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Worcester, Mass. - Senior forward Stephanie Couzin (Chicago, Ill.) and junior defenseman Lisa Wilson (Corunna, Ontario) will serve as co-captains for the 2008-2009 women's ice hockey team, as announced by the hockey program.
Couzin led the team with 25 points during the 2007-2008 season, including 10 goals and 15 assists. She scored two goals on the power play, two short-handed and had one game-winner. Couzin leads all active players on the team in career points with 67, on 34 goals and 33 assists. She was also named the ECAC Player of the Week on Nov. 14, as well as the Crusader of the Week on Nov. 12.
Wilson led the team with 12 goals scored during the 2007-2008 season, with three on the power play, one short-handed and two game-winners. She was second in the conference in scoring by defensemen with 23 points on 12 goals and 11 assists. Her career stats now included 22 goals and 18 assists for 40 points. She recently was named to the 2007-2008 first team All-Conference squad as announced by the commissioner of the ECAC.


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Meeting place
We have been an art society for 11 years. Our original meeting place was Mellor Parish Centre. We moved to St Martin's in April 2005 because it was a more convenient location and changed our name to Mellor Art Society to avoid confussion with Marple Art Society. Our meetings are held from 7.30 to 9.30 every Wednesday evening in the hall at the back of St Martin's Church, Brabyns Brow, Marple Bridge. ( next to Marple Station)
What we do
1. We paint !
Our members vary from beginners to more experienced artists. We are a friendly bunch and are happy to help or give advice to any one in the group who needs it. We sometimes have evenings when we can paint what we like and sometimes we have organised evenings.
What do we paint with?
Quite a number of us like to use watercolour but some prefer pastels or acrylic. Our members have wide and varied talents and sometimes share these as part of our program.(see the program page)
2. Talks
We have a varied program throughout the year. Our program includes visiting speakers who give talks on different aspects of art for example a famous artist such as Lowry or Klimt.
3. Demonstrators
Visiting artists come to give demonstartions or lead workshops where we try something new.
To find out what else is going on in the area please click on the following links.
For a Virtual History Tour of Marple please click on this link.
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Exclusive! Carson Kressley Teases Week 4 Waltz and the Real Cause of "FartGate"
Carson Kressley may not always be the most technically dazzling Dancing With the Stars Season 13 star, but he's certainly one of the most fun to watch. Wetpaint Entertainment had a chance to chat with Carson, and he opened up about the DWTS experience, what we can expect from him in Week 4, and the real criminal behind "FartGate."
Wetpaint Entertainment: How are you feeling about doing DWTS now that you're a couple weeks in to the season — are you glad you said yes?
Carson Kressley: I am. The first couple of weeks were a little rocky, and then we had a great Tango last week and after we finished it I was like, "Oh my gosh, this must be how Ricki Lake feels all the time!" Because she nails it every time. It was fun to finally actually do one that was both entertaining and technically, I think, pretty good. I wish we would get better marks. Sometimes I feel like they're a little stingy with their scores for me, but we just keep entertaining the crowds. Our fans are so great, and we keep getting votes — at least enough votes to stay on. I'm just happy to still be there. It's getting more and more fun.
What do you think happened that allowed you to improve so much last Monday? Did something happen differently in rehearsal?
I think that for some reason it was just a good week. We had enough rehearsal time. We actually started rehearsing right after we were saved [after Week 2] on Tuesday night. We got a little bit of a head start. I guess I didn't feel as much pressure. I got an extra day, and got caught up. A lot of the other couples had an extra week before the show started to get their routines under their belt. I was a late addition so I was always feeling a week behind, so it was great to feel on equal footing with everyone else. And perhaps Tango was my thing. I think there's a dance that everyone does a little better in, and mine happens to be the Tango. Go figure!
What was your biggest fear going into the show, and how has that gone for you?
I think your biggest fear is being the first one voted off, you're kind of like "I don't want to be that person who is the first to go." And you get so involved in rehearsal and bonding with the cast and you kind of don't think anyone is going to go home, and then someone does and you're kind of like, "uh oh."
And then it was just that I'm not coordinated. I was that kid that was never picked for any sports in gym class, couldn't climb the rope, all that stuff. I though "hmmm... dancing seems very athletic and coordinated," and it is. Anna [Trebunskaya] told me that dancing requires the most coordination of anything you can do with your body, because you're literally rolling one foot this way and that foot the other way and squeezing your core together — it's a lot for someone like me who has absolutely no coordination. I'm glad that in the last couple of dances I've gotten better. Your muscle memory gets better, you can do certain moves a little better. I'm very nervous, if I make it long enough, to do two dances a week. That sounds very daunting to me. But dancing is supposed to be fun, and celebratory, and that's what I make of it. I don't try to be that suave, debonair romantic Fred Astaire type. I use Cloris Leachman as my inspiration. I think to myself: What would Cloris do?
What was your reaction when Kristin Cavallari was sent home in Week 3?
I couldn't believe it! She was one of the better dancers on the show, and was probably only going to get better and better, so you're just sort of shocked, and stunned. It just goes to show you a) how unpredictable the show can be, and b) how important it is for fans to vote for the person you want to win. I'm sure it boiled down to the fact that people thought she was doing great, and she didn't really need the votes to stay on the show.
Does a surprise elimination like that shake the rest of you up?
I think it shook a lot of people up. It actually gave me hope. I was like oh my gosh, maybe someone really good will get voted off because the fans didn't step up, maybe I have a chance for at least a couple more weeks before it gets really really hardcore. So it was sad to see her go, and it was kind of a rude awakening for a lot of us, but then I was like, okay, it's kind of anyone's game.
Which of this season's other stars have surprised you the most with their dancing?
Chynna Phillips was so great out of the starting gate. She came out and was like a ballerina, and I was like, "Whaaat?" She was so classic. Ricki Lake is phenomenal, but I guess I wasn't surprised because she was in Hairspray and did a lot of musicals and was kind of a dancing kid. And J.R. [Martinez]. You think of him as this war hero, but he's just so athletic. He's really great at everything he does.
Who do you see as your biggest competition?
Probably Ricki Lake, because she' very entertaining and charismatic and she's also technically very good. I think she's kind of a shoo-in, pun intended.
Have you heard about this Nancy Grace fart controversy?
I've heard about it! There's been a lot of noise about that. Pun intended.
Any comment?
No. I didn't experience it first hand and I don't know if the allegations are true. But I do know that one day at rehearsal — they feed us, and normally give us chicken and fish and it's very healthy. But last Monday they had a whole Mexican buffet, and I was like oh no, I can't eat this, I'm going to do high kicks, that's dangerous! So maybe that's where it all started.
Speaking of food and health, have you been experiencing any body changes?
Well, I'm trying to get down to my birth weight, so hopefully by week six I'll weigh nine pounds, seven ounces. But really, you just notice that your clothes fit better. So that's just a fringe benefit. And as far as your body — things start to hurt that, like, I didn't even know I had that muscle! And it's different for every dance. During the Cha Cha my hips were killing me, during the Tango my elbows were killing me from keeping them up in the air. Every week it's different.
Is there anything you can tell us about what we'll see from your Waltz on Monday?
I think the Waltz is very classic and beautiful, and very understated, and we're going to do the opposite. It's going to be a very non-traditional Waltz and I'm sure Len [Goodman] will be apoplectic when we're done, but America seems to like it, and that's who we're trying to keep happy.
Do you have a message for your fans?
I would just say Anna and I are really very very thankful for all of the fan support that we've had. I know we don't always get the highest scores and I think they're a little hard on us, but I think we have been able to make it through because the fans have really gotten behind us and kept us on the show, so we hope that they continue to do so.
Check out Part 2 of our interview here, where Carson talks DWTS fashion, if we'll see Oprah in the audience, and whether or not we might see him dance with another man one day.
For more on Carson, follow him on Twitter at @CarsonKressley, and tune in to Dancing With the Stars every Monday and Tuesday at 8/7c on ABC!
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The Details of New Fantasyland
Happy Monday everyone! With the exciting news of New Fantasyland soft opening this past weekend, hundreds (possibly thousands) of photos have hit the internet. A lot of what I have seen (and shot myself) are the stunning views of the wide vistas and landscapes that are part of this new and exciting land. But, we all know that one of the things Disney does to separate themselves from most of the other amusement companies out there is their attention to detail, even down to the smallest, most minuscule things. That said, here are some photos from the New Fantasyland that highlight just that, the small details. Enjoy!!
Hope you guys enjoyed those shots! They were all taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M5, the little camera that surprises me with its image quality every single time I use it. Thanks for looking, and have a great day!!


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My condolences to family and friends...andto you, Bryan. Very sorry to hear.
Sonny Trip of Cambria,Illinois was killed today in an auto/bike accident.
I dont know the details or arrangments yet but will post them asI find them out.
I can't get my horse to wake up.
My condolences to family and friends...andto you, Bryan. Very sorry to hear.
Hey Bryan, sorry to hear about your friend sir. I know that you and Marco and Hoot all raced with Sonny back in the day in that area. I understand he was a really great guy and a straight shooter. Mike HAney and others spoke very highly of him. I hope that God will bless his grandmother to get through this loss. My prayers shall be with her..
Outspoken but Fair
Noisy Toys Racing built Mini Dragster... Busa Powered
Got the call about this from Sudman this afternoon. I just got an email from Sonny this morning. This really sux. Our prayers go out to the family.
god speed prayers to the family and friends
go big go fast or go home
Visitation will be Wednesday Night 6:00-9:00 P.M. At Riggin Pillatsch Funeral Home in Carterville.Funeral will be Thursday at 11:00a.m
He will be very missed, Prayers to his family.
Although I have never met Sonny in person, I have had many business transactions and telephone conversations with him over the years. He was a pleasure to deal with and and a truly decent person. It is very saddening to hear this tragic news. My condolences to his family and friends.
Our Condolances go out we will miss You Sonny
Kevin-thank you for posting that
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Welcome to my Photo Gallery.
Most of the photos here will be in 1600x1200 resolution, so feel free to zoom in onto the pictures that you like, save them to your computer, and print as the quality should be high enough.
Enjoy! ^^
Birthday Oma - 87 taun
9 September 2007
Melbourne Zoo
Easter 2007
EBC Easter Camp 6-9 April 2007
Valentine's Day
V-Day in my apartment (14th February 2007)
Christmas 2006
2006 Christmas Celebration @EBC (Emmanuel Baptist Church)
Business Trip to U.K
2 - 23 June 2006 -- Hale, Manchester, London
Holiday to Ballarat
19 - 21 May 2006 -- Weribee Zoo & Mansion, Daylesford & Sovereign Hill Ballarat & Ballarat Wildlife Park
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Lexmark P4350 All-in-One Photo Printer
4 out of 5
Cost, versatility, ease of use, screen, media card slots
Software delivery limited on Mac's, streaks in the blacks
Coming in for a well-deserved silver medal, behind Lexmark's new top of the range P6350, the 4350 all-in-one photo printer, scanner and copier takes some beating when it comes to the price-functionality ratio.
Launched in June 2005, the P4350 offers a complete print and copy solution to the small office environment and operates equally well with or without a computer connected. The printing relies on a duel cartridge Inkjet system. Inserting these cartridges has been made easier by simply lifting the printer apart, reminiscent of popping the bonnet on a car and then placing the cartridges in the allocated slots. Various combinations of cartridges are available, depending on the type of printing that's being done, and cost around £15 each. An extra space has even been provided, on the inside left of the printer, to store spare cartridges while not in use.
Photo printing functions, without a computer attached, operate from either direct connection of a PictBridge compatible camera, via a USB cable, or by placing the camera's memory card into the ports, located under a protective flap on the right of the control panel. MicroDrive, Compact Flash, Memory stick, SmartMedia, Secure Digital, MultiMedia Cards and xD are all catered for.
With a card or camera attached the content of the memory can be viewed on the printer itself, via the 1.7in colour screen. Simple to follow instruction will then let the user select the picture or pictures they wish to print, rotate, crop or resize them and even alter the brightness, to suit particular images. The print rate, in full colour, is around 15 pages per minute, although this will depend of the size and quality of the image, going up to 22 PPM for black and white.
Switching the 4350 from printer mode to copier and scanner is done by pressing the illuminated function button on the front display panel. The scanner offers a maximum resolution of 1200dpi and has an A4 flatbed-style imaging area. Both functions are ostensibly the same with one output being directly printed on completion of the scan, and the other being saved as either a TIFF or JPEG. A mention should given the to the integrated OCR text scanning features that the scanner's menu offers. Pages of text and graphics can be scanned and then the associated text content is passed to FineReader 5 (supplied with the Lexmark software) to be recognised and reproduced in a text file to be edited or included in another document.
The dedicated Lexmark software supplied on the installation CD-ROM is meant to include, The Lexmark imaging Studio (Windows only), The All-in-one centre (Windows only), Print Properties - (Windows only), The Lexmark 4300 Series Solution Centre - Mac & PC, The Lexmark Photo Editor (On Mac called Touch Up Tools), The Lexmark Fast Pics (Windows Only). But a lot of these features are Windows only and simply don't appear when installing the accompanying software on a Mac. Macs can operate the 4350 perfectly well but some advanced options and associated imaging tools are always useful and the instruction manual should break down which programs will and won't work with the non-Windows OS.
The other gripe is streaking in the black shades when printing photos. This will no doubt be a dirty ink cartridge, that can either be cleaned or replaced, but nevertheless it's still a pain and made worse by the instruction manual being less than precise on how to rectify these type of problems.


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ABC AmeriCorps - Home
The AmeriCorps Benefits the Community Program, better known as ABC AmeriCorps, is a national service program sponsored by Sauk Valley Community College, and serving Lee, Whiteside, Carroll, Ogle, Bureau, LaSalle, Livingston, Henry and Rock Island counties in central and northwest Illinois.
The mission of ABC AmeriCorps
The mission of ABC AmeriCorps is to work with children, youth and families throughout the community through education programs and community-based agencies to increase academic and life skills.
As an AmeriCorps Member, you will receive a wealth of benefits. Perhaps the biggest benefit you will experience when you join AmeriCorps is the satisfaction of incorporating service into your life and making a difference in your community and your country. Whether you are tutoring kids, building homes, clearing trails or helping to start a local health clinic you will see the direct results of your work. But there is more. As an AmeriCorps member, you'll be eligible for a variety of benefits that make the dedication of a year of your life worthwhile.


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First Baptist Church hosting concert Thurs.
Date posted: May 2, 2014
SHERIDAN — Artists of the Piatigorsky Foundation out of New York will perform a classical music concert at the First Baptist Church on Thursday.
Award winning singer Katie Calcamuggi, a mezzo-soprano, and John Elam on piano will perform at 7 p.m.
The concert is free and open to all members of the community thanks to a sponsorship by the Muriel and Seymour Thickman Family Charitable Foundation, the Sheridan Arts Council and the church.
For more information on the performers or the foundation, email firstname.lastname@example.com, call 212-971-5309 or see www.pfclassical.org.
The church is located at 3179 Big Horn Ave.
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All-gay charter companies like Atlantis Events and RSVP (focused on gay men) and Olivia (exclusively for lesbians) charter entire cruise ships or riverboats and customize the whole trip. The charters work closely with the cruise line to develop itineraries, and they always bring aboard their own group of entertainers, musical guests, D.J.s and more to transform the ship into a floating world of frolicking and fun on the high seas. During the past 25 years, both Atlantis and RSVP have been chartering large and small cruise ships from major cruise lines, such as Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Celebrity and Azamara. Olivia joined the party 20 years ago by focusing exclusively on women-only cruises and by chartering similarly mid-range and high-end ships. All of these gay charter companies also regularly charter European riverboats for more intimate, culturally rich experiences for their passengers.
The "Big Three"
Atlantis continues to be the dominant player in the gay cruising industry by chartering the biggest and most glamorous ships afloat -- such as Royal Caribbean's 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas, which was used for the largest gay cruise in February 2012.
RSVP was sold to Atlantis Events in 2007. As a result of these transitions, the number of cruises RSVP offers has fluctuated from year to year. Olivia will recently celebrated its 40th anniversary as a company (with 20-plus years in gay travel, specifically).
The Best of the Rest
New players in the market offer smaller, more intimate full-ship gay charters. Among them are Source Events, a gay travel company based in Miami, and r Family Vacations -- which will offer one full-charter "group cruise" in 2015 to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Houston-based travel agency Concierge Travel has made a name for itself by expanding the market through high-quality, lively gay-affinity groups aboard regularly scheduled cruises (i.e., partial, not full-ship, charters). Note: Partial charters are not listed below, but you can find more details on each company's website.Where You'll Cruise
Gay and lesbian charter companies conduct extensive research before committing to a foreign destination. There have been well-publicized incidents of all-gay charters facing opposition and scattered protests at ports in such countries as Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Turkey, so the gay charter companies generally steer clear of controversy and head to the "greatest hits" port stops, mostly in the Caribbean and Europe. Gay travelers should be aware that, at some ports, they might be faced with different levels of social tolerance.
2015 - 2016 Preview
A continuing trend we're seeing for the coming year are more intimate, limited-availability sailings. However, cruise companies are continuing to offer many diverse choices for all-gay cruising -- in various sizes and itineraries. Travelers can choose trips to the most popular itineraries in Europe and the Caribbean or explore more bucket-list type places like Southeast Asia and South America, among a wide range of options.
Below is a roundup of gay and lesbian cruise departures through fall 2016. This information, with specific dates, offers a snapshot of some of the adventures, but it's not meant to serve as a comprehensive calendar. Refer to each company's website for any updates or additions. Be aware that some gay and lesbian cruises sell out very quickly.
Atlantis Events
Trip: Rome to Istanbul Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Equinox
Dates: August 14 - 24, 2015
Details: Atlantis is offering its cruisers a 10-night taste of Europe with two overnight stays in Mykonos, Greece, and Istanbul, Turkey. The ship will also include stops in Italy's Rome, Naples and Sicily; various Greek islands; and throughout Turkey. Onboard, the ship will host well-known gay and lesbian performers, top-deck dance parties with DJs and more. Available fares start at $2,699 for a balcony cabin, but are limited availability and subject to change.
Trip: LA to Mexico Halloween Cruise
Ship: Norwegian Jewel
Dates: October 25 - November 1, 2015
Details: Break out the costumes! Celebrate Halloween on a 7-night Halloween cruise to Mexico's Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan from Los Angeles roundtrip. Atlantis' second-ever Halloween cruise, it will include themed entertainment, deck parties and more. Available fares start at $989 for an obstructed oceanview cabin, but are limited availability and subject to change.
Trip: Alaska Inside Passage and Glaciers Cruise
Ship: Holland America's Westerdam
Dates: May 13 - 20, 2015
Details: Olivia will take on the Last Frontier next year as the warm weather rolls in, when Holland America's Volendam navigates the Inside Passage from Vancouver roundtrip. Highlights of the cruise include the otherworldly Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay, as well as the fun easily walkable cities of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. Fares start at $1,299 for an inside cabin (waitlist).
Trip: Greek Isles and Turkish Delights Cruise
Ship: Azamara Quest
Dates: August 16 - 23, 2015
Details: From Istanbul to Athens, Olivia's Greek Isles and Turkish Delights journey will enlighten cruisers in a region rich in history and culture. Azamara Quest will navigate the waters of Turkey and Greece, allowing ample opportunities to explore Old World cities and nearby landmarks. Fares start at $1,999 for an inside cabin (waitlist).
Trip: Mexican Riviera Cruise
Ship: Holland America's Veendam
Dates: November 12 - 19, 2015
Details: Sailing from San Diego roundtrip, Olivia cruisers can experience three highlights of Mexico's west coast: Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan. Academy Award-winning and Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will be performing onboard, along with other special guests to be announced. Fares start at $1,499 for an inside cabin.
Trip: Caribbean Escape Cruise
Ship: Holland America's Westerdam
Dates: January 30 - February 6, 2016
Details: Escape to paradise with Olivia next winter. From Fort Lauderdale roundtrip, the 7-night cruise will visit Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas/St. John and Holland America's private island, Half Moon Cay. The entertainment line-up has yet to be announced, but inside cabin bookings are already on a waitlist. Prices start at $1,499 for an inside cabin.
Trip: Lisbon to Dublin Cruise
Ship: Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf
Dates: June 26 - July 4, 2016
Details: Raise a glass with fellow Olivia cruisers in a 300-year-old pub on the Lisbon-to-Dublin cruise. The masted Wind Surf will visit various ports in Spain and Ireland, as well as Porto, Portugal; Brest, France; and the U.K.'s Isles of Scilly. The entertainment line-up has yet to be announced, but inside cabin bookings are already on a waitlist. Prices start at $4,599 for an inside cabin.
Trip: Pacific Coastal Cruise
Ship: Holland America's Zaandam
Dates: September 25 - October 2, 2016
Details: From Vancouver/Victoria, B.C., to San Diego, Olivia cruisers can explore treasures of the Pacific coast in Seattle, Washington; Astoria, Oregon; San Francisco, California; and Santa Barbara, California. Attractions include Vancouver's gay-friendly Davie Village, Napa Valley and the cobblestone streets of Solvang, a quaint Danish town outside Santa Barbara. The entertainment line-up has yet to be announced. Prices start at $1,599 for an inside cabin.
RSVP Vacations
Trip: 30th Anniversary Alaska Cruise
Ship: Holland America's Westerdam
Dates: August 1 - 8, 2015
Details: The company continues to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, with a second celebratory cruise -- this time, in Alaska. Sailing from Seattle roundtrip, the cruisers will explore Alaska's Glacier Bay, Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan, as well as Victoria, Canada. Onboard entertainment will include RSVP signature acts, a performance by Will & Grace's Leslie Jordan, a costume contest, themed parties and more. Available fares start at $1,319 for an obstructed oceanview cabin, but are limited availability and subject to change.
Source Events
Trip: Treasures of Venice and The Dalmatian Coast Cruise
Ship: Star Clippers' Royal Clipper
Dates: September 12 - 19, 2015
Details: The five-masted Royal Clipper will take cruisers on a journey throughout Croatia, from Venice roundtrip. Stops include Croatia's medieval town of Dubrovnik and beaches of Pakleni Islands, as well as Kotor, Montenegro. Sip a Bellini in Venice, trek the Krka River Waterfalls outside of Zadar, Croatia, and enjoy Source Events' entertainment onboard. Available fares start at $2,799 for an inside cabin, but are limited availability and subject to change.
Trip: Vietnam, Cambodia and the Treasures of the Mekong River
Ship: Mekong Princess
Dates: October 5 - 17, 2015
Details: An intimate adventure awaits with Source Events onboard the 12-suite Mekong Princess. After three nights in Siem Reap, Cambodia, cruisers will continue to explore Cambodia before making their way to Vietnam, where they will spend an additional two nights. Highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat as well as temples, Buddhist monasteries and floating markets along the river. Available fares start at $5,689 for a Saigon Suite, but are limited availability and subject to change.
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Sir Elton John 'helps rescue' six-year-old boy from Ukraine conflict 7
1:52 PM — Sir Elton John is believed to have helped rescue a six-year-old boy and his family who were caught up in the Ukrainian conflict.
18th July 2014
Israel: Jerusalem Pride parade postponed due to Gaza conflict 16
2:41 PM — Jerusalem's Pride parade has been postponed due to security fears following the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
16th May 2014
Putin: Gay Nazis are responsible for protests in Ukraine 31
9:54 PM — Vladimir Putin has reportedly claimed that "Gay Nazis" are responsible for anti-Russian uprisings in Ukraine.
12th December 2009
Gay soldier Ben Rakestrow comes out on return from Afghanistan 40
12:50 PM — A 21-year-old member of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2RTR) has become one of the first British openly gay soldiers serving in a major conflict.


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Oct. 9, 2008
By John W. Gearan
Holy Cross Magazine
These autumnal days, you might find Bob Cousy '50 with a Beefeaters in hand while engaging in his ritualistic early-evening meditation.
"Frankly, I'm not a `yesterday' person as a rule," Cousy says. "But I have thought more about that affair than just about anything that has ever happened to me."
That includes six NBA World Championships on the Celtic teams he captained. That includes the 1947 NCAA Championship which Holy Cross won when an accidental tourist named Cousy and a dozen other guys wandered on campus to play basketball in a barn. And that includes a dizzying array of special events in the remarkable life of Robert Joseph Cousy, who turned 80 in August.
Dwelling on the heroics of his past is completely out of character, say those closest to Cousy. But June 7, 2008, had been "such a special day" that Cousy now reviews it daily and basks in its afterglow.
Amidst a backdrop of gorgeous purple blossoms set in the giant rhododendrons outside the Hart Center, a splendid 7-foot statue of Cousy was unveiled. It depicts Cooz wearing his No. 17 Holy Cross jersey, dribbling with his head up as always and focusing on his fabled future. The amazing creation of gifted sculptor Brian Hanlon, the bronze statue with its green patina seems to have been atop Mount St. James since antiquity.
Huddled by his family, longtime friends and fans from yesteryear -- including Crusaders from the Class of '48 celebrating their 50th reunion -- Cousy appeared totally at ease for a man who describes himself as terribly shy.
Privately he had urged some folks not to break plans or travel great distances to be there. Yet they came because they genuinely wanted to share this historic moment with a man they truly love and appreciate. Being there with close friends and with Missy, his beloved wife, and with his cherished daughters, Marie and Ticia, touched Cousy to the core.
Speakers rose and their eloquence befit the occasion. The Rev. Earle L. Markey, S.J., '53, a Varsity Club Hall of Famer, delivered a heart-felt invocation, calling the Cousy statue "a memorial of the past, a celebration of the present and an inspiration for the future." He urged today's students and athletes to learn from Cousy's life and to sacrifice and work with great intensity to bring their dreams to fruition. Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., '49, president emeritus and esteemed friend of the Cousy family, recalled Cousy's legendary basketball career, then emphasized that the statue stood to honor Cousy's "commitment to social justice, racial equality and to the youth of the city of Worcester.''
"The Jesuit education we teach is designed to help students realize that their God-given talents and gifts are to be developed, not for self-satisfaction, not for self-gain, but rather, with the grace of God, for the good of the entire human community. At Holy Cross, Bob Cousy learned that lesson well," remarked Father Brooks.
The indubitable star orator on her dad's special day was Marie Cousy speaking for the family. Her words were as resplendent and enlightening as the sunshine that warmed the gallery.
She talked about her dad's "lifetime of providing benefit to others and to the community,'' calling that dedication "dad's greatest glory." She quoted Cesar Chavez, saying "we cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about the progress and prosperity of our community ... our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own."
"Dad landed well in Worcester amongst folk who have been such good friends and, perhaps more importantly, among people who embrace the Jesuit philosophy of working together for the common good," Marie said.
Now Cousy faced the unenviable task of following his daughter's graceful grandiloquence. His emotional nature has been public knowledge since his tear-filled Celtic farewell in the Boston Garden on St. Patrick's Day in 1963. "I was supposed to cry at the end," he said. "My daughter preceding me hasn't helped the situation."
Nonetheless, Cooz swung smoothly into his routine, relying on his dry humor to keep the floodgates closed. "Marie was extraordinary, and she read those remarks just the way dear old dad wrote them up for her..." Drum roll, please. "If I had any idea I was going to be eulogized this morning, I'd have done the only decent thing and died for you!" Drum roll, please.
Trying to explain how weird it felt to be a statue and a living human being simultaneously, Cousy painted a hypothetical scene of someone gawking at a statue of some ancient warrior in Rome or Paris. "Then you look at the guy standing next to you and it's The Guy! Is that spooky or what?" he asked.
Again, he heard the roar of the crowd. Yet Cooz, the ultimate showman, knew when it was time to put the depository-for-pigeons jokes to rest. Now he became as serious as he once was when a championship game against the Lakers was on the line.
"You know, I don't mean to trivialize this moment because, as you might imagine, it is very meaningful to my family and me. I'm so blown away when I allow myself to think of all the truly great men and women who have lived, studied and graduated from this gem of a school and then went on to accomplish miraculous things in their lives. And, in some cases, have impacted, literally, the world we occupy. So for an old jock, to be so acknowledged in this company and in this manner, leaves me, appropriately for a statue, speechless."
A committee to plan a tribute to Bob Cousy for his athletic achievements and charitable endeavors got rolling in the fall of 2007.
Spearheading the effort was Ken Kaufman, a former Worcester Polytechnic Institute head basketball coach and Cousy's close friend. Kaufman and Arthur J. Andreoli '58, a Hall of Famer and former alumni president, reached out to 10 other friends who admire Cousy, forming a committee to erect a statue in his honor.
Joining Kaufman and Andreoli on the committee were the Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ,'49; Anthony A. Froio '86; Andrew Laska '50; Donald F.O. Maloney '52; Rev. Earle L. Markey, S.J., '53; Ronald S. Perry '54; Donald E. "Dee" Rowe; and longtime pals of Cousy, Joseph R. Eid, John R. "Jack" Sharry and Edward P. Tonelli.
The Committee engaged Brian P. Hanlon, a renowned New Jersey sculptor, to create a 7-foot bronze statue of Cousy in action. Hanlon had created a small version of the statue for the Bob Cousy trophy presented annually by the Basketball Hall of Fame to the best point guard in college basketball.
"Many in the Holy Cross community and beyond worked fervently on this project. It was a labor of love," notes Kaufman.
Cousy lavished praise on the College's international academic acclaim and its commitment to social justice under the leadership of Fr. Brooks and College president, Rev. Michael McFarland, S.J. He recited a litany of the major accomplishments of Holy Cross' athletic program. Noting the College's modest size and limited funding, Cousy enthused, "What Holy Cross has done in sports is singular and unmatched in American college sports history."
Cousy spoke about his good fortune. "I was fabricated in a small farming community in northeastern France and born six months after the boat landed at Ellis Island," he said. His rise to fame is a classic example of the American Dream. His immigrant parents' hard work allowed the family to move out of a shabby New York City tenement and to St. Albans in Queens when Cousy was 12. That is where he was introduced to basketball and his future wife, his two life-changing happenings.
He beamed, speaking with love and pride about his daughters, both educators, and about his socially committed grandchildren, Zachary and Nicole Brand-Cousy.
Then Cousy mentioned Missy, his "bride of 58 years." The emotional dam broke and his tears flowed.
The statue looked down at its likeness, smiled and thought, "The human being is alive and kicking."
This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 issue of Holy Cross Magazine.
John W. Gearan '65, was an award-winning reporter and columnist at the Worcester Telegram and Gazette for 36 years. He resides in Woonsocket, R.I., with his wife, Karen Maguire, and their daughter, Molly.


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I don't dislike Star Trek; I just don't consider myself a fan. Ive never played a space MMO or single player game either. So my question is: For someone who is not a big Trekkie or fan, how is this game? I love games with exploration and managing my character and adjusting stats. I don't consider myself a PvP type player but occasionally poke my head in. I know this game on launch received a lot of criticism but lately I've been hearing good things about it, and there is the expansion now. Ive seen some videos to intrigue me at this point. I know it is free to play and it is easy enough to say download and try it, but I come to this site for opinions of other gamers. Anyone not a fan like me and similar to my play style who finds this fun?
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Not being a fan of Star Trek is a basic requirement to enjoy this game.
EA CEO John Riccitiello's on future microtransactions: "When you are six hours into playing Battlefield and you run out of ammo in your clip, and we ask you for a dollar to reload, you're really not very price sensitive at that point in time...We're not gouging, but we're charging."
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All it takes for evil to succeed is for the good to stand by and do nothing
Originally posted by OG_Zorvan
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NIce, That made my day.
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Originally posted by Karahandras
I like both Trek and STO, and I'd really love to say the opposite, but... that line has some truth :)
I think without any Trek background you can enjoy STO, with decent knowledge of it you can really enjoy STO, and if you're a full-blown Trekkie then there's a moderate chance you'll hate it :)
Edit: "managing my character and adjusting stats" - then you'll like STO, the game is all about character and ship and crew management and training, both on skills and in gear. There's much freedom in it, at first it can be even daunting (I guess with LoR and the new trait system they made it a bit easier).
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All it takes for evil to succeed is for the good to stand by and do nothing
Originally posted by flizzer
Thought I'd expand a bit. The story driven part of sto should last you 2-4 weeks depending on how much you play and this is probably the best part of the game and you'll certainly hit max level before completing this. You'll probably get more out of this part if you're an sto fan, but still worth a try. FYI the other faction story content is mostly a re-use of the federation content with a couple of different missions at the beginning and i think the feds still have more if this helps in picking a faction and the new romulans are only a pretend faction needing to pick fed/klink at lvl 10. After the story stuff you'll do the instance grind. This'll typically be repeating the same half dozen instances for dilithium first and then romulan/omega marks(and fleet marks if u join a fleet) this can easily take 6 months. After that nothing really.
I'd suggest you download and try for yourself. Always said that sto is a poor console version of starfleet command, but since I guess you don't know what that refers to it may work in your favour.
Originally posted by flizzer
A potential big selling point is that right now it is the only game on the market that lets you both fly space ships and explore ground locations in a science fiction environment with one client. It has a great character, crew, and moderate ship customization system. It's a Trek theme park that visits every TV show era in the mission chains (of which a few are really good and many mediocre) with only a candid nod toward Enterprise. There is a decent amount of stuff to do as long as you join a fleet (guild.)
Issues are that the game is very casual with shallow PVE and enemies with bad AI. This has lead to the game becoming a DPS race where support abilities and classes (engineers and science) are frowned upon in space but still valued on the ground where they dish out more than tactical officers by using turrets and radiation fields. Some activities are more polished than others and there are still bugs in the exploration system I reported on launch day. Crafting is a bit lame with very limited payoff.
It's become like many PWE games. There is a lot of grind end game all focused around fleet activities (guild) for group and personal progression. The cash shop and lock boxes make it feel very pay to win particularly in PVP. I call it pay to progress as at the end you will want to buy a cash shop ship and other stuff. With the demands for dilithium (a game currency) in fleets and for gear you likely will not be able to get the best stuff in a reasonable time frame without paying for it with real money.
Is it unreasonable? IDK. It's not like Allods for example but they are charging just enough that I feel gouged if not truly ripped off. Look over the cash shop and think of 100 zen as being a dollar or euro and make your own mind up on the pricing. I am not sure what dilithium is trading for right now in game as its required for some gear and is allowed to be traded for cash shop currency between players.
PVP is very unpopular and kind of a mess balance wise. You throw enough money at cash shop consoles and lock box ships or fleet gear and no one will be able to compete. I'd not take it very seriously or think of it as an esport. It really needs a revamp.
Is it a fun game? I have had fun with it on more than one play through since launch. By play through I mean leveling a character to cap. If you know what you are doing, you can level a character in 18 hours over a three day weekend.
Special Task Forces (STFs) are kind of small group raids for dilithium, store tokens, and loot. Their is something off or counter intuitive in the way Cryptic put together some of these end game runs that has lead to more bull crap and anger than in any other game I have played. Before you start playing them and some of the other end game planet missions find a good fleet to do it with and save yourself the horror of an STO pug gone wrong. That way they can be fun rather than shit spats.
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Joined: 11/11/06
Originally posted by OG_Zorvan
agreed here !
only EVE is real MMO...but I am impressive with TSW
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Joined: 7/26/04
Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son.
Originally posted by Agent_Joseph
I'm tempted to agree to a point , but I enjoy good flight sims and space combat games. Frankly as a space combat game this game sucks, as a ground combat game this game sucks. Based on those criteria , this game sucks. As a trek fan , I liked the stories. The Foundry actually adds more Trek aspect then Cryptic. That being said, a lot is still very wrong with the game from Trek standpoint. Though not exactly sure how they could make more Trek like for the purist. Exploration and investigation only lends itself so far as gameplay and would get boring pretty fast, and appeal would be limited.
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Joined: 12/12/12
a true trek game would be sandbox
and sandbox is only good for niche games
seeing how much they have added since F2P, i would say their themepark is recovering
now we have the game, we should have had from launch


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On 2 January, the EPA announced that it had exceeded its targets on reducing pollution from vehicle emissions under the Clean Air Act. Between 1995 and 2005 the agency worked with oil firms to reduce the nastier chemicals in fuel. According to figures released last week, the sulphur content of petrol fell by over two-thirds and emissions of nitrogen oxides fell by more than 10 per cent. The news was welcomed by environmental organisations.
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Idaho State University's Institute of Rural Health has received a $22,500 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to serve as the agency's Outreach Partner for Idaho.
ISU-IRH has served as the NIMH Outreach Partner for Idaho for 15 years and was selected this month for another round of funding. ISU-IRH is one of the state partners as well as representatives from District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. (more…)
Idaho State University Chinese New Year 2012 is Jan. 21
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Idaho State University art professor Rudy Kovacs retires after 31 years at ISU
Rudy Kovacs, Idaho State University professor of art, will retire in January after serving on the ISU faculty for 31 years
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The Idaho State University Student Nurses Association Nursing Recruitment and Job Fair will be held. Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Pond Student Union. (more…)
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The Idaho State University Office of Research will present the free workshop "Lab to Life" for researchers and entrepreneurs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the ISU Rendezvous Complex.
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Idaho State University Martin Luther King celebration set Jan. 16
The Idaho State University Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity and Diversity will host a Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on Jan. 16 on the ISU campus.
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The registration period opens Jan. 9 for this year's celebration in recognition of National Girls and Women in Sports Day that is scheduled from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Idaho State University Reed Gymnasium.
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Since the new cast of Dancing With the Stars was announced this week, reactions have ranged from outrage to praise, but the cast, which includes openly-gay Carson Kressley, transgendered Chaz Bono, and yet another Kardashian, hasn't impressed Joe Lawrence and Melissa Joan Hart — at least not yet.
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31. Priority Resolution: Restoring Trust in Canada's Democracy*
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Liberal Party pursue political reforms which promote:
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- Stronger Parliamentary control over public finances, including an annual deadline for the budget; accounting consistency among the Estimates and the Public Accounts; more clarity in voting on Estimates; a costing analysis for each government Bill; and a requirement that government borrowing plans must get Parliament's pre-approval;
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT immediately after the next election, an all-Party process be instituted, involving expert assistance and citizen participation, to report to Parliament within 12 months with recommendations for electoral reforms including, without limitation, a preferential ballot and/or a form of proportional representation, to represent Canadians more fairly and serve Canada better.
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|Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce records
|Inclusive Dates:
|1891-2012 (bulk 1960-2012)
|Extent of Materials:
|2 Hollinger boxes, 1 flat box
|Shelf 29-30
|Date of Accession:
|Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
|Cale McCammon
|Subject Headings:
|Business enterprises–North Carolina–Durham–Directories.
|Business relocation–North Carolina–Durham.
|Durham (N.C.)–Commerce–Directories.
|Durham (N.C.)–Description and travel–Periodicals.
|Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce (Durham, N.C.)–Directories.
|Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce (Durham, N.C.)–Periodicals.
|Industries–North Carolina–Durham–Directories.
|Scope and Content:
|The collection consists of materials created by the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce and a few records of the organization. The materials relate not only to the organization's activities and presence in the community, but also to the changing economic landscape of Durham. Included are various publications that contain membership listings and guides for buyers, businesses, and new residents, as well as programs and invitations relating to community events that the Chamber of Commerce hosted. The collection also contains two scrapbooks of newspaper articles, one concerning a possible merger of the Durham city and county governments and another concerning the industrial and commercial expansion of Research Triangle Park during 1968. Provided with the scrapbooks were sections of the April 26, 1953, Durham Morning Herald, which celebrated the city's centennial by providing histories and snapshots of Durham churches, sports, businesses, the Chamber of Commerce itself, and women's organizations. The collection also contains an insert from the February 23, 1924, issue of the Durham Morning Herald, which features histories of the Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis clubs. Because the 1953 issue has been microfilmed, the original was discarded, while the 1924 insert was retained.
|Related Materials:
|Durham Morning Herald microfilm.
|Durham Centennial Scrapbook.
|Materials cataloged separately from manuscript collection (Durham FYI, Durham Today, "Action" Newsletter, etc.)
|The collection is open for research
|Biographical/Historical Note:
|Founded in 1906, the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce aims to foster leadership and collaboration among Durham businesses for the benefit of the economic climate. On the political front, the Chamber of Commerce advocates for Durham businesses in order to inform legislative powers and affect public policy.
|Container List:
|Box 1
|1. Construction Services Directory
|2. Contact Club Training Manual
|3. Durham, the City of Medicine: Bird's Eye View
|4. Durham, the City of Medicine, the County of Merit: Development Handbook
|5. Durham Community Service Organizations
|6. Major Employers
|7. Marketplace Exhibitor's manuals
|8. Membership Directories
|9. Membership Directory, Business Guide, and New Resident Guide
|10. Membership Directory and Buyers Guide [100th Anniversary Edition]
|11. New Durham: Crossing the Threshold, A Four-Year Accelerated Economic Development/Image Program for Durham and Durham County
|12. New Resident Guides
|13. Relocation Guide
|Box 2
|1. Annual dinner
|2. Annual meeting programs
|3. Annual reports
|4. Board of Directors minutes
|5. Chamber centennial promotional materials
|6. Correspondence
|7. Membership service forms
|8. Programs of work goals
|9. Various invitations and promotional materials
|Box 3
|1. "Bird's-eye view of the city of Durham, North Carolina" print of original oversized map
|Date reflects the year the map was created, not the year of publication.
|2. Durham Morning Herald February 23, 1924
|Compilation of newspaper articles relating to the industrial and commercial expansion of the Research Triangle Park during 1968.
|3. "Expansion 1968 Volume I" scrapbook
|Articles celebrating the Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis clubs.
|4. "Durham Citizens for One Government" scrapbook
|Compilation of newspaper articles relating to the merging of Durham city and county governments.
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The DSI celebrates 20th Anniversary with Introduction of 5 mm Hybrid Drive
by Hu Yoshida on Nov 2, 2012
As a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Data Storage Institute (DSI) of Singapore, I was very privileged to be invited to their gala event that was held to celebrate 20years of R&D in storage and data systems technologies. Dr. Pantelis Alexopoulos, the executive director of DSI, opened the event by reviewing the history of DSI, its many contributions to the storage industry and to Singapore's economy, and also recognizing some of the key contributors to DSI's success.
Mr. S. Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and second minister for Home Affairs and Trade and Industry, provided the highlight of the event with the unveiling of a 5 mm hybrid drive in a 2.5 inch form factor.
This is one of the thinnest drives in the industry and is intended to spur the disk drive industry to expand their markets in consumer applications like tablets and other mobile devices, where the cost of flash may be too expensive.
What is remarkable about this drive is the sum of all the technologies that had to be developed by the research staff at DSI. The first was the development of a spindle motor that is thin enough to fit inside a 5 mm high disk drive. This spindle motor could also be applied to other applications like medical devices, for example. Second is the combination of flash within a disk drive to increase performance and lower power consumption, which is important for mobile devices. It is also sealed in a ceramic enclosure that is filled with helium to further reduce heat and power.
The result is the "A Drive," which can provide capacities up to 1 TB on disk with 32 GB of flash memory in a 5 mm 2.5 inch form factor that can fit in tablets, ultra books, and other mobile devices. While prices are not available, it is expected to be much lower than comparable flash implementations that have been threatening to displace hard disks in the consumer market.
Congratulations to DSI on 20 years of innovation and on the introduction of a new generation of storage systems that can revitalize the hard disk business for the consumer market.
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Howard Ichiro Lim on 02 Nov 2012 at 10:23 pm
Thats certainly impressive. This type of innovation is what keeps technologists inspired and encouraged to create even better products for the market place.
Thank you for sharing this.
Hu Yoshida on 19 Nov 2012 at 10:39 am
Thanks for the comment. Yes, it has become even more impressive with the estimated price that has been published in some reports. This 5 mm drive with 32 GB Flash and 1 TB hard disk is expected to be priced at $60 USD by 2013 and reduce power consumption by 60% compared to comparable HDD capacities.


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