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TROY — In the cold light of day, the film Saturday morning certainly looked better than the product did Friday night.
"Our film actually wasn't that bad," Troy football coach Scot Brewer said Saturday afternoon after his team's 42-7 loss to Chaminade Julienne Friday night. "Our kids were in position to make plays, CJ made a lot of good plays Friday night. You've got to give them some credit — they are a great football team.
"We took a lot of positives out of this game. Yes, we made mistakes, but we feel the mistakes we made are all mistakes we can fix. We didn't make a lot of the same mistakes we made during the preseason."
One of the positives Troy will take out of the game was the play of its offensive line and junior running back Elijah Pearson. In the first varsity start of his career, Pearson — running behind four new starters along the offensive line — carried the ball 20 times for 140 yards.
"I thought our running game was outstanding," Brewer said. "Elijah did a great job and so did our offensive line."
It won't get any easier for Troy in the coming weeks. This week, Troy will travel to Cincinnati Norwest, a Division II playoff qualifier in 2013. From there, Troy will host Miamisburg and Wayne in Weeks 3 and 4 — both were Division I playoff qualifiers last season and both won their opening games Friday.
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Troy Christian picked up right where it left off in 2013 — namely, running the ball with Luke Dillahunt.
In 2013, Dillahunt rushed for more than 1,100 yards and averaged 13 yards per carry in just eight games. In Week 1 against Perry, he rushed for more than 200 yards and five touchdowns.
Under coach Steve Nolan, expect more of the same when Troy Christian takes on Miami Valley Christian Academy this coming Friday in its home opener. From there, Troy Christian travels to Northeastern and hosts Cincinnati Taft.
Speaking of picking up where things left off last year, the Tippecanoe Red Devils went right back to work after their regional championship game appearance last season, routing Graham 49-13 in a game that was called off with nine minutes still on the clock due to lightning.
Quarterback Zack Blair threw four touchdown passes — a 50-yarder to Austin Clack, a 55-yarder to Bobby Hopkins, a 24-yarder to Eric Seeman and a 55-yarder to Jakob Prall. Clack scored on touchdown runs of 1 and 6 yards, and Cameron Gibbs scored on a 23-yard run as the Devils took a 28-13 halftime lead and outscored the Falcons 21-0.
Now the Devils will head to Greenville next week to face the Green Wave — who will be playing without quarterback Clay Guillozet.
Miami East looked strong in its opener, as well, winning at Milton-Union for the first time since 2000 and playing a nearly perfect first half. The Vikings, who won their first ever playoff game last year, scored on their first four possessions and forced three-and-outs on the Bulldogs' first four tries.
The young Bulldogs will try to get back on track against Oakwood next week. The Vikings will begin Cross County Conference play with National Trail — another of the CCC's four playoff teams last year.
Another of those playoff teams, regional semifinalist Covington, lost its first regular season game since Week 8 of the 2009 season — a 43-game streak — falling to St. Henry 34-7.
The Buccaneers lost three fumbles and St. Henry cashed in, building a 20-0 lead after one quarter, a 27-0 lead at the half and a 34-0 lead before Covington finally punched one in in the fourth. St. Henry only had 67 more yards of offense — 276-209 — but the Buccs simply couldn't hang onto the ball, something they will look to correct against Arcanum in Week 2.
Bethel, meanwhile, unveiled its new offense and its new coach, Scott Clodfelter — and reversed one result from last season. The Bees dropped last year's opener at Northridge 18-13, but they dominated this year, piling up 300 rushing yards and winning 30-6. They will remain at home in Week 2 and face Mississinawa Valley, which dropped its Week 1 game.
Another returning playoff team from last year lost its opener as Lehman was routed by Anna 41-7, and Piqua held off Toledo St. John's 42-21 at home.


text: Description Suggest an Edit In western Pennsylvania, the Armstrong Trail offers 30 miles of improved trail with several short on-road sections between Rosston and East Brady in Armstrong and Clarion Counties. North of East Brady, another 6 miles of unimproved trail is accessible in the community of Catfish. This section is open to the public, but its surface is grass and dirt, and it is not yet directly connected to the 30-mile improved trail. The Brady Tunnel, completed in 1916 and stretching nearly a half-mile, will be an interesting highlight of this section once the tunnel is restored; it is currently closed to the public. Tracing the eastern bank of the scenic Allegheny River, the improved trail varies between crushed limestone and smooth asphalt surfaces to accommodate cyclists, pedestrians, and inline skaters in the warmer months. The trail is wheelchair-accessible within the town of Kittanning. There are plenty of opportunities to take photographs of the lazy Allegheny River and even try your luck catching fish. Cross-country skiers can enjoy the trail in winter. The Armstrong Trail runs along the former Allegheny Valley Railroad. The railroad, chartered in 1837 and opened in 1855, served as a passenger and freight rail line and eventually extended from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Buffalo, New York. The rail line ended passenger operations in 1941 and was purchased by the Allegheny Valley Land Trust in 1992 for conversion to the existing trail. Remnants of this railroad history can be found at many points along the trail, including (from north to south): A turntable and train yard in Phillipston A coaling tower in Redbank, where steam locomotives once filled up with coal to fuel their engines The Kittanning Train Station, which opened in 1856 Several locks dating back to the early 1900s, which are managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, are also visible along the trail. The trail runs close to a number of private residences at many points along its length, so please respect any posted no-trespassing signs. The Kiski-Junction Railroad has reactivated an 8-mile section of the former rail between Schenley and Rosston. As a result, this is no longer part of the Armstrong Trail at this time and there is currently no access or opportunity for biking or hiking in this area. There are numerous trail access points with parking along the trail. Directions to parking areas can be found on the trail's website. The parking area at Buttermilk Falls also provides access to the Cowanshannock Trail, a short 1.5-mile rail-trail. And, a few miles east of East Brady, the Armstrong Trail connects to the Redbank Valley Rail Trail, which offers an additional 50 miles of rail-trail to explore. Click to read more Parking and Trail Access Parking and access to the trail are available at Rosston, Ford City, Kittanning, Bernard C. Snyder Picnic Area, Lock and Dam 8, Templeton, Rimer, Redbank, Phillipston, East Brady, and Catfish. A map and directions to designated parking areas are available on the trail's website. Click to read more Reviews PRR Remnants - Brady Tunnel to Sarah Furnace 12-27-2014 January, 2015 by rich ballash Before the snow buried our trails for the winter months, I just had to make a short inspection of the south end of the undeveloped trail north of Brady Tunnel. I had never been there, and I wondered how usable this section of the trail really was. I had ...read more PRR Remnants - Brady Tunnel to East Brady 11-24-2014 January, 2015 by rich ballash After the construction of Brady Tunnel in 1915, the Pennsy stub-ended the southern end of the former main line Allegheny Valley's East Brady river loop at the depot in East Brady. This "East Brady Branch" stub continued in service, through Phillipston ...read more PRR Remnants - Mosgrove to Brady Tunnel 10/28 and 11/11/2014 January, 2015 by rich ballash Heading north from Mosgrove, we encounter beautifully repainted ex-AVRR cut stone Milepost 50. Arriving in Templeton, with its HUGE trail and river access parking lot, you'll see another rare double-figure ex-PRR cast iron milepost, #54/78, indicating ...read more

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The East school district fired Robertson High School teacher Jay Quintana this week, six months after he was placed on paid leave as the result of allegations of having sex with a student, the district's leader confirmed.
"The district has served Jay Quintana with a notice of discharge," said Rick Romero, superintendent of the Las Vegas City Schools district. "Obviously, there was considerable conversation with our attorneys and with the gentleman who performed the investigation for our district."
Like many women (and often, these days, men), I carry a shoulder bag almost everywhere I go. Back in the '60s it was a handbag, but through the years it has gained in volume and capacity. In an earlier column, I referred to the convenience or perhaps vanity of "being prepared" for any eventuality with the contents of my purse. There's been a slight change of perspective recently.
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Councilwoman Diane Moore said the city's utilities department is becoming top heavy, asking the city to do more for its lower-level employees.
The city recently added the position of customer service manager for the utilities department, and Utilities Director Ken Garcia on Wednesday asked for another new position, water resources manager, who would seek new water sources.
"It would be nice if some of the efforts would be for the field staff," Moore said during a council meeting.
Councilman Andrew Feldman agreed.
Perhaps you've sighted Bill Oshima on his 1973 Raleigh (once called the Cadillac of Bicycles) as he pedals toward the recreation center for a yoga workout; maybe you spotted him hiking the river trail to El Sombrero or to the bank at SECU. You might have done a double take as he pops out of his back yard wearing a bee mask or wields his push-mower and vanquishes the growth in his yard on Lincoln Avenue.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Like their namesake from the old Saturday morning cartoons, the Metro State Roadrunners are used to outwitting even the wiliest of foes.
A preseason coaches' poll predicts Metro State as a league favorite in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's soccer. Should the Denver-based school live up to that billing, it would be an eighth straight RMAC women's soccer championship.
The Vegas Area Touring Side managed to finish 12-5 and earn a fifth-place ranking among the 42 teams in its division in 2008-09. The team made it to regional playoffs in Wichita, Kans., this past spring and put up a respectable showing.
And still, these Vatos of New Mexico Highlands University are seeking new blood.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The University of Nebraska at Kearney is predicted to win the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference East Division and regular season titles in volleyball according to the league's preseason coaches' poll.
The Lopers, who are the five-time defending RMAC regular season champions, are led by Preseason Player of the Year Jeri Walkowiak (Grand Island, Neb.) and Preseason Setter of the Year Cola Svec (Elkhorn, Neb.).
SANTA FE — A judge has sentenced the former bilingual coordinator for the West Las Vegas schools to three years on probation and ordered her to repay $13,856 in bilingual education funds to the district.
State District Judge Stephen Pfeffer on Monday sentenced 48-year-old Roberta Vigil, who was convicted in May of fraud over $2,500 and conspiracy to commit fraud over $2,500.
Vigil is the wife of state Rep. Richard Vigil, D-Ribera.
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan's public meeting this week in Santa Fe didn't turn out like the other town hall meetings we've been hearing about across the country. Absent were the loud protests by those opposed to the Obama administration's health-care plan. One reason, more than likely, is that organizers of the event took written questions instead of letting citizens shout out their questions and concerns from the floor. Smart move, since those who are so aggressively against President Obama's plan have become a bullying, not-so-silent minority.
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Nope. You're the one who looked up all the standards, argued ad nauseam about the numbers, and actually found the piece. I just spent the money.
I've had the vest two days. I have not ridden in it yet. So I can't give that kind of a review yet.
The plan is that it'll be mostly for off-road stuff. I fall down a lot more (a whole lot more) when I'm in the dirt, so protection is a bigger issue there. If it fits properly, I may use the Esprit to replace my old Knox back protector for track days and such. I'll have to see how it works with my leather and/or kevlar jackets.
I consider the vest overkill for street riding, too much stuff to put on and take off, since I need a jacket over it anyway. It'd work under the Darien, I'm sure. I'm just not going to do that.
I'll be spending several days in it at the end of the month. I'll follow up.
Right on. I agree about the convenience factor, but that goes for any and all options in my opinion. I actually like the idea of more of a one-piece vest, or something that does more with less peices, rather than seperate back piece and seperate chest piece,/ rib piece, etc. Of course, all that nonsense could be solved if mc clothing manufacturers got on the ball about incorporating real protective solutions like this in their garment first and foremost.
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Good for a refreshing drink and/or a quick snackPosted on 07 / 20 / 2014
Juice Junkies is an interesting concept: It's essentially a healthy fast food joint. It's a juice bar in which most of the juices are pre-juiced, so they aren't all made-to-order fresh, but it seems like they're reasonably fresh. An exception is the smoothies, which are made to order. They also sell about a dozen or so pre-made snacks, mostly raw.
I had the sun dried tomato hummus, which was quite tasty, though the serving size is small, so it's basically a $7 appetizer. My smoothie was refreshing on a hot day, but had the consistency of a slurpee, which isn't really my speed (i prefer smoothies made from fresh, unfrozen produce and served at room-temperature, which is better for the body than cold).
Almost everything on the menu is vegan, though there was at least one drink that listed honey as an ingredient, so vegans may wish to ask about honey to be sure.
Service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere was cheerful, with good music at a comfortable volume.
Unfortunately, one negative consequence of the fast-food formula is that all of their items (drinks and snacks) are packaged in plastic. There's a sign suggesting that customers need not worry because they use biodegradable plastics, but the fact is that those starch-based plastics don't actually biodegrade in real life unless they come into prolonged contact with the elements, which never happens in landfills, so one must throw them in a compost pile to assure that they actually do biodegrade. Bio-plastics also require just as much energy to produce as petro-plastics, so in truth one can't regard these plastics as harmless. They are OK as a semi-eco-friendly option for take-away, but i wish Juice Junkies would offer non-packaged foods for those who chose to eat there.
Minor quibbles aside, Juice Junkies is a very welcome addition to the Ft. Worth scene. It doesn't compete with Spiral Diner in the category of hearty meals, but it might have a slight edge in the good-for-your-body department, thanks to its focus on raw foods.
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This is a phase II study to evaluate the toxicity and overall survival of pulsed paclitaxel with concurrent thoracic radiotherapy, and adjuvant gemcitabine and carboplatin in stage IIIA and IIIB non-small cell lung cancer
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1. Overall survival
2. Tumor response using RECIST criteria
1. Determine the toxicity of the proposed treatment in this patient population.
2. Progression free survival
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Description of the Study Phase II study to evaluate the toxicity and overall survival of pulsed paclitaxel with concurrent thoracic radiotherapy, and adjuvant gemcitabine and carboplatin in stage IIIA and IIIB non-small cell lung cancer.
Rationale for Study Design The proposed doses of gemcitabine, carboplatin, paclitaxel, and thoracic radiation therapy have been previously studied and deemed safe. The design of this study is not to find the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of these agents, but to study the toxicity and overall survival from this combination.
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Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients must have: IIIA or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer by radiographic or surgical staging, excluding: superior sulcus tumors, tumors with associated atelectasis or obstructive pneumonitis of the entire lung, and tumors with a malignant pleural effusion.
2. Patients will be included in the study based on the following criteria:
- Patients must be older than 18 years old.
- Patients must have a Zubrod performance status of 0 to 2
- Patients with adequate bone marrow function
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- Patients who are suitable for treatment with radical intent using concurrent chemotherapy and radiation.
- Patients who have signed an approved informed consent and authorization permitting release of personal health information.
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- Atelectasis or obstructive pneumonitis of the entire lung
- Malignant pleural effusion
2. General Medical Exclusions
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- Patients who are pregnant at the time of diagnosis
- Serious concomitant systemic disorders incompatible with the study
- Inability to comply with study and/or follow-up procedures
- Life expectancy of less than 12 weeks
- Current, recent (within 4 weeks of the first infusion of this study), or planned participation in an experimental drug study
- Patients with septicemia or severe infection.
- Patients who have circumstances that will not permit completion of this study or the required follow-up
- Patients with any contraindication to gemcitabine, carboplatin, or paclitaxel
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Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center at ECU Medical School
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.
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|Synthesis, morphologies and applications of polyoxometalate-containing diblock copolymers
|Chakraborty, Sanjiban
|University of Missouri--Kansas City
|Block copolymers by virtue of their ability to self assemble and microphaseseparation due to the contrast in chemical and physical properties of the covalently linked blocks constitute the essential building blocks towards various nano or micro sized architectures. Polyoxometalates (POM), on the other hand, being an interesting class of metal-oxygen nanometer-sized anionic clusters, are regarded highly due to their excellent electron accepting capability. Combining POM clusters with diblock copolymers can lead to a fascinating class of hybrid materials where the POM cluster not only affect the selfassembly process of various diblock copolymers but also brings its unique electronic properties into the hybrid system. Herein we report the detailed synthesis and characterizations of two hybrid coil-coil diblock copolymers along with two hybrid rodcoil diblock copolymers through polymerization-hybridization approach. The coil-coil diblocks were synthesized via atom transfer radial polymerization (ATRP) of styryl-type monomers and 4-vinylpyridine in sequence. For rod-coil diblock copolymers, the coil block was synthesized through ATRP, followed by the conversion of the terminal bromide to an azide. Ethynyl terminated poly (p-phenylenevinylene) (PPV) and poly (3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) were prepared separately as the rod blocks. The rod block and the coil block were connected through click chemistry to yield rod-coil diblock copolymers. After removing the phthalimide protecting groups to regenerate aryl amines, POM clusters were finally linked to the coil block of all diblock copolymers to yield the targeted hybrid diblock copolymers. The covalent cluster attachment was confirmed by UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR and cyclovoltammetry measurements. The structures, solution and film optical properties, self-assembled morphologies and solar cell performances of these hybrids have been studied. It has been found that solar cell devices based on hybrid P3HT exhibited rather poor performances. Fluorescence dynamic studies indicate that the photoinduced electron transfer process from the rod block to pendant POMs is quite inefficient which may account for the poor device performance. Though the self-assembly process of these hybrid diblock copolymers and the preliminary morphologies has been demonstrated, detailed and systematic study of morphological control requires further extensive research.
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These pictures don't do enough to describe the look and feel of this place. When you walk in you feel like you are in a serene mountain Lodge. We had 11 people and 2 golden retrievers and still had plenty of room.there is a great little winery down the road. My 17 yr. old son spent the week fishing, but he didn't catch Champ. Lol We are already planning for next year. What a great place. New York has it all in spades.
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We had three generations staying at the house and there was something to do for everyone. The best part for us was the beach. It's beautiful, close to the house, and extremely kid-friendly. It's sandy and shallow so when we had all five children, under age six, playing in the water it was enjoyable. Plus parents could have a napping child inside and another playing in the sand, and easily keep and eye or ear on both. There was a kayak, canoe, rowboat, and paddleboat which we got a lot of use out of. The nice part about the location was an adventurous paddlers could go out in the lake or up a river, and a young (or less adventurous) paddlers could explore along the shore and never be in water over their head. There are plenty things to do in the area within an hour drive - hiking, Lake Placic, Santa's Village, Whiteface Mt, etc. While at the same time, the beach area was so nice, especially with the rafts, that you can don't have to leave the house to have a fun day. The house was beautiful and clean, with more accommodations then we were expecting, making the stay easy and relaxing. Checking in was very quick and easy. We got a quick tour and run down of the house and then were left to enjoy our stay. We did call the owner with a minor problem that was resolved quickly little disturbance to us. Other than that, we weren't bothered and we left to enjoy our vacation. Everyone is our party was extremely pleased with the house, beach, and location. I would highly recommend this house, especially to parties with children.
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Happy Valentines Day!!! This is one of my favorite days. I love valentines day not for the love portion but the act of kindness it brings on this day.
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I am also getting books on the Law of Attraction. I am learning so much. I have to share this one book I just got today!
The book is titled, Law of Attraction The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't by Michael J. Losier
Page 58 stood out as I flipped through the pages quickly. It has a picture of a man standing in from of the mirror and he is looking at a posted note on the mirror that reads, "I have a HAPPY SLENDER body". In the mirror, there are two images of the same man. The man looking into the mirror is slimmer than the man looking from the mirror.
The title of this page, "Why Using Affirmations May Not Raise Your Vibration". The book talks about how the Law of Attraction goes on what you feel and not what you say. It also states, "Each time you read your affirmation you'll have a reaction based on how the words make you FEEL."
Then it says after a few lines, "If, for example, you tell yourself that you have a happy, slender body when you do not, or when having a happy, slender body feels unattainable, you'll create negative vibrations. You'll send out a vibration of doubt (a negative vibration), which the Law of Attraction will respond to by giving you more of the same, even though it's unwanted."
Does this sound familiar on anything you go through in your life?
I believe with all my heart that whatever we focus on will come to life. Why? Well...I just experienced it in a situation that was really negative to my career, my emotions, my thoughts, and created massive stress affecting my health. I felt all of this until I began learning about the Law of Attraction and Feng Shui.
I spoke life into my new career. I said back in October that I will not be there (in this job) in March. I stopped feeling like a victim and started feeling victorious. As a result, I LOST weight instead of gaining weight since I began learning about the Law of Attraction. I actually say and feel as if I will look better than I have in years when I turn 40 this July.
I am so excited with life's possibilities now! The Law of Attraction is amazing!!! I turned in my 2 week notice today prior to leaving work. No more games. No more disrespect. No more negativity! Feel worthy, feel victorious in every single thing you do! The universe will surely get align with your feelings and GOD will shower you with your heart's desires!!!
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Matthew Taylor is a man on the run, with consequences of past mistakes pursuing him at every turn. Meeting Annabelle Grayson the first time was unpleasant enough, but when she crosses his path again, her presence in his life--and what she reveals--is devastating. If given a single wish, Matthew would turn back time and right a grievous wrong. If given a second wish, he would make Annabelle Grayson pay.
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Thank you to everyone who came to the 'Living and Dying in a Medieval City: Dublin in the Age of Clontarf' lectures this year.
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Medieval Dublin XIV now available!
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Dublin and the Late Roman comb
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Life in the big city: being at home in Viking Dublin
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The conversion of the Vikings of Dublin
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What the Vikings really thought about Clontarf: a speculation
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Copies of this book are now available in all good local bookshops and online at: http://www.fourcourtspress.ie/product.php?intProductID=1190
The Skeleton's Tale | Linzi Simpson (ind.)
The Abbot's Tale | Seán Duffy (TCD)
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The Farmer's Tale | Cherie N. Peters (TCD)
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The Crusader's Tale | Edward Coleman (UCD)
The Wife's Tale | Gillian Kenny (TCD)
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A new website has been created at Trinity College Dublin for students and the public to provide access to the historical and archaeological information and resources on the Battle of Clontarf, one of the most emblematic battles in Irish history.
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Dynamic interactive maps allow you to explore Viking raids and settlement development, Brian Boru's military campaign and what happened on Good Friday, 2 April 1014.
Also check out the interactive timeline and remembering Clontarf section to see how Brian and the battle have been remembered in the thousand years since it occured.
The 16th Friends of Medieval Dublin symposium entitled Clontarf 1014-2014, 11-12th April at the Edmund Burke Theatre in Trinity College Dublin
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For those interested in the history of medieval Dublin, 2014 marks the millennium of one of the most important events in medieval Ireland.
The Battle of Clontarf in April 1014 was hugely significant in medieval Ireland and this year's Friends conference is dedicated to exploring the context, course and legacy of the battle of Clontarf and Ireland's most famous medieval king Brian Boru.
This free conference will run for TWO DAYS and will be packed full of papers presented by the foremost experts on this period of Ireland's history, making this year's symposium a must-see for all enthusiasts of medieval Ireland.
The new Friends of Medieval Dublin publication, Medieval Dublin XIII, is in bookshops and was launched this weekend at the Clontarf 1014-2014 conference!
This volume has important studies on the political, social and literary history of Dublin from the Viking Age to the dawn of the modern era. See PUBLICATION page on this site for contents or check out Four Courts Press details below.
Milestones of Medieval Dublin have concluded for this year and we would just like to thank all of our speakers for a wonderful lecture series!
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Energy gets new CIO, loses CHCO to retirement
Wednesday - 6/20/2012, 5:16pm EDT
The Energy Department hired a familiar face to be its new chief information officer. Robert Brese, the acting CIO since Mike Locatis left in April to be the assistant secretary for cybersecurity and communications at the Homeland Security Department, received the nod to be the permanent CIO from Secretary Steven Chu.
As Brese takes over, Energy is losing its chief human capital officer. Mike Kane will retire after more than 30 years in federal service.
Robert Brese, new Energy CIO (Photo:CIO.gov)
Chu announced these and other personnel changes in an email to staff Monday.
Brese officially loses the acting title July 1. He has been deputy CIO since December 2010.
Before that, he served as the deputy CIO for IT at the National Nuclear Security Administration for about three years and as NNSA's director of security program evaluation for defense nuclear security.
He served for 22 years as a Naval officer before retiring in 2006 as a commander.
Kane leaves Energy after spending his entire career in the government. Deputy CHCO Sarah Bonilla will become acting CHCO in the interim.
"Sarah brings a wealth of experience in human resources management through her experience both at DOE and at the Department of the Air Force," Chu wrote in his email. "Mike has been invaluable to the Department in selecting, developing, training and managing a highly skilled, productive and diverse workforce in accordance with statutory requirements."
Kane received the 2011 CHCO of the Year award for his effort to reduce the hiring time across the department. Through his leadership, Energy reduced the time to hire to 100 days in 2011 from 175 days in 2009. The department's goal is 80 days by 2013.
Along with those two moves, Energy's deputy CFO Owen Barwell left government to become the director of Grant Thornton's Public Sector in May. Chu said Barwell has been temporarily replaced by Joanne Choi, who previously served as the director of finance and accounting within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
"In every leadership transition, there is an opportunity to celebrate the impressive accomplishments of departing members of the team," Chu wrote. "While we will miss their leadership, we are fortunate to have talented and experienced individuals to assume their responsibilities as they move on."
EXCLUSIVE: Energy CIO Locatis heads to DHS
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Venezuela a top concern at press freedom forum
Reporters have also been targets of violence. Twelve journalists were kicked, punched and beaten with sticks last month by a group of purported Chavez supporters. The journalists had been passing out leaflets opposing the new education law, specifically a provision that would allow sanctions against news media reports that "produce terror" among children or incite hate. One suspect was detained after the attack and was later released while the investigation proceeds.
Miguel Henrique Otero, editor of the Venezuelan daily El Nacional, said the government's approach to the media is intended to "produce fear" among journalists to encourage self-censorship. The government yanked its advertising several years ago from Otero's paper, which continues to take a strongly critical stance and regularly publishes political cartoons depicting Chavez as a toad in military regalia.
"This is a country that's moving rapidly toward a totalitarian regime," Otero said. "Every day the democratic world should go about taking more of a stance."


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LAGUNA NIGUEL – A woman said a former lover broke into her home at Niguel Summit Apartments, according to a report from the Orange County Sheriff's Department. She said she came home to discover a window broken and him lying on her couch, possibly drunk. A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of disobeying a domestic relations court order. The incident was reported Nov. 5 at 10:25 a.m. on the 30200 block of Pacific Island Drive.
Suspicious person/circumstances. 0 block Vittoria Street. A man said his son came home from his mother's house and had a welt on his head. 9:49 p.m. Nov. 4.
Disturbance. 25000 block Camino del Mar. A man said his neighbors threw their trash on his porch and lawn. 4:54 p.m. Nov. 4.
Follow-up report. 0 block Bellingham Place. A man reported finding blood drops near his property, possibly from a nearby hit-and-run accident. 7:33 a.m. Nov. 4.
Burglary in progress. 24200 block Rue de Cezanne. A man reportedly broke into a house, damaged its front door and made off with two iPads, a portable Sony PlayStation and a large amount of jewelry. One suspect was later arrested. 10:46 p.m. Nov. 3.
Disturbance—family dispute. 24800 block Via Sonoma. A woman accused her husband of taking the telephone from her when she attempted to call 911 during an argument. He later drove away, but came back. Sheriff's deputies later arrested him. He was released from Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana the following day after posting bond. 9:14 p.m. Nov. 3.
Disturbance. Golden Lantern and Crown Valley Parkway. A caller said someone was throwing oranges onto Golden Lantern from a nearby back yard. 6:26 p.m. Nov. 3.
Indecent exposure. Alicia Parkway and Pacific Park Drive. A man with his genitals exposed was on a street corner, a caller said. Sheriff's deputies later arrested the man on suspicion of drug-related offenses. 4:34 p.m. Nov. 3.
Reckless driving. Pacific Park Drive and State Route 73. A man driving a blue Chevrolet Cavalier purposefully cut off other motorists and then laughed at them, a caller said. 4:25 p.m. Nov. 2.
Annoying phone call. 29100 block Alfieri Street. A man, who said he was just released on bail after being charged with domestic violence, also said he received threats from his ex-fiancee's male friend. 9:56 a.m. Nov. 2.
Assist outside agency. 29600 block Kensington Drive. A caller reported witnessing "big flames" coming from a car and later reported hearing "some kind of popping" sounds. Firefighters responded. 2:01 a.m. Nov. 2.
Disturbance. 0 block Seaport. A man reportedly attempted to bully people into fighting him at Seaside Apartments. 10:22 p.m. Nov. 1.
Traffic accident—unknown injuries. Crown Valley Parkway and I-5. A 58-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after a crash occurred between a BMW and another car near a freeway off-ramp. 10:11 a.m. Nov. 1.
Suspicious person/circumstances. 25300 block Via Pasada. A woman said she saw a man on her block who was apparently suffering from alcohol poisoning. 12:13 a.m. Nov. 1.
Disturbance—family dispute. 0 block Grenada Street. A man said his drunken wife began throwing his belongings outside during an argument. 10:57 p.m. Oct. 31.


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Food and Drink, Sydney
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Darrell Lea is a chain of chocolate stores. Darrel Lea is owned and operated by the Lea family since 1927. This Australian confectionery producer has several delicious treats such as
hard center chocolates, caramels, rocky road bars, liquorish, chocolate bars and jelly beans. The store has that Yum smell as soon as you enter the door....it is the heaven smell of chocolaty sweets. If you have a sweet tooth you'll definitely find something here to treat yourself to.
We picked up a few boxes of chocolate for the family & friends back home as well as a box for us, a couple of rocky road bars and some Toffee. Liz was in heaven over the Toffee and I loved their Rocky Road bars.
What to buy: Anything for a sweet tooth.
What to pay: The boxed chocolates were $16.99 for the hard and soft centers. The cherry cordial boxes were $11.99. The Rocky Road bars were $7.99 for the large size. The Toffee was $3.99 a pack.
Baroque is a Patisserie as well as a restaurant. They have delicious macarons in a variety of flavors and fillings. Several years ago Liz introduced me to macarons during our Paris trip in 2008 and since then I have been hooked. Several times during our trip in 2010 we stopped at Baroque for some sweet treats. The display case in filled with an array of colorful macarons and they have nice boxes to pack them up to go. Baroque's sister store La Renaissance also sells macarons as well.
My favorite macarons were the Strawberry, Rose and Jasmine macarons. Liz loves the Rose and the Jasmine flavored as well but her favorite is the Salted Caramel.A box of six was $20.
Our most recent trip in 2012; we stopped in for some macarons to take with us on our plane to Perth.
For folks hunting for spice and herb specialties, check out Herbie's, located on the western side of the city in the area called Rozelle. Immersed yourself into the heady and seductive aromas of warm spices and cradling herbs. Find exotic items here such as the up-and-coming argan Oil of Morocco, to the ever-familiar basil, thyme and sage.
Meet and chat with the shopowners, the Hemphills...provided that they are around and not on a tour, bringing folks closer to the action in such places such as the Middle East and India.
I was glad to meet Mr.Ian Hemphill, the owner of the shop, and we chatted up a storm over the intricacies of spices and herbs.
Herbie's is open Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Herbie's is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
What to buy: Besides herbs and spices, the Hemphills had written quite a few books on the topic, ranging from the academically-heavy encyclopedias to light-for-reading travelogues.
What to pay: Depending on what you are buying and how many you are buying
Consider buying a case or two (or even just a bottle or two) of some of Australia's renouned nectar of the vinyards.
If you don't know just what to choose, the sales staff will give you advice. With a few days in Sydney, you might try stopping by this wine cellar to buy a bottle of a couple of types, try them out during a picnic lunch, and go back to order whatever one(s) appealed most to you.
Stop by on Thursdays and Fridays in the late afternoon to sample featured wines.
What to buy: Wyn, Вино, Wine, Vin, Fion, Wein,Το κρασί, Vino,
ワイン , Vinho, Şarap, ײן
If you must come to Sydney and think about shopping make sure to compare prices very carefully.......just about every item is imported into Australia and the prices reflect that !!! Stick to items made in Australia and you'll be OK !!!
What to buy: Buy Australian wines and beers and stay away from ordering an imported wine or beer believe me you'll pay dearly for it !!!!!
This shop is located right inside the fish market and sells beer and wine. The beer is by the bottle, can or pack. The wine is by the half bottle or full bottle. We decided to buy a bottle of Sauvingnon Blanc from Tyrrell Wineries. The clerk supplied us with plastic wine glasses for us to drink from. The wine was nice and light;perfect for our seafood lunch.
What to buy: Any type of wine or beer.
What to pay: The full bottle of wine was $12...very inexpensive.
It's not a joke. I'm here telling you to buy some Tim Tam from a supermarket. Though you may also be able to buy Tim Tam at home, I'm sure the flavours you can find in Sydney are the most comprehensive. Hmm... I got some Blackforest Cherry, Tirimisu, Cappucino and of course the Original! Tim Tam is the best snack particularly after freezing. Oh man!!! YummY!
Well, Where can I start.. Perhaps, the biggest fish market you will ever see in the world (I've heard there might be a bigger one in Japan, not sure) is in Sydney, Australia.. It is the Seafood lover's Paradise with its many many different types of fresh fish, octopus, crabs, prawns and you name it, they have it there.. They are open very early in the morning, I believe at 7 am but for more complete information, please visit their website.. The website is as impressive as their market. If you have some time to spare, give it a try and visit the market.. If you end up coming home empty handed, I guarantee you will stink like fish but for free hehehe
You will have to pay for parking and it can get pretty expensive (check the website for parking rates) or you can take public transport if you don't mind sitting in the train holding 5 kilos of king fish in your hands.. Public transport info is also on website..
Check out the website, all you need to know is there..
This store carries a great selection of both imported and Australian wines from $10 - $999 a bottle. The store keeper is keen to give you advice if you do not know what to get. They can also pack the wines in bubble wrap if you ask.
The largest and most well known supermarkets in Australia are called Woolworths and Coles. There is also Aldi, Bi-Lo and IGA as the other big name supermarkets.
I know, when I first heard 'Woolworths' I thought of the cheesy ol five and dime stores that used to be in the USA. Only the name is the same!
Woolworths, or "Woolies" as the locals refer to it is a large supermarket chain across Australia, similar to Safeway in the U.S. It's clean, bright and well stocked, and seems to be constantly understaffed as the long lines would indicate.
They have a large fruit and veg section, bakery, meat and seafood, dairy, health, beauty and toiletries as well as almost all the basic foods you could hope for. Some pharmacy items have to be bought at a separate 'Chemist shop' depending on what it is.
The beer, wine and liquor is a separate store attached to Woolies.
It is common to go to a meat shop to buy meat and chicken, and a seafood shop to get the freshest catch. Then there are almost always separate shops to purchase fruits and veggies as well. Everyone seems to have their own personal favorite supermarket, butcher shop, seafood shop, fruit & veg market and chemist. It's a little more challenging to go shopping than the one stop shopping available so readily in the USA
Coles is Woolies competition, and has a little different variety and in my experience seems a bit higher priced for most (but not all) things.
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As you walk by this wine store...or Bottle Shop like they call it in Sydney, it's very deceiving.......but it's a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.....just a block down the street from Hyde Park on Elizabeth St. This wine store has it all.......from your every day wine to your ultra premium wines.....The owners are always on hand, and very much wine experts......
What to buy: Cape Mentelle-Semillon Blanc $23 AU......$80 AU in a high end restraunt...or $45 US in the states !!!!!
What to pay: whatever amount you desire...from $4.99 bottles to $5,000 bottles !!!!!
Along Sydney street, you will come across lots of little shops along the street selling all kinds of stuff, street wear, branded goods like nike, reebok,etc.....................
What to buy: Special items, macadamia nuts, nuggets, oh ya also try the sesame ice-cream. And ladies maybe you can try the local facial cream, it works great for me.....................
The macadamia is the only major commercial food crop that is native to Australia.
In this great shop you will be able to buy anything which is related to the Macadamia Nut, like:
* Macadamia Nut Butter;
* Macadamia Nut Cookies;
* Macadamia Nut Dip;
* Macadamia Nut Glossy Gift Bags;
* Macadamia Nut Tourist Boxes;
* Kiwifruit Macadamias;
* Macadamia Gourmet Oil;
* Macadamia based cosmetics;
* Etc.
For the die-hards there is a Macadamia Nut Addicts Pack!
What to buy: See the list above.
Some more examples are:
* T.J's Nutcracker;
* Bonk Cracker.
What to pay: It's a specialty shop. Some more popular products are cheap. But the more specialized products are more expensive.
What makes it so special? Duh....., the chocolate of course!!!!!!!!
This is some of the best tasting chocolate you will taste anywhere! I couldn't find any better in Paris though I certainly tried lots to compare!
Quite apart from that are the stunning displays that occupy the front window. For the cricket buffs amongst you (I know that rules out virtually all Americans - both Nth & "Sth ,Europeans & Asians) there was a brilliant display of Don Bradman at the crease. I could only marvel at how many hours & kg of chocolate this would have taken!
What to buy: My own favourites are the 'Peach Melbas', a peach flavoured soft centre covered with milk chocolate.
My wife's favourite are the 'Strawberries & Cream which tasted just like that, but covered in delicious chocolate.
For overseas visitors especially they do a range of Australian native flavours such as 'Wattleseed' and about half a dozen others whose names elude me at the moment.
Really, it's up to you. Talk to the staff. They are nice and helpful too. The owner is a Belgian guy, but you don't see him out the front. However, often you will see his wife, a lovely blonde Australian lady sort of middle aged.
What to pay: Quality like this does not come cheaply! This really is a case of paying for what you get. But you can still buy a little prepackaged box for $10, $15 or $20 Australian. Good value for you European, American & Japanese visitors while your currency is so much stronger.
This is where many fishermen called "fishos" dump their latest catch in Sydney. The seafoods are fresh and plentiful. Great place to buy large cooked prawns and then take them with you to the beach park for a picnic
What to buy: Prawns, oysters, mussels, lobsters, fish
What to pay: Reasonable compared to retail shops
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There's a lot of research and information around planning your trip. One of the first things you'll do is look for airfare to Paris. Booking your flights should come even before booking your hotel or apartment.
There are a lot of hotels in Paris and with so many hotels to choose from, you'll be able to find the right place to stay to correspond with the dates you've chosen to fly, especially if you start with out handy Guide to the Best Hotels in Paris »
It makes sense that you're more likely to find cheap flights to Paris if you fly outside of the high season of June to September and Christmas.
We travel to France a lot, and it's a long trip from the west coast. Over the years we've tried them all: milk-runs, layovers and seat sales.
What we've learned is that finding affordable flights to Paris that are also comfortable is not an easy task, especially if you're not flying from a major east coast destination.
If you haven't yet, take a look at our Paris Vacation Planner, the step-by-step guide to planning your trip the easy way.
Although rock-bottom cheap flights to Paris may save you a few dollars up front, it can end up costing you more in other ways — in fatigue, in time spent in airports and in the overall service of the airline.
That's the reason we still sometimes recommend Air France.
Back in the glory days – up until a few years ago, that is – Air France offered far superior in-cabin service, better food and, the clincher for us, lots of free champagne. Once we booked our first flight with Air France we never looked back — until now.
On our past couple of flights we found the quality of food has drastically deteriorated and, while the service is still generally better than the US airlines, we wouldn't pay much more for it. Also, Air France has "partnered" with Delta, an airline we seriously try to avoid (lousy planes, horrible service, bad, bad food). What this means is that if you aren't careful when you book with Air France you could find that they put you on a Delta flight. (When you're on the booking screen, check the "Operated by" column to make sure Air France is listed.)
Oh, and the bubbly Air France served on our last flight was only faux champagne, and a nasty one.
To us, though, there still is an advantage to flying Air France. When you land you arrive at the premier terminal at Charles de Gaulle, while the North American airlines are usually relegated to the "other" terminals. Air France also has one of the best in-flight entertainment systems out there, which can be pretty important on flights lasting up to thirteen hours. Plus, Air France has some pretty good fares from the west coast.
Flying from the west coast of Canada? Rather than going through Toronto or Montreal, Air France usually routes you through their convenient (and cheap!) flights direct from Seattle. Find our more at Air France Canada »
When you think Paris airports, you're probably thinking about Charles de Gaulle (CDG), where North American flights land.
It's the biggest airport in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
Use our complete guide to learn more about your destination before you fly and what to do after you arrive.
When you arrive at Charles de Gaulle airport it will be at the end of a long and tiring journey.
You have to find your luggage (easy), get through customs (easy), and then get from the airport into the city.
There are a quite a few choices in airport transfers. We review them all and tell you about our Paris Insiders secrets. We call it our "complete" guide for a very good reason!


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Tour return is iffy for San Diego
Sponsorship, permitting issues cited by organizers
"Very few people ride both the Giro and the Tour de France," Messick said. "Saying you're not going to be able to get Giro riders isn't always the end. We have a responsibility to showcase the state and the later you go (in the year), the more terrain you can cover."
Messick said the race will consider taking in Yosemite National Park and Mammoth for the first time.
The Tour de France annually alternates between a clockwise and counterclockwise course, and Tour of California organizers are contemplating a south-to-north route.
In that scenario, if San Diego County is part of the course, it would serve as the race's jumping-off point.
"I'm intrigued by flip-flopping it," Messick said. "There's something I find quite compelling."
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"The group hopes that President George W. Bush will address conventioneers via a taped video message, [coordinator Holly]Miller said. Last January, he marked the annual Washington march against abortion by speaking to activists via telephone from St. Louis, where Bush had traveled to promote unrelated issues."
ABC 2004: The Invisible Primary:
Quinnipiac's latest New Jersey presidential poll scheduled for release today will show: "Bush beats New York Senator Hillary Clinton 54 — 38 percent; Bush tops Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman 53 — 39 percent; Bush beats Massachusetts Senator John Kerry 53 — 37 percent."
In USA Today , Haya El Nasser Notes: "National candidates may be going after Hispanic voters, but Hispanics remain a small constituency despite their huge numbers. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (and potential 2004 Democratic vice presidential nominee) is one of nine "prominent Hispanics" whose photo is featured on A1 of The Nation's Newspaper. LINK
Even though John DiStaso's Granite Status is mostly about the New Hampshire congressional delegation, it's still a mustest must read. LINK
The AP reports, "The governors of Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico watched as two teenagers registered to vote Wednesday at the kickoff of a national registration drive for Hispanics and Puerto Ricans." LINK George Will mocks James Carville and the Democratic party for being, in his worldview, on the wrong side of history on all sorts of issues, including Social Security. LINK GORE
The New York Times ' Jim Rutenberg smartly catches up with Time.com on the Al Gore network story, with some hazy details on distribution and format talks. LINK Rutenberg explains about the Hyatt Touch: "Mr. Gore's chief partner in the endeavor is Joel Hyatt, the co-founder of Hyatt Legal Services and a Democratic fund-raiser during the 2000 presidential election, associates of the two men said. Neither Mr. Gore nor Mr. Hyatt would comment."
And quotes Camera Planet executive Steve Rosenbaum who consulted with the duo: "'It's not a political network, it's not an Al Gore network, it's not a Democratic network.'"
The New York Post 's Brian Blomquist picks up the story, saying Al Gore is looking to build "a liberal TV and radio empire." LINK Involved in the endeavor so far are Chicago Democratic donors Anita and Sheldon Drobny (the Paradigm Group), director-activist Rob Reiner, and Al Franken, as potential radio talk show host, and lawyer and Metzenbaum-son-in-law Joel Hyatt.
The New York Daily News' TV editor Richard Huff assesses the notion of Al Gore as Ted Turner. LINK Isn't this New York Times lead tailor-made for Gore?
The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to publish a draft report next week on the state of the environment, but after editing by the White House, a long section describing risks from rising global temperatures has been whittled to a few noncommittal paragraphs. LINK


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Toms River, Brick Township Ask Residents To Evacuate As Storm Approaches
The Jersey shore isn't finished recovering from Superstorm Sandy, but the elements don't care.
Residents Hit Hard By Sandy Urged To Comply With Winter Storm Warnings
Mayor Bloomberg also warned residents living in low-lying coastal areas that flooding may occur as the storm barrels through the Tri-State.
Sandy-Battered Residents Brace For Service Cuts, Tax Hikes
Communities already hit hard by superstorm Sandy are bracing for the next hit – lost tax revenue as a result of the damage.
Northern Barrier Island Residents Start To Return Home Months After Sandy
Seaside Heights and the northern beaches of Toms River will reopen more than two months after sandy destroyed and damaged homes.
Toms River Residents Balk At Plan To Take Part Of Private Beach For Dunes
Toms River residents want to protect their dunes, despite the town's efforts to rebuild by stripping homeowners of part of their property.
Toms River Woman Charged With Murder In Death Of 14-Month-Old Boy
Doctors determined the boy suffered severe brain, spine and retinal damage from a violent shaking, prosecutors said.
Holgate Residents Allowed Back To Homes On Long Beach Island
Homeowners are getting their first look at a Long Beach Island community that was among the areas hardest hit by superstorm Sandy.
First Of Several Hearings Held On Jersey Shore Rebuilding, Recovery Needs
At a hearing before the state Senate Budget Committee Monday, local emergency management officials and mayors testified about their storm recovery needs to ensure they are up and running for high season.
Ortley Beach Residents Seeing Homes For First Time Since Sandy
More than 100 Ortley Beach residents started lining up in the middle of the night at a Toms River shopping center to board buses that would take them home for the first time since Sandy struck.
CBS 2 Exclusive: 911 Calls Document Panic On Jersey Shore During Superstorm Sandy
Some Jersey Shore residents did not heed mandatory evacuation warnings, and chose to ride out Superstorm Sandy instead.
Jersey Shore Residents Allowed Back Home To Grab Belongings
So-called "controlled returns" started Friday morning for residents of Toms River, Berkeley, Seaside Heights, Mantoloking and Long Beach Township.
N.J. Mom, Grandmother Accused Of Attacking 2 Boys On School Bus
A mother and grandmother have been arrested in New Jersey, on charges that they hit and screamed at two fourth-grade boys who they believed were bullying the woman's daughter.
Parsippany Team Headed To Little League World Series
"This year that was our goal, obviously," Par-Troy East manager Mike Ruggiero said. "Every year they went further than the year before. Hey, they don't want to stop playing. It's their last year."
2 NJ Towns Reject 'Snooki & JWoww' Taping Requests
The Jersey shore town that is trying to close its bars early and restricts overnight parking has said no to "Snooki & JWoww."
State Of Emergency Declared In Freehold Township Following Heavy Storms
A state of emergency has been declared in Freehold Township as thousands of utility customers in Central Jersey remained without power late on Sunday morning after a series of severe storms moved through the region.