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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - The Georgia university system's Board of Regents has upheld the revocation of an art professor's tenure.
The Athens Banner-Herald reports UGA administrators determined in May that nationally known painter James Barsness had violated the school's harassment policy by having sex in a public place with a student under his supervision.
Documents obtained by the newspaper through an open records request show a faculty panel determined Barsness had violated the non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy. But the panel was divided on whether he violated other policies and whether he should lose tenure.
The committee report concluded the sex was consensual but that both parties were under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Then-university President Michael Adams decided Barsness should lose tenure. The Regents on Wednesday upheld Adams' decision.
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WASHINGTON -- House Speaker John Boehner (BAY'-nuhr) says President Barack Obama's proposal to avoid the fiscal cliff by boosting revenue by $1.6 trillion over the next decade would be a "crippling blow" to the economy and leave the nation's debt problems unresolved.
He says bargaining between administration officials and congressional leaders has gone "almost nowhere."
Even so, the Ohio Republican said Friday that he wants to continue working with the president to avoid hundreds of billions in tax increases and spending cuts that will begin in January unless negotiators find a way to head them off.
In visits on Thursday to congressional leaders, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner presented the administration proposal. Besides tax boosts, it also called for fresh spending to help the jobless, and savings next year from benefit programs.
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Prison Reform
The U.S. incarcerates its citizens at a rate roughly five times higher than the global average. We have about 5 percent of the world's population, but 25 percent of its prisoners, according to The Economist,. This status quo costs our local, state and federal governments a combined $68 billion a year -- all of which becomes a federal problem during recessions, when states look to Washington for fiscal relief. Over the standard 10-year budget window used in Congress, that's a $680 billion hit to the deficit. Solving longstanding prison problems -- releasing elderly convicts unlikely to commit crimes, offering treatment or counseling as an alternative to prison for non-violent offenders, slightly shortening the sentences of well-behaved inmates, and substituting probation for more jail-time -- would do wonders for government spending.
End Of The Drug War
The federal government spends more than $15 billion a year investigating and prosecuting the War on Drugs. That's $150 billion in Washington budget-speak, and it doesn't include the far higher costs of incarcerating millions of people for doing drugs. This money isn't getting the government the results it wants. As drug war budgets balloon, drug use escalates. Ending the Drug War offers the government two separate budget boons. In addition to saving all the money spending investigating, prosecuting and incarcerating drug offenders, Uncle Sam could actually regulate and tax drugs like marijuana, generating new revenue. Studies by pot legalization advocates indicate that fully legalizing weed in California would yield up to $18 billion annually for that state's government alone. For the feds, the benefits are even sweeter.
Let Medicare Negotiate With Big Pharma
The U.S. has higher health care costs than any other country. We spend over 15 percent of our total economic output each year on health care -- roughly 50 percent more than Canada, and double what the U.K. spends. Why? The American private health care system is inefficient, and the intellectual property rules involving medication in the U.S. can make prescription drugs much more expensive than in other countries. Medicare currently spends about $50 billion a year on prescription drugs. According to economist Dean Baker, Americans spend roughly 10 times more than they need to on prescription drugs as a result of our unique intellectual property standards. These savings for the government, of course, would come from the pockets of major pharmaceutical companies, currently among the most profitable corporations the world has ever known. They also exercise tremendous clout inside the Beltway. President Barack Obama even guaranteed drug companies more restrictive -- and lucrative -- intellectual property standards in order to garner their support for the Affordable Care Act.
Offshore Tax Havens
The U.S. Treasury Department estimates that it loses about $100 billion a year in revenue due to offshore tax haven abuses. Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) has been pushing legislation for years to rein in this absurd tax maneuvering, but corporate lobbying on Capitol Hill has prevented the bill from becoming law.
Deprivatize Government Contract Work
In recent years, the federal government has privatized an enormous portion of public projects to government contractors. Over the past decade, the federal government's staffing has held steady, while the number of federal contractors has increased by millions. This outsourcing has resulted in much higher costs for the government than would be incurred by simply doing the work in-house. On average, contractors are paid nearly double what a comparable federal employee would receive for the same job, according to the Project On Government Oversight.
Print More Money
There's an old saying in economics: You have to print money to make money. Okay, there's no such saying. Nevertheless, the great boogeyman of many conservative economic doctrines -- inflation -- isn't such a bad idea during periods where much of the citizenry is drowning in debt. Inflation is by no means a perfect remedy: it's a stealth cut to workers' wages. But it also has many benefits that are often unacknowledged by the Washington intelligentsia. Inflation makes housing debt, student loan debt and any other private-sector debt more manageable. Today, when 10.8 million homes are underwater -- meaning borrowers owe banks than their houses are worth, moderate inflation could ease that debt burden. By effectively reducing monthly bills, moderate inflation could actually put more money in the pockets of these homeowners to spend elsewhere, thus stimulating the economy. Moderate inflation -- 5 percent or so -- could also help alleviate the $1 trillion in student debt currently plaguing America's graduates. Make no mistake -- hyperinflation of 20 percent, 30 percent or more -- is bad. But the U.S. has ways to crush inflation when it gets out of hand, as proven by the Federal Reserve under then-Chairman Paul Volcker in the early-1980s.
Print Less Money
The government prints a lot of $1 bills. But it turns out that minting $1 coins is much, much cheaper. Over the course of 30 years, the government could save $4.4 billion by switching from dollar bills to dollar coins. Here's looking at you, Sacagawea.
Immigration: Less Detention, More Ankle Bracelets
The government spends  $122 per person, per day detaining immigrants who are considered safe and unlikely to commit crimes. The government has plenty of other options available to monitor such people, at a cost of as little as $15 per person. For the first 205 years of America's existence, there was no federal system for detaining immigrants. The process began in 1981.
Financial Speculation Tax
Wall Street loves to gamble. In good times, financial speculation is the source of tremendous profits in America's banking system, but when the bets go bad, the government picks up the tab, as evidenced by the epic bank bailouts of 2008 and 2009. Unfortunately, this speculation is difficult to define in legalistic terminology and even more difficult to police. One solution? By taxing every financial trade at the ultra-low rate of 0.25 percent, the U.S. government can impose a modest incentive against gambling for the sheer sake of gambling. If there's an immediate cost to placing a bet, a lot of traders will choose not to bet. What's more, this tax could raise about $150 billion a year for the federal government.
Carbon Tax
Taxing greenhouse gases would generate $80 billion a year right now, and up to $310 billion a year by 2050, according to an analysis by the Brookings Institution. It would also help avert catastrophic ecological and economic damage from climate change.

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More than 120 presentations were made made during the 2013 Graduate Academic Exposition in separate categories of four areas of competition — poster presentations, oral presentations, intermedia and fine arts exhibits, and a PechaKucha, or rapid-fire slide show event — as well as a graduate student photo contest.
More than $10,000 in cash prizes were awarded at this year's expo, including the $2,000 President's Research Impact Award given to the graduate student and adviser who best exemplify the UMaine mission of teaching, research and outreach.
Following are the winning presentations:
President's Research Impact Award — Alison Mitchell and adviser Jennifer Middleton for "What Happens Next? Examining Child Protection Outcomes for a Cohort of Opioid-Exposed Infants"
Dean's Undergraduate Mentoring Award — Alper Kiziltas, "Natural Fiber Blend-Nylon 6 Composites" and Katharine Ruskin, "Testing for Stability in the Sharp-tailed Sparrow Hybrid Zone: 130 Years of Plumage Comparisons"
Graduate Student Photo Contest, Research Category — Mariusz Potocki, first; Bridie McGreavy, second; Bjorn Grigholm and Luke Groff, third
Graduate Student Photo Contest, Graduate Student Life Category — José Carrasco, first; Amy Pierce, second; Jincy Joseph and Jocelyn Runnebaum, third
Foster Center for Student Innovation Commercialization Award — Heather Perry, in intermedia; Hari Prasanth Palani, in science and technology
PechaKucha Competition — Amy Pierce, "12 Steps to Planning the Perfect Wedding," first; Hollie Smith, "Intersections of Higher Education, State Policy, & Economic Development: Understanding the Connections in Maine Communities," second; Jessica LeClair, "Be Prepared," third
Intermedia Competition — Heather Perry, "Queen for a Day," first; Benjamin Burpee, "Spaz.lab," second; Tara Law, "Enchanted," third
Humanities/Social Sciences Poster Competition — Stacy Doore, "Movement Matters: Using State Longitudinal Mobility Data to Improve School Policy, Intervention and Academic Outcomes," first; Bridie McGreavy, "A Collaborative Model for Conservation Action Planning: Communication and Resilience in the Frenchman Bay Partners," second; Chris Bennett, "Non-Visual Graphical Accessibility," third
Humanities/Social Sciences Oral Competition — Karen Hutchins, "Improving Links Between Knowledge and Action by Identifying Factors that Influence the Structure of Municipality-University Partnerships," first; Rebecca White, "The Ragged Edge of Motherhood: Mothers' Allowances in Policy and Practice, 1924–1960," second; Ian Jesse, "Bad Men and Horrible Bosses: Masculinity and the Folksongs of Larry Gorman," third
Physical Sciences and Technology Poster Competition — Abolfazl Razi, "Delay Optimal Packetization Policy for Wireless Sensor Networks," first; Hannah Breton, "Mechanically Fastened Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Flexural Retrofit Systems for Reinforced Concrete Flat-Slab Bridges," second; Samuel Roy, "The Influence of Tectonic Strain on Landscape Evolution," third
Physical Sciences and Technology Oral Competition — Silas Owusu-Nkwantabisah, "Novel Approach to Controlling Layer-by-Layer Polyelectrolyte Multilayer (PEM) Formation & Application as Sensor," first; Bess Koffman, "Centennial-Scale Shifts in the Position of the Southern Hemisphere Westerly Wind Belt over the Past Millennium," second; Delia Massey, "Use of Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films (DGT) as an Assessment Tool for Bioavailability of Mercury Species in Sediment," third
Natural Sciences Poster Competition — Richard Luc, "The Role of Caveolin in the Toll-Like Receptor Signaling Pathway," first; Brianna Hughes, "Effect of Rigor Status during High Pressure Processing on Abalone Texture and Color," second; Luke Groff, "Hibernation Ecology of Lithobates Sylvaticus in Maine's Montane Landscape," third
Natural Sciences Oral Competition — Nadir Yildrim, "Nanofibrillated Cellulose (NFC) Insulating Foams," first; Katharine Ruskin, "Testing for Stability in the Sharp-tailed Sparrow Hybrid Zone: 130 Years of Plumage Comparisons," second; Anna Breard, "Comparison of the Effect of Peroxyacetic Acid and Lactic Acid Washes on the Removal of Toxoplasma Gondii Oocysts from the Surface of Blueberries," third
People's Choice Award — Roghaiyeh Ebrahimi Kalan, "Surface Modification of Mesoporous Silica in Supercritical CO2"


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Star Trac was the successful bidder out of seven, including Pro Track and Tennis, $105,401; Hellas Equip Tracks, $91,000; Benynon, $89,310; Goddard Coatings, $68,900; Track Surfaces CO., $66,900; and All American Track Corp., $57,687.
Star Trac resurfaced the tennis courts at the White House when President George H.W. Bush was in office.
Treasurer Bob Weber reported health insurance quotes for 2013 are the same as in the past several years and dental quotes came in slightly higher.
Weber also reported the recently-completed volleyball tournament hosted by the Big Green raised $1,200 and the girls soccer tournament raised $1,000. The money will be deposited in the Athletic Fund.
Industrial Arts instructor James Hoersten has indicated his desire to retire and be rehired by the district in the same capacity. A notice has been posted in a local newspaper and a hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Hoersten currently shares time between Ottoville and Fort Jennings, with Jennings picking up a portion of his salary and benefits. If he is rehired, the arrangement will remain the same.
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PIGEON FORGE (WATE) - Fire investigators believe a woman died from smoke inhalation after trying to save her family from a burning home.
Marjorie C. King, 73, was killed early Saturday morning after a fire broke out in her home on Lee Circle.
Fire investigators have ruled the fire accidental. It was ignited by a heat lamp which had been left on in her carport overnight to keep baby chicks warm.
Investigators say the chicks were placed in a box of wood shavings, which was lit by the heat lamp. The fire spread quickly leaving little time for the family of five to escape.
"All I could think about was Mrs. King, can they get her out?" recalled Tom Gibbs who has lived behind the King residence for more than a decade. He says the sight of the fire Saturday and the burnt remains today are just tragic.
"It was very scary because the first thing I thought about was her and who was in there because at that time it looked like nobody could get out. The fire was huge, it raged above the pine trees," Gibbs said.
Sevier County Fire Investigator Jay Breeden does not believe the smoke detectors were working properly. The fire started in the carport and spread quickly.
"The home was 60 percent involved. They immediately tried to do rescue, sent their guys in. Unfortunately due to the heavy smoke and condition of the fire they weren't able to get in to do very much search and rescue," Breeden said.
They believe King was trying to go back inside and warn her family.
"There were reports she was yelling for her daughter who was downstairs to warn her about the fire and I don't think she knew at that point that her daughter was already out," he said.
Gibbs says that doesn't surprise him; that was just the type of person Marjorie King was.
"She was a very kind lady. She loved her family really well. She had her daughter and her granddaughter living with her, so I could imagine she would have done that. That's pretty heroic," Gibbs said.
The other residents in the home that were able to make it out safely said they woke because of falling debris and smoke, but did not hear any alarms.
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The smell of a good, old fashioned barbecue wafting through the crisp fall air ... does it get any better than that? It does if that barbecue is making your SkillsUSA chapter a trunkload of money!
With Carhartts Grilling for Dollars program, your chapter provides the grill and the volunteers to prepare and sell the food. Carhartt takes care of the rest. Theyll line you up with a local retailer to supply promotion and a parking lot, along with $250 for food and drinks.
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Next, contact your state SkillsUSA director and let him or her know youre interested. Directors will contact Carhartt on your behalf once they determine how many schools in the state are interested in the program. (Find your state directors contact information at www.skillsusa.org/dir4.html.) So, let the grilling begin!
Communications, teamwork, health and safety issues. These are just some of the areas covered by the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Workplace Readiness Assessment.
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If you were searching for one word to sum up the 2004 National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City, Mo., a good choice might be most.
After all, the 2004 NLSC featured the most registered attendees ever at 7,992, the most exhibitors ever for TECHSPO and Career Fair at 115, the most Skills University seminars ever at 58, the most competitions ever at 77, the most competitors ever at 4,526, and the most collective fun ever experienced at the national conference since its inception. (Okay, maybe that last most isnt really quantifiable, but just look at these pics! Click on each one for a larger version.)
The whirlwind week began with fireworks literally at the Opening Ceremony. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Rochelle, the keynote speaker, paraphrased the late Ronald Reagan as he exhorted the crowd to be a beacon, like a shining city on a hill.
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Other memorable moments included a free outdoor concert under the stars, a trip to Worlds of Fun amusement park and the continuing growth of what has become an annual community service event sponsored by Timberland PRO and City Year. This years event included more than 700 SkillsUSA members repairing and restoring the grounds of two separate facilities serving troubled youth.
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President pardons 17 felons in fourth act of clemencyThe New York Times | March 03,2013WASHINGTON President Barack Obama issued pardons on Friday to 17 convicted felons, making the first use of his clemency powers in his second term.
Their offenses were largely small-scale crimes many years ago, and 12 of the people had not been sentenced to serve time in prison.
As he has in past years, the president granted these individuals clemency because they have demonstrated genuine remorse and a strong commitment to being law-abiding, productive citizens and active members of their communities, said Matt Lehrich, a White House spokesman.
Under the Constitution, the president has clemency powers to forgive convictions as a check and balance on the criminal justice system. For a felon who is already out of prison, a pardon can mean erasing the stigma and negative consequences associated with a criminal history, like restrictions on gun ownership, certain licenses and doing business with the government.
Obama did not issue any commutations, which shorten the sentences of inmates currently in prison.
During Obamas first term, he exercised his clemency powers three times, issuing a total of 22 pardons and one commutation. He also denied 1,019 applications for a pardon and 3,793 applications for commutation. His rate of approvals was unusually low, by historical standards, based on statistics dating to 1900 on the Justice Department website.
Margaret Colgate Love, a former U.S. pardon lawyer who now represents clemency seekers, including two of the 17 people who received pardons on Friday, said she was pleased that Obama had quickly granted a number in his second term and hoped he would do so more regularly in coming years.
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The 3rd of 4 preliminary card fights airing on FX sees Cyrille Diabate (18-8-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC) take on Chad Griggs (11-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) in the light-heavyweight division. This is Griggs' 1st fight at 205 lbs, while Diabate looks to finally win consecutive fights in the UFC.
Originally on the main card, this fight was bumped to the prelims for Costa Philippou vs. Nick Ring, which is certainly more important than Diabate vs. Griggs. You can watch this plus the other three fights on FX at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT before the live PPV starts at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT.
How do these two stack up?
Diabate: 39 years old | 6'6" | 81" reach
Griggs: 34 years old | 6'1" | 73 " reach
What have these two done recently?
Diabate: W - Tom DeBlass (MD) | L - Anthony Perosh (SUB) | W - Steve Cantwell (UD)
Griggs: L - Travis Browne (SUB) | W - Valentijn Overeem (SUB) | W - Gian Villante (TKO)
How did these two get here?
Diabate is a true veteran of combat sports, fighting all around the world including a one-off in PRIDE against Mauricio Rua. "The Snake" also has an extensive kickboxing and Muay Thai background, competing in kickboxing up until 2005. His UFC debut was a come-from-behind KO against Luiz Arthur Cane, but he's alternated wins with losses since then. He's earned decision wins over Steve Cantwell and Tom DeBlass while suffering rear-naked choke losses to Anthony Perosh and Alexander Gustafsson.
Griggs became a near cult figure in the MMA world when he became the first man to defeat Bobby Lashley back in 2010 under the Strikeforce banner. He went on to win two more fights in Strikeforce, including a stoppage win over Overeem ... Valentijn that is. Griggs' UFC debut was not remotely competitive, with Travis Browne easily dispatching him in just over two minutes. He tried to make his 205 lbs debut in August against Phil Davis, but an injury forced him out. Griggs was a replacement for Fabio Maldonado, who went on to feature on UFC 153.
Why should you care?
It's not a relevant fight in the context of the title picture, but it should be a fun one, as is the case for all of the FX prelim fights.
More UFC 154 preview content from Bloody Elbow:
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The Anna Hotel and Restaurant is a 4-star rated property in central Munich. The design hotel is close to the main station and directly at the Karlsplatz, also known as Stachus, with the old city centre in easy walking distance. The hotel is owned by the hotelier family Geisel and has 56 rooms which are divided in various categories. All offer air conditioning, radio, pay TV and cable channels, direct line telephone, noise reduction windows, work desk, wireless access to the Internet and a free minibar. The en suites feature either rain showers or bathtubs, heated towel rails and hair dryers. Tower rooms with panoramic views, rooms with balconies and non-smoking rooms are also available. Breakfast is served in the restaurant of the Anna Hotel where you can also enjoy Asian-influenced cuisine. The Rotunda of the hotel can be booked for private events and has capacity for up to 30 guests. Guests also have the chance to take part in the demonstration kitchen of the Hotel Excelsior which is also owned by the Geisel family and just a few metres away from the Anna hotel.
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Snow postpones Vikings-Eagles to Tuesday
The NFL has postponed Sunday night's Vikings-Eagles game to Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET because of snow.
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Everything points to an Eagles win Tuesday night, a very big win, PFW's Eric Edholm writes.
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Just as Jamar Chaney was asked to fill a big pinch-hitting role when MLB Stewart Bradley went down with an elbow injury, now Kurt Coleman must step up with Nate Allen out for the season.
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Cowboys LB Anthony Spencer and Jaguars DB Will Middleton were fined this week for hits to quarterbacks during last Sunday's games.
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If you're already struggling to keep your new year diet, here is some inspiration for you. Doctors told Laura Mack from Tamworth in Staffordshire she was too fat to get pregnant.
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DANIEL SMITH Style 11 Metal Frame by Nielsen - Gold. Of all the metal frames we have seen, Nielsen is clearly the leader in quality and durability; they are heavier and structurally stronger than other similar metal frames. Made from the highest grades of aluminum, they have a brilliant, flawless finish. This frame is a very popular, clean lined profile used with watercolors, prints and drawings. It is not recommended for frames over 36".


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With the hope of cementing his comeback, started with "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" (we'll kindly overlook "Rock Of Ages"), and looking to be continued with "Jack Reacher," Tom Cruise is turning to a genre he's generally been a stranger to -- science-fiction. Aside from his two films with Steven Spielberg, "Minority Report" and "War Of The Worlds," Cruise has rarely delved into more fantastical territory, but he's currently filming Doug Liman's "All You Need Is Kill," and is circling another script called "Our Name Is Adam." But first up is "Oblivion," and hot on the the heels of a poster, the film's trailer has leaked online overseas.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski ("Tron Legacy"), the film sees Cruise as a lonely drone repairmen on the remains of an Earth devastated by an alien invasion. But when he rescues a beautiful woman (Olga Kurylenko) from a crashed ship, he soon uncovers secrets that call into question everything he knows. The early parts of the trailer are curiously reminiscent of Pixar's "Wall-E," though things seem to get more action-packed once he encounters Morgan Freeman's goggled resistance leader.
There are certainly some impressive visuals, as you might expect from Kosinski -- we like the sterile, bright look of the film, a more unusual take on the apocalypse that we've generally seen. But the promo isn't doing a great job of telling the story, which seems to be a muddled mix of "I Am Legend," "Twelve Monkeys," "Solaris" and "Terminator Salvation," with plenty of other sci-fi influences in there too. There's nothing here that immediately demonstrates why it's worth the price of a ticket for anyone that isn't a die-hard Cruise fan or an indiscriminating sci-fi geek.
Still, the cast, which also includes a meaty role for Andrea Riseborough, along with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Melissa Leo, is strong, and with script polishes from Oscar-winners William Monahan ("The Departed") and Michael Arndt ("Toy Story 3," the upcoming "Star Wars Episode VII"), there's hope that this could be something special. And M83 are doing the score, so it should at least sound great. Let us know what you think of the trailer below, and you can catch "Oblivion" on IMAX theaters from April 12, 2013 before it goes wide on April 19, 2013.
Robin | December 17, 2012 5:17 PM
Call me a Geek, but it looks impressive. Not a fan of the Man, but Cruise more than occasionally rises to his material. I'll go see it in the theater, simply because this one looks like a 'do not watch at home but in theater' piece of film. Wide screen. Worth it if for nothing else other than the Visuals. Nice prod value,
Bogart | December 10, 2012 3:47 AM
It's like The 5th Element lost it's sense of humour and had sex with an iPod... still, it does look pretty.
Sean | December 9, 2012 2:49 PM
Wow. Im very impressed not gonna lie. Original concept great visuals more like stunning visuals (I mean imagine this in IMAX...) & the idea/plot seems very cool. Def a big budget film so I know they tried hard to get things right... & With the incredible succes of Prometheus ( although that was "somehwat" apart of a well established & known series) this def borders along those lines.... I dont see why this wont be a massive hit, at least I hope so.
Real | December 9, 2012 8:04 AM
Good trailer and it leaves something to the imagination which I appreciate. It's a relief to see an original concept in a big budget movie too.
MimiNicoleKatieGotOutSoCanWe | December 8, 2012 9:29 PM
Can't say I'm excited and I love sic-fi. It's just more of Tom's inner-Scientologist crap acting out on the big screen. Embarrassing.
MJ | December 8, 2012 3:40 PM
Perhaps it isn't doing a 'great job at telling the story' because it doesn't want to tell the entire story in the trailer? A novel concept marketing seems to have gone back to for much of 2012. It gives us the exposition and the mood, and leaves the story for the audience to experience when they actually see the movie.
cirkusfolk | December 8, 2012 2:05 PM
So his name is Jack Harper in this right after he plays Jack Reacher?
kitcon | December 8, 2012 12:35 PM
Perhaps the release of promos is dictated by the schedule but seeing this before Jack Reacher hits theaters is almost like being asked what I want for dinner before I've had lunch.
Dromedario | December 8, 2012 12:23 PM
Come on! It's good trailer. First is original. No sequel. Second...all movies today are movies with sides of other movies. If you are a supergreatmoviegoer or a 1000movies-at-home per year...you can see that. For me the worst is the look. It's very common. Remember: SCIENCE FICTION MUST BE the NEW WESTERN.
lizabeth | December 8, 2012 12:17 PM
look over Rock of Ages? He was FANTASTIC in his role!
Adam Scott Thompson | December 8, 2012 11:12 AM
I enjoyed the poster more than the trailer. We'll see... Cruise has got that intensity that can either make or break a film.


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Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread Recipe
This cranberry bread is tender and moist. The first time I made this quick bread it immediately became a favorite for the fall and winter holidays. The tart cranberries complement the sweet chocolate so well.Jessica Hornaday, Nampa, Idaho
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup 2% milk
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
- 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and chocolate chips. Transfer to a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).
Originally published as Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2012, p47
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As the temperatures continue to get warmer and more people decide to open up their windows, one local lawmaker is looking to make some changes to the public housing department in the state to help keep kids stay safer this summer.
"If we can prevent one kid from being hurt it is well worth it," said State Rep. John Scibak.
Scibak is proposing a bill that would establish a Window Falls Prevention Program that would target residents living in public housing.
"At this point the bill has been filed we are waiting for a public hearing on the bill," said Scibak.
Scibak says the bill has three goals: To provide education to the public about the dangers of children 6 and under falling from windows, to create a census of all public housing tenants to determine how many kids 6 and under are living there and to call for the purchase and installation of the window safety guards.
"It's a simple solution to a real tragic problem," said Scibak.
Nationwide, almost 5,000 children are treated in emergency rooms after falling out of windows each year.
"We see a few falls that are around this area especially in the early months as people are opening windows and enjoying the outside," said Mandi Summers the Safe Kids Coalition Co-Coordinator at Baystate Children's Hospital.
Since 2007 doctors at Baystate have treated 15 kids for that reason. And, back in 2009 a 2 1/2-year-old boy died after falling from a third story window.
"You may think that is something your child will never do, will never go near the window and fall out, but it does happen," said Summers.
Education and window guard distribution programs in Boston and New York City have resulted in a 96 percent reduction of incidence of window falls over the last decade. But, unlike in New York City where window guards are required by law, here in Massachusetts they are just recommended.
"It makes no sense this is an easily preventable situation," said Scibak.
Each window safety guard costs between $30 and $50.
And, firefighters said that though some concern has been mentioned about their ability to get into a room as a result of the guards, that it is not an issue. Fire officials said they can easily take down guards like the one shown at this morning's announcement in case of emergency.
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Gingersnap Pear Trifles Recipe
Crystallized ginger adds both sweetness and spice to this simple trifle. Layer in pears, crumbled cookies and whipped cream, and you have autumn comfort in a dish!Country Woman Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup lemon curd
- 1/2 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
- 1 cup chopped canned pears
- 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
- In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold in lemon curd.
- Layer half of the crumbled cookies, pears and whipped cream in two dessert dishes. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with ginger. Serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings.
Originally published as Gingersnap Pear Trifles in Country Woman October/November 2010, p42
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This time of year, we often reflect on what matters most to us. Here at GO HQ, we talk a lot about how Grocery Outlet is a family. It started with a family, the Reads, who created Grocery Outlet and helped it grow to 200+ stores. It's continued on in our owner operator families, some of them second and third generation owner operators. It's alive in our corporate headquarters in the atmosphere, approach, and our mission statement: Touching Lives for the Better.
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Prioritize your commitments. The festivities are endless, but an overcommitted holiday calendar can bring out the Scrooge in anyone. Make a list of the holiday traditions that are most important to you and your family, then cut the list in half and focus on the traditions that really make you happy.
Limit shopping time. Forget those aimless shopping excursions and schedule only one day to complete all your holiday gift shopping. Make a list and stick to one theme for all gifts to make it easier to choose. For example, everyone on your list gets a book, or a game, or a specialty food item.
Make hostess duties easier. Ask your guests to contribute an appetizer, side dish or dessert to the big meal. You can focus on the turkey or ham and spend less time in the kitchen. To avoid last-minuet hostess stress, set your table two days before with a non-perishable centerpiece. Include empty serviing dishes and utensils, labeled according to intended foods, so your helpers can assemble the feast.
Give gifts from the heart. Keep your gift budget under control with homemade treats and gifts of your time. Consider framed photos from your digital archives, children's artwork for grandparents, homemade cookies, or a coupon for pet-sitting.
Shop smart. Take inventory and shop your cupboards before you buy anything. Then, shop discount retailers first, such as Grocery Outlet, where you can find brand-name items for 40-70% less. Also, take advantage of offers online and social media sites.
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For 5 days only, all wine at Grocery Outlet is 20% off! Our prices are already 40-70% off regular store retails, so you can save an additional 20% during the sale, Wednesday November 6th - Sunday, November 10th!
Also, save with us when you buy your Thanksgiving turkey at Grocery Outlet. Spend a minimum of $30, and get a 14-16 lb frozen turkey for just $9.99!
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With Groundhog's Day come and gone and President's Day just around the corner, don't forget about St. Valentine's Day—this Thursday! Grocery Outlet has everything you need and more to surprise your sweetie—whether it's Valentine's Day cards for an elementary class (just $0.99 for a whole pack!) or some Chocolate Calcium Chews as a healthier alternative to boxed chocolate (just $2.99 for 60 chews!)—Grocery Outlet has you covered.
We've got: cards, trinkets, sparkling wines (and nonalcoholic cider), flowers, chocolates, wines, perfumes, cosmetics, and candles—everything you'll need and want to create a very special day with your very special someone.
Visit your local store and find an assortment of sure to please sweets from Ghirardelli, Lindt, and Mrs. Fields OR great smelling bath sets from Dove, Axe, and Baylis & Harding (Bath Sets & Fragrances ranging between $2.99-$8.99). There's something for everyone, I promise!
Whether it's pretty soaps for Mom or Grandma, fragrances for a special young man or lady in your life, or even taking advantage of some of our great closeouts on bath sets for yourself—Grocery Outlet will get you more for less.
If you happen to have some special plans this Valentine's Day—or perhaps packing for a weekend getaway, let Grocery Outlet help you glam up with our awesome selection of brand named cosmetics! Check out our selections from Revlon, Sally Hansen, L'Oreal, E.L.F, and Rimmel! Your favorite brands in cosmetics ranging from $0.99 to $3.99! Stock up for yourself for gift some as very affordable and very thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts.
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'Tis the Season! Since Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have come and gone, this time of the year goes from being "The Season of Giving" to "The Season of Over-Spending." Even though you've checked your Holiday Gift List multiple times, it's easy to lose track of things in your holiday bows and wrapping paper.
Let Grocery Outlet be your one stop shop for holiday gifts! There are all kinds of wonderful finds for the holidays—at amazing prices! The Health & Beauty Department has all kinds of gift sets and stocking stuffers that will be sure to WOW on Christmas morning.
No matter how big or small your holiday budget is, Grocery Outlet can help you bring tremendous value to your holiday. Save time shopping—spend time with those you hold near and dear.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
by Amy Sherman, of Cooking with Amy
The holidays mean friends, family and, of course, food. Lots of food.
While it may seem like a lot of cooking, many holiday dishes can become the base for great meals the day after the holiday and all weekend long. Best of all, you'll be saving money and trips to the grocery store too.
Instead of a cold turkey or ham sandwich, I like grilled cheese sandwiches with ham or turkey. These versions don't feel like leftovers, but something special that everyone will enjoy. With people stopping by to drop off gifts and visit, it's nice to have something warm on the stove to serve. Split pea soup or turkey rice soup are warm and soothing and can be served for lunch or a light supper. For bigger appetites, serve soup and a sandwich.
Shopping at Grocery Outlet, you will find lots of special ingredients that can help add pizzazz to your holiday meals without adding a lot of expense, whether you are serving a holiday meal or dressing up leftovers. To make a festive holiday salad, I used a pomegranate that was only 69 cents and some roasted salted pepitas, which were also a great buy. While there is a lot of rich food at the holidays, look for dried fruit, nuts and pies on sale. They are all wonderful choices for dessert and will give your holiday table a traditional feel—all while saving you money.
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When I grew up, Halloween costumes were made from "scratch" around the house. Today, however, costumes can cost upwards of $50 each just for the kids! This is just silly. They're worn for a couple of hours then tossed in a bin to donate next year when they've been outgrown. Now, I realize there are those kiddos that wear their costumes night and day for months—we have had a couple of those around here, however, I still cannot justify the $50 price tag. So with this in mind, I thought I'd share a few DIY costume ideas from around the web. I hope you find something here that will save you a few bucks.
Tip Junkie has a slew of great Halloween DIY ideas, everything from food, to decor, to costumes.
Real Simple has a photo slide show with 16 DIY Costumes for Kids. They're really cute too! I especially love these because most of the costumes are from your kiddos' gear that they already have at home!
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Of course we can't forget Pinterest, especially when DIY is in mind. Check out this Halloween Costume board over on Pinterest for some great costume ideas for all ages.
I'd love to hear from you. What are some of your frugal, tried-and-true costumes? Has your child ever won a "Best Costume" award and you were grinning from ear-to-ear because you knew it cost you practically nothing? Leave a comment on our Facebook post and let us know what your best costume was!
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This month is sure to hold holiday gatherings galore! It's the most wonderful time of the year to gather family and friends for a night of holiday merriment. So whether you are hosting or attending the festivities, use these ideas to help you enjoy the holiday party season without sacrificing your savings or your sanity.
Simplify. Your friends and family don't expect a Martha Stewart-style soiree, so don't stress-out about making it elaborate. In fact, a casual and understated event will be a welcome respite from all the craziness of the holidays. But make sure the holiday tunes are plentiful!
Skip the meal. Keep the focus on your friends, not the food. It's a great reason why you don't have to slave away in the kitchen all day to serve a full-on meal. Just two or three appetizers will do. Consider a weekend afternoon gathering with mulled wine, cheese and crackers.
Salud! Add some holiday cheer to your party, but keep it limited to one or two choices, not a full bar. Serve just eggnog or just wine, but not both. Try our Novella Synergy Zinfandel or Cabernet Sauvignon, just $4.99 per bottle (you save $7). And the kid revelers will enjoy toasting with our Martinelli's Northwest Blend Sparkling Apple Cider for just $1.79 per bottle (you save $1.90).
Say Thanks. Certain holiday traditions never go out of style, like arriving at a holiday party with a gift for the gracious host/hostess. We suggest some gourmet chocolates like our Brown & Haley Candy Cane Roca for $2.99 (you save $2), or a festive 4" poinsettia for $4.99 (you save $4).
Surely, you have your own budget-friendly party tips, and we'd love to hear them. How do you entertain during the holidays without blowing the budget?
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From the refugio, it's 2½ hours to the 2206m summit of Cerro Perito Moreno . In winter there's skiing here at the Centro de Deportes Invernales Perito Moreno, where the base elevation is 1000m. The T-bar lifts reach 1450m and the installation of new chairlifts was well underway at the time of writing.


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4:10pm Saturday 1st September 2012 in National News © Press Association 2014
Great Britain's Sarah Storey celebrates winning Gold during the Women's Individual C4-5 500m Time Trial at the Velodrome in the Olympic Park
Super cyclist Sarah Storey flew to a gold medal - just hours after her husband Barney won one.
Former swimmer Storey had the crowd roaring from the start as she won her second gold of the Games in the C4/5 500m time-trial.
This morning, husband Barney picked up gold as a pilot when he guided Neil Fachie to victory in the tandem one-kilometre time-trial.
The crowd in the velodrome raised the roof to roar Storey to victory, which comes just two days after she won the C5 three-kilometre individual pursuit.
Speaking after her latest win, she paid tribute to the "amazing" velodrome crowd.
She said: "It's just incredible. If you move everyone cheers. It feels like your own family has grown by 6,000 people. It was amazing. It's an incredible venue and I feel so lucky to have won in front of these fans."
Storey will now turn her attention to the road race and road time-trial at Brands Hatch next week. A double gold there will see her equal Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson's British female record of 11 Paralympic gold medals.
Her victory comes as the Games were shaping up to be a Super Saturday, after ParalympicsGB netted a total of 28 medals, putting them second in the table with eight gold, 11 silver and nine bronze medals.
Sprinter Richard Whitehead, 26, came from behind to power home in the straight of the T24 200m in world record time. He dedicated his win to his family, including pregnant fiancee Valerie Davies.
"It's all about guts and determination," said Whitehead, a double amputee from birth. "Today I came, I saw, I conquered. That was what the two-gun salute was all about - in honour of my hero Chris Hoy."


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It's been 17 years since the United States Federal Government faced a partial shutdown because of disagreements in Congress over spending bills. You sent in questions and WSLS checked to find out more about the potential government shutdown and how it will or will not affect your everyday life.
Many of you want to know what causes a shutdown like this. Under the Constitution, congress must pass laws to spend money. If they can't agree and come to a decision, the government does not have the authority to spend the money.
The U.S. Postal Service will remain open since it functions as an independent business unit.
National Parks:
One big change you will see is national parks closing immediately. This includes the Statue of Liberty, Yellowstone Park and many right here in our area- like the Blue Ridge Parkway. As for campers already in the parks, they will be given 48 hours to make other plans before they're forced to leave.
National Museums:
Museums, like the Smithsonian and the National Zoo will close down right away too. However, private museums like the Taubman Museum of Art and the state-run Virginia Museum of Transportation will remain open.
Work Standards:
Laws enforcing wage and hour standards will still be in effect even though the Department's Labor Wage and Hour Division will suspend all operations.
Federal Assistance:
Food stamps will continue since they come from funds that don't expire until next year. WIC, or Women Infants and Children, would lose federal funding and have to rely on whatever state funding may be available.
Social Security:
When it comes to senior citizens and social security, that's considered a mandatory spending program. The people who send those checks will continue working and anyone who receives benefits will continue to.
TSA Agents and FAA Air Traffic Controllers are considered "essential personnel." The Roanoke Regional Airport says they're not anticipating any changes to flight service.
Some federal employees are considered essential, however many are not. Of the 2.5 million federal employees, 800,000 to 1 million will be furloughed.
Active-Duty Military:
All active-duty military are considered essential as well. However, if the shutdown lasts longer than a week, they will be paid for their work at a later date.
If a government shutdown does happen, it would end as soon as President Obama signs a spending bill. In the past, shutdowns like this have lasted an average of about three days, but some have ended within hours.


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Water's Edge Ocean View, 4 bedrooms in St Augustine
- bedrooms 4
- baths 4
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Private Beach Home
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,395 - $ 2,995 / week
$ 4,839 - $ 9,223 / month
St Augustine House deals
stays between: 8/20/14 & 9/30/14
deal expires in: 15 days
2014 Sale - Special 10% Off Discount!
Get 10% off when you book a rental through August 2, 2014 - September 30, 2014. Call us and mention code "Rebook10". Or, go to our web site at VacationRentalPros. com and enter "Rebook10" into the check out. Hurry! Limited time offer!
- $516 $464/night (10% off)
deal# DQQTRP
vacation rental description
Step onto the balcony at Water's Edge and you're looking right at the ocean! Located across the street from Flagler Beach, our 2-story house has a sweeping view of coquina sands and blue waves. Spacious and luxe, it's the ideal venue for your vacation!
If you haven't discovered Flagler Beach yet, you're going to love this retro-style beach town between Palm Coast and Daytona Beach. Blissfully undeveloped and low-key, it has uncrowded sands, great surf fishing, rolling waves, and just the right number of friendly cafes and stores for convenience. You'll feel like a local from the moment you stroll into Friends Cafe for breakfast and see fishermen and surfers stop in on their way home from a morning on the water.
And Water's Edge is the perfect house for your Flagler Beach vacation. Easily sleeping 10 in 4 bedrooms plus a sleeper sofa, it has 4 full bathrooms, a covered oceanfront balcony stretching the length of the house, a gourmet kitchen, and much more. From the free WiFi to HDTVs in every bedroom, you're going to love it here!
The main living and dining area is on the second floor, where the views are breathtaking. Gleaming white tiled floors with soft area rugs lead to multiple sliding-glass doors to the balcony. Throw them open and the space becomes indoor/outdoor, a great place for entertaining in the salty sea breezes and balmy Florida air. Comfy couches and chairs seat the whole group around the large HDTV with DVD player, but there's also plenty of open space for the kids to spread out their toys.
On the other side of this huge, open space are the kitchen and dining room. And whether you're a gourmet chef or just like to watch them on TV, you'll love the kitchen at Water's Edge. We've stocked the custom cabinets with cookware, dishes, utensils, and gadgets -- everything you need to fillet and grill the catch of the day, create the perfect sauce, or simply get the mac 'n cheese on the table for the kids! The appliances in here are new, and the countertop makes a great breakfast bar for hungry little ones. Have them pull up the sturdy padded chairs and chat with you as you brew a pot of coffee, watch the tide roll in, and contemplate another perfect day on Flagler Beach!
You may find yourself taking most of your meals out to the balcony (or bundling them up and walking down to the beach for a truly al fresco meal!), but should you decide to dine indoors, the long table is a great place to gather the group. It comfortably seats a crowd, with windows on two sides. And after the meal has been cleared, break out the Cranium, put on your favorite music, and enjoy an evening of old-fashioned family fun.
The master suite is also located on the second floor, and once you see it, you'll find yourself looking forward to the end of each day almost as much as the beginning! The bedroom has a king-sized bed, HDTV, and en-suite bath with his-and-her vanities and a walk-in shower. Privacy, plenty of space, and every luxury is provided here. Plan to sleep late every morning!
Another bedroom is also located on the second floor. Boasting 2 twin beds and its own TV, this is a great room for small children who prefer to sleep close to their parents, or for other friends or relatives. It has plenty of storage space, and is convenient to the second full bathroom on this floor.
Travel downstairs and you find 2 more bedrooms and 2 more baths! Each bedroom has a queen-sized bed, private TV, and sliding-glass door access to the shaded patio (with beach views!). Both bathrooms have walk-in showers, and one is particularly large, with dual vanities and a tub option as well as a shower. This is ideal for returning beachgoers, who can wash off the last traces of sand and change clothes before heading upstairs. (The laundry room is on this floor too, for tossing those wet swimsuits and beach towels right into the washer and pulling warm, fluffy clothes fresh from the dryer!)
Come stay at Water's Edge very soon. You will love everything from the location to the details.
house rental amenities
- Coffee Maker
- Cookware
- Dishwasher
- Full Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Utensils
- 104 miles to Disney World
- 83 miles to Orlando, FL
- 30 miles - Daytona Airport (DAB)
- 55 miles to Jacksonville Airport
- Baseball Park
- Football Stadium
- Kennedy Space Center
- Flagler Beach
- Balcony
- BBQ Grill
- Deck
- Sight-Seeing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Surf Fishing
- Swimming
- Walkway to Water
activities and attractions in St Augustine Atlantic Coast North
- Outlet Shopping
- Area Fitness Center
- Craft Shopping
- Medical Services Nearby
- Nearby Grocery
- Shopping
- Ceiling Fans
- Central Air
- Linens
- Washer & Dryer
- HD TV in Living Room
- Air Conditioning
- DVD Player
- Television
- Wireless Internet
- Beach
- St. Aug Alligator Farm Zoo
vacation rental rates
Dates Nightly Weekly Monthly
Jun 1, 2013-Aug 31, 2013~ $300 $1,395 n/a
Sep 1, 2013-Nov 30, 2013~ $300-$600 $1,395-$2,295 $4,839-$4,995
Dec 1, 2013-Feb 28, 2014~ $300-$550 $1,395-$3,300 $3,395-$8,404
Mar 1, 2014-May 31, 2014~ $232-$600 $1,395-$2,295 $5,982-$9,223
Jun 1, 2014-Aug 31, 2014 ~ $232-$800 $1,395-$2,995 $7,779
Prices exclude taxes & fees. Regular rates exclude any special online savings. Monthly rates are based on a 30 day month.


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NEW ORLEANS - Norwich University in Vermont is the oldest private military college in the United States and birthplace of the ROTC.
The proud institution is represented each year at the Mardi Gras Drill Competition by it's Shock Platoon, the Norwich Regimental Drill Team.
In 2011, they appeared on the Eyewitness Morning News and went on to take second place in the competition.
Hoping to do better in 2012, they visited the studio again on Thursday morning.
They will defend their title Friday at Tulane's George Westfeldt Practice Facility. The competition is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you want to meet the team, you can have lunch with them Thursday at 11:30 a.m at New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood company on Veterans, or you can have dinner with the drill team at Oki Nago Restaurant on North Arnoult.
For more details on those events, visit WWLTV.com and click on Links on 4.
Members of the Shock Platoon gave us a demonstration of their skills.


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CATEGORIES MoviesComing off the heels of a first look at Jason Bateman as a sucker comes the first trailer for the film, "Identity Thief."
Reteaming with his "Horrible Bosses" helmer Seth Gordon, Bateman plays a man whose identity has been stolen by a frosted-hair shop-a-holic, played by Melissa McCarthy.
In the newly-released trailer, which you can watch above, Bateman decides to hunt down his identity thief in the flesh but hadn't anticipated her throat punching affinity.
"Identity Thief" hits theaters on February 8.


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CP Rochester.
Doing the right things, and doing them right.
CP Rochester exists to support people with physical and developmental disabilities in choosing and accomplishing successive, individualized life goals. We do this by providing a wide range of services to people of all ages in the greater Rochester area including clinical, educational, residential, and recreational programs.
Our staff work tirelessly to ensure those we serve safely determine their own pathways in life and live as full members of their communities.
Adults and children, with a wide variety of disabilities, actively seek the expanding services of CP Rochester. Our agency helps individuals make personal life choices which result in more independence and meaningful community involvement. Our measure of success is simple: individual and family satisfaction. CP Rochester's ability to grow as a successful, individual-focused service organization is dictated by the strength of our staff and commitment to the agency's operating principles and values. Call 585-334-6000 to take the next step.
CP Rochester and Happiness House continue to work together to forge a partnership. In spring 2013, Mary Walsh Boatfield assumed the position of President at CP Rochester while continuing her role as CEO of Happiness House. Click here to read the press release, and click here to read the article in the Rochester Business Journal.
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The objective of the Automotive Technology curriculum is to prepare students to enter the automotive service field with a proven degree of competency. The AAS program courses are designed to give the student entry-level skills in most phases of automotive repair. The student must realize, however, that to become an expert in the automotive field requires dedication and continued schooling. Automotive Technology graduates are generally prepared to enter automotive programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
Learn more: Dwayne Musick, email firstname.lastname@example.com, phone 815-802-8516.
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*Course has prerequisite.
1For transfer students, a higher level English course may be substituted.
2For transfer students, a higher level of mathematics course may be substituted.
3Those who have completed ELTR 1014 or both ELTR 1062 and ELTR 1072 will not be required to take ELTR 1064.
A transfer agreement with at least one four-year college or university exists for this A.A.S. program. Students should consult an advisor for more information.
Upon completion of this program, the graduate is prepared for entry-level employment in the automotive repair and maintenance field.
Program coordinator: Chris Spracklin, email firstname.lastname@example.com, phone 815-802-8866
This certificate is a gainful employment program and KCC is required to provide cost, completion and occupation information about it.
It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the automotive technology field. The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.
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Giants expect better results in '07
Bochy, acquisitons and good health keys to improvement
SAN FRANCISCO -- It's heard often these days from fans whom Giants general manager Brian Sabean once termed "the lunatic fringe" -- negative people who believe anything less than a World Series title means utter disgrace -- that this year's club is already an also-ran.Etched in glove leather. Same old team. Creaky senior citizens. Doomed. The Giants' 2006 season was riddled with key injuries -- Barry Bonds didn't play in 31 games, Moises Alou missed 43, closer Armando Benitez missed 4 1/2 months, pitcher Matt Morris lost 15 games and catcher Mike Matheny's concussion proved a career-ender -- and those players who were healthy didn't fare very well: The bullpen's 4.77 ERA was second worst in the National League, ace Jason Schmidt struggled (11-9) and the team's .259 batting average was 13th overall. A perfect recipe for that disappointing third-place finish in the National League West. With Spring Training near, however, we'll soon discover whether optimism or pessimism will be the season's overriding emotion. With that in mind, let's analyze what the offseason acquisitions mean and how they'll mesh with the returning veterans, like No. 25. Bonds will be 43 on July 24, yet he had a full winter to lose weight, prepare for his chase of Hank Aaron's all-time homer mark of 755 (Bonds needs 22 to pass), build muscle to protect his knees and maintain his batting reflexes. "I'm older, so the workouts were not as intense, but they were still pretty intense," said Bonds, noting he's been running on a regular basis. "We worked really hard, and I feel good and leaned out a bit." Bonds says he's never been late to Spring Training in Scottsdale, Ariz., and he plans to be in town when regulars report on Feb. 19. Pitchers and catchers report on Valentine's Day. The 21-year veteran likes the newcomers -- Barry Zito, Dave Roberts, Rich Aurilia, Bengie Molina, Ryan Klesko and skipper Bruce Bochy -- and believes the team will be a winning one. "We're more versatile and have a good manager for this style of team," said Bonds. "I've watched Bochy's style, and he's a perfect fit for a team with speed and a little bit of power. "[Roberts] creates a lot of havoc on the basepaths, Klesko's a power hitter and I have a lot of respect for Aurilia, who's versatile. The young pitchers are more established now, and we can only be better with Zito. And Morris is going to drive them even more." Bonds replied, "No way," when asked if he planned on playing in fewer games than the 130 he appeared in last season. No guarantees, of course, but Bonds stated that if he's lucky and doesn't have nagging problems or a serious injury, he'll have a successful season.
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Multimedia:Spring Training info:
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Editor's Note: This article is part of our 2013 Tax Tips series. Robert Flach is an expert with almost 40 years of experience as a tax professional and also blogs as The Wandering Tax Pro.
NEW YORK (MainStreet) Do you have to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA account this year, but have yet to do so?
Taxpayers age 70½ and older can directly transfer up to $100,000 tax-free from an IRA account to a charity. This charitable transfer can be used to satisfy your required minimum distribution for the tax year.
Ely Mosynary, age 72, must take a fully taxable required minimum distribution of $4,263 from his IRA. Mosynary also owes $5,000 on a pledge to the Visual Art Center of New Jersey building fund. He can contact the trustee of his IRA account and request that $5,000 be sent directly from his account to the Visual Art Center of New Jersey to cover both his required minimum IRA distribution for 2013 and his outstanding pledge. The $5,000 is not reported as income on his Form 1040, but he cannot deduct the $5,000 as a charitable contribution on his Schedule A.
If Mosynary received the $4,263 from his IRA and then donated $5,000 to the Art Center, he would have to claim the distribution as gross income on Page 1 of his Form 1040 and claim a charitable deduction on Schedule A. The $4,263 distribution would increase his Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and could, as a result, increase the taxable portion of his Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits by as much as $3,624, reduce his medical and miscellaneous itemized deductions by up to $405 and reduce or eliminate a number of other deductions and credits that are affected by AGI.


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Albany city commissioners are considering new rules for pit bull owners.
They requested information on how a potential dangerous dog ordinance could restrict pit bulls. Monday, the citizens advisory committee met to discuss possible new regulations.
The committee is leaning toward a middle of the road ordinance that would require owners to register their dogs which would allow animal control to keep track of them and punish irresponsible owners.
"Some of the models that we looked at have very high fines. Some of the models included taking the dog away immediately if it was unregistered or not kept properly, with no appeal essentially. Whether we would go that far, I don't know, again that's a commission decision," said Wes Smith, Albany's Assistant City Manager.
The committee hopes to present city commissioners with their final report and recommendations in the next month.
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TEGA CAY — The Carolina Show Ski Team is packing its bags and heading to Florida. The team hoped to be a little closer to home for the southern regional tournament, and may get the chance another time.
It just won't be this year.
"We canceled the southern regional tournament back in February when we were sure the lease/insurance requirements were going to hold up the building of the docks," said Russ Frase, team member for nearly two decades.
In fall 2011, the team applied for the right to host the tournament that will now be held this weekend on Tower Lake in Oldsmar, Fla. It was granted, pending approval of permanent platforms and a ski jump at Windjammer Park. Tega Cay City Council voted in October that year to support the team's application.
But groups like Duke Energy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission still had to sign off on the plan.
In January, when the city approved a dock lease agreement with the team that would allow the structures, leaders were waiting on a federal decision.
"It's in FERC's hands at this point," Charlie Funderburk, city manager, told Council Jan. 22.
The city last week amended the agreement after reaching lease terms with Duke. The change essentially says the ski team must meet all of Duke's requirements for using the property and the Duke lease trumps any arrangement between the city and team. The move passed "unanimously and without comment," Funderburk said.
The city has "done a fine job," Frase said, of working with the team on the new structures. The timing just wasn't quick enough between all parties involved to bring the regional tournament to Tega Cay. This year's lineup includes four teams with dozens of members on each. The Carolina team has 40 members.
Frase said last week he's still looking over the agreement details but hopes it's "one more hurdle crossed."
"Ultimately, I hope it means we will be building docks at Windjammer," he said. "I have also thought this many times over the past four years."
When completed, the docks would be available for public use when not in use by the ski team. Frase said the plan is to continue using temporary structures, which have to be pulled in by boat, "until we can get our ducks lined up with estimates, financing, etc."
"We just need to get it to the finish line," he said. "Then the work comes in getting funds, building and then (the ski team) operating in a manner that allows us to be performing for years to come."
Along with this weekend's tournament, the team has a host of local performances and events. There's a new "family vacation" theme for this year and new costumes. They will perform July 4 at Windjammer, then twice July 5 on Lake Junaluska near Asheville, N.C. They've already been in a parade and barefoot event on Lake Norman this year, held a ski clinic and helped with a park cleanup.
The group has its show at 7 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 16 at Windjammer.
Becky Fox, board member with the group, hopes the resolution of the dock issue will allow the team to do even more. But, she said, it's "more than just about our team."
"It's not just our team that will benefit," she said. "We're really interested in something lots of people can use. We want to create a venue where they can have access to the lake."