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Stroudsmoors Thanksgiving Menu & New Year's Celebration's Menu
The Thanksgiving Grand BuffetServed at the Main Inn
Stroudsmoor's Thanksgiving holiday feast includes a Harvest Table of
Festive Salads and Homemade Relishes
Country-style Chowders
Baskets of freshly baked Muffins, Sweet and Savory Breads
Enjoy the Fisherman's Table . . .
Featuring SCI Seafood Salad, Tuna Caper Salad, Smoked Fish,
Salmon, Fried Clams and Seafarer Salad
Not to mention . . . succulent SHRIMP served to your table
This is just the beginning of the holiday feast, as the Main Buffet awaits featuring classic favorites like . . .
Smoked Loin of Pork
Flounder Neptune . . . white filet filled with our seafood stuffing
Fresh Herb Stuffed Breast of Chicken
Long-Island Roasted Duck
On the carving boards . . . Prime Ribs of Beef
and of course Roast Vermont Turkey
Served with all the trimmings . . .
Candied Sweet Potatoes – Stroudsmoor's own Sausage Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes – Fresh Vegetables
Home-style Gravies
Our DESSERTS are as American as . . .Mom's Apple Pie with ice cream of course!
Old-fashion Bread Pudding with Maple Syrup no doubt!
Pumpkin Pie with lots of whipped cream,
Apple Cranberry Cobbler, Harvest Spice Cake and more.
Traditional hot beverages accompany your dessert.
The Thanksgiving Grand Buffet . . . $36.95 per personPlus Tax and Gratuity
Children under 10 are half-price
We seat for the buffet from Noon to Eight O'clock on November 25, 2010
Reservation and Information Requests
Family Dinners at Terraview
Families of all sizes are invited to enjoy a choice of these crowd-pleasing,
kid-friendly meals beginning with Soup and Salad Stations featuring . . .
Garden greens with all the trimmings,
Scones, Muffins, Rolls and our Raisin Bread
Hearty Chowder and our famous Tomato Zucchini Bisque
Prepared salads like fruit, health, bean and Seafood . . .
Not to mention unlimited quantities of Chilled Shrimp
The Family-friendly buffet table features . . .
Baked Penne accompanied by Italian Meatballs
Chicken Bianco Vino
Flounder Neptune . . . tender filet stuffed with seafood
Smoked Loin of Pork . . . served with glazed sweet potatoes and squash
Market vegetables, Rice Pilaf, and classic potato complement the entrées.
On the carving board . . .
New York Strip Loin of Beef and Roast Turkey
Served with sausage stuffing and traditional gravy
Or choose the Family-style Dinner served to the table. . .
Roast Vermont Turkey with Sausage Stuffing
Smoked Loin of Pork with Raisin Sauce
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Classic Potato and Vegetable Medley
All served on platters to the table . . . seconds and thirds on request!
Sweets for the sweetest tooth . . .
Your choice of holiday confections featured on our dessert table . . .
Traditional Apple and Pumpkin Pies
Classic Cobbler, Puddings, Cheesecake,
Cookies, Pastries and more!
Traditional hot beverages accompany your dessert.
Family Dinners . . . $29.95 per person
Plus beverages, tax & gratuity . . . children under 10 half-price
Serving at Terraview on Thanksgiving from 12:30 to 6:00 PM
Menu selections may vary based on product availability
New Year's Eve Ball
At eight o'clock on December 31st the celebration commences with cocktail hour, featuring select premium liquors and a lavish service of Stroudsmoor Hors d'oeuvres, including Neptune Bar.
At nine dinner is served . . .
Insalata Appetizer . . . Buffalo Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes and baby greens complemented by basil oil and are served with Polenta
Pasta . . . Penne con Ricotta finished with Rosa and Shards of Romano
The Bread Service . . . Semolina, Sweet and Olive Breads
Entree . . . Sliced Tenderloin of Beef accompanied by
Lobster Tail stuffed with Seafood Imperial
Entrees are complemented by vegetable and seasoned rice
Dietary restricted and vegetarian diets will be graciously accommodated with notice.
The Stroudsmoor Pastry Team prepares a magnificent selection of confections for the first dessert course
The Ball continues when the evening's master of ceremonies, Mr. Gerard Mayer and his orchestra, begin to play familiar tunes, happily taking your requests. After dining, dance through the night enjoying a complete beverage package, Miniature Pastries, party favors, Champagne at midnight and more.
The New Year's Eve Ball . . . $235.00 per couple
Tax and Gratuity Not Included ~ Black Tie Optional
New Year's Eve Grand Buffet
After sipping cocktails in our Main Inn lounge, your table is ready. Wait staff greets you with chilled SHRIMP in hand for the optimum pre-dinner experience. First a visit to a Harvest Table of Soup & Salads will whet your appetite for the MAIN BUFFET . . .Tortellini Calabraise
Sauce Bolognese with Italian Meatballs and Sweet Sausage
Chicken Champignon and Veal Picatta
Salmon Crowns stuffed with Lump Crab Imperial
And more are enhanced by vegetable, potato and rice entremets.
On the Carving Board . . . Tenderloin of Beef with sauce Bordelaise
and Baked Honey glazed Ham with Raisin Sauce
DESSERT and traditional hot beverages complete the feast.
The New Year's Eve Grand Buffet . . . $38.95 per personAlcoholic Beverages, tax and gratuity are not included
(The menus listed are a sample of what will be served during our New Year's Celebration. Selections may vary slightly based on product availability at the time of execution.)
New Year's Day
New Year's Day Brunch at the Inn
Our Buffet Brunch will include . . .Waffles with seasonal fresh Berries
Caviar and Lox Bar – complemented by Brooklyn Bagels with mountains of Cream Cheese, capers, onions and tomatoes
Succulent Shrimp, Smoked Whiting and Pickled Herring
SCI – Soup and Salad Bar featuring over 30 items
Sweet Breads, Breakfast Cakes and Muffins
Eggs Benedict, Quiche and Omelets
Country-style Potatoes and Sausage
STROUDSMOOR Turkey Croquettes with homemade Gravy
Veal Cheshire with fresh pasta
Baked Virginia Ham and Roast Sirloin of Beef on the carving board
Don't forget DESSERT and coffee!
The New Year's Day Brunch Buffet . . . $29.95 per person
Served from ten to half-past one
New Year's Day Dinner
The one, the only STROUDSMOOR Grand Buffet served in our Main Inn Dining Room since 1984.
Featuring our NEW Fisherman's Station, an extensive soup and salad bar, the main buffet table offering eight outstanding entrée selections including
The Prime Rib of Beef and Hickory Smoked Ham
on the carving boards . . . complementary starches, pastas and vegetables enhance each selection.
For the sweetest ending to the meal . . . a scrumptious selection of STROUDSMOOR Confections served with traditional hot beverages.
The New Year's Day Grand Buffet . . . $30.95 per personServed from three to nine
Tax and Gratuity are not included in the rates quoted
Children under 10 are half-price
Tax & Gratuity Not Included
Reservations are Required
Lodging at the Inn
Reserve early . . . 800-955-8663 (570-421-6431 locally)
Stroudsmoor is conveniently located off Exit 307 of Interstate Route 80. Upon exiting Route 80 East, turn right onto Route 611 South (Park Avenue) and follow 611 to the intersection of Route 191. Bear to your right onto Route 191 South and continue to the top of the mountain. Exiting from Route 80 West turn left onto Broad Street/Route 191 South and continue to the top of the mountain. At the top, you will see the Stroudsmoor sign; make a right just before the sign onto Stroudsmoor Road. The Inn's 300-acre property is located at the end of this tree-lined road. The Event Office is housed in the first building on the left as you enter the iron gates.
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Tampa Bay Lightning (13-16-1) at Ottawa Senators (16-9-6), 2 p.m.
(Sports Network) - The Ottawa Senators saw Sergei Gonchar set a club record last time out, but as per the script this season he later left the game with an injury.
The Sens, though, seemed to have dodged a bullet with their latest injury as Gonchar is expected to be a game-time decision on Saturday afternoon when the Sens try to bounce back against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Gonchar set an Ottawa team record for a defenseman in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Boston Bruins by recording an assist in a ninth straight game. The 38- year-old blueliner has a goal and 13 assists over his last nine games and leads the Senators with 21 points on the season.
However, he exited the setback late in the third period with an undisclosed injury and did not practice the following day. However, head coach Paul MacLean said on Friday that Gonchar did show improvement and that "it looks like he'll be able to go."
MacLean added that defenseman Marc Methot should also return after missing one game with a lower body injury. He had been replaced in the lineup on Thursday by Mike Lundin, who himself came back after missing eight contests in a row with a concussion.
The Sens coach is hoping that the club has seen the worst of the injuries this season as it is still without goaltender Craig Anderson as well as defenseman Erik Karlsson and forwards Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek long term.
Ottawa had a three-game winning streak snapped with the loss to the Bruins. Kaspars Daugavins scored in the second period for his first goal of the season and Robin Lehner made 27 saves.
"Against this team you always have to play 60 minutes," said Paul MacLean. "At the end of the second period and the end of the game, we stopped playing for a little bit and that ends up being the difference."
Ottawa lost the opener of a five-game homestand and suffered only its second regulation loss as the hosting club this season (10-2-3). The Sens sit fifth in the Eastern Conference with 38 points, but did fall five back of the fourth-place Bruins.
The Lightning were looking to go on a run, but had a two-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday with a 4-2 setback versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Without forwards Vincent Lecavalier, Ryan Malone and Benoit Pouliot because of injury, rookie center Cory Conacher and defenseman Radko Gudas scored third- period goals after the Lightning fell behind 4-0.
"We didn't get the start we wanted, and we need to find a way to come out stronger," Lightning forward Steven Stamkos said. "For the most part, it looked like they wanted it more."
Conacher posted his NHL rookie-leading 22nd point, while Gudas notched his first career goal in his fifth career game.
Mathieu Garon started in net, but was pulled after yielding three goals on 13 shots in 27-plus minutes of action. However, he had to re-enter the game in the third when Anders Lindback suffered a lower body injury after stopping 7- of-8 shots faced in relief.
Garon is likely to start today as Lindback is day-to-day with his injury, reportedly a high right ankle sprain. Goaltender Cedrick Desjardins was recalled from the minors on Thursday along with forward Richard Panik.
Tampa Bay suffered its fifth loss in the past seven road games and dropped the opener of a three-game swing. It sits in a tie for 13th in the East, five points out of a playoff spot.
The Senators swept the four-game series last season, but the Lightning took the first of three meetings this year with a 6-4 home win on Jan. 25.
Ottawa has still won 11 of the past 16 encounters overall as well as three straight and seven of the last eight meetings at home.


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This is the rolling carry-on that can be rolled from curb to airline aisle, then placed under the seat in front of you. Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, the carry-on is only 15" tall with the handle retracted, ensuring unobtrusive storage under most airline seats. Despite its compact size, the carry-on has two side pockets and a 14 1/2" x 11 3/4" main compartment for storing a weekend's worth of clothes. A padded front pocket holds up to a 13" laptop or tablet, and the top compartment can be unzipped to expand an extra 3". Ballistic nylon case with self-mending zippers and inline skate wheels. 15" H x 16" W x 10" D. (7 1/2 lbs.)
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The Under Seat Rolling Carry On comes with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee at no additional charge. If this product ever disappoints you, for any reason, you may return your Hammacher Schlemmer purchase for exchange, credit, or refund.Should you have any questions, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call 1-800-321-1484 to speak with a product specialist or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com to receive a response within one hour.
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(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)
Recommend, BUT...
By BadBack Traveller
from Quincy, California
My first trip unable to put under aisle seat. Does fit under middle seat but prefer aisle seating. Easy access to laptop only from front compartment. Top compartment too narrow & shallow for much use. Structurally feels flimsy. Ex. cannot secure backpack atop it. Will see how it holds up with future use.Hope it proves sturdy enough because I like the convenience of underseat storage & important since I have back problems.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Please remember that we back our merchandise with a lifetime guarantee. Should you ever find that an item doesn't perform to your satisfaction, our customer service team is available at 1-800-321-1484 to assist you with returning it.
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Best bag ever!
By Susie
from Detroit
I am a flight attendant and this bag does it all. It fits more than most bags because the handle is mounted outside and it fits under the seat if necessary. Great bag!
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
`Doesn't fit under seat on all airplanes
By Adie
from Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Because this doesn't serve the purpose I purchased it for, I wish to return it. The case itself is great but I wasn't allowed to put it under the seat!
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Please call our 24-hour customer service hotline at 1-800-321-1484 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Great No-Checked-Bags Travel System
By Susan
from Tennessee
I am a 70 year old woman, and for my 2-week trip to Greece I do not want to check luggage but neither to I want to heft a suitcase over my head into a luggage compartment. My solution? An under-seater in which heaver things, small purse, and flight needs are packed, together with a roomy carry-on bag, in which lighter clothing is packed, that I can easily raise over my head into the airplane baggage compartment. This well-framed under-seater has a flat platform zip compartment on top that "seats" my carry-on bag perfectly (unlike most under-seaters). The two bags work splendidly together for a person who likes to travel in inconspicuous simple, elegant style. To receive 5 stars, this underseater needs to eliminate the net holders inside the main compartment for smooth unobstructed packing. The padded computer compartment on the front face of the bag will not hold my computer, but the inside compartment does.
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
More than just a weekend bag
By Robbie from NYC
from New York NY
Took it on a weekend trip to San Antonio. With the weather different between there and my native New York, the expanding compartment held my winter sweater just fine. When it was for to come back, it held my souvenirs just fine. With the expansion open or closed, it fit perfectly under the seat in front of me with no problems.
(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
It's so good, I bought my husband one!
By Zee
from Metro Atlanta, Georgia
I use it for overnight or weekend getaways. It's great on plane trips. The extended pull handle accommodates an extra large personal pocketbook or tote bag, allowing it to rest on top of carry on. When I first bought mine, it did fit under seat. Unfortunately, through the years, airlines have reduced seat sizes. I am unable to reach overhead bin, but there's always someone offering a hand. Perhaps, if you do not use any of its exterior compartments or expanded top, it may just fit under seat.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Under seat carry on
By Annie M
from Modesto, CA
I use this carry on for short trips. It has enough room for my laptop, clothing and toiletries for about three days. Very accessible when needed.
too small for much
By karen dancer
from ohio
Is not as roomy as i thought it would be....not really even for a weekend. More like an over night stay!
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
OK Quality
By mkant
from Las Vegas, NV
I pack minimally for trips, taking a small carry-on. This looked small enough to work and seems to be one of the few small carry-ons that opens fully, making clothing easy to access. But the quality of construction does not seem to be up to Hammacher Schlemmer's standards. The zipper gets stuck or skips over some teeth. The exterior pockets on the sides are very small, barely big enough for some documents and little more. The quality of the fabric exterior doesn't strike me as very durable -- we'll see how long this luggage lasts.
I would buy this product again
By Hector
from Miami, Florida USA
It is a good product
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Fred Perry for the Amy Winehouse Foundation
Thursday, 2nd Aug 2012
For Autumn/Winter 2012 Fred Perry have designed the Amy Winehouse Collection in support of the Amy Winehouse Foundation; a charity established in the late singer's name to help struggling young people. With the support of Amy's family, Fred Perry have developed a capsule range of product true to Amy's style.
Key styles from Amy's iconic Fred Perry collections have been recreated in seasonal prints and colours – tonal miniature leopard print and monochrome oversized ginghams checks offer a graphic edge to solid blacks. Mother of pearl buttons and champagne tipping details add a sophisticated hint of colour to the silk knit Fred Perry shirts and pique dress.
Stand up collar shirts and oversizded gingham checks are teamed with flood length skinny trousers complete with leopard print turn ups; worn with the all black bomber jacket this contemporary take on a 1950s look is characteristic of Amy's style
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|The Schmerling Chocolate Bar
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In our kitchens "we hold these truths self–evident": Wine for cooking should be just as good as wine for drinking. And, when it comes to baking – If it's good enough to eat, or shall we say nosh, it is good enough with which to bake.
Baking chocolate should be the same quality as eating chocolate! The Swiss were not the first Europeans to manufacture chocolate, but according to chocolate connoisseurs, they were the people who mastered the art of chocolate making and transformed chocolate into the delectable confection we know today. Since 1819, when the first Swiss chocolate factory opened, the Swiss pursued perfection in chocolate making. And, the Swiss, who have a national passion for chocolate, proudly explain, "theirs is the best in the world…a popular gift, a satisfying dessert, a blissful indulgence to treat yourself or someone else!"
We applaud Schmerling, our baking and eating bar of choice. We keep a bar at the ready to satiate our "chocolate a day" habit, and keep several in the pantry for baking and cooking.The Noblesse is a pure, bittersweet bar. The Rosemarie is a bittersweet bar, with a praline filling. We enjoy both "straight" for dessert or snacking, and use both for baking. For baking, the Rosemarie, with its praline filling, adds an extra layer of flavor.
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Enjoy these two recipes for Chocolate Angel Dream Pie and Cookie Crunch Bark.
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Ugly sweater day on NewsChannel 8
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Video/image quality isn't great, convoluted menu navigation, a bit pricey
The range of pocket camcorders available seems to be growing by the day and there are now plenty of options on offer. Toshiba recently expanded its range with the introduction of the Camileo S30 and P20 which both sport slimline, pocket-friendly designs. We took a closer look at the S30 to see how it would compares with its rivals.
The full HD Camileo S30 is available in a range of fancy colours including blue, red, silver, and "raspberry". Our review model was the black version which is lovely and shiny, and as such, was covered in fingerprints minutes after emerging from the box although Toshiba has thoughtfully included a cleaning cloth. Measuring just 59 x 106 x 19mm, the S30 is very compact indeed and is more or less the same size as a smartphone when the screen is folded away. Tipping the scales at just 150g, it's also very lightweight which is great news if you actually intend to carry it round in your pocket.
The pistol grip design means that the screen folds out and can be swivelled through 180 degrees to find the best viewing position possible, depending on how and what you're shooting. For example, tilting the screen downwards is very useful for filming over the tops of people's heads when you're in a crowd. The screen also tilts downwards to the side slightly, which should mean that it will move, rather than snap off if it's subjected to any downward pressure. Flipping the screen out automatically turns on the camcorder so that it's ready for use within about 2 seconds. To turn it off you can either just fold the screen back into its place or use the off button located on the inside of the grip. If the S30 is left on for more than 3 minutes then it will turn itself off automatically to conserve valuable battery power.
You'll find the large record button positioned intuitively at the top of the S30's back panel so that it's well placed for your thumb and you'll find a vertical slider switch just below it for zooming in and out. This control is also used to adjust the volume on video playback. Below that, there's a small pause button, along with the button for the light which you press twice to turn on and once to turn it off. The light itself is located under the lens on the front of the device and can be used to for recording video in dimly lit conditions or as a camera flash when in stills mode. Underneath the pause and light buttons, there's a panel that flips out to reveal a small range of connections comprising an HDMI, a TV out and a Mini-USB for charging or hooking up to a computer.
On the underside of the S30 you'll find a standard tripod connection and unlike most other pocket camcorders, you actually get a tripod on the box. This thoughtful add-on has three bendy legs so that you can adjust it to find the right shooting position and it's also very small and light so you could slip it into a pocket or bag without taking up too much room.
The top of the device is home to the built-in microphone along with a macro switch for close-up shots and an SD card slot for topping up the on-board 128MB Flash memory. The memory slot is compatible with SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 64GB. Flipping the screen out reveals a few more hard buttons - a power switch, a button for switching between camera and camcorder mode and beneath that is the internet button. This can be used to directly upload a video or photo to the web when the S30 is connected to a computer, without having to manually transfer the file across, thanks to the included ArcSoft software (supplied on a disc). We actually found it easier to uninstall the software and just drag and drop the files onto our computer in the usual way, as is often the case with these automated processes.
Many of the functions carried out by the "hard" buttons can also be accessed using the touchscreen. If you're used to using a fancy capacitive touchscreen on your smartphone, then you might be slightly disappointed to know that the S30's screen is of the resistive variety. While it works ok most of the time, it can be slightly temperamental to use and needs a fair amount of pressure. The fact that the touchscreen also doubles up as your viewfinder means that you'll probably have to clean off the fingerprints every once in a while. The icon-based menu system is relatively straightforward although it takes a few goes to get used to it, but you should be up and running after about 5 minutes of tinkering. It is, however, slightly annoying that you have to work through several layers to get to most of the settings and you have to tap on an icon once to highlight it and then again to select it - so that choosing any setting takes double the time that it should.
The S30 is capable of capturing video (MPEG4/H.264) at a 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, at 30 frames per second with its 8-megapixel CMOS sensor. If you're not fussed about recording in full HD then you can also choose from three other recording modes - HD60 (1280 x 720p at 60fps), HD30 (1280 x 720p at 30fps) or VGA (640 x 480 at 30fps). As well as selecting the recording resolution, you can turn on the motion stabilisation mode to reduce image blur created by shaky hands. Along with a fixed focus lens (F=2.5), the S30 sports a 16x digital zoom.
There are a few neat recording options available on the S30, including a slow motion setting and a motion detection mode that will start recording when movement is detected. There's also a pre-record button that records 1 second more before you actually hit the record button to ensure that you don't miss anything. There's an option for time lapse recording which can be set at a recording rate of one frame per second, one frame every 3 seconds, or one every 5 seconds.
We found the zoom to be a little clunky, although a smooth digital zoom on a pocket camcorder is something of a rariety so we can't complain too much. Despite the 1080p recording, we found the footage to be slightly soft, where we would have expected a fair bit more clarity. In this respect, the Tosh doesn't quite measure up to rivals such as the Flip Video UltraHD. The S30 performs better than most when light is limited, but quality is still an issue. On the plus side, it was nice to have optional extras like time lapse and slow-mo recording. The sound wasn't brilliant - there was a contant rustle in the background, but this isn't at all unusual on a pocket camcorder.
To capture still images (JPEG) you'll need to switch to camera mode, either using the button on the inside of the grip or the relevant icon on the touchscreen. For the best quality possible, the high resolution mode offers 16MP images (4608 x 3456), or you can opt for standard 8MP snaps (3264 x 2448), or low resolution 3MP pictures (2048 x 1536). The S30 automatically sets the appropriate ISO setting or alternatively you can choose ISO 800 or 1600 with the latter being best for the darkest surroundings. Other features include a self timer and a choice of scene settings including auto mode, Skin mode for making skin tones look more natural, night mode and backlight for when there's a bright light behind the subject. You can also adjust the white balance and shoot in black and white, sepia or negative.
We actually preferred the results produced by the stills mode, rather than the video mode although we still would have liked a little more clarity on the images, as the edges of objects look very slightly fuzzy. We also found that the macro mode made minimal difference to close-up shots.
The S30's 128MB of built-in memory will get used up very quickly, so realistically you'll need to budget for a decent-sized memory card as well. According to Toshiba, a 1GB card will give you 195 photos (16MP), 10 minutes of 1080p footage or 40 minutes on the lowest resolution.
The Toshiba Camileo S30 is a great-looking piece of kit and we found it really comfortable to hold and easy to use. The in-depth menus are slightly frustrating but as you'll probably be using the same setting for most of time, this isn't a deal breaker. What we were disappointed by was the image quality - both on video and photos. Having said that, if you're just after some quick vids to bung on Facebook or YouTube then the S30 should do just fine. However, if you're planning to record an important event like a wedding or your child's first steps then you might be let down by the quality of the video.
At £139.99, the S30 is a bit pricey compared to some of its rivals although we found it online for as little as £120. Keep in mind that you'll need to buy an SD card too. The S30 does, however, have the benefit of a decent-sized fold-out display.
If you want a pocket camcorder that's simple to use and offers good quality video then the Flip Video UltraHD is a better choice, while if you're after something with a few more features then something like the Sony Bloggie Touch might be a better bet.


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The miniature, called 'Guinea pigs going to their garden...' was among 193 original illustrations sold by wealthy American couple, Kendra and Allan Daniel. The painting depicts four guinea pigs following a fifth along a path carrying garden tools.
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By SID SALTER
Despite politically crapping out last year on virtually the same piece of legislation, State Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, is rolling the dice again in the 2013 legislative session on online gaming legislation that could have a profound impact on the future of legal gaming in the state.
That's why Moak is back with House Bill 254 in 2013 after his original online gaming bill HB 1372 died last year. The bill proposes to regulate, license and tax online gaming at 5 percent of gross revenues. The bill would restrict online gaming licenses to those companies already holding land licenses to operate in the state.
Moak wrote the legislation in reaction to a 2011 U.S. Justice Department ruling which clarified that the ban on interstate betting in the Wire Act of 1961 applied only to a "sporting event or contest" and that all other gambling operations are outside the purview of the act. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the DOJ decision opened the door to any form of online gaming over the provided it isn't the so-called "sports book."
Under the ruling, states can sell lottery tickets online and authorize online poker, roulette, blackjack and other casino games, as long as the actual betting takes place within a respective state's boundaries, even if out-of-state credit cards are used to finance the gambling.
Normally, someone who wants to change Mississippi gaming laws would have to fight the state's churches and the entrenched casinos. Since the inception of legal casino gaming in Mississippi in the 1990s, efforts to enact a state lottery or other major changes have met with opposition from the churches and from the big casino companies.
When Moak introduced HB 1373 during the 2012 session, religious critics of any expansion of legal gaming of any kind in Mississippi reacted. But because the bill protected them from competition from new online-only gaming companies, many of the big casino operations supported Moak's play. Moak is a former chairman of the House Gaming Committee and knows the industry well.
Moak's "Mississippi Lawful Internet Gaming Act" was a reaction to a 2011 U.S. Justice Department ruling that held that the Interstate Wire Act of 1961 — a federal law that has complicated efforts to legalize online gaming — was being interpreted as only outlawing sports betting. In the past, the federal Wire Act was interpreted as outlawing all forms of gambling across state lines.
Moak argued that the legislation was necessary to allow Mississippi's existing gaming industry to have more control of its own destiny and to allow the state to regulate what will already be taking place online with or without their approval — and to tax it. The bill — which died in committee after being double-referred to Gaming and Ways and Means — included a measure to allow the state's existing gaming licensees to offer online games of chance that are regulated and taxed by the state, but on different terms than in the bricks and mortar casinos.
Nevada has embraced new online gaming competition. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed online gaming legislation passed in 2011 by the New Jersey Legislature and faces a Thursday deadline on a new online gaming bill. Since the Justice Department ruling, seven states (California, Delaware Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Mississippi, and New Jersey) have entertained legislation authorizing forms of online gaming in their states. Utah has passed legislation specifically prohibiting internet gaming. Maine has altered their gaming statute in response to the Department of Justice ruling.
Mississippi lawmakers haven't heard the last of the online gaming issue as certain competition for the state's existing 30 commercial casinos that had gross gaming revenue of $2.25 billion in 2012. Records released recently by the Mississippi Department of Revenue showed that gaming revenue in 2012 showed an increase of $12 million over 2011 — that after a sour national economy helped fuel a streak of four consecutive years where Mississippi gaming revenues dropped by an average of about $160 million per year.
What is certain is that opponents of all forms of legal gambling will be against online gaming and most of the entrenched traditional casino operators with bricks-and-mortar locations in the state will support it in Mississippi — just like last year. But at some point, the legislation is likely to gain traction.
Sid Salter is a syndicated columnist. Contact him at 662-325-3442 or firstname.lastname@example.com [1].
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Chapter 6: The Student Conduct Code
Violation of University Policy / Sexual Misconduct / Threat, Harassment, Stalking, or Intimidation: Directives to Desist / Hazing / Conduct at Athletic Events / Conduct in the Libraries / Damage to Property / Use of University Computers and Data Networks / Use of University Telephone System / Fireworks, Firearms, and Explosives
Violation of University Policy
Students and student organizations are expected to comply with all University rules of conduct. Standards of conduct are derived from tradition and evolve with contemporary practice. Grounds for discipline cannot always be the subject of precise statement; however, when commonly held standards of conduct are broken, discipline must be taken if the University community is to be sustained.
Students are subject to disciplinary action when, individually or as members of a group, they violate University policy, rules, or regulations, including but not limited to the following:
* Obstruction or disruption of teaching, administration, University procedures and activities, or other authorized activities on University premises
* Physical abuse of any person, including assault and other unwanted physical contact
* Sexual Misconduct (see below)
* Conduct that may endanger the health or safety of members of the University community
* Unauthorized entry or use of University facilities or unauthorized possession or use of University property or property of others
* Damage to University property or property of others, including, but not limited to, vandalism (see below)
* Disorderly conduct or obscene conduct or expression
* Threats of violence against another person or harassment (see also, University policy on harassment based on bias set forth in Chapter 5), stalking, or intimidation that unreasonably impairs the security or privacy of another person (see below)
* Hazing (see below)
* Forgery, alteration, or misuse of University documents, records, or identification, furnishing false information to the University, or possession of any false identification or identification belonging to another person
* The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol, illicit drugs, or unlawful drug paraphernalia (including possession of prescription medication belonging to another person and sharing of prescription medication; see also "Alcohol and Controlled Substances" in Chapter 9 for a more detailed statement of drug policies.)
* The operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
* Intoxication (See also "Alcohol and Controlled Substances" in Chapter 9 for a more detailed statement of alcohol policies.)
* Failure to comply with authorized directives of, or furnishing false information to, University officials or representatives of student judicial bodies acting in performance of their duties.
* Violations of policies governing conduct at athletic events and in libraries and other University facilities (see below)
* Violations of University computer or telephone system policies (see below)
* Possession of fireworks, firearms, or explosives (see below)
Violations of regulations of the residence halls, libraries, resource centers, and other areas of University life may result in disciplinary action. For further regulations pertaining to conduct within the residence halls, see Chapter 8, "Residential Life".
The officers of organizations or individual hosts are responsible for the conduct of their members and guests. This responsibility includes compliance with federal, state, and local law and University policies. Those who fail in this responsibility will be subject to disciplinary action and/or referral for prosecution by government authorities.
The Vice Chancellor for Student Life or his designee may reprimand, institute restrictions on, or withdraw registration from organizations that violate University policy and regulations. The Office of Student Activities may impose restrictions or require conditions be met by organizations that are found to be in violation of policy.
Students are expected to observe the standards of the University for activities that occur off campus. In cases of misconduct that occur off campus in which the University determines that it has an interest, a group may be disciplined and/or lose its registration or an individual may be disciplined.
An appropriate hearing officer or judicial body will decide whether the University has sufficient interest in an off-campus matter to exercise its jurisdiction, and the decision may be reviewed by the Appellate Review Board. Factors in the decision may be whether Vanderbilt University property or property of members of the University community is involved; whether the parties in a dispute are members of the University community; whether the misconduct occurred at an event sponsored by a Vanderbilt group or by a University department; and whether such misconduct may affect the welfare of the University community.
Students or groups charged with violations of conduct have full right to the guarantees of fairness as described below in The Student Conduct System.
Sexual Misconduct
Vanderbilt University desires to establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all members of the University community. The University, by providing resources for prevention, education, support, and a fair disciplinary process, seeks to eliminate all forms of sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct of any kind represents socially irresponsible behavior and will not be tolerated by the University community.
It is a serious violation of University policy to engage in sexual conduct or activity without the consent of the other person. Consent may be withdrawn at any time, without regard to the activity that preceded the withdrawal of consent. Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to, actual or attempted rape and sexual battery. A student who violates this policy can be prosecuted in the courts of this state and, in addition, may be suspended or expelled from the University for the first offense.
Rape is defined as sexual penetration, no matter how slight, of the genital, anal, and/or oral openings of the person by any part of the student's body or by the use of an object, without the person's consent or against the person's will where the person
a. is forced or has reasonable fear that the accuser or another will be injured if the accuser does not submit to the act;
b. is incapable of giving consent or is prevented from resisting due to physical or mental incapacity, which includes, but is not limited to, the influence of drugs including alcohol; or
c. suffers from a mental or physical disability.
Sexual battery is defined as intentionally touching the person's intimate parts (primary genital area, groin, inner thigh, buttock, or breast) without or against the person's consent. This touching is either directly on the body part or on the clothing covering that body part. It is also sexual battery if the person is forced to touch the intimate areas of another individual.
Information and resources regarding issues of sexual misconduct can be found at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/ProjectSafe.*
For procedures that apply to sexual misconduct cases, see "Guidelines for Cases of Sexual Misconduct" in Chapter 7.
Threat, Harassment, Stalking, or Intimidation: Directives to Desist
Vanderbilt University expects students to refrain from conduct that threatens or through intimidation unreasonably impairs the security or privacy of another member of the University community. Such conduct is a violation of University policy and may result in disciplinary action.
A student who feels that she or he is the subject of such conduct may request from the Chair of the Conduct Councils or the Chair's designee an order to the offending student to desist from the conduct in question. When a request is filed, the Chair or the Chair's designee will determine whether the alleged conduct warrants the issuance of an order prohibiting the continuation of the conduct. The student whose conduct is the subject of the request will be notified of the request and any disciplinary charges.
If the Chair determines that the conduct complained of may constitute harassment, stalking, intimidation or threat that unreasonably impairs the security or privacy of another member of the University community, the Chair shall issue an order prohibiting the offending student from engaging in that conduct. The Chair may also impose other appropriate restrictions. Any student against whom such an order is issued may appeal the issuance of the order in the same manner that any other action by the Chair may be appealed. Any disciplinary charges brought at the time the order is requested will be resolved in the same manner as any other violation of policy.
Violation of an order by the student who is subject to the order will result in the filing of a disciplinary charge against that student. This charge will be adjudicated according to the usual disciplinary procedures. The hearing will be conducted by the hearing authority that issued the order. If the disciplinary procedures result in a finding that the charged student is guilty of violating the order, a disciplinary penalty will be imposed. This may include suspension or expulsion.
The determination of whether an order should be issued and any order that may be issued shall not be considered a disciplinary proceeding or discipline for purposes of the student's record unless separate charges were brought and adjudicated. A subsequent proceeding to adjudicate a charge that the student has violated the terms of an order shall constitute a disciplinary proceeding in the ordinary sense of that term and shall become a part of the student's record to the same extent that any other disciplinary action would become part of the record.
State law requires each college and university in Tennessee to adopt a policy prohibiting hazing. Hazing is defined in the law as "any intentional or reckless act in Tennessee on or off the property of any [college or university] by one (1) student acting alone or with others which is directed against any other student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of that student, or which induces or coerces a student to endanger his or her mental or physical health or safety. `Hazing' does not include customary athletic events or similar contests or competitions, and is limited to those actions taken and situations created in connection with initiation into or affiliation with any organization."
While keeping with the statutory limitations of hazing above (i.e., student acts directed at students on or off campus), the University expands its definition of hazing to include any act that may produce, or is intended to produce, mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such acts include--but are not limited to--inducement of excessive fatigue, or physical or psychological shocks; personal servitude; implementing or participation in treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, or road trips; publicly wearing apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; drinking games, or, other organized activities, late work sessions, and other obligations which interfere with scholastic purposes of the organization; and any other activity inconsistent with the purposes of the organization's constitution, by-laws, standing rules and policies, or University policy. Students are subject to federal, state and local laws, and policies and regulations of the University.
Conduct at Athletic Events
The University prohibits the throwing of objects from the stands and abusive language or gestures. Student spectators who throw objects at athletic events will be ejected from the contest and may be subject to further disciplinary action. Other spectators will be similarly treated by local authorities. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted at athletic events.
Fan Access Policy
The Southeastern Conference Fan Access Policy states as follows: "In all sports, access to the competition area shall be limited to participating student-athletes, coaches, officials, support personnel and properly-credentialed individuals, at all times. For the safety of participants and spectators alike, at no time before, during or after a contest shall spectators be permitted to enter the competition area." Students violating this policy will be subject to University discipline. In addition, individuals who improperly enter the competition area may be expelled from the facility, arrested for trespassing, or lose future ticket privileges.
Signs & Banners
Students may paint their faces including the common names for our team (e.g., Dores, Vandy, VU). Students and/ or recognized student organizations may submit banners to be displayed at the game to the appropriate Athletic Department official, prior to the game. Banners with obscene or derogatory messages will not be displayed. Efforts will be made to display all banners submitted. Students are permitted to bring hand-held signs to athletic events provided that the signs meet the following guidelines:
1. The signs must be no larger than one piece of standard size poster board (22" x 28");
2. Signs may not display abusive or obscene words or drawings; and
3. Names of commercial products other than the official broadcast networks of the contest may not be mentioned on the sign.
Event staff has the discretionary authority to determine if a sign does not meet the guidelines. Signs that do not meet these guidelines may be confiscated at any time during the event. Students in possession of a sign that does not meet the guidelines may be ejected from the contest if they refuse to comply with the policy stated above.
Conduct in the Libraries
Eating, drinking, and use of tobacco all endanger library materials. For that reason, these activities are either allowed only in certain designated areas of the University library system or prohibited entirely. In some locations, covered beverages are permitted. For clarification of the policy in the individual libraries, patrons may inquire at the respective service desks. Failure to observe these restrictions may result in disciplinary action.
Many libraries offer group study space, but a significant portion of each library is intended for quiet study. Users are expected to be considerate of others, particularly when using cellular phones or having conversations.
Mutilating or defacing library materials is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Defacing includes highlighting, underlining, and writing in or on library materials. Mutilation includes removing pages; removing library ownership marks, including labels, bookplates, and property stamps; or otherwise damaging library materials.
Removal of library materials from the premises without authorization is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action.
Damage to Property
Damage, vandalism, littering, or theft of University property or property of a University community member or campus visitor by a student or student groups may result in disciplinary action as well as the offender's being held financially responsible for the cost of repair or replacement.
For example, a student may leave a window open during cold weather causing burst pipes and the flooding of student rooms and common areas. Or, a student may cause a fire triggering the building's sprinkler system causing both water and smoke damage to student rooms and common areas. In these cases, the perpetrators may be held responsible not only for disciplinary purposes, but also for the financial losses suffered by other students and the University resulting from these incidents.
Students may be held financially responsible for damages or losses resulting from accidents or negligence. Students who suffer losses under such circumstances must take their claims to their own homeowners or renters insurance carriers. These companies may subrogate the claims to the carrier of the responsible student's insurance.
Use of University Computers and Data Networks
Students, faculty, and staff are expected to comply with The Computer Privileges and Responsibilities policy (http://www.vanderbilt.edu/HomePage/aup.html*). Among other things, this policy prohibits violation of copyright laws, including illegal file sharing. In addition to disciplinary sanctions, computer privileges may be revoked in appropriate circumstances.
Telephone System
Students should identify themselves to the persons called on the telephone and may not use the telephone system to intentionally harass another by threats, obscenities, or repeated calls in which they fail to identify themselves. Examples of improper use of the telephone are: calling repeatedly and breathing or not speaking into the telephone receiver; describing sexual activity without identifying oneself; and anonymously subjecting the listener to obscene names. Harassment by telephone is a violation of state law and will subject the caller to criminal prosecution as well as discipline by the University. Students who experience such calls should report the matter to an assistant director of Housing and Residential Education, and/or, to the University Police Department.
Unauthorized use of the University telephone system with the intent to avoid payment of long distance charges is unlawful and may result in disciplinary action. Misuse includes: the unauthorized acceptance of long distance collect calls, third party calls charged against the University, and use of a long distance authorization (V-Net) number not issued to the student.
Resident students must provide their own, FCC approved, telephone instruments. Because they interfere with wireless access to data networks, 2.4 GHz cordless phones are prohibited.
Fireworks, Firearms, and Explosives
REVISED 01/10/06: The use or possession of fireworks, firearms, or other weapons, explosives, or any type of ammunition on University premises is prohibited. (Student use or possession of these materials is prohibited off campus, as well, when such use or possession is illegal or may endanger the health or safety of members of the University community.)
Sports weapons and ammunition must be kept in the custody of the Department of Police and Security, which is open twenty-four hours a day. It is a felony in the state of Tennessee to carry a weapon on a campus for the purpose of going armed. Air rifles and "BB" guns are considered to be firearms, the use and possession of which are prohibited on campus.
NEW 04/13/06: The use and possession of stun guns, flying Tasers, cattle prods, liquid stun guns, or other electrical devices designed to disrupt the human neurological system for the purpose of incapacitation is prohibited.
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Diablo III collector's edition pictures and hands-on
Diablo III marks the return of one of the all-time great PC game series. Ten years in development, the game is now live and ticking along nicely on PCs the world over.
It's available in several different versions, but for the true fan there can be only one choice; the collector's edition. Pocket-lint has got one of the epic boxes and has put together a hands-on for you, so you can decide whether the £170 set is worth it.
So what's in the box? First, there's a full version of the game for either PC or Mac. We have been getting our teeth stuck into it for a while now and will have a review once we get closer to tackling the vast gameplay load it contains.
The collector's edition also throws in some exclusive in game items in the form of angel wings, an exclusive banner and special dye with which to colour your armour sets. For World of Warcraft fans, you get a special Diablo III style pet called a fetish shaman. If you play Starcraft II, then there are unique battle.net portraits based around Diablo characters.
Just as the collector's version of Starcraft II came with a rather awesome USB key, Diablo III takes it one step further. A rather hefty Diablo skull, with a 4GB USB soulstone rammed inside it, is included. This is cool enough by itself, but it goes one better, as the soulstone USB comes preloaded with Diablo II and Diablo II: Lord of Destruction.
Satisfying your Diablo lust even further is a two-disc behind-the-scenes DVD and Blu-ray set which features more than an hour of interviews with the folks at Blizzard who put the game together. We've watched it, and for the hardcore fan there's nothing better. Adding to the Diablo III media is a CD with the entire game's soundtrack, should you want to listen to its sounds while away from your PC.
The real highlight, apart from the actual game, is the game artwork book. At 208 pages it is a fairly meaty read. It goes all the way from pre-development concept art to 3D renderings of characters that appear in the game. The majority of it is seriously impressive and would take pride of place on any Diablo fan's mantlepiece
That's it, plenty to play with in the collector's edition as well as it being one of the best PC games released in a long time. For the true Diablo obsessive the collector's edition seems more than worth it and will retain a lot of its value should you plan on selling it later. Otherwise, just go and grab the game: we can see the allure of a huge Diablo skull USB key in terms of looks, but for practicality, there is no chance it'll fit in your pocket.
Like the sound of the collector's edition? Let us know in the comments below ...


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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – In a strong affirmation of its commitment to maintaining the affordability of a Wilson College education, the Wilson Board of Trustees voted this weekend to hold the line on tuition for 2012-13.
DATE: Feb. 27, 2012
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The board agreed to the recommendation by President Barbara K. Mistick to hold tuition at the 2011-12 rate of $28,745 for the next academic year. In addition, the board approved modest hikes in fees — including those for room, board and technology — to cover only the direct increases in the college's cost of providing the services. The result is that full-time, residential Wilson students will pay just 1.2 percent more next year for tuition and fees.
"The board's decision to maintain the tuition rate demonstrates its extraordinary commitment to keeping a Wilson education a great value," Mistick said today. "Due to the current economic climate, we feel it is absolutely essential for the college to keep cost increases to a minimum. It won't be easy. We will have to be extremely vigilant in every expense category. But we strongly believe this is the best decision for our students and for Wilson College."
The decision to hold tuition steady was based in part on the ongoing economic recession, which is affecting enrollment at institutions of higher education across the nation. In attempting to ride out the recession for the past few years, many families have simply exhausted their savings for education and are facing uncertainty about their economic futures. Another key factor in the decision is Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed cuts to state financial aid, which would mean many students would receive less grant money and have to borrow more, according to Dr. Mistick.
"We are concerned about our students taking on more debt, especially at a time when the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is considering cuts to student aid," she said.
For the 11th consecutive year, Wilson College was rated for 2012 as a "Best Value" college by the influential U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Colleges" issue. The designation is an indication of a high-quality education at a great price.
The tuition decision "lets our students and their families know they can be confident they are getting great value for their educational investments," Mistick said.
Wilson awards $12 million in aid and scholarships annually and 96 percent of students receive some form of financial aid. Wilson does not reduce its own scholarships for students who receive outside aid, allowing students to reduce the amount of borrowing, according to Vice President for Enrollment Mary Ann Naso.
Wilson College is a liberal arts college founded in 1869. The institution, which prides itself on offering its student individual attention, has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. Students may choose from more than 40 fields of study, including majors, minors, concentrations and certificates, as well as two master's degrees. Additional opportunities are available in physical education and dance; pre-professional programs in law, medicine, veterinary medicine and the health sciences; and a variety of special learning opportunities, internships and study-abroad programs.
For more information, contact Cathy Mentzer at 717-264-4141, Ext. 3178, or Debra Collins at 717-262-2607.
Founded in 1869, Wilson College is a liberal arts college dedicated to the education of women. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and located in Chambersburg, Pa. Wilson offers bachelor's degrees in 30 areas and master's degrees in education and the humanities. The college's 2011-12 enrollment in the College for Women and the Adult Degree Program is 746 and includes 21 students from 10 foreign countries.