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Brian M. Eckstein, 40, died suddenly at his home on Nov. 21, 2011, from complications of his lifelong medical impairments.
Brian was born May 19, 1971, in Anderson, the son of C. Michael and Patricia (Chaille) Eckstein. He was a 1990 graduate of Yorktown High School, and then earned his degree in telecommunications from Ball State University.
His unique gift of music was recognized at an early age and it soon became his life's passion. He started in radio as a Yorktown High School band student, and volunteered at KZ105 and WBST (Indiana Public Radio). While at WBST he worked many positions and was currently the station's production manager. Brian had a positive impact on all who met him both in person and through the radio.
Throughout his youth as well as adult life he shared his musical talents and inspired those in attendance at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
The family wishes to thank the many people who assisted Brian through the years with his transportation needs and for their current outpouring of support during this time of grief.
Twice Brian's life was extended through the miracle of kidney organ donation. His first was at the age of 12 from his father, Mike; and his second from a special family friend, Lee Ann Mengelt, in 2005.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Eckstein; his sister, Lisa Eckstein, and her husband, Mike DeBruyn of Gaithersburg, Md.; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his father in 2001; both of his maternal grandparents, John and Mildred Chaille; and his paternal grandfather Carl Eckstein.
Friends may call from noon to 3 p.m. Friday at the St. Francis of Assisi church at 1200 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie, IN 47304. A funeral Mass will be held at 3 p.m. Friday with burial following in the Hawk cemetery, north of Yorktown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Indiana Public Radio at L.B. 128, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47304 or St. Francis of Assisi, 1200 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie, IN 47304.
Arrangements entrusted to Gant Funeral Home, Yorktown chapel.
Post online condolences at www.theheraldbulletin.com.


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East Tennessee State was able to get the go-ahead goal with little over a minute left in regulation to defeat the Dolphins 2-1 Sunday in Johnson City, Tennessee.
The Bucs were able to get the game winner off of a free kick that was awarded just outside the edge of the box. ETSU's Nate Hodges curled the ball in to the left side of the net passed the outstretched hands of Dolphin goal keeper Gavin Carlin.
The Dolphins fell behind early in the first half as ETSU was able to get the game's first score less than 20 minutes into play.
Jacksonville would then use a free kick of its own to knot the game at 1-1 just ten minutes later. Forward Matheus Saroli struck the ball from jus outside the box and passed the ETSU goal keeper for his third goal of the season.
The Dolphins looked as if they were going to play their second consecutive overtime match before the Buccaneers were able to add the late goal.
In a game that featured terrible conditions, Carlin played well for the Dolphins coming up with 11 saves on 29 ETSU shots.
JU (2-9-1, 1-2-0 A-Sun) will now come back to the Ashley Sports Complex where it will host its first conference home game against Northern Kentucky on October 14.


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The chance you will be paying a storm water utility fee in Augusta takes a major step forward.
The Augusta Commission Engineering Services Committee has recommended spending more than $480,000 on a team of consultants to begin work on implementing the fee, also known as the "Rain Tax". The money generated would maintain and upgrade the city's storm water system. One of the consultants' jobs will be determining how much the fee is going to be.
"A rate study is going to be part of it and I think you're going to have to do one or two things: you're either going to have to raise the milalge rate or you're going to have to pass this storm water fee. Then everybody gets to participate, including churches and non-profits," says Commissioner Joe Jackson, who chairs the Engineering Services Committee.
"But, this really sets the stage for the fee?" we asked Jackson. "It sets the stage," he answered.
Augusta Engineering Department director Abie Ladson expects the fee would generate $10 million a year, and if approved by the full Commission, the fee would begin next summer.
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So by now I trust you have seen this impressive piece of work by Deadpsin. ESPN covered it and at the end, added this tidbit about Reagan Maui'a, an Arizona Cardinals fullback claiming he knew Lennay Kekua, and met her–in person–back in 2011.
A quick search through allmytweets.net on @Reagan_Mauia45, Maiu'a's official Twitter, turned up 7 tweets mentioning @LennayKay. There were no tweets to @lovalovaloveYOU or @loveMSMK, Kekua's other since-deleted Twitter handles.
Maui'a's tweets about Kekua indicate that he believes the same story Te'o told the world. Deadspin made it clear in their article that there's no record of Kekua at Stanford. Yet here's one of Maui'a's tweets that calls Kekua a Stanford alum.
My friend @LennayKay who passed 3days ago wld be so proud of her #StanU for beating #USC today.. #SheWasAProudAlumn.. #RestWithChrist Nay..—
Reagan Maui'a (@Reagan_Mauia45) September 16, 2012
Maui'a also tweeted about Kekua dying of Leukemia, right around the time of the alleged death–that Deadspin also solidly reported as a fabrication.
This is dedicated to @LennayKay, a friend of mine who passed yesterday from Leukemia. Im happy & proud that instagr.am/p/PieYo7s27Q/—
Reagan Maui'a (@Reagan_Mauia45) September 14, 2012
And then there are these, too:
About 24hrs ago to the minute, #God called back one of his angels. @lennaykay u will definitely be missed. #IaManuiaLouMalaga, #GodBless—
Reagan Maui'a (@Reagan_Mauia45) September 13, 2012
It might not make sense to us but shes not suffering anymore. @LennayKay #MissUfriend. May the #Lord cont his blessings ovr ur entire family—
Reagan Maui'a (@Reagan_Mauia45) September 13, 2012
The tweets are dated September 13, 2012. Kekua allegedly died on September 12th. Maui'a's tweets match up with the general timeline for Te'o and his girlfriend. They're definitely talking about the same girl. The girl that definitely doesn't exist, contrary to what Maui'a says.
Maui'a claims he met Kekua in person, and Maui'a's Kekua is the same girl as Te'o's Kekua. It's pretty obvious that Maui'a got catfished by the same person as Te'o.
Here are the rest of Maui'a's tweets that mention @LennayKay, coming to seven in total.
Yo Momma!! Haaahaaha "@LennayKay: @Reagan_Mauia45 FAT"—
Reagan Maui'a (@Reagan_Mauia45) July 19, 2012
Thank u Tania. #RIL @Lennaykay "@Wish_Believe19: @Reagan_Mauia45 so sorry for your loss, may God rest her soul. And that was beautiful!"—
Reagan Maui'a (@Reagan_Mauia45) September 14, 2012
Thx bro "@JustinGr8house: @Reagan_Mauia45 @lennaykay beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss, and I appreciate Kris surviving even more"—
Reagan Maui'a (@Reagan_Mauia45) September 14, 2012
Update: I decided to do a little more research after thinking about the implications of Maui'a tweeting about the same fake dead girl. Maui'a says he met whoever claimed to be @LennayKay. For those still thinking Te'o is 0% innocent and fabricated the whole thing–what is the motive for having someone "be" Kekua and meet Maui'a? Also, why Maui'a? If this was a publicity stunt, Maui'a would never be involved.
This also helps add weight to the claim made that @LennayKay had relationships with other athletes. At the very least, she had contact with one other player–an NFL player, at that.
I looked through Maui'a's tweets (again, thanks to allmytweets.net) to see if he knew Manti Te'o. Were they friends? Doesn't look like it. Of all the tweets Maui'a has, Manti is mentioned in two tweets. Here they are:
"@nflnetwork: Will Notre Dame's Manti Te'o be a success in NFL? on.nfl.com/TeoinNFL"– Garanz Bo Baranz bah—
Reagan Maui'a (@Reagan_Mauia45) December 07, 2012
Have U voted 4 Manti Te'o today? Check out this video then go 2 Heisman Vote 2012. U can only vote once a day. #PolyUp! youtu.be/I8Hm2Efw0RI—
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He wanted Te'o to win the Heisman. That doesn't say much. Maui'a's twitter is also filled with Polynesian and Samoan pride. I'm guessing his support for Te'o partly stems from that.
I don't have a conclusion for this, but it obviously raises a lot of questions. Maui'a was played by the same @LennayKay; he, too, bought her story. It looks like that gives some credibility to Te'o's claim that he was a victim, at least in some part.


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Two more athletes have signed letters of intent to join the Chadron State College track and field team next year, coach Ryan Baily said.
They are Isaiah Castellaw of Scottsbluff and Angelique Urenda of Pueblo, Colo.
Castellaw is a 6-foot-7, 190-pounder who won the Class B 300-meter intermediate hurdles at the Nebraska State Track and Field Meet last spring in 39.06 seconds. His time also was second on the all-class list.
Castellaw also played on Scottsbluff's Class B state championship basketball team as a senior in 2012-13 and was a member of the Western Nebraska Community College basketball team this winter. He will reportedly concentrate on running the hurdles and does not plan to play basketball at CSC.
Urenda is a senior at South High School in Pueblo, where she ranks in the upper 15 percent of her class of 319 students. She primarily has entered the high jump and the pole vault and has bests of 5-4 and 10-0.
Earlier this spring, 12 track and field athletes signed with the Eagles.
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A Chicago Tribune article published last weekend reflected on questionable spending by the Lake Forest school board on former superintendent Harry Griffith, especially concerning forgiveness of a $75,000 loan to purchase a house, large travel expenses and his school-paid-for car being given to him after he retired.
Lake Forest School Board Presidents — Julia Wold of District 67 and Sharon Golan of District 115 — have offered their responses to the article through a joint statement.
"The Tribune article lacked comparative data from other school districts regarding compensation, retirement benefits, travel expenses, etc," Golan said in a statement released Monday. "For the past two decades countless financial reports and independent audits addressing this information have been presented at public board meetings. We have and will continue to provide detailed and accurate financial information to our constituents through our board and committee meetings, website, and local press."
The statement from the presidents also said that the Tribune article was, "missing a preponderance of facts." The statement pointed to two specific instances, including that the Board of Education's loan to school official Jennifer Hermes had not been fully paid. The statement said that the loan yielded a financial benefit to the district, and that payments were in the fourth of a five year repayment schedule.
The statement also noted that Lake Forest Bank and Trust supplied banking services to the school because it was the best of the nine bids received, and no other reason. Griffith was on the board of the bank while he was superintendent.
"The story comingled over 18 years of information from multiple school boards, a local bank, the Caucus, local citizens, etc., into one sensationalized report," Wold said in the statement.
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The Cybersecurity, Communications & Networking Innovation (CCNI) Lab at Old Dominion University was founded in 2013 by Dr. ChunSheng Xin through the generous support of Old Dominion University and National Science Foundation (NSF).
The CCNI Lab will be nationally and internationally recognized as a leading research Lab in cybersecurity, communications, and networking, by carrying out transformative research, attracting significant external funding, and bringing forth profound economical and societal impacts. Furthermore, the Lab will become a vibrant education center to serve the students of the university as well as its region.
The mission of the CCNI Lab is to carry out transformative research to advance the state of the arts in the fields of cybersecurity, communications, and networking, in particular the security for cognitive radio networks, wireless communications, and wireless networking. The Lab promotes the integration of research into education through vibrant curriculum design, program strengthening, and innovative outreach activities to the Hampton Roads region.
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Hey, what's going on?
First there was Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and now there is the wholesale nationalisation of AIG. Is the US turning socialist? Perhaps the government is looking into universal health care and land redistribution?
Whatever happened to: The Lexus and the Olive Tree, The Golden Straightjacket; There Is No Alternative, No two countries with a McDonalds have ever fought a war; Dog Eat Dog; Capitalism replenishing itself; Only the fittest survive; The End of History… and all the rest of the Neo-Con shite?
Milton Friedman must be turning in his grave.
Talking of Friedman's, what happened to Thomas? Has he been put out to graze in the forest?


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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8/CNS) - Plans were underway Tuesday to beef up security at San Diego's famed Rock `n' Roll Half Marathon and Marathon in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon explosions that killed at least three people and injured more than 140.
"We'll certainly elevate our procedures and policies to take greater caution given the tragic events (at Boston)," Competitor Group CEO Scott Dickey told U-T San Diego.
The Competitor Group puts on San Diego's annual Rock `n' Roll Half Marathon and Marathon, which this year is scheduled to take place on June 2.
Last year's half marathon was the sixth largest in the United States, with 17,604 finishers, and the marathon was the 10 largest in the country, with 7,106 finishers, according to U-T San Diego.
Dickey said it was too early to say just what sort of precautions will be taken this year.
On Monday, two fiery blasts went off within seconds of each other near the finish line of this year's Boston Marathon, knocking runners and spectators off their feet. More than 120 San Diegans were among the 23,000 runners who took part in the marathon.
News 8 learned Monday a number of San Diegans were in the area when the blasts happened.
Kimberly and Ned Beatty are staying two blocks away from where two of the blasts occurred. They both ran the marathon and were near the finish line when the bombs went off.
Five minutes after crossing the finish line at the Boston Marathon, Kimberly Beatty says it felt as if cannons were going off in the crowd.
"We heard this huge explosion and we turned around and saw this huge plume of smoke. There were families there, children there, and there was another explosion after that," she said.
It was not immediately clear whether anyone with San Diego ties was among the dead or injured.
Because of the blasts, law enforcement officials in the San Diego area went on heightened alert, though there were no known specific threats to the region.
"We're working very closely with our local and federal law enforcement counterparts," said Jan Caldwell, a spokeswoman for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. "These appear to be tragic, isolated events in Boston. We have no indication there is any (local) threat ... . If that changes, we will immediately let the community know."
Likewise, the San Diego Police Department's personnel were being extra vigilant due to the bombings, SDPD public information officer Gary Hassen said.
He declined to disclose whether the department had increased or shifted patrols, or instituted any other out-of-the-ordinary measures.
"We do not discuss security (publicly)," he said.
Unlike at airports in Los Angeles and Orange counties, administrators at Lindbergh Field made no immediate changes since the Transportation Security Administration had not directed them to do so, according to airport spokeswoman Rebecca Bloomfield.


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I wrote this on the way home from VMworld, and procrastinated the posting just enough to be able to use the ArcSight acquisition by HP as another example of security belonging in the infrastructure.
VMware is in the infrastructure business, which means it also has to be in the security business. VMware doesn't want to say that, but needs to learn from Cisco, Intel and Microsoft by baking security into the fabric of virtual data centers and virtual desktops. Security permeated the VMware strategy discussions at VMworld, including announcements for vShield Edge, vShield Application, and vShield Endpoint capabilities. Organizations prefer enterprise-wide security to be implemented by their infrastructure vendor to reduce administration costs, protect the usefulness of the investment and simplify support issues. It is time for VMware to step up and commit to being in the strategic security business if they want to be successful in promoting their vision of IT as a cloud-based service.
VMware, and other infrastructure vendors, can learn at least 3 good lessons from Cisco, Intel and Microsoft about making a critical commitment to security:
The status quo approach of building an eco-system sounds good, but as of Aug 31, 2010 there were only 6 VMsafe partners. VMware can offer strategically important security for virtualization environments while still embracing a vibrant partner program. One approach to enhancing the vShield products would be to acquire a large AV company for a critical mass of security expertise, and then only invest in technology acquisitions that can be molded into a virtualization framework. Customers embracing virtualization need and deserve an accelerated path. VMware needs to show the way.


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Two people were injured in a crash on I-75 just after midnight.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, 40-year-old Kendall J. Ellis was driving a tractor-trailer south on I-75 just past Bayshore Road.
He made a lane change and traveled into the path of a car driven by 59-year-old Jule Ann Tonning and causing a crash.
Tonning was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. Her passenger, 59-year-old Frederick Scott Baker was also transported to Lee Memorial with critical injuries.
Ellis will be cited for making an improper lane change and operating a vehicle in unsafe conditions.
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NIAD in May: Ten and Change I first thought that speed climbing was climbing recklessly fast only on huge walls like El Cap. Overtime I have figured out neither of these ideas are true. Speed climbing is just climbing really efficiently and can be done anywhere. Even at a single pitch sport crag. I wrote this with exactly that in mind. Sport climbing is way more practiced than big wall climbing so I took the stance on efficiency to a local sport crag to hopefully help others achieve the only thing better than climbing: more climbing. TR:Climb More Delay Less Greg Howland
Interesting Read. Sort of a guide to "sport climbing for people who really only like long trad routes". Personally I prefer to climb like 6 pitches a day at a higher, more challenging (for me) grade, taking hour+ breaks between burns. The only thing better than more climbing = climbing harder? Personal preference I suppose. I know a lot of people who fall into both camps. I also like throwing down on long stuff.


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The Pelicans schedule for the upcoming NBA season came out Tuesday. So here's a look at some games you might want to circle on your calendar.
The team's regular season home opener happens October 30 when the Pelicans welcome the Indiana Pacers to New Orleans. The first road test will be in Orlando on November 1. There will be a total of six national broadcasts.
There are some noteworthy home games:
Of course, there is All Star Weekend hosted here in New Orleans February 13-16, right after we all return home from the New York-New Jersey Super Bowl. We hope.
You can find the full Pelicans schedule at Pelicans.com.
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College football makes its way back into the headlines today. It's National Signing Day. High school athletes across the nation will let everyone know where they intend to play for the next four years. The SEC is likely to pick up some of the nation's top recruits, with Ole Miss expected to sign two of the top five in the country. Sports Leader 9 is following today's local college signings. A few of our students are signing on to Division 1 schools. We'll have the developments online and today on the news at 6. Confirmed list of signees by high school, position, name, college and division:
Carver DB Marqui Hawkins - Florida, 1
Americus-SumterQB Bryce Benton - Rhinehart, NAIADL Willie Williams - South Alabama, 1
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The Front Page - DC
- Address:
1333 New Hamphire Avenue
Washington, DC 20036Neighborhood:
Dupont Circle
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
The Front Page - DC
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.frontpagedc.com/
- Phone: 2022966500
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 11:00pm, Friday: 11:30am - 12:00am, Saturday: 10:00am - 12:00am, Sunday: 10:00am - 11:00pm
Brunch: Saturday and Sunday 10 AM-3:30 PM
Happy Hour: 4-8 pm Mon-Fri
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Beer Garden, American, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Freddie Melgar
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
- Catering: We cater to any event/group in the Metro Area!
- Entertainment: Dj's and Dacing Thursday-Saturday Night
Trivia Tuesdays.
- Special Events: We have a semi private room, and a main dining room that can be used for private events. We do buffet and sitdown fixed menus ranging from $10-100 a person.
A word from The Front Page - DC
The Front Page DC, opened in 1985, has been serving DC's socialites for decades! We pride ourselves on prompt, friendly service, excellent food, long happy hours, and bountiful brunches. We have won DC's best happy hour and voted TOP 10 spots to Brunch. We have been known for our affordable pricing, including our famous $9 lunch specials. We offer insane specials including our half priced burger nights with trivia on Tuesdays and our biggest night of the week...Taco Thursday's with a free taco bar starting at 5 pm and $2 Coronas. The Front Page has always been family owned and operated, and we have always treated our restaurants like our home. We welcome you to our restaurant, and we hope you feel like you are home while you are here. Cheers, Alex HeidenbergerContinued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerLate Night Find
- Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene
The Front Page - DC - Best Restaurants in Dupont Circle ›
The Front Page - DC reviews from OpenTable diners
35 reviews since May 6, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.2
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
good for groups (21)vibrant bar scene (21)great for outdoor dining (21)great for lunch (21)fit for foodies (17)great for brunch (15)hot spot (14)kid-friendly (13)late-night find (13)neighborhood gem (7)romantic (1)notable wine list (1)Show More
- Decent Restaurant - Easy LocationNIUshibbyman61Dined on 8/19/2014Overall, the experience was positive. The food was only average, and the place was a little noisy. However, the service was good and I didn't really have any complaints about anything. It is conveniently located right across from the DuPont Circle Metro station (south entrance), so it is really easy to get to.
- Oh oh US soccer teamSusanDined on 6/26/2014The restaurant was crazy as a very large crowd outside and inside watched the US team lose to Germany. Bad planning on our part, but wait staff helped us find a "quieter" corner and service was good. Food as well.Special Features:
- Three waiters & none paid attentionChristineDined on 6/23/2014We visited Front Page on a weekday team lunch, frankly because it was the only place we could get a reservation last minute. We were a group of seven, so not an unruly number. I also had made a reservation so the restaurant would be prepared for us. We had three different people "watching" our table, but it was still a fight to get extra silverware and consistently had to ask for our waters to be refilled. We waited a long time for the food and one of the orders was wrong -- it took another 25 minutes to get him his dish (and a lot of getting up to find a staff member to make sure someone was on it). Front Page is fine for Happy Hours and the food is decent, but don't expect much service-wise.
- Check the Specials!SF2DCDinerVIPDined on 6/22/2014The flank steak special on Sunday night was incredibly high value for $14! I expected a small portion because of the price but was pleasantly surprised at the amount, thickness, and flavor for so little money. My server apologized for the wait on my cocktail because the bar was jammed with World Cup fans but the wait was not at all long. All the staff were gracious and friendly amid the pressures of a very large, exuberant group of customers. I chose this restaurant on the basis of an excellent experience at The Front Page in Virginia and was pleased to have an equally satisfying experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great DC locationVAfoodieDined on 6/20/2014The Front Page is a favorite of mine because it's one of the first restaurants I had a meal at when I moved to Washington, DC back in the '80s. The location is perfect for anyone looking for a place to eat near a Metro stop, and off one of the main thoroughfares in Northwest DC. The food is good for the price you pay. Some chefs over the years have been better than others. It was an exciting place on Friday with folks watching the World Cup matches at both the bar and the sidewalk seating area. As non-soccer fans, we were able to find a quiet table inside the restaurant.Special Features:
- Last Minute SuccessjmaudenDined on 6/11/2014We're visiting from out of town, and needed a dinner spot in a pinch. We found this on Yelp! and gave it a shot. There was a wide selection of food from burgers to pasta to pizza to steak. It will definitely meet anyone in your party's needs. The service was friendly and prompt. The bathroom was clean. The prices were extremely reasonable. I would definitely eat there again, next time I'm in town.Special Features:
- Client LuncheoncparkVIPDined on 6/9/2014I had the burger and it was great! We first sat outside and were getting eaten alive out there by mosquitoes so we moved inside. We shared the crab cake appetizer which was good.Special Features:
- Great BurgerDeniseDined on 6/5/2014Lunch at the Front Page was perfect again. A great burger with good company - who could ask for more!Special Features:
- Bar SceneOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 5/28/2014Essentially a college/20's to early 30's bar and pub. Nice outdoor seating if weather is in the mood. Food is ok, but really more bar fare (pretty good, but not foodie material at all). Plus is outdoor seating, bar area is really loud, service with a smile, but think bar scene.Special Features:
- Good Food, Casual DiningCollegePoorDined on 5/16/2014Selection of food was good, service was friendly and attentive. When in the DC area, I would go vack.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good placeAzure42Dined on 5/12/2014My wife and I ate here one of the first nights we arrived in Washington DC. We liked it so much that we returned a few nights later with friends. The bar can become very noisy and the sound carries throughout the whole place. We would have asked for outdoor seating, but couldn't stand eating so close to the cigar smokers stinking up the entire area.Special Features:
- Overrated; Go elsewhereChepostVIPDined on 5/11/2014Maybe it was just Mother's day, but talk about overrated! Buffet was not backfilled, the food that was there, was dried out. Service wasn't bad when we saw our waiter. In in the end, we should have gone elsewhere and paid less for better food.
- always yummyTammyDined on 5/10/2014I have dined here many times and am pleased each time. This time I took Mom and she too enjoyed it. Can't w to try the brunch. Love love love the shrimp and grits!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 451 reviews are from the The Front Page - DC reviews archive.
- Great service and foodcsingDined on 4/25/2014This was a very nice find. Middle of the road pricing, and lots of choices on the menu. Service was very good. Kitchen sent out a sample of an appetizer for us. Accommodating to our kids, good selection for them. Great location on Dupont Circle. Very busy bar area with Happy Hour crowd, separate from dining.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect for the weary TravelerJohnATLfoodieDined on 4/19/2014I chose this restaurant on the fly using OpenTable filters looking for American Kid Friendly menus near the metro DC area. I got a bull's eye with this restaurant. I entered on the bar side at first and was afraid it wasn't suitable for my audience, but then I realized the dining area was on the other side and perfect for what I needed. The food was incredibly priced and delicious. I had the Cajun Chicken Fettucine, and it was packed a little spice but was very very satisfying. Our tall waiter origianally from Arizona was great, personable and friendly. It was the perfect dinner and precisely what we were looking for! ThanksSpecial Features:
- Great FoodEllisDined on 4/10/2014We were seated as soon as we arrived . Our waiter was extremely attentive. Great food . While reservations were made, they were not needed. The lunch hour was rather slow.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Weekend in DCpuntacanaDined on 4/5/2014We went with another couple for our first visit to Front Page. The staff was very friendly and we got our table as soon as we walked in. The booths in the back of the restaurant are so small and very tight for 4 people to sit at . We didn't feel like we could relax at all. Our food came out cold and had to be sent back, but the waiter immediately fixed the problem. I don't think we would go back to this restaurant, nothing really stood out to us.Special Features:
- Best Happy Hour around!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 4/4/2014The deals at The Front Page cannot be beat, college bar prices for a sophisticated crowd and environment! I am looking forward to dining here again ASAP!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Christmas in March?GeorgiaPeachDined on 3/10/2014I normally love Front Page, good happy hour vibe. Went for lunch with my hubby last week and every other song was a Christmas song...it's MARCH! Kind of funny at first, but then got annoying. Also, one of their delivery trucks hadn't arrived so none of the salmon meals, including the special, could be ordered. Not enough of a deterrence to keep me from not coming back though.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Just OKrtesmerVIPDined on 3/10/2014Service was just ok, they were out of Salmon of all things! Never like it when a server pours iced tea into my coke!
- Never Disappointed!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 3/1/2014Front Page-DC is an amazing place to dine. The staff is always friendly and the food has never disappointed me taste-wise.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We were in a hurry, whichOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 2/24/2014We were in a hurry, which we let the wait staff know, and appreciated that they served us quickly.
- HIghly recommendMasonDined on 2/14/2014Great food, service, and drinks. Highly recommend for 20s-30s.Special Features:
- Great for a Business LunchMarkDined on 1/9/2014Meeting over lunch was great. Food was good, server was responsive to our needs, but aware of the fact a meeting was going on.Special Features:
- It was good.OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 1/3/2014I've been here for happy hour on two occasions and it's always been packed. The back part of The Front Page tends to be more quiet. The food was ok. I had the fish and chips. As much as I love talapia, this is not the right white fish to use for fish and chips. Also, i was thrown by the breading rather than a beer batter. It made the fish too heavy.Special Features:
- Didn't KnowTammyDined on 12/20/2013I grew up in MD and have worked in the DC Metro area all my life and just cannot believe I didn't know about this place. Our server Javier was the best. The food was well presented and tasted yummy! My faforite drink "mojito" was also good. I will defenitely revisit Front Page....hmmm can I get over there today?! I'm making myself hungry just thinking about it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pub Atmosphere With A Good VibebrontymanDined on 12/18/2013This is a place for comfort food shared with good friends over stories about your day. For those who live near Dupont Circle it is a neighborhood place that must be tried at least once. The good mood and the good food stave off the blues of a bad week bad weather and perhaps even a broken heart. Save room for the chocolate cake, it'll make you want to call home to speak to mom!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Open Table-Front PageOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 12/17/2013Worked flawlessly. Great stress reliever to find available space when I needed it for a small group meeting for viewing National Christmas Tree. Very accommodating for early arrival. Attentive staff with good food at reasonable(for DC) prices. Comfortable atmosphere for conversation. Great experience & our out-of-town relatives were duly impressed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lunch TooTeamHolidayLunchDined on 12/11/2013A friend tipped me to Sunday Brunch at the Front Page, but I had never gone there for lunch. What a great find for lunch. The menu and food is excellent, service is courteous and efficent for lunch. Now I will highly recommend not only for Sunday Brunch, but Lunch as well!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Thanksgiving Buffet FeastOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 11/28/2013Very wide array for menu options for the Thanksgiving buffet maintaining a traditional style to the menu. All of the I sampled was extremely tasty and plentiful. Had very good wait service attending to the patrons' needs. A wide variety of tasty desserts as well. The noise level was reasonable and holiday festive. Appreciated the seating request accommodation for my disability. Reasonably priced for seniors. Will definitely return And bring friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A successful Thanksgiving outingclarityDined on 11/28/2013I needed a restaurant that would suit my visiting family, which meant it had to be reasonably priced, conveniently located, and able to offer a certain amount of variety in its Thanksgiving menu (including flexibility for the celiacs among us). The Front Page's Thanksgiving buffet was tasty, well-staffed, and very reasonably priced. We especially appreciated the wide variety of dessert options (pumpkin cheesecake, yum). Some items ran short from time to time, but they were always replaced quickly by the staff, even towards the end of service. The food was well-cooked and tasted fresh, except for a couple of minor temperature issues--but that's par for the course in a buffet. Overall, a solid choice!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food; bad serviceswingline111Dined on 11/11/2013I've been to Front Page before and had excellent service. Today, our server didn't put in our order a full 30 minutes after we arrived. Even though it took a long time to get our food, it was good, and they did compensate us for our inconvenience. It was just unfortunate I was so late getting back to work.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved it!JP2013VIPDined on 11/9/2013I had only been to The Front Page for happy hour or late at night before and was surprised how good their food was! We had a free appetizer and I got the sirloin with mashed potatoes. Overall, a good meal!Special Features:
- Same as I rememberAimeeDined on 10/22/2013And that's a good thing. Good food, quieter and not crowded like it used to be. Good to catch up with former work colleagues.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great ambience but...DCeatingVIPDined on 10/19/2013We liked that the bar and dining room were separated enough to give the overall place a vibrant atmosphere and yet allow for dinner conversation. The restaurant was hip and at the same time conveyed tradition. Food and service a bit disjointed. Our salads came out at the same time as the entre and the waiter didn't understand our frustration. My roast chicken was overcooked and dry. We had to ask for ice for the room temperature table water.Special Features:
- brunchMemphisVisitorDined on 10/6/2013I absolutely love going to The Front Page, its the highlight of my moms visit!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Food. Service, not so much.OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/1/2013It's was Sunday night on Labor Day weekend so it wasn't very crowded but our waiter didn't come to the table often enough to make sure our drinks were full. He seemed inexperienced, only was 21yo. The food however was quite good. The salads are entree portions and their tastes were remarkable. Although we ordered the salads with our entrees, our waiter said nothing about their size, thus we'd ordered too much food. The salmon was prepared to perfection and the seafood pasta had lots of shrimp, scallops, mussels, crab meat and fish in it; tasted wonderful over linguini noodles. Yum!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food poor serviceKetchuponlyDined on 8/31/2013The food was great-I had a burger and my friend had wings. We split the fries appetizer and we also had margaritas. It was happy hours and our appetizer was half off, and our drinks were $5! However, it took more than ten minutes for a server to come to out table and when someone finally did, it was the manager, who was very nice. It ended up being the manager who provided us with better service than the server who must have been new.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great outside dining, but...MmmGoodDined on 8/31/2013Sat outside, which was lovely and much quieter than inside tables seemed to be. Just one word of warning, watch out for the metal grates underneath outside tables. They vent heat from the parking garage below street level. Two of us that were seated over the grate had to contend with periodic blasts of hot air, which made our dinner a bit less pleasant than it would have otherwise been.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- brunch is good but not dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/23/2013Too loud for dinner and the food was not that good. The service was terrible, very slow! We were never asked about dessert and it took at least 40 min to get our check. Brunch is very good here though and the brunch service is good too.Special Features:


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Fearne Cotton High Neck Swing Dress
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Fearne Cotton High Neck Swing Dress - Cobalt Blue
From her latest collection, this dipped hem swing dress by Fearne Cotton is straight out of the twenties.
With a high neck and tiered top, this dress is made for dancing the night away at underground jazz bars. The swing style works gorgeously with the dipped hem adding movement and shape to your silhouette, while the tie detail at the back is the fierce finishing touch!
Wear this swing dress with a pair of Fearne Cotton lace-up, cut-out sandals to add a little kooky-cool to your vintage style.
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- Swing dress by Fearne Cotton
- Dipped back hem
- High neck design
- Tiered top detail
- Large tie fastening to back
- Length at front: 33 inches
- Length at back: 44 inches
Fearne Cotton Eleanor Ankle Strap Peep Toe Platform Shoes - Navy
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Fearne Cotton Eleanor Peep Toe Platforms
Never straying too far from her love of retro chic, these Eleanor platform heels by Fearne Cotton fuse vintage with contemporary for a platform shoe you'll fall head over heels for.
The classic platform silhouette features double strap accents and buckle fastenings as well as a colour pop peep toe that starts a retro revival of its own! In a navy hue with contrasting platform, these heels are all about making a statement.
So rock up to your next lunch date or night out with the girls in these heels and your favourite Fearne Cotton frock and channel your inner sixties ye-ye girl.
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- Eleanor platform shoes by Fearne Cotton
- Double ankle straps with buckle fastenings
- Contrast platform and peep toe trim
- Heel height: 4.5 inches
Fearne Cotton Beaded Vintage Dress
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Fearne Cotton Beaded Vintage Shift Dress
Making a subtle transition between seasons, this vintage shift dress by Fearne Cotton will see you bare-legged through summer and tight-covered through autumn.
In a gorgeous, rich navy hue, this shift dress is perfect for cute trans-seasonal wardrobes. The bead embellishments to the neckline add a classic beauty, while the concealed pockets add that all-important laid back Fearne vibe.
Get Fearne's kooky-cool style by wearing this pretty vintage dress with a pair of patent ankle boots for the ultimate clash of trends this season.
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- Embellished bead detail to neckline
- Concealed side pockets
- Capped sleeves
- Length: 34 inches
Fearne Cotton Jacquard Zip Skirt
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Fearne Cotton Jacquard Wrap Skirt with Spot Print
Keeping your summer wardrobe cool and kooky, this asymmetric wrap skirt by Fearne Cotton is part of her latest collection and will make a statement this season.
Featuring a textured jacquard fabric, this skirt is given a little extra something that's perfect for taking you from summer through to autumn. The contrasting spot print livens up the boxy shape of this skirt, while the zip detail to the front and back adds an industrial edge.
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- All-over contrast spot print
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- Length: 16 inches
Fearne Cotton Frill Back Maxi Dress
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Fearne Cotton Open Back Maxi Dress with Embellished Neckline
Putting her infamous retro twist on an elegant classic, this maxi dress by Fearne Cotton is your go-to party pick this season.
An embellished neckline keeps the front of this dress elegant, while the back works kooky cool perfectly. Featuring a frill sleeve open back with tie detail, this piece makes an entrance at any special occasion and the centre back slit is 40s elegant at its best.
All this evening dress needs is Fearne's lace up, cut-out sandals in blue print and a statement cuff. Add a cute clutch to complete your look.
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- Length: 60 inches (extra long)
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Fearne Cotton Turquoise Playsuit
This playsuit by Fearne Cotton is a cute and colour-popping look to step out in this season.
In a gorgeous turquoise hue, this playsuit is all about summer and the short style shows off those toned pins. With multiple pockets and button detailing to the sleeves, this piece is given a relaxed appeal that's perfect for off-duty days spent in the sun.
Wear this playsuit with a pair of the Fearne Cotton gladiator sandals to punk up your cute summer's day style.
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Fearne Cotton Midi Length Lace Dress
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Fearne Cotton Lace Midi Dress - Peacock Blue
Continuing her love of vintage-inspired designs, this lace midi dress by Fearne Cotton is part of her latest collection and makes a perfect piece for weddings and special occasions this summer.
In peacock blue, this dress is given a fun, fresh and flirty appeal, while the bodycon fit shows off your figure. A delicate floral lace overlay works the traditional angle, while a contemporary crew neck mixes modern with classic for a beautiful result.
Wear this gorgeous lace midi dress with a contrasting pair of sandals from Fearne's footwear collection and match your nails with a slick polish.
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Fearne Cotton Chunky Strap Sandals with Perspex Heel
Bringing back the retro Perspex heel, these sandals by Fearne Cotton add a little fun to your day and evening styles.
The blue hue of these sandals has an iridescent shine for head turning appeal, while the chunky straps inspire a little sixties charm. A faded colour Perspex block heel gives your looks a dramatic lift, while keeping you balanced for a confident wear. Complete with a buckle fastening to the ankle strap, these heels are held securely in place.
Wear these heels with one of Fearne's gorgeous jumpsuits for a retro revival of your own. Add chunky accessories and a fierce feline cat eye to complete your look.
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- Chunky strap detail
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Homemade Dulce de Leche or Cajeta (goat milk caramel) is easy...you just need some milk, sugar and a bit of time!
A recipe for making seasonal, Wensleydale with cranberries. The cranberries are optional so this cheese can be enjoyed year round.
Homemade yogurt is creamier and so much more delicious and store bought...plus you can customize it any way you want.
Making single-serving yogurt in a crockpot is simple. The individual containers are reusable and the yogurt stays fresh and firm for several weeks. I leave a little head room in the jars for mix-ins. Great for yogurt on the go!
Just fill a glass jar half-way with cream, add a marble, and shake. And shake. And shake. And shake. Oh – and did I mention that you have to SHAKE? The process is simple. The labor involved is, well, laborious.
Cheese Strings were a childhood favourite of mine but when it comes to feeding my own children, I'd rather know that their food has undergone as little manufacturing as possible. So, let's make our own!
This recipe for a generic white-rind, soft ripened cheese comes from The School of Artisan Food, where I completed a day course in basic cheesemaking skills.
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WORKING AT THE Marin Humane Society is no ordinary job for Lt. Steve Hill. This tall, imposing man has been a familiar figure on and off campus for decades. He is supervisor, adviser, teacher and friend. He is the driving force behind the MHS softball team, loves disc golf and reads Clive Cussler novels while he works out.
As the Marin Humane Society's longest term employee, and the longest-serving animal services officer in Northern California, Hill has seen quite a bit in his 40 years.
Hill was hired Jan. 1, 1973, as a night shift officer. It was not unusual for him to round up 10 to 15 stray dogs in one day and bring them back to the shelter. This was in an era when few people spayed or neutered their pets and open spaces meant your dog could roam freely around the neighborhood.
Things began to change in the mid-1980s. The big push was to spay and neuter. A veterinary clinic was built on the Marin Humane Society campus, the first subsidized spay and neuter clinic in the state, as well as in the adoption center there was an education center. Hill's role shifted from rounding up strays and handling nuisance complaints to educating the public on responsible pet guardianship and investigating cruelty and neglect cases.
Even though Hill has been involved with many rescues over the past four decades, he recalls the one that involved a ranch in Tomales as if it were yesterday, not Jan. 14, 1993.
After arriving on scene, Hill quickly discovered 250 lambs and ewes suffering from neglect. Through a torrential downpour, he and a small team of officers and volunteers transported them to the shelter. The tiny lambs were sheltered in the dog runs so they could be bottle-fed by a team of volunteers while the ewes were housed in the shelter's barn.
Hill has been involved with rescues on a national level as well. During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, he and a team from Marin Humane Society drove to Texas and spent 10 days in a converted arena with rescue teams from across the United States.
"The dedication of these people was amazing," he recalls. "We may never see involvement on that large a scale ever again."
His desire is to continue the legacy that is the Marin Humane Society.
"We have always been top notch. I started out at a state-of-the-art facility and we are still that. It has a lot to do with the people who are here," he says.
Many spend years looking for a career that will bring meaning to our lives. The MHS is fortunate that Steve Hill discovered his 40 years ago. Says Hill, "When you start out at the best, it's hard to go someplace else."
Trisha McNamee is the executive assistant to the CEO at the Marin Humane Society, which contributes Tails of Marin articles.


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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A Richmond filmmaker is putting the final touches on a documentary about a former Navy SEAL trainee convicted in a 1995 slaying.
J.D. Leete's film is titled "Target of Opportunity: The US Navy SEALs and the Murder of Jennifer Evans." It contends that Dustin Turner is innocent, even though his conviction has been upheld by the Virginia Supreme Court.
The Bloomington, Ind., native is serving 82 years for the murder of Evans, an Emory University student he met at a Virginia Beach bar. Another SEAL trainee, Billy Joe Brown of Dayton, Ohio, was convicted in a separate trial and is serving 72 years. Brown initially blamed Turner but now says he alone killed Evans.
Leete's film will be screened for the first time at a Richmond theater Thursday night.
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Take Our Daughters to Work Week
Hello, my name is Camilla Pearson, the PCV Organizer for the PCPP Project "Take Our Daughters to Work Conference Week" enacted in Togo, West Africa at the end of March 2011. My counterparts and I are really proud of the project and wanted to share our story with you.
The conference was held for motivated high school girls in the
plateaux region of Togo that were either in their junior or senior years of highschool. Girls at this level of education are somewhat rare in our region (and country) and often are not aware of the steps to take after their BAC exam to continue their education or careers.
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a)To enable young high school women to better have the capacity to succeed in school and their studies by exposing them to new information and developing their vocational skills
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c)To create a sense of unity as young women and as future women leaders of Togo among the participants in order to bolster their self promotion and empowerment
d)To teach the participants skills as Peer Educators, encouraging them to return to their communities to educate and motivate other youth to continue their studies and to practice healthy life skills
We met these objectives during the conference by doing site visits to women of different professions in the community, by hosting a panel discussion with role model women and by holding sessions to discuss a broad variety of topics such as Exam/Study Tips, Women's Health, Income Generating Activities, Realities of Being a Women in the Workplace, Gender Equity, Self Confidence, Interview Skills, 1st Year University Student Information/Tips, etc. Four "Young Leaders" (last year's TODTW conference attendees) also came to share their experiences as peer educators in their communities.
There were a variety of "Camp" themed activities too such as team-building exercises and games, songs, soccer matches and "Cultural Night" featuring skits on the importance of girls' education and traditional dances.
I cannot begin to express accurately in words to you the influence this project had on the 22 participants as well as us the organizers. The young women involved felt so honored to be a part of a conference like this. Most were the 1st or 2nd students in their classes, but had never attended a conference or camp like this before. Although motivated and intelligent, they had rarely had encouragement from others in thier community and hadn't before learned information about gender equity or
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Concealed carry holsters for women are the same as men, except a woman's clothing style may make conventional strong side hip carry more difficult. Then again, a concealed carry purse is an option for the ladies, too.
The best concealed carry gun is the one you have on you when the fight takes place. That means the best concealed carry holsters are the ones that let you comfortably carry your handgun at all times.
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Comfort is but one factor in selecting concealed carry holsters for your everyday carry gun, but it's a biggie. Get a holster with a good suspension system that won't flex. Combined with a rigid, high-quality gun belt — which is equally important in the comfort equation — a hard plastic or thick leather holster will bear the weight of gun and cartridges best.
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Don't get a generalist holster. Instead buy several specialized types — Outside-the-Waistband (OWB), iwb holsters (inside the waistband holster), ankle, shoulder harness, and pocket — for various situations. The holster must compliment your wardrobe. In my opinion, iwb concealed carry holsters are the most versatile of the lot.
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BOSTON (AP) - The head of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education says he wants to meet with Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle to review his spending.
Higher Education Chairman Charles Desmond said in a letter to Dobelle Thursday that a report about expenditures of state funds including credit card expenses incurred by university employees "raise serious concerns" about their appropriateness.
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It took 3 days, 60 miles and thousands of supporters to complete this year's Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk.The walked kicked off Friday and paraded through the streets of metro Atlanta. Sunday, stream of walkers dressed in their finest pink outfits showed up at Turner Field for the closing ceremony.The rainy weather on Saturday did not dampen the spirits of those participating and supporters say Sunday's weather was a perfect way to end this year's walk.This year's walk raised $2.9 million that will go towards research, education and community-based programs that target breast cancer.
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The Blessing of the Animals is celebrated annually at Popcorn Park Zoo in honor of the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, who is known for his love for animals.
On Friday, Oct. 5, Rev. John Cardello went to Popcorn Park to celebrate the feast day by blessing the residents of Popcorn Park, Director John Bergmann said.
"The weather was beautiful as the Reverend walked through and blessed the many inhabitants of the park," he said. "Rev. Cardello has done this for the last couple years and has got to know some of the animals here very well, so it gave him a chance to spend some time with his friends Princess and Mickey."
Rev. Cardello proceeded to the shelter to bless the dogs and cats waiting for forever homes, Bergmann said, paying close attention to some of the special needs of the animals.