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Major Biology Conference Shuns Louisiana
by Al Bratton, Tue Mar 31, 2009 at 11:31:53 AM EDT
"The executive committee of the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology decided not to hold any future meetings in New Orleans owing to 'the official position of the state in weakening science education and specifically attacking evolution in science curricula,' according to a February 5, 2009, letter (PDF) from SICB's president, Richard Satterlie, to Louisiana's governor Bobby Jindal. Noting that the last SICB meeting, held in Boston, attracted over 1850 scientists and graduate students to the city for five days, Satterlie observed, 'As you might imagine, a professional meeting with nearly 2000 participants can contribute to the economic engine of any community.' But in 2011, those economic benefits will accrue to Salt Lake City rather than to New Orleans."
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Welcome Posse Scholars
Academic Services welcomes newly selected Brandeis Liberal Arts Posse 2 and Science Posse 5.
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Brandeis Posse Program
Brandeis Posse is a merit-based scholarship program founded by Brandeis alumna Debbie Bial, '87. Each year, ten students are selected as Brandeis Posse Scholars from New York City and Atlanta, making Posse one of the most competitive scholarship competitions in the country. Brandeis Posse Scholars are selected for their academic, leadership, and communication skills. They are expected to be not only strong students but also demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Brandeis Posse Scholars reflect the diversity of the cities, and race, family income, and parental background are not factors in the awarding of the scholarship. Currently, 70 Brandeis Posse Scholars are on campus.
Brandeis Posse Scholars are leaders in and out of the Brandeis classroom. Scholars have been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, and regularly graduate with university and departmental honors. Brandeis Posse Scholars have held many leadership positions, including serving as the Vice President of the Student Union, the Coordinator of the Orientation Core Committee, the Coordinator of Mosaic, the Student Representative to the Board of Trustees, Coexistence Fellows, as well as numerous leadership positions in campus clubs. Following their graduation, Brandeis Posse Scholars have enrolled in some of the most prestigious graduate, law, and medical schools in the country. They have also held positions at organizations as varied as Lehman Brothers, Teach for America, and Tufts Medical School.


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Technology chiefs in the federal government say they struggle with their role within their departments and agencies. A bill passed in the House and pending in the Senate could give federal CIOs more authority, though.
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KENNEWICK, Wash. - NBC Right Now visited Kamiakin High School Thursday morning to meet this month's classroom makeover winner.
Kelly Greenhalgh is a special education lifeskills teacher who has been teaching in the Tri-Cities area for the last 20 years. Thursday we visited her classroom to present a $500 check from Kadlec Health Systems. Greenhalgh says it is her student who make all the difference.
You just fall in love with the kids, you just can't help it. They're wonderful, and every day they teach me more than I teach them I think. It's never the same every day, it's always an adventure, and it's really rewarding when you see them blossom," she said.
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Street leagl race car - seriously by Mike on 06/15/2009. Trim: 2007 Lotus Elise Coupe, Owned 2 years.
Pros: Fantastic - I used to drive single seat race cars. This is as close as it gets.
Cons: A lot of attention, people taking pictures etc. Can be a hassle some times, but most people love the car.
Overall review: Fantastic car. You will not be disappointed. I actully find excuses to go out and drive, I can't stay out of it.
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Most "smiles per galllon" street-legal vehicle by Shaking and Baking in Los Angeles on 01/27/2009. Trim: 2007 Lotus Elise Coupe, Owned 1 year.
Pros: The handling and fun-to drive factor make this a most enjoyable car to drive, whether it be back and forth to work or driving winding back roads. Just driving the car to pick up groceries makes it a pleasurable experience. And getting commendable gas mileage (22 mpg on city streets, 30 mpg on the highway) keeps one from feeling guilty when zipping around town. Its exotic appearance and exclusivity on the streets yet reasonable price makes it a one-of-a-kind sports car (yesterday when someone asked how much it cost and I replied "under 50 thousand" and he thought I said "a hundred 50 thousand" just underscores this misconception.
Cons: The front headlamp already went out and had to be replaced and now my instrument panel light went out, and the car hasn't even been driven 3000 miles. Plus the very minimal storage capacity makes it impractical without saying (the passenger seat sometimes becomes a necessary cargo area).
Overall review: Despite my initial concerns that this car might be too impractical or uncomfortable to drive to be used as my main source of trasportation, it has proven to be by far the best purchase of a car that I have ever made (the "smiles per gallon" that this car provides is unbeatable).
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Lotus Elise supercharged by Adriano on 08/11/2007. Trim: 2007 Lotus Elise Coupe, Owned 1 year.
Pros: sharp looking, stands out of the crowd, toyota engine/reliability, fun factor, great mileage
Cons: entrance/exit, high maintenance price, small tank app 220 miles
Overall review: a true performance car, second to none in corners and in quick sharp maneuvers. The only music that you should be listening to is the sound of the exhaust. If you want a car with bass buy something else. If you are single this is the car for you!
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The Ultimate sports car by Romeo! on 01/15/2008. Trim: 2007 Lotus Elise Coupe, Owned 1 year.
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Lotus Elise by Yellow Elise on 08/03/2007. Trim: 2007 Lotus Elise Coupe, Owned less than 1 year.
Pros: Fun to drive, sharp looking car.
Cons: Pain to get in and out. Stereo is buzzy and lacks any bass. Shifter is clunky with long throws. Center console is only held on by two screws and tends to rock side to side. Car only has good power after 6000 rpms below that it lack torque and power.
Overall review: The car is fun to drive but not in the city. On a twisty open road its great. The car is not good for individual over 5'10" as it is difficult to get in and out of. My wife hits her head on the passenger side everytime she get in and out. I originally had the sport exhaust which was annoyingly loud and I quickly switched back to the original exhaust which is much easier to live with on a daily basis. The sport exhaust sounds tough but actually putting the stock exhaust back, the car seems to respond quicker. The A/C is marginal at best. There is little to no sound insulation so the buzzy stereo is not an issue as I can't really hear it anyway.
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Seattle Sehawks RB Marshawn Lynch is off to a hot start against the Arizona Cardinals. Halfway through the second quarter, Lynch has seven carries for 54 yards and two touchdowns. Lynch's first score came with 2:13 left in the first quarter, with an impressive 20-yard run play (he was helped out by QB Russell Wilson lead blocking).
His second touchdown happened at the start of the second quarter, when he cashed in on a big Anthony McCoy catch-and-run to punch it in from four yards. The Seahawks lead 17-0 at the time of this writing.
Fantasy Impact: "Beast Mode" is now up to eight touchdowns on the season, and it's his first multi-score game. He's been one of the biggest reasons why the Seahawks are making a playoff run.
Fantasy owners can confidently start him as an RB1 throughout the fantasy playoffs. He's playing some of the best football of his career right now.


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Chesapeake Bay Waterfront Home in Deal Island
- bedrooms 3
- baths 3
- sleeps 8
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 700 - $ 1,100 / week
vacation rental description
This well kept waterfront smoke free home is the perfect getaway for one or two families. It is only 2 hours from Annapolis. The direct views of the Chesapeake Bay are spectacular from the living room, kitchen, front porch, as well as the 2 master bedroom suites on the second floor. The house is located on 1 acre of private and very quiet property. The two master suites each have a queen bed, and a day bed. They share a 6 foot whirlpool tub, with locking doors from each bedroom. The first floor bedroom also has a queen bed and full bath. The living room also has a sleep sofa.
Water views of the Bay are fabulous, whether in the house, or relaxing on our hammock in the shade of the trees, or comfortably sitting on our 80 foot pier. In addition, the Bay offers breathtaking sunsets and relaxing breezes, while watching sailboats, fishing boats and ships cruise along the water.
This home is located in the fishing village of Deal Island on the Tangier Sound. If you rise early on a foggy morning, you may experience hearing our loon that loves to swim around the pier.
The afternoon brings in the pelicans as they fly overhead and the evenings offer wonderful stargazing. Deal Island has one of the largest concentrations in the state of herons, egrets and ibis.
The house is located in a very private sub-division, just a half mile from the deal Island Bridge and marina. You are welcome to bring your boat, kayak or canoe or use our sit in and sit upon kayaks.
The end of the property has a small beach, perfect for launching your kayak, canoe or just
going for a swim. Both ends of the island offer public boat ramps, where you can see local skipjack and fishing captains. You can paddle to little Deal Island, the marinas, or explore miles of waterways through the 13,000 acres of tidal marshes. Charter fishing and cruises can be reserved with boat captains at Wenona and Deal Island harbours. We can give you local info on renting motor boats, kayaks and canoes. You will also enjoy hiking, fishing or crabbing. This is a great place to relax and decompress from the fast pace of city life.
Guests are encouraged to stock up on groceries at the Food Lion in Princess Anne, which also has several Eastern shore-style restaurants, as well as fast food choices. We can also recommend Lucky's Last Chance Grill for those odds and ends, which is ½ mile before the Deal Island Bridge.
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Last modified on 07-9-2014 at 11:43 AM.
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Yuri 410 991 9298
house rental amenities
internet with WiFi
Central Air Conditioning
Washer / Dryer
Linens Provided, but Beach Towels are not provided.
Off Street Parking
3 Queen BedS & 2 Convertible Full Beds
flat screen TV (No Cable/Satellite)DVD VCR CD Players Stereo System
Jetted Tub between upstairs Bathrooms
Full Kitchen Cooking Utensils Provided
Refrigerator Dishwasher Microwave
Outdoor Features: Gas Weber BBQ grill, Outdoor shower, Hammock for 2
View/Location Waterfront: Home is next to a small community beach that allows easy access.
1 sit-in kayak, 1 sit-on kayak provided.
Communications Telephone, and we have excellent Verizon cell coverage!
Other Amenities:
5.1 surround sound Stereo, PC with internet access, toaster, blender, electric tea pot, 5 cup coffee press, drip coffee
maker, convection Microwave, wine cooler, Outdoor Shower, No Pets
Suitability No Pets Allowed: We try to keep an allergy free vacation home.
Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum age of person renting is 25. We do not rent to house parties and/or groups including but not limited to fraternity, high school graduation, spring break from high schools or colleges, or other non-family groups.
The exterior of this property has security cameras for your protection.
Smoking Not Allowed
activities and attractions in Deal Island Maryland
Local Shopping, Kayaking, Sailing, Boating, Water skiing, Jet Skiing, Swimming, Windsurfing, Biking,
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, and Museums. The middle school down the street also has open tennis courts.
vacation rental rates
Oct 15 - May 23.. $120/wknight .. $350/weekend .. $700/week.
May 24 - Jun 30 .. $150/wknight .. $500/weekend .. $900/week.
July 01 - Sept 02 ..$170/wknight .. $600/weekend .. $1100/week.
Sep 03 - Oct 14 .. $150/wknight .. $500/weekend .. $900/week.
Holidays may be charged at a higher rate, please email for pricing.
Over 4 adult occupancy: Add $10/night per adult. Maximum of 8 adults
$500 Security Deposit is required. Weekend is Friday 4:00pm to Sunday 10:00am. Price includes cleaning, linens, and taxes, no other fees apply.
Yuri 410 991 9298
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center


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For Miami power couple Carlos and Rosa de la Cruz, wealth has begotten cultural influence. The Cuban immigrants have built a business empire and used the profits to assemble one of the best private art collections in the country.Last week, however, the De la Cruzes' wealth became a liability when th ... More >>
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Calling all sailors, pirates, bartenders, rum enthusiasts and drinkers of fine Caribbean spirits--there is a new rum in town: Brugal 1888.The ultra-premium, extended aged stuff is the newest in the line of fine rums made by the Brugal family of the Dominican Republic.What distinguishes Brugal 188 ... More >>
As we enter 2012, things will feel different in the Wynwood Arts District. Most things will look the same, but there will be one establishment in particular we'll miss. The nonprofit Edge Zones on NE 25th recently announced the end of its run as a gallery. The Edge Zones entity itself is not goin ... More >>
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DJ Joaquin Estevez was born in the Dominican Republic and relocated to Miami in 1992, where he's been a mainstay of the local underground EDM scene since his long-standing residency for Sobebeats and their infamous warehouse parties in 2006-2008. He has since played regularly in support of the PL ... More >>
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Quinta do Noval Black Port
Review Date: 11-3-2013
Best value for Port from famous producer. Fantastic all around. Red fruit, chocolate, chinese plum nose and palate. Great mouth feel. Deep rich color that swirls nicely with never ending pleasing aromas. Long satisfying finish. Better the next night if you can imagine that. I like the bottle design too. Great gift for your friends as it has mass appeal. Must have for port lovers, poets and writers. Fresh, no hassle to serve, I would try it in cocktails, dessert recipes - I think it would be quite versatile. Not your grandpa's port for sure. Highly recommended.
Price: $17.99
2008 La Belle Inconnue Bourgogne Rouge (out of stock)
Review Date: 11-1-2013
The beautiful unknown. Nice red fruit and good acidity. Lively on the tongue. I shared a bottle with two friends after their haunted house extravaganza. The wine color matched the fake blood they were both covered in. Very enjoyable bourgogne.
Price: $9.99
1989 Doisy-Védrines, Sauternes (out of stock)
Review Date: 10-7-2013
I read Mr Sands' and Mr Beffa's reviews a lot and have found their opinions to be wine gospel. Especially on Bordeaux. I remembered reading that Mr Sands wrote once about an exceptional sauternes blind tasting and that all 12 of the tasters including himself pegged this the best and thought it would be d'Yquem. Well, having had this 1989 Doisy Vedrines I believe him. Simply perfect and I don't care that other vintages may have higher scores. This and the 1990 are far and away the best. The 2009 and 2010 may equal as time passes. A very high bar has been set. Best sauternes value as classics go.
Price: $69.99
2011 Domaine A&P De Villaine Mercurey "Les Montots" (out of stock)
Review Date: 10-5-2013
Fantastic. Decanted an hour ahead and served with aged filet on the bone at Bobo's Steakhouse. Perfect match. Highly recommended.
Price: $45.99
2011 Domaine A&P de Villaine Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Rouge "La Digoine"
Review Date: 10-5-2013
The name on the bottle says it all.
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2010 Honig "Bartolucci" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Review Date: 9-19-2013
Awesome. Deep full color. Classic nose with sense filling aromas that keeps on coming. Delicious. Perfect Napa Rutherford Cab Sauv from the Bartolucci vineyard. Strong buy recommendation. Tasted and bought at kl in SF. Plan to bring the bottle to enjoy at my favorite steakhouse, Bobo's and the Lounge.
Price: $69.99
Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rosé (out of stock)
Review Date: 9-1-2013
Very delicious. Just right for end of summer. I brought a bottle last night to Bobo's Steak and Crab at a feast with friends. Great starter. Moved on to 2009 A et P de Villaine Mercurey and finished with 1997 Potensac. Perfect wines for the meal. Rave comments from my fellow diners. Thanks mucho Christie for picking my bubbles.
Price: $18.99
2010 Kalinda Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (out of stock)
Review Date: 8-20-2013
I noticed that this seemed to be flying off the shelves a couple of weeks ago. Curious, I ordered a few bottles myself. I opened one and appreciated the beautiful deep color and classic nose then poured a glass and left it alone for a few hours before fully sampling. Geesh, this is and will be a keeper for those that seek out cult California cabs. Thanks to your team I have another secret weapon like the 2008 Kalinda St Helena Reserve for the blind tastings with my wine geek compadres.
Powerful with fine tannins. Such deep purple color. Pleasing dancing aromas. Slighty savory, peppery, olives, coffee, mocha with a wonderful evolving long finish. Lots of fruit now. Recommend decanting for a couple of hours. Tremendous value. Top notch example of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon without going over the top. What a deal.
Powerful with fine tannins. Such deep purple color. Pleasing dancing aromas. Slighty savory, peppery, olives, coffee, mocha with a wonderful evolving long finish. Lots of fruit now. Recommend decanting for a couple of hours. Tremendous value. Top notch example of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon without going over the top. What a deal.
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2011 Kalinda Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Review Date: 7-23-2013
Juicy. Quaffable. Very different from the 2010 Kalinda Napa Cab. It is everything Christie says. A good buy.
Price: $17.99
2008 Hyde & De Villaine 'HdV' " Belle Casine" Napa Valley Red Blend (out of stock)
Review Date: 7-13-2013
A top Napa merlot and cabernet sauvignon blend made with strong French influence. Totally satisfying and memorable. I hosted a special dinner at Bobo's Steak and Crab on Memorial Day. I had met with the bar manager, Brian the week before for his menu recommendations. I went with all of his choices which was more than half their menu. On the dinner day I got there a couple of hours early with the wines which were J Lassalle NV to start, 2005 A et P de Villaine La Di Goine and finished with this wine the 2008 HdV Belle Cousine Red Table wine (Beautiful cousin -named in honor of the P in A et P. Aubert is married to Pamela who is Larry Hyde's cousin. Hyde and De Villaine are the HdV). Bobo's dry ages their steaks for 5 weeks - truly awesome and the wines perfectly matched and heightened the whole meal and experience. I went with Jen and Haley's (our server and the hostess) dessert recommendations and asked Jen to casually mention to my friend's young daughter and niece that if they know wine that they will meet a better class of boyfriend and that it is no crime to order more desserts!
Price: $54.99
2009 Doisy-Védrines, Sauternes
Review Date: 4-28-2013
Fantastic. Hits it out of the ballpark. As great as the 1989. Amazing it is drinking so very well now. Drink now and cellar.
Price: $39.99
2007 Hétszölö Tokaji Late Harvest (out of stock)
Review Date: 8-25-2012
Terrific aperitif. Great golden color, fragrant fruity, honey nose, medium body, 10 - 12 second finish, good mouth feel, apricot, pear, honey - satisfying and delicious. Had a bottle with wine friends at Gold Mirror Italian restaurant for aperitif. Paired perfect with the variety of foods we had. Beautiful label too.
Had a second bottle last weekend at a friend's birthday party. It was the birthday boy's Hungarian friend, Gabor that set me to looking for this wine. He and other Hungarians were there to drink and they gave their hearty approval. Always a good sign when the natives smile.
Had a second bottle last weekend at a friend's birthday party. It was the birthday boy's Hungarian friend, Gabor that set me to looking for this wine. He and other Hungarians were there to drink and they gave their hearty approval. Always a good sign when the natives smile.
Price: $9.99
2010 Mas Grand Plagniol "Tradition" Costières de Nîmes Blanc (out of stock)
Review Date: 4-2-2012
My second go to white wine. Aromatic, med body, nice color, honey, pear flavors. Long finish. Very appealing. Well priced.
Price: $9.99
2009 Cécile Chassagne Gigondas (out of stock)
Review Date: 4-1-2012
Slight but attractive nose like smoked meat. Medium body. Savory, tangy, full flavors. Reminds me of au jus. Med deep purple-red color.
Price: $19.99
2006 "Women of the Vine" Syrah - Heidi Barrett Peterson Edition (out of stock)
Review Date: 3-29-2012
Opaque, deep purple-amethyst color swirls like beautiful colored glass. Wonderfully aromatic from the pull of the cork. Full flavors, black fruit, anise, cherry - it's complex with an attractive bit of heat. Long satisfying finish. Perfect syrah and worthy of her reputation.
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The Cleveland Browns have named Norv Turner as their new offensive coordinator, the team announced on Thursday. Turner has spent seven seasons combined as an offensive coordinator at various stops in the league, alternating between head coaching jobs.
Turner has long been known for creating productive offenses, most recently in San Diego as head coach. The Chargers took a dip this season, leading to Turner's firing, but in previous years they had been among the NFL's most explosive attacks. The team finished fifth in Football Outsiders' weighted offensive DVOA metric in 2011 (which measures a team's efficiency relative to their strength of schedule), the fourth straight year finishing in the top five. That came after the team was 14th in the same statistic in 2007, his first year at the helm.
The Browns will give Turner a somewhat inexperienced offense to work with, with soon-to-be second-year players Brandon Weeden and Trent Richardson leading the way.


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WATERLOO, Ill. (AP) - Authorities in southwestern Illinois say the arrest of a suspected thief led them to a wooded campsite stash of more than 700 stolen items.
Monroe County Sheriff Dan Kelly tells the Belleville News-Democrat (http://bit.ly/WsED7n) that investigators still haven't assessed a value of the recovered items. Those items include an all-terrain vehicle and a 1997 Chevrolet truck. The suspect hasn't been charged in any of those thefts, which Kelly says date to at last September. The suspect was being held Thursday on a previous theft charge and parole warrants out of Missouri, where he had lived.
Kelly urges anyone who has had items stolen in recent months to contact his department. He declined to publicly identify the campsite's location.
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Detroit civil rights icon Rosa Parks is being honored with a special statue joining other historic figures on display at the U.S. Capitol.
President Barack Obama, House Speaker John Boehner and more than 50 of Parks' relatives took part in the ceremony unveiling the full-length statue in the Capitol's Statuary Hall.
President Obama said during the event Rosa Parks has now taken her rightful place among those who have shaped the course of U.S. history. "We do well by placing a statue of her here. But we can do no greater honor to her memory than to carry forward the power of her principle and a courage born of conviction."
Click on the video player to hear more of President Barack Obama's speech during the unveiling ceremony.
Parks is famous for her 1955 refusal to give up her seat on a city bus in Alabama to a white man. She was arrested, touching off a bus boycott that stretched over a year.
Jeanne Theoharis, author of the new biography "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks," said Parks was very much a full-fledged civil rights activist, yet her contributions have not been treated like those of other movement leaders, such as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. After the bus boycott, Parks and her husband lost their jobs and were threatened. They left for Detroit, where Parks was an activist against the war in Vietnam and worked on poverty, housing and racial justice issues, Theoharis said.
Parks becomes the first black woman to be honored with a full-length statue in the Capitol's Statuary Hall. A bust of another black woman, abolitionist Sojourner Truth, sits in the Capitol Visitors Center.
Parks has been honored previously in Washington with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1999, both during the Clinton administration.
Parks died Oct. 24, 2005, at age 92. The U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp in her honor on Feb. 4, which would have been her 100th birthday.
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With a wealth of archeological sites, such as Selinunte and Segesta; the neighboring mountaintop medieval town of Erice, overlooking the beautiful archipelago of Egadi; and nearby Marsala (from the Arab name, "Marsa Allah," or "port of Allah"), with its House of Mosaics and renowned wine; Trapani allows visitors to experience Sicily with all of their senses. Don't miss the day trip through the scenic countryside to local olive farms, where cooking demonstrations become delectable repasts, gastronomic memories in the making.
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.
Marsala comes from the Arab name, "Marsa Allah" (port of Allah) or "Marsa Ali" ("port of Ali)" which means, "great port". In the Arabian language, Ali is synonymous with "great" and the ancient harbor of Lilybaeum was indeed massive. This noteworthy harbor is connected to the history of modern Italy as it is here that Garibaldi landed with his one thousand people in 1860. Rich with Carthaginian, Roman, Norman, Arab and Spanish monuments, Marsala is the location of the ancient Lilybaeon, founded in the 3rd century BC by the Phoenicians that left Mothia after its destruction at the hands of Dionysus.
Starting off from the pier, it's a scenic 45-minute coach ride to Marsala where you will first experience a drive through the historical city center that begins at the Porta Garibaldi gate. Here, in Marsala's main square or "Piazza Republica", it's possible to admire the Palazzo Senatorio which dates to the 17th century, and the Cathedral that is dedicated to St. Thomas of Canterbury. The Cathedral was constructed in the 17th century as well, over what was once a Norman building and houses some important works of artist Antonello Gagini. Your visit of the city center will conclude at the town's other gate, Porta Nuova.
The tour continues from here to the museum "Baglio Anselmi", an old wine cellar that today, preserves part of a 3rd century B.C. Carthaginian war ship that was found near the coast of the Stagnone. This is the only ship of its kind that still exists today and the incredible remains hold great importance as they allow us to understand the particular construction techniques that were used by the Carthaginians.
Following your time in the Museum, you will proceed to the winery. During your visit you will learn about the production of the famous wine "Marsala", which was casually discovered in 1771. The English were the first ones to produce this wine and built wineries in Marsala from which they exported the wine to locations around the world, competing with Port and Sherry wines. Before leaving the winery, you will be treated to a delicious lunch of typical Sicilian dishes as you relax in this decidedly Sicilian atmosphere. During lunch, you will also have the opportunity to taste 4 varieties of local wine.
After lunch, you will re-join your coach and travel to the fascinating salt pans that are situated between Marsala and Trapani. The Phoenicians were the first to understand the extremely favorable natural conditions that existed here for the extraction of salt. Today, the area has been declared a Natural Reserve by the World Wildlife Federation Fund. Due to the unique flora and fauna that grows here, the landscape is full of varied and vibrant colors. During a photo stop, you will have a chance to view the reconstructed ancient wind millstone that was used for the production of salt.
From here, a leisurely drive carries you back to the pier and your waiting ship.
Please note: This tour includes several hours of moderate walking/standing - at times on uneven ground. The tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Comfortable clothing; sun caps; sunglasses and flat, comfortable walking shoes are suggested.
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One of the great boom industries in the app world over the last few years has been the introduction of cloud storage for your media. Dropbox, Amazon and Google Drive are some that come to mind immediately. So why would you bother to look at another? Well, Streem Drive is a new media storage application that gives you unlimited space to store, stream and share your important movies, photos and music from the cloud for just twenty bucks a month. There is a big difference, however, between Streem Drive and other cloud-based storage apps. Not only does it take up ... Read more
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We stayed at Tatum Mansion for 3 nights. It has the friendliest staff and the owner Mr. Philip is such a friendly and helpful person. He gave us some briefing about Patong and the area where Tatum Mansion is located. I don't know if it is normal in Patong, but I found the murky tap water was a little bit distracting, although there's a notice saying that the water is not safe to drink. Guests should be well-notified with the complimentary drinks because I was shown the price when I asked for one. Tatum Mansion is surrounded with massage parlors and there no way you can avoid the girls whenever you go down to the beach. And they can be pushy at times and a little bit distracting that you might wish you had stayed at some other part of the town. But other than those mentioned, I'd definitely recommend staying at Tatum Mansion.
70 Aroonsom Plaza , Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd. Patong Beach, KathuAwesome 89%
soi banzhan 74/29 Nanai Road Phuket, 83150Awesome 88%
Very good value for money furthered by the very helpful and friendly owner/manager Andrew and his assistant, manning the front desk that dubs as travel agency. Although I did not use any travel and tour services, a professional "in-house" travel agency is convenient and it was quite busy during my stay. Lovelii Guesthouse is located very centrally in Patong, 10 minutes to the beach through Bangla Road, behind Jung Ceylon Shopping Center; that is on a side street - soi - which is packed with all kinds of food carts from early evening onwards. My room was facing the soi and was somewhat noisy during the day and the early evening hours; Andrew kindly offered to change my room when another became free, but I did not find the problem big as I only had to stay for four nights - however, at a longer stay I would request a room at the back (on the other hand, it is next to impossible to find a centrally located guesthouse in Patong which is not affected by the very busy town). There is no restaurant attached to Lovelii Guesthouse but it is next door to a fully stocked 7Eleven.
179/11-12 Soi San Sabai,Awesome 86%
People could simply not be more helpful, they were wonderful. Rooms were clean and inexpensive and location was right on the beach. What more could you ask for.
3/37 Sawatdirak Road Patong Beach Kathu,Phuket 83150Awesome 85%
I have been 3 days. At the beginnig we have a confusion about the accommodation, but the manager was very polite and fix the problem very quick. I think they could improve some things like that the rooms are not completly isolated from noise. As well I think they should control more the night security, because I have found the guy sleeping whilst I get to my room. Perfect location If you like to pass some days at Patong beach or hanging around Bangla Street. Nice thai food. As the most hotels in Thailand, they must improve the wifi conection.
What a great stay I had here ... Tim and his staff are great, no request was to much for them. Great facililties and close to everything. Definitely will be back.
207/1-4-Rat U Thit Road PatongGreat 84%
74/11 Soi Banzaan at Nanai Rd, Patong Beach, Kathu, PhuketGreat 81%
209/19-21 Rat-U-Thit Road Phuket, 83150 ThailandGreat 80%
A really lovely hostel which is really close to the shopping centre and Patong Beach. Patong is a few minutes walk but is really easy. The shopping centre obviously has everything you could possibly need, a host of restraunts, shops and movie theatres. There is a local market across the street as well as the fresh food market next door (but far enough away not to smell!) They clean your room everyday which is nice, we had a tv and a huge fridge with our own bathroom as well so it was just like a hotel. There isnt internet, but it is easy enough to find, and no kitchen but food is everywhere nearby. The lady at the front desk is extremely helpful and polite. Great location, great friendly staff and excellent value for money.
It was a very nice place to stay. Very clean, nice helpful staff, and nice view from the rooftop. Maybe a little bit far from the beach, but for the price I paid, I did not mind walking 15-20 minutes.
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A Detroit man was shot and another injured during an early Thursday morning home robbery in Minden, police said.
It's the second similar home invasion at the same residence within a year, and Fayette County authorities say they think drug trafficking could be a factor and that the same perpetrators are involved.
Around 1 a.m. Thursday, at least three individuals, at least one of whom had a handgun, forced entry into the Minden home; confronted those inside; shot one man and hit another in the head with a gun; stole an undisclosed amount of money and all the victims' cell phones, then fled the residence, Fayette County Sheriff Steve Kessler says.
Jorail Giddings, 21, of Detroit, was shot during the invasion. Giddings was transported to Plateau Medical Center at Oak Hill and was then transferred to the Charleston Area Medical Center, where he is reported to be in stable condition," Kessler said.
The second injured person, Christopher Andrew Jackson, 23, also of Detroit, was allegedly struck in the head with a handgun. Jackson was treated at Plateau Medical Center and later released.
There was also a third Detroit person visiting the Minden residence; however, that individual was not injured, nor were any other people in the home, including three children.
All three suspects were reported as black males wearing masks. A physical description of one is "tall, skinny and light-skinned," and a description of another is "short and chubby." A description of the third male was not provided, police say.
Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a home invasion robbery at the same residence on Jan. 18. Kessler said several of the victims of that incident were from outside of the area, and the male suspects took cash and cell phones.
Investigators think the two separate incidents were committed by the same people and that both crimes are related to drugs, Kessler said.
"When two home invasion-style robberies are conducted at the same residence, and visitors from out of the area are present on both occasions, it certainly would seem to be drug-related," Kessler commented. "It's possible that the suspects in each incident merely assumed that someone visiting from out-of-state would have drugs with them, but that's a little hard to believe."
The incident remains under investigation by the Detective Bureau of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau at 304-574-4305, the Fayette County 911 Center at 304-574-3590 or Crime Stoppers at 304-255-7867. Tips may also be submitted online through the Crime Tips section of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office website fayettesheriffwv.net.
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Dropped by in Winter 2011 and I'm really impressed with the new space. Beer selection is 20 micro draughts, a small but carefully selected bottle list, and a different cask ale every Sunday.
Bar is probably about three times the capacity of the old place when you factor in the upstairs and patio. Had a Durham Black Katt Stout and Spearhead HSPA on tap, both in fine form.
It's nice to see Colin and Steph at the helm again. Aside from Adam Grant at The Monk's Table, you won't find better servers in Toronto. Haven't tried the food yet but fresh oysters and other beer-friendly items are always available.
Seems like Smokeless is back in a big way, and I'm looking forward to many more visits in the future.
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One of my favourite beer places ever in Toronto, and home to some of my favourite bartenders (Colin, Eddie, Steph and Kaylea) of all time. Alas, it has now closed. Word is it will re-open in a new location, possibly Little Italy, probably late this year or early next. Fingers crossed.
If you're looking for something similar, try C'est What at the corner of Front & Church. If you just need something nearby I'd suggest the Adelaide Street Pub...completely different feel, but decent beer selection.
07-10-2011 22:47:57 | More by ltdan546
Ontario (Canada)
3.9/5 rDev -9.7%
An interesting little beer bar in the heart of the entertainment district. They had a decent selection of local craft beer and European beer on tap. There were about 10 taps in total along with an extensive bottle list from all over the world.
Overall the selection was pretty good but I thought the choice of taps could have been better. I had a pint of Black Katt, which was very good but there was nothing else that really jumped out at me to stay for a second pint.
The service was very good. The bartender was EXCELLENT. She had a great knowledge of beer in general and knew the beer they had on tap cold.
The atmosphere was great too - very small and intimate setting. I will go back some time soon...
07-31-2010 01:47:26 | More by TheSevenDuffs
Ontario (Canada)
3.7/5 rDev -14.4%
Smokeless Joe has an incredibly impressive list of bottled beers though their tap selection was limited to six. Six very good, very well chosen beers though.
The decor was pretty standard Toronto bar decor. I don't know. I went there for the beer, not for the decorations.
There were maybe two dozen people in the bar when I visited, which meant it was packed. This is just a small little basement bar on John Street, a short walk south of the Chum City building. The cramped space made it seem really loud, almost unbearably so. Plus Smokeless Joe must have been hosting the general meeting of The Toronto Annoying Laughs Society when I was there.
Surprisingly a great deal of the bottled selection is stuff that you can find readily in many LCBOs. The main difference is the price. As a for instance, a Rogue Brutal Bitter which retails at the LCBO for $6.35 is going for $16.95 here.
Don't get me wrong, they can charge whatever they want and if people are willing to pay that then more power to them. As I am very cheap and could never pay more for something than I had to, I opted to go for Durham ESB on tap. Which was really nice, probably more of a bitter than any ESB I have had, but a really nice mild beer with a wonderfully creamy, smooth mouthfeel.
Only trouble was, there was a weird smell when I was there which reminded me of the inside of a rubber boot. It wasn't enjoyable and it detracted from the enjoyment of my beer because I don't like when beer tastes like I am drinking it from an old boot.
I'd planned to stay and have a couple of beers but with the noise and the smell...pretty much I was done.
If this was the only place in Toronto with a great beer selection I'd probably rank it a lot higher and rave. But there are at least three or four other places in downtown Toronto that I would much rather spend my money at so I'd have to say I was disappointed by this place.
03-30-2009 01:41:16 | More by MeisterBurger
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3.78/5 rDev -12.5%
Joe's was the last stop on a trifecta night of C'est What, Beer Bistro and then Joe's.
Let me start by saying that it is extremely hard to find for an out-of-towner. It is not far from the subway stop, but it is a basement bar that I walked by twice on a freezing cold, snowy night. Let me also say it was worth the search.
It is a small, intimate place with a bar that runs the length of the narrow deep space. There are also bar stools set up along a ledge on the far wall and just a few tables. It can get crowded quick I would imagine.
I was able to get a bar seat relatively quicky and set about perusing the beer list. Here, the emphasis is on bottles, not draft beer, although Joe's does have a few taps.
I stuck to the bottles and many countries of the world were represented (including Kenya), although Canadian micros and Belgians dominated the list. The highlight for me was a bottle of Sgt. Major IPA from the Scotch Irish Brewing Company. It was like a bitter hop bomb of the tastebuds -- a highlight of the evening. I also had a Well's IPA, which was quite good as well, just not in the same league.
I did not eat here, although the mussels smelled divine. I had had mussels at my last stop, so I had to pass. But, they are cooked right behind the bar and smell wonderful. People around me raved as they tucked into there orders.
03-13-2009 18:12:11 | More by hammerhead24
4.13/5 rDev -4.4%
This pub is basement level, to the left of the Fat Belgian restaurant. The atmosphere is decent, a long bar dominates the room with many seats along it, also several tables sprinkled along the wall. The beers seemed on the pricy side ($7-8 CAD for drafts) but they were good selections. I had Denison's Weisse beer, a highly rated Canadian beer. The bottled list is about 50 beers deep and strongly influenced by Belgian craft beers, although there are some respectable American beers in stock too. The food was reasonably priced and VERY good. I had Mussels steamed in Blanche de Chambly, probably the best mussels I've had to date. There were 7-8 other methods used for mussels and I bet they were all good. The bottom line is this is a good pub to go to for dinner, and you can move on to C'est What or Beer Bistro afterwards for more selection of draft beers.
02-07-2009 22:11:55 | More by TurdFurgison
Ontario (Canada)
3.26/5 rDev -24.5%
I was excited to visit Smokeless Joe's, having noticed their name in a recent copy of Beer Advocate Magazine (best beer bistros in the world, I believe, was the category they were placed under).
I'm sad to say that I was disappointed. The menu featured many beers which can be purchased at the LCBO (Ontario's government run outlet wine, beer and spirits), for under 5 dollars, marked up to 10-12 dollars, with no obvious justification (beers did not appear to be poured into their proprietary glassware, or served on a proprietary coaster, setting was bare bones). I understand that the LCBO does not tend to charge retailers a significantly lower amount for wholesale purchases, and that profits must be made, but 120% markups, with no obvious fringe benefits, are unacceptable. In the realm of special order and rare beers, I just flat out found the prices too high.
I found the servers to be friendly but, on the whole, inattentive. I will not likely return to this establishment. It is sad that my local beer bistro, St. Veronus, beats the pants off Smokeless Joes, particularly because I live in a small city, with very few immigrants, and a high unemployment rate, hence a population with limited beer tastes, and expendable income (Peterborough, Ontario).
If you want an insanely rare beer, I bet you might find it here, but you will pay a premium, and the setting, though charmingly spartan, really lacks something.
01-23-2009 16:12:01 | More by Peterborough
New Mexico
3.88/5 rDev -10.2%
This is a great little find on John Street. Also right next door to the Fat Belgian which was convienent. Quite small and narrow, much like an average neighborhood bar. The opening hour is generally between 3 - 4 o'clock. The staff was very knowledgeable about beer and attentive to our needs. The beer list is long, tho the Belgian list was a bit too skimpy. However, the two big highlights were a 2005 Pannepot Grand Reserve, and Deus. Well worth stopping at and checking the specials on the chalk board. Good place to hang out. We did not try the food as it didn't appear to be a food place. Recommended.
10-19-2008 16:15:10 | More by JJFlash
4.71/5 rDev +9%
One of my all time favorites, even compared to Brugges (beer heaven) and Munich.
wonderful staff, all knowledable about the selections, and when not otherwise occupied, willing to talk.
Only 6 draughts, but a selection of light, dark, hoppy, session beers, and even Koenigshoeven Dubbel. Was able to work through four of the six while watching the Bluejays- tried the the others earlier this week on a prior visit.
Pleasant mix of young and old, beer geeks and newbies.
Didn't try the food, but the mussels smelled wonderful, and the oysters looked fresh...
Somewhat hard to find, but worth the work.
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(b) Restriction
Any employee described in more than one paragraph of subsection (a) of this section may qualify for a recruitment or retention differential under only one of those paragraphs.
(c) Recruitment and relocation bonuses
(1) The Commission may pay a recruitment bonus to an individual who is newly appointed to a position with the Commission, or a relocation bonus to an employee of the Commission who must relocate to accept a position, if the Commission determines that the Commission would be likely, in the absence of such a bonus, to have difficulty in filling the position.
(2) A recruitment or relocation bonus may be paid to an employee under this subsection only if the employee enters into an agreement with the Commission to complete a period of employment established in the agreement. If the employee voluntarily fails to complete such period of employment or is separated from service in such employment as a result of an adverse action before the completion of such period, the employee shall repay the entire amount of the bonus.
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Source(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1217,Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 465; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3533,Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2863; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3525(a),Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2066; Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXV, § 3507(a),Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2269.)
1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–261struck out subsec. (a) which read as follows: "In addition to basic pay, additional compensation may be paid, in such amounts as the head of the agency concerned determines, as an overseas recruitment or retention differential to any individual who—
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1996—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–201struck out subsec. (d) which read as follows: "Subchapter III of chapter 59 of title 5, relating to overseas differentials and allowances, shall not apply with respect to any employee whose permanent duty station is in the Republic of Panama and who is employed by an agency."
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WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) -—Bode Miller finally won his elusive gold medal, using a blistering slalom run Sunday to complete one of the most unlikely Olympic comebacks ever.
Four years after bombing out amid lofty expectations at the Turin Games and a year after practically walking away from the sport, Miller won the super-combined for his third medal in as many events at Vancouver.
Seventh after the morning downhill run, Miller skied the third-fastest afternoon slalom leg for a two-run time of 2 minutes, 44.92 seconds - a comfortable 0.33 ahead of Ivica Kostelic of Croatia, who matched his silver medal at Turin. Silvan Zurbriggen of Switzerland claimed bronze, 0.40 back.
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Having skipped summer training while he debated retiring, Miller nearly didn't have enough energy to hold on as he came over the final pitch of the slalom course.
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Miller has also won a silver and a bronze at the Vancouver Games - a sharp contrast from his no-medal performance in Turin.
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"I felt awesome about it," he said. "But still, it's incredibly emotionally exhausting to do it like that.
"I've got one leg that's injured and another leg that's on my boat already," he added, looking forward to his postseason vacation.
Miller and Kostelic were 1-2 when downhill leader Aksel Lund Svindal came down, and when the big Norwegian failed to complete his slalom leg, Miller had the gold medal that had eluded him since he burst onto the scene at Salt Lake City in 2002.
"I figured they both had really good runs, so I couldn't hold back," Svindal said. "I had to attack it if I had any chance to get that gold."
Miller was faster than Svindal on the upper section of the downhill run, but acknowledged a series of mistakes on the lower part. Still, having begun his career as a slalom specialist, he wasn't counting himself out and charged all the way down in the second leg.
Miller increased his lead at both checkpoints in the slalom. He skied fluidly on the top, then started to get bounced up in the air as he tried to maintain his speed on the quicker gates in the lower section, just barely making one gate after another.
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The San Francisco Chronicle includes a review of Alcatraz: The Gangster Years, a book by David Ward and Gene Kassebaum. Martin Rubin finds the book "so exhaustive as history and analysis that it is well worthwhile." A copy of Alcatraz has just been received in the Western History & Genealogy Department.
Dave Cullen's Columbine is a Washington Post Critic's Pick, after Gary A. Krist's favorable review a month ago in the same paper. Krist describes Cullen's work as an "exhaustive and supremely level-headed examination," and "arresting" for concluding most every widespread notion about the event is wrong. An especially interesting review of the book, written by Joan Walsh, then Cullen's editor at Salon.com, also appeared last month. A copy of Columbine is already part of the Department's print collection, and circulating copies are also available at the Central Library and other DPL branches.
Salon also carries an interview with Mark Obmascik, the Pulitzer Prize-winning former Denver Post reporter, on his new book Halfway to Heaven: My White-knuckled -- and Knuckleheaded -- Quest for the Rocky Mountain High, chronicling his obsession with scaling 14ers.
And, finally, the New York Times Sunday Book Review features a review of Michael D'Antonio's Forever Blue: The True Story of Walter O'Malley, Baseball's Most Controversial Owner, and the Dodgers of Brooklyn and Los Angeles, a figure of lasting infamy in a New York City borough. Michael Shapiro praises D'Antonio's portrait as sympathetic to a degree likely to startle, and notes the move, paralleled by the relocation of the New York Giants to San Francisco, extended the western frontier of major league baseball some 1,300 miles past its last outpost in Kansas City. A copy of Forever Blue is already in the Western History & Genealogy Department's print collection, and circulating copies are available at the Central Library.
Halfway to Heaven
I'm halfway through Halfway to Heaven, and loving it so far! I'm going to bag a fourteener yet! His first book, The Big Year, was also a fun read.
new books/npr
Thanks for that great list of new books Wendel. I heard a few shows on NPR about several of the subjects that you mentioned in your post:
Former Pullman Porter Subtly Confronted Racism http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103945861
Coach's Death Behind 'Heart of the Game' http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104211878
'Columbine' Debunks The Myths Of The Massacre http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103287016
Thanks again; look forward to next month's installment!