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Beachcomber - Gulf front pool home in Anna Maria Island
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2½
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ week
vacation rental description
The Beachcomber, located at 3306 4th Avenue in Holmes Beach is the
ideal dream vacation home. This Gulf front home is newly constructed
and features a brand new heated pool and spa nestled in a tropical
setting. It does not get any better than this! Luxurious furnishings,
an elevator, a gourmet kitchen, a full size laundry room, a gas grill
and a wonderful wraparound balcony overlooking the white sandy beach . These are just a few of the features of this spacious home. Additional
amenities such as a wine refrigerator, ice machine, intercom system,
central vacuum, high speed internet and a security monitor are
provided. A Bose theatre system provides CD capabilities throughout
the house and at the pool. There is an office area upstairs as well
as a separate family/sitting area upstairs from which you can view
the panoramic sunsets. The Beachcomber sleeps six with a king size
bed and two queen size beds. It is a one week minimum rental. While
this wonderful home is hidden away on a quiet street and away from it
all, parking is limited. Use of the garage is not included in the
rental and there is a maximum of three cars. Unfortunately, there is
not space for boats, trailers or RV's. This home does require a
$1000.00 deposit. This home is new to the rental market and will book
quickly, so don't delay!
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Island Vacation Properties 800-778-9599
house rental amenities
Gulf front, heated pool, BBQ area, Lush native landscaping,
elevator, stereo system; security system, wine refrigerator, high
speed internet; office area.
activities and attractions in Anna Maria Island Gulf Coast Central
Anna Maria Island features some of Florida's very best beaches. Various water sports are located through-out the Island including boat/wave runner rentals. Several types of boat charters are also available from fishing to Dolphin watching. Seven miles of fun, fun and more fun!
vacation rental rates
$500.00 deposit on weekly reservations.
$1000.00 deposit on monthly reservations.
Deposits are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Travel insurance is available and recommended.
$35.00 processing fee and $40.00 damage waiver required.
One week minimum rental required.
Holiday rates apply to Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks. All rents will be increased by 25%.
Island Vacation Properties 800-778-9599
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Anna Maria Island
- Beachcombing
- Boating
- Fishing
- Parasailing
- Dining
Top things to do on a budget
- Shell collecting
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Beachcombing
- Swimming
Top things to do with a family
- Mote Marine
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Sea World
- Bishop Planetarium
- Selby Gardens
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SYDNEY (AP) -- Shannon Cole's 69th-minute goal gave the Western Sydney Wanderers a 1-1 draw with Sydney FC to all but clinch first place in the A-League.
Former Juventus star Alessandro Del Piero gave Sydney FC the lead in the 34th minute at Parramatta Stadium, the home ground of the impressive first-year Wanderers.
Earlier Saturday, Josh Risdon scored an injury-time goal to give the Perth Glory a 3-2 win over the Melbourne Victory.
On Sunday, Brisbane plays the Melbourne Heart and Adelaide takes on the Central Coast Mariners.
The Mariners need three points from their match to prevent the Wanderers, who have a six-point lead in first place, from clinching the minor premiership with one round to play.

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Some northeast Kansas residents are fed up because they don't know what's going to come out of their faucet when they turn it on.
The government handed out $3.2 million of federal stimulus money to Atchison County, KS, to improve a small water district. But what residents got was some nasty water.
"The water that was coming out of the tap was just filthy," said Julie Pennington.
She snapped some photos of the water that's been coming out of the faucets inside her home, and it's not just the water's brown color that turned her stomach.
"I compare it to smelling like pond scum," Pennington said. "I've lived in third world countries for almost four years and I haven't had water that bad. That's how bad it is."
It's happened three times since November and the last incident has her seeing red.
"Beyond livid. I had my 5-year-old granddaughter in the bathtub. This brown, filthy water started coming out. I couldn't rinse her off, it was so disgusting," Pennington said.
Pennington called the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, or KDHE. The chief of public water supply told KCTV5 that the brown water is caused by high levels of iron and magnesium. He described it as "nasty to look at and taste."
The state investigation blames the brand new wells dug in Atchison County Rural Water District No. 5.
"As they started them up, they had some problems in some areas," said Lonnie Boller, a water technician. "It's not a harmful thing."
Boller is with the Kansas Rural Water Association, a group helping District No. 5 improve water quality.
Construction of the wells, paid for with stimulus money, ended in the summer. Since then water officials say they've been trying to get to the bottom of the problems.
"We took several samples throughout the distribution systems and sent them to a laboratory for analysis and adjusted the chemicals to take care of the problem," Boller said.
The water association said after months of trial and error, they feel they finally have the right mixture to solve all the resident's dirty water woes.
The stimulus money built more than just wells for the water district – there were also 14 miles of new lines installed. According to recovery.gov, of the $3.2 million spent, only one job was created.
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Caution: Thomas Kingston can become habit forming.
What in the summer of 2011 was hoped to be a short-term appointment was officially lengthened for a second time as the Belmont School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday, Jan. 29 to extended the stay of "interim" Superintendent Dr. Thomas Kingston for an additional year.
The Arlington-native, who retired from leading the Chelsea School in 2011, will now lead the Belmont School District until June 2014.
"We are very grateful" that Kingston accepted the extension of his contract, said School Committee Chairwoman Laurie Graham, "but I want to nail this down quickly before he changes his mind."
Under his new contract, Kingston will receive the same $150,000 annual salary since accepting the position in June 2011 while his vacation time will increase from 20 to 25 days.
Retaining Kingston will allow for stability in the district's administration as contract negotiations begin with teachers and staff this year.
Graham said the additional time will allow the committee to cement goals and a vision for the next superintendent with a search process set to commence in September 2013.
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text: Buffalo, NY (WGR 550) -- Lindy Ruff always thought Thomas Vanek was sometimes better on the right wing. Vanek would disagree, but he found himself on the right side Thursday with Cody Hodgson and Marcus Foligno. Vanek will play anywhere, but he doesn't have to like it, "We'll see. I guess I'm playing the right as of right now which is something new for me so I guess I've got to worry about myself right now." It is an adjustment and as far as if he cares Vanek said, "I have to be open to it. If I had a choice I'd rather play the left because it's what I've always played, but at the same time you always have to adjust and do your best where you're at." This is Ron Rolston's first training camp so of course he's going to try different things. Vanek said, "That's exactly it, I mean it is training camp. Would I rather be on the left, sure, but it's a long ways to go until we have to play games. Rolston said he's trying many in different spots and could flip flop Foligno and Vanek at any time. Some other lines were: Ott, Grigorenko, Leino Ennis, Larsson, Stafford Girgensons, Porter, Flynn Tropp, McCormick, Kaleta Ehrhoff, Myers Tallinder, Pysyk Weber, Ristolainen Sulzer, Ruhwedel McNabb, McBain


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ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The college hopping suggests that Ohio guard Walter Offutt has always had one foot out the door.
The junior found his niche playing for a coach who's gotten him to commit twice.
"Obviously, I've been through a couple stops," Offutt said Thursday, a day before the 13th-seeded Bobcats play top-seeded North Carolina in the Midwest Regional. "It's been a tremendous experience and I can't thank these guys enough, and to thank God enough for putting me in the right place."
John Groce recruited Offutt out of high school in Indianapolis, Ind., in 2009 when he was an assistant to Ohio State coach Thad Matta. The 6-3 Offutt became an ex-Buckeye as a sophomore after totaling 29 points in 23 games in a little more than one season, transferring to Wright State. Then he was ready to move on again after a coaching change.
Groce, who was waiting at Ohio, calls Offutt a born leader.
Offutt has started all 36 games, is second on the team in minutes and is averaging 12 points. He's coming off one of his best games of the season, going 4-for-4 from 3-point range and scoring 21 points in a victory over South Florida that put the school in the round of 16.
In Ohio's upset of Michigan in the round of 64, he had a key block and then made two free throws in the closing seconds to clinch a 65-60 victory.
"I used the phrase in the last week or two with him that I've tabbed him as the culture changer," Groce said. "And I mean that with all sincerity.
"He is the epitome of what a student-athlete's supposed to be, both on and off the court."
Because Offutt has transferred twice, Groce said he jokes, "Walt, heck, you're older than me."
"So he's like an old, wise man," Groce said. "And he does a great job of connecting with people, cares about people and obviously is a big part of what we do."
Even though it didn't work out at Ohio State, Offutt believes that big-game atmosphere and playing with the likes of Evan Turner, David Lighty and William Buford should serve him well against North Carolina.
"Obviously, I didn't play much but I think I took a lot in from those guys," Offutt said. "I think it really prepared me as far as my leadership role and the ability to lead on this team."
MUSKETEER IN BLUEGRASS LAND: Xavier coach Chris Mack says it's easy to blend into his northern Kentucky neighborhood, a short drive from the Musketeers' campus in Cincinnati.
He said it's inevitable that he has Kentucky fans as neighbors.
"You can't live in Kentucky and not live next to a Kentucky fan," Mack said Thursday. "It's impossible. They've got a passionate fan base. It's nice because I can sort of slip in and be anonymous and do my deal."
Mack has even managed to sway some Kentucky fans to take on at least a partial interest in Xavier.
"I've converted a couple of them, and they're half Xavier, half Kentucky," Mack said. "Probably 51 percent Kentucky, 49 percent Xavier."
But what happens if Xavier beats Baylor and Kentucky beats Indiana in Friday night's South Regional semifinals? What would Mack's neighbors say if Xavier were to play Kentucky in Sunday's regional final?
"I wouldn't care how they felt if we won two games here this weekend," Mack said with a laugh, before adding, "I don't know if my house would be standing."
HOOPS HOTBED: Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger won't be getting a whole lot of sleep the next couple of days. Not that he's going to complain.
His second-seeded men's team plays No. 11 seed North Carolina State on Friday night in the Midwest Regional semifinals in St. Louis. On Saturday morning, he'll hop on a plane with other members of the school administration and jet to Des Moines to watch the women's team play.
The No. 11 seed Jayhawks play No. 2 seed Tennessee at 11 a.m. local time.
"The chancellor bought into it," Zenger said with a laugh. "So we're going to be here, head up to Des Moines and, hopefully, come back here."
The only other programs that have men's and women's teams still alive in the NCAA tournament are Baylor and Kentucky.
The job that the Kansas women's team's done hasn't gone unnoticed, either. Player of the year candidate Thomas Robinson said he's been keeping tabs on coach Bonnie Henrickson's team.
"Our girls are playing good," he said. "They're playing with a lot of confidence right now."
ON A MISSION: North Carolina point guard Stilman White is one of those "one and done" players -- with a twist.
The freshman plans to spend the next two years on a Mormon mission, then return to North Carolina. Not only was coach Roy Williams well aware of White's plans, he wholeheartedly supported them.
"He thought it was a great idea," White said Thursday. "That was definitely a big factor in coming here."
White, who grew up in Wilmington, N.C., had offers from BYU, Utah State and North Carolina-Wilmington and was considering doing his mission right out of high school. But when Larry Drew II quit the Tar Heels at midseason last year, there was a spot open at North Carolina and White jumped at it.
Initially expected not to see much playing time, White's role increased when Dexter Strickland hurt his knee, ending his season in January. And with Kendall Marshall doubtful for Friday night's game with his broken right wrist, White could see a big jump in his minutes.
No matter what happens, his plans for after the season haven't changed.
Though White doesn't know yet where he'll serve his mission, he plans to finish out the school year and then leave for two years. He'll return to Chapel Hill when he's finished.
"I'm really looking forward to it," White said. "I want to go out on my mission as soon as I can."
AP Sports Writers Dave Skretta, Charles Odum and Nancy Armour contributed to this report.


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Beach House Vacation Rental in Mystic
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Latimer Point
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 2,400 - $ 2,400 / week
vacation rental description
Wonderful beach house at Latimer Point is just steps to private beaches and playground and picnic area. Waterviews of Fisher Island Sound and Stonington Harbor. Large decks to enjoy the ocean breeze and outdoor dining. Private roads are kid friendly and make for easy family walking and biking. House has 3 bedrooms; 2 Full Baths. Downstairs living area with second family room, bath and bedroom with sliders to outside patio. Bedrooms have 1 Queen and 2 Full beds. This is what a Connecticut shore vacation is all about with swimming, crabbing, fishing and outdoor enjoyment. Come relax at the beach or enjoy the local Mystic attractions less than 5 miles away. Casinos and Rhode Island beaches an easy 20 minute ride.
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House has cable TV and DVD/VCR players. Kitchen appliances are stove
refrigerator,dishwasher, microwave and outside grill. Washer/Dryer. Central Air (optional), Towels/Linens (optional)
Association amenities include 2 Private beaches, playground, volleyball, basketball and large open ball/soccer field.
Occupancy limited to 6 including children and babies.
activities and attractions in Mystic Connecticut
Downtown Mystic is approximately 3 miles away; Seaport and Aquarium
close by. Stonington Harbor less than a 10 minute ride. Casinos are
20 minute ride. Rhode Island Beaches are 20 minutes away.
vacation rental rates
Weekly rental Saturday to Saturday. Security deposit, cleaning and
signed rental agreement required. Occupancy limited to 6 including children and babies. NO PETS, NO SMOKING
Rental Rate: $2400
Security Deposit (Required): $400 required at check-in
Cleaning Fee (Required): $100 per week
Central Air (optional): $300 per week
Linens (optional): $75
Spring or Fall nightly rental available (3 night minimum). Nightly rental not available during July and August.
Rick Abdow 860-449-3189
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High Percentage of Family Households, Nearby Military Facility(ies), Stable Population, Moderate Residential Turnover
|Median Commute Time: 24.85 mins
|Median Years in Residence: 3.93 yrs
|Annual Residential Turnover: 16.87%
|Median Home Sales Price: $308,450
|Total Crime Risk: 63.00/100
|Air Pollution Index: 86.00/100
Population Demographics
|Total Population: 61,262
|Households: 19,303
|Male Population: 31,517
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Inflammatory breast cancer is rare, blamed for just 1% of all breast cancer cases, but IBC is really scary because it's not traditional, there may not even be a lump, and it's very aggressive.
Gaynell Ash was diagnosed 2 years ago, and spends a lot of her time now educating other women about the differences in this kind of breast cancer.
"It presents with redness, swelling of the breast, itching and pain and most people think breast cancer doesn't hurt, but it can. You could be told it's a cat scratch or a bug bite, delayed diagnosis is not good," says Ash.
Since IBC is more web like, it doesn't show up on a mammogram like a lump would. That's why it is often misdiagnosed as a rash, until the cancer has progressed to stage 3 or 4.
So, if you have pain in the breast or a rash with a thick texture in the skin you need to talk to your doctor.
If you'd like to learn more about IBC, go to www.cancer.gov.
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York County Council members will continue to receive automatic pay raises when they vote to give county employees a salary increase, thanks to several councilmen changing their stance on the issue Monday night.
The salary increase totals about $1,700 for all seven council members.
Council Chairman Britt Blackwell has championed for months the idea of eliminating the automatic raises. He used it as a talking point on his re-election campaign last year, saying he would give his pay increase to charity and lobby the council to strike down the pay raise provision.
The council should ask for a raise and be transparent if it wants more money, not automatically receive a pay increase by virtue of giving county staff a raise, Blackwell said Monday.
At the councils meeting earlier this month, Blackwell gave a check to a Rock Hill nonprofit organization called Renew Our Community for the amount equal to his recent pay raise, which is less than $300.
The majority of the council supported Blackwells idea during two previous meetings, voting in support of getting rid of the 1.5 percent automatic salary increase for council members.
Councilmen Chad Williams and Bump Roddey had previously voted against Blackwells idea, saying the annual increases are needed for York County to attract qualified council members and keep politics from dictating whether elected officials see a pay raise.
On Monday, three other councilmen aligned their votes with Williams and Roddey enough to keep the 1996 pay raise law on the books.
Michael Johnson the representative for Tega Cay and Fort Mill, serving his first term on the council voted with Blackwell on Monday night against the raises.
During previous meetings, Councilman Bruce Henderson said the automatic pay raises werent appropriate given current economic troubles. The provision originated when the good times were rolling, he said.
On Monday, Henderson said he works extraordinary hours to be an effective councilman.
Were only talking, basically pocket change, he said.
In previous meetings, Henderson supported eliminating the pay increases, saying council members should be man enough or woman enough to ask for a raise every time.
Changing his mind Monday night, he supported keeping the automatic raise in place, saying Im making it transparent right now.
For the amount of time spent doing their council jobs, the small pay increase isnt all that much, said Councilman Joe Cox. Cox also changed his stance on Monday after voting with Blackwell twice earlier this year.
Theres a lot to this job, Cox said. And I dont want to see us 10 years down the road, in a sense, the lowest paid in the state.
The York County Councils pay, Roddey has said, is already below average when compared to other South Carolina counties.
Councilman Curwood Chappell weighed in on the issue, saying the United States is already headed for financial doom and giving council members about a $200 raise would not make a difference. Chappell also voted previously to leave in the automatic pay raise provision, adding that he hadnt voted for staff salary increases in the past.
The council gets the automatic 1.5 percent raise only if it approves giving county employees a 3 percent pay increase.
Texas firm to help find next county manager
In other action Monday, the council voted unanimously to tap a Texas search firm to help find York Countys next manager.
The county will pay $24,000 to Strategic Government Resources out of Keller, Texas, to recruit candidates interested in replacing former County Manager Jim Baker.
Assistant County Manager Anna Moore has been serving as interim county manager since January when Baker left for a government job in Chesapeake, Va.
Representatives from the firm will meet with the council within the next month.
Its expected that the search process will take up to four months.
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Nominations sought for Community Champions, Outstanding Youth awards
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services and the Henrico Too Smart 2 Start Coalition are seeking nominations for the 2012 Community Champions and Outstanding Youth Awards.
The Community Champions Award salutes adult volunteers and professionals for work to build a healthy community for young people through a variety of prevention and education programs. Previous honorees have worked to reduce risk factors for youth and helped them develop skills to become productive citizens.
The Outstanding Youth Award recognizes young people who provide exemplary service to an individual, agency or the community without compensation. Previous honorees have raised money for charitable causes, volunteered for nonprofit organizations and tutored at schools. To be considered, nominees must live in Henrico County, be enrolled in school and be age 12 to 18 as of Jan. 1, 2013.
The Too Smart 2 Start Coalition is a partnership between county and private agencies, businesses, school resources, law enforcement, community leaders, parents, youth and others.
Celebrating 106 years
Former Sandston resident Mildred Taylor celebrated her 106th birthday Aug. 9. Taylor, who now lives in Powhatan, is still a member of Sandston Baptist Church. She was visited the day after her birthday by several members of the church, who played for her a recording of the entire church membership singing happy birthday to her during worship. > Read more.
YMCA breaks ground for aquatic center
YMCA officials gathered last week to break ground on the new Tommy J. West Aquatic Center at the Shady Grove Family YMCA on Nuckols Road. The center, which will featured 7,600 square feet of competitive and recreational space, including water slides, play areas for children and warmer water for those with physical limitations, is the fourth phase of a $4 million expansion at the facility. West was president and CEO of Capital Interior Contractors and a founding member of the Central Virginia Region of the Virginia Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. > Read more.
Rotary donates to 'Bright Beginnings'
The Sandston Rotary Club recently donated $1,000 to the Sandston YMCA for its Bright Beginnings program, which helps provide children in need with school supplies for the new school year. > Read more.
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Journey to mediocrity
'The Hundred-Foot Journey' fails to capitalize on tasty concept
The Hundred-Foot Journey is a curious little Romeo and Juliet of a film. A family, forced out of their native India, begins a trek across Europe.
The family's sole mode of transportation sputters and dies in a sleepy little French town, but the town's food culture is high, and that's a perfect place for a family of restaurateurs to settle down. There's only one problem – the family's rustic "Maison Mumbai" is right across the street (a hundred feet away, if the title didn't clue you in) from a prestigious French bistro with a Michelin star, run with an iron fist by the dreaded Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren, pictured).
It's here that a particular Romeo and Juliet story begins to develop, with Hassan (Manish Dayal) on the Indian side and Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon) on the French side. > Read more.
Weekend Top 10
Enjoy the final days of summer with comedian Guy Torry, the Sam's Club National BBQ Tour or mystery writer Mary Miley Theobald at Twin Hickory Library. Another great way to welcome the beginning of fall is to check out the UR Spider Football season opener with man's best friend. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
Bottoms up
Short Pump brewery offers more than just beer
I am still (happily) thinking about my entire experience at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery last week. Knowing nothing about this new brewery out of Denver, I was leery of brew-pub in the heart of Short Pump Town Center – this is not what I'd usually think of as a perfect fit, and yet, it was.
The restaurant and craft brewery opened in early June and features 10 beers made by female brewmaster Becky Hammond (pictured). This is the restaurant's second location in Virginia; the first is in Arlington. Behind glass walls, customers watched the beer brewing in massive steel barrels. For our up-and-coming beer region, it makes sense that Short Pump would jump on board.
As I walked up to the back of the mall near the comedy club, I was taken aback by what I saw: at the top of the stairs was an overflowing restaurant with outdoor seating, large umbrellas and dangling outdoor lights. > Read more.
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Criminals strike the home of OU head football coach Bob Stoops.
Oklahoma City's KFOR-TV confirmed that someone broke into the family home early Wednesday morning.
Norman police classify the case as a burglary, but said there was someone home at the time. Police wouldn't say who it was.
Investigators said the suspect or suspects took items from the home as well as one of the Stoops' cars.
None of the Stoops family members were hurt.
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Alumni Class Notes
Mark Weber, MPA '12, and Alana Hitchcock, MPA '12, launched a business, Trade Monkey, that will support small artisans and businesses in Northern Thailand by bringing handmade, socially responsible products to the world. (Submitted September 2013)
Shawn Keohe, MPA'10, was elected as a Board Member to the Los Angeles County Employee Retirement Association (LACERA) Board of Retirement and Board of Investment, along with numerous committees. Shawn will be responsible for 40 billion dollars in investments along with oversight of a 60 million dollar operational budget. (Submitted September 2013)
Jia Ming Miao (MPA '06, Ph.D.'10) is a United Nations official recruited through the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examinations. Dr. Miao recently moved from Geneva to Vienna. (Submitted november 2010)
Lauren Gregor, MPA '08, and husband, Chris, welcomed their son, Bennett Rhys Gregor, born on August 18, weighing 8lbs 15oz. (Submitted September 2013)
Beena Patel (MPP '08) recently was hired as a Public Policy Specialist at B & D Consulting, the consulting/lobbying arm of Baker Daniels, LLC. She will be based in Washington, D.C. (Submitted Fall 2008)
Carlo Romero (MPP '08) holds a position working on tax-exempt capital markets for J.P. Morgan in New York. In this role, Carlo group arranges financing for tax-exempt issuers including states, cities, hospitals, public utilities, and universities. (Submitted Fall 2008)
Abel Sun (MPA '08) recently accepted a position at Deloitte Consulting LLP located in Sacramento, CA as Consultant. Abel recently was employed at U.S. Senate as Outreach Assistant. In this position, Abel will focus on public sector consulting. (Submitted August 2008)
Nick Williams (MPP '08) is a consultant at NPO Solutions, a boutique consulting firm for non profits located in Studio City. (Submitted Fall 2008)
Antonio Guerra (MPA '07) recently accepted a position in the City of San Jose as a Budget and Policy Analyst for Mayor Chuck Reed. (Submitted September 2007)
Rana Lintotawela (MPP '07) is managing relief programs in Sudan for Relief International. She is based in Los Angeles but travels frequently to Sudan to oversee program implementation. (Submitted Fall 2008)
Anne Neville (MPA '07) recently accepted a position as a Global Leadership Fellow at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland. There, her portfolio will cover Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policies across several countries. Previously, Anne was Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and Technology for the State of California Business, Transportation & Housing Agency. (Submitted December 2008)
Marque Richardson (BS '07) is a realtor with Prudential California Realty in Cerritos, CA. Marque joined this select group of professionals associated to better serve his clients' residential and investment real estate needs. (Submitted February 2008)
Kassandra Tribble (MPA '07) recently announced her engagement to Frank Krifka. The wedding ceremony will take place in April 2009 in Southern California. Frank proposed on one knee in front of the Norton Simon Museum. (Submitted July 2008)
Carl Alameda, MPA '05; MPL '06, and Bridget Lander were married on August 24, 2013 in Modesto, California at Saint Stanislaus Church. Carl and Bridget celebrated their honeymoon in Hawaii, where they happened to catch the USC Football season opener. (Submitted September 2013)
Bumsoo Lee (Ph.D. '06) will be Assistant Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign. (Submitted March 2008)
JiYoung Park (Ph.D. '06) will be Assistant Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the State University of New York/Buffalo. (Submitted March 2008)
Brissa Sotelo (MPP '06) is engaged to Mauricio Vargas. They will be married in August 2009. Brissa is External Affairs Manager for Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company. (Submitted Fall 2008)
Lili Wang (Ph.D. '07) has been appointed Assistant Professor at Arizona State University. (Submitted March 2008)
Xueyong Zhan (Ph.D. '07) has been appointed Assistant Professor at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. (Submitted March 2008)
Marc Abrams (MPA '05) got married, moved to San Francisco, and has a daughter who just turned 1 in March 2010. Marc has worked in the online media/advertising business since graduating in 2005. He worked at McCann Worldgroup advertising agency (strategic analyst on Microsoft accounts), Yahoo (Engagement Manager), and currently AOL. In his current role at AOL, Marc is a Program/Product Sales manager for the West, Midwest, and Canada. He leads an international sales & account management team to monetize both AOL O&O and the advertising.com network across multiple verticals. (Submitted April 2010)
Francisca Ferrar (MPP '05) was married to Jaime Gonzalez on August 31, 2008; they honeymooned in Jamaica. Francisca is a Management & Program Analyst for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (Department of Homeland Security) in Laguna Niguel, CA. (Submitted Fall 2008)
John P. Keisler (MPA '05) was appointed head of the Long Beach, CA Animal Care Services Bureau in November, following a nationwide search and his service as acting business manager of the city's animal control department since April. In addition, John served as President of Municipal Management Association of Southern California for 2007-2008. (Submitted November 2008)
Grace Gau Saunders (MRED '04) and her husband, Tim, have moved to Dallas, Texas for his medical residency. They also had their first baby girl, Hennessey Carolina Gau Saunders, in July 2006. (Submitted November 2006)
Hyunsun Choi (MPDS '98, Ph.D. '04) has joined the faculty of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Florida as an assistant professor. His appointment begins in fall 2005. From 1999 to 2002, Choi worked as an administrator for USC Price's Institute for Planning and Development Practitioners, where he recruited nearly 100 high-ranking officers from developing countries to attend the institute's annual intensive two-week course. Also, Choi worked as a research associate for USC Civic and Community Relations for five years, where he completed some USC community researches and mapping. He is doing researches and teaching in the fields of community development, urban planning, policy, international development, and GIS. (Submitted February 2006)
Erica Jacquez-Santos (MPA '04) has been appointed by Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina appointed to serve in her top level team of advisers as the First District Field Director effective July 2007. Erica now functions as Molina's main community liaison and oversees Molina's satellite offices in East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley. (Submitted July 2007)
Meghan Loper (BS '04) graduated in May 2005 from the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs, a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate leadership training program designed to introduce young public servants to all aspects of public affairs. During her tenure, she worked at Service Employees International Union, New Economics for Women, Raytheon Company, and a California state senator's district office. She also worked on a California State Senate re-election campaign. In August 2005, she joined Majestic Realty Company in City of Industry as the company's public policy coordinator and as program coordinator for the Majestic Realty Foundation, which seeks to improve quality of life by helping to build sustainable communities in the each of the company's key geographic areas. (Submitted February 2006)
Angela Pan (MPA '04) is serving her second tour in the Foreign Service in Bejing, China. Her previous assignment for the Department of State was in Surabaya, Indonesia. (Submitted June 2008)
Grace Gau Saunders (MRED '04) and her husband, Tim, have moved to Dallas, Texas for his medical residency. They also had their first baby girl, Hennessey Carolina Gau Saunders, in July 2006. (Submitted November 2006)
Andrew Compton (BS '03) graduated from Cornell Law School in May 2007 and began an appointment at Latham & Watkins in New York City. During law school, Andrew was able to study abroad in Paris and Hong Kong, where he worked in Latham's Hong Kong office. (Submitted August 2007)
Nicholas (Nick) Pinhey (MPA '98, DPA '03) was appointed to the position of Director of Public Works for the City of Modesto California effective January 2006. (Submitted May 2006)
Corina Avalos McAleenan (MPP '02) has worked for the Secret Service and is now a senior consultant with Deloitte Consulting, LLP's Federal Practice in Washington, D.C. Her clients include the Executive Office of the President, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the House of Representatives. (Submitted February 2006)
Andrea Campbell (BS '02) was recently promoted to Senior Account Manager with Consensus Inc., the largest Community Relations firm of its kind in the Western United States. Her clients include Caltrans, Los Angeles World Airports, Metro and the Port of Los Angeles. Her specialty is in mobilizing political and community action at the grassroots level. (Submitted April 2010)
Melissa (Dettmer) Schild, BA '98, MPA '02, was selected to be the US Department of State's representative to the 2013-2014 International Women's Forum (IWF) Leadership Foundation Fellows Program. The program offers creative, multi-disciplinary training aimed at developing leadership and strategic management capabilities in areas such as negotiations, organization learning, marketing, global affairs, and the management of innovation and services. (Submitted September 2013)
Michael Kawada, BS '99; MHA '02, and Mabel Phan married on August 24, 2013, at the Anthenaeum on the campus of California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA. (Submitted September 2013)
Tony Silbert (MPP '02) is teaching a class on grantsmanship at USC Price, and has recently published three articles on the topic: "Grant Seeking in Tough Economic Times," in Grant & Foundation Review on CharityChannel.com and "Funding Q&A: Questions you should ask potential grant writers" in Foundation & Corporate Grants Alert. (Submitted July 2008)
Arcelia Arce (MPA '01) works as a Project Manager for The Robert Group, and public affairs consulting firm in Los Angeles focusing on community outreach and media relations for public agencies. (Submitted October 2008)
Scott Lee (BS '01) accepted a position on Capitol Hill as Counsel to U.S. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D – HI). He will serve as Representative Hirono's Advisor on Finance, Education, and Labor. (Submitted March 2010)
Jeremy Scharfenberg (MPP '01) is a Manager at ICF International specializing in global climate change, sustainable development, energy efficiency, and water resource management. He recently spent two years in Los Angeles developing and implementing an award winning ENERGY STAR Homes program for Southern California Edison. He currently works in Washington, D.C. and his project portfolio includes corporate environmental sustainability, the Green the U.S. Capitol Initiative, and supporting national greenhouse gas regulatory efforts. (Submitted Fall 2008)
Maureen Spiwak (MPA/MPL '01) is an Attorney-Advisor in San Antonio, Texas for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Submitted June 2006)
Randy Tan (MHA '01) is a Senior Consultant in the Strategy and Operations Practice of Deloitte Consulting. He is based in Sacramento and working primarily with the State of California. (Submitted January 2007)
Jesse (Lefton) Zilberstein (MPA '01) began working at The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles in 2005 as the Associate Director of the Real Estate and Construction Division. (Submitted February 2006)
Karin Berger Stellar (MPA '00) continues to love working as a Partner at Morris & Berger. She feels that finding the right people for leadership roles in the non-profit sector is rewarding and challenging. According to Karin, making a difference in organizations through facilitation of a search can be one of the most important decisions an organization can make. She feels honored and lucky to be able to be part of that process. She has also been serving on the Alumni Board and hopes to have more events and opportunities for alumni to become involved soon. (Submitted April 2006)
Caroline (Wollner) Hohensee (MHA/MSG '00), after five years of working and studying in Germany, will begin pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the Fall of 2006. (Submitted June 2006)
Cathy Liu Yang (MPA '94, Ph.D. '00) has been appointed Assistant Professor at National Taiwan University. (Submitted March 2008)
John Rios (MHA '00, MBA '04) is a Business Development Associate for Molina Healthcare, Inc., working on expanding business lines, taking the public-for-profit HMO into new markets throughout the U.S. (Submitted June 2006)


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Best Gyms Under $80 a Month
Don't want to shell out for fancy locker rooms, Olympic-size pools, and other frills? Check out these more affordable gyms, ranked in descending order.
1. Fitness Formula Clubs
LOCATIONS: Boystown, East Lake View, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Oak Park, Old Town, South Loop, Union Station, West Loop
COST: $65 to $80 a month; $99 to $260 initiation fee
BEST FOR: Someone who wants the features of a luxury gym without a full range of nonfitness
AMENITIES: Café, childcare, free parking, wi-fi
This Chicago-only chain opened its first gym in 1984 and now has nine locations. Beyond the expected features—weight rooms, cardio machines of every ilk, and a packed group fitness calendar—there are many amenities, including indoor lap pools, rock-climbing walls, free parking, onsite baby care, full-service spas, and cafés. Fitness Formula Clubs could compete handily with the upscale gyms in the city, and the lower monthly fee—six of the nine gyms, including the ones in Lincoln Park and the West Loop, charge just $65 a month—vaults this chain to the top of Chicago's budget gyms list.
2. Xsport Fitness
LOCATIONS: Avondale, Belmont Central, Lake View, Logan Square, Mayfair, Old Town, Portage Park, South Loop, and 16 other locations
COST: $49 a month; $35 initiation fee
BEST FOR: Nose-to-the-grindstone exercisers and people who want personal training
AMENITIES: Café, childcare, free parking, wifi
Started here 15 years ago, XSport Fitness now has 24 locations in and around Chicago, including many in the suburbs and three smaller Express sites (just $9.95 a month). The focus? Personal training. The Lake View location alone has 34 trainers on staff; others have about 15 to 20. And these aren't your fresh-out-of-school trainers. You'll be getting tips from ex–NFL players and Big Ten conditioning coaches. The larger gyms—in Belmont Central, Logan Square, the Loop, and Old Town—have loads of cardio equipment, full-size basketball courts, steam rooms, and pools.
3. Cheetah Gyms
LOCATIONS: Andersonville, Bucktown, Edgewater
COST: $59 a month; $49 initiation fee
BEST FOR: Machine workout lovers
AMENITIES: Free parking
The cardio equipment at this Chicago minichain—a big percentage of which was replaced last year—is from top-of-the-line brands such as Precor, Nordic Track, Arc Trainers, and LifeFitness. Every treadmill, elliptical machine, and bike has its own flat-screen TV. There's also a studio for spin classes and room after room of strength-training machines, including a boxing apparatus you can spar with. Cheetah distinguishes itself with some thoughtful touches, such as free coffee in the morning and coin-operated washers and dryers. Attention, Logan Square residents: Cheetah plans to open in your neck of the woods later this year.
i.d. Gym
LOCATION: 2727 N. Lincoln Ave.
COST: $65 a month; $149 initiation fee
BEST FOR: CrossFit dabblers and people who want a variety of group classes
AMENTITIES: Childcare, free parking, wifi
Opened in Lincoln Park in 2009, this gym's claim to fame is its creative group fitness options. Alongside the usual kettlebell and body-sculpting classes, you'll find Fly Yoga (you hang from special hammocks and perform poses in the air), the Caveman Workout (you swing a sledgehammer and pull heavy ropes), and parkour (you leap, climb, and vault off things). The gym also offers CrossFit classes, the hardcore boot camp workout, for a higher membership fee (starting at $125 a month). Socializing while working out is even an option: At Friday night's Vinyasa and Vino, unwind with
an hour of yoga and then continue to relax at a nearby wine store with a tasting just for your class.
5. Edgewater Athletic Club
LOCATION: 1040 W. Granville Ave.
COST: $59 a month; no initiation fee with annual contract
BEST FOR: Far North Siders who appreciate friendly service
AMENTITIES: Free parking
Ten years ago, the Edgewater Athletic Club opened in the historic Sovereign Hotel, aiming to turn an underused space into a neighborhood gym. In 2005, the EAC transformed the building's striking domed ballroom into its weight room and, three years later, renovated the entire property and expanded to its current 15,000-square-foot layout. Definitely not a megaclub, this gym offers some nice features for the price, such as a 20-yard indoor pool, a steam room, and newish cardio equipment. The locker room showers could use another round of fixes, but the rest of the space is spiffy and never too crowded. You'll like its proximity to Metropolis Coffee, just one block away.
RELATED: Best Gyms Over $80 a Month
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Photography: (FFC) Jorge Gera; (I.D. Gym) Katie Basil; (Edgewater athletic cluub) Jeremy Bolen; (All Others) Courtesy of gym
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Thank you for deleting my previous comments, per my request. I do not know why they posted twice.
Fitness Formula Clubs has a rating of "F" at the Better Business Bureau. http://www.bbb.org/chicago/business-reviews/health-clubs/fitness-formula-clubs-in-chicago-il-88005088
Fitness Formula Clubs refused to mediate through the Better Business Bureau. As a result, it is permanently documented that:
1.)I had a concussion at their Lincoln Park facility, and despite conversation with their corporate it is written as "alleged"
2.)I "apparently" "wanted to have a personal relationship with her (my) trainer." My gay trainer, who wanted his place of business to become my "second home." It did. He wanted me there 5 days a week; I ended up attending that club up to 18 hours a week.
And what did that trainer do when I called him and asked WHY corporate was insinuating the above, before it was permanently documented? Go ask him.
People need to know what happens when you get an injury at a Fitness Formula Clubs. I still have nightmares and it is still very painful to me. And if you have doubts about any of the above I will be very happy to show supporting documentation.
NOW I'm done with this comment. What happened to me was sick and twisted. It was never remedied and I'm the one who carries the burden of what happened. It's not right and it never will be.
The under $80 / month is factually inaccurate when referring to Fitness Formula Clubs.
When I started my membership with FFC in September 2012 the monthly rate was $98.95, that was 5 months before this issue of Chicago Magazine was published.
Additionally, several days ago I got a letter from FFC saying that for November 2013, the monthly rate was going to briefly rise to $153.95, then go back to $98.95 for December. This allows FFC to advertise their prices as under $100 / month, when in reality their average price is over $100 / month.
If you look at FFC's ratings on the BBB (as the poster above noted) and Ripoff Report, they have a history of raising their rates randomly. When I asked the manager about the fee increase, he straight up told me that this was a standard practice by FFC and that they did it in order to "keep rates low." They have an established policy for gouging current members whenever they want more money. Don't take out poor financial planning on your loyal customers!
In the future, please consider FFC's history of randomly raising rates in your next Best Gym column as it is an ethically questionable business practice, and indicates a certain level disdain towards their customers. It also appears to be an attempt by the management to qualify as an under $100 gym, yet average over $100.
Thank you,
Exasperated Exerciser
COMPLETE RIPOFF. I don't like writing reviews because of how much one negative experience can negatively affect a business, but after giving management every possible chance to do the right thing, they still failed. I understand that a business has to make money, but FFC has some really bad policies that are clearly in place to squeeze every possible dollar out of the members and shows that each person is and always be just a number to them. I left the military in August and found FFC online so I checked them out in person after reading online reviews. After speaking with someone at the West Loop location, I was told that it would be $350 for the first month because you also pay for your last month in advance. This way, you can cancel at any time without worrying about any mandatory contract time. What actually happen was after joining around the 26th of November paying $350, they charged my card again on the first for another $65. Then when I called to cancel my membership on 27 Jan, I was told that they had a policy that even though they hadn't charged your card for the upcoming month and you pay a month in advance, you still have to pay them for an additional month if you don't cancel early enough in the month for them. I received a new bankcard in February and never gave the number to them because my membership was cancelled so they charged a $30 late fee. I emailed the manager and their membership director explaining what I was told when joining, explained the fact that I cancelled before the charge was placed on the account, explained that I also hadn't even been to the facility since late December, and that my roommate had cancelled the same way while having his last month of time waived when he recently cancelled. I received a call from the location manager who wanted more information on the situation so he could research it and wanted my roommates name for proof. After giving him the info, he said he would get back to me. The only response I got was another $30 fee onto the account. They also locked out my account from being able to join again, use my current time left on the account or pay the account balance online once I told them they were a complete ripoff. There are plenty of gyms out there and I hope people find this review in time to save them from going through the same ripoff scams that FFC has in place.
On an unrelated note, for some reason FFC thinks its ok to have women that work there walking through the mens locker room at night putting towels away and cleaning. Completely awkward situation every couple of minutes while trying to get in and out of there. Overall, go someplace else.


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Former Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle will collect a state pension.
According to CBS 3 media partner MassLive and The Republican, the pension will range from $82,000 to $95,000 per year.
It will all depend on the payment he chooses.
Dobelle retired amid investigations into his spending habits. He also filed a lawsuit against members of the board of trustees and the state's higher education commissioner.
The application was filed with the state retirement board last week and will take several weeks to process.
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Women's Soccer Connects with Local Youth Players
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The FGCU women's soccer team recently spent time connecting with the Optimist Club of Naples' soccer program, helping teach the fundamentals of soccer and building relationships with the local youth soccer players.
Making three separate trips from April 9-19, the ladies in Green and Blue spent time teaching the youth players all they know about the game they play at such a high level. Each night, different youth teams from the club were given the opportunity to work with two to three of the recent Atlantic Sun Champion Eagles on some of the basic technical ideas of the game, before being challenged to different relays and skills competitions.
To wrap up each training session, the Eagles mixed in and played directly with the young players, who ranged in age from 7-14. The joy and enthusiasm that was seen out on the fields generated passion for the sport and a genuine sense of community felt by the youth players, their coaches and the FGCU players.
The Eagles love the relationships they have developed with the young players in the area and look forward to continuing to work with all the youth programs in the community in order to ignite their love for the game of soccer.
Don't forget to check out the 2012 Eagles Soccer Camps, where Blankenship and his staff will hold their Jr. Elite Camp (June 11-14), Day Camp (June 18-22) and Elite Camp (July 19-22) at the FGCU Soccer Complex. For more information please visit the camp website at www.fgcusoccer.com.
Blankenship guided FGCU to its first ever Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament Championship and the university's first ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2011. On the strength of the program's best record to date, 14-5-2 overall record and 7-1-1 A-Sun mark, the Green and Blue also claimed their second straight regular season title. FGCU recorded 12 shutouts during its 2011 campaign and allowed only one goal in conference play during the regular season. Under Blankenship's tutelage, nine Eagles were named to A-Sun All-Conference teams in 2011, including the conference defensive player


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The second part in a trilogy of sequels to Half-Life 2.
VideoGamer.com Score:9
Our Verdict: Half-Life fans are going to flip out over what Episode Two has to offer and FPS fans in general should find a finely crafted, lean experience.
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I feel almost certain the HL2 one was written by Simon. I was halfway through reading that opening paragraph before I realized it had morphed into Simon's voice in my head.
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I still think there will be a really good game to film translation one day, but I'm not sure it'll be Half Life. The game has a great story and is already cinematic so it'll either be a carbon copy...
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Well this news came out of left field. I'd love to see a Portal or Half Life movie collab between Abrams and Valve. Crazy what kind of a world we live in that something like this could happen.


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BOSTON, Mass.- The Winsor School of Boston was today named State
Champion of the Massachusetts Bar Association's 2014 High School
Mock Trial Program. The finals were held at Faneuil Hall in Boston.
This is Winsor's second championship in a row, and third state
title since 2010.
The high school now advances to the National High School Mock
Trial Championship in Madison, Wisconsin, May 8-10. A portion of
the trip will be funded by a donation from the Mass. Bar
Association's philanthropic partner, the Massachusetts Bar
The Winsor School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter
Public School (South Hadley) competed during a more than two-hour
mock trial in Faneuil Hall's Great Hall. The Winsor School
represented the plaintiff, the child of a stunt pilot who died
performing an advanced aerobatic maneuver, who asserted that the
defendant, Carborite Aircraft Inc., failed to design the plane to
withstand the standard amount of g-force necessary for a stunt
plane in order to save money. Pioneer Valley represented the
defendant, Carborite Aircraft Inc., which contended that the plane
was designed correctly, and that the plane's maximum permitted
g-force was only exceeded because of the negligent actions of the
Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Howard Whitehead presided
over the mock trial, and was assisted by Superior Court Judge Kathe
Tuttman and Superior Court Judge S. Jane Haggerty. The judges
commended the students on both teams for performing as well as the
seasoned lawyers they see in their actual courtrooms each day.
"'It is certainly an honor to serve as a judge of the Superior
Court and to participate in such a direct way in our democracy.
However, it is even a greater honor to come to this beautiful
building, which is known as 'the cradle of liberty' and participate
in teaching young people about the workings of that democracy,"
said Judge Whitehead. "Although we say it every year, it is a fact
that the students have performed as well as actual trial
The Mass. Bar Association's Mock Trial Program began its 29th
year in January. The competition places high school teams from
across the state in simulated courtroom situations where they
assume the roles of lawyers, defendants and witnesses in
hypothetical cases. More than 130 teams competed in this year's
MBA President Douglas K. Sheff welcomed the students to the
historic venue, and thanked the families and coaches of both teams
for their support.
"It's incredible to be here in a location where our forefathers
made decisions that shaped our country," said Sheff. "You are the
future trial lawyers. Regardless of today's outcome, all of you
have already won by making it this far."
Massachusetts Bar Foundation President Robert J. Ambrogi was on
hand to congratulate the Winsor School Mock Trial Team and present
them with a contribution of $2,500 to help with travel costs as
they advance to compete in the national competition in May.
The Mock Trial Program is administered by the Mass. Bar
Association with support from the Brown Rudnick Charitable
Foundation Corp. and the MBF. For more information on the Mass. Bar
Association's Mock Trial Program, call (617) 338-0570 or email [e-mail mocktrial].
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You were simply too smart for me.
FRG is the most logical poster on this board. You guys just don\'t like where the logical conclusions take you.
Really? You mean we couldn't take on the Broncos tomorrow and beat them? Thanks, clearly this team has had a lower than average talent level combined with ineffective coaching has given Schiano and Dom lots of catching up to do. If we have a few more drafts anything like last year we'll be back sooner than later.
Five years just isn't enough time.
What has baffled me throughout this off season is that the better teams have gotten better players and the Bucs have been content with signing role players and a starting Safety. Right now the only team we are better than in our own Division is Carolina. And that is even questionable.


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One northbound lane of Interstate 55 remained shut down as of 5 p.m. Thursday in New Madrid County at the 64 mile marker after semi with two trailers crashed into a pickup truck in the southbound lanes.
According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the driver of the pickup truck was doing some construction work in the median of I-55 and pulled into the path of the semi truck around 10:15 a.m.
As of 5 p.m., crews were still in the process of cleaning up the mess.
The semi truck was carrying refined soybean oil, which spilled all over the road and median.
The semi was also carrying four 55 gallon drums of isopropanol ammonium with is a flammable alcohol-based chemical.
Nothing has been compromised. There were no vapors present. However, crews on the scene are treated it as a hazardous situation.
Containers of white latex paint also spilled from the truck.
The driver of the semi, Michael L. Rutland, 40, of Willis, Texas was airlifted to a Cape Girardeau hospital with moderate injuries.
Randall Wehmeyer, 46, of Bland, Mo. was not injured.
According to the Highway Patrol, both men were not wearing seat belts.
The Sikeston Fire Department sent its hazmat trailer, and the regional hazmat team responded.
The Department of Natural Resources helped clean up the spill.
The Missouri Highway Patrol continues to investigate this crash.
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Go Red Team by JocelynJames - over 4 years ago
""Go Red†Campaign. The Team served up healthy treats in the lobbies of 9911 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles and 350 S. Beverly Drive of Beverly Hills and raffled off health club memberships, a healthy woman's cookbook and the ever popular, free lunches. The events, lighting up of buildings in red and t-shirts were all provided at a minimal cost to our 6 properties. A good time was had by all and was well received by the Tenants."


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Washington Redskins
E.J. Biggers - CB
|6' 0"/ 185 lbs.
|North Miami Beach, FL
|Western Michigan
|Years played
|2009, 7th round, 8th pick by Buccaneers
Haynesworth misses practice following death of half-brother
Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth missed practice on Friday after the death of his half-brother.
Redskins sign P Smith
The Redskins have reached an agreement with P Hunter Smith.
RB Portis out 4-6 weeks
Redskins RB Clinton Portis is expected to miss four to six weeks with a third-degree groin separation.
Packers-Redskins matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups this week in advance of the Week Five Packers-Redskins game.
Portis doesn't think he'll play in Week Five
Redskins RB Clinton Portis told a Washington radio station that he doesn't think his groin injury will be healthy enough for him to play in Week Five.
Redskins making offensive changes
The Redskins have used the season's first quarter to find an identity on offense, but they appear to be leaning more toward the run after the win over the Eagles.
With Vick out, Redskins win McNabb Bowl
Donovan McNabb threw for 125 yards and one touchdown, leading the Washington Redskins to a 17-12 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in his first game against his former team.
Redskins waive RB Williams, sign WR Banks
The Redskins waived RB Keiland Williams on Saturday and signed WR Brandon Banks from the team's practice squad.
Redskins struggling to execute Haslett's defense
After a strong performance in Week One, coordinator Jim Haslett's Redskins defense has taken several steps back.
Rams top Redskins after losing Jackson
Backup running back Kenneth Darby scored the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter, helping the St. Louis Rams overcome an injury to Steven Jackson and end a 14-game home losing streak with a 30-16 victory over the Washington Redskins on ...
Redskins P Bidwell hurt
Redskins P Josh Bidwell was injured in pregame warm-ups and needed to be helped off the field by teammates an hour before the game vs. the Rams.
Redskins might call RB Williams' number
If you want to keep an eye on a player who could give the Redskins' offense a boost, it could be RB Keiland Williams.
Deadline passes for Chargers WR Jackson to be traded
The deadline imposed for Chargers WR Vincent Jackson to be traded, which would have allowed him to reduce his suspension from six games to four, has passed with no deal consummated.
Redskins cut RB Johnson, sign RB Simpson
The Redskins cut two-time Pro Bowl RB Larry Johnson on Tuesday and signed RB Chad Simpson.
Redskins CB Hall: "This is my defense"
DeAngelo Hall told the Washington media that he will be covering No. 1 wide receivers the rest of the season.
The Washington Redskins have filled at least one hole in their depleted secondary by agreeing to terms with Biggers.||||||| Biggers agreed to the deal Wednesday. He has played three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and started 12 games last year, taking Aqib Talib's spot after Talib was suspended and traded to the New England Patriots. The Redskins have been looking for replacements for starter DeAngelo Hall and nickel cornerback Cedric Griffin. Hall was cut this month for salary cap reasons, and Griffin is a free agent.
Biggers left Sunday's game against the Rams.||||||| The cornerback suffered a groin injury.
Biggers was placed on IR with a shoulder injury.|||||||
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached contract agreements with two more draft picks, signing fourth-round selection Kyle Moore and seventh-rounder E.J. Biggers to four-year deals.||||||| Biggers is a cornerback who had seven interceptions for Western Michigan.


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On Saturday at the Boardwalk Beach Resort, close to 130 gymnasts hit the bars, beam, vault, and floor for Gymnastics Plus' 11th Annual Summer on the Beach Meet. All the gymnasts competing hailed from the Panhandle, and Gymnastics Plus owner Leslie Harrington says the sport has grown tremendously over the past decade, and Saturday's event is always a good way to get the competitive season started off on the right foot.
"They love this meet because all of them are kind of home grown gymnasts to this area and they all compete against each other because their gyms are in the Panhandle," said Harrington on Saturday. "All the routines changed this year, so it's new for everyone. Music is new, new routines and everything, so it's a learning experience for everyone. This is like their warm up meet for the season."
The one day meet wrapped up late Saturday afternoon.
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Veterans Day
Brookwood Elementary School's Veterans Day activities include a performance of Brookwood Sings America at 7 p.m. Thursday, to which area veterans are invited to be recognized.
Parade entries
• Nov. 19 is the deadline for entries in the 47th annual Merchants Association of Columbia County Christmas Parade, to be held Dec. 4. Entry forms are available at www.columbiacountyfair.net.
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Augusta Christian's girls cross country team captures the state title for the second year in a row/PAGE 11
An annual arts celebration features visual and performing arts and a celebrity auction.
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Fawziah Alali, Ananyah Brinson, Gentry Burdette, Halei Burke, Elizabeth Davidson, Dakota Dixon, Emma Dusseau, Kayla Evans, Aaron Harrison, Cristina Mendez, Seth Stanley, Maria Torres, Bryanna Wallace and Leilani Young-Miller.
Third Grade A/B
During the month of November, the owners of Sparkle Express Car Wash, 4393 Washington Road, Evans, will donate a portion of each $9.99 car wash to the Columbia County Foundation for Children when patrons enter code 3016.
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Submit the following items to the ISSS office for processing of the 17-month Extension of OPT:
__ Completed request form for the 17-month Extension of OPT
__ Photocopy of your current EAD card (front and back of the card)
After you receive your 17-month Extension of OPT I-20 from the ISSS, mail these items to the USCIS Lockbox Facility that has jurisdiction over your current state of residence. A list is included with this checklist, or it may be viewed at the ISSS web site. Select "employment" from the list on the left side of the homepage, and then "17-Month Extension of Optional Practical Training."
__ Complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance and attach it to Form-I 765
__ Complete form I-765. Type the form online then print it out and be sure to sign your name with a Blue ink pen
__ For Question 3: Address for delivery of the EAD card: You should use your current residential address in the United States. NOTE: This address determines which of the 2 USCIS Lockbox Facilities should receive your application. It is ok to apply to a USCIS Lockbox Facility different from the one where your original OPT application was filed. (See attached USCIS Lockbox information)
__ Answering Question 16: The answer for question 16 for 17-month Extension of OPT applicants (after initial 12 month OPT) is: (c)(3)(C)
__ Answering Question 17: You must complete this section. List your major as it appears on your I-20 and obtain your employer's name and identification number as listed in the US government's "E-Verify" Program. This information is usually available from your Employer's Human Resources office.
__ $380.00 check or money order made payable to US Department of Homeland Security.
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You can download a copy of your I-94 here http://www2.binghamton.edu/isss/travel/i94download.html
__ Photocopy of the identity pages in your passport, which include your picture.
__ Copy of your current EAD card (both sides) and any previous EAD cards (if applicable)
__ Copy of your most recent degree that shows field of study. This can be a copy of your diploma, official transcript or an unofficial transcript. The field of study shown must be on the approved list of STEM fields of study. The ISSS will have already verified that your field of study is on the approved list prior to issuing you a new I-20, recommending the 17-month extension of OPT.
__ 2 passport-style photos with a white background (important instructions on photo requirements on the back of this page)
__ INCLUDE A PHOTOCOPY (not original) OF YOUR SEVIS I-20 with the recommendation for the 17-month extension of OPT, pages 1 and 3, AFTER it is endorsed by the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.
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Often applicants will have their photos rejected for failing to meet the required specifications. In order to avoid this, be sure to show these instructions to the photographer before the photos are taken. Then, carefully review your photos before mailing them to the USCIS Lockbox Facility with your application.
Special instructions regarding photos for your EAD card:
The photo requirements for OPT applications mirror the requirements for Passport Photos. Guidance can be found at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/pptphotoreq/pptphotoreq_5333.html
This link includes information on the required dimensions of the photos, how the photos must be posed etc.
The photo should not be larger than 2 by 2 inches, with the distance from the top of the head to just below the chin measuring about 1-3/8 inches.
The photos can be taken locally at one of the businesses and organizations listed below. Prices subject to change.
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CVS Pharmacy
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· 68 Main St, Binghamton
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$10.00 for 2 photos
Walmart Portrait Studio
2405 Vestal Parkway East
$10.00 for 2 photos
AAA Travel Agency
Campus Plaza (Olums), Vestal
$5 for 2 photos for AAA members. $7 for 2 photos for non-AAA members
Lockbox locations for filing the I-765 for F-1 Optional Practical Training applications are as follows: For those filing I-765 employment authorization applications, with a mailing address in: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, or West VirginiaThe new mailing address is:
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The new mailing address is:For US Postal Service Deliveries:USCISPO Box 21281Phoenix, AZ 85036
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The ISSS encourages anyone filing an application with the USCIS lockbox facilities to request email or text notification that your application has been received by USCIS. To obtain this service, complete form G-1145: "E-Notification/Petition Acceptance" and clip it to the first page of your application. This form may be obtained from: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-1145.pdf
Last Updated: 4/8/14


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