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The personal computer (PC) market remains strong and healthy, in spite of massive growth in the tablet PC and smartphone sectors, with consumers continuing to use the bigger screens and greater computing power of PCs to consume user-generated content like video and 3D content.
That's the view of Intel South Africa's Country Manager, Videsha Proothveerajh, who says that while PC sales are slowing in mature markets, sales remain strong – and in emerging markets like South Africa, continue to be the technology purchase of choice for most consumers.
"You have to see PC sales figures in a context where people have more technology spending choices to make than ever before. The fact is, consumers want more from their PCs than ever before: better graphics, better sound, easier integration with the rest of their lives," says Mrs Proothveerajh.
"The PC is still a bestseller, especially as the technology is becoming more affordable every year."
A recent survey by the Consumer Electronic Association in the United States found that the traditional PC, along with smartphones, remains a 'must have' and tops the technology wishlist of adults across the US. Interestingly, the study said people tend to see tablets and netbooks merely as 'nice to haves'.
Technology analysts also see ongoing growth in the PC market, says Mrs Proothveerajh. Forrester predicts that by 2015, 2.25 billion PCs will be in use across the world, more than double the 1 billion PCs in use in 2008. Emerging markets are set to contribute 800 million new PCs in this time.
Gartner forecast a 10.5% increase in PC shipments in 2011 (rising to 387.8m units) and a 13.6% growth in 2012 (to 440.6m units). While this is down on a previous forecast, the signs are still very much of a healthy growth market on the global stage.
IDC saw global PC shipments declining 3.2% year on year during the first three months of 2011 – but the overall African PC market grew 1%, with the East African region alone recording a massive 76% growth in PC shipments.
IDC South Africa research analyst Hannes Fourie says the sale of notebooks in South Africa has been particularly strong in the home and small business segments. Government initiatives also led to increased PC sales as the country prepared to host last year's Soccer World Cup, and the momentum has continued into 2011.
The deciding factor for future sales will be what consumers want their devices to do for them, says Mrs Proothveerajh. "Do you primarily want to create content, or consume it? If you're creating content like large spreadsheets or long management reports, or editing movies and photo galleries, I don't think there's anything better suited to this kind of 'heavy lifting' than the PC. The PC will remain the trusted work horse for decades to come. "
And while there's been a boom in the volumes of content consumed on mobile devices, with the use of video sharing sites doubling from 2006 to 2010, there's no doubt that a PC still provides a better-quality downloading and viewing experience. There have been major leaps in processing power on the PC in the past couple of years, with developments like Intel's second generation processing technology literally opening new horizons for PC users.
"Instead of talking about the death of the PC, I think a more useful and relevant conversation would be around how all of the advancements in technology we are seeing right now are going to benefit consumers through new hybrid computing devices, which will give users the best of both worlds," says Mrs Proothveerajh.
"The PC isn't dead. It's just changing shape, keeping up with audiences like the tech-savvy youth and getting better all the time."
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Pioneers Win a Thriller over Notre Dame
Glenville, W.Va. – The Glenville State Pioneer football team racked up 588 yards of total offense as they held on to a thrilling victory, 41-38, over the Notre Dame College Falcons at Morris Stadium.
After a thrilling first half of action and both offenses scoring points at will the Pioneers would head into halftime up by 10 points over the Falcons, who upset #8 Shepherd last week, 27-17.
However Notre Dame would come out in the third quarter and score 14 straight points to take a 31-27 lead.
On the Pioneers next offensive possession they would stall and give the ball back to Notre Dame. But GSC's defensive end Gary Henderson would make a great play as he batted the pass, from Notre Dame's quarterback Ray Russ, up into the air and then picked it off as he took it 52 yards to the end-zone as the Pioneers took a, 34-31 lead.
Then Notre Dame would answer and re-take the lead, 38-34, with 13:02 left to play in the game as Ray Russ hit Kyle Perkins from five yards out.
Again the Glenville State offense would put together a great drive as they drove 57 yards in just three plays as they re-took the lead, 41-38, the score coming from Rahmann Lee from 26 yards out.
The Notre Dame Falcons would then miss a 35 yard field goal with 8:41 left to play.
However, on the Pioneers next possession they would be forced to punt as Notre Dame got another chance with 5:08 left to play, but on a first and 10 defensive back Zack Mayes would make a great play as he intercepted Ray Russ at the Pioneers 17 yard line.
The Pioneers would then try and run out the clock but two costly penalties would ended up giving the ball back to Notre Dame for one final drive with just 46 seconds left to play.
Notre Dame would then drive all the way down to the Pioneers 29 yard line with no timeouts left. The Falcons would attempt to go for it on a fourth and 17 but the pass would be broken up by Gray Henderson as the Pioneers held onto the exciting victory, 41-38.
Between the Pioneers offense and the Falcons offense there was 1,152 total yards of offense in the game.
GSC running back Rahmann Lee rushed for a game high 121 yards and two touchdowns while Tevin Drake rushed for 69 yards on 13 carriers.
Quarterback Sean Steele threw for 392 yards, a career high, as he went 20 for 26 with two touchdowns. Dante Absher was the Pioneers leading receiver as he caught seven passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Rahmann Lee also caught four passes for 100 yards on the day.
On defense the Pioneers were led by Spencer Steele as he had a team high 13 total tackles. Jeff Kidder finished the day with 13 total tackles and an interception while Gary Henderson chipped in with 11 tackles and an interception.
Notre Dame was led by quarterback Ray Russ as he threw for 438 yards as he went 49 for 67 with five touchdowns but had three costly interceptions. Russ's favorite target was Mitchel Shegos as he had a career day as he caught 23 passes for 160 yards.
The Pioneers improve to 4-4 (4-4) on the season and in conference play. They return to action next Saturday, November 1st when they travel to Shepherd University with kickoff starting at 12pm.
Boyd Senior Recital Planned
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GLENVILLE, WV—Glenville State College Bluegrass music major Laiken Boyd will perform her senior recital on Friday, October 31st at 7:00 p.m. in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium. The recital is free to attend and open to the public.
Boyd, from Cameron, West Virginia, has focused primarily on the bluegrass fiddle while at GSC. However, she also has taken courses in bluegrass guitar, mandolin, upright bass, and vocal applied lessons and plans to demonstrate a little bit of each of those at her recital.
"It has been a great experience for me as a musician to learn and grow here at GSC. I couldn't ask for a friendlier, or more professional, learning environment. I have learned so much about being a bluegrass musician throughout my time with the bluegrass band here. After I graduate this fall I plan on attending Appalachian State University for a Masters' in Appalachian Studies. Glenville State has given me the means to confidently pursue this next step in my education," said Boyd.
"Laiken has been a true asset to the bluegrass program at Glenville State College, and we all hate to see her go so quickly. I am really proud of the musician that she has become. I have no doubts that she will be successful in pursuing her Master's at Appalachian State. If you enjoy good old-time and traditional bluegrass music, you don't want to miss this Senior Recital," said GSC Bluegrass Music Program Director Megan Darby.
For more information about the recital or the GSC Bluegrass Degree Program, contact Darby at email@example.com or (304) 462-6347.
Game Central: Glenville State vs. Notre Dame College – Game Eight
Glenville, W.Va. - The Pioneers went on the road and took care of business as they defeated UVa-Wise 35-9 this past Saturday. This week GSC returns home as Norte Dame College travels to Glenville with kickoff at 1:00pm.
Rahmann Lee rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown and Sean Steele threw for four touchdowns to lead Glenville State past UVa-Wise, 35-9, at Carl Smith Stadium.
Glenville State, winners of three of its last four, improved to 3-4 overall and 3-4 in the MEC. UVa-Wise dropped to 0-7 overall and 0-6 inside the league.
Lee carried the ball 22 times and averaged 7.1 yards per carry for the Pioneers. Steele was 14-of-28 for 244 yards and hit four different receivers for his touchdown passes.
Gary Henderson led the Glenville State defense with 10 tackles, including a pair of sacks. Jordan Kesson added eight solo stops and a tackle for a loss.
Jeremy Eubank was 17-of-27 for 102 yards for the Cavs. Von Purvis had 70 yards rushing on 17 carries and a touchdown. UVa-Wise struggled on third downs converting on just 5-of-19 attempts. Zack Blair led UVa-Wise with nine tackles, including a game-high three for a loss.
Rahmann Lee is also just 378 yards from becoming GSC All-Time Leading Rusher.
Notre Dame comes into the match-up after defeating #8 Shepherd this past Saturday, 35-34.
Notre Dame (5-2, 5-1) was led by quarterback Ray Russ who threw for 459 yards on 22-of-44 passing with five touchdowns and no interceptions. The Falcons rushed for just 34 yards in the game.
Last year's match-up between the Pioneers and Falcons was a good one. GSC walked away with a 20-16 road win. Lee rushed for 88 yards in the win and had two touchdowns while Notre Dame QB Ray Russ threw for 155 yards and a touchdown.
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GSC Graphics & Digital Media Program gets 3D Printer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 17, 2014
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GLENVILLE, WV – The Fine Arts Department at Glenville State College is keeping pace with technological trends with the addition of a 3D printer to its Graphics and Digital Media program. Assistant Professor of Art Chris Cosner announced recently that the program was able to acquire a fifth generation MakerBot Replicator printer through funding from the Glenville State College Foundation.
The new printer has an area of about 10 inches by 8 inches by 6 inches in which items can be created. The printer is capable of a myriad of outputs by layering polylactic acid (PLA) filaments onto a moveable platform. The filaments are deposited from a nozzle which is similar to a printer head on a traditional ink jet printer.
"We'll be able to use the printer for rapid prototyping, visualization, manufacturing, and many other things," said Cosner. He adds that students in the program will be able to use the 3D printer for design visualization, introduction to print-on-demand manufacturing, creative and artistic uses, design projects, and 3D modeling and printing techniques. "This new printer has the potential to be used on campus for everything from research projects to replacement parts," he added.
Students and faculty in the program have already made several test prints and are hoping to begin making their own original designs soon. The 3D printer joins a high-end Epson Stylus Pro 4900 large format professional 2D printer that was already in the arsenal of tools available to students in the program. It is used by the photography class as an important tool to demonstrate printing, proofing, and color reproduction techniques.
For more information about the 3D printer or the Graphics and Digital Media Program at GSC, contact Cosner at firstname.lastname@example.com or (304) 462-6349.
Create West Virginia Conference in Glenville October 26-28
Glenville, WV – Create West Virginia, the statewide grass-roots initiative stimulating Innovation Economy growth in West Virginia, and The Building Conference, West Virginia's placemaking conference, will hold their first-ever joint conference in partnership with Glenville State College in Glenville, WV, October 26-28, 2014.
"This year's conference will break barriers in how our state thinks about growth and prosperity," said conference creative director Rebecca Kimmons. "We want entrepreneurs, engineers, contractors, business and community leaders and educators to think about how connecting cultures through social and technology networks can generate new opportunities for our citizens."
This year's joint conferences are also unique with their unprecedented participation by young people, especially college students. Glenville State College is serving as host venue and planning partner with Create West Virginia and The Building Conference to stimulate feedback and ideas from the next generation of West Virginia leaders.
"As a participant in past Create West Virginia Conferences, I've seen first-hand how ideas and connections are sparked at this very unique conference," said Dr. Peter Barr, Glenville State College president. "It became obvious to me that holding this statewide training and networking conference at GSC would add new opportunities to generate an even more exciting level of innovative thinking."
The Building Conference portion of the agenda, organized by WV GreenWorks with support from West Virginia State University's Economic Development Center, WVU College of Creative Arts, and the US Green Building Council WV focuses on the design and retrofitting of West Virginia's buildings, communities and public places to attract and retain innovative, entrepreneurial people. "Partnering with Create WV makes it easier to bring everyone together who can and is making a difference across this state. We're providing an expansion of Create WV's Quality of Place track this year because so much more public discussion and cross pollination is needed on the subjects of making our building stock, public places and communities not only more attractive, but more efficient, healthier and supportive of the creativity of the people who use them," said Sarah Halstead, WVSU Extension's Community and Economic Development Specialist.
The Building Conference agenda at Create West Virginia offers Local Economic Development credits and points for development professionals working for the state, and with the West Virginia Housing Development Fund.
With support from the City of Glenville and Gilmer County, the conference will integrate nationally-recognized keynote speakers, hands-on workshops and cultural experiences into the conference.
Speaker highlights include:
• Dr. Mark Bates is the son and grandson of Mingo County coal miners and has been involved in medical device innovation for 20 years. He holds over 60 US issued and pending patents in the areas of stents, embolic protection, gene therapy, stem cell implantation, regenerative therapy, nanotechnology, spinal cord injury, catheter design and drug delivery. The founder of several medical start-up companies, he is CEO and founder of Nexeon MedSystems, Inc., a translational research company. He attended Marshall University, and graduated from WV State University and WVU Medical School.
• Carla Diana is a "hybrid designer" focused on realizing new visions for smart objects and the Internet of Things. She is a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania's Integrated Product Design Program and an advisor for the group Tomorrow-Lab, a design firm that creates electro-mechanical solutions for smart devices. She is also a Fellow at Smart Design, where she oversees the Smart Interaction Lab.
• Majora Carter, founder and CEO of the Majora Carter Group, is a MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship winner and a community revitalization strategy consultant, real estate developer, and Peabody Award winning broadcaster. She is responsible for the creation and successful implementation of numerous green-infrastructure projects, policies, and job training and placement systems and one of the first and most watched TED Talk speakers.
• Paul Garnett is a Director in Microsoft's Technology Policy Group, where he focuses on promoting higher-bandwidth, more efficient and ubiquitous spectrum-based broadband connectivity. He has been instrumental in the development of TV White Space technology, which has been used to bring broadband Internet to rural areas of Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, and Tanzania. Paul's team, in partnership with WVNet, will bring this cutting-edge technology to Glenville for a special demonstration during the conference.
• Ed O'Malley is the CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center, an initiative from the Kansas Health Foundation that equips people with skills to make positive change for the common good.
• Tom Welch of Tom Welch Consulting is an education consultant, thought leader and former "Director of Seeding Innovation" in Kentucky's Department of Education.
Create West Virginia will continue its tradition of infusing diverse cultural and learning experiences throughout the conference. Showcasing Glenville's legacy as a folk music and history center, renowned bluegrass and folk musicians will share music throughout the conference. Mike Curtin, CEO of DC Central Kitchen will join Karyn Calabrese and Kate Long in a session focused on using food to stimulate economic development, create jobs, and address health and wellness issues. DC Central Kitchen leads the nation in reducing hunger with recycled food, training adults for culinary careers, serving healthy school meals, and rebuilding urban food systems through social enterprise.
The 2014 Placemakers Awards will also be conferred on Monday evening, October 27, celebrating high performance buildings, communities and people. The US Green Building Council will offer an overview of the new LEED Version 4 accreditation program, while statewide water quality, energy and building code experts share trends in innovation, legislation, and accountability.
Sunday afternoon's pre-conference program will offer free sessions for community members and any visitor to Glenville. Sessions on October 26 including training workshops on using YouTube and digital content to promote your cause or business, digital communication etiquette, and developing a unique value proposition for your organization.
The public is also invited to join building owners, designers, architects, engineers, energy efficiency experts and planners for a free community design session focused on a portion of downtown Glenville. Facilitated by West Virginia chapters of the US Green Building Council and the American Institute of Architects, this event will offer valuable information to all community leaders, planners and building owners on best practices for revitalization of buildings and public spaces for efficiency, lower operational costs and beautification.
A variety of attendance options are available, ranging from one-day passes to full-conference participation in both Create West Virginia and The Building Conference. All registration offers and pricing, along with the full conference agenda and speaker lineup can be found at www.createwv.org. Questions or sponsorship inquiries can be forwarded to email@example.com.
Pioneers Dominate UVa-Wise on the Road
Glenville, W.Va. – The Glenville State Pioneer football team scored on their first two offensive possessions of the ball game and never looked back as the Pioneers would dominate the UVa-Wise Cavaliers on the road 35-9.
Rahmann Lee would score on a one yard touchdown run, his 10th of the season, and Sean Steele would hit Lee for an 84 yard touchdown pitch and catch as the Pioneers would take a 14-0 lead after the first quarter of play.
The Pioneers would add to their lead in the second quarter at the 10:36 minute mark as Steele hit fullback Billy Perkins on a five yard touchdown pass, his first touchdown catch of his career, as GSC claimed a 21-0 lead.
UVa-Wise would get on the score board in at the 4:00 minute mark of the second quarter as Von Purvis scored from one yard out as the Cavaliers cut the Pioneers lead to 14 points, 21-7.
However the Pioneers would add another touchdown right before halftime as Sean Steele hit Dante Absher from five yards out as Glenville State took a 28-7 lead into the half.
In the third quarter UVa-Wise would force a Pioneers safety as the Cavaliers blocked a punt attempt by Tanner Wright in the endzone as Wright would fall on it making it, 28-9.
In the fourth quarter GSC would put the game away as Sean Steele hit Ralph Gordon on a 23 yard touchdown pass, Steele's fourth touchdown pass of the game, as the Pioneers would be victorious on the road at UVa-Wise, 35-9.
The Pioneers ran 64 total plays for 403 total yards of offense while UVa-Wise ran 75 plays but for only 200 total yards of offense. Both team played a clean game as GSC only had three penalties for 25 yards while the Cavaliers had five penalties for 30 yards.
GSC was three for four in the red-zone while the Cavaliers went one for two.
Rahmann Lee continued to put up monster numbers as he rushed for 157 yards on 22 carries with a touchdown. He also caught two passes for 90 yards and a touchdown.
Sean Steele went 14 for 28 for 244 yards and four touchdowns, his favorite target was Dante Absher as he caught four passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. Also for GSC wideout Ralph Gordon caught three passes for 48 yards and a touchdown.
The Pioneers defense was led by linebacker Jordan Kesson as he had 10 total tackles while defensive end Gary Henderson also finished the game with 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Defensive lineman Hunter McWhorter finished with seven tackles, two sacks, and three tackles for loss.
UVa-Wise was led by running back Von Purvis as he rushed for 70 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown.
The Pioneers return home to I.L. & Sue Morris Stadium next Saturday, October 25th when Notre Dame College travels to Glenville.
GSC Hosts College Fair and Gear-Up Program Friday
More than 400 high school students spent the day at Glenville State
College Friday participaing in a multi-college fair and WV GEAR-UP
Fifty colleges from throughout WV and surrounding states sent
representatives to the college fair, designed for juniors and seniors from
Braxton, Lewis and Gilmer Counties.
In addition, 200 GEAR-UP students from Clay, Roane, Webster and Wirt
counties visited the GSC campus for morning tours. Both groups of students
joined for lunch, followed by a GEAR-UP presentation in the Fine Arts Center..
West Virginia GEAR UP helps students pursue their dreams of earning a college
diploma or skillset certificate. For more information about GEAR-UP visit its
website at http://wvgearup.org/
For more information about Glenville State College visit its website at
http://www.glenville.edu/. Anyone interested in attending GSC should
contact the enrollment / admissions office at 304-462-6130 or email@example.com.
GSC's Homecoming Court Announced
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GLENVILLE, WV – In accordance with tradition, the 2014 Glenville State College Homecoming Court was announced at the annual Coronation Ceremony on Monday, October 6th, and then presided over all of the following week's events; including the homecoming dance, picnic, pep rally, parade, and Saturday football game.
KayDee Mansheim, a senior from Ripley, West Virginia who is majoring in psychology and sociology with a minor in behavioral disorders, was crowned queen. Mansheim is the daughter of Tim and Sheila Mansheim. In addition to participating in GSC's Pioneers for a Cause group, she also is a front desk worker in Goodwin Hall and works at a local daycare center. After completing her degree, she plans to work in an area that will allow her the opportunity to help children in difficult situations.
John Royce, a senior from Cleveland, Ohio who is majoring in psychology, was crowned king. He is the son of Carol Royce and serves as the Student Government Association secretary. He also is a member of Pioneers for a Cause, the Behavioral Science Club, GSC's Pioneer Baseball team, and serves as a Resident Assistant. After completing his degree at GSC, he plans to obtain a master's degree in criminal justice and work in probation at the federal level.
Senior Princesses included Chelsea Dorsey and Caitlin Gwinn. Dorsey, the daughter of Sara Legg of Summersville, West Virginia, is a music education major, a member of the National Association for Music Education, Kappa Delta Pi, GSC's Marching Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and is a Resident Assistant. She plans to live in Alaska and teach middle school music. Gwinn, the daughter of Tommy and Doris Gwinn of Summersville, West Virginia, is a psychology major and participates in community service activities at the VA Hospital in Clarksburg and with Boy Scout organizations. Her goal is to become a medical officer in the WV National Guard. She also wants to pursue a master's degree in social work and do therapy for young children.
Senior Princes included Kalleone Moret and Joseph Overbaugh. Moret, from Roanoke, Virginia, is a business management major, a member of the Pioneer Men's Basketball team, the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. After completing his degree from GSC, he plans to obtain his master's degree in business administration. Overbaugh is the son of James and Ada Overbaugh of Mt. Zion, West Virginia. He is majoring in chemistry and physics education and is a member of Chi Beta Phi, the American Chemical Society, and GSC's Student Government Association. He also is a Hidden Promise Scholar and an Energy Express Mentor. After graduation, he intends to teach in West Virginia and become active in his community.
Junior royalty includes Princess Tia LeMaster and Prince Robert Hensley. LeMaster, of Bunker Hill, West Virginia, is the daughter of Mary and Jeff LeMaster. She is a biology and chemistry major, member of GSC's Lady Pioneer Softball team, Chi Beta Phi, and is a Hidden Promise Mentor. She plans to attend physician's assistant school and earn her master's degree to become a pediatric physician's assistant. Hensley, from Dundalk, Maryland, also serves as GSC's 2014-15 Pioneer Mascot. He is a math education major and a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Guild, Student Support Services, and participates in theater.
Sophomore royalty includes Princess Allegra Davis and Prince Tyler Cooper. Davis, from Salem, West Virginia, is the daughter of Jennifer Coban. She is a psychology/sociology major, participates in theater, and is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Guild, Student Support Services, GSC's Student Government Association, and is a Hidden Promise Scholar. Cooper, of Bridgewater, Virginia, is the son of Don and Teresa Cooper. He is a criminal justice major and serves as the secretary for Sigma Omega Beta, is the treasurer of the Pioneer Shooting Club, and is a part of the GSC Honors Program. He intends to work in the federal criminal justice system after graduation.
Freshmen royalty includes Princess Rachel Clutter and Prince Trey Abbott. Clutter, of Webster Springs, West Virginia, is the daughter of George and Kelley Clutter. She is an early education major, a member of Alpha Theta Xi, and an Americorps member. Her future goal is to become the best teacher she can be and impact her students in a positive way. Abbott is the son of David and Kelly Abbott of Kenna, West Virginia. He is a forestry and environmental science major, member of the Glenville Environmental Club, and Science Fiction and Fantasy Guild. He also enjoys Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, weight-lifting, Army ROTC, and is the Assistant Scoutmaster for Troup 419. He plans to become a forester for Alpha Coal and build a log cabin home utilizing his forestry skills.
GSC Announces First Winter Commencement Will Be December 13th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 17, 2014
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GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State College will conduct its first full winter commencement ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2014 in GSC's Fine Arts Center Auditorium. In the past, students who completed their degree requirements at the end of the fall term were honored at a recognition ceremony in December and were then encouraged to return to GSC the following May to participate in the formal commencement.
The December ceremony makes participation much easier for students who, in many cases would have difficulty attending a spring event due to graduate pursuits or employment constraints.
Students on track to graduate in December have been notified. Tickets are not necessary for guests to attend and the Fine Arts Center is handicap accessible. More information will become available as plans are finalized.
For more information students can call (304) 462-4122.

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The new woodland will be planted on the outskirts of Londonderry's Faughan Valley to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the war.
Northern Ireland's Centenary Wood stretches at over 53 acres and is currently grassland. It sits directly between the Woodland Trust's Oaks Wood, planted in the year 2000, and the Trust's Killaloo Wood which contains remnants of ancient woodland.
Planting begins in autumn and continues until 2018. Community groups and schools can also take part by applying to the Woodland Trust for free trees.
Members of the public will have a chance to offer ideas and find out more at a public consultation meeting in the summer.
Princess Anne, who is on a two-day visit, is patron of a project run by the Woodland Trust to plant three million trees in four new woodlands across the UK to mark the centenary of war.
She met around 80 guests on Tuesday's visit including Trust volunteers and potential donors to the site, unveiled a plaque marking the launch of the project and was presented with a small wood carving.
When it is established, the woodland will be an ever growing and everlasting tribute to the fallen - in memory of the estimated 200,000 Irish men who fought in the Great War.
The launch of England's Centenary Wood, on land near Epsom in Surrey, has already taken place.
It is expected that the Scottish and Welsh woods will be announced next month.
In total, the project will see well over three million native trees planted across the UK, representing the millions of lives lost and affected by the war.
Patrick Cregg, director of the Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland, said: "We are delighted to announce plans for Northern Ireland's Centenary Wood and are grateful that The Princess Royal has taken the time to visit this beautiful site.
"Here, we aim to plant up to 40,000 native trees and create carpets of wildflowers, including iconic poppies. And we hope that a special memorial area, possibly by the banks of the stunning River Faughan, will provide a place for quiet reflection.
"This new wood will be a living, lasting tribute to the people from the island of Ireland who fought or supported others during the war."
He described the site "an absolutely ideal location."
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Pine Polo
This is the first phone from Singapore's Pine. Haven't we had enough already? Apparently not. There is no stopping the new folks to enter the old market. Only for Pine it did not have a barrage of phones to unleash but a simple and humble 2.8 inch touch screen phone with 2 megapixel camera. Called as Polo, this touch screen phone is a dual SIM phone with the ubiquitous 3.5 mm jack for plugging in your ear buds. Other details are hard to verify as there is no landing page nor a press release for Polo. Here's what other tech blogs have reported so far :
Polo has a Hindi Panchange, supports 32 GB ( I presume this is microSD), pre-loaded with Opera Mini and Nimbuzz. Polo has a 7 hours talk time and 240 hours standby time. There is no mention of 3G.
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Non-sponsors rein in London 2012 adspend
By Gemma Charles, marketingmagazine.co.uk, Tuesday, 31 July 2012 08:30AM
Several brands with direct competitors as official sponsors of the Olympics have cut their marketing spend by millions of pounds in the run up to London 2012.
Exclusive research by Ebiquity, commissioned by Marketing, has revealed that Unilever, Nestlé and MasterCard are among those to have opted not to try to oppose their rivals and Olympic sponsors Procter & Gamble, Cadbury and Visa in the marketing stakes, and are, in effect, sitting out the Games.
Over the 12 weeks to 15 July, compared with the same period in 2011, an analysis of the adspend of brands competing with sponsor rivals revealed it is down overall by 6%. The figures refer to TV and print advertising spend.
Unilever spent £12m less this year, with TV spend down from £38m to £26m. Nestlé's confectionery spend fell by more than half, from £4m to £2m, while MasterCard spent just £67,000, a 91% drop.
Travel brand Thomson, which competes with London 2012 official accommodation provider Thomas Cook, also cut spend by 23%, to £2.5m.
Exceptions to this trend include brands that have a connection to sport. Nike, for example, which started its 'Make it count' campaign in January, ploughed £1m into ads over the period, compared with just £530,000 last year.
Similarly, British Gas, a long-time sponsor of British swimming, has also increased spend by almost £2m.
The utilities brand kicked off a campaign earlier in the year which highlighted its swimming sponsorship, featuring medal hopes Rebecca Adlington and Keri-Anne Payne.
This campaign has since been edited to remove the swimmers to comply with the Olympic 'marketing blackout'.
Virgin Media is another brand that increased spend in the weeks leading up to the Games, with investment in TV and print ads up 37%, from about £9m to more than £14m. The rival of tier-one partner BT has run several executions featuring celebrities such as Usain Bolt in its 'Keep up' campaign.
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Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports that Rays left-hander Matt Moore underwent Tommy John reconstructive surgery, as scheduled, Tuesday on his pitching elbow. The procedure was conducted by Dr. James Andrews and deemed a success.
Moore is likely to be sidelined through the first month of the 2015 season. The 24-year-old boasts a 3.53 ERA and 8.8 K/9 in 347 career major league innings.
He is under contract with the Rays until 2020.
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Sucks. Hate to see any young talented pitcher's season end early, even when he pitches for one of the rivals of my favorite team. Hoping for a quick and successful return.
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Tax hikes for rich is poor policy
VANCOUVER — A policy issue that permeated political debates around the world in 2012 was the idea of raising taxes on high-income earners.
In the U.S., it stood front and centre in President Barack Obama's re-election. Several governments in Europe went beyond debate and introduced higher tax rates. Here in Canada, higher taxes on upper-income earners have been proposed at the federal and many provincial levels; Ontario's government recently instituted a new tax on those earning more than $500,000.
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Unfortunately, the debates have been almost exclusively about the need to raise new revenues to reduce deficits rather than the broader issue of whether such taxes make good economic sense. The reality is that raising taxes on upper-income earners comes at a large economic cost.
It's true that polls consistently show majority support for increasing taxes on the wealthy. But so what? Populism is hardly a sufficient yardstick for good policy.
And consider what these polls measure. They essentially ask respondents if they want someone else to pay for their public services. So it's actually surprising that a recent poll found only 57 per cent of British Columbians support higher taxes on those making $100,000 or more.
Think of it this way: How many people would you expect to say yes if asked in a store whether they'd like to be given products at no charge because the store will charge only high-income shoppers? Wouldn't all but high earners favour such a plan?
The surprise in such polls is that support is not closer to 80 per cent. Why 80 per cent? Because only the top 20 per cent of earners pay more in taxes proportionately than they earn in income. Specifically, the top 20 per cent pay 54 per cent of all taxes (federal, provincial, and local) while earning 47 per cent of income. The remaining 80 per cent pay less in taxes than they earn in income.
Once we discard the populism of polls, we can better discern the real costs and benefits from imposing higher taxes on upper-income Canadians. A key policy objective of such taxes is the collection of more revenues. In reality, however, the amount of revenues flowing to the government is almost always less than expected. Part of the reason is that high-income earners can afford lawyers, accountants, and other tax specialists to arrange their affairs in a way that minimizes their tax burden.
A more vexing problem for those advocating higher income taxes is the economic costs of such taxes. Although economists disagree on many issues, there's a general consensus on the economic costs of various taxes. Research shows that income taxes generally impose higher costs compared to consumption taxes because income taxes more adversely affect people's decisions to work, save, invest, and be entrepreneurial. Because income taxes tend to discourage these growth-enhancing activities, relying on consumption taxes to raise the same amount of revenues would lead to a more productive and thriving economy.
Another cost to consider is competitiveness. Canada is simply not competitive when it comes to personal income taxes. Our tax rates are high compared to other G-7 countries and particularly the United States, with whom we compete most in trying to attract and retain skilled workers and entrepreneurs. Consider that the average highest combined federal-provincial income tax rate in Canada is roughly 45 per cent. In 2012, that, combined average federal-provincial top rate, was higher than the comparable rate in every U.S. state except three. Indeed, the top federal-provincial income tax rates in most provinces exceeded those in competing U.S. states.
In addition to high tax rates, Canada has relatively low income thresholds at which the rates apply. In other words, our personal income tax rates are high and kick in at low levels of income compared to those of our competitors. For example, in 2012 our top federal rate kicked in at C$132,406 while the top federal rate in the U.S. started at US$388,350.
While raising taxes on high earners might generate popular support, doing so will have a modest impact on government revenues and will only make Canada less competitive and less attractive for investment, entrepreneurship, and business development. Canada has done much right in the past 15 years to get tax policy correct. Backsliding now will undo some of those gains. A popular policy isn't necessarily the right policy. In this case, it's the wrong one.
Charles Lammam and Jason Clemens are economists with the Fraser Institute.
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The HR manager of Israel's largest industrial bakery sets out to save the reputation of his business and prevent the publication of a defamatory article.
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In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.
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Two hit men are sent to hide out in Bruges, Belgium after a difficult job goes wrong in London.
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An understated look at love and life in middle-class Australian suburbia.
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The Girl Who Played with FireTom Jones
As computer hacker Lisbeth and journalist Mikael investigate a sex-trafficking ring, Lisbeth is accused of three murders, causing her to go on the run while Mikael works to clear her name.
Set in the country famous for IKEA, this film is much the same as visiting one of their superstores, minus the ball pit. There are countless twists and turns as you follow the path of these complex characters, and at the end, you pick up the pieces. The epic plotline is full of suspenseful and provocative drama, delivered at a pace which will leave you behind if you don't keep up. The best in Swedish design. Ja!
Sarah's KeyAnne Murphy
A journalist researching the 1942 Vel' d' Hiv Roundup in Paris uncovers links with Sarah, a Jewish girl, who was arrested with her parents.
"Sarah's Key" is a fictional account of the Holocaust that discloses events from the dark years of World War 2 in an assured manner. A contemporary story is seamlessly intertwined with one from the past as intrigue builds. The actors underplay the poignancy of both narratives, as ordinary people deal with extraordinary dilemmas and strong messages are presented without unnecessary melodrama. The past is not forgotten but sometimes needs to be unlocked.
The ReaderAndrew O'Dea
Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial.
"The Reader" is a compelling story that takes a very different approach to the Holocaust. The impeccably considerate and pensive style of the film helps us empathise with a character who, by rights, we should loathe. Amplified by an extraordinary performance from the lead actress, it exercises our moral compass, forcing us to wrestle with the issue of law versus morality. An ultimately moving and thought-provoking account set against a dark chapter in history.
Another YearAnne Murphy
A married couple, who have managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years, are surrounded by less contented friends, colleagues, and family.
The seasons mark the passing of "Another Year", an astutely observed study of the human condition, and the small joys and inevitable regrets that accompany aging. There is a hint of humour softening the melancholic tone of the movie. Relationships are scrutinised with realism far removed from the escapist view of life that's typical on the big screen. The audience views desolate portraits of people without props like bucket lists or golden ponds, only the inexorable ticking of time.
Looking for EricAnne Murphy
Eric, a postman whose life is descending in to crisis, receives some life coaching from Eric Cantona.
For the most part, the tone of "Looking for Eric" has a steady down beat of realism as individuals within a loosely connected family tackle emotional issues including loss and depression. The cast extends beyond family to encompass important relationships with friends, heroes, and deadbeats. The plot is refreshingly unpredictable with a triumphant, if somewhat incongruent, conclusion tacked on. All is forgiven as the credits roll... the audience feels good and Eric may have found what he was looking for.
MilkWendy Slevison
The story of California's first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk, a San Francisco supervisor who was assassinated along with Mayor George Moscone by San Francisco Supervisor Dan White.
Harvey Milk was an ordinary man filled with courage and the conviction to create change, who became a modern-day hero. Chronicling the last eight years of the activist's life, as he fights tirelessly for gay rights, the film vividly revives the radical period of the 70's. The convincing and sensitive portrayal by the lead actor, combined with an equally compelling supporting cast, makes this biopic both inspiring and moving. Highly recommended.
BreachAnthony Macali
A young FBI agent is assigned to observe the more senior Robert Hanssen, suspected of selling secrets to the Soviet Union in the biggest security breach in US history.
Join the investigation as you watch the screen closely, looking for clues and scrutinising every move. It's a real joy uncovering and unravelling the secrets of the case. The motives behind the characters are portrayed clearly in a story that holds true. This tense espionage drama breached all expectations.
Neighbouring SoundsTom Jones
Life in a middle-class neighborhood in present day Recife, Brazil, takes an unexpected turn after the arrival of an independent private security firm.
In Brazil, Moses must've had nine commandments. Love thy neighbour, clearly the exception. In this place even your own family can't be trusted to rip you off, or in one case, rip your hair out. This unique film provides a window, albeit barred and wired with security, to a world where the threat of violence is a constant and where silence is not golden, but met with fear. Cleverly shot, with an incredible soundtrack, it's a trip worth taking.
- Genre » Drama Thriller
- Release » Limited 10 Oct 2012
- Festival » London Film Festival 2012
The Other SideAnne Murphy
A drag queen returns, bereft, to the village and family he left 17 years ago.
The film has a rhythmic heartbeat as it traverses the delicate territories of love lost and dreams unfulfilled. It is possible to come home and still be on the other side, the other side of understanding and the other side of reconciliation. The landscape of relationship is tenderly navigated and the unrequited yearning of each character is faultlessly depicted. Watching "The Other Side" is like being subjected to open heart surgery with deft and precise incisions that lay bare the most vulnerable of places.
- Genre » Drama
- Festival » Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2009
You'll Miss MeAnne Murphy
The lives of six people converge briefly at an airport, where arrivals and departures are the norm.
"You'll Miss Me" is composed of a delightful series of vignettes that deftly intersect and overlap, exploring loves lost and found. The movie delves into the emotions of people with vastly different lives, the laughs laced with feelings. The production has a warm hearted feel, perhaps only possible because it's French - it's certainly not as theatrical as the English ensemble pieces it is so reminiscent of. Try not to miss this one.
- Genre » Drama Comedy Romance
- Release » Limited 06 Mar 2010
- Festival » French Film Festival 2010
TerriAnne Murphy
A teenage loner, who wears pyjamas to school, is befriended by the slightly oddball Vice Principal.
Perhaps the only thing more difficult than being a high-school teenager is being a teenage misfit at high school. "Terri" is an unexpectedly endearing movie, thanks to the understated but oversized performance of the protagonist and the big hearted, if crazed, turn by the Vice Principal. The honesty embedded into the portrayals of all of the characters contributes to making this disarming film an original gem. The director's eye allows for scenes as bruising as they are amusing without trading sensitivity for laughs. Go Terri.
The HedgehogAnne Murphy
Paloma is a serious, but deeply bored 11 year old, who decides to kill herself on her twelfth birthday.
"The Hedgehog" is a melancholic and elegantly understated character study, artistically crafted and entrancing. The film's direction is deft, uncovering a very moving exploration of the human condition beneath a simple tale. The story is focused on three intelligently drawn characters with rich inner lives in which they insulate themselves from the world outside. The performances of the lead roles are without fault, balancing humorous, absurd, and enigmatic characteristics. We see both the prickles on the outside and the warm hearted inside of a hedgehog.
The Private Lives of Pippa LeeCourtney Slevison
After moving to a retirement village with her much older husband, Pippa Lee finds cause to reflect on her life and finds herself having a "very quiet nervous breakdown".
"Pippa Lee" presents us with the familiar premise of a middle-aged life unravelling in the suburbs, re-worked by a smart and assertive script. This engaging and insightful film centres on the theme of identity as a result of circumstance, with a raw and at times disarming honesty. An excellent ensemble cast makes this story of the human condition a powerful experience.
The MessengerAnne Murphy
An American soldier struggles with an ethical dilemma when he becomes involved with a widow.
"The Messenger" delivers emotional punches in relentless succession in a context of heartbreaking realism. More than a war film, or even a film about the army, this is a movie about loss and grief, mostly expressed by men. Harrowing exchanges made when people are at their most vulnerable are intense to witness, made no less easy by scenes where withheld emotions seethe within the characters. Thankfully there are strands of camaraderie and humour threaded throughout, and they serve to strengthen the compelling messages.
The Social NetworkAnthony Macali
A story about the founders of the social-networking website, Facebook.
"The Social Network" is a telling portrayal of one the world's most unsociable guys. Expertly played, the punk billionaire is depicted as an obnoxious genius, his computer antics spurred by teenage anguish. The film is well informed and doesn't shy away from the geeky mumbo-jumbo, as it creates a real sense of the amazing scale and technical brilliance of 'The Facebook'. The first half of the movie is fast and exciting, but the second half tends to lag with unfavourable characters and court-room exposition. Nonetheless, 'FilmDude' likes this.
The Skin I Live InAnne Murphy
A brilliant plastic surgeon, haunted by past tragedies, creates a type of synthetic skin.
The narrative of "The Skin I Live In" is as intriguing as it is twisted, central to the plot is a contemporary and perverse Frankenstein character. This is an ethically challenging story of an obsessive patriarch, sinister gender control is stirred with psychological intrigue to create a morally unsettling but memorable movie. The nightmarish elements are balanced by the visually sophisticated and vibrant tone presented on screen. Your skin may crawl, but an imprint is left getting right under the skin.
Mandela: Long Walk to FreedomAnthony Macali
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood to presidency of South Africa.
Mandela was an extraordinary man, and his story moves at an extraordinary pace. The film wastes no time in rallying your sympathy, revealing some of the more surprising actions of the young leader in his battle with the unrelenting and antiquated oppression of government. We also discover the strong relationship he had with his wife, a woman equally passionate in her fight for freedom and equality, and a significant chapter in his life. Both performances are worthy of the iconic figures. It's a long walk, but a brief history lesson. Emotionally charged.
Your Sister's SisterTom Jones
Iris invites her friend Jack to stay at her family's island getaway after the death of his brother. At their remote cabin, Jack's drunken encounter with Hannah, Iris' sister, kicks off a revealing stretch of days.
'Written and directed by ' is the first credit. Ironic considering this film seems to be stripped of all script and direction. Applying their craft in the purest form, the cast improvise each scene and create a compelling and honest story of love and relationships. This style may turn some off. The dialogue and scenes lack the structure we are more accustomed to. But, like a woman removing all make-up, at first it may seem different, but its true beauty lies beneath.
Winter SleepJan Di Pietro
A former actor runs a hotel in central Anatolia with his young wife and sister.
The Turkish landscape provides a chilling setting for this excellent drama. The script is audaciously intelligent, and demands serious investment from its audience. It's a marathon of dense dialogue that can become difficult with subtitles, but edge-of-your-seat performances will haul you through the emotional terrain and across the finish line. "Winter Sleep" addresses difficult social issues too. Poverty, health care, charity, and morality allow the director to dissect the human condition with confidence and poise. Be brave and face reality.


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This is a sad day. The grand jury's decision is yet another sign that all of America's sons' lives are not yet valued equally in the eyes of our courts. All of America's fathers, mothers and children should stay outraged and in motion for progress until we are finally what we say we are: One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All. The path to these goals is focused advocacy and, where necessary, non-violent direct action. Those are the strategies that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act and Civil Rights Acts 50 years ago and the outlawing of racial profiling in New York City just two years ago. Today we are all Michael Brown. Tomorrow we must ensure each of our lives is valued equally in the eyes of our nation's laws, law enforcement officers, and courts.
We are in a state of emergency, a time of challenge and controversy, but not because of the protestors. That state of emergency will continue until we stand, become uncomfortable, and demand a justice system that addresses the manifestation of pain in protest, the further chipping away of respect, and the real state of emergency our country faces.
This is consistent with the cultural logic that makes it okay in America to use brutal force when confronted by a Black villain. Thus, how can a grand jury indict Officer Darren Wilson when he was battling The Hulk?
We now all have the chance to examine the evidence -- released last night -- in the grand jury's decision not to indict white police officer Darren Wilson, who fired multiple bullets into Michael Brown. But the verdict on America's criminal justice system is already in for many Americans: guilty, for treating young black men differently than young white men.
I can't speak. My country has scarred me once again. How can I go to work in the morning on a train full of people who care not? At a workplace of people who missed the story because of football or reality television?
Perhaps the call to examine this one case would be understandable if justice came more often, but we've seen these unjust acts in communities of more color for far too long.
On March 22, 1991, a visibly shaken and angered President George H.W. Bush said he was "sickened and outraged" by what he saw on television. That was the beating of black motorist Rodney King by a swarm of LAPD cops.
The convenient spectacle of "violence in the streets" obscures the perpetuation of "structural violence" everywhere.
The gradual ground we have gained regarding our civil rights should not be confused with the literal stalemate we have had with the U.S. justice system regarding our human rights for more than 200 years.
These things happen all the time, right? They will happen forever, right? It's nice to think they won't. It's probably best to think life won't always be like this. Optimism is good. But I know I'm going to have to tell my future children about this country. What should I tell them?
The tragedy of Michael Brown's death, unarmed and shot by a member of the Ferguson police, is now followed by the tragic failure of the local courts to force the policeman to stand trial. This cannot stand without a measure of accountability. And on that score look no further than the prosecutor's office.
Deep down, whether I want to admit or not, I know the truth. The racism that James Baldwin knew and ultimately made him leave the country isn't really gone. It's just changed its form.
To understand this moment, we have to understand that Ferguson is yet another unraveled thread in the closely woven fabric of racism that has cloaked this country for 500 years.
The world of short blogs and 140 characters is symbolic of the all too prevalent overly simplified analyses, and sensational headlines that might generation "likes" and "retweets," but do not bring us to a better understanding of people, communities or our history.
The only thing left to do is to unite and use the power of our voices to make a difference. Instead of using violence, use your voice to stand up for injustice in the world. Form collaborative partnerships within the community that can truly make a difference.
Cooking is one of my favorite pastimes, but cooking a big meal without a plan can take time away from family and friends and add stress to the season. Most of us would rather watch the Bears play the Lions from the couch, not from the kitchen. With that in mind, here are a few tips for removing stress from Thanksgiving and adding more time to focus on family.
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If other black boys become used to grand jury decisions like this one, how can they -- or their families and friends -- ever hope to rekindle trust in American justice or democracy? If teenagers know only cynicism of the system that is supposed to protect them, both they and the greater society lose.
The hit NBC sitcom '30 Rock' may have to go without one of its stars.
Comedian Tracy Morgan is currently recovering from a kidney transplant, the Associated Press reports.
His publicist released a statement confirming that he had the surgery earlier this month and is doing well and taking "much needed time" to recover.
Morgan was diagnosed with diabetes in 1996 and it took running a 104-degree fever, while on the set of '30 Rock,' for the Queens native to finally comply with his doctor's orders to take medication and change his diet.
His health condition has even been written into the '30 Rock' story line.
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Are you kidding me? They gave a perfectly good kidney to an acoholic/drug abuser? What a waste! There are so many people hooked to dialysis machines waiting for a kidney that have not polluted their bodies with alcohol & drugs
blc... maybe you are too young to know or remember this one about baseball great Mickey Mantle.
Earlier in 1994 Mantle learned that his years of heavy drinking had left him with hepatitis (a swelling of the liver) and liver cancer. Although he received a liver transplant in June 1995, the cancer had spread to other organs, and Mantle died on August 13.
Read more: Mickey Mantle Biography - life, childhood, death, history, wife, school, son, old, information, born, contract, house, time, year, achievements http://www.notablebiographies.com/Lo-Ma/Mantle-Mickey.html#ixzz18qf0KQaE
I totally agree, a waste of a good kidney on an alki
I'm happy for him. I guess when you have money, it certainly does talk.
One of my dearest girlfriend is on dialysis and waiting for a kidney.
She's not rich like he is, I just pray she gets one soon.
But still, I'm glad he's okay.
Yes...I do object to Mickey Mantel receiving a kidney. ANYONE...famous or just the average joe, should not receive an organ transplant if they have damaged their body through drugs & alcohol. I'm sorry...there are just too many other deserving organ candidates out there to WASTE a life giving oragn. I am a RN for 30 yrs & I see people chained to dialysis machines for life through no fault of their own.
...or just possibly he had a family member that was able to donate the organ.
Highly doubtful...that certainly would have been reported in the media.


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Prohibitory orders were on Monday withdrawn from violence-hit Makra and adjacent four villages in Birbhum district. The prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC were lifted following improvement in the law and order situation in the area, Sub-Divisional ...Zee News, 3 weeks ago LF to hold meeting in violence-hit Makra The Statesman, 3 weeks ago Birbhum violence: Section 144 withdrawn by police Zee News, 3 weeks ago Section 144 lifted from Makra area Asian Age, 3 weeks ago
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Make-or-break contract years
The course of these five players' careers will be determined this season
Before last season, no one would have predicted that fragile Chicago White Sox starter Jake Peavy would earn a bigger contract at the end of the year than Los Angeles Angels workhorse Dan Haren.
Peavy, entering his age-31 season, was coming off three injury-plagued and ineffective seasons in which he'd thrown a combined 320 1/3 innings. Haren, also entering his age-31 season, was coming off his seventh consecutive 200-plus-inning campaign, having led the AL in starts and strikeout-to-walk ratio and finished seventh in Cy Young voting the season before.
But 2012 proved pivotal in determining the size of the contract that each impending free agent could command. Peavy picked the perfect time to find his form, avoiding the DL, topping 200 innings and making the All-Star team for the first time since 2007. Haren had back problems and saw his sinker lose speed and his stats decline across the board. As a reward for his resurgence, Peavy got a two-year, $29 million extension from the Sox, while Haren had to settle for a one-year deal with the Nats at a slightly lower annual value.
Performance in a player's walk year isn't everything, but it's the last thing potential suitors see, and thus the freshest in their minds. No player wants to make a negative impression right before the bidding begins. The following five players entering the final year of their contracts in 2013 are balanced on the border between "about to be rich" and "about to be richer." If they can turn in strong seasons, they'll command big-time contracts, but any missteps could cost them some serious cash.
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Liverpool loanee wants more minutes after hat-trick and Europa League strike
Iago Aspas is hoping for more minutes as he continues his loan spell away from Liverpool this season.
Iago Aspas is hoping for more minutes as he continues his loan spell away from Liverpool this season.
Iago Aspas admits he has plenty to prove at Sevilla, as well as Liverpool.
Iago Aspas is showing some good form at Sevilla.
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique is overjoyed with Iago Aspas's hat-trick for Sevilla in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.
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