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Illumishare is an interesting hardware project underway at Microsoft Research that remotely networks video camera-enabled overhead projectors »
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A professor at the Buenos Aires institute of technology named Marc Reßl has built a volumetric projector, which can create fake three-dimensional objects in space »
Texas Industries has showcased how its DLP Pico family of chipsets are used in home-use projectors, at this year's consumer tech extravaganza IFA »
Wired travelled to the Republic of China to see Epson's first 3D projector, emerge blinking into existence »
"I could teach you how to do this in an hour," says Jim Warburton. We're in the projection room of the Odeon IMAX 3D cinema in Greenwich »
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UTMB professor to share $100,000 science award with Galveston hurricane recovery projects
GALVESTON, Texas — When University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston pathology professor Frederick Murphy found out he'd been chosen to receive the $100, 000 Penn Vet World Leadership Award — an honor that some call veterinary medicine's equivalent to a Nobel Prize — his first reaction was, naturally, surprise.
Well, actually it was a bit more than that.
"I don't know what the word is — it's beyond flabbergasted," Murphy said. "I probably went right into shock."
When he'd managed to collect his thoughts, the world-renowned virologist realized he was faced with a problem scientists don't normally have: What am I going to do with all that money?
It didn't take Murphy long, though — "about a nanosecond" — to come up with an answer. Inspired by the memory of his late wife Irene, a woman "very committed to charity aimed at the most needful people in our society," he decided to dedicate a portion of the prize to Hurricane Ike recovery efforts in Galveston.
"Recovery from a hurricane is a long-term matter, and the people of Galveston — especially the poorest people — are still suffering from the storm," Murphy said. "As we all know, many of their houses were substantially damaged or destroyed and many of them lost their jobs. There are people and projects that need help all over this city, and I intend to do what I can to help — a little here, a little there, wherever it will do the most good."
Murphy's decision to donate a portion of his prize money to hurricane relief came as no surprise to Dr. David Walker, chairman of UTMB's pathology department. "I've known Fred Murphy since 1973, when I joined his lab at the Centers for Disease Control, and generosity is a cornerstone of his nature," Walker said.
At the time, Murphy was chief of the CDC's Viral Pathology Branch. As one of the first veterinarians appointed to a leadership role in the CDC, he was in a perfect position to appreciate and highlight the dangers posed to human health by viruses whose normal hosts were animals. As an electron microscopist leading a CDC research group charged with identifying previously unknown deadly viruses, he was the first to glimpse the related Marburg and Ebola viruses — both of which have "jumped" to humans from animal hosts. He also helped classify, name and characterize a wide variety of other newly discovered viruses affecting both humans and animals.
Such accomplishments exemplify what the Penn Vet World Leadership Award jury called Murphy's "significant contributions to benefit society and advance the veterinary profession through his research work on viruses impacting animals and humans." At the same time, the jury pointed out, he has "provided leadership at national and international level, contributed many publications … and been active in mentoring young scholars."
The last is one of Murphy's favorite roles today at UTMB. "Spending time with graduate students is a delight," he said. "Besides their great intelligence they have a great sense of adventure — I don't think people come into this field who aren't excitable and excited about it."
It's obvious he's still excited about it himself. And to Galveston's benefit, he's also excited about helping his adopted hometown get back on its feet.
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He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anita Chandler; parents, Jessie Floyd Chandler and Hester Downs Chandler; stepmother, Allie Mae Chandler; brother, Vermon Chandler; sister, Glo Lee McCollum; and cousins, Paul Chandler and Jerry Chandler.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Burlie Chandler of Nauvoo; three daughters, Marlene Chandler of Jasper, Hester Chandler of Nauvoo and Vernell Pierce of Mississippi; two sons, Maurice Chandler (Marcia) of Opelika and John Chandler of Adamsville; cousin, Bill Chandler (Lisa) of Texas; brother, Wilburn Gann (Doris) of Hamilton; grandchildren, Tanya Kennedy, William Douglas Kennedy Jr., Terry Hamm, Anita Tarrats, Samantha Rupert, Tammy Thompson, Shane Chandler, Amanda Chandler and Courtney Chandler; and great-grandchildren, Karla Kennedy, Jeanna Hardin, Dakota Hamm, Nicholas Tarrats, Damon Tarrats and Kaleigh Thompson.
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We are two American students studying film in London, and our final project this term is to make a short documentary. We decided to study football fandom in England. Specifically we thought it would be interesting to study the cultures of the Gooners and Spurs, seeing as that they are such fierce rivals. It would be nice to have face-to-face interviews with some fans to find out about their own story, to learn more the club's history and appeal to someone hoping to learn more about the sport, and just to chat about Spurs (on camera). I do consider myself a Spurs fan (NOT JUST BECAUSE WE SIGNED CLINT DEMPSEY, ABOUT WHICH I HAVE OPINIONS), but I haven't been able to get into the culture. We can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com, and are looking forward to meeting you.
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Third in a series of analyses of team needs, by division.
Baltimore Ravens
Quarterbacks: RFA QB Troy Smith wants to be traded. If the Ravens accommodate him, they likely will add a quarterback to compete with John Beck, who is also a restricted free agent.
Running backs: The Ravens have to decide whether to continue paying Willis McGahee starter's money to play a complementary role to Ray Rice. Even if McGahee is retained, the Ravens might take a flier on a back in the late rounds. FB Le'Ron McClain is a restricted free agent.
Receivers: The Ravens have significantly bolstered their WR corps, trading for Arizona's Anquan Boldin on the first day of free agency and signing ex-Browns WR Donte' Stallworth in February. Also, Derrick Mason, their top receiver a season ago, is back after re-signing with the club. Don't be surprised if the Ravens draft a tight end with starter Todd Heap fighting through injuries in recent seasons and depth at the position a big concern.
Offensive line: This isn't a position of need for Baltimore, but general manager Ozzie Newsome usually sticks to his draftboard, and if a talented young center were to slip in the early rounds, the Ravens would have something to think about, with veteran pivot Matt Birk getting up in age.
Defensive line: The Ravens are likely to add an end and/or a nose guard in the offseason. DT Justin Bannan signed with Denver, and Dwan Edwards is an unrestricted free agent. Moreover, NT Kelly Gregg and DE Trevor Pryce are nearing the end of their careers.
Linebackers: MLB Ray Lewis will be 35 in May, and while he's still playing at a high level, there is no clear-cut replacement for him on the roster. Count on the Ravens to acquire a linebacker or two, if nothing else then to provide depth and special-teams help.
Defensive backs: The Ravens' CB depth is a big concern with CBs Fabian Washington and Lardarius Webb coming off of knee injuries. Also, safety could become a major need if Ed Reed elects to retire.
Special teams: PK Billy Cundiff, a restricted free agent, hit 12-of-17 field-goal attempts for Baltimore after replacing Steve Hauschka. If Cundiff is retained, he could face competition from another veteran in training camp. The Ravens are unlikely to go young at kicker again after Hauschka faltered.
Summary: Adding some youth to an aging defense, particularly in the front seven, is a priority. GM Ozzie Newsome has a sterling reputation as an evaluator of young talent and will stick to the Ravens' board in the draft.
Cincinnati Bengals
Quarterbacks: The Bengals could start to think about starting to groom a replacement for Carson Palmer, but it doesn't figure to be this year with other more pressing needs throughout the roster.
Running backs: There isn't a glaring need here, but RB Cedric Benson will be a free agent after this season, so perhaps the Bengals will take a flier on a back in the late rounds. That approach worked well last year, as they found Bernard Scott in Round Six.
Receivers: They made a big splash in free agency, signing ex-Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant to a four-year, $28 million deal. Bryant should be a significant upgrade over Lavernaues Coles, who was released. Tight end also might be a position to be addressed with reliable blocker Reggie Kelly an unrestricted free agent and coming off an Achilles injury that cost him all of last season.
Offensive line: The Bengals are unlikely to add an offensive lineman early in the draft or in the early, big-spending days of free agency after selecting OT Andre Smith in Round One last year. They may be in the market for a guard later in free agency or in the middle rounds of the draft.
Defensive line: Defensive tackle could be a need if Tank Johnson isn't re-signed, and the Bengals wouldn't mind further bolstering their pass rush. So, though neither tackle nor end is a pressing need, the team may look to add a lineman or two all the same.
Linebackers: The Bengals have drafted a linebacker on the first day of the draft in the past two seasons (Keith Rivers, Rey Maualuga). Could they do it again? If an outstanding linebacker slipped, they might have to consider it with MLB Dhani Jones getting up in years.
Defensive backs: Cincy surprised some by working out CB Adam "Pacman" Jones in February, as cornerback is not a glaring need with Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph as the starters. But they could stand to get stronger further down the depth chart. A rangy free safety also would be a good addition.
Special teams: The Bengals likely will let PK Shayne Graham test free agency, and a change of scenery could be best for all sides. Cincinnati signed PK Dave Rayner in February and likely will add another placekicker to push him.
Summary: To advance beyond Round One of the playoffs, the Bengals need to become more explosive on offense. Palmer didn't have enough weapons last season, nor did he play like a passer capable of carrying an average supporting cast. Bolstering the offense must be atop Cincinnati's offseason list.
Cleveland Browns
Quarterbacks: The Browns are starting over at quarterback. They traded Brady Quinn to Denver, released Derek Anderson and signed ex-Panthers QB Jake Delhomme to be their starter. Former Seahawks QB Seneca Wallace is likely to be the top backup.
Running backs: Jerome Harrison's unexpected late-season surge gives him a chance to be a major player for carries in 2010. The release of Jamal Lewis creates a need for a bruising back.
Receivers: The Browns don't have a No. 1 receiver, and there are some who might suggest they don't have a No. 2 receiver, either. Cleveland probably won't draft a young receiver early after selecting Mohamed Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie in Round Two in 2009 but likely will try to sign a wideout or two in free agency. The Browns addressed a need at tight end with the signing of TE Ben Watson, formerly of New England.
Offensive line: The Browns signed veteran OL Tony Pashos; he could start at right tackle or slide inside to guard. They are set at left tackle with Joe Thomas and they liked what they saw from Alex Mack at center in his first pro season in '09.
Defensive line: The D-line was struck by a wave of injuries last season, and younger reinforcements are needed at end. Cleveland faces the same problem other teams employing the 3-4 defense are facing: there's more and more competition for the rugged ends and stout nose tackles needed to make the defense effective. DE Corey Williams was dealt to Detroit in early March.
Linebackers: Quietly, the Browns have built some good depth at outside linebacker, with the signing of ex-Dolphins OLB Matt Roth looking to be a steal. They dealt OLB Kamerion Wimbley to Oakland on March 14. Finding a young playmaking inside linebacker to pair with D'Qwell Jackson is a need, although not a pressing one.
Defensive backs: The team lacks playmakers in the secondary and has to strongly consider adding starter-caliber performers at cornerback and safety. Many are focusing on CB help as perhaps Cleveland's top need, but the Browns desperately need to get stronger in the middle of the field, too.
Special teams: The Browns are in very good shape here, with RS Joshua Cribbs (signed to a new three-year deal March 5) the NFL's best and PK Phil Dawson and P Dave Zastudil reliable performers with considerable experience kicking in cold weather.
Summary: The Browns have no shortage of needs on both sides of the ball. They have an owner (Randy Lerner) with deep pockets and a new braintrust (president Mike Holmgren and GM Tom Heckert) with the ability to spend freely. In short, look for the Browns to be active in free agency, and with 11 draft picks, they will be busy on draft weekend, too.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarterbacks: The Steelers reportedly would like to retain UFA QB Charlie Batch; if they don't, they likely will add a veteran as insurance for third-year backup Dennis Dixon.
Running backs: There's likely to be a new face or two at this position, particularly if UFA Willie Parker isn't re-signed. Parker might be able to compete for a starting job elsewhere. Rashard Mendenhall is secure as the starter in Pittsburgh.
Receivers: The Steelers bolstered their WR depth with the additions of Arnaz Battle and Antwaan Randle El. Pittsburgh might look to add another blocking tight end.
Offensive line: It's unfair to pin all of the sacks QB Ben Roethlisberger has taken over the years on this group alone, for Roethlisberger holds on to the ball as long as any quarterback in the NFL. That said, the Steelers must make strides in pass protection and in run blocking, and changes could be coming to the O-line. Right guard and center appear to be particular areas of concern. The Steelers would like to retain ORT Willie Colon, a restricted free agent in an uncapped year, for the long term.
Defensive line: The Steelers re-signed NT Casey Hampton, but they could still draft a nose tackle, as Hampton and reserve Chris Hoke are getting up in age. The Steelers are also getting a little old at defensive end but used their first-round pick on DE Ziggy Hood last season.
Linebackers: The Steelers could draft or sign a young inside linebacker to groom behind 35-year-old James Farrior. Also, star ROLB James Harrison will be 32 in May. In short, a little more youth at linebacker might be in the cards.
Defensive backs: The Steelers need more playmakers and improved depth on the back end of the defense. They re-signed FS Ryan Clark and added Will Allen (formerly of the Buccaneers) as depth. Cornerback is a big need after starters Ike Taylor and William Gay struggled last season.
Special teams: The Steelers placed the franchise tag on PK Jeff Reed and will work to sign him long term. The Steelers have set out to address their coverage teams in the offseason and could continue to do so in the draft.
Summary: The Steelers' blocking and pass coverage loom as the biggest issues to fix in the offseason. The Steelers aren't known for making big splashes in free agency and accomplished two major goals by re-signing Hampton and giving Reed the franchise tag.
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World No. 3 Roger Federer ended a seven-year wait for a second World Tennis Tournament title after beating Juan Martin del Potro in the Dutch city of Rotterdam.
Roger Federer is through to the final of the World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam after a hard fought semifinal victory over Nikolay Davydenko on Saturday.
Spain have won the Davis Cup for a fifth time, and the third time in four years, after Rafael Nadal recovered from dropping the opening set to defeat Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in Sunday's penultimate singles rubber in Sevilla.
David Ferrer came from behind to win an epic clash with Juan Martin del Potro and give Spain a commanding 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup final against Argentina on Friday.
Sweden's Davis Cup captain Thomas Enqvist talks with Don Riddell ahead of his Champions Tour event at Royal Albert Hall.
Davis Cup holders Serbia exited this year's competition as their world number one Novak Djokovic was forced to retire from his crucial rubber against Juan Martin Del Potro with a back injury.
World number three Roger Federer avenged his loss in the 2009 U.S. Open final as he defeated Juan Martin del Potro 6-3 7-5 in the second round of the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday.
Argentina took control on the opening day of their Davis Cup quarterfinal as they established a 2-0 lead over Kazakhstan in Buenos Aires.
What does it say about the quality of the women's game right now that the Williams sisters, off long injury layoffs, can make it all the way to the fourth round of a major? I mean, before being summarily drummed out. A sad statement, really. -- Adam Kamp, Sturgeon Lake, Minn.
World number one Rafael Nadal overcame an injury scare to win a four-set classic over Juan Martin Del Potro and claim a place in the last eight at Wimbledon.
Defending Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal could be forced out of the tournament through injury after battling past Juan Martin Del Potro in their last 16 clash.
World No. 2 Novak Djokovic survived his first big test of Wimbledon 2011 as he overcame crowd favorite Marcos Baghdatis to reach the last 16 of the grass-court grand slam in London on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic moved above Bjorn Borg in the all-time consecutive wins list as he overcame the challenge of Juan Martin Del Potro to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday.
Six thoughts on Novak Djokovic's 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Juan Martin del Potro in Saturday's third round of the French Open ...
An intriguing clash between Novak Djokovic and 2009 U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro at the French Open was halted by bad light with the match tied at one set all.
Novak Djokovic clocked up his 41st consecutive win of the season in the second round at Roland Garros on Wednesday, as his opponent Victor Hanescu was forced to retire.
Juan Martin del Potro looks set to take his place in next week's French Open after making a speedy recovery from a torn hip muscle.
Juan Martin Del Potro is doubtful for this month's French Open because of the hip injury he sustained in last month's Estoril Open semifinal.
The women's tour may be in a chaotic stage just now, with so many top players either injured or off-form, but the men's draw in this week's Madrid event has the look of a major. It's easy to project a Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic final, and that's definitely what everyone wants to see, but consider the other storylines:
Juan Martin del Potro continued his march up the rankings with a first-round victory over 13th seed Mikhail Youzhny at the Madrid Masters Tuesday.
World No.2 Novak Djokovic extended his season's winning streak to 26-0 on Saturday, as he reached the Serbian Open clay court final after his semifinal opponent Janko Tipsarevic withdrew with a thigh injury.
Novak Djokovic duly secured his 26th straight win since the start of the season with a 6-3 6-2 victory win over Slovenia's Blaz Kavcic Friday in the Serbia Open.
It has been an interesting tournament so far at Key Biscayne, none of the headline-makers more interesting than ... Martina Navratilova?
The 2009 U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro eased into the second round of the Miami Open with a straight sets victory over Brazil's Ricardo Mello.
Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro continued his impressive return to the ATP Tour after a long-term injury as he reached the quarterfinals of the Masters Series event at Indian Wells.
Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro continued his impressive comeback with a straight-sets win over Radek Stepanek in the first round of the Masters Series event at Indian Wells.
The men's tour stopped by my neighborhood last week. It also stopped by Brazil and the Netherlands in its never-ending quest for global outreach, but San Jose's SAP Open drew an excellent field and made some headlines. Among them:
Rafael Nadal is on track to win his fourth successive grand slam after Marcos Daniel was forced to retire during their first-round match at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Ten things I'd like to see as the 2011 tennis year unfolds:
1. Someone other than Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal will win a major title. Here is tennis' most preposterous stat now that Federer's streak of 23 Grand Slam semifinals is over: Since the 2005 French Open, only two men not named Nadal and Federer have won a major title (Novak Djokovic at the 2008 Australian Open and Juan Martin del Potro at the 2009 U.S. Open). Ridiculous. Yet it's about time another player broke through. Whether it's Djokovic, Robin Soderling, a healthy del Potro (remember him?), Andy Murray or a total shocker, the ATP is due for at least one unexpected Slam winner in 2011.
CNN's Brian Byrnes reports on the long awaited comeback of Juan Martin Del Potro from a wrist injury.
Juan Martin Del Potro is confident he can return to his best form in a month after crashing to a 6-3 6-0 defeat against Spain's Feliciano Lopez in the first round of the Japan Open.
Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro made a disappointing comeback from injury at the Thailand Open in Bangkok on Tuesday, where he was defeated 7-6 6-4 by Olivier Rochus of Belgium in the opening round.
Juan Martin Del Potro has confirmed that he will not defend his U.S. Open title in New York, following women's No. 1 Serena Williams in withdrawing from the final tennis Grand Slam of the season.
Juan Martin Del Potro has begun training again, raising hopes he may be fit to defend his U.S Open title at Flushing Meadows later this month.
U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro has denied rumors that he is practising again following his recent wrist surgery, in comments that make it clear he is unlikely to be fit enough to defend his Flushing Meadows title in September.
I dreamed last night I was some sort of amoeba, capable of splitting myself into independently functioning pieces. Some difficulties arose -- it took me two hours to decide between trail mix and Froot Loops -- but there was one enormous benefit. For the first time, I was able to stay in touch with the men's tennis tour.
U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro was sent crashing from Australian Open by 14th seed Marin Cilic of Croatia in a marathon five-set match in Melbourne on Sunday.
It's Saturday. It's Sunday. It's April. Regardless of what time it is in your precinct, here in Melbourne we're halfway through with our first major. Which means it's time for our 2010 Australian Open midterm grades
Roger Federer booked his place in the last 16 of the Australian Open after a routine straight sets win over Spain's Albert Montanes on Saturday to set up a match with home favourite Lleyton Hewitt.
Nikolay Davydenko produced a ruthless display to beat U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro in straight sets to win the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Sunday.
Nikolay Davydenko stunned world No. 1 Roger Federer with a 6-2 4-6 7-5 victory in the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Saturday.
Juan Martin del Potro ended Andy Murray's hopes of progressing to the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-2 6-7 6-3 victory over Roger Federer at the O2 Arena in London.
U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro kept alive his challenge at the ATP World Tour Finals in London with a nervy 6-4 3-6 7-6 victory over Fernando Verdasco on Tuesday.
World number one Roger Federer had to battle from a set down to beat Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 4-6 7-5 6-1 in their Group A opener at the ATP Tour Finals in London on Sunday night.
Roger Federer will face U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro, home hope Andy Murray and Spain's Fernando Verdasco in the tougher of the two round robin groups for the ATP World Tour finals in London next week.
Top seed Roger Federer crashed out of the Paris Masters as a tearful Jean Benneteau produced a sublime performance to beat him 3-6 7-6 6-4.
Former world number one Rafael Nadal beat James Blake in an entertaining three-setter but newly-crowned U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro exited the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday.
Fourth seed Andy Roddick limped out of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday after being forced to concede his opening match against Stanislas Wawrinka due to a knee problem.
Roger Federer has been hit with a $1,500 fine for swearing at the umpire during his shock U.S. Open final defeat to Juan Martin Del Potro.
I feel as though tennis has never been so popular. Lead segments on the news, hot topics in the blogosphere, hundreds of questions rolling in here. Were it not for Kanye West, we might have even had the president weighing in on Serena-gate. We may as well ride the wave with a quick post-U.S. Open mailbag.
Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro has told CNN that beating world number one Roger Federer to win the men's U.S. Open title at Flushing Meadows was a "dream come true."
CNN's Mark McKay talks to Juan Martin del Potro who upset Roger Federer to win the U.S. Open men's championship.
The man who dethroned Roger Federer brings a fascinating background to the tennis world
Sixth seed Juan Martin Del Potro, in his first Grand Slam final, stunned defending champion and top seed Roger Federer to take the men's singles title at the U.S. Open in New York.
NEW YORK -- The U.S. Open felt like two separate tournaments. The first was an exciting, spirited 10-day party, played amid ideal conditions. The second was a soggy circus. But in the end, the sun came back out and we were treated to some compelling finals. Herewith, some scattered observations and opinions:
NEW YORK -- SI.com caught up with Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Wertheim after Juan Martin del Potro defeated Roger Federer to win the U.S. Open men's final 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2.
SI.com caught up with Sports Illustrated senior writer S.L. Price, who is covering the U.S. Open in New York, after the men's semifinals Sunday. Top-seeded and five-time defending champion Roger Federer will play sixth-seeded and first-time Grand slam finalist Juan Martin del Potro for the title at 4 p.m. ET Monday.
NEW YORK -- Rafael Nadal's defensive displays can resemble Jackie Chan's in style and improbability. Fans today half expect the magician from Majorca to climb the court's back walls, flip in the air and breezily land line-painting winners.
World number two Andy Murray vowed to make sure his preparations are right for his third-round match in the U.S .Open, after seeing off Chile's Paul Capdeville on Friday.
NEW YORK -- Admiring consistency in the men's bracket, rolling out the red carpet for a rising star and checking your mail on Day 5 ...
History was made last Friday at the Rogers Cup in Montreal, when the world's top eight players took part in the quarterfinals of the same tournament for the first time since the ATP Tour starting the rankings in August 1973.
Andy Murray clinched the No. 2 world ranking in men's tennis despite struggling with his serve in Saturday's semifinal victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Montreal Masters.
Juan Martin Del Potro edged top seed Andy Roddick to successfully defend his Legg Mason Classic title in Washington with a 3-6 7-5 7-6 victory in Sunday's final.
Top seed Andy Roddick and defending champion Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina will face each other in Sunday's final of the Legg Mason Classic in Washington after both players advanced through their semfinals in sweltering heat.
Former champion Lleyton Hewitt is targeting more Wimbledon success after dumping fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro out in the second round of the men's singles on Thursday.
Second seed Roger Federer stayed on course for a first French Open title after coming from two sets to one down to defeat Argentine Juan Martin del Potro in another five-set epic, securing a place in Sunday's final at Roland Garros.
Andy Murray's title defence at the Madrid Open came to an end late on Friday as he lost his quarterfinal match to Juan Martin Del Potro in straight sets.
Has there been a more fun time in men's tennis than now? Rafael Nadal is definitively on top, Roger Federer is still in the mix with a will to regain his form, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have officially arrived, Juan Martin del Potro is continuing to make strides, and Andy Roddick seems to be right on the verge this season. With variations for surface, there seem to be six players in the mix to some extent for any major tournament right now. Let's hope they all stay healthy. -- Dan, Atlanta
Juan Martin del Potro shocked world number one Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals of the Masters 1000 tournament at Key Biscayne in Florida on Thursday.
Juan Martin del Potro pulled out Sunday's opening reverse singles match of the Davis Cup final for Argentina after failing to recover from a thigh injury.
Russia's Nikolay Davydenko thrashed Argentine Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets to storm into the Masters Cup semifinals in Shanghai on Thursday.
World number three Novak Djokovic qualified for the semifinals of the Masters Cup in Shanghai with a three-set victory over Nikolay Davydenko on Tuesday.
World number one Rafael Nadal of Spain and arch-rival Roger Federer scored straight sets win on Wednesday to reach the third round of the Paris Masters.
Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Roddick scored second round wins at the Paris Masters on Tuesday to boost their hopes of reaching the season-ending Masters Cup.
Juan Martin Del Potro has withdrawn from the Austrian Open in Vienna after suffering from an injury to his right toe.
Juan Martin del Potro reached his first career ATP final, defeating Argentine compatriot Eduardo Schwank 6-2 6-4 in the Mercedes Cup on Saturday to earn a final matchup against Richard Gasquet of France.
French Open champion Rafael Nadal warmed up for Wimbledon on Wednesday with a 6-4 6-4 win over regular victim Juan Martin del Potro in the second round of the Queen's grasscourt tournament.
Chris Guccione gave fans something to cheer after a week of painful setbacks for Australian tennis on Saturday when he reached his first ATP final at the Adelaide International.
Unseeded Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro sent Spanish fifth seed Carlos Moya packing 6-3 6-2 in the first round match of the inaugural Mumbai Open.
Mariano Zabaleta ousted top-seeded Gaston Gaudio from the Mercedes Cup with a 6-4 6-0 victory in Stuttgart on Wednesday.
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PEORIA, Ill. -- One man is dead, and three others injured after a large house fire in Peoria early Saturday morning.
Shortly after 3 this morning, firefighters were called to 427 South Shelly Street. When they arrived, Phonecia Nichols, one of the home's residents, was outside. Her leg was injured, after falling from the home's front stoop.
Nichols told firefighters her husband and son may still be in the house. After a brief search, authorities found 43-year old George Nichols unresponsive in the home's basement. He was carried outside, and taken by ambulance to OSF St. Francis Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. Two firefighters were also injured in the blaze. They have since been treated. Damage to the home is estimated at $7,000.


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"We're in a little bit of a different place right now," said Superintendent Jason Adkins, referring to the Walker County School System's financial standings.
Adkins said the district's balance sheet went from being $4.7 million in the red in 2010 to having a $4.8 million surplus.
The routes the board reinstated on Tuesday were both to Curry High School, one from Lupton Junior High School and the other from Valley School.
In April 2011, the principals from both Valley and Lupton schools requested the cancellation of the express routes to Curry High.
They said the 16-mile trips were costing the district $54,812 a year in addition to delays and employee overtime associated with the routes.
In other business, the board:
•Voted to change the school system's student handbook in regard to the policy for fighting. It previously stated that both participants in a physical altercation would receive a minimum of 20 days in the 180 Degree program (the district's new alternative school).
The new amendment states that the instigator of the fight still receives a minimum of 20 days in the new program. However, it gives leeway to school principals in determining the punishment to the student who did not provoke the fight.
"I felt in my heart that, if someone is minding their own business and somebody comes and creates a problem, that's something different, and therefore, they shouldn't be punished the same way," Adkins said.
•Approved a lease renewal with Norfolk Southern Corporation for the Parrish High School ball fields and parking lot.
•Approved a renewal of the agreement with ARMS Risk Management, which serves as insurance against lawsuits filed against the school system.
Adkins said Walker County School officials are trying to put in place policies that discourage law suits, but the agreement with the risk management company is still a necessity for the district.
•Approved a resolution renewing the WCBOE Community Education Program at Curry Elementary School. The project is an extended day program for students with working parents.


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There are games of chance and games of skill. Golf certainly is a game of skill and the best way to improve your game is to tweak things now and again.
While enjoying your Hilton Head vacation, make sure you sign up to attend at least one of the programs offered at our top-notch Hilton Head golf academy so you can score lower and enjoy the game even more. Even if you don't think you need to tweak your game, you should consider getting a friend or family member to sign up for a program or two then you can just tag along for moral support (wink-wink, nudge-nudge).
In fact, the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy is currently running a special for 10% off if you sign up for a multi-day program. If another golfer signs up with you, you get 15% off. The two-day programs offer a 4:1 ratio for three hours of instruction per day, nine holes of golf daily and much more. The three-day programs also have a 4:1 ratio for four hours of instruction per day, 18 holes of golf and more.
The Golf Academy is led by former PGA Tour player Doug Weaver. As Director of Instruction Weaver manages the Palmetto Dunes golf academy and supervises all golf instruction. "The two- and three-day schools are great because they have a slow pace and you can enjoy learning at whatever your playing level," Weaver says.
In addition to the multi-day programs, the academy offers nine golf programs about an hour in length nearly every day of the week. Each class focuses on different aspects of the game, including beginner golf, back to basics and the short game. The programs are appropriate for golfers from ages 12 to adult. Eleven teaching pros, some of whom are former PGA Tour professionals, provide hands-on instruction to golfers with varying levels of proficiency.
Weaver says the Power and Distance Class helps you learn the five different ways to hit the ball harder and more precisely using moves that are best for your body type. Every golfer's body creates power uniquely. The experts will show you the five major power moves and which ones you should focus on.
Another good Hilton Head golf lesson we offer is the Mental Golf Workshop, which helps you concentrate better and keep your energy high. In short, you learn how to concentrate like a pro and maintain it.
Speaking of concentration, the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy has created a class that zeroes in on Bubba Watson's unique approach to golf. "Bubba is one of the greatest players of our time," Weaver says. "He's relaxed and care free. He's casual yet very competitive and he understands it's a game of opposites – the harder you try, the worse you do."
Unsure which school is right for you? Contact us for more information or to make a reservation for any of our Hilton Head golf lessons at (866) 744-7558.
Looking for somewhere new to eat on your next Hilton Head vacation? Head over to Shelter Cove Harbour where you'll find an array of Hilton Head restaurant choices, including one of our favorites: ELA's Blu Water Grille.
Located right on the water in Shelter Cove Harbour and recently featured in Bon Appetit, ELA's offers fine dining in Hilton Head in a relaxed atmosphere with an award-winning view. It's is the perfect choice for a fresh, imaginative meal after a day on playing golf in Hilton Head, hitting the tennis courts or kayaking Hilton Head through our inland lagoon.
ELA 's did receive an award for "Best Water View Dining in South Carolina," but whether you choose to dine inside or outside at the Hilton Head restaurant, you'll enjoy the atmosphere. Inside and out, the restaurant is classy yet comfortable; casual yet intimate. The waterfront garden patio is a wonderful place to enjoy the view, the gorgeous year-round weather and the night sky for your evening meal. Come enjoy live music in the evenings Thursday through Sunday.
The menu includes creations from Chef Chris Cohen, focusing on fresh catch seafood and steaks of the highest certified quality. Begin your meal with soup, salad (or both!). The restaurant includes daily specials, as well as staples such as lobster bisque and the ELA wedge salad, which features creamy blu cheese, bacon, tomatoes and red onions. Yum!
Seafood entrees include pan roasted grouper with lobster butter truffle potato puree and local market baby veggies and Atlantic swordfish steak served with sunchoke puree, arugula pecan pesto and seasonal vegetables.
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For those who enjoy a glass of wine, ELA stocks varieties from boutique vineyards. And for those who like to cap off their meal with a delicious dessert, choose from a sweet list including key lime pie, tiramisu and ELA's pecan pie.
Oh, and a couple celebrities, including Paula Abdul, have made ELA's their Hilton Head restaurant of choice as well. You just never know who you might see as you nosh on their gourmet cuisine while you gaze over the water!
Is all this talk about food making you hungry? Go ahead and make a reservation for lunch or dinner today! Visit ELA's website or call them at 843-785-3030. Bon appétit!
Imagine this: You're on one of Palmetto Dunes' three gorgeous Hilton Head golf courses and you begin to wonder: "What's the best way to play this hole? How will I ever get around that sand trap?" And then perhaps: "I'm getting hungry. Wonder where can I get lunch or a cold drink after I get this hole-in-one?"
Well, the folks at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort kind of read your mind and created a golf app for your smartphone that will answer all these questions – and then some – in real time and right in your pocket! Another reason we're known as one of the best South Carolina golf resorts.
The app is available for free in the iTunes store and Android market. Simply download it and then start off your day by browsing the app to learn about each of the resort's three championship golf courses. With a few taps, you can even schedule your tee time.
While you're playing with us, you can keep track of yardage with the app's built-in GPS and enter your score into a mobile scorecard that allows you to engage in some healthy live competition with others in your group. Use the app to check information about each hole on each course (par, handicap and playing tips), and when you make that hole-in-one, the app makes it easy to brag about it on Facebook. Your post will certainly make all your friends jealous that you're enjoying a great Hilton Head fall golf getaway at Palmetto Dunes while they're at work!
Playing 18 holes makes a guy or gal thirsty (and hungry, too!), so be sure to use the app to access food and beverage info from Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers and Pizza (located at the Robert Trent Jones course), as well as the Grilles at the George Fazio and Arthur Hills courses. Tap to direct-dial the restaurants to place an order for pickup after your round.
And while you're out there on the course, you may realize you need a certain piece of equipment to improve your game. Don't forget to check out the special offers from the resort's pro shop available only to app users.
We've put a lot of thought into this app to anticipate golfers' needs out on the golf course. Download it, check it out and put it to use today! Let us know what you think!


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By Ike Adams
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. —
There is a little shelf, high on the wall, just inside my garage door, where I keep a whet stone and half a dozen inexpensive, but razor- sharp, fillet knives out of the reach children and most other people who should not be handling dangerous cutting tools.
I haven't needed the knives recently because the water has been too high to fish, but tonight I need to put an edge on a cheese knife and couldn't find my Amish knife sharpener. I went to the garage to get my stone and found that both knives and stone were completely covered with a conglomeration of dead grass and feathers about the size of a shoe box. In other words, what appeared to be the work of some industrious field mice.
I like field mice, but not so affectionately that I'm going to allow them to deny me access to my knives, so I reached up with both hands to grab the mess, intending to throw it out in the pasture where field mice are supposed to dwell in the first place.
Before I even touched the "nest" there was a loud, angry, scolding, downright alarming "che-che-che- che-che-che-che-che !!!!!!!!!!!!!! from up in the rafters followed by thump on my cap and then the flapping of wings beating at my ears. I fell backwards out the door, landed on my behind on the asphalt while a father wren perched on the door knob and continued to give me pure screaming hell and continued to literally dare me to make one false move.
At least I'm assuming it was the father because when I got up, mindful of the complaining bird, I looked back inside and noticed what I assume to be the mother, with her head poked out of a hole in the mess of grass and feathers. She cocked her head sideways. took in the scene, and seemed amused but not the least bit frightened by my presence.
And there's a reason why. I have absolutely no way of knowing for sure, but I would bet a hundred dollars that she is the same Mama who raised two broods of baby wrens on our front porch last spring and summer. One of these broods happened in the top of a Bluegrass Hardware shopping bag sitting on a bench on my front porch. The bottom half of said shopping bag contained about forty dollars worth of garden seed that I'd purchased the week before.
I had to go back to the store because there was no way I was going to disturb the wrens. I'm currently hoping that last year's mammouth melting sugar peas, bodacious sweet corn, Roma II beans, and couple dozen bedding plant seed will sprout this spring. But that's another story. Suffice to say that I've kept m y seed this year in a rubber maid box that is not open to the feathered public.
Later in the summer, the same wrens nested in an asparagus fern hanging right beside out front door and they didn't even complain when we carefully watered the plant while making sure the nest was not disturbed.
So I'm guessing that Mama has found a new man and that he'll get used to me soon enough. I'm also guessing that she figures that as long as she has her nest on something important to me, she will get my attention and I'll pay close attention to her welfare.
And, of course, she's absolutely right. I believe I can get at least one or two knives out from under the nest without bothering the birds when the bluegill commence biting before the first of May, but the whet stone will have to stay there for the next few weeks. When the first brood finally fledges, I'll remove my belongings and build another shelf. I intend to let the nest stay right where it is and hope it becomes a permanent home. Which is to say that I have infinitely more affection for wrens than I do for field mice.
In the meantime, I have found a rat-tail chain saw file in the garage and it has served the purpose needed by my cheese knife. The blade's edge is a bit ragged but the good Wisconsin babySwiss sliced thinly enough and the taste was unaffected. Come Monday I'll venture over to Granny's Amish Country Store on 39 between Crab Orchard and Lancaster to purchase a new whet-stone and one of those dandy little sharpeners for when I'm in a hurry. There's a bunch of other stuff I need from over there anyway and I'm betting the wrens already knew it.


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When the fight started, Amagov seemed to surprise Lawler by going for a takedown. That takedown was successful, but Amagov then landed a blatantly illegal knee to Lawler's head on the ground, leading to a point deduction for Amagov.
After Lawler got a moment to compose himself and the fight re-started, he charged forward with a flying knee that appeared to only graze Amagov's head -- but which was enough to knock Amagov down, face-first. Lawler jumped on Amagov and bashed him with punches, and referee Steve Mazzagatti stepped in to stop the fight.
The whole fight lasted just 1 minute, 48 seconds.
"I'm happy to win. I'm going to go back to the drawing board, work on my skills and look to knock people out in 2012," Lawler said afterward.
Lawler is off to a good start on that front -- his knockout victory over Amagov was impressive, even if it was also an early contender for one of the oddest fights of the year.


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Samantha The Snob
Grades 1 - 3. Samantha wears a fur coat and a designer hat. She's got a limousine, an indoor pool, and a mom who looks like a movie star. What a snob! That's what the narrator of this story thinks. Then she discovers that she and Samantha have a lot in common -- including their squirt-gun rings! Paperback. 48 pages.


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Clarion University has selected Dr. Todd Pfannestiel, history professor, as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Pfannestiel, who came to Clarion in 1998 as a history instructor, will begin his duties as dean July 1.
In addition to teaching, Pfannestiel has directed the liberal studies program. From 2011 to 2013, he served as faculty fellow for planning, assessment and improvement, coordinating the university's various divisions in developing strategic plans. He also completed a year-long higher education administration program sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Those roles have helped to prepare Pfannestiel to lead the College of Arts and Sciences.
"Todd was selected following a national search that resulted in a strong pool of very qualified candidates for the dean's position," said Dr. Ron Nowaczyk, provost. "I am extremely pleased with the support and confidence Todd's colleagues have expressed in their recommendation of him as the next leader of the College of Arts and Sciences."
"In the College of Arts and Sciences, we face a lot of challenges," Pfannestiel said. "Having been at Clarion for 16 years, I know where many of the challenges are, and I work well with my colleagues. I can hit the ground running July 1."
His first goal will be to assure students and faculty that he is there to help the college be its best. He plans to do that by growing programs and enrollment; encouraging involvement outside of the classroom, particularly with Clarion's other colleges; and helping people understand the importance of a liberal education.
"I'll miss being in the classroom, but I'm really excited about helping the college and the students to fulfill our vision of a liberal arts education," Pfannestiel said. "I may not have the answers on day one, but I'll give all of my effort."
He added that he'll be the same person with the same work ethic, he'll just have different responsibilities.
Pfannestiel and his wife, Aimee, an ethics professor at Carlow University, Pittsburgh, live in Clarion.
Clarion University is the high-achieving, nationally recognized, comprehensive university that delivers a personal and challenging academic experience.


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Officials have revealed the motive behind a February stabbing that left one woman dead.
The stabbing occurred in the 2500 block of West 45th Street on February 7. Police say 51-year-old Lucy Wrobel was found with stab wounds to the neck and trauma to the head. Her body was found after several buildings caught fire in the area.
An autopsy found that she died of multiple injuries from a physical assault and her death was ruled a homicide, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
Wednesday, Police arrested 28-year-old Matthew Rosario for the murder.
Officials say Rosario stabbed the woman to death and set her house on fire because she kicked him out of her apartment.
A month before, Wrobel let Rosario and another person stay in her first-floor apartment, in the 2500 block of West 45th Place, Savaglio said.
But in the week leading to her murder, Wrobel told her son — who lives in the second floor of the two-flat — that she kicked out Rosario, 28, and didn't want him coming back, Savaglio said.
Hours before she was killed, Wrobel's son woke up to the sound of broken glass and allegedly saw Rosario standing on a crate climbing into Wrobel's apartment.
Rosario assured the son that Wrobel, who had a substance abuse problem, was "dope sick," so the son went back to his apartment and fell asleep, Savaglio said.
When he woke up the next afternoon, he smelled the smoke wafting into his apartment and called 911.
Rosario allegedly admitted he stabbed Wrobel and took all his clothes to his brother's house, telling him Wrobel had been stabbed and that her house was on fire.
Friday, Judge Donald Panarese ordered him held on $2 million, according to Cook County State's Attorney's office spokeswoman Tandra Simonton.
The Sun Times Media Wire contributed to this story
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38 U.S. Code § 3682 - Control by agencies of the United States
Except as provided in section 3674A of this title, no department, agency, or officer of the United States, in carrying out this chapter, shall exercise any supervision or control, whatsoever, over any State approving agency, or State educational agency, or any educational institution. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent any department, agency, or officer of the United States from exercising any supervision or control which such department, agency, or officer is authorized by law to exercise over any Federal educational institution or to prevent the furnishing of education under this chapter or chapter 34 or 35 of this title in any institution over which supervision or control is exercised by such other department, agency, or officer under authority of law.
Source(Added Pub. L. 89–358, § 3(b),Mar. 3, 1966, 80 Stat. 21, § 1782; amended Pub. L. 92–540, title IV, § 403(9),Oct. 24, 1972, 86 Stat. 1090; Pub. L. 100–323, § 13(b)(6),May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 574; renumbered § 3682 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), (c)(1),Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406.)
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1190, 1201, which was classified to former sections 1663 and 1763 of this title, prior to repeal by sections 4(a) and 3(a)(3) ofPub. L. 89–358, respectively.
1991—Pub. L. 102–83renumbered section 1782 of this title as this section and substituted "3674A" for "1774A".
1988—Pub. L. 100–323substituted "Except as provided in section 1774A of this title, no" for "No".
1972—Pub. L. 92–540inserted "this chapter or" before "chapter 34 or 35".
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By Jennifer Martin - email
Bill Sistrunk was a student at LSU, when World War II began.
"I had contact with some of the merchant seamen, purser, pharmacist mates, who were operating at the marine hospital at New Orleans and found it very interesting. And in fact, when it became very apparent that I had to go somewhere to serve our country, I decided I would do the Merchant Marine and join the maritime service."
He took classes to become a Pharmacists Mate.
"My first ship was the SS Chrysler Field which was a tanker.
When we made the move into the European Theater, we were operating mainly to Sherberd, France, carrying of all things 100 octane gas."
The men took comfort in with their volatile cargo, because they knew if they were attacked, the ship would blow --and they never had to worry about going into the icy water.
"Some of the ones on the more outer edge of the convoy were in the more vulnerable positions, but even I've seen some of them in the inner ships on the inner side of it be hit.
One of the scariest moments, was we were close in on approaching England when we were attacked by aircraft. And we did have a gun crew onboard. And we did have some anti-aircraft guns that were used. But luckily, their practice came to bear here and they were able to turn off the attacking aircraft and consequently, we didn't suffer any damage."
The enemy wasn't the only threat. Mother nature was also a concern.
"Working the North Atlantic, actually you didn't think about being in a storm, you thought about getting out of one. I've seen many instances where we've gone across where it was very difficult to prepare a hot meal because the ship was rolling."
As the fighting in Europe drew to a close, Sistrunk took a leave from his tanker for a visit home and after, was reassigned.
"I was assigned to, of all things, a liberty ship. And when I went to go aboard, I noticed they were loading a tank, 5 gallon tanks --barrels-- into the cargo. So when I got settled in I went and found the chief mate and asked him what is it we're loading in those drums there."
It was 100 octane gas. Just like what he carried on the tanker.
They sailed for Australia and later, Japan. He made it safely through the end of WWII, but when Korea came along, he was pulled right back into the action.
"Of all things we had Howitzers on board and on the way over, what we thought was 500 miles south of a reported typhoon and ran right into the middle of it. Some of those Howitzers broke loose in the hold and all you could hear was as we'd roll over here "boom" and when we'd go back over here going against the side of the ship, BOOM."
He went on to work many years as a purser with Delta Steamship lines. He eventually moved back to Mississippi and now lives in Brookhaven.
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Enbridge Pipelines has big plans for moving more oil from the Bakken.
A proposed new pipeline that will be known as the Sandpiper is in the approval process right now, and if green-lighted, will move up to 225-thousand barrels of Bakken crude from the state every day.
The potential of a new line isn't coming without preparation however.
Wednesday, Enbridge officials met with local leaders to discuss what would happen should an incident occur on the Sandpiper in the area.
Perry Olson has more on the meeting today.
Enbridge has been through disaster clean-up before -- in Marshall, Michigan, July of 2010. About 20-thousand barrels of crude spilled from a ruptured pipeline. Mark Curwin of Enbridge calls the incident, and subsequent clean-up a 'watershed moment' for the company...even tougher safety standards were implemented after it...
(Mark Curwin - Enbridge Pipelines) "We want people to know that we think about this. Safety is our number one priority. We are doing everything we can to be prepared in case something was to happen."
With the proposed Sandpiper line getting closer to a reality through the heart of North Dakota, Wednesday, officials met with local leaders to discuss what the response would be should a spill happen here...
(Mark Curwin - Enbridge Pipelines) "We understand in today's world the sensitivities with infrastructure and pipelines that people have concerns about them and with recent incidents and activities on the railways and it is part of our effort."
Today, officials were able to ask questions about how the pipeline would impact the area...and what would happen if a spill occurred. If that ever happened, Enbridge's "Incident Command System", as it is called, would quickly be implemented. It seemed to be reassuring for local authorities...
(Sheriff Steve Kukowski - Ward County) "To know who you are working with, what resources you have available, how you would set it up and combat something like this is very very important to us so it is great to have these open lines of communication with all the different entities and get a plan."
The Sandpiper Pipeline is planned to run from Tioga to Superior Wisconsin.
Enbridge is currently waiting for approval from the North Dakota Public Service Commission to build the line.
In addition, both had recently been released from state prison.
A two-year-old child was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Minot Sunday evening.
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Long term solitary confinement in excess of 15 days could amount to torture and should be banned, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan Mendez, has said.
Mendez said that Juveniles, persons with mental disabilities and those in pre-trial detention should not be isolated because it can be used to 'extort' confessions.
Mr. Mendez, who was detained and tortured by the Argentinean military dictatorship in the 1970s, has urged governments and civil society organizations to step up their campaigns against solitary confinements.
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The National Dam Safety Review Board – Work Group on Dam Safety Training is pleased to announce the Twenty-First Annual National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar, "Current and Available Guidelines, Tools, and Resources for Dam Design, Evaluation, Remediation, Operation, and Maintenance". The seminar will take place February 19-20, 2014, on the campus of the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
A vast amount of free or low-cost information is available to people that work in the area of dams and dam safety. Though principally available via the internet, other sources exist. For the most part, the information is available from federal agencies, state organizations, and professional organizations. Much of it has been developed through cooperative interaction involving federal, state, local, and private sector professionals.
- I am aware of some of this information, but how do I find more of it?
- How do I know what information is current and appropriate to use today, versus information that is out-of-date and should no longer be relied upon?
These questions will be addressed in this seminar. The seminar will include presentations regarding information available from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the National Weather Service (NWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), several state organizations, the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), the United States Society on Dams (USSD), the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and the Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI), among others. The presentations will cover a broad spectrum of available information, including flood and earthquake information, emergency preparedness, inundation mapping, design, operations and maintenance, evaluation and analysis, risk analysis, remediation, etc.
The seminar is intended for dam safety professionals, bringing together inspectors, designers, consultants, owners, contractors, and regulators for two days of presentations and discussions. The seminar will conclude with an open discussion period. Take advantage of this FREE worthwhile training and plan now to attend! The link for further information and applying to attend NETC course E-0274 is: http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/dsts/index.asp


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The 18th annual North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will run from August 9th to 18th. I've been going to this annual event off and on for several years now. It's a little hit or miss, but there are always some gems in the selections. I'm excited to see that North Carolina will be featured, at least briefly, on the big screen given that it's the North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film festival.
There was a great array of speakers in Raleigh tonight at the celebration and info session around today's marriage victories at the Supreme Court including legislators, speakers from Equality NC, and the ACLU. My very preliminary understanding of the ruling is that there wasn't standing for Prop 8 which means marriage equality returns to California and puts about a third of the country's population in marriage equality states. And with the ruling against DOMA that means federal benefits will now be extended to same-sex married couples in states that recognize marriage equality.
Decision day is coming this week. We don't know which day, but we know it's coming. Discriminatory laws like DOMA and Prop 8 could both be put to rest by the Supreme Court this week. Even though that would leave a long ways to go on the marriage equality issue and other LGBT equality issues, it would still be the biggest advancement for LGBT equality thus far in my lifetime.
Johnson's reversal leaves only three Democratic senators who still oppose same-sex marriage: Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Mark Pryor (D-AK) and Mary Landrieu (D-LA)
The countdown continues. Only 3 days left until this historic Supreme Court freedom to marry case. Lines have been forming out side the Supreme Court for days now. The polling is moving in our favor at a rapid pace. Even a hundred some prominent republicans have made the jump to supporting marriage equality. There are some big events in DC, but you don't have to go that far to have a piece of history with this landmark case, because events are being held all across the country and across North Carolina.
The Supreme Court is taking up the Winsdor DOMA challenge and the Prop 8 Case. Depending on the ruling, and how broad or narrow it is, this could potentially end amendment 1, DOMA, and marriage discrimination all across the country.
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It was about a week ago that we saw the ruling throwing out California's Prop 8; that decision has now been appealed, and we will see, at some point in the future, how the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals handles the matter.
A couple of days later, I had a story up that walked through the ruling, describing the tactics used by the Prop 8 proponents, which, in the opinion of the Judge who looked at the evidence, were basically to try to scare Californians into thinking that gay people, once they're able to get gay married, will somehow now be free to evangelize your kids and make them gay, too.
In the course of answering comments on the several sites where the story is up, I noticed that there were those who felt the Bible should be guiding our thinking here...that if it did, we would be better off than where we are today, with all those immoral gay people running around free to do all those immoral gay things.
This led me to an obvious question: are those who have been using the Bible as a sort of "divining rod" to figure out who is immoral and who is not...actually any good at it?
The airwaves (and the print and blog waves, for that matter) are filled with the news that a Federal Judge in California has declared that State's Proposition 8 to be unconstitutional, which could clear the way for the resumption of same-sex weddings in the State.
Ordinarily, this would be the point where I would present to you a walkthrough of the ruling, and we'd have a fine conversation about the legal implications of what has happened.
I'm not doing that today, frankly, because the ground is already well-covered; instead, we're going to take a look at some of the tactics that were used to pass Prop 8, as they were presented in Judge Vaughan's opinion.
The California Supreme Court has upheld Prop 8, but did not dissolve the 18,000 marriages that took place between same sex couples last year in the state. The decision was expected, but is still disheartening.
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Reviews by tempest:
4.05/5 rDev +4.4%
Thanks to my cousin for bringing this across the border to MN. It's a big, but not too undrinkable porter with a mix of chocolate, fruit, and roast. I'm a fan. The aroma focuses more on clean, bready barley, with a not-quite-chocolate, brown malt coffee and cocoa powder character. The flavor opens up more with mild berry esters under the dark chocolate notes and roasted edge. Overall, you've got a complex porter that doesn't hit you over the head with thick barley. Give it a try.
12-27-2012 01:24:25 | More by tempest
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3.95/5 rDev +1.8%
Purchased from Three Cellars in Franklin, WI. Pours a pitch-black body with a tan head. Aroma of milk chocolate, cherries and cracked barley. Full bodied and silky with a roasted malt flavor, and a bit of a warm alcohol finish. The flavors just coat your mouth and last. I would only drink one of these in a night, but would keep going back on different days.
06-03-2009 03:34:52 | More by blackearth
4.25/5 rDev +9.5%
10-02-2013 00:27:49 | More by equinox1
4/5 rDev +3.1%
Thanks to someone for sharing this bottle at a recent tasting. I think it may have been blutt59.
The beer pours a dark brown color with red highlights and a tan head. The aroma is chocolate, roasted malt and dark fruit. The flavor is roasted malt, chocolate and coffee. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation. A very nice, roasted porter.
09-07-2010 04:11:52 | More by Mora2000
3.5/5 rDev -9.8%
09-29-2012 04:18:37 | More by NilocRellim
3.68/5 rDev -5.2%
(Served in an American pint glass)
A- This beer pours a dense black body with a thin ring of tan head with a few bubbles visible close to head.
S- This beer has a slightly sweet full crystal malt aroma that is almost sweaty and grows into a gym sock aroma as it warms.
T- This beer has a softly sweet crystal malt flavor with some dark roasted malt finish. This turns more chocolaty as the beer warms. The finish is a nice roasted chocolate malt flavor with a mineral water flavor.
M- This beer has a medium mouthfeel with a tight fizz and a light black malt tartness in the finish.
D- This beer a big crystal malt bomb with a bit of an odd aroma but a pleasant taste, just a bit different.
12-02-2009 22:38:43 | More by rhoadsrage
4.1/5 rDev +5.7%
Poured a dark black color with a smallish tan head and decent lacing as well.
Smell was full of coffee and roasted malts with a bit of chocolate coming through.
Taste was pretty good. Some bitter chocolate flavor upfront with roasted malts throughout.
Mouthfeel is medium. Went down fairly easy.
Overall a pretty good beer that I wouldn't mind drinking again. I don't drink a lot of porters, but this one was good.
07-20-2011 19:26:51 | More by richkrull
4.08/5 rDev +5.2%
Pours midnight black with about a half inch of tan head. The aroma hints at choclate, coffee, vanilla, and roasted malt. The taste is a little bit dissapointing, nowhere near the flavor that the aroma hinted at. Roasted malt is probably the most dominant flavor, but there isn't anything close to the mass of flavors that the aroma hinted at. All in all this is still a more than solid beer and I'm glad that I tried it.
05-03-2010 03:32:32 | More by degerbah
4/5 rDev +3.1%
12-17-2012 14:23:43 | More by UWBadgerFan4Life
4.25/5 rDev +9.5%
04-22-2014 21:38:09 | More by elkabong
4/5 rDev +3.1%
Pretty much black with just the faintest of mahogany trim. The tan head is moderate in all things: height, retention, and lacing.
It carries the aroma of burnt chocolate chip cookies dunked in coffee, along with a burst of sprucey hops late.
Tastewise, the coffee traits hit upfront, then fade to a generalized sense of toasted grain. Chocolate, caramel, vanilla, and cookie dough all take cameo turns, but none stays long enough to gain special mention, though as a whole they materialize more as it warms in a blanketing sweeter counterpoint to the roast/toast. Its semi-sweet bready middle brings a neutral yeastiness. Hops are secondary (or even tertiary) but add floral, piney bitterness on the swallow.
Sleek feeling, medium bodied. Carbonation is low, but not flat seeming. It's easily consumed, potentially in large quantities.
It's not an overly refined porter, but that's part of its charm.
05-20-2010 05:57:35 | More by cokes
3.85/5 rDev -0.8%
The Night Train name takes me back to my college years listening to Public Enemy and seeing bottle of Night Train next to the Boone's Farms. This beer poured a dark opaque with very thin slight off-white head that is not leaving much of a lace. The scent is ripe with espresso and earth. The taste is bitter all the way through the beer with a stringent and slightly acidic coffee base. As the taste lingers on the pallet, peat and earth become more prevalient. The mouthfeel is medium in body with weak carbonation. Overall it is an ok porter, very drinkable.
04-06-2013 21:54:47 | More by WoodBrew
4.5/5 rDev +16%
08-11-2014 00:06:53 | More by kristenrae8
4/5 rDev +3.1%
04-12-2014 04:34:26 | More by MynamesRickJames
4.75/5 rDev +22.4%
03-12-2013 14:52:53 | More by safhundos
4.5/5 rDev +16%
07-12-2012 00:58:07 | More by dumptruck81
4.2/5 rDev +8.2%
08-14-2014 18:47:51 | More by Faunland
3.53/5 rDev -9%
Pours dark brown and appears black in the glass. A solid two finger head forms and slowly settles to a thin cap. Large amounts of lacing is left on the glass.
Nice aroma of dark malt. Hints of cocoa, coffee, and a sort of lactose sweetness.
A little sweeter than a typical porter. Also the depth of flavor is lacking. It falls off quickly. The flavor consists of cocoa and a hint of coffee. Even a little alcohol creeps into the finish.
The body is solid but the carbonation bothers me. It seems fizzy and a little harsh.
Solid porter but nothing really impressed me that much. There are many better options on the shelf.
09-18-2011 15:57:42 | More by morimech
4/5 rDev +3.1%
03-13-2013 20:37:08 | More by wmobley
3.5/5 rDev -9.8%
03-18-2014 19:26:16 | More by Kmlund
4/5 rDev +3.1%
05-15-2013 04:14:00 | More by GRG1313
3.5/5 rDev -9.8%
Had out of the bottle at a local bowling alley...was served around 35º.
A=From what I could tell, it was a nice reddish brown.
S=Malt and cocoa.
T=The first gulp reminded me a bit more of cocoa powder or chocolate milk than beer--chocolate and malt, with a little sweetness; perhaps a bit of a cola taste as well. Cream came forward later on.
M=A bit too watery for a porter, and very lightly carbonated...but would make a decent session beer. Alcohol finally hit me about 3/4 of the way through.
O=More of a session beer than what I seek out in a porter...body was just a little too light for me, and the malt flavor was also a bit lacking. A nice beer, but still nowhere as near as good as Great Lakes' offering. Probably the second best porter from Wisconsin that I've tried, just slightly behind Wisconsin Brewing Company's porter. Worth a try if looking for a slightly lighter version of a porter.
03-29-2014 22:09:22 | More by dhannes
4.5/5 rDev +16%
09-30-2012 21:11:14 | More by runwild99
4/5 rDev +3.1%
04-23-2012 01:45:55 | More by Kunstman
4/5 rDev +3.1%
05-30-2014 23:43:50 | More by beersdmf17
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CATEGORIES Animation, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family Films, Lists, CinematicalOver on his blog at the Chicago Tribune, critic Michael Phillips (a very nice and knowledgable guy who James Rocchi and I chatted with at Sundance earlier this year) has a fun piece up on movies that he's walked out on. Then he asked a bunch of Tribune staffers to share what films they've walked out on.
Some of the picks are predictable -- Evita, Reservoir Dogs (one of my own least favorite movies of all time, though I actually sat through the entire violent mess), and Forrest Gump (blech) are on there, along with a few I wouldn't have thought of, like Prince's Under the Cherry Moon and Cat People, which I remember watching with a certain fondness as a midnight movie on TV in my youth (it wasn't that bad, was it?)
I'm one of those sadistic movie fans who will generally force myself to sit through anything, even at a film fest, when a lot of folks will slip out with the excuse that they need to catch something else that's overlapping a film they really just want to walk out on anyhow. I generally try to avoid up front seeing a film I know I'm really going to hate, but sometimes I'm assigned to review something, and it can't be helped -- I just have to suffer through it so I can write the damn review. Here are a few movies, though, that I suffered through but wish I hadn't. If only I'd known then that even print folks at a place like the Tribune walk out on films, I might have saved myself some misery ...
Deck the Halls -- "When you're starting to think that maybe sneaking out and going to see The Santa Clause 3 would be a better use of your time, you know you've stumbled upon a truly wretched film."
The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl in 3-D -- "Let me be perfectly clear: The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl in 3-D is a bad, bad, movie. Terribly bad. Unrelentingly bad. It was so bad, in fact, that I spent a good deal of the movie thinking of all the synonyms for "bad" I could think of, just so I could list them for you in this review. I should get combat pay for having to sit through a film this bad."
American Dreamz -- "Trying to turn these discrete pieces into a unified whole is a bit like throwing appetizer, main dish and dessert into a blender -- it may save time, but the end result is an unappetizing mess."
Last House on the Left -- One of the most senselessly violent films I've ever seen, this film has absolutely no redemptive value whatsoever.
The Lizzie McGuire Movie -- I didn't review this movie, but I have sat through it -- more than once -- at the behest of my 10-year-old daughter. I don't know what's worse, the horribly contrived storyline, or watching Hilary Duff attempt an Italian accent as she plays a pop star who's her double, but this film has none of the charm of the television show that birthed it. To be fair, I did like Duff marginally better in A Cinderella Story a year later, but this one was real stinker.
Happily N'Ever After -- "There was, quite honestly, nothing good about this film, from the cheesy opening voiceover to the predictable ending, so all I can really do for you is enumerate the ways in which this film is utterly wretched, in the hopes that you will stay away from it in droves, thus saving yourselves money and the desire to have the memory of its 73 minutes burned physically from your brain (actually, I suppose you could say its brevity is the one good thing the film has going for it)."
Premonition -- "The sad thing is, Bullock tries really hard to make this film work, and to be fair, and there are moments here that are among the best I've seen from her as an actress. It doesn't really matter, though, because the script is just so poorly constructed, the logic so convoluted and the execution so confusing, that she never has a chance."
Now it's your turn to share with the group ... what are some films you've walked out on -- or wish you had?
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