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News: DMX Gets Bum-Rushed At Cali Show, "Some Dumb A** Hopped On Stage & Attacked The Rapper" [Video]
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Fans are really trying to get their hands on DMX these days as seen in new footage of someone attacking the platinum-selling hip-hop artist during his Long Beach set last night (January 5).
Although the melee was brief, footage of what went down has begun circulating across the Internet.
A crazed fan got his hands around DMX's throat for a split second at a concert in Long Beach last night .... and it was all caught on tape. X was performing at the Cáfe Sevilla in Long Beach ... and was just about to start his second song when some dumb a** hopped on stage and attacked the rapper. Security rushed right in -- and put the stage intruder in a MONSTER choke hold -- then wrangled him off the stage. The DJ briefly stopped the music during the melee ... but X immediately ordered him to get back to spinnin' ... yelling, "We don't stop the music for s**t!" Ruff night. (TMZ)
X's show comes just days after appearing at rap star Lil Wayne's Miami concert.
"Tonight is history 'cause I got a f---ing legend standing behind me," an excited Wayne tells the crowd from the stage. "When I turned around, I saw this ni---, I was like, 'Stop the music and let these motherf---as know that DMX is in this b*tch.'" It's a rare thing to see Weezy star struck, but he did his best to explain to the crowd just how happy he was to see DMX in the building. "I remember when I was 17 years old, I was on the world's biggest hip-hop tour. It was called the Ruff Ryders/Cash Money tour, and you was rockin' that sh--," he said to DMX. "This is f---ing crazy, it's crazy," Wayne added, relinquishing the mic, letting DMX take front and center to perform a medley of hits including "Get At Me Dog" and "What These B*tches Want." (RapFix)
Prior to M.I.A., X was spotted rocking a holiday party in New York.
During Funkmaster Flex's Christmas Party, Earl Simmons or DMX to you and I, surprised the audience with his appearance and the following stage performance. Partygoers at the Santos Party House were in disbelief, as DMX ran through some popular songs off his lengthy catalog. X also spat an acapella verse showing he is still with nice with [the] mic. He also announced new music is on the way in the new year, with a new project titled Undisputed scheduled to drop March 26th. (Soul Culture UK)
In addition to new music coming this year, X and his wife are reportely appearing in an upcoming episode of VH1's "Couples Therapy."
On December 8, 2011 the couple began filming a new reality show entitled Couples Therapy that will air on VH1. The program consists of twenty-one days of extensive relationship therapy, both as an individual couple and also as a group. The group therapy will be with other celebrities such as Linda Hogan, Angelina ("Jersey Shore"), and Vienna and Kasey ("The Bachelor"). "Therapy is always a good thing," says Domenick Nati, DMX's publicist. "Tashera has been there from the beginning and I know that she means a lot to Earl." (Press Release)
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Apple in 2014: The Year of the iWatch
It's that time of year again. It's time to make our first predictions as to what Apple will announce in 2014. 2013 has been an exciting year for Apple, we saw the iPhone 5s with a fingerprint scanner, the iPhone 5c, new iPads, and the long awaited new Mac Pro. Every year, just like I do before every Apple event, I take a look at what to expect from Apple in the next year. Remember that these are very early predictions, and they will not be as accurate as my event predictions. Come back for event predictions for more accurate predictions.
Before we start, i'd like to talk about Tim Cook for a second. Since Tim Cook took over as Apple's CEO in 2011, he's been teasing new product categories. In April, at an Apple Earnings Call, teased "the potential of exciting new product categories," adding that the company is "hard at work on some amazing new hardware, software, and services that we can't wait to introduce in the fall and into 2014." The statement is later carefully parsed by John Gruber to reveal that Cook managed to avoid actually promising any new products in 2013. In May, he downgraded the idea of TV to a "grand vision" and wearable technology is "profoundly interesting". In July Apple began filing for "iWatch" trademarks. Just remember this information as you read on.
Apple hasn't updated the iPod line since the iPhone 5 announcement in September 2012, and there is a semi-decent chance that we'll see some new ones this year. In the case that the iPhone gets a bigger screen (which I'm willing to bet money it will) the iPod touch may gain it as well, although i'd be surprised if Touch ID makes it way to the touch. It's pretty hard to predict a new Nano or Shuffle, but rest assured that if we get a new touch, we'll get new nanos and shuffles as well.
There is also always the question "Is this the year Apple finally kills off the Classic". Probably not. Obviously Apple is still making money from it and doesn't want to get rid of it yet, otherwise they would have done it a long time ago.
As always, we'll probably see the standard refresh of the usual suspects of Mac devices. Expect to see new MacBook Airs, MacBook Pros, iMacs, and Mac minis with updated specs but nothing much beyond that.
One thing to note however is that Apple may officially kill off the non-retina display MacBook Pro. Since the launch of the new MacBook Pros with Retina-Display, Apple only sells one non-retina MacBook Pro.
If there is one definitive thing that came out of Apple that defined 2013, it's probably iOS 7. If you remember back to a couple months ago, OS X got a pretty minor update, were as iOS got… well iOS 7. Expect that same thing this year, except reversed. OS X is going to get some very major updates this year, as already reported by 9to5mac.
Expect OS X to get it's biggest design overhaul since the launch of OS X. OS X will inherit some, although not as rapidly, of the design elements of iOS 7. Also, OS X will likely gain Siri, and beyond that there is nothing I can surely guess will be part of OS X 10.10.
As stated before, don't expect a huge iOS update this year. Just expect some polishing of iOS 7. We also may finnaly see some mobile payment features (see: iPhone 6). Again, it's very hard to predict what to expect in a new operating system.
Here's where things start to get interesting… and complicated. This year we will get a new iPhone, as always, and it won't be part of the "5" generation of devices.
The first thing to discuss with the new iPhone is the naming. The way I see it, there are two possibilities as to what the name could be: iPhone 6 or iPhone Air. Let me just say that 6 months ago I was completely certain this phone would be called iPhone 6, but then Apple announced the iPad Air and screwed up my theory. As a matter a fact, the iPad Air naming screws up a lot of things in terms of predictions (more on that later).
The iPhone 6, which is what I will be referring to it as, will probably include an A8 processor, 2GB of RAM, hopefully a larger battery, and, of course, iOS 8. However, there will be three big areas Apple will focus with this iPhone: Design, Screen, and Camera.
The design will be different, as this is a new generation of iPhone, which makes it even more likely that the name could be iPhone Air. This iPhone, like the iPhone 5, will be the second time that Apple has increased the screen size of the iPhone. It seems that this new iPhone will have a 4.7-inch display, up from the 4-inch display on the iPhone 5, 5s, and 5c, and the 3.5-inch display on every iPhone before that. Also, expect some camera updates in this iPhone, as we have seen very little since the 4s.
Apple will likely announce the iPhone 6 at an event in September. This new iPhone will, as always, start at $199 for 16GB all the way up to 64GB for $399. The iPhone 5S will become $100, and the iPhone 5C will become free.
Oy. There are so many issues that Apple has to face this year with iPad, it's not even funny. The successor to the iPad Air will be called… well, I don't know. I actually haven't the slightest clue as to what Apple could call the next iPad. It can't be iPad Air 2, nor could they go back to calling it just iPad. Actually, while were talking about it, let's discuss this whole "Air" thing.
"And we're calling it… Air"
At October's Apple Keynote, Tim Cook's biggest surprise of the day was the naming of the new iPad. This new iPad was called iPad Air. For those that watch my talk show BGL, you know that since the rumors started years ago, i've always denied the possibility of a 12-inch iPad, or iPad Pro. It really still doesn't make any sense to me. Up until this moment in October, there was zero chance of an iPad Pro. This changed things though. If you think about it, why the hell did they rename the iPad "Air"? They claimed it was because it was light, but that really doesn't justify anything. If there's an Air, the only logical step is a Pro. So, in conclusion, yes. I do think there will be an iPad Pro and, yes, I do think it's coming this year.
The New iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina Display
The New iPad Air and mini with Retina Display, which will both likely launch at an October event, will likely see no design changes. This new iPad will only see internal changes. Expect the A8 processor, 2GB of Ram, basically the specs of the iPhone 6. As indicated by this years product line, Apple wants the iPad mini with Retina Display to be an identical, just smaller, version of the larger iPad.
Both of these iPads will likely launch at an October event for the same prices as last years models.
The iPad 2 and iPad mini
The iPad 2, which came out in 2011, is still being sold. It has 3 year old specs, no retina display, and costs $400. The iPad mini has the same exact specs, and is sold for $300. It seems it may be time for Apple to get rid of both of these devices, especially considering their specs might not even be good enough to run iOS 8.
The iPad Pro
I don't know why, I don't know what benefits there is, but for some odd reason, Apple is probably launching an iPad Pro this year. This new iPad is rumored to have a 12.9-inch display and will likely have a resolution of 2738x2048. I'm not gonna spend much time predicting the internals of this device, as there is very little rumors or ways to guess.
The main reason I thought this could never happen was the pricing. This device will likely be targeted at businesses and education. So let's say Apple decides to simply ditch the 16GB model for this device because that doesn't make any sense. The lowest I could see this retailing for is $699. That means the 64GB model would cost $899, just $100 less then the MacBook Air. If this device exists it will likely launch in October, however, it could be announced at a special event where Apple will announce the iWatch.
"Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything."
When Steve Jobs biography came out in 2011, Jobs hinted at the notion that Apple's next big thing was a television set.
"He very much wanted to do for television sets what he had done for computers, music players, and phones: make them simple and elegant," Isaacson wrote.
Isaacson continued: "'I'd like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use,' he told me. 'It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud.' No longer would users have to fiddle with complex remotes for DVD players and cable channels. 'It will have the simplest user interface you could imagine. I finally cracked it."
For a year after this book came out, Tim Cook teased time after time after time the possibility of a TV from Apple, but then he changed course. As a talked about above, Tim Cook has called wearables "profoundly interesting", and has been careful to not promise any new product categories in 2013 but not 2014. All of this combined, and the WSJ confirmation, means we will see an iWatch this year.
I know I say this a lot, but above all else, the hardest thing to predict in the technology industry is new product catagories. Think back to 2009 when we knew Apple was prepping a tablet, we just didn't know anything about it. In fact, if you were there when all of the rumors were coming out, we were all pretty certain it was going to run OS X, not iOS (at the time iPhone OS).
So because of this, I will not be predicting design, nor will I try to predict most features. The iWatch will likely not require any device to be connected to it to work, and could possibly include a 3G radio inside of it. The device will likely also do all of the things the current watches do that are on the market.
The price is an interesting question. I'm going to guess around $300-$400. This might seem like a lot, but all 1st gen Apple products are usually really expensive, and then the price begins going down around 2nd or 3rd gen.
Although there is no evidence to back this up besides knowledge of how Apple schedules events, I think Apple will likely do a separate event to announce the iWatch, and at this event possibly unveil the iPad Pro. If Apple decides to do things this way, this event will likely be in March. If not then the iPad Pro will be unveiled with the other iPads in October, and the iWatch at either the WWDC or the September keynote.
It seems Apple is in for a very exciting year. We'll see new Macs, a major OS X update, iOS 8, a new iPhone, new iPads, and the iWatch.
What do you think Apple will do in 2014? Do you think I was right or wrong? Any questions or comments? Let me know in the comments or tweet them to me @bzgoldman, and join us for a live Q&A event were we'll answer all your comments and questions live. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 24 at 7:00 PM EST on YouTube.
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A conversation with NBA player Royce White about fighting for accommodations in the workplace. Part of a special report, produced by MPR's All Things Considered, that looks inside the state's mental health services for perspectives on what's working and the parts that are often overwhelmed.
While White never played a game for the Rockets because he wanted the team to address his anxiety disorder. Houston traded White to the Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers last month. Whether he'll actually play for the team is still up in the air.
Royce White joins MPR News' Tom Crann in the studio.
Highlights from the interviews:
When were you first aware of your Anxiety disorder? - systems, 16 years old. Diagnosed at 18.
What kind of treatment are you receiveing? Are you happy with your treatment: Professional counseling, learning t understand the interplay between his anxiety and his phobias. Knowing his triggers, knowing how to work himself down. Managing Appetite. Diet. Rest.
Does it affect what happens on the court? He feels must at home on the court. But a bad night prior can effect game day. The game doesn't trigger episodes.
How do you respond to the Grandstanding charge? - It was public before I was a Rocket. The media was waiting for their stories. First time I didn't show up for a meeting, the media was ready with their series of questions and filing their stories. I have a diagnosed disability. ADA Law says that you have a right to mental health accomodations from yur employer - if they have over 50 employees. I'm aware that I am asking for things that they have never had to deal with before. Its good for Corporations to be accountable. Good for us to ask tough questions.
Do you see an outcme with the 76ers that will allow you to play? Yes. Any specifics about travel? Allowing me to bus to games that are reasonable, fly when not. Not fining me for travel delays, related to those accomodations.
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By MONA NAIR6 News Reporter
MARYVILLE (WATE) - After
several months of recovery, an injured Maryville soldier made his way back home
Master Sgt.
Michael Trost was injured in February during an attack by insurgents in
Afghanistan while he was training
Afghan police. He was shot in the hip, hand and right leg.
Master Sgt.
Trost was awarded the Purple Heart by President Obama in
He spent several
months recovering at Walter
Reed Hospital in Maryland. While there, he had several surgeries
and underwent months of physical therapy.
On Thursday,
Patriot Guard Riders and comrades from his unit gathered at the Tennessee Welcome Center on I-81 in Jefferson County as part of a welcome home ceremony.
Several county sheriffs' units escorted him back to Maryville.
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heard we were able to leave, we took off," said Sgt. Trost, explaining the hurry
he was in to get back home. Trost talked about spending the last several months
in the hospital alongside other wounded veterans.
"I'm lucky I
have all my arms and legs. That's nothing compared to the guys who are double
amputees and triple amputees," explained Sgt.
Even after
several surgeries, he said he still has a lot of healing to do. He said he is in
a little pain, and he plans to use a positive mindset to help his own
"It's all in
your mind. It's a mental game. If you're going to be down, if you're going to
think there's no hope, you won't heal fast," he
He said the
whole experience has taught him a lot.
"Be thankful for
what you have. I think that's the message I've gotten from all of this," Sgt.
Trost said.
But for now,
he's most thankful for the things best enjoyed at
"I just want to
get up in the morning and have a coffee and walk around," he said, looking
forward to the final part of the drive to his
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Every school in Michigan will fail to make Adequate Yearly Progress and will lose federal aid unless the governor vetoes a part of the budget passed by the Legislature that strips funding for implementing the Common Core State Standards.
MEA members are asked to contact Gov. Rick Snyder immediately and urge him to restore funding for Common Core implementation. Call him at (517) 373-3400 or email him via the form on his website.
School employees have spent the better part of three years preparing for the launch of Common Core. Unless Snyder vetoes the Legislature's budget language and restores funding for Common Core implementation, all of the prep work put in by educators will be for naught.
Thanks to the hard-fought efforts of MEA members, the state Legislature on Wednesday voted to increase the state's investment in early childhood education funding.
More than 1,400 MEA members called and emailed their legislators in recent weeks to urge them to support more funding for early childhood education. Because of the outreach conducted by teachers, education support professionals and higher education employees, the Legislature sent an education budget to the governor's desk that includes $65 million in additional funds for early childhood education.
"The MEA has long championed greater investment in early childhood education programs, because these investments help prepare our students for success," MEA Vice President Nancy Strachan said. "The additional investment for early childhood education is a critical step to help our low-income students have access to high-quality preschool opportunities and enter kindergarten prepared to learn."
"Research has clearly shown the direct correlation between early childhood education programs and increased graduation rates, reduced crime and a healthier economy," Strachan said. "The MEA will continue to support this and other increased early childhood investments so that all Michigan children have the opportunity to succeed."
Grosse Pointe Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Harwood, Trustee Cindy Pangborn, Trustee Brian Summerfield, Michigan Teacher of the Year Gary Abud, and Trustee Judy Gafa pose at an event Thursday honoring Abud.
Grosse Pointe North High School science teacher Gary Abud Jr. has been named the 2013-14 Michigan Teacher of the Year by the state Department of Education.
Abud, who received the 2012 Science Teacher of Promise award from the Michigan Science Teachers Association, is a proponent of project-based learning, combining service experiences, digital learning and social media to provide his students with a broad palette of learning experiences.
"It has been my philosophy that all students can learn and achieve in the classroom," Abud said. "Finding the right combination of strategies to match various learning styles is essential."
Grosse Pointe Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Harwood said Abud is "a teacher amongst teachers; an innovator of instruction, a supportive guide of knowledge, and a creator of dreams for students who wish to further explore their understanding of science."
"Gary displays every day in his classroom what great teachers in Michigan do — lead by example and help every student find the ways to learn," state Superintendent Mike Flanagan said. "He sets a high standard not only for himself, but for his students and fellow educators."
"He has followed his passion to continue learning and share what he learns with others," Flanagan said. "I cannot think of a greater gift a person can give to Michigan's next generations."
Without warning, the Buena Vista School District did not pay its 28 teachers Friday — despite it being a pay day and despite the state of Michigan's sending $400,000 to the struggling district to keep it open for the remainder of the school year.
"The teachers in the Buena Vista School District have made numerous sacrifices on behalf of their students, and they deserve to get paid for the work they do so they can feed their families," MEA Executive Director Gretchen Dziadosz said. "Teachers and their students should not be made to suffer for the school district's financial mismanagement and Gov. Rick Snyder's lack of support for public education."
Friday was a scheduled pay day for the teachers, who haven't been paid since May 10.
Sick teachers have also been barred by the district from calling substitute teachers, resulting in crowded classrooms.
Students and school employees in the Buena Vista School District are innocent victims of gross financial mismanagement by district and state administrators, as well as Gov. Rick Snyder's reckless $1 billion in cuts to school funding.
Despite objections from numerous education experts who testified in opposition, the state House Education Committee passed legislation Wednesday that would make performance the "primary" factor in determining pay for teachers, rather than its current status as a "significant" factor.
House Bill 4625, which now goes to the full House, would also prohibit school officials from considering experience or advanced degrees as factors in setting pay for teachers, except for a few limited exceptions.
As originally introduced, the bill would have applied only to future teachers. However, the committee passed an amendment offered by Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Township, that would also apply merit pay to current teachers who opt in.
The committee also passed an amendment from Rep. Tom Hooker, R-Byron Center, that would delay implementation of the bill until the completion of a new educator evaluation system being developed by the Michigan Council on Educator Effectiveness. For more on the MCEE's evaluation system, see the April edition of the MEA Voice.
(The Oklahoma Education Association has set up a relief fund to assist teachers, education support professionals and school administrators impacted by the tornado that struck Moore. Click here to donate to the OEA Tornado Relief Fund.)
EAST LANSING, Mich., May 22, 2013 — The following statement can be attributed to MEA President Steven Cook in reaction to Monday's tragic tornado that struck Moore, Okla.:
"At least 24 people — including nine children — are dead, following the devastating tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., wiping out most of the town. Some of the dead children were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School, which was flattened by the storm.
"In the midst of this tragedy, I want to convey how proud MEA's 150,000 members are of our colleagues in Oklahoma.
EAST LANSING, Mich., May 21, 2013 — The following statement can be attributed to MEA President Steven Cook in reaction to Monday's tragic tornado that struck Moore, Okla.:
"As I write this, at least 51 people — including 20 children — are dead, following the devastating tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., wiping out most of the town. At least seven of the dead children were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School, which was flattened by the storm. The death toll is expected to rise.
"Reports continue to pour in of school employees in Moore who put themselves in harm's way to save their students. Some used their bodies as human shields to protect children from falling rubble. Others carried children in their arms and out of collapsing schools.
"Still others lost their lives inside of their schools — a horrible end to what began as a routine day in the classroom."
Early childhood education has been underfunded in Michigan for years, and it is time that Michigan's lawmakers increase our children's education opportunities by expanding early childhood education programs.
Gov. Rick Snyder is asking lawmakers to increase funding for early childhood education programs by $130 million over two years, beginning with a $65-million increase in 2013-2014 budget.
Increasing funding for these programs would provide more opportunities for low-income preschoolers to enroll in early childhood education classes. JUMP
There's currently $109 million allocated for the Great Start Readiness program, serving 32,000 of Michigan's children. Another 29,000 children are eligible, but cannot be served.
If the Michigan Legislature adopts Snyder's plan, 16,000 more children could enter this program next year, and an additional 18,000 could enter a year later. This means 66,000 openings would be available for these children to enter preschool, more than doubling the current number of openings available.
MEA President Steve Cook sent a letter Tuesday to all state representatives expressing MEA's support for House Bills 4465 and 4466, which seek to provide more flexibility and local control for districts in establishing graduation requirements for students.
In the current legislative environment, bills worthy of MEA support can be rare, but sponsors Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, and Joel Johnson, R-Clare, were inclusive of a variety of education stakeholders, including MEA, in developing these bills.
"Aside from our support, I offer our thanks and appreciation for the efforts of Representatives McBroom and Johnson as they ushered this legislation through an exhaustive and transparent process that engaged many different stakeholders in the education community," Cook wrote in his letter. "Those discussions led to better bills and our ability to support them. MEA continues to stand ready to similarly engage on other education issues with representatives from both sides of the aisle."
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Minn. TASER incident ruled "homicide," but ME explains distinction
By Lora Pabst
MINNEAPOLIS — The death of a 24-year-old Minneapolis man last December after he fought with police and was shot with a Taser has been ruled a homicide caused by cardiorespiratory arrest, according to the Hennepin County medical examiner.
Quincy DeShawn Smith, a former radio DJ, died around 12:45 a.m. Dec. 9 after a confrontation with officers who had been called to the 1000 block of Knox Avenue N. on a report of a domestic assault involving a man with a gun. He struggled with officers as they tried to arrest him and was Tasered.
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Standing in silence for Polly tribute
Updated 4:05pm Thursday 1st May 2014 in News
Craven councillors stood in silence as a mark of respect for their colleague, Polly English, who died on Good Friday.
Normal business was suspended at last Tuesday's Craven District Council meeting for councillors to pay tribute to Liberal Democrat member Coun English.
Leader, Coun Chris Knowles-Fitton (Cons) described how he had known Coun English since the 1970s, when she had clipped his family's toy poodles in her role as dog groomer.
He had also come to know her as a formidable opponent in the debating chamber of the council, but always charming and friendly outside of council business.
Tribute was also paid by council chairman, Donny Whaites, who said she would be sadly missed by her many friends, not only in Skipton, but across Craven.
Coun Paul English, Polly's widower, said he had been greatly touched by the messages of support from so many people.
"It is a very sad thing to lose a member of your political group, but when it is also your wife, partner and someone you share your ward with, it almost impossible," he said.
Her funeral will take place tomorrow, at 2pm, at Holy Trinity Church, Skipton, followed by a cremation service at Waltonwrays.


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There are many different ways to start a story! Hone creativity and build knowledge about literary devices with these fun story starting prompts. Use the picture to give you context for your story, and practice "grabbing" the reader with that first sentence using a few different techniques.
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By Gregg A. Sims
Washington Times-Herald
The story lines at Tuesday's South Knox Invitational were about as thick as fresh maple syrup poured on buttered covered pancakes.
They were plentiful and rather tasty.
The obvious was also the simplest.
Barr-Reeve's Connor Sorrells ran to his fourth sectional championship. I had known that Sorrells had won each sectional title at South Knox since his freshman season. What I didn't know until a few weeks ago was that first sectional title was the first race he won in his high school career.
Sorrell's career will go down among the best in area high school cross country. His dominance of the local scene was easy to see Tuesday as he won that fourth title. He was not really challenged, although Pike Central's Cain Parker, another good runner just to our south, tried early.
Mentioning Sorrells without Damon Pruett is nearly impossible. When researchers go back through time in a couple of decades, Pruett's name will not be as easily seen.
The Barr-Reeve senior spent his time playing Robin to Sorrell's Batman. If he had been born a few years earlier or later, that story might have been different. At the same time, if either runner had not had the other, the number of first and second place finishes by the duo would have likely been far fewer.
They have been good for each other. They realize that. Their competitive relationship has played a key role in both moving on to run at the college level on scholarships.
Washington had some very interesting story lines Tuesday as well.
On the boys side, the Hatchets were coming off a Big 8 Conference win, the first boys win in 20 years, but matters were far from settled.
Drew Brothers was named all-conference despite being unable to run. Washington did a good job of winning the conference title without him.
Brothers was also unable to make the sectional, and his recovery from summer knee surgery will likely keep him from running at Pride's Creek Saturday.
The plot thickened a bit last weekend when Austin Gray came to practice with a boot on his left foot. He was suffering with an ailing ankle, and the boot remained until the sectional started.
He finished 17th, and that was important for a Washington team that was looking for a potential regional berth into a semistate. That will certainly be more difficult now, but still quite a performance to say the least.
Brandy White continued her rise in cross country circles with her second place finish. For a first-year runner, she's done pretty well. Her story is somewhat similar to Madison Decker last fall. Decker made it to state. White has a good chance to do some of her own advancing.
And speaking of Decker, the sophomore ran her first race in a month to qualify for the regional with a sixth-place finish. Decker has been suffering with back and hip problems that has limited her work in that month. She was also named all-conference despite not running in the Big 8 meet.
Washington Catholic had two good stories.
Sam Baker made it to the regional with a 12th place finish in the boys race. Baker was in a similar position last fall when he collapsed within yards of the finish. He'll be at Pride's Creek this Saturday. It's a feel good story for any athlete.
Cardinal Sarah Wichman will be running at Pride's with a 14th place finish. It's good to see her make the field.
Blaine Fuhs was 21st for the Cardinals. Not a bad performance for a guy who is soccer first.
North Daviess competed at the sectional. The Cougar family is still reeling from the tragic death of Samantha Porter, a runner and cheerleader, who died in a traffic accident. Jenna Meadows placed 22nd and McKenzie Roark 27th for the girls.
It was a fun sectional. The best part is yet to come with the regional and semistate on the horizon.


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The North Face Venture Parka
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440 g (15.52 oz)
40D 85 g / sq m (2.5 oz / sq yd) 100% Nylon Ripstop HyVent® 2.5L EC (50% Non-Petroleum Membrane)
Good parka, great buy. Keeps the rain out, and looks…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $150
Good parka, great buy. Keeps the rain out, and looks sharp doing it.
- Lightweight
- Compressible
- Great fit
- Relatively breathable
- Functional
The North Face Venture Parka is basically a lightweight, breathable, rain jacket. I could have sworn that when I bought it, the advertisement I read claimed it was both water and windproof, but after some research for writing this review I can't find any support for the windproof claim.
This parka is really sharp looking and yet very durable. I've used it day hiking, backpacking, car camping, and even around town in bad weather. It's one of those pieces of gear that just looks and fits really nice, so it's perfect for almost any occasion.
I like how long the cut is, which is the reason it's called a parka and not a jacket. Mine is an XL and at 5'8" it reaches down to the mid-thigh level. However, I usually cinch it at the bottom so it's closer to my waist. This ability to adjust the length with a drawstring really comes in handy, especially if you're backpacking.
Like I mentioned previously, I've worn this parka a ton, from day trips to multi-day backpacking trips where it's rained every day. When I first purchased it, I had not doubt of its waterproofness. I was rained on 4 days straight in Olympic National Park, and stayed reasonably dry.
The problem is that when you do get moisture under the parka, it's hard to tell whether it's rain seeping through, or just sweat. I am not quite sold on the breathability of this, or any waterproof item. The fact is that if you're hiking in hard rain for hours at a time, your core will warm, you will sweat, and your layers underneath will get damp.
Obviously it is breathable, but in a limited fashion. Almost like a pair of boots. You can spend big money on waterproof, supposedly breathable boots, but it won't stop your feet from sweating, and your socks from getting damp. It's the same with this parka. Of course the armpit zippers really help in that department. When I don this parka usually the first thing I do is unzip the armpits. That way I can have some airflow to help it breath and keep me cool.
The waterproofness is questionable too. Not that I've ever been soaked wearing this jacket, but I have noticed a decrees in performance over the years. Whether that is from washing, heavy use, or both, I'm not sure. Now, after nearly 5 years of use, I will it coat with a waterproofing spray periodically. But most of the time it has kept me dry.
Probably my favorite thing about this jacket is how light and compressible it is. The North Face's web site lists the average weight at 15.5oz and that seems accurate, although truth be told, I've never weighed it. It is super compressible though. You can roll up into a baseball size ball, or just throw in the top of your pack (like I do), and you wont even notice it's there.
Overall a good buy, especially if you don't want to fork over the dough for some of the really expensive hard shells. As long as you take care of it, this The North Face Venture Parka will keep you protected for years.
Retailers' Descriptions
Here's what other sites are saying:
Keep the lightweight, packable The North FaceMen's Venture Parka stashed in your day pack or car and be ready for unexpected downpours or predicted storms. The highly breathable HyVent DT material utilizes a polyurethane coating to prevent water from permeating through the membrane and the fully taped seams top off the waterproof capabilities. The North Face designed the Venture Parka with an extended back length to ensure full upper body coverage and gave you precise fit adjustment with both waist and hem drawcords.
- Backcountry Outlet refers to the men's version
Similar to their classic Venture Jacket, The North Face Men's Venture Parka has a slightly longer back length but the same waterproof breathable Hyvent fabric to keep you dry. At just over 15-ounces this rain jacket packs down small and stows away in your luggage or day pack easily. Unlike other rain jackets the Venture Parka has long underarm zips so you can let some cool air circulate inside, from the city streets to wet trails.
- Backcountry.com refers to the men's version
On Sale. Free Shipping. The North Face Men's Venture Parka DECENT FEATURES of The North Face Men's Venture Parka Standard fit Waterproof, seam sealed, breathable Attached, fully adjustable hood with hidden draw cord system Center front zip and Velcro closure Brushed chin guard lining Pit-zip vents Two hand pockets Stow able in hand pocket Adjustable Velcro cuff tabs Waist and hem cinch-cord The SPECS Average Weight: 15.52 oz / 440 g Center Back: 31in. Fabric: 40D 85 g/m2 (2.5 oz/yd2) 100% nylon ripstop HyVent 2.5L EC (50% non-petroleum membrane) This product can only be shipped within the United States. Please don't hate us.
- Moosejaw refers to the men's version
Get maximum protection from the weather with the Venture Parka from The North Face. The HyVent waterproof fabric is eco friendly and will keep you dry even in the worst of downpours. The longer cut of the parka gives you full coverage so you can be active and not worry about any water getting by your shell. Pit zips help you vent and release heat when you are working hard on the trail and when the skies clear up, simply stow it in its own hand pocket and throw it in your pack.
- Mountain Gear refers to the men's version
If you've ever been hiking at high-altitudes during the late afternoon, you immediately know two things when you hear that first crack of thunder; make a beeline to the tree line before it starts lightening, and a downpour is just moments away. The Venture Parka is the ultimate rainwear piece for such occasions, and any other where you may encounter rain. Fully waterproof, this rain jacket has a longer, parka-length fit for greater coverage.
- The North Face refers to the men's version
The North Face Venture Parka
$38.69 - $999.00
The North Face Venture Parka is not available from the stores we monitor. It was last seen March 28, 2013 at Backcountry.com.
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Patrick Co., VA - A woman was killed after her car collided with a tractor trailer in Patrick County Monday afternoon.
State police say that at around 5 p.m., Cynthia Winters, 73, drove her car into the path of the truck at the intersection of Routes 640 and 58. The truck hit Winters' car. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say she was wearing a seatbelt.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, Arlie Thomas, 50, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. He was also wearing a seatbelt.
The Virginia State Police Motor Carrier and Accident Reconstruction teams are investigating the accident.


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A recent Bloomberg News report reveals that according to U.S. State Department officials, a Georgia Institute of Technology course for federal employees and contractors has been identified as the source of a 2009 disclosure of sensitive information about U.S. weapons technology for American eyes only that was viewed by internet users for 15 days in 36 countries, including China, Russia, Iran and Pakistan.
The university media quality control supervisor Edward Bailey told investigators that when asked by an instructor to copy the course on infrared technology used in weapons-aiming systems, to DVD, he instead uploaded it to servers.
"I completely forgot the course's access was restricted," Bailey explained according to documents obtained from Georgia Tech by Bloomberg through a public-records request.
With dozens of universities around the country granted access to classified government research contracts, all of which are under the condition that the universities employ an "Americans only" research team, the Georgia Tech lapse raises questions about the security measures in place and enforced on campus. Bloomberg Reports:
Even as they enroll more graduate students from countries such as China and Iran, universities are conducting more research that is restricted to American citizens and permanent residents because of its national-security implications. Foreign governments are targeting universities to "obtain restricted information or products," the FBI said in a 2011 report.
The breach in security at Georgia Tech is even more troubling considering recent reports from alarmed national security officials who say that there has been a resurgence of spying on U.S. universities. 'Real News' opened Monday discussing the Georgia Tech case and the protection of classified information on American campuses.


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External Websites
- The Official Site of Beijing
- China Internet Information Center - Beijing: A Guide to China's Capital City
- Beijing This Month
- How Stuff Works - Adventure - How Beijing Works
- National Geographic - Travel and Cultures - Beijing
- Seeraa International - Beijing City Guide
- Iloveindia.com - Beijing, China
- Buzzle.com - Beijing, China
- ChinaCulture.org - Beijing, China
- Cultural China - Scenery - Beijing, China
- Lonely Planet - Běijīng, China
Britannica Web Sites
Articles from Britannica encyclopedias for elementary and high school students.
- Beijing - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
Beijing is the capital of China, a country in eastern Asia. The city sits between two rivers on a plain in northeastern China. Beijing is an old city that has been China's center of government for almost 800 years. It is also the country's main center of industry, education, and culture.
- Beijing - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
The capital of China, the world's most populous country, Beijing is also China's cultural and educational center and a major industrial city. It is China's second largest city in terms of population (after Shanghai) and in total administrative area (after Chongqing). Beijing is one of four Chinese cities designated as a special, or national, municipality, with an administrative status equivalent to a province. The municipality includes the districts of the built-up central urban area as well as a much larger surrounding region of rural districts and counties. The heart of the built-up urban area is the urban core, which is sometimes called the city proper. The total area incorporated within the boundaries of the municipality is about 6,500 square miles (16,800 square kilometers).


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The library of Charles Dickens, as rendered via woodblock engraving and sepia ink on paper by Sir Samuel Luke Fildes, 1870. (via "A Peek Inside the Libraries of Famous Writers")
Á la Bibliothéque du Château de Groussay. Built in 1815, The private library of the Château de Groussay is located in Montfort-l'Amaury, France. The Château was by the duchesse de Charest, a daughter of Louise Elisabeth de Croÿ-Havré, marquise de Tourzel, the governess of the royal enfants de France of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
The Codrington Library, All Souls College, Oxford, United Kingdom. The Codrington Library is a private, reference only library at All Souls College, Oxford. Sir William Blackstone was a fellow, and the library bears his imprimatur. Built with a bequest from Christopher Codrington, Blackstone oversaw its completion in 1756. Its archival holdings are vast, with especially rich holdings in law, legal history, incunabula, and association copies of Blackstone's works. The Amesbury Psalter has pride of place in its collection of codices and early manuscripts. All Souls also possesses the largest number of incunabula of any college, including the Nuremberg Chronicle, of which 18 copies are extant at the university.
Boston Public Library (Main Hall). Opened in 1895, and designed by the prestigious firm of McKim, Mead, and White, Boston Public Library is home to about 9 million books. (Photo by kyburrows)
Admont Library, Austria. Since its foundation in 1074, i.e. since almost one thousand years, Admont Benedictine Monastery has collected and preserved cultural goods. In this respect the library has a special position.
This library is one of the most important cultural properties of our country and is one of the largest late Baroque works of art in Europe. Perhaps a little overenthusiastically but at the same quite justifiably, since the early 19th century the Admont library has been called the "eighth wonder of the world". It represents a repository of knowledge containing examples of the artistic and historical development of books over the centuries - from the manuscripts of the medieval Admont writing school over the collection of incunabula (early printed books) to the fully developed printing process.
As a work of art, the library should be viewed as a whole in which the various genres (architecture, frescoes, sculptures, written and printed matter) blend into one work - in the final analysis, the central place of books in the history of the development of the Benedictine Order. (via ognipensierovo)
I first introduced TowerBabel.com here a few months ago, and it looks like they have grown their collection of free eBooks from those great classics to include indie author published works as well.


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The Village of Manorhaven, as of Friday morning, is not planning to evacuate because of Hurricane Irene. The storm could make landfall on Long Island at some point Sunday.
"There are no plans to evacuate as of right now," said Carmela Aiello, the deputy village clerk.
If there is a need to evacuate, everyone with a landline will be contacted by Nassau County and the Town of North Hempstead, she said. People who live and work in the village who sign up for NorthShoreAlert, a mass notification system for the peninsula, will also receive timely and critical information by cell phone, email, or both, about any evacuation plans.
The Village of Manorhaven encourages locals to sign up for NorthShoreAlert. To register, visit NorthShoreAlert.org.


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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A man who brought a 13-year-old runaway to Virginia to work as a prostitute faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison.
Korey Jermaine Reynolds will be sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Richmond. Reynolds pleaded guilty in July to transporting a minor across state lines for prostitution.
According to prosecutors, Reynolds and two women working for him as prostitutes met the girl in Miami in February or March and brought her to Charlotte, N.C. The girl also worked for Reynolds as a prostitute there and in the Richmond area, where the adults were arrested in May.
The two 20-year-old women, Whitney Hayes and Rachael Masingene, pleaded guilty last week to conspiracy to transport a person across state lines for prostitution. They will be sentenced Jan. 11.
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Aspyr Picks 7 Must Play Indie Games
So far in our Indie Week coverage, we've discussed the music of Braid, talked about the defining characteristics of great indie games, and even interviewed Bastion creators Supergiant Games. But you may be asking yourself, what are OUR favorite indie games? Well wonder no longer as we talked to several employees of Aspyr Media, asking them to pick 7 of their favorite indie games and what makes them so great. Read on to find which games they think are a cut above the rest.
This action RPG game started its life as an XBOX Live Arcade exclusive, but it got such overwhelmingly positive press and sales that the company ported it to many systems, including the iPad and Mac. You play as "The Kid," traversing a gorgeous hand-painted, floating world of peril as you search for shards of a rock to power a structure called the Bastion. The Kid travels through each level battling enemies with two different weapons that can be used strategically as a combo for explosive results. With an intriguing and unique narration mechanic and spell-binding music, this game is like playing a beautiful painting. A painting that you have to fight against in order to survive.
"More than just a beautiful explosion of watercolors, Bastion features very satisfying gameplay with tight controls. Plus, the ability to customize the combat abilities of the Kid adds a ton of unique ways to progress though the game while offering great replayability." – Russ Looney
Traverse the dark and eerie world of Limbo as a small boy, silent but full of purpose. Solve physics puzzels and avoid horrifying enemies in order to continue through the dreary nightmare world to find your lost sister. This game is like a German Expressionist film in the form of a game with its hard shadows foreboding menace in every level. The unique art style and use of the platforming genre as a way to think through your actions instead of madly jumping around is refreshing. Just think twice about playing it alone with the lights out.
"It has incredible artwork that is truly unique. Also, I still vividly remember the first time I encountered a spider in that game. It was terrifying." – Kellen Kincaid
What a long and strange history this game has had. From the mind of gaming legend Tim Schafer and created by Double Fine, this game appeared on the PS2 and no one noticed. Yet when Double Fine put it out independently years later on PC and Mac, it became an underground hit. You play the game as Raz, short for a Razputin, a child who has psychic abilities and runs away from the circus to go to psychic summer camp to train to become a Psychonaut. Once he gets to the summer camp of his dreams, not all is as it seems, as he must travel through (and under) the camp to discover sinister dealings. He must save the camp and world one mind at a time by stopping a nefarious plot! With humor, action and unforgettable character interactions, this game is in a class all of its own.
"It's like Scanners meets a typical summer camp meets Invader Zim! Okay, that's a weird comparison but that's because it's hard to pin this game down. Hilarious, action-packed and stuffed with more weird humor than you can shake a psychic bear at, this game should be mandatory for anyone who thinks there aren't any games doing comedy well…and for every other gamer too." – Jarad Matula
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery
This game is so unique, it's hard to describe it without going to great lengths. You play as a woman known as The Scythian, traveling through a surreal world of peril that exists both in reality and dream, frequently switching between the two. Using retro graphics with beautiful modern effects and a stellar soundtrack, this game's point-and-click adventure meets sword-fighting action has to be played to be believed.
"Like a lot of our indie picks, this one features a unique look and a killer soundtrack (seriously–you'll be humming the Lone Star track for the next week). However, it's one of the few games I've actually set aside time to play on iOS. Now that it's available on Mac, there's absolutely no excuse to miss out on this indie gem." – Russ Looney
Get ready to turn the platforming genre on its head with this game. Using gorgeous visuals that look like a pastels painting, you travel through level after level solving puzzles using the unique ability to rewind time, which not only helps you when you mess up, but is sometimes the key to unlocking the secrets to progress. This plays with the idea of a gaming hero and has a plot and ending that can't be explained or spoiled, they just have to be played. As you've already read on this blog, it has beautiful music too.
"This is the game that introduced me to the indie scene, so it seemed like a must have in our top indie list (for me at least). My favorite part of Braid is the gameplay. The ability to rewind time made for a puzzle game unlike anything I had played previously." – Kellen Kincaid
DLC Quest
At first glance it seems like a cutesy retro-throwback, but don't let it's nostalgia-inducing graphics fool you–underneath is a witty and acerbic game taking a huge swing at the gaming industry, challenging the business practices of big companies wanting to charge for DLC and micro-transactions. You have to "buy" everything in the game, including basic movement! If you want a fun platformer with biting commentary through in-game jokes and actions, look no further.
"DLC Quest – I love satire, and even more so when it is aimed at the industry I work for. DLC Quest is far more than comedy however. It controls well, stays imaginative throughout, and does a great job of actually feeling like a retro game of old." – Michael Blair
The Cave
From the mind of Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert and created by the outstanding people at Double Fine, you control a party of three characters from a stable of seven to choose, all of which come from diverse moments in time and space. Each has their own backstory and secrets that manifest in the unique manifestations that appear once they enter the cave. With levels unique to each of these characters and endings for all seven, it's a game that begs to be replayed many times to fully appreciate the great graphics, clever level design and revelation that happens to each of these characters. This action/puzzle game's graphics are just the right mix of cartoon and realism, with music complimentary of each character's personality.
"It's like Maniac Mansion for the modern era. If you know what that means, great, if not, check out that game too. Great level designs, unforgettable characters and the signature style of weird humor that made Ron Gilbert and LucasArts famous back in the day lives on in the spirit of The Cave. With so much reply value, this game is well worth your time and money." – Jarad Matula
For an easily digestible list of the games discussed here today, check out our Indie Collection on GameAgent. Was your favorite indie game featured here? Did we break your heart by not picking a certain game? Make sure we know in the comments!


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Discover what's on in Queenstown
Activities in Queenstown, New Zealand include something for everyone, in every season.
Most Queenstown activities can be experienced all year round in Queenstown, and the region has a fantastic ski and snowboard season from June to early October.
World-renowned for its adventure, Queenstown is home to a huge choice of adrenaline based activities. There are plenty of things to do in Queenstown if you enjoy the great outdoors, superb food and wine, and a more relaxed pace.
Families have lots to choose from on land, lake or in the air, and if you love golf, biking, walking, sailing and fishing you will love Queenstown.
Explore Queenstown by bike
We have all-terrain mountain bikes for hire from our reception. Helmets and water bottles are included. The scenic Frankton Track is immediately below Garden Court and hugs the lake all the way to Frankton - a lovely scenic ride of approximately six kilometers and suitable for all ages.
Book a Queenstown Activity
We can help with ideas, information and even book your activities for you and charge them to your room.
Upcoming Events in Queenstown
Gibbston Valley 'Life is a Cabaret'
Skyline Gondola, Brecon Street Queenstown
This year we are returning to the Skyline for a night of great food and entertainment.
SKYCITY Queenstown's Karaoke!
SKYCITY Queenstown Casino, Beach Street Queenstown
This is a returning event with glitz and glamour and the fabulous host, Miss. Ribena of Family Bar, Auckland.
Family Bars' 'B' WORD
Rydges Lakeland Resort, Lake Esplanade Queenstown
Tonight we are on the roof top terrace @ The Rydges Hotel on the lakefront for a night of 'B's! Boys, Bears, Beer, Boobs, BBQ, Bums…..the list goes on!
Burton Snowbroads
The Remarkables Ski Area, The Remarkables Queenstown
This is strictly girls only, designed for those who are intermediate and above ability level. Some of NZ's top skiers and riders will be coaching and we have just 60 places per camp.
Belvedere Presents Oh, what a circus!
TBC, Queenstown Queenstown
Belvedere vodka is the official sponsor of the final night of Gay Ski Week QT 2014.
Through the Lens - The Winter Sessions
The Find, 53 Shotover Street Queenstown
Through the Lens is the product of a passion for the creative. Inspiration is all around us and sometimes all we need is an outlet. The goal of this project is to provide an avenue for expression, a place for visionaries to come, to share, and to spark in others a desire for the
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Spring is upon us! The days are longer and the hill is rocking with that sweet, slushy goodness. To celebrate we've got 5 days jam packed with activities to stoke you out in that care-free spring vibe kinda way.
Remarkable Theatre present "Allo Allo"
Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, 33 Buckingham Street Arrowtown
Based on the hugely successful British television series, this uproarious comedy relates the adventures of a hapless cafe owner, Rene, during WW2. Germans have occupied the village and stolen all of its valuable artefacts


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January 12, 2011
A year ago this month, Haiti was flattened by a seismic catastrophe. It was hardly the only tragedy that the tiny nation has faced in its 220-year history as the first republic born of a slave revolt.
October 12, 2010
The situation for the homeless in Port au Prince is so grim that a 10-minute rain storm with high winds on Sept. 24 left at least five people dead, hundreds injured and thousands of shelters – tents, tarps and sheets – destroyed.


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Information Sessions: What You Must Do
You can also search our resume books to target students with the backgrounds and interests you are seeking and send them an email inviting them to attend your session. We have created a searchable resume book that contains resumes of all students who have chosen to let employers see their resumes. Log into TartanTRAK and click on "Resume Books" (6th item across top menu bar). Scroll down page and click on the resume book titled "General Resume Book" to open it. You will then see the entire list of students who have chosen to let employers see their resumes. Use the search criteria to find specific resumes in the book OR click on the grey tab titled "Advanced Resume Search". Click on "submit" or "apply search" (depending on which search screen you choose). A list of candidates that match will come up.
Listed below are some of the steps that you should take in order to execute a successful information session.
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One of the problems with drugs is there will never be another first time. It can only happen once. By not realizing this you can the dragon trying to recapture the majickal first time. Chelsea Wolfe is aware of this fact because each time I have seen her perform it has been a different experience. This time was similar to the first time I saw her on the Apokalypis tour opening for Russian Circles though the difference here is the show took on a much different feel. But I'm ahead of myself…
Chelsea Wolfe took the stage to dimmer lighting and the drone of atmospherics. The set was split pretty evenly between Pain is Beauty and Apokalypsis. She swayed with the beat when guitar was not in hand. There was a sense she felt liberated from being anchored behind an acoustic guitar as she had on the previous tour and the new material seemed to bring a new fascination of expression in the live setting for her and the With a full band the older songs are always going to sound fuller , the new songs held up well against her more time tested material which bodes well for Pain is Beauty, though there was an obvious shift in the darkness and intensity level when the new songs started up. We Hit a Wall, had heads bobbing upon the first strains of the beat , though the other new songs were not yet as immediately recognized.
The sheer power of these songs translated well live and won the crowd over. The myriad of loops and sounds required Wolfe to employ various effects and back tracks it did not take away from the caliber of the talent required to pull the dynamics of the new songs off. Her backing band consisted of the musicians employed on the Russian Circles tour bassist Ben Chisholm , guitarist Kevin Dockter and drummer Dylan Fujioka. The ghostly delay and chorus she used on her voice not to hide behind but use her voice as more of an instrument. It created better blend with the darker more electronic based direction of the newer material and blended the older songs with them. So it gave her voice more of a Cocteau Twins feel at time. Dry vocals would have sat oddly apart from the sonic wall the built so this was a wise choice on her part.
"Sick" which has become my favorite song on "Pain is Beauty" worked well live it carried more of a goth melodrama to it, Wolfe dropped to her knees in a more vulnerable position as a counter to the lyrics stronger men than you / have tried to break me". Her stage presence while it's always been intense seemed to have evolved with the new material . her body responds to the oppressive current of the music in a more sensual manner. She piled her hair atop her head while singing at one point and it felt like she was more comfortable in her own skin in doing this simple gesture. She is more relaxed in the darker tone. It also was apparent that with this more tangible intensity level the live show now bring she would be able to fit more comfortably on bills with metal band. She has had cross over appeal with metal heads and has shared the stage with the more indie flavored black metal bands in the past such as Liturgy.
A gaggle of college girl screaming out to Wolfe from stage left, at one point one girl screamed for Wolfe to cast a spell. This is amusing to me as her shows have held a ritual like atmosphere where the pageantry of this show was less bout the outer trappings set against her inner intensity and more of a communion with her self that created a celebratory catharsis. The second time i have seen her this year and would go see her again next week if she played which I think stands as a testimony to Wolfe as a performer who continues to evolve.
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text: Without a doubt Cleveland's best band. I've been to numerous Shroom concerts and they have so much energy on stage. This CD is a "best of" compilation of their three CDs. For those who aren't familiar with Mushroomhead they a lot like Slipknot.Mushroomhead has been together for 9 years, and they started the whole costume wearing ordeal on stage, NOT Slipknot. That really dosn't matter, what does matter is the complete awesomeness of their music. Shroom is able to combine so many aspects of their talents into one amazing sound. What really impresses me the most with their work is the dueling vocals by Johnny Nothing and J-Mann. Nothing's voice is more harmonious compared to Mann's all-out rap inspired growling. The other distinctive sound of Shroom is their use of keyboards. In their live show Shmotz(keyboardist) uses 4 keyboards. It really makes the songs seem deeper and more emotional. Best songs on this CD are really all 13, but if I had to choose favorites I'd pick "Never Let it Go", "Bwomp", "Before I Die", and "Solitaire." I would HIGHLY recommend the purchase of this CD, if not its ok, sooner or later you'll hear these guys all over the nation.


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Tennessee's 2013 Pro Day is all set for Wednesday, March 20. Among the participants will be the Volunteers' NFL Combine contingent: quarterback Tyler Bray, tight end Mychal Rivera, wide receivers Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson, and offensive lineman Dallas Thomas.
Of those five players, Patterson appears the best shot at a big rookie contract. In fact, he is projected to be the first wide receiver taken in the NFL Draft at No. 23 overall, according to SB Nation's Dan Kadar. Hunter arguably has just as high a ceiling as his teammate, but whether he has regained the explosiveness he had before tearing his ACL in 2011 remains to be seen.
Bray will also have a lot to prove. Despite a prototypical build and impressive arm strength, he completed less than 60 percent of his passes and threw 12 interceptions, albeit with 34 touchdown passes. He is considered one of the biggest high risk-high reward prospects at his position. Bray currently ranks as Kadar's fifth-best quarterback, and No. 82 overall prospect.
Rivera and Thomas both have a lot to prove, as well. If Rivera can improve on his 4.81 40-yard dash time, he could make a big jump up draft boards after performing well at last month's Senior Bowl. Thomas hopes to show off the athleticism that made him a versatile asset as a three-year starter for the Vols.
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Citizens rate hikes over the past 3 years
If you are a Florida homeowner, you have probably had to shell out more and more money to protect your home throughout the past few years.
At the forefront of those hikes is Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida's public insurer of last resort. The insurance giant currently holds over 20 percent of the state's property insurance policies in force. That makes it the largest property insurer in the state with more than 1.3 million policies and approximately $430 billion in hurricane exposure.
Since 2010, regulators have approved drastic rate increases for Citizens.
Citizens said the increases have been needed because claims and expenses exceed the premiums they take in. Citizens explained on its website, "While a lack of major storms in Florida since 2006 has helped Citizens build up reserves, it has not reduced the risk of future major storms."
While that may be the case, the rate hikes have also been used as a method to help the company shed policies. Governor Rick Scott ordered the company to get rid of approximately 300,000 customers. The governor is seeking ways to reduce the liability the state would face, if a catastrophic storm hits Florida.
According the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, the following rate hikes were approved over the span of the past three years:
2012- 10.8 percent
2011- 6.2 percent
2010- 10.3 percent
As Citizens Property Insurance tries to unload thousands of homeowner policies onto private insurers, The I-TEAM looks into who those companies are. Will they be around after a big storm hits? The I-TEAM is taking action to protect you and your property from the insurance industry – TONIGHT at 11 p.m.
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Chilean djent band Naioth has finally released the official music video for the track "Dance Of Light" that comes off the debut album of the same name.
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