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Almost a quarter of Scotland is covered by woodland, but it is only now that people are able to rent a forest and manage it themselves.
Mark Rowe, from Stranraer, is the first person in the country to become a woodlot licence holder.
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Saying goodbye to AD might be best for the Ravens
Keeping AD could keep the Ravens from another title...
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Great article TL.
I agree 100%!"This year, our attitude when were on the field is were attacking, we want to put points on the board and then let our defense pin their ears back and have at it."
-Mark Clayton
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His definitions and arguments were so clear in his own mind that he was unable to understand how any reasonable person could honestly differ with him.
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I agree 1000% Tony; I've been saying similar things for weeks now. I hope AD either stays with a hometown discount or gets paid handsomely somewhere else.
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Great Article, Tony. After reading the other 2 articles regarding the salary cap, it's clear to see the Ravens are NOT going to franchise him, nor are they going to rush to sign him, either. They will let him test the market and if the market doesn't turn out some insane price, the Ravens may make an offer that is reasonable, long term, and one that won't break the bank for the future. It is clear to me the Ravens want consistency year in and year out like the Patriots and the Eagles. It's no fun entering into a season knowing its a building year and you are eliminated from the playoffs right out of the gate (aka Baltimore Orioles).
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Nice article TL! I agree 100%...I love AD, but there are linebackers waiting in his shadow...I truly believe this statement you made is true impart to one, Ray Lewis! "the Ravens develop productive linebackers the way the Atlanta Braves produce pitchers." Ray's strong desire and competitiveness to win makes all his fellow linebackers play at an extra level...Mark my words, when Ray Lewis retires we will see a slow decline in our great linebacker's play!
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Diasagree. The only reason the Ravens are contenders is the Defense. Losing Thomas would be huge. I don't think we'd be the #1 defense without Thomas, and our offense needs a lot more than just replacing Jamal Lewis to become above average. I hope that our FO stays with the formula that got us here since the 1998 season.In a 2003 BBC poll that asked Brits to name the "Greatest American Ever", Mr. T came in fourth, behind ML King (3rd), Abe Lincoln (2nd) and Homer Simpson (1st).
Re: Saying goodbye to AD might be best for the Ravens
T brings up an excellent point. Our offense hasn't won very many games in, oh let's just say forever.
Improving the running game will help, but what's out there in FA that is going to put us over the top? Turner will probably be tagged and there isn't anybody that really jumps out as a major improvement.This is a novel I was asked to proofread. The author is giving 10% of the profits to kidney research, which is a big deal in the Darb household. Fair warning; it's a fantasy novel, and the main characters are lesbians. It's three bucks on kindle from Amazon.http://www.amazon.com/WINDOWS-BROKEN...ken+fairy+tale
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As for AD, our defense will miss his presence, but it won't be "huge" to lose AD. Our defense would still be number 1 without him as it was number 1 before anyone knew of AD's talent. It is this system along with the COLLECTION of talent on defense that makes us a dominant defense. And even if we do fall off, the D would still be good enough to get us to a SB.
Another thing is that AD will have to find a system that utilizes him correctly as we do. Wish him the best, but I am not worried of losing AD.It's a new season! It's a new day!
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that's because you and other blind people don't see the impact he has and assume people give a damn because he's a public figure with a radio show.
Ask any football person out there, any opponent we played, what the first thing they had to do when they played against our defense and they would say "find where 96 is lining up."
Ray Lewis is just "a guy" right now. Teams ran plays AT him to avoid running plays at AD and Bart Scott.
Let's put it this way. Losing AD in 2007 would be at a bare minimum equally as crippling as losing Ray Lewis would have been in 2001.
AD is the most versatile defender in the entire NFL. Not just on our team. And he's not a jack of all trades, master of none type guy either. The man is ferocious off the edge, in coverage, and against the run. There is not a better linebacker for our defense in the league, period. If we lose him, you will see a drastic drop off.
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You didn't read the entire piece there RT. No one knocked AD's play, quite the opposite. You missed the gist of the article. We're all entitled to opinions, hence the purpose for this board and the purpose of a column.
But I have to ask, who's really the blind one here?
Re: Saying goodbye to AD might be best for the Ravens
Yeah the article makes it points. At the end of the day its a business and the salary cap is doing what its designed to do. Spread the wealth of talent amongst the league. From a talent stand point and in what AD brings, its no questions he belongs here. The dollar and cents side of the equations says he'll command far more that what would give the franchise can give at the "right player, right price " motto will allow. Bottom line. AD Baltimore wishes you the best.. .


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A Highland Park High School football player was arrested Monday after he allegedly confessed to chopping up several holiday yard displays, then hiding two machetes on his school's campus.
Kace Coyle, 18, is facing a third-degree felony charge for bringing the weapons on campus. School security officers told police they saw Coyle uncover two large-bladed knives hidden near the Highland Park stadium, and continue to walk with them on school property.
The school resource police officer, who is also part of University Park police, interviewed the teen and arrested him.
Coyle admitted using the machetes over the weekend to destroy Christmas displays in eight nearby yards, according to University Park police Capt. Leon Holman. However, police have only two reports of destroyed yard displays.
The Scots football wide receiver confessed to beheading Santa Claus and reindeer ornaments, Holman said. Police believe he may have seen a police car and ditched his weapons near the school.
Highland Park ISD sent a note home with students on Monday, explaining the arrest and the presence of the machetes. The district stressed the importance of student safety and campus security.
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I get it. I do. For the most part, the public is not optimistic of Franklin Gutierrez returning to Seattle. Totaling 173 games of Major League service dating back three seasons, the outfielder has encountered little opportunity to enhance his profile over recent years. Historically for Gutierrez, health is paramount to success with value coming from his legs and glove as well as his bat.
There was a 'Fanpost' at Lookout Landing a few weeks back that speculated to the value of Franklin's glove this upcoming season. Based namely on defensive value -- in relation to fellow 'elite center fielders' into their age 30-31 season -- the conclusion is drawn that his glove, once gold, has historical support in not straying far in 2014. As the piece continues on to tease whether Gutierrez was healthy for the majority of this data, it gave me an idea. The draw for Gutierrez has always been his glove, but what of offensive value?
In 2013, Gutierrez finished 14th across Major League Baseball in HR/FB (home runs/fly balls) at 22.7% (min. 150 plate appearances). In recognizing the sample size, the numbers above equal a home run each 14.5 at-bats or 16.9 fewer than his most productive slugging season (2009) in Seattle to date.
Pandering to the future, the portion of the above metrics that came within newly renovated Safeco Field is cause for optimism.
Last season marked the first in which Gutierrez hit a larger stake than 50% of his home runs in Safeco Field. Chalk it up to what you will, but of the six, two left over the renovated 8-foot wall height in left field and a third near the stadium's most drastically edited dimensions in left-center field. With an average distance of 385 feet -- hardly 'no-doubter' distance -- the outfielder looked at home in Seattle this past season.
However -- knowing this club takes the field at home much of the next season -- beware in mailing Gutierrez a Silver Slugger award prematurely. His past season was not all roses as it may appear.
|Franklin Gutierrez (2013, RHP in AAA/MLB)
Like most things related to the Venezuelan born outfielder, this is a real brain teaser.
Upon first glance, the above production -- seen at the Major League level none the less -- is pretty nifty. But as you look closer, the numbers begin to confound one another. Offering at a similar data-set of pitches seen during his tenure in Triple-A, Gutierrez posted a HR/FB ratio just one-fourth the equal of his Major League performance, cutting his slugging production in half.
Whats more -- in reaching the Major League production displayed in the table above -- Gutierrez batted 26 ticks (.267) better than his career average (.241) versus RHP (right-handed pitching) and 51 ticks better than his .216 number of the same season in Triple-A. Metrics that only further jumble what was truly an upside down season for the former Gold Glove winner.
Confounding, outlying numbers are not the only battle Gutierrez faces moving forward. In line with his tumultuous past, Seattle has become increasingly reluctant to run the oft-injured outfielder, stealing on just 5.8% of stolen base opportunities (6/104) the past two seasons. Handcuffed in producing with his legs, it becomes crucial in the investment of a roster, lineup designation moving forward that Gutierrez generates productive at-bats off pitchers on either side of the mound.
Self-admittedly not able to be forecast as available on a day-in day-out basis -- although it's nobody's ideal scenario given the outfielders early contributions in Seattle -- Gutierrez may be asked to take a reduced role next season, even more significant than that of last season while healthy. With an established, productive track record versus left-handed pitching (.287/.344/.474), he could remain the organization's answer opposite southpaws, turning to an external, market driven search to account for remaining contests.
Such an acquisition could be used to address the inexperience of this current outfield group, while providing -- as mentioned above -- insurance, relief for the enigma that is Franklin Gutierrez.


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Original post made by Leslie Stowe on Sep 4, 2007
All has been said about incorporation, all expertise distributed, and now Alamo residents must decide to lead or follow. Does Alamo want a citizen-led municipality or do we want CCC-BOS, a town council or another city's council to decide our future?
on Sep 4, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Thank you, Leslie, for stating clearly the issues that separate thousands of Alamo residents from the Alamo Incorporation Movement's petition to establish a town council that has the sole authority to create the future of Alamo. Whether the CCC-BOS or its MAC, an Alamo Town Council, or another city council that annexes Alamo, the result is quite the same. Alamo residents will not have citizens' oversight in determining the future of Alamo.
Your clarity was amazing,
on Sep 6, 2007 at 9:17 am
Last night, Alamo made its choice.
Alamo Incorporation Movement, as AIM, has now defined itself among 90 or so volunteers that have been leaders in Alamo community groups. The absence of neighborhood and homeowners groups, as the majority in Alamo, clearly shows Alamo's majority has made its choice.
Incorporation is broadly supported in Alamo, but AIM's concept of a town council planning Alamo's future has been rejected.
Beth Hull
on Sep 6, 2007 at 6:46 pm
It would be more productive to engage all of Alamo in a designed city that would serve everyone's interest as a voice in our community planning. I appreciate AIM for their wish to use political avenues to create such an opportunity and I understand my neighbors' concerns for the lack of assurances of a plan for our future.
Let's sit down and create that future now. Then we can put it in place by a carefully selected city council that are our neighbors and supporters.
Yes, let's make the young people our council because it is their future and let us be their guidance.
Is that too easy?


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Although discussions about the propriety of the secret EPA email accounts have raged in Washington for months, McCarthy told senators that she was unfamiliar with the EPA's policy to use the accounts. Under questioning, she said she had never used a private, non-government email account to conduct EPA business, and the agency said McCarthy has not used one of the secret EPA addresses, either. The secondary accounts are reserved for administrators.
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The hearing represented the only occasion for senators to ask McCarthy questions publicly before the Senate votes on her nomination to run the agency.
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My days are spent creating objects which people imbue with memories and meaning. Ironically, I grew up without that devotion to my possessions. There was no blankie or favorite toy, although I desired it. Mementos meant clutter. My best friend Sylvia moved at the end of the first grade and the morning she left, presented me with a small paperback book, a story about ballet and friendship. On the last day of school, I left it in my desk and never saw it (or her) again.
We later moved from our apartment in Queens to Long Island, and I was told that this was temporary. I learned not to grow attached to the walls and they remained bare for the next seven years.
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Last Thursday: A gallery show opening
Rena & Lisa. I love love this photo of them, I'm not sure why I find it so hilarious but I do! Check out Lisa's awesome outfit. She totally rocked the scrunchy.
Back tracking a little bit: last Thursday was the opening for Caitlin Keegan and Julia Rothman's joint show at Rare Device. It was so wonderful to spend some time with them and see their work! And I'm super excited to have been able to snag a painting as well. I'll post a photo of it when I get it after the show comes down.
I wasn't able to get a good photo of Caitlin's work, but her large collage/paintings were GREAT. My fav was the knitting piece.. I hope it becomes a print because I'll def have to grab that.
Julia's pieces. The way these are hung, so much fun.
Sian & Julia.
Incidentally, the show opening was also a jumpsuit party and we take our duties seriously.
I had a total blast at this opening and makes me wish RDSF was closer to home. I wish I could visit every single one. Maybe one day.
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On San Francisco Time
Just when I started to get used to SF time, I'm back. Just one photo tonight.. it's 3 in the morning after all. But there is more to come.
(This is a candy store where there was lots of yummy. I had some salt water taffy.)
Lovely ladies: Rena, Sian, Mia, & Caitlin at Miette. (Yes, I included the sweet dog.)
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San Francisco: Day 1
It's pretty late but I couldn't go without posting something from my first day in San Francisco! I am crashing at Rena and Derek (and Mia and Lulu)'s pad. I have missed the sweet dog and will post this silly photo of us this morning even though it's not the most flattering.
Spent the day roaming the south part of SF; there are so many thrift shops and cute boutiques/galleries and I had so much fun browsing. Just photos up ahead because I'm about to fall over from exhaustion.
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Finished: Custom Blue Spruce Necklace
In sterling silver. (Please forgive the fuzzy webcam photo!)
Had a bit of a spilled coffee-near-laptop-scare. Thankfully everyone is ok!
(In the photo: dress by Minnie & James. <3!)
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This just in..
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Post July 4th BBQ
Listening to DMB while nursing my coffee. The long weekend is over and I miss it already. There is a pile of work that has been ignored for days and needs to get done and my wrist is finally rested.
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I spent yesterday in a gorgeous spot in Williamsburg. Hosts like Davit amaze and inspire; I want to be just like him when I grow up. Not only was the food and company great, I was sent home with a four foot bok choy plant. I know, right?!
Ah, the best.
And two days until SF. Ow yeah.
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Released in 1999, Still Life displayed even more of the band's prog rock influences, and the following year the band played its first U.S. concert at the Milwaukee Metalfest. Blackwater Park, titled after an obscure psychedelic prog outfit from the '70s, was released in early 2001. The album created a huge buzz among progressive metal fans, who had begun to lump the band in with other experimental metal bands like Tiamat. Instead of waiting until the buzz died down, the band released Deliverance in the fall of 2002. The following year, Opeth surprised fans with the release of Damnation, an album that was almost completely devoid of any heavy metal trappings and focused instead on acoustic instruments and traditional songwriting. Ghost Reveries arrived in 2005 and proved to be a return to form for the band. Opeth returned in 2007 with Roundhouse Tapes: Opeth Live, and in 2008 with the all-new studio album Watershed. In 2010, the band followed up with another live album, In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall. The set was recorded at the famous London venue and featured the band playing their break-out album, Blackwater Park, in its entirety. Opeth shifted stylistic gears dramatically for 2011's Heritage. While writing for the album, Åkerfeldt fell under the spell of the music of Swedish folk music, Alice Cooper, and many spaces between. The sound, while remaining Opeth's, is also quite different, far more prog than death metal. In fact, if anything, this is the sound of the band leaving death metal behind. The album's cover is loaded with symbolism depicting the change. Heritage was also the last Opeth recording to feature keyboardist Per Wiberg. The album was released in September on Roadrunner. ~ Mike DaRonco, Rovi
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No the band isn't moving away from growling. They just put out an album where they don't growl. They have done it before (Damnation). They are very much a death metal prog band still. Sorry you don't like the growling, i love it. Mikael sounds like an angel when he sings and Satan when he growls, it adds a whole other dimension to the music.


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Actor Nicolas Cage talks about his role in the new Dreamworks feature 'The Croods,' which opens nationwide on March 22.Voice of the father in the film 'The Croods' (Grug), Cage says he enjoyed the story and its ability to pull at the heartstrings while encouraging laughter. "I thought it was just a very positive, magical story," said Cage. I mean I liked the idea of the over protective father who learns to let go and has a better relationship with his daughter because of it." Cage says he enjoyed working with cast members Emma Stone (Eep) and Ryan Reynolds (Guy). He likes a movie that makes viewers laugh and cry.Cage also talks about back in the day when Johnny Depp lived in his apartment and he encouraged Depp to try acting. Cage says Depp's success is his own and does not take credit.Nicolas Cage online: www.imdb.com/name/nm0000115/?ref_=tt_cl_t1About the film'The Croods' is a 3D, prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world's first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has shielded them from danger is destroyed.Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures - and their outlook is changed forever.The new Dreamworks Animation film feature the voices of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Cloris Leachman and Clark Duke. 'The Croods' is directed by Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicco and is rated PG.'The Croods' online: www.thecroodsmovie.com
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---- — David H. Morgan, 90, of Effingham, formerly of rural Dieterich, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton, with Carroll Ross officiating. Burial will be in Headyville–McQueen Cemetery, rural Jasper County, with full military rites by Jasper Post 20 American Legion. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Thursday at the funeral home. In loving memory of David, memorials may be made to the Headyville Christian Church-McQueen Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.blakefh.com.
David was born on April 5, 1923, in Jasper County, the son of Bruce and Winnie (Kistner) Morgan. He married Charlene Price on July 23, 1942, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1970.
David was a lifelong farmer in Jasper County. He was a member of the Headyville Christian Church and the Effingham VFW. David served his country during World War II in the United States Army. David was proud to be a veteran and flew his flag every day. He loved the Morgan Centennial farm, his family and friends very much. He also enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and bird watching. His love, humor and stories will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A very special "thank you" to Esther Thompson who was a wonderful caregiver.
David is survived by four children, Sue (Mike) Maculevics of Geff, David L. (Sandra) Morgan of Slidell, La., Kay (Bill) Diel of Dieterich and Becky (Danny) Zimmerman of Charleston; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Art) Rauch of Newton; and brother-in-law, Dean Chesnut of St. Joseph.
David was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sisters, Pauline Schmack, June Bangert, Millie Chesnut; brothers, Howard Morgan and Edwin Morgan; and great-granddaughter, Morgan Elizabeth.
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Historians agree that Mary and Abraham had a troubled and stormy marriage. Here's a look at some of the issues and problems in their marriage.
Travel and Mary's Emotional/Physical Health: Throughout their marriage, Abe would travel for as much as six months out of a year. Mary perceived Abe's travels as abandonment. We can only wonder if his travels were a way of protecting himself from Mary's uncontrollable shopping, her irrational fears of dogs, lightning storms, burglars, etc. and from her migraine headaches that left her bedridden for days on end.
Mary was considered self-centered, known to have a violent temper, exhibited eccentric behavior, had disturbing mood swings, and suffered from depression and exhaustion. As the years passed, Abe grew more distant and withdrawn from Mary.
Communication Styles: When they argued, Mary yelled, screamed, and threw things. Abe just walked away. Mary liked to talk and chattered on and on while Abraham was quiet and silent.
Differences: Mary and Abe had different personalities and opposing temperaments. They both struggled with depression. Mary was used to luxury while Abe had a background of poverty and hardship. Mary was well educated and Abe had little formal schooling.
Finances: Mary often lived beyond their means. Shopping was the way Mary would calm herself. She often kept her reckless spending from Abe. Even when she over spent what Congress had allowed her spend on re-doing the White House, she tried padding the accounts and appropriating money from other funds so that Abe wouldn't know the truth.
Mary's sister: "Her chief enjoyment consists in purchasing and storing."
Source: PBS.org, Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided
"The horrors of the Civil War, domestic bereavement, and the fact that she was not accepted socially in Washington, then largely a city of Southerners, made Mrs. Lincoln's White House years unhappy. She vented her frustrations in an orgy of spending -- buying handsome clothes and beautiful accessories for herself and elegant furnishings for the White House."
Source: Smithsonian. First Ladies Hall. no page #.
Abe Lincoln on learning of Mary's over spending while redecorating the White House: "It never can have my approval ... It would stink in the nostrils of the American people to have it said that the President of the United States had approved a bill overrunning an appropriation of $20,000 for flub-dubs for this damned old house when the soldiers cannot have blankets ... The house was furnished well enough, better than any one we ever lived in ... Well, I suppose Mrs. Lincoln must bear the blame, let her bear it, I swear I won't!"
Source: PBS.org, Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided
After Willy's death, Mary retreated more into herself showing signs of instability and imbalance. Along with believing that Willy and Eddy visited her at night, Mary went on irrational shopping sprees.
"Mary continued to try to find comfort in possessions. She bought new dresses, hats ... it was said that in three months, she purchased 300 pairs of gloves. Many of her purchases were never even unpacked."
Source: PBS.org, Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided
After she left the White House, Mary's debt deepened. She was not given a pension from the government until 1870.
Expectations: Mary had said during her courtship with Abraham that she wanted to marry a man who would be President someday. She had expectations of supporting her husband in his political role and being his Chief Advisor. Although she was supportive and listened to Abe as he talked about politics, her role was limited to being a good hostess and writing letters for him.
Jealousy: Mary was very jealous of Abe and could go out of control in the midst of being upset.
After Mary made a scene at a Grand Review of the Union army: "It is true however that Mary worried about flirtations, even when they didn't exist ... It was the first really open public display of their differences that they had ever permitted themselves since he became President ... After her humiliating outburst, Mary Lincoln did not leave her cabin for three days. The President explained she wasn't feeling well. Then, he sent her home to Washington."
Source: PBS.org, Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided


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For most of us, it's Halloween; but for ECU students, it's Halloweek.
From horror movie marathons to haunted houses, they kicked off the celebration days ago. It all culminates Thursday night at Midnight Madness.
Organizers are already decorating for the event, which is in its 20th year. To mark the milestone, ECU officials are moving it to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium's bleacher area for the first time.
No alcohol is allowed, but students can play games, sing karaoke and compete in a costume contest.
"A lot of our students are looking for that alternative smoke-free, alcohol-free event," says Emily McLamb, the director for students activities and organizations. "And so this is a great opportunity for them to come to a safe environment on Halloween night as opposed to maybe the downtown scene."
Officials expect thousands of students to show up, which means ECU police will be out in full force.
"We'll have eight [officers] that will be up here at the Midnight Madness event and then the others will be spread out across campus at different hot spot locations to make sure there is a safe campus environment for all of our students," says Lt. Chris Sutton of ECU Police.
The event kicks off at 10 p.m. and runs until 2 a.m.
Costume contest registration begins at 10:00 p.m. Judging will be at 11:00 p.m. for scariest costume, 12:00 a.m. for group/duo (not to exceed 5 students) and 1:00 a.m. for best overall. Each category winner will receive a $200 gift card.
Register your guest by 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 . One guest per registered student permitted. Walk-up guest registration is available from 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. on Halloween night at the guest kiosk at Gate 7 for $5. Each person should have valid photo identification as well as an ECU 1 card.
Route 950, otherwise known as the Pirate Ride Express, will be modified to access Minges Coliseum that night and will be designated as the Midnight Madness shuttle.
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I just got into muzzleloading this year as my regular rifle season was horrible so id like to get a little extra time out in the woods earlier in the season. I had put about a dozen bullets through the gun and the only type of round i have shot so far is the hornady sst sabot. Are cast bullets accurate in a muzzleloader and do you need wads with them? They are less expensive and im just looking to be able to get comfortable with the gun and actually zero it in without breaking the bank. for some reason i am unable to get more than 3 consecutive shots while swabbing the barrel between shots to be accurate so if im going to waste my time and money i might as well shoot cheaper bullets.
Also i was at the range recently and i have been able to put the first couple shots each time i go into a 1inch group before the accuracy goes to shit. I made my adjustments on the scope prior to shooting anything last time i went and the bullet hit the same exact spot.... so i made a bold adjustment and the next shot the bullet went 5 inches the opposite way? im using a bench so the rifle is steady. i have the worst luck with scopes and to this day i still hate using them.


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After more than 30 years of calling the Rush County Courthouse home, Mental Health America in Rush County has a new home at 939 South SR3, Rushville.
Local MHA director Pat Springman said the Rush County Commissioners tried hard to find space for MHA to continue operating out of the courthouse, but the growth of other programs housed in the three-story structure made moving to a new location necessary.
"Mental Health had no money to pay rent, so I decided to make my father's (Audley Sizemore) gas station into our new office," Springman said.
Commissioner Mark Bacon, Bret Turner, Kreigh Springman and Dan Herbert volunteered to help move MHA's furniture, files, brochures and other materials out of the courthouse and into the old Sizemore building during the latter parts of April.
Volunteers Drew Springman, Margaret Davis and Corbin Huffer then painted the new office space as well as assisting with other improvements. Devon Springman assisted with moving furniture from the back area of the building into the new office and Ed Dickson added the final touch by hand-lettering the door.
Pat Springman even had a new bench constructed and it now sits outside the new MHA office door.
"My dad had an old bench by the gas station door for over 45 years," Pat explained. "Men would fill their vehicles with gas or eat in my mom's (Virgie Sizemore) restaurant then stop and sit on the bench with my dad to talk about politics, the weather, fishing or whatever. Over the years it became known as the "liar's bench." Now, there's a new bench and everyone is welcome to stop by and sit on it while they share stories of the past or talk about whatever is on their mind."
Springman invites the public to stop by and check out Mental Health America in Rush County's new office; it's located on the north end of the old Sizemore building. Occupying the south end of the same building is a new business, Still Stylish, a clothing consignment store operated by Springman's daughter-in-law.
MHA office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment. Those with questions or concerns can call (765) 932-2004. If there's no answer leave a message as this phone is checked several times a day.
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Zac's question caught me off guard.
Our last vacation was three years ago. Since then, we have done some fun things as a family on day trips, but all the longer getaways that we planned fell through at the last minute.
We said we were finally going to make it to the mountains this fall. However, one of us couldn't wait that long.
Zac has been putting in a lot of extra hours at the store, and the summer is only going to get busier for him.
He needed a break from staring at the same walls for six days a week.
So earlier this month we set out for Pensacola Beach, Fla. We discussed going to Gulf Shores but ditched that plan once we found out that the Hangout Music Festival would be going on that weekend.
A beach full of drunken naked people and musicians also under the influence of who knows what just didn't appeal to us.
Zac found a hotel online that was located on the bay and within driving distance of the beach.
For a straight week, I daydreamed of sitting out on the balcony watching the rising and setting of the sun as a stream of sailboats floated by.
Imagine my surprise when our room turned out to be on the ground floor and our only view was of the pool.
My disappointment was eased some when we discovered the private beach that we shared with a handful of other hotel visitors.
The bay was truly beautiful and calm enough that Wyatt could play in it without being knocked down by the waves or pulled out by an undertow.
About an hour before dark on our first night there, we decided to do some exploring to determine where our time would be best spent on our only full day at Pensacola Beach.
We drove past the boardwalk and dozens of the funkiest houses that I had ever seen. At some point, it became obvious that we were far from the typical tourist zone.
Zac whipped into the first parking lot we came across in hopes that it was a public beach.
"Look! Mountains!" Wyatt said, pointing to the sand dunes beyond our windshield.
Zac stepped out and started smiling from ear to ear. "You can taste that salt air, can't you?"
I took Wyatt's hand and led him up the wooden walkway that would carry us out to the beach. With each step we took, the far-away crashing of waves turned into a roar.
I had to stop myself from sprinting toward it.
My last beach trip was the summer of 2004. Somehow I had forgotten how magnificent it is to wiggle my toes in the sand, fill my lungs with an ocean breeze and feel a small yet powerful part of an infinite body of water beat against me over and over again.
"Wyatt, it's the beach!" I yelled excitedly over the sound of the waves.
I had Zac take a picture of me knee-deep in the Gulf of Mexico holding our son.
It was at that moment that I realized parents have as much of a responsibility to introduce their children to the wonders of creation as we do to teach them manners and help with their homework.
We spent as much time playing in the ocean that evening as the light would allow.
We were about to leave when a man standing nearby with his daughter asked Zac if they were seeing the Gulf or the Atlantic Ocean.
He was from the West Coast and said he had only driven down on business to drop off a car.
I thought about our brief conversation with him on our way back to the hotel.
How sad it must be to have to steal a few precious moments with the ocean instead of being able to romp in it for a day and a half as we did.
We all have to leave it sometime, though. That's probably for the best; we don't tend to appreciate things that are right outside our front door.
But whether it takes us a year or a decade to get back to the beach again, we know it will be there waiting on us.
That is one of the many marvelous things about it.


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Former St. Anne's Belfield star Kyle Long will play in the NFL Pro Bowl as just a rookie.
The Chicago Bear offensive guard has been added to the annual all-star game as a replacement for an injured player.
Long was the 20th overall pick out of Oregon in last year's draft.
Long started all 16 games at right guard for the Bears despite only playing 1 year for the Ducks. The Pro Bowler began his career at Florida State as a baseball player and eventually made the switch to football and enrolling at Saddleback Community College for two years. In fact, during Long's lone season as a Duck he played in eleven games and only started the final five at left guard.
With Long, the Chicago Bears offensive line only surrendered 30 sacks in 579 passing attempts. Bears running back Matt Forte was able to rush 1,339 yards thanks to the help of Long and his O-line.
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Career Services:
Don't know anything about postgrad
Campus Resources:
Student center is up and coming. Pretty decent for a technical college. Library is nice but needs more circuits to plug in laptops. Campus activities can be fun.
Academic Experience:
A lot of work and courses, especially if wanting to transfer
Tuition & Financial Aid:
Tuition is not too shabby
Overall Experience:
Just look online as well as talk to an advisor about your program. Also, the financial aid people NEVER answer the phone, so don't even try. You'd do a lot better going up there to the office but there is still no guarantee that they'll help you because they don't like to help people. Just talk to multiple people about your program and courses!
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West Ga Tech has an agreement with the university of west Ga to be able to go to grad school there and earn it in a semester.
I wish that their was a food court of some kind because when I have class all day and do not have time to go off campus for food it would be nice to be able to grab something to eat here.
Academic Flexibility:
The teachers are easy to get intouch with but the advisors are not.
Campus Resources:
There are many different computer labs that are open to the students to use any time. The library is locked next door to one computer lab which is good because less people are going in and out of the library when people are trying to study.
Academic Experience:
My major is Health Information Techonology. There has been some ups and downs with losing teachers and trying to replace them but overall I love my major and can't wait to see what the future holds.
Academic Experience:
West Georgia Tech is not an easy school. They make you work hard for your grade but in the long run it gets you ready for the future. I like being pushed to do great and see what all I can do when I work hard.
Online Courses:
I enjoy taking online courses. I find myself learning more than I do when I am in a classroom because I can work on my own time and be able to focus more.
Tuition & Financial Aid:
The tuition for West Ga Tech is not that much a semester and they make sure that each student is getting their money worth.
Overall Experience:
Overall I would say my esperience at this school as been okay. There are some things that the school needs to work on but overall I like the school.
Student Body:
The students here are very outgoing and will help anyone in need.
Academic Experience:
Its a respected major wherever you go, its a lot of hard work.
Academic Experience:
Ive had great biology proffesors
Campus Resources:
Out of all the things listed i know where the library is located
Campus Resources:
WiFi i decent blocks a lot of pages though printing can be a pain when more than one person needs to print
Student Body:
I don't here to much about it
Academic Flexibility:
i've always been able to work while attending courses here/
Online Courses:
I prefer in class session
Overall Experience:
I've have started my career before earning my degree because of this school.
Tuition & Financial Aid:
Transferring from a university to a technical school , found it cost less.
I like how small the campus is and how it is close to home.
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I do not know about anyone else, but I tired of selfcongratulatory political talk a long time ago. Fact is, I have never liked it much. One candidate interviewed yesterday had nothing at all good to say about the present administration. In the process of lambasting its record on just about every front, this individual never once offered any specifics as to how he would go about creating jobs, ending Medicare fraud, or terminating these idiotic wars that we seem intent on embroiling ourselves in.
As he considers his imminent death, Socrates declares that entering into the political arena never appealed to him because he was too concerned with discovering and telling the truth. Admittedly, his dialogic approach to unearthing the truth of such things as justice and friendship can at times be a bit dizzying, but he figured, rightly, that he needed the freedom of an apolitical life in order to sustain and nourish his lifelong journey in search of wisdom.
I have some trouble accepting his notion that it is when the soul is ultimately freed from the body that wisdom is finally achieved. Be that as it may, his aversion to partisan politics makes a great deal of sense, since truth seems as elusive and unwelcome to most politicians as the plague.
One of the attractions of Socrates is his uncanny ability to force us to reconsider our most basic assumptions.
Questioning one's assumptions requires character. It is easy to put on blinders and happily cruise along through life feeling so certain about things that periodic reexaminations of one's beliefs become anathema. I feel pretty certain about some things. For instance, I know that every day at about six in the morning and four in the afternoon my dog Gabby will pester me to feed her. Her stomach is a pretty reliable clock. I am as certain as I can be that our seven new chickens will fare well if I take good care of them. It is also fair to assume that given human nature's penchant for digging itself into ideological corners, the culture wars that characterize contemporary life will continue.
The question is, what is one to do?I wrestle with that all the time. I wish I could devotethat time to other more rewarding mental pursuits.
In his "Confessions," Rousseau writes of the interminable and unavoidable conflict between the individual and society. Ideally, a society would provide for the harmonious coupling of both.
An individual is married to the society in which he finds himself, like it or not. Any relationship, if it is to not only survive, but flourish, requires both hard work and compromise.
Right now there are too many people hard at work finding ways to divide us. And compromise, as an effective strategy for the achievement of harmony, has fallen prey to selfishness, blind adherence to ideology, and a culture of impassioned distrust that should have anyone familiar with history a bit worried.
Perhaps we can arrest what sometimes feels like a freefall into disaster if we start to think of ourselves as individuals living together in a community whose existence depends on our collective ability to give more than take. Unfortunately, we live in a winner take all society where the rights, feelings, and inclinations of those who find themselves in a numerically significant minority are routinely maligned and ignored.
That makes possible a tyranny that serves no one while undermining us all.
Up On Hawthorn Hill: Wisdom
I do not know about anyone else, but I tired of selfcongratulatory political talk a long time ago. Fact is, I have never liked it much. One candidate interviewed yesterday had nothing at all good to say about the present administration. In the process of lambasting its record on just about every front, this individual never once offered any specifics as to how he would go about creating jobs, ending Medicare fraud, or terminating these idiotic wars that we seem intent on embroiling ourselves in.
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Film examines Lance Armstrong's fall
There's nothing more heartwarming than someone overcoming impossible odds and achieving the pinnacle of success. The last thing you want is for that story to fall apart. When it happens to an icon like Lance Armstrong it's even more difficult to accept. He is someone you'd want to admire since he was both a champion and a do-gooder. How does the public react when it all comes crashing down?Continued ...
Taking risks and getting out of my comfort zone
I never thought that I would be trapped in so many whirlwinds of stressful thoughts about where I'm taking my life. There are so many different options to choose from, and so many decisions that have to be made. I feel like I am falling into an endless pit, awaiting my final decision that will inevitably lead me into the unknown that is my future.Continued ...
Denmark meeting expectations
Hej! My name is Max Ofer, and I am in Denmark through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. I live in a small town called Hjallerup, consisting of 3000 people, in the northern part of Jutland, the main peninsula of Denmark.Continued ...
Local Voices From Around The Globe: Settling in and having a smooth transition
Oi! I'm spending my junior year as a Rotary Exchange student in Brazil.Continued ...
Teen Talk: Getting working experience has had its bumps in the road
Stepping into the working world has proven to be a lot harder than I thought it would be.Continued ...
Getting to attend a journalism and media conference
What has social media got to do with journalism? Why does the media focus on the topics it does, and how does that shape public opinion?Continued ...
Local Voice From Around the Globe:Thinking, 'How can this be?' all over again
I have at last bid farewell to India, and come home. However, the thread of my story did not stop at the departure gate, but continues on uninhibited, having only changed course.Continued ...
There is good, there is bad and then there is high school
Looking back at all my endeavors since freshmen year in high school, I realize that life moves on in a blink of an eye.Continued ...
Getting to know a man called 'Ee-yah'
Hughie Jennings died in 1928, but I feel like I know him well.Continued ...
Local Voice From Around the Globe: Keeping Thai while re-entering America
As I've begun my American life again, spending time with friends, holding up a job, etc, I've been able to stay above the tide of reverse culture shock and the sort of post-exchange despair that is common at this time for exchange students by meditating on some Thai-inspired thoughts.Continued ...
A new kind of racing is turning a dream into reality
There are really no words to describe getting on a race horse, getting behind the starting gate and taking off full speed at a trot. All I can say is it is a bumpy ride that gets the cheeks bouncing and your helmet pushing back in the wind.Continued ...
Fight to keep chicken alive has taken several attempts
I agree with the narrator of Robert Frost's poem "Mending Wall" that good fences make good neighbors - most of the time.Continued ...
'Read My Lips' may not be a memoir for everyone
Sometimes an actor or actress can be defined by a singular performance. Everyone remembers Vivian Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With the Wind," but most people would be hard pressed to name any of her other films (I can name one, "Caesar & Cleopatra," only because I saw it for a class in college).Continued ...
Local Voices From Around the Globe: It's been a year of inexplicable joy, struggle, hilarity and triumph
Recently I went with my host mother to travel through a central province of Thailand called Kanchanaburi. Here, I was able to sit among and pet sleeping tigers at a temple that serves as a tiger reserve/zoo.Continued ...
Attack on Sacket's Harbor
Sacket's Harbor, near the beginning of the St. Lawrence River from Lake Ontario, was the principal American naval base on Lake Ontario during the War of 1812.Continued ...
Once again, hope springs eternal ...
We are happy to report that although Mother Nature did her best to thwart the annual Upper Pioneer Street Block Party, she was not successful.Continued ...
Local performs costumed recitations of Casey at the Bat
Since 1996, I have had the privilege of doing costumed recitations of Casey at the Bat as part of my job at the Baseball Hall of Fame. I've performed the poem an estimated 2,000 times in 22 states, at ballparks, conferences, classrooms, Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies, weddings and other events.Continued ...
E-readers come in handy when traveling
I recently took a trip to California and it was the perfect time to make use of my e-reader. While I'm still devoted to actual books, I must admit that traveling with a thin, lightweight computerized device beats dragging along one or two bulky hard copy titles. The only issue is finding the right e-books to take on the airplaneContinued ...
Local Voices From Around the Globe: Arriving at the last bend in the River
The month of May is the height of the summer in India, a time best spent indoors with a good book and a sliced mango for company.Continued ...
Cooperstown election and law
On Tuesday the 18th inst. [May], the following persons were elected officers for this village for the ensuing year: --Continued ...
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High School: A three year starter at Lincoln School in Costa Rica...led his team in scoring each season and was the team captain his senior year...was selected to the AASCA Tournament All-Star Team...also was a member of the Uruguay de Coronado.
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After months of searching, a new executive director will oversee the Tyson Events Center and other facilities in Sioux City.
That "new" Events Facilities Executive Director is Erika Newton, who's already been serving as the interim director.
The Briar Cliff graduate will be in charge of the Tyson Events Center, the Convention Center, the Orpheum theater, and the IBP Ice Center as well.
Despite the growing challenges of making Siouxland an entertainment hotspot, Newton is excited about the opportunity.
"I'm very excited about it. I'm very excited to be part of this leadership team. I think this city has a great set of people kind of running the ship, and I'm very happy about taking over this position," Newton said.
Newton replaces Aran Rush who left in June. She was appointed after a nationwide recruitment process and will take on her new title Monday.
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Laws 2013, Chapter 129 (HB2183) allows for Authorized Third Party providers (ATP) to perform road and written tests and driver license transactions under the newly created subcategory of ATP Driver License Providers. The bill also changes most of the licensed professional driver training schools into contracted entities under the ATP program as ATP Driver License Training Providers. In addition, statutes regulating Traffic Survival Schools are moved into Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 28 with some licensing changes included.
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Creationism in Louisiana lawsuit
A sixth-grade teacher's advocacy of creationism is at the center of the complaint in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana on January 22, 2014.
A second antievolution bill in Missouri
Missouri's House Bill 1587, introduced and given its first reading in the Missouri House of Representatives on January 23, 2014, is the fourth antiscience bill of the year and the second in the state.
Update from Virginia
Virginia's House Bill 207 received extensive coverage in a hometown newspaper — The Recorder, published in the district of the bill's sponsor, Richard P. "Dickie" Bell (R-District 20). In reporting on various bills introduced by Bell, the newspaper commented (January 23, 2014), "By far, Bell's proposal for science teachers has attracted the most scrutiny."
Creationism in Texas charter schools?
"When public-school students enrolled in Texas'[s] largest charter program open their biology workbooks, they will read that the fossil record is 'sketchy.' That evolution is 'dogma' and an 'unproved theory' with no experimental basis. They will be told that leading scientists dispute the mechanisms of evolution and the age of the Earth," according to Zack Kopplin, writing in Slate (January 16, 2014). "These are all lies."
Antievolution legislation in Missouri
Missouri's House Bill 1472, introduced in the House of Representatives on January 16, 2013, is the third antiscience bill of the year, following Virginia's HB 207 and Oklahoma's SB 1765.
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Beach Block 20th Ave-with pool in North Wildwood
- bedrooms 4
- baths 3
- sleeps 12
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Sans Souci
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 2,000 - $ 3,400 / week
vacation rental description
Our all new 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom condo offers a beautiful vacation
getaway with all the conveniences of home and is located just steps
away from the beach and the quiet, northern end of the boardwalk.
No streets to cross when you access the boardwalk or beach, we are
located in North Wildwood on the beach block at 20th Avenue. Our
condo is nearly 2,500 square feet with almost double the living
space found in most other rental units in the area. We can sleep up
to 12 with plenty of room for everyone to relax and be comfortable.
Enjoy ocean views from our front and master bedroom balconies. A
private, heated pool with jacuzzi is located directly behind the
unit with views from the master bedroom balcony.
vacation rental location
property availability
- dates with deals
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Last modified on 07-17-2014 at 12:44 PM.
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Andrea/Ken Diddle 973-224-2779
condo rental amenities
** Wireless Internet Access Included **
MASTER BEDROOM: Queen bed w/ 2 end tables, dresser w/mirror, flat screen TV with DVD player. Your own private master bath with shower, and balcony looking over the beautiful pool deck.
SECOND BEDROOM: Queen bed w/ end table, dresser w/ mirror and flat
screen TV.
THIRD BEDROOM: Youth Bedroom: (2) Twin beds w/ end table and flat screen TV.
4TH BEDROOM/ Entertainment Room: Located down the spiral staircase, also accessible through handicap ramp from garage area. (1) Full bed and full futon, w/cocktail table, flat screen TV DVD player wet bar, refrigerator and full bath.
2 Queen size air matresses available.
KITCHEN: Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, toaster, microwave, pots & pans, dishes, glasses, silverware, etc. Granite countertop with additional counter seating for 4 people.
LARGE LIVING ROOM: Sofa Loveseat matching Chair and Ottoman. Sit back, relax and watch TV on our 40" flat screenTV.
DINING AREA: table with seating for 8.
LAUNDRY ROOM: Washer and dryer, located within the unit. Central air, ceiling fans are just a few of the amenities you will find in our beautiful condo. Plenty of blankets and pillows located throughout.
Outdoor amenities include a secluded, heated pool w/ hot tub directly behind the unit for complete privacy. A private outdoor shower is also located in the pool area. Reserved parking for two cars (one inside the garage).
Please, no pets or smoking allowed.
activities and attractions in North Wildwood New Jersey
North Wildwood has quickly become the place to stay in Cape May
County. There are plenty of advantages to staying in the northern
end of the island. Some of the nicest places to dine are located in
North Wildwood along with dance clubs and Irish Pubs. Jet skis,
parasailing, boating, fishing, and crabbing are all right here.
Bikes are available next door to our complex. Games, rides, and
water parks on the 2+ mile long boardwalk, just steps away. Outdoor
movies and other North Wildwood sponsored activities every day of
the week. Fireworks every Friday night in the summer @ 10 PM can be
seen right outside your front door. But, the best reason to stay in
North Wildwood is the short walk to the ocean from our beach block
home with no streets to cross. And if you feel like taking a 30
minute drive, you can be in one of several Atlantic City Casinos.
vacation rental rates
Sorry, families only please.
Saturday Check-In 2:30 PM
Saturday Check-Out 10:00 AM
$400 Security Deposit
May 22 thru May 26, 2014 (4 NIGHTS) Memorial Day Weekend $2,000
May 24 thru May 31, 2014 $2,500
June 4 thru June 8, 2014 $2,200 (BOOKED)
June 8 thru June 14, 2014 $2,200
June 14 thru June 21, 2014 $2,600 (BOOKED)
June 21 thru June 28 2014 $2,900(Deal-2,300)(BOOKED)
June 28 thru July 5, 2014 $3,400(Deal-2,700)
July 5 thru July 12, 2014 $3,400 (BOOKED)
July 12 thru July 19, 2014 $3,400 (BOOKED)
July 19 thru July 26, 2014 $3,400 (BOOKED)
July 26 thru Aug 2, 2014 $3,400 (BOOKED)
Aug 2 thru Aug 9, 2014 $3,400 (BOOKED)
Aug 9 thru Aug 16, 2014 $3,400 (BOOKED)
Aug 16 thru Aug 23, 2014 $3,100 (BOOKED)
Aug 23 thru Aug 30, 2014 $2,500 (BOOKED)
Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Aug 30 thru Sept 3, 2014 $1,500
Aug 30 thru Sept 6, 2014 $2,500
Sept 7 thru Sept 14, 2014 $2,000
Sept 14 thru Sept 21, 2014 $2,000
Sept 20-23 Irish Weekend $1,500
Sept 21 thru Sept 28, 2014 $2,000
**** Call For Off Season Rates *****
Andrea/Ken Diddle 973-224-2779
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 North Wildwood
- Beach
- Swimming
- Dining
- Shopping
Top things to do on a budget
- Beach
- Pool
- Bicycling
- Walking
- Fishing
Top things to do with a family
- Beach
- Swimming
- Boardwalk
- Cape May Zoo
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Well, it's been a long week and a half, and we're finished with the Natsume Ono Manga Moveable Feast – but not without some parting shots. Let's take a look.
Jason Yadao at Otaku Ohana has a review of not simple and finds it to be a powerful work, again bring up the ties of family that others have mentioned this week:
[Natsume Ono creates] manga that are equal parts entertainment and contemplative exercise. I've seen this in reading Ristorante Paradiso – not enough that I feel qualified to comment fully on that book yet, but enough to know that the focus of that book, Nicoletta, comes from a family just as broken as Ian's.
His review is the polar opposite of Jason Green's, which I featured yesterday, but will link again, because I feel truly represents the very different perspectives of Ono's work among the manga community.
I think I may have missed linking to a discussion between Melinda and Michelle at Manga Bookshelf in my complete archive, so to make up for that, please go read it again. Enjoy it. It is a fantastic discussion.
Last but not least, Ed Sizemore announces the plans he has for the Manga Out Loud podcast (spoiler – he's still doing it! YAY!) and afterwards, he, Johanna Draper Carlson, Kristin, and I all have a great discussion about Natsume Ono, her works published in the USA, the works unpublished in the USA, and the MMF in general.
Let me finish by saying that this has been an absolutely fantastic (if hectic) experience. Thank you all for participating, and for being a part of the Manga Moveable Feast for Natsume Ono. I hope you all have enjoyed this as much as I have.
I'll be back later this week with commentary on DMP's foray into Kickstarter. For now – this is Alex, flipping the switch. Have a good night, folks.


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Dubuque police say a local college student filed a false report of abduction and sexual assault.
On Tuesday, a female Clarke University student told police someone she'd met online forced her into a vehicle on Oct. 23 and then assaulted her off campus.
Even though investigators are deeming the report false, Clarke students say it still acts as a good reminder to practice safety both online and on campus.
Freshman Sydney Pennekamp said, "I always walk in a well-lit area. I try to walk with a person. If not, I always have my cell phone on me, and I'm always on the phone when I'm walking somewhere, so in case someone would approach me, then they know I'm on the phone so I can always tell this person that I'm in danger."
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Is Your Marriage Typical?
After looking at the results to polls on this site, we got this glimpse of a typical married couple.
Andrea Yates Poll
Do you think justice has been served in the murder case of the five Yates children?
Anniversary Poll
Do you and your spouse celebrate your wedding anniversaries?
Candidates and Infidelity Poll
Would you vote for a presidential candidate who had been an unfaithful spouse?
Checking/Savings Accounts Poll
What type of checking/savings accounts do the two of you have?
Cohabitation Poll
Should couples live together before marriage?
Cohabitation Growth Poll
The Growth in Cohabitation Reflects a Major Change in Tradition -- True/False
Compliments Poll
When was the last time you gave your spouse a compliment?
Dancing Together Poll
How often do you and your spouse dance together?
How often do you and your spouse date one another?
Decisions Poll
Would you marry your spouse again?
Divorce Impact Poll
Divorce Hurts Women and Children Emotionally and Financially -- True/False
Divorce Rates Poll
Divorce Rates are Lessened When a Couple is Religious -- True/False
Emotional Affair Poll
Is an emotional affair wrong?
Finances Poll
Do finances create conflict in your marriage?
Good Divorce Poll
Do you believe that good divorces exist?
Happiness Poll
How happily married are you?
Helpful In-laws Poll
Do you have helpful and supportive in-laws?
Importance of Presidential Candidates' Spouses Poll
Could the spouse of a presidential candidate influence how you vote?
Infidelity Poll
Should you confess a one-night stand to your spouse?
In-laws Poll
Do your in-laws create problems in your marriage?
Keeping Your Word Poll
Do you keep your word?
Laughter Poll
Do you and your spouse laugh together?
Lifelong Marriage Poll
Is the idea of lifelong marriage obsolete?
Long Term Marriage Poll
Society Today Has More Long-term Marriages Than in Past Years -- True/False
Low Sex Marriage Poll
Do you have a low sex marriage?
Marriage as Foundation of Society Poll
Philosophers and Theologians Have Placed Marriage as the Foundation of Society -- True/False
Marriage in a Rut Poll
Is your marriage in a rut?
Married to a Bisexual/Gay Poll
Would you remain married to a bisexual or gay spouse?
Marriage as One Man and One Woman Poll
Throughout the Ages Marriage Between One Man and One Woman Has Been Preferred -- True/False
Married to a Fixer Upper Poll
Has your fixer upper spouse's projects created stress in your marriage?
Mother's Day Poll -- Husbands' Perspective
Do you give your wife a gift on Mother's Day?
Mother's Day Poll -- Wives' Perspective
Do you expect a gift from your husband on Mother's Day?
Movie Poll
Did you like "The Story of US" ?
Nasal Spray Poll
Would you use a nasal spray to cut stress or difuse your marital squabbles?
New Year's Resolutions Poll
What is your New Year's resolution for your marriage?
Opposites Poll
Do you believe that opposites attract?
Pets Poll
Has pet ownership created problems in your marriage?
Politics Poll
How do the two of you handle political discussions?
Pornography Poll
Has pornography hurt your marriage?
Prenuptial Poll
Do you think prenuptial or postnuptial agreements are a good idea?
Remodel Poll
Has a remodeling project caused problems in your marriage?
Remote Control Poll
How do you handle the remote control battle?
Romantic Dinner Poll
When was the last time you had a romantic dinner with your spouse?
Second Chances Poll
How many chances should a cheating spouse get?
Separate Vacations Poll
Do you and your spouse take separate vacations in addition to shared vacations?
Settling Poll
Do you think settling in marriage is wrong?
Sex Addiction Poll
Is sex addiction a disease or a convenient excuse to be unfaithful?
Sexual Tolerance Poll
Americans are More Tolerant of All Sexual Activity -- True/False
Sleeping Together Poll
Would you sleep in a separate bed to get a good night's sleep?
Soul Mates Poll
Did you marry your soul mate?
Staying Together for the Kids Poll
Should a couple stay together for the sake of the kids?
Successful Marriage Poll
What Most Creates a Successful Marriage?
Teen Marriage Poll
Do you believe parents should always refuse to give consent to teen marriage?
Television in Bedroom Poll
Do you have a television in your bedroom?
Time Poll
Do you have a time-starved marriage?
Traditions Poll
Are traditions important to you and your spouse?
Valentine's Day Poll
How do you and your spouse celebrate Valentine's Day?
Wandering Eyes Poll
What is your opinion of wandering eyes?
Volunteerism Poll
Do you think volunteerism is hurting your marriage?
Wedding Ring Poll
Is it important for you to have your spouse wear a wedding ring?
Women Eager to Marry Poll
Women are More Eager to Get Married Than Men -- True/False
Working Moms Poll
Mothers Today Want to Stay Home and Not Have a Career -- True/False
Working Together Poll
Has working together hurt your marriage?
Would You Want to Know Poll
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2013 Times-News All-Area Boys Basketball team
Sun. April 07, 2013 at 12:05 a.m. | By From staff reports
Zach Bell, senior point guard, West Henderson: The all-WNCAC pick led the Falcons in scoring with 17 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Also chosen to the NCBCA all-region third team and played in the annual Blue-White All-Star game.
Christian Carmean, senior forward, North Henderson: The Knights' leading scorer was an all-WNCAC selection, averaging 11.4 points, six rebounds and 1.2 steals per game this season. Shot 53.3 percent from the field.
Brandon Dorn, senior point guard, East Henderson: The all-WNC Athletic Conference selection scored 410 points this season and finished with 1,005 for his career. Averaged 17.8 points, 3.3 assists, 3 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game. Played in the annual Blue-White All-Star game and also set two records for East basketball: Number of 3s in a season (70) and in a career (154).
Alec Philpott, senior guard, Polk County: All-Western Highlands Conference selection and three-sport athlete averaged 10.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.1 steals and 2.1 assists per game.
Hunter Reese, senior guard, Rosman: The two-time all-Smoky Mountain Conference selection led the Tigers in scoring for the second straight year, averaging 17.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.
Shawn Rogers, senior guard, Hendersonville: Chosen to the Western Highlands Conference team and WHC tournament team as well as all-1-A West Regional tournament team. Averaged 18.2 points, 6.2 assists, 3.8 steals and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Bearcats. Shot 40 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from free throw line.
Tyler Sexton, senior center, East Henderson: An all-WNCAC pick averaged 10 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game to lead the Eagles in both rebounding and blocks.
Jamal Tanner, freshman point guard, Polk County: The all-Western Highlands Conference pick averaged 11.3 points, 6.1 assists, 3.3 steals and 3.1 rebounds per game. Was selected to all-WHC tournament team and was all-district honorable mention.
Josh Vanwingerden, senior forward, West Henderson: Selected to all-WNCAC team and averaged 12.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Drew 14 charges during the season.
Cody Westmoreland, junior center, Hendersonville: The all-Western Highlands Conference pick averaged 10.6 points and 8.1 rebounds for the Bearcats this season. Shot 60 percent from the field.


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