text: Competitive advantage: Microsoft's post-Wintel strategy 16 September 11 by Tim Carmody Tweet Wired.com Reading my RSS and Twitter feeds Tuesday night, I turned to a tech writer friend and said, "the Wintel Era just ended, and half of these people are fighting over whether demo tablets should have fans."If you don't know, "Wintel" is the shorthand for Intel processors plus Microsoft's Windows operating system. Working together, Microsoft and Intel broke IBM's hold on computing, used standards and interoperability to make "PC-compatible" a thing, relegated Apple to a tiny fraction of the market (until it, too, adopted Intel processors), and then defined and dominated the personal computing industry -- or at least its desktop and laptop portions -- for the better part of the past twenty years.Now, Wintel as a platform hasn't exactly ended. Windows 8, like older versions of Windows that will likely remain with us for decades, will still run on Intel and compatible x86 processors. 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This itself isn't a surprise -- Intel had to make a move to more mobile operating systems sooner or later, and Android is probably the most popular and easily adaptable mobile OS in the world right now.Still, because Windows 8's and Android's roots are now growing into overlapping territory, this means Intel and Microsoft are both now openly teaming up with direct competitors to the other Wintel partner. It's pragmatism, sure; but it's also yet another signal that the old rules don't hold any longer. GigaOm's Ryan Kim keys in on this in "Microsoft, Intel chart separate paths in the post-PC era":"The fact is that mobile devices, wireless broadband and the cloud are changing what we expect computers to do," Kim writes. "And the old paradigm of powerful laptops and desktops leading the way increasingly doesn't make as much sense with consumers, who are embracing these new computing models."Nor have we exhausted how those new models will continue to evolve. Two years ago, before the iPad became a smash success, the only industry executives openly breathless in their enthusiasm about tablet computing were, ironically, at Microsoft.Two years from now, it's perfectly likely that yet another form factor still may be the personal computing and consumer electronics growth market du jour. Google and Intel first teamed up, as Kim notes, to work on Google TV. Microsoft jumped from Intel's to a competitor's chips (IBM's PowerPC) when it moved from the original Xbox to Xbox 360. Windows 8 arguably borrows as much from Xbox 360 -- including Xbox Live's entire gaming and media platform -- as it does Windows Phone 7. It's not just about smartphones; it's not just about mobile. It's about a broad range of devices, some of which may not exist yet, but might exist as early as Windows 8's proper launch in 2012. Tablet computing might be the first market where Windows + ARM and Android + x86 cross paths, but it won't be the last. 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Approximately 1.1 million Americans are legally blind. A form of retinal degeneration called age-related macular degeneration (or AMD) is the most common form of blindness in older Americans, affecting almost 1 in 3 individuals older than age 75. The macula is the critical portion of the retina that is required for central vision and for seeing color and fine detail. The retina is the tissue at the back of the eye that senses light and conducts visual signals to the brain. Other forms of retinal degeneration, such as retinitis pigmentosa, may affect other areas of the retina or even the entire retina. These conditions are inherited and affect individuals in their earlier years, limiting their lives at a time when they could be most productive. No cures are currently available for patients with any of these blinding eye diseases. The long-term goal of our proposed experiments is to develop therapies for these patients using human embryonic stem cells (hESC). These cells have the unusual ability to develop into any cell type in the body, a characteristic that suggests they may have the potential to restore lost or damaged tissue anywhere in the body. Researchers have previously shown that hESC can be cultivated into cells with the characteristics of developing retinal cells (retinal progenitor cells). However, these cells have not yet been tested for their ability to treat retinal degeneration. We believe that properly modified retinal progenitor cells derived from hESC could be used to preserve or even replace damaged retinal tissue. Our laboratory also does research on a tumor of the retina, retinoblastoma, which arises from retinal progenitor cells. Current evidence indicates that if these cells can be modified to curb their growth, they may also serve as useful source of tissue for restorative therapy in patients with retinal degenerations. We propose to investigate these potential cell-based therapies by: 1. Creating hESC-derived retinal progenitor cells and genetically engineered retinoblastoma cells with the potential to preserve or replace damaged retina. 2. Transplanting these cells into special strains of rats with partial retinal degeneration. Analysis of retinal function in these rats will determine whether hESC can slow or prevent further retinal deterioration. 3. Transplanting these cells into rats and mice with complete retinal degeneration to determine whether these cells can regenerate functional retina and restore vision. We believe this work has low likelihood to be funded by the federal government because of the current funding climate and the fact that only limited work in this research area has been federally funded. Nonetheless, we believe the eye is an ideal organ system for testing the therapeutic potential of hESC because it is amenable to precise functional and electrophysiologic assessment of treatment response. In addition, the eye is an immune privileged site that is less likely to reject implanted tissue.
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The economic costs associated with visual disability are enormous. The National Eye Institute estimates that the annual cost of visual disorders and disability in the U.S. was $67.6 billion in 2003 (http://www.nei.nih.gov/eyedata/hu_estimates.asp). These costs include direct expenses such as visits to doctors, surgery, ophthalmic drugs, hospital care and optical devices in addition to indirect costs such as days lost from work. Assuming the cost of visual disability in California is proportional to its percentage of the U.S. population, the economic burden of visual disability in California exceeds $8 billion per year. This estimate does not include the additional costs of educating children with visual impairments. According to a report commissioned by the California Department of Education, over 5,046 special education students in the public school system required vision services. The average cost of special education services for students with visual impairment was $21,745, resulting in a total cost to the state of nearly $110 million in that year. (Study of the Incidence Adjustment in the Special Education Funding Model, Exhibits 2-35 and 4-2, http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fr/se). The development of more effective treatments to reduce visual disability would therefore have a tremendous positive economic impact on the state as a whole. Such innovations would also greatly improve the quality of life of Californians suffering from diseases of the eye. The most frequent cause of blindness in the United States is age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that affects 30% of Americans over the age of 75 (Klein R et al, Ophthalmology 99:933-943, 1992,). The incidence of this disease ranges worldwide up to 41.6% in older populations (Hirvela H et al, Ophthalmology 103:871-877, 1996). The incidence of age-related macular degeneration in California will continue to rise as the baby boom generation ages. Retinal degenerative diseases like AMD are characterized by loss of photoreceptors, the light-sensing cells of the eye. In patients with AMD, photoreceptor loss results in loss of central visual acuity. When central vision is lost, patients also lose their ability to read, to drive, to work, and to interact with the visual world. Other retinal degenerative diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, can be inherited and affect individuals in their earlier years, limiting their lives at a time when they could be most productive. No cures are currently available for patients with these blinding eye diseases. The long-term goal of our proposed experiments is to develop human embryonic stem cell (hESC) based therapies which can slow photoreceptor loss in patients in early- to mid-stage retinal degeneration, and possibly even replace lost photoreceptors and restore vision in patients blinded by end-stage disease. We hope that this work will lead to better understanding of retinal degeneration and potentially a cure for these debilitating diseases.
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SYNOPSIS: Dr. Joan Marie O'Brien proposes to create hESC-derived retinal progenitor cells and genetically engineered retinoblastoma cells to protect or replace retina, to transplant these cells into a strain of rats that have partial retinal degeneration, and finally to transplant the cells into rats and mice with complete retinal degeneration. The partial degenerated retinas will not require replacement of photoreceptors while the rodents with complete retinal degeneration will require replacement of both photoreceptors and ganglion cells. SIGNIFICANCE AND INNOVATION: The overall goal is to use either retinoblastoma cells or hESCs as a source for new photoreceptors in the treatment of retinal degenerations. The idea of using retinoblastoma cells for deriving new photoreceptors was tried several years ago by del Cerro's group and was not very successful. The use of hESCs for the derivation of photoreceptors for transplantation is more likely to lead to an effective strategy, though the approach proposed is currently being carried out by at least three other groups. This proposal is trying something that has been shown to work with mouse ESCs. A recent study published in Nature, for example, has already shown that mouse stem cells can replace retinal ganglionic cells and retore vision to blind mice. Many laboratories are attempting to do what is being proposed in this application. On the other hand, Dr. O'Brien's work with retinoblastoma after arresting cell cycle and restoring the p53 pathway is unique and quite innovative. STRENGTHS: The PI is an experienced and productive researcher who has done very interesting work with retinoblastoma cells and now seeks to study human retinal cells produced from hESCs. Similar experiments have been carried out using mouse ESCs and it is important to try to show that the same can be achieved with hESCs. The proposal is well-written and detailed, supported with many studies. Dr. O'Brien is well supported by NIH grants. The PI has an excellent group of collaborators; the team is very experienced and includes Jacque Duncan who is a retina specialist with extensive laboratory experience doing electrophysiological tests, Matthew LaVail who is very experienced with human retinal degeneration, and Julie Schnapf who is an expert on phototransduction and works on guinea pig retina. The laboratory is strongly supported by core facilities in the Department of Opthalmology at UCSF. WEAKNESSES: The PI has little experience with hESCs and this is evident with his/her confusion about using LIF to keep the cells undifferentiated (this works for mouse ESCs but not hESCs). The methods and assesment for characterization of hESCs that have been directed to a retinal fate are not well described and do not go further than methods published by other labs. The possibility that retinoblastoma cells can be engineered to be "safe" for transplantation by introducing a wild-type RB1 gene will only work if that is the only mutation in the cells. However, most tumors develop additional mutations and extensive heterogeneity. The re-introduction of the RB1 gene may then only inhibit the proliferation of those cells that did not acquire additional growth promoting mutations (which may be a minority of the population in most tumors). Retinoblastoma cells can develop some of the gene expression characteristics of normal retinal cells, but there are many reports of cells expressing characteristics of different types of neurons/photoreceptors in a single cell. Thus, there is little evidence to support the possibility that the derivation of a functional photoreceptor from retinaoblastoma is feasible. Finally, the proposal does not address the issue of immune-rejection of hESCs and their derivatives transplanted into the rats and mice. More details are needed concerning the hESC work, including the specific stains that will be used to visualize the transplanted cells. DISCUSSION: The PI has extensive experience with retinoblastoma research; while the PI has no experience with hESC, he/she has assembled an excellent team - perhaps one of the strongest retinal degeneration groups in the country. The aim of directing hESCs to differentiate into photoreceptors is a feasible aim. The weakness is that half of the application focuses on retinablastoma cells. Nevertheless, one of the reviewers had serious reservations about this proposal because the primary interest described in the proposal is not merely in retinal replacement, but specifically in the use of retinoblastoma cells for cell replacement upon forced differentiation. A similar strategy, tried many years ago, was abandoned when it resulted in tumor formation in mice. Follwing this finding, everyone abandoned this concept. This applicant believes they can succeed where others have failed by genetic modification of RB lines. A likely problem with this approach is the likely heterogeneity of the resulting population. It would be surprising if such cells were (clinically) useful. The reviewer would raise the score significantly if the retinoblastoma experiments were eliminated.


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For the first course, you have a choice of any one antipasti, soup or salad on the menu. Some of the options include:
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Hi folks,
So recently I've been asked to help a few folks get started in sports photography (talk about the blind leading the blind). Beyond the expected "read the articles/tutorials on FM," shoot as often as you can, and post your photos for critiques (along with the obvious free drinks while we discuss the finer points), I'm looking to create a specific feedback form. My goal with this post is to gather information for a hand out to give these guys (no gals yet) that will allow them to see their own work with a critical eye. I've presented my own cobbled together list of questions but would love to know what I'm missing and how you'd organize the list (if different from what I've got so far).
Image quality/post processing:
Is it tack sharp?
Is it well exposed?
Are the colors accurate?
Is the pixel density high enough (meaning was it shot tight enough - I've been finding that the best way to encourage these guys to shoot tight is show them the difference in pixel density between a highly cropped image and an image that doesn't need cropping)?
Does it pop? (how is the contrast? are there issues with backlighting?)
Are your horizons straight?
Do you have a face/eyes, the ball, peak action?
Are you violating the rule of thirds and if so, is it intentional?
Do you have a clean background?
Do you have good enough subject/background isolation (depth of field)?
Does it tell a story or capture an emotion?
Is it cropped intentionally - if it's meant to be tight, is it tight enough or meant to be wide, is it wide enough - or is it a tweener?
What would you add? What am I missing? This is a starting point that I'm hoping you all will help me refine into a useful document that we could also share with new shooters on FM.
Oct 03, 2012 at 08:50 PM
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Did you catch peak action or were you too late? If you saw the action thru the viewfinder, you're too late.
Oct 03, 2012 at 08:54 PM
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Fish On wrote
Did you catch peak action or were you too late? If you saw the action thru the viewfinder, you're too late.
I have peak action in a "bundle" with face/ball under the assumption that you need all three in just about every case of an "action" shot (as opposed to a portrait/emotion/moment).
I like the addition of the concept of timing in general - the notion of "if you saw it, you missed it" is great. Thank you!
Oct 03, 2012 at 08:59 PM
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Follow through as well. I have some great shots after the play. The action doesn't stop when the play does. Follow through for the emotional shots.
Oct 03, 2012 at 09:07 PM
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gazzaf1 wrote
Follow through as well. I have some great shots after the play. The action doesn't stop when the play does. Follow through for the emotional shots.
How would you phrase this as a question when evaluating a photo? I think you've got a great piece advice, I'm just not sure how to apply it to the specific critique of a photo.
Thank you!
Oct 03, 2012 at 09:20 PM
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Maybe a separate category on 'coverage' would allow you to include things like off-action photos.
I think your lists look good, but I also think you're trying to catch lightening in a jar, meaning you may unintentionally give the impression that checking all of these off of the list will result in a high-quality sports image, when I'm not sure that's the case. There is a somewhat undefinable (or at least not easily definable in the way you are defining things) quality to a stellar sports image, and I think that only lots of experience seeing great images and paying attention to feedback about what constitutes great images can get a person to a point where they understand this. This doesn't diminish what you've developed, and I have no doubt these lists will be useful. I would suggest that you also spend time showing lots of images that may meet many of the 'requirements' you've listed but still not quite shine. I also think that some consideration of
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You're missing optimum spots to shoot from (depending on the sport, I'll use football here). I think one of the keys is to put yourself in a position where all of the things you listed will come together in the long run. For example, in football, I tend to shoot from the back of the end zone to the corners, and I will also shoot from behind the line of scrimmage, from up top at the film deck and on my stomach to mix things up. Shooting from the back/corners gets everything they need to make good, quality images QUICKLY. The faster they see the results, the more interested and hungrier they will get.
Oct 03, 2012 at 10:27 PM
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Russ, I hear you about an unintentional impression - but I do think you can quantify the basics of every great image to a point. Those that defy the rules/basics and still work are far and few between (in my opinion). Meaning, if you don't have these basics you're likely done before you start. Think of it as a way to frame or structure the feedback.
Your exercise of finding images that have all the elements but still don't shine is fascinating. If I have the time, I'm going to start trying find images like this. Do you have any in mind? I would love to try to find the common element or quality that keeps an image that has all the elements from being "great." Blame it on the scientist in me! To some degree, I would argue that "greatness" is subjective but to the degree that I can objectify it, I'd like to.
All this being said, this is not meant to be a checklist but more of a way of helping folks think about how to make sense of their image. No face, no ball, no peak action? Well, then why does it work or is the lack of these components why it doesn't work? I'm attempting to help these two folks think intelligently about their own images and the images of others in a bit of a systematic way. I believe it's easier to get the nuances once you have the basics, if that makes sense.
And yes, much of the "teaching" is about looking at the work of great photographers and figuring out what they were doing that made them great. Timing? Location on the field? Composition? Intelligent lens selection? Thank you for sharing your thread on your own evolution! That will be a valuable tool as well - any chance you can go back through your archives and show photographs that illustrate each stage? Even if not, my guess is I can find my own photos to do the same...at least the first several stages!
As for off-action photos - they still need to be tack sharp, exposed correctly, usually have a face or eyes, have a straight horizon, ect. So I'm not sure an off-action photo requires different basic elements, does it? Can you think of questions that you'd put in the section on "coverage" that would pertain to critiquing the image (as opposed to the process of the shoot)?
Eric, if I take what you're suggesting and put it in the form of a question that one can use to critique an image, would you say it's "was I in the best spot to capture this particular image?" As a "mentor" I've gone over picking your spots on the field/court so that you maximize things like depth of field, exposure to faces (hard to get the face of the running back as he heads down field past you at the 20, right?), etc. What I'm trying to do is help the guys structure the way they think about the image after it's been taken. My sense is that your question may be more about the process - which I think Russ may be getting at? This could end up being a really valuable way to evaluate the shoot via the images.
Thanks guys! I've been told that the best way to firm up your own knowledge and skills is to try to teach someone else. I may not be the best mentor, but I'm loving the process!
Oct 03, 2012 at 11:17 PM
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Great response, Chris. Makes sense and I do think you are on the right track. My suggestion of an 'off-action' category was in response to the post about shots after the play, but that's more about the content of the photo than its quality, so I'm not sure it's relevant. I don't have any specific images in mind for the things I've mentioned, but as far as the stages are concerned, you can find them by looking at just a few posts on the sports corner at any given time.
I hope you'll eventually let us know how all of this works out for you in practice.
Oct 03, 2012 at 11:29 PM
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Russ, I really value your input and agree that just by looking through FM on any given day you can find images that match the various stages. I've encouraged both guys to eventually post on here, in particular because it's so valuable to have multiple perspectives about any given image.
As for the "off-action" notion, I do think you and Eric are hinting at a category that relates to the process we go through as shooters that is best manifested in our images - for example, when I first got started I would often forget to bump up my ISO to allow for a high enough shutter speed as the light faded. So, the questions would be along the lines of your process: did you have the best lens for the shot and if a zoom, were you at the most effective focal length? were your settings optimal? were you positioned effectively? ect...
I'll definitely keep you "posted" - hopefully one of them will post some images at some point! One if in front of the other by a little ways, but they both could really benefit from the feedback they'd likely get here.
Oct 03, 2012 at 11:41 PM
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Going through your list and being inexperienced myself, I have to ask: does the rule of thirds necessarily apply in sports? I'm shooting a new sport (football), and have been instinctively trying to apply it and finding I have a lot fewer photos that work with it. I often have to decide between ignoring the rule or having part of another player/ref in the shot simply because there's not enough empty space around the subject(s) on most plays. I can get around this by cropping to non-standard aspect ratios, but then the images don't transfer into prints very well.
To me it works with sports that are more spread out, but with everyone so tight in football (and I'm sure several other sports), the "rule" is much harder to follow.
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I would throw these onto the pile...
1. Compsitional Perspective did you shoot from low enough or were you too high? Don't miniturize the players.
2. Angle of view - it needs to make sense, front view is usually better than side or backside of subject.
3. Avoid Awkwardness in facial expressions or weird skin motion distorting the body (girls are more sensitive)
4. Nothing embarrassing for the player.
Chris-I had the same thought.
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"P.J. about ran into Goran today on a cut," head coach Jeff Hornacek said after practice Monday. He then joked, "I was like, 'Oh man. Pick on someone your own size, P.J. You've already knocked out our two guards.'"
It was then suggested to Hornacek that perhaps his two playmakers should start wearing green no-contact jerseys in practice.
"Might not be a bad idea," he said laughing.
Dragic is fine, though.
And so too is Bledsoe, who played both games of the home-and-home set against Utah while coming off the bench. It was the Kentucky product's first action in nearly two weeks, having missed six games because of a bruised left shin, the result of a collision with Tucker.
"I'm feeling pretty good," Bledsoe said. "There's still a little pain, but I've just got to continue playing. It's definitely not going to stop me from playing. Once I step between the lines, there's no excuses. At the end of the day, I got to go out there and help my team the best way I can."
The Suns have been anxious to see the fruits of the Bledsoe-Dragic pairing. But, due to injuries -- Bledsoe's shin and Dragic's sprained left ankle, plus his own run-in with Tucker (the two bumped heads in a game on Nov. 1) -- the two point guards have seen limited playing time together. They have started and finished the same game on three times in 17 contests.
"It's definitely going to work," Bledsoe said.
The third try at an extended run of the point guard experiment is expected to begin when the Suns visit the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday.
With Bledsoe back with the first unit, Gerald Green will likely return to a reserve role, which is where he was penciled in prior to the season.
In 12 starts -- whether filling in for Dragic at the start of the season or more recently taking Bledsoe's spot -- Green has averaged 15.8 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 44.7 percent in 32.1 minutes per game.
"I've liked the opportunity, but I know that Eric is a better player starting than coming off the bench, so I'm down with whatever helps the team win," he said.
Hornacek praised Green's performance this season, be it as a starter or coming off the pine.
"(Green) has always been good. He plays the same way whether he starts or comes off the bench," the coach said. "He's always talked about doing what's best for the team. He'll do whatever it takes."
And that applies for everyone, Hornacek added.
"We don't have a single guy that made an All-Star team yet on this team," Hornacek said he told his players.
In other words, no one player is above the rest.
"We have to try to show up every night. We need all those guys," he said. "If one of our guys has a poor effort night, that's going to hurt us. We need everybody to play hard."
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Craig Grialou, Reporter
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Harvard law student hopes to buy a Segway after his $1M 'Survivor' win
Posted May 16, 2013 9:53 AM CDT
By Debra Cassens Weiss
A Harvard law student who wrote a prizewinning class paper about the show Survivor became a contestant and won $1 million in the Sunday finale of Survivor: Caramoan.
CBS Miami describes winner John Cochran as "skinny, pale, non-threatening," but says he managed to win physical challenges and mental tests. "On the one hand, you could I'm say not a threat; nobody bothered voting for me because I'm such a loser," Cochran told the Hollywood Reporter. "But I'm kind of a winner now, so maybe they should have voted against me."
It was Cochran's second time on Survivor after previously competing on Survivor: South Pacific. He told the Hollywood Reporter he would like to spend some of the prize money on a Segway, a new apartment, investments and "a lot of wireless gizmos and stuff."
On the finale, Cochran said he would like to become a writer rather than a lawyer. Asked about his paper about Survivor, Cochran told the Hollywood Reporter it was "basically Survivor for Dummies" and wasn't that great. He also downplayed the essay in an interview with HitFix.
"It wasn't showing any great insight into how to manage the Survivor jury," Cochran said. "It gave maybe a brief overview of maybe what sort of strategies work and what don't, but it's not especially insightful. That's why I haven't released it. It's just gonna shatter everyone's illusions that I've written some sort of brilliant thing. It's not brilliant at all. It's embarrassing, so I'm gonna keep it a mystery."
Reality TV World asked Cochran about what sort of writing he'd like to do in the future.
"The great thing, or one of many great things, about winning Survivor is that now I kind of have this safety net where I am not—there is no urgency for me to run off and get some high-paying miserable law job," Cochran told Reality TV World. "I can experiment with different types of writing. I think I'm a good writer, you know?"
Cochran spoke with the Harvard Law Record after his first Survivor appearance. "As goofy as it sounds, Survivor really did change me in many ways," he said. "I think a big thing that changed is that, like many (if not most) law students, I'm generally a pretty risk-averse kind of guy. There's something easy and appealing about the path law school, and especially a good school like Harvard, affords you. Go to school, work at a big law firm for a few years, go in-house somewhere. Survivor was such a big detour for me, though, that now I feel a little more comfortable with the idea of straying from that path."
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Running a public library, especially a library located in a historic structure that is pushing 90 years of age is always a challenge. Considering that in 1925 no one imagined that a library would someday have to have computers, wireless Internet access (Al Gore wasn't even born yet!), LED lights, handicapped entrances, air conditioning, elevators, etc.
Needless to say, while the outside of the library is not that different from 1925, the inside is a vibrant modern library that has capabilities that could hardly be imagined during the 'Roarin' Twenties.' Of course, this type of evolution does not happen by accident. It takes a dedicated and flexible staff, a board willing to try new services and programs, and a community willing to use the library in new ways.
Right now the Meadville Public Library is in the beginning phases of creating a new master plan. One of the first steps in that process is participating in a new initiative from the Public Library Association (PLA) called the Edge Initiative. Twenty libraries in Pennsylvania have been asked to participate in this new project. Basically, Edge measures how well a library is offering the latest in new technology services using benchmark techniques. In other words, you compare how your library stacks up with the top libraries in the U.S. And though we are very honoured to be selected for this project, we also know that we cannot afford to offer both traditional library services and new innovative programs without cutting back somewhere.
Another step in the planning process is asking you, the public, for feedback on what you want to see in your Public Library in the future. Do you want a public library that offers the latest technology but fewer materials? Or a library that has the latest materials but does not have the latest electronic services? Or do we prioritize the electronics services and balance that with selective cuts in traditional library programs? I imagine that everyone has a different opinion on this topic. In order to get as much information as possible we will be asking our patrons to express opinions on these important issues. Sometime this fall we will be releasing a questionnaire concerning our current and proposed library services. There will be both electronic and paper-based questionnaires (we are trying to get an honest opinion here.) At that time we will also allow public comment on what we may be able to offer the public in the future.
Our old library has faced many challenges over the past 90 years. The next ten years will in all likelihood see more changes than in the past 90 years put together. When we release the survey this fall, please take a few moments and tell us how you feel the Meadville Public Library should proceed going into the future.
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CONCORD — Gov. Maggie Hassan called on New Hampshire lawmakers Thursday to compete with Massachusetts by legalizing one high-end casino and included licensing fees in her two-year budget to pressure them to act.
"The question is: Will we allow Massachusetts to take revenue from New Hampshire's residents to fund its needs, or will we develop our own plan that will allow us to address social costs and invest in our priorities?" she said in her budget address.
Big numbers
• $11.1 billion total spending all funds — a 10 percent increase.
• $2.8 billion spending from state taxes — a 7 percent increase.
• $184 million increase in spending from state taxes.
Top issues
• $80 million gambling licensing fees included, but not bill to legalize casino.
• No highway improvement money, but signaled openness to gas tax increase.
• Expands Medicaid program under federal health care overhaul.
• 30-cent cigarette tax increase to $1.98 per pack.
• Repeals tax credit for scholarships to public and private schools.
• Suspends several business tax changes passed last session by Republicans.
• Reforms Liquor Commission to one commissioner and deputy from three commissioners.
Spending highlights
• University system: $20 million increase first year, $35 million second year.
• Community colleges: $9 million increase first year, $12 million second year.
• $50 million first year, $60 million second year to offset non-critical access hospitals' costs for uninsured.
• $28 million increase on mental health programs.
• $22 million to eliminate the wait list for developmentally disabled and brain disorder services.
• $38 million for a new women's prison in capital budget.
• $400,000 for search and rescue from state taxes.
Hassan included $80 million in her budget from gambling licensing fees that lawmakers would have to replace with other revenue or cut programs if they fail to approve gambling. The House has never passed casino legislation. The Senate has a bill to legalize video slots at one casino, but dedicates the money to highway improvements, higher education and development in the North Country.
Hassan only included money in her budget for operating expenses at the Transportation Department and left it to lawmakers to settle how to pay for the Interstate 93 expansion and other road improvements she said are badly needed. Besides the Senate proposal to use gambling revenues, a House bill would instead raise the state's gas tax and vehicle registration fees to pay for highways and bridges.
Hassan said that "as it stands, we barely have enough to do the very minimum: patching roads and bridges together, plowing our highways and keeping state troopers on the road."
"We must develop strategies for a long-term solution, for both operations and road construction, and we must do it together, working toward a consensus solution," she said.
Senate Republican Leader Jeb Bradley said he was confident the Senate would pass the gambling bill.
A gas tax increase would face as tough a time in the Senate as gambling faces in the House.
Bradley said Hassan built her budget on uncertain revenues.
"It's a gamble and setting us up for failure," House Republican Leader Gene Chandler said of including the gambling money.
House Speaker Terie Norelli, a Portsmouth Democrat, said Hassan had every right to propose a spending plan based on policies she endorses. Norelli said she does not know if the House will approve gambling, but if it does not, then the budget will likely be cut.
Hassan proposes spending $11.1 billion from all revenue sources — including federal, highway and state taxes — or 10 percent more than the current $10.1 billion, two-year budget. The state tax portion of the total budget is $2.8 billion, or 7 percent higher than the current $2.6 billion budget. That is a $184 million increase over two years.
Hassan also included $38 million in her public works budget for a new women's prison, beefed-up spending on mental health, and restored aid to the community colleges, and she gave the university system 90 percent of the aid it had been getting by the second year. She proposes adding money for charter schools, but giving the state education board more authority over their placement and the type of school.
She also would expand Medicaid in the budget under the Obama administration's federal health care overhaul, citing the long-term benefits to the state's poor. She would partially restore funding for a program to help troubled kids who aren't delinquent.
Bradley, of Wolfeboro, objected to including Medicaid expansion in the budget because it commits New Hampshire to a program based on a funding promise from the federal government that is trillions in debt.
"For too long, our corrections system has woefully neglected women. Like our men's prison, our new women's prison must offer facilities that can provide the programs that help individuals safely move back into society when they have served their sentences," Hassan said.
A new women's prison has been discussed for years, but has not been included it in a public works budget. The state is being sued over conditions at the women's prison in Goffstown.
Hassan said the community colleges and university system have promised to ask their boards to freeze in-state tuition in exchange. Interim University System of New Hampshire Chancellor Todd Leach said he was confident his board would approve the freeze.
Hassan also would hit up smokers to help pay for spending. They would pay $1.98 per pack in her budget — a 30-cent increase.
She also includes $200,000 each year in the budget for search-and-rescue operations. For years, the Fish and Game Department has funded the program with license fees on hunters, anglers, snowmobiles and off-highway-recreation vehicles. The program has been running at a deficit, and critics argue hikers should pay a share since most of the rescues involve them.
"Ensuring public safety also means adequately recognizing that search-and-rescue is an integral state responsibility," she said.
Hassan would suspend several tax breaks the last Legislature extended to business due to uncertain fiscal times. She also would repeal a law giving businesses a tax credit for donating funds to nonprofit organizations that would, in turn, use the money to give scholarships to students to attend public or private schools. Civil liberties groups are suing to block the law.


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Not only is Georgia one of the most electric-car-friendly states in the U.S., it's also the latest place where dealers are trying to block Tesla Motors from selling cars directly to consumers.
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FOX 2 Facebook fan Jason Asselin shot video in Iron Mountain showing mammatus clouds in the evening sky. These smooth, bumpy clouds are often associated with severe weather.
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Pierre-Paul is the draft's biggest risk
Giants GM Jerry Reese continued his penchant for gambling, selecting the biggest boom-or-bust prospect in the draft, DE Jason Pierre-Paul, writes PFW's Eric Edholm.
2010 draft choices by team: Giants
Here are the players who were chosen by the New York Giants in the 2010 NFL draft.
Giants say Feagles might not punt again
Giants head coach Tom Coughlin and GM Jerry Reese indicated that P Jeff Feagles thinks he might not be physically able to play another year.
Reese's stamp is all over Giants' draft
Each year, GM Jerry Reese has continued to take risks, but calculated, high-reward risks that continue to add talent to a good Giants roster.
Giants' defense will be tested early
The Giants and new coordinator Perry Fewell know that they will face two tough, but very different, challenges to open next season in the run-heavy Panthers and the passing-proficient Colts.
Giants' Reese once again goes with big upside
Jerry Reese learned from Ernie Accorsi that you can never pass on pure pass rushers. They are just too rare. Thus, the selection of Jason Pierre-Paul should shock no one.
Giants may surprise with offensive pick
Although most pundits expect the Giants to draft a middle linebacker with their first-round pick, the whispers we're hearing indicate that an offensive player, such as TE Jermaine Gresham, wouldn't be a shocking choice.
Giants sign ex-Seahawks S Grant
The Giants have added some insurance at safety with ex-Seahawk Deon Grant, which seems to suggest that the Giants are not expecting to have a healthy Kenny Phillips to start the season.
Giants re-sign veteran P Feagles
Veteran P Jeff Feagles signed a new contract with the Giants on Thursday, ensuring the 44-year-old will play his 23rd NFL season in 2010.
Giants' Coughlin expects Umenyiora to compete
Tom Coughlin made strong comments last month, saying he wasn't prepared to guarantee a starting job to DE Osi Umenyiora, but Umenyiora has responded positively, Coughlin said.
Giants say Umenyiora can earn his spot
DE Osi Umenyiora wasn't happy with his role in the Giants' defense last season, a unit that clearly underachieved. Will he be happy when next season rolls around? Stay tuned.
Giants sign Sorgi to back up Eli
The Giants announced that QB Jim Sorgi, who has been Peyton Manning's backup for the past six seasons, now will compete to be the No. 2 behind Eli Manning in New York.
Rams sign ex-Giants DT Robbins
The Rams have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with free-agent DT Fred Robbins, a key cog in the Giants' defense during their 2007 run to the Super Bowl.
Report: 49ers sign QB Carr
The 49ers have reached a contract agreement with QB David Carr, The (Newark, N.J.) Star-Ledger is reporting, quoting Carr's agent, Mike Sullivan.
Signing of Rolle speaks volumes about Phillips
The Giants appeared upbeat on the subject of FS Kenny Phillips' health at the Indianapolis Combine. But their signing of free-agent FS Antrel Rolle suggests there might be a problem there.
The New York Giants put a little more money in the Victor Cruz contract fund this week by cutting Diehl's salary by nearly $3.5 million.||||||| The paycut was revealed when a look at Diehl's salary for this season was listed at $1 million on the NFLPA website Wednesday. The 11-year veteran had been scheduled to make $4.37 million in the final year of his contract. Diehl started 11 games in 2012, missing five with a knee injury.
Diehl is out for Sunday's game against Cleveland.||||||| Diehl was hurt in a win over Tampa Bay.
Diehl was among six Giants held out of practice on Monday.||||||| Diehl suffered an injury to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee in Sunday's 41-34 win over Tampa Bay and might be the most questionable player for the Giants' next game, against Carolina Thursday.
New York Giants tackle David Diehl and wide receiver Domenik Hixon were injured late in the first quarter Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.||||||| Diehl, New York's most versatile offensive lineman, went down with a right knee injury on a play near the Tampa Bay end zone and is out for the rest of the game. He walked to the locker room under his own power.
Diehl has met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell since being arraigned in New York City on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol.||||||| Diehl said the commissioner gave him no indication that he would be suspended after being charged with two counts of impaired driving in June after a car he was driving struck several parked cars in Queens.


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More madness this March
March Madness will be a little crazier this basketball season.
More teams and more kids are involved in playoff basketball in B.C. this year.
Maple Ridge Ramblers head coach Ken Dockendorf is one of the main architects behind the new format that has seen the AAAA division added for the first time this season.
He and Paul Eberhardt, another veteran of the B.C. high school basketball hoops wars, headed a committee that restructured the system. Not out to reinvent the wheel, they admittedly borrowed heavily from the model used in Washington State high school basketball.
The new system balances out the divisions of teams in the province. There had been about 55 single-A teams, 75 double-A teams, and there was a huge 105 triple-A division.
"There were way too many schools competing for a limited number of berths," said Dockendorf.
What's more, larger schools enjoyed a significant advantage. Dockendorf's approach was that says a larger population will produce more rocket scientists, more musicians, and more outstanding athletes. With smaller high schools forced to compete against the largest in the province, their chances of winning a championship dwindled to those rare, outlier seasons when the stars aligned perfectly in their favor.
"The bigger schools were starting to dominate more and more," he said. "We were reaching a point where we were saying 'we can't honestly compete.'"
The new system has teams divided almost equally, with about 67 schools in each of the four divisions. To provide some stability, the schools are committed to their division for two-year periods, and then there can be realignment.
With an extra Fraser Valley tournament title to compete for, teams like Samuel Robertson Technical are enjoying a good run of playoff basketball this season.
"There are a lot of teams in triple A that are still playing, whose seasons would otherwise be over," said Dockendorf.


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CFL's Alouettes to hold Junior Camps
MONTREAL — The Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes will hold their annual Junior Camps March 16 and 17 and April 7 for children age 7 through 15.
The campus will be held at Stade Hebert in Montreal and will be taught by members of the Alouettes.
Parents can register their children by calling 514-787-2525 or by visiting montrealalouettes.com.
North Country Cancer Fund will host Bowl-A-Thon
PLATTSBURGH — The North Country Cancer Fund will host a Bowl-A-Thon to benefit the fund Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at North Bowl Lanes.
Team applications can be picked up at North Bowl Lanes. The entry fee is $100 per five-man team. Teams will collect sponsorships, all donations from which will go to the fund.
The team that raises the most donations will win a special prize.
For more information, call Tom Douglas at 572-1099 or Mike Dodds at 593-2792.
NCCS posts spring coaching vacancies
CHAMPLAIN — Northeastern Clinton has announced it has head coaching vacancies for varsity tennis and modified softball.
Those who are interested should contact Josh Harrica at 298-8592 or by email at email@example.com.
Rouses Point Civic Center announces ice times
ROUSES POINT — The Rouses Point Civic Center will hold public skating and open hockey evenings throughout February.
Public skating, which costs $2, will be held Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 from 5 to 6:50 p.m.
Open hockey will be held Feb. 6 and Feb. 13 from 4 to 5:50 p.m.
Open hockey, which costs $5, is also held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:20 a.m.


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Seattle Seahawks
Red Bryant - #79 - DE
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|Jasper, TX
|Texas A&M
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|2008, 4th round, 22nd pick by Seahawks
Branch's exit from Seattle makes few waves
There was nary a shrug when the disappointing Deion Branch era came to an abrupt halt in Seattle with his Oct. 11 trade back to the Patriots in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick.
Patriots reacquire Branch from Seattle
The Patriots reacquired WR Deion Branch from Seattle on Monday, according to reports by ESPN and NFL Network, both of whom cite a league source. Both reports say that the Seahawks will receive a 2011 fourth-round draft choice in return.
Reports: Patriots in talks with Seahawks about WR Branch
While nothing is close to imminent, the Patriots and Seahawks are reportedly talking about a potential trade involving Seahawks WR Deion Branch.
Seahawks hope Lynch will fill RB bill
There's strong reason to believe newly acquired Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch will benefit from a badly needed change of scenery.
Bills trade RB Lynch to Seahawks
The Bills have agreed to trade RB Marshawn Lynch to the Seahawks for a 2011 fourth-round draft choice and a conditional choice in 2012, according to Fox Sports. To make room for Lynch, Seattle released veteran RB Julius Jones.
Seahawks LB Hill suspended one game
The league announced Monday that Seahawks LB Leroy Hill will be suspended one game and fined one additional paycheck for violating the league's personal-conduct policy.
Rams' defense stuffs Seahawks 20-3
QB Sam Bradford and a tough defense led the Rams to a 20-3 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Seahawks pleased with fill-in OT Polumbus
Seattle was very happy with the play of Tyler Polumbus while he was filling in for starting OLT Russell Okung, and Polumbus may soon get some opportunities at right tackle.
Seahawks LB Hill placed on I.R.
The Seahawks placed LB Leroy Hill on injured reserve because of an Achilles injury, ending his tumultuous season. The team re-signed DT Craig Terrill and promoted OG Mike Gibson from the practice squad.
Washington bolsters Seahawks' biggest strength
With the addition of Leon Washington, the league's leading kickoff returner, special teams continue to be the Seahawks' biggest strength.
Seahawks cut veteran OG Pitts
The Seahawks had high hopes for OG Chester Pitts but were forced to cut him on Thursday after he struggled to stay healthy.
Reports: Seahawks sign WR Stokley
The Seahawks have reportedly signed free agent WR Brandon Stokley and cut RB Quinton Ganther to make room on the roster.
Washington's two kick-return TDs lead Seahawks to victory
Leon Washington returned two second-half kickoffs for touchdowns of 101 and 99 yards, making up for a long list of Seattle mistakes, and the Seahawks held off Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers 27-20 on Sunday.
Seahawks far from giving up on Hasselbeck
Even though he had a very forgettable performance against the Broncos in Week Two, we hear Matt Hasselbeck remains firmly entrenched as Seattle's starting quarterback.
McLoughlin announced as Seahawks president
The Seahawks named Peter McLoughlin their new president, replacing Tod Leiweke.
Bryant and safety Kam Chancellor returned to limited participation in practice for the Seattle Seahawks on Friday and are expected to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Both were able to get work in Friday and are listed as probable for Sunday.||||||| Bryant had missed the first two practices of the week as he continues to deal with a plantar fascia issue in his foot.
Bryant is available for Sunday's game in Chicago.||||||| Bryant, a key run-stopper, has missed three straight practices because of a foot problem.
Run-stuffing defensive end Red Bryant and linebacker Leroy Hill will both be game-time decisions for the Seattle Seahawks entering Sunday's big NFC matchup at Chicago.||||||| Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Bryant was held out of practice for a third straight day with a foot injury.
The Seahawks continued with their revolving roster door on Tuesday, placing Bryant on injured reserve.||||||| Bryant suffered a serious right knee injury in Sunday's 33-3 loss to Oakland and head coach Pete Carroll said on Monday that Bryant would be "out a while at best."
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Bith gaya jo saal, Bhul jayye,
Is Naya Saal ko Gale lagaye,
Karte hai dua hum Rab se sar jhukake…
Is Saal ka Sare Sapne poore ho Aapke.
*Naya Saal Mubarak*
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Just 1 line 4 me at the end of 2013. .
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Romantic New Year SMS In Hindi
Din Beeta Andhera Hua,
Ghadi Ki Suiya Sarkane Lagi,
Naya Saal Aate Hi,
Aapke Ghar Khusiya Barsane Lagi,
Naye Varsh Ke Subh Avsar Par,
Dil Se Dua Hajar Mile,
Tum Mujhe Milo Miliniyam,
Mujhko Tumhara Pyar Mile…
Ye SaaL bhi guzra hai terey Piyar ki manind…
Aatay huay kuch aur thha…
Jatay huay kuch aur…!!
To be continued
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2013- Wow I was single last
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us ke qarzdaar ban gaye..
In the End oF Year 2013,
I AM VERY SORRY IF I have EVER HURT YOU….
I am specialy sorry 2 u for my all mistakes.
Plz forgive me
Love ones….
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Gulf Front Sandy Key Condominium, Third Floor in Perdido Key
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Sandy Key
rates (USD)
/ week
vacation rental description
This third floor gulf front unit, 1248 square feet has gorgeous views from the family room and master bedroom with a patio door going out to the balcony from the master bedroom and family room. It is easy to use the stairs if you prefer not to use the elevator. The entire complex has been renovated and modernized inside and out. It is completely furnished as a second home with new everything...granite, appliances and furnishings. We keep our unit well stocked with everything needed to make your vacation enjoyable and comfortable.
Sandy Key has two gulf front pools, one heated and a
huge hot tub, exercise room with new equipment and tennis court.
This unit will sleep four people; king in the master and a queen in
the second bedroom.
Sandy Key is very well maintained, low density with 180 units, and uncrowded beaches.
Johnson Beach Federal park is within walking distance with nature trails, and there are spas nearby plus a zoo, waterpark, plenty of shopping, and great restaurants. Perdido Key allows you to slow down and enjoy natural beauty.
Experience the relaxing atmosphere of Perdido Key. It is laid back,
very peaceful and will have you returning again and again.
No smoking and no pets are allowed.
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property availability
- dates with deals
- unavailable dates
Last modified on 08-29-2014 at 3:58 PM.
email owner view full calendar
Dianna Evans 770-716-2211
condo rental amenities
Beach chair and umbrella rental services are available. Balcony, fully equipped kitchen, microwave, washer/dryer, linens, 3 cable TVs,
wireless internet, 3 dvd players, beach front exercise room located on the first floor of our building. Charcoal grills with picnic areas available, tennis court, two pools and huge outdoor hot tub.
Beautifully landscaped and well maintained!! Sandy Key is a gated condo complex.
activities and attractions in Perdido Key Gulf Coast North
Biking, minature golf, amusement park, fishing, sightseeing,
swimming, snorkeling/diving, boating, sailing, surfing, jet skiing,
shelling. There are several golf courses with Perdido's Lost Key
Golf Club nearby. You can charter a boat for fishing at Zek's Deep
Sea Marina or many others. All kinds of shopping with an outlet
mall in Foley, AL. The Wharf in Orange Beach has a movie theatre, shopping and
Restaurants abundant. Close to Pensacola Naval
Museum and home of the Blue Angles flight team and the Pensacola
Greyhound Track. There are tour buses going to Biloxi, MS on a
daily basis. You are only minutes to Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, AL
and Pensacola, FL.
vacation rental rates
November 3rd - March 15th............$800/week; $390/3 nights ($130)
March 16th - May 17th....................$1000/week; $480/3 nights ($160)
May 18th - August 10th...................$1445/week; $720/3 nights ($240)
August 11th - September 6th..........$1100/week; $540/3 nights ($180)
September 7th - November 2nd.......$900/week; $450/3 nights ($150)
Available on a monthly basis November through February at $1400/month
**add the 11.5% Florida rental tax and $100.00 cleaning fee.
**Must be 25 years or older to rent this property.
**$150 deposit upon booking will hold dates chosen & refunded after
checkout & inspection of the condo. The full amount of the deposit
may be refunded upon cancellation if cancelled at least two weeks
prior to the reservation date.
Dianna Evans 770-716-2211
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Perdido Key
- Golf
- Waterville USA Water Park
- Blue Angels Flying/Imax Theatre
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Beach and great sea food
Top things to do on a budget
- Relax and enjoy the beach
- Naval Aviation Museum
- Nearby State & Federal Parks
- Visit Pensacola, Foley, Fairhope
Top things to do with a family
- Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
- Dolphin Cruises
- Rent jet skis or a boat
- Swimming
- Shop for Souvenirs
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A University of North Carolina fraternity where a pledge fell to his death in Oct. 2012 has been suspended in a joint action by the national governing body and UNC.
Chi Phi's governing body said in a statement that the Alpha-Alpha Chapter in Chapel Hill has been suspended, "effectively ceasing all Chapter operations, until the conclusion of the Fraternity's judicial process.
"The suspension is a result of alleged risk management violations including alcohol violations and inappropriate New Member activities. The Fraternity is pleased with the partnership and support it has received from the University in an effort to identify joint concerns involving the Chapter and looks forward to a conclusion to this process which maintains this long standing partnership."
Chi Phi was the fraternity David Shannon pledged before falling to his death in October 2012. A toxicology report revealed that Shannon had a blood-alcohol level of .22 percent.
The Chi Phi national body did not specifically say the suspension was related to Shannon's death.
A Chi Phi brother said no one at the house was available for comment. A bench at the house beside the door has a plaque with "in loving memory of David Palmer Shannon."
UNC spokeswoman Susan Hudson said Shannon's death is not directly related to Chi Phi's suspension. Hudson said Shannon's death remains an ongoing investigation with the Carrboro Police Department.
A spokesman for the Carrboro Police was out of the office Wednesday.
Hudson also confirmed a second UNC fraternity, Pi Lambda Phi, is currently being investigated by the university.
Ian Lowe, executive director of the national Pi Lambda Phi fraternity, said the investigation "is being led by the University at this time."
"We support the University in their investigation and are partnering together to ensure we can find the information needed to come to a clear understanding and to find resolution," Lowe said. "Until the investigation is complete, the chapter's operations have been temporarily suspended."
Winston Crisp, the vice chancellor for student affairs at UNC, said the university "has zero tolerance for actions by individuals or groups that threaten the health, safety and well-being of our students. We support the national fraternity's decision and will cooperate fully as their judicial process moves forward."
Crisp added that UNC "always investigates any allegations of such behaviors and will take appropriate actions based on the facts and the requirements of our own policies and procedures."
Although the fraternity has been suspended, members living in the Chi Phi chapter house will be allowed to continue to live there.
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Canada Among Twitter's Fastest-Growing and Most Important Markets, CEO Says
Canada is one of the fastest-growing and most important markets for Twitter right now.read more
Facebook, Google, Salesforce, Twitter—all the top players in Silicon Valley want to get their hands on the best talent around.
That's why we've seen example after example of "acqui-hires" in the past few years as well as some very large acquisitions where a big driver was the talent behind a start-up (e.g. Nest, Beats).read more
Twitter Canada opened shop just over one year ago. It is the Canadian arm of social media giant Twitter, but it looks, feels, and even quacks like its own burgeoning startup.read more
From which schools do the likes of Google, Apple, and Twitter score their employees from?read more
Square announced this week that it will open a permanent office in Kitchener-Waterloo. The office will be located at 305 King Street in downtown Kitchener and will open this spring, according to the Silicon Valley-based company.read more


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Too close for comfort?
Original post made on Aug 15, 2009
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, August 14, 2009, 12:00 AM
on Aug 15, 2009 at 10:07 am
The new fire station in Alamo will be a positive addition to our community. Firefighters are the very best kind of neighbors and Alamo should welcome this project.
Their building will always be well maintained, their landscaping will be kept up, and the site will never turn into an eyesore. It will never be abandoned and will always be occupied, and there won't be any wild parties. These neighbors will be very quiet. And no, they won't turn their sirens on at 3:00 in the morning (a siren isn't needed when there isn't any traffic.)
And like all good neighbors, they will welcome guests for tours and familiarization with their people and their capabilities. Go take a look at the SRV Fire District's website under Community Outreach. Their program is extensive.
This nonsense about the fire engines having to travel on Miranda Avenue is silly. They have to travel on Miranda NOW if there's a fire in that vicinity. I guess some people expect the fire department to approach a fire scene by avoiding residential areas and circling around until they get close enough to throw water on the fire. Come on, folks.
They also have 24-7 emergency medical people who are experts in first aid and CPR. If you had a heart condition, would you want to live near a firehouse? You bet your life you would!
on Aug 15, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Dear Dolores,
I intent to contact Chief Price and support his work in Alamo.
The reality is that this site must amplify the surrounding home's value as proximity to such security and safety services. Steve Mick attempted to state that reality, but missed the reality of a home burning down in his neighborhood. The Cervato neighborhood saw Chief Price and his staff deliver in March and we are very prepared to support rational value to all of Alamo but clearly to the closest neighbors.
That is design value easily sold.
on Aug 16, 2009 at 9:13 am
It sounds like the neighbors are just looking for hush money from the fire department (i.e. us, the taxpayers). I hope the Chief is smart enough to realize that this would be an ILLEGAL gift of public funds. We will be watching SRFD.


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This biddy Danika Dash was new in town, and needed a big dick to help her get over the guy who fucked her over. Lucky thing her friend was there to help her forget her ex by taking her right to bed and pounding her sweet pussy until she came over and...
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Automakers put their cars out of production after many successful years for a facelift or a new generation, or because they no longer meet the safety standards. Some cars were in production for decades, but on the other hand, some of them were in production for under a year.
Cars that went out of production at a young age are usually caused by poor sales, poor planning, and so on. Sometimes corruption, lack of vision, and incompetence are the factors (hello Dany Bahar, how are you?).
In 2008, Chrysler gleefully introduced two new hybrid SUVs, Chrysler Aspen Hybrid and Dodge Durango Hybrid, for the 2009 model year. The SUVs were powered by a HEMI V8 engine producing 250kW (350hp), and they had a better fuel economy than their non-hybrid counterparts. The production started on 22 August. The SUVs became available for pre-order in early October and Chrysler received over 3,000 pre-orders. Unfortunately, on 23 October, Chrysler ended the production, scrapped the plans, turned off the lights, and closed the blinds. The SUVs were in production for under a month and disappeared before they can roll off the assembly line. Only 400 examples were built, but it's unknown if they were delivered.
The cause? The closure of the Chrysler assembly plant in Newark, Delaware, USA. Chrysler was stupidly building those SUVs at an assembly plant that they were planning on closing.
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Protesters call for end of oil subsidies, more jobs at Chevron headquarters
Original post made on Oct 10, 2011
Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, October 10, 2011, 5:12 PM
on Oct 10, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Dear Editor,
Chevron is a unique strategic investor that seeks to prosper technologies in energy, transportation, bioscience, healthcare, and industrialization. Certainly it is appropriate to question any unwarranted government subsidiary but at the same time it is important to understand the relationship of government and energy in our USAmerican role in a global economy. More importantly, Chevron Community Engagement is an global function seeking more humanity in our world and has focus in our corridor.
Journalism will tell this story rather than simply illustrating rallies and protests. You are a very good journalist and your readers want to see such results.
Tell this story!
on Oct 10, 2011 at 7:20 pm
These anti-oil crusaders continue to spread misinformation, labeling ordinary business deductions and credits as subsidies, in order to further their agenda.
It is misleading to say a tax deduction or credit is a subsidy for the oil industry but a legitimate business deduction or credit for all other industries.
For example, the President proposes to eliminate Section 199 Deduction for oil companies. Sec. 199 of the tax code provides a tax deduction for certain expenses related to domestic manufacturing. It was enacted to encourage the creation of U.S. manufacturing jobs. The Sec. 199 deduction is available to all manufacturing industries, including producers of clothing, roads, electricity, equipment, etc. Removing oil and gas production eligibility for this tax break is not removing a subsidy or closing a tax loophole but imposing a targeted tax hike.
Similarly, the President has proposed limiting the ability of oil companies to claim foreign tax credits. The foreign tax credit is not a unique oil industry subsidy. It is available to all companies subject to foreign income taxes. It is designed to avoid double taxation. The President's plan would unfairly subject the oil industry to double taxation.
It's amazing these people claim that oil companies aren't paying their "fair share." The oil industry has a marginal income tax rate of 41% while the rest of businesses in Standard & Poor's 500 have an average income tax rate of 26%. Oil companies are paying more than their fair share.
on Oct 11, 2011 at 6:28 am
These people should be demonstrating in front of the offices of the public officials who vote for these subsidies and take money from the industry. By the way, do you think they all came by bicycle since oil is so evil?


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The Mitten (edition 1996)
by Jan Brett
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Jan Brett is one of my favorite, if not absolute favorite, children's illustrators. One of my favorite parts about this book, is the little side stories that are happening in the border illustrations around the page edges. This would be a wonderful book to read to a classroom in the winter months. It would also be fun to incorporate an illustration/art lesson with the reading of this book.
The story, The Mitten, is about a boy named Nicki who loses his mitten in the snow. As it lays in the snow, several animals discover the mitten and it soon becomes a host for them. This is a very cute book that is perfect to read just for enjoyment.
The Mitten is a good book for character development as there are many different characters that we meet in the book. It's also a great book for predictions and what will happen next.
This is a great book to use for guided reading groups. When taking students through a picture walk, there are tons of visual stimulants. Then when reading this book, the students are able to go through and read with expression the way the teacher shows.
In my opinion, this is an excellent children's book. I loved reading this story as a child. I enjoy this book for several reasons. The language is very descriptive. There are many details used to describe the cold winter, the different animals, and the white mitten. For example, the book reads, "Next a hedgehog came snuffling along. Having spent the day looking under went leaves for things to eat, he decided to move into the mitten and warm himself." This allows the reader to visualize the hedgehog's actions and his reason for moving into the mitten. The writing is organized properly in chronological order. Each page is dedicated to the next animal that decides to squeeze into the white mitten for warmth. I believe the young boy, Nicki and his grandmother, Baba are relatable to readers. Many children may have a grandmother who knits them clothing and accessories. My favorite aspect of this story is the illustrations. I love the beautifully detailed drawings of the animals and how they stuff together into the mitten. I like that the mitten stretches and becomes larger throughout the story because of these animals. As you read, you feel the sense of winter because of the snowy background. The illustrations also depict Ukrainian clothing, homes, and household items. This story has been adapted from a Ukrainian folktale, so the characters live in Ukraine. Another aspect of the illustrations that I really enjoy is the mini drawings located on the sides of the main drawing. These mini drawings show the reader which animal will approach the glove next. This is a great way for children to make predictions during reading. The big idea of the story is you never know what silly things could happen to your belongings when they are misplaced.
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 039921920X, Hardcover)A Ukrainian boy named Nicki wants his grandmother Baba to knit snow-white mittens for him. She warns her grandson that a white mitten will be hard to find if he loses it in the snow, but of course he promptly does just that! What happens next is the surprising part, as a mole takes refuge in the lost mitten, then a rabbit, then a hedgehog, an owl, a badger, and a fox. If you think the mitten might be a wee bit stretched out at this point, just wait: "Then a big bear sniffed at the mitten. The animals were packed in tight, but the bear didn't care. He crawled in anyway." When a tiny mouse squeezes in, her whiskers tickle the bear's nose. He sneezes, and "Aaaaa-aaaaa-ca-chew!" all the animals fly out of their crocheted cave. As the mitten sails through the air, Nicki spots it, reclaims it, and takes it home to show his smiling Baba.
Jan Brett is the illustrator of many well-known folktales, fairy tales, and poems, such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Owl and the Pussycat, by Edward Lear. Her special signature in her detailed artwork is the intricate borders, seen in this book as birch-bark panels with embroidered details and mitten-shaped vignettes offering additional insights into the story line. Brett is at her best when she illustrates animals, and the expressions on the faces of her creatures are a delight. She carefully researched the costumes, furniture, and house in this traditional Ukrainian tale--all are authentic. A fine story to read on a frosty night with a cup of hot chocolate, and if you ever get your fill of The Mitten, you can always try its delightfully original companion book, The Hat, winner of the 1998 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. (Ages 4 to 8)
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The female singer/songwriter group of Adrianne Gonzalez, Maia Sharp and Garrison Starr will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in Robert W. Rhoades Center, Venango College.
Gonzalez is a critically acclaimed singer and songwriter; Sharp's songs have been recorded by The Dixie Chicks and Bonnie Raitt; and Starr has toured with Melissa Etheridge, Sarah McLachlan and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
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