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Archive for 2009
UMaine Professor Elected Vice-President/President of Phycological Society of AmericaWednesday, December 30th, 2009
UMaine Professor Named IEEE FellowTuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Contact: Professor John Vetelino, (207) 581-2264; Aimee Dolloff, (207) 581-3777
ORONO, Maine – University of Maine electrical and computer engineering Professor John Vetelino has been conferred as a 2010 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellow.
Vetelino received the honor for his contributions to acoustic wave properties of piezoelectric crystals and their application in sensors.
The IEEE Grade of Fellow is conferred by the Board of Directors upon a person with an extraordinary record of accomplishments in any of the IEEE fields of interest. The total number selected in any one year does not exceed one-tenth of one percent of the total voting membership of the institute, making it a very prestigious honor.
"His IEEE award is the first for any electrical and computer engineering faculty in the state of Maine and possibly any engineer in Maine," according to UMaine Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Chair Mohamad Musavi, who nominated Vetelino for the award.
To become an IEEE Fellow, the nominee must have accomplishments that have contributed importantly to the advancement or application of engineering, science and technology, bringing the realization of significant value to society.
"He is a devoted scientist, educator, and public servant who has made significant contributions to the area of bulk and surface acoustic waves and their applications in sensor science and technology," Musavi wrote of Vetelino in his nomination.
At UMaine, Vetelino is one of the founding members of the Laboratory for Advanced Surface Science and Technology (LASST), an interdisciplinary research facility focusing on research of advanced materials in areas related to microelectronics, sensors, composites, paper, and biotechnology.
He received the UMaine Distinguished Maine Professor Award in 2008, and the UMaine Presidential Research and Creative Achievement Award in 1980.
In addition to advising more than 50 masters and doctoral candidates, Vetelino has received more than 100 science and education research contracts totaling more than $25 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Defense (DOD), government laboratories, and industrial laboratories. He also received 25 NSF science education grants for involving highly qualified undergraduates in state-of-the-art research.
The numerous research breakthroughs by Vetelino and his research groups have resulted in the incubation of several small sensor companies from Dr Vetelino's group, namely, Mainely Sensors, Sensor Research and Development Corporation, BIODE Corporation and Microconversion Technology. He also consults with government laboratories and many industries and serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals and government funding agencies.
When asked what the award meant to him, Vetelino said he has received other recognition for his work, but that being named an IEEE is significant.
"It's probably the highest award that an electrical engineer can ever receive," he says. "It's an award that requires a tremendous amount of scrutiny in terms of the nomination process, and then in how the actual award winner is chosen."
He noted that the competition in the northeast region is particularly tough because he was up again researchers from institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard, Yale and Columbia universities.
Vetelino formally will be recognized in October 2010 as an IEEE Fellow at the IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium in San Diego, California.
UMaine Roundtable Takes Up Green Jobs for Women Dec. 11Thursday, December 10th, 2009
News advisory – Dec. 10, 2009
Contact: Sharon Barker, 581-1508
ORONO — What is a "green" job and how do you get one?
This question and others will be up for exploration Friday, Dec. 11, from 1-4 p.m. at the UMaine Wells Conference Center, as the Women's Resource Center sponsors a public roundtable discussion on well-paying, career-track green jobs for women.
Maine Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman will be present to offer perspectives, along with representatives from business, labor, academia, state government, advocacy groups and worker factions.
Discussions will cover:
- What are green jobs and what skill sets or degrees are needed for green employment?
- How can government, education and the private sector utilize green policies and -practices to strengthen Maine's economy?
- Do women experience barriers or challenges when they attempt to pursue green employment?
- And why does supporting an environmental policy make good business sense?
The public is invited to attend and participate in the discussions. The event will provide a chance for people from various sectors and perspectives to become more aware of the opportunities and challenges of increasing participation of women in a critical, growing segment of the economy.
The program is offered at no cost thanks to financial support from the Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor, and in collaboration with the UMaine Bureau of Labor Education and the Maine Department of Labor.
For more information, call (207) 581-1508.
UMaine Graduate Student Collaborates with Cheese Maker on Omega-3 Fortified CheeseWednesday, December 9th, 2009
Contact: Brianna Hughes, 207-837-2872
ORONO – What do goats and fish have in common? Not much until UMaine graduate student Brianna Hughes and Seal Cove Farm proprietor Barbara Brooks got together to talk about fortifying goat cheese with highly purified omega-3-rich fish oil.
The project, funded by Maine Technology Institute, blends the mission of the University of Maine and the focus of its Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition to deliver a new line of heart-healthy artisan cheese for Seal Cove Farm.
Seal Cove Farm, established in 1976, is situated in Lamoine, Maine and produces approximately 700 pounds of cheese per week in season. The farm continually offers new varieties of cheese and is expanding to anticipate consumer demands.
As one of the fastest growing trends in the food industry, omega-3 fish oil research is one of the focuses in associate professor of food science and human nutrition Denise Skonberg's lab in Hitchner Hall. Her graduate student Brianna Hughes has been working on omega-3 fortification of cheese as part of her master's thesis project, and when the opportunity to work with Brooks was presented by Beth Calder, food science specialist with UMaine's Cooperative Extension, it was a perfect fit for everyone, according to Skonberg.
The cheese is made with fresh milk from Seal Cove Farm, using the farm's proprietary recipe for a creamy goat cheese more commonly called chevre. It is a three-day process from the time the milk is pasteurized, cultured, set and separated; it is this lengthy process that produces the celebrated Seal Cove Farm chevre. The combination of a healthy, calcium-rich cheese, plus the addition of omega-3-rich oil is now ready for consumer feedback.
On Wednesday, Dec. 9, between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m., a public tasting of four of the omega-3 fortified cheeses was scheduled at the Consumer Testing Center, Room 158, Hitchner Hall. The sensory test gauges consumer interest in the fortified cheese, as well as to see how consumers like the addition of the omega-3 oil.
Maine Tree Club Planning 2010 OutingsFriday, December 4th, 2009
Contact: Amy Witt, 207-780-4205
PORTLAND, ME— Maine residents and visitors can learn more about one of the state's greatest resources by joining the Maine Tree Club, ane ducational project designed for people of all ages to learn about trees. University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the Maine Forest Service, and the Pine Tree State Arboretum collaborate to manage the club and plan activities.
The annual registration fee for the Maine Tree Club is $20 per person, $30 per couple, $35 per family, and $65 per group of up to 15. A limited number of Maine Tree Club scholarships are available for those in need and there is no deadline for registration. Those interested may request a free informational brochure by calling University of Maine Cooperative Extension at 800-287-1471.
The Maine Tree Club is planning at least three outings around the state in 2010 to get people into the woods for hands-on learning and enjoyment. These outings, guided by experts, are planned for the mountains and coastal regions as well as other parts of Maine. Through these outings and twice-monthly fact sheets featuring different Maine tree species, club members will learn to recognize 50 different types of trees over a period of two years and gain skills that can be applied in their own yards and communities.
Participants receive additional materials including a hand lens for close-up viewing of tree parts, an attractive notebook for the tree species fact sheets, a pocket guide to Maine trees, and several practical guides related to tree growth and care.
Maine's trees attract tourists by the thousands, support the state economy and deliver constant inspiration to area artists, poets and naturalists; they are at the root of Maine's identity.
UMaine Extension programs are open and accessible to all in accordance with program goals.
Greater Bangor Area NAACP and UMaine to Host 2010 MLK Breakfast Celebration Jan. 18Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Contact: Diane Khiel (email@example.com)
ORONO – The Greater Bangor Area NAACP and the University of Maine will present the 2010 Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 at UMaine's Wells Conference Center. The event is scheduled for 8:30-10:30 a.m., with doors opening at 8 a.m.
The Destiny Worship Praise Team, a diverse group of gospel singers from the nondenominational Destiny Worship Center of Brewer, Maine, is scheduled to perform from 8:00-8:30 a.m., and the UMaine female student singing group Renaissance will close the program.
Rev. Dr. Phil Ertha, a nationally-known and highly regarded preacher, soloist, and writer, will be this year's keynote speaker. Rev. Ertha, a Vietnam veteran who has roots in the Bangor area, will examine the status of Dr. King's dream in 2010.
In commenting about Rev. Ertha, civil rights legend Andrew Young once remarked, "[Rev. Ertha] is one of the most dynamic preachers I have ever heard. He captures audiences young and old, black and white."
Tickets for the 2010 Breakfast are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and over, $10 for high school and college students with ID, and $10 for children 12 and younger. A sell-out crowd is expected, so those interested in attending are encouraged to purchase tickets early by calling (207) 581-1428.
Maple Grading School this Week in SkowheganTuesday, December 1st, 2009
Contact: Kathy Hopkins at 474-9622
SKOWHEGAN — The sixth annual Maple Grading School is scheduled for Thursday Dec. 3 and Friday Dec. 4 at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Somerset County office, 7 County Drive in Skowhegan.
Maine will host this event for the first time. It brings together maple producers, bulk syrup buyers, state inspectors and others who might need to accurately grade maple syrup or judge maple products in a context setting. The school will provide participants with a scientific base along with hands-on exercises.
Maple syrup production is on the rise in northeastern North America, and proper grading plays an important role in helping determine the purity and natural content of products, which affect pricing. Consistent understanding of grading among U.S. and Canadian producers can yield significant benefits for consumers.
UMaine Extension Educator Kathy Hopkins will be available at the event on Thursday and Friday. She works with maple syrup producers statewide, and she has conducted research on important issues facing the maple industry including studies related to food safety and consumer acceptance of maple products.
UMaine Museum of Art Announces Free Admission in 2010Monday, November 30th, 2009
Nov. 30, 2009
Contact: George Kinghorn, 561-3354
BANGOR — As the holiday season commences, the University of Maine Museum of Art announces a wonderful gift to the community and region — another year of free admission.
Through the generosity of Machias Savings Bank the Museum of Art will continue to open its doors for all individuals and groups to enjoy the Museum in 2010 without charge. This is an extension of the bank's gift of free admission in 2008, in memory of the late UMMA benefactor Edward "Ted" Leonard III.
"Machias Savings Bank lost a good friend three years ago, Attorney Edward "Ted" Leonard," says Ed Hennessey, president of Machias Savings Bank. "We wanted to do something special in his memory. Knowing Ted was a big supporter of the University of Maine Museum of Art, we felt it was extremely worthwhile to make a contribution in his memory. We worked with the Museum so that our donation could be used to provide free admission for visitors as Ted wanted many people to visit the Museum. We are pleased that we are able to make our third donation in his name and continue to offer free admission to the public."
As a result of the Machias Savings Bank's sponsorship, the museum has seen a 56 percent increase in attendance. In addition, many are first-time visitors.
"We are so appreciative of Machias Savings Bank's ongoing support," says UMMA Director George Kinghorn. "Through this gift we are able to provide the community and region access to the permanent collection, changing exhibitions and an exciting array of educational programs. We would certainly not have seen such positive attendance numbers and so many new faces coming through our doors, without the support of Machias Savings Bank."
Two UMaine Students Gain Early Admission to Tufts Medical SchoolTuesday, November 24th, 2009
Contact: Kristen Andresen at (207) 581-3742
ORONO — Applying to medical school can be a full-time job. But for two University of Maine juniors, the job has become a lot easier.
Microbiology major Jonathan Pelletier of Falmouth, Maine, and biochemistry major Aaron Perreault of Northfield, N.H., recently learned that they had received early acceptance to Tufts University School of Medicine through the Maine Track Early Assurance program. Born of a partnership between Tufts and Maine Medical Center, this new program reserves a limited number of slots per year for students from UMaine System institutions, Bowdoin, Bates and Colby.
That two this year's slots went to UMaine students underscores the quality of UMaine's pre-med offerings.
"It does speak to the fact that we are preparing students well for medical school," says Robert Gundersen, chair of UMaine's Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biology. "This lets (Jonathan and Aaron) approach the next two years focusing on what they need to learn, instead of all the other things they need to focus on in order to get into medical school."
Though they will still need to complete their course requirements, Pelletier and Perreault can skip the MCATs and the rigorous application process.
"Academically, it is an honor and I'm thrilled to have it,"says Pelletier, an Honors student and Microbiology major from Falmouth, Maine. "In terms of academic mobility, it has freed me up do some really cool things this year."
At UMaine, Pelletier researches arsenic in relation to mast cells in Professor Julie Gosse's lab. He is passionate about philanthropic medicine and plans to spend the summer of 2010 volunteering in an orphanage in Peru. Last summer, he received a Rezendes Global Services Scholarship from UMaine's Honors College that allowed him to volunteer in a clinic in Pommern, Tanzania. Pelletier also will use the extra time afforded by the Maine Track program to pursue his passion for music.
Perreault, a Biochemistry major and Honors student from Northfield, N.H., works in Professor Carol Kim's lab as part of her research to develop a zebrafish model for studying cystic fibrosis. Perreault always had an interest in medicine, but a presentation by UMaine alumnus and Nobel laureate Dr. Bernard Lown cemented his decision to become a doctor.
"When he came here, he really inspired me and showed me that this profession can be really rewarding and you can go a long way with it, as he's done," Perreault said.
About Tufts Maine Track:
Tufts Maine Track is a partnership between Maine Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine that offers clinical training experiences in Maine and exposes medical students to aspects of rural practice and training in a major tertiary medical center. More information about the Tufts Maine Track program is available at http://www.tufts.edu/med/education/mdmainetrack/index.html
University of Maine Museum of Art Press Conference, 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
Contact: Joe Carr, 581-3571; Kathryn Jovanelli, 561-3350
The University of Maine Museum of Art will hold a news conference to announce an important gift to the community in 2010 from Machias Savings Bank. The announcement will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30. The museum is located at 40 Harlow St. in Bangor.


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First, I've never known CMOS storage to fail, but after 3 or more years the backup batteries can easily fail. In a desktop, you just replace what is typically a CR2032 cell. My own desktop will need just such a battery anytime; it's been going a little over 5 years!
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Heartbleed Bleeds On
According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
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Billy Corgan Says the 'Walls are Coming Down' During Future Shows
Billy Corgan put on an epic, career-spanning acoustic show at Chicago's Ravinia Festival last weekend and apparently nobody was more inspired by it than Billy Corgan.
Billy Corgan put on an epic, career-spanning acoustic show at Chicago's Ravinia Festival last weekend and apparently nobody was more inspired by it than Billy Corgan.
At The MOOSE, our Chief Engineer is also our Chief Farmer. He is a VERY popular guy this time of year because it's CORN SEASON!!
The Southwest Montana Building Industry Association proudly presents the 23rd annual Parade of Homes on September 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2014. Tour the finest new home construction in the Gallatin Valley and meet the building professionals that built them!
In a recent interview, the singer-songwriter announced his (potential) plans to unleash one of his shelved records with a name as mysterious as its history: 'Blackhole.'
Evel Knievel Days in Butte, Montana has grown to include new events such as their urban mountain biking course. It doesn't appear very long, but looks like a blast.
Join the Gallatin County Democrats for the 2014 Annual Fundraising Gala on Friday, September 12 from 6 - 10 pm at the Emerson Center Ballroom. Get your tickets here.
Billy Corgan put on an epic, career-spanning acoustic show at Chicago's Ravinia Festival last weekend and apparently nobody was more inspired by it than Billy Corgan.
Saturday late afternoon the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office and the Big Sky, Hams Radio, and Helicopter groups of the Sheriff's Search and Rescue Division responded to a backcountry search in a remote part of the Spanish Peaks Wilderness.
The Fine Brothers are at it again by letting the elderly experiment with VR technology for the first time, showing how magical the Oculus Rift experience can be.
Leading into the holiday weekend, head of Twitter Music, Bob Moczydlowsky, decided it would be a good idea to take the new Foo Fighters' album, 'Sonic Highways,' for a spin.
The Montana Wilderness Association, the state's leading grassroots wilderness conservation organization, is once again asking photographers of all ages and ability levels to show the world what they love about Montana's special wild places. Hurry up, the entry deadline for MWA's sixth annual Picture Wild Montana photo contest is this Sunday!
What do you get when a great band takes a 4-year hiatus to re-energize and comes back with a new member, a new label, and works with new big-name producers? Spoon has proved that to be a recipe for success. Just listen to their new album, They Want My Soul.
Jack White contributed a track to Beck's ambitious 'Song Reader' compilation and the lyric video has finally been released.
If you never got around to sending the record industry a get well card, you should probably instead use the money on a digital download or three.
We have survived another long off-season, and college football is once again upon us in all its glory. Here are five burning questions as we enter Week 1:
As The Smashing Pumpkins are getting set to release the reissue of their 1998 LP, Adore, on September 23, Rolling Stone has now released an unlikely remix of the album's first single, "Ava Adore" by Puff Daddy. This remix, which will appear on the upcoming reissue, was actually produced by Diddy 16 years ago! Take a listen here.
Live are back with a new album and new vocalist as Chris Shinn will front the group for 'The Turn' album in October.


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Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15.
Jesus Feeds 5000 - Story Summary:
While going about his ministry, Jesus Christ received some terrible news. John the Baptist, his friend, kinsman, and the prophet who proclaimed him as the Messiah, had been beheaded by Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee and Perea.
Jesus' 12 disciples had just returned from a missionary journey he had sent them on. After they told him all they had done and taught, he took them with him in a boat on the Sea of Galilee to a remote place, for rest and prayer.
Great crowds of people in the area heard that Jesus was near. They ran to see him, bringing their sick friends and relatives. When the boat landed, Jesus saw all the men, women and children and had compassion on them. He taught them about the Kingdom of God and healed those who were sick.
Looking at the crowd, which numbered about 5,000 men, not counting women and children, Jesus asked his disciple Philip, "Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?" (John 6:5, NIV) Jesus knew what he was going to do, but he asked Philip to test him. Philip replied that even eight months' wages would not be enough to give each person even one bite of bread.
Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, had more faith in Jesus. He brought forward a young boy who had five small loaves of barley bread and two small fish. Even so, Andrew wondered how that could help.
Jesus ordered the crowd to sit down in groups of fifty. He took the five loaves, looked up to heaven, gave thanks to God his Father, and passed them to his disciples to be distributed. He did the same with the two fish.
Everyone—men, women and children—ate as much as they wanted! Jesus miraculously multiplied the loaves and fishes so there was more than enough. Then he told his disciples to gather the leftovers so nothing was wasted. They collected enough to fill 12 baskets.
The crowd was so overwhelmed by this miracle that they understood Jesus was the prophet who had been promised. Knowing they would want to force him to become their king, Jesus fled from them.
Points of Interest from the Story of Jesus Feeding the 5000:
• This miracle when Jesus feeds 5000 is recorded in all four Gospels, with only slight differences in details. It is a separate incident from the feeding of the 4,000.
• Only the men were counted in this story. When the women and children were added, the crowd probably numbered 10,000 to 20,000.
• These Jews were as "lost" as their ancestors who wandered in the desert during the Exodus, when God provided manna to feed them. Jesus was superior to Moses because he not only provided physical food but also spiritual food, as the "bread of life."
• Jesus' disciples focused on the problem rather than on God. When we are confronted with an unsolvable situation, we need to remember "For nothing is impossible with God." (Luke 1:37, NIV)
• The 12 baskets of leftovers may symbolize the 12 tribes of Israel. They also tell us that God is not only a generous provider, but that he has unlimited resources.
• This miraculous feeding of the multitude was another sign that Jesus was the Messiah. However, the people did not understand that he was a spiritual king, and wanted to force him to be a military leader who would overthrow the Romans. This is the reason Jesus fled from them.
Question for Reflection:
Philip and Andrew seemed to have forgotten all the miracles Jesus had performed before. When you face a crisis in your life, do you remember how God helped you in the past?


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Kick and miss | Gay Talese and the new soccer journalism
The 448-page tome is Talese's first book since 1992. Talese once wrote himself a memo: "More writers should be doing what you're doing—NOT writing. There's so much bad writing out there, why add to it?" (Photo copyright © Joyce Tenneson)
"I am not now, nor have I ever been, fond of the game of soccer." With these McCarthy Era echoes Gay Talese begins his memoir, A Writer's Life, published last month by Knopf. If one had to choose where Talese, the dapper practitioner of literary journalism and chronicler of popular culture for The New Yorker and Esquire, might begin summarizing his career, the 1999 Women's World Cup final would seem an unlikely candidate.
But Talese's narrative picks up the thread from 10 July 1999. We read as Talese gets ready for a tennis match, watches the New York Yankees and muses about his beginnings in sportswriting at the University of Alabama with a column called "Sports Gay-zing." "I had not planned to watch the match," he writes, and we might think that he does not intend to write about it either. But, 336 pages later, having taken us on flashbacks to the civil rights movement and his literary treatments of Frank Sinatra, Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis and Lorena Bobbitt, among others, Talese resumes with the story of China midfielder Liu Ying.
After 120 minutes of regulation and extra time, the match between the United States and China had come down to penalties. American goalkeeper Briana Scurry's save of Liu's spot kick provided the opening on which Brandi Chastain would capitalize. Talese watched the failure, Liu's sunken demeanor, and realized, according to Josh Getlin's account in the Los Angeles Times, "that was the real story."
"I thought of myself as a young sportswriter," Talese tells Getlin, "and how I would have run into that locker room and told the story through her eyes."
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Interview Details – Saw an open call for a job fair for their store. When I arrived I was one of many who showed up for the open call. They had us stand in line in the hot sun and were to wait until it was our turn to be interviewed. I was dressed in a professional manor and was surprised to find most of the other candidates were in jeans???? When it was my turn to interview, I was sat at a table with another interviewee but we were being interviewed individually by our own interviewer. The questions were basic and the interview lasted only 5 minutes because they were trying to get through the line. This type of interview is hard because they cannot go into depth to see if you'd be a likely candidate for the position. I think the interviewers main concern was that I was unsure of my availability because I have another job. I told her that if I was to be hired for the Visual position I would quit my current job.
Interview Question – Basic interview question such as name 5 of your best qualities Answer Question
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Visual Merchandiser Interview (Positive Experience; Average Interview)
I applied in-person and the process took 4 weeks - interviewed at Forever 21 in April 2014.
Interview Details – The whole entire process took 4 weeks; however i applied at the first location for any management job, then another location for visual merchandiser.. twice, and then again for a different management position. For the interview you'll start with building three outfits.. mine were a going out, work, and a must have. You'll then either pass or fail that first task, then next you'll answer actual "sit-down" interview questions. After that, they asked me to design a table based on merchandise they provided. That was for the visual merchandiser position, the assistant manager interview was much much harder.
Interview Question – What was the most constructive piece of criticism a former boss or current boss ever gave or has given you? Explain why, and if you agreed or disagreed with it. View Answer
Negotiation Details – They offered me 12$ an hour, however i also had 2 years of visual experience.
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Visual Merchandiser Interview (Positive Experience; Average Interview)
I applied online and the process took 2 weeks - interviewed at Forever 21 in November 2013.
Interview Details – I noticed the job posting on the Forever 21 website, so I applied and got a call back about a week later for an interview. I was interviewed by an assistant manager as well as the visual manager. I felt very comfortable in the interview, like I was having a conversation with friends. They are very interested in hiring trend-savvy individuals, so they asked me, "What fashion blogs do you follow?"; "Who are your celebrity style icons?"; and "What is a current fashion trend that you're loving?" They then took me on a tour of the store, and had me pick out a few outfits. In one section of the store, the manager asked me to critique the wall display and asked me what I would add to it (that was probably the most unexpected question for me!). I left thinking the interview went really well. A week later, they called me and offered me the job.
Interview Question – "Critique this wall display. What would you have done differently, or what could be added to make it a more effective display?" Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I originally asked for $12. When they told me that they normally start visual merchandisers out at $10, I asked for $10.50. The store manager had to check with her district manager, and she approved me for $10.50.
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Visual Merchandiser Interview (Positive Experience; Average Interview)
I applied online and the process took 2 days - interviewed at Forever 21 in May 2013.
Interview Details – I applied on-line and got a phone call for an in person interview with the store manager. The interview was very relaxed and easy going like a conversation with a friend. I was then scheduled a second phone interview with the district visual manager. The store manager prepped me for the types of questions the district visual manager might ask and assured me I would do great. The phone interview was a little more intense but went very well. My main advice is to relax and be yourself. Yes, definitely highlight your successes and talents, but don't let that hold you back from showing your personality! Management wants to get a taste of who they will be working with and how compatible you will be with co-workers.
Interview Question – What trend I would like to see come back and why. I was so wrapped up in the business I was pleasantly surprised with a question about my own interests and opinions. Answer Question
No Offer
Neutral Experience
Average Interview
Visual Merchandiser Interview (Neutral Experience; Average Interview)
I applied online and the process took 1 week - interviewed at Forever 21.
Interview Details – i had two interview both were pretty unprofessional - first interview was with 2 others and was interviewed on the sales floor (can be distracting) then asked to put an outfit together. The person that interviewed us was fairly new to the senior role which showed through the interview process. 2nd interview was held in the changing room with stock everywhere and people sorting out stock, was asked very basic questions and then asked to put three outfits together.
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Easy Interview
Visual Merchandiser Interview (Positive Experience; Easy Interview)
I applied online and the process took 2 months - interviewed at Forever 21 in November 2010.
Interview Details – Standard interview questions.
Interview Question – There wasn't any difficult questions but you are asked about your knowledge of current fashion trends. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – They made an offer that was compatible with my experience.
Accepted Offer
Neutral Experience
Visual Merchandiser Interview (Neutral Experience)
I applied through an employee referral and the process took 1 week - interviewed at Forever 21.
Interview Details – Sit-down interview. Looked at my references, asked me about my experience. Very straight forward.
Interview Question – none. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Got the pay I wanted after initially not accepting.
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Very Easy Interview
Visual Merchandiser Interview (Positive Experience; Very Easy Interview)
I applied in-person and the process took 2 weeks - interviewed at Forever 21 in October 2013.
Interview Details – I was tipped off to the position opening by a friend & stopped in to ask for an application. The store manager, after some light questioning, told me to come in the next day when the Visual Manager was in. I did just that, and brought my resume with me. The Visual Manager and I chatted casually about my availability and past experience then she set up an in-depth interview for the next week. During that interview, I was asked all the basic questions: Why do you want to work for F21? What do you have to offer the company? Who are your favorite designers? What are your strengths/weaknesses? etc. Then, she had me choose three outfits: a contemporary look for the working 30 year old woman, a fashion forward look, and a look that best described my personal style. I was told they were still in the process of interviewing and would get back to me. I received the job offer the next day.
Interview Question – What are 2 strengths/2 weaknesses? View Answer
Negotiation Details – Can't complain with full-time + benefits.
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Easy Interview
Visual Merchandiser Interview (Positive Experience; Easy Interview)
I applied online and the process took 2 months - interviewed at Forever 21 in March 2013.
Interview Details – Applied in early January 2013 and did not receive a call until mid march 2013. I was called and asked to come in for a face to face interview with the visual manager and field visual merchandiser. The Interview lasted for about 30 minutes and then I was asked by the field visual if I would be comfortable merchandising a 4 way fixture, I agreed and passed the test.
Interview Question – The most difficult aspect of the interview was probably merchandising a fixture according to their standards, which an applicant would not be familiar with. View Answer
No Offer
Neutral Experience
Visual Merchandiser Interview (Neutral Experience)
Interviewed at Forever 21
Interview Details – The interview was very much by the book guide
Lines , no surprise questions . a proper formal introduction was made by the managers and asked about last work experience . they however were not concerned on the academic particulars .
Interview Question – How did you handle difficult customers ? Answer Question
Interviews for Top Jobs at Forever 21


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BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Cleveland running back Willis McGahee will play Sunday when the Browns meet the Vikings.
Coach Rob Chudzinski confirmed that McGahee, signed this week, will be on the field, though his role is still undefined.
McGahee, who played for Denver last year and is likely to take the carries left behind by Trent Richardson, said his agent first contacted him on Monday about playing for the Browns. He figured he would play alongside Richardson, who was traded to Indianapolis Wednesday.
Either way, Chudzinski has "100% faith in him" and knows that, "nothing is holding him back."
McGahee, 31, has had a durable 9-year career. He's rushed for 8,097 career yards, including four 1,000-yard seasons. He has played for Buffalo, Baltimore and the Broncos.
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---- — TICONDEROGA — Frederick Victor Fuller Jr., 59, of Ticonderoga, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at the Moses-Ludington Hospital of Ticonderoga.
Born in Ticonderoga, July 12, 1953, he was the son of the late Frederick Victor Fuller Sr. and the late Florence (Walker) Blanchard.
Fred was a resident of Ticonderoga for most of his life. He was the owner and operator of F.V. Fuller Trucking of Ticonderoga for many years. He was a member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks # 1494 of Ticonderoga.
Fred enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was also an avid hunter and enjoyed target practicing with his kids. He taught them all how to hunt and the importance of gun safety.
In addition to his mother and father, he was also pre-deceased by one son, Frederick Charles Fuller.
Survivors include his step-mother, Antonia "Sue" (Diaz) Fuller of Ticonderoga; his companion, Carla M. McCarthy of Ticonderoga; six children, Brenda Marie (Joe) Wells of Ticonderoga, Collin J. Fuller of Keeseville, Bernard J. Jordon, Stephen R. Jordon, Tyler M. Jordon, and Kaitlin R. Baker, all of Ticonderoga; one brother, Randy J. (Julie) Fuller of Ticonderoga; and two sisters, Flavia V. Fuller of Ticonderoga and Deborah (Hollis) Sweatt of North Carolina. He is also survived by two grandsons, Joseph R. Wells and Mitchel R. Wells and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga, N.Y.


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CATEGORIES Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Box Office Predictions, UK Box Office, Cinematical, UK Box OfficeThe sequels were king this past weekend with High School Musical 3 and Saw V pulling in large groups from wildly different demographics (or at least one hopes so). Last week's other new release Pride and Glory came in with a less than stellar fifth place. Here's the top five:
1. High School Musical 3: Senior Year: $42 million
2. Saw V: $30 million
3. Max Payne: $7.6 million
4. Beverly Hills Chihuahua: $6.8 million
5. Pride & Glory: $6.2 million
We've got two new releases this week hoping to pull in both laughs and shrieks. We've also got a couple expanding into wider release.
The Haunting of Molly Hartley
What's It All About: After surviving a murder attempt committed by her psychotic mother, Molly Hartley tries for a new lease on life at a new private school, but she learns that something truly evil is in store for her on her 18th birthday.
Why It Might Do Well: Hellooo! Halloween?
Why It Might Not Do Well: Star power is limited to veterans of teen fair like 90210 and Gossip Girl which doesn't give the film broad appeal.
Number of Theaters: 2,250
Prediction: $12 million
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
What's It All About: Kevin Smith wrote and directed this comedy about two down on their luck platonic friends (Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks) who decide the answer to their money problems is to make a porn film together.
Why It Might Do Well: Smith is the guy behind the Clerks movies, Chasing Amy and Dogma, and Rogen has Knocked Up, Superbad and The 40 Year Old Virgin on his resume.
Why It Might Not Do Well: The last time Smith did a film without Jay and Silent Bob we got Jersey Girl.
Number of Theaters: 3,000
Prediction: $22 million
And Expanding into Wider Release:
What's It All About: Clint Eastwood directs and Angelina Jolie stars in this story based on true events. Jolie plays a mother in 1928 Los Angeles who confronts corrupt police after her son is kidnapped and another child is returned in his place.
Why It Might Do Well: High powered people on both sides of the camera and a plot that will tug at the heart strings. Also, when it went into limited release last week it had the highest per screen average of the week.
Why It Might Not Do Well: 52% at Rottentomatoes.com is nothing to brag about.
Number of Theaters: 1,800
Prediction: $9 million
What's It All About: Guy Ritchie directs this comedy/crime drama about a London real estate scam and the various felons mixed up in it.
Why It Might Do Well: The trailer pleases and 60% at Rottentomatoes.com is within the Fresh range.
Why It Might Not Do Well: Still a pretty small release.
Number of Theaters: 800
Prediction: $6 million
As a Kevin Smith fan I was hoping Zack and Miri would get a number one release, but I think High School Musical 3 has got the legs to hold the top spot for another week. Also, this being Halloween weekend, we can probably expect the horror flicks to have an edge. Here's my prediction.
1. High School Musical 3
2. Zack and Miri Make a Porno
3. Saw V
4. The Haunting of Molly Hartley
5. Changeling
For the first time in awhile we've got not one but TWO perfect scores, so congrats to Pat Campbell and cough. This week was a bit easier to call so overall the scores were higher. Here's the rundown:
1. Pat Campbell: 16
1. cough: 16
2. dtzamaras: 13
2. lostinafog: 13
2. Ray: 13
2. Gregory Rubinstein: 13
3. Matt: 12
3. hitesh choudhary: 12
3. AJ Wiley: 12
4. Bradford Oman: 11
4. Alex Farquharson: 11
4. Herff: 11
4. Harless?: 11
4. I Eat Robots: 11
5. Vera: 9
5. Tristan: 9
6. Chris: 6
6. DarkAgair: 6
7. jeff romagnuolo: 4
Post your predictions for the top five movies in the comments section below before 5:00PM Eastern Time on Friday. One point for every top five movie correctly named, two points for every correct placement, and one extra point for the top movie.


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Mickey's Maingate Manor Emerald Island Lakeside Villa in Disney Area
- bedrooms 7
- baths 6
- sleeps 16
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Emerald Island
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 2,968 - $ 5,082 / week
Disney Area House deals
stays between: 8/24/14 & 10/31/14
deal expires in: 6 days
10% Discount Mickey's Maingate Manor August through October
We are offering a 10% Discount for available dates from August through October at Mickey's Maingate Manor.
- $424 $381/night (10% off)
deal# D38U5K
vacation rental description
Upon your arrival to Mickey's Maingate Manor you will use a code in the digital door handle. No more hassel with keys. When you are ready to retire to bed you will be able to relax in your comfortable Sealy Posture-Pedic, pillow topped mattress with pressed, 600 thread count cotton sheets. After a long day at the parks you can cool off in your private pool or soak in the spa and rest up for another great day at the parks, or for a relaxing day at home.
Mickey's Maingate Manor is our Professionally Designed and
Decorated Luxury Vacation Home, and
located 5 minutes from the Walt Disney World Entrance, in the
prestigious "Enclave" neighborhood of the Emerald Island Resort.
New Additions!!
Unlimited Use Wireless High Speed internet access for up to 3
X Box 360 in the Games Room
EMERALD ISLAND RESORT is a gated community that encompasses
over 300 acres and is surrounded by a Conservation Area. The
winding entrance road is lined with palms, indigenous plants and
decorative flowers, that contributes to the Emerald Island Resorts
unique feel of peace and tranquillity in the otherwise bustling
area of Disney Maingate. Once in the Resort you are welcomed by a
playful dolphin fountain and a picturesque rotunda leading you to our
Luxury Vacation Home.
Once you arrive at our home you will see that we have
designed recreation areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and amenities to suit
multiple families. We have located 2 bedrooms downstairs for those
who avoid stairs; the newest additions to the family or the
matriarch and patriarchs.
Our Lake view and Wooded Conservation Area View is the
crowning jewel to our home. The back of the home is lined with
windows and a sliding glass door which allows you to view this
tranquil vista from the entire home, which makes it hard to believe
there is so much Disney Activity only 3 miles away. You may not
want to leave. But in the end, when you do, leave a note in our guest
book. Count the Mickeys in the home and compare notes with previous
guests. We hope you'll enjoy our home as much as we do. We'll "See
Ya Real Soon!"
2 Master Bedrooms with Bath Suites, and 3 Master Bedrooms with Full
Bathroom. Each Room is named and Themed for a unique adventure as
you travel throught the home. Here is a list of the Bedrooms.
AFRICAN ADVENTURE is a Master Bedroom Suite. Enjoy your
Dark Continent Campaign in the comfort of a Pillow Top King bed, TV
with DVD/VCR, walk in closet, bath suite with walk in shower.
TUSCAN ROMANCE is Master Bedroom Suite with soft serene
shades and elegant antiquity. This restful retreat has a Pillow Top
King Bed, TV with DVD/VCR walk in closet and bath suite with walk in
CIMARRON TRAIL is a glimpse into the Cattle Baron's world
of luxury at stops along the trail while following his investments
(cattle). This Rustic/Exquisite room has a Pillow Top King Bed,
Private Full Bath and TV with DVD/VCR.
PLAZA SOUTH is a bit of Sophisticated New York for the
young ladies. Two Twin beds with toile canopies, Make-Up Mirror
Dresser and TV with DVD/VCR. This room shares a Donald Duck Comic
Book Theme Full Bath with "The Quarterdeck".
QUARTERDECK for our young lads, has 2 Twin Captain's
Beds and 1 set of Bunk Beds (2 beds in a set). I'm sure I can feel
the sea spray. This room shares a Donald Duck Comic Book theme Full
Bath with "The Plaza South".
CAPE COD is cool and breezy blues and white with a touch of
classic elegance, Pillow Top Queen bed. Private Full Bath and TV
with DVD/VCR.
SAINT ANDREWS is in honor of the golf course of course.
Pillow Top King bed, Private Full Bath, and TV with DVD/VCR.
*Bed Description:
All beds in the house are Sealy Posture Pedic Shavano Ultra
Plush Euro Pillow Top. Unicased for Comfort and Support.
MICKEY'S R&R is an Air conditioned and Carpeted Game
Room with a 73" screen and Surround Sound Home Theater area, Pool
Table, Air Hockey, a 2nd Refrigerator for refreshments and plenty
of seating to watch that big football game. It is a perfect place
to relax and enjoy high energy recreation, Movies or a Pool
Tournament without disturbing the entire house.
POOL & LANAI Area has a Southern Facing Exposure, a
Lake and Conservation View for privacy, an Oversized Heated Swimming
Pool with Spa, Outdoor Shower, Extended Decking, Comfortable Patio
Furniture and a Stainless Steel Grill for year round enjoyment.
KITCHEN Scene is fully equipped to make you feel like a
gourmet chef. We have found the kitchen is where everyone
automatically gathers. Our kitchen has a custom designed table 10'
long, it is counter top height, and has a beautiful granite
surface. This multifunction table can be used for projects, multi-
person food prep, meal time seating for 12 and general gathering.
Enough room so everyone can relax and enjoy family meals.
SOUTH BEACH LOFT was designed for teens or a ladies
getaway. 42" Plazma TV, Game Table, Library, Puzzles, Board Games
and Playstation.
HARRY POTTER'S CLOSET is for our younger guests. We noticed
our children always find a closet to create their own play room in.
Now there is one specifically set aside with a fun theme, including
Hedwig, located in the center of activity for unintrusive
GREAT ROOM is centrally located to the kitchen, has a 3
sofa conversation pit and can be used as an alternate movie location
with a 53" TV screen and surround sound Home Theater.
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Hollie Richardson 1-866-770-8557
house rental amenities
Pool and Lanai Area:
Southern Facing Exposure
LAKE AND CONSERVATION VIEW across the entire
back of home for peaceful sunning and swimming
Oversized, Heated Pool and Spa
Outdoor Shower
Comfortable Patio Furniture
Ceiling Fan with Light
Stainless Steel Grill
Game Room:
73" Big Screen TV with Surround Sound Home Theater
Pool Table
Air Hockey
Theater Seating and Bar Stools with Tables
2nd Refrigerator with a Glass door for Refreshments
Children Needs:
3 Baby Gates for all the Stairs
Baby Monitor
4 Bed Rails
High Chair
Stroller (Not an Umbrella Stroller)
Portable Playpen
Safety Covers on all the electric sockets
Utility Room:
LOADING Washer and Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Pool Towels
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Laundry Detergent
Toilet Paper
Shower Caps
Initial toiletries will be in the home on your arrival. Once those
have been used, it is up to the quest to replenish necessary items
such as toilet paper and soap.
Dishwashing Soap
Paper Towels
Knife Set
Storage containers
activities and attractions in Disney Area Central Florida
The Club House at Emerald Island has the following Activities:
Tiki Hut for snacks and drinks, an Exercise Facility and Sauna, a
Large Gathering room with Fire Place, Sundry Shop, Cyber Cafe for
access to the Internet, a Community Pool, Spa, Tot Play Yard, Tennis
Courts, and a Volleyball Court.
Walt Disney World Which includes Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal
Kingdom, MGM, And all the Disney Water Parks 3 Miles
Universal Studios 3 Miles
Sea World 10 Miles
Universal Studios 15 Miles
Orlando International Airport 23 Miles
Orange County Convention Center 12 Miles
Closest Golf Course 2 Miles
Closest Beach 60 Miles
vacation rental rates
Low: $424/Nightly $2968 per week
Regular: $473/Nightly $3311 per week
Holiday: $726/nightly $5082 per week
*All rates subject to a 13% Tax which is not included in the above price.
Low Season Includes:
January, February, May, September, October, November, December
Regular Season Rates Includes:
March, April, June, July, August
Holiday Season Rates Include:
The week of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve
Holiday Rental Rates include the week of Easter Thanksgiving
Christmas and New Years
Nightly minimum:
There is a 7 night minimum.
For requests within 30 days of check in, we will accept a 4 night
minimum, if there is a vacancy.
Cleaning Fee: $175.00 For stays less than 7 nights
Tax: 13%
Pool Heat:
$150.00 A Week
Gas Grill: $35.00 Optional Fee for your stay
Mid Stay Clean: $150.00 This is an optional fee at the Guests
request to have a cleaning during their stay.
Deposit for the home is $500.00 for the week.
This needs to be paid in order to hold the home for your reservation.
Security Deposit is $500.00
This can be taken care of with a check or credit card and will be
returned to you after your departure, when the maintenance company
informs us that the home is in good condition.
Hollie Richardson 1-866-770-8557
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
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Two-time All-American
Jackson's bid for a National Championship in the men's triple jump came up short at the 2008 NCAA's after he bowed out of competition because of injury ... Jackson ended his prestigious career as a two-time All-American, while also recording multiple conference championships in both the long and triple jump ... The nation's No. 3 ranked jumper going into the NCAAs, Jackson qualified for nationals by posting runner-up honors at the Midwest Regional .. In 2008, Jackson had one of the most successful outings for an athlete in Penn Relays history ... The senior crushed his own school record to win the men's triple jump after winning the long jump on his first day of competition in Philadelphia ... By doing so he earned College Athlete of the Meet honors for individual events ... The Grand Prairie, Texas, native, who's mark of 54 feet, 3.75 inches in the triple jump was as high as No. 1 in the NCAA during the season recorded the 10th longest jump in Penn Relays history ... He became the first TCU track and field athlete ever to win both the men's long and triple jump at the Penn Relays ... He also became the first TCU male or female to win a title in the triple jump at Franklin Field ... Finally, Jackson, who earned his second All-America honor of his career during the indoor season in the triple jump won the conference title in the triple jump, claiming his third career MWC outdoor crown with a winning leap of 51 feet, 2 ¼ inches ... Overall, the Grand Prairie native won the event by more than four feet over Colorado State's Nnamdi Agwu ... During the indoor season, Jackson earned All-American honors by soaring 16.32m (53-06.50) to finish third overall in the men's triple jump at nationals ... Jackson, who's mark broke his own school record ... At the MWC Championships, Jackson captured the triple jump event title with an NCAA automatic leap of 16.26m (53-04.25) ... His jump broke his own school record in the event and was ranked as the third best leap in the NCAA ... Jackson's mark also ranked as the third-best triple jump mark in MWC men's championship history ... Jackson earned MWC male athlete of the week honors following his performance at the season opening Arkansas Invitational ... The jump ranked second in the nation at that point and was good enough to replace his previous best mark, set in 2006, at fourth place in the all-time MWC record book.
Earned first All-America honors of his career by placing third in the triple jump at the NCAA Outdoor Championships ... Finished third with a leap of 52-09.50 (16.09m) ... Became TCU's first All-American in the triple jump since 2001 and third in school history ... Won the MWC Outdoor title in both the long jump and triple jump ... Only individual in school history to win conference titles in both the long jump and triple jump ... MWC title in the triple jump was his second in a row, marking the second time in school history an individual has won two straight league titles in the triple jump ... First individual to win both the long jump and triple jump at the MWC Championships since Air Force's Brian Park in 2001 ... Won the MWC long jump title with a leap of 23-06.00 (7.16m) despite not competing in the event prior to the meet ... Took only two attempts en route to claiming the title ... Won the MWC triple jump crown with a season-best leap of 52-10.75 (16.12m) ... Placed third in the triple jump with a leap of 51-08.50 (15.76m) at Midwest Regional ... Won the triple jump at the TCU Invitational with a leap of 52-04.00 (15.95m) ... Missed majority of indoor season due to injury ... Won the triple jump at the Arkansas Invitational with a jump of 51-03.50 (15.63m).
Won the MWC Outdoor Championship in the triple jump with a leap of 49-11.75 ... Won the triple jump at the first five meets of the outdoor season ... Placed 10th in triple jump at NCAA Championships with a jump of 50-09.50 ... Finished third in triple jump at Midwest Regional with a jump of 51-09.25 ... Set the school record in the triple jump at the TCU Invitational with a jump of 53-00 ... Named to All-Midwest Region and to All-MWC Outdoor team in the triple jump ... Finished sixth in the long jump at the MWC Outdoor Championships with a jump of 22-11.00 ... Finished first in triple jump at Bobby Lane UTA Invitational, Texas Relays, North Texas Classic, TCU Invitational and MWC Outdoor Championships.
Competed in the long jump and triple jump during the indoor season ... finished second in the long jump at the C-USA Indoor Championships with a season-best mark of 23-9 meters ... also earned silver-medal honors in the triple jump with a mark of 49-8.50 meters ... did not compete during the outdoor season.
Competed in both the long and triple jumps during his freshman campaign, showing solid improvement as the year progressed ... did not compete at the C-USA meet during the indoor season ... first three competitions in the long jump in the outdoor season yielded nothing better than a jump of 7.18 meters, but turned in nothing less than 7.34 meters over his final four competitions ... finished second at the C-USA meet in the long jump with a mark of 7.34 meters (24-01.00) ... also placed fourth in the triple jump with a season-best mark of 15.06 meters (49-05.00) ... saved his best effort of the season for the Midwest Regional ... long jumped 7.75 meters (25-05.25) to place fifth and earn an automatic trip to the NCAA Outdoor Championships ... placed 11th at the NCAA outdoor meet with a jump of 7.64 meters (25-00.75).
High School
Lettered in football, cross country and track & field at South Grand Prairie High School ... coached by Barry Lucy and former TCU assistant track coach Sam Hume ... was the high school decathlon champion in 2003 and earned all-America status in both 2002 and 2003 ... ranked among the nation's top 10 in the long and triple jump and in the decathlon ... was a two-time all-area jumper, according to the Dallas Morning News ... also named the Sophomore of the Year in football.
Parents are Larry and Sharon Jackson ... father, Larry, ran track at the University of Houston and East Texas State ... brother, Jason, ran track at Hampton University and at the University of Texas ... majoring in communications and business.


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Family and friends of a missing college student from Austell fanned out across Middle Georgia State College's campus Tuesday passing out flyers.
Police said freshman Jmaal Keyes, 19, never returned to his dorm room after heading off to class on April 25.
Loved ones went to every building on campus hoping their efforts would lead them to Keyes' whereabouts.
Investigators told CBS Atlanta News that the phone company disconnected Keyes' cell phone on the same day he disappeared. They did not say if Keyes had the phone disconnected or if it was disconnected because of non-payment.
They also said Keyes had no car, credit cards or a bank account, so it is impossible to tell what his last transactions were.
Keyes left without taking anything from his dorm room, not even clothes, according to authorities.
Campus police are working with Cochran police, the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to find Keyes.
Anyone with information that can help locate Jmaal Keyes can call the campus police department at (478) 934-3002 or (478) 471-2414.
CBSAtlanta.com will have more information as it becomes available.
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A woman who was texting while driving was impaled by guardrail pole.


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Yanks deal Ramirez to Rangers for cash
Righty designated on Feb. 28 to make room for Park
TAMPA, Fla. -- Edwar Ramirez will have a chance to see if his Bugs Bunny changeup can pay dividends in the American League West, as he was dealt on Tuesday by the Yankees to the Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.
Ramirez, a soft-tossing right-handed reliever, was designated for assignment by New York on Feb. 28 in order to create room for Chan Ho Park on the 40-man roster.
The 28-year-old appeared in 20 games over two stints with the Yankees in 2009, compiling a 5.73 ERA with no record. He spent the remainder of the season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, going 1-5 with a 3.19 ERA in 29 games.
Originally a product of the Angels' farm system, Ramirez was plucked by the Yankees from the Independent United League in July 2006 and made his biggest impact in '08, when he was 5-1 with a 3.90 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 55 1/3 innings over 55 appearances.
In 96 appearances with the Yankees from 2007-09, Ramirez was 6-2 with a 5.22 ERA, two saves and 116 strikeouts in 98 1/3 innings.
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Charming Oceanfront Get-Away on Dry Sandy Beach - STINGRAY in Malibu
- bedrooms 1
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type Cottage
- community Carbon Beach
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,575 - $ 2,450 / week
$ 6,000 - $ 10,500 / month
Malibu Cottage deals
stays between: 9/2/14 & 9/30/14
deal expires tomorrow
Perfect Location - Enjoy this beachfront location with unobstructed ocean views!
Enjoy this beautiful location on the sand at Carbon Beach. There are panoramic ocean views, views of Malibu Pier, Queens Necklace and Catalina Island. Just steps from the beach. (3 night minimum stay, not valid with any other deals)
- $400 $300/night ($100 off)
deal# DRT6TF
vacation rental description
Ocean front on Malibu's best dry sandy beach with panoramic ocean views. Located ON THE SAND. This beautiful, restful beach is known as Carbon Beach or Billionaire Row, catering to many celebrities. Less than a minute to restaurants, world famous Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach!
The unique part about this area of Malibu is that everything is very close by! Four world class restaurants and several modestly priced cafes, Malibu Fitness Center, surfing lessons and rentals, kayak and diving rentals, charter a fishing or sailboat, trendy local stores for shopping and experiencing the flavor of Malibu. Enjoy the numerous hiking and biking trails in the Malibu/Santa Monica Mountains.
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property availability
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Last modified on 08-22-2014 at 10:12 PM.
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Sandpiper 22860 LLC
cottage rental amenities
This is Stingray, our oceanfront 1 bedroom has a private deck, hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and garage parking accent this comfortable rental.
HD Flat Screen TV, DVD, high speed wireless internet, and stereo system with IPod connection and CD Player.
Fully equipped with a barbecue, full kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, gas range, microwave, refrigerator, washer/dryer, linens and essentials for cooking & dining.
The property is gated for extra privacy and has a washer & dryer on site for your convenience.
activities and attractions in Malibu Los Angeles Area
Located at Malibu's famous Surfing spot! Swimming, surfing, wake boarding, boogie boarding, diving, fishing, snorkeling, water skiing, boating, sailing, windsurfing, Kite surfing, jet skiing, biking, wildlife viewing, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, golf, tennis. Across from Malibu fitness Center/Gym, Health/Beauty Spa, access to private trainer, pilates, yoga classes and relaxing.
Movie theater, Adamson House, shopping, sightseeing and restaurants within minutes.
Drive to the Getty Museum, Music Center, LA Zoo, Santa Barbara Zoo, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood, and theme parks (Disney Land, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm & Magic Mountain).
vacation rental rates
Now accepting all major credit cards
Cleaning fee $100.00 to $150.00
Refundable Security Deposit $1,000.00
3 night minimum
12% tax - City of Malibu
Oct 1st to May 23rd - Nightly $350; Weekly $1,575; Monthly $6,000
May 24th to Sept 30th- Nightly $450; Weekly $2,450; Monthly $10,500
Longer term rate can be negotiated
Weekly Rate is based on 7 nights.
Monthly Rate is based on 30 nights.
Sandpiper 22860 LLC
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Malibu
- Swimming
- Surfing/Windsurfing
- Kayaking
- Beauty/Spa
- Shopping
Top things to do on a budget
- Hiking/Beach Walks
- Mountian Biking
- Sightseeing
- Snorkeling/Body Surfing
- Relaxing
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- Tide Pools
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Wildlife Viewing
- Theme Park (Amusement Parks)
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Provide incentives for electronic medical records
"As governor, Bob McDonnell will work with the health care community to identify and execute incentives to promote increased use of electronic medical records and electronic Medicaid submissions."
Double the number of Governor's Career and Technical Academies
We will double the number of Governor's Career and Technical Academies that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math and career technical skills.
We want to hear your suggestions and comments. Email the Virginia Truth-O-Meter with feedback and with claims you'd like to see checked. If you send us a comment, we'll assume you don't mind us publishing it unless you tell us otherwise.


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Various hormones are also affected. For example, production of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) drops early and reaches very low levels by Day 3 or 4. It is similar in structure to insulin, which also becomes scarcer with fasting, and high levels of both have been linked to cancer.
As for treating cancer, Valter Longo, director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, thinks that short-term complete fasts maximize the benefits. He has found that a 48-hour total fast slowed the growth of five of eight types of cancer in mice, the effect tending to be more pronounced the more fasts the animals undertook.
Fasting is harder on cancer cells than on normal cells, he says. That's because the mutations that cause cancer lead to rapid growth under the physiological conditions in which they arose, but they can be at a disadvantage when conditions changes. This could also explain why fasting combined with conventional cancer treatment provides a double whammy. Mice with gliomas — very aggressive forms of cancer and the most commonly diagnosed brain tumor in people — were more than twice as likely to survive a 28-day study if they underwent a 48-hour fast accompanied by radiation therapy as were those that did not fast.
Could fasting prevent cancers from developing in the first place? Evidence is scant.
Longo says there are "very good reasons" why it should. He points out that high levels of IGF-1 and glucose in the blood and being overweight are risk factors for cancer, and they can all be improved by fasting.
Another risk factor is insulin, says Michelle Harvie at Britain's University of Manchester. Studying a group of women whose family history put them at high risk of developing breast cancer, she put half of them on a diet that cut calories by about 25 percent and half on a 5:2 fast. After six months, both groups showed a reduction in blood insulin levels, but the reduction was greater in the fasting group. Harvie's team is now analyzing breast biopsies to see whether this translates to fewer of the genetic changes associated with increased cancer risk.


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History on Chapelboro for
Sammy Slade
Find where Sammy Slade has been mentioned from anywhere on Chapelboro.com!
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The attorney for the so-called "Orange County Five" says he's encouraged by the recent dismissal in Wake..
The Town of Carrboro has officially joined five municipal partners and four universities in the Master Network..
Four members of the so-called "Orange County Five," a group of elected officials arrested during a Moral M..
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The newest member of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen was sworn in Monday night at Town Hall, and then she got r..
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A 20-year old West Chester University student who had contracted bacterial meningitis has passed away.
Sean Casey was in his third year of studies at the school's College of Visual and Performing Arts.
A statement from the university read, in part, that Sean was "quite active in campus life as a member of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Musical Fraternity, Honors Student Association, and was a well-respected student leader working in the Sykes Union Building as a Student Director."
Bacterial meningitis is not considered to be highly contagious and person-to-person transmission is possible from direct saliva contact.
Symptoms are an abrupt onset of chills, fever, headache, stiff neck, vomiting and rash.


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Terms and conditions for driving lessons.
Driving licence and eyesight: you must hold a current valid licence (either provisional or full) which must be produced on the first lesson. You must also be able to read a number plate from a distance 20.5 metres (67 feet) using your glasses if normally worn.
If you or your Instructor wish to cancel a lesson a minimum of
48 hours prior notice should be given. Cancellations must be made directly
between you and your Instructor, If you text you must have received a reply.
If you do not give at least 48 hours notice of cancellation, your Instructor will be entitled to charge for the lesson's concerned, like-wise you will be entitled to a free lesson or lesson's.
You must notify your Instructor of any matters which affect your ability or entitlement to have driving tuition, for example, but not limited to, any lack, or loss, of a valid provisional driving licence or medical condition.
The training vehicle will be made available to pupils for
their driving test subject to receipt of a fee equivalent to a two or three hour
driving lesson (dependent on distance travelled to test location).
We reserve the right to withhold this facility if, in our opinion, the pupil does not meet the required test standard.
The pupil is the only client in the car during the lesson (no car sharing with other pupils). Pick up and drop off will be at the agreed location.
Lesson price changes will not affect any individual once said
individual has started driving tuition.
We cannot be held responsible for illness or DSA test cancellations
As a member of the Driving Instructors Association our driving school is fully insured and we have Professional Indemnity to £5,000,000 and Public Liability to £10,000,000.


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Every team in baseball at least pays lip service to on-base percentage now. You might hear some mainstream writers or managers make a big deal about pitcher wins, but you rarely hear GMs mention them. The revolution is over. Condolences. The bums won.
But if there's one area in which the blognoscenti and front offices vary wildly, it's with the value of closers. Teams love to pay them a lot of money. Analysts think that money would be better used at almost any other position. Old Hoss Radbourn cuts to the core of the argument in fewer than 140 characters:
"Yes, I'd like a job. I only work one hour per day. It has to be from 4-5 PM or I'll throw a fit. Oh, you must pay me for the entire day."
Closers will usually handle about four or five percent of their team's innings for a season, yet established closers will take up a huge chunk of the total payroll. The Miami Marlins just committed $27 million to Heath Bell. I remember the last time they committed $27 million -- it was called "the entire 2008 season." The Marlins are a team that's learning how to spend, and their first key acquisition was to get a closer. It's a substantial, curious expenditure for just a few innings.
They're supposedly the most important innings, of course. They're important for morale, both in the clubhouse and for the fans. Blown save after blown save would make frustrated fans start following indoor lacrosse instead of baseball, and players would mail in the rest of their at-bats or innings for the rest of the year. Or something.
Quick quiz: what do the following players have in common?
That's a list of some of the players who were worth exactly one win above replacement level, according to Baseball Reference. Wilson, who had 36 saves last season in 57 games, will make $8.5 million in 2012. The Giants, who scored 36 runs last season in 162 games, are loudly and openly proclaiming that they're not going to spend a lot on their offense in free agency. You would think there would be an obvious desire to trade Wilson to free up money, but the last time his name was mentioned on MLB Trade Rumors was in March, when he switched agents.
This isn't to pick on the Giants -- every team that can afford to spend money on a closer, does. Even the Rays gave $6 million to Kyle Farnsworth on a two-year deal, the largest free-agent commitment to any Ray on the 2011 roster. It's not like they went out and paid market prices for a Papelbon, but they still sunk a large portion of their budget into a closer.
So what gives? Why do teams constantly give big contracts to closers? It's possible, maybe even probable, that most of the teams think closers are that important to winning ballgames. It's also possible that there is a public-relations benefit to having a closer who is perceived to be an asset. It's probably a big tapestry of reasons that make varying degrees of sense.
What I do know, though, is that just about every team is willing to pay a lot of money for a closer now and again. They might not all have to have a shiny new reliever in the driveway, but at some point in the past five years, just about every team has paid a pitcher more than $5 million to throw 60 or 70 innings for them. Even the smart teams. Sometimes especially the smart teams.
I'm not sure why this is, but my choices are to rail against the collective lunacy of groupthink, or assume that there's something they know that I don't. I'm leaning towards the latter. So Heath Bell for three years and $27 million? Fine. The Giants keeping Wilson, or the Royals hanging on to Joakim Soria? If that's what they're worried about. Whatever team pays $50 million to get Ryan Madson? They've probably figured something out that I haven't.
Done railing against contracts for closers. It was fun for a while -- oh, we had our moment in the sun, B.J. Ryan -- but it happens every year. I'll just throw up my hands and assume there's a reason for that.


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At the start of the fight it appeared that Sokoudjou would finish Alexander easily, as Sokoudjou knocked Alexander around and had him badly hurt on the ground. But late in the first round Alexander surprisingly turned the tables on Sokoudjou, got on top of him on the ground, and actually appeared to be the fresher of the two fighters by the end of the first.
And then early in the second round Alexander exploded, knocking Sokoudjou down with a knee followed by an uppercut. From there Alexander got on top of Sokoudjou and simply kept hammering away with punches to the head until the referee finally (and too late, in my opinion) stopped the fight.
Alexander is a one-dimensional brawler who will never be a great fighter. But he is an entertaining fighter, and he showed that once again. And Sokoudjou is plenty exciting too. This was just the kind of battle that an upstart promotion like Shark Fights needs.


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The Deland Award for Student Research supports investigations by graduate and advanced undergraduate students working on the comparative biology of woody plants, including developmental biology, physiology, genetics, reproductive biology, or ecology. Preference is given to students whose research utilizes the living collections of the Arnold Arboretum.
Awards of up to $10,000 are granted to support student research expenses and, in some cases, living expenses incurred during the research period.
Awards are granted through a competitive review process. Selection of recipient(s) will be based on the educational background of the student and their readiness to conduct the proposed research; the quality of the proposed research; and the relevance of the proposed research to the living collections of the Arnold Arboretum.
To be considered for an award, online applications should include the following:
Applicant must be an advanced undergraduate or graduate student.
For questions about the award, Arboretum resources, research proposal or submission process, contact the selection committee (Email).
The Deland Award for Student Research is made possible by the generosity of F. Stanton Deland Jr. and the Deland family through the Deland Award Endowment.


text: The cruise was well planned and well executed with well appointed and impeccably clean cabins; or "staterooms" as they are termed. With a few notable exceptions, the staff were friendly and efficient although slightly overly familiar towards what are fare paying guests. However, although the executive chef was committed and capable within what we feel to be limitations imposed upon him by Viking, be they kitchen size, support chefs or ingredients, the result was no better than 'fair'. Certainly, the "Culinary Journey" comprising "multicourse dinners" etc, were simply not experienced and Viking excuse this on the basis that ones dining experience is "subjective". This neither explains dry, pre cooked and bony fish, gelatine based mouse etc. etc. nor the repeated insistence that food orders are taken (and often served) before one can enjoy brief convivial conversation and glass of wine with those with whom one is dining. One could be forgiven for concluding that the anticipation of the promised dining experience is overshadowed by the need to suit the limitations and convenience of Viking and their staff which is disappointing.