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The bicoastal Forum USA 2006 will take place April 8 and 9 at MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, and April 11 and 12 at UC Berkeley in San Francisco.
This year, we are pleased to present a series of changes designed improve the Forum USA experience for exhibitors and candidates:
First, we have launched new partnerships with MIT and UC Berkeley. In 2006, Forum USA will be held on the campuses of these two leading universities in an effort to reach out to students of all nationalities. Forum USA is open to students from across North America and we will be promoting the Forum at top universities across the US and Canada.
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In 2005, we welcomed 33 exhibitors, including 16 companies, 5 research agencies, 1 university and 1 regional consortium of universities, 4 regional development agencies and incubators, 5 partner agencies and the European Union. In addition, 6 companies were represented by APEC and 9 by OSEO anvar.
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by Beau Wicker
There were approximately 3,000 Berry fans in attendance for the Logansport girls basketball team's home game against visiting Richmond Friday night.
And those fans saw the Class 4A No. 4 Berries put on a shock-and-awe campaign to take the Red Devils out of the game early. The Berries also smothered Richmond leading scorer Mackenzie Taylor and didn't let the Red Devils get back into the game.
Logan recorded a 61-35 win to secure at least a share of the North Central Conference title. The Berries (17-1, 6-0 NCC) have now won 13 league games in a row after running the table last season. Richmond dropped to 9-10 and 2-4 in the NCC.
Logan's 3-pointer sisters, Rachel and Whitney Jennings, knocked down three in a row to start the game to open a 9-3 lead in the game's first two minutes. The Berries did not let up from there.
Whitney hit from 25 feet late in the first quarter and from 27 feet early in the second, and the rout was on. The Berries grabbed a 33-5 lead just 12 minutes into the contest. They led 39-15 at the half displaying excellent team basketball.
Meanwhile, the Berries' box-and-one defense employed against Taylor was suffocating, and they held the sophomore guard to 10 points, all coming in the fourth quarter after Logan had grabbed a 52-17 lead after three. Taylor entered averaging 22.2 points per game.
Logan's Kiley Victor and Whitney Jennings led the team effort against Taylor.
"Hey, I'll talk about Kiley Victor. She shut down one of the leading scorers in the North Central Conference, and that girl did not get anything until what, four minutes to go in the game," Hoover said. "I'll tell you something else. Whitney Jennings played a great defensive basketball game. She kept people off balance on top. She really played a very, very good defensive basketball game.
"The two of them went together in the combination defense and shut down a very, very good player, probably an Indiana All-Star. Kiley Victor in addition to that gets 13 rebounds."
Victor also just missed a double-double with nine points.
Whitney Jennings, a junior who eclipsed the 1,500 point mark last week, recorded 23 points, eight assists and five steals. Rachel Jennings scored 15 points. Nakeya Penny had seven points and seven rebounds. Krista Kyyroenen had five points which included a 3-pointer. Madyson Price added two points and six boards.
Alexis Davis was also in double figures for Richmond with 10 points. Brooklyn Taylor scored seven. Bailey Hillard added six points and six boards. Mackenzie Taylor also had five rebounds and three steals.
Whitney Jennings talked about her rapid ascent up the state's career scoring leaderboard and mentioned passing her father, Doug, who scored 1,522 points at Argos and is the Dragons' all-time leading scorer in boys basketball.
"I passed my dad so that was pretty cool," she said, before crediting her teammates. "If I didn't have the teammates around me that I do, I wouldn't be able to score as much.
"I think our mindset coming in was we need to get better this game and every game leading up to the tournament. We've got about three weeks left, and we need to get better every day.
"It's exciting that we're having this year that we are and we're just hoping to continue it as far as we can."
Rachel Jennings said the Berries are focused on completing a second straight perfect campaign in NCC play.
"We really want that win, because the last time we were at New Castle we lost the conference at that game, so we really want that game real bad," she said. "That was just a really bad time because we were so upset because we had played so well in the conference all year and that last game we weren't there, we didn't have our A game."
Hoover noted Victor also helped shut down Benton Central star Cailyn Tolen. He said the Berries have had a good run of defensive aces at the front of their combination defense in recent years and mentioned Shannon Jennings and Jennifer Tierney, and he said to look for Katrina Neuendorf in the role next season.
Hoover also added another defensive ace, Seanna Redman, could be close to returning from a torn ACL injury with the use of a brace. He said her return would give him another sterling option to use in the box-and-one defense.
But with one of the top teams in the state this season with a very strong senior class, the Berries are focused on the now. They host South Bend St. Joseph (6-9) for a 2:30 p.m. matinée today. The Indians, a Class 3A regional finalist a year ago, recently got two starting guards back from injury and recorded a 20-point win at South Bend Clay on Thursday.
"They play the most physical basketball of any team we've seen. They just knock you down, hit you, a very, very physical basketball team," Hoover said. "I wanted them on the schedule, because [athletic director Greg] Fisher asked me if I we would take St. Joe, and I said absolutely, because they play the kind of a game that we would see in the regional if we would play a Fort Wayne South or a Homestead or Carroll. They're a very, very physical team, and we want to get ready for the tournament. I don't know how we'll do in the tournament, but we've got to make an attempt for these girls to do the best we can for them."

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Game of Thrones Episode 4: Ghost riding the whip
Just a quick reminder: This review assumes you've already watched the latest episode of Game of Thrones. If you have not, GO DO SO, and then return here unspoiled. We'll wait for you!
This episode was a freight train, but I think it's best we step back, start at the end, and move backward. Of all the characters who were punished during this episode, and that's quite a list, I felt particularly bad for the dragon. Allow me to explain.
He's just hanging out in his box, happy to be close to his mother, learning how to be a badass, and then suddenly he's shackled and handed to a monster. We know the dragons aren't mindless beasts, and it seems as though their love and devotion to Daenerys is total, but what was the dragon thinking as she handed him over and then began to walk away? He sounded scared, and I don't blame him. Imagine your mother not just leaving you at the grocery store, but forcing you to hold hands with a stranger first.
This episode included a scene we all knew was coming, whether or not you read the books. Of course Daenarys wasn't just giving up one of her dragons. Of course she understand her "mother tongue," and of course the scene has to deliver on these story beats in a way that's satisfying, even if it's not surprising.
The good news is that, even though these twists weren't exactly shocking, the way the scene was shot, edited, and then used to end the episode was flawless. The idea that Daenarys is now in possession of three dragons who seem ready to go to war, and is in also in full control of an army of fearless killing machines… well, things are going well for our favorite Targaryen.
Still, let's think about this for a bit. She gave the Unsullied the chance to leave, and I believe she was sincere in doing so. But what would they do, become farmers? They know nothing but pain, obedience, and blood.
This move may have helped Daenarys feel better about commanding an army of slaves, but I'm not sure it washes away the inhumanity of how they came to be, no matter how many whips she drops. The cynic in me says she bought their loyalty with an empty gesture, but the fact remains she has their loyalty. They have a taste for blood, and giving them the blood of their captors to slake it was a master stroke. If Daenarys was going to own them either way, why not make them love her first? We fight harder for those we love than we do against those we hate.
Smiling, waving, planning, and manipulating
The power of love versus fear is a lesson that Margaery Tyrell knows very well, and it's why she was able to talk Joffrey into addressing his people. He may have been slightly put off by the way they were chanting her name instead of his, but it only took a few seconds to get him waving and smiling. This is a boy not used to the love of the people, and he may be willing to take it any way he can get it. Margaery seems to know how to handle Joffrey, and she now has Sansa acting like a giddy child whenever they're together. In terms of a solid foundation for prosperity and power, one could do worse.
Cersei may see how dangerous the Tyrells' influence has become, but Tywin's response to her worry is to the point: She made this bed, now it's time to lay in it. He's got plans to attend to, a Kingslayer to find, a Joffrey to control, and he's ultra-tired of Cersei's bullshit. She's in the unenviable position of having powerful friends who want her to shut up about what a scary and weak human being her son has become, as if that situation had snuck up on her.
Let's leave that aside for a moment: Craster and Commander Mormont are both dead, and the Night's Watch seems to be in complete disarray. I'm glad the baby that was born in the last episode now at least has a chance, the scenes where his mother said she wanted to spend all the time she could with him were heartbreaking, but these events have a much wider implication for the plot. Will anyone return to the wall to share what they've seen?
It also feels like we missed a few scenes here. The men were certainly stressed and in an uncomfortable situation, but suddenly everyone is fighting everyone. Why did it happen at that moment? This is one of the situations where I want to read the books, because the shift from simple tension to all-out brawl seemed too quick. These men could have killed Craster at any point, so why did the violence lead to them fighting each other as well? This will likely be explained later, but for now it remains a confusing jumble of a scene. It's hard to understand the motivations of the men who drew their swords, and why they turned those swords on the people they did.
Apologies for skipping around, but we have a lot of ground to cover. We learned how Varys lost his genitals, and his story, told in such a matter-of-fact manner as he opens a large wooden crate, only adds to the sense of dread in the viewer. It's one thing to lose your bits and pieces at a young age, but it's quite another when this is done while you're awake but chemically restrained, and as part of a dark ritual. Then Varys successfully opens his crate and we see… the sorcerer who did the deed.
If you want to get a sense for a man's power, wait until they have their enemies shipped to them in this manner. This is how you decide which men have earned your fear. This also underlines the point that magic in this world is often a dark, terrifying thing, barely understood by most. When it happens, it's a big deal, and there's usually a price to pay. The man in the box is likely about to learn that lesson, and I doubt it will be pleasant for anyone involved.
The Hound is still being kept by the Brotherhood Without Banners, and is interestingly being tried for what amounts to war crimes. For a moment I did think he was going to be asked to fight Arya, which would have been an interesting match up due to their sizes and differences in training, but it seems the battle will be a more straight up affair between him and the leader of the Brotherhood.
Arya directly asking him about killing the baker's son is something at least - her resentment has been boiling under the surface for a while now. We also see a little bit of the ol' Stark steel in her as well, as she demands he be held accountable while standing straight and tall, unbowed by everyone watching her denounce him.
The less said about Jaime and Brienne, the better. He is forced to ride with his severed hand like a necklace. He tries to fight back, but is humiliated. He drinks horse urine, thinking it's water. Considering the loss of blood, any liquids likely made his body wake up and demand more. Brienne also let him know that she was aware of how much he's done for her, and remarks that the Sapphire Island is known as such due to the color of the water. The two make an unlikely combination, but the show does its best work with odd pairings, and I hope this storyline continues for a bit. I'd like to see where it goes.
Last week I said that I was looking forward to bigger plot development taking place, and this episode delivers on all counts. I'm not sure what to think of the Theon sub-plot of being sprung, trying to escape, only to be saved and then returned for more torture. It goes nowhere, and only seems to punish a character in a way that seems cruel even for this show. It's not that I feel bad that Theon is being made to suffer, the problem is that his suffering doesn't seem to be advancing the plot in a meaningful way. In an episode where so many characters moved forward in substantial ways, he's back to where he started at the beginning of the season, and that's a bad place to be.
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The New York Yankees will re-sign outfielder Ichiro Suzuki. Craig Carton of WFAN was the first to report the deal. Ken Rosenthal and Jon Heyman have both confirmed the reports. They are still working out the specifics of the contract.
Suzuki, 39, came to the Yankees at the trade deadline last season after spending 11 ½ years with the Seattle Mariners. The move to the Yankees seemed to reignite his career as he hit .322/.340/.454 after joining the team. Ichiro also hit .353 with a home run in the 2012 ALCS. He was the only Yankee regular to hit above .250 in the series. Overall he hit .283/.307/.390 with 29 stolen bases in 2012.
For his career, Ichiro has has hit .322/.365/.419 with 2,606 hits, 104 home runs and 452 stolen bases. Suzuki is a 10-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner. He also won both the American League MVP and Rookie of the Year awards in 2001.
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An interesting set of issues and conditions were thrown at us this year although the dominating problem was not the snow it was the media. They were right to report the weather conditions but highly irresponsible in suggesting that the position was hopeless and that customers should demand money back from online retailers assuming that they could not deliver.. At 10 inches we had more than our fair share of the fluffy stuff and we are in the rural Cotswolds which presented special challenges & complications. We had to think on our feet and set contingency in place. Our potential problems were avoided simply by renting a small fleet of Landrovers, before the snow arrived, to battle the weather conditions and ensure staff got into work and got in safely. Thank you to clients old and new for their faith in us to deliver at this important time of year.
Extra ordinary efforts by the DiamondGeezer team, which included staying overnight on occasions, ensured that all orders left on time and no orders were cancelled in spite of the media doom and gloom. Life got even more complicated when our local village post office could not get post collected, so we jumped in the 4×4′s and drove our post 35 miles to a large sorting office in a relatively snow free zone each night to ensure that parcels were shipped.
We are also delighted to report that the Post Office addressed (no pun intended) their problems with the snow and put a £20 million fund to meet the extra demands of the weather which ensured that premium services were delivered on time.
So in the last 10 days we have designed, manufactured (from the ground up) and delivered 148 bespoke pieces of fine diamond jewellery, plus manufactured and delivered a similar quantity from our established product range. We've flown specific and special diamonds and gemstones half way around the world to meet delivery dates. We have also delivered nearly 100 MAX XL watches. During those 10 days each customer got regular and frequent updates by email & phone.
10 days ago I ordered two gifts for my wife, one from Comet and one from Apple in both cases I paid for an expedited delivery, both companies guaranteed delivery by the 20th. December. Not a word from either, until today, Christmas Eve, when I chased them and was advised to expect delivery of both on the 4th of January. They must both be using the same ineffective courier. Both failed to meet their obligations especially when we know that with a little imagination, planning and a lot of application it is possible to take control.
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If you've recently shopped at the Kirkwood store, in the alley at 419 East Kirkwood, you may have seen a new face behind the counter and throughout the store. Since October, Heather Beery has been serving as the store coordinator. A Bloomingfoods member since 2000, Heather was drawn to the position because of her interest in agricultural sustainability and good food.
Laura Gleason sat down with Heather at the end of the lunch rush one day and asked some questions about her new job.
Laura: Tell us about your professional background.
Heather: I have about 15 years in human services—social work—and then I was an information architect at IU. From there I was promoted to assistant director of the interactive team of creative services at IU Communications. I wanted a change, and have been really interested in food issues for a long time. I wanted to be doing something that I felt was really tangibly improving peoples' lives, and I think Bloomingfoods does that.
Laura: What skills are you bringing to the job?
Heather: I have a fairly extensive managerial background, and I have a lot of people skills from having a human services and social work background, and organizational skills. A lot of overarching things that combined with a big interest in this area.
Laura: What is your favorite part of the job so far?
Heather: Working with the customers. Somewhere in my late 30s I decided I was actually an extrovert—after thinking I was an introvert for many, many years.
Laura: What else do you enjoy?
Heather: I like learning new things and I like change a lot, so it's just been fun learning lots of new stuff. It's also been really fun to have food knowledge and be able to make some decisions about purchases, things we're going to bring in the store or things we might not carry anymore based on what our customers want—because it's a cooperative—but also being able to make recommendations based on what I know about healthy food.
Laura: Have you discovered any products since starting this job that you especially like?
Heather: I don't think I'd ever had one of the Synergy Kombuchas before—those are really good!
Laura: The Kirkwood store has seen a lot of changes over the years. Who are the clientele, and how do you meet their needs?
Heather: This store really caters to students, faculty, staff, and local businesses, and it's a lot of grab n' go. Not a lot of people come to this store to do their weekly grocery shopping. We're trying to do more with the deli, some new deli sandwiches, and we're trying to get more products in that are more "walkable": cut fruit, cut vegetables, things people can eat while they're walking or at their desk.
Laura: Is there anything you would like to see improved?
Heather: A lot of people don't realize that there is an upstairs and that they're allowed to come upstairs, or that there's a grocery room—so we will be working on improving our signs.
Laura: What are your hopes for the future of the downtown store?
Heather: Mostly I just want this store to be successful in general—it was the first store and I think it's really important to a lot of members that the store does well.
When she's not at Bloomingfoods, Heather keeps busy parenting her two teenage daughters, reading, doing yoga, and learning about sustainability issues. She said that when former clients come into Bloomingfoods, they often remark at how energized and happy she looks. "It's been a great change," she said.


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70D RAW file appears to show the same old DR as Canon has been stuck with since 2007 . I hope it is not their new process sensor!How do you conclude that the 70D RAW files have the same DR as older Canon Cameras? Maybe I misunderstand the concept of DR, but I think to measure the DR you need to how light was when the picture was taken; a piece of information that is not included in the RAW file.
The RAW files from Canon cameras have a pitch black masked off area around the outer edge that you can access with pre-RAW debayer/processing software. You can measure that and usually get a value that is pretty close to what you get from the main imaging portion of the sensor in a captured dark frame.
The white point has general been in similar ballpark and even if you take the max possible value it doesn't change the results too much so you can get away without even measuring that if there is no portion of the frame that is totally blown out.
Between those two things you might not exactly nail the DR but you get close enough that it doesn't matter.
At least so far.
I will say again that the black masked area on the left this time is much more narrow than on the other bodies and since DPR claims to have seen an improvement, it is possible, that this time, for the first time, the method will prove to not have been reliable. I suspect it will be proven to be reliable, but I'm not like 99% sure by any means this time as I was the other times. So there is still a definite chance that it could be better. We will have to wait for a true black frame.
Even if the engineering DR proved to not be any better and nowhere close to Exmor, there is always the chance that they may have at least improved pattern banding noise and brought to super low 1Ds3 levels perhaps which would be an improvement over the 7D.
Anyway, we will see, it would have been nice had the masked area shown a huge improvement though.
It is also possible that they may have decided to focus on dual-phase stuff and had the aps-c team focusing only on that while having some other team FF sensor team working on a truly new process that will give the 5D4/3D/maybe 7D2 or what not much better ISO100 DR. Maybe after this round they will eventually merge the tech between the two?? Who knows.


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Bobby Blotzer releases a statement regarding mixed feedback from fans about Facebook comments.
RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer has released the following statement:
"I've been getting a lot of mixed feedback from RATT fans regarding my comments on Facebook, and I wanted to take a moment to clarify my position and hopefully provide some valuable perspective.
"Let me first say that I regard the band RATT as a national treasure and something I feel privileged to be a part of for 30 years. I feel like we create great music, and bring a signature sound different from other bands out there keeping rock and roll alive. It is my love for all things RATT that makes delays in touring, and creating music that much more frustrating.
"It's no secret that keeping a band together for 30 years is a tall order to fill. We met 30 years ago, and despite spending the majority of our lives on stage together, we do evolve into different people with different wants and needs in life.
"The last decade of RATT has been a collection of stop and starts. Given my love for the fans and music, it's been hard to wake up everyday not knowing if we were going to make another album or at least at a minimum tour the old catalog next to our fellow rockers.
"I am extremely proud of our new album, 'Infestation'. It was great getting back with my fellow Pi RATTs and finding out that our magic is still there. I want to continue. I want to make more music. I want to hang with the fans.
"For the first time in 29 years, I avoided attending NAMM. With a book to promote and fans that I love to shake hands with, this was a tough decision to make. I skipped this event for one reason, I couldn't bring myself to gloss over the fact that at the time of NAMM, I didn't know whether or not RATT was going to tour or make new music. I can't bring myself to lie about what I don't know. I apologize to those of you I missed.
"As of this moment, some members of the band have chosen to decide that they will choose whether or not we, RATT, tour. What I'm personally trying to do 24/7 is get the decision made so we can start to schedule tour dates, perhaps make another new album, and get back out on the road keeping RATT alive. RATT, for me, always comes first. Even with my entrepreneurial aspirations, it's RATT, baby!
"Currently there are a lot of messages coming out of areas of the Internet that don't have all the information, but in their own frustration are trying to find a person to place the blame. I understand since I threw out the first volley of my own frustration, I drew in a lot of misunderstanding and speculation on my own actions.
"I want you to know that I simply want RATT to continue year in and year out making great music and celebrating rock and roll with our fans. Regardless of any drama, know that RATT is alive and well.
Juan Croucier: Nothing has changed and they can't contain the problem.
Rob Cavuoto of Guitar International recently conducted an interview with former RATT bassist Juan Croucier. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.
Guitar International: What have you been up to lately with your solo bands and with your recording studio?
Juan Croucier: I have a band called DIRTY RATS, and we play the RATT catalogue and a few original songs that never made it to any of the RATT LPs. It's a three piece. I have Pete Holmes from BLACK 'N BLUE on drums and Johnny Love from LOVE/HATE on guitar. Then, I have another band that I'm working with called the HARDROCK ALLSTARS. It's the same lineup except with Jaime St. James from BLACK 'N BLUE on vocals. For that band we're just doing covers and having a good time. We play locally but hope to start touring more maybe in Vegas or Phoenix. I would love to get out there and play. I'm also working on a solo project similar to LIQUID SUNDAY, and beginning to put together some new songs for it. That's just me and Pete Holmes. I record the bass, guitar and vocals. I handle the engineering and production. I'm a song writer and I have a ton of songs that I need to get recorded and out there. I also want to do an acoustic CD and redo some RATT songs which never made it on the RATT LPs. Maybe call it "Demos From The Ratt Years"! Who knows? I have so many of these RATT demos, it could be a few volumes.
Guitar International: I think the big question was why you turned down the reunion with RATT so many times. What was the decision behind that?
Juan Croucier: Without adding any fuel to already existing fires, we just couldn't reach an agreement. It's no surprise that we had a lot of issues within the band, such as alcohol abuse and various personal issues. So I was of the opinion that it was one thing to have these issues when you're a young man in your twenties, but it's an entirely different thing to have these same issues when you're in your mid-forties. If we can do things intelligently, as respectable businessmen, treating each other with respect and taking advantage of this wonderful thing we've and created, then I'm interested. The longer we negotiated, the more I came to see that nothing has changed. From what you've been reading on the Internet lately, it's obvious. Just to be very clear, I would love nothing more than to be in RATT, let's get that really, really clear. I love what we did and am really proud of what we accomplished. I helped build RATT. Why would I want to walk away from something that successful to play local clubs in Hollywood for a dozen people? I'm being honest here. I would love to be making records and moving forward. But with the personalities involved, we just can't. The collective intelligence of the band is not that high. That's unfortunate and I hate it, but that's what really what prevented us from utilizing RATT to its fullest extent. It really comes down to mutual respect and having boundaries that you don't cross because you're adults. And when there are no boundaries and there is no respect, and someone can lash out at someone for whatever reason, that really damages things. I tried really hard. You have no idea how hard. For 10 years I tried. After a while you just give up. At the end of the day it's a sad thing for the fans. They just want to see the band rock out. It's everything behind the scenes that is so embarrassing and to be a part of that is unbearable, if you're of reasonable and sound mind.
Guitar International: I'm sure you aware of all the recent comments lately by [RATT drummer] Bobby Blotzer against [the band's lead singer] Stephen Pearcy. Looking in at it as an outsider now, what do you make of it?
Juan Croucier: That nothing has changed and they can't contain the problem. There's so much disfunctionality there I wonder why they try. Life is short, and at some point, why are we doing all this for what we're getting?! What recently happened seems unnecessary. When you are going to say something, you need to consider the effect it'll have and what you're looking to accomplish. To besmirch him seems odd. He's your band mate. In any other job, if you made remarks like that you'd probably be terminated. For me it's still embarrassing.
Bobby Blotzer slams Stephen Pearcy on Facebook Feb 16, 2011
RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer has slammed the band's lead singer, Stephen Pearcy,
for allegedly choosing to resume his solo career this year while Blotzer
and other members of the group pursue other projects. In a series of posts
on his Facebook page, Bobby writes, "Congrats to Sullivan Bigg's agency
[Bigg Time Entertainment] and the Stephen Pearcy solo band adventure on the
first solo show for his HUGE forthcoming 2011 tour, and the lucky 52 people
that got to hear RATT's music butchered. Poor promoter! And asking for a rider
and his two packs of smokes on top of the monster drawing power? LOL, priceless.
"All will be told in my new book. I'll tell you this, though: I'm sick of the
lies and deception from the whole lot of them in this band. And guess what,
who owns the name? Two right now...
"Look, guys, yes, I'm obviously really burnt and pissed here, yes. But I want
RATT to be RATT. With all of us. I'm tired of rolling a snowball up hill to build
the snowman. I'm also not doing this as a promo for this new book. Happens to be
falling at the same time. It's all about the love of playing for you guys year in
year out, and having a great job, with job security. Every single year
I'm re-building this band."
Stephen talks about RATT, Bobby & future plans
Round and round we go again. Just like years past, Stephen will keep creating new music for us fans while the rest of RATT be part time tour musicians.
ROBBIE CRANE To Join LYNCH MOB For European Tour
Bassist Robbie Crane will join the touring lineup of LYNCH MOB for the band's upcoming European tour.


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PEABODY — Less than two weeks before Halloween, the iParty on Andover Street was crammed with people searching out holiday masks and decorations last night.
But for store employee Erick Hrubes, there was one person conspicuously absent: his friend Dominic DeMartino, the 18-year-old killed by a train in Salem the night before. The two had been scheduled to work together last night.
"He had one of the biggest hearts I've ever known," Hrubes said. "That couldn't have happened to a better guy."
DeMartino grew up in Salem, worked seasonally at iParty over the past couple of years and had attended Salem High School, Hrubes said, adding that his biggest enjoyments were skateboarding and hanging out with friends.
"Everything in his life revolved around his friends."
Authorities suspect that alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the train accident that killed DeMartino, who lived at 19 Aborn St., Apt. 2, in Salem. He was struck just after 10 p.m. by a Newburyport-bound commuter rail train on the tracks near Ocean Avenue and Broadway behind the McDonald's restaurant on Canal Street.
MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo said transit police detectives "have developed information that suggests alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the incident, but the investigation remains active."
DeMartino was not alone at the time of the incident, he said. According to the Salem police log, two men were placed into protective custody after the accident: an 18-year-old from Gloucester and a 19-year-old from Salem.
"Both parties were on the tracks in an intoxicated state," wrote police.
Pesaturo said investigators have found no reason to question the manner in which the train was being operated.
Passengers were taken off the train and taken to their destinations on two buses, officials said.
DeMartino was later pronounced dead at North Shore Medical Center Salem Hospital.
The incident is under investigation by the Essex District Attorney's Office, the MBTA, and Salem police.
A woman who answered the door yesterday at 19 Aborn St. declined comment.


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The John A. Lindlof Learning Center is a modern educational facility that offers a wide variety of resources to counselor education students, the at large University of Maine student body, and local community members. The center facilities, housed on the second floor of Shibles Hall on the University of Maine campus, provide ample opportunity for demonstration, modeling, counseling, supervision, play therapy, consultation, training, and scheduled meetings. The center is comprised of 6 rooms, available for a variety of functions.
The center not only provides rooms for counseling and counseling-related experiences; it also houses several resources for the counseling student. The graduate assistant office is used by doctoral students with center-related responsibilities. The center houses a library that contains many current tests and instruction manuals, extensive resource library of textbooks, reference guides, and numerous counseling-related journals used in the counseling field. Whether for a class assignment, a doctoral dissertation, or simply to further personal knowledge, students are able to access materials to become more familiar with evidenced based clinical techniques and interpretation.
The John A. Lindlof Learning Center also serves as a resource to non-counseling students. The center serves the at-large University of Maine student body and community members are provided localized access to no fee counseling services.
All services are focused on positive outcomes for the student and allow center staff to utilize evidence-based interventions related to these issues.
Provided Services:
For University of Maine and Community Members:
The center serves a variety of purposes and populations. The main focus is the education of our students and the honing of their clinical skills. Students are able to observe counseling sessions, practice their own skills, and provide and receive supervision services. Typically, faculty and doctoral students supervise master's students, and doctoral supervisors are supervised directly by counselor education faculty. These activities are provided in the context of practicum activities, which are a part of each student's class work requirements while in the counseling program. Entire classes are able to observe and critique counseling and supervision sessions from our roomy observation area.
The center also serves a variety of client populations through its many clinical services. Center staff, including the Director, practicum students, and graduate assistants, provide services to individuals and families residing in the local community through individual, couple, family, child, career, and group counseling. Counseling and psycho-education are provided, depending on client need and staff expertise. Groups may be formed around a variety of topics such as women's issues, gender issues, depression, anxiety, grief, communication skills, and relationship issues.
In addition, the center offers testing instruments that often are utilized to assess or enhance counseling services. The center also supports the research focus of the department. Students and faculty members have the option to conduct live observations and video recordings for analysis and collect research data.
Center Staff and Graduate Assistantships:
The operation and success of the John A. Lindlof Learning Center depend heavily on counseling students who work in various clinical positions. Each academic year select students are chosen to fill graduate assistantship appointments. Typically, master's-level students serve as clinic resource assistants, and are responsible for screening, scheduling, and recording sessions. At the doctoral level, graduate assistants are responsible for outreach, comprehensive assessments, special projects, and group, individual, couple, and family counseling services.
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Contact Dennis Lin, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at (207) 581-2419
Contact Annette Nelligan, Lecturer in Counselor Education at (207) 581-2474
Contact Laura Shannonhouse, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at (207) 581-2472
The Learning Center is a memorial to the late Professor Lindlof, a long-time College faculty member who was widely recognized for his innovation and leadership as an educator and for his dedication to students.


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Joe Newell dumps his Christmas tree at the BMX park. The City has two areas set up for residents to dispose of their Christmas trees for recycling, the parking lot at the southeast corner of Elm and First streets and the BMX parking lot on the south side of Empire Street.
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Stonington - First Selectman Ed Haberek has acknowledged in a court filing that on dates prior to Jan. 12, 2010, he sent Tracy Swain numerous emails, text messages and Facebook messages from his computer, phone and BlackBerry.
But Haberek denied that when she told him to stop sending the messages, he sent her a "sexually graphic photo of himself" using his town-issued BlackBerry. The defense was contained in his answer to Swain's lawsuit.
While Haberek has denied sending the photo in the past, the Valentine's Day filing in New London Superior Court by Haberek's attorney Dado Coric was his first legal response to the allegations in Swain's suit.
It was also the first time Haberek acknowledged the electronic relationship with Swain.
In his answer to the complaint, Haberek also denies many of Swain's other claims, such as that his conduct caused her emotional distress and physical illness such as migraine headaches. She said these problems are expected to continue and have impaired her ability to enjoy life.
Swain has also sued the town, which had already filed three special defenses, including one in which it has said any alleged inappropriate actions by Haberek were "outside his duties, responsibilities, scope and capacity as first selectman."
In another, the town says it is protected from Swain's claims by governmental and municipal immunity. In the third, it argues that Swain's claims fail to comply with demand and notice requirements under state law.
In November, a judge rejected the town's attempt to get itself removed from the lawsuit. That ruling meant the case could proceed with the town responding to Swain's allegations, followed by discovery, depositions and trial.
Swain's attorney has offered the town two ways to get out of the lawsuit, but those involved Haberek admitting to Swain's allegation of the photo or turning over potential evidence in the case.
The town's insurance company is providing an attorney to represent it in the case. The company would likely pay damages, if any are awarded, according to town officials. No trial date has been set.
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John Langford founded Aurora Flight Sciences in 1989, after managing the world- record- breaking Daedalus human powered aircraft project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Aurora Flight Sciences began as a design and fabrication manufacturer of high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for atmospheric and climate research. Over the years, their activities have expanded to include design and development of UAVs for military missions (Orion, GoldenEye 80, Excalibur, Odysseus), plus design and development of OPVs (Optionally Piloted Vehicles) for military and civilian missions. They are also responsible for inventing and developing innovative UAVs and related technologies for military and civilian purposes (SPHERES, other projects from Aurora's Research and Development Center) and fabricating composite and metal structures used in constructing UAVs and manned aircraft and helicopters (Global Hawk Aft Fuselage & V-tails, Sikorsky MH-60 Sonobuoy Launchers, Sikorsky S-92 Air Stair Doors, Sikorsky CH-53K Main Rotor Pylon and more)
In addition to the expansion of their scope of activities outlined above, Aurora Flight Sciences, as a privately owned corporation, has grown to 350 employees in four states over 20 years. Sites include their Engineering Center & Corporate Headquarters in Manassas, VA, a Research & Development Center in Cambridge, MA, and production facilities in Bridgeport, WV and Columbus, MS.
In 2005, Aurora Flight Sciences of Mississippi opened a composite manufacturing and aircraft final assembly plant at MSU's Raspet Lab in Starkville, Mississippi, beginning development of the Orion HALL (High Altitude Long Loiter), Aurora's innovative hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft.
In 2006, Aurora moved to the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, MS and began construction of a 22,000 square foot facility, which was occupied in early 2007. In late 2007, Aurora began a 66,000 square foot expansion to the facility at GTRA and occupied it in late 2008.
Currently Aurora Mississippi fabricates Sonobuoy Launchers for Sikorsky's MH-60 helicopter and the Orion MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance). Currently, with about 35 staff members, Aurora Mississippi is expecting to add 30-40 staff in the next 6-12 months in areas of Composite, Assembly and Avionics Technicians; Manufacturing, Electrical, and Mechanical Systems Engineers; Quality Inspectors and Engineers; and Production Control Analysts.
Aurora Flight Sciences chose Mississippi for its skilled and motivated workforce and friendly business climate. In addition to the income provided to the local economy from the jobs and goods and services purchased to run the facilities, Aurora Mississippi has worked to develop relationships with a number of suppliers in Mississippi and the tri-state area.


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Britney Spears
Madame-Joy 1 year
I really wish she sounded more intelligent.
3 years
i really wonder if this is her or its all photoshop i have seen pics of her in public and she looks nothing but sloppy and only few weeks away from her album release Britney i love u but get ur self strait.
TheBestRedDress 3 years
She's still around. I thought she was gone once and for all. :/ Le Sigh.
3 years
she exploited... she put her own nasty-ass leg up in the air like a tramp. she loves the attention and this is the only way she'll get it. pls.
Burkina 3 years
What is wrong with pants? The photoshopping is amazing, she looks decent. Too bad there is no faking talent.
minxa25 3 years
Great photo shoot it good it doesn't look it was photoshoped into nothingness. So a pictures were a bit funny looking and there not that spark in her eyes.
chocolate79 3 years
She doesn't look too bad in here, but her eyes do look a bit sad (concur with #20)... The interview doesn't really tell what's going on w/ her now..
3 years
Horrendous, degrading photo shoot! There is a sadness in her eyes that they can't photoshop out, and in candids she always looks highly medicated and out of it. This is not Brit in the interview. I am sure of it. I remember when she first came on the scene, she was asked what profession she would rather be in if she wasn't a performer. And she said a kindergarten teacher. I remember it clear as day because that's what I am. She said because she always loved "little ones" and that quote made me like her more than I already did. Also, in concert (it was the 1 that was televised from Vegas - can't remember the tour, I only saw it on tv) she said she always hated the song "Sometimes". She's not an arrogant, purely sexualized being. She's being taken advantage of and needs help!! It is such a shame to see her exploited like this!!
3 years
Now I get the appeal. Britney serves the purpose of an idol to people who rode the short bus to school. She's the head of the stupid but "hey! look at my anus!" group. That's wonderful. Everyone needs someone to look up to.
pebbles2077 3 years
I love her. Her fans will never go away. She'll be here after the circus of Lady Gaga fades away and women like Christina's fame fades. Team Brit!
emiad 3 years
I always liked the type of body that she has - strong, defined muscles. And that she never was too thin. She's probably been through a lot, I can understand it, battling bad case of depression myself. Good for her, good for her kids. But, to be honest, there's no point of interviewing her - she has absolutely nothing to say, and she's plain stupid. This is reality.
roma18 3 years
I wanna see a video if her actually giving this interview, her interviews don't sound like her anymore. I bet this is her PR doing all these interviews.
Smashboxchick 3 years
She actually looks great, but we all know what she looks like in real life. She can be pretty, but she chooses not to.
3 years
Blame it on the no talent photographers who don't know how to pose someone or do a photo shoot.
los-angeles-1 3 years
....so... was this photo shoot in her trailer park?
Frida83 3 years
O-kay. That's a really weird photo spread, not very flattering.
dancing-nancy 3 years
TEAM BRITNEY. She will always be a star.
babaloo 3 years
#9 - Pencil thin sticks are not attractive. Women may strive for that look for whatever stupid reason. But shapely and fit legs are where it's at. Strive for muscle tone. If a woman's legs are "thick" then make sure they are toned and not fat. There is a difference.
mondaymoos 3 years
I love that they didn't photoshop her thick legs into nothingness. She gives the rest of thickly muscled chicks hope that the world will not always obsess over boyish shapes.
jenwils 3 years
All "her" interviews sound like they're written by a PR rep to me.
Kitty-Collins 3 years
ok, seriously, i'm waiting for a turd to peep out.
3 years
Luv the cover but not into the bare butt photo. She used to be sexy, now she's raunchy and trashy sort of. I like her better when she's slightly sexy instead of bare-ass raunchy.
letter2elise 3 years
jaan_black 3 years
I can't stop laughing at this lmfao
babaloo 3 years
Black and white suits her. Interesting photo spread. Can't stand her music so I'll definitely be taking a pass on that. Every once in a while she surprises with a hot batch of photos like these. But usually all we get is trashy snaps of her visiting Target shopping for Cheetos. I can't wait to see her botoxed and pulled tight and plumped up with plastic surgery. I'm sure she'll look as heinous as all the other talent who choose to disfigure themselves in this manner.
Hockey-Princess 3 years
I don't like this spread, but it's nice that they didn't photoshop her legs into toothpicks. She kind of looks like herself.
ilanac13 3 years
what i think is so great about her is that she's overcome the crazy year or so and now all we think about is what a great mom she is and how successful her music career has been as well. i CAN'T WAIT until the new album comes out and you better believe that i'll be getting tickets to her tour
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Lori Ferraro
Cyndi Lauper was a mainstay of the 80's – pioneer of both the music and
the style of the decade.
Her outrageous and fun personality carried into her outrageous and fun
look – Madonna may have been the sexy bad girl but Cyndi was the one
you'd want to have a slumber party with, complete with pillow fights,
dance parties and prank calls.
Her 1983 debut album, She's So Unusual sent her flying into
superstardom with a string of hits including "Time
After Time" "She Bop" "All
Through the Night" and her anthem "Girls
Just Want to Have Fun."
Cyndi was into the girl power thing before the Spice Girls were even born!
To me, her style was all snap-crackle-and-POP.
Corsets, crinoline, fishnets, wild make up and wild hair, all came
together to create Cyndi's fantastic/unusual style.
You can recreate Cyndi's signature style easily - between a trip to the
thrift store and a cheapie accessories store you can find everything you
need to have people saying, "She's so unusual" on Halloween night.
What you'll need:
Make up can be outrageous – think orange and blue, from the bottom of your
lids to the top of your brows. Lips are shiny and red/orange, curled up
in that Cyndi-style-pout.
Hair should be pulled/pinned over to one side, teased to the highest
degree and sprayed firecracker red.
It truly doesn't get more fun, or more 80's than this costume idea – you
can't take it too far or do too much. So put on that corset and grab a
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New Acquisition: The Digital NAACP Papers
The Yale University community now has permanent access to all the modules of The NAACP Papers from ProQuest. This is a digital version of a collection some of you might have used on microfilm. The Yale Law Library generously provided most of the funding to bring this resource to the entire campus.


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February is National Children's Dental Health Month and a chance for you to help your kids brush up on good oral hygiene. The following tips can help your children maintain a great and healthy smile all year long.
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NFL investigating phone prank
The NFL is investigating the hacking of a phone conversation between GMs Buddy Nix of the Bills and Mark Dominik of the Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2013 team needs
We highlight the top three needs on offense and defense for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and take a look back at their 2012 draft class.
Buccaneers DE Bowers arrested for carrying gun at airport
Buccaneers DE Da'Quan Bowers was arrested Monday at LaGuardia Airport for illegally carrying a handgun, according to NBC New York.
Buccaneers sign P Henry
The Buccaneers signed P Chas Henry, the team announced Wednesday.
Ranking the NFL divisions for 2013
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain takes an early stab at ranking the NFL's divisions for 2013, led by the NFC South.
Report: Bucs hire Wannstedt to coach special teams
The Buccaneers hired former Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt as their special-teams coordinator on Friday, ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported.
Buccaneers hire McNulty as QBs coach
The Buccaneers hired John McNulty as quarterbacks coach, GM Mark Dominik confirmed Friday.
Bucs WR Jackson replaces Lions' Johnson in Pro Bowl
WR Vincent Jackson has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Detroit's Calvin Johnson.
Pressure will be turned up on Bucs QB Freeman
Our sources expect the Buccaneers to allow QB Josh Freeman to enter next season without a contract extension.
NFC South Spin cycle: Tough test awaits suspect Falcons run 'D'
The Falcons came up short against the Bucs in a game where they nothing to gain, and the Panthers rallied against the Saints in Week 17.
Falcons fall to Bucs in season finale
The Falcons couldn't gain momentum for the playoffs as Josh Freeman threw a touchdown pass to Mike William and the Buccaneers beat Atlanta 22-17.
Thursday's 60-second rant: Extending Freeman is dicey issue
With Josh Freeman nose-diving in the past two games, the conversation about whether he is the long-term answer for the Bucs has been renewed.
NFC South Spin cycle: Falcons earn top seed, Bucs keep sinking
The Falcons clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC with their win over the Lions in Week 16. Meanwhile, the Bucs continued to implode.
Bradford, Jenkins lead Rams past Buccaneers
Sam Bradford tossed a pair of touchdown passes and CB Janoris Jenkins scored his fourth TD of the season, helping the Rams beat the Buccaneers 28-13.
Bucs again will be looking for secondary help
Our sources believe the Bucs will be focusing on addressing their secondary in free agency and the draft for the second year in a row.
Kaeding has signed with the Miami Dolphins, who placed kicker Dan Carpenter on injured reserve because of a right groin injury.||||||| Kaeding is the most accurate field-goal kicker in NFL history at 87 percent (180 of 207), and he made the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2009. He had been a free agent since he was released from injured reserve by the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 30.
The San Diego Chargers have waived kicker Nate Kaeding after he passed a physical.||||||| Kaeding was hurt in practice on Sept. 28, two days before a game at Kansas City. The Chargers signed Nick Novak that day. If Kaeding isn't claimed on waivers, the Chargers will owe him $1.1 million in termination pay. Kaeding was drafted in the third round in 2004 with one of the three picks the Chargers obtained along with Philip Rivers from the New York Giants in exchange for Eli Manning.
Kaeding, who entered the season as the most accurate kicker in NFL history, is out for the year after injuring his left knee during the season's opening kickoff.||||||| Kaeding is believed to have torn his anterior cruciate ligament. Coach Norv Turner said only that the kicker tore ligaments and would have surgery.
Kaeding is scheduled to have an MRI exam Monday on what could be a serious injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.||||||| Kaeding was hurt during the opening kickoff Sunday, which Minnesota's Percy Harvin returned 103 yards for a touchdown. The Chargers rallied to win 24-17.
Kaeding missed his second straight practice Friday after spraining his ankle in a Wednesday practice. The Chargers kicker is listed as probable for Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game in Pittsburgh.||||||| San Diego coach Norv Turner expressed worry, but Kaeding told the San Diego Union-Tribune, "I'll be ready." Turner told the Union-Tribune that punter Mike Scrifies, who attempted five field goals in college, is the backup kicker.


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WASHINGTON — Trooper Jarrod Lents stopped a 2001 Daewoo on CR 150S at SR 57 at approximately 10:20 p.m. Friday night for making several unsafe lane movements.
The driver was identified as Kaleb Wilson, 20, of Washington. While Lents was in his patrol car writing a citation, Wilson exited his vehicle and fled on foot.
Lents chased Wilson for approximately half a mile through muddy fields and a wooded area before finally catching him. Wilson continued to resist, but was taken into custody.
Further investigation revealed he was under the influence of marijuana. Wilson was arrested and charged with resisting law enforcement, operating a vehicle while intoxicated/marijuana and auto theft. He was held in the Daviess County Security Center on a $6,500 bond.
Washington man subject of manhunt
EDWARDSPORT - Edwardsport MarshalÕs Office Deputies Kevin Abrams and Kent Van Wey stopped a car Friday night at SR 67 and Jackson Street after noticing the license plate was obstructed.
Chelsie Davis of Monroe City was driving the car, and her cousin, Brandon Crowe of Washington, was a passenger. Crowe fled on foot, eluding officers, who learned Crowe was wanted on a warrant and might be armed. They found a loaded rifle under a baby seat in the vehicle.
A Bicknell police officer spotted Crowe, but he again eluded capture. Davis was arrested for helping a fugitive.


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Updated Sep 11, 2013 - 1:47 pm
Yuma receives piece of World Trade Center for memorial
By Sandra Haros
Originally published: Sep 11, 2013 - 7:45 am
Originally published: Sep 11, 2013 - 7:45 am
A tragic part of our nation's history is making its way to the southwestern part of the state of Arizona.
The New York and New Jersey Port Authority granted the Yuma Fire Department a piece of the Twin Towers that collapsed during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
The I-beam is 24 inches long and weighs approximately 160 pounds.
Fire personnel and local contractors got together to build a memorial at Yuma's new fire station No. 1. It will be unveiled Wednesday morning.
"It's being dedicated to those fire service and law enforcement personnel that died along with those innocent victims of 9/11," said Mike Erfert of the Yuma Fire Department.
The memorial was built by the Yuma Fire Department to honor the more than 3,000 lives killed during the terror attacks on 9/11.
Sandra Haros , Reporter
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Former Hawkeye Micah Hyde is facing a disorderly conduct charge after Iowa City Police were called to his apartment building after a complaint of a loud party.
The charge is Hyde's second run-in with the law in just a few months. In October, the Iowa defensive back was arrested for interference with official acts and public intoxication. He pleaded guilty to the first charge and has a December 27 court date scheduled from the second.
Hyde just finished his final season at Iowa. He was named the Big Ten Defensive Back of the YEar just a couple of weeks ago.


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The city of Providence is just about finished handing out new gray barrels to replace the large green ones, now used for recycling.
The distribution is scheduled to be complete by the end of the year, on Monday.
Providence has credited an increase in its recycling rate to the introduction of the green cans.
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851 Cinnamon Beach OceanFront, 5th Floor, Elevator, HDTV, Corner in Daytona Beach
- bedrooms 3
- baths 3
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Cinnamon Beach
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$ 1,211 - $ 2,395 / week
$ 3,250 - $ 9,500 / month
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stays between: 8/20/14 & 9/30/14
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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!
- $376 $338/night (10% off)
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Magazine beauty, beachfront reality. Bring the whole family and a few friends for a full party. Three full bedrooms with their own private bathrooms and a sofa bed to boot - vacations don't come easier than this. High on the 5th floor, this suite boasts the spectacular views that only come from up high - yet a quick elevator ride downstairs and the beach really is just as close as it looks. Immediate boardwalk access and - that's it - you're already there, waving to those remaining on the balcony before making any stretch of the vast 2.5 miles of beach your own. Your corner unit is one you can, from doorstep to balcony, expand into. Bedrooms tucked at the front of the unit mean utter privacy and - with their own bathrooms - no morning squabbles. Why save the best for last? A full patio invites you to kick off your shoes and settle in for days and nights with an ocean backdrop. Unobstructed wrap-around views mean surround sound, too! The noise of surf never grows old. Cushioned wicker chairs frame a big, round table - just begging for candlelit ambiance on balmy nights. Yet more seating options await - whether in lounge chairs or idyllic rockers. This private balcony is a full room outdoors and white wooden railings frame the view with real character. Inside, the Floridian decor doesn't let you forget you're here to relax: comfy sofas and armchairs complement each other in neutrals, tropical prints and sunny wicker. A feature coffee table is made of 4 squat wicker stools on wheels, stashed under a large glass top. These are perfect for little ones' snacks or competitive Jenga games - anytime. The ambiance throughout is one of warmth, as ceiling-height tropical palms really add to your surroundings. A cheery green area rug sets the living area apart from the rest of the open plan space, laid in wide tiles. Framed between the living room and kitchen, the formal dining area has palm frond place mats setting off blue seat cushions - in the same shades as the outside palms, sea and sky. Touches like these stand as real conversation pieces. For your entertainment pleasure, this specific condo includes cable with 250 channels. It includes a brand new 40" LCD TV. Plus, high speed wireless cable internet. And, the phone in the condo allows FREE unlimited long distance calls to anywhere in the US and Canada. Wow! The adjacent kitchen bar counter means lively conversation can continue uninterrupted while your party comes and goes in meal preparation. Enjoy your prized ocean view from the spacious kitchen, while working at the granite counter tops or enjoy - as is bound to happen - the party that always gathers in the kitchen. With seating for four in the breakfast nook, your space is as flexible as it is large. Convenient wall outlets allow laptop users to charge their computers over breakfast, checking email on the suite's wireless Internet. Seaside motifs are continued in the grand master bedroom, where a new king-sized bed rewards you for a long day of leisurely pursuits. Its carved wooden head and foot boards are indicative of the furnishing quality throughout. Classy white slatted blinds are a perfect feature against cream walls and white trim. There is also a 32" HDTV & DVD player. Your own patio access leaves room for fancy - doors open and sea breezes? Or a refreshing sleep, air-conditioned to your preference? The large bathroom offers you further choice in separate soaking tub or shower. The room is tastefully done in a palm frond motif, adding occasion and height to a spacious master bath. The second and third bedrooms, set apart from the master suite for your added privacy, offer guests a queen bed and twins, respectively. Turquoise and shades of sea green in these rooms lend to the suite's great use of color. The queen bedroom enjoys its own bathroom, & both bedrooms have lots of space to to store clothes, piles of beach reading and pool toys. Should they tire of these - new HDTVs in both rooms are a trusted back-up until deep sleep calls
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Mar 1, 2013-May 31, 2013 $202-$350 $1,211-$1,695 $5,323
Jun 1, 2013-Aug 31, 2013 $250-$550 $1,495-$2,395 $7,323-$9,500
Sep 1, 2013-Nov 30, 2013 $250 $1,295-$1,495 $3,250-$4,000
Dec 1, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 $250-$400 $1,295-$2,195 $3,899-$5,636
Mar 1, 2014-May 31, 2014 $250-$350 $1,295-$1,695 $5,345-$7,207
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By now, you've probably heard that Manchester City have joined the Premier League champions' club. You've probably heard exactly how they did it too, blowing a 1-0 lead against Queens Park Rangers at home before scoring two goals in injury time to end up with a 3-2 win.
But have you seen the goal that won it? If not, check out the video after the jump.
Plus you get to see Sergio Aguero's nipples. Yay!


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2014 – Scott M. Melvin (1975), B.S. Watch the presentation here!
2013 – Mark McCollough (1981), M.S.; (1986), Ph.D.
2012 – Herbert Frost (1994), Ph.D.
2011 – Jonathan Jenkens (1986), M.S.
2010 – Guy A. Baldassarre (1975), B.S.
2009 – Daniel J. Harrison (1983), M.S.; (1986), Ph.D.
2008 – Alan E. Hutchinson (1969), B.S.; (1980), M.S.
2007 – Pralad Yonzon (1989), Ph.D.
2006 – William B. Krohn (1969), M.S.
2005 – Paul R. Nickerson (1966), B.S.
2004 – John T. Major (1979), M.S., (1983) Ph.D.
2003 – David E. Capen (1972), M.S.
2002 – Harry E. Hodgdon (1968), B.S.
2001 – Lee E. Perry (1967), B.S.
2000 – Malcolm L. Hunter (1974), B.S.
1999 – Gary C. White (1972), M.S.
1998 – Gary G. Donovan (1968), B.S.
1997 – G. Bruce Wiersma (1964), B.S.
1996 – Matthew Scott (1962), B.S.
1995 – None
1994 – Frederick C. Dean (1950), M.S.
1993 – Richard B. Anderson (1957), B.S.
1992 – Susan D. Haseltine (1971), B.S.
1991 – Eric G. Bolen (1959), B.S.
1990 – Richard N. Smith (1959), B.S.
1989 – Arthur Davis (1947), B.S.
1988 – Edward L. Kozicky (1941), B.S.
1987 – James D. Rearden (1950), M.S.
1986 – Milton Friend (1958), B.S.
1985 – William L. Robinson (1959), M.S.
1984 – Malcolm W. Coulter (1948), M.S.
1983 – Clarence E. Faulkner (1949), B.S.
1982 – James M. Shepard (1949), B.S.
1981 – Russell T. Norris (1938), B.S.
1980 – Robert B. Weeden (1955), M.S.
1979 – F. Victor Schmidt (1942), B.S.
1978 – Merwin A Marston (1939), M.S.a
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The University of Maine Forestry and Wildlife Alumni Association traditionally honored two outstanding graduates of the University of Maine annually, one each in forestry and wildlife. This tradition began in 1978 with the celebration of the 75th year of the study of forest resources at the University of Maine.
In the Wildlife Program, a committee of Wildlife Alumni, faculty emeriti, past recipients, and the faculty of the Department of Wildlife Ecology selects the outstanding alumnus. This award is based "outstanding professional achievement and sustained contributions to the wildlife profession." It is generally awarded to a professional past the mid-point of their career, but still active in wildlife conservation.
The award consists of a plaque and a University of Maine stein presented by the Chair to the recipient. Upon acceptance, the recipient is encouraged to make a few comments to students and friends of the wildlife program and to give a presentation at the Department's noontime seminar series.
(1) Outstanding professional achievement, and (2) Sustained contributions to the wildlife profession (includes aquatic science, fisheries, and biology).
The Department of Wildlife Ecology will maintain a list of potential candidates that will be updated periodically based on input from alumni, past recipients, wildlife faculty (active and emeriti), the nominating committee, and from solicitations of alumni names via the Department's newsletter. The list shall be reviewed by the Nominating Committee annually and 10 names of top-tier candidates will be passed along to the Department Chair, who will maintain files containing a vitae and relevant supporting information for each candidate.
The Department Chair will designate a Nominating Committee of at least 5 individuals, including at least one current faculty member in the Department, at least 2 past recipients, faculty emeriti, and alumni. The Nominating Committee will form a short list from the 10 files and will narrow the field to 2-4 candidates, for whom the nominating committee will solicit supporting letters. The Nominating Committee will select the recipient, and when notifying the Chair of their decision will provide the Department with the names, files, and supporting letters for the finalists.
Selections should be made no later than January of each year so that recipients have adequate time to schedule for the spring awards ceremony in April. The Nominating Committee is encouraged to prepare and submit an article about this award as a university press release. The Committee will also prepare a short biography and summary of professional accomplishments for the recipient to be read by the Department Chair at the annual awards ceremony.


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|Limestone Monitoring H1N1 Situation
As the H1N1/ influenza situation develops, communication with the campus community will increase to keep you informed of developments and of plans being implemented. We will send email updates as warranted, and will update information on this site.Everyday actions that can prevent the spread of germs:
The symptoms of Influenza include:
If you have these symptoms, please contact Health Services at 488-8348. Students who are sick are encouraged to go home if possible. If the student cannot go home, he/she should inform the Health Center so arrangements can be made for that individual.
Anyone who has Influenza must be free of fever without medication for 24 hours and then be checked by the nurse (by appointment) before returning to class.
Please call the health line for more information at 864-488-4558.
FAQ Regarding the flu H1N1
v What should I know about H1N1?
Ø H1N1 virus (formerly called the Swine Flu) is a respiratory disease with symptoms that are similar to the seasonal flu, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills, and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with H1N1 flu. Like other viruses, it spreads through coughing or sneezing, or when people touch items that have the flu virus on them, and then touch their mouths or noses.
v What is the best way to avoid catching H1N1?
Ø The best way to avoid catching the flu virus is to wash or sanitize your hands frequently. Try to stay in good health. Get plenty of rest and eat healthy foods to keep your immune system strong.
v How is Limestone College monitoring the H1N1 the situation?
Ø The director of the Health Center and the Limestone Crisis Response Team maintains constant communication with and follows the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Our consulting physician is Dr. Todd Morgan.
v Will Limestone College offer the seasonal flu vaccine
Ø The seasonal flu vaccine will be given September 30 in the Student Center from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. The cost is $25. The H1N1 vaccine is not available at this time.
v What should I do if I get sick?
Ø You should stay home or in your room and avoid contact with other people. The CDC recommends you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care. Your fever should be gone without the use of fever-reducing medicines. You should avoid normal activities, like class, work, travel, social events, etc. If you have a severe illness or you are at high risk of complications, then seek medical care.
v Should students attend class if they have the flu?
Ø Students with flu-like symptoms should not go to class. They should email their professors to inform them of their illness and contact the Health Center at 488-8348.
v What if the faculty and staff experience flu-like symptoms?
Ø Faculty and staff should not come to work if they experience flu-like symptoms. Additional questions should be directed to a supervisor or department chair.
v What if a student is sick and cannot go home?
Ø The student will be isolated to his/her room with a face mask. Meals will be delivered to the students along with a "flu care bag," and the student will be checked on by Limestone personnel.
v Where else can I learn about the H1N1 virus?
Ø The H1N1 site set up by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a good resource: http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
FYI: The overwhelming majority of H1N1 patients experience mild symptoms and make a rapid and full recovery. Most have reported symptoms similar to the seasonal flu. It is uncertain whether the H1N1 will remain mild, or if will become more severe as it spreads during the fall months.
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent attention include:
This requires emergency medical attention. Go to the ER or call 911.


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DVDs:Culture, History and Religion:U.S. History:JFK: The Lost Bullet DVD
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They are among the most infamous home movies ever made, capturing an event that changed history. But do these humble 8-millimeter films reveal the whole story of John F. Kennedy's assassination?
National Geographic reveals these home movies as never before, restored to a state more pristine than the day they were exposed to the Dallas sunshine of November 22, 1963. Join a team of pioneering investigators as they bring the home movies to life and expose the hidden secrets of the crime of the century.
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A body was found floating in a Jesup pond Friday, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is trying to determine whether it's the body of Jeffrey Bailey.
Bailey, a 28-year-old Jesup resident, has been missing since Sept. 20. He was last seen near the Jesup Walmart, not far from where the body was found in a fenced pond off First Street.
Wayne County Deputy Coroner Edward Mathis says there's no way to figure out who the dead man is without an autopsy because the body is too decayed.
That autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.
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As Toledo Public Schools students prepare to head back to class Tuesday morning, there is excitement and worry about how the district is performing.
"They couldn't wait for school to start," said Janet Brodbeck of her two children. "I've never seen kids so happy for school to start!"
The state recently released report cards for Ohio schools. TPS received five "F"s, in areas including meeting academic indicators and four-year graduation rates.
Kala Lucas has three kids enrolled in TPS, and she's leery of the new grades.
"I worry a lot about it and I'm praying and hoping that they are able to recover in the areas where they're not the best at," Lucas said. "I'm hoping that they do that because the kids need it."
Interim Superintendent Romules Durant made his way through each of the elementary schools Monday night for open houses. He says he knows parents will hold district leaders and teachers accountable.
"You start looking at the positives, and now it's time to look at the challenges," Dr. Durant said. "We saw increases in our graduation rate, but obviously it didn't meet the benchmark, which we're going to strive to, and hopefully we're going to set a goal of above 70 percent coming this year."
Durant says there was also an "A" grade received for educating disabled students, and for the lowest-performing students. These are positive developments that project a better future and better numbers for these report cards.
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Teen Open Lab
Drop in to The UFL for the Teen Open Lab happening every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Lewis Auditorium. Activities include film making, 3D printing, creating music, reading, drawing, crafting, gaming, or just hanging out.
The Teen Open Lab has something for everyone!