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3rd Congressional District candidate Dr. Mary Headrick appeared at a candidate forum on Monday, October 8, in Cleveland TN with her opponent, incumbent Rep. Chuck Fleischmann.
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We need to have the Democratic Congressional Candidates, Mary Headrick and Eric Stewart elected to Congress to help President Obama move this Republic "forward" instead of "backward." The elected officials who call themselves Republicans, along with the voters who are convinced to vote the Republican Party back into Office, giving them too much control, have always destroyed the balance of this Republic's economic systems. It appears that not only are these people ignoring the facts of History from the 1929 great depression and now without a full recovery from the 2007 deep recession, they want to continue destroying our economy by stopping the President from using the role of Government to prevent another great depression.
Was it the private enterprise systems that prevented another great depression?
What is stopping the Private sectors from stepping up to put the people back to work on production and manufacturing jobs here in the USA instead of depending on the US consumers to continue creating over a $1.0 trillion dollars yearly trade deficit buying their imported goods that are manufactured outside the USA?
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Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay Still Going Strong After 29 Years
One of America's largest holiday light shows, the Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay in Wheeling, West Virginia, will begin November 14, 2014 and continue through January 4, 2015. This holiday tradition began in 1985 with just five light displays and landscape lighting covering about 125 acres over a three-mile drive throughout the resort. Since then, the show has grown into one of the nation's largest light shows, covering more than three hundred acres over a six-mile drive throughout the resort. Eighty larger-than-life light displays are now part of this glowing show including the new Rainbow Tunnel.
Every year new displays are added and the placement of the existing displays change to keep the show fresh. "We are very excited about this year's new addition, the Rainbow Tunnel," said Caren Knoyer, marketing director. "We currently have two light tunnels and they are both very popular." The new tunnel is 100 feet long with multi-colored lights. "Thirty arches will span the road leading down to the lake area," said Knoyer. "We are certain this tunnel will be a big hit."
Favorites from previous years include the festival's tallest display, "Poinsettia Wreath and Candles" which stands close to sixty feet tall and spans fifty feet in diameter. Other display favorites include the "Ferris Wheel", "The Carousel" and the extravagant "Cinderella Display."
Six years ago, the Winter Festival of Lights entered a new "green" era with the commitment to use energy-efficient LED lights in all new displays and to begin converting all existing displays to LED.
LED lights use 85% less energy than traditional bulbs and last five times longer. "We want to ensure that the Winter Festival of Lights will be glowing for many more years!" said Knoyer. "For example, the animated Rocking Horse Display was first added to the Festival of Lights in 1992, using 85 amps of electricity with traditional light bulbs. Now that the display has been updated with vibrant LED lights and it uses just 12 amps of electricity."
The popular Light and Music Extravaganza returns to the Good Zoo and has been updated this year with new music and choreography. The Light and Music Extravaganza takes place nightly on the zoo patio with more than 35,500 LED lights. The zoo at Oglebay will also have their annual holiday model train display at the state's largest O-Gauge Model Train Exhibit and holiday laser shows at the zoo's Benedum Theater. Admission to the zoo is $9.00 for adults and $5.75 for children ages 3-12, and this admission includes the Light and Music Extravaganza on the zoo's patio.
The Gardens of Light is located in the Oglebay hilltop and gardens area, and features 150 hanging baskets of light plus thousands of lighted flowers, trees and shrubs, combined with distinctive holiday music. Knoyer said that the best way to enjoy the Gardens of Light is to take a stroll along the brick path that leads from Carriage House Glass to the Mansion Museum.
Carriage House Glass, the first stop on the Gardens of Light tour, features a large selection of decorative glass and other collectibles. Carriage House Glass is also home to the sparkling Oglebay Institute Glass Museum featuring an extensive collection of West Virginia glass and glassblowing demonstrations. The Gardens of Light continues next door to the Visitors' Center and the Farmhouse Sweets and Treats Shoppe. "This shop features a very large selection of chocolates, plus other candy and regionally produced food products," said Knoyer. "Custom gift baskets are also available at Farmhouse Sweets and Treats." Just outside the Visitors' Center lies the magical Christmas Tree Garden. Introduced in 2003, the Christmas Tree Garden consists of 30 live trees decorated with various colored lights. Situated in the center of the Christmas Tree Garden is the Nativity Display. The life-size Nativity was designed and created by a local artist, and has been a much-loved display at the Winter Festival of Lights since 1985.
The red brick walking path leads from the Christmas Tree Garden to the Greenhouse, Palm Room and Garden Center Gift Shop, where visitors can find live holiday flowers, garden gifts and silk floral arrangements. The final stop on the Gardens of Light tour is the Mansion Museum. The Mansion is the former summer home of the Oglebay family and is elegantly decorated for the holidays.
The 270-room Wilson Lodge at Oglebay offers special overnight packages during the Winter Festival of Lights. Many changes have taken place at the lodge over the years but it is still the centerpiece of Oglebay. It is festively decorated, inside and out, and bustles with activity including children's events, delicious holiday dining, cordial gatherings and live musical entertainment.
There is plenty to do and see at Oglebay while waiting for the lights to come on. The Ihlenfeld Dining Room at Wilson Lodge offers a popular holiday buffet nightly and the family-friendly Glass Works Grill at the lodge is open daily for lunch and dinner. The Winter Festival of Lights is also a special time at all of the Oglebay specialty shops. In addition to the Carriage House Glass, Farmhouse Sweets & Treats, Palm Room and Garden Center shops in the Gardens of Light area, the Resort Shop and West Spa Boutique at Wilson Lodge, Nature Express at the Good Zoo, and the Christmas Shop at the Speidel Golf Club are all fully stocked for the holiday season. The Christmas Shop is open only during the Festival of Lights and offers a large selection of one-of-a-kind decorations, ornaments and holiday collectibles. Gift cards are available at all shops, at the Visitors Center and online at Oglebay's website.
The Winter Festival of Lights is will continue nightly through January 4, 2015 and is viewable Sunday through Thursday until 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. There is no admission to the Festival but a per car donation of $20 is suggested and is valid for the entire festival season. Visitors making a $25.00 donation will receive a DVD of the Festival of Lights and Oglebay story.
Knoyer said that visitors who prefer a guided, narrated tour through the light show, will enjoy one of the trolley tours that are offered several times each night beginning at Wilson Lodge. "There is also a free mobile app for iPhones and iPads available in the Apple App Store," added Knoyer. "The app has detailed information about each display and also includes photos, maps, and audio and video about the Festival of Lights."
The Winter Festival of Lights was listed as one of the 10 Best Christmas Light Displays in the US according to AOL Travel and has been featured on the Travel Channel's "Most Extreme Christmas Celebrations." The show is also listed on the American Bus Association's Top International Events, was named as a top 100 event by Eventcrazy.com and was recently listed as one of the top 200 events in the country by Discover America.
Online Tickets now Available for Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo, an annual fundraiser at the Oglebay Good Zoo, is three weekends: October 10 through 12, October 17 through 19 and October 24 through 26, and online tickets are now available for the popular event.
"Save time and money by purchasing your tickets online in advance of the event," said Penny Miller, director of the Good Zoo. "Online tickets will also be the fastest way to enter Boo at the Zoo."
Miller added that no advance tickets will be sold at the Good Zoo. "Advance tickets will only be available online at our website: www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo."
Miller also said that Sunday nights typically have the shortest wait time to get in the door and that visitors don't need to bring treat bags or containers as the zoo staff will only put candy in the treat bags provided at the zoo.
Prices for Boo at the Zoo are $6.25 for advance online tickets. Good Zoo members advance online tickets are $5.30. Both advance ticket prices are plus tax and handling fees. All tickets sold at the gate are $9.00 plus tax, and there is no member discount or any other discounts at the gate. The Spooky Special Halloween-themed train ride is $2.50 per ride. No advance sale tickets are available for the train ride.
Boo at the Zoo hours are 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday nights and 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday nights.
"Put on your costume and join us for our annual Boo at the Zoo celebration!" said Miller. "The event is the zoo's largest and most important fundraiser to support the day to day operations of the Good Zoo, and a great opportunity to dress up and visit the zoo after dark! And remember, the Dinosaurs will be here so this year's Boo at the Zoo will be extra special!" added Miller.
Oglebayfest, the Area's Premier Fall Event, Returns for 37th Year
Oglebay's fall tradition, Oglebayfest, will begin on Friday, October 3 and continue through Sunday, October 5, 2014. "Oglebayfest began in 1978 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Oglebay and provides an annual 'thank-you' to all who visit us year-round," said John Hargleroad, Director of Operations for Oglebay. Most of Oglebayfest's activities are offered free of charge or at a reduced admission.
The Phil Maxwell Artists' and Gourmet Markets will be located in the Mansion Woods next to the Mansion Museum. The Markets offers a view of the tri-state's best artisans at work plus an extensive selection of local and regional foods. Both markets will be open Friday 12:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit www.oglebay-resort.com/fest.htm for a complete list of participating vendors at the market.
The Ohio County Country Fair at Site One features Baked Goods Auctions, Square Dance, Hog Calling Contest, Fiddle Contest, Pedal Power Contest, Hitch Class Show, Rock Throwing Contest, Baby Crawling Contest, and the State Championship Pony Pull. The Country Fair also features demonstrations including Old Fashioned Butter Making and Quilting. Sheep, horses, pigs, cows, goats and other animals will be on display in the Country Fair Livestock Tent.
Two crowd-pleasing favorites, the Oglebayfest parade and the fireworks, will take place on Saturday. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Good Zoo and the fireworks display will light up the sky over Schenk Lake at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday evening.
Oglebayfest is also famous for its foods and non-stop entertainment. The Ihlenfeld Dining Room at Wilson Lodge has several special menus and buffets including the Seafood Gala on Friday and the Chophouse on Saturday. Both buffets are available from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.. Brunch is offered in the dining room on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Reservations for the dining room can be made by calling 304-243-4080. Entertainment at Wilson Lodge includes Sarah Hays in Hickman Lounge from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Markus & James in Hickman on Saturday from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
The Rathskeller, located at Hess Shelter, is one of Oglebayfest's most popular destinations. The menu has German favorites including grilled bratwurst and knockwurst plus sauerkraut, German potato salad and specialty beers. Emerald City will be at the Wagon Shed with fun foods including deep fried apple pie with ice cream, funnel cakes and corn dogs. Food will be served at the Rathskeller and Wagon Shed on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Entertainment at the Rathskeller includes Alpen Glow German Band, International Fold Dancers and Steve Grkman with his Button Box Accordion.
The Country Kitchen and the Ohio County Country Fair will start serving food at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Levenson Shelter and Site One. Hot soup, sandwiches and pie will be available at the Garden Center. Snacks and sandwiches will be available at the Good Zoo, Schenk Lake and the Artists' Market Woods, and fudge, candy and beverages will be available at Farmhouse Sweets and Treats Shoppe.
Oglebayfest is also famous for its non-stop entertainment. There will be a free square dance with Cabin Fever String Band on Friday at the Country Fair from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Haller Shelter will host Hoard and Jones on Friday from 9:00 to 11:30 p.m., Bill McCoy & Bob Turbanic on Saturday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., and Smoke Daddy and the Crawfish on Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. There is no admission to the Haller Shelter events but must be 21 years old to attend.
The Good Zoo is offering free admission on Saturday and Sunday where visitors can enjoy the Dinosaur Exhibit. "Several life-sized, moving, roaring dinosaurs will be on display and our African Wild Dog pups, born in August, will on display," said Penny Miller, Director of the Good Zoo. The zoo will also feature Fire Safety on Saturday in cooperation with the Wheeling Fire Department. "Come meet local firefighters and practice getting out of a smoke-filled house," added Miller.
All the shops of Oglebay will be open during Oglebayfest including Carriage House Glass, the Nature Express Shop at the Good Zoo, the Palm Room by the greenhouse, Wheeling Civic Center Garden Center, Farmhouse Sweets and Treats Shoppe, and the Speidel Pro Shop at the Hamm Clubhouse. Farmhouse Sweets and Treats Shoppe will have a sampling tent with fresh-made fudge and other treats. Carriage House Glass is featuring West Virginia Artisan Glass and will be hosting Fenton Glass representative Jena L. Blair with demonstrations on bead making on Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Blair will also be showing the Fenton Art Glass jewelry line.
Another popular Oglebayfest attraction, the Belgian horse display, will be at Site One on both Saturday and Sunday, and the Antique Car Display returns to the Mansion Museum lawn on Sunday. Pony rides and inflatable rides will be offered at Schenk Lake on Saturday and Sunday.
Oglebayfest offers free parking and the shuttle buses provide easy access to all of the festival's activities. Special overnight packages are available at Wilson Lodge for Oglebayfest and reservations can be made by calling 800-624-6988 or book online at www.oglebay-resort.com.
For more information about Oglebayfest, call 304-243-4010 or visit www.oglebay-resort.com/fest.htm for a complete Oglebayfest schedule.
Good Zoo Master Naturalists conducting Monarch Research
Monarch butterfly populations are plummeting nationwide, and a federal petition was filed yesterday by environmental groups, urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect them under the Endangered Species Act. Good Zoo director Penny Miller said zoo staff and zoo Master Naturalists are part of a project to study the decline, and to create more milkweed habitat to support the butterflies. Good Zoo Master Naturalists study, rear, tag and release monarchs prior to their migration to Mexico for the winter; they also raise and plant several species of milkweed in home gardens, local farms, and in locations throughout Oglebay Resort including golf courses, the Good Zoo, resort gardens and at the Schrader Center.
Any area residents interested in learning more about the monarch project and many other citizen scientist projects can attend Master Naturalist classes that begin September 6, 2014. Classes cost just $6 per hour of instruction and under $400 for the entire certification program; students participate at their own pace and take up to three years to complete the program, or finish in one year. The fall classes are held at the Good Zoo or West Liberty University on Saturdays and Sundays. Fall classes include Terrestrial and Aquatic Habitats; Screech Owls; Insects; Dressing for the Outdoors in Winter, and more.
Classes can be taken in any order, and students can join the program by enrolling in any class.
Students are all nature lovers and represent a wide range of ages and backgrounds from college students, teachers, scout leaders, farmers, fisherman, to retired folks and nature photographers. "Anyone of any age or background fits into the group, you just have to be a nature lover," said Vickie Markey-Tekely, the zoo's curator of education.
Spring 2015 classes will include core classes by area naturalist Dr Scott Shalaway teaching WV Birds; Bill Beatty teaching Trees; Wildflowers; and Medicinal Plants. Electives taught by Good Zoo staff include WV otters; Box Turtles; Monarch Butterfly Conservation; and many more.
Master Naturalist Daniel Caron said, "The program is a fun and interesting way to learn about nature. I enjoy the program's interactive, hands-on format. The classes teach me to see something different every time I step outside."
Students conduct 16 hours of volunteer work on nature projects of their own choosing in order to become certified. "Our students participate in backyard bird projects, put up bluebird boxes, survey and report frog calls, raise and tag monarch butterflies, and improve their garden and property to attract wildlife," said Penny Miller, zoo director. "Others like to help out at state or zoo wildlife events, or pass on their knowledge to children," she said. "I enjoy teaching my grandkids and neighbors about the monarch butterflies I rear and tag," said certified Master Naturalist Carol Saseen.
The curriculum was developed by the West Virginia Division of Wildlife to develop citizen scientists and naturalists across the state. Students from Ohio and Pennsylvania are welcome to participate also.
Those interested in learning more can visit the www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo or by calling Vickie Markey-Tekely at 304-243-4033 or Penny Miller at 304-243-4027.
Labor Day Weekend Activities at Oglebay include Symphony Performance with Fireworks and Drool in the Pool Dog Swim
An exciting Labor Day Weekend Celebration is planned at Oglebay on Saturday, August 30, Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1. "The most-anticipated event, Wheeling Symphony's free performance, 'Music Under the Stars', will take place on Sunday," said John Hargleroad, Director of Operations for the Wheeling Park Commission. The Wheeling Symphony's performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and a brilliant fireworks display will take place at the amphitheater at the conclusion of the symphony.
A Labor Day weekend favorite, "Fort Henry Days", returns to Levenson Shelter/Site One at Oglebay on Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. on both days. A battle reenactment will be held at Camp Russel at 3:00 p.m. on both days.
The Oglebay Woodcarver's Show, another long-time favorite Labor Day event, will be held at the Pine Room on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The show features sales, demonstrations and exhibits.
Hargleroad noted that there is no admission to the Wheeling Symphony performance, Fort Henry Days and the Woodcarver's Show, although donations are appreciated at the Woodcarver's Show.
Inflatable rides and a rock-climbing wall will be at the Schenk Lake area on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. each day.
Daily Activity Wristbands will be available at the Good Zoo and Visitors Center all three days. The wristbands provide all day use at the Par III Golf, Good Zoo and Train Ride, Miniature Golf, Pedal Boats, Fishing, Outdoor Pool, Tennis, Glass Museum, Trolley, and the Mansion Museum. The wristbands are $16.00 each plus applicable fees and taxes. One free ride on the inflatable rides is included with the purchase of a wristband.
"The Labor Day Weekend is a great time to visit the Good Zoo and see the Dinosaur Exhibit before it goes extinct!" said Penny Miller, Director of the Good Zoo. This special exhibit includes life-sized dinosaurs that move and roar.
The zoo opens daily at 10:00 a.m. and admission to the zoo is $9.00 for non-member adults and $5.75 for ages 3-12. Zoo members and ages 2 and under are free.
"Drool in the Pool" at the Oglebay Outdoor pool will return this year on Monday, September 1 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. "Dogs, like humans, can enjoy the refreshing water and exercise a public pool provides and many areas across the country allow dogs to swim in a public pool after the pool season is over," said Hargleroad. "We are excited to offer this special dog swim when the outdoor pool closes for the season on Monday at 4:00 p.m." There is no admission to "Drool in the Pool" and all dogs participating in the swim must have proof of a current rabies vaccination, and one human, aged 16 and above, is permitted in the pool with one dog. See below for additional rules for Drool in the Pool:
- All owners must have proof of their dog's current Rabies vaccination.
- All dogs must be current on all other vaccinations: Parvovirus (CPV), Canine distemper virus (CDV), Canine adenovirus (CAV).
- One human is permitted in the pool with one dog.
- No human swimming – wading only.
- No one under 16 may wade in the pool.
- Participants who are pregnant or have compromised immune systems may not enter the pool.
- No dogs or humans with open wounds may enter the pool.
- Activity is confined to the shallow end of the pool.
- Owners are responsible for any and all accidents and injury to their own dog.
- Vicious or aggressive dogs may be required to leave.
- Retractable leashes are not permitted.
- Dogs must be clean and brushed before entering the pool.
- Owners must pick up their dog's waste.
- Participants must bath after the event.
Dedicated Staff and Classic Menu at The Grill at Speidel Golf Club keep Golfers Coming Back
Not only does The Grill at the Hamm Clubhouse at the Speidel Golf Club offer a great view overlooking the 18th green of the Jones Course, it also offers delicious sandwiches, appetizers and legal beverages with a smile.
Brandon Ernest is one of Oglebay's dedicated staff at The Grill. Ernest has been working at the Speidel Golf Club for 12 years, and about five years ago Brandon was asked by one of the golf club managers to help out in The Grill on a particularly busy day. Brandon never left The Grill and now serves the classics, plus a few other surprises, to his loyal customers.
"I like to cook and spend my spare time experimenting in the kitchen," said Ernest. "I love my customers and they appreciate it when I make something special for them. We have golf groups that come in from Canada every year and I am so proud when they ask for me."
One of Brandon's customer favorites – a fried bologna and fried egg sandwich – grew so popular that it was added to this year's menu as the "Brandini."
Rico Coville, Director of Golf and Skiing, said he encourages his staff to go above and beyond for each and every customer. "I appreciate Brandon's initiative and creativity," said Coville. "Our tremendous staff is one of the reasons golfers come back year after year," said Coville.
"Of course, the two championship golf courses give golfers a good reason to return," added Coville. Coville also added that both the Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed course and the Arnold Palmer designed courses are in great shape for the middle of the summer.
During golf season The Grill is open daily 7 am until dusk. The Grill is also open during the Winter Festival of Lights when the Pro Shop transforms into the Christmas Shop. This year's Festival of Lights runs November 14, 2014 through January 4, 2015.
A golf e-newsletter with golf specials and updates is sent out weekly during the season. For more information on the Speidel Golf Club and to sign up for the golf e-newsletter visit www.oglebay-resort.com/golf
Thursday Artist Series at the Oglebay Amphitheater Presents Shakespeare in the Park
The Independent Theatre Collective will be producing their inaugural Shakespeare in the Park production, Two Gentlemen of Verona on June 26, July 10 and 24, and August 7, 2014 at the Anne Kuchinka Amphitheater in Oglebay.
Under the direction of John E. Reilly, William Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona will anchor Oglebay's Thursday Artist Series this summer. "Two Gentlemen of Verona is a comedy about the adventures of two bosom buddies, Valentine and Proteus," said Jeremy Richter, Playwright/Composer & Director for the Independent Theatre Collective. "When Proteus falls in love with his best friend's girlfriend, the guys find themselves between the bonds of male friendship and romance."
Written as early as 1590-91, Two Gentlemen of Verona has been debated to be Shakespeare's first play. The cast includes Woody Pond, Brendan Sheehan, Cassandra Hackbart, Karissa Martin, Nate Foster, Vince Marshall, Josh Fromhart, Justin Swoyer, Dana Applegate, Liz Richter and Isa Campbell.
The Independent Theatre Collective is a Wheeling-based, non-profit theatre company that has consistently produced new, original work in New York City's Theatre District, most recently the co-written ten-minute play, Changing Game by Jeremy F Richter and Ron Scott, Jr. It is ITC's mission to embrace, encourage and create opportunities for development and change within its physical and artistic communities through collaborative partnerships.
Additional entertainment in the Thursday Artist Series at the Oglebay amphitheater include The De'ja'vu Band on July 3, Deni Bonet on July 17, and the Beatles tribute band A Hard Day's Night on July 31.
The amphitheater at Oglebay is also home to the Summer Sunday Entertainment Series featuring Silver Sky on June 22, Cabin Fever on June 29, Almost Famous Bluegrass on July 6, The Wally Gingers Orchestra on July 13, Dick Taddy on July 20, The Ron Retzer Trio on July 27, Rusty Wright on August 3, Roger Hoard on August 10, The Jades on August 17, and Smoke Daddy and the Crawfish on August 24. The series ends with the Wheeling Symphony's Music Under the Stars on August 31.
All performances begin at 7:00 p.m. and are free to the public. In the event of rain the performances will be moved to an indoor facility at Oglebay. For more information please call 304-243-4010 or visit www.oglebay-resort.com/summer_ent.htm
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at Oglebay
The Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of summer activities at Oglebay and John Hargleroad, Director of Operations, says that all the Oglebay facilities will be open beginning Friday, May 23 with some special activities planned for the Memorial Day weekend.
"The always-popular inflatable rides will be at the Schenk Lake area on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Doozy the Clown will also be at the lake area all three days from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.," said Hargleroad.
Oglebay will begin offering daily activity wristbands on Friday, May 23. The wristbands are available at the Good Zoo and Visitors Center through Labor Day and provide all day use at the Par III Golf, Good Zoo and Train Ride, Miniature Golf, Pedal Boats, Fishing, Outdoor Pool, Tennis, Glass Museum, Trolley, and the Mansion Museum. "The wristbands will also provide one admission to the inflatable rides this weekend," reminded Hargleroad. The wristbands are $16.00 each plus applicable fees and taxes.
New this year is a United States Flag Retirement Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 26. "The special ceremony will be conducted by American Legion Post #1 and the public is encouraged to bring US flags that are no longer serviceable to the ceremony," said Hargleroad. The American Legion will ensure that the flags are properly disposed of with honor at a later date.
"It is interesting to note that American Legion Post #1 in Wheeling was the first American Legion Post established in the United States," added Hargleroad. The Post was established by an act of congress in 1919.
The Memorial Day Weekend is also a great time to catch up with old friends at the Good Zoo and check out what's new including the Dinosaur exhibit with all-new dinosaurs. "These lifelike dinosaurs are fitted with electric brains so they move and roar," said Penny Miller, Director of the Good Zoo. Miller said most of the dinosaurs can be discovered in the woods near the Australian Exhibit but a couple of the dinosaurs are located in other areas of the zoo.
"The Edmontonia has claimed the top of the wetlands waterfall as his prehistoric perch for the summer and the Suchomimus is located in the Wetlands," added Miller. For a close up view of the Edmontonia Miller suggested a train ride but the creature can be seen and heard from the Wetlands.
The zoo is also accepting entries for the third annual "Capture the Wild" photography contest. "We have had a great response to our photography contests and are looking forward to this year's entries," said Miller. "We'll be awarding some great prizes!" Contest rules and entry forms are available on the zoo's website.
Miller also added that the zoo's Animal Encounters programs are getting more and more popular. "This program allows guests to get into animal exhibits with the keepers to help feed and train some of the zoo's animals including the lemurs, red pandas, river otters and kangaroos." said Miller. The encounters must be scheduled in advance by calling 304-243-4030.
The Good Zoo is open daily at 10 am. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $5.75 for ages 3-12, and ages 2 & under and members are free.
The popular Segway Tours have also returned for another season. "Join our friendly guides for an exciting tour on a high tech personal transporter," said Hargleroad. "It's a great way to experience the picturesque natural beauty of Oglebay." The tours begin at Schenk Lake at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Reservations for Segway Tours can be made by calling 304-243-4090.
The Hit Play Band will present a free concert at the Anne Kuchinka Amphitheater on Sunday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. "This performance is the beginning of the Summer Sunday Entertainment Series featuring a different band every Sunday through Labor Day at the amphitheater," added Hargleroad. The entire summer's schedule is available on the Oglebay website.
"For those who want to celebrate the weekend with an all-American picnic, many beautiful picnic sites are available at Oglebay and can be reserved by calling 304-243-4010," added Hargleroad.
The Seafood Gala is available at the Ihlenfeld Dining Room at Wilson Lodge on Friday evening and the new Chop House featuring apple-smoked Prime Rib, is offered on Saturday evening. For dining reservations call 304-243-4080.
For more information on all activities at Oglebay visit www.oglebay-resort.com.
USPTA's Tennis Across America Set for May 17 at Oglebay
The Oglebay Tennis Complex will be part of the nation's biggest tennis event in May that will involve thousands of players hitting countless tennis balls, according to Jeremy McClelland, director of tennis for the Wheeling Park Commission.
The annual Tennis Across America program is sponsored by the United States Professional Tennis Association. "Tennis Across America is a perfect way to kick start getting fit and learning a new sport," said McClelland. "Tennis is a fitness activity for the entire family. Best of all, Tennis Across America is free! Racquets will be provided for use during TAA to those who do not have them."
Beginners and advanced players, both juniors and adults, as well as those who have never played tennis before, are invited to Oglebay on Saturday, May 17, 2014, beginning at 12:00 p.m. to participate in the nationwide event.
Activities will include adult and junior clinics, introduction to cardio tennis, and 10 and Under Tennis. Making use of all 10 clay courts at the Oglebay Resort is the goal of McClelland. "Getting people on the tennis court is my primary goal," said McClelland. "If they are there and have fun, they will want to come back."
According to "Youth Tennis," "Tennis is fun for kids of all ages and levels; with a minimum risk of injury, the sport provides many social, health, and psychological benefits."
The beginner adult and junior clinics will introduce basic components of the game: grip, forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and serve. While beginners are assisted in getting started with the sport, experienced players will be on other courts playing points.
Cardio Tennis Cardio Tennis is a fun group activity for anyone at any playing level looking for an exciting way to burn calories and interact with others outside of the gym.
Cardio Tennis is a high energy fitness activity that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout.
QuickStart and 10 and Under Tennis provide the chance for kids to learn tennis and have real fun doing it. These programs use racquets, balls, and courts that are sized for kids so that they enjoy the game right from the start.
"Kid-sized equipment and courts, and balls that don't bounce over their heads, give kids the advantage they need to learn to play tennis," said McClelland. "Age-appropriate lessons make sure that kids are successful."
McClelland said the cooperative, no-pressure, learn-to-compete approach is key. "A play-to-learn approach emphasizes the development of motor skills and a progression to teach racquet skills. Spontaneous, creative play is incorporated with the concept of "Kids first. Tennis second."
With various activities planned, the USPTA and McClelland hope to get the tri-state area excited about tennis: "In recent years the number of players on the courts has dropped, but programs like this give me the chance to draw people to the sport I love," added McClelland.
Established in 1990 by the USPTA, Tennis Across America is the original, free, grassroots lesson program. For additional information, contact McClelland at the Oglebay Tennis Shop at 304-243-4040.
All New Dinosaurs Invade the Good Zoo
An all-new display of lifelike dinosaurs has arrived at the Good Zoo and will greet zoo visitors throughout the summer. "The dinosaurs are fitted with an electric brain so they move and roar," said Penny Miller, Director of the Good Zoo. The dinosaurs at the Good Zoo this summer include a Stegosaurus, Edmontonia, Suchomimus, Amargasaurus and her baby and others. There is also a T-Rex that is non-robotic so visitors can sit on it and take their photo or video, but all other dinosaurs are robotic and move and roar.
Although most of the dinosaurs can be discovered in the woods near the Australian Exhibit a couple of the dinosaurs are located in other areas of the zoo.
"The Edmontonia has claimed the top of the wetlands waterfall as his prehistoric perch for the summer and the Suchomimus is located in the Wetlands," added Miller. For a close up view of the Edmontonia Miller suggested a train ride but the creature can be seen and heard from the Wetlands.
The Stegosaurus is painted in a unique color design that was created by Jillian Davis of Bethlehem. "Jillian was the winner of our Design your own Stegosaurus Contest held earlier this year," said Miller.
Miller said the entire zoo staff has been working with a paleontologist. "The staff is well-versed on the dinosaurs that are currently on exhibit and are prepared to pass on this information to all visitors," said Miller. Paleontologists continue to find new dig sites and new dinosaur species, and advanced tools and new discoveries have led to new conclusions about dinosaurs. "Museums have had to change exhibits numerous times as paleontology forms a more accurate picture of dinosaurs," said Miller.
Several special events and summer camps are planned at the Good Zoo this summer including a visit from "Dr. Dino" on July 12 and July 13. "The 'Dr Dino' events will allow visitors to touch real dinosaur bones and learn from an expert dinosaur hunter," added Miller.
The zoo is currently open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the Good Zoo is $9.00 for adults; $5.75 for children ages 3-12; and Good Zoo members and ages 2 and under are admitted free. Lorikeet Landing and the train ride are open Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, weather permitting. The train ride is $2.25 per person and a cup of nectar to feed to the lorikeets is $1.00. Additional information on the Good Zoo can be found at www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo, including dinosaur-themed summer camps. The dinosaurs go extinct on Labor Day.
The dinosaurs are from Billings Productions, North America's leading provider of life-size animatronic dinosaurs for zoos, museums and theme parks. According to their website at www.billingsproductions.com, the company aims to encourage discovery and create awareness of prehistoric life in both young and old by making learning fun and entertaining.


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After a lockout shortened season in which the Islanders had the Penguins on the brink of elimination in the playoffs, they regressed mightily. After last year's debacle, the Islanders wasted no time improving the team for the present and the long-run. This year looks to be promising.
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with one of the newest Islanders Cory Conacher to discuss his decision to join the Islanders and to detail his journey to the NHL and what he hopes to bring to a young talented team.
First off, welcome to the Islanders organization. Could you tell the fans a little bit about yourself and your style of play?
- Thank you, I am super excited to join this organization and the culture that they abide by. I believe that my game can fit very nicely with the speed and youth in this lineup.
- As a player, I like to be considered as a gritty two way forward that has the ability to make big plays at big times. I believe that I am a very solid complimentary player that can create room for my line-mates and force turnovers in the offensive zone. I have the habit to crash the net and hang out around the net when we are on the attack. I also take a lot of pride in back-checking and fore-checking with a fearless mentality.
- As a person of the ice, I dedicate my time to fans and community involvement. Especially in the summer, I like to give back to those who support me through my journey. I am a positive and fun person to be around, and I love to spend time with my team in a more personal setting.
Your journey to the NHL is an inspirational one. Especially for younger athletes. How hard was it for you to grow up with diabetes and keep your dream of playing professional hockey?
Honestly, I didn't want diabetes to define my journey. I was fortunate to have such a supportive family, and such caring friends that my diabetes never defined who I was as a player. My parents always bought me the best technology so my diabetes was manageable on and off the ice. I try to relay this message to children with diabetes at my events so they know that diabetes does not have to be an unachievable obstacle in the journey to pursue their dreams.
Growing up, who were your biggest supporters?
My family was there to support me unconditionally, and always provided me with the best care and tremendous amount of support. I have two brothers and a sister that were all involved in hockey, and my parents spent countless hours in arenas getting all of us to our games and practices. The best part about it is that I was never treated differently because of my diabetes. My grandparents can't go without credit as well, because they never missed a beat when it came to our extracurricular, and still to this day they never miss our games. My grandma always expects a big two points a game!
How hard was it for you to go undrafted and then having to prove to everyone that you belonged in the NHL?
It was never hard for me to go undrafted because there was never a point in my life where I expected to be drafted. It wasn't until college when I started to live by the quote my dad always used "if your good enough they will find you". I was able to develop so much in college, learning from a coach that always gave me the best opportunity to preform to my peak. Ever since college it was all about opportunities, and taking advantage of those opportunities.
You made your NHL debut in 2012 with Tampa Bay, what was that like?
Considering Marty St. Louis was my idol growing up, it made for a very special night that I will never forget. He brought me under his wing and made me feel comfortable going into my first NHL game. To be able to share that night with my friends and family who had flown all the way to Tampa to watch me play added to the special experience. I was so grateful to be given that opportunity from Guy Boucher and Steve Yzerman.
Later that year, you were traded to Ottawa. How hard was it to leave the organization that gave you your first shot?
It was extremely hard because it was the first time in my life that I was traded. I had built so many good relationships, especially with the young guys who I got to win the AHL Calder Cup with the year before. It was probably harder for my fiancé who had to stay back and pack up and bring home our eight-week-old puppy. Once we got to Ottawa however, we were welcomed with open arms, and right away I felt like I was part of the Senators family.
How hard is it to be traded to another team, in-season or off-season, and having to get acclimated to new teammates and new surroundings?
The best thing about the hockey culture is that you can literally walk into a change room for the first time, and feel like you have been there many times before. Every player sits on the same goal, and that creates an immediate bond between players.
Moving on to free agency this year. First you weren't qualified by Buffalo and then you signed with the Islanders for a year. Can you talk a little bit about what drew you to the Island? Was it the rich history of them? The eventual move to Brooklyn? Or the opportunity to play with Tavares?
It was a little bit of everything- I know that the team is young and very fast, and that's the style of game that I like to play. I was fortunate enough to meet Tavares this summer, and he gave me Intel on the culture of the team, and it got me that much more excited to head there in September. Both Long Island and Brooklyn are great places to both live and play, and I am excited to get involved in the community there and to meet the fans.
Did any of the current Islanders reach out to you before you signed to help sell you on the Island?
I signed on the same day that I had received the offer, so there was no opportunity for Islanders players to reach out. I knew this was the right opportunity, and therefore I did not need persuasion to sign my contract.
You'll be a restricted free agent at season's end. How much would it mean to stay long term with the Islanders?
I would love the opportunity to stay with the Islanders. Like I said, they are young and fast and I see a very bright future, one that I would be grateful to be a part of.
The Islanders have aligned themselves with some great talent up front and will be able to count on all four lines on a nightly basis. How do you envision yourself fitting in the line-up with so much competition heading into camp?
I am a pretty adaptable player, and can move throughout the line up and adapt to the players that I am with. I am a complimentary player, and I try to help out my line mates by creating opportunity as well as taking opportunity given to me. I am very excited about the healthy competition of forwards that the team has set up for camp.
You chose to wear the #89. Is there any significance or meaning to go along with it?
#89 is my birth year. I started with 89 during my AHL career and it has stuck with me for the most part.
Lastly, are there any personal goals you would like to accomplish this year?
I want to be a player that the coach can rely on for consistency, where he always knows what I will bring to the table day in and day out. I also hope to get my foot in the door with this team for years to come


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After 2 months absent, still no sign of Chavez
The updates recently have been given less frequently, while government officials say Chavez's condition has slowly improved.
"I want them to tell us the truth. I don't want to keep seeing ministers saying that El Comandante sends us regards," said Lenin Colmenares, a street vendor who sells posters and photos with images of Chavez. "I hope El Comandante himself will be the one to say it. Why doesn't he?"
Colmenares said he hopes the president will be able to return. He also said none of the other officials in his socialist movement can compare to the charismatic leader.
"I'm for the revolutionary process, but if I support another one (within Chavez's movement) it's only because El Comandante asked for it," Colmenares said. "That man is unique."
Chavez, who counts 19th century independence leader Simon Bolivar and former Cuban leader Fidel Castro among his leading influences, first took office in 1999 and was re-elected to a new six-year term in October. Throughout his presidency, he has cultivated an image as the sole leader of his Bolivarian Revolution movement.
Now, he has turned to Maduro and others to carry on in his absence.
"We're obviously at a crossroads," said Oscar Valles, a political analyst and professor at the Metropolitan University in Caracas. He said that during the past two months, "it's been hard for the predominant circle within Chavismo to articulate leadership that can begin to replace that of the president in this difficult transition."
There have been previous cases of leaders in other countries vanishing from public view for long stretches due to health problems.
Fidel Castro, for one, has appeared in public only occasionally since he fell ill in 2006 and formally stepped aside from the presidency less than two years later.
In Nigeria, President Umaru Yar'Adua left the country for medical treatment in 2009 and died months later.
Venezuelan lawmakers voted last month to indefinitely postpone Chavez's Jan. 10 inauguration. The opposition argued that was unconstitutional, but the Supreme Court sided with the government and ruled that the president could be sworn in before the court at a later date.
"I don't think I'm exaggerating in saying that what's happening in Venezuela is historically unheard of," Valles said in a telephone interview. "We've never before seen a political process where a term is indefinitely extended."
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Yeah, Thomas dropped out of the top 100 back in August.
not bad
Yeah, Thomas dropped out of the top 100 back in August.
Are they re-ranking the rest of the 250 as well?
It ill be released at the same time tomorrow
OK thank you sir
What was Poggi's ranking before today? Seems like he got a bump. But I don't pay a
OT of attention to the rankings so I could very well be mistaken.
Poggi fell 10 spots from #58 to #68.
I'm furious that Sypniewski wasn't in the top 100 today. There is no way he doesn't jump into the 250 tomorrow though.....
I heard that he hits the punter in stride most ever time. He could use better pocket presence though.
The rivals guys don`t like our chances with McQuay. Hope they are wrong.


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Dodgers get Brandon League from Mariners
Jul 31, 2012, 1:23 AM EDT
It was only a matter of when and where for Brandon League, and he was finally sent off Monday night, going to the Dodgers for outfielder Leon Landry and right-hander Logan Bawcom.
League saved 37 games in 42 chances for the Mariners last season, but he lost his closer gig in May and was never given a chance to win it back. Despite his early struggles, he had his ERA down to 2.91 as of Friday. From there, with the trade rumors swirling, he gave up four runs in his final two appearances for the Mariners, taking him up to 3.63.
Able to get both grounders and strikeouts in bunches, League has always seemed like something of an underachiever, even though he appears on his way to a third straight strong season. The Dodgers will use him in the seventh and eighth innings in front of closer Kenley Jansen.
In return, the Mariners pick up a couple of semi-promising youngsters. Landry, 22, was hitting .328/.358/.559 with eight homers and 20 steals for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. The base on balls isn't a part of his game, but also doesn't strike out very much (52/14 K/BB in 345 AB) and he's an excellent athlete. Double-A next year will determine whether he should be looked at as a future regular.
Bawcom, 23, had a 2.03 ERA and a 60/22 K/BB ratio in 48 2/3 innings out of the pen between Rancho Cucamonga and Double-A Chattanooga this year. He's a fastball-slider pitcher with a chance of being useful in the sixth and seventh innings.
- gotmelk - Jul 31, 2012 at 1:47 AM
oh f****************************k
- denny65 - Jul 31, 2012 at 2:17 AM
The Dodgers got the short end of this deal. League has lost his confidence this year; he never appeared to know what was coming next with each pitch. Most of us Ms fans have been calling for his trade since at least May.
- banjojones - Jul 31, 2012 at 2:36 AM
The Dodgers did NOT pick up a couple of promising youngsters. They traded them.
- Matthew Pouliot - Jul 31, 2012 at 2:47 AM
Whoops, thanks! Long night.
- fasteddy415 - Jul 31, 2012 at 2:48 AM
Glad we didn't get him!
- koufaxmitzvah - Jul 31, 2012 at 8:46 AM
Are you glad when your 4-2 leads turn into an 8-7 losses?
- proudlycanadian - Jul 31, 2012 at 8:54 AM
I remember when League first came up with the Jays. What an arm! For some reason, he never realized his potential and was traded for another pitcher (Brandon Morrow) who had not realized his potential. Morrow finally did realize his potential in Toronto, but League seemed to regress after some initial success as a closer.
- mmason0071 - Jul 31, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Seems like the M's got a lot less for League, who has actually been excellent during most of the three years with the Mariners, than they did in getting Thames for Delabar in the trade with the Jays. Do GM's really value low level prospects above low level major league outfielders?
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Historic 1909 Artigiano palazzo ubicato in zona campus Whitman College e pochi passi da Main Street. Cinque camere da letto arredate offrono comfort moderni, l'atmosfera del vecchio mondo e colazioni gourmet
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5 su maggio 13, 2015
We spent four wonderful days at the Green Gables Inn during our vacation in Walla Walla. We stayed in the Idlewood Suite - an outstanding and spacious room. the property, staff, food and location were all top-notch.
4,8 su aprile 12, 2015
Alexis was a great hostess/owner. She gave us great restaurant information and overall places to visit in the area. My daughter and I loved the yummy breakfast. The chef was good at accommodating food allergies too. The rooms are spacious and refinished bathrooms are very clean and bright.
5 su febbraio 19, 2015
All was great - host most hospitable
5 su dicembre 30, 2014
Dear Alexis and staff; Thank you for making our stay as wonderful as it was! Bringing my fiancé back to my hometown for the first time was only made more special by your kind, charming and gracious hospitality! We'll see you again! Casey & Jocelyn
4,4 su dicembre 12, 2014
This B&B was a great place to stay for a wine tasting get away in Walla Walla. The lovely old home has been restored and was done so very nicely. The rooms were done in a manner very appropriate to the age of the house. The common areas were beautiful and comfortable for lounging or visiting. The host, Alexis, was extremely pleasant and helpful, and the breakfast meals were absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to go back!
5 su novembre 13, 2014
Beautiful house with very friendly staff and excellent breakfast!
5 su novembre 12, 2014
My name is Denise, and this was my second stay at Green Gables. Again, I was traveling solo to see my daughter at Whitman. I absolutely love this place. Alexis and Andi are superb and subtle hostesses. The food is excellent, and the house is classically beautiful and very comfortable. I almost don't like giving them a review so I can keep it all to myself, but the cat is out of the bag. People all over Trip Advisor and Expedia have already expressed their love. I would live there if I could.
5 su ottobre 28, 2014
It feels like home, only better. The house is beautifully appointed, in keeping with tradition and seasonal décor. The rooms are quiet, even when the house is full. You feel so at home, it's very comfortable sitting in the parlor and living areas, making yourself a cup of tea, or pouring a glass of wine. Service is outstanding and the food is incredible.
4,8 su settembre 22, 2014
My wife and I spent four nights at the Green Gables B&B. It is a charming craftsmen style house from the early 20th century. They always had a choice of four items for our breakfast main courses. The dishes were tasty and original. My favorite was the bleu cheese and bacon eggs benedict. We had a claw foot tub in our room which was great after a strenuous day of wine tasting. The B&B is near Whitman College and an easy walk to down town. I highly recommend choosing this B&B and I would certainly go there again.
4,4 su settembre 22, 2014
Set in a quiet residential area in walking distance to downtown Walla Walla, Green Gables is an excellent base for exploring the wine country. The rooms are larger than most B&B's and have amazingly comfortable beds. The food is very good and more imaginative than most B&B's and had vegetarian and gluten free options. If you like good coffee, the French press coffee beats Starbucks. The common areas are very comfortable including the sweeping front porch which is ideal for reading. The innkeeper is gracious and helpful as is her staff. Definitely a top tier B&B.
Carriage House - 1 King Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Fridge, Microwave, Private screened in patio on second floor, Television, Trundle Daybed (Converts to a King bed), pet friendly (up to 2 pets at additional fee), fenced area for pets, BBQ. Breakfast included.
Aeroporto, Centro città, Montagna, Regione vinicola
Shopping Antiquariato, Gallerie d'arte, Cene da gourmet, Interessi Storici, Musica dal vivo, Cinema, Musei, Zona Naturale, Teatro, Area Picnic, Rodeo, Vigneti, Azienda vinicola
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Almost four: a few books, a bunch of little tins of wooden play food, a detailed truck for sand play, and a little wooden bridge from Maple Landmark (their bridges are SO COOL), and a pair of "bunny ears" from Whole Foods that I will let him eat with abandon. We'll probably get an ice cream that day too.
Our 2yo will be getting a no spill bubble bucket, do-a-dot markers, a couple of books, a sing a long bible song CD and some candy treats (stuff we don't normally have :))
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I turned a basket I already had into an "easter basket" with some pastel ribbon, and reuse it each year.. For the little ones, I put whatever sort of yummy food that they are allowed to have, in the hidden plastic eggs. Grapes, dried fruit, crackers or cookies.
I'm a bit late to this thread ;) but our family Easter tradition is new Winter PJ's (we live in the Southern hemisphere and the weather starts to get cool around Easter time). We also a small amount of chocolate too.
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Perkins lives in Texas on Fort Bliss, where her husband is stationed. She began taking classes online at the Axia College of University of Phoenix about 1½ years ago when her husband was deployed to Iraq. She acquired a federal loan, but needed extra income to pay for living expenses such as gas money, groceries and diapers for her twin boys.
While her kids were napping, she would log onto StudentofFortune.com and begin answering other people's questions about psychology, philosophy and science, the topics that interest her most.
So far the Web site has been drawing in new users primarily through word of mouth.
"I told my neighbor about it yesterday since she's just starting school," Perkins said.
By answering 10 to 15 questions a day she makes about $50 a week and uses that money for gas and to help pay off loans. Since she started using the Web site in July, she has made more than $1,500.
She owes about $12,000 after having completed her associate's degree in business, and she plans on applying to the University of Colorado to pursue a bachelor's in psychology.
StudentofFortune.com, which is a little more than 2 years old, was developed by friends Chris Gagne, 27, Nikhil Sreenaht, 24 and Sean McCleese, 24, who says he came up with the idea on the day he graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles.
During his last semester quantum physics class he had been assigned a homework problem that was due the next day that nobody could solve. He tried looking online, but couldn't find any help.
McCleese says his self-financed company is "based off the idea that everyone needs help with something. All college students are experts at something and have no way of monetizing that expertise."
Here's how it works: say there's a math problem that you can't solve. You ask your question on the Web site and list the price you'd be willing to pay the person who comes up with an answer. The person who offers you a solution can modify that price based on what he or she thinks is fair. The Web site then shows you a percentage of the solution online before you agree to buy it.
"The highest price that I can remember was $275. If I remember correctly, it was helping a kid find references to a research paper," McCleese said.
After the transaction is completed, StudentofFortune takes 18 percent of the sale, and the person who answers the question takes the rest. If the same solution is resold, the Web site takes 40 percent of the sale.
McCleese said they try to remove egregious questions that suggest someone is cheating on a homework assignment rather than just asking for help. But McCleese acknowledges that cheating is "definitely something that's going to happen. We all had a lot of moral quandaries about that -- none of us wanted to make a site where people cheated their way through school."
The site gets about 80 to 100 questions a day with the biggest earners being college graduates. McCleese says those numbers are growing dramatically this year.
Perkins said she spends several hours a day perusing the site and answering other people's questions.
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What would a perfect world look like where your using Visual Studio with two or three (or more) monitors? One of the new Visual Studio 10 (Visual Studio 2008 = VS9) I'd like to nail is darn good multi monitor support, but I've got a lot more investigation to do to know what this would really look like.
Some of my favorite techie/VS bloggers are huge multi-monitor fans, like Scott Hanselman and Jeff Atwood. I just got off the phone w/ Jeff and he mentioned a some good points (here are just a few). Thanks Jeff
Some of the ideas we (our VS designers, myself, and architects) are thinking about are:
Personally, I haven't been bit the multi-monitor bug yet. I love having one PC for everything (my laptop) which I dock and use a single external monitor. I'm a big Alt-Tab & Win-M fan and like viewing simplicity, seeing just what I'm focusing on in view. So my first task is to start trying a multi-monitor setup myself.
The reason for this post is to collect your feedback. Now, early in the product cycle, before our plans are baked. What would make Visual Studio rock on multiple monitors?


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The Yankees spent almost half a billion dollars on free-agents this past offseason, and very little of that went to improving their infield, which, if you didn't noticed, lost Robinson Cano, and has injury concerns with Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira.
According to CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman, a major league scout told him that the Yankees have the "worst" infield range of an big league team heading into the season, but at the same time, the Yankees do not have any plans to offer a contract to free-agent shortstop Stephen Drew because they are "tapped out," meaning out of money.
Heyman goes on to add some more from the scout he talked with, and even a Yankees official:
The Yankees doled out $458 million to free-agent stars Masahiro Tanaka, Jacoby Ellsbury, Brian McCann and Carlos Beltran, bolstering their offense and adding a pitching stud. They have had a very nice spring training overall, but the scout suggested their infield defense will be a major issue. "They have six holes," he said, referring to the spaces between the four defenders.
A Yankees person called the infield "vulnerable" but suggested he thought it would be OK, before offering great praise for the minor leaguers who've manned the infield spots in spring games. The Yankees official said he believed second baseman Brian Roberts in particular has looked very good at bat -- though the scout wasn't so sure even about that. "He looks to me like he's swinging a weighted bat at times," the scout said. Spring stats don't mean much for veterans, and New York's infield is made up of mostly big-name veterans.
The 25-man roster probably won't be set until the end of the week, but for the moment, the Yankees will head into the regular season with Jeter (39, and coming off of a major ankle injury), Teixeira (33, and coming back from major wrist surgery), Kelly Johnson (32), and Brian Roberts (36, and very often injured). Brendan Ryan was suppose to serve as the slick-fielder backup to Jeter, but is likely to start the season on the DL, two from the group of Dean Anna, Eduardo Nunez, Yangervis Solarte and Scott Sizemore will start the season on the bench.
Drew would obviously be a good fit on the Yankees given their infield needs, but they have been saying for awhile that he doesn't fit into their current budget plans. After going over the $189 million luxury-tax threshold since signing Masahiro Tanaka, who knew they had a spending limit?


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Apple begins OS X 10.10 Yosemite public beta test
As we reported yesterday, Apple has begun the public beta test for OS X 10.10 Yosemite, as it has invited beta testers to download a build of the next version of its operating system made for its Mac products. Folks who got in – and that should be quite a few, since we just signed up and got in today – can go to the OS X beta portal, sign in and claim their redemption code to snag Yosemite via the Mac App Store.
Apple has already said the first million people who signed up ahead of time to beta test Yosemite will be able to get an invite today. It's the first time ever that Apple has allowed members of the general public to try out a pre-release version of one of its OS X builds. Using the Yosemite public beta is still subject to a bunch of terms and conditions, including an agreement that you won't share any images or discuss confidential software publicly. But, if Apple has disclosed it, it's not confidential.
Apple is rumored to launch the final version of OS X Yosemite in October. If you are one of the folks who got invited to download the beta build, be sure to read our feature on how to prepare your Mac before installing this early version of Yosemite.
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Apple begins OS X 10.10 Yosemite public beta test
Just went to appleseed.apple.com and logged in. My code was generated after the agreement.
All is good so far on my machine. I know its not recommended to install over an existing OS but I did anyway since I'm a bit of a maverick.
It's a newer version than the DP4. Curious if it'll pop up as an update for me...
I got the same thing. To fix it leave the beta program and then sign up again that fixed it for me
I have just logged in and was excited to see i can download beta, although when i click to download it says my code has already been redeemed, any thoughts on what i can do??
how i can't please help fast!!!
those that have already redeemed their code need to go to the app store and then go to purchases and then find the yosemitie was at the top of my list and click download ... note u do need like 6-7 gb freee on your computer to comfortably download it so far I'm getting errors at like a gb saying to try again so i will report back
I lost connection right when it started downloading, I was able to restart by going to purchased in the Mac App Store. It is in there like a normal purchase. Overall I'm pretty happy with it, I installed it on a separate partition but I'm considering downloading it as my main OS, pretty stable thus far.
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No issue here. Put my new broadband to work downloading it but there'll be quite a few people trying to get it at the same time, could account for issues
I downloaded mine in less than 15 min, I would maybe try re downloading from your purchases menu if you are still having issues.
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And the beta site is dooowwwnnn... ouch. :(
in the UK, and the site is down, showing the we'll be back soon logo. I tried it earlier but it was not there yet, no email as of yet and I signed up the first day it was announced :(
I signed up maybe four days after and even though I redeemed my code, nothing happened. Looks like they're fixing it because lot's and lot's of people are having this problem.
Try the beta site from Firefox, my safari did not want to know. Installing now
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It's in General inside System Preferences. Right at the top under color scheme.
It's a little glitchy, rendering fonts strangely for some reason. Menu fonts are like an extra point size taller until highlighted when they're redrawn the correct size.
I'm curious to see how people react to a serious side-effect of iCloud Drive. To use iCloud Drive on Yosemite you have to upgrade your iCloud account. This appears to PERMANENTLY affect your iCloud account across ALL your machines, even non-Yosemite machines.
You will no longer be able to sync iCloud documents and data on Mavericks and iOS 7 devices.
I really don't think Apple is making this clear enough. There's no way to downgrade your account! This is the danger of beta software, especially in a cloud & services world. Be careful!
This also seems to affect some games that rely on iCloud data to sync.
If you rely on iCloud Documents but want to try out iCloud Drive, you'll want to save your files locally off your iOS 7 and Mavericks devices so you can work with them outside of iCloud. I've had to move quite a few apps to Dropbox, like Pages, Numbers, Keynote, DayOne, 1Password, and Soulver. Ironic isn't it?
I don't believe this is the first time ever Apple has offered a public beta of OS X. Consider http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2000/09/13Apple-Releases-Mac-OS-X-Public...
One could also buy a Mac Cube with pre-release OS X pre-installed (I didn't)
It is certainly the first time in a rather long time.
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Good so far!
IM still having problems downloading i wanna try this so bad someone let me come over and copy the disc ahhhhhh hhahaha i think it has to do with routers and going throuhht them I'm connected directly to my comcast modem and now its slow as hell but i think I'm getting somewhere any tipsss ?
I am finding a few minor bugs and they are working themselves out with a few fixes and restarts. But I experienced the same thing on iOS 8 Betas. I just installed over Mavericks. So far I am liking the look, from a new MacBook Pro owner.
Actually I am very pleased. Mail is quite a bit better.
I still can't decide if it worth installing Yosemite or not, as we all know its a beta and may have lots of bugs... Anyone can confirm that installing it won't screw you up?
I have had a few things I've had to work around. That said very few crashes. But you are taking a *huge* risk if you install it on your primary device.
For instance a co-worker won't install it because he has about a month's worth of configuring professional audio software he'd have to redo if the beta didn't work well and he had to reinstall Mavericks.
I have very low risk. It would take me an afternoon to reconfigure my system. (But I also work with very significant automation scripts. It is just how I roll.)
I see... Thanks for the reply I've decided to wait a bit.
Spotlight is not searching internet or wikipedia, Anyone have a clue?
Try looking for a result in the settings, maybe changing the search engine will help
Where and how in settings can I do that?
I have the same issue and did not find a solution. Within my system preferences there is even no option I could check to activate the Wikipedia support. It's missing.
I got my code but need to get an portable external drive to load it onto and boot too. My hard drive is nearly full and can't afford to have any glitches in my main workflow with a Beta. How's it going for everyone else (as much as you can say)?


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Exclusive storytelling by Max Spera at the London Mums Christmas PartyNov 17 2014
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- Last Updated on 17 November 2014
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Talented Italian children's author Max Spera who has written The Real History of the Watch, a great original story illustrated by Nicola Lisci published for the first time in the Summer / Autumn 2014 issue 12 of the London Mums magazine, is joining our Christmas party this Friday at Eddie Catz Putney to read a new exclusive tale to our children. Don't miss this opportunity to get autographs and take pictures with him!
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- Last Updated on 29 September 2014
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Roehampton Rangers Football Club (RRFC) was founded in 2008. It has established London kids' football teams in all age groups. There are currently 4 squads of boys covering the age groups of Under 11 to Under 15. Between all different squads there are over 70 boys registered with the club.
My son's under 9 team is enjoying the training and the championship a lot.
RRFC is currently recruiting talented Young Football Players (boys and girls) interested in joining the teams and playing in the local championships. It is great fun for the kids who can learn social skills on top of a brilliant sport.
RRFC is affiliated to the Surrey FA www.surreyfa.co.uk and is a member of the Surrey Youth League www.wsyl.org.uk
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Two Fulham mothers with a nose for entrepreneurial ideas have just launched "Those Who Nose Fulham", a newsletter listing things to do in Fulham.
"We were frustrated of only hearing about some great event happening on our doorstep when it was too late and of not knowing there was a Chelsea match and getting stuck in traffic" says Lara Soetekouw, who founded the site together with Claudine Church. "We wished somebody would alert us with an email. When we looked around and couldn't find that somebody we decided to do it ourselves".


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October 17, 2006, 7:30 PM, Page Auditorium
Midnight. Not a sound from the pavement. Suddenly, an explosion of music and lights reveals a larger-than-life junkyard. Probing car lights tear across the darkened stage landscape of bottles and boxes, briefly catching the darting image of a running feline. Tonight is the one special night when the tribe of Jellicle Cats reunites to celebrate who they are. The show that revolutionized musical theater celebrates its 25th anniversary at Duke University! Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Cats features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies.
|Wonderful Town
November 29, 2006, 7:30 PM, Page Auditorium
Wonderful Town is the delightful tale of two sisters, Ruth and Eileen. They're fresh off the bus from Ohio, ready to follow their dreams, fall in love and take New York by storm. With a score of wondrous songs by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, this is one show that is not to be missed.
The Great Game
February 15 & 18, 2007, 7:30 PM, Reynolds Theater
Espionage. Hidden Identities. Romance. The Great Game mounts as Imperialist England and Russia battle for control of Central Asia while dark-skinned Safia battles for acceptance in a new country where appearances are everything. The insatiable quest of 19th century foreign powers to dominate and exploit Afghanistan, Pakistan and lucrative trade routes for strategic gain is as poignant today as it has been throughout history. The Great Game is a rare, engaging, and scintillating work of art.
Man of La Mancha
March 20, 2007, 7:30 PM, Page Auditorium
Based on The Adventures of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, Man of La Mancha is the epic story of knight-errant Don Quixote, his servant Sancho, and the woman of his dreams, the lovely Dulcinea. The tale – set during the Spanish Inquisition – tells the romantic and noble journey of a man who sets out to right all wrongs and win the heart of a good woman as he duels windmills along the way. The impeccable score includes The Impossible Dream, Dulcinea, and the title song, also known as I, Don Quixote.


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From Technical Presentations
|Start date:
|June 1, 2008
|End date:
|June 5, 2008
|Tenerife, Spain
Executive Summary
SemWiki 2008, the third workshop on Semantic Wikis, aims at reviewing the progress that has been made in the field of Semantic Wikis since the last workshops in 2006. We are interested in reviewing existing semantic wiki systems against the core wiki principles and thus identifying possibilities to improve them, in applying semantic technologies to existing wiki sites such as Wikipedia in order to make them even more productive for mass collaboration, but also in innovative, entirely new ideas for semantic wikis.
Semantic Wikis try to combine the strengths of Semantic Web (machine processable, data integration, complex queries) and Wiki (easy to use and contribute, strongly interconnected, collaborativeness) technologies. Goals are diverse and include:
- simple annotations of existing Wiki content;
- tools that guide users from informal knowledge contained in texts to more formal structures;
- full-fledged tools for ontology editing where the text is no longer in the focus of the system.
Semantic Wikis contain in an integrated fashion many of the core challenges of the Semantic Web community: authoring, versioning, interlinked data, semantic browsing, semantic annotating, semantic diffs, semantic search and getting overview. In a Semantic Wiki, such methods have to be integrated into a coherent whole, while still remaining lightweight and easy to use. In this workshop, we investigate how these challenges can be tackled in an integrated fashion.
|Call for papers page
|http://mathweb.org/semwiki2008/Main_Page#Call_for_Contributions +
|End date
|5 June 2008 23:59:00 +
|http://semwiki.org/semwiki2008 +
|Tenerife, Spain +
|SemWiki +
|Start date
|1 June 2008 +