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The top five U.S. home improvement-related gift purchases in the fourth quarter 2009, according to NPD, were:
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Barbecue grills and drills brought in the most dollars, NPD reported, and both gained unit and dollar share consistently over the past three years.
One-third of barbecue grill gifts in the fourth quarter of 2009 were purchased in the Southern United States. The South also accounted for 36% of hand tool and 43% of power tool gift purchases in 4Q 2009.
NPD said buyers 18-34 years old were one-third of barbecue grills and power tool gift purchasers in 4Q 2009, with hand tool purchases driven by those 54-64. Hand tool and power tool gift purchases were primarily driven by female consumers, with grills about half male, half female.
"In a challenging economy, where gifts are becoming more practical in nature, these categories are always welcome and useful gifts, whether wives splurge on gifts for their spouses, or parents are filling some gaps in their tool chest," said Mark Delaney, director of The NPD Group's home division.
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Corfu: Salads, beaches, beer, and that thing called The Pink Palace
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Corfu is the Pink Palace. That's probably fair, although most certainly disrespectful. In a healthy way, of course.
A hostel that serves up (and caters to) comfortable hedonism is the lifeblood of that little – and jaw-droppingly beautiful – Greek Island. The Palace sits like a "General on a Horse" statue above the ocean (something Aegean?), and looks down on an endless beach of crystal blue water and more than a few romantic moments – some worthy of Disney, the rest National Lampoon.
A five-minute walk away from the hostel – again, along the water – will take you to ticky-tacky souvenir shops that sell beach balls, towels, and shot glasses (glasses you could use on this island, I'll guarantee you) as well as lunch haunts that will toss you Greek salads (yes, they do call them "Greek" salads in Greece) for 2.50, a plate of luscious olives for 4.00 (so good we'd call them gourmet), and half-litres of Mythos beer (damn good, even though you've never heard of it, you naive Canadians, you) for 2.00.
So, you get your taste for the island, but you've craving your hostel the entire time. That's what it does to you.
You could arrive too cool for school, and you'll leave fully enrolled.
When you show up, you get a shot of Ouzo (there are better liquors, but free is free). I'd recommend welcoming yourself to the Palace with a beer from their 24-hour bar (again, just 2.00), because it's the first of many. At least, it should be.
Dinner's free at the Palace, and so is paradise.
(Of course, you'll pay 25.00 for a Booze Cruise and never get a free beer back, so don't think it's all-deals-all-the-time. That's travelling, after all – you have to give a little to get a lot.)
You could probably call it the easiest place to get laid, but that's not giving you enough credit. Because, hey, you got yourself there, and your fortune is due to your effort, not the ease of the game.
Nights are reserved for a plethora of bars – the hostel has a reception bar, a nightclub, a dinner hall, and a beach bar and grill – that host Traffic Light parties, Beach parties, and Toga parties. If you have to look any of those up to know what they are, I'd recommend you look them up. I won't waste time telling you.
Now, don't go thinking this place is only meant for the never-sleeping or the stout of liver. The staff is the best you'll meet, and the friendliest, too. The rooms aren't luxury, but they suit you and they're surroundings.
The Palace will let you rest and it will let you be. You don't have to drink the night away or discover the beast in you.
But, to quote Russell Crowe and that Boot just to your northwest, "Is that not why you are here?"
You can march all around Europe and love it, and still never really feel comfortable. If you're vain (yeah, you are), there will always be somebody dressed better in Rome, always somebody not sweating in Paris, and always somebody enjoying themselves more in London. In France, there's better cheese somewhere else than you are right now. Same goes for the pasta in Italy, and the dark beer in England.
In Berlin, you wish you were somewhere Bavarian. In Munich, you wish you were somewhere alternative. In New York, you want Brooklyn. In Brooklyn, you want Manhattan.
Every time you're enjoying yourself, that bit of anxiety creeps in and warns you, "There's greener grass than here." It's why you go into every New Year's with two parties in mind. It's why you pick safety schools, and it's why you travel in the first place.
But, to wander around Corfu with a hideous sunburn, to let your gut hang out on the Palace's booze cruise, to float in stomach-high water with two cans of Mythos in hand, to jump off a 45-foot cliff because everyone else is and you just feel that enjoyable pressure, to go naked under a pink bedsheet and feel the better for it...
That's true, unconditional, and completely selfish happiness.
It exists at the Pink Palace. At least, it's pretty darn close.
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is sharply amusing. Lawrence introduces each performer, and in the shows I've seen, just about all the comics are fitfully funny and aggressively obscene, taking full advantage of cable TV's four-letter-word freedom. One of the best is Derrick Fox, a young fellow who's developed a hilarious alter ego a ditzy female vogue dancer, Shante but whose hip-hop references may be a little obscure for the general viewer: ''My mama used to say, 'God don't like ugly,''' says Fox at one point. ''Well, if God don't like ugly, Biz Markie is the Antichrist.'' If you don't know rapper Markie well, it's a pretty funny line, trust me. B


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The Electorate's Response to the Clarence Thomas Nomination
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In order to further our understanding of the empirical value of the constituency control model of representation, we seek to determine whether differences in voter information and recall affect the capacity of elections to serve as instruments of accountability. We address this question by focusing on the degree to which voters held their senators accountable for their votes on the Clarence Thomas nomination in the 1992 senate elections. We find that policy-specific accountability requires voters to correctly recall their incumbent's roll-call behavior. Reliance on more general cues such as party identification and ideology leads some voters to mistakenly hold their representatives accountable for something they did not do. Since these cues are not so helpful on cross-cutting issues like the Thomas nomination, citizens who invest in detailed information will minimize errors in judgment made in the frequent instances when legislators' actions cross partisan and ideological lines. The high school civics texts may be right about the importance of an informed citizenry to democratic practice after all.


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Key details like cast alloy 16" wheels for stability, motorcycle-style front suspension for superb road holding and a completely reliable, quiet and powerful fuel-injected engine, have given customers a refinement that is unmatched in this class of scooter.
To enhance its appeal to style-conscious professionals, the 2011 SH300i boasts all-new bodywork. Styled to blend the timeless step-through scooter aesthetic with fresh, 21st century design cues, the new SH300i also boasts a striking new wheel design and premium quality seat material. Beneath the surface, changes have been made to the scooter's chassis, frame and suspension systems to cement its status as the best-handling and most dynamically refined machine in its class. The result is a chassis that's every bit as sophisticated and versatile as the engine, as effortlessly adept at flitting down bumpy city streets as it is cruising the open road.
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- Attractive 16" cast aluminium wheels, a new frame design and revised suspension systems for agile, intuitive handling and unrivalled high-speed stability. New!
- Spiral-design radial rear tyre for excellent grip and stability. New!
- Quiet and smooth fuel-injected 4-stroke single-cylinder engine with electric start and the power to deliver a fun and dynamic riding experience.
- Compact yet spacious step-through body offering generous legroom and a flat footboard for easy, positive control.
- Combined ABS offers the supremely confident control of an advanced Antilock Brake System
- Lockable underseat space and water-resistant front glove box with DC socket.
Style is everything in the city, and for 2011 the SH300i has all-new bodywork to cut a confident yet understated dash on the street. The scooter's new look is strikingly fresh. It combines classic scooter proportions with modern, dynamic lines that hint at the strong performance within. The sumptuous new seat material perfectly complements the scooter's sophisticated lines.
Advanced multi-function instrument display
Perfectly positioned to keep the rider's eyes on the road ahead, the comprehensive instrument panel is styled with the same modern aesthetic as the rest of the machine. The display includes a speedometer, an emission indicator needle, a clock, two trip meters and an accurate fuel meter. A coolant temperature gauge and an oil change indicator further boost the machine's outstanding ease of use.
Comfort and control
The new SH300i retains the fully flat footboard of its predecessor, offering both plenty of legroom and intuitive control. The stepped seat and perfectly positioned handlebars create a riding position that's as versatile as the engine, giving a comfortable ride whether travelling at walking pace or at motorway speeds. The low 785mm seat height, light kerb weight of 170kg for the Combined ABS version and short wheelbase make the SH300i supremely manageable, both on the road and when parking. The SH300i also boasts 45° of steering lock, further boosting low-speed agility. The stepped seat and retractable passenger footrests make the SH300i a safe and comfortable pillion machine too.
Key to the new scooter's superb performance and versatility is its liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 279.1cm3 engine. Employing a four-valve cylinder head and PGM-FI fuel injection, the engine boasts the power and torque to carve effortlessly through traffic. Throttle response is accurate and swift, giving controlled bursts of acceleration when the rider demands it, while an unwavering focus on reducing internal friction ensures the best possible fuel
Compact single-cylinder configuration
Where the SH300i really scores over its rivals is in its combination of compact dimensions and strong performance, and the engine's compact size is essential to this. The unit produces 20kW of power and 26.5Nm of torque; yet it can be packaged within the short 1422mm wheelbase without compromising the underseat storage compartment.
PGM-FI Fuel Injection
The new SH300i employs Honda's advanced PGM-FI fuel injection system for responsive power and impressive fuel economy. The system also ensures optimised running in all conditions, as well as boosting reliability thanks to its consistent performance.
Automatic V-Matic transmission
As befits a machine designed for performance and ease of use, the SH300i uses a centrifugal clutch and automated V-Matic transmission. Instant acceleration is only ever a twist of the wrist away.
Reliability and low running costs
The single-cylinder engine needs very little by way of maintenance and is fuel efficient, giving a range of over 250 kilometres from the compact 9-litre fuel tank. Liquid cooling and the engine's sealed crankcase design, which separates the oil reservoir from the crank cavity, further enhance reliability and performance.
Catalytic converter
The 2011 SH300i uses a 300-cell dual-core catalyser and an oxygen sensor in the exhaust to keep emissions to an absolute minimum.
The new SH300i uses an underbone type steel frame – an elegant solution that ensures chassis rigidity and a low kerb weight while also being compact, giving plenty of space within the body of the scooter. For 2011 the design of the frame has been revised to further improve high-speed stability together with increased front axle diameter resulting in a feeling of a stronger new machine that is rock-solid at speed, refusing to weave even when fully loaded.
Optimised geometry
Compact physical dimensions result in a supremely agile machine. The wheelbase of just 1422mm results in peerless manoeuvrability on busy city streets and twisty country roads alike. Stability is also superb; the new frame design ensuring the SH300i retains its composure even over rougher roads.
Sophisticated suspension systems
Premium suspension components derived from motorcycle technology ensure total control and superb rider feel. The settings on the 35mm front telescopic fork and rear dual-damper unit swingarm have been revised on the new scooter for enhanced high-speed stability and control. Meanwhile, the use of lightweight alloys in key areas like the swingarm and wheels gives a sophisticated ride quality and a fun and highly responsive handling feel. The revolutionary 'floating link' unit swingarm pivot system also lowers vibration, enhancing rider comfort.
Big wheels; powerful brakes
Large-diameter wheels are key to stability and user-friendly handling on scooters, and the 2011 SH300i uses new cast alloy 16" wheels front and rear. To further enhance the machine's handling, the rear wheel is fitted with a new Mono Spiral radial tyre. In line with the scooter's requirement to offer superb performance with high levels of safety, the SH300i uses Combined hydraulic disc brakes. On most scooters the front and rear braking systems are independent, but the Combined system fitted to the SH300i links them to deliver highly effective braking in all situations. Braking security is further enhanced on the SH300i by the addition of an Antilock Brake System.
Standard Equipment
The Combined ABS version of the SH300i provides complete braking security regardless of weather and road conditions. The system's ECU uses sensors to monitor the speeds of the front and rear wheels. If these sensors detect that one wheel is beginning to rotate more slowly than the other, suggesting the first hint of tyre slip, the Combined Antilock Braking System modulates the braking effort to ensure full grip is retained, maximising braking ability. The result is a greatly improved level of rider and passenger safety.
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35L top box Turn the SH300i into an even more practical machine with the addition of Honda's 35L top box. The box will carry a full-face helmet – and more besides – and the lid matches the model colour with a backrest pad for the passenger. It is secured on a lockable, quick-detach mounting system. High windscreen For additional wind protection the SH300i is available with a high screen, which conforms to European homologation standards. The unit, which incorporates knuckle guards as standard, is manufactured from clear polycarbonate and fixes perfectly to the SH300i with covered stainless steel stays. Scooter blanket Honda's scooter blanket is also available for your SH300i, made from black, water-repellent fabric with sturdy zips to keep you protected. If you need extra warmth, there's an insulated lining for cold damp mornings. If conditions are really inclement, a chest cover offers additional protection. An integral cover keeps your seat dry while your scooter is parked. Other Honda SH300i accessories: - U-lock - Top box inner bag - Outdoor cover - Heated grips Honda assurance You can be sure that, like any other Genuine Honda Accessory, all those for the Honda SH300i fit perfectly because they have all been developed alongside the model. They are all subject to Honda's rigorous testing procedures to make sure they adhere to our exacting quality standards, which is why they're offered with a two-year Honda warranty.


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With crude oil prices at about half of their 2008 highs and only a few dollars off their lowest levels of 2010, you may not think that energy stocks are a great investment. Crude oil behemoth Exxon Mobil (XOM) is off about 10% so far in 2010. European oil stock leader Total (TOT) is down 23% since January. And Dow component Chevron (CVX) is barely keeping pace with the market.
But a small group of small-cap energy stocks are really hitting their stride. These penny stocks trade for just a dollar or two a share and are very affordable. They also offer explosive profit potential that penny stock investors are used to.
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Sinoenergy (SNEN)Sinoenergy (SNEN) produces customized pressure containers and compressed natural gas (CNG) facilities. This energy company also constructs CNG stations for its third-party clients. Thus far in 2010, this penny stock is up 0.5%, similar to the broader markets which have seen comparable gains. However, over the past 12 months, SNEN has jumped an impressive 42.3%. The major jump occurred in Oct. 2009 after Sinoenergy signed a merger agreement with Skywide Capital Management. In its last income statement, SNEN reported a net profit margin of 21.5%, another reason this penny stock is a buy.
Samson Oil & Gas (SSN)Based in Australia, Samson Oil & Gas (SSN) is engaged in oil and gas exploration in Australia as well as the U.S. Since January, SSN has seen an incredible gain of 433%, compared to small gains by the broader markets. At the beginning of 2010, the stock was trading around a quarter, and is now up to $1.29 as of this writing. Based on its affordable stock price and its recent stock surge, Samson Oil & Gas is an energy penny stock worth buying.
Lucas Energy (LEI)Lucas Energy (LEI) is an independent oil and gas company. Based in Houston, LEI covers approximately 12,500 acres of oil and gas leases in Southern Texas. In March, the company reported having 30 wells, which combined for a production nearly 200 barrels per day. Year-to-date, LEI stock has jumped an impressive 149%. LEI is up over $1 from its 52-week low of $0.44, and looks poised for growth based on its 2010 performance.
RAM Energy Resources (RAME)RAM Energy Resources (RAME) is another independent oil and gas company that makes the list. RAM is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploitation, exploration and production of oil and gas in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. This penny stock has watched its stock rise 24.6% over the past 12 months. Consequently, analysts have upped their estimate for RAME this quarter from last year's EPS, creating more hope for shareholders.
Hyperdynamics (HDY)Hyperdynamics (HDY) is yet another Texas-based oil and gas penny stock that makes the grade. Operating in Guinea, HDY has the contractual rights to 80,000 square kilometers in the African country. Since January, the stock has surged 94.3% compared to small gains by the broader markets. With a current stock price of $1.69, the stock has gained $0.82 over the past nine months, and is trading near its 52-week high of $1.98. As of this writing, Louis Navellier did not own a position in any of the stocks named here.
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The Deal: Dell Deal Is Delayed as LBO Offer Nears $25B
NEW YORK ( The Deal) -- The sponsor-founder team of Michael Dell and Silver Lake is increasing its bid to acquire Dell (DELL), the declining personal computer maker, to $13.75 a share, with strings attached, in an attempt to win over a few more stockholders to its side in the hotly contested deal.
The price of the leveraged buyout was increased to more than $24.6 billion on Wednesday, July 24, and a shareholder vote to approve the deal was rescheduled for Aug. 2.
The requirement for the $13.75 per share offer is that only a "majority of the outstanding shares held by the unaffiliated stockholders" be counted toward the deal vote. This means the stock held by abstaining shareholders will not count against the deal, as is typically the case, and substantially increases the likelihood that the new pool of shares will be tilted in favor of the LBO offer.
The new pitch fell flat with some stockholders that have previously sided with Carl Icahn against the deal.In a statement to CNBC, stockholder Pzena Investment Management called the voting stipulation "beyond outrageous" and said, "Any shareholder who voted for this should rethink their vote because you are setting a precedent that Directors can be complicit in management's efforts to steal companies from shareholders who don't want to sell." About 77% of stockholders appeared for the first special meeting scheduled for the deal vote on July 18, according to reports -- far more than the LBO team had anticipated. "This is our best and final proposal," wrote Michael Dell and Egon Durban, Silver Lake's managing director, who is overseeing the deal process. "We are not willing to discuss any further increase in the merger consideration nor are we willing to increase the merger consideration to $13.75 per share without the change to the Unaffiliated Stockholder Approval." Of course, shareholders have heard Michael Dell and Silver Lake crank out that tune before: Leaks from the buyside have suggested before they would be willing to raise their offer to acquire the PC maker.
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Syracuse holds off Pittsburgh
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Adonis Ameen-Moore scored on 1-yard run, Dyshawn Davis returned a fumble 52 yards for another score, and Syracuse broke out of a yearlong funk with a 14-13 victory over Pittsburgh on Friday night.
Syracuse (2-3, 1-0 Big East) hadn't beaten a Football Bowl Subdivision team since last October, losing eight straight since a stunning win over a ranked West Virginia team. Syracuse also snapped a seven-game losing streak against Pittsburgh (2-3, 0-2), which had won two straight.
Both teams were coming off bye weeks, and this was their last meeting as members of the Big East. Both will join the Atlantic Coast Conference next season, and they will continue to play one another each year.
Syracuse finally put together a solid game after four erratic efforts.
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Most people who have the condition do not have this symptom.
"People who have Tourette's disorder often 'blow up' and get very angry."
People who have Tourette's disorder are no more likely to blow up than other people. But some people with TD who also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or an anxiety disorder may be more likely than others to have strong emotional reactions to stress.
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Like many adults, people who have Tourette's disorder may drink or use drugs. But this type of behavior is not a cause or a direct effect of the condition.
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Some people who have Tourette's disorder are able to control their tics for short periods of time, but eventually they need to allow the tics to occur.
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Most people who have Tourette's disorder live normal lives.
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Tourette's disorder does not lower a person's intelligence.
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As for Biglari Holdings, the hopes there are pinned on CEO Sardar Biglari, a controversial figure, who has drawn comparisons from some to Buffett. But along with that has come scorn, because Biglari has made some very un-Buffett like moves. Besides pressing to change the company's name from Steak n Shake, to one bearing his own name, Biglari has taken aggressive stances when it comes to shareholder activism. He's launched a very public fight with Cracker Barrel (CBRL) for board seats, and changes at that company, having amassed a 19.99% stake -- which is just below the 20% threshold that would trigger CBRL's poison pill.
He's had some successes, helping to turn around fast food name Steak n Shake, which is owned by Biglari Holdings. He's used cash flow generated by Steak n Shake, and Western Sizzlin (also owned by BH) to build a stake in Cracker Barrel worth about $303 million. Biglari Holdings' market cap is more than $500 million, so this is becoming a sum of the parts story.
Still unresolved is the company's attempt to adopt a dual share class structure, a matter that needs shareholder approval. The meeting to vote on the proposal has been delayed twice, leading to speculation that the votes aren't there. If passed, the company would have Class A and Class B shares; with the former having the lion's share of the voting rights. Berkshire Hathaway has a similar structure, which has only furthered criticism that Biglari is trying to be Buffett.
While the jury is still out on Biglari's prowess as a capital allocator, I've been impressed enough to build a position in his company. Not everyone is impressed, for sure. Biglari, at times, appears to be a bull in a china shop; very un-Buffett like.The quest for the next Berkshire Hathaway -- no matter how hopeless, no matter how far -- continues. At the time of publication the author held long positions in PICO and BH. Follow @JonMHellerCFA This article is commentary by an independent contributor, separate from TheStreet's regular news coverage.
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WINNING AT BOSTON COLLEGE is a difficult trick. DeFilippo often jokes that some alumni want the school to be Harvard on Monday through Friday, and Alabama on Saturday afternoon. In order for BC to upgrade its athletic reputation from Notre Dame Lite to something like Duke or Stanford, the school would need to do something that it's never done under DeFilippo: make it to one of college sports' truly big-money events, either a major bowl game or a Final Four. But there's a price to be paid for that type of on-field success. Check the news, and it seems that nearly every NCAA football or basketball title comes bundled with diminished academic standards, out-of-control spending, and embarrassing ethical lapses.
DeFilippo is not that kind of AD. Rather, he is exactly the kind of AD that university president Father William Leahy wants. Famously indifferent to sports, Leahy is likely more impressed by his school's ability to draw 40 percent more applicants from the South since joining the ACC than by its performance on the field. Thus, DeFilippo can feel free to jettison players who fail to meet BC's academic standards. This summer, for instance, the Eagles' presumed starting quarterback, Dominique Davis, failed out. A different school might have fudged Davis's grades to keep him around—after all, he was the Eagles' only option at quarterback. DeFilippo didn't do that. That type of decision-making is probably why, in the wake of the Jagodzinski affair, Leahy signed him to a contract extension through 2014.
Granted, DeFilippo's overbearing style may mean that Boston College won't be able to lure the sort of hotshot coach who could vault the school into the top tier of the nation's football programs. But it also means that BC's athletic program won't ever sink to the moral depths seen at places like Memphis and the University of Miami. On the field, the Eagles may be worse for it, but Boston College is better.
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NEWPORT–The OEC Lightning Junior Legion baseball team squared off against the Montreal Rockies in a non-league doubleheader on Sunday afternoon at North Country Union High School.
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WILLISTON–Former Jay Peak Club Pro and Current Stowe Mountain Club Assistant Pro Dave Jankowski teamed up with a trio of North Country high school golfers, Alex Giroux, Katie Goulet and Tyler Smith, to play at the Vermont PGA Pro-Junior Champions event at the Williston Country Club on June 30th.
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BARTON-Three runs scored in the third inning was all of the offense the 12-U Cal Ripken District Championship baseball game would see, as Lake Region defeated their neighbors to the north, North Country, 3-0 to pick up the win and take home the hardware.
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For the full story, see the Express on 7-1-14.
BURLINGTON–The official conclusion to the 2013-2014 Vermont high school hockey season came on Saturday evening at the Make-A-Wish All-Star Game between the top seniors from Vermont and New Hampshire at UVM's historic Gutterson Field House.
The two games featured a total of five players from Orleans County.
Corrina Cota and Meghan Martin skated in the girl's game, and the trio of Ross DeLaBruere, Nate Marsh and Ryan Paul in the boy's.
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- 0Sep 16, '10 by lifesdreamHi Everyone,
Are there any LPN students or recent graduates that are using the LPN path to get to an RN, BSN or further and don't intend to actually work as a full time LPN? Has anyone been able to do this while keeping their day job? Should you feel bad about having that goal in mind?
- 3Sep 16, '10 by dee78Most of my class plans on immediately going into a LPN-RN program, so no I don't think anyone should feel bad about using the LPN diploma as a stepping stone toward your RN.
- 0Sep 17, '10 by DarkBluePhoenixyes i agree..i am planning on doing a lpn-rn bridge then a rn-bsn bridge....i hope its not a problem
- 1Sep 17, '10 by KimberlyRN89, BSN, RNThe BSN program I am going to start has a LPN-exit option(after the first year you can sit for the NCLEX PN & stop there if you wish). I think its a great idea to become a LPN first b/c it is really competitive to get into RN or BSN programs
- 1Sep 17, '10 by Aurora77, BSN, RNMe! I chose this route b/c I was cutting back at work to go to school and we weren't sure how long we could go without me working full time. Getting my LPN meant that I could be working as a nurse in a year. We've been fortunate that we were able for me to go right on to the ASN bridge.
My LPN education was tough and has been a great foundation for my future, I'm so glad I did it this way.
- 0Sep 18, '10 by loonyluxyes, although most of my current LPN class isn't planning on doing that. for some reason, articulation issues in my area aren't that great, so it's not so easy to make a straight path. some RNA programs will take a *lot* of credits, and some won't take any. i'm not as sure about the RNBS programs, since there are very few in my area that do that, either (upstate new york).
i could have chosen to do this year as pre-req's for the RNA program, but instead decided to do the LPN program, just in case i can't continue for some reason into the associate's program - at least i'll be licencenced to do *something* in the field.
- 4Sep 18, '10 by laydiebuugI chose this route, I am a LPN and am now working on my BSN, I worked fulltime at night, went to school and am a single parent. It can be done!
- 0Sep 19, '10 by caliotter3LPN/LVNs who do not at least consider moving on to an RN program are not being mindful of their own futures. It makes more sense to get an LPN license with the thought of going into an LPN to RN program, than to wait for some time in the future for an employer to give an ultimatum to get an RN license of lose one's job.
- 0Sep 19, '10 by giarmarTo LADYBUUG, LPN. OMG!!!!! You have just inspired me BIG TIME. I am currently a CNA with plans on starting LPN school in January, but was worried about work and school. If you did it, then it can be done. School will be Monday-Friday 730-200pm which means I can work at night or work weekends and one night. Well, let's see if my employer will work something out with me. Thank you again and God Bless you and your kid.
- 0Sep 19, '10 by FlawlessTHi All!
I am currenly doing this option because after completing my pre req's for the adn i've been placed on a waiting list for a year possibly two! With the adn & bsn programs being so competitive I have heard if your an lpn first you have a better chance of geting in. And the year or so I am on a waiting list, I can complete the lpn proram! I start Oct 4th and actually the school I will be attending has a 1 + 1 program where you have the option to transition to the rn program if you choose.
Good Luck to everyone & never feel bad about a decision that you have made!!:redpinkhe


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- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 15 -ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 pound green and/or wax beans, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- Freshly ground pepper
Soak the diced onion in cold water, 10 minutes.
Whisk the vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then whisk in the olive oil. Drain the onion and pat dry, then add to the dressing. Stir in the white beans.
Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the green and/or wax beans and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the beans, then plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again, pat dry and add to the salad. Marinate at room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.
Before serving, stir the parsley and chives into the salad and season with salt and pepper.
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What's your mission this summer?
Over the past few weeks, Virtuous Reality has received several prayer requests from those of you heading out on mission trips this summer. Whether you're traveling to Mexico, the Honduras, China, India, Africa or to another city, mission trips help us not only spread the Word and Hope of Christ (as commanded in The Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20 ), but can also build and strengthen our own faith in God and expand our worldview.
I have had the opportunity to travel to Ireland, Romania and Paris on short term missions during my college years. From VBS to street evangelism and dramas, the trips offered such eye opening experiences on what God was doing in the life and times of people in those countries. It also produced great friendships with those I would have never thought possible.
If you are heading aboard, you've most likely begun to prepare – as finances, passports and visas take time to complete. Begin to prepare your heart and head as well! Here are a few suggestions to help before boarding the plane……
- Pray daily for your team and for the people you will reach
- Research the country or city you are headed to – learn about their history and culture
- Start a prayer blog so that your friends and family can share in your experience
- Know your testimony and be able to share it with others
- Anticipate and expect great things from God
Not heading on a missions trip? Make your home or neighborhood your mission this summer! Be prayerful about your service, you never know how the Lord will use you in all things big and small. Here are a few suggestions to get you started…..
- Help your mom with dinner
- Clean the dishes or your room without being told
- Help a neighbor with their yard work
- Babysit for free
- Pray for China & the Olympic games
- Pray for a specific country or people group
- Ask a neighbor or friend how you can best serve them
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To cut a long story short, I had a PC which was running very slow, not installing new allocated packages, not rebuilding properly and so on. After much messing around swapping cables and network points to rule out infrastructure problems, I got logged in and was presented an error message about AD entries, so settled on rebuilding it with a new name, and it is now happy. Good.
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Government forces in the suburbs of Damascus have been trying to take back areas they had lost after rebel attacks on military checkpoints and activists say that further air raids were expected there.
In Damascus city, several rockets hit the Qaboon district in the northeast of the capital, activists said, while clashes between rebels and the army erupted in the southern neighbourhood of Qadam, which was also bombarded.
Fighting was also reported in Daraya, a town in southern Damascus, which Assad's forces have been trying to retake for weeks.
There were also clashes in Yalda in the south and Douma in the northeast, as well as an attack on a military position northeast of Damascus between the provincial town of Irbin and the suburb of Harasta.
In Aleppo, Syria's northern commercial hub, clashes took place between rebel fighters and army forces around an air force intelligence building in the Zahira quarter, a neighbourhood that has been surrounded by rebels for weeks.
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Bernhard Heiden was born in Frankfurt, Germany on August 24, 1910. He began his formal music studies at the age of five learning by ear training and dictation with the Dalcroze method. This was soon followed by piano lessons, and by the age of six he was composing his first pieces. Although the piano was his main instrument, he also studied the violin and clarinet. From 1929-1933, he attended the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin, and studied composition with Paul Hindemith. It was here that he met his wife Cola de Joncheere, a pianist and fellow student at the Hochschule. Cola was born in 1910 in DenHelder, Netherlands and studied piano with Edwin Fisher.
The Heidens immigrated to the United States in 1935 and settled in Detroit, where Cola taught piano and Bernhard taught at the Faculty Arts Center Music School. Heiden became a naturalized citizen in 1941, subsequently serving in the U.S. Army from 1943-1945 as the Assistant Bandmaster of the 445th Army Service Band, for which he wrote over 100 arrangements.
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