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Who will buy these fun, obscure essays?
What are some magazines or online publications that publish popular -- but not dumbed-down or gimmicky -- history writing? Difficulty level: must pay writers. [more inside]
What are your best reporting/writing hacks?
So I'm finally getting some freelance assignments. Yay! But how do I actually do this organizationally? [more inside]
Ideas for earning money to complement creative/freelance projects?
Any ideas to help myself continue to be a wandering freelancer while increasing my income and expanding job opportunities? [more inside]
I got an essay accepted in July, but they still haven't published it.
I wrote a personal essay for a high-traffic website and it was accepted. But after seven months they still haven't published it. Do you think there's any chance they will? Should I email and ask about it a second time? [more inside]
As a teacher, can I refer students to my professional business?
I teach writing to adults. When they ask me to edit something that's not for class (say, for their professional work), can I refer them to my private writing/editing business, even if they're currently enrolled in my class? [more inside]
Help! I'm a newbie freelancer who needs guidance on taxes
I'm new to the world of freelance writing but not making enough to hire a tax advisor. Should I start paying taxes in September? And how can I write off the depreciation of my laptop? [more inside]
How to be a writer
I want to start writing freelance. Not necessarily full-time, but I want to try it. [more inside]
Getting Your Creative Motivation Back After A Long Dry Spell?
I went on a long, long break form my creative career cause I was feeling burnt out due to some failures and now I can't seem to get back into it, possibly because I no longer have a financial incentive to do so. How can I fix this? Warning: Long, super privileged person problems. [more inside]
is Writer's Market dot com worth the subscription cost?
I'm a freelance writer in the second year of my career, as well as a lifelong creative writer with several published works. I've done a lot of performing arts blogging and local news writing and I'd like to build on that and get into more paying work as well as increase my publication credits. I've been recommended to join Writer's Market. Have others had worthwhile experiences with the service? Also happy to hear about other options. Thanks!
How can I find consistent freelance copywriting work for 5 cents a word?
I'd like to get more into freelance copywriting. It's something I can do from home, and I'm pretty good at it. I have a money and time goal for it. Money: 5 cents a word Time: 15 hours a week Total: About $1,500 a month. I'm on Textbroker, but they rarely pay more than 1.5 cents a word. I'm open to pay-by-project too, if they're consistent. How would I go about finding regular clients/websites that could help me reach my goal?
You want to use my article somewhere else? Well, er...
Wrote an article for publication on the web. Billed the client for the article, but did not specify any charges for re-use of the article elsewhere. Now the client just got back to me, saying that they liked it so much they want to use the article on another website which was not specified in the original contract. What should I do next? [more inside]
Will Write for Food (and Rent, and Utilities).
I'm pretty sure I'm about to lose my job. How do I identify and pursue freelance writing opportunities in short order? [more inside]
Should I take this copywriting job if I want to be a writer?
I was hoping to be offered a writing job on the editorial side, but instead I'm going to be on the business/advertising side. What does this mean for me? [more inside]
Freelance writer website examples
Looking to create a website to advertise my girlfriend's freelance writing skills- she would like to do some freelance writing on the side and has done it in the past but would like to take it up a notch. She has a journalism background. I have a wordpress template, some headshots, portfolio samples, etc to use so that is not the gist of my question. I was wondering if there are other examples that you have seen of writers self promotion pages that struck you as good examples that we can get ideas from. [more inside]
Have you made the switch from freelancing to full-time employment, and why?
I'm interested in hearing from people who intentionally made the switch from freelancing to (or back to) a more traditional work situation. What were your reasons? Do you think it was a good decision? [more inside]
Getting paid for writing?
Should I expect to get paid for the writing I do for newspapers and periodicals? [more inside]
What if it all falls apart?
Freelance freakout. Help? [more inside]
Will blog for free
Approaching a local small business with an offer to write their blog for free: is this a good idea? If so, how to do it? I'm looking to gain some freelance writing experience and thought this might be the way. [more inside]
Should I include this in my online freelance clips even if the editing is not up to my standards?
I'm new to freelance writing online. What do I do if a website publishing my work (through a middle-man content network who pays me) edits/adds to my writing in a way that I feel detracts from the quality of the work? I only have 4 published clips so far; should I include a link to this website when clips are requested by potential employers? [more inside]
How to bill for marketing / copywriting
How should I bill a client for freelance writing of marketing copy? [more inside]
cover letter or not?
Should I include a cover letter when submitting a story to a literary magazine? [more inside]
Opportunities for Writers
How likely is it that writer A contacts an agent with a writing idea, which the agent rejects from writer A but then encourages writer B, who agent knows, to write it? [more inside]
Getting into specialised freelance writing
I'd like to get into freelance writing in a specialist area - I have the specialist bit down, but need the other part spelled out for me. [more inside]
Mind My Own Business
Looking for good books about the business of freelance writing. [more inside]
How much should I charge for my writing?
Freelance Writing Filter: I've been out of the freelance writing market for about three years. I want to go back. I just got an offer to write some online content, and I need to know how much to charge based on a range provided by the company. [more inside]
How can a good writer establish a basic online writing career?
What's the next step in online freelance writing beyond sites like Textbroker.com? A friend wants to quit his retail job in order to write about 20-30 hours a week while going to school. [more inside]
Help me dump a nightmare freelance writing client.
I'm a freelance writer who needs to tactfully end a business relationship with a web design firm. Help me walk away relatively unscathed. [more inside]
Freelance Writing in the UK?
Any tips on starting a freelance writing career in the UK? [more inside]
Is Mediabistro worth it?
Have any MeFites signed up for Mediabistro or any similar service and if so, was it worth the sign up fee? How about the Mediabistro Marketplace -- has work actually found you through it? I'm not especially interested in their health insurance or classes; I'm purely looking for leads for freelance writing assignments. [more inside]
Kind of like if you went on vacation in Abbottabad last summer...
[Freelance Writing Filter.] Where to submit this long and suddenly very timely travel essay? [more inside]
Step 2: Get a freelancer. Step 3 is profit!
I'm a consultant. The worst part of my job is writing tons of documents. If I outline the ideas and edit the final product myself, can I outsource the writing part? How would I do that? [more inside]
Freelance writer's toolkit needed
How can I quickly get my presentation skills up to speed for use in general freelance writing roles? (white papers, marketing pieces, newsletters, etc.) [more inside]
Being a writer: Step 1- Write. Step 2- ???
What steps do I take to get some fiction that I wrote published in a magazine? What magazines should I submit to, and how? etc etc within [more inside]
How much do I charge for email copywriting?
FreelanceFilter: What to charge for freelance marketing communications writing? [more inside]
would you write for 20 bucks ?
How to find freelance writers that are competent/passioned about the topic? (running) [more inside]
Cents per word or bucks per document?
Per hour, per word, per document, or for the project - how to price a writing job. [more inside]
Are there any boilerplate contracts for writers assigned to do a regular column?
Are there any good free boilerplate contracts for a writer assigned to do a regular column? [more inside]
Writing nooblet questions
Three questions: How can a new person break into tech writing? How can I learn to write articles quickly as someone who's returning to writing after a long hiatus? And how legitimate are sites like freelancer.com, odesk.com, guru.com, etc? I'm avoiding places like Associated Content and its ilk. [more inside]
I want to crank my freelancing up a notch
I am looking for tips on becoming a successful freelance writer. I have a degree in English, and I currently write for Textbroker. [more inside]
Writing online for money?
I found a review of Constant Content. I feel like writing online for this site. Anybody thinks this is profitable?
Help me get through a customer service job and transition into freelance writing.
How do I leave my grinding, soul-crushing technical support job? I want to be a freelance copywriter and copyeditor, but I don't know how long it will take to build a solid business. [more inside]
I need to learn to write more better
What are the elements that make a magazine or online article sound professionally written? [more inside]
Freelance job during full time masters program?
What freelance skills should I cultivate to support myself during graduate school? [more inside]
Objective: To, like, get a job? I guess?
Freelance writing resumes: do you have one, do I need one, and if so how do I make one? [more inside]
Demand media- content farm or decent way for a writer to pay the bill?
Freelance writer interested in working for Demand Media. I've heard good and bad things. Has anybody on askmefi ever written for them? Tips, suggestions, warnings would be helpful. [more inside]
How do people with two jobs actually get them both done?!
I know that what I'm trying to do - work one boring full time job and one creative part time job at the same- is not unusual. I know millions of people do it every day. But the combination of tiredness, poor time management, and procrastination is making it seem impossible. Help! [more inside]
Archiving Freelance Internet Writing
How do freelance web writers/journalists archive their published work for portfolios or C.V.s or other reasons? [more inside]
How much to charge for a catalog essay?
How much should a freelance writer charge for a catalog essay? [more inside]
Will a newspaper job inch me closer to a career in public relations?
Job_Offer_Filter: I'm a struggling freelance writer trying to (someday) break into the pr/communications field. I've just been offered a staff writer position at a small local newspaper. Does accepting the job inch me closer to my desired field? Or just burden me with a ton of unmarketable experience? [more inside]
There's no way I'm going to J-school: What can I read, instead?
What books can I read that will give me some idea of what it might take for me to make my living as a writer or journalist? [more inside]
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Weakness Seen in Twitter (TWTR): Stock Plunges 24.2% - Tale of the Tape
Twitter, Inc. ( TWTR ) saw a big move last session, as the company's shares fell over 24% on the day. The move came on pretty good volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This stock, trading at a volatile range of $57.05-$66.32 in the past one-month time frame, showed a sharp decline yesterday at $50.03.
This company in the Internet Software industry has seen a flat track record when it comes to current year estimate with no revision on either side over the past few weeks. Further, the current year consensus for earnings has moved lower over the past one month. This recent price action is discouraging, so make sure to keep a close watch of this firm in the near future, and especially on earnings estimates following the recent slump.
TWTR currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is negative.
Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector include Constant Contact, Inc. ( CTCT ), E2open, Inc. ( EOPN ) and GlassesOff Inc. ( GLSO ). All these stocks carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Reviews for Volkswagen Beetle years:
Owners' Reviews
2001 Volkswagen Beetle Reviews and Owner Comments
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2001 Volkswagen BeetleVisitor, Sacramento, CA, March 10, 2015 14:19Car is a piece of junk. Bought it brand new in 2001. Only have 80,000 miles on it cause I HATE to drive it. Every 6 months without fail it has something die on it. Replaced parts that hold the windows up, the front passenger seat position lock failed so every time you stop or start the passenger goes flying forward or backward. headlights, taillights, oil pan leak, windshield washer fluid receptacle, electrical system has had repeated issues,etc. Hate, hate, hate VWNBs.
2001 Volkswagen BeetleVisitor, Brooklyn, NY, April 01, 2013 07:44My 2001 Turbo 1.8 Beetle had 25k on it in 2005 when we bought it. Now in 2013 it has 170k. I have had 7.5 years of pleasure driving it. The usual timing belt replacement, a new battery and a couple other things is all I've had to do. It recently has a slow transmission fluid leak, which we will keep an eye on. Yes the light bulbs are a pain to replace, but my husband watched a youtube instruction video, so can do that himself now. Bulb is only $7.00. Synthetic oil of course. It's a 12 year old car and still amazing!
2001 Volkswagen BeetleVisitor, Mount Sterling, KY, July 17, 2012 05:00165k . Just put wire and plugs with a coil pack but other than that rolling on.
2001 Volkswagen BeetleVisitor, Saint George, UT, April 25, 2012 20:54love the car one glitch with the radio but other wise it is great
2001 Volkswagen BeetleVisitor, North Las Vegas, NV, December 11, 2011 15:04I bought my 2001 New Beetle New; while the warrentee was in effect, only some minor problems, after the warantee expired, so did the beetle, slowly, piece by piece. The handbrake broke, came off in my hand, the catalylic converter went out, 600 bucks, the timing belt had to be replaced twice, the clutch went out, the air conditioner went out, the seat upholstery split, water pump went out... the headlights and tail lights take turns at going out, the tail light assembly popped out of the fender, seems the clips or whatever keeping the tail light assembly in place just simply disintergated, broke, to replce the tail light assembly about 300 bucks...all these repairs were very, VERY costly. I pity the fool who buys, and owns one. The ONLY GOOD thing about the beetle is the VW advertising....Das Volks is German Engernerring.
2001 Volkswagen BeetleVisitor, Anaheim, CA, October 17, 2011 08:21I purchased my 2001 Beetle used, based only because it was cute and I had always wanted one since High School, big mistake, I had it for ony 6 months, and the engine completely went out, (it had only 54,000 miles on it), thank goodness for the extended warranty, they kept my car for a 1-1/2 months..ridiculous, it is now slowy falling apart, all the cheap plastic parts in the interior, glove compartment cheap handle broke off (replacement $200, because you can't just buy the handle),antenna rotted and snapped off, all the cup holders brittle and broken, the plastic covers over the seat adjustments, the cheap brittle plastic that sits inside adjustment, broke off. I have also replaced the plastic cheap emblem wheel covers at least 6 times, and gave up after two more fell of (at a cost of $30. each). Also the front lights and rear lights constantly going out at around $30 to $40 each time. The only positive thing I have to say, is alot of head room and width in the front seat. BUYER BEWARE!
2001 Volkswagen Beetlelyndylou52, Antrim, NH, May 10, 2011 08:05I have a 2001 Volkswagen and have had it for 3 years, I have had no real problem with my car. I do regular oil change and filter. I use only synthetic oil. I drive my car all winter, with snow tires and it is great. I really like my car and plan on keeping it for a while. Great little car.Rookie
2001 Volkswagen BeetleVisitor, Colony, KS, March 09, 2011 20:27I was so excited when my parents bought me this car for my high school graduation. I have been driving it for about 3 years now and it has done nothing but cost me money and problems. We have put over $7,000 in repairs to the car. I have had to replace the water pump, fuel pump, transmission, belts, batteries, breaks, for lights, the motors in the windows and more. The car is built for looks and not for relability, plus all of the parts are more expensive to replace vs. parts from GM or Ford. For the interior, the rubber surface of the dash was a terrible idea. My dash, door handles and around my raido are so scratched up and I dont know how to fix it because of that horrible rubber surface. Overall I cannot wait to get rid of this car. Yes, it does look really cute and its nice to drive around with the top down but overall its horrible! I would not reccomend it to anyone.
2001 Volkswagen BeetleVisitor, Campobello, SC, February 14, 2011 06:45The 2001 VW Beetle is the worst vehicle I have ever purchased. I would take much pleasure in burning it. Nothing wrong with this vehicle mechanically; simply plagued with electrical demons. Only get the dealership to repair and wait for the lies and ripping you a new one every time period.
2001 Volkswagen BeetleVisitor, Miami, FL, January 26, 2011 14:25Worst car I've ever owned and I've owned quite a few. JUNK!
2001 Volkswagen Beetlemustanggirl777, Austin, TX, December 22, 2010 09:00I bought a 2001 VW Beetle with 9K miles on it. I've had it for years and it has over 100K miles now. I love the way it drives when it is working, but the Turbo has been a problem over the years. There has been lots of money spent in repairs and unfortunately I can't say I would buy another one. I'm on a first name basis with my mechanic and his dog, so if you can stand the trips to the repair shop every 3 months, it is a fun car to own and drive. But if you are looking for something more reliable, I can't suggest the Beetle. I have one with a sunroof and it has leaked and caused a lot of interior damage as well. So if you do choose a Beetle, make sure you demand they check the sunroof at each maintenance scheduled.Enthusiast
2001 Volkswagen BeetleVisitor, Eldorado, IL, October 14, 2010 07:22I have a 2001 VW Beetle turbo 5 speed. I always wanted a beetle and finally got one. Has been nothing but problems unfortuantely. I love this car but its a money pit. Something always goes wrong even if its minor it costs a fortune to get it fixed. Now my beetle won't even start and were trying to figure out what the problem is. IT has a lot of electrical issues. I would NEVER suggest this car to a friend. I love the car but I hate it too. Its a love/hate relationship. Piece of JUNK!!
2001 Volkswagen Beetleorly_1, Santa Monica, CA, December 18, 2009 20:48I have a 2001 VW Beetle and am really like this sturdy little car. It has lots of style and does the job of driving me everywhere. I have no complaints. My car does not age...or ages gracefully depending on your point of view. I hope to keep this a while longer.Enthusiast
2001 Volkswagen Beetlehully01, Stockton, CA, August 25, 2009 09:252001 1.8L Turbo. I commute 110 mls a day RT. Bought used w/ 80k mls, almost 140k mls now & although I had to do the major 100k ml repairs, I love my car! No it is not perfect but what car is? Has a few glitches here & there but it hasn't really failed me. Its such a cutie & quick as a bullet!Enthusiast
2001 Volkswagen Beetlecharliechubbles, Madison, WI, August 24, 2009 15:29This is the worst purchase decision I have ever made. I have owned the car for less than nine months and have spent over $1200 on electrical and mechanical problems with the car. I purchased the car from a used car dealership and had the car checked by an independent mechanic before my purchase. I have had to have my car towed twice, have had the timing belt, tensioner, water pump, brake light sensor, mass airflow intake sensor, and several other things replaced. I was going to try to sell it, but now the MIL came on and I can't afford to get it fixed.Rookie
2001 Volkswagen Beetle2001Beetle, Brooklyn, NY, February 06, 2009 11:49I have much love for Beetle!Enthusiast


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An elderly Muhlenberg County man died this week after suffering injuries in a car crash on Friday, July 11. on Dunmor Deerlick Road.
On Friday, July 11 at about 3:15 p.m., the Logan County Sheriff's Department responded to a single-vehicle accident on KY 1293 (Dunmor Deerlick Road). Upon arrival and through investigation, it was discovered that 93-year-old Robert Lawton of Central City was traveling west on the road when he failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the left side of the roadway. His vehicle then hit a tree head on.
Lawton was flown by helicopter to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville and later died from his injuries on Sunday, July 13.
Logan County Sgt. Clint Wright is the investigating officer in this incident. He was assisted on the scene by Deputy Kyler Harvey, Lewisburg Police Chief Allan Alsup, Logan County EMS and the Dunmor Fire Department.


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adjective ap·proach·able \ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl\
: easy to talk to or deal with
: able to be reached or approached
Full Definition of APPROACHABLE
: capable of being approached : accessible; specifically : easy to meet or deal with <friendly and approachable people>
— ap·proach·abil·i·ty \-ˌprō-chə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
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Examples of APPROACHABLE
- The supervisor is quite approachable, so don't hesitate to bring up any problems you have.
- The topic is complex but the book itself is very approachable.
- The cabin is approachable from several directions.
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- miRview(TM) squamous - Using a single microRNA, miRview(TM) squamous differentiates squamous from non-squamous, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. When administered targeted therapy, whether currently available or under development, patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung have demonstrated varying response patterns ranging from a high incidence of severe or fatal internal bleeding in the lungs to overall poor response to treatment. Current methods for differentiating squamous from non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer are not standardized, are difficult to reproduce, and have low accuracy. miRview squamous produces a single score which indicates whether a sample is squamous or non squamous NSCLC.
- miRview(TM) meso - The test leverages microRNA's high specificity as biomarkers, to differentiate mesothelioma, a cancer connected to asbestos exposure, from other carcinomas in the lung. As mesothelioma patients require specific treatment regimens, accurately diagnosing mesothelioma is critical. Currently, there is no single diagnostic test that is entirely conclusive for this differentiation. In addition, pathological diagnosis may suffer from significant inter-observer variability, and in the absence of a single specific and reliable marker, mesothelioma can be difficult to identify from other cancers. miRview(TM) meso is highly accurate test which may also assist physicians to rule out mesothelioma in patients diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in the lung who have been exposed to mesothelioma-related substances, primarily asbestos particles and heavy metals
About microRNAs
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are recently discovered, naturally occurring, small
RNAs that act as master regulators and have the potential to form the basis
for a new class of diagnostics and therapeutics.
|SOURCE Rosetta Genomics Ltd
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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
|Stephen Norrington
|James Robinson, based upon the comic books by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill
|Sean Connery, Stuart Townsend, Peta Wilson, Richard Roxburgh, David Hemmings, Shane West, Jason Flemyng, Naseeruddin Shah
|Friday, July 11, 2003
|112 minutes
|20th Century Fox
|Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure
|Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Set in Victorian England, the story centers around a team of extraordinary figures enlisted by a mysterious caller to stop a villain intent on turning the nations of the world against one another. The coterie of heroes are led by Allan Quartermain (Sean Connery) and comprise some of the greatest figures from adventure literature: Captain Nemo (Naseeruddin Shah), Dracula vampiress Mina Harker (Peta Wilson), invisible man Rodney Skinner, (Tony Curran), American secret service agent Sawyer (Shane West), Dorian Gray (Stuart Townsend), and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde (Jason Flemyng). Richard Roxburgh ("Moulin Rouge") plays the League's enigmatic recruiter, M. Stephen Norrington ("Blade") directs.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by 838 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 by SazukiSenpai Expected no less from the Sheraton Arrived earlier then the listed check in time and they already had the room ready and waiting for me and my friends arrival. The room was clean, well kept and the linens were fresh. The experience in the long run was great, only a few hick ups such as the power being lost on the day of our arrival which was an issue due to my friend having to keep his medication refrigerated and one of the beds was indented in the center. March 24, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Jessica11 This Hotel needs work The bed in room was comfy but the wall was so thin you could here the people next to you, also waiting for the elevator's was a nightmare. Some of the staff was friendly. The pool was cold and no hot tub. March 24, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by BGSB Noisy. Impolite staff. Location is good. Lively neighborhood, shopping & restaurants. I have to stay here often, due to my company policy/rate agreements - it's a block space hotel for us, not much choice. Very busy and noisy due to convention center proximity and frequent events (think Animie convention attendees in all their comic character outfits glory going up and down the elevators). Staff is indifferent and not very considerate. As a Gold member on the verge of Platinum, get no consideration for upgrades. Generally cold front desk - it's ok to smile once in a while. Once was checked into an already occupied room! Scary for the people and me when I walked into my room at 11:30pm, to find others sleeping there. No in-room dining as of Mar 2014, due to construction, it is closed. Rooms are inconsistent in size & amenities, some times there is only one towel, and bare minimum toiletries. Other times, had soiled towels. Housekeeping is very bad. Though they do send stuff over promptly when you call. March 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by sleeski Sheraton in Boston I have stayed at the Sheraton in the Prudential Center in Boston many times. It is a great location within walking distance of many activities, historical sights and dozens of great restaurants and pubs. They continue to upgrade the facility and rooms on a regular basis and staff is always attentive. Scott Lee Maine March 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Dancemom44 Met Expectations I was very pleased overall. The staff was very courteous, the room was comfortable. I did specifically request a room away from the elevator and ice machines - and of course my room was the closest room to the elevator and ice machines. Besides that I was very happy here. March 19, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by teebee good location / escellent service Joseph at the front desk was very professional and courteous. Not a great dining place so I would suggest seeking other restaurants in the area. Staff all very friendly and accommodations are what you expect from Sheraton. March 19, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by susancmg Good convention hotel Business purpose was achieved, and CS, Reservations and PSAV staff were great. S Tower rooms are gorgeous. N Tower rooms and suites need more LIGHTING and updating. March 19, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Tiannajoy SPG Members Beware I am currently a Gold Member, soon to be Platinum and have continued my loyalty with SPG because of it's normally excellent treatment of their members. But for the first time I was truly disappointed. Upon check in I waited in the Gold line, that had a delay which is fine but the normal check in line continued to move quickly with the non members and never considered to help out the Gold or Platnium Members. At check in, I felt rushed and unimportant. I never got offered my Gold Gift or even told the internet passwords. I checked into the room, which was well maintained and clean but over looked the cooling/heating unit of another hotel and was not the bed (1K) I had booked. Then in the bathroom, there was no soap or shower gel. I called to get some, but after an hour just gave up and went to Walgreens. It is during multiple conventions, but this is a convention hotel and I still felt that the service was below standard. I was made to question my loyalty to the SPG Program. I usually have such wonderful stays. It is clean, and right in Back Bay so on other sites I reviewed higher but for the SPG site, members don't expect much. March 17, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Honeymoon123 Always lock your room door My first time staying at this hotels. Club lounge has a good view but do not expect anything good you can get except fruit & bottled water. I got upgraded to the room right below club lounge and I could hear people dragging the chairs. House keeping did not knock on the door before entering, fortunately I was dressed. I did called front desk, as well as informed them at check out. No bottled water at fitness center, but provide little cups. March 17, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by 32014 POOR visit It costs 40 dollars a day for your car to just be parked. It is in construction so no room service. Only starbucks which takes on an average 30-45 minutes to get anything quick. Otherwise there is dunken donuts and the donuts are terrible. The internet very slow and we had to pay for it in the rooms. Down stairs only 1/2 of the computers worked and the one printer took 5-10 minutes to print anything out. There is no venting machines, or soda around. Need to walk five minutes to CVS or the shops two blocks down. No hot tub and the pool was cold. The start around 7 am with work man working and the maid shows up after that to clean the rooms make sure you have a don't disturb on your door otherwise you will be awaken. Have fun. March 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mac2014 The hotel is pet friendly I attended a national nursing conference and was able to bring my husband and West Highland Terrier. You made all of us feel so welcome. Thank you to our housekeeper who fussed over my dog every morning. He loved her! We had 5 GREAT nights and will come back but next time for fun. March 16, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by SPG09 SPG09 Read below - ok for a meeting if you are an SPG member you maybe disappointe March 16, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by slbARNP Great location I stayed at this hotel for a conference that was taking place at the Hynes Convention Center. Overall I was satisfied, but not blown away. The hotel had a great central location - easy access to the T, walking distance to Fenway, numerous bars and restaurants, and the convenience of the attached mall. The hotel was undergoing some significant construction and/or updates while we were there, so several elevator lobbies were partially blocked by workers. The room was fairly comfortable, although the bathroom was quite small and tight. Certainly not a bathroom for 2 adults. I read several reviews of the fitness center before arriving and I was a little disappointed when I actually saw them for myself. I visited twice, about 7:30 a.m. both times. All of the cardio equipment was taken except for 1 treadmill which was apparently out of order. I was expecting something much larger scale based on the pics and reviews. The indoor pool was fine - nothing spectacular. Overall my experience was good, not great. I would probably stay there again, mostly for the location. March 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rweth27 convenient and fun location One of the most comfortable napnap conferences i have been to because there was easy access to fun walking areas, great food, 2 supermarkets, and daily mass inside the Prudential mall. March 15, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Nickname310 Good hotel I greatly disliked the push from front desk personnel to not have daily servicing of my room. It really was annoying. Truly I did not want the points as I typically stay at other hotel chains. Though the Starbucks credit was listed as another option in lieu of points, it was not clear on the card one hangs on their door how to make that happen. My lamp and clock did not work and I really did not know how to get them fixed as no one was coming into my room. Next time I would get daily room servicing. March 14, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by MDSRN No room service Unfortunately there was no room service available due to remodeling and this was a problem since there are no refrigerators in the room. While told by the front desk that the bar area had snacks and such, this was not the case when we went to have coffee and dessert at 9:30 PM. Room was very clean, though the bathroom is so tiny that you have to close the door to have enough room to move even a little. March 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by BobB67 Great Room We were in Boston to attend a funeral, so we did not spend a lot of time at the hotel. However, the room was clean and comfortable, and well appointed. All the staff were superb and extremely helpful. We really enjoyed the breakfast buffet with eggs cooked to order. The only thing I didn't care for was the $47 Valet charge to park the car. We would stay here again. March 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by wwsw not one single disappointment! super courteous staff, loved the understated sophisticated rooms, bed was super comfy, pool area is top notch! we will definitely stay again! March 10, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Rbastian123 Hotel is excellent Excellent customer service, wonderful room cleanliness and also had very good hotel amenities. Although the construction in the lower levels did result in some elevator delays which got me late for my conference attendance. March 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by BobS59 Fantastic location Great location for shopping and siteseeing. March 10, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by BP2211 Nice Sheraton in a Great Location The Sheraton Boston is in an excellent location, in the Prudential Center. The hotel was renovated a few years back and is in good condition. The rooms are nice and modern. The club lounge is very nice. Other portions of the hotel are currently undergoing a renovation. March 9, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by susanh124 Needs Improvement My family and I stayed for a Saturday night. I have stayed at this hotel several times for business travel and am a loyal SPG traveler. This stay was very disappointing. When we arrived, our room was not ready (at 4 pm), despite the 3 pm check in time. We were given a "downgraded" room (lower floor). The reason we were given is that a platinum member was in the room. Also, I had requested a crib when making the reservation, as well as again at check in, and refrigerator at check-in. After an hour, neither had arrived, so I called the front desk, and the crib arrived about 20 minutes later. 45 minutes later the refrigerator was delivered. Waiting for the crib to nap my daughter was a bit of an inconvenience, especially since I was told it would only be a few minutes when I checked in. Other hotels I have stayed at have had the crib already in the room, which to me, is a much better practice. The next morning, we requested a 1/2 hour extension (late check out), and were told that they could not accommodate our request, even after I explained that our room was not ready when we checked in. Very disappointing. This hotel in the past has provided a much higher level of service, and in my opinion, has deteriorated significantly. During past stays, I have received welcome notes from the manager, platters of snacks in my room upon arrival, and free drink coupons for the bar. None of this was present at the last stay, and customer service does not seem to be a priority anymore. Disappointing since this hotel is in a great location and an affiliate of a wonderful brand. March 9, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by AL17 Good central location Hotel centrally located near shopping, T station and universities. Does not have a hot tub. March 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by confeattendee This hotel is close to Hynes and lovely Gym was top notch, staff was very helpful, my only issue was that they didn't have room service because the restaurant is undergoing renovations. March 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by UncleBub Conference My stay was very comfortable and the staff and facilities very good. Unfortunately, the conference was plagued with audio problems. March 3, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by noname123 Smallest bathrooms I've ever experienced It's actually too bad about how small the bathrooms are. We even asked to upgrade to a suite and they said the bathrooms were the same size. There can only be one person in the bathroom at a time. Everything else was good but the bathrooms really made a bad impact on us. March 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by VTBob Wonderful amenities and service Wonderful 2-night stay! Very friendly and helpful staff--Club Lounge staff make you feel at home, and Mohammed who helped with our bags was great. Fitness Center and pool were immaculate and up-to-date. Will definitely be back! March 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by 1MusicLover Excellent in every way My son and I stayed at the Sheraton Boston during our visit to one of Boston's music conservatories. We found the hotel to be very welcoming in every way. Our room was clean and comfortable, and had a lovely view. The breakfast was all you could ask for, and there were plenty of good dining options in the area. We would definitely recommend this hotel and look forward to another stay. March 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Spaniel Boston Visit Very pleased with the Hotel and location March 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by nesa0025 Thank You The Hotels hospitality was great and the accommodations where clean, comfortable and modern. My stay was fantastic Thank you February 28, 2014


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Infinitely tougher division the Giants played in and they played Green Bay, New Orleans and SF on top of it.
They got swept by "tough" Washington. By 2 touchdowns each loss.
And lost to each of those OOD tough teams in the regular season.
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The Sex, Really blog opens to much mockery. Mike Huckabee shoots his mouth off about things he doesn't understand, and Cari Sietstra talks about the SRH concerns of Burmese refugees.
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On this episode of Reality Cast, I'll be interviewing Cari Sietstra about the reproductive health concerns of refugees from Burma. Also, a review of the new sex blog Sex, Really and a look at Mike Huckabee's anti-choice blathering on the Daily Show.
Thanks to Ampersand at Alas, a Blog, for linking one of the more unusual videos I've seen in a long time. It's called Immersion: Porn by Robbie Cooper, and it's a video of people talking about their relationship with porn interspersed with images of them, just from the waist up, masturbating to it.
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I don't quite know what to think of this video, but for people interested in human sexuality, it's definitely worth watching and pondering. Cooper has done other immersion projects, such as filming kids playing video games.
Tatiana at Jezebel asked the pertinent question regarding Laura Sessions Stepp's new sex blog Sex, Really: Is it too soon to call Sex, Really the worst sex blog out there? Laura Sessions Stepp has been out there preaching about how young women who adopt her very specific map for dating are the only ones who could find success. Her map is basically go on dates and lure a man into commitment by refusing sex, and doling out a little teasing here and there until you guys are an item. His reward for overcoming his male revulsion at acting nice to a woman is that you have sex with him.
The first podcast from Sex, Really is called "Starting a Relationship with Sex: Running the Bases Backwards". The reference to 50s-era slang about the bases is how you know that Sessions Stepp is hip to how the kids these days are thinking. To make it even more fun, she doesn't even understand the old, sexist metaphor she's invoking.
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I'm not like a perfect writer by any means, but this is an obvious abuse of metaphor I have to point out. Sessions Stepp is right that the base metaphor is a leftover from the days that she wants to bring back, where good girls didn't want dirty things like orgasms, and therefore their job was to hold men off. Metaphorically, then, this means that women were supposed to be playing defense, which means that women are the team on the field. I know ladies aren't supposed to like sports any more than sex, but even we sports allergic ladies have to know that means that the woman isn't running the bases, the man is. Women are trying to strike out men and they're pitching, too, which is why this metaphor breaks down under even the slightest scrutiny.
That, and teams switch off during a real game of baseball.
Suiting the childishness that women are supposed to maintain throughout their lifetime, we're instructed in the proper order of doing sexual things by Barbie demonstration from memory.
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I think what I love best about that is how it's assumed that 3rd base is the blow job base. Men going down isn't even in the pantheon. Dunno what kind of fake affection a man has to clear before he gets that sexual service. Is that what you do in exchange for roses, or do you have to require payment in jewelry before you offer that?
So one of her interviewees talks about supposedly not running the bases.
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At this point, I'm really confused about all this talk about running the bases. Clearly there was kissing before intercourse, but maybe what's naughty is that they didn't take time for the boob-touching base or something. Just kidding! Obviously, Sessions Stepp is using the metaphor to mean that you secure some commitment before you do it, though I'm not sure at what point in baseball the runner is supposed to bring the guy on 3rd base home to meet his mother before he lets him tag it. This girl, like many others, finds that you can have sex with someone for the fun of it and then you end up dating. Sessions Stepp doesn't approve, and she is going to use corny language at you as punishment.
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I like how the assumption is that every woman who ever has sex with a guy is doing so strictly to get a "honey", and not to get one of those filthy bad girl orgasms. And that if a guy condescends to call you after sex, you will automatically be thrilled, because women want the love of a man, any man. That you might be the one who doesn't want a relationship is considered impossible. They're our social superiors, and we should be grateful for what we get, especially if we're dirty sluts who don't deserve to have standards.
Sessions Stepp finishes the show by telling the sob story of a woman who had an unrequited crush on a guy she had sex with. It's pretty cruel, because in order to make this work, Sessions Stepp has to encourage the woman's sense that she's entitled to someone's time or affection.
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The lie that Sessions Stepp is peddling is that holding off for some undisclosed official amount of time to have sex will prevent you from every feeling rejected by a man. This is a worldview that depends on ignoring a number of realities. People have crushes on others without ever touching them, and it still hurts. Men can actually have feelings for women that reject them. People dump people they claimed to have loved. Marriages can go on for decades and then one spouse decides they're done with it and drops it. Compared to that, falling for a guy you slept with who cuts you off to be merciful is a walk in the park. Of course, Sessions Stepp may explain in a future podcast why your husband of 20 years leaving you is your fault because you let him touch your boobs before he made a diamond-based down payment on your body.
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I love you Daily Show, I really do. Usually, you succeed beautifully in your mission to mock some of the stupider things the mainstream media does. So why then did you repeat one of most ongoing, egregiously insulting choices that cable news shows engage in all the time, which is bringing a bunch of dudes who will never, ever be pregnant on to talk about how many rights they should "let" women have to control our own bodies? Worse, why give Mike Huckabee a huge portion of your show to trot out all these arguments about abortion that presume that abortion has absolutely nothing to do with pregnancy? I'm not kidding—Huckabee seems confused about what abortions are, and when they happen.
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It's funny how Huckabee accuses pro-choicers of not thinking through the implications. After all, to take his argument at face value, you have to believe that he doesn't understand that abortion is terminating this thing that medical scientists call pregnancy. If the term confuses you, look it up. For our purposes, however, pregnancy is an event that happens inside a woman's body, and the right to abortion is a right that women have to control their own bodies.
All jokes aside, I do believe that Huckabee knows what a pregnancy is and that abortion is about pregnancy, and not babies, which come into being because of pregnancy. He just knows it sounds bad to assault women's rights directly, so instead he relies on the old anti-choice trick of mixing up the order in which things happen. In the real world, you get pregnant before the baby Anti-choicers believe that it's baby then pregnancy.
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Ah yeah, I also forgot. He invokes the unscientific anti-choice belief that a heartbeat is a person. Which is kind of weird, because outside of abortion, no one seems to believe this. If you put a heart on a plate and make it beat with electrical impulses, no one is going to call that a person. But if you could find a way to use that to restrict a woman's human rights, anti-choicers would be all up on it.
Does make you wonder if fundamentalist Christians object to the scientific theory that the human brain is the source of thoughts and feelings. They object to evolution and the theory that pregnancy proceeds babies, so why not?
Jon Stewart just doesn't get control of this conversation, though he does try to remind Huckabee that there are these people called women involved.
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Southern politicians who rely on a voting base that loves the Confederate flag don't realize how insulting it is to minimize slavery this way. You may not like that the woman next door decided to get an abortion and live out her life how she wants instead of settling for a miserable marriage like yours, but that doesn't mean that she kidnapped you and sold you into slavery.
Anyway, this is why Jon Stewart lost control of the situation. Right then was an opportunity to point out that Huckabee does believe that some people own others, and that's why he opposes abortion. He believes that men own their wives, and signed an ad chastising women who resist being treated like property. Stewart should have immediately brought that up, and reminded the audience that Huckabee isn't some indifferent lover of fetal life, but is in fact a strong patriarch who objects to no-fault divorce, sex education, and abortion, all because they give women power to escape direct male control.
And now for the Wisdom of Wingnuts, I'm not done with you yet, Mike Huckabee. One more clip from his atrocious interview on the Daily Show, because seriously, it's screwed up.
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Yeah, anti-choicers like this one, which makes me wonder if they don't know what phrases like "liberty" or "pursuit of happiness" mean. In reality, I guess they must think because women weren't included when it was written, they don't deserve life, liberty, or pursuit of happiness, either. But if women aren't included, then why should zygotes be? Is it just that men like Huckabee see fetuses as extensions of themselves, and women are just incubators?


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Some clubs are notorious for paying bands unfairly. Most take normal house expenses out of the door charge before a band sees a pennyi.e., the barback, the sound person, the door, and the promoter all get paid first. Then, the measly leftovers are split between three or more bands. If your group is not yet at the fortunate level of negotiating a "guarantee" and would like to get paidat least gas moneyit makes sense to get a gig at the Mercury Lounge. All paying customers are asked who they're there to see, and the club pays accordinglyand they consistently have some of the best-booked shows in the city. If you fill the house, you fill your pockets.


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LAURINBURG — During a Saturday visit, U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan contrasted her work to boost employment and her support of education in North Carolina to the record of her opponent in the November general election.
Hagan, a Greensboro Democrat, is running for re-election against outgoing N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis, a Republican who has represented Mecklenburg County in the state General Assembly for eight years. Also running is Libertarian Sean Haugh, a Durham pizza delivery man.
She discussed her campaign with some 75 Scotland County officials and residents at the Highlands on Saturday in an event that was closed to press. Afterward, she said that although the majority of Scotland County's population typically veers Democratic, she is not taking votes in any area for granted.
"I want to be sure that we have a really strong voter turnout, not just in Scotland County but all across North Carolina," said Hagan. "We want to make stops in as many areas as we can so that I can hear firsthand what the people on the ground, what their concerns are and let them also hear what my goals are, and right now it is jobs, making sure that we have an economy that works for everyone."
Attendees included state Rep. Garland Pierce, D-Scotland, state Rep. Ken Goodman, D-Richmond, state Sen. Gene McLaurin, D-Richmond, former state Sen. Bill Purcell, Scotland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Guy McCook, Richmond County Sheriff James E. Clemmons Jr., Scotland County Sheriff Shep Jones, Laurinburg City Council member Curtis Leak, and Scotland County Board of Education candidates Summer Stanley and former Laurinburg police chief Robert Malloy.
Hagan touted the AMERICA Works Act, which she co-sponsored and which was incorporated into a federal job training bill signed by President Barack Obama last month. In an effort to retrain the nation's work force to possess the skills demanded by employers in an increasingly technological world, the act required that job training providers prioritize training that will lead to nationally recognized credentials relevant in their area.
She also castigated Tillis by association with controversial state legislation concerning public education, including teacher assistant cuts and stagnant teacher salaries.
"We're putting forward a strong effort to educate people about how important these issues are, and in particular education," Hagan said. "I think Thom Tillis has led the most destructive legislative agenda we've ever seen by giving tax cuts to the wealthy and cutting $500 million from education. That's not what the people of North Carolina want."
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What We Know About Pope Benedict's Resignation
In stunning news, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday morning from the Vatican that he will resign his position as head of the Catholic Church, effective on February 28. This has already set off a flurry of speculation, largely because no pope has voluntarily done so since the year 1415.
The news is still coming in, but here's what we know so far:
Economy Added 157,000 Jobs in January
The Labor Department announced that the U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs in January. The unemployment rate inched upward by a tenth of a point, to 7.9 percent.
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Ed Koch, the mayor of New York City from 1978-1989, passed away Friday morning from congestive heart failure at New York-Presbyterian Columbia Hospital. He was 88 years old.
Student Shot at Atlanta Middle School
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Fil-Ams hail Obama's visit to the PH in October
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WASHINGTON, DC–The national umbrella group of Filipino American organizations welcomed the news of President Barack Obama's visit to the Philippines on October 11 and 12.
"For many centuries, Filipinos have been part of American history," says National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) national chairman Ed Navarra. "His visit coincides with the celebration of Filipino American History month."
Navarra adds, "President Obama has many reasons to be proud of our community's many significant contributions to our nation. And we will continue to play a vital role in shaping this country's future."
Now nearly four million strong, Filipinos in America are a growing political force. They voted in large numbers in the last presidential election, comprising the second largest Asian American group to cast their ballots.
Spurred by the overwhelming support of Hispanic and Asian Americans, President Obama delivered on his promise to push for comprehensive immigration reform this year.
"We are encouraged by the president's determination to fix our country's broken immigration system," Navarra says. "We continue to hope that Congress will do its part to make immigration reform a reality and move this nation forward to greater prosperity for all Americans."
Navarra also thanked President Obama for directing the Interagency Working Group, through the White House Commission on Asian Pacific Islander Americans, to address the issue of Filipino World War II veterans and their claims under the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.
There are several bills introduced in the House, which would direct the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to review more than 4,000 claims that have been rejected because of eligibility issues. "We are hoping for a legislative remedy so that eligible veterans who have appealed receive their rightful benefits," Navarra said.
Navarra points out further that the Filipino American community in the US continues to help the Philippines not only because of sentimental attachments but because they want to see their mother country achieve economic progress.
Every year, several community organizations send medical and humanitarian missions to towns and barrios in the Philippines, fund sustainable projects, and invest in scholarships, schools and other forms of long-term assistance.
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Posted: 04/03/2009 - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hiring Los Angeles city controller Laura Chick to act as an independent auditor overseeing California's share of federal stimulus funding.
Posted: 04/03/2009 - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hiring Los Angeles city controller Laura Chick to act as an independent auditor overseeing California's share of federal stimulus funding.
Posted: 04/03/2009 - A lockdown at a high school in northern Los Angeles County has been lifted.
Posted: 04/03/2009 - Former San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for attempting to shake down small businesses that needed help with planning permits.
Posted: 04/03/2009 - Officials with the company at the heart of a nationwide pistachio recall say Kraft Foods failed to inform them for months it had detected salmonella in their pistachios.
Posted: 04/03/2009 - Campaign debts are holding up plans by a California lawmaker to refund more than $6,000 in prohibited donations from Buddhist temples, an aide said Friday.
Posted: 04/03/2009 - Bruce Pardo's elaborate preparations for a murderous rampage at his former inlaws' Christmas Eve party apparently included ingesting cocaine, as well as dressing in a Santa suit and fabricating a flame-accelerating device, officials said Friday.
Posted: 04/02/2009 - In a March 31 story about a sales tax increase taking effect in California, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the median rate of state and local government sales taxes nationwide was 5.5 percent. The figure applies only to the state rate.
Posted: 04/02/2009 - A 16-year-old girl has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle 12 illegal immigrants while posing as a construction worker on the border fence in San Diego.
Posted: 04/02/2009 - The haunting strains of "Amazing Grace" ended the public funeral last week for four Oakland policemen killed in the line of duty. But the many families who have heard that music played for their own fallen officers know that the ordeal for survivors was just beginning.
Posted: 04/02/2009 - There's plenty of snow in the Sierra Nevada, but California water officials say it falls short of the amount needed to replenish the state's reservoirs.
Posted: 04/02/2009 - A Los Angeles judge has ordered the Franciscans, a Roman Catholic religious order, to release hundreds of pages of private personnel files as part of a clergy abuse settlement.
Posted: 04/02/2009 - A former president of the Fresno County Farm Bureau could face $6 million in fines for allegedly expanding his almond orchard into the dry bed of the Fresno River.
Posted: 04/02/2009 - Hosing down driveways will be prohibited across parts of Contra Costa County this summer as officials move to cut back on water use
Posted: 04/01/2009 - A Republican lawmaker wants to delay a rule that takes effect this week and requires California service stations to install environmentally friendly gas pumps.
Posted: 04/01/2009 - Los Angeles police are trying to find an ambulance driver who ran over and killed a man who was sleeping in a driveway.
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Security at the Sharp End: Strategies to Repel Relentless Attackers
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Targeting of corporate and consumer data and devices by criminals and rogue states is well-funded and likely to persist for some time. Hardened operating systems, firewalls, IDS, and secure application coding are leading attackers to target endpoints, defined as people with devices, not devices alone. Analyzing large amounts of endpoint data we map current and emerging threats, both digital and analog, to provide a set of best practices for defeating attackers.
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Rays call up Triple-A MVP Russ Canzler
Sep 12, 2011, 2:48 PM EDT
Tampa Bay calling up stud pitching prospect Matt Moore is getting all the attention–and rightfully so–but the Rays have also promoted Russ Canzler to the majors after the 25-year-old took home International League MVP honors by hitting .314 with 18 homers, 40 doubles, and a .930 OPS in Durham.
Canzler signed with the Rays as a minor-league free agent this offseason, so he's far from a top prospect, but he also hit .287 with 21 homers and a .938 OPS at Double-A in the Cubs' system last year.
As for how much or even where he'll play for the Rays, that remains unclear. Canzler saw significant action for Durham at third base, first base, right field, and left field, but was primarily a first baseman prior to this season.
Dan Johnson, Steve Cox, Kevin Witt, and Toby Hall previously won the International League MVP award while in the Rays' farm system and that didn't exactly lead to future stardom, but Canzler at least has a chance to be an interesting player if given an opportunity.
- hittfamily - Sep 12, 2011 at 3:44 PM
The Rays landed Ben Zobrist because of Toby Hall. Rays fans love Toby Hall for that. Canzler will take some of Kotchmann and Damons at bat vs lefties, primarily Kotchmann. I'm excited about getting a look at him.
- hittfamily - Sep 12, 2011 at 4:42 PM
Awwwwwww Crap!
Huff was traded for Zobrist. As the story goes, Mitch Talbot was a high prospect. The only way the Astros were willing to make the deal is if the Rays agreed to take some bum Zobrist as well.
I should not have made this mistake, because this is my favorite trade in Rays history. Not because it worked out well for us, but it let me know new ownership wanted to win. It was the first trade that I knew of to include us sending cash, and not wanting it in return.
- Chris K - Sep 12, 2011 at 4:02 PM
I don't recall the Rays landing Zobrist because of Hall but would love to see the story. As far as I can tell he came over because of Huff…
- yankeefan1950 - Sep 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM
You are correct, he and Mitch Talbot went to the Devil Rays from the Astros for Huff and Cash.
- hittfamily - Sep 12, 2011 at 4:44 PM
I thumbs down my post for that glaring mistake. Explanation above.
- foreverchipper10 - Sep 12, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Fun fact: Canzler and manager Joe Maddon are from the same hometown of Hazleton, PA.
- urteamsux52 - Sep 12, 2011 at 9:50 PM
we are loaded with youth best gm in the game Go Rays
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