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The U.S. Green Building Council – Central Ohio Chapter and the Construction Specifications Institute Columbus Chapter announce the first annual joint trade show and educational event to be held April 18, 2011 at COSI Columbus.
DesignColumbus2011 is an opportunity to learn about and engage in the transformation of the Central Ohio built environment to be more healthy, prosperous, and sustainable. With 16 educational seminars and a two-floor trade show, the event will highlight current and future development of technologies for all leaders in Central Ohio responsible for creating building and communities that promote economic growth and sustain the health and vitality of all life. SourceCorp's Bob McPherson and Jeanne Briggs will lead an educational seminar on the EPAct 179D tax deduction.
This full day of continuing education and informational displays is organized to attract hundreds of professionals involved in the building industry. Attendees and participants are representatives of the entire project team, including architects, designers, engineers, owners, developers, government officials, municipal planners, facility managers, contractors, construction managers, construction specifiers, manufacturers, product representatives, and others.
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In an interview with CNN, McCain said that there are Syrians who are very confused why the U.S. is not stepping in to help them, especially because of the involvement of Hezbollah and groups linked to al-Qaida.
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Wladimir Klitschko's management isn't spending a lot of time worrying about if or when they'll face Alexander Povetkin.
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(FOX 11 / AP) UCLA receiver Nick Pasquale was hit by a car and killed while walking in San Clemente early Sunday morning. He was 20.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department said Pasquale was struck about 1:30 a.m.
It wasn't immediately clear whether Pasquale was trying to cross the busy multi-lane street in a residential neighborhood. Sheriff's Lt. Gary Strachan said the car's driver stopped, called authorities and stayed with Pasquale until they arrived.
The accident is under investigation. Strachan said no one was arrested.
Pasquale, a redshirt freshman, walked on at UCLA last fall after playing at San Clemente High School, where he was a three-year starter. The 5-foot-7 receiver earned the nickname "Pacman'' from his teammates while participating on the scout team in practices last season and again this summer, preparing his more heralded teammates for games.
"This is a tragic loss,'' UCLA coach Jim Mora said. "Nick was an outstanding young man who had a positive impact on everyone who knew him. He was a great teammate who was loved and respected by his entire team. Our thoughts are with the Pasquale family.''
UCLA said Pasquale played in the final offensive series in its season-opening victory over Nevada on Aug. 31, although his name and No. 36 jersey didn't appear on the participation report. The 16th-ranked Bruins were off this weekend, and many players went home to see their families.
Mora joined hundreds of Pasquale's friends, family members and fellow football players in Tritons jerseys at San Clemente High School's football field Sunday night for a sunset vigil to honor Pasquale, whose father wore UCLA gear.
"I love all of you guys for coming out here and supporting Nick and my wife and my family,'' Mel Pasquale told the gathering.
UCLA plays at Nebraska on Saturday. Mora has closed the upcoming week's practices to the media, but Pasquale's teammates reacted on Twitter as the news of his death came out Sunday morning.
Star linebacker Anthony Barr said Pasquale "was one of my roommates this summer - just a fun loving dude who truly appreciated life and lived every day to the fullest. I don't get it.''
Dietrich Riley, a former UCLA safety whose career ended due to injury this summer, tweeted that Pasquale "took every snap on the scout team. Never complained.''
"Love you PACMAN. Brother for life. Bruin for Life,'' Bruins guard Xavier Su'a-Filo tweeted. "The definition of a true team player. Came to practice every day ready to work and give his all for his teammates.''
"The UCLA family lost a wonderful young man who represented the university, his team and his family well,'' UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero said. "Our hearts go out to the Pasquale family, and we will do everything we can to assist and support them, as well as his teammates, as they go through this unthinkable tragedy."
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Khabib Allakhverdiev gave Joan Guzman his first official professional loss, winning a technical decision after the fight was stopped on an injury in the eighth round.
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If there were any questions about how Cain Velasquez would return from his first professional defeat, they were put to rest with an exclamation point.
The former UFC heavyweight champion put Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva down early and brutalized him for the entirety of the fight until drawing a referee stoppage at UFC 146.
The first-round TKO win took just 3:36.
"I feel good, a step in the right direction," Velasquez said afterward. "Daniel Cormier my teammate, fought Silva, and he told me some things that helped tonight."
Silva was never in the fight. Velasquez took him down in the fight's opening seconds and opened a cut on his head with an elbow soon after. Velasquez worked the cut with subsequent elbows, and the wound spurted blood down SIlva's face and soon darkened the mat around them. It ended up being one of the bloodiest fights in recent UFC history.
Ref Josh Rosnethal at one point stopped the action to have it checked, but the cageside doctor let the fight continue.
Restarted in the same position, it was more of the same for Velasquez, who finally finished Silva after a hail of left hands from the top.
It was just the kind of performance Velasquez needed in his first fight since losing the title to Junior dos Santos.
"Just to know what you've done in the past, get over that and a step in the right direction, get better," he said.
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Funeral arrangements have been set for 6-year-old Shirley Mundia.
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Her father, Edward Mwaura, was shot and killed by police.
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Big name artists have always found time to stop in Southeast Texas for a concert every now and then. LocalMusicGuide.net takes a look back at some of the shows which have taken place between Sept. 29 through Oct. 5.
• Sept. 27, 2009 Legendary rock band Journey traveled to Southeast Texas for a showcase at Ford Pavilion in Beaumont. The band, featuring Filipino vocalist Arnel Pineda, was touring in support of its June 2008 release, "Revelation." Rock band Night Ranger opened the show as the group toured in support of its 2008 release, "Hole in the Sun."
• Sept. 27, 2007 Clint Black performed to a capacity crowd at the Miriam Lutcher Theater in Orange in support of his January 2007 release, "The Love Songs."
• Sept. 27, 1985 The legendary Glen Miller Orchestra traveled to Southeast Texas for a sold out showcase inside the Miriam Lutcher Theater in Orange.
• Sept. 27, 1981 Canadian rock act Triumph performed in Beaumont in support its album, "Allied Forces," which featured the hit singles "Magic Power" and "Fight the Good Fight" and was released just eight days prior to the Beaumont show.
• Oct. 1, 2010 Australian rockers Sick Puppies performed at Whiskey River in Beaumont, Texas, as the group continued to tour in support of its July 2009 release, "Tri-Polar," behind its popular radio singles "You're Going Down" and "Riptide."
• Oct. 1, 1994 The Lutcher Theater welcomed country music star Kathy Mattea performed in Orange in support of "Walking Away a Winner," the final gold-certified album of her career and featured the final Top 10 single of her career in the album's title track. Opening the show was Jimmie D. Gilmore.
• Oct. 1, 1985 Motley Crue, touring in support of its June 1985 release, "Theatre of Pain," featuring the hit songs "Smokin' in the Boys Room" and "Home Sweet Home," performed at the Beaumont Civic Center to a standing room only crowd. California rockers Y&T, touring behind its hit single "Summertime Girls" and forthcoming album "Down for the Count," opened the show.
• Oct. 3, 2002 Andy Griggs performed at the Montagne Center in support of his May 2002 sophomore release, "Freedom." Opening the show was Brad Paisley, touring in support of his platinum album "Part II," which featured the number one single "I'm Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin' Song)." Also performing was Tommy Shane Steiner.


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As the son of British jazz pioneer Trevor Watts, a career in music really was the only choice for Sam Watts, AKA Maxxi Soundsystem. Over the last few years the Brighton based artist has risen up the ranks to become one of the most sought after performers on the international circuit, clocking up an impressive list of club and festival appearances. In tandem with his DJ career, his club-focused productions have been signed to a number of influential and highly regarded labels including Defected, Hypercolour, Moda Black, Maceo Plex's Ellum and the mighty Nervous.
On his first single on OM Records, Maxxi joins forces with the enigmatic and mysterious producer Thrilogy; a new Bristol based artist that places an emphasis on darker more mystical elements. Together the two have created a rich, deep house track that speaks to the heart as well as the root. Joining them on the journey via their own remixes taking it even deeper are No Regular Play and Bells and Whistles.
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YES! That's right! Omies, we've got a very special radio premiere scheduled for ya. Tune into Jason Bentley's Metropolis on KCRW this Sat night from 10PM-Midnight PST to hear a special premiere of the new Groove Armada 'Love Lights the Underground' EP.
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Here's some stellar news to kick off your week! Blackbird Blackbird will be featured on SiriusXM Chill next week as part of SiriusXM's New Music Discovery Week. These are the artists deemed "Chillworthy" and will be highlighted on air all week – KYGO / SATIN JACKETS / KRONO / THOMAS JACK / BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD & LONDON GRAMMAR. Tune in to Chill ch 53 all week!
Awwwyeaah Omies! We've started an official Mushroom Jazz playlist on Spotify. Check it out, let us know what you think. Follow it, we'll be adding to it.
Big news in Om land today! Body Language have announced a new EP and a September Tour of over 20 dates. Check it out here and be sure to stock up on their tunes HERE!
Omies! We've decided to take a trip back through the catalog and pull out what we consider to be classics. Did we miss your jam? Drop us a line on Facebook or Twitter or in the comments below.
Electronic music pioneers Groove Armada return to the dance-floor with their new six-track EP 'Love Lights the Underground' (coming September 9th on Om Records). Fans of their classic DJ sets around the globe will be pleased to hear the rumbling bass lines and heady underground vocals soaring across foot stompers destined to keep dance floors moving. Keep an eye on om-records.com for premieres starting in August.
The big day is here! Blackbird Blackbird 'Love Unlimited' is out worldwide, pick up the single HERE and get the exclusive b-side 'Waikiki. Check out the video and more fun goodies below.
Great news Blackbird Blackbird fans, Om is gearing up for a brand new single for the standout track 'Love Unlimited' on July 8th. Here's the world premiere video for the track directed by Larkin Donley and Govind Rae! Check out the feature on SPIN and pre-order the single HERE and get the exclusive b-side 'Waikiki'
'The clip, directed by Larkin Donley and Govind Rae, details the beginning of a slow motion romance, and when our two stars eventually touch it unleashes some pulsing polychromatic imagery that functions as pretty salient visual analog to Maramag's work.' – SPIN
The wait is finally over! Pick up the fantastic new album 'Tangerine Sky' from Blackbird Blackbird now on iTunes and get the exclusive bonus track 'Visionary'
See below for reviews, and scroll down to preview tracks on YouTube.
"As the title track of Blackbird Blackbird's second LP Tangerine Sky opens, a warm polyphony of synths bounce radiantly to the beat of a driving kick drum presenting what seems to be a sort of instrumental prelude to the rest of the album. Suddenly, two and half minutes in, the dreamy vocals of Mikey Maramag appear all distant and blissed-out like a 3 O'clock wine buzz. For a guy who cut his teeth as the drummer for a hardcore band (Murder Practice), Maramag's solo work as Blackbird Blackbird is about as sunny as it gets, having more in common with the chillwave warmth of Washed Out or the more tranquil sides of Ulrich Schnauss. While an album like this is enjoyable enough for its peaceful, mood-setting aesthetic, Tangerine Sky is also fortunate enough to contain some legitimate songwriting. Distressed lo-fi textures, Casio tones, and clever sequencing along with live guitars, bass, and drums make up the core of the album's sound bed which wraps around some neatly melodic dream pop tunes like "Love Unlimited," "Darlin Dear," and "Rare Candy." Some of the tweaked samples recall a gentler, hazed-out Passion Pit and like many artists working in that sonic bailiwick, the throbbing compression on a few of the tracks can become a bit trying. Still, it's a stylistic choice that hardly deters from the songs, which coast along easily on a wave of homemade electro charm and Maramag's sweet, late afternoon harmonies. Though beguiling in any climate, Tangerine Sky could easily become a soundtrack to the summer months." – Allmusic.com
"Often cited for occupying the same woozy musical neighborhood as Washed Out, Caribou and The Postal Service, San Francisco-based artist Mikey Maramag has defined a sound that's all his own under his Blackbird Blackbird alias. On Tangerine Sky he finesses his ability to write melodically infectious songs fueled by electronic instrumentation. Upbeat songs come to him as easily as Kenyans win marathons, so that's why the heartfelt digital soul of "There Is Nowhere" reminds us of range and that sad songs say so much. Essential track: "Treehouse" – Big Shot Magazine
"San Francisco-based Mikey Maramag, aka Blackbird Blackbird, has been a staple in the psychedelic poptronica genre for a while now. His textured, vivid soundstrokes blended with ghostly vocals takes listeners to other worlds. On June 3rd via Om Records, he will be releasing his Tangerine Sky LP." – My Old Kentucky Blog


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Does it have Micro Focus adjustment?
Yes, the new 6D does have Auto Focus Micro Adjustment, same as the 7D and 5D etc.
Does it have Micro Focus adjustment?
So much negativity - and there hasn't even been a review or image gallery yet.I agree with you there. At $2100 it's not worth it especially if you can get a deal like the other day on the 5D iii ($2750). For $650 more, it's a no brainer. But make it say $850 to $1000 more and then starts getting a little more tempting.
To me, this could potentially be an interesting camera. But not at the current asking price. If this comes down a few hundred dollars over the next few months, it may actually be worth a look *IF* the image quality and high ISO performance match that of the 5D III.
As someone who prefers the reach of a "crop" 1.6x camera, if the image quality of FF is truly a step up- it may be something to think about...whether I could potentially have both. But FF cameras are just too expensive...even the most basic ones as we see here today.
Where did you see the no AFMA? Other than that I can deal with the other stuff.So has anyone CONFIRMED that there is no MFA or are we just playing chicken little?
The 6D does have AFMA. From the Canon USA EOS 6D page, Features section, in the description of the 11-pt AF system:
"For even more customization, adjustment levels for the wide-angle and telephoto ends of particular lenses can be entered and recorded into the camera's memory."
So...yes to AFMA, and yes to W and T adjustments for zooms, like the 5DIII and 1D X.
But IMO, other than the -3 EV center point for low light shooting, there are really no redeeming characteristics of this AF system specification. Point spread no better than the 5DII, two more selectable points but four fewer points in terms of Servo tracking (which wasn't the 5DII's strong point anyway). Sure, the -3 EV is nice, but not salvation by any means given the frequency most users shoot in light that low (my 5DII, spec'd to -0.5 EV, could AF in light that needed ISO 25600).
Only one cross-type sensor, and that one not even a dual cross.
Now that the 60D's 9 cross-type AF with center f/2.8 dual cross has trickled down to the T4i/650D, IMO the Rebel line has a better AF system than the 6D.
I was eagerly waiting for Canon's entry level FF camera after the uber-expensive 5D III was released. Then we heard about the D600, which got me really excited, and did NOT disappoint. Now, Canon has finally revealed their entry-level FF camera, and they DID disappoint, as well as clearly shown their intentions: continue milking their customers. They created that awful 6D to make sure that anybody serious about photography has no other choice than getting the 5D III. I am a 5D II owner, and the only upgrade path for me would be the 5D III at this point. I can't lose my joystick controller and my side buttons to that aberration of a 6D, right?
Well...screw you Canon. I will simply save up a little longer and get me a D600 with the 24-85mm kit lens, and keep my 5D II + Canon glass. This way I can get the best of both worlds. If Canon ever wakes up and start being competitive again, I can upgrade the 5D II with their new - decent - offering. But for now, will be joining the ranks of the satisfied Nikon shooters, and will be able to use the legendary 14-24mm for my landscapes.


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Forest Acres, SC (WLTX) -- The Forest Acres Police Department is asking for assistance from the public to identify an armed robbery suspect.
Thursday evening just after closing at 10PM, a suspect wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, and presenting a silver handgun entered the Firehouse Subs located at 3250 Forest Drive in Forest Acres.
The store was closed at the time.
The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene.
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As the tourist-brochure images of Jamaica as a friendly, reggae-infused tropical paradise become overshadowed by footage of gang violence in the capital, many tourists may be wondering whether it is safe to stay on the island or go for a vacation.
Nine people were taken to a hospital Tuesday after complaining of a foul odor aboard a US Airways flight in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to the airline.
A British diplomat was found slain at his home in Jamaica, authorities said.
Underwater photographer and adventurer Tanya Burnett-Palmer shares her favorite places to sightsee beneath the waves.
Troops in Jamaica captured an armed man Monday who had barged onto a Canadian airliner, robbed passengers and held six crew members hostage, Jamaica Information Minister Daryl Vaz said.
Hurricane Dean battered the southern coast of Jamaica with heavy rains and surf as its eye passed offshore late Sunday, apparently sparing the Caribbean island the worst of its 145 mph winds.
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Jamaican police gave taken DNA samples from the entire Pakistani contingent to the Cricket World Cup in their investigation into the strangulation of Pakistani coach Bob Woolmer earlier this week, a team spokesman said.
A fire broke out Thursday on the Jamaica-bound Star Princess cruise ship, and one person died of a heart attack, according to cruise line officials.
In an age of heated competition for guests, posh hotels often offer more than just a nice place for pampered travelers to lay down their weary bones.
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You'll read a lot of blog posts here that require you to do some work. And you've probably wondered "How on earth will I find time to do all this?" Well, you don't have a choice, so turn off the TV and start developing ways to work smarter and create more time.
Keep a time log. If you don't believe you waste a lot of time, keep a log. How many times did you surf the Internet reading useless blogs (not mine), etc., that are not work-related? How many personal phone calls? How much time spent on personal errands, events, etc? How much time are you spending looking for a file on your computer? Keep track of every minute for a few days and be honest with yourself about how you're spending work time.
Organize everything. Save hours a day by creating paper, computer, Inbox, etc., filing systems so you can find anything you need the instant you need it. Start with your clothes closet and purge the things you don't need and put like items together by color. Use this same system for everything else that you organize, not necessarily by color, but by putting broad categories of items together. In a filing system, this could mean putting all of your marketing files together, accounting files together, etc. Get everyone to use the same logical systems so anyone can find anything anywhere in the office.
Set goals and prioritize. You have to determine what your goals are so you'll know how you should spend your time. The things you value and need (not want) will take priority.
Check back next week for more helpful tips on getting and staying organized!
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Good article, thanks for sharing this!
HI Julia, You have to examine everything you're doing, organize one thing at a time, establish some routines, give son responsibilities, etc.
Here are some examples:
My mom wakes up early every Saturday morning and cooks for the whole week. If you only heat what you're eating that day, the food keeps in the frig…leftovers taste better too.
Organize everything around you. No getting around that. Take one closet at a time, one part of a room, a drawer, whatever, to get you started. Everyone has to participate. No TV, no video games, etc., until you're done and satisfied.
Say no to volunteer activities and make home the priority. Once you get that worked out you can go back. You're going to have to be selfish with your time until you get this together.
Turn off the TV. Period. Hard to do? Turn off the cable.
Stay in one weekend a month. You'll be amazed at how much you can get done if you just stay in your pajamas and work on home projects.
At work, make everything easier by getting organized, look at your processes, take computer classes. You have to figure out ways to work faster.
Hope this helps. Keep me posted on your progress.
I love your tips. But it is still hard for me to get organized. I have so many things to take priority. Like I can't leave my job, or not spend time with my son, checking his homework, then bills etc. and after that I have no time for a business I am dreaming to open.
Sharon, can you be more specific? This blog is packed with ideas you can start using today.
You're welcome, Jack. Come back next week for Part II.
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Yes, Jason Neighborgall, a 6-foot-4 right-hander who was rated fifth in Baseball America's top 100 prospects, was there for the taking.
So the Red Sox snapped him up with their most intriguing and potentially rewarding pick in Tuesday's Day 1 of the First-Year Player Draft.
Now, there's the matter of whether a contractual agreement can be reached with Neighborgall, and his notoriously tough negotiator of an agent, Scott Boras.
"I think that's accurate," said David Chadd, in his first season as Boston's director of amateur scouting. "We know what we're up against, but we look forward to challenge of getting this guy signed."
Chadd didn't think Neighborgall's back, which prevented him from pitching his junior season in high school, was much of a risk.
"That may have played some part (in the slippage in the draft)," Chadd said. "But he was cleared medically for us, and he didn't miss a beat this spring."
Neighborgall was one of 12 pitchers the Red Sox selected in their 21 picks. The remaining 28 rounds of the draft will be Wednesday.
The Red Sox were also ecstatic that Jonathan Lester, a left-hander from Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma, Wash, was still on the board when they made their first pick of the day. Lester was the 57th overall pick.
Chadd was asked if Lester reminded him of any current Major Leaguers.
"You don't want to put too much pressure on these kids," Chadd said, "but Mark Mulder is one that comes to mind. But who knows, these guys have a lot of minor league innings ahead of them."
Though some have compared Neighborgall to Josh Beckett, the prized prospect Chadd's scouting team signed when he was with the Marlins, Chadd likens him more to A.J. Burnett, who threw a no-hitter last season.
The Red Sox didn't have much of a local flavor to their draft, but they did take Tyler Pelland, a left-hander from Bristol, Vt., with their ninth-round selection.
In what may ultimately wind up a great sleeper pick -- in round 21, pick No. 628 -- the Sox snagged 220-pound catcher Alberto Concepcion. The University of Southern California catcher has power to all fields, and was the Pac-10 Player
of the Year this season.
"We like his bat, and his ability to move around a little," said Chadd. "He can play third and first too."
The other picks
In the third round, Boston took third baseman Scott White. He is a right-handed hitter out of Walton High School in Marietta, Ga. He hit .533 (48-for-90) with 12 homers and 50 RBIs in his senior season.
Up next was Chris Smith, the right-handed pitcher selected with the 118th pick. He was 9-8 with a 2.91 ERA, including eight complete games, at the University of California-Riverside. He has a sneaky fastball that sinks.
In the fifth round, the Sox took shortstop Charles Spann, a high schooler from Albany, Ga.
They continued their run on high school players in round six with Barret Browning, a left-hander from Jesup, Ga. Browning has a changeup, a tight curve, and a slightly side-armed fastball.
They went back to Georgia in the eighth round with the selection of shortstop Brandon Moss, out of Loganville High School.
With the 298th pick (10th round), the Sox took yet another shortstop in Greg Stone, a left-handed hitter who played at Bacone College (Oklahoma).
Speed and leadoff potential was the main motive in round 11, as the Red Sox grabbed left fielder Michael Goss from Jackson State.
They stayed in the outfield for round 12, with Dustin Majewski, a left-handed hitter and thrower out of the University of Texas.
In round 13, they snagged Clay Stone, a 6-foot-5, 180-pound right-hander from Ruston High (La.).
It was back to pitching in the next round, with the selection of right-hander John Priola (Faulkner University, Ala.)
The Red Sox went to Oklahaoma for another center fielder in the 15th round, taking Ian Cronkhite, a left-handed hitter and thrower from Moore, Okla.
They stayed in the Northeast for round 16, selecting high school shortstop Peter Ciofrone from Long Island.
It was back to the south in round 17, as the Sox took St. Thomas University (Miami) third baseman Arian Alcala. He is an aggressive hitter, with power to all fields.
With overall pick No. 538, the Red Sox grabbed right-hander Brandon Smith (Southeast Missouri State).
The Red Sox got left-hander Thomas Maclane (Florida Atlantic) in the 19th round. They stayed with the southpaw theme in round 20, taking Luis Villareal.
With their final pick of the day (22nd round), the Sox got right-hander John Anderson from Arkansas State.
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THE majority of Sandwell residents' bin collections will be on their normal day over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
The only changes will be for residents whose usual bin collections are on a Wednesday or a Thursday.
Wednesday bin collections that fall on Christmas Day and New Year's Day will be collected on the following Saturday instead (December 28 and January 4).
Thursday bin collections that fall on Boxing Day will be collected on Sunday December 29 instead.
All other bin collections will be on their normal day.
Sandwell Council's cabinet member for highways and environment Councillor Maria Crompton said: "We all produce more rubbish and recycling at Christmas, so it's good news that most people's bin collections will remain unchanged.
"We want people to make really good use of their food waste bin and main recycling bin this Christmas, and put as little as possible in the grey bin.
"You can cut up cardboard boxes or fold them down and squash cans to help make more space in your blue lid bin."
Residents are reminded that the fortnightly garden waste collection service has a two-week break between December 23 and January 3 2014 when there will be no garden waste collections.
Residents can recycle their real Christmas trees by putting them inside or next to the garden waste bin on their next collection day after January 3.
The tip in Shidas Lane, Oldbury, is open every day of the year except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
For more information about bin collections over Christmas and New Year go to www.sandwell.gov.uk/ChristmasBins
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2013 (JUNIOR)Saw action in a 2-1 win over SMU ... also came in off the bench in a 1-0 OT loss to No. 8 UCLA ... was on the field in a 2-1 OT loss at No. 18 UAB ... earned his first start of the season in a 4-1 win over Bakersfield ... earned the start and had one shot on goal in a 3-2 2OT loss to Michigan State ... helped lead the Hoosiers to a 3-0 shutout at Northwestern on Nov. 8 ... starter in a 1-0 shutout of Michigan State to win the 2013 B1G Tournament ... scored his first career goal in a 3-2 loss at Akron in the NCAA Tournament ... appeared in 19 matches, making 13 starts.
2012 (SOPHOMORE)Came in off the bench in a 2-1 victory over Saint Louis ... earned his first career start at left back in a 3-0 shutout of Cincinnati to win the Billiken Classic ... played all 90 minutes ... came in off the bench in a 3-0 win over Clemson ... played 46 minutes off the bench against No. 4 Akron ... spelled Jacob Bushue in the midfield in a 3-2 win over Oregon State ... saw action in a 2-0 win over No. 22 SIUE ... saw action in a 2-0 win at Ohio State ... got the starting nod in the midfield in a 4-1 win at Kentucky, tallying one shot ... part of Indiana's 2-0 shutout of Butler ... had one shot vs. Michigan ... had one shot in goal in a start vs. Northwestern ... had one shot and played all 90 minutes in a 4-1 win over Xavier in the second round of the NCAA Tournament ... had one shot in a 2-1 double overtime win at No. 1 seed Notre Dame in the third round of the NCAA Tournament ... helped IU to its 10th shutout of the season at No. 9 seed North Carolina to advance to the College Cup ... helped lead IU to a 1-0 win over Creighton in the College Cup ... played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 shutout of Georgetown to claim Indiana's eighth NCAA title ... appeared in 23 matches with nine starts ... Academic All-Big Ten.
Saw his first action as a Hoosier in a 6-0 win over Dayton to give IU the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic title ... Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
A local product out of Columbus where he was a three-time All-Area pick out of Columbus North High School ... two-time All-Conference pick for Conference Indiana, finishing his career with 19 goals and 29 assists despite missing the early part of his senior season due to injury ... earned second-team all-state honors as a senior, as well as all-district accolades ... led the Bulldogs to back-to-back conference titles in 2008 and 2009, becoming the first North men's soccer team to win a conference title ... also led the team to the state final in 2009, the second time in school history the team has appeared in the championship match ... played club soccer with the Bloomington Cutters for three years before moving to Hoosier F.C. as a senior ... won the Hoosier Cup as a senior ... has two brothers (Isaac, Ethan) and a sister (Sierra) ... his brother Isaac is a team manager ... born Dec. 31, 1991 ... parents are Tim and Susan Lax ... father is an IU grad.
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Scheduled Flights – Nelspruit, Kruger Mpumulanga International (KMIA/MQP)
There is one airline that services KMIA, namely: Airlink. Direct flights are available from Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. These flights can be booked via their website:
Charter Flights – Johannesburg to Skukuza
There are daily charter flights, operated by Federal Air, available directly from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Skukuza Airport (SKZ). The estimated time of this transfer is 1h15 min. These charter flights can only be booked through MORE Reservations. Please see timetables below for full details and fares:
Should you use a commercial airline and fly to KMIA near Nelspruit, there is a charter flight (Federal Air) to Skukuza. The estimated time of this air transfer is 25min.
Please see below for fares: (Times are based on required departure/arrival time.)
Baggage allowance for all abovementioned flights: 20kg's of soft luggage. Secure excess baggage storage facilities are available at the Federal Air lounge.
Skukuza airport currently charges a ZAR 90.00 airport tax per person for usage. We charge this directly to the guest's account which is settled on check-out.
Airlink will launch direct flights to Skukuza airport in the Kruger National Park.
After extensive renovations to runway and terminal buildings, Skukuza Airport is set to open to traffic in June 2014. This will see
the welcome re-establishment of scheduled air services to one of the country's most visited tourist attractions, linking to other
regional hubs (and the rest of the world), coveted African safari destinations and Mozambique. This promises a much more cost
effective, convenient and time efficient travel solution – and happier passengers.
Airlink will initially offer daily flights from Cape Town and
Johannesburg, while flights from Durban will follow.
Federal Air will supply feeder and charter services carrying
passengers between Skukuza and the game lodges in the
region, as well as from Skukuza to Kruger Mpumalanga
International Airport to feed onward scheduled flights to
Livingstone in Zambia and Vilanculos in Mozambique.
From ZAR 1,440.00 per person one way.
From ZAR 2,720.00 per person one way.
Flights may be booked via Airlink directly (flyairlink.co.za),
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agent Global Distribution Systems.
Embraer jets, with capacity for 37 passengers and Avro AR8
Jets, with capacity for 83 passengers.
Visit www.flyairlink.com/skukuza/ for further information.
Road Transfers from KMIA to Lion Sands Sabi Sand:
Should you require a road transfer from KMIA to Lion Sands Sabi Sand, this can be booked and arranged through MORE Reservations.
Guests will be met at the airport and transferred in an air-conditioned vehicle. The distance to Lion Sands Sabi Sand is approximately 110 kilometres and is estimated to take 2 hours. Please see full details & rates below:
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The winds of change continued to blow briskly for the Seahawks Saturday, with the exits of high-priced WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh and offensive line coach Alex Gibbs highlighting a host of significant developments.
Seahawks acquire OG Andrews, lose O-line coach Gibbs
Seattle traded for Eagles OG Stacy Andrews on Saturday, but lost offensive line coach Alex Gibbs, according to an NFL Network report.
Seahawks officially release WR Houshmandzadeh
The Seahawks have released WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, according to multiple reports.
Cardinals cut ties with QB Matt Leinart
The Cardinals released QB Matt Leinart, who failed to win the team's starting job this summer.
Report: Seahawks to cut or trade WR Houshmandzadeh
New head coach Pete Carroll must find WR T.J. Housmandzadeh expendable as the Seahawks are ready to part ways with their leading receiver from 2009.
Seahawks concluded Wilson was expendable
None of our Seahawks sources could honestly say they saw the trade of fan favorite Josh Wilson to the Ravens coming.
Report: Ravens acquire CB Wilson from Seahawks
The Ravens added depth to a banged-up secondary Tuesday, trading a conditional fifth-round pick to the Seahawks for CB Josh Wilson, according to an ESPN report.
Seahawks acquire OT Polumbus from Lions
One week after losing out on a waiver claim on OT Tyler Polumbus to the Lions, the Seahawks traded for Polumbus to add depth to their offensive line.
Carlson could be Seahawks' best fantasy weapon
After scoring a touchdown in each of the final four games in 2009, don't be surprised if Seahawks TE John Carlson picks right up where he left off last season.
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The injuries continue to pile up for the left side of the Seahawks' offensive line. OLG Ben Hamilton missed practice Wednesday with an undisclosed injury and, according to head coach Pete Carroll, will not start Saturday's preseason game against ...
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The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that both the Vikings and Seahawks have been turned off by the salary demands of Chargers holdout WR Vincent Jackson, whose agent says he isn't sure the Chargers want to trade his client.
Catching up with Warren Moon
Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon shares his thoughts on Brett Favre, an up-and-coming division and a football movie that he's a part of.
Recently cut WR Jones chooses Seahawks
WR Brandon Jones, who was released by the 49ers on Wednesday, agreed to terms with the Seahawks on Sunday.
Update: Seahawks OLT Okung (ankle) out 2-4 weeks
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The last rookie quarterback standing in the NFL playoffs is Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to a 24-14 victory over the Redskins on Sunday.||||||| Wilson completed 15 of 26 passes for 187 yards and ran eight times for 67 yards. Next week's matchup against top-seeded Atlanta figures to be a good one since he has more playoff wins than counterpart Matt Ryan.
Wilson has tied Peyton Manning's NFL record for most touchdown passes by a rookie with 26 after a third-quarter score on Sunday against St. Louis.||||||| After struggling to get Seattle's offense started for most of the game, Wilson found fullback Michael Robinson out of the backfield on a 10-yard TD with 2:09 left in the third quarter to give the Seahawks a 13-10 lead. That capped a run of three straight completions for Wilson to finish the drive.
Wilson completed 15 of 21 passes for 171 yards and four touchdowns with just one interception in the Seahawks' victory over the 49ers on Sunday night.||||||| Wilson has 15 touchdowns and two interceptions over his last seven games. The Seahawks are 6-1 during that span.
Wilson went 14 of 23 for 205 yards and a touchdown in Seattle's win against Buffalo on Sunday, but made a great impact on the ground where he ran for a season-best 93 yards and three touchdowns.||||||| Wilson, who has posted a triple-digit passer rating in five of his last six games, hadn't scored a rushing touchdown before Sunday.


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Welcome to the Pin Oak Student Opportunities website. Our goal is to connect you with various contests, internships, camps, and school activities available to middle school students. Students who need help filling out applications or just need more information can visit the Opportunities Board found in each House Commons, or email Celeste Garcia at firstname.lastname@example.com. Keep your eyes and ears open! If you happen to come across an exciting opportunity, please email us the information.
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Fastframe looks for next great artist.
Fastframe, a local custom picture framing store, is hosting an Art Contest for Kids.
Randy Burzynski and Rose-Marie Longan, owners of Fastframe in Valencia, are encouraging children, ages 6 to 10, to create a piece of art based on the theme "My Favorite Place."
Fastframes will be accepting artwork for the contest through November 14th.
The first and second place entries will be framed, with the second place winner being displayed at the Valencia store.
The first place winner will be sent to the Fastframe corporate office in Newbury Park, California, to be judged in the national contest.
The national winner will receive a $250 gift card for art supplies, with an additional $250 gift card going to his or her school.
In addition, the national winning piece will be displayed on the home page of the corporate website for the month of January in 2010.
"I am so excited to be part of the judging team for the Fastframe Kids Art Contest," said Pat Johnson, a member of the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley and judge for the national contest. "It will be a joy to see how kids see the world and how they represent it through their art. Maybe the next Renoir or Dali is in the entries."


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Do we need the SRO? We need an officer immediately, when something goes wrong, Hickey said, and that officer also will do preventive work and public relations.
In a memo to the school board, Hickey wrote: "In accordance with Executive Directive 11 regarding school safety, I have been conducting regularly scheduled meetings with chief Wes Kufeld of the Estes Park Police Department. We have agreed that it would be in our mutual interest to reinstitute the position of School Resource Officer on our campus.... This position was eliminated as part of budget reduction measures. It is not currently part of the FY2013 approved budget. I believe the difference between our fiscal year (July through June) and the town's fiscal year (January through December) presents an opportunity to contribute to the cost of SRO services during our end of year fiscal reconciliations. "I believe we can effectively make an annual contribution of $20,000 toward the expenses the town will incur by providing the dedicated SRO position to our district," Hickey wrote.
Although he told the board there are a variety of opinions concerning the process, he believes the district benefits from the presence of an SRO on campus. Relationships can be built that are helpful, and the district will be showing children a laudable career. There will be a quicker response when things are not going well, and it will be in the interest of the police department, as well, to have a presence among 1,200 people on campus -- a large segment of the community, Hickey observed. It is a position the district can afford, he stated. The town believes in the idea significantly, and Hickey said, "We're in this together."
In providing financial input, the district has a vested say, and is more a partner than a consumer, Hickey said. It's in the best interest of the students, he added. You won't necessarily know if an event was prevented, because of the SRO presence, but you'll also never know whether the SRO presence might've stopped something before it happened, he said.
"I want to focus on the positive relationship," he said.
Hickey anticipates positive interaction on all levels, and does not anticipate a lot of arrests. Rather, he said, he is happy if the SRO never finds anything wrong -- as with the Sherlock Hounds drug-sniffing dogs that are brought in for spot checks. Deterring wrong behavior and encouraging right behavior is the goal, so that the kids can lead happy, healthy lives; it is a win for all, Hickey said.


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STEFAN LANFER HAS LIVED in Jamaica Plain for 10 years. He moved to the neighborhood not long after college, and in many ways he fits the profile of the J.P. lifer: politically engaged (both he and his wife, Ashley, work for nonprofits). Thoughtful. A sender of nondenominational holiday cards. And a muser on the joys of fatherhood, as chronicled in his blog, Dad Today. He and Ashley bought a condo here in 2007, a year after the birth of their son, James, and they'd be delighted to stay for the long haul.
[sidebar]But like many parents, Lanfer is wondering what the family will do when it's time for James to go to kindergarten. He has spent countless hours researching the options, which has meant learning the ins and outs of Boston's very convoluted lottery system of assigning kids to particular public schools. The city is divided into three large zones, and parents get to request the schools they like within their area. But there are no guarantees — it's called a lottery for a reason — and often you simply get what you get. Will James land a spot in a good public school within walking distance, like the Boston Teachers Union School or the Haley? If not, should the family leave the city, like so many others who were convinced their children couldn't get a good education in Boston public schools? James is in a private preschool now; his sister, Maya, will be heading there next year as well, and with the looming prospect of paying two tuitions, the family isn't sure what the future holds.
"We're certainly staying for now," Lanfer says. "We'll try a few things in the lottery, and we'll see what happens." A reasonable enough plan, but as Lanfer concedes, "It's so easy for the whole process to become so intense and stressful, and to imagine that so much hinges on the starting line."
And March is when the stress level reaches a fever pitch: Mid-month, BPS, as well as Boston's publicly funded (but not BPS-affiliated) charter schools, mail out the results of their lotteries — results that, by and large, determine whether urban families of means stay where they are or start scouting real estate in Arlington or Needham or Newton.
And yet that's not every family's idea of a happy ending. It's not a happy ending for Boston, either. "You need families to be the backbone of any neighborhood," says Boston City Councilor at Large John Connolly, who lives in West Roxbury and plans to send his two small children to public school. "When they decide to settle in a place, they get invested in libraries and schools and safety."
But Boston has long had a problem attracting and keeping young families. As the Boston Indicators Project (coordinated by the Boston Foundation) noted in a recent report, from 1960 to 2006 the city's population of families with children declined from 81,000 to 55,000. That puts Boston near the bottom of the list of comparable cities.
Of course, there are many reasons families leave the city, like space concerns and real estate prices. But for most, it really does come down to education. "The single biggest factor in whether [families] will stay is whether they have a high-quality school for their children," says Connolly, a former teacher and now chair of the city's education committee. "In too many places across Boston, there's no apparent quality school, and in the places where there is, there's not enough seats. That's had a huge impact on keeping a strong middle class in the city. And that's not coded race language. That is the loss of the black, Latino, Asian, and white families who could make up a vibrant and diverse middle class."
So Boston needs families, and there are families who want to be in Boston. How do you put the two together?
Part of the answer lies with a small but increasingly vocal group of devoted middle-class urbanites — families affluent enough to have a choice about where to live, but unable to afford the townhouse plus $30,000 per child for schools like Park and Commonwealth.
If you want to see some of these optimists in action, read Kelly Young's blog, Braving the BPS Lottery. When Young's son, Elliot, was three years old, she began investigating the public schools near her Roslindale home and putting her notes online. Today, her blog is a virtual meeting place for parents — mostly in the West Zone, which covers Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, West Roxbury, and Roslindale — to catch up on news about MCAS scores, school policy, and the dreaded lottery. (For more on how the lottery works, go to bostonmagazine.com/primer.)
The parents who frequent Young's site have one thing in common: They're finding creative ways to make Boston schools work for them. "I would argue (and I have) that our children have gotten better educations in the Boston Public Schools than many of their peers in wealthy suburban districts and at high-profile private schools in Greater Boston," asserted one commenter. "Stay, stay, stay," pleaded another.
What these parents want you to know — you nesting fence-sitters and reluctant suburbanites — is that if you really want to live in the city, there's a way. In fact, you may have more options than you think.
Let's take a look at some of them:
STRATEGY ONE: Go public, get lucky
STRATEGY TWO: Go public, take over the school
STRATEGY THREE: Home-schooling
STRATEGY FOUR: Scrimp for private school tuition
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Choosing between flu shots and alternative remedies can dance you in circles. Here are pros and cons of each.
With flu season upon us, it's time again to face that annual dilemma–flu shot or no flu shot? Conventional medical circles embrace it as a simple, slam-dunk solution: Get the shot and you can walk into a room full of flu germs with near impunity. But if this is the case, why do so many alternative medical practitioners distrust it? And if such mistrust is justified, should you get one, or could it wind up doing more harm than good?
Pierre Brunschwig, MD, a holistic doctor at Helios Integrated Medicine in Boulder, Colo., and a charter fellow of the American Board of Holistic Medicine, is wary. He says that each winter's flu formula is reformulated based on strains of flu that arrive in the Southern Hemisphere during its winter, which is our summer. Brunschwig says there's no guarantee that the Southern Hemisphere formulation will match the strains active in North America by the time our winter rolls around.
But making the decision to get a flu shot goes well beyond this issue. While some holistic practitioners do think the harm always outweighs the good, others feel the shot could prove helpful, depending on your age, health and circumstances. Regardless of whether you get the shot or not, natural alternatives can help keep you healthy this winter.
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If you're debating whether to get a flu shot, consider the advice of Sherri Tenpenny, DO, of Middleburg Heights, Ohio: Become informed about the specific substances being delivered through the needle, she warns. For example, Tenpenny says, "during the flu vaccine manufacturing process, antibiotics such as neomycin, polymyxin B and gentamicin are added to eliminate stray bacteria found in the mixture." The final solution can contain additives such as Triton-X 100, a detergent; polysorbate 80, an emulsifier that is a potential carcinogen; and additives such as formaldehyde to inactivate the virus as well as gelatin and residual egg proteins used to nourish the cultures. Bottom line, according to Brunschwig, "if you have an egg allergy, you simply can't get the vaccine." Not all flu formulations are alike, either, so if you decide to get one, ask your doctor about the specific ingredients.
One of the most worrisome issues is that some flu shots contain a substance called thimerosal, an organic form of mercury used as a preservative. "Many influenza vaccines still contain thimerosal," Tenpenny says, which is being investigated for its link to brain injury and autoimmune disease. Several studies have found significantly increased odds of neurodevelopmental disorders—including autism, mental retardation, speech disorders, personality disorders and thinking abnormalities—in children (not adults) following thimerosal-containing vaccines.
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LEWISTON — An evening of City Council harmony ended with Council President Tom Peters vowing to find a legal way for councilors to circumvent Mayor Larry Gilbert on Thursday.
Councilors were discussing the process for hiring a new city administrator and considering how people should be named to a citizen search committee. They agreed to a 13-member format, including one person selected by each councilor and the mayor.
But Gilbert said he interprets the City Charter differently.
Councilors are free to decide the format for the committee, but he's the
only one allowed to put people on it.
Gilbert said he might name councilors' choices to the committee. But he might not.
"Council, should we do this, figure out a way to get around the mayor?" Peters said. "Is that what we have to do?"
"You don't mean get around the mayor," Gilbert said. "You want to get around the charter."
"No, Larry, I mean around you," Peters said. "You're being obstructionist."
"No, I'm not," Gilbert said.
"Yes, you are," Peters said.
Councilors had called the special meeting
to settle their differences and to decide how to find a replacement for
fired City Administrator Jim Bennett. As of Thursday, the city had received 26
resumes from potential replacements — 12 from Maine and 14 from
out of state. Candidates run the gamut from high school graduates to
those with law degrees.
Councilors had agreed to create a rating system to select the best
resumes and had decided to ask the candidates if they would agree to let
the entire process be open to the public.
"I don't see the harm in at least asking," Councilor Robert Reed
said. "I suspect that most will say no and will want to back out of the
process if make their names public now. But, in the interest of
transparency, we should at least ask them."
Councilors also discussed who should be named to a citizens search committee. That committee would be asked to meet at least seven times over the next month, reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates. The group would ultimately recommend the best candidates to the council, which would decide who to hire.
Councilors finally decided to create a committee of 13. The Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council, the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council and the Lewiston School superintendent would all name one person to the committee. Each councilor and Mayor Gilbert would get to name one person.
Gilbert said he had a legal opinion from city attorney Martin
Eisenstein that appointing the committee was the mayor's right.
When a citizen asked Gilbert if he would agree to name the councilors' preferences to the committee, Gilbert said he would not.
"I will take their opinions into consideration, but the decision is mine, legally, and according to the charter," he said. "They might want someone on the committee I feel is completely wrong, and that's why the charter is set up the way it is."
Councilors Peters and Reed disagreed.
"I do not see how one person making this decision makes this a transparent process," Reed said. "I think, Mayor, you are a fool if you think you're making the decision on this list is a good idea at this time. I think it will backfire big-time and I don't think the citizens will stand for it."
Councilor Peters said he would look for a way to legally have councilors' choices put on the board. Councilors are scheduled to meet again on this matter on Sept. 3 to finalize the committee members. They hope to meet with the final committee on Sept. 10.