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US 6035396 A Abstract A disk can store data from two different operating systems, particularly DOS and MAC OS formats. The initial sector on the disk, sector zero, is divided between the operating systems, allowing two sector signatures. As a result, DOS recognizes the disk as valid and the MAC OS can support a driver on the disk. According to another aspect of the invention, the DOS portion of the dual-format disk is reclaimed by having a software program start its execution on the dual-format disk then switch its execution to another storage device. As a result, the program can dismount the dual-format disk and safely reclaim it for use on the MAC OS.
Claims(11) 1. A method of simultaneously storing information from two substantially incompatible operating systems on a removable magnetic medium, comprising:
a) on a computer having a first operating system, generating a first operating system sector such that said sector has a signature recognized by said first operating system, and wherein said first operating system sector has information necessary to locate files on the on the removable magnetic medium; b) on a computer having a second operating system, generating a second operating system sector such that said sector has a signature recognized by said second operating system and other information used by said second operating system; c) merging said first operating system sector with said second operating system sector into a dual-format sector; d) writing said dual-format sector to said removable magnetic medium such that said removable magnetic medium is automatically recognized by a computer having any one of the incompatible operating systems if the medium is installed during system startup; e) storing information into files on said removable magnetic medium of a first format recognized by one of said first and said second operating system; and f) storing information into files on said removable magnetic medium of a second format recognized by an other one of said first and said second operating system. 2. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein said first operating system is DOS.
3. The method as recited in claim 2, wherein the DOS recognized signature is located in the last two bytes of dual-format sector.
4. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein said second operating system is MAC OS.
5. The method as recited in claim 4, wherein said MAC OS recognized signature is located in the first two bytes of said dual-format sector.
6. A disk cartridge for use in a disk drive of the type that accepts a removable cartridge, comprising:
a magnetic storage medium; a first partition table compatible with a first operating system; at least one program of a first type configured to execute on said first operating system, said program of said first type being stored in an area referenced by said first partition table; a second partition table compatible with a second operating system; at least one program of a second type configured to execute on said second operating system, said program of said second type being stored in an area referenced by said second partition table; and, a first sector containing a first signature recognized by said first operating system and a second signature recognized by said second operating system, said sector enabling said disk to be automatically recognized by either one of said first operating system and said second operating system during system startup. 7. A disk as recited in claim 6 wherein said first operating system comprises one of said MACINTOSH operating system or said DOS operating system.
8. A disk as recited in claim 6 wherein said second operating system comprises on of said MACINTOSH operating system or said DOS operating system.
9. A disk as recited in claim 6 wherein said first sector is sector zero.
10. A disk as recited in claim 6 wherein said first sector contains a reference to a program that is executed during operating system startup.
11. A disk as recited in claim 10 wherein said program is of a type that converts said disk from one containing said first and second partition tables to one containing only one of said first partition table and said second partition table.
Description This invention relates generally to sharing storage media between computers having disparate operating systems. In particular, this invention relates to a method of sharing data on a disk such that a portion of the disk is readable on Macintosh Operating System based computers and another portion of the disk is readable on Microsoft Disk Operating System based computers. The personal computer industry has witnessed the emergence of two competing operating systems--Macintosh Operating System (MAC OS) and Microsoft Disk Operating System/Windows (DOS). Not only is the software for each operating system incompatible with the other operating system, but also the file formats employed by the operating systems are incompatible. As is described more fully below, the differences in file formats has created a hindrance to the distribution of popular software programs. Briefly, a disk formatted for use by a MAC OS based computer cannot be read by all DOS based computers and vice-versa. As a result, separate media must be used to distribute software for each operating system. That is, until recently, a single disk would have had to contain information that was readable by either a MAC OS based computer or a DOS based computer, but could not contain both. A particularly important example of the difficulties created by the disparate file formats is related to software distribution. Currently, a popular software distribution technique is to provide a user with a copy of a software program on a disk. The term "disk" as used herein refers to magnetic disks, CD-ROMs and the like. Generally, the disks are packaged in shrink wrapped boxes and supplied either alone or along with a piece of computer equipment that requires additional software support. Because the operating systems are incompatible, multiple versions of a software program must be created in order for a particular program to support multiple operating systems. Multiple software program versions force a compromise in software distribution techniques. One distribution option available is to provide two sets of disks in a single package--one set for each operating system version of a software program. However, such an option unnecessarily increases the cost of distribution by including an unwanted and unused set of disks with every package. Alternatively, each package could contain a set of disks having a software program version compatible with only one operating system. Two different packages would then be required--one for each operating system. Unfortunately, with this second option, the distributor must determine in advance the appropriate quantity of packages to make and stock for each operating system. This second option also increases cost by creating inventory management problems. For example, inaccurately determining the quantity of each version of software program to stock could result in insufficient inventory for one version or the other. Even if a single format that is readable by both operating systems is available, a separate limitation has been caused by the capacity of the distribution media. Until recently, program sizes have outstripped the capacities of one of the most common forms of distribution media--floppy disks. For example, distribution via conventional floppy disks (e.g., 1.44 Megabytes) requires multiple disks to store a single software program. Furthermore, because each operating system requires a different version of a software program, even if the same floppy disks were readable by both DOS and MAC OS based computers, both software program versions would not fit on a single floppy disk. As a result, separate disks, one for each operating system version, would still be required. However, with the advent of higher capacity media, such as the IOMEGA ZIP cartridge, it has become possible to store two different versions of a software program on a single disk. The applicants have recognized some of the capabilities offered by the increased storage capacity of the IOMEGA ZIP cartridge and have devised a technique for dividing a single disk between MAC OS and DOS and formatting each portion accordingly. Significantly, a DOS version of a software program can be stored on the DOS portion of the disk, and a MAC OS version of a program can be stored on the MAC portion of the disk. However, the technique employed has had the drawback of requiring the distribution of a separate conventional floppy disk for each operating system along with the dual-format disk. Thus, for example, a user desiring to read the MAC OS software from a dual-format ZIP cartridge would first insert a floppy disk and run a program to enable it to read the MAC OS formatted portion of the disk. Once the MAC OS portion was read, the DOS portion of the disk would be deleted and made available to MAC OS. A similar process was required on a DOS based computer. Applicants have recognized that a method of reducing the number of distribution disks needed to distribute a typical software program would provide significant economic advantages when aggregated over a large volume of distribution disks required. Thus, there is a need for an improved dual-format disk and installation method that would reduce the number of distribution disks required for a typical software program. The present invention is particularly well suited for use in MAC OS and DOS based computers. According to an aspect of the present invention, the method of preparing a storage device for simultaneous storage of information from two substantially incompatible operating systems comprises several steps. First, on a computer having a first operating system, such as DOS, a first operating system sector is written to the storage device such that said sector has a signature recognized by said first operating system. Furthermore, the first operating system sector written to the storage device has information necessary to locate files on the storage device. Second, on a computer having a second operating system, such as MAC OS, a second operating system sector is created such that the sector has a signature recognized by the second operating system and other information used by said second operating system. Third, the first operating system sector and the second operating system sector are merged into a dual-format sector. Finally, the dual-format sector is written to the storage device. According to another aspect of the present invention, the method for reclaiming a disk, when the disk has information compatible with MAC OS and another operating system is introduced. In particular, the disk has a sector zero comprising aspects of both operating systems, such that the storage space on the disk previously reserved for the another operating system is made available for use by the MAC OS. First, a reclamation program is copied to another storage device and re-executes from that other storage location. Second, the partition map is read to verify the dual-format status of the disk. Third, the disk is repartitioned such that a MAC OS sector zero is written to the disk. Finally, the directory structure is adjusted to reflect all available file space. The presently preferred embodiment of the process of automatically copying the reclamation program comprises a set of steps. First, if the reclamation program is executing from the storage device to be reclaimed, a file reference is obtained for the reclamation program. If the reclamation program is executing from another storage location there is no need to copy it. Second, a folder is located on another storage device to which the reclamation program will be copied. Third, the reclamation program is copied to the folder on the other storage device. Finally, the reclamation program is executed from the new location and the first instance of the reclamation program quits. Additional features and advantages of the present invention will become evident hereinafter. The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the drawings embodiments that are presently preferred, it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the specific methods and instrumentalities disclosed. In the drawings: FIG. 1 is a graphical depiction of a prior art dual-format disk structure; FIG. 2 is a graphical depiction of an improved dual-format disk structure; FIG. 3 is a graphical depiction of combined MAC OS and DOS sector zero in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flow chart of the process of creating a dual-format disk in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a flow chart of the process of installing software from the dual-format disk on a MAC OS based computer and reclaiming the DOS portion of the dual-format disk in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 is a flow chart of the process of installing software from the dual-format disk on a DOS based computer and reclaiming the MAC OS portion of the dual-format disk in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and, FIG. 7 is a flow chart of the process of switching the launch storage device during the reclamation process on a MAC OS based computer in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the FIGURES. The description provided herein is for exemplary purposes only and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the invention. For example, the references to the ZIP and JAZ cartridges herein are merely exemplary and are not intended to limit the invention. FIG. 1 graphically depicts the prior art dual format disk layout 10 developed by the assignee of the present invention. Such a format could be used, for example, with a ZIP or JAZ drive cartridge. As is described in detail below, this dual format provides the means for simultaneously maintaining critical MAC OS and DOS partition information. Thus, a DOS based computer can read the DOS partition information; whereas, a MAC OS computer can read the MAC OS partition information. Consequently, software programs for each operating systems can co-exist on the same disk. Unfortunately, sector zero 12 was used by DOS and was unavailable for the MAC OS. As a result, a MAC OS driver could not be installed at system start-up. As is well known, both operating systems have unique sector placement requirements. For example, DOS requires a partition table description in sector zero 12 that points to and describes the partition tables within the boot sector beginning at sector thirty-two 16. The MAC OS, on the other hand, requires partition tables beginning at sector one 14. Because these partition sector requirements can be maintained without overlap, vital partition table information can be maintained for both operating systems on the same disk simultaneously. According to a further aspect of the dual format, the space required by MAC OS storage area 18 is maintained from the DOS viewpoint as a file. Measures are then taken to hide this file from the perspective of a user on a DOS based computer. For example, the file attributes are set to hidden. On the other hand, a user of a MAC OS based computer has free to access the MAC OS storage area 18. Whereas DOS maintains partition tables pointed to by sector zero 12, the MAC OS maintains partitions tables beginning at sector one 14--an area unused by DOS. The MAC OS uses these partition tables to divide the disk into a series of partitions. For example, the area on the disk beginning with sector thirty-two, which contains the DOS boot sector, is treated as a reserved partition by the MAC OS. Similarly, the DOS storage area 20 is also maintained as a separate partition by the MAC OS. The remaining MAC OS storage area 18 is allocated as the final partition. Referring now to FIGS. 2 and 3, an improved dual-format disk 10 is graphically depicted. In the improved dual-format disk, sector zero 12 is shared by both DOS and MAC OS. The division of sector zero is best illustrated in FIG. 3. As shown, the first twenty-six bytes 20 of sector zero 12 is utilized for MAC OS information. The first two of these twenty-six bytes 22 contains the MAC OS required signature "ER" ASCII. Additionally, bytes are reserved for an offset to a driver 24 and the driver size 26. The portions of sector zero 12 after the first twenty-six bytes contains information utilized by DOS. Importantly, the last two bytes of sector zero 12 contains a signature indicating a DOS sector zero. Moreover, DOS partition information 34 is maintained at offset 1BEh within the sector. As a result of the split sector zero, both DOS and MAC OS can recognize the sector as valid. For DOS based computers, the operating system can recognize the disk during start-up. For MAC OS based computers, the operating system can recognize the sector as indicating that the disk contains a driver. As a result, MAC OS will automatically and properly load the driver 19 pointed to in the sector. Similarly, if a DOS based system accesses the disk, DOS will also recognize the signature as authentic. Thus, the partition tables pointed to by sector zero 12 will be loaded, allowing a user to access the disk. FIG. 4 presents a flow chart of a preferred embodiment of the process of creating a dual-format disk. Skilled artisans should appreciate that certain aspects of this process could be easily altered without effecting the inventive aspects thereof. For example, although the process contemplates formatting a disk first with the DOS format and then overlaying the MAC OS format, this process could be reversed. That is, the process could be appropriately modified to first put down a MAC OS format and then overlay it with DOS formatting information. In either case, the end result will be the same. To begin the format process, a disk is inserted into a DOS based computer and formatted with a standard DOS format and file allocation tables (FAT) (step 100). As will be described in further detail below, the disk is then inserted into a MAC OS based computer and a program is executed that merges MAC OS required formatting information with the DOS format information on the disk (step 102). The disk is now ready to have the DOS and MAC OS files, e.g., distribution files, copied to it. The MAC OS files are copied to the disk on the MAC OS based computer and the DOS files are copied to the disk on the DOS based computer (steps 104-106). Again, the order in which the files are copied to the disk is reversible. The disk is then write protected (step 108). (This last step (step 108) is peculiar to ZIP and JAZ cartridges, as currently conventional floppy disks do not support such a function under software control; rather, write protection is performed manually.) The overlay procedure performed on the MAC OS based computer (i.e., step 102) is further detailed in steps 200-216. Initially, the DOS FAT and boot sector are read to determine a contiguous location which is to be reserved for MAC OS files. According to a presently preferred embodiment, about half of the disk is reserved for the MAC OS files (about 50 Megabytes on a currently available ZIP cartridge). Next, the MAC OS partition information is placed on the disk (step 202). Referring back to FIG. 2, the MAC OS partition information is currently defined as sectors one through five. Sectors one through the beginning of the DOS boot sector, e.g., sector thirty-two, is defined as the partition map (i.e., the partition partition is defined). The DOS boot sector 16 is defined as a reserved partition by the MAC OS. The first part of the MAC OS storage area 18 is defined as a driver. The remaining portion of the MAC OS storage area 18 is defined as a MAC OS Hierarchical File System (HFS). And, the remaining portion of the disk (i.e., the DOS storage area 20) is defined as a reserved partition. The previous step (202) ensured that the MAC OS would recognize the allocation of the disk between MAC OS and DOS. DOS must also make this distinction. This distinction is accomplished by making the MAC storage area appear to DOS as a file. To that end, clusters in the FAT are allocated to the MAC storage area 18 (step 204). Additionally, an entry is created in the DOS root directory for the MAC storage area 18 in a file named "PARTISHN.MAC." The system, hidden and read only bits are set to enhance the protection of that storage area from inadvertent DOS usage (step 206). After the storage areas are allocated between MAC OS and DOS, the shared sector zero is created (steps 208-214). Initially, sector zero had been created by DOS. Thus, the MAC OS information remains to be merged with the DOS sector zero. Accordingly, the current (DOS only) sector zero is read from the disk (step 208). The MAC driver is then instructed to copy itself to the location previously specified in the partition map entry for the driver. This instruction causes the driver to overwrite sector zero on the disk (step 210), creating a new sector zero. The new (MAC only) sector zero is read back off of the disk (step 212). The DOS and MAC sectors are then merged by writing the first twenty-six bytes of the MAC sector zero to the DOS sector zero. This new merged sector zero is then copied back to sector zero on the disk (step 214). The clump size is set to support the entire disk size rather than just the MAC OS portion. As a result when the disk is later reclaimed the MAC OS will be able to recognize the entire disk. After a disk has been dual formatted and MAC OS and DOS versions of software programs are copied to their respective sections of the disk, the disk is ready for distribution. According to a further aspect of the present invention, since only one version of software is installed (MAC OS or DOS) by a user, the space occupied by the other version can be reclaimed. To that end, the disk is returned to a single format (MAC OS or DOS) after a user installs one of the versions of the software program. For example, if a MAC OS user installs the MAC OS version of the software programs on a MAC OS based computer, the install software removes the DOS version of the software program and reclaims the space formerly reserved as DOS storage space for use by the MAC OS user. Similarly, a DOS installation will reclaim the storage space formerly reserved for use by the MAC OS. Referring to FIG. 5, a reclamation process flow chart for a MAC OS based computer is presented. To start the reclamation process, the user inserts the dual-format disk and starts the computer (steps 300-302). During the startup sequence, the MAC OS looks in sector zero for driver information. Since the driver had been installed on the disk as described in detail above, the MAC OS will automatically locate and load the driver according to standard MAC OS protocol (step 304). When the startup is completed, the MAC volume on the dual-format disk is mounted, also according to standard MAC OS startup protocol (step 306). The user then executes the install program contained in the MAC OS portion of the dual-format disk (step 308). According to an aspect of the present invention, a process (referred to hereinafter as "switched launch") is provided that allows the install program to reclaim the DOS storage area from the dual-format disk. This process causes the install program to run from a storage area other than the storage area from which it was initially executed, i.e., launched. This allows the disk to be dismounted before deleting files, moving directories and the like. Generally, the switched launch is performed by launching the install program from the dual-format disk. The install program then copies itself to trash on the user's startup drive, launches that copy and quits (310-312). The install program, running from the trash volume, removes the write protection from the dual-format disk and reclaims the DOS storage portion for use by the MAC OS (step 314-316). FIG. 7 provides a more detailed flow chart of this switched launch procedure. The process begins by determining whether a switched launch is required (step 500). That is, if the program is running from a different volume than the volume that needs to be reclaimed, no switched launch is required and the program continues normally (step 502). If a switched launch is needed but not possible, e.g., an unsupported operating system version is installed, the memory space is insufficient or the like, no switched launch can be performed and the program must be copied manually (step 504). Thus, the user is informed of the problem and the program quits (step 518). If a switched launch is possible, a file reference to the switched launch program is obtained (step 506). The folder and drive to which the program will be copied is located (e.g., the trash folder on the startup volume) (step 508). Thereafter, the running program's file is copied to the new location (step 510). A system call is made to launch the new copy and the running copy quits (step 512-518). Any errors occurring during steps 506-512 are trapped, and the user is informed of the error condition (step 514). Referring back to FIG. 5, after the switched launch has occurred, the reclamation process can begin. To start that process, the partition map is read to ensure that this is a dual-format disk (step 320). For example, the partition map should indicate a reserved partition with the label "IOMEGA-- RESERVED." After the disk is determined to be a valid dual-format disk, the disk is re-partitioned to remove the DOS reserved partitions. This is accomplished by instructing the driver to repartition the disk, which creates a new partition map, writes the driver to the driver partition, and rewrites sector zero (step 322). Next the Master Directory Block (MDB) is moved to the top of the free space on the disk (this saves time by not moving the entire HFS) (step 324). Of course, the MDB must be moved to the required third sector of the HFS partition. After the MDB is moved, pointers to the allocation block start and size, free blocks, extents tree and catalog tree are adjusted in the MDB to reflect the new MDB location (step 326). Then, the boot blocks and bitmap are moved to the top of the free space on the disk. The bits are offset in the bitmap to reflect the new location (steps 328-330). The extent tree and catalog trees are also adjusted to account for the new location (step 332). Thereafter the disk only contains MAC OS software and file format information, and the reclaimed DOS portion is available for additional MAC OS storage space. An analogous reclamation procedure occurs on a DOS based computer when a user installs the DOS version of the software program. Referring to FIG. 6, a flow chart of the reclamation process on a DOS based computer is depicted. To start the DOS reclamation process, the user inserts the dual-format disk and a separate floppy disk containing an installation program (step 400-402). Notice that in the present embodiment the DOS process is different from the MAC OS installation process in that two disks are needed. A single disk process could be implemented for the DOS reclamation process; however, additional system software would be needed on the disk. After the disks are properly inserted, the user executes a setup program from the floppy disk (step 404). The setup program then installs the DOS software from the dual-format disk (step 406). The disk is now ready to be reclaimed. Write protection is removed from the dual-format disk (step 408). The file attributes of "PARTISHN.MAC" are changed and the file is deleted (steps 410-412). In order to remove the final traces of the MAC OS, sector zero is rewritten with a normal DOS sector zero (step 414), and sector one is set to zero to prevent a MAC OS machine from recognizing the disk (step 416). When completed, the disk is DOS only format and all of the space, including that formerly occupied by MAC OS files, is useable by DOS. As the foregoing illustrates, the present invention is directed to methods for sharing a storage medium between operating systems having different file formats. Methods are presented for overcoming the different formats used by MAC OS and DOS by creating a dual format disk. Additionally, methods are presented for returning the disk to a single format after the execution of an installation program on a computer having the desired operating system. Changes may be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the broad inventive concepts thereof. For example, while the method of the present invention is particularly well suited to MAC OS and DOS, similar method may be applied to other operating systems. Moreover, the methods have application to a variety of media, such as floppy disk, CD-ROM and the like. Accordingly, this invention is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but is intended to cover all modifications that are within the scope and spirit of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Patent Citations
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The Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team made history in 2013. It did so by ending the international professional sporting world's record for most losing seasons in a row. Their ninety-four victories in 2013 propelled the Bucs to their first winning campaign since the one that ended twenty-two years ago, a month before a young Bill Clinton was elected president. The team even won a wild-card ticket to the National League Division Series before falling to Saint Louis, whose Cardinals made it to the World Series, only to be struck down by the red-socked beardos of Boston. It was a fine season, all right, heartening Pirates fans mightily. In fact, I'm tearing up right now. But the team has a long way to go before it convinces the disbelievers -- and as I write, their 2014 season isn't helping.
Maserati, the brand that sits below Ferrari and above Alfa Romeo in Fiat's hierarchy of Italian luxury brands, also has its work cut out for it. But unlike the Pirates, whose starting rotation and bullpen both showed up for 2014 running on fumes, the trident brand from Modena starts its season with a new Maserati Ghibli up from the farm and popularly priced, starting at $66,900.
Playing alongside the new Quattroporte, refreshed GranTurismos, and an upcoming Maserati SUV with which it will share plenty, including the task of being the real sales lumber, the mid-size Maserati Ghibli is meant to power a steep sales climb, aided by unprecedented marketing money (the brand's first-ever U.S. television commercial ran during the Super Bowl) and a host of new U.S. dealers. The volumes projected are not huge -- 50,000 worldwide sales per year is the goal -- but it's not hyperbole to say the Ghibli is a cornerstone of the operation to save Italian automobile manufacturing.
To reduce labor costs, Fiat Chrysler supremo Sergio Marchionne has been moving small-car production out of Italy. Miraculously, he has managed to avoid tar and feathering at the hands of unruly mobs by (a) spending a lot of time in Michigan and (b) promising greater sales of Maseratis and Alfas built in the high-cost old country, which, he says, will preserve the industry's vital role in the Italian economy.
Whether that really pencils out or not, it'll have to do. Fiat long ago became Italy's privately held answer to British Leyland -- an agglomeration of pretty much the entire Italian car industry still standing. Minus Lamborghini, which is so Italian these days it's actually German. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles may be legally headquartered in the Netherlands, but its health is still a vital matter of jobs and national pride in Italy. It's also a subject of interest to enthusiasts, who support more diversity of choice, especially when it means new sport sedans designed and built in Italy with Ferrari engines and priced to compete with midgrade 5-series BMWs, E-class Mercedes-Benzes, and sporty Cadillacs.
I lay out these two challenging comeback cases because I experienced them firsthand recently. Combining Pirates fandom with every sentient gearhead's penchant for road-tripping Italian-style, I drove my family to Pittsburgh from New York to catch a weekend series with the divisional-nemesis Cardinals in a new Maserati Ghibli, an electric blue S Q4. The twin-turbocharged all-wheel-drive model ($76,900) reels in 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, which was fast enough for us. Sportingly, an S Q4 directs 100 percent of its power to the rear wheels, except as needed up front. What the Pirates have done with their power, I don't know.
So that our traveling party could include all three generations of current Kitmans -- notably El Marvin-o, patriarch and Pirate fan No. 1, celebrating his eighty-fourth birthday with a trip to the city of his birth and PNC Park, its gem of a bandbox stadium -- we needed a second car. It only made sense to run one of the Maser's distant cousins, a four-door Fiat 500L, as a tender. Cast in the roles of chauffeur and footman to the senior members of our delegation, college lads Ike Clemente Kitman and Mark Gorenstein reprised a part played in the 'burgh thirty-five years earlier by me and my old college chum Richard Hart, who returned with us to mark the anniversary.
The last time the Pirates went to the World Series, in October 1979, they beat the Baltimore Orioles in seven games. The middle three games were held in Pittsburgh, and I was there with my folks and Richard. He and I had just graduated from college that fall, a little later than scheduled but graduated nonetheless, which lent everything a bit of an extra-celebratory air. The two of us drove my parents' 1976 Saab 99EMS from New York, which imparted even more extra-celebratory vibes, because the older generation flew ahead. Absent parental units, I could wind the EMS up, out, and over the Pennsylvania hills with only state troopers to complain.
We'd do the same with the new Maserati. Measured by the number of admiring comments it drew, the Maserati Ghibli looks great. But it also goes and sounds great -- relaxed as you please until you drop down a gear or two and stand on it, at which time the near-silent multicam V-6 suddenly becomes an angry yet eloquent loudmouth, hurtling you forward with a mellifluous, vociferous din. The Ferrari-spawn V-6 is the star virtue of the Ghibli's basic lineup of attributes and the crux of its value proposition. It is an easy machine to drive fast. A speedometer with gradation trickily reading 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 70, means it's an even easier machine to drive too fast, no small achievement considering the immodest curb weight of 4650 pounds. Weight is something Maserati needs to address in future generations, and now is a good time to mention it.
The AWD chassis is worthy, however. The ride is basically fine (an optional sport suspension was not above crashing), and the steering is more engaging than feared, if not truly lively. The interior is just spacious enough and plausibly upscale, with plenty of leather available in a riot of color choices, although the infotainment system really ought to look different from the Chrysler refugee it so blatantly is. Against that, it's easy to understand and it works -- nothing to sneeze at in an Italian car and nothing a graphics reskin couldn't fix.
The season is young, however. The rebirth of an Italian option in this part of the car-buying scale is to be celebrated and its successes cheered, even when the odds against perennial underdogs are always long. We wish Maserati well. Its chances are at least as good as the Pirates', and if they don't win, it's a shame.

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Yesterday, the Eleventh Circuit decided St. Paul Mercury Ins. Co. v. FDIC. While the case is disappointing to industry-side lawyers who handle D&O coverage disputes involving failed banks, the court's ambiguity analysis should be of greater concern..
According to the Eleventh Circuit, the fact that other courts disagree regarding the correct interpretation of policy language means it's ambiguous. That is a gross oversimplification. But, it's part of a disturbing trend as other courts reach similar conclusions. See e.g., St. Paul Mercury v. Hahn, 2014 WL 5369400 (C.D. Cal. 2014); Annotation, 4 A.L.R.4th 1253 (collecting cases). The superficial "courts disagree, so it must be ambiguous" mode of analysis is wrong because each case involves the application of specific policy language to a specific factual pattern. For example, in the failed bank D&O litigation context, many of the cases cited to show judicial disagreement regarding the Insured vs. Insured exclusion involve materially different policy language, because there is little uniformity in policy terms. When courts simply tally conflicting decisions without considering whether they are on point, they err.
Ambiguity doesn't exist in the abstract. It exists when there are multiple reasonable interpretations of contractual language in the context of the particular case. As one California decision explained:
The [courts disagree] argument is unpersuasive. Different jurisdictions apply different rules governing the issue of textual ambiguity, and so may reach different results which are not necessarily logically inconsistent. The mere fact that judges of diverse jurisdictions disagree does not establish ambiguity under the particular principles which govern the interpretation of insurance contracts in California (see typed opn. at pp. 212–213).
ACL Technologies, Inc. v. Northbrook Prop. & Cas. Co., 17 Cal.App.4th 1773, 1787, n. 39 (1993).
One flaw in the analysis by the 11th Circuit here, by the Central District of California in Hahn and by other courts is they did not analyze the following factors: (a)was the policy language the same; (b)was the context of the court's analysis similar; and (c)is the law being applied the same? Without at least that level of congruence, the fact that courts hearing different cases reach different results does not mean the language at issue in a particular case is susceptible to multiple reasonable interpretations in that particular case. Judicial disagreement does not compel a finding of ambiguity. Just as juries are instructed not to make a decision based on the number of witnesses who testify on one side or the other, courts should not substitute counting conflicting decisions by other courts in place of analysis of the particular language at issue in the context of the particular case.


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News 5 Guest Segments for Morning & Noon
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
There's a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow, so this month we will be exploring rainbow science! The Hands On! Regional Museum has this experiment on their website. Click here for details.
The Johnson City Symphony has two more concerts this season. The concerts are Saturday, March 7th and Saturday, March 21st. Click here for more information and tickets.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
The YWCA Junior Board of Directors is gearing up for its 7th annual Prom Dress Sale February 26-28, which will feature hundreds of gently used prom dresses, shoes and accessories. A community service project of the YWCA, the Prom Dress Sale features all dresses for just $25; high school girls can also obtain vouchers from their guidance counselor.
The sale will take place in the gymnasium at YWCA Bristol, 106 State Street in Bristol, Tenn., from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 26-27 for students only. The sale will be open to the public Saturday, Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. "We will have several volunteers on hand to assist with selecting dresses of all styles, lengths and sizes and to help each girl feel special in the gown she selects," said Crystal Allison, chair of the Prom Dress Sale. Dressing areas will also be available.
The 2014 sale featured over 800 new and gently used dresses. The project served approximately 350 students from 5 states and 48 schools.
The YWCA accepts prom gown donations year around. For more information, please call YWCA Bristol at 423.968.9444 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
The new YWCA New Wellness Program, Spring into Shape, is open to the public, and women 13 and older are encouraged to participate. For $10 a week, participants receive unlimited access to the gym and wet area, which includes a whirlpool, sauna, and steam room. Program classes will be held Monday through Thursday at 6 a.m. or 6 p.m. Saturdays at 9 a.m. the trainers will lead free runs open to the public.
For more information or to register, call 423-968-9444 or visit the YWCA front desk at 106 State Street.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Our pet of the week today came from the Blackjack Animal Rescue. For more information call 423-340-2138 or click here.
The Krüger Brothers with Symphony of the Mountains - Award-winning Bluegrass trio The Krüger Brothers will join Symphony of the Mountains to perform "Music from the Spring." Opening act will be the ETSU Bluegrass Band. The show is Saturday, February 28th at 7:30pm at the Eastman Employee Center in Kingsport. Get tickets to Symphony of the Mountains.
Monday, February 23, 2015
The Marathon Jam is this Saturday, February 28th from Noon-Midnight at 16th Street Bristol, TN at the Merrimac Room at the VFW. The event benefits The Fisher House at Fort Bragg. Call 423-645-8353 for more information.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Drone Jamboree Flight Competition 2015! On, Saturday February 21st, 2015 at 9:00am there will be a quad copter competition at the UVa-Wise Convocation Center in Wise, Virginia for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Competitors will be split up according to age groups and will be representing their troops. The competition will be an obstacle course where competitors will race against the clock as they go through a variety of obstacles. The event will be hosted by Sky-tech Aerospace and Rocketry team. Find out about the Drone Competition.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Age of Elegance and Sensibility
Fri. February 20th | 7:30pm | First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport, TN |
Sat. February 21st | 7:30pm | The Paramount Center For The Arts, Bristol, TN |
Sun. February 22nd | 3:00pm | Sinking Spring Presbyterian, Abingdon, VA |
The Spencer-Miller Memorial Concert |
Clarinet Quartet in E flat, op. 2 No.1 by Bernhard Henrik Crusell
Songs of Cello and Piano by Gabriel Faure
Piano Quartet in A major, op. 26 by Johannes Brahms
Every musical age has a cultural milieu that focuses the composers of that generation. In this concert, TPCP celebrates an age of elegance and sensibility, a time frame roughly spanning 1750-1850, when composers were interested in conveying emotional range in a graceful and sophisticated manner. We present three great works to illustrate this sentiment: a rarely heard classical clarinet quartet by Bernhard Crusell, three Faure songs set by the composer for cello and piano and one of the most beautiful and lyrical pieces for piano and strings, the Piano Quartet in A Major op. 26 by Johannes Brahms. Appearing in this program: Craig W. Combs, piano; Eugene Jones, clarinet; Luis Casal, viola, Cherylonda Fitzgerald, cello; and guest artist Tessa Lark, violin.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Souper Senior Day is Saturday, February 21st from Noon until 3pm. The Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens Activity Center will host the event. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Tickets include ten samples of a variety of soups and all the fixings. Proceeds benefit senior citizens in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Tazewell counties.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
The Barter Theatre in Abingdon has a new show that opens Saturday, February 14th. Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" opens this weekend at 2pm. Season passes are also available. Visit Barter Theatre for ticket information about this and other shows.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
The Tennessee Cancer Coalition and Wellmont are teaming up to do a hereditary colon cancer seminar/cooking demonstration. The event is Monday, February 23rd at 6pm at Food City on Eastman Road in Kingsport. Registration is limited to the first 30 people. Those interested in attending should call 423-578-8553 or email firstname.lastname@example.com no later than Wednesday, Feb. 18.
The Appalachian Express Chorus is offering Singing Valentines. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
The Gallery @ Barr Photographics announces the inaugural installment of the Corner Gallery's 2015 exhibition series with a collection of Old Master styled oil works entitled "Reflections of Italy: Old Master Style" by Damascus, Virginia artist, Gino DiDio.
Monday, February 9, 2015
The Nashville Connection Heroes Salute is Thursday, February 19th at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Tenn. Registration begins at 6pm and auditions begin at 6:30pm. The cover charge is $10 per person, $15 per family. Military with ID can get in free. Finals will be held in Nashville on July 24, 2015 during the week of the official Nashville Connection – Heroes Salute event, July 21-26, 2015. Call Nashville Connection for more information at 864-350-1807.
The CASA for Kids "Red Shoe Gala" is Saturday, February 14th at the Meadowview Convention Center. Cocktails are at 5:30pm and dinner is served at 7pm. Call 423-247-1161 for ticket information.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Are you curious about keeping honeybees? Have you ever considered how vital they are to our survival? How do honeybees differ from other insects and why is that important? Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park is providing an introductory class in beekeeping, which will be taught by Mr. Joe Schultz who is an experienced beekeeper; he lives in Elizabethton and is a member of the Washington County Beekeepers Association. He has successfully completed the Tennessee Master Beekeeper's course. In addition to the questions posed above, during this introductory class, Mr. Schultz will explain the function of bees in our society and why they are vital to our continued survival. He will share how the State of Tennessee endorses "backyard beekeeping" and offer suggestions for anyone interested in this vital pursuit, along with sharing some local resources for supplies and equipment. Additionally, he will address any questions you might have related to beekeeping. This introductory class will be offered at the Sycamore Shoals State Park on Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 2 - 3 pm. If you've have considered or ever wondered about keeping bees, this time is for you. And best of all, it's free—you don't even have to pre-register. Looking forward to seeing you then!
Carter Mansion Winter Tours - Join historic interpreter Ramona Invidiato for a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house, the John and Landon Carter Mansion. Walk through the rooms of this elegant frontier home and listen to the walls of raised paneling echo stories of days gone by. The Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad St.., Elizabethton, TN. Tours are Tuesdays Noon-3pm. They may be canceled due to significantly inclement weather, please contact the main park to confirm. Call Sycamore Shoals for more information about these and other events at (423) 543-5808.
It is National Wear Red Day is today. One in three women die of heart disease and stroke every year. Click here for more informaiton about heart disease and how you can lead a healthier lifestyle.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
A special seminar at Bristol Regional Medical Center will provide valuable tips for handling one well-known aspect of sports: injuries. Bristol Regional's trauma program will host the event Saturday, Feb. 7, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Monarch Auditorium. It will feature sessions led by a team of experts who will discuss prevention, recognition and treatment of sports-related injuries. For more information about this seminar call 423-844-2107. In addition to the seminar, Bristol Regional will hold a Heart Saver First Aid and CPR workshop from 1:30-5 p.m., also in the Monarch Auditorium. The cost is $38.50 and requires preregistration. To sign up, please call 423-844-3951.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Winners of TruTV's Fake Off in Dec. 2014 and on Americas Got Talent. These classically trained dancers from New Orleans, take story telling to an entirely new level. Animals and characters; created from frames built onto the dancers and lit with led glow wire, stand 13' - 16' tall and perform to bring the classic stories from your childhood to life. Don't miss this chance to bring your family to a historic theater to experience an out of bounds performance. The show is this Friday, February 6th at 7:30pm at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, TN. For ticket information click here.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so for this month's At Home with Hands On! segment, we will be experimenting with some sweet candy science! Click here for instructions.
Monday, February 2, 2015
A few years ago, Frank Kilgore and Kathy Shearer published Far Southwest Virginia: A Postcard Journey. Approximately 5,000 copies were sold in two printings. Since then, Kilgore has continued to gather additional postcards, old photos, letterheads, and vintage newspaper items for a larger version which includes the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and the city of Norton. This new book is much larger than the original version. It comes in at 320 pages and more than 1,000 images. Order your copy by clicking on Far Southwest Virginia: A Postcard and Photographic Journey. If you'd like to mail a check instead, just send it to Spiral Publishing, P. O. Box 340, St. Paul, VA 24283. Please note that you're purchasing Far Southwest Virginia.
Nothing says "Happy Valentine's Day" like a delicious cupcakes from Blackbird Bakery and that cupcake tastes even sweeter when it helps working, uninsured individuals access quality, compassionate, charitable health care. Healing Hands health Center is now accepting cupcake orders for the 5th annual Sweets for the Sweet Cupcake Fundraiswer. Order your sweet for the Sweets for the Sweet Cupcake Fundraiser.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
The Woolly Mammoth Day Breakfast is Saturday, January 31st at the Northwood High School Cafeteria in Saltville from 830-10:30. Tickets are 10-dollars for adults, five dollars for children under 12. Visit the Museum of the Middle Appalachians for more information.
The Hands On! Regional Museum in Johnson City has a new exhibit. The world-renowned exhibition, "Our Body: The Universe Within" is a limited-time, artful presentation consisting of actual human bodies and organs. The exhibit opens February 7th. Visit the Museum's website for ticket information.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
"Soup, Song & Service" is this Friday from 6 until 9 o'clock at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Center. The event will raise money for the Bristol Faith in Action.
Kingsport City Schools is now accepting nominations for the inaugural class of the Kingsport City Schools Hall of Fame, which will be inducted in July, 2015. Established to honor and recognize employees that have made significant contributions to KCS and its students, the Hall of Fame will serve as the keystone award celebrating the district's history of excellence. Nomination Applications for the Hall of Fame Class of 2015 will be accepted through May 1, 2015. The nomination form and additional information can be found on the Kingsport City Schools district website.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
The 66th annual rotary frolics are Friday, February 6th and Saturday, February 7th at 7:30pm at the Barter Theatre. Tickets are available from members of the Rotary Club of Abingdon. For more information call 276-492-2060 or 276-628-4469.
The C.C. Porter Animal Shelter is in Abingdon, Va. For more information about the pet of the week call 276-676-6210 or visit their facebook page.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
In a time of great frustration, need or even uncertainty, the last thing you want to do is flipping through a phone book seeking information or assistance that you need immediately. Call Contact Concern and let them do the searching for you. Contact Concern To learn more about Contact Concern, visit their website. You can also help Campbell's Cause by clicking here.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
The 7th Annual Appalachian Farmers Market Association is gearing up for its conference and winter market. It is Saturday, February 21st at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon.
, just celebrated its 50 year anniversary. To learn more about the troop and Boy Scouts clickTuesday, January 20, 2015
Our pet of the week is from the Blackjack Animal Rescue. You can call 423-340-2138 to learn more about the pet or the center or you can click here.
Leigh Anne Hoover is out with a new adult Christian book, "For Better or Worse…Unless Annulment Comes First." The book explores the blessings amidst her own family's wedding tragedy.You can get a copy online including on Amazon.
Monday, January 19, 2015
YWCA Bristol is accepting nominations for YW Tribute to Women, an awards program that recognizes outstanding women in the Tri-Cities region.
"Every year I am amazed by the amazing women nominated for this award and humbled by everything they've accomplished," said Kathy Waugh, YWCA executive director.
Women may be nominated by an organization or business for this prestigious award in one of four categories: Arts, Business/Professional, Education, and Volunteer Community Service. Candidates should be leaders who have experienced significant growth and/or achievement in their areas of expertise. Judges residing out of the states of Tennessee and Virginia will select three exemplary winners in each category, and these award recipients will be honored at an awards banquet on Thursday, April 23, 2015.
"Tribute to Women is an excellent opportunity to celebrate employees or volunteers who have made significant contributions in the workplace or community," said Christine Uthoff, YWCA Tribute to Women Publicity Chair.
Nominations can be submitted online or mailed to YWCA Bristol at 106 State Street, Bristol, TN 37620 by Feb. 15, 2015. Forms are also available at the YWCA front desk. The awards banquet will be held on Thursday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at the Bristol, Va. Holiday Inn. For more information, please call 423-968-9444.
The Miss Tennessee High School Scholarship Pageant 2015 is Saturday, February 7th at 2pm at the Tennessee High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5. They are on sale now at the Viking Hall Athletic Office. All proceeds go back to the students, this year proceeds will be used to repair , renovate much needed work out facility in the gymnasium. Fifteen young ladies from freshman to seniors are competing .
Each contestant has picked a charitable organization that is close to her heart or had impacted her or her family. They are collecting funds a dollar per vote for her charity. The contestant that raises the most money for her organization will be crowned Miss Tennessee High People's Choice Award 2015.
Friday, January 16, 2015
There are several events happening this weekend to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. In Abingdon, a march will be held Saturday along Main Street at 1:30pm. At 2pm, a program will be held to talk about the life and legacy of Dr. King and what we can do going forward. The events are free and open to the public.
In Bristol, Va, Lee Street Baptist Church will host a celebration at 4pm tomorrow.
On Monday, January 19th, the 15th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade is from noon until 1pm ending at Shelby Street in Kingsport.
Holston Habitat for Humanity celebrates Dr. King with community service on Monday, January 19th. To learn how you can help, call 423-335-5573 or visit the website.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
To find out more about author Anita Wheeler and her book Millionaire Mindset visit her Facebook page.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
For Pete's Sake Animal Rescue is helping animals in need. To learn more about this organization or to adopt one of the many animals call 276-494-6718. You can also visit "For Pete's Sake Animal Rescue" on the web.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
The Barter Theatre's opening production is Road to Appomattox. It's 150 years ago and General Robert E. Lee is fleeing Richmond, hoping to rearm the Army of Northern Virginia and mount a campaign to retake Richmond. It's also 2015 and Steve "Beau" Weeks decides to retrace the steps of Lee's army in hopes of finding his roots through his family's history. But will this confrontation with history bring renewal or will it end his marriage to Jenny? Click here to purchase tickets.
The Tri-Cities Bridal Show is Sunday, January 11th from 1-until-5pm. It is at the Millennium Center in Johnson City, TN. For more information, visit the Tri-Cities Bridal Show.
Monday, January 5, 2015
"The Farm Show USA" is January 17th from 9am-6pm & January 18th from Noon-5pm at the Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport, TN. Call 423-676-9953 for more information.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
If you would like to adopt our pet of the week, or want more information about Holly Help Spay and Neuter you can visit their website or call 423-534-5656.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Lamplight Theater:
Lamplight Theater is hosting a sophisticated evening for couples and single adults to celebrate the New Year. Two options are available this year including an exquisite, catered dinner, deserts, coffees and teas in addition to party favors and a show for $30.00 per person. The show only with party favors is $12.00 per person.
Visit the theater website for more information.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
1. Pet of the Week: If you would like more information about our pet of the week, Gypsy, call Siberian Husky Assist at 276-791-7122
2. Knee Replacement: To find out more information about the new form of total knee replacement call Mountain States Medical Group at (276) 783-9752.
Friday, December 19, 2014
- Define "Processed"
- What does it mean for a food to be "processed"? We often associate it with convenience food or ready-to-eat food. But is that accurate? And does it inherently mean "unhealthy?"
- "Food processing" literally means to transform raw ingredients into another form. At the end of the day, all foods fall on a spectrum of processing, from completely unprocessed to minimally-processed to highly processed.
- Some forms of processing strip nutrients from foods and add undesirable chemicals. But processing can also do many desirable things, such as killing pathogens (pasteurization) or adding or creating beneficial compounds (probiotics).
- Spectrum of Processed foods
- Unprocessed – the food we eat is exactly how it existed in nature (eggs, bananas)
- Minimally Processed –
- trimmed, sliced or diced, prepped for convenience (bagged spinach, cut vegetables, frozen fruit)
- par-cooked, cooked and/or mechanically altered to reduce cooking time – (rolled oats, canned tomatoes, canned bean, peanut butter)
- Moderately Processed –
- These are foods whose raw ingredients have been transformed into something new and different.
- whole grains ground into flour to make bread, pasta, cereal
- milk cultured or churned into yogurt, cheese or ice cream;
- Potatoes peeled, seasoned and cut into ready-to-bake fries;
- meat trimmed and ground into burger patties.
- whole grains ground into flour to make bread, pasta, cereal
- These are foods whose raw ingredients have been transformed into something new and different.
- Highly Processed –
- nothing that goes into a product is in its natural state
- Ready-to-eat foods — such as crackers, granola and deli meat — are more heavily processed.
- The most heavily processed foods often are frozen or pre-made meals and microwaveable dinners.
- nothing that goes into a product is in its natural state
- Take away
- While some processed foods should be consumed with caution, others have a place in a balanced diet.
- Usually the more processed a food, the less nutritious it is. But moderately processed foods can be perfectly healthy as daily staples – if chosen wisely.
- Choose products with fewer ingredients, lower amounts of sugar and sodium and avoid trans fat (partially hydrogenated oils).
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Noon: Abingdon native, Amanda Nickles and her band Nickles Road have a new album out. You can hear some clips by clicking here. You can also like the band on facebook.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Noon: "It's a Wonderful Life" presented by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory plays Sunday, December 21st at 2pm. Rex Ward and Sullivan East Bluegrass Band will play at 1pm. The show is at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, TN. Click here for tickets.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Noon: The City Youth Ballet of Johnson City is again bringing to our community the full-length ballet, "The Nutcracker" set for Dec. 19-21 at the Gregory Center at Milligan College. For ticket information, click here.
SBK Animal Center brought in Lily who is up for adoption. She is a 3-year-old dog who needs a loving home. Learn more about Lily and how you can help SBK by clicking here.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Noon: The Ransom Notes performed on our noon show in preparation for their stage show tonight at the Pickin Porch. The band now calls Tennessee home and recently released a new CD, "Journey's End." Click here to hear a sample.
Get your tickets! Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion has its Pre-Sale Weekend Passes for $50 (plus Bristol, VA admissions tax) through Dec. 31. It is the best price for Weekend Passes all year. Dates of the 2015 festival are September 18-20. During the pre-sale, Weekend Pass wristbands will come with a special holiday design, packaged in a limited edition holiday gift box, while supplies last. Weekend Passes can be purchased online at BristolRhythm.com, at the Museum Store at Birthplace of Country Music Museum (closed Mondays), Bristol Mall Customer Service Desk, and the Bristol Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Morning:The Jonesborough Repertory Theatre has developed a reputation for being one of the best small theater operations in Northeast Tennessee. Performances are scheduled throughout the year so the theater is always busy. The Theatre is next to the Historic Eureka Inn and is a short walk from the AmericInn and Jonesborough's award winning bed and breakfasts. The Christmas Story runs through December 20 with evening performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission and $13 for seniors and students. For tickets, please call the Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423-753-1010 or visit the website.
Noon: Our Healthy Living segment focused on giving a gift that promotes health. For your secret Santa, neighbors or in-laws, homemade gift baskets and food mixes in a jar are delicious, budget-friendly, health-promoting gift solutions.
- Gift Basket Combo Ideas
- Breakfast – oatmeal, jar of honey, box of tea, citrus fruits.
- Baker – Whole wheat flour, canned pumpkin, walnuts, dried cranberries (include muffin tin, cup liners).
- Year Round Grillers – basting brush, skewers, no sodium all-purpose dry rub, fresh-herb marinade.
- Italian Dinner – whole wheat pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, basil, wedge of parmesan cheese (put in colander, if like).
- Breakfast – oatmeal, jar of honey, box of tea, citrus fruits.
- Food Mixes in a Jar – attach recipe cards. Punch whole a
- Cornbread Mix – flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, dry milk powder, cornmeal.
- Oatmeal Cookie Mix – flour, rolled oats, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, white sugar, chocolate chips.
- Chili Mix – kidney beans, chili powder, dehydrated onions, garlic salt, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper.
- Lentil Soup Mix – lentils, split peas, beef bouillon granules, pearl barley, minced onions, Italian seasoning, long grain white rice, macaroni noodles.
- Fruit & Nut Bar Mix – coconut flakes, chopped dried cherries, chopped unsalted nuts (in a ziplock baggie: ground flaxseed, sea salt).
- Cornbread Mix – flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, dry milk powder, cornmeal.
Get some recipes here.
P. Buckley Moss will have her works on display at the Up Against the Wall Gallery at 316 East Market Street in Kingsport, TN. Ms. Moss will be signing her creations on Saturday, December 13th from 10am-4pm. For more information call 423-246-7210.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Noon: Home With Santa Set for Dec. 13 in Jonesborough
At Home With Santa will be held on December 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center and International Storytelling Center.
At Home With Santa has been a tradition in the region for more than 22 years and gives families an opportunity to build memories with their children and share in all the games and activities that have been planned including ice fishing, storytelling, decorating cookies, crafts, pictures with Santa, face painting and many more activities. Carriage rides will also be available to transport children downtown for a photo with Santa Claus.
One of the most popular activities includes a shopping area just for children ages 12 and under called the Santa Mart. Santa's elves and other volunteers will help children select gifts for their family members and friends and then help the children wrap them. All items are priced under $2. At Home With Santa is made possible through local sponsors and volunteers. For more information, please contact the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423-753-1010.
The Town of Jonesborough will host its annual lighted Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.
Jonesborough Christmas Parade: Presented by the Jonesborough Parks and Recreation Department, the 2014 Christmas Parade theme is "Winter Nights and Christmas Lights." The parade will feature live music, floats lit with Christmas lights, horses, antique cars and more. With more than 75 entries, Jonesborough's annual lighted parade has become a Christmas tradition in the region. Entries will compete for four awards, with cash prizes ranging from $100 to $200. Awards are given based on conformance to the parade theme, incorporation of music (live or not) as well as use of Christmas lights and decorations.
The parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 13th on Boone Street and will progress west on Main Street, ending at the Washington Avenue intersection. Call 423-753-1010 or visit jonesboroughtn.org for information.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Morning: 'An American Turning Point: the Civil War in Virginia" is December 11th at 7 o'clock and December 18th at 7 o'clock at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon. This is a free event for the public.
Noon: The New Opportunity School for Women is designed to improve the educational, financial and personal circumstances of low-income, under-educated, middle-aged women in the Appalachian region. The free 3-week residential program is held in May at Bluefield College. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
The Animal Defense League was founded in 1982. The main objective of the ADL is to raise awareness of pet overpopulation and to highly encourage and assist in providing spay/neuter surgeries to the animals in our region. We also offer assistance to those caring for feral cat colonies. Every animal that is sterilized has the potential of preventing thousands of births over a period of several years. Not only are there health and behavioral benefits of sterilizing your pets, but it is the only solution to pet overpopulation and the end of euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals. To find out about our Pet of the Week, Darcy, call (877) 301-2290 or click on ADL.
Song of the Mountains will host a new concert on Saturday, December 13th at 2pm at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Va. Tickets are $25 for reserved seating. Learn more about this concert and other upcoming events here.
Monday, December 8, 2014
A reception is planned for an exhibit at "The Gallery @ Barr Photographics" on Friday, December 12th from 7pm-9pm. The Gallery is locate don East Main Street in Abingdon, Va. Please call 276- 628-1486 or visit the Gallery.
A Journey Through Bethlehem is not a play, not a pageant, but a Christmas experience. The First Baptist Church of Fall Branch, TN is putting on the event December 13th-December 16th nightly between 6pm-8:30pm. For detailed information and parking options, click here.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Morning: The Intercity Ballet Theatre in Kingsport, TN will perform The Nutcracker December 11th and 12th at 9:30am and December 12th and 13th at 7:30pm at the Toy F. Reid Auditorium at the Eastman Employee Center on S. Wilcox Drive in Kingsport. For ticket information visit the Intercity Ballet.
Noon: Though we show less skin during the winter, it's still important to nourish it this time of year. Good nutrition is key to healthy, smooth skin and can provide a defense against dryness and UV damage. Our expert with the Healthy Living segment provided us with several tips. Additional information can be found here.
Sycamore Shoals plays host to several events this holiday season. They include:
Christmas at the Carter Mansion
Friday & Saturday, December 4 & 5
Guided Tours begin every 20 minutes 6pm–9pm
Tours by Reservation Only – Please Call 423-543-5808
Spend a candlelit evening in the oldest frame house in Tennessee, decorated with bright greenery for the holidays. Enjoy music, refreshments and historic interpreters acting out scenes from an 18th century Christmas. This Christmas celebration is by reservation only and space is limited. Contact the park during regular operating hours for more information.
Winterfest Art Show
Month of December until January 4th
Kick off the holidays at Sycamore Shoals! The Watauga Valley Art League exhibition and sale begins with a reception on December 1 with great opportunities for holiday shopping! Artwork from the Watauga Valley Art League will remain on display during regular park hours throughout the month of December until January 4th.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Morning: Jonesborough's Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School will be accepting registrations for all ages through Dec. 19 for its Spring Education Classes that will begin January 26 and continue through April 19, 2015.
To register, or for additional information, contact the McKinney Center call 423-753-0562. To view a full class schedule click here.
Noon: The Blue Moon Dinner Theatre has another new show. For ticket information and show times call 423-232-1350.
Appalachian Sustainable Development strives to provide opportunities for residents by providing food, education and the tools needed for successfully providing for themselves. Learn more about ASD.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Morning: The Lee Theatre in Pennington Gap, Va presents "An Evening with The King and Prince of Bluegrass Music". Dr. Ralph Stanley & Nathan Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys perform Saturday, December 6th at 7pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call 276-546-4000 or 276-546-1177. Click here for more information.
Noon: The Peter Mayer Group is coming to the region bringing the 14th annual national Christmas Show, "stars & Promises: Evergreen. The show is Monday, December 8th at 7:30pm at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Va.
Tickets are $20, and can be purchased online at Peter Mayer or the Barter Theatre or by calling the ticket office at 276-628-3991. Proceeds benefit Barter Theatre.
Hands On! Regional Music showed us how to make our very own snowglobe. Click here for instructions.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Morning: The Friendship Family of Dealerships is encouraging the public to donate new and gently used bikes this holiday season. The Dealerships will then give the bikes to children in need. To find out how you can get a bike or donate one, visit any of the Friendship Family of Dealerships.
Noon: Our Pet of the Week segment introduced us to Meggie. She's a one year old, Collie/Shep Mix. A family would be a perfect fit for Meggie. For information about Meggie call 276-494-6718 or visit "For Pete's Sake Rescue Animal Rescue".
Usher in the Christmas Season with an enchanting tour of historic homes. The 18th Annual Bristol Christmas Tour of Homes will be held on Sunday, Dec 7th from 1:30 to 6:30. Click here for more information.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Lamplight Theatre in Kingsport is getting ready for a new Holiday special. "The Indescribable Gift - The Story of St. Nicholas" begins this Friday. For a complete list of show times and prices visit Lamplight Theatre.
"A Down Home Christmas" Holiday Concert - Join Symphony of the Mountains, Voices of the Mountains, Mountain Empire Children's Choral Academy, Mountain Mission School Choir and the First Presbyterian Church of Bristol's Handbell Choir to ring in the holiday season with the joyous sounds of new and old Yuletide favorites. Stay for a cookie and punch reception with a special visit from Ol' Saint Nick. This concert is at the Eastman Employee Center in Kingsport, TN on Saturday, December 6th and at the Southwest Virginia Higher Ed Center in Abingdon, Va on Sunday, December 7th. Click here for more information.
Friday, November, November 28, 2014
The Virginia Ballroom Golden Aires will perform a concert on Wednesday, December 3rd at 1pm. The event is at the Abingdon Senior Center (300 Senior Drive) in Abingdon, Va. The concert is free. Call 276-3631 for more information.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Noon: Theatre Bristol is opening its holiday production of "Scrooge the Musical." The show runs November 28th and 29th, December 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th at 7:30pm. Daytime only: November 30th, December 7th & 14th at 2:30pm. For ticket information click on Theatre Bristol.
A Medicare Advantage Plan is a type of Medicare health plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide you with all your Part A and Part B benefits. To learn more about Medicare Advantage and how to enroll visit Medicare.gov.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Morning: Smart Beginnings Southwest Virginia is a community-based, state-supported initiative that strives to ensure all children 0-5 are ready for Kindergarten. An event being held December 4th is geared toward Childcare providers. Click here for more information about the First Annual Tender Loving Caregivers Conference.
Noon: Our Pet of the Week segment comes to us from the Blackjack Animal Rescue. To adopt our furry friend, call 423-340-2138. For information about the Blackjack Animal Rescue, click here.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post is hosting a fundraiser. It is December 6th at noon.
First Annual VFW Benefit Festival
VFW Post 6975
14 16th street in Bristol, TN
For more information call 276-791-9629.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Morning: Rosedale Baptist Church in Abingdon, Va invites you for a "Visit to Bethlehem." The performances are December 5th, 6th and 7th. You can begin your journey any time between 7pm and 8:30pm each night. For more information call 276-628-7004.
Noon: George Balanchine's visions of sugar plums took a lesser known Russian ballet featuring national dances and made it into one of the most popular ballets of all time. As the Bristol Ballet prepares its "The Nutcracker" confections, it is part of a well over 100-year-old tradition. The performance of the Bristol Ballet's "The Nutcracker" is December 4th and 5th at 10am for school children. Public performances are December 5th at 7:30pm, December 6th at 12:30pm and December 7th at 2:30pm. Tickets are $6 children under 6, $12 students and Seniors and $15 for adults. Click here to purchase tickets.
The Southwest Virginia Star Project started many years ago with just five children and has grown to help approximately 1,000 children in the counties of Russell and Buchannan. Find out more about the project and how you can help, click on SWVA Star Project.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Morning: What do the Health Insurance Marketplace policies look like? Friday in our final segment of a special series about the Affordable Care Act and Health Insurance Marketplace, we will look at the options for residents and the criteria these policies must meet to be in the Marketplace. The SWVA Community Health Systems will offer free help navigating the process, Saturday at the Washington County Public Library in Abingdon, Va from 9am-4pm. Call 888-531-8354 or by visit their website.
For a mouth-watering, gourmet-tasting, and memorable thanksgiving, be adventurous. You may start a new, healthy family tradition. For inspiration, visit Food City with over 60,000 recipes available.
On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. The Morrison School in Bristol, Va. is doing its part to help out. Learn more about the Morrison School or find out how you can participate in Giving Tuesday.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Morning: Community involvement and partnerships to help with Health Insurance Marketplace information and enrollment is the focus of Thursday's special segment. We find out what volunteers are doing to get the word out about the available insurance plans. Commonwealth Covered is a grassroots organization aimed at helping people in need. The SWVA Community Health Systems will offer free help Thursday at Healing Hands Health Center in Bristol, TN from 9:30am-3pm. Help is also available Saturday at the Washington County Public Library in Abingdon, Va from 9am-4pm. Call 888-531-8354 or by visit their website.
Noon: The weekend before Thanksgiving has become "The Official Kickoff to the Christmas Holiday Season" for the Town of Marion, Va.
The events include:
The Kaleidoscope Christmas Parade on Sunday at 3pm.
Marion will host their 6th annual Christmas Market ALL weekend November 21st - 23rd. Hours of the market are Friday 3pm til 8pm, Saturday 10am til 7pm and Sunday Noon til 5pm.
The Kiwanas Club of Marion will host their annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday 8am til noon at the First United Methodist Church, cost is $4.00 per person.
The town will be hosting a ceremony to unveil the amazing Totem Pole on Sunday, November 23rd at 1:30pm, right before the annual Christmas Parade.
For more information on all the weekend activities, call 276-783-4190 or click here.
Wilderness at the Smokies is gearing up for the holidays. There are several events planned. Click here for more information.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Morning: What does a person look like who might benefit from learning their options thorugh the Health Insurance Markeplace? In day three of our week long series focusing on the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace, we talk with Monica Hall with the SWVA Community Health Systems. We will look at the criteria for applying and the importance of shopping around for the best plan for you. The SWVA Community Health Systems will offer free help Wednesday and Thursday at Healing Hands Health Center in Bristol, TN from 9:30am-3pm. Help is also available Saturday at the Washington County Public Library in Abingdon, Va from 9am-4pm. Call 888-531-8354 or by visit their website.
Noon: Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver perform at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, TN on Saturday, December 6th at 7pm.
The Lincoln Theatre is playing host to the Black Lillies this weekend. The concert in Marion, Va is Saturday, November 22nd. Learn more about the Black Lillies.
The Lincoln Theatre is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a major fundraising event in 2014. The non-profit arts organization is working to raise funds to continue its unique programming, one of the most diverse schedules in the region, and grow to offer new arts events in the future. The Lincoln is conducting a raffle fundraiser with the Grand Prize being a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Crew Cab truck.
Tickets for the Truck Raffle are $100 each, but no more than 1,000 tickets will be sold. The final drawing will be held on Saturday, December 20 at The Lincoln Theatre. For contest rules visit the Lincoln Theatre or call 276-783-6092.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Morning Show: In day two of our week long series focusing on the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace, Monica Hall with the SWVA Community Health Systems says tens of thousand of hard-working people will be without insurance because the commonwealth chose to not expand access health care. Financial help is available. You can contact Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems by calling the number 888-531-8354 or by visit their website.
Noon Show: Our pet of the week came to us from the Greyhound Grescue Foundation of TN. The greyhound rescue group holds Meet and Greet events every 4th Saturday at the PetSmart in Johnson City. This month's is this Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00pm. For more information you can also call 423-357-4815.
All over Virginia, you can hike pieces of history. Joe Tennis took his love for hiking and history and put them together for a new book called, "Virginia Rail Trails - Crossing the Commonwealth." You can meet Joe at a couple of book signings. They are Thursday, November 20th from 3 until 6pm at the Barnes and Noble in Johnson City and then Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Coomes Center Craft Show in Abingdon.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Morning Show: Today, we started a week long series focusing on the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurace Marketplace. This weekend marked the start of the enrollment period. All this week, we are looking at the benefits of the insurance plans, the costs and the help that is available. Click here for more information about the basics of the Health Insurance Marketplace. You can also get help by calling 888-531-8354.
Noon Show: In Clintwood, Va there are several events coming up. They include:
Ron Short & The Possum Playboys is Sunday, November 23rd at 7pm at the Jettie Baker Center. Tickets are $10. Call 276-926-8550.
The Ralph Stanley Museum Craft Show is December 6th from 10am-4pm. For more information call 276-926-8550.
"A Virginia Mountain Christmas" is Saturday, December 13th at 7pm. Tickets are $10. The Appalachian Express Chorus with special guests The Mellow Fellows will perform. Click here for more information.
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Kingsport will hold its 6th annual Christmas Bazaar to raise funds for the church's community outreach programs. The Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 in Berndt Hall at the church, located on the corner of Watauga and Ravine Streets.
Bazaar goods are handcrafted by parishioners who have held weekly workshops since September to create holiday décor, unique household items, woodworking, knitted and other needlecraft items, baked goods, and gifts for family and pets. Also featured is a very popular jewelry booth with gently used jewelry donated by women in the church and friends. A group of dedicated volunteers collects and organizes jewelry donations and prices items very reasonably to sell.
Lunch is available for $8 from 11:00 – 1:30, and a fashion show will be held at 11:30 showcasing featured bazaar items that will be modeled by Saint Paul's Day School students.
Admission is free and the community is invited to stop by and enjoy the festive holiday shopping. Tickets for lunch will be available at the bazaar or may be purchased by calling the church office at 423-245-5187. For more information, you can also visit their website.
Friday, November 14, 2014
It feels like winter and that's a good thing because Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville kickoff the 25th anniversary of Smoky Mountain Winterfest. Smoky Mountain Winterfest is family fun for all ages that begins November 10, 2014 and continues through February of 2015. Learn more about Winterfest.
Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from problems in how insulin is produced, how insulin works, or both. People with diabetes may develop serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and premature death. Click on Diabetes to learn more.
Food City is hosting a Diabetes-Friendly Supermarket Tour Tuesday, November 18th from 10am-11:30am at the Moreland Drive store in Kingsport, TN. Call 423-224-3575 to register.
On Saturday, November 22nd at 3pm at the Paramount Center for the Arts in downtown Bristol, The Bristol Music Club will present A Scholarship Benefit and Anniversary Gala in celebration of 100 years of the club. The event will include a fashion show by Massengill's of Johnson City, a musical program provided by Lydia Smythe, Piano, Martha Eason, Soprano and Daniel Blair, Violin and a festive reception in the lobby of the theater. A string trio comprised of Benjamin Dawson, Bethany Dawson and Cameron Lugo will be provide music for the reception. All attendees will also be entered in a drawing for several wonderful door prizes.
Tickets are $20 and can be bought from any Bristol Music Club member or at the door.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
What does it take to make a winning football team? What does it take to go all the way to the sate championship. Ron Bales has written a book about his time as coach at Chilhowie High School. "From Young Braves to Mighty Warriors" is available. For a preview click here.
Shirley Jones is in the region. She will be at a celebrity event Thursday. All proceeds go to the Barter Theatre's annual fund for Artistic Excellence. The show is at the Barter Theatre Main State at 7:30pm. Tickets are $50. Click here for more information and tickets.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
This Saturday November 15, 2014 Scouts and adult leaders from the Sequoyah, BSA will be returning to neighborhoods throughout the region to complete their annual Scouting for Food Good Turn Project sponsored locally by Food City.
People who received bags recently are reminded to fill them with canned good items and set them on their porch early Saturday morning for pickup. People not receiving bags may participate by taking canned good items to a local Food City Store or by purchasing an already stocked food bag at Food City.
The project annually collects more than 200,000 cans of food in the 16 counties covered by the Sequoyah Council. The drive started last weekend as Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and volunteers visited neighborhoods throughout Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee to deliver more than 150,000 bags provided by Food City.
The bags have a list of suggested food items to donate. Scouts will begin collected as early as 8:00 a.m. this Saturday. The food will be taken to area collections centers where the food will be sorted, boxed and turned over to a local food distribution agency to benefit needy people in each community.
The good turn project is part of a nationwide appeal undertaken by The Boy Scouts, which has more than 3.5 million members. Food City has served as the sponsor in the Sequoyah Council since its inception in 1988, provided the bags as well as physical and financial support. More than 5.3 million cans have been collected in the 26 previous Scouting for Food campaigns.
The food is distributed in the communities in which it is collected. Many food banks report stocks from Scouting for Food campaigns lasting up to six months.
The Bristol Historical Association will commemorate its 35th anniversary year with a special event this weekend.
Sunday, November 16th from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, an Anniversary Gathering will be held to exhibit association and Bristol history as well as displays portraying current projects of the association. Among these projects there will be a slide presentation on the restoration of the Robert Preston House being restored at Exit 7 and an educational video that is presented in Bristol elementary schools. Refreshments will also be provided and special music will be provided by Bristol's Own Dixieland Band. The event is open to the public and will be held at the Bristol Public Library.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens (AASC) has some exciting things coming up in the next few months! Our congregate nutrition sites will be hosting a contest between themselves to increase membership as well as developing new activities for each site and our annual Bowl-a-thon to fight senior hunger will be November 21. For more information call 276-964-4915.


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Moïse (redirects here) is the French spelling of Moses:
- Moïse (opera) by Rossini
- Saint-Moïse, Quebec parish municipality in Quebec
- Moïse Amyraut (1596-1664) French theologian
- Moïse Brou Apanga (b. 1982) Côte d'Ivoire born Gabonese footballer
- Joël Moïse Babanda (b. 1992) Cameroonian footballer
- Moïse Bambara (b. 1984) German-Burkinabé footballer
- Moïse de Camondo (1860-1935) French banker
- Moïse Fortier (1815-1877) Quebec businessman
- Moïse Houde (1811-1885) Quebec politician
- Moise Joseph (b. 1981) Haitian middle-distance runner
- Moïse Kandé (b. 1978) Mauritanian footballer
- Moïse Katumbi Chapwe (b. 1964), governor of the Katanga province in the DRC.
- Moïse Kisling (1891-1953), Polish-Jewish French painter
- Moïse Lévy de Benzion (1873-1943), Egyptian Jewish department store owner and art collector
- Moïse Plante (1830-1892) Quebec merchant and politician
- Moïse Rahmani (b. 1944), Egyptian-born Belgian-Congo then Belgian Jewish author
- Jean-Moïse Raymond (1787-1843)
- Moïse Schwab (1839–1918) French librarian
- Moïse Thériault (1947-2011) leader of small religious group in Ontario
- Moïse Tshombe (1919-1969), president of Katanga in August 1960,
- Moïse Vauquelin (fl. 1650-1670) French buccaneer
Moise is the Romanian spelling of Moses
- Moise Movilă (1596–1661) Prince of Moldavia
- Moise of Wallachia (d.1530) Romanian prince
- Moise Crăciun (1927-), Romanian skier
- Cilibi Moise (1812-1870) Romanian Jewish humorist
Moisè also Mosè are Italian spellings of Moses
Moise other first names
- Moise Poida (1978), Vanuatuan footballer
- Moise Pomaney (1945) Ghanaian long-jumper
- Moise Safra (1935–2014), a Brazilian businessman and founder of Banco Safra
Moise French-American surname
- Penina Moise (1797-1880) American poet of French-Jewish descent
- Edwin E. Moise (1918-1988), American mathematician of French descent
- Moise's theorem
- distinguish from Edwin E. Moïse, Professor of History at Clemson University.
- Patty Moise (1960), American former NASCAR driver of French descent
Moïse Haitian surname
- Teri Moïse (1970), American female singer of Haitian descent
- Lenelle Moïse (1980) Haitian actress
- Rudolph Moïse, Florida doctor, actor, Democrat candidate for Congress
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A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is a registered nurse (R.N.) who has advanced education and clinical preparation in the forensic examination of sexual assault victims. SANEs ensure that sexual assault victims consistently receive prompt and compassionate emergency care. SANEs are skilled at identifying physical and psychological needs.They ensure that victims will receive appropriate medical care and know what evidence to look for, how to document injuries and other forensic evidence, and provide referrals to VT Network Member Programs and for follow-up medical care.
For information about the work of the SANE Board, please visit the SANE Board Page.
- Vermont SANE Board: Regulation of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners – June 1, 2010
- SANE Certification Process Flow Chart
- SANE Form A: Certification of Adult / Adolescent SANE Application & Documentation Checklist
- SANE Form A1: Documentation of Successful Completion of Clinical Preceptorship
- SANE Form B: Certification of Pediatric SANEs Application & Documentation Checklist
- SANE Form B1: Documentation of Successful Completion of Pediatric Clinical Preceptorship
- SANE Form D" Certification of Adult/Adolescent or Pediatric SANEs Who Have Been Practicing in Other States
- SANE Form E: Re-certification of SANEs
- SANE Form F: Re-Certification of SANEs Who Have Had a Lapse in Certification of Two Years or Less
- SANE Patient Follow-up Report
- SANE Data Collection by Case (revised 5/13)
- SANE Data Collection by Quarter (revised 8/14)
For more information about the SANE Program, please contact:
Joan Carson, RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P
SANE Clinical Coordinator
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