text:
Negotiations at impasse between Ontario secondary teachers and govt: Union...
Vermette's goal in 2nd OT lifts Blackhawks to 5-4 win over Ducks in Game 4...
'Mega event syndrome' can wreck city planning and create a vicious cycle of...
David Duchovny is "sceptical" of social media and confessed he...
First glimpse of a social policy agenda hatched by four progressive...
Spring weather is finally here, get out and about this weekend and check...
Nurse Next Door will mark its annual Fall Prevention Week (Nov. 26-30) by offering free home safety inspections for all local seniors.
"Seniors and their families can take a number of steps to minimize the risk of a catastrophic fall," said Avinash Arora, owner of the Brampton Nurse Next Door franchise. "By inspecting their homes on a regular basis, seniors can be comfortable in a safe home environment."
With the majority of accidental deaths among seniors aged 75 and older the result of falls, fall prevention has become one of the most critical issues facing local seniors. The stats on senior falls really are alarming. About 33 per cent of older adults living at home fall each year, while 85 per cent of injury-related hospital admissions in seniors are the result of falls. In addition, 90 per cent of hip fractures are the result of falls, and 20 per cent of seniors who suffer a hip fracture from a fall die within one year.
The most striking fact, said Arora, is that the majority of senior falls are actually preventable.
Arora outlines a number of common causes for falls and suggests a few tips:
• Improper footwear
One of the main culprits of accidental senior falls are house slippers that lack proper soles. Wilkinson suggests switching to non-skid soles to help ensure safety.
• Grab bars
According to Wilkinson, grab bars should be installed in areas where you, or an aging loved one, may need assistance sitting down or getting up. The most important location is the washroom by the toilet and the tub or shower.
• Rubber mats
In addition to having sturdy grab bars in washrooms, be sure to have rubber bath mats in your tub or shower. This will go along way in eliminating the slippery threat of the tub.
• Lighting
Ensure hallways are properly lit and keep a flashlight by the bedside.
• Clutter
It is important to keep any pet toys, dishes or other clutter, including wires from appliances and electronics, out of hallways and high traffic locations.
To book a free inspection, contact the Nurse Next Door Brampton office at 905-488-2980.
For details visit www.nursenextdoor.com or www.nursenextdoorfranchise.com
Brampton North Dental in Brampton, Ontario provides patients with family and cosmetic dentistry...
Learning to sew your own clothes is a satisfying skill that yields fashionable results. Plus,...
There is no bigger event in a person's life than their wedding day . A wedding is a time for...
Dr. Mujeeb S. Qazi Dentistry serves Brampton, Richmond Hill, Stouffville and surrounding areas in...
57% off Fireworks
Up to 69% off Oil Changes and More
2 for 1 Shrine Circus Tickets
84% off Auto Detailing
Up to 80% off Duct and Furnace Cleaning Services
Up to 75% off Lawn Care
Wild-Caught Sockeye Salmon
Up to 65% off Themed Birthday Parties


text:
The Royals and Budweiser salute a member of the military at games throughout the 2015 season.
Active duty and retired members of the United States Armed Forces are provided with complimentary tickets in the Budweiser seats on the first base side and recognized with a special in-game tribute.
Yeoman Second Class Petty Officer Bernadine Stanley enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943 and spent three years serving as part of the Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service group. During her time, she served on the Admiral's Staff at the Naval Reserve Training Command Naval Air Station in Illinois with then-Lieutenant and future President Gerald Ford.
Following her service, she returned home to Kansas City where she and her husband raised ten children.
Master Sergeant Leigh Bellinger has served twenty years in the United States Air Force. Beginning his career with the American Forces Network in South Korea, he has worked as a radio and television broadcaster, traveling all over the world telling stories of men and women in the United States military.
Deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, and Kosovo, the decorated Master Sergeant is now serving as the superintendent of the McConnell Air Force Base public affairs office.
Lance Corporal Justin Love has served two and a half years in the United States Marines Corp. A landing Support Specialist, he is been deployed to South Korea in support of their defense. Hoping to eventually become a Marine Corps officer, he will soon be deploying to the Middle East.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Bennett began his military career at West Point and has since served 24 years in the United States Army. Throughout his service, he has done a variety of tasks all over the world including, three tours in Iraq, planning and executing various military strategies and missile strikes, and served as the Chief of Operations of the Army in Africa.
Recently, Lieutenant Colonel Bennett moved back to Kansas City and is now an instructor at the US Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth.
Sergeant First Class Brad Burkhart joined the United States Army in 1995 as an Indirect Fireman and served two deployments in Kuwait with the 1st Calvary Division. Later, as a combat engineer, he served as a Platoon Sergeant for a Route Clearance and Counter IED platoon in Afghanistan.
The recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, Sergeant First Class Burkhart medically retired after injuries sustained in an I-E-D blast while in Afghanistan.
Captain John Thompson served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a B-17 Navigator during World War 2 and was assigned to the 94th Heavy Bomb Group, 8th Air Force in England. In April, 1944 his B-17 Flying Fortress crew was shot down over Berlin and he was taken as a prisoner of war and held at four camps. Over a year later, General Patton's third Army liberated John and his camp.
Specialist Zachary Jacobs has served in the United States Army Reserve for six years. Deployed twice, he served as a Motor Transport Operator, driving over 30,000 miles throughout Iraq and later a Horizontal Constructions Engineer in charge of the deconstruction of military bases in Afghanistan.
Recently, the Army Commendation Medal recipient re-enlisted for six more years in the Reserve.
Sergeant Chris Stergos served in the United States Marines for five years and specialized as an Intelligence Specialist and Small Arms Range Instructor. Deployed three times, Sergeant Stergos served with the 2nd Intelligence Battalion twice in Iraq, and as a part of a Joint Task Force on a counter-terrorism mission in the Horn of Africa.
The decorated veteran left the military in 2005 and is now very active with local military groups including the VFW Post 7397 and Team Red, White, and Blue.
Major Jason Sigler graduated from West Point in 2001 and was commissioned in the Armor Branch. Deployed three times, he served as a tank platoon leader in Iraq in 2003, a Force Generation Planner in 2004, and while in Afghanistan in 2010, took command of Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1-38 Cavalry Regiment.
The recipient of many awards including the Bronze Star with "V" device and Bronze Star with One Oak Leaf Cluster, he now attends the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Davis enlisted in the United States Army as a Construction Equipment Repairer in June 1999 and was commissioned as an officer in 2008. Throughout his service he has been stationed all over the United States and has been deployed three times to Afghanistan and once to Iraq where he was in charge of a convoy security team that would run security for convoys throughout Iraq.
The highly decorated soldier and his family recently moved back home to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Marciano Galarza has served in the United States Army for 20 years. A logistical officer for the 1st Sustainment Brigade out of Fort Riley, Kansas, he has deployed six total times with individual deployments to Kosovo, Kuwait, Afghanistan, and three to Iraq.
Highly decorated, Chief Warrant Officer Galarza has received many awards including the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal.
Sergeant William Barber has served in the Missouri Army National Guard for eight years. Specializing as a Motor Transport Operator and Petroleum Supply Specialist, Sergeant Barber has been deployed twice, once to Kosovo and most recently to Afghanistan.
The decorated veteran is currently serving as an RSP Coordinator for the Missouri Army National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program.
Major Darius Ervin has served in the Army for sixteen years in military intelligence. Deployed twice, he is the recipient of the Bronze Star. His wife, Captain Dana Ervin also served in the Army for six years and deployed once in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
They are here today with their daughter and girl scout, Olivia.
Captain Ben Brock served in the United States Army for five years and specialized in logistics. Deployed twice to Afghanistan, he served as a Transportation Platoon Leader on convoy logistics patrols and led a High Risk Personnel Security Team for their brigade.
For his service, Captain Brock received the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.
Sergeant Cale Swarnes served as an Infantryman for the 101st Airborne Division for eight years. Deployed to Iraq multiple times, he served as a Humvee driver, .50 cal gunner, and truck commander on over 750 combat missions. The recipient of two Purple Hearts for wounds received in combat, he is now medically retired and attending school to become an elementary teacher.
Staff Sergeant Oscar Fillpot served twenty-five years in the United States Army and National Guard and specialized in Mechanized Field Artillery. Throughout his service, he deployed once and served three years in military intelligence.
Honorably discharged, Staff Sergeant Fillpot received numerous awards including Meritorious Service Award and Desert Storm Service.
For more information, fans can contact the Royals' Community Relations department at email@example.com.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
DeSoto legislative candidates to run in old districts, election commissioners decide
Mississippi Board of Election Commissioners said Tuesday that all candidates qualifying for DeSoto County's vacant state Senate seat and House seats will be on the Nov. 6 general election ballot in the current districts, not those developed after the 2010 Census.
The four candidates seeking state Senate District 19 seat and the District 52 House seat will run in the districts as they were composed before state legislators presented newly drawn districts, required to reflect population shifts after every U.S. Census is taken, to the U.S. Justice Department for pre-clearance, elections board members said.
The Board of Election Commissioners is composed of Gov. Phil Bryant, Atty. Gen. Jim Hood and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann.
Bryant and Hosemann are Republicans, and Hood is the state's highest elected Democrat.
The Justice Department approved the new district lines, which give DeSoto County two more House seats and another Senate seat, in September.
Since elections for state offices were held last year, the new districts most likely won't come into play until all 122 House and 52 Senate seats come up for grabs in 2015, commissioners agreed.
That could change if a plaintiff in an election lawsuit were to successfully argue that the new lines should go into effect with the DeSoto County and Marshall County special races, Hood said.
"It would probably be between the candidates if there were a lawsuit," he said.
If candidates for the District 19 Senate seat or the District 52 House seat had to run in the new district lines, it could affect much of the state because all the districts are interlocked, Hosemann said.
"I don't know how we could have used the new lines when we didn't know if they would have been upheld," Bryant said. "I think we're doing the right thing."
All three members voted for holding the election under the old district lines.
Voters will select a successor to state Sen. Merle Flowers, R-Olive Branch, who retired in July to spend more time with his family, and state Rep. Tommy Woods, R-Byhalia, who retired July 31 for health reasons.
Candidates running in a nonpartisan election to fill the remaining three years of Flowers' Senate term are Kevin Blackwell, former DeSoto County Republican Party chairman; Republican state Rep. Pat Nelson; optometrist Dr. David Parker; and Mike Smith, former vice chairman of the DeSoto County Republican Party.
Candidates running for the House District 52 seat are homebuilder Jeremy Bryan, business executive Bill Kinkade and Van Wicker.
Subscribe to The Commercial Appeal
Need Help? Call us at 1-888-789-0831.
Monday-Friday: 6am-5pm / Saturday: 6:30am-11:30am / Sunday: 6am-1pm


text:
Ophthalmology, 05/10/2012
A genetic defect was identified in LRAT as a novel cause of retinitis punctata albescens. LRAT is therefore the fourth gene involved in the visual cycle that may cause a white–dot retinopathy. The authors also revealed that mutations in RLBP1 may lead to fundus albipunctatus with cone dystrophy.
2015 © M3 USA. ALL Rights Reserved.


text:
Word of the Day
Lethargic luh-THAHR-jik (adjective) Of, relating to or characterized by lethargy; sluggish; indifferent, apathetic — www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
This online application will help you catalog your books so you can keep track of the books you've read, rate them and categorize them however you choose. There's a social networking aspect, too, where users can connect with people who read the same books.
Number to Know
323: Number of people killed in the "Storm of the Century" in the U.S. on this date in 1950. During the storm, which brought record snowfall in some areas and violent winds in many places, one town — Pickens, W.Va. — recorded 57 inches of snow.
This Day in History
Nov. 25, 1963: President John F. Kennedy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Today's Featured Birthday
Actress Christina Applegate (40)
Daily Quote
"God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you?" — William A. Ward
Location, ST | website.com


text:
60 Reviews
Average Customer Review
Share your thoughts with other customersCreate your own review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars "Have We Got a Vacation for You...."
Welcome to Delos, an adult amusement park where, for a mere $1000 per day, guests can experience the excitement of life in America's Old West, Medieval Europe, or Ancient Rome. Lifelike costumed androids populate the park and interact with guests, and said machines are programmed to fulfill all human desires, be those yearnings romantic, heroic, violent, or whatever...
Published on July 14 2004 by Michael R Gates
3.0 out of 5 stars STILL AWESOME
James Brolin could very well have pulled off one of the worst acting jobs of all times in this movie. Richard Benjamin is too dorky to even WATCH some times, but hey, who cares. This is a clever story that was done so well (in terms of special effects) for 1973 standards. It had the feel of smart Star Trek episodes (old cast). Yul was the perfect bad guy in this...
Published on Jan. 28 1999
Most Helpful First | Newest First
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars "Have We Got a Vacation for You....",
Michael R Gates (Nampa, ID United States) - See all my reviews
Welcome to Delos, an adult amusement park where, for a mere $1000 per day, guests can experience the excitement of life in America's Old West, Medieval Europe, or Ancient Rome. Lifelike costumed androids populate the park and interact with guests, and said machines are programmed to fulfill all human desires, be those yearnings romantic, heroic, violent, or whatever. But the robots have also been programmed with a fail-safe that prevents them from harming the guests in any way. Think of Delos as a high-tech Disneyland for wealthy grown-ups.
Businessmen Peter Martin (Richard Benjamin) and John Blane (James Brolin) are looking for a few days of excitement and relaxation, and the Old West section of Delos, designated WestWorld, seems like just the ticket. But it turns out there's an unexplained glitch in the main computer that controls the park's network of androids, and unfortunately for Martin and Blane, the error just happens to manifest itself while the two are visiting the park. The robots are suddenly able to exercise free will--which includes the ability to override the directive that prevents them from harming guests--and it's not long before Martin and Blane find themselves pursued by a ruthless android gunslinger (Yul Brynner).
This minor opus from Michael Crichton marks his first directorial effort and is also the first theatrical flick based on an original Crichton screenplay rather than an adaptation of one of his novels. While the special FX in 1973's WESTWORLD are decidedly cheesy and low-tech by contemporary standards, this sci-fi thriller still stands up today due to the tight, well-paced script and the solid performances from principals Benjamin, Brolin, and especially Brynner (here playing a robotic version of his character from 1960's THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN). WESTWORLD is a bit too earnest to have yet become a CULT classic--a status it is likely to achieve as technology continues to grow leaps and bounds beyond that which the film depicts--but it continues to be held in high regard by the majority of SF fans.
Though Crichton was connected (as a writer) with a few films and TV shows prior to WESTWORLD, it is really this film that brought him widespread notice and launched his high-profile Hollywood career. WESTWORLD did well enough at the box office, in fact, that it even spawned a sequel--a lesser film entitled FUTUREWORLD (1976).
Warner's edition of WESTWORLD on DVD is a no-frills disc that offers the film in both anamorphic widescreen and pan-and-scan, with the only bonus being the original theatrical trailer. The digital transfer is pretty good, but there was obviously no effort to clean up the dust and other filmic artifacts that are visible from time to time. Digital artifacts, if any, are minor, though there is some occasional color drift. (To be fair, color drift could be on the source rather than a result of the digitization.) All in all, it's an acceptable DVD of a film that most longtime SF fans will want to have in their collections.
(Rating breakdown: Film gets 5 stars; DVD gets 3. Average rating is therefore 4 stars.)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Westworld Blu-ray,
Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Westworld [Blu-ray] (Bilingual) (Blu-ray)
This review is basically on the Blu-ray quality. The other reviewers have given you the story outline. For a fairly old movie the Blu-ray quality in not bad. Typically for a movie this old there is some grain which is noticeable in some scenes more than other. Some scenes are remarkable clear. Where there is more grain in the image there is also a tendency for the image to have higher contrast so the bright areas become more bright and the darker area more dark with some of the middle values being lost.
I also have the original DVD. Just the other day I had to get a new Blu-ray player so I got one that will upscale regular DVDs. Remarkable some my older DVD's upscale very well while other not so much. So I gave my Westworld DVD a quick look and it upscaled not too badly. Its definitely watchable but having seen the Blu-ray version, the upscale doesn't really compare to the Blu-ray even with the heavy grain here and there.
My only comment on the story itself is that although Michael Crichton did an admirable job as both writer and director, I think that had a more experienced direct been at the helm the story might have more of a punch. At times Westworld kind of had that 70's "made for TV movie" feel to it and that's where a more experienced director could have taken it to a higher level. Always great to see Yul Brynner in a movie and he does an excellent job as the killer robot. You might say Yul Brynner killer robot he was the precursor to the Terminator as his character would also never stop until the job was done.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Yul never be the same,
bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Westworld (VHS Tape)
Theme parks get more sophisticated. Now instead of faking it with actors, the people at Delos have come up with the ultimate getaway; they have created several theme parks of which one is called "Westworld" and use robots instead. They can take real bullets and be repaired. As a side interest they also have other realistic body parts.
To this theme park comes Peter Martin (Richard Benjamin) for a little R&R. At first he is a little shy then he actually gets into things. Everyone is having a great time.
Unknown to the guests Delos is experiencing an anomaly with its system. It seems that in spite off all the fail safes a guest gets shot. Then everything snowballs out of control. The most out of controlest is a robot gun slinger that looks an awful lot like Yul Brynner.
You feel that you are there. So what can you do?
5.0 out of 5 stars WESTWORLD [1973] [40th Anniversary Edition] [Blu-ray] [US Import],
Andrew C. Miller - See all my reviews
This review is from: Westworld [Blu-ray] [Import] (Blu-ray)
WESTWORLD [1973] [40th Anniversary Edition] [Blu-ray] [US Import] A Wonderfully Enjoyable Fantasy! Great Stuff!
For $1,000 a day, vacationers can indulge whims at the theme park called Westworld. They can bust up a bar or bust out of jail, drop in on a brothel or get the drop on a gunslinger. It's all safe and the park's lifelike androids are programmed never to harm the customers. But not all droids are getting with the program. Michael Crichton (`Jurassic Park' and `Twister') wrote and made his directing debut with this futuristic thriller that heralded moviemaking's future as the first feature to use digitized images. Richard Benjamin and James Brolin portray pals confronted by a simulated reality turned real. And Yul Brynner is their stalking, spur-jangling nemesis. It is man versus machine in a tomorrow that isn't big enough for the both of them.
Cast: Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin, Norman Bartold, Alan Oppenheimer, Victoria Shaw, Dick Van Patten, Linda Gaye Scott, Steve Franken, Michael T. Mikler, Terry Wilson, Majel Barrett, Anne Randall, Julie Marcus, Sharyn Wynters and Anne Bellamy
Director: Michael Crichton
Producer: Paul Lazarus III
Screenplay: Michael Crichton
Composer: Fred Karlin
Cinematography: Gene Polito
Video Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audio: English: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French: 1.0 Dolby Digital Mono, German: 1.0 Dolby Digital Mono, Italian: 1.0 Dolby Digital Mono, Spanish: 1.0 Dolby Digital Mono and Spanish: 1.0 Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish, Japanese, German SDH, Italian SDH and Korean
Running Time: 88 minutes
Region: Region A/1
Number of discs: 1
Studio: Warner Home Video
Andrew's Blu-ray Review: Making his directorial debut with a story written directly for the screen, Michael Crichton's 'Westworld' is a solid mix between action and allegory that still holds up quite well 40 years after first appearing in cinemas.
It's hard to think today of science fiction that doesn't involve spaceships and lots of special effects and explosions, but in the pre-'Star Wars' era of the late 1960s and early 1970s, science fiction movies had more to do with addressing current social issues than they did with simple good versus evil. In 'Westword,' Crichton tackles the issues of technology and man's overreliance on it. Set in the near future (which could very much be our own present), 'Westworld' (also frequently referred to in the movie as 'Westernworld') is one of three adult-themed amusement parks (including 'Romanworld' and 'Medievalworld') where adults pay $1,000 dollars a day to live out their fantasies. The "actors" within each park are highly-advanced humanlike robots, which means the customers can interact with them in any way they wish...insulting them, having sex with them, and yes, even killing them, with no repercussions.
As the film opens, friends Peter [Richard Benjamin] and John [James Brolin] are off to 'Westworld' for a vacation getaway. Peter is less knowledgeable and more wary about 'Westworld' than John is, who either has been there before or has a better understanding of how things work at the park. John serves primarily as the movie's information provider, telling Peter (and, thus, the viewer) how and why things work the way they do in 'Westworld.' When the two visits a saloon, Peter is taunted by a gunslinger [Yul Brynner] and winds up shooting him, only to have to shoot him again a few days later. You see, in 'Westworld,' the characters never really die, they just go back for repairs and resurface a day or two later.
The three theme parks are run and managed by a team of scientists and computer technicians who control how each robot reacts and responds to the vacationers. However, when John is bitten by a robotic snake, the scientific team begins to realise that they are losing control of their creations. One event leads to another and soon they've lost complete control of the robots in all three of the parks, leaving the humans within to fend for themselves.
If you haven't already picked up on it, there's a tremendous amount of similarities between 'Westworld' and another popular Michael Crichton story that became a motion picture, 'Jurassic Park.' One could even argue that the latter is basically the same story as 'Westworld,' with DNA-created dinosaurs replacing the robots. Comparisons can also be made to a non-Crichton film, The Terminator, as the stalking of Peter by the gunslinger in the last act of the movie certainly reminds one of a certain cyborg. In fact, there were talks a few years ago about Arnold Schwarzenegger playing the gunslinger in a 'Westworld' remake/reboot.
Sci-fans should also be on the lookout in 'Westworld' for roles played by actors who either had or would go on to have parts in other notable sci-fi franchises. You'll see Majel Barrett ('Star Trek') running the town's brothel, Jared Martin (TV's 'War of the Worlds') as one of the lab technicians, and (in one of the coolest connections) Alan Oppenheimer as the lead scientist who developed and repairs the robots. Oppenheimer, of course, also played Dr. Rudy Wells in two of the television films that lead to the launch of the 'Six Million Dollar Man' series.
The best way to judge the quality of a film is how well it holds up years later, and considering its 40-years-old, 'Westworld' holds up pretty well. Naturally, the special effects and sets haven't aged well, and there's a silly barroom fight about half-way through the movie that is too long, too campy, and completely unnecessary for the story, but all in all 'Westworld' deserves its spot as one of the more memorable science fiction films of the early 1970s.
Blu-ray Video Quality - For a 1973 release, Warner Bros. has done a fairly nice job with the transfer here. Colours are bright (although at times a little oversaturated) and while some scenes do have a softer look to them, overall the transfer is fairly sharp and detailed. Warner Bros. hasn't gone overboard using digital noise reduction, leaving a nice layer of grain in the picture that is always evident, but never obtrusive. Any dirt or other defects from the original print have been removed here. Overall, this is a nice balance between giving us the sharpness that Blu-ray can provide, and still trying to maintain the original look of the theatrical presentation. Fans of the film should be pleased by the presentation.
Blu-ray Audio Quality - The English track here is a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Track (Dolby Digital 1.0 tracks are also available in Spanish (both Castilian and Latin), French, German, and Italian), but the vast majority of both the dialogue and music comes from up front, with little, but noticeable activity in the rear speakers. While both the dialogue and music are crisp and clear, the balance between the two is not. When Fred Carlin's score is featured, it's almost twice as loud as the dialogue in the movie, meaning most viewers will either be playing with their audio volume throughout, or just gets a jolt every time the film's music is featured. Usually with Blu-rays, where the music and other sound effects are louder than the spoken dialogue is nothing new, but it's much more evident in 'Westworld,' due to the fact that music rarely plays over dialogue and vice versa.
According to the IMDb web page, `Westworld' was released in the four-track stereo process that was later supplanted by Dolby Surround. If Warner had access to the original elements, it would certainly account for the richness and dynamic range of the Blu-ray's 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track, which is astonishingly good for a film of this vintage. The sound effects editing on `Westworld' is frequently subpar, especially when the action switches into slow motion, but the score by Fred Karlin ('The Sterile Cuckoo') sounds superb, with a clear sense of stereo separation and a wide dynamic range with a solid bottom end. Although there is little in the way of noteworthy surround activity, the mono surround channel provides an expansive sense of presence for the score. The dialogue remains firmly anchored to the front and is always clear.
Blu-ray Special Features and Extras:
Documentary: On Location With Westworld [480i] [9:07] This is an original vintage behind-the-scenes documentary from 1973 showing how the movie was made, and primarily focusing on writer/director Michael Crichton, as well interviews with fellow actors Yul Brynner and Richard Benjamin. Although it's an all-too-brief look at the production, it is easily the best bonus feature and it's nice that Warner's decided to include it on this release.
1980 TV Pilot: Beyond Westworld [480i] [47:52] This is the pilot for the quickly abandoned series that CBS attempted to develop from the film. The series jettisoned the notion of technology run amuck and substituted a human villain named Quaid (James Wainwright), who had designed the robots but didn't like seeing them wasted on leisure activities. Quaid seized control of the entire robot population and had them destroy the theme parks. Now it's up to corporate trouble-shooter John Moore [Jim McMullan] to stop whatever Quaid has planned, which seems to involve national security.
Theatrical Trailer [480i] [3:07] If you're one of the few who has yet to see 'Westworld' then do not watch this trailer before watching the film. It gives away literally every major plot point in the film, including the demise of major characters, the final scene, and the final line of dialogue!
Finally, one aspect of `Westworld' that always left me dubious was the willingness of its guests to let themselves be observed by the park staff while engaging in the theme parks' elaborate charades, including sexual relations with robots in a variety of fantasy scenarios that most people presumably wouldn't want to share with strangers. This time around, though, I realised that Michael Crichton's instincts were once again ahead of his time. If a theme park like Westworld existed today (and it still may be built, as least in the world of remakes), there would be an additional class of guest besides those paying the contemporary equivalent of $1000 a day. For these guests, all expenses would be paid in exchange for a waiver allowing their entire stay to be filmed and broadcast on a reality series. Michael Crichton might not have imagined the specifics of Westworld: The Jersey Shore, but the germ of the idea is right there in his park design. Although it is good follow up to the previous release of `Futureworld,' sadly it does not quite match up to that film and on top of that, sci-fi has moved on and things look slightly old fashioned, but despite this, I am still glad I have added this to my Blu-ray Collection. Highly Recommended!
Andrew C. Miller - Your Ultimate No.1 Film Fan
Le Cinema Paradiso
WARE, United Kingdom
4.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Can Go Wrong (With This Movie, Anyway),
Joshua Chipman (Shelby, IA USA) - See all my reviews
I don't think a lot of sci-fi fans today appreciate the really thought-provoking material of much of the sci-fi movies that were made between '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Star Wars'. Then again, this WAS a cycle in the genre when everyone was apparently convinced Charlton Heston would be the last surviving human on planet Earth, but that's another can of worms entirely. My point being, it took someone with the kind of courage Michael Crichton had to be pitching a script like 'Westworld' to movie audiences. And it worked. While Crichton is known for his literary pursuits rather than his directorial efforts, he was no slouch in the area of the latter, and 'Westworld' definitely proves that. The premise is a little hokey, almost left over from 1957, but in the age of Disney World it's terribly effective; even after all these years 'Westworld' is laced with as taut a level of suspense as you can possibly hope for from a film of its time.
'Westworld' basically is the story of Delos, a dazzling theme-park of the not-too-distant future, which, like its counterpart created by Uncle Walt, charges insane admission fees in order to cater to its guests' every whim and perverted pleasure. Like Disney World, Delos has separate themed 'worlds' - Romanworld, Medievalworld, and of course, Westworld. And just as with Disney World, much of the park's starring 'cast' are robots - only these are true androids who are willing to go as far as their programming allows to please the customers. Of course, as ancient Rome and the Old West practically beg for bloodshed, park administrators can't simply let the guests up and take their chances; the robots, therefore, can't kill anything that gives off body heat. A clever idea. For about fifteen minutes.
Then swanky singles Jim Brolin and Dick Benjamin walk into the saloon, rub black-clad Yul Brynner the wrong way and pop a cap in'im. And everything just goes downhill from there.
Needless to say, Yul Brynner owns this movie, even with as little screen time as he's allowed. Put his Gunslinger character up against Ah-nuld's cyborg from the future, and I could guarantee the Gunslinger would win the fight just by staring the Terminator down. Brolin and Benjamin do their best to offer some humanity to the film (and distract from some of its more glaring discrepancies), as does Dick Van Patten in a comical role as a nerdy guest and Majel Barrett of 'Star Trek' fame (and Gene Roddenberry's wife) in a small but delicious role as the owner of Westworld's brothel. The acting in the film is pretty good, which takes some of the dating off of this technology-gone-wrong tale.
There are some touches of wry humor, but in the end 'Westworld' goes for the gut by steadily building toward a harrowing climax when the park finally goes completely haywire and the blood starts pouring. Crichton's guiding hand and Brynner's wickedly icy performance offer all the credentials needed to ensure that, where enjoying this movie is concerned, 'nothing can go wrong'.
4.0 out of 5 stars It's all fun and games until the robots malfunction.,
P. Krug (portland, oregon United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Westworld [Import] (VHS Tape)
Eleven years before THE TERMINATOR and twenty years before Crichton's own JURRASSIC PARK, Mike wrote and directed this film about a futuristic theme park, Delos, based on three different historical periods staffed by robots who look human and are controlled by a central computer where guests can come and role play. The company tries to assure everyone that "Nothing can go wrong", almost as if they thought that if they felt everyone needed reassuring or that if they insisted everything would run smoothly, it would. (Say, when's the last time you ever heard of a real life amusement park promoting a tagline like,"Nothing can go wrong", or,"Customers NEVER die on any of our rides!"?) It's since become a cliche' where in movies a scientist tells every one nothing can go wrong with his creation and then inevitably, as with the Titanic, the ship that everyone said was unsinkable, something goes wrong. (See CHOPPING MALL, for example.)
Anyway...as for the film's story, it focuses on two tourists in particular, two chums, one who has been to Delos before, to it's Westernworld section, and who is taking his pal Richard, who was just in a messy divorce, to Westernworld in an effort to help his friend forget his toubles. For the first couple of days, everything's well and good. Richard wins a gun duel against Westernworld's resident villain, a robot gunslinger dressed, of course, in black. (The guns have sensors built in them so as not to fire if they detect the heat humans give out.) The two friends get involved in a staged barfight, they get to have sex with some of the local female 'bots, and then at one point Richard get put in the town jail and it's up to his friend James and a female android to bust him out. Oh, and by the way, every once in a while we switch to Medievalworld where another guest is staying and we see some of his experiences as well. Meanwhile in the control room problems are arrising. Malfuncions are occuring in the computer and the techs are really worried, to the point where they decide not to let in any new guests, at least until they can get the problems fixed. (But they don't send anyone who's already come to the park home early.) James and Richard are startled when one of them is bitten by a snake while just outside of town. The snake is artificial and so is not poisonous, but it's not supposed to bite people, ethier. The guy in Medievalworld is refused sex by a female droid, even though the robots are supposed to provide sex whenever the request is made. Then James and Richard meet up with the gunslinger in black again. Except this time his malfunctioning has made him forget he's supposed to let the tourists win. And the heat sensor in his gun is apparently also malfunctioning
I suspect Crichton might have been inspired by some of the problems the makers of Disneyland experienced early on with mechanical malfunctions. Another really noteworthy thing about this one is that even though it's set in the future, the characters are average Joe types. They're not a bunch of astronaughts or science intellectuals or philosophers. They're people just like you and me, people who marry and divorce. They aren't here to unlock the secrets of the universe or explore new worlds, they're just a bunch of everymen who happen to live in (presumably) the mid-21st. century, who just want to go on vacation. The world they live in looks like one we might live in now if only technology were a lot more advanced, the news report and the Delos advertisements look and feel like something you might see today. A true classic.
4.0 out of 5 stars An Entertaining Film,
M. Hart "Sci-Fi Fan" (USA) - See all my reviews
In 1973, the well-known sci-fi author Michael Crichton made his big-screen directorial debut with a futuristic story that he also wrote entitled "Westworld". With special effects initially reminiscent of (but not as good as) the 1968 classic "2001: A Space Odyssey", Michael Crichton created a fictional, futuristic resort populated with human-appearing androids that are managed by a human staff of engineers, computer programmers and technicians. Operated by the fictional corporation named Delos, the resort features three "worlds" set in historical contexts as their names imply: "Westworld", "Medievalworld" and "Romanworld". Each guest paid $1000 per day for the privilege of experiencing what it may have been like to live during one of those time periods. Rather than pay a human staff to act out roles in the various worlds, the Delos Corporation decided to use realistic androids to portray wild-west gunslingers, medieval knights and various people who would have lived in Roman times. The wonderful actor Yul Brynner (1915-1985) played one of the robotic wild-west gunslingers, and the guests included Peter Martin (Richard Benjamin), John Blane (James Brolin) and a banker (Dick Van Patten). Alan Oppenheimer played the Delos staff supervisor.
Though "Westworld" was one of the more popular films in 1973 and is still loved today by many sci-fi fans (as well as fans of Michael Crichton), thirty years later the film comes across as being rather dated, in large part due to various flaws within its plot. The most obvious flaws include the following:
1. Any computer-programming bug can be traced to its source and eliminated, but the Delos staff appeared incompetent.
2. The construction of an inescapable, airtight room would never have been allowed by building inspectors.
3. Acting in the film was mediocre at best, with the exception of Yul Brynner who did an excellent job portraying an android.
4. The exterior of the transport used to take guests to the resort is never shown. Instead, only the interior is shown, probably due to an inadequate film budget.
What makes "Westworld" still an entertaining film to watch thirty years later is that Michael Crichton's premise was good, but I can only rate the film now with 3.5 out of 5 stars rounded to 4 stars because of its flaws. Yul Brynner's portrayal of the emotionless robotic gunslinger may have been the archetype for Arnold Schwarzenegger's portrayal of the terminator android eleven years later in the 1984 film "The Terminator". Michael Crichton was far more successful with some of his other films that include "The Andromeda Strain", (1971), "Coma" (1978, which he also directed) and "Jurassic Park" (1993). An attempt to create a sci-fi TV series based upon "Westworld" in 1980 failed after only five episodes.
5.0 out of 5 stars Draw!,
Jeffrey Leach (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews
I am not ashamed in the least to admit that the 1973 science fiction thriller "Westworld" is one of my all time favorite movies. I first saw it about twenty years ago and never forgot it, so when I had the opportunity to watch it again recently I jumped at the chance. I can easily say that I still found this picture still compelling with its mixture of futuristic elements and chilling suspense. Directed by big shot novelist Michael Crichton, the creator of "Jurassic Park," "The Andromeda Strain," and "Congo," "Westworld" may constitute his most compelling work to date in either print or on the big screen. Why? Because even at this early date Crichton effectively displays his concerns over technology and how mankind adapts to technical innovations. Not surprisingly, at least to anyone familiar with Crichton, man suffers plenty in "Westworld." It is important to remember that this writer/director is not the only creative talent dealing with the seeming incompatibility of man and machine: writer J.G. Ballard and director David Cronenberg have been exploring these vistas for decades now. Crichton holds his own with both of these visionaries, and "Westworld" resoundingly proves it.
"Westworld" begins with a lengthy commercial touting the benefits of vacationing at Delos, a company that runs a most unusual theme park. For only one thousand dollars a day (in 1973 dollars!), the curious can star in their own version of the Wild West (Westworld), Medieval Europe (Medievalworld), or in the decadent splendor of Rome (Romanworld). A steep price to play for such diversions, to be sure, but Delos employs amazingly realistic robots and stylish props to completely recreate these eras. A visitor to the Delos amusement park can fight a knight to win the hand of a queen, gun down outlaws in the streets, or take part in a Roman banquet. The robot characters look so real that it is difficult to tell them apart from the other guests, a fact that adds a real dimension of excitement to the experience when you stand down someone at the end of a gun barrel. Obviously, Delos cannot have guests dying violently left and right, so they engineered the props, like guns, to only fire at "cold" machines. An enormous army of technicians runs the show from an underground control center where the worlds undergo constant scrutiny and where employees repair robots "killed" or "injured" in the day's activities. Despite a few worrisome problems, mainly regarding some sort of emerging computer "virus" that mystifies the techies, Delos operates without many serious hitches.
Enter the main characters of the film, two business types looking for fun played by Richard Benjamin and James Brolin. Both decide to go to Westworld, and after donning western style clothing complete with firearms, they start their adventure. What follows is every western film cliché imaginable. The two take part in a bar brawl, share special relationships with the local ladies, and orchestrate a jailbreak. Moreover, the two soon earn the enmity of the local gunslinger, a sinister, shining eyed figure clad in black played with frosty efficiency by Yul Brynner. The shootouts involving the gunslinger look as though Crichton lifted them from a Sam Peckinpah movie, with blood spraying in slow motion splendor. "Westworld" even includes a nicely done "guy on fire scene," one of the best in cinematic history. The movie occasionally shifts to Medievalworld to follow the exploits of one of the park visitors there, but most of the action involves what is going on in Westworld. Look for Dick Van Patten in a smaller role as a white bread businessman who soon learns a thing or two about manhood at the theme park.
The last part of the film, after the computer virus causes the robots to rebel against their human masters, shifts the focus of the film from science fiction fare to a harrowing thriller. I think one of the grimmest, chilliest sequences in film history involves Brynner's single-minded pursuit of Richard Benjamin through the desert and mountains surrounding Delos. I can still hear the sound of the gunslinger's boots clicking down the long hallways of Delos's control center as he marches to the final showdown with his prey. Who will win in the battle between technology and man? Benjamin's character must apply the lessons he learned about being a man during his stay at Westworld to save his own life at the conclusion of the film, but it won't be easy triumphing over an unthinking killing machine.
Flaws do abound in this movie. How does Delos insure that swords and similar weaponry in Medievalworld won't hurt real guests? Why do the hands on two immobile robots change position in various shots? How can the gunslinger detect the heat patterns from Benjamin's feet on a sunny day, especially considering Benjamin was wearing boots and had left the tracks at least ten minutes before the gunslinger saw them? These are minor problems, but they are noticeable after repeated viewings. Overall, "Westworld" is a grand slam homerun that every science fiction fan must watch at some point. Regrettably, the movie did not receive a worthy DVD release. The film's transfer quality isn't bad, but it isn't great, either. A trailer is the only extra, so forget about listening to a commentary or seeing any production stills, cast bios, behind the scenes footage, or deleted scenes. Oh well, at least "Westworld" made it to DVD. For that, we can all be thankful.
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved this one Guys,
"mcohen210" (Glen Cove, NY United States) - See all my reviews
For those who have not visited Delos, please remember when this movie was made. The special effects are long in the tooth from todays ultra modern effects labratory's quality.
Delos is the entertainment resort of tommorrow. Perhaps ideas for Star Trek's Data character came from here. Robots inhabit 3 different "Worlds" of entertainment for tired and weary businessmen and women.
Westworld is where Yul Brenner is, and this is the Wild West. Very cool ! You can shoot and drink and even fool around with pleasure robots and no one actually gets hurt. If you try to shoot at another guest your gun will not work.
Medieval World is for those who want to be knights and kings, and looks fun with all its handmaidens.
Roman World is the height of decadent behavior.
Now with all this good fun, what could possibly go wrong ?
Watch this movie and you will check all your friends hands for little circles to see if they are real or not !
They made a sequal of this one for those who do not know called Futureworld, which features a more sinister plot of copying people in positions of power and replacing them with robots.
Westworld is much more honest and just tryin to give the people clean good fun. Too bad no one told the robots !
A fun movie to watch, remember its age though so your not disappointed by outdated special effects and those awful polyester clothing styles of the 70's.
Elliot Gould very much in his normal role and character, if your a fan of his, he is the star of the movie who unravels what went wrong.
4.0 out of 5 stars Westworld where nothing can go worng....,
Wayne Klein "If at first the idea is not absu... (My Little Blue Window, USA) - See all my reviews
Shot with a paltry budget of roughly a million dollars, Michael Crichton's Westworld echoes many of the themes that would appear in later, far more successful novels and films (Jurassic Park, Congo). Although shot on a slim budget, the film manages to overcome the thin production values by effective use of the MGM western sets and backlot.
The film deals with a Crichton constant theme---technology outpacing humanity's ability to deal with the moral implications. Disaster usually results because of a lack of understanding or overconfidence on the part of the scientist. Our two heroes played by James Brolin and Richard Benjamin travel to Delos--a Disneyland for adults. The amusement park is stocked with robots that allow a guest to experience the old west, Rome at the height of its power and the middle ages. Brolin and Benjamin select Westworld. There they experience the old west by participating in saloon fights, fighting bank robbers and killing rival gunslingers. The main gunsligher is played by Yul Brynner is a marvelous take off of his main character from The Magnificent Seven.
The machines begin to malfunction injuring guests and putting both Brolin and Benjamin in harm's way as The Gunslinger hunts them down because he lost one too many gunfights. Science is powerless to stop the machines as they run wild.
The direction is solid and well paced. The writing sharp and witty. Crichton was the first writer/director to introduce the concept of a computer virus destroying the programming of computers and machines. Remember, this was in 1973 prior to the widespread use of computers. Despite the fact that Crichton had to cut a major sequence from the film (and didn't even get to script or direct the opening "commerical" as there was a writer's guild strike going on at the time), Westworld is both entertaining and a great cautionary tale. In many respects, the lack of budget has prevented the film from aging--there aren't any attempts to build any futuristic vehicles (beyond the hovercraft seen briefly at the beginning).
The DVD is presented in both standard and widescreen. The transfer is crisp and sharp looking with few analog artifacts (i.e., dust, dirt and scratches). It's a pity that the presentation is so bare bones as this film could benefit from a running commentary from director Crichton or actors Brolin and Benjamin. The only extra is the original theatrical trailer. Westworld could have also benefited from a gallery of the promotional materials for the film and any existing outtakes. The colors are vibrant and the photography imaginative.
Both Brolin and Benjamin give believable, strong performances. Brynner, though, is the gem here. His robot Gunslinger commands the screen whenever he's around. While the audience does root for the two main characters, it's the robotic anti-hero that proves the most compelling presence.
So visit Westworld and stay for awhile. Just don't overstay your welcome or you might get a visit from a certain Gunslinger with a grudge....
Most Helpful First | Newest First
Westworld [Import] by Michael Crichton (DVD - 2010)
In Stock


text:
Junior Software Engineer (2079-EC)
We are searching for a junior level software engineer to work on a
variety of extremely interesting projects, including mechanical
sensing and mobility, simulation, etc.
This a fun environment and very interesting work.
Ann Arbor, MI area
May 28 -
Ann Arbor
Applications Engineer (Powertrain Test Cells) (2025-EC)
We are searching for several Applications Engineers to commission and support Powertrain test cells.
These are traveling roles, which is ideal for candidates who would
enjoy traveling throughout the U.S. as part of their job.
Ann Arbor, MI
This role requires ...
Lead Front-End Developer (2030-EC)
We are searching for a lead front-end developer who has very strong
JavaScript skill within AngularJS coupled with full-stack development
You will join a team working on a cloud-based application. Your role
will be to take the lead on all architectural and ...
Cerner FSI / Cloverleaf Interface Engine Specialist (106301)
Cerner FSI/Cloverleaf Interface Engine Specialist
(Contract Engagement)
Livonia, MI
Our healthcare Industry client has an immediate need for multiple Cerner/Cloverleaf professionals.
Senior-level experience/skill-set in the following:
Cloverleaf ...
May 27 -
IT Engineer - Meemic
Job DescriptionThe Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance and financial services offerings to approximately 9 million members and customers across 11 states and 2 U.S. territories through the AAA, Meemic and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national ...
May 27 -
Auburn Hills
Infrastructure Architect
Title: Infrastructure Architect Location: Detroit, MI or Troy, MI Duration: 8 Months, Possibly longer depending on performance and workload Compensation: $52.00 to $54.00 Per-Hour - Depending ExperienceJob summary: The 'Infrastructure Architect' provides technical input to ...
May 27 -
Accountant Sr
To apply, send resume to Adam Bulchak, for more details.
Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) prides itself on being an international IT Staffing and Solutions company with 25 years experience recruiting and managing ...
Technical Support Engineer
ENCO Systems in Southfield, Michigan currently has an opening for a Technical Support Engineer. Reporting to the General Manager and Technical Support Manager, the Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support to our current Radio and ...
May 27 -
Web Site Specialist
This requisition will close on 06/05/2015.
Web Site Specialist. Key contributor to successful websites, blogs, social media, email newsletters/marketing, and other various digital media projects. Creates and edits web styles, page design, graphics, photography, video, ...
May 27 -
Oracle APEX Developer
Oracle APEX Developer
Sterling Heights, MI
Excellent Oracle Career Opportunity at our direct client. Full time, direct hire, great pay and strong perks and plusses. This is a company that takes care of their employees! Interesting domain, lots of good ...
May 27 -
Sterling Heights
Sr. Project Manager with contract renewal / negotiation experience
Contract length 1 year +
Candidates must have participated or be familiar with contract negotiations for large contracts
Project manage tasks related to renewal of 2 complex and significant contracts with IBM (HW & SW Enterprise Agreements)
Summarize & communicate data ...
Project Coordinator
IT Assistant
Fast growing Ann Arbor based company, Underground Printing (www.undergroundshirts.com), is seeking an IT Assistant to join our IT Team!
The IT Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of Underground Printing software and websites to ...
May 27 -
Ann Arbor
IT Systems Administrator
Fast growing Ann Arbor based company, Underground Printing (www.undergroundshirts.com), is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to assist with IT systems hardware and network administration - web development skills are also a big plus!
The IT Systems Administrator will be ...
Software Engineer 904
Software Engineer 904
Position Overview
Come and help us make the world a better, more user friendly place for cloud computing and hosting. Apply your passion for great software to help us build OTPortal. We have a great opportunity for a junior or entry level Software ...
Digital Marketing Demand Generation Manager 878
Digital Marketing Demand Generation Manager 878
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Job Overview
The Digital Marketing Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, and executing inbound and outbound digital marketing efforts through SEO, SEM, and mobile and emerging ...
Associate Engineer - RF
We are hiring a Associate Engineer - RF for a Contract position in Southfield, MI
Responsible for contributing in the RF Design of the regional cellular network and In Building / DAS Systems. Responsibilities: creating search areas within their geographic area of ...
SharePoint Developer
BCM Global has an excellent opportunity as a SharePoint Website Specialist in Pontiac, Michigan. This is a 6 month contract with possibility of hire/and or further extension.
Duties include the following:
- Key contributor to successful websites, blogs, ...
Senior Software Engineer, Network Services
Internet2 is an advanced networking consortium led by the US research and education community with a history of innovation and collaboration. As the leading US National Research and Education Network (NREN), Internet2 has completed the development of a nationwide 100G ...
Network Senior
Now hiring Network Senior in the Auburn Hills, MI area! Trillium Technical currently has an opportunity available for a Network Senior in the Auburn Hills, MI are! The Network Engineer for Wireless LAN Architecture and Infrastructure is responsible for the Wireless Local ...
Linux Administrator
Netlink, a leading technology service provider, is seeking a Linux Administrator to support its growing client base in datacenter services. As a service provider offering an increasing set of cloud services to our customers we are looking for individual with a proven track ...
May 27 -
Madison Heights
Programming Support / Application Lead
Duration: 6+ months
Candidates must be US Citizens or GC holders
Application support both in-house built and vendor packaged and customer interfacing experience required
Reporting Information/Location
This Application Systems Analyst/Program Lead is located at Livonia ...
My name is Domenic and I represent The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking an Infrastructure Architect for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Detroit, MI or Charlotte, NC. Details for the position are as ...
CRM Services Team Lead (6579)
Purpose of Role/Organizational Unit:
The CRM Services Team Lead provides leadership and support to the Marketing and Contact Center functions of the brands in the US and Canada. The Team Lead manages the team and business services provided related to Campaign Management and ...


text:
Center for Embedded Systems for Critical Applications (CESCA) is a research center within the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. CESCA addresses the major challenges in the conception, design, and implementation of next-generation embedded systems. CESCA bundles the efforts of seven faculty and their students in a cross-disciplinary setting. CESCA generates know-how, expert advice, and skilled researchers who tackle the needs of tomorrow's industry and academia.
Read more News & Events.
CESCA Day 2015
May 2 (Sat)
Graduate Life Center (GLC) at VT
Instructions for Printing Posters and Video Contest
CESCA Day 2014
Pictures and Videos


text:
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog:
Few law firms can claim that they are shaping the future of legal services. King & Wood Mallesons, however, is at the forefront of law firms bringing innovative ways to serve client needs in the New Normal. This article addresses the groundbreaking Legal Project Management initiative that the firm undertook to better meet evolving client needs for superior service, communication, accurate fee projections and systems for driving efficiency.
Firefox recommends the PDF Plugin for Mac OS X for viewing PDF documents in your browser.
We can also show you Legal Updates using the Google Viewer; however, you will need to be logged into Google Docs to view them.
Please choose one of the above to proceed!
LOADING PDF: If there are any problems, click here to download the file.
DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.
© Pamela Woldow, Edge International
Read fresh new writing on compliance, cybersecurity, Dodd-Frank, whistleblowers, social media, hiring & firing, patent reform, the NLRB, Obamacare, the SEC…
…or whatever matters the most to you. Follow authors, firms, and topics on JD Supra.
Create your news brief now - it's free and easy »
Edge International provides consulting services exclusively to legal organizations. Our clients...
View Profile »
See more »
Sign up for your custom alerts now, using LinkedIn ›
Back to Top
Copyright ©


text:
LMC is proud to offer for sale this wonderful 1957 Plymouth Fury. The Plymouth Fury was produced by Chrysler from 1956 to 1978. The... More
Very original well maintained car that runs and drives perfectly. Other than an aluminum radiator for improved cooling, this car is all stock and... More
1950 Plymouth DeluxeAn Original Or Beautifully Restored Classic Car Elevates Transportation ToAn Art Form An Indelible Part Of The American Experience A Classic CarCombines... More
1951 Plymouth Cranbrook Sedan, only 49K actual miles and looks it. Recent show-correct finish, no scratches and no dings and laser-straight. Life long S.... More
1950 Plymouth Custom Vortec V8 4l60e transmission Lokar shifter front Fatman rack & pinion conversion suspension rear air bags with 2links panhard bar... More
1957 Plymouth Belvedere ConvertibleThe Plymouth Belvedere is a absolutely beautiful car.The Belvedere is a convertible which is very rare because there are only 9866... More
1950 Plymouth Special DeluxeThis Plymouth from 1950 is a really nice classic oldtimer. The 6 cylinder engine runs excellent and the manual gearbox shifts... More
1959 Plymouth Fury 2D Hardtop CoupeThis car just came in.More information and additional pictures will follow as soon as possible.For more information you should... More
1957 Plymouth Belvedere 4dr HardtopThis car just came in.More information and additional pictures will follow as soon as possible.For more information you should contact... More
1956 Plymouth Fury SavoyThis car just came in.More information and additional pictures will follow as soon as possible.For more information you should contact us.... More
Meet "Reagan". The wonderful and fully restored "demon free" 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury. Reagan's story begins in sunny Arizona, where she led a quality,... More
1953 Plymouth Coupe 6 Cylinder. 2 door California black plate car. Overhaul in very nice condition, 3 speed transmission 3 on the tree, column... More
1958 Plymouth Savoy four door sedan,an original car,that runs and drives well,equipped with the original 318 cu.in. V8, and Powerflite push button automatic... More
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS VEHICLE PLEASE CONTACT CRAIG ON 909 730 1555 MIKE ON 909 644 6220 OR MARCO ON 909 286 8000... More
1952 Plymouth Cranbrook P-23 2-dr. sedan. One of Plymouth's most durable, well engineered and practical family cars from the early '50's. And great looking... More


text:
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog:
On October 17, the Federal Reserve Board released a cease and desist order against a foreign bank and its New York branch over alleged BSA/AML compliance failures. After entering into a Written Agreement in June 2012 that required the branch to improve compliance with BSA/AML in connection with the branch's bulk cash transactions business line, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York conducted an examination to assess the effectiveness of the branch's BSA/AML compliance program in other business lines. This examination identified an alleged failure of the branch to maintain an adequate risk-based compliance program to mitigate the BSA/AML risks associated with the branch's foreign correspondent accounts. The order requires the bank and the branch to (i) retain an independent consultant to assess, and prepare a compliance report on, the branch's compliance with the BSA/AML requirements, (ii) submit an enhanced BSA/AML compliance program, (iii) submit an enhanced customer due diligence program and an enhanced suspicious activity reporting program, and (iv) retain an independent consultant to conduct a suspicious activity review of U.S. dollar transactions cleared over a six month period in 2012. In addition, the bank's board and the branch management must jointly submit a written management oversight plan.
DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.
© BuckleySandler LLP
Read fresh new writing on compliance, cybersecurity, Dodd-Frank, whistleblowers, social media, hiring & firing, patent reform, the NLRB, Obamacare, the SEC…
…or whatever matters the most to you. Follow authors, firms, and topics on JD Supra.
Create your news brief now - it's free and easy »
BuckleySandler attorneys are among the leading financial services law practitioners in the country...
View Profile »
Sign up for your custom alerts now, using LinkedIn ›
Back to Top
Copyright ©


text:
CORVALLIS, Ore. -- A mummy that belongs to a Wilsonville woman was scanned at a Corvallis veterinary hospital Thursday, in an effort to learn more about its history.
Hilary Lester said she inherited the mummy from her father. He got the artifact in the late 1970s and told her it was from P.T. Barnum and was part of a circus sideshow.
Some had speculated that the mummy may be made of sheep and dog bones. A CT scan conducted Thursday at the Oregon State University Veterinary Medical School solved the mystery. Turns out, the mummy was made of mostly wood and fabric.
We found a wood tooth so they believe she's got a wood tooth, but the rest of her is like 4-by-4s, and stuffing and nails. It's a piece of art, is what it is, explained Lester.
Experts said that the mummy is still valuable though, as a circus prop that's likely over 100 years old.
Scientists with National Geographic's former 'Mummy Road Show' set up the scan after learning about Lester's mummy. The scientists said further study of the nails in the fake mummy can help them determine when it was made.
Lester said she believes there are other faux mummies out there and hopes to one day have a mummy family reunion.
I was pretty sure that she was not real. But we can solidly say... it 's not real, Lester commented, with a grin after Thursday's CT scan.


text:
This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com
Microsoft starts its own secret innovation lab
Summary:Why Microsoft wants its own startup-like innovation lab.
Google X, the tech giant's secretive lab that has developed ideas ranging from driverless cars , to Google Glass to Internet-for-all , is getting some competition from a major rival.
Using Google X as a model , Microsoft is starting a Special Projects Group in its Microsoft Research division (it could really use a better name) that will focus on "disruptive technologies that could benefit the company and society." That's according to Mary Jo Foley at ZDNet who was tipped off to the new innovation lab by this job listing and confirmed with sources that the group will be led by Norman Whitaker, a former deputy director at the innovation office of DARPA, the U.S. defense department's advanced research department.
According to another job posting, the new group will run like a startup. "We make big bets and fail fast," the listing says.
But why the focus on this innovation team? It's not like Microsoft isn't investing in research and development. Last fiscal year the company spent $10.4 billion on R&D.
One reason could be a strategic rebranding, by relatively new CEO Satya Nadella, that paints the picture of Microsoft as a business that's focusing on big projects that could benefit society, rather than just Office and Windows. As Christopher Mims writes at Quartz: "Googlers love to talk about how Google is all about 'changing the world.' What do people think of as Microsoft's purpose? Making it easier for America's middle-managers to track payroll?"
For Microsoft the promise of developing a world-changing idea is an obvious reason to invest in this new lab, but it could be even more simple than that from a company standpoint. As the Washington Post points out, big companies touting big ideas, no matter how pie-in-the-sky -- think Amazon drone delivery -- are sure to get lots of positive press.
That's good for public perception, but also, as Matt McFarland puts it: "when you aren't hyping your next innovation, investors aren't going to be convinced you will grow."
Photo: Flickr/Robert Scoble
Related on SmartPlanet:


text:
Top Barns to Battle in Sunland Derby
One need only scan the names of multiple Eclipse Award-winning trainers Bob Baffert, Todd Pletcher, and Steve Asmussen to realize that New Mexico's $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 25 has come of age as a regular steppingstone on the Triple Crown trail.
Copyright © 2015 The Blood-Horse, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Five questions for Bruins national anthem singer Rene Rancourt
|06.01.11 at 1:48 pm ET
Bruins national anthem singer Rene Rancourt was on hand at Fenway Park Wednesday afternoon to sing the national anthem prior to the Red Sox-White Sox game. WEEI.com caught up with Rancourt before he took to the field.
What do you think of the Bruins' chances vs. the Canucks?
I try not to think too much because I get nervous when I think.
How do you feel about singing the national anthem at the Stanley Cup finals?
It is a great honor. I have been waiting many years. I've been like a bride waiting at the alter for all these years. I have to pinch myself and make sure this is really going on.
Do you do anything special for road games?
I like to listen to other singers. I like competition. It spurs you on to be better.
Who else in the league is good?
I don't know, I don't know names. I don't get that involved.
Who is your favorite player on the Bruins?
I haven't thought of that. '¦ Tim Thomas, because we're both old men.
Latest from Bleacher Report
- Brad Marchand's Hot Streak a Big Reason for the Boston Bruins' Recent...
- Prospect Depth Allows BOS to Not Rush Pastrnak
- Seth Griffith Fitting in on the First Line with the Boston Bruins
- Bruins' Depleted Defense Returns to Reality in Loss to Wild
- Bruins' Patrice Bergeron Records 500th Career Point
- Bruins Players Dress Up as 'Frozen' Characters
- Looking at Bruins Defensive Pairings Without Chara


text:
It's ok 6/30/2012
Item is not the best, several of the notches do not hold the kindle up properly so it flops about. Which does not reflect poorly on the seller, the item just kinda sucks
A bit unwieldy 6/25/2012Jonthegull from Warminster, PA
I'm finding it difficult to get this sleeve to sit up both vertically and horizontally. The groove in which the pad needs to fit to stay upright is not sufficiently ridged and the folding flap on the back which needs to hold the Kindle up in a slanted position keeps collapsing. I guess its fair value for the money paid. Keeps the Kindle safe and damage proof.
it's nice 6/12/2012
so far so good
Inexpensive 6/12/2012
This is a very inexpensive cover and that's what you get. No instructions and it is not clear just how to set the case for angle viewing. Even when set in place, it is not really sturdy or secure. It does work as a protective cover. You get what you pay for.
Great product at a great price 6/8/2012Samuel from Morgan City, LA
Got this for my Mother-N-Law for Mothers day. she's accident prone so didnt want her breaking her new Kindle Fire. she loved it!
Kindle Fire 360 Swivel Case 6/7/2012
Good,Simple Item.
Happy & satisfied 5/29/2012jfc from laurel, md
I was happy with this purchase. Thanks for making it convenient and the price was right. Low. I enjoy making my purchases on buy.com.
Best kindle fire case 5/21/2012Thomas from Fountain valley, CA
Not only the case has a very low price, it is durable and versatile as seen on the pictures.
I bought a second one for my wife.
Not a bad product for the price 5/16/2012
This was a cover for my sons Kindle to protect it from his hard use, but the screen protector was useless and the quality of the product is what you would expect of a low $ product.
Kindle Fire Hard Case 5/15/2012
Good value for money!
Works Fine 5/14/2012Jack from Milton, Florida
This works exactly as promised. Would be nice if it had a place to store a stylus, but it did not say it could so I cannot really complain. Looks good and functions well.
Great deal 5/14/2012Mark from Southern New Hampshire
This case/cover meets all your kindle fire needs.
DrHotDeal black Kindle Fire leather look cover and 5/12/2012Emory Crum from Roanoke VA.
Mfg Part @ 678PUIB black leather look cover for Kindle Fire and protective cover works well as protection and also allows Kindle to swivel 360 degrees inside case. Case makes stand for Kindle work station either vertical or horizontal. Clear screen cover was a welcomed bonus.
Great bargain! 5/12/2012
Item exactly as described. Great product for the price and they even threw in a free stylus!
Great buy for the money! 5/11/2012
Given the price well worth it.
Good price. 5/10/2012
Highly recommend.
OK, but not great 5/9/2012Jeff from Ann Arbor, MI
- Inexpensive
- Can stand the Kindle in portrait or landscape positions
- The Kindle flops over when in portrait mode when set to the steepest viewing angle
- There's no place to store the included stylus in the case
- Would be nicer if it used a magnetic fastener rather than an elastic strap
Haven't tried to mount the screen protector
Good protection for screen 5/9/2012
It is synthetic leather, so not the greatest in the world, but it does a good job of protecting the screen
Good product 5/9/2012
A little hard to figure out at first but no issues after that.
Great Case! 5/8/2012
Great case for the money. It protects your Fire and allows you to prop it up so you can comfortably read it from many different angles.
Worth the price 5/8/2012Sri from Irvine, CA
The only reason I'm giving this a 4 for performance is because the swivel is pretty much a button, and rotates with gravity (i.e. doesn't stay put very well if not placed against the back of the cover indentations)
Not bad for the money 5/8/2012Oscar from Houston, TX
I suppose I expected more from this product, but considering the price paid, I honestly can't complain. The case will hold up your kindle fire in an horizontal position in all three of the inclines, but placed in a vertical grade it only works well on one of them. My overall satisfaction was most affected by the bulk that this case creates, but I found the ability to separate the the stand portion and a the rotating kindle case, very useful in mitigating some of the bulk issues.
Very Handy 5/7/2012PrP from Colorado Springs, CO
I have two Kindle Fires and two different cases, but this holder with the ability to twist and hold the unit up for easier use surpasses both of the other cases. The order came with a stylus which helps eliminate my fat finger problem. If you are looking for a Kindle Fire holder, this is one to seriously consider purchasing. I do not think you will be disappointed in the least. The only thing that would be better is a choice of colors, but the standard black does work just fine.
You get what you pay for 5/7/2012GBK from Branchburg, NJ
For the price, you get a cover that is cleverly designed and will securely hold your Kindle Fire, and that is just about it. I found it to be flimsy and somewhat bulky. The angles you see in the picture are the only angles truly supported. You will not get it steeper or shallower.
Kindle Fire Cover 5/7/2012K M Becker from El Paso, TX
This was bought as a gift and the recipient has been raving about how wonderful it is! It works as advertised and she is very happy.
Worth the money. 5/7/2012
Product does the job described. I mainly wanted it to prop up the Fire for reading, it works.
Kindle Fire Case 5/7/2012Kathy from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Product was a great value for the money and the bonus item included was a nice surprise.
Perfect! 5/7/2012
This is a nice quality case. Just what I needed for my Kindle Fire!
AWESOME !!! 5/7/2012MICHELE from FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO
A little flimsy 5/7/2012
Nice cover and material, but the stand is a bit flimsy. It 'locks' into 3 indentation on the front cover and the back cover angles to support and acts as the stand. But when you go too far out, the kindle is too heavy and the back doesn't support it too well. Stick to the first 2 indentations and it's fine.
great for the price 5/7/2012Jim Wyrtzen from Carlsbad, CA
This is a good product at the sale price. It does the job and the pointer is much more effective than my big fingers.
Kindle Fire Case 5/7/2012
I was please with the product. I was not expecting the stylus & screen cover, which were a bonus.
Exactly as advertised - good bargain 5/5/2012Reb from Salt Lake City, Utah
This holder works just like so many you see in the stores for quite a bit less.
Very functional. 5/3/2012Jacinto from Irving, Texas
Excellent product for the price.
Good quality and price 5/2/2012
would recommend to a friend


text:
Search the collections
Cabinet Three - Printing Type, Foundry Reg. No: HT 24909
- Summary:
- Cabinet containing Foundry type. The type comes from F. T. Wimble, Sydney and carries their pin mark. The cabinet contains ten drawers.
The cabinet has not been identified as to maker.
Most of Museum Victoria's collection of priinting type is kept in purpose-built cabinets that were used to house type when that type was being used for printing. The type kept in a particular cabinet was not necessarily the type that was originally in that cabinet. The type has been catalogued according to the numbered cabinet it is in. In one case, the 'cabinet' is a museum storage container and not an original type cabinet. However, for the sake of consistency, the type has been catalogued as being in a cabinet.
- Description:
- Wooden cabinet with ten wooden slide-out drawers.
|935 mm (Height), 825 mm (Width)
More information
|Tagged with:
|printing, printing type, printing industry
|Themes this item is part of:
|Metal Founts, Information & Communication Collection
|Primary Classification:
|Secondary Classification:
|Tertiary Classification:
|printing type, blocks & plates
This item is part of the following themes:
Similar items
Previous Page
| More


text:
What's the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking:
Yahoo Sports writer/national columnist Jay Busbee is one writer not getting too excited about Tiger Woods' latest victory. He writes ...
Let's get this out of the way first: Despite winning his second event of the year, Tiger Woods is not "back." Tiger Woods will never be back to the levels of popularity and skill he reached in the early 2000s. That time is gone, a memory, no closer now than grainy YouTube videos.
But the Tiger Woods of 2012 is still, by any objective measure, one of the very best golfers in the world. Indeed, were it not for the fact that he was once the most dominant athlete on the planet, we'd be talking of him in glowing, can-you-believe-this terms. He's now won as many events as any golfer on the PGA Tour this year (two), he ranks near the top in most major statistics and he closed out the Memorial on Sunday afternoon with one of the most masterful closing stretches of the season.
Naturally, all the talk over the next few days will be about whether or not Woods has finally recovered from a stretch of woes that dates back to November 2009. Until he wins a major — heck, until he can go more than a few weeks without missing a cut — he's not recovered not by any comparative definition.
(Click here to read the entire blog entry.)
A few years back, a tennis player getting soundly beaten by Roger Federer at the U.S. Open on Arthur Ashe Stadium, challenged a line call on the last point of the match.
This player knew the correct call was made, he just wanted to stay in Ashe Stadium a little longer with Federer.
Flash forward to Sunday at the French Open where "lucky loser" David Goffin, 21, of Belgium was facing his idol Federer on one of the main stadium courts.
Goffin didn't need technology to keep him on the court longer. He managed just fine himself by taking Federer to four sets before bowing out.
"I will never forget this moment," Goffin told reporters after the match. "I hope I will have a lot of moment like this."
For more Talking Points, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/talkpoints360


text:
Explore other offices & services
Eleanor Stellyes Center for Global Studies
Gerald & Carol Vovis Center for Research & Advanced Study
Government & Community Relations
Information Technology Services
Mark and Jeannette Kleine Center for Community Service
Office of Institutional Research
Office of International Student Services
Requirements for the major - Educational Studies, Elementary
11.5 credits as follows:
Note: EDUC 201, either EDUC 202 or EDUC 203, and EDUC 204 can be taken in any order, but all of these courses must be satisfactorily completed prior to enrolling in more advanced courses.
Requirements for the major - Educational Studies, Secondary
11.5 credits as follows:
Requirements for the major - Educational Studies, Special Content Areas
11.5 credits as follows:
Requirements for the major - Social Science Education
This major can only be completed in conjunction with a major in Elementary or Secondary Educational Studies.
12 credits as follows:
Students who are unable to complete student teaching, and students who complete the upper level methods courses but no longer wish to pursue initial licensure must meet with the department chair to discuss appropriate course substitutions. The substitutions must include three credits at the 300 level chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. Students who elect to forgo initial licensure will not be recommended for certification by Knox College.
In addition to the above majors, the department also offers programs leading to certification in three special content areas-Art (K-12), Music (K-12), and Language (K-12). In general, a student may receive certification in a special content area by completing a content major, a major in Educational Studies, Secondary (replacing 318 with 319), and also completing extra courses as required in order to ensure preparation in the full range of the certificate. See the Music section of this catalog for a detailed description of the Music Education program.
Requirements for the minor - Educational Policy Studies
5 credits as follows:
Educational Studies Course Descriptions
Back to Hello.knox.edu


text:
Select Local Merchants
Little Hands Cookie CompanyRead MoreWith a dollop each of love, joy, peace, and patience, Little Hands Cookie Company enriches young lives with creative baking sessions bringing parents, children, teachers, and community members together with fresh ingredients and tasty morsels. Sixty-minutes of drop-in baking and cookie decorating includes icing, sprinkles, and an apron and chef's hat, allowing youngsters to bake and decorate their delicious treats in batter-proofed style. Each dessert progeny walks away with a tummy filled with wholesome sweets and a new skill set perfect for wowing the critics at the teddy-bear picnic.9504 Liberty RdRandallstown, MD US
Sipping PrettyRead MoreSipping Pretty acts as a conduit to the world of wine, welcoming customers with wine tastings and educational classes. Its mobile tastings follow a curriculum centered on the four S's of wine tasting and succeeding as a talking police dog: see, sniff, sip, and summarize. Each tasting showcases critically acclaimed wines that tasters can pair with meat and cheese from included snack platters. Seminars offer an alternative way to explore wine, delving into not only the art of tasting but how wine is made and questions of etiquette surrounding its consumption, such as which vintages are best served with a curly straw.7915 Harford RoadParkville, MD US
Classy Kids CookRead MoreThe seasoned and passionate chefs at Classy Kids Cook helm after-school cooking classes designed to teach burgeoning culinarians to create their own creations from scratch. During these interactive classes, students ages 6?17 will review, learn, cook, and devour recipes, sizzling up dishes devoid of Play-Doh cardamom. Teachers guide participants through themed classes such as Now, That's Italian, Science in the Kitchen, or Fall Farm to Table Cuisine; schedules change monthly. The class makes sure to cover cooking safety and etiquette, including knife skills and proper equipment usage. An open start time, which allows classes to begin before 4 p.m. and end at 6 p.m., ensures after-school drop-offs enough time to work on a 300-pound cupcake decorated like a baby panda.3807 Porter St NWWashington, DC US
I Wish LessonsRead MoreI Wish Lessons' professionally guided classes convene in various venues throughout Chicago, Boston, DC, and Detroit, uniting and educating like-minded learners in vibrant social settings. The company's hundreds of teachers have educated countless learners while introducing them to new friends and planning private events, including birthday parties and baby showers. Classes broach a multitude of engaging, lighthearted subjects, such as beer and bacon pairing, scotch tasting, cupcake decorating, and sushi rolling.1345 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC US
CulinAerieRead MoreStudents at CulinAerie learn cooking techniques from chefs with extremely impressive resumes. The chef-instructors here include Rachael Harriman, who has worked for such famed chefs as Thomas Keller at California's The French Laundry; Kaimana Chee, who appeared on Gordon Ramsay's Masterchef in 2012; and Gerard Panguad, who at 28, became the youngest chef ever to win two Michelin stars.1131 14th St NWWashington, DC US
Casa Italiana Language SchoolRead MoreAt Casa Italiana, an Italian language and culture school, students prepare four recipes—examples include mushroom risotto or frutti di mare—in three-hours, then sit down and enjoy their creations. One 10-week cooking class is conducted in conversational Italian, and introduces complete beginners to the language and various Italian regions through food.595 1/2 3rd St NWWashington, DC US


text:
Women's Hoops:
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - Southeastern got 30 points from Emily Williams, but could not take advantage on the road as the Savage Storm were tripped up by Arkansas Tech 79-76 in Russellville, Ark. on Monday evening.
The loss drops SE to 13-11 on the year and 10-8 in Great American Conference play with its next matchup on the road in Ada, Okla., to face East Central at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 27.
The 30 by Williams is a career high and a season-best for the team, and also marks the first time a player has scored 30-or-more points in a game since Tera Newnam put up 44 on Feb. 24, 2003 in an overtime loss at Southwestern Oklahoma State. It was her second-straight 20-plus point outing and the ninth of her season which ties her for the most 20-point games ion the GAC.
She turned her game up a notch in the second half, turning in 26 of her 30 points in the final 20 minutes, hitting 6-of-7 from the floor, including a 4-of-5 mark from long range, while also hitting 10-of-11 free throw tries.
She also led the way on the glass with 11 points to complete the double-double, her seventh of the year.
Ronay English came off the bench to add 13 points, while Breana Small-Peppers was next in line with nine.
SE held an edge in second chance points by a 15-8 margin, while ATU had the advantage in points off turnover and points in the paint.
The Golden Suns scored the game's first five points and would lead for the entire first half, pushing their advantage out to 12-4 with 11:32 to go in the half in a slow starting game.
The Storm would get as close as four points in the half, but a 14-6 run would give ATU a 36-23 lead with 1:57 to go in the half.
SE would score five of the last six points in the half and cut the deficit to 37-28 at the break.
The Storm continued to cut away the deficit to open the second hald, closing to 41-39 by the 15:18 mark on an English three.
That would later narrow to a one point difference on a Natalie Ruud jumper with 13:59 to play.
A Haley Schaefer free throw with 12:46 remaining would tie the game for the first time and a Williams three with 10:55 to go would give the Storm its first lead of the game at 52-51.
SE would stretch the advantage to four points before a 7-0 run erased the lead and left the Storm behind 60-57 with 8:06 to go.
Southeastern would eventually use a 12-3 run to turn a three-point deficit into its largest lead of the game at 72-66 with 3:33 to play.
ATU, however, would answer and tie the game on a pair of Anissa Pounds free throws with 1:52 to play.
The Suns would outscore the Storm 5-2 over the final 1:52 to hand SE the 79-76 loss.
Men's Hoops:
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - Southeastern's Urald King led all scorers with 25 on the night, but it was Arkansas Tech who pulled away in the second half to hand the Savage Storm a 73-55 loss on Monday night in Russellville, Ark.
The loss dips SE to 8-16 overall on the season and 5-13 in Great American Conference play, moving them back into a tie with Ouachita Baptist for the eighth and final spot in the conference tournament with two games to play.
The game is King's seventh 20-plus point game on the year, finishing with 25 points on 10-of-16 shooting.
John Balwigaire was the team's only other double-digit scorer, finishing with 10, while Taylor Smaller was just shy of the double-digit mark with eight.
King also led the team in rebounds with eight, while Smaller grabbed seven boards and dished out a team-high four assists.
The Storm held a slight 8-7 advantage in second chance points, but was unable to overcome ATU edges in points in the paint and points off turnovers.
The teams traded the lead out of the gate, with neither team holding more than a one possession advantage until the 13:16 mark of the half when a King layup off a Smaller pass put the Storm up 13-9.
That lead would grow to six points before a Wonder Boy 15-2 run flipped the score and gave the home team a 26-29 advantage with 6:54 to go in the half.
SE would close the gap back to two points before ATU scored the final bucket of the half and took a 33-29 lead into the break.
Southeastern finally regained the lead on a Balwigaire layup just over two minute into the second half at 36-35, but ATU answered and pushed its lead out to seven points.
A Balwigaire three with 13:35 to play would cut the gap to four points, but the Wonder Boys would score the next two buckets on their way to outscoring the Storm 27-12 over the remainder of the contest to pull away with the 73-55 win.


text:
Welcome To Spirit HalloweenX
Thank you for signing up to receive Spirit Halloween emails!
You will now be eligible to receive special email offers and discounts.
So Much Fun It's Scary!® - Only Days Until HALLOWEEN!
Search Suggestions: Alice And Wonderland | Womens Shoes | Mary Jane | Queen Of Hearts Costume
1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
Sort by:
By MeMe
from Missouri
About Me Classic, Comfort-oriented, Practical
(1 of 1 customer found this review helpful)
Great Shoe!
- Comfortable
- Sexy
- Stylish
- Good Cushioning
- Stable
- Going Out
I am not a heel person and was hesitant to buy online without trying on first. However, I was pleasantly surprised with this purchase. I was able to wear them for the night without rubbing or getting blisters. I also received many compliments for the originality.BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
By Bambi
from Brooksville, FL
About Me Conservative, Bargain Shopper
(4 of 4 customer found this review helpful)
- Comfortable
- Fun To Wear
- Stylish
- Easy To Put On
- Unique
- Work Party
- Halloween
- Costume Parties
- Just For Fun
They are very comfortable :)BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sign Up Today & Receive Discounts, Exclusive Offers & Breaking News!
I agree to receive Spirit Halloween Superstores LLC's newsletter containing news, updates and promotions regarding Spirit Halloween Superstores LLC's products. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Please refer to our Privacy Policy or Contact Us for more details


text:
5 Best NFL Memes This Week
By Taylor Brisco (@taylor__brisco) As with social media, memes have taken over society. The creative geniuses that construct these moments of laughter are becoming internet comedians. It takes a special person, a special talent to […]
The Humor Code's Five Best Comedy Clubs In The US
While traveling the world exploring the science of what makes things funny, we stumbled on an important question: What makes a good comedy club? According to many of the comics we interviewed, a "good room" is one that's dimly lit, densely packed, with hard chairs, low ceilings, a red curtain, and nothing at all that's blue.
Overnight America: July 11th, 2013 – Steve Byrne, Jennifer LeClaire
Actor and Comedian Steve Byrne joined us to talk about his hit show on TBS "Sullivan and Son". Technology Reporter Jennifer LeClaire joins us each week from NewsFactor.com to talk about the world of technology.


text:
22nd April 2013
JLS, Bananarama and Paloma Faith set to headline Birmingham Pride 3
7:07 PM — Boy band JLS will be heading this year's Birmingham Pride as DJs along with Bananarama and a DJ set by Paloma Faith.
10th April 2013
Anti-gay US-born Israeli terrorist jailed for killing two Palestinians 7
3:05 PM — A US-born West Bank settler, who previously suggested Molotov cocktails should be used at those taking part in a gay pride event, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of two Palestinians.
27th March 2013
Russia: Gay pride march organiser beaten after city announces ban 10
5:59 PM — The capital of the Russian republic of Komi has announced its ban on a planned gay pride parade, due to take place on 31 March. The event's organiser has been beaten - police have not taken action against the perpetrator.
Amsterdam to fly rainbow flag for Russian President Putin's visit to the capital 25
3:32 PM — The rainbow flag will be hoisted when Russian President Vladimir Putin comes to Amsterdam on 8 April.
26th March 2013
UK Black Pride announces partnership with Pride in London 34
6:52 PM — UK Black Pride has announced that it will feature in the capital's main gay festival for the first time on Saturday 29 June.
Australia: Thousands sign petition to keep rainbow pedestrian crossing in Sydney 2
2:03 PM — Over 12,000 people have signed a petition urging the government of New South Wales to keep a rainbow pedestrian crossing which was painted in central Sydney this year to celebrate Mardi Gras.
25th March 2013
Amelia Lily to headline Northern Pride 6
6:39 PM — Amelia Lily has been announced as the headline act for this year's Northern Pride in Newcastle, along with 80s artist Toyah.
13th March 2013
UK: Brighton Pride announces Fringe Festival plans 3
10:35 AM — The organisers of this year's Brighton Pride have announced further details of the event including a change in management and participation in Brighton's Fringe Festival.
11th March 2013
Lord Mayor of Copenhagen urges Lithuanian mayor to support gay pride 2
6:04 PM — Responding to calls from gay rights advocates, the Lord Mayor of Copenhagen has urged the mayor of the Lithuanian capital city to support a gay pride event.
Comment: Have we lost the real vision of 'Pride'? 20
2:11 PM — In a PinkNews comment piece Ryan Houston, who is a Director for a Pride event in the north east of England, asks if the Pride movement has losts its vision?
7th March 2013
Third claim of police brutality at Sydney Mardi Gras after man claims he was stripped naked in drugs search 12
12:18 PM — A man claims he was ordered to strip naked during a drug search in full view of bystanders, amid allegations of police brutality at last month's Sydney Mardi Gras.
28th February 2013
Video: Kate Middleton hoax radio station rebrands itself as 2Gay FM for Sydney Mari Gras 2
6:55 PM — The radio station whose DJs made a hoax call to a British nurse who ended up committing suicide is temporarily renaming itself to mark Sydney Mari Gras.
25th February 2013
April will be crunch time for Pride in London says chairman 17
2:20 PM — The chair of London LGBT+ Community Pride has explained the challenges facing this year's event in an interview with PinkNews.co.uk
19th February 2013
Organisers say Pride in London 2013 could be cancelled 27
9:09 AM — The new organisers of the capital's summer gay pride event have warned that unless they can secure enough funding and logistical help from volunteers – it may be axed for this year.
31st January 2013
Coronation Street actor urges LGBT community to get involved with London's gay pride 6
4:34 PM — The organisers of this year's London gay pride are appealing for people to get involved with planning and delivering the festival and have enlisted the help of gay Coronation Street actor Charlie Condou.
21st January 2013
Travel: A what's on 2013 guide to Benidorm 8
10:25 AM — What better way to escape the cold British winter than a trip to the Spanish sunny gay haven of Benidorm.
11th January 2013
Serbia: Court makes landmark ruling against homophobic discrimination 8
3:38 AM — A court in a city in northern Serbia set a legal precedent when it fined a man for discriminating against a work colleague because he was gay.
31st December 2012
UK: Pride couple leave Canterbury and say Norfolk is more gay-friendly 33
8:10 PM — The couple behind a community gay pride organisation in Kent have decided to move to Norwich where they say greater progress is being made towards LGBT equality.
21st December 2012
Video: Amsterdam hosts the Drag Queen Olympics in spectacular style
5:48 PM — As part of the Pink Christmas event currently being held in Amsterdam, the Drag Queen Olympics have kicked off in spectacular style.
20th December 2012
Boris adviser: We almost pulled funding for World Pride 2012 5
12:32 PM — Sir Edward Lister, Chief of Staff to London Mayor Boris Johnson, has told a committee that City Hall considered pulling funding for this year's World Pride festival amid concerns about its viability.