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Dec. 12, 2013
Spotify says it is increasing the amount of free music available on mobile devices, opening in 20 emerging markets, and adding music of Led Zeppelin. MORE
Mar. 30, 2011
Steve Smith reviews Belcea Quartet performance of songs by rock band Led Zeppelin, arranged by Mark-Anthony Turnage, at Alice Tully Hall. MORE
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Led Zeppelin, Gods of Rock on the Celestial Staircase
Mick Wall examines the salacious, diabolical career of Led Zeppelin, and the phenomenal music the band made.December 27, 2009 booksReview
The Songs Remain the Same, Just Played a Little Slower
In its first full concert since 1980, Led Zeppelin performed in tempos more graceful than those on its old live recordings.December 12, 2007 artsReview
Zeppelin Injury Raises Questions
The press agent in London was getting the same question all day: Which finger was it?November 3, 2007 artsNews
Led Zeppelin to Make Its Songs Available Digitally
The band's decision to sell its music online coincides with the end of a fierce bidding war over the rights to administer the band's catalog of songs.October 15, 2007 artsNews
Songs That Evoke Both Age and Eternal Youth
Catharsis was always the punch line in Led Zeppelin's big show. The band crashed through the self-imposed limits of the blues form using the grandiose gestures of opera. Like opera, its music was both gaudy and beautiful. Jimmy Page expanded rock guitar to encompass medieval modalities and Indian tunings, while Robert Plant found the sexual magic within every landscape he pilfered, from the Mississippi Delta to King Arthur's court to the hippie love-ins.July 18, 1998 artsReview
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The bludgeoning stop-start riffs, the histrionic oohs and ahs, the borrowed blues lyrics, the Celtic modalities and Middle Eastern drones -- could it be Led Zeppelin, on tour again after nearly 15 years? Yes and no.February 28, 1995 artsReview
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In the 1970's, Led Zeppelin added "heavy" to the lexicon of adjectives used to describe rock music, developed a reputation for wild, destructive hotel parties, raked in larger percentages of profits than any band before it and turned an uncompromisingly long song, the eight-minute "Stairway to Heaven," into the most popular tune on radio.October 30, 1994 artsNews
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Jimmy Page, the founder of Led Zeppelin, has been remastering the group's entire catalog and says he would love to be onstage playing music again.
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September 17, 2013, Tuesday
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April 22, 2013, Monday
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April 21, 2013, Sunday
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March 18, 2013, Monday
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A Wolf at the Door and Other Retold Fairy Tales (original 2000; edition 2001)
by Ellen Datlow
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A Wolf at the Door and Other Retold Fairy Tales by Terri Windling (2000)
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A Wolf at the Door and Other Retold Fairy Tales is a collection of short stories that I selected from Cynthia Leitich Smith's list of children's and YA short story and poetry collections. I chose Neil Gaiman's Instructions as my short story for the purposes of this module, however, I read a few of the other stories and they were all wonderful.
Q5 - As a huge fan of Neil Gaiman, I absolutely loved this story. Through his series of Instructions, he calls to minds bits and pieces of every fairy story you have ever heard, tidbits of wisdom that definitely apply to the magical realm and possibly even to the "real world."
P3 - I really wanted to give this a P4 rating or higher, but I kept thinking that because of the magical theme of these stories and the easy readability, the writing in this collection is rather simplistic and probably more appealing to the younger members of the YA spectrum - late junior high, possibly early high school. It does have a bit of a juvenile feel to it, so it might not be attractive to older teens.
This book is a collection of fairy tale retellings or fairy tale-inspired short stories intended for younger readers. These are the stories and their authors:
The Months of Manhattan by Delia Sherman, Cinder Elephant by Jane Yolen, Instructions by Neil Gaiman, Mrs Big: Jack and the Beanstalk retold by Michael Cadnum, Falada: The Goose Girl's Horse by Nancy Farmer, A Wolf at the Door by Tanith Lee, Ali Baba and the Forty Aliens by Janeen Webb, Swans by Kelly Link, The Kingdom of Melting Glances by Katherine Vaz, Hansel's Eyes by Garth Nix, Becoming Charise by Kathe Koja, The Seven Stage A Comeback by Gregory Maguire, The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Patricia A. McKillip
I admit, if this hadn't been a book club read, I probably wouldn't have picked it up on my own, and the reasons are threefold. First, even though I've been known to enjoy stories involving re-imagined fairy tales, it's not my preferred subject. Second, I'm not normally drawn to children's or middle grade books. And third, I'm generally not a big fan of anthologies or short story collections. One of the greatest joys of reading is being able to connect with the characters, and personally I find short stories are often too brief or are over too quickly for me to do that.
Still, another great joy of reading is being able to try new things, and I was glad for the chance to read something different for a change. This was a nice change of pace and a good opportunity to discover some new authors and their takes on the fairy tale subject.
I have to say, my feelings are mixed. There were stories I loved, and stories I did not like at all. Among my favorites were The Months of Manhattan (which I thought was the perfect story to open with) and The Twelve Dancing Princesses (likewise, the perfect closing story). As for the rest of the stories in between, there are a few that stand out, but I mostly found many of them to be mediocre.
The stories I tended to enjoy more were the fairy tale retellings that were more faithful to the classics, like Mrs. Big: Jack and the Beanstalk or Ali Baba and the Forty Aliens or Hansel's Eyes. These included elements from the original fairy tales that were immediately recognizable and gave me a frame of reference to which I could anchor myself while I read. Then there were those stories that were just downright "anything-goes" and made me wonder if the author even had an idea or simply slapped together a bunch of random fairy tale elements in an attempt to make their story sound as crazy as possible.
Granted, my feelings may have been influenced by my personal preferences that I mentioned at the beginning of this review, but I tried my best to form objective opinions. Overall, save for a few gems, the stories weren't too memorable, but the creativity and sheer range of styles in this book were impressive. Adults can certainly appreciate this, but I can see kids enjoying themselves a lot more with the stories in this collection, even (or perhaps especially) the ridiculous and nonsensical ones.
A few of the stories were interesting, but on the whole the book wasn't that great.
Windling, Terri
The Wolf at the Door is a collection of fairytales retold by prominent writers in the Young Adult and Fantasy genres—exactly the sort of thing that tends to catch my eye and nag at my mind until I simply cannot resist the prospect of picking it up and reading it. This has happened twice now, and neither time have I been impressed by the entries. I was hoping that I would understand the stories better now I am older, and while that was the case in a few instances, comprehension did not necessarily lead to love.
There are a few selections here that I do feel stand out, however. Two of them, Neil Gaiman's "Instructions" and Gregory Maguire's "The Seven Stage a Comeback," are mostly poetic in form: the former is a series of directions on what to do when one stumbles into a fairy tale ("It's always best to be prepared for these things, after all"), while the latter has the seven dwarves hatching a plan for a reconciliation with Snow White—or is it revenge for her departure that they desire? I've often avoided the work of these two authors because of their tendency to utilize unnecessary adult content, but both of their submissions here are perfectly clean, as well as being witty, whimsical, and wildly creative.
Unfortunately, the prose selections are not nearly up to this standard. In terms of content and reading level, they range from Garth Nix's dark and gruesome "Hansel's Eyes" to Jane Yolen's "Cinder Elephant," which would be better suited to a child in the nursery than an eight- or ten-year-old, I think. This last tale really disappointed me, because I know Yolen is capable of so much more. That said, I did love her description of the skinny stepfamily, with "hearts so thin, you could read a magazine through them." Also, so many of the retellings were painfully cliché, including—believe it or not—Nix's. He seems to be the kind of author other readers might find incredibly creative because he makes so many cosmetic changes to the story, but his characters are both inhuman and unoriginal. Blegh.
Nancy Farmer's "Falada," Delia Sherman's "The Months of Manhattan," and Kathe Koja's "Becoming Charise" are all passable, but not at all the sort of stories I am likely to remember.
Then Patricia McKillip comes in and blows them all away.
I do not say this because I am campaigning to become her Biggest Fan Ever. (I am, but that's beside the point.) When I first read this collection years ago, I had no idea who she was, and I still thought her version of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" incredible. Unlike Nix, she makes relatively few cosmetic changes to the story, merely turning the Grimms' old soldier into a young one, compressing the visits underground into one night, giving the princesses floral names, and making it explicit that they have pledged themselves to the dead. And yet—and yet, in sixteen brief pages she creates a fascinating interplay of light and shadow, with three-dimensional characters and thematic complexity. That's it, Patricia. Show 'em how it's done.
Though I enjoyed the selections by McKillip, Gaiman, and Maguire, I would not recommend this collection overall. If one of your favorite authors submitted a story, check The Wolf at the Door out at your local library. Otherwise, let it be.
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These are not your mother's fairy tales...
Did you ever wonder how the dwarves felt after Snow White ditched them for the prince? Do you sometimes wish Cinderella hadn't been so helpless and petite? Are you ready to hear the Giant's point of view on Jack and his beanstalk? Then this is the book for you.
Thirteen award-winning fantasy and science fiction writers offer up their versions of these classic fairy tales as well as other favorites, including The Ugly Duckling, Ali Baba, Hansel and Gretel, and more. Some of the stories are funny, some are strange, and others are dark and disturbing -- but each offers something as unexpected as a wolf at the door.
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34 comments:
- Karah @ thespacebetweenblog said...
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this Laura!! Can't wait to hear the how-tos. I'm sharing this on facebook. Thank you so much for linking up to our party!!
- May 29, 2012
- Jessica Kielman said...
Gorgeous...reminds me of a tropical island getaway!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
- May 29, 2012
- Jenny @ The NY Melrose Family said...
I'm so jealous! That looks absolutely divine. I'm stopping in from the bloglovin blog hop. If you get a chance stop on over to www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com. I'm hosting my weekly link party tonight and I'd love for you to join in.
- May 29, 2012
- SheilaG @ Plum Doodles said...
Looks great, can't wait to see details!
- May 29, 2012
- Bonnie @ Uncommon said...
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Enjoy that space Laura!! :)
- May 29, 2012
Wow, that is fantastic! Now I bet the kids even want to sit in the corner! Great idea!
- May 29, 2012
- suzyhomemaker said...
I want that chair!
- May 29, 2012
- Rasonda @ Lake Cottage Dreams said...
So gorgeous Laura. I could SO see myself lounging there with an iced coffee and some trashy celebrity magazines! HA!
- May 29, 2012
- Janel@hatingmartha said...
Hi Laura! Uncommon Designs said I would like you...and I surely do! Can I come sit in the corner with you? Liking you on Facebook!
- May 29, 2012
- Linda @ it all started with paint said...
I'm thinking that baby would absolutely let you put her in that corner ... I know, bad Dirty Dancing reference ...
Thanks so much for linking up at our party ... but you didn't get the #1 spot this time around ...
- May 29, 2012
- Amy@BuffaloRoam said...
Absolutely beautiful!!! I would love to snuggle in there for a while.
- May 29, 2012
- Annmarie Pipa said...
Oh you will love love love this!!! 15 degree difference...enjoy!! good for you!
- May 29, 2012
- The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ said...
as always my friend your projects are amazing! you truly inspire me! sending hugs and still hoping to cook in your kitchen some day : ) LOL!!!
- May 29, 2012
- Christine said...
Oh Laura!!! I would love a corner like this one!! It's fabulous!!!
You are planning on sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. right? :)
- May 29, 2012
- Coastal Cottage Dreams said...
Love your little relaxing corner! Looks great!
- May 29, 2012
- Pam said...
Love your little sail cloth. That's such a cute idea.
- May 29, 2012
- Eclectically Vintage said...
Nobody puts Laura in a corner!!
Except this corner - filled with beautiful pillows, cool refreshments and gorgeous ferns. The perfect place to catch those peaceful 5 minutes!
So glad you joined our party!
- May 29, 2012
- Bliss said...
You clever little shade seeker!
- May 29, 2012
- Anu@My Dream Canvas said...
This is so pretty. Really like your blog. I do hope you'll visit me at My Dream Canvas!
- May 30, 2012
- Sharon @ mrshinesclass said...
What a fun and fabulous space! I love outdoor spaces.
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
- May 30, 2012
- Michelle said...
Putting that piece of artwork on the wall really brings the space alive doesnt it, I wish I could be sitting here enjoying a glass of wine right now :)
- May 30, 2012
- Amanda said...
this is such a great idea! What a great place to sit & have a tall glass of lemonade! Thanks for linking up!
- May 30, 2012
- Tanya@takesix said...
Wow! It looks wonderful. Great job!
- May 31, 2012
- Lynn @ UpCountry Olio said...
I really wouldn't mind being sent to that corner for a time out! What a relaxing private spot...
- May 31, 2012
- At The Picket Fence said...
Oh my goodness! I seriously LOVE this idea and cannot wait for the tutorial. What a great corner for hanging out...if only my kiddos would actually let me relax in a space like that. LOL! Thanks so much for sharing this at Inspiration Friday this week!
- May 31, 2012
- Sheri said...
VERY cute!! I would have never come up with that on my own - i love it!!
- June 01, 2012
- Sarah@budgetfriendlydecorating said...
I just found your blog today. I just love your latest post. I dream of having a chair setup like that on my deck. I could read or sleep all day. I am your newest follower!
- June 01, 2012
- Mrs. Handyverger said...
I love the canopy! That looks like the perfect spot to kick back and relax. I can't wait to see how you made it. :)
Stopping by from the Outdoor Extravaganza. :)
- June 02, 2012
- marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...
Fabulous idea. Love it. Hugs, Marty
- June 03, 2012
- Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista said...
I'll take 5 minutes in your cabana!
- June 03, 2012
- Stacey said...
Oh Laura! Can I come sit with you, too!?! That looks like an amazing little getaway! I love it! Thanks for linking up this week - so happy you did!
Stacey of Embracing Change
- June 04, 2012
- DIY Show Off said...
Laura! What a super sweet summer getaway! I love it! (Including a link back in the highlights tomorrow). Thank you so much for sharing. I "need" a spot like that! ;)
- June 11, 2012
- Julie said...
Cute idea! Makes a great comfy space.
- June 13, 2012
- Debi said...
Great idea. I have a link party, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
- July 29, 2012
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Over at Bill James Online (or the Bill James Online, as Bill calls it, kind of like the Ohio State University), they've been kicking around the question Was 19th century baseball "major league"?
Bill says no -- the game back then possessed virtually none of the characteristics of a true major league.
In the 1890s there were two plays in which a ball hit into the outfield got stuck in a discarded tin can, and the outfielder threw the tin can back into the infield with the ball still stuck in the can. Two runners were tagged out at home plate with a tin can. One runner was called out; the other (years later) was ruled safe because the umpire said there was no rule that said a runner could be called out if he was tagged with a tomato can.
I'm not doing his argument justice by quoting that tiny slice of it, but does that sound like "major league baseball" to you? Me, neither. Baseball was in the midst of a rapid evolution in the period up to 1925, Bill says, which then gave way to a brand of baseball that could more reasonably be described as "major league."
Then Tom Tango, author of The Book chimed in:
If you were to list the 100 best players born since 1931 (Mays/Mantle), you're going to find about 35%-40% of those players would not have been in MLB if the color-line had persisted. So, even 1919-1945 MLB would have an incomplete claim to "major league" ... I find that 1931-born players is a watershed line, for whatever it's worth.
Right. ... or we could say that "modern" major league baseball begins in 1947. The modern record for batting average in a season is .390, by George Brett in 1980. The modern record for innings pitched is 376, by Wilbur Wood and Mickey Lolich.
Which got me wondering: What are some other "modern" major league records? Nobody's going to challenge Cy Young's 511 wins, or Owen Wilson's single-season triples record (36). But given the quality of today's competition, not to mention the smaller outfields, isn't Curtis Granderson's 23 triples in 2007 more impressive? Does anyone really believe Cy Young, transported a hundred years into the future, could pitch with Randy Johnson, or even Randy Wells? I sure don't.
So maybe it's worth knowing what the modern records are.
Batting Average, Single-Season
Old record: Napoleon Lajoie, .427, 1901
Modern record: George Brett, .390, 1980
Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941, of course. The rule I decided to use is, players like Williams and Musial, whose careers straddled Bill's (admittedly somewhat arbitrary) cut-off for "modern" major league baseball, are eligible for modern career records, but only their post-1946 seasons count toward single-season records.
Batting Average, Career
Old: Ty Cobb, .366
Modern: Tony Gwynn, .338
Runs Batted In, Single-Season
Old: Hack Wilson, 191, 1930
Modern: Manny Ramirez, 165, 1999
Hank Aaron is the career RBI leader, with 2297. And Barry Bonds holds the single-season and career records for walks and home runs. Unless you're Bob Costas, in which case, NONE OF THAT EVER HAPPENED. YOU HEAR ME?
Runs Scored, Single-Season
Old: Billy Hamilton, 198, 1894
Modern: Jeff Bagwell, 152, 2000
Rickey Henderson is the career Runs Scored leader, with 2295.
Doubles, Single-Season
Old: Earl Webb, 67, 1931
Modern: Todd Helton, 59, 2000
Earl Webb never hit more than 30 doubles in any other season during his short career.
Doubles, Career
Old: Tris Speaker, 792
Modern: Pete Rose, 746
Triples, Single-Season
Old: "Chief" Wilson, 36, 1912
Modern: Curtis Granderson, 23, 2007
Triples, Career
Old: Sam Crawford, 309
Modern: Stan Musial, 177
Musial hit most of his triples after 1947. If you want someone whose entire career falls squarely in the modern era, Roberto Clemente's your man (166).
Earned-Run Average, Single-Season
Old: Tim Keefe, 0.86, 1880
Modern: Bob Gibson, 1.12, 1968
Here's an example of where people have already accounted for the differences between the modern game and "evolutionary baseball." No one thinks of Tim Keefe as the holder of the ERA record, and for good reason. In the 1880s, the rules governing how many balls were in a walk, or strikes in a strikeout, changed from year to year. The pitching rubber was still just 50 feet from home plate. And, of course, all the pitchers threw underhand. It. Was. Different.
Earned Run Average, Career
Old: Ed Walsh, 1.82
Modern: Mariano Rivera, 2.22
Among starters, Whitey Ford (2.75) has the lowest career ERA in the modern era. He's behind about 80 pre-modern pitchers.
Wins, Single-Season
Old: Hoss Radbourn, 59, 1884
Modern: Denny McLain, 31, 1968
Wins, Career
Old: Cy Young, 511
Modern: Warren Spahn, 363
If you want to take away the games Spahn won before 1947, then he's tied with Greg Maddux with 355 wins. If you add postseason wins, Maddux and Roger Clemens are tied at 366. See? I told you this would be fun.


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The University of Richmond administrators anticipate giving out at least 230 UR Summer Fellowships this year to support undergraduates in their internships and research, said Katybeth Lee, the university's internship program manager.
The awards range from $2,400 to $4,000 per student, Lee said, depending on the number of hours that the student will spend working with the research or internship program. The university has a total of $1 million to award to students across all seven of the UR Summer Fellowship programs, Lee said.
"The way that students spend their summers matters so much," Lee said. "It's a place for you to try on what you are learning in the classroom in the world of work."
It is very important to the University of Richmond staff that students, regardless of their financial background, have the ability to try various organization and research opportunities during the summer, Lee said. This helps students make decisions, including whether they want to go to graduate school or what type of company they are looking for.
Senior LaShonda Hanna received university funds last summer, allowing her to stay in Richmond and commute to her internship with Rubicon in Highland Park. Hanna extended the community service component of her Poverty and Political Voice class and turned her service into a summer internship.
She learned about substance abuse in low-income communities and worked with clients in group counseling sessions, she said. Without having received the funds, Hanna would not have been able to stay in Richmond and afford transportation to the internship site, she said.
"It really grants you the experience that you want when you don't have to worry about money," Hanna said.
A lot of companies are now using internships as an interview, Lee said. The summer can be a mutually beneficial trial period, she said.
"We are looking at this initiative as an extension of the classroom and a way for students of all backgrounds to have really transformational experiences in the summer," Lee said.
This year, she anticipates giving out 50 more fellowships than in 2012, Lee said. The additional money has been raised from university alumni, parents and friends, she said.
These funds will support three research and four internship programs through Career Services, the School of Arts and Sciences, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement and the chaplaincy. Students can apply for as many of these programs as they are eligible, but can only receive funds from one, Lee said.
The deadline for the research programs is Monday, Feb. 11, and applicants will be notified of the university's decision on March 8. The deadline for internship programs is Wednesday, March 20, and the announcement date for these programs is April 1.
Funding and finding your internship site are parallel processes, Lee said. If you receive funding from the university, it does not come with an internship site.
Students are encouraged to work with career advisers to identify internships to apply for, Lee said. Even if students have not heard back from the places where they applied to intern, they can still receive funding, Lee said.
Any student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 is eligible to apply for Spider Internship Funds, an internship program run by the staff at Career Services.
"For Spider Internship Funds, we want to see students making a good case for how their experience will inform their academic and career goals," Lee said.
Junior Margot Hillyer received a research fellowship from the university last summer, which allowed her to stay in Richmond and work with Michael Leopold, associate professor of chemistry. Hillyer worked forty hours a week, she said.
"To combine my interests in children's health, global health and medicine and Dr. Leopold's interests and expertise in analytical chemistry, we tested children's toys," Hillyer said.
If Hillyer had not received the UR Summer Fellowship, she probably would not have been able to stay in Richmond over the summer, she said. It is likely that she would have done research somewhere closer to her home, she said, which would have broken up the research she had completed throughout the school year.
"What I could get done during a week of summer research might take me the whole semester during the school year," Hillyer said. "Being able to dedicate that much time and energy and having a mentor allowed me to make so much progress."
Applications should be submitted via SpiderConnect. For more information, students should look on the summer fellowships website, Lee said.
"The funds allow you to dream in a way that a lot of people who are not financially independent haven't been able to do before," Lee said. "I hope that students will come in and meet with career advisors to develop their strategies to find internships, and then apply for the funding to make it possible."
Contact reporter Megan Haggerty at email@example.com


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Miami Dolphins
Dimitri Patterson - #32 - CB
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|Orlando, FL
|Years played
Dolphins not interested in long-term deal for RB Brown
Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown has yet to sign his restricted free-agent tender, but he has been attending the team's offseason practices and said he won't hold out of training camp.
Dolphins WR Marshall returns to practice
Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall, who had been sidelined while recovering from hip surgery, was on the field Wednesday at OTAs, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Dolphins holding competitions at all three spots on interior O-line
All three positions on the interior of the Dolphins' offensive line are open for competition, and there will be a crowded battle for the jobs that should heat up during training camp.
Dolphins cut LB Torbor
LB Reggie Torbor has been released, the Dolphins announced Thursday.
Dolphins DE Merling arrested
Dolphins DE Phillip Merling was arrested Wednesday night after a domestic dispute with his pregnant girlfriend.
Jarvis Williams dead at 45
Former Dolphins and Giants DB Jarvis Williams died Tuesday night at age 45 in north Florida due to an acute asthma attack.
OL Procter chooses Dolphins
The Dolphins signed OL Cory Procter on Monday after trading OG Justin Smiley to the Jaguars for a conditional late-round pick.
Report: Jaguars acquire OG Smiley
The Jaguars acquired OG Justin Smiley in a trade with the Dolphins, according to a report.
LB Thomas retires as a Dolphin
The Dolphins announced Thursday that they have signed LB Zach Thomas so that he can retire as a member of the organization.
Dolphins WR Hartline gets opportunity to unseat Camarillo as starter
It appears that Greg Camarillo, who started all 16 games last season, is facing a serious challenge from second-year veteran Brian Hartline for the starting job opposite Brandon Marshall.
Dolphins WR Marshall recovering from surgery
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano revealed WR Brandon Marshall underwent a "routine procedure" and could miss the rest of organized team activities.
Three players vie for Dolphins' FS job
The Dolphins' competition to replace Gibril Wilson, who was cut in March, as the starting free safety expanded from two to three players after the draft.
2010 draft choices by team: Dolphins
Here are the players who were chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the 2010 NFL draft.
Dolphins prepare for OG Smiley's departure, draft Jerry
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Odrick a good value pick, but doesn't fill pressing need for Dolphins
The Dolphins moved down from the 12th pick to the 28th, and they still were able to land PFW's No. 24-rated player in the draft by selecting Penn State DT Jared Odrick.
Patterson has been awarded to the Miami Dolphins one day after being waived by the Cleveland Browns.||||||| Patterson reinforces the secondary with the questionable status of cornerback Nolan Carroll, who hurt his left knee in Sunday's win over Jacksonville.
The Cleveland Browns have waived Patterson.||||||| Patterson, a former Philadelphia Eagle who joined the Browns as an unrestricted free agent in 2011, appeared in seven games this season with four starts. He posted 28 tackles and broke up five passes. Patterson signed a 3-year, $16 million deal in offseason with $6 million guaranteed.
Browns cornerback Dimitri Patterson is active for the first time in seven games and will play against Kansas City.||||||| Patterson has been sidelined since tearing a ligament in his left ankle in an Oct. 7 game against the Giants. Patterson plays mostly in the nickel back spot. With Patterson returning and safety Ray Ventrone healthy, rookie defensive back Trevin Wade and safety Eric Hagg are inactive.


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Barnes & Noble Inc. is considering closing up to one-third of its storefronts in the next 10 years, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal Monday.
Barnes & Noble is closing its Reston location at The Spectrum, Reston Patch has reported. That closure was announced in late 2012 and it is not related to the upcoming round of retail location closures. A Container Store will be moving into the space being vacated by the bookstore.
Barnes & Noble has a location in Tysons Corner, and the fate of that store is yet to be determined. Barnes & Noble has not released a list of locations that will close in the coming decade.
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5th October
Trained at a club and done strict refereed squats. Worked up to 180kg with no belt and very wide stance. Was annoyed at how much strain I had to endure to come out of the hole with this weight, was instructed to descend slow and come up fast.
The emphasis was on technique rather than strength though.
Also done some light deadlifts with both styles focusing on set up and keeping chest up more.
6th October
DE Bench Day
Only managed 6x triples with 82.5kg and chains with 2 close grips. My shoulders were killing me.
4 x Jm press w/chains using the bar
4 x Tate press
3 x Rope Pushdowns
4 x Chest supported rows
3 x Machine Inverse flys
Speed Deadlifts while ill
I caught sickness the day before and was struggling all day. I managed to get to the gym feeling a bit better after taking nasal sprays for my nose and resting.
I intend to lift in a deadlift friendly competition on Saturday so needed to get deadlifts trained today and see how they feel.
Managed 8x1 with 175-180kg with roughly 45kg of chain at the top. They were wrapped around the bar 3 times each so kicked in very early in the lift. Speed was ok for DE but definately not as good as last week when I was healthy.
To test my strength a bit I done 3 singles with 210kg + the 45kg of chain so a little over 250kg at the top. The last lift was a bit tough avoiding hitching.
Thinking of opening with 220kg maybe and then take it from there. Would really like more than 260kg for a deadlift only event though.
Accessory work
Close stance good morning
155x1.....technique was much better this night
Chest supported rows
Decline sit up,Pulldown abs, Db side bend giant set
40kg x 22,40x12,50kgx8
ME Bench
Close Grip Bench w/2 sec pause...Previous best was 130kg
Got 4 sets over 90%
138x1 (PR)
142xX.............Thought I could get over 140kg today but at least I am almost sure that I am now stronger out wider. Still feel my pecs are doing the lift even with index on smooth grip. Triceps are still a major weak link.
Jm press
add chains
Db rolling ext
22.5's x 10
25's x 8
4 x pushdowns
2x Machine inverse flys
2x Hand blaster
Done some deadlifting with an eleiko bar instead of the usual cheap crappy one and worked up to 180kg so nothing heavy or taxing using a very close stance.
Bench accessory stuff (moderate intensity)
6 x tate press
3 x incline bar extensions
4 x pulldowns
3 x inverse fly machine
Was supposed to focus more on lat work as I feel its been neglected lately but ended up doing mostly tricep work as it doesn't take as much out of me and is more of a problem with my bench press right now.
Deadlift competition
weigh-in: 119.8 kg/264 lbs
Changed my opener from 220 kg to 230 kg after warming up and feeling strong with an eleiko deadlift bar
Got 230 easily
went 235 and was a struggle at lockout but got it
went 240 kg but although it came off the floor fast and didn't feel heavy I hit a brick wall just on mid quads.
It was friendly event so had my 235 passed though I found out with a heavy deadlift I do a slight hitch by bending my knees a second time to lockout so need to fix this or wont have any deadlifts passed in a meet.
Speed Bench + Deadlift accessory stuff
8x3 Bench w/doubled chains using 3 grips
used 75kg(50%) and with the chains looped twice it was heavier throughout the whole lift with less deload on chest and more weight at lockout.
Good Mornings w/chains
60 kg(110@top) x 8...Deep reps
80 (130) x 6
100 (150) x 6
120 (170) x 4 w/belt
130 (180) x 3 w/belt..........Liked these today
3 x Chest supported rows for the upper back and failed to do abs work as couldn't feel them working for some reason
ME Squat Day
"10" Box Squat w/chains
Worked up to 195kg bar x 1 w/245kg top weight, around 220kg on box.......Massive PR helped a lot by using the powerlifting belt
Chain Good mornings
100 (150) x 8
120 (170) x 6
140 (190) x 3
2x stiff leg GM's
3x Decline sit up
40kg x 25
x 15
x 12
ME Bench Day
Paused Bench (2 sec count w/wide grip)
Worked up to 145 kg x 1, which was missed twice last week close grip. Wide grip always feels stressful on my shoulders and moves slow and when I pause it I feel I lose all the power I have trained up over the weeks. Will probably test with a thumbs from smooth grip next week just to make sure I know my final choice for the meet.
I missed 150 kg by literally an inch at lockout which was weird as I never miss a bench there.
Slingshot on: 168 kg x 3 paused and 180 kg paused but missed right at lockout, much closer than my last attempt at 180 so not too bad.
3 x JM press....lower weight higher reps as I was hurting
3x DB rolling extensions........poor form. too much chest and front delts, which is a problem for me with triceps training
3x tate press....22.5's x 12/25's x 10/27.5's x 8
2x Kroc row....50 x 25/60 x 12......Exhausting
DE Bench Day......4 weeks out
Done some exhausting deadlift technique work last night and messed my hand up more. Caused me to miss 210 kg 3 times. Think I will stick to the close stance head down style and just work on block pulls and eliminate the hitch. I should be capable of a 600 lb deadlift this way I am told.
Was very tired today but over-training is a lot of shit so went in and done some sluggish speed sets with straight weight. 100 kg and then reduced to 90 kg using 3 grips. 8 sets total very short intervals.
Done 8 sets of Tate press for triceps, 4 flat and 4 incline. Upped the intensity and volume on these. Worked up to 32.5 kg's flat for 6.
Managed 4 sets of heavy wide grip pulldowns up to 90 kg for 8 before hand gave in so no rowing. Finished with 3 sets of high rep inverse fly machine.
ME Squat Day
Squat w/50 kg of chain weight
Needed 20 minutes of aggressive mobility work on hips and hamstrings and some upper body movements and extra warm up sets as I always box squat and no matter how good your box squat form is a regular squat will feel like a whole different lift and I feel stiffer in the hole. Tried my best to replicate my box squat technique without as much sitting back but need more depth, stability and explosiveness out of the hole in my regular squat over the last few weeks of the cycle.
bar x 2 sets of 5+
add chains (50 kg total: all loaded at the top and about half de-loaded in the hole) x 5
70 kg bar (120)x 3
110 (160) x 3
150 (200) x 1
Add belt: 170 (220) x 1
190 (240) x 1
205 kg (255 kg) x 1.....I cut this a bit too high so only around parallel when I need lower than that. Chains were swinging at the top and the floor was wet so extra difficulty. It may have been closer to 210 kg on the bar.
I need to do better with the squats as they should be easier than a box squat, just need to do them up until the meet and hammer depth and speed.
Static GM
110 x 5
130 x 3
belt: 140 x 5
Stiff leg GM
110 x 5
x 3
70 x 6
Db side bend
50 kg x 12
x 6
40 x 10
Extra Accessory work
Chest supported row - Up to 90 kg and drop set after.
Wide grip pulldown - Worked up to 80 kg and then back down. Hand still recovering so this was tough.
Face pull - 3 sets
Inverse fly machine - 3 sets
Db curl - worked up to 27.5 kg's and back down. All very strict form.
Took 30 minutes which is way too long for such low volume on accessories.
ME Bench Day
Ill all week and have missed a day this week which is not good so close to competition but what can you do.
Pin Lockout (Wide Grip/4-5 inches off chest)
2 x warm up sets with bar practicing set up press position.
60 kg x 6
100 x 6
125 x 2....Mis loaded on left side by 5kg
130 x 2...Very weird again as plates at my gym are all under scaled in different amounts
145 kg x 1.....6 lb PR
150 x Missed at 90 degree position
120 x 4.....narrow grip
JM press
80 x 8
85 x 6
90 x 3
Tate press
25's x 10
27.5's x 8
30's x 6
32.5's x 6
Inc Tate press
22.5's x 8
25's x 6
27.5's x 5
Rope pushdown
3 x 10 reps
finished with shoulder and rotator pre-hab stuff.
I think I have now found my ideal tester for a competition long pause bench press though really it should be a good 10 kg higher than a pin lockout max.
Speed Squats
Squat with Chains
10 x doubles
130 kg (180) x 5 sets
135 kg (185) x 2 sets
140 kg (190) x 3 sets..........felt the speed, depth and form were all very on today. My pants ripped in the hole early on so think that was a good indicator of depth.
"18" Rack Pull
Worked up to heavy singles. Managed 2 with 230 kg and somehow missed 250 because my hamstring felt a sharp tightness shoot up it halfway through the lift which is probably down to lifting off pins with a very stiff bar. I need to do a lot of these before the meet and preferably from blocks.
Wide Pulldown
80 kg x 10
90 x 8
100 x 4
80 x 8
kroc row (w/straps)
70 kg x 12
Pulldown Abs
40 kg x 12
x 12
x 12
First weigh-in since before stomach virus and was shocked that it was 124 kg so 273 lbs. Really don't know what is going on. Looks like I might have to cut weight before the meet to be safe.
Rack Pulls and Tricep work
I think there will just be 2 more weeks of full training before the meet now. On Wednesday I will just test bench and squat together and so this session was all accessory stuff.
"18" Rack Pull
I really don't like this lift as it is very weird pulling the bar off steel pins and does not feel anything like a normal deadlift plus I am very weak on it. I worked up to 230 kg and done 4 singles. My calluses re-opened as usual. It looks like I am going to have constant problems with my hands for a long time. I don't know why the skin is so weak.
My technique in the top half of a deadlift is non-existent and I need to remember when it is on the thighs to push the hips in and lean back squeezing the glutes rather than pull further than necessary, which is what I have been doing.
JM press
80 kg x 10
90 x 5
95 x 4
60 x 10
Tate press
27.5's x 10
30's x 8
32.5's x 8
35's x 5
Incline Tate press
22.5's x 8
25's x 5
Cambered pushdown
3 x 12.....Right shoulder was filled with acid and was nagging me
Finished with pre-hab stuff
Upper Back stuff
Wide Pulldowns
70 kg x 12
90 x 8
x 6
80 x 8
x 6
70 x 10
Chest supported row
70 kg x 12
90 x 10
100 x 6
single arm: 50 x 6
55 x 8+
Kroc Row (straps)
70 kg x 16
x 12
Inverse fly machine
3 x 10-12 reps
Finished with Pre-hab drills for shoulders and upper back.
Today I was planning on testing squat and bench
I warmed up then started squatting. Did not take me long to get very deep and all the warm up sets were very explosive and felt light. After my 1st lift with a belt, which was 180 kg I had to wait 10 minutes until I could find a spotter and 200 kg felt harder than it should. Jumped to 220 kg, which I was expecting to get and as soon as I came out of the hole with it I completely folded over and had the bar roll down my neck and head.
Not sure what was wrong. Balance has been off with heavy free squats since I took the box out so close to the meet and was told I shouldnt drop so fast into the hole with maximal weights.
I moved onto bench and started half-assing it as I was so put off by now and ended up missing 140 kg practically on the chest as it came back toward my face.
I done some tricep work and had to get out. I might need to re-test the 3 lifts all together maybe next week before a complete Deload.
I am guessing that I am mentally burnt out waiting so long for my 1st competition so could have already peaked 2-3 times over the months already.
3 Weeks out until my competition so still pushing hard despite being tired
"18" Rack pulls
Worked up to 235 kg and got 2 singles thinking hard about not hitching it to lockout. I can really pull much more with that 2nd knee bend and even more with straps but there is really no sense in doing that anymore. I was literally stalling on the lockout but shoulders were forward so had to grind hard just to get them pushed back
Dropped to 225 and got a double and a tough single.
Kroc rows
70 kg x 10
x 8
x 6..........No straps. Trying to use them less even on rowing exercises.
Used palms facing and v-bar handles for light weight and strict reps. Felt I had no strength left for anything close to heavy.
Db side bends
Managed 1 set with 50 kg and a new calluse opened up and bled a lot.
Pulldown abs
super light, tons of reps strict and got a severe cramp in the abs.
Body was screaming at me to stop today it would seem anyway it could. I will just call it overreaching and try and finish this week of hard training before cutting back for next 2 weeks.
Chain Squats, Paused Benching & Rack Pulls
Squats w/chains
Supposed to be the usual DE work but I am so fatigued that I was not able to move explosively and everything was sluggish. My hips were tight even after mobility stuff and so cut it at 7 sets as depth was getting higher due to it.
135 kg (185) 5 x doubles
140 kg (190) 2 x doubles
Bench press w/meet commands
Managed 6 triples with 2 grips. 3 with 80 kg, 2 with 90 kg and 1 with 100 kg. Didn't feel heavy just like my muscles have no fire power.
"18" Rack pulls
Worked up to 230 kg x 1 and 240 x 1 but fingers gave up as they are swollen and cut. Done some lighter lifts which were still tough.
I hope I haven't fatigued myself too far before competition. Think there will just be one more intense session this Tuesday for meet rehearsal and not much else.
Final hard training before the 18th
Working up to planned openers.
20 minutes of mobility drills to warm up. Hips were still very tight throughout the squats. Needed 3 sets with the bar also.
Add belt: 180x1....Easiest and probably deepest and best executed lift with this weight so something positive to take to the meet.
190kg x1......................All these squats were actually paused as I learned from last time I descend too fast and loose tension and therefore control of the bar path.
Bench Press
Used a narrow (thumbs from smooth) throughout.
130x1.............All these lifts were also lowered more deliberately and controlled better so I maintain the tension everywhere and pause easier.
135kg with a wide grip....Had to rely on two spotters who yanked the bar up as I paused it for 2 seconds and they thought I was stapled. This is why I wish I trained with other powerlifters more often.
These all felt poor. I feel heavier than ever approaching the bar. I worked up to 210 for a single. Did not want to hitch.
"18" Rack pulls
190 kg x 6
200 x 3
210 x 1..................Found these move very fast and easier if I arch my back harder at set up so I am more upright. Never thought this was the best way to pull maximal loads though. Feel stupid.
Was half asleep tonight as still in an overreached state I think and diet has been better. I have been missing breakfast and just getting by nutrition wise for months now.
Planned openers as of now
Squat: 180 kg
Bench: If I choose Narrow grip will be 130 kg and If my shoulders feel well recovered and fresh on the day I will go max width and open with 135 or hopefully 140 kg
Deadlift: This is hard. I wont have removed hitching yet surely so a safe 210 opener maybe. If feeling great I would see 220 kg as a good opener though.
Bench Accessory work
JM press
Worked up to 90 kg x 6 and pyramided back down in drop set fashion.
Tate Press
27.5's x 10
30's x 6
25's x 8
Rope pushdowns
20,15,12,10......Worked up in weight
Inverse fly machine
3 x 15,12,10
Db Hammer curl
26's x 15
28's x 8
22's x 12
Not able to do upper back movements as my finger is swollen up and cut again. Shoulders were beat up from some of the Triceps work today.
Meet rehearsal for squat & bench
This ended up being a heavy day today so this week probably was not a deload like I planned but a lot more work on the lifts and comp technique lately.
No warming up other than straight into work with the bar and light weights starting close stance and bringing the feet out every set. I have developed a habit of pausing the reps at the bottom on the lighter lifts so should probably speed it up to utilize the stretch reflex better.
Added my belt for 180kg and got it very comfortably along with 190 and 200kg, which was much easier than last time I took this weight. I then was told to jump to 225kg to get an estimation of an ideal opener at the meet. This weight does not feel heavy at all but I had to unrack it from close to my belly as was working in with other lifters and I made the lift but depth not deep enough. Think it was definitely parallel going by feeling of the tightness in the hole but I need to leave no doubt with the judge.
Bench w/wide grip
Worked up to 140 kg x 1. The pause felt very long, it is something I need to get better at as I do not feel very strong when I pause on the bench. I missed 145 kg close to lockout so at least my sticking point has seemed to move further up the lift and lockout seems like a more common issue with lifters and there is many ways of sorting it out Im sure.
This is me done now until my first meet on Nov 18th. Can't wait.
First Meet: British universities championship
Weighed in at 118.6kg so over 260lbs.
During squat warm up I decided to stick to planned openers even though I was feeling rejuvenated from de-loading and taking it easy in training lately.
190kg x 1.........Very poor bar position and foot placement plus right knee came in badly.
200kg x 1........This was much better technique wise and felt very easy. I was told at the meet the 1st lift is always hardest.
210kg x 1........By far the best squat. I took it pretty deep I was told and may have paused it. Felt like an opener but really wanted (Wisely decided on the day) to get 9 good lifts today rather than go all out with 50/50 attempts.
Bench Press
Shoulders were fine today and felt comfortable on every lift.
130kg x 1.......Shaky left arm. Slow descent
135kg x 1........Bit slow at lockout but much better.
140kg x 1........The best lift. Very easy but this weight should be an opener for me!! Still learning the required technique for the powerlifts. At least I have an official baseline to improve on now!
This was a hectic rush. Have never warmed up to heavy deadlifts so fast ever. Done 1 set a min in warm up room.
220 kg x 1......Straightforward. Speed is down a bit from months ago though.
225 kg x 1.......Good choice
230 kg x X.......Should not have missed this. Got it all the way but did not thrust back shoulders so not counted. No hitching today at least but expected to get 230-240 deadlift at first meet even with technical issues I have.
A 575kg total is really not great for my size but I know that I will continue to progress fast after the first meet. Have to start somewhere. Will get 600+ kg before end of year.
ME Bench
I decided to come back to training today as I was feeling worse from not doing any activity.
Was not motivated at all. I have read that this is common following meets.
Close Grip Bench (touch and go)
135x3 (Some help from spotter at lockout)
145x1..............Was only planning on working up to a max triple but needed more work/weight.
This moved pretty well as I have not done touch and go in a long while.
Extensions (to nose)
45kg x 12
Tate press
30's x 9
35's x 4
27.5's x 6
Ran out of steam quickly and stopped there. Was purely mental.
ME Deadlift............Whole session was dedicated to my lockout (Think I am starting to understand westside method better now)
Have been busy with university since after the meet and have not trained as much as I would like to have and still do not have the high level of motivation and desire that I have always had since I started strength training. I know this will come back very soon, just a matter of time and need to see what meet is next e.t.c.
Stiff Leg Deadlift (With straps/no belt/Reps were touch and go as emphasis is on targeting my poor lockout)
Started by coming off the rack and lowering first so more of a Romanian deadlift to help warm up.
160 kg x 3
180 x 2
200 x 2
220 x 1 (This was a huge SDL PR)
180 x 3
200 x 1 (GPP seems low right now)
"18" Pulls......More lockout stuff
These were awful. I hate these right now. I definitely used to be much stronger on these. Struggled with 220 kg for 2 singles today
Shrugs.........I chucked these in rather than heavy grip work that would rip my hands to bits and screw training up for another month. Still unsure about their effect on deadlift lockout but some people use it for that.
180 kg x 10
220 x 8
240 x 3 (belt)
180 x 8 (belt+straps)
Tried some hanging leg raises for first time in months and suffered due to being so heavy and having to grind out reps.
Bench Work
Instead of doing speed work without any accommodating resistance I ended up improvising and working up to something that felt heavy and then back down for some kind of volume. Training is in one of them funks but fortunately it is happening now before the next competition cycle.
Close Grip Bench (w/Olympic weightlifting bar: seemed to be significant factor)
Worked up to 120 kg and only managed a rep. 130x1 then 2 more single with 120kg.
This is typical inconsistent benching for me and this was done touch and go so should still have been able to work up to 140-45kg.
Worked on the typical triceps accessory stuff
5 x Inc Tate press
4 x Db rolling ext's
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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Flexible Delivery)
Occupational therapists are health professionals who assist people to overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay or the effects of ageing.
|Course summary
|4 years full time
Part time available
|Midyear Entry?
|OP/Rank 2012?
|English; plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education or Health Education
Career Opportunities
Occupational therapists are in demand in Australia. Graduates are equipped for rewarding careers in: public and private health services, and in promoting well being in rural and urban communities. Occupational Therapists are employed to work in a range of clinical and consultative roles with people who have physical and or mental disabilities across the lifespan (children, adults and the elderly).
Work settings include: public and private hospitals, medical rehabilitation units, community health centres, occupational health centres, aged care facilities, vocational rehabilitation units, independent living centres, private practice, schools, pharmacies and industry.
Professional Accreditation
This program is accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy graduates from JCU are eligible to register for practice in Queensland as occupational therapists through the Occupational Therapists Registration Board of Queensland, and are eligible to become members of OT Australia – The Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Graduates are also eligible to register for practice in other states of Australia, in New Zealand and by application internationally.
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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – As video of a K9 handler in Wilmington gains national attention, the officer's attorney urges everyone to consider the big picture.
A 30-second clip from dash cam video shows Officer Stafford Brister boosting his dog into the car of suspect Johnnie Williams that officers had just been chasing for roughly 10 minutes.
Attorney J. Michael McGuinness said he worries when people watch the quick clip, they will not consider all the circumstances that led up to that moment.
"The fear that I have from the general public seeing a clip of the very end of this is that you don't get the history of the true Johnnie Williams," said McGuinness. "The true Johnnie Williams was an absolute terrorist on the streets that night."
A Grand Jury indicted Williams on charges of being a habitual felon, on top of the charges he faced from the night of the incident. Those charges include three counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a government official.
The same day, a Grand Jury chose not to indict Brister on a charge of assault to inflict serious injury. The fifteen people tasked with the decision saw all of the video from that night, which includes different dash cameras at various angles and video from the SABLE helicopter.
Watching the video Tuesday afternoon, McGuinness said officers would have been justified using deadly force at any time during the police chase. He said all the officers involved, including Brister, used restraint.
"Yes, I understand Mr. Williams got a dog bite, but he's lucky he didn't have his brains blown out," he said.
Brister is certified to use a K9 and that's what he used. His attorney said Williams holding his hands in the air as the dog approached was not enough to stop it from happening.
"I can understand how some persons would misinterpret that as a surrender," said McGuinness.
The attorney suggested anyone in that situation should put his hands out the window. He said too many officers have died from suspects making sudden moves.
"A lot of law enforcement officers have been murdered by criminal suspects like this with a long, violent criminal histories," he said.
Some have questioned the length of time until the dog is called off of Williams. To that, McGuinness said the dog is tasked with subduing the suspect until officers are sure there are no weapons within reach.
An internal investigation by WPD is still open, and McGuinness said he hopes the people watching this video will remember the dangerous chase that started it all before criticizing Officer Brister.
"He puts his life on the line everyday for Wilmingtonians and I do have a fear that his reputation will take a beating," he said.
When asked about a possible Federal investigation, McGuinness said he welcomes it as he and his client are willing to cooperate with whoever wants the details.
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Hosterman clarifies climate protection action at mayors' conference
Original post made on Jul 15, 2008
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 6:47 AM
Comments (5)
on Jul 15, 2008 at 9:45 am
Was I mistaken?
I always thought that CO2 was necessary for life. I don't think that the fact a judge declares it to be a pollutant changes the science of that. So now the politicians, the ones who say the science is in and no arguments remain, use that opinion to declare CO2 as a serious pollutant.
Whatever is convenient
on Jul 15, 2008 at 11:21 am
We all need to be vigilante in every little way we can to protect our planet.
Does the Mayor still own the big red Suburban? I saw one member of her family driving it in town not long ago.
on Jul 15, 2008 at 11:44 am
Yes, the Mayor still owns the big red Suburban. She also purchased about two years ago a gas guzzling luxury Lexus. Her husband also drives an old, non-fuel efficient Mercedes.
I drove by her house recently and still do not see any solar panels on her house.
on Jul 18, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Why is Pleasanton's Mayor flying to Canada to solve global issues? I thought that the Mayor was responsible for providing service to her city.
on Jul 18, 2008 at 8:14 pm
The Mayor was just spreading the carbon footprint from Pleasanton to Canada.
Her example is used to justify the large carbon footprint left by all of us citizens who take pleasure trips aroung the world!!!
Thank you, Jennifer, for your example!!!
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The Islanders lost once again, and not surprisingly, in the same exact ways they've managed to lose most of their other games this month
It was another multi-goal deficit and another comeback fallen just short as the New York Islanders dropped their fourth game in a row and ninth regulation loss in their last 11 games.
After a scoreless first period with shots 10-10, the New York Islanders gave up three goals in the first 3:48 of the second period, the third coming on the penalty kill. There is more to the story,...
A an all-too-typically wild affair between these two teams included a two-goal comeback by the Islanders and some firewagon hockey before Sidney Crosby's late game-winner.
The New York Islanders trailed for all but the first 22 seconds as the Toronto Maple Leafs did what they do, and the Isles obligingly played their own frustratingly familiar role.
A wild shootout win (5-4) makes the New York Islanders 6-0-1 against the Detroit Red Wings over their last seven meetings, with their last regulation loss coming in 2003.
The New York Islanders held a 2-0 lead through two periods, then the Los Angeles Kings showed them who's boss.
The New York Islanders finally found the game they've been looking for, taking advantage of a team that has watched its game go astray, resulting in a feel-good 3-1 win
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On The Beautiful Emerald Coast at Ft Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Summer Place
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 650 - $ 1,764 / week
$ 1,380 - $ 1,470 / month
vacation rental description
Summer Place Condominium is located on one of the finest
beachfronts; "The Best of Okaloosa Island". Summer Place is one of
the newest and among the nicest gulf front havens in Fort Walton
Beach, Florida.
Few places are more blessed with spectacular settings than Okaloosa
Island, which affords sites with stunning views of both the
sparkling emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Santa Rosa Intracoastal
waterway. Unit 607 of Summer Place has a spectacular view of the
impressive sugary white soft sand beaches.
Private Gated Parking, 2 Gulf Side Swimming pools with large deck
area and spa, and Bar-B-Q Area
vacation rental location
property availability
- dates with deals
- unavailable dates
Last modified on 08-15-2014 at 9:11 PM.
email owner view full calendar
Joe and Shirley Scalf
condo rental amenities
2 bedroom and bunk room with twin bunk beds and two full baths
Gulf front with large balcony (sliding glass doors from living & master bed rms) Four TV/VCRs and High speed internet
Security lighting around property
Hydraulic elevators
Porte cochere entrance for easy unloading and loading
Air Conditioning
Kitchen with complete set of appliances, dishes, & cookware
Linens and Towels
Reserved parking for guest
Telephone (local calls)
On-site professionally managed by ResortQuest (one of NW Florida's best)
activities and attractions in Fort Walton Beach Gulf Coast North
Cable TV with DVD in Living Rm, Master BR, Guest BR
Cable TV with VCR in Bunk Room
Hi Speed Interconnection (Comcast)
AM/FM, CD, and Tape in Living Rm
Spacious pool terrace with 2 Pools (1 heated winter) and Jacuzzi
Outside showers
Exercise room
Outside charcoal grills for guest use
Exellent Restaurants near condo
Golf in area
Deep Sea Fishing in area
Fishing Pier near condo (can be seen from balcony)
Snorkeling and Parasailing
Boating, Sailing, Jet Skiing
Lots of shopping - 7 miles to the Silver Sands factory outlet
shopping center
vacation rental rates
3/17 to 4/17- $1421 per week (Spring Break)
4/18 to 5/20- $1169 per week (Spring)
5/21 to 08/14- $1764 per week (Summer)
08/15 to 08/31 - $1,169 per week (Late Summer)
09/01 to 10/31 - $1,120 per week (Fall)
11/01 to 03/16 - $1470 per month (Winter)
Rates do not include tax and cleaning / reservation fees
Joe and Shirley Scalf
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Top things to do in Fort Walton Beach
- High Tide Restaurant
- Magnolia Grill Restaurant
- Outlet mall in Destin
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- Grill outdoors
- Two large pools
- Beautiful beach
- Great local fresh seafood stores
Top things to do with a family
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Superdry Mens Core Applique Zip Hoody
- In Stock
1 review
- Delivery
- Next day delivery available
Superdry Core Appliqué Zip Up Mens Hoodie
Fusing together quirky Japanese graphics and vintage Americana styling, Superdry reworks a casual classic with a funnel neck hood just in time for the temperature drop.
Comfortable, warm and stylish, all the traditional features are included such as chunky drawstrings, a front kangaroo pocket and a ribbed hem and cuffs. Branding is set with large applique branding across the chest and smaller tabs attached to the pocket and sleeve.
This zip-up hoodie is perfect for taking the chill off cooler nights. Pair it with jeans and trainers for winter walks and low key casual occasions.
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- Mens hoodie by Superdry
- Zip through
- Funnel neck fixed hood
- Chunky drawstrings
- Applique branding across chest
- Front kangaroo pockets
- Tabs to sleeve and pocket
- Ribbed hem and cuffs
Crosshatch Mens Acay Hoody - Blue
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1 review
- Delivery
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Crosshatch Acay Mens Hoodie – Blue
A casual mainstay, your collection should never be missing a comfortable hooded top. The Acay hoodie by Crosshatch delivers urban style and a laidback fit.
In a vivid blue colourway, this cotton blend hoodie is an off-duty essential with added attitude. A large reflective logo to the chest throws in an impact finish that's strengthened with branded tabs to the hood, cuff and hem. A drawcord hood offers personalised comfort, whilst the kangaroo pocket to the front is the perfect space for your hands as you relax.
Layer it over a T-shirt with baggy jeans and trainers to sit back in comfort and style at home.
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- Mens hoodie by Crosshatch
- Acay
- Blue
- Cotton blend
- Reflective logo to chest
- Kangaroo pocket
- Drawcord hood
- Ribbing to cuffs and hem
- Branded tabs to hood, cuff and hem
Goodsouls Mens Hooded Knit - Navy Marl
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1 review
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Goodsouls Mens Hoodie – Navy Marl
A menswear essential, this Goodsouls hoodie is a versatile basic that offers both comfort and casual style.
Constructed in a thick cotton knit, the pullover works to keep you warm, whilst offering a smarter appearance than your sweats. A contrast drawcord delivers the casual touch, whilst the kangaroo pocket is the perfect place for your hands in cooler conditions. Finished with ribbing to the hood, collar, cuffs and hem, the attention to detail on display showcases the fine quality of the new Goodsouls collection.
Wear this hoodie over a T-shirt with a pair of trusty Goodsouls jeans and trainers to bring effortless style to your off-duty wardrobe.
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- Mens hoodie by Goodsouls
- Navy Marl
- Contrast drawcord
- Kangaroo pocket
- V-neck stitch detail
- Ribbing to cuffs and hem
- Thick cotton knit
Lyle & Scott Mens Hoodie
The Lyle & Scott brand is famous for their iconic eagle logo that lends a touch of authenticity to their modern, slim fitting line of clothing.
This hoodie is packed with detail and includes a front zip fastening, adjustable drawstrings and a kangaroo pocket. Signature branding is featured with the recognisable eagle to the chest, whilst the ribbed cuffs and hem offers a neat finish.
Available in a choice of grey marl or navy, this Lyle & Scott hoodie is ideal taking the chill off those cooler nights. Layer up over a plain tee and pair it with sweat pants to capture a laidback, off duty outfit that will keep you warm.
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- Mens hooded top by Lyle & Scott
- Zip-up fastening
- Long sleeve
- Adjustable drawstrings
- Kangaroo pockets
- Embroidered eagle to chest
- Ribbed hem and cuffs
- Available in light grey marl or navy
Gio Goi Complex Mens Overhead Hoodie – Blue
With a classic overhead design, this hoodie by Gio Goi is a great option to throw on when temperatures drop.
With a fixed drawstring hood, the Complex hoodie offers additional protection from wind chill. The kangaroo pockets offers somewhere for your hands, whilst the elasticated hem and cuffs supply a great fit. Signature branding comes in the form of a transfer logo across the chest.
Whether you're relaxing at home or walking the dogs, this hoodie takes you through the crisp breeze of the autumn. Pair it with sweatpants and trainers for any quick errands.
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- Mens hoodie by Gio Goi
- Complex
- In blue marl
- Long sleeve
- Overhead
- Fixed hood with drawstrings
- Transfer logo to chest
- Kangaroo pocket
- Elasticated cuffs and hem
Superdry Orange Label Primary Zip-Through Mens Hoodie
For those cold winter nights, Superdry offers a zip through hoodie from their Primary Orange Label collection.
Comfortable, warm and stylish, traditional detail comes in the form of chunky adjustable drawstrings, kangaroo pockets and a ribbed finish to the hem and cuffs. Superdry branding is minimal with just a small branded logo embroidered to the chest.
This zip-up hoodie is ideal when used as an additional layer to take the chill off cooler nights. Jeans and trainers provide a comfortable, street-ready outfit.
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- Mens hoodie by Superdry
- Orange Label Primary
- Zip through
- Chunky adjustable drawstrings
- Embroidered logo to chest
- Kangaroo pocket
- Ribbed hem and cuffs
Superdry Orange Label True Grit Mens Zip Hoody
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1 review
- Delivery
Superdry Orange Label True Grit Zip-Through Mens Hoodie
Wrap up on those cold winter nights with the True Grit hoodie from Superdry. With a contrast zip through fastening, this hoodie is finished with a stylish green marl effect.
Comfortable, warm and stylish, traditional detail comes in the form of chunky adjustable drawstrings, kangaroo pockets and contrast tipping at the ribbed to the hem and cuffs. Superdry branding is kept minimal with just a small logo embroidered to the chest and a branded tab at the sleeve.
Straight from their Orange Label collection, this zip-up hoodie is an ideal additional layer to take the chill off in lower temperatures. Jeans and trainers provide the platform for a suave street outfit.
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- Mens hoodie by Superdry
- Orange Label True Grit
- Contrast zip through
- Chunky drawstrings
- Embroidered logo to chest
- Kangaroo pocket
- Branded tabs to drawcord and sleeve
- Contrast tipped ribbed hem and cuffs
Jack & Jones Originals Mens Classic Crew Sweater - Dress Blue
- Low stock, selling fast
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Jack & Jones Originals Classic Mens Sweatshirt - Blue
Jack & Jones pack their Originals collection with flair and energy, and this sweatshirt helps project their carefree and independent mission.
With long sleeves and a crew neck, this classic sweater lends a touch of varsity-inspired style to your fall collection. Across the front is an idiosyncratic signature that's compelling, captivating and confident, whilst the branded tab at the hem confirms the stamp of signature authenticity.
This Jack & Jones sweatshirt incorporates ribbed detailing at the hem and cuffs for a traditional finish. Sweatpants and plimsolls finishes off your relaxed post-gym vibe.
Useful info:
- Mens sweatshirt by Jack & Jones
- Classic
- In blue
- Long sleeve
- Crew neck
- Appliqué to front
- Branded tab to hem
- Ribbed finish to hem and cuffs
Superdry Trackstar Pullover Mens Hoodie – Black Marl
Superdry takes Americana into the 21st century styling with the Trackstar hoodie, an on-campus essential for off-duty days.
With contrast chunky drawcords and an over-the-head design, this hoodie is a versatile and trend-driven addition to your laidback collection. Front pockets, a thick hood, and ribbing to the cuffs and hem supply premium comfort, whilst branded tabs to the drawcord and cuff are trademark additions.
Large athletic branding to the chest and a number applique to the sleeve ensures a bold statement whether you're relaxing at home or using it as an additional layer in the evening. Jeans and trainers finish a varsity vibe.
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- Mens hoodie by Superdry
- Trackstar
- Pullover
- In black marl
- Chunky drawcords
- Printed branding across the chest
- Number applique to sleeve
- Front kangaroo pocket
- Branded tab to drawcord and cuff
Animal Lunas Mens Hoodie – Indigo
From comfort to adventure, a relaxed top layer is an essential in any man's wardrobe. The Lunar hoodie by Animal more than fits the bill and throws extreme sports style in for good measure.
Constructed with a thick hood, drawcord fastening and a kangaroo pocket, this is a laidback layer for the weekend. Sports branding to the chest is a reminder of the quality within, whilst the ribbed cuffs and hem help to reduce wind chill. Whether you're revelling or relaxing, the Lunas hoodie by Animal delivers attitude-packed style to your look.
Rock it with your comfiest jeans and trainers and embark on a new adventure this season.
Useful info:
- Mens hoodie by Animal
- Lunas
- Kangaroo pocket
- Drawcord fastening
- Branding to chest and sleeve
- Ribbing to cuffs and hem
Jack & Jones Core Volk Mens Hoodie – Dress Blue
The German word for 'people', Volk is the perfect name for this street-ready hoodie – an urban essential with wide appeal.
In a diamond-quilted design, it's a hoodie to boost your city looks. In a zip-through fastening with a drawcord hood and kangaroo pockets, it's a versatile warming layer to throw on throughout the season. Finished with a small woven tab to the pocket, it's treated to that famous Jack & Jones branded finish.
Wear it over a casual printed tee with Jack & Jones denim and lace-up plimsolls.
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- Mens hoodie by Jack & Jones
- Volk
- From the Core collection
- Diamond quilt effect
- Side pockets
- Drawcord hood
- Ribbing to cuffs and hem
Jack & Jones Originals Mens Classic Hoody - Dress Blue
- Low stock, selling fast
1 review
- Delivery
Jack & Jones Originals Classic Pullover Mens Hoodie - Navy
Making an impact on your casual wardrobe, this pullover hoodie is an effortless layer to combat the cool turn in weather conditions.
An off-duty favourite, this Jack & Jones hoodie features a Collegiate-style branded print across the chest. Dual drawstrings supply a customised fit when you're in need of the hood, whereas the signature tab at the hem is a further stamp of authenticity.
The backbone of your autumn wardrobe, master your post-gym attire alongside sweatpants and running trainers.
Useful info:
- Mens hoodie by Jack & Jones
- Originals
- In navy
- Pull over
- Drawstring detail
- Printed logo to front
- Branded tab to hem
- Ribbed hem and cuffs


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The Boston Celtics' stifling defense proved too much for the Orlando Magic to handle in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, as Boston built a 16-point lead through three quarters before Orlando's rally came up just short at the end.
It was a tough loss for the Magic but Orlando Pinstripe Post doesn't see all bad things.
Coach Stan Van Gundy's decision to pair Marcin Gortat with Howard at the power positions paid dividends, and helped the Magic win the rebounding battle, 45-38, after an early deficit. And Carter played as aggressively as he has in months; he pleasantly surprised anyone concerned that he'd loaf through this game and fire contested 19-footers the whole afternoon. If Van Gundy makes some simple adjustments, like using Howard away from the ball, and some of his players' open looks start dropping, the Magic will be in good shape. He's right when he says "[o]ur team doesn't have to prove that they can fight back from adversity and all that crap." It's about execution and making shots. This afternoon, Boston had the edge in both those areas.
Meanwhile CelticsBlog is enjoying the victory but aware that there's a long way to go.
Clearly the Magic were cold after such a long rest but we can't expect that kind of break in future games. We'll have to keep executing for 48 minutes. Still, you take the breaks you can and you take the wins you get in the playoffs.
Another great job by the Celtics on Dwight Howard, holding him to just 13 frustrating points. Credit to Perkins but also Rasheed and Big Baby (and anyone else willing to wrap him up for a foul).


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Backpacker Magazine – September 2001
On your next outing, be sure to heed these 10 tips for sleeping like a log.
4. Get used to your new home. "Most people sleep poorly for the first couple of nights in any strange location," says Dr. Slamowitz. "It doesn't matter if you're in a hotel, in a tent, or at your sister-in-law's." When you're backpacking, your surroundings technically change by 10 to 15 miles every night, but the inside of your tent looks and smells pretty much the same. So the night before you leave home for your next trip, try sleeping in your tent to acclimate your body to snoozing on the ground and in the new setting.
5. Face your fears. There's little doubt that one of the biggest causes of backcountry insomnia has four legs and sharp teeth. "If you're camping in grizzly country, it's hard not to think that every noise is a bear coming to eat you," Dr. Slamowitz says. "But have a realistic understanding about animal-related dangers." In places that haven't seen ursine visitation in 100 years, don't waste perfectly good fear. In bona fide bear country, take simple precautions, such as camping away from water, hanging your food and sweet-smelling toiletries, and cooking 100 yards from your tent.
If the thought of bedding down with rattlers and scorpions makes you anxious, by all means bring a tent. Much as I like sleeping under the stars, my wife spends the entire night assuming that if she nods off, the inside of her sleeping bag will immediately resemble the herpetology display at the Denver Zoo. Thus, we (read: I) carry a tent on almost every trip.
6. Stick to your at-home sleep schedule. According to Dr. Dement, a frequent cause of poor sleep is a change in schedule. The average American adult hits the hay between 10 p.m. and midnight, yet backpackers often slither into the sack between 7 and 9 p.m.
Even if you've accumulated a large "sleep debt" (a cumulative lack of slumber, built up over a long period), you may not be able to fall asleep earlier than usual. That's because your inner clock, or circadian rhythms, override your desire for 12 hours in Dream Land. The good news is that there's no commute in the morning, so you can sleep late.
To pass the time before you hit the sack, pack a book, cards, or other tent games, plus extra headlamp batteries. Also, avoid afternoon naps, since they make it tougher to fall asleep at night. If you must catch midday shut-eye, opt for a 20-minute power nap.
7. Follow your nighttime rituals. Dr. Ancoli-Israel believes that one of the best ways people can deal with unfamiliar surroundings is by maintaining bedtime rituals. "A lot of people read," she says. "If you do, carry a book or magazine. If you brush your teeth right before bed at home, brush your teeth before bed in the woods."
Here's another good precrash ritual: Take a mellow 30-minute stroll. Backcountry ranger Holly English, a proponent of this sleepy-time habit, says walking just before bed lets your mind flow clear and stretches achy muscles one last time before a night's worth of inactivity.


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Peabody Essex Museum
All of the art, artifacts and curiosities that Salem merchants brought back from the Far East were the foundation for this museum. Founded in 1799, it is the country's oldest museum in continuous operation.
All of the art, artifacts and curiosities that Salem merchants brought back from the Far East were the foundation for this museum. Founded in 1799, it is the country's oldest museum in continuous operation.
This National Historic Site comprises the Custom House, the wharves and the other buildings along Derby St that are remnants of the shipping industry that once thrived along this stretch of Salem.
'Halfway down a by-street of one of our New England towns stands a rusty wooden house, with seven acutely peaked gables facing towards various points of the compass, and a huge clustered chimney in their midst.
Everyone in Salem celebrates Halloween, not just the witches. And they celebrate for much of the month of October with special exhibits, parades, concerts, pumpkin carvings, costume parties and trick-or-treating. It all culminates on October 31, with the crowning of the King and Queen of Halloween. Book your lodging way in advance and expect to pay more.
Gulu-gulu means 'gulp, gulp' in French and it's named after a now-defunct cafe in Prague. That is an indication of how eclectic this place is, featuring (in no particular order) delicious coffee, art-adorned walls, sinful crêpes, live music, a great wine list and board games. Come for a snack but you might be tempted to stay all day.
The most authentic of more than a score of witchy sites, this house was once the home of Jonathan Corwin, a local magistrate who was called on to investigate witchcraft claims. He examined several accused witches, possibly in the 1st-floor rooms of this house. Open longer hours in October.
Of the 50 wharves that once lined Salem Harbor, only three remain, the longest of which is Derby Wharf . Visitors can stroll out to the end and peek inside the 1871 lighthouse . The most prominent building along Derby St is the Custom House , where permits and certificates were issued and, of course, taxes paid.
Just south of Salem Willows Amusement Park (less than 2 miles northeast of Salem center) is Winter Island Maritime Park , the site of Fort Pickering and its lighthouse. It is now a public park with a campground and the tiny Waikiki Beach (don't get too excited by the name: it's really just wishful thinking).
Relive the adventures of Captains Kidd and Blackbeard at the fun-filled Pirate Museum . The museum includes an artifacts room with authentic pirate treasures, interactions with pirate characters in costume and a walking tour through the port and a visit to a pirate ship.
Lovers of old houses should venture to Chestnut St, which is among the most architecturally lovely streets in the country. (Alternatively, follow the McIntire Historic District Walking Trail).
The striped awning and overflowing flower boxes are the perfect gateway into this romantic trattoria in the heart of Salem. Owner Giogio Manzana has brought the flavors from his home region (Verona, of course) and the results are delightful. Aside from the impeccable food and service, this place is cozy, ie crowded.
This small museum is packed with fun for anyone who was ever young, but especially if you were young in the 1960s, '70s and '80s. Discover (or rediscover) all the toys that have entertained previous generations of kids. The owner Frank is a wealth of fun facts about all the vintage toys in his collection.