the ballot. Right there are 31 votes that could have changed the story instantaneously.
It will not be released who the 191 schools were that did not participate, which is a shame. I'm sure many people want to know if it was their school that chose to not voice their opinion on a very important issue that effects every student-athlete in the state.
To those 191 schools, shame on you. And for the next year, if you feel that you're playing against a team that is way out of your league - you have no right to complain. You did nothing to rectify the situation.


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NATIONAL – Dozens of celebrities, led by Honorary Committee Chair Salma Hayek Pinault, are joining the National Domestic Violence Hotline's year-long "Love Is" Campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence. "I would like to see more people take a stand against domestic violence. This is a terrible epidemic, and we must all work together to demand that no one has to be a victim of abuse," Hayek Pinault said. "We, as a society, believe strongly in safety and security, but too many women and children do not feel safe in their own homes. The goal of this awareness campaign is to create a great movement helping victims of domestic violence and to make everyone understand, through education and positive messages, what Love Is." The Honorary Committee also includes Christina Aguilera, Martina McBride, Nicole Kidman, Marlee Matlin, Mariska Hargitay, the Honorable Judge Jeanine Pirro, Gretchen Carlson, Robin Givens, Leslie Morgan Steiner and others.
NATIONAL – The Obama Administration is launching an anti-bullying campaign and warning schools that they could lose federal support if they do not take steps to establish safe cultures for students and prevent bullying, harassment and intimidation. This news comes on the heels of several high-profile suicides by gay teens who were bullied, tormented or suffered gross invasions of privacy. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights describes this as "the federal government's most comprehensive guidance to date on how civil rights law applies to the sort of campus situations that in some cases have led persecuted students to commit suicide," the Washington Post reports. Assistant Education Secretary for Civil Rights Russlynn H. Ali wrote in an advisory, "Our goal here is to provide school districts, colleges and universities with details about when harassment can rise to the level of a civil rights violation and what they should be doing about it."
MI – On November 18, Wayne County Circuit Judge Linda Parker sentenced Peter Dabish to the state's most severe sentence – life without a chance for parole – for the brutal murder of his girlfriend. Dabish reportedly beat and tortured Diana DeMayo for hours. DeMayo's father testified that Dabish called him during the night of his daughter's death to taunt him about the pain he was causing Diana, the Detroit News reports. At the trial, Dabish's former girlfriends testified about his use of threats and violence. Dabish was sentenced to 22 to 80 years for the torture.
NY – Last month a judge extended the protection order against David Johnson, an aide to Governor David Paterson, who was charged with assaulting his girlfriend, Sherr-Una Booker. Johnson was charged with assault and menacing behavior after allegedly choking Booker and throwing her against a dresser. Charges that Governor Paterson had intervened, even calling Booker to discourage her from prosecuting, caused him serious political damage and were a factor in the Governor's decision not to run for re-election, according to media reports.
NY – New York City opened the area's first safehouse dedicated to helping victims of international sex trafficking on November 1. Restore NYC offers counseling, medical advocacy, and legal assistance to sex-trafficking victims in the city and will host women at the safehouse for up to two years. Human rights advocates say that New York is a major U.S. entry point for human traffickers. "There are very little options in general for these women," Restore NYC Founder and Executive Director Faith Huckel told the Wall Street Journal. "When someone is escaping a brothel or coming out of that type of enslavement, they really do need a safe place to go. And then from there you can sort of start to piece together all the things they need."
OH – The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling this month that defines an emergency more broadly than it was defined in the past. This will give prosecutors another tool to use when domestic violence victims do not testify against their partners. The appeals court ruled that the victims' testimony can be an exception to the hear-say rule when a suspect is at large. "Domestic abuse is an offense against the community. And we need to use every tool at our disposal to go forward, whether a victim appears in court or not," Cleveland Law Director Robert Triozzi told the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
UNITED KINGDOM – A British politician was arrested for joking on Twitter that a columnist he disagreed with should be stoned, the New York Times reports. Gareth Compton was sparring with political opponents via Twitter, criticizing human rights abuses in China and the Iraq war, when he posted a mock plea calling for newspaper columnist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown to be stoned. After Twitter followers criticized Compton's remarks, he removed his attack and apologized. Compton was suspended by the Conservative Party after his arrest.

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3.75/5 rDev +4.7%
10-26-2013 00:26:00 | More by GETTNCRUNKED
3.5/5 rDev -2.2%
I hit up this place at about 9 or 10 in the morning, had nothing better to do while waiting for my flight to leave.
The waitress was prompt while a bunch of us were sitting at the bar. Pretty open but is more cozy than most other pub places at other airports I've been to.
Selection, as you would guess it, is primarily Shipyard. Tastes just as good as any other Shipyard I've had on-tap.
Didn't have time to try the food, but I can't imagine it's too good, most pub food in airports are barely at par.
I would have to say this is one of the few quality craft breweries I've seen at airports, guess I just need to fly more to find out.
02-09-2008 01:29:43 | More by deltatauhobbit
3.65/5 rDev +2%
This is the type of place that seems almost the epitome of what is found at an airport. To me this place reminds me of a place pilots would go and have a drink or two to release some stress. But I often adventure here and I must say its an interesting place. The quality is excellent if you like shipyard beer. Its like an added bonus. The quality is excellent compared what one would expect from an airport. This type of statement goes along with the food. While it's not true that the food is decent compared to other places around Portland, just think of an airport and airplane food. Then you'll be thankful you got to eat here. Is the price a little pricey? Yes it is, there is no lying about this, but it goes back to being the case of an airport. Airports are always expensive. In closing the place is decent if you like to catch a beer before getting on a flight and isn't that bad of a place ot have a drink or two.
07-08-2006 01:13:03 | More by spiffysamurai
3.46/5 rDev -3.4%
Not a big fan of Shipyard as a rule but this place is a godsend. Before I left Maine, I lived about 2 hours away from Portland. If I was flying out, my mantra was to get there early and the Shipyard pub was a nice haven before going through security.
Atmosphere, considering it's in an airport is decent. I was nice and comfortable at my barstool.
Quality of the brew is very good. Always nice and fresh and they seem to take care of the lines. I mean, some of their ales are so light that you would probably notice if it was off.
Barkeep is always quick (or as quick as he can be) and friendly.
Selection is...well, it's Shipyard with maybe a Bud tap thrown in. But they tend to have, say, Bluefin Stout or a seasonal like the Winter Ale so they mix it up a bit. The Fuggles IPA (my regular Shipyard) is always there.
Never had the food, didn't look so hot from where I sat.
A bit pricey but a nice haven in a not so interesting airport.
05-26-2005 21:20:00 | More by ViveLaChouffe
Rhode Island
3.55/5 rDev -0.8%
This joint nestled into the second floor of PWM needs to be listed on Beeradvocate. It's simple: sometimes, getting off a plane, you need a beer RIGHT AWAY.
There are four or five of the Shipyard products available, including my typical choice, the Old Thumper. Prices are up there, but considering the alternatives (waiting for your luggage, waiting for your ride, driving the mile to the mallside Sebago location) paying $6 for a 22 ounce beer isn't that bad. Food (chicken sandwiches, nachos etc.) is pretty much unecessary, unless you're flying out and checked in for your flight wicked early.
Service has always been pretty snappy; the place never gets too busy, really. You can (of course) watch planes taxi as you sup. Atmosphere would get a 5 if I was an airplane devotee, or men in pilots' uniforms made me hot.
09-17-2003 16:16:48 | More by ecoboy
Shipyard Brewport Restaurant in Portland, ME
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In his 2013-14 debut, Steve Downie was a key cog in Colorado's dismantling of the Anaheim Ducks as he recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, assist and fight in the Avalanche's 6-1 win.
On Friday, he was at the center of attention for another controversial hit.
Midway through the second period, Downie rocked Roman Josi in the corner on a hit that knocked the Nashville defenseman out of the game. Downie received a two-minute for charging on the play, but because of the Predators' response, which resulted in them getting an extra penalty, the Avalanche ended up coming out of the situation with a power play.
Here's the hit, which is sure to be reviewed by the NHL for possible supplemental discipline.
A couple of questions and things to keep in mind:
1) Questions the NHL will be asking: Was this a hit to the head, and did Downie leave his feet prior to making contact?
2) Josi was injured on the play, which always seems to play a role not only in whether or not discipline will be handed out, but how severe said discipline will be.
3) Downie has a pretty lengthy suspension history in the NHL, and that also plays a role in the league's decision making.
The Avalanche don't play again until Tuesday, so the league will have until then to make a decision.
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SPOKANE, Wash. – Whitworth women's basketball senior guard Kayla Johnson was named to D3hoops.com Team of the Week, after an outstanding weekend in a pair of games in Tacoma.
The Colfax, Wash. native scored total of 52 points in two games, highlighted by a career-high 31 points at Puget Sound. She shot 68.4 percent (13-19) from the field on Friday and 62.5 percent (10-16) from the field on Saturday for a weekend average of 65.7 percent. She averaged 4.5 rebounds in the two games and led the Pirates to their second consecutive sweep at Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran.
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Some of life's toughest, most important choices include marriage, children, divorce and retirement. Not necessarily in that order. Which is why Nov. 6 is the new D-Day for federal workers.
Q&A: Phased Retirement
The Office of Personnel Management's final rule on phased retirement is out, and so is additional guidance for agencies. But questions still abound. Federal News Radio answers your most pressing questions on phased retirement, from eligibility to pay, and what took OPM so long.
OPM releases final rule on phased retirement
The rule comes more than two years after President Barack Obama signed the provision into law on July 6, 2012. Under the final rule, eligible employees can work part time while drawing on part of their earned retirement benefits. Phased retirees must also spend at least 20 percent of their time mentoring other employees.
Despite rise in retirement claims, OPM remains on course in cutting backlog
The Office of Personnel Management received 9,101 retirement claims -- about 1,000 more than it had projected for the month, according to data OPM released Tuesday.
OPM urges DC federal agencies to allow telework during US-Africa Leaders Summit
The Office of Personnel Management is recommending teleworking for agencies Aug. 4-6, to avoid road restrictions and delays caused by the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Due to the size of the event, OPM expects heavy traffic congestion in the city during the three days and suggests employees and agencies leaders prepare.
Random audits would close gaps in security clearance process
The Enhanced Security Clearance Act of 2013 requires the Office of Personnel Management to implement an enhanced security clearance system. Under the system, every security clearance gets two random audits over a five-year time period.
DoD gave security clearances to thousands of 'federal tax cheats'
About 83,000 Defense Department employees and contractors, who held or were determined eligible for a security clearance, owed more than $730 million in unpaid taxes as of June 2012, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. Per GAO's recommendations, the Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Director of National Intelligence and DoD are now working to include tax-compliance checks to enhance security clearance processes.
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Charming Vintage Cottage Featured in Creative Home Magazine in Mill Valley
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Our charming circa 1903 cottage in Mill Valley is just 12 miles north of San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge in scenic Marin County. This special home is featured in the Summer 2009 issue of Better Homes & Garden's Creative Home magazine. It has also appeared in California Interiors, an internationally acclaimed design book, and on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle's Home Section. Filled with antiques, books, artwork and a baby grand piano, this is an elegant, comfortable home away from home close to the culture of San Francisco and the natural beauty of the San Francisco Bay, the Pacific Ocean and Mt. Tamalpais.
The cottage is built with rough old growth redwood plank walls and beamed ceilings enameled a luminous white. The Douglas fir floors have been whitewashed to a soft pink glow. Generous windows, French doors and the dining room's glass solarium ceiling flood the interior with warm light filtered through the verdure of a mature garden with climbing roses and wisteria clambering over rooftops and arbors.
In the living room, a comfortable banquette with down pillows, English antique reading chairs and a French Louis XV style brocade love seat circle a wood-burning fireplace. We created the coffee table from a salvaged slab of antique mahogany. Across the room, built-in bookshelves house a collection of art and design books. A bird's eye maple drop leaf desk holds Bay Area trail maps and guidebooks.
A wide archway joins the living room with the music room, featuring a 5 ft. grand piano and furnished with a velvet chaise and an English-style overstuffed sofa. The exterior wall of floor-to-ceiling 1920's vintage black steel multi-pane casement windows is softened with antique Italian lace curtains. The beautiful green light from the windows is reflected in a wall-size mirror over the sofa.
A step down from the music room is the solarium dining room, with a rough-hewn antique farm table and vintage metal Chinese Chippendale garden chairs. The solarium continues the music room's steel casement windows, wrapping around to the back of the cottage, where French doors lead to an ipe-wood deck furnished with teak garden benches, Adirondack chair and marble coffee table. The dining room and the deck share a glass solarium roof that is covered in white roses and wisteria each spring.
A half-wall bookcase housing our collection of garden books divides the dining room from a small media room with a comfortable twin daybed sofa for watching the 42" HD plasma TV with home theater sound system. You may view the TV from the dining room, or draw vintage floral chintz drapes across the opening.
There are CD and DVD players, a selection of music and videos, and a wide range of premium cable channels including HBO, Showtime, AMC, IFC, Retroplex, On Demand, etc. There is high speed WIFI internet service for your laptop computer, and a jack for playing your iPod or MP3 player through the stereo system.
The media room can be used as a twin bedroom, with the daybed sofa made up with a memory foam mattress topper, high thread-count linens, down pillow, quilt and down duvet. The first floor bathroom is adjacent to this room.
The kitchen has custom-built mahogany cabinetry with pink marble counters and a butler sink. Stainless steel appliances include a Bosch dishwasher, Gaggenau cooktop, oven, and a French door refrigerator with ice water dispenser. Small appliances including a microwave, 4-slice toaster, Francis-Francis espresso machine, Chemex manual drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, Cuisinart food processor/blender, rice cooker, waffle iron, ice cream maker and immersion blender. There's a full complement of cookware and bakeware, sharp knives and handy gadgets. Tableware includes an extensive collection of vintage English china circa 1840-1940.
The kitchen's library/breakfast nook is wrapped in white-washed pine bookcases filled with more of our extensive book collection –– here fiction, poetry, cookbooks and reference volumes predominate. An antique pine table is drawn up to a cushioned banquette. Residing over all is a marble Buddha in the window.
The first floor's full bathroom includes a shower tiled in sea green/blue glass mosaic. A steel casement window in the shower has stained glass panels of Chicago art glass in watery tones.
Upstairs, the master bedroom has a comfortable, Edwardian era English mahogany king bed. The bed is dressed with a memory foam mattress topper, quality linens and quilt, down pillows and duvet. The room's rough redwood ceiling and walls and Douglas Fir floor are all enameled white. A wedding cake confection of a Venetian glass chandelier hangs from the peaked ceiling; halogen reading lights on both sides of the bed provide focused light. Japanese and Chinese cabinets act as nightstands; there's a low wall of poetry books along one side of the bed. A charming amateur copy of a Picasso painting from his pink period hanags at the food of the bed; an amateur Monet hangs next to the Dutch door that opens onto a private deck with a wisteria arbor and sunrise view overlooking the garden and the rooftops covered with climbing roses. Two lounge chairs and a built-in seat make this a comfortable spot for morning coffee or sunbathing.
A Hasbro portable crib can be set up in the master bedroom on request.
A second upstairs bedroom has a antique iron full bed with quality linens including Marimekko sheets, down pillows, quilt and down duvet. A wall of casement windows opens onto a view of climbing roses; a wall-size mirror at the foot of the bed enlarges the sense of space. A large built-in armoire houses ample drawers and closet rods as well as a gas fireplace and flat screen HDTV with premium cable and DVD player.
The upstairs bathroom has a vintage claw-foot tub with hand-held shower spray. Appropriately painted shell pink, the bathroom displays an extensive collection of shells and shell-craft.
The cottage is filled with original works of art, antique furnishings and chandeliers. We are both artists whose media include poetry, painting, letterpress printing and vintage home remodeling. Our home is our favorite work of art, lovingly lived in and created over a period of more than twenty years.
The cottage is surrounded by a long-evolving garden of roses, wisteria, hydrangea, herbs, Mediterranean perennials and California natives. The back deck looks out on a center courtyard with a fountain; to the left is our studio, where one of us quietly works most weekdays; to the rear is "The Playhouse," our own cottage retreat. Laundry facilities in the studio are available in the evenings, weekends or by arrangement.
Located at the gateway to Homestead Valley, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Mill Valley, our cottage is on a quiet street near the Miller Avenue shopping district, around the corner from Whole Foods Market, Marin Theater Company, and a variety of interesting shops and tasty restaurants. A Golden Gate Transit bus stop is a block away, with service throughout the county and to San Francisco directly or via the Sausalito Ferry.
It's a 3 minute drive or pleasant walk to Mill Valley's charming downtown, with boutique shopping, dining, movie theater, bookstore, library, and live music, theater & stand-up comedy at 142 Throckmorton Theatre.
Annual events include the Dipsea Race, the oldest trail race in America; the Mountain Play at Mt. Tam's splendid outdoor Greek theater: Shakespeare, film nights and the Fall Art Festival in Old Mill Park; and the celebrated Mill Valley Film Festival.
Sports & Outdoor Recreation: A yoga studio and circuit training gym are a block away. We're at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais, with many miles of gorgeous hiking, running and mountain biking trails. Level, scenic bike trails link Mill Valley to the picturesque bayfront towns of Tiburon and Sausalito. Golf, tennis, indoor & outdoor swimming pools are all nearby; kayaking & sailing on the bay and swimming & surfing at the ocean are 15-30 minutes at most. We're close to Muir Woods and many beaches, including Muir Beach, Tennessee Valley, Rodeo Beach, Stinson Beach and the Marin Headlands. From bird watchers to whale watchers, the region is a haven for nature lovers.
Napa and Sonoma wine country and the beautiful coast of West Marin are within 20 minutes to an hour. We're an hour from both San Francisco Airport, with bus transport to Mill Valley's Manzanita Parking Lot, a 5 minute cab ride from the cottage; and Oakland Airport, with bus transport to central San Rafael, a 15 minute cab ride. Door-to-door van service is also available to both airports.
Parking is on the street. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. May not be suitable for young children; please inquire.
Please inquire to see our extensive photo album and web links to regional attractions.
cottage rental amenities
- 1200 sq. ft. house
- 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
- 1 king, 1 full, 1 twin
- Short-term rental
- Ideal for vacation, business, visiting family
- 1 block to shopping district
- 1 block to Golden Gate transit bus
- Walk to downtown Mill Valley
- 12 miles to San Francisco
- Linens provided
- Utilities included
- No phone; use cell
- No pets, no smoking
- May not be suitable for young children
Living Areas
- Living room with wood-burning fireplace
- Music room with baby grand piano
- Library breakfast room
- Solarium dining room
- Media room/twin bedroom with Plasma HDTV/DVD with premium cable, DVD, CD, connector for iPod or MP3 player, board games
- Full bedroom with gas fireplace and HDTV/DVD with premium cable
- Hardwood floors, French doors, chandeliers
- Antiques and art
- Furnished deck off living/dining rooms
- Garden with fountain
- King bedroom with private deck
- Full bedroom with gas fireplace and flat screen LCD HDTV/DVD
- Twin bedroom with Plasma HDTV/DVD/CD
- Quality linens
- Down duvets & pillows
- Quilts
- Plush bathrobes
- Portable crib on request
- Media room: 42" HD plasma TV, CD, DVD
- Premium Cable includes HBO & Showtime
- Home theater sound system
- Hi-speed WiFi Internet access
- Flat screen LCD HDTV, Premium Cable & DVD in full bedroom
- Scrabble and card games
- CDs & DVDs
- Hundreds of books
- Regional tourism, nature & trail guides
- Yoga mats
- Filtered water & ice
- Gas cooktop with hood
- Electric oven
- French door refrigerator/freezer with ice water dispenser
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Espresso machine
- Electric tea kettle
- Chemex manual drip coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- 4-slice toaster
- Cuisinart food processor-blender
- Rice cooker
- Immersion blender
- Waffle iron
- Ice-cream machine
- Full complement of cookware & bakeware
- Sharp knives & handy gadgets
- Attractive tableware
- Coffee, tea, espresso pods, sugar, spices
- Non-toxic cleaning supplies
Two Bathrooms
- Clawfoot tub with hand-held shower
- Tiled shower with hand-held shower massage
- Dual-flush water conserving toilets
- Towels provided
- Hairdryer
- On-site washer/dryer
- Available evenings & weekends; weekdays by arrangement
- Iron & ironing board
Eco-Friendly Features
- Dual-flush water conserving toilets
- Non-toxic cleaning supplies
- Linens laundered in unscented detergent
- Recycled paper products
- Compost bucket for kitchen scraps
- Recycling bin for plastic & glass bottles & paper
- Cloth shopping bags provided
- Natural fabrics, vintage furnishings
- Salvaged redwood & Douglas fir walls & floors
- Forest Stewardship Council certified Ipe decks
- Organic garden, water-conserving drip irrigation
- 1 block to Whole Foods organic grocery
- 1 block to Golden Gate Transit bus stop
activities and attractions in Mill Valley San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco and Bay Area
- Pacific Ocean beaches, swim & surf
- Kayak & sail San Francisco Bay
- Mount Tamalpais hiking, running, mountain biking trails
- Bike paths to Sausalito and Tiburon on San Francisco Bay
- Boutiques and restaurants in Mill Valley's charming downtown
- Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco
- Sonoma & Napa wine country
- Muir Woods & Golden Gate National Recreation Area
- Tennis, golf, horseback riding
- Spas, indoor & outdoor swimming pools
- Walk to theaters, live music, stand-up comedy, dining & shopping
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Lake Erie College awards 166 degrees May 6
On Sunday, May 6, Lake Erie College awarded 166 degrees at its 147th commencement ceremony. The ceremony was held, for the first time in College history, in the Athletic & Wellness Center.
The College awarded 137 undergraduate degrees, 10 master of science degrees in education and 19 master of business administration degrees. Student Government Association President Kristian Schmalzer reminded her fellow graduates that although they are sprinting for the doors now, those same doors will always be open upon their return home to Lake Erie College.
Dana Dennis '76, vice president and controller of Parker Hannifin Corporation, addressed the graduates in a speech titled, "True Success in Life." After dedicating the address to his father-in-law, Dennis commended the Class of 2007 for accepting the challenge of higher education as it is the door opener that makes dreams come true.
"When I'm driving to Parker in the morning, I don't say 'ok, I better turn on my ethics button' because it should always be on," said Dennis. He continued to remind graduates that success is built on a high foundation of ethical standards that begin and end with an individual doing the right thing.
Lastly, Dennis encouraged graduates not to sacrifice their families because true success comes when one can balance family and work. "I've never had a boss who said 'good job, I love you,' but my wife says it every morning before I leave for work," he added.
Dennis closed his remarks noting that the three elements of true success are education, high integrity and balance of family and work. "When you achieve the right balance of these three elements, that's when you will become successful," he said.
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Millions of us are stretching our dollars with coupons found online as well as in newspapers and magazines. A new coupon scam is on the rise and it is costing us all.
We use coupons to save money. But ironically: coupons are now at the heart of a new scam that is costing U.S. companies millions of dollars.
"For every coupon successfully counterfeited it costs the manufacturer one million dollars," says U.S. Postal Inspector Roberta Bottoms.
These counterfeit coupons are usually sold on the internet.
"Customers went online and were the winning bidder on some internet auction," says Bottoms.
Once the site had contact information – consumers would be messaged or emailed asking if they would like to buy a large amount of coupons.
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Postal inspectors learned the coupons were fakes.
"Initially, these counterfeits will scan and be accepted at your local retail company but it is costing the manufacturer money and in turn costing the consumer money," says Bottoms.
In fact, the coupon information corporation says coupon fraud is costing manufacturers hundreds of millions of dollars every year.
Manufacturers say they are forced to pass along these losses by raising the prices of their goods.
"The manufacturers have put retail establishments on notice that they will no longer reimburse them," says Bottoms.
Bottom line: no consumer should every pay for a coupon.
"People use coupons to save money and in this case you might be actually wasting your money," says Bottoms.
Postal Inspectors say use coupons you find in newspapers, manufacturers' web sites or their authorized coupon distributor. Do not download coupons from internet forums.
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By Stephanie Francis Ward
Lap dancing does not promote culture, and is taxable, the New York Court of Appeals found Tuesday in a 4-3 ruling (PDF).
Nite Moves, the suburban Albany establishment that challenged the state tax law, owes the state $400,000 in back taxes. According to the Associated Press, private, 3-minute lap dances at Nite Moves cost $20.
The majority found that the state law in question applies to offerings like ballet, which promote community culture, the Associated Press reports. The state's highest court notes that taxes do apply to many New York entertainment offerings, including amusement parks and sport events.
According to the dissent, the state tax law does not make a distinction between "highbrow dance and lowbrow dance."
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A Dickinson thrift store is helping those with disabilities in more ways than one. All the money made at the ABLE thrift center supports ABLE incorporated, which stands for Acquiring the Basics of Living and Employment.
The group helps people find jobs and improve their quality of life. ABLE serves about 100 clients, and some of them work at the thrift store. "We find that employment is a social stabilizer for a lot of people. If they have things to do with their day, they are much happier and they enjoy getting a paycheck," says Connie Kralicek, ABLE Inc.
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HELSINKI ŚĀGlowing reindeer can be spotted in northern Finland thanks to a reflective spray which makes them more visible in a bid to prevent car accidents, Finnish reindeer breeders said Tuesday.
ōWe are hoping that it is so useful that we can use the spray in the entire region and on all reindeer, from young to old,ö said Anne Ollila, head of FinlandÆs Reindeer HerdersÆ Association.
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Relying on unidentified sources, an Australian business publication says the Australian arm of Ashurst is secretly planning to cull between 20 and 50 of its 189 partners in order to meet financial projections and complete its planned merger with the United Kingdom-based law firm of the same name.
Doing business as Blake Dawson until last year, the major Australian firm agreed in 2011 to join forces with Ashurst in a two-step process.
Culled partners would be either demoted to non-equity status or let go in order to boost Ashurst Australia's financial projections prior to the final step of the merger, the Australian Financial Reviewreports.
John Carrington, managing partner for Ashurst Australia, declined to discuss the matter as he traveled back from Dubai this week with two other law firm leaders, the article says.
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I came up with this recipe many years ago as a way to warm up my family during cooler weather. The appealing aroma of garlic and fresh basil wafts through the house as it bakes.Barbara Hasanat, Tucson, Arizona
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- In a large bowl, combine garlic and salt; let stand for 15-20 minutes. Add potatoes and 2 tablespoons oil.
- In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer the potato mixture, onion, chicken and tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with remaining oil.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear and potatoes are tender. Yield: 4 servings.
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Texas Governor Rick Perry was in Lubbock Saturday. He visited the Texas Tech Health Science Center and the Engineering Technology Nano Tech Center. The purpose of his trip was to help promote his $300 million Emerging Technology Fund.
He says the fund will allow top researchers from across the country to collaborate with Texas institutions of higher learning. It will give these researchers the money they need to get their inventions to consumers sooner. At the same time, it will set Texas apart from other states and provide thousands of jobs to Texans.
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If awarded, the money will allow researchers such as the ones at the Nano Tech Center at Texas Tech to continue to foster technology innovation. Perry says each technological innovation stands to benefit the Texas economy drastically.
"It's something that we may think is as simple as a better light emitting diode that because of the Nano Tech that is being conducted right here at Texas Tech University. We find a way to commercialize that and first and foremost make life better somewhere and make a researcher very wealthy and to bring money back to this university and to Texas," says Governor Perry.
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Herefordshire Council leader Tony Johnson meets Prime Minister David Cameron over cuts
Updated 10:07am Thursday 30th January 2014 in News By Bill Tanner, Reporter
THE Prime Minister has heard first hand how cuts have forced Herefordshire Council into fighting for fairer funding.
But a meeting between Prime Minister David Cameron, council leader councillor Tony Johnson, secretary of state for local government Eric Pickles and his under-secretary Brandon Lewis offered little beyond suggestions for possible extra funding.
Coun Johnson did come away with compliments for the council's "proactive attitude" to coping with cuts and an undertaking - without commitment - for the council's block grant to get a fresh look.
Pitching the fairer funding fight is now a priority for the council in facing a future as a far smaller organisation with a focus on commissioning.
Full council recently backed a motion calling for a better deal on funding for the county's schools.
Coun Johnson has presented the council as a case study to the County Council Network as it pressed for more central government support for rural authorities at its conference earlier this month.
"It is important that we work with other Councils and present a well-structured argument which illustrates the additional costs of services in a rural community," said Coun Johnson.
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10:20am Thu 30 Jan 14
Herefordian07 says...
10:33am Thu 30 Jan 14
oldergit says...
12:42pm Thu 30 Jan 14
saidflo says...
Talking about the CUTS!
Ominous and PR gem.
Please give us some more money David :D
We need to build a new ( ?) (fill in the blank yourself) (choose anything obsolete from the sixties, to enable big companies to leach more money out of our county).
Well done Tony!
1:11pm Thu 30 Jan 14
bobby47 says...
It's desperate ain't it! Good grief! That its come to this. Begging the Premier for some scraps from the table. Well if we ain't getting any cash to soothe our pain and angst then send a gang of bloody salt scrapers up here and rid us of these vast sodium deposits that are affixed to our new empire of dirt. Everytime I drive past this new retail development, the vein in my neck throbs, I scream, 'Lord give me a mallet and five minutes with Jarvis' and I go home angry that our future has been wiped away by some asset stripping suits who've taken us all for a ride.
Bloody hell! What with this little jaunt to London and Phillips travelling across Europe begging for money we can hardly complain when some poor soul from some impoverished place in East Europe hands us a little note that reads, 'please give me money. I've ten kids. They've all got headlice and we're bloody starving'.
We are doomed!
6:01pm Thu 30 Jan 14
WYSIATI says...
Perhaps Mr Pickled and David Cumberbund actually want it to go under - the sooner it goes the sooner you can put in place a totally outsourced service. So we get G4S, Serco or some other outsourcing specialist. That way the Govt gets to claim some more private sector jobs created - which are, like most of the million they claim now, actually public sector employees, paid from the public purse but now putting profit into private companies.
The company with the contract pays most much less, the management much more and creams off a nice profit. As for the services - who knows....?
Hopefully Tony warned Cumberbund and Pickled that they need to be careful on the roads if they come to visit
7:52pm Fri 31 Jan 14
megilleland says...
Herefordshire Council used to decide our local future, but the plan is regionalism via the EU. So from having 58 councillors with only half a dozen of them in a Cabinet making all the main local decisions we are heading towards being given grants from the EU if we follow their doctrine.
The Tories have starved the local councils of grant aid diverting the money to LEPs. The amazing thing is the LEP's decisions made on our behalf are taken by unelectable characters from the business world who know what's good for us.
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Cllr Liz Harvey says...
Did any of you notice that the draft investment strategy for the LEP was consulted on publicly last month for all of 3 weeks, and that after it had already been submitted to government?
I found it odd that the strategy seems to be conveniently forgetting that Ledbury has a link to the M50 which has traffic diverting from the LEP's preferred story for traffic movement which takes everything south from Leominster, through Hereford and on to Ross. Fancy that! Just guessing this truth doesn't tally with the case being made to beg for funding for road projects which are totally unaffordable in the Core Strategy.
I worry we have councillors and officers who have already given up on Herefordshire as a viable entity and the LEP is just one of many ways in which exit strategies are being put in place.
We may need to change my party's name before too long if people don't rear up and fight to keep Herefordshire whole. All very sad.
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I will start by saying this is the best knife I have…
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I will start by saying this is the best knife I have ever purchased. I have owned many knives and this one tops them all when it comes down to versatility. I have used this knife for everything from cutting wood to killing a stubborn charging wild hog that wouldn't go down after many shots with a 22 cal while squirrel hunting.
I was going between this one and the Gerber LMF (another great knive that my brother showed me after using it in Afghanistan). The things I liked more about this knife is that it was a lot lighter weight for backpacking and hiking, had a better stabbing point (in case you run in to something that has to be taken down such as a hog), and the LMF was hard to get out of the sheath if you had to do it quickly even when it was strapped to my leg (it might have loosened up after a while but I didn't like it).
The only question i had about it was the handle material, it almost seamed plastic but this isn't true. I think i read it was made of a fiberglass nylon or something weird, whatever it is, it can take a beating.
I think i bought it at Bass Pro Shop for 60 dollars.
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When I think of this knife, my knife I think of the following: reliable, quality construction, consistent performance, superior value. This is the single kinfe i've recommended most and i equally recommend it to you. Best uses for me have been camping and hiking, meal preparation and fishing, and miscellaneous uses.
- Value
- Special Aus-8
- Design
- Handle
- Could be a tiny wee bit bigger
- Doesnt have tang to stick out on bottom
In my lifetime i've owned may knives from folders to fixed. I can honestly say, without a shadow of a doubt, this has got to be the best knife i've ever had and i'll tell you why.
HANDLE/GRIP- this thing won't slide out of your hand even if you have fluids all over it and you can't beat the functionality of glass reinforced nylon.
AESTHETICS- this things looks racy without being aggressive and superior styling makes it look elegant even dignified.
BANG FOR THE BUCK- i got mine for 60 on ebay.
PERFORMANCE- the thick and hearty Aus 8 steel that's cryogenically treated really gives it an oomph, normal Aus 8 steels don't compare to this in terms of performance: prying, chopping, slicing, cutting.
RELIABILTY- after two years it's still going strong. hasn't chipped once, hasn't corroded (thank you TiNi coating)
HOLDs EDGE FOREVER- becasuse it's a stainless steel you don't need to sharpen it as much as a carbon steel and you especially dont need to sharpen it as much because of the cryo treatment. this knife does not have the best steel in the business like ZDP-189 or what have you but for the function it's meant to do and for the price and value it doesnt get much better than this.
Sure you can spend upwards of 150, 200, or even 300 for premium knives with rare steels and unique design but proportionally speaking you won't get a better knife than this one, trust me, i've done my homework. do yourself a favor and stop researching and buy this lil gem of a knife. oh and PS get the one with notches on the back, it's a lifesaver ;)
PPS did i mention its full tang?
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I got my Seal Pup as a gift from my grandfather during my military service. This is more than just a knife. Firstly it comes with a razor sharp edge out of the box which is always something I like, maintaining an edge rather than having to sharpen a new knife from scratch.
It cuts just about anything and the tip will stab through a hardwood door without losing any of its shape but the blade's strength means this beast also functions as a prying, bashing, hammering, everything else tool. It's just always good to keep around for all sorts of situations.
My two gripes are that it did tend to loose its edge faster than some other knives I've had when I was using it a lot (since I've finished my service I don't really carry it around anymore) and that the non-reflective coating comes off fairly quickly from nothing more than sheath-wear.
I will not be buying another one as I've had this one for 5 years now and it's still going strong.
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SOG Seal Pup Fixed Blade KnifeThe SOG Seal Pup Fixed Blade Knife is your answer for all of your cutting and self-defense needs. This knife features a partially serrated blade and a straight-edged side, so you have the choice of using one or the other, for the cut required. The blade is powder-coated, reducing reflection and ensuring a corrosion-resistant product. The glass-reinforced Zytel handle is extremely lightweight, making this knife very portable and easy to carry. The raised diamond-pattern on the handle, provides a firm grip in all situations. The sheath is made of Kydex, an environment-friendly material, to keep your knife safely stored when not in use. The durable SOG Seal Pup Fixed Blade Knife is a great choice for your outdoor trips and home projects.
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Winning Effort: Stong Defense, Big Plays
Winning Effort: Strong Defense, Big Plays
By Viking Update Staff
Date: Dec 4, 2005
Combined with Minnesota's strong defensive effort, the Vikings exploited what they perceived as a weakness in the Lions defense in the first half, resulting in a 80-yard touchdown on the offense's first play and leading to a 21-16 win over Detroit.
The Vikings thought they found a weakness in a decent Detroit defense and were able to exploit it just often enough Sunday in a 21-16 win at Ford Field.
Minnesota's offense under replacement quarterback Brad Johnson has been labeled conservative and efficient, but the only label the Vikings cared about was "winners.� That trend continued Sunday for the fifth straight week, but Minnesota needed to exploit the Lions' aggressive cornerbacks to make it happen.
Johnson completed two deep passes to Koren Robinson in the first half – one an 80-yard touchdown on the offense's first play – and needed every bit of that vertical success in order to come away with a 14-6 halftime lead that turned into a 21-16 win.
The offensive emergence of Robinson allowed Johnson to have his most productive game of the season, completing 17 of 23 passes for 256 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions and a 139.0 rating. Robinson finished with four catches for 148 yards and a touchdown, including 125 yards on two first-half catches.
But the Vikings were fortunate they had that game plan, because little else worked on offense. No other receiver had more than 32 yards, starting running back Mewelde Moore was knocked out of the game in the first quarter with a sprained ankle and Michael Bennett averaged only 3.6 yards per carry on 22 attempts. Even punter Chris Kluwe was lost to an ankle injury midway through the second half.
Instead, an ever-improving Minnesota defense limited Detroit to 223 yard of total offense, including 118 yards passing, and a 3.8-yard average per offensive play.
If the Lions were looking to get more explosive with their young, first-round wide receivers, you wouldn't have known it. Mike Williams was held to one catch for 6 yards, Charles Rogers was inactive and, despite efforts to heavily involve Roy Williams, he was held to four catches for 34 yards. Jeff Garcia looked more comfortable hitting check-down, short-yardage routes as he completed three passes on the first drive, but backup running back Shawn Bryson handled the majority of the first drive after a 34-yard kickoff return by Eddie Drummond. But, despite the longest play of the opening drive going for only 7 yards, the Lions drove into field goal position, a 45-yarder by Jason Hanson, for a 3-0 Lions lead.
While it took Detroit 13 plays to drive 35 yards on its opening drive, it took the Vikings only one play to score an 80-yard touchdown. Johnson used play-action to set up an 80-yard bomb to Robinson down the right sideline for a quick-strike 7-3 lead with 7:56 to play in the first quarter.
The teams exchanged three punts before another explosive play to Robinson put Minnesota in Detroit territory. Facing third-and-3, Johnson hung in the pocket under pressure and delivered a 45-yard bomb to Robinson down the left sideline. With the ball on the 16-yard line, runs of 9 and 7 yards put the Vikings on top 14-3 with 13:53 to play in the first half.
The next drives for each team went three-and-out and the Vikings stopped the Lions' fifth drive after getting to midfield, but Minnesota was trying for one last score to end the first half. The Vikings started moving the ball with a 15-yard run by Ciatrick Fason for the initial first down and a 5-yard run by Bennett for another first down, but three consecutive rushes for losses was only a portent of the problems immediately ahead.
A snap over Chris Kluwe's head caused trouble on the ensuing punt. While Kluwe tracked down the ball and punted it across midfield, the timing of the play was broken and the Vikings were called for an illegal man downfield. Being backed up 5 yards and giving Eddie Drummond another shot at a punt return hurt Minnesota's field-position game, and after a 38-yard return the Lions were inside the red zone with 36 seconds left in the half. Detroit picked up one first down on the first play, but a scattered passing game forced it to settle for a 26-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 14-6 at the half.
Johnson answered to start the second half. He hit Travis Taylor on the opening play for 14 yards, then found Nate Burleson for 15 yards on third down. After a 13-yard pass to Robinson and a 7-yard scramble by Johnson, the Vikings were on Detroit's 10-yard line and looking to push the lead back to two scores. Two touches of 5 yards apiece by Bennett did the trick with 10:45 remaining in the third quarter, and Minnesota assumed a 21-6 lead.
The Lions weren't about to lie down. After an exchange of punts, Detroit picked up three big plays on their second drive of the second half. Running back Artose Pinner caught consecutive passes of 15 and 19 yards, and Minnesota cornerback Brian Williams followed with a 27-yard pass interference penalty while defending the Lions' Mike Williams. But with the ball at the Minnesota 12-yard line, the Vikings defense held and forced a 28-yard field goal from Hanson to make it 21-9.
Things got even worse for the Vikings in the third quarter. They wished they would have been allowed to go three-and-out on the next drive, but that was extended when Vernon Fox ran himself into Kluwe's plant leg after a punt, taking a potential rookie Pro Bowler out of the game and maybe the season with an ankle injury. After three more offensive plays, kicker Paul Edinger came up with a 35-yard punt, and the Lions were set up for their only touchdown drive of the game.
Pinner picked up two first downs with runs of 12 and 2 yards, both on third downs, before another penalty hurt the Vikings' chances. Brian Williams returned an interception of Garcia for a touchdown, but Minnesota was flagged for a questionable late hit, negating the points and extending Detroit's drive. From the 27-yard line, three consecutive Pinner rushes put the Lions in the end zone and drew them within five points, 21-16, with 7:38 to play.
The Vikings took possession at their own 23-yard line and, following a 14-yard pass to Marcus Robinson, they went into clock management mode. They moved across midfield with an end-around to Koren Robinson and four consecutive Bennett runs, but a holding penalty on Anthony Herrera brought the ball back to midfield and forced another Edinger punt. He delivered a beauty, pinning Detroit on its 7-yard line.
With 2:46 to play, the Lions needed a touchdown drive to win. Garcia found a rhythm in the no-huddle offense and completed passes of 4 and 6 yards. Bryson took a handoff 7 yards to bring the game to the two-minute warning, but Detroit was only on its own 24-yard line. An illegal contact penalty and passes of 13 and 12 yards to Roy Williams brought them across midfield and to 46-yard line with just over one minute to play. But, one play later, Corey Chavous ended the game when he beat Roy Williams to a Garcia bomb at the 2-yard line to end Detroit's chances with 52 seconds remaining.
After three quarterback sneaks, the Vikings were able to run out the clock and sneak home a 21-16 win.
Even with the win and moving to 7-5 on the season, the Vikings remain two games behind the NFC North-leading Bears with four games remaining, but Minnesota did what it had to once again in winning its fifth straight game with Johnson at the helm.
The playoff picture will continue to be a developing situation.
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Damn the articles roll out fast for the vikes haha...
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gol 'darnit the articles roll out fast for the vikes haha...
Ya know you gotta be quick around here Troy ..... :lol:
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The Move2Health campaign was a call to action for all central Virginians to get moving and get healthy. The campaign set out to reach 1 million minutes of activity by New Year's Day, but it was so successful that the goal was met well ahead of schedule. That's when organizers decided to up the ante to 3 million minutes - but did central Virginians meet the mark?
Organizers were excited when central Virginians logged 1 million minutes by October.
"The goal with 1 million minutes was something that we felt we could reach. What we were surprised about is how fast we got there," said Elizabeth Beasley, senior health promotions consultant with the Thomas Jefferson Health District. "It was really exciting to see how fast those minutes added up and the fact that we were able to reach that goal so fast was really exciting," she said.
By December, central Virginians hit 2 million minutes of logged activity - but after a lull in activity over the holidays, the 3 million mark was a stretch by the end-of-the-year challenge deadline.
"We didn't quite get to three million, but we're still really excited with our results," Beasley said.
In the end, more than 2.4 million minutes of activity were logged for Move2Health, a campaign created after district-wide community health assessment data showed people in the region are becoming more obese.
"What we found is that obesity rates were rising and continuing to rise in our adult population over the past 25 years. It's not something that's new to us," said Beasley.
In addition, she said survey results from the Center for Disease Control reveal adults in the region aren't physically active, with more adults saying they're not getting exercise outside of their job - if they do exercise during their job.
"We wanted to basically raise awareness about the fact that things have changed in our society and we need to be more intentional about making healthy choices," said Beasley.
Community partners stepped in from schools, businesses, hospitals, local government, and nonprofits around the region. After months of planning, the program was launched and people got moving.
"We're just excited that we had all these excited participants," Beasley said.
For the total minutes moved, Region Ten took the top spot with more than 216,000 minutes of logged activity.
JAUNT won top spot for the average number of minutes logged, with more than 6,000 per team member. Region Ten's Executive Director Donna Shaunesey said part of the reason they were able to win is because the bus drivers realized how much time they actually move on the job, and logged that activity. "Most of us think they're just driving, but in fact they're moving wheelchairs, and helping people to their doors and carrying groceries so that adds up as well," she said.
"We're glad our folks moved because we deal with people that have health issues, so we want our folks here to be healthy as possible and moving is a big part of that," said Shaunesey.
People at the United Way also got involved and worked together as a team to get motivated. The organization came in second for average minutes moved per team member - with more than 5,000 per person.
"We all encouraged each other," said Kim Connolly, vice president of marketing and communications for the Jefferson-Area United Way. "We do a staff meeting every Monday morning. We did it standing up instead of sitting down," she said. "It's something small but it's just a psychological thing that helped us."
Connolly said Move2Health showed how small, easy steps can add up to a big change.
"I think that's what we liked about this challenge. It was about moving and not exercising, because exercising can sound boring," Connolly said ."Moving is when you go out there to the playground, play out there with the kids instead of sitting on the bench watching them. Very, very simple things."
So in the end, organizers and participants can agree that everyone involved in the campaign are winners.
"It was really exciting to see how the entire community came around it," said Connolly. "It really was a community-wide effort to get people to think about moving more. I think it was a success."
The Move2Health website will stay active for those who still want to log their minutes. Organizers say they'll now start working on a new challenge involving eating healthy that will hopefully launch sometime this year.
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All's Well That Ends Well, which stars Dee ("Me & Orson Welles") as the Countess of Roussillon, began screenings Sept. 26 in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, kicking off the "Globe on Screen" season.
Directed by John Dove, the cast also includes Ellie Piercey and Sam Crane. Here's how the Globe describes the work: "The orphaned heroine Helena (Piercey) will stop at nothing to win the proud young aristocrat Bertram (Crane) who is forced to marry her but instantly abandons her. Sumptuous costumes, outstanding original music, and a fine ensemble of actors captured the spirit of Shakespeare's complex Chekhovian comedy."
Also included in the "Globe on Screen" season are Much Ado About Nothing and Doctor Faustus.
Directed by Jeremy Herrin, the cast also features Joseph Marcell ("The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air") as Leonato.
Christopher Marlowe's tragedy, Doctor Faustus, directed by Matthew Dunster, concludes the Globe's cinema season. The production, which begins screenings in the U.S. on Nov. 8, stars Arthur Darvill ("Pelican Blood") as Mephistopheles and Paul Hilton ("Wuthering Heights") in the title role. The work is described as "the legendary story of a man who sells his soul to the devil for power and pleasure is given a bright and brilliant interpretation with puppets, pyrotechnics and magic tricks."
"The Globe on Screen" is presented by Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in partnership with Arts Alliance Media. For more information and a complete list of screenings, visit ShakespeareGlobe.com.


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