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Thanks for providing all the info. I'm not really sure how that's relevant to profit, since that is what I was talking about. All I mentioned was profit. Now, can you please provide all the relevant 'profit' figures, since nothing I mentioned was even remotely related to market share.
People are too ignorant about the actual costs of the hardware they buy. Hence, Apple gets away with gouging people, and Lenovo gets away with selling crap. There is a middle ground. Look up the bill of materials on Apple's equipment - you'll be amazed at how little they pay for those retina screens. Then you should immediately be asking "why the hell can't other manufacturers include decent screens if they're that cheap".
For all the uniformed that don't know how inexpensive the displays are that we should be getting in most laptops in 2013, see the following. Apple isn't the only one gouging.
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What a shame this tread got hijacked by the same sad and pitiful troll, who goes on every laptop thread and complains about his personal single issue of screen resolution. What a childish thing. Every laptop has some balance of features and price. I notice that people who wouldn't buy something other than an i7 don't go on every i5 laptop thread and whine. I notice that people who want an ultrabook don't go on every 6lb laptop thread and hijack and whine. there are a dozen other examples of tradeoffs.
What you never see this troll do is point to a comparable price machine with the same specs and their holy grail of their one pet peeve.
Also "Aggravated" actually used the identical languages as another poster meaning he has two names here because people have gotten so sick of his trolling.
1. Lenovo is massively profitable and has grown phenomenally and now is the number two pc maker in the world, blowing HP, Dell, Asus, Acer, etc out of the water. It deserves that position because it has a very solid line of both premium business class machines and an excellent line of consumer machines.
To claim Lenovo is being hurt by using a screen that allows them to price in the sweet spot is ignorant.
2. this is an excellent laptop for the price with one exception, and it isn't the screen, it is the wifi. If "Aggravated" weren't around that serious consideration would have come up. If you are on a 3 mbps, and in a small home, and/or live in an area without a lot of 2.5 MHz completion, this wont be an issue. If you are used to streaming video in a multiroom home and can see a number of neighbor's 2.5 ghz routers, this may not be the best bet. This is exacerbated by Lenovo's use of bios whitelist meaning replacing their card with a 2.5/5 Ghz is considerable hassle compared with other makers.
I have one of these. I have replaced the card with a 2.5/5 n intel 6xxx. the very latest bios is cracked and around if you care to google, but for the average user the hassle, time and risk is considerable.
One other point on the video card. There is a very good system integrated which allows you to preset which programs use the add on and otherwise you default to the 4000. Mid level games play quite well with this system and you fall back to the 4000 which saves you battery and which is an excellent integrated fro most tasks. You obviously are not buying this to play high end games.
It is a solid build, excellent value.
The fact that this is Costco makes it even more compelling because you can try it out and if you find the wifi wanting you can return it easily. I would not buy this from a company that doesn't allow easy returns due to the wifi.
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When was your U410 manufactured? I've read that Lenovo claimed that the WiFi issue had been resolved for all models made after July. Not sure if that's true though.
Yet you decided to flame Lenovo and this specific product by comparing it to Apple and how they are still profitable. Frankly your initial comment made no sense, and your subsequent posts continue to lack any coherent thought process.
As for getting $700 laptops with a good screen...sure, it is possible, but at a $700 price tag, it is always going to be a tradeoff between different components. You put in a 1920x1080 screen into a laptop like that and it will be really shit for $700 because of all the other hardware they would have to get rid of. There is a reason why the better spec laptops tend to also have the better screens/upgrades.
If we were debating over a $1000 laptop, then it would be absolutely fair to blast a company for pushing low res screens on their product.
Then, try to realize, that the larger the screen, the more expensive it gets to make because yields go down as screen size goes up. So making a 10" screen at high res is still easier and cheaper than making a 13" or 15" screen. Those extra costs add up to quite a bit.
Once you get to that point, try to get out of your head, your naive and stupid notion that any product is worth the sum of the "price" of all its hardware components. There are so many intangibles that you cannot account for in that model, that "cost" the company and as a result trickle down into product costs.
And finally, realize that companies don't exist for charity. They have every right to demand and expect a profit from their sales. So if Lenovo or Apple's product costs you more than it costs them to build, please try not to seem so offended. The market will decide the price of products and if they price too high, their product will fail and they will have to adjust their price or product accordingly.
I hope this explanation helps you find a happier place in life with less anger issues against all the laptop manufacturers out there in the world. They aren't evil, and they aren't trying to rip you off. They're just trying to make a living...same as you and me.
PS - I found it hilarious that the links you provided, basically state that the new Retina displays cost more than a 100% over the previous displays...$68 to $140 per screen. And before you say...well they should increase the price by $50-$60 and just provide a better screen...go back up and re-read all that I wrote. Then also consider that the higher resolution screen needs a better GPU to drive all those pixels and a better processor so the laptop doesn't feel sluggish. And that's before we even delve into the fact that Windows has atrocious DPI scaling, and will look terrible on a computer with a "retina" like resolution.
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Now this blows my mind. You're telling me all these manufacturers are trying to make...PROFIT? Whoa! Wowzers! Nobel winner here folks! Guess what, just because the market will pay it doesn't mean the market should. Got that? Enlightenment for the masses can actually effect change to our benefit if they realized the pathetic value of what they're getting for their money. But no, they don't. Hence, Apple.
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Btw, I've owned two Lenovo laptops this past year. Both junk, both needed repairs (hard disk, wifi, trackpad). We just began contracts and have ordered hundreds at work - laptops, desktops, all-in-ones. It's downright appalling how many are defective out of the box. We have a Lenovo tech onsite every week to repair and replace equipment, and we just started purchasing from them. Quality my ass.
And you are the perfect role model for the idiots that will continue to provide great demand for these crappy resolution displays (don't worry though, Lenovo will be happy to supply them to you for the next 20 years, because they've only got your best interests in mind!)
By the way, next time you get a laptop or tablet, make sure it's got an i7 with a GTX 650 in it so it doesn't "struggle" with that hi-res 1366x768 display!
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"Thank you for a wonderful week at your condo. The location is great. This is the most beautiful beach we've ever been to. We enjoyed walking and shelling every morning and beautiful sunsets at night. The condo is very clean and comfortable. Very easy to work with Julie! We would recommend this to our friends. Good food at Phillipi Creek Village Restaurant, stay away from City Pizza - worst pizza ever! Thanks again!"Guest: Val & Frank Date of Stay: March 2015 Review Submitted: March 18, 2015View listing
"This was the best Spring break since I was a teenager. This gorgeous condo has everything anyone could want. It has a fabulous view, quick access to Stickney Point bridge and downtown Sarasota. The interior is fully equiped, clean and up to date. There is nothing lacking in this condo. My family and friends enjoyed some time with me and everyone has decided we could never go elsewhere. Thanks Bert !"Guest: Nanny Date of Stay: March 2015 Review Submitted: April 23, 2015View listing
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When you take a vacation to Siesta Key, Fla., you'll find people who enjoy an active lifestyle. From artists and writers to outdoor sports enthusiasts, there's much to do on this barrier island. At 8 miles long, you'll find some of the world's best white sand beaches, shopping and dining that will make you want to extend your vacation into a lifelong stay.
This little island of paradise is perfect for a romantic getaway or a family vacation. The clear waters will inspire you and the one-of-a-kind attractions are what you always imagined an island escape would be.
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Beaches: When you go to Siesta Key, it'll be hard not to find yourself at Siesta Key Beach. The fine white sand is perfect for a day of fun in the sun and the water is even better for activities like surfing, wakeboarding and boating. This beach is one of the most beautiful in the country, so you certainly don't want to skip it. There are several other beaches on the island as well, including Nokomis Public Beach, North Jetty Park Beach, Whitney Beach, Palma Sola South and North, Englewood Mid Beach and Palm Island North.
Beach rides: If you've always wanted to take a cruise along the beach, Siesta Key is the place to do it. There are several local companies that offer rides to visitors and guests, and they will guide you along the shores in covered golf carts to give you some of the best views you can find.
Point of Rocks: You haven't seen anything until you visit Point of Rocks. This beach is a rare geologic feature that's perfect for bird watching and marine wildlife viewing. On top of that, there's a scenic beach nearby for you to watch the sunset and enjoy the scenery. Fishermen will love Point of Rocks as they cast out their lines and try to snag a bite.
Outdoor activities: There's a reason many of Siesta Key's residents enjoy outdoor activities - there's so much to do! Whether it's getting a tan on the beach or dipping your toes in the water, a relaxed lifestyle is what it's all about. Guests can go fishing along one of the many piers, including the Englewood Ken Thompson Park Pier and the New Pass Pier. You can even watch a game of cricket and learn more about this English pastime with a visit to the Sarasota International Cricket Club's grounds. During the summer months, visitors can check out free concerts in the park to hear a number of musical performances and get down. You can also go wind surfing, jet or water skiing, boating and snorkeling if you want to get up close and personal with the water and take on a more daring adventure.
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Shopping: There's plenty of shopping to be done in Siesta Key and the surrounding areas. The island is just a short drive from Sarasota, which has the sophistication of a big city but remains full of small-town charm. If you want to stay on the island, there are a number of shops at Siesta Village, which is located at the north end of Siesta Key and just a short distance from Crescent and Siesta beaches. You can also find more than 100 shops, boutiques, galleries and sidewalk cafes at St. Armand's Circle along Main Street and Palm Avenue in Sarasota. If you want, get up on a Saturday morning and head to Sarasota for the farmers market on Main and Lemon streets downtown. Aside from the fresh food and handmade goods, you'll also find goodies for your pet.
Dining in Siesta Key: If you want to take in views of the water while dining, head to Marina Jack's on Sarasota's bayfront. There's also O'Leary's Tiki Bar at Centennial Park along Sarasota Bay which is a great place for travelers who want to enjoy a good vibe and socialize. You'll find plenty of places to choose from in downtown Sarasota along Main Street. There are eateries and bars, including Mattison's City Grill as well as Divino Restaurant, where you will find tasty food and impressive live entertainment.


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Leukoplakia is a disorder of the mouth's mucus membranes. White patches form on the tongue or inside of the mouth over weeks or months. This can also occur on the vulva in females, but for unknown reasons. One type, known as hairy leukoplakia, is a type found primarily in people who have
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Anne P. Massey
Contact Information
(812) 855-3483
amassey [at] indiana [dot] edu (E-mail)
Business School
- Professor of Information Systems
- Dean's Research Professor
- Chairperson, Doctoral Programs
- Associate Vice President for University Academic Planning and Policy
- Bloomington
- PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1991
- MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1984
- BS (magna cum laude), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1982
Professional Experience
- Professor, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University 1996-present
- Assistant Professor, College of Management, North Carolina State University, 1995-1996
- Assistant Professor, School of Management, Clarkson University, 1991-1995
- Sr. Associate Engineer, IBM, Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC), 1984-1986
- Program Planner, General Electric, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, 1982-1983
Awards, Honors & Certifications
- 2011 Hoeber Award for Excellence in Research, Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB)
- 2008 Best Published Life Sciences Paper Award, Kelley Center for the Business of Life Sciences.
- 2007 Best Article Finalist and Award of Excellence, Decision Sciences Journal.
Professional Interests
Technology-based innovation, social media and virtual worlds, computer-supported collaborative work, usability, e-health
Personal Interests
History, Politics, and Travel
Current Projects
- Virtual worlds for business enterprise collaboration
- NSF funded to the Virtual Worlds line
Selected Publications
Johnston, J., A.P. Massey, and R. Marker-Hoffman (2012), "Using an alternate realist game to increase physical activity and decrease obesity risk of college students," Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 6 (4), 828-838. (Study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation). Read Abstract ››
Johnston, J., Massey, A.P., and DeVaneaux, C. (2012), "Innovation in weight loss programs: A 3D virtual world approach," Journal of Medical Internet Research, 14 (5)3120.
Montoya, M., A. P. Massey, and N. Lockwood (2011), "3D Collaborative Virtual Environments: Linking Collaborative Behaviors and Team Performance," Decision Sciences, Vol. 42, Issue 2, May, pp. 451-476. Read Abstract ››
Hill, J., A. Langvardt, A. P. Massey, and J. E. Rinehart (2011), "A proposed national healthcare information network architecture and complementary preemption of state health information privacy laws," American Business Law Journal, 48 (3), 2011, 503-595. Read Abstract ››
Montoya, M., A. P. Massey, and V. Khatri (2010), "Connecting IT service operations to service marketing practices: Trust in IT service providers," Journal of Management Information Systems, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 65-85. Read Abstract ››
Blake, T., A. P. Massey, H. Bala, and J. Cummings (2010), "Driving health IT implementation success: Insights from The Christ Hospital," Business Horizons, Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 131-138. Read Abstract ››


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CANTON - Oak Hill Academy were out-muscled and at times struggled defensively as they dropped their first game of the 2011-12 season Wednesday afternoon, 47-39 to the reigning MAIS Class AAA champions Jackson Academy.
"We just didn't play well enough to win," head coach Stan Hughey said. "It's a tough loss, I thought we really had a chance to play with them."
Mary Thornton Webber
Mary Thornton Webber, age 94, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, at her son's home in West Point.
Mary Agnes Webber was born May 11, 1917, in the Cairo Community to the late Elizabeth Lloyd and Robert L. Thornton. Mrs. Webber was a homemaker and a member of Palestine United Methodist Church. She married Emmett Benjamin Webber, July 30, 1941, in Houston. He preceded her in death Nov. 7, 1997.
COLUMBUS - Despite a 25-point performance from Tori Nichols, Heritage Academy pulled out a nail biter Tuesday night, clipping the Lady Eagles 54-44.
Down by six points after the opening quarter Hebron (2-2) scored seven points in the last two minutes to take a 21-19 lead before Rachel Hollivay's put back on a rebound tied it at 21 at the buzzer for Heritage.
Oak Hill Academy's boys basketball coach Brain Middleton is getting a little nervous.
With still about a week left to go before their season opener against Lamar, Middleton is hoping to get off to a better start in 2011.
"We're working extremely hard," he said. "We've had three very good days of practice and looking forward to getting back into the gym."
Entering his seventh season, Middleton has his largest squad with 12 players suiting up, a mixture of experience and youth that hope to repeat as division champions, their first title since 1987.
The Oak Hill Academy Lady Raiders will return to the hardwood this afternoon when they take on MAIS Class AAA Jackson Academy at the Canton Academy preseason tournament.
Schedule times have been changed with the varsity girls tipping off at 4 p.m. and junior varsity starting at 5 p.m.
It will be the first test for head coach Stan Hughey and the girls who for the most part have been getting in shape for the new season despite a few scrimmages along the way after a very productive summer.
When it comes down to it, Hebron may not blow you out the water on the court, but they'll definitely give everything they have for four quarters.
The Eagles come into the season with a new head coach and without a star player, yet Tri Nason believes his team has that blue collar work ethic.
With the 2011 season just days away, West Point's boys and girls basketball teams had their first real taste of competition on Saturday when they traveled to Ripley for a preseason jamboree.
It was a chance for both coaches to really see what they had, and both were very impressed.
"I was proud of their effort, they have a lot of heart and character," girls head basketball coach Murray Woody said. "It took a us a little time to get into a rhythm, but once we settled down and ran the stuff we've been practicing and executed, we did a lot better."
WINONA – An 18-point second quarter performance by Hebron Christian School all but solidified their third round victory over 1A Calhoun Saturday afternoon, 49-20 at the Winona Christian School pre-season tournament.
Using a high-pressure man-to-man defense for most of the game, the Lady Eagles never trailed in the contest, jumping out to comfortable 10-0 lead after the opening quarter and by halftime, the girls had a 23-point advantage.
It was quite a flashback in time, but the West Point High School football team did take a trip to the 80's Friday night.
The Wave used a trio of 80-yard rushing plays, two by QB DeQuinton Spraggins, one by tailback Tez Lane, to earn a 31-21 win over the homestanding Oxford Chargers.
Spraggins broke loose and rushed for 221 yards on 11 carries, which
included an 82-yard touchdown run and an 87-yard sprint to set up another score.
A three-vehicle crash that occurred just after 8 a.m. on Friday morning claimed two lives, including one West Point man.
David Malone, 63, who was driving a 1997 GMC truck, and Keona Fields, 25, who was driving a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, were both killed after a head-on collision that occurred just east of the river bridge.
According the officials with the Miss. Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just east of the Tenn-Tom Waterway bridge, yards away from the Clay County line of the Lowndes County side of the river.


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Cafe au lait (CAL) spots are hyper pigmented lesions of varying sizes which may vary in color from light to dark brown. The presence of the lesions could be associated with congenital conditions such as neurofibromatosis. Typically, CAL spots are present at birth, although they may be difficult to appreciate. By the time the child is aged 2-3 years, CAL spots are clearly visible. The size and number of CAL spots increase with patient age. In the newborn period, in the United States, solitary CAL spots may occur in 0.3% of whites, 3% of Hispanics, and in 18% of blacks. However, in childhood, solitary CAL spots occur in 13% of whites and 27% of blacks.Because CAL spots are the result of an increase in melanin (pigment) in the giant pigment cells (melanosomes), the pigment within the cells can be destroyed by certain lasers such as the Alexandrite, Ruby and Nd:YAG laser.


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Bobby Stephens grew up in Eastern North Carolina and has been around boats all his life.
That's what drew him to the Niña and the Pinta Monday on the waterfront in Morehead City.
The boats, 65- and 85-feet-long, are replicas of two of the three sailing vessels brought by Christopher Columbus on his 1492 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in search of the New World.
"I was born and raised here," Stephens said. "I've always just tooled around in the cuts. I've never been an ocean person."
Stephens said he couldn't imagine making a trip across the ocean in such relatively small ships.
"It's not seaworthy unless it's got a casino and a buffet on it," Stephens said in reference to cruise ships.
The black-hulled, wooden boats appeared to be well built and sturdy, though, and Stephens was impressed with the seamanship of the sailors more than 500 years ago.
"That was the true sailors then, working by just stars and sun and your wind," he said. "That is very impressive."
Debi Jackson visited the ships Monday with husband Donald.
"It's amazing that they sailed all the way across the ocean in these small ships, relatively small for the number of people that they held and the amount of distance that they had to travel," she said. "I don't know how they did it."
Jim Gupton, standing 6-foot-5, found walking below decks difficult.
"I would take a trip if I could, but I'm too tall," he said. "My head hits underneath and there's not but about 4-foot of room to walk around down there."
Wife Teresa Gupton is substantially smaller and said she could make a trip on the vessels.
"I'd love to do it," she said. "I understand that I'd be good at steering the boat, so I'd love to try it."
Eric Phifer brought his 4-year-old son Monday to see the boats.
"I just wanted to show my son how ships have evolved from when they were built centuries ago versus today's modern boats and what they had to go through to hand-craft a boat like this to make it seaworthy," he said. "It took a lot more time, energy and effort to do things to make it seaworthy, versus today when you can just turn a key and go on about your business."
Kaylee Soud, a deckhand on the Niña, spent part of the afternoon recoiling lines on the foremast of the vessel. The college anthropology major said the Niña is "like working on a museum."
"I like working line and rigging," she said. "I like working with the 15th century maritime technology. I like the history."
She said traveling on the ship is quite an experience.
"It is quite a voyage," she said. "The boat is rocking and rolling each way. We have three-hour watches, three hours on deck and three hours below and you had better be sleeping in that time or you're going to be too tired. Somebody steers, somebody's on the bow watching and somebody's running back and forth communicating between the two.
"Adventure has always been a big thing for me and it happened to be a good time in my life to go. I took a break from school. I needed a break from school. I wanted to do some hands-on learning for once instead of book work. I had a friend on board who told me all about it and I decided this is the best time to do it."
The two boats will be docked at the Sanitary Restaurant and Fish Market at 501 Evans St., in Morehead City, through Sunday. Tours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission is $8 for adults, $7 for ages 60 and older, and $6 for ages 5 to 16.
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Stanwood girls storm back, beat Glacier Peak 40-31
Glacier Peak gradually warmed up, but it was Stanwood that finally caught fire. The Spartans outscored the Grizzlies 25-4 in the fourth quarter, erasing a 12-point deficit to beat Glacier Peak 40-31 in a Wesco 3A game Wednesday night.
"That's how we want to play every quarter," Stanwood head coach Dennis Kloke said. "... That was fun. The ball bounced our way. We really struggled on offense, but the kids kept playing hard on defense."
Stanwood had been remarkably consistent for the first three quarters, scoring five points in each, and found itself trailing 27-15 when the final period started.
The Spartans' offense -- and defense -- immediately increased its intensity, sparking a 17-3 scoring run to take the lead. Lauren Allison tied the score with a 3-pointer with 2:25 remaining. Almost exactly a minute later, Stanwood took its first lead since the opening quarter when Rachel Swartz made a mid-range jump shot right as the shot clock was about to expire.
Swartz had 11 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter and Tristan Murphy had nine of her 14 then as the Spartans more than doubled their total from the previous three quarters.
"The No. 1 thing is that we never give up," Kloke said. "We don't cave in."
The Stanwood coach said that he prefers nail-biters like Wednesday's game over blowouts. He believes it's important that he keeps his composure on the sideline so the Spartans will keep theirs on the court.
"I would love to play tough games like this every night out," Kloke said. "I love competition. I don't really get nervous. If I get all nervous, it reinforces that doubt in (the players') minds."
Swartz, a senior post who has committed to Missouri State, agreed.
"It's a lot more fun for me when it's a tight game," Swartz said.
The opening quarters were also tight. Neither team came out shooting the ball especially well, combining to score nine points in the first quarter and 25 by halftime.
A defensive battle was exactly the kind of game that Glacier Peak head coach Brian Hill had been expecting. Both teams matched up well, with two tall post players, similar scoring averages and intense defensive pressure, he said.
"I was predicting the game to be in the 40s," Hill said. "If you look at both teams on paper we're pretty even."
Glacier Peak's offense maxed out with 12 points in the third quarter and the Grizzlies took a 27-15 lead going into the fourth. Then things started to get a little rough.
Glacier Peak began to have trouble with Stanwood's full-court defensive pressure, and at one point turned the ball over on four straight possessions.
"Instead of worrying about playing basketball, we worried about making mistakes," Hill said. "And that led to us making mistakes. ... I give Stanwood all the credit. They stepped up their defensive pressure."
The Grizzlies made one field goal -- a fast-break layup by Victoria Goudreau -- in the quarter.
"I thought we played 31/2 quarters of great basketball," Hill said. "Then we sort of self-imploded."
And Stanwood took advantage.
The Spartans (6-0 league, 10-2 overall) began working the ball into the post, where Swartz and Murphy attacked the basket and racked up fouls on Glacier Peak defenders. Midway through the quarter, it was apparent who had the momentum.
"We all just came together as a team and said, 'we can't give up yet ... We really have nothing to lose. We can just try our best and hope for the best.'" Swartz said.
Swartz also grabbed eight rebounds -- and Murphy added five boards -- as Stanwood fought to complete the huge comeback.
Allie Weathersby had two 3-pointers -- both in the second quarter -- to lead Glacier Peak (4-2, 9-4) with six points. Taylor Baird had five points and 10 rebounds and Nicole Fausey added four points and nine rebounds as the Grizzlies won the rebounding battle early while going on an 11-0 run in the second quarter.
Hill hopes his team can rebound from the defeat, and is looking forward to another potential matchup with the Spartans come playoff time.
"I was just trying to get their heads back in it," Hill said. "But to let them know that it's a game. And as nice as it would've been to win, if we play this team again (in the 3A district tournament) I'll happily take a win there."
At Glacier Peak H.S.
Stanwood 5 5 5 25 -- 40
Glacier Peak 4 11 12 4 -- 31
Stanwood–Sierra Palmer 0, Lauren Allison 5, Julia Heichel 0, Samantha Powell 4, Haley Strowbridge 0, Jillian Jacobs 1, Janea Taylor 2, Rachel Swartz 14, Tristan Murphy 14. Glacier Peak–Taylor Baird 5, Sadie Mensing 5, Carly Ruiz 0, Sophia Gaffney 4, Victoria Goudreau 2, India Smith 0, Sarah Smith 2, Sawyer Manning 3, Kianna Garner 0, Nicole Fausey 4, Allie Weathersby 6. 3-point goals–Allison 1, Manning 1, Weathersby 2. Records–Stanwood 6-0 league, 10-2 overall. Glacier Peak 4-2, 9-4.
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Gastonia City Council members listened to almost five hours of debate on Thursday night before telling Harris Teeter thanks, but no thanks.
With about 160 spectators watching in person at the Gaston County Courthouse, and more watching on closed circuit television in a room for spillover seating, the council denied a rezoning request for a roughly 20-acre site near the intersection of Robinwood and Kendrick roads. It would have paved the way for construction of a 104,000-square-foot, upscale brick shopping center, anchored by a 53,000-square-foot Harris Teeter.
The vote was 3-3, which effectively struck down the proposal because a supermajority vote of 5-1 was needed to pass it. Council members Jim Gallagher, Brenda Craig and Todd Pierceall supported the rezoning, while Walter Kimble, Dave Kirlin and Porter McAteer opposed it.
Mayor John Bridgeman recused himself from the discussion and vote because he helped to broker the deal behind the proposed land sale.
Gallagher said the shopping center would help to kickstart Gastonia's economy and benefit its bottom line.
"In order to increase the city's revenue, we either have to raise property taxes on the citizens of Gastonia, or develop a tax base," he said. "This new clean development allows us to begin increasing our tax base the right way."
But Kirlin said while it was an excellent plan, it was proposed for the wrong location, because the surrounding road network doesn't support it.
"The circumstance we are presented tonight is trying to fit a square peg in a round hole," he said. "Developers tried very hard to whittle the corners off the square peg. But try as you may, you cannot get it in the round hole."
Kirlin said Harris Teeter and MPV Real Estate essentially tried to "buy our votes" with a bigger, more high-dollar investment, which was understandable.
"You have to up the ante when you go into an area with higher resistance," he said. "I think they'll do well in another location in Gastonia.
Upscale promises
About 50 residents signed up to speak during the meeting, and the vast majority opposed the development.
Proponents of the new commercial growth sang its praises. They argued it would create new jobs, taxes and utility revenue for the city, while also expanding Gastonia's grocery options.
Opponents — most of whom own homes nearby — contended the connecting roads won't be able to handle increases in traffic, in spite of new signals, turn lanes and other improvements promised by MPV.
Harris Teeter Supermarkets was bought by Kroger last week, though officials say that will not affect the proposed development in Gastonia.
The Gastonia Planning Commission in May voted 5-3 on a motion to oppose the rezoning, meaning a majority of the commisisoners favored allowing the shopping center.
Gastonia Senior Planner Jason Thompson said it's rare his staff doesn't make a recommendation to approve or deny a rezoning request. But it didn't in this case due to the difficult, fluid nature nature of the debate, which prompted a large amount of public involvement, he said.
Thompson noted the proposal is far more upscale than what developers have historically proposed for Gastonia, and there's no guarantee another project down the road will meet that standard.
"High quality proposals don't necessarily come along very often," he said.
Thompson did note the concessions MPV Real Estate agreed to in an effort to appease surrounding residents. For example, it has volunteered to retain an 80-foot undisturbed buffer around the property, which "far exceeds" the standard 20 feet required for such commercial developments, he said.
Gastonia attorney Nancy Paschall, who represents MPV Real Estate, emphasized other requirements they agreed to. That includes reducing the shopping center from its original planned size of 120,000 square feet, disallowing convenience stores in the development, and permitting no more than two drive-through restaurants.
MPV would widen Kendrick Road along the length of the property, providing turn lanes for vehicles coming from both directions. It would also widen Robinwood Road from four lanes to five lanes between Kendrick and Hoffman roads, and create dedicated turn lanes into the Heatherloch community.
The road improvements alone will cost MPV about $1 million, she said.
"This development is going to be beautiful, if approved," said Paschall. "This is a multimillion dollar economic impact with no incentives sought from the city or county."
About 8,000 vehicles a day use Robinwood Road now, according to DOT traffic studies. Steve Vermillion of MPV Real Estate and others speaking for the development said the Harris Teeter would attract an average of 20,000 customers per week, pulling largely from a five-mile radius.
More than 100 jobs would be created at the Harris Teeter alone, with most of those being full-time positions. The grocery store would be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, though Vermillion said they would allow deliveries to the shopping center only from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and restrict trucks from accessing the site from Kendrick Road.
For and against
David Kenny, who lives near the proposed shopping center site, asked opponents in the audience to stand in demonstration of how they feel. Most of those in attendance did so, displaying yellow signs with the message "Vote no."
Kenny said it's unfair for the city to allow such a large development, which he implied could harm their property values, when homeowners have invested millions of dollars in the area.
"The vast majority of homeowners do not want this commercial development," he said. "The city has set a precedent to say 'no' to commercial development in this area, and it's in conflict with the city's 2025 Comprehensive (Land Use) Plan."
Jay Heavner, a resident of Planters Ridge Drive who is the former Gaston County tax assessor, said the tax revenue Gastonia sees from a commercial development at the site would not be as lucrative as advertised. He said the city would be better to wait for another developer to emerge and build the 23 patio homes that current zoning would allow on the residential land in question.
"It's just not right to all of us residents. Some of us have been here 30, 40 years," said Heavner, who has lived in the area 14 years. "We didn't move here to be beside a shopping center. We moved to be in a small neighborhood."
A small percentage of residents who spoke were in favor of the development. Bob Clay of Golfview Drive, a commercial real estate broker and developer, referred to the opposition as "a classic case of neighbors not wanting it near their home."
Clay said the $1 million in road improvements being offered by MPV Real Estate shouldn't be downplayed.
"Who else is going to do that?" he said. "The only way this is being funded is because of the rents that will be provided by the other tenants that come to this Harris Teeter shopping center site.
"This is something that involves no investment from you at all and would be a great increase to the tax base."
John Howren, a former Gastonia city councilman, joined the outnumbered ranks of supporters of the proposed shopping center. He said it would be a boon to the city by providing more sales tax and utility revenue, helping future efforts to balance Gastonia's annual budget.
Howren said in so many cases, the opposition and fear of such growth is forgotten once it proves successful.
"Think ahead, folks," he told City Council. "This is an opportunity for all of Gastonia, who you need to serve. There is no other development like this on the table.
"Voting this down is likened to retarding our potential."
You can reach Michael Barrett at 704-869-1826 or on Twitter @GazetteMike.


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In about six months, I'll have been doing a weekly webcomic for five years.
Over the years, my readers have developed pet theories about what's going to happen in the story, which they sometimes post to my comment threads on the comic or e-mail me privately.
Some of the theories are wildly off the mark (to the point where I am gobsmacked that someone came up with them) while others are understandable but wrong. What's especially amusing is when they think they see evidence supporting their theories and they post their "discoveries."
I imagine most story comic authors get this sort of feedback now and then, so I'd like to start this thread to share experiences. I realize most of you probably are NOT readers of my comic, but I'm going to list some of my favorite wild reader-suggested pet theories anyway, and you guys can feel free to do the same!
One storyline contained a pregnant woman. The other storyline contained a character planning to travel through a water portal. Several readers suggested the traveling character was going to be born as the pregnant woman's baby. Not even close.
One storyline contained a psychic character. Another storyline contained a missing child. Many readers suggested the prophet would help the parents find the baby. Nope.
My pregnant character gave birth to a rather peculiar child. Half a dozen readers suggested the baby was a changeling. (I guess because I very briefly mentioned faeries existing in another storyline? But they haven't appeared yet, almost five years later. . . . )
Can't think of any more at the moment, but there's no need to make this a comprehensive list. Share some of your readers' off-base pet theories!
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The moment you mentioned water-based teleportation, I have to admit I instantly thought "you're going to say this teleporter will be born as the woman's baby". Warped minds think alike, and all that.
I don't get a lot of comments posted on my site but I did have one guy suggest that characters forgetting to go back in time to plant the equipment they had needed to use to rescue themselves from the stone age would mean the comic would implode. Despite it being perfectly logical, that's as weird as my comments get.
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In Dr Sheep and the Aardvark, the Aardvark falls out of the sky in the first strip. This led one reader to (incorrectly) insist that the Aardvark was an alien from another planet, even though the very title of the strip states that he is an Aardvark! Of course I didn't correct him, but let the storyline reveal that he was wrong in due course (about a year later).
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Congratulations on hitting the upcoming 5 year milestone. As for theories, some have suggested that my upcoming sci-fi novel, which I have been pretty vague about, actually contains me as one of the main characters, but set in the future. This theory is not exactly correct, and that's all I can say at this time.
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My readers seem to be most fond of predicting when I'm going to leave them on a cliffhanger (a tactic I'm quite fond of), but they actually have a pretty good track record of on-the-mark guesses. A few wild ideas still surface though - a popular one is the theory that the main character is actually the daughter of one of the gods, and that said god is actually evil.
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I get lots of such guesses, but they are usually completely off. So far, one reader guessed correctly what will happen in the next strip. Once. But, of course, guessing it right is really not easy regarding comedy strips because its only funny if things are different from the usual routine.
I also have to say that I never felt that a reader had a better idea than myself what could/should happen next.
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In celebration of the ASPCA's new collaboration with Lil BUB, we're dedicating this week's Happy Tail to another special needs cat, Ella. Ella was adopted from the ASPCA in 2012, and was soon after diagnosed with terminal cancer. Despite the challenges of her illness, her adopter, Stephen B., has nothing but love for this sweet older cat. Here is their Happy Tail.
Stephen met Ella on his very first trip to the ASPCA. Drawn in by her glowing green eyes, he says, "When we found out that Ella had lived her entire life in shelters and never had a real home before, there was really no chance of saying no to her." After Ella's adoption, Stephen discovered tumors on her stomach and learned that she had terminal cancer. "My first reaction was to be glad that we had given her a real home for the last months of her life, or however long she had left," recalls Stephen.
As time went on, their relationship strengthened. Stephen says, "She is very much my cat, and I'm very much her human." In fact, he put together a "Bucket List" for Ella after receiving her diagnosis! "One of the things I really wanted to do was try taking her outside on a leash. She likes to sit on my window and look outside, so I thought she should have a chance to actually feel the grass beneath her paws."
Four months after her first outdoor excursion, Stephen sent an exciting update: New X-rays show that Ella's cancer has subsided, and her three-month prognosis has been updated to at least a few years. Whether it was the grass, Stephen's love, or simply a miracle, we'll never know, but we are so happy that this feisty feline will be around for a long time to come.
Stephen says, "Ella is probably the smartest decision I've made in my adult life. Cats with medical conditions deserve love just as much as the rest of them, and they're so, so ready to give it."
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Thank you to Stephen for these beautiful, profound words about his love and compassion for his gorgeous Ella. I feel very peaceful and deeply moved after reading this "happy tail." Thank you so much, Stephen and Ella. Extraordinary story...and photos.
thanks stephen for giving ella a good home. oerhaps the fact that she was out of the shelter gave her a reason to live. hope she goes on for many years. she looks like a very sweet kitty
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We adopted two elderly cats from a rescue centre - the male 'Oscar' was at least 10 and just had multiple (benign but potentially cancerous) tumours removed from his head so looked like Frankenstein, while the female 'Portia' was at least 12 and was very poorly. We took them home expecting to give them a last few months of love. Oscar lived until 19 and Portia over 24 years respectively - both happy and healthy until their last two days. Never give up on these beautiful rescued creatures as they will reward you will so much love and happiness, however long you have them!
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You are a saint! Our cats have all been rescues and they give so much love to us. Yours is an amazing story! You are a wonderful pet parent.


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The Chargers feel they made a statement last week against
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It's the third year in a row the two have met in the postseason.
"It was a statement because we had to come out and prove that we were tough enough, that we do have heart," Chargers running back Rodney Nelson said.
"If we didn't have heart going into the (first round) then we'd be going home early and none of us wanted that. We all put our heads together and worked hard."
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The loss stung, and Ayden-Grifton heard the naysayers talk about how this year's team isn't the same — or capable — of making a run at a state 1AA title like last year's team.
The Chargers know they're a different team, and they're out to prove those who said they couldn't do it again wrong.
"We know we're not last year's team, so we have to come out and play every down as hard as we can," Nelson said.
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Against a team like the Stallions, who average 39.2 points per game, the Chargers know they're going to have to step up defensively.
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"There were a lot of boys upset about it, including myself," Stocks said. "We were all upset. We didn't give it everything we had.
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DIY massage balls infused with energizing essential oils
Can't fit in any table time with the massage masters at our spas? Knead-it-yourself with this set of massage balls, infused with aromatherapeutic grapefruit and peppermint essential oils for improved concentration and circulation during anything from a long flight to a long day at the office. Developed by a massage therapist from an organic rubber compound with the perfect density, you can roll them over your own body, use against a wall, floor or other surface, or have a 'ball' with a partner. Plus, at just 1¾" round, they're totally portable so you'll be ready to 'roll' no matter where you roam. Set of two balls and aromatherapy-extending spray-top re-infuser oil (4ml) in drawstring jute bag.
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