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For NBA players, All-Star weekend is a time to relax from the hectic schedule they endure during a regular season. For players that participate in the festivities, it is a great chance to prove yourself against the NBA's elite. For Lakers fans, this was the time for stars Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard to settle their differences and rebuild their relationship in hopes of salvaging their season. Boy, that last sentence could not be further from the truth. Photo Credit: Getty Images The NY Post reported that while in Houston: "Howard [was] mocking Bryant behind his back in the locker room," in front of other players. Howard "grabbed Kobe's uniform, put it on, and imitated him in front of all the other players on the West team. He was joking and berating Kobe" to fellow NBA stars, including the Clippers' Chris Paul and Blake Griffin and Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant. Upon entering the locker room, Bryant did not even respond to Howard, but made sure to speak to everyone else that was there. Bryant later arrived in the locker room, "said hello to everyone on the team except Howard, grabbed his stuff and moved as far away from Howard as he could." Before the All-Star break, Bryant expressed his displeasure about his teammates with ESPNLA's Dave McMenamin. He directly discussed a situation where his 'teammates' were laughing after a blowout loss to the Clippers. It seemed then that everyone knew who he was referring to. ""It's not a good feeling at all," Bryant said, the shame of a 125-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers hanging over him. Once things got difficult, we need to step up and meet that challenge. I'm not very happy right now, and hopefully my teammates feel the same way." The problem is, Bryant seemed to know before those words even left his mouth that his teammates' minds weren't in the same head space as his, as he tries desperately to turn this season around. "After we lose by 20 or 30 points, we definitely can't be laughing and joking around with a team that just kicked your ass, that's for sure," Bryant said…Just focus on how bad you want it and how important this is." While in Houston, Bryant was asked for his opinion regarding the rumors about the Lakers trading Dwight. Bryant said, "It doesn't matter" what his team does with Howard as the trade deadline approaches. With the sudden passing of owner Jerry Buss and the Boston Celtics coming to the Staples Center Wednesday, Lakers supporters can only hope the stars will be able to settle their differences. While it may not seem likely, some change will have to occur if they want to salvage this season, and maybe more importantly, keep their new center piece from walking this summer. The post Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard Still at Odds appeared first on Laker Nation.
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Asia Events
China Dreams: 20 Visions of the Future
November 07, 2013 // 2:00pm — 3:30pm
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
Ever since China's new president Xi Jinping described his "China Dream" as the "great rejuvenation of the Chinese people" in November 2012, it has become a key topic in the PRC's domestic politics and foreign affairs. How did this concept emerge? Is there only one "China Dream" or have the grand aspirations and deep anxieties of a broad group of people given rise to multiple interpretations? What are the challenges facing President Xi and the "China Dream" in the years to come? Find out November 7, 2013 at the Wilson Center!
Pakistan's Galloping Urbanization
November 06, 2013 // 9:00am — 4:00pm
Asia Program
A full-day conference on Pakistan's rapidly growing cities, and what can be done to address this irreversible phenomenon.
Lessons Learned? The U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq and What it May Mean for Afghanistan
November 05, 2013 // 12:00pm — 1:20pm
This event will look at a newly released RAND study titled Ending the U.S. War in Iraq: The Final Transition, Operational Maneuver, and Disestablishment of the United States Forces–Iraq, which explores how our experience in the military exit and transition of responsibilities in Iraq might help to inform future U.S. transition planning in Afghanistan.
China's Distant Water Fishing Industry
November 05, 2013 // 9:00am — 11:00am
China Environment Forum
At this meeting, two experts will explore the drivers and impacts of China's distant fishing fleets and the difficulties in regulating multi-national and multi-species fisheries across large ocean areas.
Taking China Seriously: Replacing the Pivot With a Policy That Works
November 01, 2013 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
Like other Asia-Pacific nations, Australia is hopeful that the regional interests of its treaty ally, the United States, and its most important trading partner, China, can be balanced to its own long-term advantage. Professor of Strategic Studies at Australian National University Hugh White has been a leading advocate for the view that Australia cannot hope to maintain a neutral distance between the U.S. and China; it will have to choose between them. His analysis, if correct, holds major implications not only for Australia, China, and the U.S., but for every Asia-Pacific nation.
One Hundred Victories: Special Ops and the Future of American Warfare
October 28, 2013 // 3:55pm — 5:15pm
Asia Program
The Wilson Center's Asia Program and Middle East Program present author Linda Robinson, senior international policy analyst at RAND and former Wilson Center Public Policy Scholar as she discusses her book, "One Hundred Victories: Special Ops and the Future of American Warfare."
Speaking Rights to Power: Constructing Political Will
October 24, 2013 // 9:00am — 11:00am
Latin American Program
"Speaking Rights to Power: Constructing Political Will" is a path-breaking study by Professor Alison Brysk in which she analyzes how human rights rhetoric works, and how to make it work better.
Food Security and Sociopolitical Stability
October 22, 2013 // 10:00am — 12:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Global food price spikes in 2008 and again in 2011 coincided with a surge of political unrest in low- and middle-income countries. Governments and philanthropic foundations have begun redoubling efforts to resuscitate agricultural research and technology transfer, as well as to accelerate the modernization of food value chains to deliver high quality food inexpensively, faster, and in greater volumes to urban consumers. But is this enough?
The New Political Landscape of Afghanistan's Neighborhood After '2014'
October 21, 2013 // 12:00pm — 1:00pm
Kennan Institute
Much attention is being devoted to the changing security situation in Afghanistan as US/NATO forces prepare to end the current mission and begin a new status in the country. Already, Afghanistan's immediate neighbors (and somewhat distant, such as Russia) are addressing what they see as the key concerns of the coming years. Roger Kangas spoke about potential regional outcomes as the balance of security changes in the coming years.
The Demographic Dividend: Economic Growth With Changing Age Structures
October 15, 2013 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
In the latter half of last century, Thailand and other East Asian countries successfully capitalized on shifts in their age structures to gain a boost in economic productivity, a phenomenon known as the demographic dividend. Today, despite the hitherto sluggish pace of Africa's demographic transition, scholars and politicians remain hopeful that similar changes on the continent may lead to faster development in coming decades.

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The New Zealand marine industry is expecting grow at a rate of around 8% per annum over the next decade and to increase its level of exports by almost $1 billion.
Peter Busfield.
These figures were released by NZ Marine executive director Peter Busfield and are based on an independent survey of the industry by Market Economics.
Mr Busfield says the survey shows that, despite the recent international economic problems, many marine industry sectors were expecting strong growth over the next 10 years.
'As a whole, our industry is expecting to grow from its present size of nearly $1.7 billion to over $3.7 billion by 2021. That growth will see us create around 9700 additional jobs and, if everything goes according to plan, we will be contributing approximately $1.54 billion per year to New Zealand's export earnings.'
The survey showed that the industry is currently worth around $1.7 billion to the New Zealand economy, of which $642 million is exported. The superyacht sector, almost all of which involves local-built vessels for offshore clients, was responsible for almost a third of that ($198 million). Other sectors with a strong export focus, especially sales of locally manufactured marine equipment and the refit and maintenance of visiting offshore-based vessels, were also strong contributors.
'Particularly pleasing,' says Mr Busfield, 'is that exports of recreational vessels reached $271 million last year. 'This is almost back to 2008 levels when these sectors hit a peak of $275 million in export sales.'
Mr Busfield says the latest survey again shows the benefits of staging major marine events in New Zealand.
'Since 2000, when we staged the first defence of the America's Cup in Auckland, attracting significant numbers of superyachts and racing yacht specialists, our recreational vessel exports have continued to climb.
'They are now almost double what they were in 2000 and almost treble what they were in the decade prior to that.'
Mr Busfield says that success graphically illustrates the importance of staging major events here.
'That is why we rescheduled the Auckland International Boat Show for this week, to profile our industry and its innovative boats and products to the tens of thousands of visitors here for the Rugby World Cup.
'It is also why we are staging the world's first Superyacht Captains' Forum here in the Viaduct at the same time, bringing together well over 100 of the most influential people in this sector -- and why we are so enthusiastic about the Volvo Round the World race stopover here next March.'
Mr Busfield says he believes the New Zealand marine industry has weathered the global financial crisis better than most.
'While sales this year are 29% lower than we forecast in 2008, this survey shows our member companies expect to recapture much of that shortfall by 2015 and to keep growing strongly from there.'
He says one of the reasons the industry is in such a strong position to grow is the importance it continues to place on training highly skilled craftspeople.
'The New Zealand Marine Industry Training Organisation (NZMITO) is generally regarded as the best of its type anywhere in the world and the envy of many other countries,' he says. 'Over the past few years NZMITO has helped more than 1000 young apprentices complete their National Certificates in a wide range of practical disciplines. These young men and women are now ell on their way to becoming the world's best boatbulders, sparmakers, marine engineers and the like.
'Over the past decade, NZMITO has placed special emphasis on the skills demanded by our fastest growing sectors and those with the most potential, such as superyacht refits, and the industry as a whole is now reaping the benefits.'
Mr Busfield does, however, sound one note of caution.
'The forecast figures, especially those relating to our strong export sectors, do look very promising. However, in order to achieve this expected growth, we will need the infrastructure and facilities we have been promised in places like Auckland's Wynyard Quarter and Hobsonsville.
'We cannot stress too strongly how important these are to the marine industry and its ability to continue to strongly contribute to the New Zealand economy and its export growth.'


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But it is important to eat within an hour after exercising. According to the Mayo Clinic, a small meal containing both proteins and carbohydrates can help muscles recover from strain and helps replace lost sugar stores for energy.
And don't mistake thirst for hunger. Drinking a few cups of water before, during, and after working out can help avoid such confusion.
"So many people go to the gym and do the exact same thing all the time," Callahan said. "But the more you do something, the more efficient the body gets at doing it."
The net result is that it takes less work, less exertion to do the same old exercise and the benefit from it decreases slightly.
In addition, a stagnant routine can get boring, making people more likely to stop exercising. Studies have shown that varying exercise routines help people to stay engaged and makes them more likely to continue being active.
And working the same muscle groups all the time while ignoring the rest can cause an overuse injury.
"The benefits of exercise are largely specific to the muscle groups you use," Franklin said.
Incorporating aerobics, stretching, resistance, games and activities like yard work into a routine can increase your physical abilities and bring the most long-term health benefits.
"Do what you think is fun. And do something that's going to hit all of your muscles," Carey said.
There is a multitude of ways to look and feel better, and chances are that those who are exercising want the benefits of all of them. Setting a goal could be the best way to get there, but it is often the step that people skip in favor of jumping right on the treadmill.
"It's important for people to set realistic goals," Franklin said. "If they're 30 pounds overweight ... they're not going to reverse that in two to three weeks."
But setting the right goals can be tricky -- too high can spell failure and deter people from continuing their regime. Too low, and one has no sense of accomplishment.
"It's best to set small goals. Once you reach those goals, set higher small goals," Carey said, such as scoping out a nice gym, signing up for membership and trying to go twice a week. "A sense of accomplishment is encouragement to set more goals. It makes you feel like you really want to work for it more."
Callahan urged people to consider goals that are not related to appearance.
"You want to lose weight, but why?" Callahan said. "There's a million things it will do for you rather than making your thighs thinner," including reducing stress, the risk of high blood pressure or diabetes, and improved sleep and sex life.
"You've got to think, I'm doing this as an investment in me," Callahan said, pointing out that studies show that people who exercise with health goals in mind report more satisfaction with their fitness routine.
Spotting someone is to assist them with an exercise where necessary if that person needs help. People typically spot each other when doing activities that involve a lot of weight, particularly when that weight is being lifted above the body, such as during a chest press.
Having a spotter can be very helpful -- and a good safety measure -- but many people don't know how to spot correctly.
"[People] think they need to spot everything," Carey said. "But it can be a distraction for a lifter, especially if it's not necessary."


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Alleged horror flick 'Jennifer's Body' is found lacking in fear factor. See ENERGY page 3 vironment Campus Birkenfeld, a Women's soccer celebrates the strongest start to a sea- son in program history. See VIRUS page 4 B rittany n orman E ditor i n C hiEf A student in costume marches in the parade during last year's Carib- fest. C hris C ollins M anaging E ditor C hris C ollins M anaging E ditor
The sTudenT voice of MidwesTern sTaTe universiTy The WichiTan page 5 Not a scream page 8 Personal best Alleged horror flick `Jennifer's Body' is found lacking in fear factor. Women's soccer celebrates the strongest start to a season in program history. WEDNESDAY SEptEmbEr 23, 2009 Caribfest seeking community involvement Brittany norman Editor in ChiEf The maroon and gold campus will be hit with a splash of Caribbean color Oct. 2 with the 12th annual Caribfest celebration. The Caribbean Students Organization (CSO) have chosen the theme "Let Your tTue Caribbean Spirit Shine" for this year's festivities. Onthedayoftheevent,therewillbeaflash of flair with the costume parade, a traditional staple that demonstrates the colorful spirit of the cultures demonstrated. Attendees can also get a true taste of the islands by dining authentic homemade Caribbean cuisine. While dining, the community A student in costume can take in marches in the parade a Calypso during last year's Caribc o m p e t i - fest. tion. Calypso is a popular form of Caribbean music. The CSO puts the celebration together every year, and a press release said it is the "highlight of the organization's event calendar." "This year we are really trying to expand Caribfest to include other groups on campus and members of the wider Wichita Falls community," Danielle Thomas, chairperson of the Caribfest committee, said. "We already have a few sororities and fraternities on campus signed up for the parade, and we also made a presentation to Sheppard Air Force Base." The proceeds from Caribfest, including ticket sales, donations and funds raised from other activities, will be donated to Hospice of Wichita Falls, First Step and WFISD. "It's something we do every year and we just want folks to come out and enjoy the friendly Caribbean atmosphere," Thomas said. "Our goal is to showcase our culture, so of course we need an audience." Chris Collins Managing Editor It was early September, and Chris Caruvana and Clarke O'Connor were getting food at Taco Bell, about to head to the Grove to chill. A normal evening. A boring evening. The friends, both local musicians and students at MSU, wanted to see a live show. `Why are there no bands playing tonight?' they wondered. Then they had a revelation: why wait for other people to book shows when you can book your own? Between them, they know a ton of musicians. Throwing a show would be fun. "It sounded like it would be pretty easy," Caruvana said. A couple weeks later, the duo brought their plan to fruition. The Virus series, which showcases a collection of local musicians, debuted Sep. 18 in the Clark Student Center. The concert, which played more like an open mic session than an honest-to-God See VIRUS page 4 Photo and illustration by Brittany Norman Chris Caruvana and Clarke O'Connor are spearheading an arts and music movement at MSU called "The Virus" branch of the University of Applied Sciences. The school is in West Germany, close to LuxemMSU is cooperating with a burg and France. Soor has attended the climateGerman university to make campus more eco-friendly, but is go- conscious university for about ing green a necessity for the fu- two and a half years, but for the ture or an extremist profiteering last month he has been visiting MSU � and receiving credit from scam? German native Francis Soor ECB for it. He's part of the exthinks being eco-conscious could panding relationship between reversetheflowofglobalwarm- MSU and ECB, a partnership that ing, the gradual increase of the started about four years ago. "I just wanted to get closer average temperature of the plancooperation between the McCoy et. Soor, 26, is a student at the En- school and our department," Soor vironment Campus Birkenfeld, a said. Chris Collins Managing Editor MSU going green: standing out or blending in? MSU has been accepting foreign exchange students from ECB through the Dillard college of business. Soor, who is working toward a bachelor's degree in economics or environmental planning, is the first ECB student to travel overseas to join the engineering program. "There is a common program between the Dillard college at ECB concerning economics and business" said Dr. Peter Gutheil, professor of engineering at ECB, said. "Dr. Wiedemann [former provost] asked last year why there were no connections at the McCoy school." Gutheil said he first visited the campus in October 2008. He said he and administration immediately started discussing the possibility of sending students to MSU for what he called "projects." Since then, the ECB has implemented two programs in which students may travel to MSU or a local business to receive credit. "We sent Francis abroad and his mission was to explore and research your campus," Gutheil said. "We found out the main interest of your university at the moment is to have cooperation with environmental things. Your president said the campus should get greener." Gutheil said ECB's main interest is in planning to create renewable energy resources. Heat and electricity at the university are created by plants that burn wood pallets and biogas (a fuel produced by the fermentation of organic matter). The campus buildings have zero carbon dioxide emissions, he said. "We have a lot of experience in making concepts for using less energy from outside," Gutheil said. One way is to save energy could be isolating buildings and being more efficient with electricity. The other, he said, is to produce your own energy "The goal is to have a zeroemission campus," Gutheil said. This means you energy you use and produce equals zero. He said energy can be produced from the sun, biogas, wind, or water, among other things. He said he believes there See ENERGYpage 3 Staff Editorial Seeking safer crossings one distracted driver, texting their way through a red light at the intersection of Midwestern and Louis J. Rodriguez. All it would take to create a tragedy is per-hour speed limit and flashing lights, New safety measures, such as a 30 mile- have been put in place, but it is a well known phenomenon that drivers tend to ignore such warnings as long as there are no cop cruisers in sight. one gets hurt. It's only a matter of time before someDrivers should be responsible, but it The sound of settling Josh hoggard Op-ed ediTOr would be idealistic to assume that Wichita Falls Residents will suddenly and simulparticular piece of road. taneously drive more cautiously down this The solution? Start setting aside money It's been a while since we've tacked on now for a skywalk over the road. any more student fees, after all, and not being run over by a driver too busy typing an E-mail on their smart phone while eating a Big Mac seems like a smart use for our money. tive measure. Building a skywalk will un- If nothing else, look at it as a preemp- doubtedly be cheaper than the inevitable lawsuit when someone is unfortunately hit by a car. More and more activities are taking I remember one time, when I was a sophomore in high school; I really really liked this girl. Her name was Rachel. I had the biggest crush on her. She was my image of a perfect girl. She was smart, unique, fun to be with, really cute, the total package. I had it bad for this girl. I had to tell her how I felt, it was that good. To my shock and horror, though, when I told her I liked her, she said she wanted to be "just friends", two words every guy in the history of the entire world has hated since the dawn of time. Just friends? NO SIR! That wasn't going to work for me. I wanted a girlfriend, and I wanted it to be her. Not to mention, that night, I was trying to pee out of a car window and my glasses flew off my face and shattered into a million pieces and I couldn't see for a week until I got a new pair. Do roommates come with instructions? adrienne nash GuesT cOnribuTOr So, I settled for this girl at school. She was absolutely nothing I really wanted in a girl. But, she liked me. So, I settled for her, and it was the worst experience ever. I don't know if we were ever official or not, but it was just unhealthy, and has left me a bit scarred to this day. I see so many of my friends, peers, classmates, acquaintances, and even people I don't really know settling for less than what they really want, and it really saddens me. They have an image of true happiness in mind, and they give it up for a quick fix, for the "next best thing". This girl has an image of a perfect guy, but rather than waiting for him to come, she settles for the jerk who uses her for her body. This guy has an image of a perfect job, but rather than pursuing that and taking the risk of failing, he takes the fast track to a dull life. Girls settle for guys who have money and no love, guys settle for girls who are hot with the personality of a brick, friends settle for empty false gossip that destroys relationships, people settle for lust rather than wait for love, settle for substance abuse rather than dealing with pain... It happens all the time, and we let it. We settle for less than our best way too often, and when we do, it destroys the creative, unique being we were designed to be. When we settle, we kill a part of ourselves. I learned after I "dated" that girl that settling just wasn't going to work for me anymore, and I've been single since then. Does waiting around suck? Absolutely it does. It's hard to just sit and wait for my perfect girl. But settling isn't going to cut it for me. Even if it takes six or seven or twenty more years, I'll wait, because its worth it. Some of you who are reading this right now are so scared of waiting and risking it all to pursue what you really desire and what will really make you happy. You're terrified of failing, of falling, of not getting it, that you settle for a quick fix that just leaves you empty in the long run. Waiting is hard! I know it is. But the benefits exceed the risk exponentially. The sacrifice of waiting is NOTHING compared to how amazing life will be when you finally get what you want. Don't let cynics tell you it's a lost cause. Keep waiting! Keep fighting! Be strong, because your best days are ahead. For those of you who have settled, it isn't too late to pursue your dreams. It's scary and risky, but its really the only way to live. Sure, if you aim for nothing, you'll never miss, but you'll never have purpose either. Live your dreams! I swear, when (not if) they come true, you'll never regret it. place on south campus now, and it's only a matter of time before a pedestrian forgets to look both ways at the same time as a driver loses focus. Consider it, MSU. And until more safety measures can be implemented, we pedestrians would really appreciate it if motorists could give us a brake. My best friend, who shall not be named, is an energetic and comical woman. She is loyal to her friends and quick to toss out her advice on serious discussions or gossip. I am honored to call her friend. My roommate, whom I shall not name, is a lazy girl in a twenty-something-year-old body that refuses to do her share of chores and complains about the living situation. I am on the verge if igniting flames with my eyes every time I see her. Here's the twist: these two ladies are the same person! Whether you are male or female, living in dorms or apartments, you have heard or seen or even experienced the same issues with roommates; disarray, disorganization, or just plain disgust. If you are in this situation Copyright � 2007. The Wichitan is a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. The Wichitan reserves the right to edit any material submitted for publication. Opinions expressed in The Wichitan do not necessarily reflect those of the students, staff, faculty, administration or Board of Regents of Midwestern State University. First copy of the paper is free of charge; additional copies are $1. The Wichitan welcomes letters of opinion from students, faculty and staff submitted by the Friday before intended publication. Letters should be brief and without abusive language or personal attacks. Letters must be typed and signed by the writer and include a telephone number and address for verification purposes. The editor retains the right to edit letters. 3410 Taft Blvd. Box 14 � Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 News Desk (940) 397-4704 � Advertising Desk (940) 397-4705 Fax (940) 397-4025 � E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com Web site: http://www.mwsu.edu/~wichitan The WichiTan Editor-in-Chief Brittany Norman Managing Editor Chris Collins Op-Ed Editor Josh Hoggard Entertainment Editor Lauren Wood Sports Editor Kaitlin Morrison Photo Editor Julia Raymond now, I sympathize with you. In an effort to help you, my fellow student, cope with a roommate of poor quality, I have assembled all my knowledge and put together a short guide to dealing with uncooperative roommates. If you are trying to get revenge on a loud, obnoxious roommate by pulling a practical joke, beware; those kinds of roommates are tricky and can easily get you back. I have studied this type of species and realized practical jokes gone wrong will become either World War III or Armageddon. If your roommate is antisocial and doesn't want to be bothered, I highly recommend knocking on his or her door/wall and asking permission to enter. I have witnessed the fires of Hell because I barged in without permission and was greeted by Satan herself. Mind you, I am not saying all roommates are the same. Some students might have been blessed with sharing living quarters with his or her best friend since grade school. Others are just placed in a room and then later realize their roommates will become best friends or worst enemies. Be prepared for expectations being fulfilled or broken. Living with one or more roommates is an experience that everyone in college should have. It could either be a good or bad experience; that is between you and your roomies. I have experienced both the good and the bad; at times, I wanted to shoot my annoying roommate and other times, I wanted to show my appreciation by buying my roomie a movie. You know how you act as an individual and you know how you respond to actions or words; let your roommate know your pet peeves. I don't think that most roommates are psychics. If a roommate is psychic, then I suggest watching any Dallas Cowboy's game in another building. If any arguments arise, don't get upset or get even. Explain the issues or problems you are experiencing and work out a solution together or compromise. I will admit that I have butted heads with one of my roommates, both figuratively and literally, about taking out the trash. My yelling, however, was a whisper compared to her angered shouting. Afterwards, we have come to compromise of my taking out the trash and her cleaning the bathroom. Above all, respect each other as roommates and as people. Both parties may not share the same likes or dislikes, but chances are, rewards of friendship can resurface once you have bonded. I can honestly say that you will not regret having to share the same roof as your roommate once you become best friends. Editorial Board Reporters Richard Carter Photographers Loren Eggenschwiler Copy Editor Jamie Monroe Advertising Manager Jamie Monroe Adviser Randy Pruitt Campus briefs Wednesday � Constitution Day Events starting at 3 p.m. in the CSC � Artist Lecture Series: Beppe Gambetta in Akin at 7 p.m. � Athletic Luncheon and Update at noon in the Wichita Falls Museum of Arts at MSU � Afternoon Conversations: Stanislavsky and Brecht at 4 p.m. in the Juanita Harvey Art Gallery � Student Success Series: Alcohol, Parties, and Law in CSC Comanche ENERGY.........................................................................................................continued from pg. 1 is great potential in using MSU's rooftops to collect solar rays. Gutheil said it's important that humans eliminate their carbon footprints, the effect they have on the environment due to daily activities. These footprints are directly responsible for global warming, he said. "We cannot use the same kind of energy we use now much longer," Gutheil said. "The resources are limited. In a couple of years, we will run out of oil. The oil will become very expensive." "I would say the scientific community is pretty convinced that global warming is taking place," said Dr. Salim Azzouz, assistant professor of engineering at MSU. Azzouz said the melting glaciers in Greenland are a product of humanity's excessive carbon use. There may be more debate regarding global warming than Azzouz is aware of. Sen. James Inhofe, R � Oklahoma, stated in January 2005 that Arctic temperatures are actually cooler than they were in the 1930s. "The threat of catastrophic global warming is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people," Inhofe said. "The carbon footprint of volcanoes is very low with respect to the carbon produced by human activity," Azzouz said. "There is a huge gap." Apparently this is another point of contention among climatologists. "There is no question the earth has been warming; it is coming out of the `Little Ice Age,'" said Reid Bryson, American atmospheric scientist and geologist. "However, there is no credible evidence that it is due to mankind and carbon dioxide," he said. Bryson was made a Global News The WichiTan September 23, 2009 3 Photo courtesy False rape report necessitates caution Monday � SBDC and Lalani: ideaWF Orientation Session in the Dillard College of Business r oom 189 Ann G ivens McT Prosecutors deciding whether to charge the woman who falsely reported that she was gang-raped in a Hofstra University men's room last week will have serious issues to weigh, experts said yesterday. On the one hand, they will want to discourage people from lying to law enforcement, and show that there will be consequences for doing so, experts said. On the other, they don't want to discourage legitimate rape victims from coming forward, or discourage people who lied at first from telling the truth later on, experts said. "That's the tension right now in the D.A.'s office," said Jim Cohen, a criminal law professor at Fordham University. "There should be some sanction for the consequences she caused," he said. "On the other hand, if they charge this woman, then someone similarly situated in the future might decide to stick with her story rather than coming clean." A law enforcement source said Sunday that it is likely that the woman, who prosecutors have not named because she has not been charged with a crime, is "likely" to face charges this week. The woman told Nassau, N.Y., police that she was tied up and gang-raped about 3 a.m. Sept. 13 in a Hofstra University dormitory bathroom by five young men, authorities said. Four of the men, one of them a Hofstra student, were charged with rape in a case that gained nationwide attention. She recanted Wednesday evening, after prosecutors interviewing her told her that a cell-phone video of the incident might exist. Cornell Bouse, president of the Nassau Criminal Courts Bar Association, said the crimes the woman would most likely be charged with are all Class A misdemeanors, carrying a maximum of a year in jail. Lois Schwaeber, director of legal services for the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said cases where people make false reports of rape hurt all legiti- Laureate by the UN's Global Environment Program in 1990. He died in 2008, but not before questioning the validity of proglobal warming arguments. The Little Ice Age he refers to is a period of global cooling that followed the medieval warm period. "We've been coming out a Little Ice Age for 300 years," Bryson said. Humans have not createdsignificantcarbonemissions until the past century, he said. "It's been warming up for a long time," Bryson said. Though scientific evidence falls on both sides of the global warming debate, people like Azzouz and Gutheil still champion the questionable crisis. "There is a trend here in the U.S. colleges to try to imple- ment green energy," he said. "As a university, we want to lead by example and show that this works." Azzouz is part of a university group called Tiger, which aims to identify which parts of MSU need a green makeover. Azzouz said the group will scan each building on campus � using thermal imaging--to see which parts are leaking fuel the worst. Azzouz and others started working on Tiger last May. Another project, he said, is to craft a statue that will harness solar energy. "We need to sell the idea to the people here that becoming greener will save the campus money," Azzouz said. When asked if the ECB has seen a return on the eco-friendly measures it has implemented, Gutheil said he didn't know. "This is always the problem with these techniques," Gutheil said. "In the beginning there is an investment, and it depends on the energy costs when you will get the return. When the energy prices go up, you will see the return. "It's not � I cannot � it's very difficulttofindoutrealamounts because the government built the building and it was more expensive than it was with conventional technology," Gutheil sputtered. After Soor stayed at MSU for one month, studying and calculating, he had an idea about how MSU could be greener: students in dormitories could turn off the lights when they aren't using them. mate rape victims seeking justice. But she said prosecuting someone who has made a false report will discourage real rape victims from coming forward as well. "They may feel that if they can't support the charges they are making with enough proof, they could be charged." KC Johnson, who wrote a recent book about the false rape charges filed against three Duke University lacrosse players in 2006, said the mental health of the person making the false report may also be an issue. In the Duke case, the state attorney who took over from Durham District Attorney Michael Nifong, did not charge the woman, in part because he had seen voluminous medical records proving she was deeply disturbed. "This is one of the reasons prosecutors have discretion about whether to file charges," Johnson said. "It is perfectly appropriate for them to take all these factors into account." 6 Percentage of increase in alumni memberships last year. 4 The WichiTan September 23, 2009 Entertainment E VIRUS of TH sic, Arts & Mu Culture Photo by Kelly Raymond Cody Magana and Adam Rivera, members of A Formal Affair, perform at The Virus show Friday night. Photo by Kelly Raymond Kory Rogers, of A Band Called John, Kory and David, participated in The Virus show Friday night. nd elly Raymo Photo by K The Vit e crowd a mming ello for th ra plays a c e University Prog Board. Bo Fain f th , a part o rus show Arms Lik e Arches was one of the ma ny music ans to pe rform at th e show o Photo by K n Friday n elly Ra ig to have s ht. The VIRUS is p ymond hows abo lanning ut twice a month. VIRUS.................................................................................................................................continued from page 1 performance, lasted from 6 p.m. until a little after midnight. About one hundred people attended the show, most of them students. According to Caruvana, it was a success. However, the two found an unlikely adversary while trying to promote an artistic, intellectual reverence on campus: the university itself. "MSU was probably the biggest opponent of this," Caruvana said. Caruvana said the first thing he and O'Connor tried to do was book the Quad for the show. He said he was told a group that wasn't an official MSU club could only rent a space three times. That's okay, he thought. The two then tried to make the Virus into an official club, but were once again turned down. "We didn't have the people or the credentials to make an individual group," Caruvana said. Eventually they appealed to the University Programming Board and were allowed to become a subgroup of it. Through the UPB the two have no limit on the number of shows they can book. Caruvana said the day of the concert he was told the Virus had to be moved inside to the Atrium because there was a chance of rain. Also, even though the event was supposed to kick off at five, it was delayed until six because of a meeting elsewhere in the building. They said they also didn't get the extension cords that were promised them. But Caruvana rolled with the punches. "I think the Atrium worked out better because the acoustics were really nice," Caruvana said. Caruvana said there was a variety of musical styles present Friday, from indie rock to folk to beat boxing and free styling. One musician, Scott Rogers, came from Abilene to play at MSU. All the other musicians were local, Caruvana said. Though the two said they received a lot of positive feedback from the show, there was some criticism as well. "Some people were thinking this is the wrong place to do it," Caruvana said. "They were like Wichita Falls is going to be very receptive to it." "Despite everything, it went okay," Caruvana said. "We were kind of confused and we didn't know exactly what was going on. Next time we do it, it should be a lot smoother." The two created a Facebook group for the show. It had amassed 300 members in two days. For the next concert, which will occur every other week in the Student Center, Caruvana and O'Connor will design flyers to infect everyone else with the Virus. $385 Missing customers? Advertise. * Free Wi-Fi 3974705 `Mad Men' and `30 Rock' take home top Emmys lauren WooD enTerTainmenT ediTor Entertainment The WichiTan September 23, 2009 5 The "61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards" were packed with the biggest names in television Sunday night. From the red carpet to the acceptance speeches and all the Neil Patrick Harris in between, the night was full of surprises and laughs. Harris hosted the awards show and livened up the crowd by kicking things up a notch with a song and dance number. He didn't end up taking home the Supporting Actor statue he was nominated for, but he joked whole-heartedly about it all night. "30 Rock" was named best comedy for a third year, and "Mad Men" best drama for a second, but most of their stars were snubbed as the acting awards went to repeat winners or surprise choices. "Lost" star Michael Emerson and Cherry Jones from "24" earned the best supporting actor and actress in a drama awards. Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" won for best Variety, Music or Comedy Series. Jon Cryer of CBS' "Two and a Half Men" won for best supporting actor in a comedy and Kristin Chenoweth picked up the supporting actress in a comedy Photo Courtesy "Mad Men" was named best drama for the second year on Sunday night. `Jennifer's Body' more humorous than scary Cora KuyKenDall For The WichiTan Emmy for her work on ABC's "Pushing Daisies." Major winners included: Lead Actor in a comedy series: Winner: Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock" Nominees: Steve Carrell, "The Office," Charlie Sheen, "Two and a Half Men," Tony Shalhoub, "Monk," Jemaine Clement, "Flight Of The Conchords," Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory" Outstanding Lead Actress in a comedy series: Winner: Toni Collette, "United States Of Tara" Nominees: Sarah Silverman, "The Sarah Silverman Program," Mary-Louise Parker, "Weeds," Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "The New Adventures Of Old Christine," Christina Applegate, "Samantha Who?," Tina Fey, "30 Rock" Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Winner: Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad" Nominees: Hugh Laurie, "House," Michael C. Hall, "Dexter," Simon Baker, "The Mentalist," Gabriel Byrne, "In Treatment," Jon Hamm, "Mad Men" Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Winner: Glenn Close, "Damages" Nominees: Mariska Hargitay, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer," Holly Hunter, "Saving Grace," Sally Field, "Brothers & Sisters," Elisabeth Moss, "Mad Men" Outstanding Comedy Series: Winner: "30 Rock" Nominees: "Entourage," "Flight of the Conchords," "The Office," "Family Guy," "Weeds," "How I Met Your Mother" Outstanding Drama Series: Photo Courtesy The cast of "30 Rock" thanked audience for their best comedy Emmy. Girl gamer shut down Jamie monroe adverTising manager Winner: "Mad Men" Nominees: "Damages," "Breaking Bad," "Lost," "Big Love," "Dexter," "House" Outstanding RealityCompetition Program: Winner: "The Amazing Race" Nominees: "American Idol," "Dancing With the Stars," "Top Chef," "Project Runway" Photo Courtesy Host Neil Patrick Harris kept the night rolling with his dance number. When I saw Megan Fox's new movie, "Jennifer's Body," this past weekend, I was probably one of the few people actually scared by it. But then again, I get scared watching Halloween movies on the Disney Channel. For those of you who don't know the storyline of "Jennifer's Body," here is the gist of it. It begins with Jennifer's best friend, Needy, played by Amanda Seyfried, most known for her role in "Mamma Mia," throwing a fit in an insane asylum and talking about the recent "killings" that involved Jennifer. The "killings" were a result of a big name band sacrificing Jennifer to Satan in her small local town of Devil's Kettle. The only way to keep her zombie-self alive, healthy and beautiful, she must eat boys. Yes, eat. The story seemed to just drag on; the first major part of the storyline didn't develop until a good twenty to thirty minutes into the film, and after that the gross "eating of the boy" scenes were placed pretty far apart. The plot also failed with disappointing characters, for example, Seyfried's boyfriend, Chip. I'm pretty sure if my boyfriend came up to me and said "I think my best friend was involved in a virgin sacrifice ritual to Satan" like what happened in the film, I'd immediately suggest that he go into therapy. In the film however, Chip shrugged off Needy's comment without thinking twice. One major complaint about the story: it could be the fact that almost every male in the theater began to clap, but the girl-on-girl make out scene was completely unnecessary and probably just added in to boost ticket sales. There were multiple parts that frightened me during the movie, some, unintentional. Adam Brody in eyeliner, certain lines like "you are lime green jello" and "nice insult, Hannah Montana" make me scared that there Photo Courtesy Fox and Seyfried play best friends in "Jennifer's Body." is an adult writer in this world who thinks it's cool to put phrases like that in a rated-R movie. And then of course seeing Fox's "boyfriends" being eaten did not really appease to me because I'm not a huge fan of guts and blood. But all-in-all the script was pretty funny at times, which is expected since the plot is a bit ridiculous. I especially enjoyed the scene where it keeps switching in between Jennifer and her Photo Courtesy meal, and Needy Megan Fox stars as main character in and Chip's date. "Jennifer's Body." You'll underIf you like scary movies or at stand when you see the movie. least making fun of them, Megan I have to say, my favorite part of the movie was the soundtrack. Fox (with or without clothes), or It included songs from artists in- want to be mesmerized by Adam cluding Cute is What We Aim Brody's singing voice, I recomFor, All Time Low, Panic! At the mend this movie for you. If not, at least check out the Disco, Silversun Pickups and soundtrack; it's pretty good. Dashboard Confessional. Pearl Jam album not so jammin' If you were born between the death of hair metal and the birth of Seattle grunge, chances are Pearl Jam was a part of your life somehow, whether your older siblings were blasting "Ten" from their rooms or you had your own copy of "Vitalogy" a few years later. Needless to say, Pearl Jam has gone through many changes since their debut in 1991, so it's a testament to their longevity that a ninth studio album has been released to great anticipation. "Backspacer" showcases a leaner, more relaxed Pearl Jam, but doesn't necessarily showcase the band at the height of its powers. Clocking in at over 38 minutes, "Backspacer" is a breeze to listen to. It's so quick and concise that anyone can listen to it once and formulate their opinion of it on the spot. Unlike previous releases, it's difficult to be on the fence about this album because you're either going to love what you hear or just shrug your shoulders. There's no filler whatsoever, and the song structures are pretty much `A to B' with no surprises in between. Devan Gill For The WichiTan I do not consider myself a feminist. I am a female, and you couldn't pay me enough to be a gross, dirty, icky boy. Still, I'm not a feminist. I don't want to be drafted or serve in the Army. I like having doors opened for me and hearing the phrase "ladies first." I like pink and wearing dresses and heels and having my date pay for my dinner. Generally, I like the perks that come with being a woman, and I'm mostly okay with today's gender roles. But if there's one thing that would make me take off my bra, burn it in the city square, and embark on a rampaging trail of she-woman man-hating, it'd be Xbox. It's not so much the system itself; that little rectangle is a lovely creation. It's the chauvinist little boys that play Xbox that make me go all Jane Fonda. I wouldn't play Xbox if I weren't good at it. I wouldn't fork over $50 a year for a Live subscription to play online if I didn't have the chops to play with the big boys. I didn't buy a pink controller just because it looks cute on the table. I bought it because it looks super cute in my hands while I'm kicking some ass. But lately, I've encountered some issues playing my favorite game, "Left 4 Dead". If you're not familiar with the premise, it's pretty simple. Zombies take over the world; four people are left to fight for survival. Gamers take on the role of one of the survivors and have a good old-fashioned zombie shoot em' up. Blood, guts, and howling, screaming zombies. What gets better than that? Usually, I sign onto Live, join a party, and then go merrily into the zombie apocalypse with my pump shotgun (which, by the way, I'm ace with). But the other day I heard something that made my closet feminist bust out in all her unshaven glory. "Guys. Dropsical is a chick. Boot her." Before I could even mutter a confused expletive, the screen went blank. Then a message flashed: "You have been kicked from the session." It happened two more times that evening. It's not even that I was sucking: I was the leader in total zombie kills, headshots, and had taken the least amount of damage. By all statistical counts, I was the strongest member of the team. But I was also a chick. Thus, not cool enough to be on the team. So what if I'm a chick? So what if my username is Dropsical, and my character wears a cowboy hat and a miniskirt? I can still kick it with the best of them. There is no law that says you must have a penis to be a good gamer. Having one certainly does not guarantee skill. So jerk guys that are too good to play with me? I know where you game. And the next time you play Halo, that'll be me, punting you in the back of the head. Oh yeah, cause I'm ace at that one, too. The first track, "Gonna See My Friend", exhibits a strong country influence yet maintains the band's classic up-tempo dynamic. "The Fixer" is catchy pop rock at its finest, while tracks like "Johnny Guitar" and "Supersonic" serve as fleeting reprises of the band's grittier upbringings. "Just Breathe" is one of two acoustic numbers that compound the relaxed feel of this record, but it isn't until "The End" that things take on a real sense of urgency. As far as Pearl Jam tracks go, Photo Courtesy "Backspacer" was released to stores Sept. 20. "The End" is Eddie Vedder's finest hour in more ways than one. All-in-all, "Backspacer" is a smooth footnote in Pearl Jam's long, distinguished career and a suitable fix for fans that have waited three years for something new. The album certainly doesn't aim to be more than what it is and plays it safe at every turn. Regardless, "Backspacer " is one of the more enjoyable records to emerge this year--not essential listening, but good rock nonetheless. 6 The WichiTan September 23, 2009 MSU goes 1-0-1 against West Texas and ENMU Kaitlin Morrison SporTS ediTor The No. 18 ranked Midwestern State men's soccer team opened up Lone Star Conference play Friday night at the MSU Soccer Field against their rival, West Texas A&M. Goalkeeper Raul Herrera had two key saves to keep the Buffs off the scoreboard and helped MSU to the scoreless draw. "He came up big when we needed him," MSU assistant coach Rob Cummings said. "He's living up to his reputation as a gamer." Herrera, who has not given up a goal in 451 minutes of field time, stopped West Texas A&M star forward Ben Everson on a one-on-one opportunity in the 64th minute on a sprawling save at the near post. In the 89th minute of play Herrera made another brilliant save on Jose Chavez' serve from the top of the box. Sophomores Ryan Spence and Allen Thomson gave the Mustangs a solid effort at the center back positions as the Buffs were limited to just 10 shots and just two on goal. But the Mustangs had opportunities, as well. Thomson started a nice combination off of a WT turnover in the 78th minute and worked the ball to Landon Fruge' on the right wing, who served a cross into Bryan Sajjadi who appeared to tangle with a defender with a look at an open net. MSU continued to work into the first overtime when Kyle Kmiec took a turnover and worked toward the right wing but was tripped by a sliding tackle while making a move near the touchline in the 95th minute. Reid Schmidt and Kmiec were the lone Mustangs to put a shot on goal. On Sunday afternoon the Mustangs took the field again and powered their way to a 5-0 victory over Eastern New Mexico University. Senior striker Nick Auditore's kick started the Mustangs by finishing a nice combo in the center of the pitch as junior center mid Paulo Teixiera threaded the ball to Auditore's feet in the 18th minute. Eight minutes later, sophomore striker Tex McCullough put a throw-in into the center of the box and 6'4" defender Allen Thomson used his size advantage to head a deflection toward a sliding Auditore, who deposited his fifth goal of the season to push the Mustangs advantage to 2-0. The Mustangs stayed on the attack to push the lead to 3-0 in the 33rd minute when Landon Fruge' fed Sajjadi for his first goal of the contest from the touch line. Paulo Teixiera added an unassisted goal at the open of the second half and Sajjadi notched his second goal on a header off of Dean Lovegrove's serve on a corner kick in the 76th minute. Midwestern appeared to tally another score in the 84th minute when Lovegrove delivered a nice- Sports The WichiTan September 23, 2009 7 ly struck-through ball over the top to an oncoming Kmiec. Kmiec beat ENMU keeper Alistar Caldwell to the ball and poked it into the net, but the tally was overruled and Kmiec was issued a yellow card for allegedly going spikes up into Caldwell, who suffered an apparent leg injury on the play. Elder and Eastern New Mexico coach Harold Munoz agreed to end the contest at that point. The win extended MSU's unbeaten streak at the MSU Soccer Field to 14 games and the shutout was the Mustangs' fifth in a row. "We're not allowing a lot of shots," Elder said. "We're really covering for each other well now and learning to drop back, but we're not there yet as a team." Midwestern, which improved to 6-1-1 on the season and 1-0-1 in Lone Star Conference play, will host Texas A&M International Friday night at the MSU Soccer Field. Raul Herrera had two key saves to keepaWest Texas A&M scoreless and help Midwestern to draw Friday Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. night at the MSU Soccer Field. (Photo by Patrick Johnston) Volleyball beats Cameron, 3-1; loses to Lubbock Christian in 3 Kaitlin Morrison SporTS ediTor Midwestern State played host to Cameron University last Thursday night for the Red River Rivalry and picked up their third win of the season and first win of Lone Star Conference play at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. The Aggies were forced into an uncharacteristic 31 errors and hit just .091 on the night after coming into the game with the second-best hitting percentage in the LSC at .221 Midway through the opening set, Cameron lost conference player of the week, Malyssa Acton to a leg injury and couldn't recover as they went on to lose25-19, 25-22, 29-27, and 25-23. Cameron dropped to 10-3 on the season and 0-1 in Lone Star Conference play. Sophomores Miranda Byrd and Hillary White paced the Mustangs as each finished the night with a double-double. Byrd had 14 kills and 10 digs, while White added 12 kills and 17 digs. Sesley Graves added 13 kills and three blocks. Kiara Jordan, this weeks Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week, had a career-high 30 digs to lead the back row defense. Kimberly Jeffery and Dimery Michaels finished the game with a combined total of 49 assists. Michaels finished with 31 assists, while Jeffrey finished with 18 assists and was just one dig short of a double-double with nine digs. Kellie Dickerson had 17 kills to pace the Aggies, while Adrienne Lawson and Lindsay Paziuk had 18 digs to lead the dedfensive effort. Sophomore right-side hitter Tiana Bond had four total blocks to pace the Mustangs at the net. On Tuesday, MSU traveled to the Rip Griffin Center to take on No. 21 Lubbock Christian. The Mustangs hit a season low .033 in the 3-0 loss to the Chaps. This is the eighth time in nine tries that the Mustangs have lost away from the confines of D.L. Ligon Coliseum. MSU was led by senior middle blocker Sesley Graves who had eight kills and was a part of three of the Mustangs' four blocks. She averaged a .333 hitting percentage on the night. LCU outside hitter Kelsey Odell tormented the Mustangs with 13 kills while committing just one error in 23 attack attemps for a .532 kill rate, while junior middle blocker Elissa Loynes, added 11 kills on 19 attacks with just two errors for a .474 hitting percentage. Sophomore setter Jordan Goings finished with 39 assists and the Chaps committed just eight errors. MSU was forced into 20 attack errors while making 23 kills. The only other Mustang to end the night with a positive hitting percentage was Lauren Bayer, who hit .091 for the night. She finished with four kills on 11 attempts. Kiara Jordan led the back row effort with 15 digs, while Dimery Michaels added seven. The loss dropped Midwestern State to 3-13 on the season, while Lubbock Christian improved to 10-3. The Mustangs return home to play two Lone Star conference matches at D. L. Ligon Coliseum. The first is Thursday against Southeastern Oklahoma (12-4, 2-0) at 7 p.m. The second game is Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. against East Central (11-6, 2-0). MSU pounds Cardinals 49-7 Zack Eskridge and Andy Tanner connected three times for touchdowns as No. 17 Midwestern State rolled to a 49-7 win over Incarnate Word Saturday night at Benson Stadium. Eskridge passed for 340 yards and four touchdowns, while Tanner had five catches for a career-high 146 yards including scores of 80, 33 and 26 yards. Incarnate Word (1-2) scored the first touchdown against the Mustangs this season when Thomas Specia hit Todd Walker on an 11-yard hookup 4 minutes into the third quarter. The TD broke a string of 14 consecutive quarters without allowing a touchdown for the Mustangs. The Mustangs rolled out to a 21-0 halftime lead as Eskridge hit Tanner on a slip screen for an 80-yard TD in the first quarter, then found Sasan Faradineh on a 5-yard score to begin the second quarter before reconnected with Tanner on a 33-yard hookup in the final minute of the half. Midwestern answered the Cardinals' lone score of the game with four-straight scores including another Eskridge-to-Tanner strike good for 26 yards before BeeJay Mathis, Ben McMahan and Brandon Minor closed out the scoring with rushing touchdowns for the Mustangs. The Mustangs, who improved to 4-0 for the fourthstraight season, take on Angelo State in their Lone Star Conference South Division opener Saturday night at Angelo Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. MsUMUstangs.coM For The WichiTan Golfers finish third in Abilene MsUMUstangs.coM For The WichiTan Midwestern State coach Jeff Ray can just feel Midwestern State's first tournament championship. The Mustangs have been so close with a runner-up finish at the Texoma Championship in Kingston last spring, and then made a great run at a conference championship before fading to third. MSU was even closer in 200708 finishing as the runner-up at the Red River Intercollegiate at WinStar Golf Course in Thackerville before losing a playoff to Central Oklahoma at the UCO/ KickingBird Classic. And that was after making nine Top-10 showing in the team's inaugural season of 2006-07. The Mustangs were right in the running at the Charles Coody West Texas Intercollegiate Tuesday as the Mustangs took a fourstroke lead into the final round before missing a playoff for the team title to finish third behind Newman and Texas Wesleyan. "This was a good field," Ray said. "I'm excited to get third because it's a great showing to start out the season. We just keep getting closer to winning that first one." The Mustangs were without two-time All-Lone Star Conference and 2008 Ping All-South Central Region performer Travis Klutts. The junior from Lake Kiowa sat out with an injury. "To finish third without Travis was great for the guys, but we definitely need him back," Ray said. But MSU did have sophomore Chad Bryant, who carded a pair of 69s to force a three-way playoff for top individual medalist at 4-under Par. Bryant would lose out to Abilene Christian freshman Adam Carpenter in the fourth playoff hole - on Hole No. 10 of the Par-71, 6,977-yard Diamondback Golf Course. Bryan did, however, propel Midwestern State into steady totals of 284 (E) and 287 (+3) to post a two-round final tally of 571 just a stroke behind 571 which gave the Mustangs the advantage over 10 of the 11 NCAA Division II squads at the event. Junior A.J. Pursley finished tied for 12th with a two-round total of 142 (E) after carding scores of 68 and 74, while senior Mitch Molen finished 39th with a 5-over 147 (72-75). The Mustangs got solid showing from a pair of freshman as Jordan Hoffmann finished 34th with a 146 (75-71, +4) and Raine Copeland was 42nd with a 148 (75-73, +6). Midwestern competes at the Cameron Intercollegiate on Sep. 21-22 at The Territory in Duncan, Okla. Andy Tanner caught three touchdown passes from Zach Eskridge in Saturday's 49-7 win in San Antonio over Incarnate Word as the Mustangs improve to 4-0 on the season. (Photo by Patrick Johnston) 8 The WichiTan September 23, 2009 On Deck this week... Thursday September 24 Tuesday Mustangs are off to best start in program history Midwestern State has accomplished two things so far this season that no other women's soccer team has done in the program's history- achieve a No. 12 ranking in the NSCAA/adidas national rankings and start the season off 5-0-1. Thursday night the Mustangs took on Northwood (Texas) University at the MSU soccer field. Sophomore Lindsay Pritchard had her first multiple-goal game in her career to give the Mustangs the 2-0 win. "Lindsay's had a rough couple of months," MSU coach Jeff Trimble said. "She really is our Kaitlin Morrison SporT ediTor hardest working player in practice and she has a lot of skill. I felt like it was a matter of time before she started scoring goals. It was great to see." The first goal came in the 26th minute after she settled a ball just inside the box and ripped a shot past Northwood goalkeeper, Ashley Ford, to give MSU the 1-0 lead. "She took a touch and just ripped it," MSU coach Jeff Trimble said. She scored the second goal on a give-and-go combo from Kelsey Hill to beat Ford again for her second goal of the season. MSU freshman Mallory Whitworth made one save to complete her first career shutout. "We played smart and created a lot of good chances," Trimble said. "Their keeper just made some great saves and played really well." On Tuesday the Mustangs traveled to Shawnee, Okla. and came away with a 2-0 victory over Oklahoma Baptist. "We really didn't play good soccer," Coach Trimble said. "We just couldn't connect on passes and gave the ball away too much, but we started playing a lot better after the intermission." Kelsey Hill was responsible for both goals scored by MSU. The first goal came in the 16th minute of play, off a header that came from a free kick from Kari Bristow. "It was a nice goal," Coach Trimble said. "Kari (Bristow) drove the ball deep into the box. The keeper came out to grab it and Kelsey slipped in front of her and finished." The goal allowed the Mustangs to go into the intermission with a 1-0 lead despite being outshot 8-5 including a 5-1 edge of OBU on shots on goal according to official statistics. The second goal to give the Mustangs some breathing room came in the 71st minute on the assist from Katy Lukert and Maddie Fraser. 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Les Banlieux Z art Master SuiteUnited States, New Jersey, Jersey City
About This Listing
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
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Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
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Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
About this apartment :
This is a 3 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms apartment is on the 2nd floor of a lovely 2 family brick house. Completely renovated and furnished in a modern, comfortable manner.
About your room : Private bedroom Queen size bed, TV free WIFI, closet and dresser, and your own private bathroom.
Sharing nice and gourmet kitchen, nice living room and dinning room, with laundry room ( washer and dryer in the garage).
Minutes from the subway that takes you right into Manhattan in 10 minutes to WTC and 20 minutes to 33rd Street! Direct Bus #119 From NYC Port Authority to the house for only $3 on Gate#1
Direct Access to all the Touristic sites: World Trade Center, Wall Street, Statue of Liberty, Village, Chelsea, Midtown. Taxi stations are very near, and it is easy to get to from the Newark airport.
Local stores in the area provide all you need for your stay. It is easy and safe to park on the street. Also of interest are the Filipinos district of Jersey City with good restaurants, and the beautiful historical downtown with the best view on Manhattan.
About your hosts: Friendly married couple who live in the apartment on the 1st floor with our 3 boys, we love soccer and Arsenal is our favorite team.
Getting Around
Here are few ways you can get from JFK to Jersey City,NJ or Newark liberty to Jersey City via public transportation .
JFK to Jersey City
Take the AirTrain from JFK to the Howard Beach station. From there you will exit and get on the subway (NYC Subway). Take the ( A train) heading into Manhattan. Get off at CHAMBERS STREET. Walk two blocks to the WORLD TRADE CENTER PATH (NYC/NJ subway) Station. Take the PATH (Newark train- NWK or Journal Square- JQ). You have two stops you can get off at;
1) EXCHANGE PLACE (3 minutes on PATH); from here walk to the Light-Rail station ( 2 minutes ) and take the light rail ( west-side direction ) and get off at the last stop ( WEST-SIDE STOP ) walk outside and go up the block at Claremont avenue. ( $ 2.20, 20 minutes)
2) JOURNAL SQUARE (10 minutes on PATH); from here you can take a taxi outside the station ( 7-10 dollars, 10 minutes ) or you can take any of the fallowing buses going toward BAYONNE ; # 10, Get off at the corner of JFK boulevard and Claremont Ave, walk down the block ( 1 minutes).# 80, # 440 , get off at the corner of West-Side avenue and Claremont avenue, walk up the block ( 5 minutes.)
Fare is $5, subway fare is $2.25, and PATH trip runs $1.75. You can pay all 3 fares with a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard, which can be purchased at a MetroCard vending machine at most transit stations.
Offers discount cards or SmartLink Card ($5 card fee): 10 trips/$13.00 reduces to $1.30 per ride. Note: Weekly/Monthly unlimited MetroCards not accepted on PATH. Both SmartLink and MetroCards may be purchased at the nearest PATH station. AirTrain, Subway and PATH run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sample fares for all airports listed under transportation. By taxi, approximately 45 minutes, with no traffic. . ( Note: ask the driver in advance who covers the cost for the toll )
Departure is every 20 to 30 minutes. NY Airport Express Bus is Located at the Bus Terminal- board bus for Penn Station- NYC (34th & 7th). At Penn Station exit and take the PATH train (33rd & 6th) – one avenue and a block away. Take the PATH (JSQ train) to Journal Square station (Jersey City). Get off at Journal Square and walk to Journal Square Transportation center (2 minutes). There take any of the fallowing buses going towards BAYONNE ; # 10, Get off at the corner of JFK boulevard and Claremont Ave, walk down the block ( 1 minutes).# 80, # 440 , get off at the corner of West-Side avenue and Claremont avenue, walk up the block ( 5 minutes.) You can also take a taxi from Journal Square. (Cost around 7- 10 dollars, 7 minutes).
You are welcome to our house, treat it like it is yours! We just ask you to follow these few basic rules: No smoking inside the house, yes even in the bathroom! And please do the dishes before leaving and take the garbage out. Thank you!
10 Reviews
All good...nice atmosphere, clean room and pretty new. Will be there again
I didn't even stay at the place because of the inconveniences. I didn't get my money back even though I spoke with the host (which I never saw) and again I didn't even spend one night at this location. Overall, make sure you see where it is you're staying before you decide to stay at this place.
Fue la primera vez que visitaba Nueva York y sentía un poco de miedo por que no conocía la ciudad. Nansha ayudo mucho, me indicó donde hacer el mercado, donde tomar el bus y esto hizo mi estancia mucho más fácil.
overall my experience was good. I did not spend too much in the room since I was working most of the time. I really liked the fact that the room has private bath and TV. The room was clean. the bottom line this room served my need for the price i payed for.
Judith and Etiane are wonderful hosts. Etiane really goes the extra mile and is on site to help with anything and everything. The neighborhood was perfect for easy parking and public transportation. I loved having my own bathroom! It was a treat to stay and I hope to return.
This was really an ideal place for me. There is so much space in Judith's apartments! It was great to be in Jersey City and still have a huge kitchen, living room, a back deck, plenty of parking, and a private bathroom. I was working in downtown Manhattan, so the commute was about 40 min, and a bit harder for midtown and other areas, but I didn't mind because the JC light rail is so nice and because this place is so far west, it was easy to get out of JC (by car or bus) to other areas of NJ (beach, etc) or Newark airport. It was also close to Liberty State Park/Ellis and Liberty Island which are beautiful.
The area is not the "trendy" new part of JC, and it was a little frustrating to have to travel to other areas for shopping and restaurants, but it was worth the peace and quiet. The neighborhood is just full of families and kids with very little traffic. I felt safe, especially being on the third floor. The only downside was a neighbor's dog that barked all night every night, but a room toward the front of the apt or earplugs could avoid that.
Etienne, Judith's friend who hosted, was very helpful and generous, though he does have his hands full with the number of people coming and going. The place has a way of bringing together kind and interesting people from all over the world. I never had any issues with my roommates.
It was also generally kept very clean and was like an oasis compared to the dirty city outside. I always looked forward to coming home after a long hot day in NY. It's a great place to stay, and I would totally do it again.
PRIME! You're right near public transportation literally. From the front door, if you walk to the right, you're at the light rail at the end of the street and if you walk to the left, you're at the bus station. The #10 will take you straight to Journal Square where the PATH train is. The 119 only runs during the weekday and I never took it so I couldn't tell you about it. Just be cognizant of delays on all public transportation on the weekends and at night (this happens in NYC also). Also, the area could look sketchy when you first come to it but all of Jersey City pretty much looks like that unless you're in downtown or Hoboken. I never had any safety issues and I was out pretty late on a few nights. At night, I recommend taking a taxi from journal square. It will only cost you like 7 bucks so it's worth it.
The house:
Very nice. The decorations are very nice and homely. My room was very spacious and I had cable and internet. The shared area is nice also and the other roommates are good at cleaning up after themselves. The washer and dryer is downstairs and like any other house, just use it in non-prime hours. The walls are kinda thin but the other tenants are quite respectful of each other and aren't too noisy.
The host:
Judith wasn't there but her husband Nansha is so nice! He was always willing to lend a helping hand and even came to get me from Journal Square after I got lost. He also took me back to the airport when I left because super shuttle didn't come to the area. He was always willing to answer questions and fixed things if needed very promptly. We also had a social outing that most of the roommates came to which was super fun.
I would stay here again and plan to once me moving to NJ is confirmed.
I highly recommend you staying at Nansha and Judith's place!!
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About the Host, Judith&Nansha
Welcome to Nansha and Judith
I am a citizen of the world, born in DR Congo, raise in France and living my American dream; I love food, traveling, people from all part of the world. Proud mother of four boys, i love cooking for my family, cleaning decorating and redecorating. My husband and I love soccer Arsenal is our favorite team.
Binvenue Chez Nansha et Judith
Je suis une citoyenne du monde, né en République démocratique du Congo, grandis en France et vivant mon rêve américain, j'adore la cuisine, les voyages, les gens de toutes les régions du monde. Fière maman de quatre garçons, j'aime cuisiner pour ma famille, la décoration et ré-décorer, le nettoyage. Mon mari et moi adorons le football Arsenal est notre équipe favorite.


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Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Robert Kazinsky, Burn Gorman, Rinko Kikuchi and Charlie Day joined director Guillermo del Toro on the blue carpet to launch the film, which centres on a future world where monsters called Jaegers have come from the ocean and threaten humanity.
Elba's Luther co-star Sienna Guillory also turned out for the film's debut, as did 'MMMBop' hitmakers Hanson.
Pacific Rim will open in 3D, IMAX 3D and 2D cinemas on July 12.
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The last two nights I went and watched all the cutscenes from DmC 3 And 4. I never got far in the third game but to me the games are about the combat and the over the top main character and crazy supporting roles. Does this one still have that or do they try a more calm and normal approach to the game and story?
The combat in this game is very good. Not on a DMC3/Bayonetta level, but head and shoulders above everything else in the genre. It strikes a very good balance between complexity and accessibility.
As far as cutscenes/storytelling are concerned, there's still plenty of balls-to-the-walls crazy minus the goofy caricature on DMC. The tongue-in-cheek feel is gone, replaced by a lot of earnestness and heart. In DMC, Dante is brash and cocky because he's brash and cocky. In DmC, Dante is a lot more like Spider-Man.


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7th Annual ECNY Awards Nominees Announced
The ECNY Awards, New York's original comedy awards, are honored to announce the nominees for the 7th Annual Awards. Voting is now open to the general public at ECNYawards.com, and winners will be announced at the 7th Annual ECNY Awards ceremony, held March 14, 2011, at 8:30PM; at 92Y Tribeca, 200 Hudson Street. The ceremony will be hosted for the fourth year in a row by Jon Friedman (The Rejection Show).
"Our Selection Committee has once again delivered a fantastic list of comedians working at the top of their field," said ECNY producer Kambri Crews. "That field, of course, being farming."
Nominees were selected after a public nomination process, and voting by a committee composed of industry professionals. The nominees were announced live by Raw Dog's own Mark Seman on SiriusXM Radio, and simultaneously on Ustream.tv and Twitter by ECNY Producer Kambri Crews. A complete list of nominees is available online at ECNYawards.com, or for your convenience, listed below.
Groups or individuals were eligible for nomination in eighteen different categories, including the following returning awards: Best Female Stand-Up Comedian; Best Male Stand-Up Comedian; Best Sketch Comedy Group; Best Host; Best Improv Group; Best Musical Comedy Act (Solo or Group); Best One Person Show; Best Comedic Video (Short or Series); Best Variety Show; Best Website; Best Book; Best Technician; Best Flyer or Postcard Design; The Emerging Comic Award; Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Tweeting; Best Podcast; Best Comedy Event; and Best Storyteller.
The Awards, a mainstay of the New York comedy scene, returned in 2007 with a completely revamped production team, after an almost two year hiatus. After sold out ceremonies the last three years, The ECNYs, now called the Excellence in Comedy New York Awards, continue to celebrate the comedic performing arts in New York City by honoring the best, funniest, and most creative performers, shows, and producers working in the field.
Some previous recipients of an ECNY Award include:
- Hannibal Buress (Best Male Stand-Up Comedian; "Saturday Night Live," "30 Rock")
- Derrick (Best Sketch Comedy Group, 2008; "Mystery Team")
- Kumail Nanjiani (Best Male Stand-Up Comedian, Best One Person Show, 2008; Comedy Central's "Michael & Michael Have Issues")
- Lennon Parham (The Emerging Comic Award, 2008; ABC's "Accidentally on Purpose")
- Nick Kroll (Best One Person Show, 2007; FOX's "Sit Down Shut Up")
- The Onion News Network (Best Web Site, 2007)
- John Mulaney (Best Male Stand-Up Comedian, 2007; "Saturday Night Live")
- Kristen Schaal (Best Female Stand-Up Comedian, 2007; "Flight of the Conchords")
- Eugene Mirman & Michael Showalter (Best Host, 2007; "Stella")
- Aziz Ansari (Best Male Stand-up, 2005; NBC's "Parks and Recreation")
- Jessi Klein (Best Female Stand-Up, 2003; Best Host, 2005; Comedy Central's "Michael and Michael Have Issues")
- Sara Schaefer (Best Host, 2004; NBC's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon")
- Mike Birbiglia (Best Male Stand-up, 2003; Broadway's "Sleepwalk With Me")
- John Gemberling & Curtis Gwinn (Best Duo, 2003; Adult Swim's "Fat Guy Stuck in Internet")
The ECNY Awards are produced by Kambri Crews (Balyhoo Productions), Jon Friedman (The Rejection Show), Carol Hartsell (Drink at Work), Nate Sloan (The Apiary), and Alex Zalben (SketchFest NYC).
This year's Awards are sponsored by 92Y Tribeca, Harvey Altman & Co., Gotham Comedy Club, and Supermango Media. For more information, or if you would like to sponsor this year's Awards, please visit the website at ECNYAwards.com.
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WHEN: March 14, 2011, at 8:30 PM
WHERE: 92Y Tribeca; 200 Hudson Street
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*Muni court to screen for weapons
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*Commercial fishermen sue state over new rules
*Snake and eggs? No, they were golf balls
*Tot finder stickers get safety update
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Steuk sworn in as Huron's judge
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Osd Surgery Center Management LLC filed as a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the State of Texas on Friday, August 13, 2010 and is approximately five years old, as recorded in documents filed with Texas Secretary of State. The filing is currently active as of the last data refresh which occured on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
Fuad Cochinwala serves as the Member and has interests in other corporate entities including Cochin Enterprises LLC, Ff Investment Holding Company LLC and sixteen more corporations. Fuad's past corporate affiliations include Fallbrook Partnership, L.L.C., One Step Diagnostic Holdings, Inc. and two others.
Fuad Rehman Cochinwala is also the registered agent for the company. Also known as a statutory or resident agent, the registered agent is responsible for receiving legal notifications regarding court summons, lawsuits, and other legal actions involving the corporate entity.
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Classic Churchill Polar Bears
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Visit Churchill, Manitoba, the "Polar Bear Capital of the World"! In October and early November, polar bears congregate at nearby Cape Churchill in large numbers, waiting for the ice to form on Hudson Bay. Once the ice is stable enough, they disperse to spend the winter hunting seals. In these two short months you have the chance to see these magnificent creatures up close from the comfort and safety of a purpose-built vehicle called the Tundra Buggy. This trip is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a 'must-see' for wildlife enthusiasts.
What we love about this trip
• Close-up polar bear encounters
• A 22 person maximum on the Tundra Buggy allows for amazing polar bear viewing
• Includes exciting day activities
• Enjoy an optional helicopter sightseeing activity.
• This trip is popular -- book early!
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ItineraryDay 1 - Arrive in Winnipeg
After checking in to your hotel, spend the day exploring the city. Head over to the Manitoba Museum, which has nine galleries displaying historical artifacts or to the Forks, a funky market which is one of the city's most popular gathering places.
Day 2 - Winnipeg to Churchill - Where the Excitement Begins
Today you board your plane for a flight from Winnipeg to Churchill; journey over the tundra and plains of the north - the bird's eye view is spectacular! Upon arrival enjoy a guided tour of the town, including a visit to the Eskimo Museum – a memorable and informative introduction to the unique culture of the north.
Days 3 & 4 - Polar Bear Viewing and arctic activities
Why Churchill is known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World? Well, because large numbers of the bears congregate near town each fall while they wait for the ice to form on Hudson Bay. With two entire days on the Tundra Buggy, seeing the bears at close quarters is a sure thing! In the evening, enjoy an fascinating presentation featuring life in Churchill.
Day 5 - Churchill to Winnipeg
Set off on an exciting dog sledding excursion today. After a thorough introduction it's off to the tundra where you'll get to mush you own team of dogs. This excursion is designed for all ages and abilities.
This afternoon visit the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre, where you learn more about the history, wildlife, and culture of Churchill. Fly back to Winnipeg for a overnight stay.
Day 6 - End of Canada Vacation Package - Depart with Fond Memories
Your Canada vacation ends as you check-out from your hotel this morning and depart Winnipeg.
What's Included
Here are just a few of the things to look forward to on this trip...• Round-trip air transportation between Winnipeg and Churchill; light meal aboard
• Fully guided, small group tour
• Hotel accommodations in Churchill for 3 nights, Winnipeg for 2 nights
• 2 days onboard the Tundra Buggy with a naturalist guide
• Churchill town and area interpretive tour
• Tour of the Eskimo Museum and Parks Canada Interpretation Center
• Fascinating evening slideshow presentation
• Dogsledding excursion
• All transfers while in Churchill
• All meals in Churchill
2016 Departure Notes:
• Oct 29th and Nov 2nd departures will only include 2 nights in Churchill and will not include dogsledding, the Eskimo Museum or a slide presentation.
Customize this trip a little... or a lot
Think of this itinerary as just a starting point. Work with us to personalize this trip by adding some amazing side trips & activities, like...• Enjoy extra nights in Winnipeg before or after your polar bear tour
• Make this a truly epic bear tour, and combine your polar bear trip with a grizzly viewing tour
• Take the train from Toronto or Vancouver to Winnipeg
Accommodation Options
Here are some examples of the accommodation options on this trip. Contact us for a full list or for more information.
Prices & DatesTrip Start Dates - 2015
September 29
October 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 26, 30
November 5, 8, 10, 14
Trip Start Dates - 2016
September 27
October 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 29*, 30
November 2*, 4, 8, 10, 11, 14
Canada travel price notes
• Prices are per person based on two people sharing. Single and triple prices are available
• 2016 departures may include slight itinerary variations
|Tour prices
|CAD (per person)
|Sep 29 - Nov 14, 2015
|Sep 27 - Oct 23, 2016
|Oct 29, 2016
|Oct 30, 2016
|Nov 2, 2016
|Nov 4 - Nov 14, 2016
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This trip is priced and booked in Canadian Dollars (CAD). Please use the price(s) on this page only for orientation and reference purposes. The actual cost of the trip may be subject to foreign exchange fluctuation at time of payment and may vary from amount shown on this page. Please do not hesitate to contact us for exact pricing and information.
Not Included• Meals in Winnipeg
• Gratuities
• 9% Taxes (5% GST and 4% PST)
• Hospital, medical insurance, trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended)
• Winter clothing rental (can be arranged, please don't hesitate to ask)
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- Our commitment to making your trip an unforgettable experience
- 20 years of experience in travel
- Intimate knowledge of Canada
- Attention to every detail
- Our caring and creative people
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