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Middlesbrough mayor's letter to Prime Minister over cuts
1:17pm Thursday 15th November 2012 in News By Joanna Morris
MIDDLESBROUGH mayor Ray Mallon has pleaded with David Cameron to show the town 'special consideration' in an attempt to minimise the impact of public sector cuts.
In a letter to the prime minister he states that Middlesbrough and Teesside will stand to lose funding of £229m and £900m respectively over the five-year period leading on from 2010's Comprehensive Spending Review.
Middlesbrough Council alone will be forced to cut its budget by more than £60m by the end of 2015/16 and emergency services also face budget pressures.
Mr Mallon wrote: "The loss of such significant levels of funding over such a short period of time can only lead to further long-term deprivation and serious hardship, issues which will become costly, both in human and financial terms, to redress."
He added: "What is becoming clear is your Government's complete lack of understanding and, indeed, compassion for this area, the problems we face and the long-term damage your policies are beginning to inflict."
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11:36pm Thu 15 Nov 12
spragger says...
- Decapitate the Council, sack the chief exec that's saved £200,000 pa. No taxpayer will miss him.
- Stop all discretionary overtime now.
- NO temporary workers, make the permanent staff cover the core activities.
- Cut all salaries by 15%
- Move all staff to a money purchase pension.
- No union reps to be paid by the taxpayer. Let the union pay.
- Remove ALL jobs with Climate Change, Diversity, Compliance, European & Political in the title. None of which do anything for the taxpayer.
- All Cllrs to voluntarily not take any taxpayer money. We will then see whose side they are on.
None of this is being proposed, so stop writing useless letters and do something useful
Stop hitting OUR front line services, leave cleaners, bin men, lollipop people alone. We value their service
3:23am Fri 16 Nov 12
George BA says...
Leaders who are tough with guts, imitative and true leadership qualities do great things.
Middlesborugh has Mallon.
1:25pm Fri 16 Nov 12
loonyleft says...
8:15pm Sat 17 Nov 12
spragger says...
Spend more of other peoples money?
That is why you are and will aways be the real loony left
8:41pm Sun 18 Nov 12
AZZIZZ says...
The only letter this joker of a mayor should be writing is a letter of resignation as an abject failure.
8:43pm Sun 18 Nov 12
AZZIZZ says...
OOps sorry forgot, flog off all the family gold at silly rock bottom prices.
1:55pm Mon 19 Nov 12
loonyleft says...
iers,police, e.t.c., yes spending has to be under control but lets see some people who can actually afford to lose some money have their spending controlled ,i.e.bankers and the like put some money into the recovery instead of their back pockets!!! How can Mallon do anythink without any funding, the real clowns are fat tories like Pickles who could do with having his grocery bill reduced.
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The Johnny Damon Sweepstakes appeared to be nearing the finish line Thursday, as Damon tries to choose from several offers far less than the two-year, $20 million deal he and agent Scott Boras have been seeking. Two sources told ESPN.com that the Detroit Tigers have made the largest offer, amid speculation around the industry that that bid is in the range of one year, $7 million. There were indications the sides were still discussing a possible two-year deal. But even the Tigers' one-year offer appears to be the biggest offer on the table. The Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays have also remained in the bidding, with both teams talking about one-year contracts for fewer total dollars than the Tigers' offer. MLB.com reported that the Braves' offer was for less than $4 million. A source indicated the Chicago White Sox also have expressed late interest.
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Using a computer is something that we've all gotten used to. Whether that's a Mac at home to run our music, or Windows based POS systems in our retail stores, our usage of these monsters continues to grow. But what of the environmental impact of using a PC or Mac? It's clearly a major one. Here are some things you can do to minimize power usage when you're using your computer.
Auto Power On/Off works with all Macintosh systems that support soft power–those you can turn on and off using the keyboard's power key.
1. Control the power.
What if your Mac doesn't support soft power? Or you have a gaggle of external devices you also need to control? The answer to both questions is Sophisticated Circuits' PowerKey ($110; 206/485-7979). This paperback-size box provides four surge-protected power outlets and connects to the Mac's ADB port. Press the keyboard's power key, and the outlets' juice is on. PowerKey does not allow you to shut down by pressing the power key, but does cut power to the outlets when you choose the Finder's Shut Down command.
The PowerKey lets you schedule not only power-on and power-off times, but other types of events as well. You could, for instance, schedule the PowerKey to execute a QuicKeys macro that backs up your hard drive, sorts a huge database, or batch-processes a folder full of Adobe Photoshop files.
Sophisticated Circuits' PowerKey Remote ($59) lets you turn on a Mac with a phone call–it's ideal for remote-access networking, fax modems, and digital answering machines. When the phone rings, the PowerKey Remote signals the Mac to start up, and the unit shuts the Mac off again when the communications session is complete. (If your Macintosh doesn't support soft power–or if you want to turn on other peripherals by remote control–combine the PowerKey Remote with the PowerKey.) But there's one catch: the calling device will only wait so long for your Mac to answer, so you need to use a utility to block unneeded extensions from loading.
Unless your system is a real power-guzzler, you might spend more for the PowerKey than you'll save on electricity in the short run. But there are other benefits, such as surge protection and reduced wear and tear on equipment, that still make the devices worth considering.
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2. Go dark.
Turning off a monitor when you aren't using it saves energy and prolongs the monitor's life without making you wait through long start-up sequences or forgo dial-in communication.
Apple's current monitors ship with a control panel, called Energy Saver, that powers down the monitor after a specified period of inactivity–the ultimate screen saver. Move the mouse, or hit a key, and the monitor springs back to life.
Berkeley Systems' After Dark 3.0 ($49.99; 510/540-5535) includes a power-saving module named EcoLogic that powers down your monitor and, if you like, the Mac itself. You can specify separate inactivity intervals for each. And no, you don't have to forgo the flying toasters–you can set up the infamous screen-saver module (or another module) to appear after a brief interval of inactivity, and have EcoLogic kick in after a longer one.
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Printers impose significant resource demands of their own. The industry jargon for everything you put in a printer–paper, toner, and so on–would make any environmentalist cringe: consumables. Here are some ways to consume less.
3. Shop Energy Star.
Most monochrome laser printers today have power-down modes that kick in after a period of inactivity. Just look for Energy Star compliance–that means a product meets the Environmental Protection Agency's energy-conservation standards.
4. Go ink-jet.
Compact ink-jets such as Apple's Color StyleWriter 2400 use far less power than laser printers, and less plastic goes into ink-jet printers and their ink cartridges.
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Use page preview to proof documents on screen. Use the page-reduction features most printer drivers provide to squeeze multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. (The layout feature in the LaserWriter 8 Page Setup dialog box is especially useful for this.)
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Several workgroup laser printers on the market accept duplexer attachments that flip pages within the printer (see "Top Office Printers," Macworld, June 1995). You can also print on both sides manually. First print the odd-numbered pages of a document, then flip the sheets over and print the even-numbered pages. For multiple copies, print originals as single-sided copies and then use a photocopier to make the rest two-sided.
A variation on the both-sides theme: Don't throw away single-sided documents you don't need. Use them to print first drafts, E-mail, or other nonfinal output. If security or privacy requirements prohibit this, at least recycle the paper.
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Don't trash that spent laser-toner cartridge–recycle it (all major printer vendors now have free recycling programs) or refill it.
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Working Software's Toner Tuner ($24.95; 408/423-5696) extends cartridge life by printing draft copies in gray, using less toner or ink. If you're using QuickDraw GX, get Peirce Software's Peirce Print Tools ($129; 408/244-6554). Its InkSaver module performs a similar job, and its PaperSaver module provides n-up printing.
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PowerBooks are designed around power conservation, so using one instead of a desktop Mac saves energy right off the bat. Batteries contain nasty toxins, but you can reduce their environmental impact by recycling them when spent. Combine a PowerBook with the following products to save even more.
9. Run on 12 volts.
Most home alternative-energy products–solar panels, windmills, and the like–generate 12 volts of juice to charge car batteries, which in turn supply power to lights and appliances. You can run a PowerBook from a 12V power source using Lind Electronics' (612/927-6303) Automobile Power Adapter, which converts 12V DC into the lower-voltage DC required by a PowerBook. (One of these gems enabled me to keep working through a four-day power outage that struck the rural northern California coast during a winter gale last January. Even as 70-mph winds drove rain through the roof of his blacked-out house, your faithful correspondent was able to play Lode Runner–er, I mean, meet his deadlines.) A model that powers an Apple StyleWriter printer lists for $49. The PowerBook 100-series and Duo versions cost $69.95, while the PowerBook 500-series model is $99.95.
You can also use a DC-to-AC inverter to power your equipment from a 12V source. Radio Shack sells a variety of inverters, including big honkers that can power a small desktop Macintosh and monitor. Statpower Technologies' Notepower ($69.95; 604/420-1585) is a compact, 6-ounce inverter that generates enough juice to run a PowerBook using the AC adapter.
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You can get one step closer to the ultimate power source with Keep It Simple Systems' (800/327-6882) Solar System series–solar panels that, in direct sun, generate enough juice for a PowerBook. The $229 Neptune Model I tested was thoughtfully designed. Closed, it's an 8-by-14-inch nylon case less than an inch thick. Open it flat, and two amorphous silicon panels begin delivering 8.4V to a 10-foot cable that you plug into the PowerBook's adapter jack. Models are available for all PowerBooks (and other laptops).
11. Recycle it.
And I don't just mean recycling toner cartridges and paper. Donate old versions of software to a school or charitable organization. And if you work for a big business, recycle your equipment–too many retired computers and printers are aging in storerooms when they could be serving a school or organization that just can't afford the latest model.


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Auston has been racing dirt bikes since he was 4 years old. Now 7, he has climbed his way to the top of his class in the Alabama State Championship Series.
His mother, Brandy Robinson, said Auston began asking for a dirt bike around age 3.
Although some dirt bikes come with training wheels, his parents refused to put him on anything with a motor until he learned to ride his regular bicycle without training wheels.
"He tried and tried. One day, I looked out the window and he was going across the yard. He was so excited," Robinson said.
That Christmas, Auston became the proud owner of a Honda 50 cc. He entered his first race less than two months later.
Over the past three years, Auston and his family have traveled as far away as Mississippi to take part in motocross competitions.
The closest tracks to their home are in Empire and Warrior, where Auston does most of his practicing.
Auston now races in the Alabama State Championship Series, which takes place outdoors and runs March through October, as well as the Alabama ArenaCross Series, which fills up his winter.
Auston's collection of bikes has grown to six. He is currently racing two on a regular basis and the others are used as back-ups.
Just like the pros, Auston has had to seek out sponsorships to help pay for his equipment.
Auson's family has also invested a countless amount of money and time in his hobby.
"With ArenaCross, we have to get there every Saturday at 10 a.m. and we don't get out of there until about 11 p.m. on Saturday nights," Robinson said.
In three years of racing, Auston has taken several spills on the track but has never had a major accident.
Every time he is on a dirt bike, he is padded from head to toe with a long list of protective gear.
As a result, the sight of Auston on a bicycle strikes much more fear in his mother's heart.
"When I see him out in the yard on his bicycle, I think 'Oh, no.' He will wreck a bicycle every time and come in with a skinned leg or some other injury," Robinson said.
Auston loves his dirt bikes so much that he counts down until it's race day again.
When he can't be on the track, he and his stepfather, Terrell Robinson, stay up late at night watching YouTube videos of professional motocross racers.
Practice and passion have made perfect in Auston's case. At an award ceremony for the Alabama State Championship Series earlier this month, Auston received three championship trophies.
Auston managed to hold on to first place in points from the time the season began in March.
Now that Auston has tasted of victory, his next goal is establishing the Auston Harbin brand.
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Morphometrics course from the University of Manchester
The course information can be found on the following we site: http://www.flywings.org.uk/MorphoCourse
Course content:
- Data acquisition: the kinds of data and the equipment used to collect them.
- Definitions of size and shape
- Geometric methods to characterise shape from a configuration of landmark points (Procrustes superimposition)
- Statistics of variation, scatter plots, basic multivariate statistics
- Principal component analysis
- Measurement error and outliers
- Shape transformations and 'warping' -- the thin plate spline
- Analysis of outline shapes
- Distinguishing between groups (taxonomy, clinical diagnosis, etc.)
- Allometry and size correction
- Influence of external factors on shape (ecomorphology, dose-response studies)
- Symmetric forms and measurement of asymmetry.
- Morphometric inferences on developmental processes, morphological integration, modularity
- Genetics of shape: analyses of resemblance between relatives, QTL analyses.
- Phylogeny: reconstructing the evolution of shape
Practice examples: As far as possible, practical exercises are provided to accompany the course content. These practice exercises consist of data sets and explanations on how to run the respective analyses using the MorphoJ software (http://www.flywings.org.uk/MorphoJ_page.htm). Participants who already have their own data are encouraged to use those and to discuss them as part of the course. I hope there will be a bit of a 'workshop' feel to the course unit. Group work: Participants will work in small groups to prepare web presentations of possible morphometric studies (wikis prepared by the groups). This activity stimulates discussion and provides a broad overview of the broad range of questions that can be addressed with morphometric methods. The fee for the course is GBP 250.00 (I'm afraid it's gone up again from last year -- this is out of my control). All prospective participants need to pre-register for the course. The deadline for this is the *10 September 2010*. For further details, see the course web page: http://www.flywings.org.uk/MorphoCourse


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You seem to know something about this. Does the council hold a right to renew the lease in perpetuity? Who sets the rent? Does the council have the right to force the lessor to sell the land?Thomond Park wrote:I object to the description his land given the implied lease contract that is in place.
The council wants to stop Mr O'Gara from using the land as a public car park.
Mr O'Gara told the court he believed the planning and development laws were repugnant to the Constitution.
Afterwards, he said Irishmen had fought for their land for centuries only to have control of the land passed to bureaucrats in the city council.
The landowner said he wants to build a gym, creche and underground car park on the land.
Andrew Duffy wrote:I'm pretty sure his "six-shot repeating shotgun" is illegal due to being capable of holding more than three rounds between the chamber and magazine.
KerryBog2 wrote:Mr O'Gara has previously said he bought the park for "a bargain price, under £10,000" from Patrick Darley, whose family had owned it for more than 150 years.
He has also said he is willing to negotiate with the council, and would be looking for €175 million for the park.
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We've been debating this a bit in work, with no consensus on the value. How did you arrive at your valuation? .
Having regard to:
(i) the provisions of the current Dublin City Development Plan,
(ii) the existence of the park comprising the relevant lands as an element of an architectural "set piece†comprising of Victorian terraced houses overlooking a railed garden or open space where the terraced houses are protected structures,
(iii) the history and pattern of use of the relevant lands,
(iv) the recent failure of the owner(s) or reputed owner(s) to facilitate reasonable unfettered public access to the lands,
(v) the purposes for which the lands are to be acquired as set out in the compulsory purchase order,
(vi) the objection made to the compulsory purchase order, and,
(vii) the report of the person who conducted the oral hearing into the objections,
it is considered that the acquisition of the lands which are suitable for the intended purpose by the local authority would satisfy a community need and would be in accordance with and give effect to the objectives of the current Dublin City Development Plan. It is also considered that the acquisition of the land by the local authority for the purposes stated in the compulsory purchase order is necessary in the absence of alternative methods of satisfying the identified community need. It is further considered that the objection made cannot be sustained having regard to the said necessity.
Dartmouth Square owner to challenge ruling
25 September 2006 20:17
The owner of a park near Ranelagh in south Dublin has said he will go to the High Court to challenge a decision by An Bord Pleanála to allow Dublin City Council compulsorily purchase the land.
Noel O'Gara bought the freehold on Dartmouth Square for under £10,000, but argued, as a site for development, it was worth €175 million.
In its ruling today, An Bord Pleanála said the Compulsory Purchase Order was in line with the Development Plan and decided against him, in part, because he closed the park to the public last January.
Speaking on RTÉ Radio's News At One, Mr O'Gara, from Athlone in Co Westmeath, said he is prepared to take his case to the Supreme Court if necessary.
He also said he believed the Compulsory Purchase Order amounted to theft by the council.
This morning, the board found that the council had the authority to proceed with the CPO.
The board also said it based its decision on the fact that the park was an element of an architectural set piece, comprising Victorian houses which are protected.
In a pointed reference to Mr O'Gara, who it described as 'the owner or reputed owner', the board also cited as a reason his refusal to grant public access to the park.
An Bord Pleanála described this action as a 'recent failure' to allow the public 'reasonable and unfettered public access to land' for which it was constructed.
The statement said the acquisition of the land would satisfy a community need, something which was necessary in the absence of an alternative.
Gormley calls for action to protect green spaces
Dartmouth Square was originally owned by the Darley estate.
The park was renovated in 1987 by Dublin Corporation, which offered to buy the land, but instead entered into a ten-year lease.
Further inconclusive talks took place when this lease expired, and Mr O'Gara, through his company, Marble and Granite Tiles Ltd, acquired the freehold.
Last January, Mr O'Gara shut the park to the public and stated his intention to turn the land into a car park, a plan which resulted in proceedings being taken in the High Court.
Dublin City Council has welcomed the ruling.
John Gormley, Green Party TD for Dublin South East, said action needed to be taken to prevent similar attempts to develop other green spaces in the city.
kite wrote:Im not so sure TP. The ownership of the site does not seem to be in dispute, all parties aggreed that Mr. O'G was the owner hence the CPO.


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Olympic Coast: Steelhead fishing was very good Saturday but came to a halt Sunday because flows got too high. Anglers on the Calawah and Sol Duc were averaging about one wild fish caught per person. With flows dropping to near normal levels, this would be a good time to hit the rivers.
Rocky Ford: Trout action in the creek has been fair to good. While lots of people will cast a Woolly Bugger, scud or leeches, sometimes trying something different will work. One angler reported success with a green chironomid with a brass bead head.
Skookumchuck: A few steelhead are being caught, but they have been recycled from the hatchery and most are dark.
Wynoochee: Even though river flows have been up and down in the past week, people are catching a few steelhead, including some bright fish. Sand shrimp seems to have been the most effective bait.
Yakima: The upper river, above the Teanaway River, has been the best option, but conditions seem to be changing from day to day. San Juan worms or medium-size stonefly nymphs fished under an indicator have been effective.
Beaches: The state announced a number of season dates for beaches in the region. Here is a quick look:
• North Bay (Case Inlet near Victor and Allyn): The sport clam and oyster season will be delayed until June 1. Digging will be allowed through July 31.
• Potlatch State Park: The opening of the sport clam and oyster season will be delayed until July 1, and run through Aug. 31. This includes Potlatch DNR Tidelands.
• Sequim Bay State Park: The sport clam season will open April 1 and remain open until further notice.
• South Indian Island County Park: The sport clam and oyster season will be delayed until July 1. Once open, the beach near Port Townsend will remain open until further notice.
North Sound: Anglers had some success off Port Angeles, in the San Juan Islands and the waters around Oak Harbor.
South Sound: Salmon fishing remains slow overall, but there were a couple of blackmouth brought in last weekend at Tacoma ramps checked by the state. They were the first fish checked by the state since Feb. 28. People are having to put a lot of time in and cover a lot of water to find the fish. In the Olympia area, only one angler was checked last weekend, and that person came back empty-handed.
American: A few rainbow trout are being caught, but the action overall has been just fair. Most people are trolling a pink dodger trailed by a pink hoochie tipped with a worm. Some people are putting on split shot to get the gear deeper.
Black: The lake is giving up consistent catches of trout measuring around 15 inches, just not a lot of fish overall. Green Power Eggs are proving to be effective.
Lawrence: Trout fishing on this Thurston County lake was good over the weekend. Some anglers were taking home limits. Most productive method is trolling an orange Wedding Ring tipped with a worm.
Potholes: Walleye fishing has been good to very good as the fish seem to be in prespawn locations among the shallow humps midlake. Some fishermen are reporting success using a half-ounce blade bait in silver or trolling with a jointed stick bait.Contributors: State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Joe Rotter at Red's Fly Shop, washingtonlakes.com, gamefishin.com, Art Tachell at Point Defiance Boathouse. Jeffrey P. Mayor: 253-597-8640 firstname.lastname@example.com thenewstribune.com/outdoors


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If there was one drive that summed up Tim Tebow, it was this one. There was good (running Tebow) and ... well, really bad. The good and bad came almost back-to-back and kind of just wrapped things into a nice little package.
First, the good. This was a nice little run by Tebow. He took off, found a seam and picked up some nice yardage. The crowd was pumped!
And Tebow was pumped, too!
But as soon as the crowd saw a glimmer of Tebow-fueled hope -- as soon as fans started chanting his name -- he came through with a reminder. When Tebow's feet aren't set, things don't go well. In fact, disastrous would be too good a word.
This pass was absolutely horrendous, unless he intended to throw it right at a DB. It was Bad Tebow to a T.
So there you go. One drive that sums up the good and the bad of Tebow in a nutshell.
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|Excellent - 235 reviews
whatever the season...whatever your reason.. welcome to the Hampton Inn Oneonta In spring and summer, baseball becomes the highlight with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum as well as nearby baseball camps, Cooperstown Dreams Park and Cooperstown All Star Village. The National Soccer Hall of Fame plays host to events throughout the season. If you'...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 235 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The room being clean and modern and staff is very friendly and customer service oriented.
I wish the one bedroom suite had a separate bedroom and didn't know it was one big room but it was still very nice. I thought that's what we were getting because it said suite so I thought it would be a separate bedroom and it's not.Excellent and would highly recommend.
Excellent 9.0
NoWe were there for baseball. Great location. Staff was extremely friendly. Breakfast was okay. Considering it was included in hotel stay, you can't complain. Over all, I'd definitely stay there again.
|Good - 298 reviews
The Super 8 in Oneonta, NY is a located in a peaceful country setting and is a perfect backdrop for any occasion. Whether conducting business at one of the state-of-the-art industries or planning a day of relaxation at Gilbert Lake State Park, or visiting the Baseball and Soccer Halls of Fame Super 8 Oneonta is a great value. Our rooms feature Free High Sp...
Overall Rating - Good - 298 reviews
Okay 6.0
The room we got was initially a king size bed in a smoking room. There were three of us, all non smokers. We asked for a double non smoking, the clerk said all they had left was a double smoking. I woke up in the morning, my eyes burning.
From cigarette residual smoke, even though we kept the windows open all night, and the air conditioning on.
|Excellent - 161 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 161 reviews
Good 8.0
Fr a courtyard it had a very nice outdoor space and the lobby area was very comfortable. It was also nice that there was food service. They also had laundry which we took advantage of and didn't charge for laundry products. Nice surprise.
The gym was a little small.
Okay 5.0
The bistro dining menu and food was excellent. The service left a bit to be desired -- more staff needed for the breakfast rush.
It was not quiet. I could hear the neighbors TV and the fire pit located near sleeping rooms is a very poor design. Groups of folks were whooping it up well past my bed time.The hotel was fine but the noise level of other guests was a problem. You should let families know they may want to book rooms away from the firepit.
|Good - 192 reviews
Hotel Near Cooperstown, NY Offers Legendary Stay With a convenient location that offers easy access to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, our hotel's celebrated service helps you feel at home during your stay. While the Baseball Hall of Fame may be the region's most notable attraction, the Holiday Inn® Oneonta - Cooperstown Area hotel let...
Overall Rating - Good - 192 reviews
Good 8.0
We asked for a king size bed and got 2 beds and when we asked to switch tey could not accommodate this.
Mediocre 3.0
Front desk staff was very friendly.
Room was very old and dated. Bathroom was small and very worn. This was not a 3* hotel. Very loud heater/air conditioner and very thin walls. When we visited, the hotel had a sweet 16 party and there were loud unaccompanied teens everywhere.
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The Inn offers five spacious, beautifully decorated guest rooms with a babbling brook along side, and a charming gazebo overlooking Knapp Park. Each guest room is fully furnished with a comfortable King or queen-size bed, except for the Lavender Room which has two comfortable twin beds or king, gas fireplace, cable TV. W/DVD player, pillows, clock, a...
|Good - 186 reviews
The Super 8 in Sidney, NY is located along the banks of Susquehanna River off of I-88 at Exit 9. The Keith Clark Manufacturing Plant and Amphenol Corporation are both less then 1 mile from the motel. Restaurants and shopping are nearby. To mention a few of the amenities we feature Free High Speed Internet Access, Free Superstart Breakfast, Alarm Clocks and...
Overall Rating - Good - 186 reviews
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Located in historic downtown amidst an array of shops, cafes and entertainment centers, the Clarion Oneonta is the perfect place for business and leisure travelers alike. The Clarion Hotel features all of the services you would expect from a downtown hotel, including finely appointed rooms and suites, free high-speed Internet access, coffee makers, 25-inch c...
Overall Rating - Good - 150 reviews
Excellent 8.3
The room was spacious and comfortable
Noise outside from students until 2 - 3 AM
Excellent 9.0
the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Only having a pricey breakfast available.It would have been nice to have a less expensive option for breakfast.
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Overall Rating - Good - 102 reviews
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Overall Rating - Good - 125 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Very quiet even though on a busy street.
Needed updating in the bathrooms,but it was very clean
Mediocre 4.0
The location was excellent - within walking distance to restaurants and Main Street.
The room was disgusting. It was out-dated, dark and dingy. Grossly over priced for the quality of the room. The breakfast was almost non-existent. For a college town we were not impressed with this hotel.It is in urgent need of an update to bring it up to code, and then the room price might be worth it.
|Good - 71 reviews
Bring the whole family and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime at Red Carpet Inn on lovely Goodyear Lake. Modern - spacious units offer the most comfortable accommodations for a night - a week or a whole summer. We are located 5 miles from Oneonta and 17 miles from Cooperstown. The sporting life on the water is very exciting - even for those just watching...
Overall Rating - Good - 71 reviews
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Slow down and step back into simpler times at Handsome Brook Farm. When you come to visit, you can be part of our sustainable farm experience. Help in the Certified ORGANIC berry fields and vegetable gardens, feed and groom the animals, pick fruit and vegetables (in season) or learn how to make homemade pies, jams, or other items using our farm fresh, or oth...
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Located within an easy 1/2 mile walk to the city of Oneonta; Kountry Living Bed and Breakfast is nestled at the base of historic New York 28. Offering a beautiful country setting, timelessly elegant guest rooms, and hearty individualized breakfast, Kountry Living Bed and Breakfast can be your home away from home. Featuring a sun filled and airy porch and pea...
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The Guest house at Fieldstone Hill B&B offers a one of a kind opportunity to experience the beauty of New York's Southern Tier from a hill high above the Susquehanna River Valley. Designed by James Frasier, a local landscape architect, the property offers guests the chance to wander trails to the top of the mountain, fish in one of three stocked ponds or wo...
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Paul W. Barada
Rushville Republican
As regular readers of his column are aware, I frequently write about the importance of education as the key to whatever nearly everyone hopes for or aspires to in life. One of the most important measures used to gauge how the public high schools in this state are doing is the calculation of each high school's graduation rate. The graduation rate is based on the difference between the number of freshmen enrolling in a particular high school and the number who graduate as seniors, not counting students who transfer to or from another high school.
Readers should be very pleased to know that, according to the state's Department of Public Instruction, the graduation rate for Rushville Consolidated High School for the academic year 2012 was 96.8 percent. That means that only 3.2 percent of last year's seniors failed to graduate. Of 15 surrounding public high schools, RCHS ranked second in terms of its graduation rate. Only Yorktown had a higher graduation rate of 97.6 percent. That's only .8 percent better than our rate. For the state as a whole, the graduation rate was only 88.1 percent among all public high schools, so RCHS was just slightly less than 10 percent above the state average. The other area high schools to which we were compared include New Palestine, Greensburg, Batesville, Delta, Pendleton Heights, Mt. Vernon, North Decatur, Knightstown, Shelbyville, Greenfield-Central, Franklin County, Connersville, New Castle and Yorktown.
Of all the schools mentioned, the one with the lowest graduation rate in 2012 was New Castle at only 87.7 percent, but our friends just north of us are doing much better than they did in 2007 when their graduation rate was only 70.8 percent. Between 2007 and 2012, RCHS has never even come close to a graduation rate that low. At our worst, which was in 2007, the graduation rate was 89.8 percent. So, over the last six years, our graduation rate has increased by 7 percent. It's also worth noting that, among the schools previously listed, only three still had graduation rates of less than 90 percent. Also of interest is the fact that RCHS, over the past four years, has never had a graduation rate as low as the state average. We've always been significantly above it. In 2009, for instance, the graduation rate for RCHS was 89.4 percent while the state average was 81.5 percent. In 2010, our graduation rate was 92.8 percent and the state average was 84.1 percent. In 2011, our graduation rate went up to 95.9 percent while the state average was over 10 percent lower, at 85.7 percent. Over the last four years, the graduation rate at RCHS has gone up every year.
Admittedly, the differences between years and between schools are small, but noteworthy. For some unknown reasons, a couple of schools in this area have remained consistently lower than the rest. Surprisingly, they are Franklin County and New Castle. Greenfield-Central would be in that group except for 2010 when their graduation rate rose to 90.4 percent. Curiously, the year before, in 2009, their graduation rate was only 81.1 percent and dropped again in 2011 to only 86.5 percent. While it is safe to say that every public high school would like to see their graduation rates go up every year, that hasn't always been the case, and it's difficult to understand why with nothing more than the basic statistics to review. Every once in a while a smart class seems to come along in nearly every school that boosts their graduation ranking, but the ideal progress report one would like to see is a consistently rising graduation rate for every public high school.
The one thing that seems fairly certain is for those students who fail to earn a high school diploma life isn't going to be easy. There are very few jobs anymore that don't require at least a high school diploma. Take Rushville's graduation rate as illustrative of the point. Converting the graduation rate of 96.8 percent to a base of 100 students would mean that a minimum of three students failed to graduate. While the reasons for that failure rate are unknown, it is generally true that lack of parental involvement is usually a major part of the reason. Other factors can play into the decision to drop out of high school; but, regardless of what the reasons are, lack of parental involvement is bound to be a significant factor in all of them. All one can really hope is those students who fail to earn a high school diploma will discover rather quickly the error of their decision and enroll in G.E.D. classes before the burdens of life make completing the courses overwhelming. Even though we're talking about only three kids out of every 10-0 who don't graduate (percentage-wise) those three kids are dooming themselves to lives of poverty, frustration, resentment and obscurity in some menial job (if they find a job at all!). It's more likely, frankly, that they'll end up on public assistance, which means you and I will be paying for the consequences of the poor decision they made while they were in school.
One balance, however, is that Rush County Schools is doing an outstanding job of helping local young people earn that high school diploma. Administrators, faculty and staff all contribute to the atmosphere of their respective schools. In our case, the atmosphere clearly is positive and conducive to encouraging students to stay in school and graduate.
From my perspective, there can be no good reason not to at least finish high school. No personal tragedy, no life situation, no contempt or envy of others, or anything else can ever justify dropping out of high school. No matter what the problem may be, there are people both within the school and outside who can help make any situation better, regardless of whether or not the parents are engaged in the life of the student.
All that notwithstanding, RCHS is going a fine job of making sure that the vast majority of our young people are getting a good start in life, and that's something of which we can all be proud!
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Thank you for instituting the change where all who post online comments to stories, letters and columns at gloucestertimes.com do so under their own names ("Why Did My Newspaper Do That?" column, Saturday, Aug. 3).
I have talked with far too many who said they would never post online under their own name when so many could sit back at attack them without attribution. Now, we all will find out if they offered an excuse or a reason.
As an encouraging reminder for those who do need to remain anonymous for serious reasons, we still have the mail system to send in whistle-blower news. Mr. Lamont will likely have modifications to add but consider this:
You can send a message and sign it with a fictitious ID. Only you and a select few at the GDT will know that name. Sound a bit like 1950s spy craft? Worked then and can allow you to elaborate as requested, safely.
For the rest of us, we now have the right to confront our accusers.
I can't wait to see the responses from real people about what I have written or what my many, clever, thoughtful friends write. I am unhappily sure the number of responses will diminish, but that might be offset by an increase in the integrity of all new responses.
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Cute Beach Cottage with Pool/Beach Access in Gulf Shores
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community The Rookery
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 500 - $ 1,000 / week
$ 1,250 - $ 4,000 / month
vacation rental description
Cute 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fully furnished coastal cottage with
white lattice trim and natural wood floors. Located in a beach
cottage community at the Rookery, this property offers use of two
pools, spa tub, tennis court, nature trails, and Tiki bar. The
cottage is located at the 6 mile marker on Fort Morgan Road in Gulf
Shores, AL. Public beach access is a short walk across the street.
The zero entry level pool is great for small kids. There is a
common BBQ area by the pool and tennis court. The area is known for its great fishing, bird watching, and golf. Fort Morgan Marina and restaurant are within 5 miles. Peninsula and Kiva Dunes golf courses are a short drive. A grocery store and restaurant are located across the street within a 1/2 mile. Snowbirds if you are looking for a winter retreat, look no more. Bring friends, and share "Another World". Enjoy our beaches, and the natural surroundings. Monthly rates include all utilities. For a nice quiet vacation without the crowds and noise, "Another World" is made for you. Relax and enjoy.
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C.F. Howen 251-626-8105
house rental amenities
Sleeps 6 - 8
- 2 Queen Beds
- 2 Twin Beds
- 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa (living room)
- Fully furnished kitchen
- Oven/Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator with ice maker
- Granite countertops
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- WI FI wireless
- Cable/Satelite TV (DIRECT TV)
- 4 TV's/DVD (all bedrooms + living room)
- Screened porch
- Non smoking unit
- NO PETS - owners only - P.O.A. rule
Complex Amenities
- Two Pools (big pool is heated part of the year)
- Spa Tub
- Tennis Court
- Barbeque area and picnic tables
- Nature Trails
- Parking Area for boats
activities and attractions in Gulf Shores Alabama
The Rookery was designed to be a natural and quiet resort, and it is
located adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Fort
Morgan Marina and Tacky Jack's restaurant are located nearby. There
is a grocery store, beverage store, and restaurant within 1/2 mile.
Three miles to the east, food, and music can be found at the Pines grocery & restaurant. The Beach Club is located in the same vicinity, drop by the Village Market & Grill for lunch, have dessert at the "Coffee & Cone Shoppe" or dine at the Beach Club restaurant overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
Enjoy our beautiful white sandy beaches. Public beach access is located across the street from the Rookery at the end of Cortez Street on Beach Blvd. Cortez St is 0.10 mile(s) from the Rookery. There is also gravel parking lot and a boardwalk at Morgantown off Pizzaro Ave.
Our unit is in phase II and is located approxiately 150 feet from the big pool. The distance from our front door to the beach is 0.4 mile(s)/10 minute walk, or less than a 2 minute drive. If you
are not into the crowded beaches, and high rise condominiums then you'll love the peaceful tranquility of the area. If you like fishing, Alabama's Gulf Coast offers a wonderful variety of in-shore and off-shore saltwater fishing. Catch blue marlin, yellow fin tuna, amberjack, cobia, red snapper, and more! Dixie Bar is a famous fishing spot down at Fort Morgan, and the marina
is less than a 10 minute drive. Inshore/Nearshore fishing trips available at Gulf Shores Marina.
A golfers paradise. There are several premier golf courses in the area with two located within minutes. Kiva Dunes golf course is 3 miles to the east. Peninsula golf course is a 10 minute drive.
Enjoy family fun at Waterville U.S.A., Track Recreation Center, Pirates Island Adventure golf, ride the Ferris Wheel at the Wharf. Visit the Gulf Shores Zoo, Bon Secour National Wildlife, and
historical Fort Morgan. Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and Fort Gaines are a ferry ride across Mobile Bay. Enjoy the Hangout Music Festival held in May. Also, join us for the National Shrimp Festival held every October. Check out the fall bird banning at Fort Morgan every October. Birding enthusiasts will find no better place than Fort Morgan Peninsula for observing native birds as well as those migrating through the area. Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island are part of the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail, and it is said to be a birder's paradise. Shore birds like herons, pelicans, gulls, egrets,
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-Historical Fort Morgan
-Historical Fort Gaines
-Weeks Bay National Estuarine Reserve
-Pensacola Air Station & Naval Aviation Museum
-Fort Conde in Mobile
-Battleship USS Alabama
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-Ride the big Ferris Wheel at the Wharf
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If you are looking to relax, and get away from the crowds, join us at our cottage at the Rookery. There are many activities to enjoy within a short drive, or stay put and relax in "Another World".
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Monday morning, the residents of Patoka, Indiana found out the entire town will be under a boil order until further notice.
The town is changing it's water filtration system.
Teddy Ventress, manager of the Crooked River Bar and Grill in Patoka, is getting ready for the lunch rush...tomorrow.
"I've already got 6 gallons of ice tea made up just in case...some of them can drink a pitcher of ice tea at lunch," said Ventress.
And she's got more brewing on the stove.
"We won't be able to serve the fountain drinks, or anything so I'll have to run to town and buy and couple cases for the lunch crowd," she said.
The entire town of about 900 or so people will be boiling their water come Tuesday.
Water officials tell us this a routine thing.
"Our plant's 11-12 years old and after so many years the media inside you filter need to be changed up. That consists of several layers of gravel and sand," said J.B. Brines, Water Superintendent.
The water superintendent of Patoka tells us that's about a 2 day process, but the town has to get water samples back before the order can be lifted.
"Hopefully by Friday we'll get test results back," said Brines. "It'll be too late to get something in the newspaper we'll post flyers around town when it's lifted."
Ventress is hoping she'll get the news on Friday, because otherwise she says, "Over the weekend it'll be a bigger problem. Saturday nights we always have karaoke, it's really busy."
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It remains to be seen how immediate an impact will be provided on the 49ers' offensive line by first-round road graders Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati, whose playing time together steadily increased earlier this offseason. But there's been no denying the instant impact of new offensive line coach Mike Solari and new assistant O-line coach and former Niners starting OG Ray Brown, who have been entrusted with showing Davis and Iupati the ropes and molding them into top-quality linemen at the pro level. "During OTAs, most of the linemen praised Solari and Ray for their attention to detail," said one daily team observer. "(Head coach Mike) Singletary has always admired Solari from afar, and Brown — who was a real anchor and should have made the Pro Bowl with the Niners — has a magnetic presence very much like Singletary's. He still looks like he can play." For what it's worth, we hear Iupati appears to be progressing a little bit more quickly than Davis so far.
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A blow against SLAPP suits
- 1:01 pm Friday, July 8th, 2011 by Post Staff
Developers and lawyers who file lawsuits against residents who oppose their projects aren't often brought to justice themselves. But a Palm Beach County Circuit Court judge recently struck a blow against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP suits).
Developers use such suits, illegal in many states, to silence opponents, who often are intimidated by the expense and stress of defending themselves. The Palm Beach case has many similarities to a developer-initiated SLAPP in Martin County.
In late June, Judge David Crow ordered Palm Beach real estate lawyer Paul Thibadeau to pay the legal fees three neighbors incurred after Mr. Thibadeau sued them for publicly opposing his plan to build a mega-dock near the Jupiter Inlet.
The neighbors, according to their Gainesville lawyer Marcy LaHart, had circulated petitions and sent letters opposing the 270-foot dock to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Town of Jupiter ultimately denied Mr. Thibadeau permission to build the dock, citing concerns about its location and length.
Ms. LaHart calls the case "a textbook SLAPP suit." Mr. Thibadeau voluntarily dismissed his suit two weeks before trial, which was to begin last November. Judge Crow's June 21 ruling finds the Thibadeau lawsuit frivolous and that Thibadeau's claims against Jeffrey and Andrea Cameron and Doug Bouge were "retaliatory for the defendants' exercise of their constitutional rights."


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MATTAWA, WA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office says one child is recovering from minor injuries after a car crashed into a school bus.
Deputies say Thursday morning, 39-year-old Luis Ponce Osuna collided head on with a bus from the Wahluke School District, carrying 13 children.
The Sheriff's Office says the bus had been starting to turn right onto Road 24 Southwest from Road O Southwest, when Osuna tried to pass the cars turning in the other direction, and couldn't stop the Nissan Sentra on the icy roadway.
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Aliens is the 1986 sequel to Alien. The now classic science fiction film was only the third feature directed by James Cameron (following Piranha and The Terminator). Sigourney Weaver returns as Ripley, who travels with a platoon of US Colonial Marines to investigate a loss of contact with the colony established on the same planet discovered by the crew of the Nostromo in the original film. For Aliens, the majority of the weapons seen in the sequel were actual firearms visually modified for the production.
The following weapons were used in the film Aliens:
Colonial Marine Weapons
M41A Pulse Rifle
The Marines of the USCMC (United States Colonial Marine Corps) famously carry the M41A Pulse Rifle as their standard issue weapon. In the film, the weapon is described as a futuristic assault rifle with a magazine capacity of 99 rounds of 10mm caseless armor-piercing ammunition with a pump action 30mm grenade launcher mounted underneath the barrel. The pulse rifle was constructed from an M1A1 Thompson submachine gun fitted with a cut-down Remington 870 shotgun underneath with the heat shield and foregrip of a Franchi SPAS-12 covering it. At the end of the film, Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) fastens one of these rifles to an M240 Flamethrower in her attempt to rescue Newt (Carrie Henn).
M56 Smart Gun
Both PFC J. Vasquez (Jenette Goldstein), and Private M. Drake (Mark Rolston) use M56 Smart Guns. These were made from German MG42 machine guns. The body-mounting apparatus was made from Steadicam "arms", with other miscellaneous parts coming from various motorcycles, most notably the handlebars used for the weapon's grips.
M240 Flamethrower
Another weapon used by the Marines is the M240 Flamethrower, most notably used by Sergeant A. Apone (Al Matthews), Pvt. Dietrich (Cynthia Dale Scott), Private Drake (Mark Rolston), and Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) when she famously tapes it to an M41A Pulse Rifle before she goes to rescue Newt (Carrie Henn). These flamethrowers were created from parts from M16 rifles with the M203 handguard. The 'faux' flamethrower used the upper receiver assembly of an M16A1 - cut into two parts, using the top handle facing forward, but the section with the ejection port turned backwards.
Aliens is notable as being one of few films to employ military-spec liquid-fueled flamethrowers in its production, as opposed to the vastly more common (and far safer) gas-powered models usually seen in films (although some gas-burning models are also used in the movie, usually in scenes with actual actors using the weapons). The liquid fuel flamethrower is most notably seen in the sequence where Ripley incinerates the Alien nest.
UA571-C Remote Automated Sentry System
In the extended version of the film, the Marines set up sentry turrets in the hallways leading to their refuge. These were built upon WWII German MG42 machine guns, the same weapons used for the M56 Smart Guns and provided by Bapty's (movie armorer of the UK). The ammo drums on the side are from WW1 German Spandau Maxim LMG 08/15 machine guns.
Multi-barreled Cannon
The Cheyenne dropship, a fictional VTOL aircraft in the Aliens universe, can be seen with a multi-barrelled, chin-mounted cannon of some kind. Some of the barrels appear to be chambered for different calibres of ammunition, and the weapon would appear to operate "Gatling"-style (owing to the circular arrangement of the barrels). Similar weapons are seen dual-mounted in the front of the Marines' APC.
Ithaca 37 "Stakeout"
Corporal Dwayne Hicks (Michael Biehn) keeps an Ithaca 37 "Stakeout" handy for "Close Encounters". In one memorable scene, Hicks sticks the barrel of the weapon in an Alien's mouth, and yells "Eat this!" before blowing its head off off. The resultant acid spillage apparently destroys the weapon, as it is never seen again.
Heckler & Koch VP70
The Heckler & Koch VP70 is the service pistol of the Marines in the movie. This gun is notably seen in the hands of Private Frost (Ricco Ross) just before the Aliens attack. Cpl. Ferro (Colette Hiller) attempts to draw hers from its holster, but is unable to in time when an Alien gets aboard her ship. Lieutenant Gorman (William Hope) uses one to shoot at Aliens during the airshaft scene. Another VP70 is seen given by Vasquez to the synthetic droid Bishop (Lance Henriksen), who then declines to take it and passes it back to Ripley (Sigourney Weaver).
In the special features included with the Collector's Edition DVD, it is mentioned by one of the film's armorers that the VP-70 was chosen as the standard issue sidearm for the Colonial Marines because of its "futuristic look" as well as its relative obscurity.
Smith & Wesson Model 39
PFC Vasquez (Jenette Goldstein) uses a blued Smith & Wesson Model 39 with Ivory grips as her sidearm. She most notably uses it to kill an Alien while moving through the vents, but burns her foot from the creature's acidic blood in the process.
The pistol was referred to as the M4A3 in the ALIENS: Colonial Marines Technical Manual by Lee Brimmicombe-Wood. It was supposed to be a 10mm cased-ammo pistol with a 12-round magazine that had been recently replaced in service by the VP-70.
Seen on the gun racks in the USS Sulaco's armory.
Several L85A1 rifles are seen on the gun racks in the Sulaco's armory.
Colt Commando
Seen on the gun racks in the USS Sulaco's armory.
Machine Guns
Lewis Gun (Modified)
What appears to be modified versions of the Lewis Gun are seen on the weapons racks in the USS Sulaco's armory. In a production image, it appears that these machine guns have their barrel shrouds removed.
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As solar PV continues to expand, utilities are increasingly conducting studies on how best to integrate these resources into the grid.
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In a recent report, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory summarizes the Integrated Resource Plans of major Western U.S. utilities to assess their assumptions about future changes within the electricity markets they serve.
Germany's Fraunhofer institute recently released a report showing continued levalized cost of energy (LCOE) declines for photovoltaic (PV) technologies in Germany and for concentrating solar power (CSP) and concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) technologies in higher insolation areas outside of Germany.
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) recently released Utility Scale Solar 2012, which examines trends in installations costs, operations and maintenance costs, capacity factors and power purchase agreement prices for all utility-scale solar technologies.
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Three Middle Tennessee State University football players involved in a videotape of a woman being choked were dismissed from the team on Wednesday. Defensive tackle J.D. Jones was initially suspended from the team on July 20 after he was charged with two counts of domestic aggravated assault. The charges stemmed from allegations that he choked his girlfriend at an on-campus apartment complex while teammates Marcus Robinson and Rodney O'Neal allegedly videotaped the incident. Robinson and O'Neal were also suspended from the team after being charged with aiding and abetting. On Wednesday afternoon, head coach Rick Stockstill announced the players, who are all rising sophomores, would not return to the team. "I have decided to dismiss J.D. Jones, Rodney O'Neal and Marcus Robinson from our football program. I took my time in making this decision, as I wanted to make sure I gathered as much information as possible." He continued, "Their actions do not reflect upon all the good surrounding our football program. Every choice a person makes has consequences, good or bad. And unfortunately, their choice has led me to dismiss them from the team."Prior to dismissing Jones, O'Neal and Robinson, Stockstill said earlier in the day he was "embarrassed over the incident." MTSU football players are scheduled to report on Thursday, with their first practice Friday afternoon.Jones is the only one of the three to play last season. He had 14 tackles in 12 games, but he sat out spring practice with an injury.
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NBC Right Now- An aspiring actress from Pasco lands herself in Hollywood and on the big screen.
NBC Right Now caught up with the talented Raquael Torres via facetime Thursday before she hit the red carpet for her big movie premiere.
The 2008 Pasco High School graduate book a role in the feature film "21 & Over" from the writers of "The Hang Over".
Filmed in Seattle, Torres plays the role of a crazy latina sorority girl.
It only took casting directors one look to land her the role.
She said it was Pasco High's Theatre Program that sealed her fate to purse a career in acting.
"To finally be here and about to walk the red carpet in my designer dress is just phenomenal. I just can't picture anything else in the world that I'd rather be doing than this right now. It's honestly thanks to my hometown and my home state because if it wasn't for Washington "21 and Over" wouldn't be filmed either," said Torres.
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No Senate confirmations: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is threatening to filibuster every one of President Obama's judicial and administrative nominees until he gets straight answers on what happened when Islamic terrorists attacked the US mission in Benghazi more than a year ago.
Syrian refugees: Refugees stream out of Syria as the regime takes a hard line on peace talks. Strongman Bashar al-Assad says he'll negotiate an end to it only if the west stops backing the rebels.
Obamacare saga: Obama travels to Boston to rally supporters of his embattled health plan rollout. He says opponents are taking advantage of the complexity and personal nature of health insurance. Meantime on Capitol Hill, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius took congressional heat for the boss. She dismissed an attempt by Congressman Greg Harper to connect the White House to the Obamacare website's problems and insisted the president hadn't broken a promise that Americans could keep their healthcare plans, despite millions of cancellation notices.
Business/economy: Stocks held steady yesterday as the Federal Reserve issued a report citing weakness in the economy. This bad news actually served to boost spirits on Wall Street because it's likely the Fed will keep pumping money into the economy.
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TW&E's Kent Covington discusses the Obamacare issues and how the White House has chosen to respond to the controversy.
What comes next? Heaven, earth and an eternal perspective
WORLD News Group's Joel Belz talks with Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven (Tyndale House). Read an excerpt (PDF).
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Joe Launchbury speaks to Talking Rugby
The London Wasps forward was chosen as the month's stand out performer by a panel of distinguished rugby media – including writers, broadcasters and photographers
Launchbury won the award for his performances in November for both London Wasps and England. The award is given to the best Aviva Premiership rugby player in a particular month no matter which competition they play in.
Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young, was full of superlatives for the young lock "Congratulations to Joe on more recognition on what has been a fantastic few weeks for him. This is very well deserved and I am sure it is one of many accolades that will come his way in the years ahead."
"Joe has had an incredible few weeks when the world got to see the abilities, which those at Adams Park have been aware of for some time," said Judging Panel chairman, Paul Morgan.
"He was one of the stand out players in the 2011-12 season and has picked up where he left off. The great thing you couldn't meet a more down to earth young man. He's set for a wonderful career."
Joe spoke of the pride he felt for being named November's Player of the Month: "There are so many fantastic players across the Aviva Premiership that I'm both surprised and chuffed to be given this award. November was a great month for me personally and I really enjoyed playing with two teams – both England and Wasps – playing some really good rugby. My focus now is on helping my Club in three very important league games against Sale, London Welsh and Bath."
"Aviva have kindly given me £500 to donate to the charity of my choice – and I would like to give this to the London Wasps Official Charity, Mind who are the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. They do some fantastic work in supporting people with mental health problems and raising awareness of the issue and we are working very closely with them as a Club."
Louisa Cheetham, Senior Sponsorship Manager at Premiership Rugby's title sponsors Aviva added: "Joe's meteoric rise into the England starting team once again highlights the incredible young talent being nurtured in the Aviva Premiership. He's a very deserving winner and I suspect this won't be the last time he receives the award."


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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Flagstaff officials expect a surge of construction in the northern Arizona city in 2013.
A briefing paper prepared for a City Council budget retreat indicates that city officials are optimistic that more than 20 construction projects will break ground this year.
According to the Arizona Daily Sun, the projects range from small townhome projects to two new shopping centers.
The newspaper says the document does not list specific companies but refers to "an outdoor outfitter" and a new 70,000-square-foot grocery store.
The list was generated from talks that city officials have had with property owners, developers and others.
Planning director Jim Cronk says some of the projects are in preliminary stages.
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Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sherfick
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sherfick of Shoals celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Sept. 3. Gene and Eldean (Wininger) were married Sept. 3, 1948, by Rev. T.R. Potts at Bedford. Their attendants were James and Helen (Wininger) Ragsdale.
The Sherficks have two children, Larry Sherfick (Linda) of Shoals and Karen Mann (Duane) of Loogootee. They also have four grandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild.


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Get Your Guts in Gear is an amazing community of people who come together to raise awareness and provide support for those affected by IBD.
As part of our commitment to the IBD community, Get Your Guts in Gear produces a series of multi-day rides that challenge the participants to push beyond what they think is possible. In the process, riders and crew form relationships that continue long past the finish line. This Ride empowers individuals to personally fight IBD and rise to a physical challenge. Our riders, many of whom live with Crohn's or colitis, achieve intense personal satisfaction by achieving an athletic goal some never thought they'd be able to reach. Every pedal stroke of this Ride can be an empowering experience as we ride for ourselves and for those who can't. The Ride is an opportunity for those affected by the disease to come together for something positive.
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