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The Italian island of Sardinia is renowned for its rich history, colorful handcrafts, and endless miles of undisturbed beaches. Our tour gives you a chance to discover this Mediterranean jewel that is often overlooked by American tourists. Spend 11 days exploring breathtaking coastal roads, pedaling ancient forests, and hiking to ruins that predate Roman civilization by more than 1,000 years - all while enjoying traditional Italian meals and wine. Other highlights are a visit to an excavated Roman town, a fabulous shepherds' barbecue, and swimming in pristine waters.
Come early and combine with Cycling Corsica and save $400 per person!
Day 1: Tour begins in Alghero, Italy
Highlights: Seaside Alghero, Catalan & Gothic architectureThere are plenty of ways to get to Alghero including international air connections or by boat from Genoa to Porto Torres. Alghero was a Catalan outpost and has a dialect that is still a mix of Catalan and Italian. Our seaside hotel is a 15 minute walk from the historic town center. We'll fit bicycles this afternoon and recommend an easy test ride before our special welcome dinner tonight.
Lodging: Hotel Carlos V
Day 2: Bicycle Alghero to Tresnuraghes
Highlights: Scenic coastal riding, the town of BosaWe'll follow the coast south toward Bosa this morning. Take your time and enjoy the roller coaster ride this morning as the reality of this mountainous island sinks in - you're actually cycling suspended between the sea and mountains! Bosa is our first stop and we recommend you take time to explore this fascinating town before enjoying lunch here. A final climb through small coastal vineyards brings us to a plateau dotted with tiny traditional villages. Since Roman times, the Sardinians have never really lived by the sea as pirates and bad weather were more common at sea level. Dinner is together tonight. Distance: 59 km (37 miles).
Lodging: Villa Asfodeli
Day 3: Bicycle to Cabras
Highlights: Two-night stay, traditional basket makers, olive oil visitWe remain inland today, visiting the towns of Flussío (famous for its home-made baskets) and Tinnura (famous for its murals) on our way to Cuglieri. After a visit to an olive oil press, which still makes olive oil from trees planted by Spanish noble families in the 16th Century, we'll fly downhill to a beautiful beach for a refreshing swim and lunch. A flat ride brings us to our hotel this afternoon. Dinner together tonight. Distance: 60 km (37 miles).
Lodging: Hotel Villa Canu
Day 4: Rest day, Roman ruins, optional ride to the beach
Highlights: Optional ride to the Roman ruins of Tharros, explore hidden beaches and baysToday is a day off the bikes for those who prefer to relax. Or we'll offer an optional ride to the Phoenician and Roman ruins of Tharros on the coast, where you can enjoy a relaxing swim at the beach. Those with an urge for exploration can spend the entire day cycling to all the little bays and beaches along this wild coast. Your return ride will bring you by salt marshes inhabited by fish and pink flamingoes. Try some famous "bottarga" (fish roe) made in this area, either on pasta or on pizza! Dinner is on your own. Distance: your choice 0-44 km (0-27 miles).
Lodging: Hotel Villa Canu
Day 5: Bicycle into Sardinia's mountains to Tonara
Highlights: Mountain climbs, cork tree forests, "torrone" (nougat) and bellmaker visitsWe head deep into Sardinia's interior today. Our route follows the Tirso River to Fordongianus, an important ancient Roman city, and then heads up to Samugheo, known for its knotted white woolen rugs. After lunch and/or a gelato stop in Samugheo, continue climbing to Atzara and Sorgono, where the summit (900+ meters or 2880 feet) awaits. Our destination is the small mountain town of Tonara, famous throughout Italy for its honey and egg-white "torrone" (nougat) and its artisanal bellmakers that help herders keep track of sheep, goats and cattle. Dinner is on your own. Distance: 85 km (53 miles).
Lodging: Hotel Belvedere 2
Day 6: Bicycle to Su Gologone
Highlights: Coastal mountains of Sardinia, resort hotel with pool, traditional masks of MamoiadaWe start the day with a well-earned downhill before climbing to the friendly town of Gavoi and our lunch stop in Mamoiada. We'll regroup for a brief visit to the traditional mask museum to learn about the haunting masks that dominate traditional festivals before continuing on through the center of Sardinia's historic "bandit" region, Orgosolo in the Gennargentu (silver) mountains. Our destination is the serene mountain resort hotel of Su Gologone, nestled under the imposing white limestone mountain Supramonte. Dinner is together tonight. Distance: 85 km (53 miles).
Lodging: Hotel Su Gologone
Day 7: Hike to Nuragic Village
Highlights: Visit to prehistoric Nuragic village, shepherds' barbecueLeave your cycling shoes behind today as we enjoy a hike to some of the ruins and rock dwellings of the ancient Nuragic civilization that once inhabited this area. After our hike, we'll share a barbecue in the mountains with local shepherds. An early return to our hotel allows for serious rest and relaxation at the swimming pool before dinner together. No cycling today.
Lodging: Hotel Su Gologone
Day 8: Bicycle Su Gologone to Santa Maria
Highlights: Spectacular limestone mountains, rugs and olive oil of DorgaliHold on to your helmets! We go from 100 meters (328 feet) to 1,000 meters (3280 feet) and then back down to sea level as we cycle through some of the most spectacular limestone mountains in the Mediterranean basin. You'll want to stop in Dorgali to see the rugs, traditional gold filigree jewelry, and Sardinian ceramic designs before a long but gentle scenic climb brings us to the top of the pass. From there it's downhill to the beach in Santa Maria Navarrese and our home for the night. Dinner is on your own tonight. Distance: 75 km (47 miles).
Lodging: Hotel Nicoletta
Day 9: Bicycle Santa Maria to Costa Rei
Highlights: Wild countrysideToday's ride is long, but with gently rolling terrain through the villages of Bari Sardo, Tertenìa, Villaputzu and Muravera. The scenery is bucolic with views of the mountain range that separates the valley we are riding through from the sea. We'll enjoy glimpses of the Tyrrhenian Sea toward the end of the ride, one of the two seas that flank mainland Italy (the other is the Adriatic Sea between Croatia and Italy). Dinner is together tonight. Distance: 113 km (70 miles).
Lodging: Il Vascello
Day 10: Bicycle Costa Rei to southern coast of Sardinia
Highlights: Coastal riding, Villasimius, CagliariWe cycle to the south coast of Sardinia near one of the most famous beaches in Cagliari. We recommend stopping in Villasimius for a midmorning cappuccino and cornetto, a great ice cream, or just to have a walk on the famous beach. We'll pedal into Cagliari to our hotel for our final evening and dinner together. Distance: 74 km (46 miles).
Lodging: Hotel Regina Margherita in May we'll be at: Hotel Miramare.
Day 11: Tour ends in Cagliari, Italy
Highlights: CagliariAfter breakfast, we'll say goodbye. If time allows stay a few extra days in this Mediterranean paradise.
HighlightsQuiet country roads, Spectacular mountain vistas, Great food, great coastal bicycle rides, Traditions dating back to pre-Roman times
Includes"The Usual" plus... Use of a quality 27-30 speed bicycle; 11 days, 10 nights, 7 dinners with wine, 1 lunch & 10 breakfasts
Arrive/DepartAlghero Airport (AHO) / Cagliari-Elmas Airport (CAG)
Total Distance518 - 562 km (320 - 347 miles)
Daily DistanceDaily average 65 - 70 km (40 - 43 miles)
What to ExpectAn ExperiencePlus! staff favorite because of the tremendous rides, scenery, food and history of the area.
Rolling terrain along the coast with more challenging climbs as we cross the island from west to east.
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Here on ExperiencePlus.com
- Bicycling the Mediterranean: Corsica and Sardinia
The Mediterranean is on of the most attractive vacation destinations, and its islands are renowned to be amongst the finest bicycling locations on the planet.
- Italy Trip Planner
Read up on country customs, transportation information, culinary specialites, and more!
- Packing Tips
We've traveled enough and loaded enough luggage to have some useful suggestions to help you pack.
- Per la Cena or What's for Dinner?
Bea Tassinari coordinates meals for our tours in Italy and shares her secrets for ordering a great meal.
- Pre-tour training
ExperiencePlus! has contracted with national fitness expert Joe Friel to create customized, day by day, training programs to ensure you are ready for your biking tour.
- Rick's suggestions for cycling maps of Italy
- Shopping Tips
Elsewhere on the Web
- A Pearl in the Mediterranean
Crossing Sardinia: An article by Gregg Bleakney in Adventure Cycling Magazine
- Authentic Italian Food
Lonely Planet writes about expectations on meals in Italy: it may be different than you make at home, but you will be impressed nevertheless!
- Joe Friel - Cycling past 50
This book contains a wealth of information for the over fifty rider who wants to take charge of the aging process and become a better cyclist at the same time.
- Pasta for Dinner
A simple and tasty pasta for an Italian-themed meal as you plan your trip to ride bikes in Italy.
- Sardinian Malloreddus Pasta Recipe
Malloreddus alla Campidanese is a holiday specialty; here's a recipe from a Sardinian chef.
- Two Wheeled View by Traveler Rod Harris
Rod Harris joined us for the May 2013 Sardinia ride and wrote a fabulous blog along the way.
Click on the "pins" for details about each day's highlights.
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What a wonderful surprise! After a long day of biking in Sardinia, we checked into our room at Su Gologne and discovered a wonderful basket filled with delicious treats from you all. Thank you for making our honeymoon extra special. We truly enjoyed the bike tour. Jay and I are planning next year's tour. Thanks again!
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The staff far exceeded all my expectations. From my experiences they set the standard for excellence. They were always there to help, to guide, and most of all, to make the customer feel special. Looking forward to our next trip.
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---- — FRANKLIN — Both Anderson's Morgan Nadaline and Pendleton Heights' Emily Tilton birdied their final hole at the IHSAA state golf tournament here Saturday and it lifted them both to a place in the state's elite.
Nadaline carded an even par 72 today in the final round of her prep career. That was the third-best round among today's 100 competitors on a soggy, poor draining course that was continually being peppered with rain throughout the round.
Nadaline's +3 to par for the tournament lifted her into a tie for fourth.
Tilton, a junior, shot a 79 Saturday to put her tournament total to +13. That placed her 28th among the 100 golfers, but it also put her 12th on the leaderboard among underclassmen.
Nadaline's final putt on No. 18 was from about 15 feet, left of the hole and nearly pin high, yet the putt was far from straight.
"I knew I had to have the right combination of speed and break," said Nadaline. "I wanted to sink that putt so bad. That was the way I wanted to end it." That was the way it ended.
There was no comparison between Friday's round and the one Saturday. "I putted so much better today," said Nadaline. "I had five birdies, but I had a double bogey and three bogeys. I could have shot a 68 today."
Each of her first three birdies were followed on the next hole by a bogey or double bogey. That string ended with a birdie on No. 16 and another at the final hole.
The reality of this being her final round still hadn't taken full effect on her about 20 minutes after her birdie putt. "At the end I was the only one that wasn't crying so I don't think it has sunk in yet," said Nadaline. "But it has been a good career. It was so much fun to play with that group of golfers today because we have grown up playing against one another."
Next fall Nadaline will be playing for Ball State.
Tilton's closing birdie didn't have career-ending sweetness, but it did have an impact on the PH golfer. She posted a double bogey on No. 4 and then a string of five straight bogeys beginning at No. 8.
"That double was the only one she had in two rounds," said Arabians coach Tom Harvey. "But I wasn't worried about it because she never quits."
Her approach at No. 18 was perfectly placed. It was just to the right of the pin and uphill to the cup. The putt was right into the heart of the hole.
"That was big because I had waited all day for it," said Tilton of her only bird of the round. "I putted way better today. The course was very wet and playing a lot longer today. This course doesn't take rain well."
"She's just a junior so hopefully she will be back her again next year," said Harvey. If so there are very few ways better to end a prep career than with a birdie at No. 18 in a third straight state final appearance.


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We also need to be able to save blue-prints ._.
I destroyed my favorite bot to try to make something new, now can't remember how i made it ; . ;
We also need to be able to save blue-prints ._.
I destroyed my favorite bot to try to make something new, now can't remember how i made it ; . ;
I had to delete my first attempt at a flying robot because I couldn't find its center of mass, it kept turning and spinning while in air. Upset too since it looked pretty cool. ;_;
So even though i managed to balance it I couldn't keep it from veering off course due to stabilizer or roll thrusters.
Gonna put the game on a break for now, getting frustrated with how silly balance is after T2.5, holy hell.
Form is in no way functional, it seems only block-tanks and pillbugs are actually going to survive actual combat :c
been playing this for the past few days... got the biggest gun there is on a rank 2 speederbike using a mix of rank 2 and 3 armor, with a wolf in sheep's clothing cover (dohohoh i made a funny cause the cover is white and i look like a sheep )
Meet the Aegis, my current fun build.
This one actually works pretty well too.
and the back
Haha it looks like a Spartan phalanx formation if the guns were spears
Bumping since the game hjas recieved a number of updates since the thread last saw light.
Also thankfully form is a LITTLE more funtional. ground units are still gunbeds mostly but thankfully fliers can be a bit more creative.
She's fragile but:
Can roll out of incoming mortar shots(provided there isn't lag)
Can in turn fire mortar shots from anywhere
Fastest in it's tier
honestly my only complaint with wings atm is that they're realllyyyy weak in armor, which is an issue since they're so damn big @_@


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The state of Ohio is already winning from the record Mega Millions jackpot.
Profits from lottery sales go to a fund for schools in the state. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports (http://cin.ci/H2ABPa ) that since Ohio joined the multistate Mega Millions game, its state revenue rose from $16.5 million to a peak so far of more than $223 million in 2006.
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And Ash character is still unexplored by large decree. If you provide new challenges and trials for someone to overcome reflecting his further growth they don't have to end up forced if you write them in way to link to previously established story, coming out as believable sequel.
More you add to character can work both ways; also meaning to give more substance/meat to his story exploring different sides of characterization adding fresh note to it.
Filled up? Ash hasn't even won league yet, it took us almost 14 years to find out something about his poke master career until Lucian revealed concept of champion league. His past on large part is unexplored and there is plenty material to work with his goal by introducing steps someone needs to overcome to achieve this.Ideas for what to do with one character aren't unlimited you know. It would be harder to make any idea that is any good if they're filled up with them. Ash's antics don't bore me, but the thing is, Ash is fat with ideas.
Take a look at other anime like DBZ, One Piece, Naruto, Ben 10, Bakugan etc. They all keep same main protagonist creating new challenges and goals to accomplish without feeling forced and their protagonists are more developed than Ash is.
Hence being reason why it would be ridiculous to replace him after so much time.
15 years
Yes you can, im still enjoying Ash character and im pretty sure im not the only one. There are anime which last longer than 15 years like Doraemon, Simpson, Sazae-San etc and audience is still enjoying in its cast.You can't enjoy the same EXACT THING for 15 years. I'd rather have a new protagonist. At least they won't be fat and have lots of new potential that could take the show in a different direction.
Not to mention you can take show in new directions while keeping Ash as well, so i don't see your point at all. Especially when Ash has actual potential to go on bigger things ranking up as trainer and discovering new more complex ways of battling and bond you establish with pokemon, since he already has background to build upon.
It would be more interesting to follow adventure oif already experienced character going in undiscovered directions, than adding another greenhorn taking him through same basic approach its expected to happen from such character.
As long gyms will be main quest in games, whoever comes in Ash place will be doing same thing we watched for past 15 years going from start all over again ending as rehash of what we already saw.
Something im not interested in slightest already having reruns of older series to follow someone going from baby steps.
Not really. Otherwise Lucian wouldn't mention champion league as one of steps(not the only one) you need to pass on road of becoming master. Becoming pokemon master equals strongest trainer in world, meaning there are other leagues to conquer, E4 to defeat and pass special tasks which measure your growth as trainer like BF was to carry out your name worldwide.
Master goal = Win a Pokemon League
Since winning one league makes you strongest trainer of that region, but not strongest worldwide.
I wouldn't be surprised if there exist league, quest for masters to conquer in order to earn this title.
They could, but whats the point in doing revamp altogether after having continuity based series with same protagonist for so long?They can achieve it and then make a clean state. Nobody here is saying they should make a clean slate before allowing Ash to win a league.
When Ash story ends, its better imo to finish of anime altogether concluding it on good note, instead of making new second rate series in which majority of viewers likely wont be interested ruining picture and positive reputation this show established about itself.
Nothing lasts forever, and this applies to pokemon series as well.


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Future Practice: Conversations from the Edge of Architecture
New book by Rory Hyde exploring emergent roles for architects in the 21st century. Published by Routledge and Taylor & Francis, 2012.
Designers around the world are eagerly carving out opportunities for new kinds of engagement, new kinds of collaboration, new kinds of design outcomes, and new kinds of practice; overturning the inherited assumptions of the design professions. This book presents seventeen conversations with practitioners from the fields of architecture, policy, activism, design, education, research, history, community engagement and more, each representing an emergent role for designers to occupy. Whether the "civic entrepreneur," the "double agent," or the "strategic designer," this book offers a diverse spectrum of approaches to design, each offering a potential future for architectural practice.
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- Matt Webb, BERG
- Bryan Boyer, Helsinki Design Lab
- Todd Reisz, on consultants
- Marcus Westbury, Renew Newcastle
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- Liam Young, Unknown Fields
- Arjen Oosterman & Lilet Breddels, Volume
- Natalie Jeremijenko, Environmental Health Clinic
"This book offers a set of half-drawn blueprints, half-formed thoughts, tentative experiments, contingent structures, and false memories of alternative trajectories; in other words, perfect material to prototype the new edges of architecture with." - Dan Hill, from the foreword.
Available now on Amazon.co.uk
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Blogging is addicting. The compulsion to checking stats and comments is up there with what I'd imagine a drug addiction is like. There are many lists on how to create a successful blog, but none that I've found on how to quit blogging successfully. Seriously, there should be a 12 step program. Bloggers Anonymous. Oh wait, a lot of bloggers are anonymous. Never mind.
Let's face it, I missed you guys.
I needed a break, both for the sake of my sanity and to think. I know now that holding myself to a 5 day a week blogging schedule is unrealistic. I love writing, and for me writing takes time. So does cooking, cleaning, renovations, exercise, gardening, maintaining a relationship, being a friend/daughter/sister/aunt/cousin and all of the little things that make the world go round… including sleep.
I have no intentions of becoming a powerhouse blog. I don't care about my Alexa ranking, nor have I ever actually checked it. So why was I forcing myself to follow a more rigorous set posting schedule? Long story short, I did it because somewhere early in my blogging days I read that in order to have a successful blog you have to have a regular and consistent posting schedule. I never really considered the fact that the blogger writing that did it for a living, and that he didn't have a 9-5 that they went to 5 days a week. Lesson learned.
This blog holds a special place in my heart. For me, this blog is like the boyfriend that you still care about, even after you realize you've out grown them. I'd like to write about more than just money, even though it's still a topic I think about frequently. It's still a taboo subject for a lot of people, and I'm insanely lucky to have found a community of like minded individuals that I could discuss financial topics with online. High five to you guys.
So, I've decided to make the (perhaps cliched?) transition from personal finance blog to lifestyle blog. For those of you who are interested in following me, you can find my random babbling at http://talesandtrenchs.wordpress.com/
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The first thing you need to know about picking a dermatologist is that you may not actually need a dermatologist. In fact, there are several types of health care providers who can take care of basic skin conditions.
Types of ProvidersThe following are descriptions of the different levels of health care providers:
- Nurse Practitioner - A registered nurse (RN) who has further training in diagnosing and treating patients. s a general rule, NP's are very interested in patient education.
- Physician Assistant - PA's have a 2-year training program instead of a 4-year medical school. Many specialize in certain fields just like doctors.
- Primary Care Doctor - An MD or DO who specializes in internal medicine, family practice, or pediatrics.
- Physician Specialist - Examples of specialists who take care of skin conditions include dermatologists, surgeons and allergists.
- Subspecialist - These specialties are the most narrow and require the most training. Examples are plastic surgery, dermatopathology, and Moh's micrographic surgery.
Communicating with Your ProviderWith all of these choices, where do you start? Most importantly, you should find a provider you can trust and communicate with comfortably. Communication is easier with someone who fits your personality and takes you seriously. If you're not sure whether your current provider can take care of your skin condition - ask. Here are some examples of questions to ask your provider:
- Do you take care of patients with this type of skin condition?
- What information can you give me about my rash?
- When do you refer patients with rashes to another provider?
- Who would you refer me to?
When to See Your Primary Care ProviderGenerally, if you have a new rash, you should see your regular provider. Many skin conditions don't require a specialist to diagnose and treat. Some rashes are chronic, or long-term, requiring regular check-ups to keep them under control. You should consider seeing a dermatologist if your regular regimen is not working.
When to See a DermatologistSome conditions are pretty exclusively treated by a dermatologist. These include severe forms of common diseases such as acne, atopic dermatitis, and rosacea. Also included are uncommon diseases such as pemphigus, porphyria, and cutaneous lupus. Finally, most skin cancers are treated by a dermatologist, sometimes in conjunction with a surgeon.
Finding a ProviderTo find a qualified provider in your area, most specialties have websites that list board-certified doctors in that specialty. You can call your state's medical board to see if a specific provider has had any complaints against him or her. Finally, ask your friends, people from the place of worship you attend, or community organizations you are involved in if they have recommendations. The good providers are usually well known.
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Gray Viking Lodge in Okemo
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- baths 5
- sleeps 12
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Okemo Mountain
rates (USD)
/ week
vacation rental description
Located on Okemo Mountain a 6 bedroom 5 bath log house with many
amenities. A large front deck with spectacular views. Large
kitchen and living areas in traditions of a Vermont ski lodge.
We are on the Okemo shuttle route.
house rental amenities
You will find wireless highspeed internet, cable TV, parking area,
pool table in loft, books and games, large fireplace, washer and
dryer, kitchen includes dining area, dishwasher, mircowave, blender,
oven, pancake griddle and coffee maker. We are less than 1/2 mile
from Okemo base lodge and on the shuttle route.
activities and attractions in Okemo Vermont
Just minutes to Okemo base lodge, 30-40 minutes to Killington,
Stratton and Bromley. Perfect for snowmobiles with easy access to
Minutes from swimming, fishing, championship golf, antiques,
horseback riding, shopping and more. Enjoy Fall views from our
large deck.
vacation rental rates
Summer Fall Winter
weeknight (per night) $ 200 $ 450 $ 412
weekend (per night) $ 320 $ 450 $ 632
week 7 day (Sat-Sat) $ 1,364 $ 2,640 $ 2,860
week 5 day (Sun-Fri) $ 836 $ 2,200 $ 1,870
holiday(per night) - - $ 715
Thanksgiving(Wed-Sun) $2,090
Price above does not include 9% vermont Room Tax and $145 cleaning
fee. Blankets and pillows included sheets and towels not


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Six King's College faculty members recently received teaching awards or were named to established professorships.
Dr. Thomas Drazdowski of Mountain Top, professor of education, was named the John H.A. Whitman Distinguished Service Professor.
Dr. Marc Marchese, Kingston, was named to the John S. Davis Distinguished Service Professor. He is professor of human resources management.
Dr. Laurie Sterling, Shavertown, professor of English, was named the Manus Cooney Distinguished Service Professor.
Distinguished Service Professorships honor faculty who, because of their dedication to teaching and commitment to learning, serve as exemplary professors to their students.
Atty. Joseph Falchek, Mountain Top, professor of business administration, was selected to receive the Hon. Max and Tillie Rosenn Award for Faculty Excellence. The award is presented annually to an outstanding member of the faculty from among nominations by students and alumni.
Paul Lindenmuth, Back Mountain, associate technical professor of criminal justice and sociology, was named the recipient of the Rev. Donald Grimes, C.S.C., Annual Award for Service-Learning Teaching Excellence.
Dr. Birute Williams of Kingston received the Adjunct Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award at King's College. The award recognizes a part-time instructor whose presence is important in fulfilling King's mission and in exhibiting excellence in the classroom. Williams teaches in the chemistry department.
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What's in a number?
With the NFL draft, you can crunch numbers to your heart's content — on a number of different levels — and come up with some pretty interesting findings.
Take the following column, which breaks down five major NFL moves that have been made this offseason and attempts to connect the dots to the draft in a numerical context:
1. The high-profile trade between the Rams and the Redskins, which involved the Rams trading the second pick overall in this year's draft to the Redskins in exchange for Washington's No. 1 pick (No. 6 overall) and No. 2 pick (No. 39 overall) in this year's draft and first-round picks in both 2013 and '14.
2. The league's decision to take away the Saints' second-round pick in this year's draft (No. 59 overall) as part of New Orleans' "Bountygate" punishment.
3. The Bears' eyebrow-raising trade with the Dolphins for WR Brandon Marshall in exchange for one of Chicago's No. 3 picks in this year's draft (No. 73 overall through Carolina in the trade for TE Greg Olsen) and a No. 3 pick in '13.
4. The Jets' instantly polarizing trade with the Broncos for Tim Tebow in which Denver also traded its seventh-round pick in this year's draft (No. 232 overall) in exchange for the Jets' fourth-round pick (No. 108 overall) and sixth-round pick (No. 188 overall) in this year's draft.
5. The Eagles' trade with the Texans for LB DeMeco Ryans in exchange for one of Houston's fourth-round picks (No. 99 overall).
The premise is simple enough. Beginning with the Rams-Redskins blockbuster, let's take a look back at how the No. 2 picks, No. 6 picks and No. 39 picks in each of the last five drafts have panned out.
The players:
No. 2 picks the last five years: 2011: Broncos OLB Von Miller; 2010: Lions DT Ndamukong Suh; 2009: Rams OT Jason Smith; 2008: Rams DE Chris Long; 2007: Lions WR Calvin Johnson.
No. 6 picks the last five years: 2011: Falcons WR Julio Jones; 2010: Seahawks OLT Russell Okung; 2009: Bengals OT Andre Smith; 2008: Jets DE Vernon Gholston; 2007: Redskins S LaRon Landry.
No. 39 picks the last five years: 2011: Titans LB Akeem Ayers; 2010 Bucs WR Arrelious Benn; 2009: Jaguars OT Eben Britton; 2008: Niners OG Chilo Rachal; 2007: Falcons OT Justin Blalock.
The findings:
This one move alone could warrant its own column, considering all the intriguing subplots that come into play. Start with the Rams' mixed success at the No. 2 spot. Although it has taken a bit longer than many Rams fans would like, 2008 first-rounder Chris Long has established himself as a top-tier pass rusher on the cusp of annual Pro Bowl consideration. But it's been a much different story in the case of '09 first-rounder Jason Smith, who was supposed to be the team's left tackle for the next decade but has instead been an injury-prone bust bogged down by career-threatening concussion issues.
It's also worth noting that new Rams GM Les Snead, who has indicated that the Rams might not be done dealing in this year's first round, was heavily involved as the Falcons' director of player personnel in Atlanta's surprising trade 21 spots up the first-round ladder last year to obtain WR Julio Jones. Jones was snatched at the sixth spot that the Rams would reportedly love to use this year on Oklahoma State's Justin Blackmon, considered the best wideout available by a wide margin this year. But whether Blackmon will be there for the taking remains to be seen.
If the body of work of the No. 2 overall picks the last five seasons is any indication, then Baylor QB Robert Griffin III, a very likely lock as the Redskins' top pick, figures to be a big-time success, with Von Miller, Ndamukong Suh, Long and Calvin "Megatron" Johnson offering an 80 percent "hit" rate, Suh's very uneven 2011 campaign both on and off the field notwithstanding.
A look at the No. 6 picks seems particularly pertinent on the grounds that, while you always hear "Joe So and So" being referred to as a "top-five pick," you almost never hear about anybody being referred to as a "top-six pick." Amazing what a difference just one number can make! Yet it seems there is just enough of a quantifiable difference in overall production between the No. 2 and No. 6 selections to justify those perceptions, with both Andre Smith, a serviceable starter for the Bengals at best with occassional weight and injury issues; and Vernon Gholston, who is currently out of the league, reaping disappointing dividends. Julio Jones, Russell Okung and LaRon Landry, who is being counted on to fill a big need at safety after recently signing with the Jets, all qualify as "hits" — provided they can stay healthy.
Finally, maybe there's a reason the late comedian Jack Benny always used to make a point of telling everybody he was 39, considering the solid return on the "No. 39" investment the last five years. Akeem Ayers started all 16 games at strong-side linebacker for the Titans last year and is counted on to make more of an impact this season. Arrelious Benn has had his moments for the Bucs and should complement Vincent Jackson well. Justin Blalock is a rock-solid starting left guard for the Falcons. Eben Britton has been saddled with injuries, but the Jaguars are not ready to give up on him by any means. Only Chilo Rachal, a free agent who has struggled more often than not with the Niners, qualifies as a bust.
On to the bounty that the Saints will be denied in the second round:
The players:
No. 59 picks the last five years: 2011: Browns WR Greg Little; 2010: Browns RB Montario Hardesty; 2009: Panthers CB Sherrod Martin; 2008: Colts OL Mike Pollak; 2007: Panthers C Ryan Kalil.
The findings:
One would have to suspect the Saints will be hurt more than a little by the loss of a pick that has produced a pretty nice payoff the last five seasons, particularly in the case of Ryan Kalil, the NFC's starting center in this year's Pro Bowl. Entering the draft, Greg Little shapes up as the Browns' go-to receiver, while Montario Hardesty has displayed enough flashes to currently be the No. 1 option at running back despite being a nonfactor due to assorted injuries. Sherrod Martin is the Panthers' starting strong safety, although he could get a run for his money for the Panthers' starting SS job from ex-Ravens pickup Haruki Nakamura. Mike Pollak, the supposed heir-apparent to C Jeff Saturday, fizzled in Indianapolis and has signed on with Carolina.
Should we look at the Marshall deal? Sounds like a plan.
The players:
No. 73 picks the last five years: 2011: Pats RB Stevan Ridley; 2010: Dolphins OG John Jerry; 2009: Jaguars DB Derek Cox; 2008: Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles; 2007: Texans WR Jacoby Jones.
The findings:
Hmmm, maybe Miami will end up in better shape than one might have initially suspected, especially if Marshall's off-the-field issues offset the great value he would appear to offer as the best veteran pass catcher on the open market (with apologies to Vincent Jackson). The Dolphins could very well end up holding their heads up high should they obtain a player with the No. 73 pick overall on a par with the last five "No. 73s." Dolphins owner Steven Ross will be thrilled if he gets a player like Jamaal Charles, a top-flight running back on the mend from a torn ACL that sidelined him all of last season. The Miami owner also certainly won't quibble if he lands a player like Stevan Ridley, a No. 1 back in the making in New England now that BenJarvus Green-Ellis has signed with the Bengals. Ridley had five runs of more than 20 yards as a rookie; no other Patriot had a 20-yard rush. Jacoby Jones isn't very popular in Houston right now with memories of his costly muffed punt in the playoffs still fresh, but Texans head coach Gary Kubiak still considers him a big-play threat as an "X" receiver and kick returner. Derek Cox, who lost his confidence in his second season with the Jaguars, gained it back and projects as the starting right corner. John Jerry is a functional starter at guard or tackle. All in all, that's five pretty solid picks.
Now for our take on the Tebow deal:
The players:
No. 108 picks the last five years: 2011: Broncos DB Quinton Carter; 2010: Raiders WR Jacoby Ford; 2009: Dolphins WR Brian Hartline; 2008: Broncos C Kory Lichtensteiger; 2007: Dolphins NT Paul Soliai.
No. 188 picks the last five years: 2011: Colts DB Chris Rucker; 2010: Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer; 2009: Texans DB Brice McCain; 2008: Steelers LB Mike Humpal; 2007: Titans WR Joel Filani.
No. 232 picks the last five years: 2011: Steelers RB Baron Batch; 2010: Broncos DE Jammie Kirlew; 2009: Patriots QB-WR-DB Julian Edelman; 2008: Falcons TE Keith Zinger; 2007: Seahawks OT Steve Vallos.
The findings:
Pat Robertson might want to think twice about taking time off from the pulpit to rip the Broncos to shreds for unloading Tebow. Just based on what the last five selections have had to offer at the No. 108 spot, Denver could be sitting pretty. Start up front with two quality performers on opposite sides of the ball in Kory Lichtensteiger, who has turned into a very capable pulling guard for the Redskins; and Paul Soliai, a space-eating run stuffer for the Dolphins who doesn't leave the field. Denver has also already gotten its money's worth from Quinton Carter, a smart, well-rounded performer mentored by Brian Dawkins who shapes up as the Broncos' starting free safety this coming season. Miami has also gotten its money's worth from WR Brian Hartline, who came on strong at the end of last season. The Raiders hope speedy receiver-kick returner Jacoby Ford will blossom in his third year the same way Darrius Heyward-Bey did last season.
At the No. 188 spot, CBs Chris Rucker and Brice McCain have turned out to be solid contributors for the Colts and Texans, respectively, particularly McCain, who did yeoman's work as Houston's nickelback last season.
At the No. 232 spot, the Jets would jump for joy if they could land a jack-of-all-trades like Julian Edelman, a player who offers the Patriots and Bill Belichick considerable value in all three phases.
We finish up with the Eagles' one big move this offseason after going hog-wild last offseason:
The players:
No. 99 picks the last five years: 2011: Seahawks OLB K.J. Wright; 2010: Rams WR Mardy Gilyard; 2009: Bears WR Juaquin Iglesias; 2008: Ravens OG Oniel Cousins; 2007: Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins.
The findings:
The sting from what has been a tough offseason for the Texans could be a lot less painful if they manage to draft a player like K.J. Wright, an extremely pleasant surprise for Seattle with great instincts that made former first-rounder Aaron Curry expendable. On the other hand, the pain could grow if the 99th player ends up being like the other four stiffs, although Higgins did show some promise as a punt returner. It says here the Bears would have been better off selecting Julio Iglesias.


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We arrived in Miami a day early and rented a car at Dollar car rental for a great rate of $23.00 total, much cheaper than taking a taxi, plus we had the car for a day to travel around. The next day we returned the car to the airport and they provided a free shuttle to the cruise port. We were there around 12:00 p.m. and there were already quite a few people there, even though our ship wasn't sailing until 9:00 p.m. We were quickly on board and went to the 9th floor for something to eat until our rooms were ready, which was about 2:00.
I have previously travelled on Princess and Royal Caribbean and have always booked an inside room, except for a 12 day Mediterannean cruise that I took with my husband where we booked an oceanview room. It never made sense to me to spend money on the room as we only sleep and change there. However, I really did enjoy the balcony. I kept the curtains open and woke up to a view of the ocean. I also kept the door open at night so that we could hear the sound of the ocean. In the morning I would go on the balcony and read a little before going for breakfast. The room was a good size and our room steward was great. I still wouldn't pay a lot extra for a balcony in the future, but this was only $40.00 a week more each person and it offered an onboard credit of $100.00.
I was worried about the reviews of Costa, mainly the smoking on the ship. I've been trying to get my husband to quit smoking for over 30 years and I hate the smell of smoke. There were smoking areas, but there were also a lot of non smoking areas, so it really didn't cause a problem. There is smoking in the casino and would go through the casino to get to the theatre, youcould also get to the theatre from another floor though, so if it really bothered you, you could avoid it. Some of the reviews said you could smell the smoke in your room from adjoining cabins, but we couldn't smell anything.
When we first boarded, the ship seemed very ornate. There are many mirrors and lots of gold, but you soon get used to that.
The reviews also said that there were no drinks (water, coffee, tea, juice, etc.) and that you were forced to buy a drink package. This was not the case, water, coffee, tea, juice were offered for breakfast. There was water, coffee, tea, ice tea for lunch. Water was available all day on the pool decks. You could get drinking water in the dining room for supper. As I don't drink, it didn't make sense to do the unlimited drinking package at $250 a week (especially as you have to get it for both people in the room). However, if you do drink, this is a really good deal as it included capuccino, tea, coffee, pop, wine, alcoholic drinks and beer.
The food was a little different, but good. There was always something to choose from. The eggs in the buffet were a little runny, but there is a station that you can get fried eggs, omelets, etc. There was always pancakes, french toast, bacon (a little undercooked for me), fruit, cereal, yogurt, and wonderful pastries. Lunch was great, lots to choose from, as well as a pizza bar and hamburgers, hot dogs and fries. Supper was also very good. The servings were small, but more than enough as there was 5 courses. The desserts were good, but no cheesecake, etc., but more than enough to choose from.
The animation team always looked like they were having a great time. It was fun to just watch or join in the activities and dancing lessons by the pool. They had exercises every day on the deck, which was really nice. At 9:00 a.m. there was usually a yoga type of stretch, which was a great way to start the day. At 9:30 a.m. there was an abs session or aqua exercise session. At 5:00 p.m. there was another exercise session, either stretch or aerobics or abs. I really enjoyed these. There was a large slide at the back of the boat that was great for both kids and adults. There is a kids club, but I didn't check this out as our grandchildren weren't with us on this cruise, but I did see some staff with a group of children and the kids seemed to be having a good time. There wasn't any problem with children running all over the place on this cruise, everyone seemed to take care of their kids. Some people still put their things on a lounger and then not show up for a few hours, even though they do ask you not to do that. Unfortunately some people are just inconsiderate.
There are three pools and four hottubs. The only negative was that the hottubs could have been hotter, especially the ones on deck. The one in the spa area was okay. My mother likes to spend a good deal of time in the hottubs as it helps her arthritis. The gym was really nice, had three small levels with different exercise equipment. The spa in the same area and has showers, sauna and steam bath, hot tub and a few loungers for relaxing. There is no extra fee to go to this area.
The shows in the evening were okay, not the best, but a nice way to end the day. One show was very good, it was with a singer and a guy that stood on his hands on two sticks and did all kinds of antics. He was amazing. The singers and dancers were also good. I've enjoyed the shows on the Princess better. There are quite a few little bars that have singers around the ship, but were very good. The casino was always full and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.
I can't say much about the islands as we mainly got off and walked around the port, but didn't really do anything on the islands as my mother wasn't really up to doing a lot of touring. I've already been to most of the Carribean, so I was fine with just spending time relaxing. As we didn't have kids with us, it wasn't a big deal to go to the beach. We're also going to the Dominican in February, so we'll be on a beach for a week. We mainly went to rest and enjoy the sun. In Ocho Rios we just wanted to walk into town. The people there were a little upset that we didn't want to take the $2.00 taxi ride into town, but we really just wanted to walk around. Some were a little rude. It is definitely must least favourite port and I probably won't go back to Jamiaca. We were there around 20 years ago with our kids. There are many other places I would rather be. Other people really enjoyed Belize and Roatan (my family at home were very concerned that I not get off on those islands as they are supposed to be dangerous - however, everyone really enjoyed themselves). The people right in the port were very nice and friendly. Everyone said the trip to the Mayan ruins in Belize was wonderful, however, it was a 7 hour trip and would have been too much for my mother. One woman that took the shore excursion with the ship said the people were complaining it was too hot and they wanted to cut the lecture short and just go to the beach. She was very disappointed as the lecture was really good. That's the problem with going on a large tour, they have to please everyone. Whereas if you arrange to go on your own or with a few people, you can cater your tour to what you want. Three of the people at our dining table went on their own and had a wonderful time. I was reluctant to go with them because of the warnings from my family. The cost of that trip wasn't much different than what was offered on the ship. I believe paid $75.00 a person and the one booked through the ship was about $85.00. The tour in Roatan was only about $25.00 per person to tour the island, and they really enjoyed that. It's quite a bit more if booked on the ship. However, it might be safer.
When we were disembarking I overheard a woman say she couldn't wait to get off the ship, which surprised me, but there are some people that you just like to complain. As I was packing very light I didn't bring shampoo, conditioner and body lotion as I thought they'd supply that. They did have shampoo and I had to request body lotion. They didn't have conditioner, so I bought that in Jamaica. It was a little confusing at times for my mother, as all the announcements were usually done in five languages (Italian, English, French, German and Spanish), but I didn't find that a problem. She has a hearing problem and obviously they had to speak quickly to get the announcements in. I think she had a hard time differentiating between the languages, as she kept saying they don't speak any English. It was really nice to see so many different nationalities together. I would definitely travel with Costa again. The ship was very clean and the staff were wonderful. We met many nice people and had a wonderful time.


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Hell's Gate near Hagerman Pass is a stellar granite area offering both traditional and sport climbing. Situated between 9000' and 10000' feet, one may find splitter cracks, run out slabs, big boulders, and awe inspiring views of the frying pan drainage. While some tradsters may have visited for years, most of the climbing is less than five years old. Hell's gate itself, a massive granite outcrop, is located near the Nast tunnel which pulls water destined for the Pacific over the continental divide and into front range water taps. The Hagerman pass road was originally a railroad corridor carrying people and goods from Leadville to Basalt. Basalt is the nearsest town with amenities.
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Hagerman pass is located between Leadville and Basalt, south of the Holycross Wilderness area, north of Independence Pass. To reach from the Roaring Fork Valley drive north east from Basalt off of CO Hwy 82 along the Frying Pan Road, pass Ruedi Reservoir and Chapman Dam to where the pavement ends. Hell's Gate may be reached from below by taking a right which dead ends in about three miles at the gauging station, or taking a left on the clearly marked Hagerman Pass Road, which states "Hell's Gate 6 miles". The granite is fairly obvious right off the road in both cases, with the upper road because of switch backs taking you to a location approximately 700' above the lower dead-end road.
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P1. Climb up the slab to the first bolt, make a long, awkward move to the flake on the left and then follow bolts up to the crack. Follow the nice splitter (might be some vegetation in spots, as it doesn't see much traffic) as it widens from fingers to fists. Best to move up past the first anchor to the next anchor 20' higher.P2. Follow the bolts up the edge of the face. The exposure in spots is excellent, as the formation drops steeply into the gully on your right. Stop at the obviously belay a...[more] Browse More Classics in CO
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I'll have a partner, gear, and time to do some climbing in China this summer, early June. Will be based out of Chengdu. Anybody climb in Yangshuo/Getu this time of year? We're thinking it's probably too wet, and maybe even too warm. Other recommendations? Kashgar, Liming, Kekexili... we're up for anything.
summer is the worst season for Yangshuo - there will be flooding on the streets from rain (as in, the streets may be kayak-able). Go north, Beijing (Baihe) or Qingdao. Baihe will be hot because it's landlocked but Qingdao will be pleasant as it is by the sea. Perfect granite with breathtaking scenery for both bouldering and sport climbing - also endless potential for first ascends - trad and sport (but you will need to get to know the locals, i.e. Zhugan aka Bamboo, before they'll trust you to bolt sport routes). Also there is a placed called Guoliang in Henan provence - June may be good as it is in a gorge and generally much more chilly than the outside, but rain may be an issue. Look it up, it's the Verdon gorge of China with endless potential (and a few hundred existing lines), again for both sport and trad. The rock is ancient quartz sandstone, amazingly beautiful. San'er is the person you want to contact for Guoliang; he owns an outdoor shop in the closest major city. (I am Chinese and i have been to all these places mentioned.)
for Liming, get in touch with Mike Dobie (the guy that put up most of the routes at Liming) - he'll be able to tell you all about the seasons there.
climbnplay -- thanks for all these ideas. I'll check out the Henan place, never heard of it before. Any more beta online (in any language)? Liming also pretty attractive, I'll get in touch with Mike (did see his nice website already). Dan
Hi Dan, I was formerly based out of Chengdu and have a little climbing beta for you. The outdoor areas may take about 1hr-3hrs to get to out of the city. There is info on this thread from the site: www.gochengdoo.com that is chock full of interesting stories and info for foreigners arriving to the city. Here is the thread on climbing and you and your partner may be able to arrange transpo with people already going if you pitch in a little for gas. www.gochengdoo.com/en/forums/thread/3233/looking_for_fellow_>>> One of the more helpful people on the site is under the name, DragonExpeditions (Matt)...he runs a tour company for trekking and climbing but he won't charge for beta (most likely) and is particularly helpful to folks that need it. I climbed in a place called HeMingShan (鹤鸣山) while there and the routes were great.....climbs around 5.9-5.11 and maybe by now harder grades. Here is what the area looks like on approach:
I spent most of july and august climbing in Yangshuo and had a blast. You can chase shade pretty easily, but some of the standout areas (Baishan, Banyan) get blasted by sun for much of the day. Then again, I was accustomed to living/climbing in Taiwan's sauna-like conditions -- the high ambient temps and humidity might be an issue if you aren't used to it. The Yangshuo climbing community is/was fantastic, by the way. Great locals, great expats alike. If you by any chance make your way down to Taiwan, there is excellent sandstone by the northeastern sea. It's a lovely spot with quality single pitch sport and trad.
Hi Xtine and Brian -- Thanks both for the recommendations. Our plans evolved a bit, and now we'll be headed to Keketuohai in Xinjiang for some granite climbing... maybe first ascents in the park there, if we get our gear organized. I went to Siguniangshan a few years ago and had a great time just hiking. The peaks are really beautiful there; the mountaineering must be pretty adventurous. Thanks especially for the gochengdoo link, that will be useful for future trips! Yangshuo I'll save for an autumn trip! Taiwan and Hong Kong will have to be later trips as well... Thanks again


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Sep 26, 2011, 11:57 #1
Is there a Php function to search for a list of words in a given text block?
What is the Php function to search for a list of words in a text and if one of the words matches then return true.
So say we want to search for these words:
$words = array('wag', 'dog', 'tail');
for ($i=0, $i<count(documents), ++$i) {
$documnt = documents[$i];
if (find_words($words, $document)) {
$match[$i] = 'yes';
so is there a Php function that would do what find_words() is doing
in above sample code?
Sep 26, 2011, 12:17 #2
Sep 26, 2011, 13:02 #3
I did what you suggested, but I am getting Error messages.
That is I have:
$fraud_words = array('dog', 'wag', 'tail');
for ($i = 0; $i < count($fraud_words); ++$i) {
$word = $fraud_words[$i];
if (preg_match($word, $headline)) {
$fraud = 'yes';
And I get this Error message:
Warning: preg_match() [function.preg-match]: Delimiter must not be alphanumeric or backslash in /var/www/html/dreamdates.com/admin_dd.php on line 368
Sep 26, 2011, 13:31 #4
Might work if you bothered to learn how to use preg_match.
I'm not going to hand you the answer on a silver platter.
You've been here long enough, for once try and solve your problems by learning.
Sep 26, 2011, 13:53 #5
Why are you bothering answering my question if your attitude is to answer a follow up question like this:
"I'm not going to hand you the answer on a silver platter."
PLEASE do not answer any more questions of mine so that my time is not wasted reading
such crap from you.
I mean I gladly answer peoples question and provide all sort of volunteer work without insulting
whom I am helping. So please if you cannot do the same then do not bother to provide peace
meal help followed by an insult such as: "for once try and solve your problems by learning"
Thank you.
Sep 26, 2011, 14:01 #6
Have fun trying to solve it on your own then.
Sep 26, 2011, 14:11 #7
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There is no built-in function for this. Try the following code
PHP Code:
$words = array('wag', 'dog', 'tail');
$wordsPattern = '#(' . implode("|", $words) . ')#i';
foreach($documents as $doc)
$found = preg_match($wordsPattern, $doc);
Sep 26, 2011, 14:23 #8
Sep 26, 2011, 14:35 #9
gvre , ThanX I will try that.
Sep 27, 2011, 13:38 #10
gvre, I tried that with the method, but it is not working.
Can you suggest what to change to this code to get it to work OK?
for ($i = 0; $i < count($fraud_words); ++$i) {
$word = $fraud_words[$i];
$word = '/' . $word . '/i';
if (preg_match($word, $headline)) {
$fraud = 'yes';
} else {
$fraud = 'no';
}//CLOES For Loop
Sep 27, 2011, 16:25 #11
Oh boy, I just knew you would come back! Even when the answer is given to you on a silver platter...Seriously, one of these days you just need to stop and actually learn the fundamentals of PHP or any programming language before you come here begging for help with every tiny problem you run into. You may think I'm being cruel and mean with my attitude, well I am. No one learns anything by getting all the answer in life handed to them, why should programming be the same?
If you had any grasp of the fundamentals of PHP, or programming in general you could easily see the error you made. But you cannot because all you have ever done is ask for an answer and took it without question or understanding it. Do you want to know why your code does not work? Look real hard at it, imagine the process it goes though in your head. What is the result?
Furthermore, get ride of the for loop, do not use a foreach loop or any loop for that matter, its not required. gvre, gave you every single thing you needed, minus the foreach loop. How could you miss that?
Sep 27, 2011, 21:51 #12
To say that you are a rude obnoxious jerk is putting it mildly.
After all, 1st I asked you not to answer to my messages any further since I have no need of your attitude.
2nd, you have NO idea of what work load I have, given that I am literally doing 10 peoples work, at least.
3rd, and this is my last message to you EVER, for this new site that I am creating I have written about 8,000 lines
of Php code and have asked a total of 6 question on Sitepoint about it, one of which is/was this question.
Good day.
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Sep 28, 2011, 08:47 #15
No stripos will not do the job.
Since I need to look for multiple words within a document.
But ThanX anyway.
Actually I think I have finally come up with a solution that does th ejob.
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At the risk of getting smacked for backseat moderation - knock it off, both of you. If you can't stand each other's posts do what I do with the people here I can't stand and use the ignore poster feature, aka the "killfile"
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Sep 28, 2011, 23:30 #21
Thanks StarLion. We can't be giving WorldNews code that he can copy and paste and works! It seemed futile to be handing out code that he's got no idea what to do with nor will take the time to learn; it's a dirty tactic but one I've used before to get someone to think about the code they're being offered and to start to learn how to debug trivial every-day problems.


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Historic pub to become road's second Tesco Express in Wimbledon
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A historic pub is set to become a Tesco Express despite being just 500 yards - or a two minute walk - from a Tesco Express.
The Grove Tavern, built in the 19th century at the junction of Kingston Road and Morden Road, was closed earlier this year and bought by an unknown owner.
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There is already a Tesco Express store nearby, at the Esso garage site in Morden Road.
Dale Ingram, from pub protection campaigners Camra, said Tesco was highly likely to succeed because planning law lumps pubs and supermarkets in the same category.
She said: "With the rumour circulating that the tile shop across the road is to become a Sainsbury's Local, it would appear South Wimbledon is ripe for an explosion in obesity.
"There will be four convenience goods shops within 100 yards of each other. Pointless.
"The Grove was a much loved local with a loyal music following. What is going to happen to the upper floors is anybody's guess, but I would venture an application for self contained flats cannot be far away."
A Tesco Express is so named because it is a considered a convenience store, as opposed to a supermarket, and is less than 280 sq m in size.
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Matthew Magee, Tesco's corporate affairs manager, said: "The two stores would serve different types of customers.
"The Express store in the Esso garage serves car-borne traffic, often passing through the area while using the petrol facilities.
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mangad says...
As it is, some of us have had our say but anyone reading this story is now not able to as the planning consultation has closed.
The conversion of the Grove in to a Tesco is not a certainty - just (sadly, due to planning regulations), very likely. But maybe if more people had known in advance it would have been fractionally less likely;
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The author of "Rebuilding the News: Metropolitan Journalism in the Digital Age" talks about what he saw in Philadelphia as the business came tumbling down.
The Nieman Journalism Lab is a collaborative attempt to figure out how quality journalism can survive and thrive in the Internet age.
It's a project of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.