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CLEMSON — A recent reunion of families with historic ties to Clemson could begin the transformation of the university's historic homes and collections.
Nearly 100 people from families connected to Hopewell Plantation (home of Revolutionary War Gen. Andrew Pickens), Fort Hill (home of former U.S. Vice President John C. Calhoun and Clemson founders Thomas Green Clemson and Anna Calhoun Clemson) and Hanover House spent a weekend visiting those sites and perusing collections of period items and documents.
Hopewell is one of Clemson University's top restoration targets.
Attendees ate a barbecue lunch and toured the home of Gen. Pickens and several of his descendants, including his son the former South Carolina Gov. Andrew Jr. Several pieces from the university's period collection were displayed, as well as a few brought by attendees. The house needs costly restoration work, including fire suppression equipment, before pieces can be on permanent display there.
Andrew Pickens Miller, former attorney general of Virginia and a speaker at the barbecue, led a campaign to restore the Richmond, Va., home of U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Marshall.
The landmark Marbury v. Madison decision that Marshall authored established judicial review and gave the Supreme Court the ultimate power to interpret the constitutionality of state and federal laws.
Miller already has approached Oklahoma billionaire T. Boone Pickens – a descendant of Gen. Pickens – for money to fix up Hopewell.
Before Miller could start his pitch, Pickens apparently cut him off.
"He said, 'I know you're thinking of trying to do something with respect to Hopewell,"' said Miller, who came away from the meeting with a promise that Hopewell would get consideration when Pickens does his next round of charitable giving early next year.
Miller told his fellow Pickens descendants that such restoration work is necessary and doable – with help from everyone.
"They don't have to be million-dollar donations," Miller said. "We need to outfit the house, too. Think of what you may have in your possession that has some Pickens connection and think of giving it to Clemson in hopes that Hopewell can come alive."
Earl Baumgardner may have just such a piece for the restored Hopewell. He and his 15-year-old twin sons, Brock and Benjamin, came to the event at Clemson from Montgomery, Ala., with a portrait of Andrew Pickens Jr. to show the other attendees.
The former governor is portrayed seated, wearing his lieutenant colonel's uniform from the War of 1812.
Anyone wanting to learn more about the university's restoration and programming plans for its historic properties can visit clemson.edu/about/history/properties.
Information from: Anderson Independent-Mail, http://www.andersonsc.com
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This is the latest of our 30 team previews, which will run through March 19. Previous: Cincinnati Reds preview. Next: Milwaukee Brewers preview.
No contending club experienced more change last season than the defending champion St. Louis Cardinals.
A week after celebrating their second World Series victory in six seasons, they lost manager Tony La Russa to retirement. Barely a month later, three-time NL MVP Albert Pujols defected to the Los Angeles Angels.
Relying on first-year manager Mike Matheny and a display of organizational strength, the Cardinals cobbled together 88 wins to capture the National League's second wild-card berth and advanced to within a game of their second consecutive World Series appearance. A fatigued rotation and a slumping lineup finally betrayed them, and they blew a 3-1 lead over the San Francisco Giants in the NLCS.
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There are plenty of reasons to believe the Cardinals can win the NL Central. What tested them a year ago should only make them stronger. An offense that was without first baseman Lance Berkman the majority of the season because of knee problems discovered Allen Craig is an enforcer. The rotation that lost Chris Carpenter for most of the season because of a career-threatening nerve disorder got help from numerous power arms from within its system.
Lance Lynn assumed Carpenter's spot in the rotation, made the All-Star team and won 18 games despite a brief move to the bullpen. And even without Pujols and Berkman, the Cardinals ranked second in the NL in batting and runs scored, led the league in on-base percentage and finished fourth in slugging percentage.
McNEAL: Carpenter was the ultimate competitor
Right fielder Carlos Beltran (.269 average, 32 homers, 97 RBIs) led the league in homers and RBIs for much of the first half. Left fielder Matt Holliday produced a team-leading 102 RBIs and hit 27 homers despite playing most of the second half with back issues.
Craig managed 22 homers and 92 RBIs despite playing only 119 games. Reigning World Series MVP David Freese, appearing in more than 100 games for the first time in his major league career, produced spottily but managed 20 homers and 79 RBIs.
Center fielder Jon Jay provided a solid leadoff presence. Catcher Yadier Molina continued a metamorphosis into an MVP candidate, augmenting his fifth Gold Glove with a .315 average and a career-best 22 homers and 76 RBIs.
The bullpen has been a weakness entering the past two seasons, but it was spectacular in the playoffs and returns largely intact. The Cardinals addressed their weakest link—lefthanded specialists—by signing Randy Choate.
The primary issue facing St. Louis is the middle infield. Shortstop Rafael Furcal (Tommy John surgery) will miss the entire season, leaving Pete Kozma and Ronny Cedeno as options. The Cardinals groped for production from their second basemen before Matheny settled on Daniel Descalso as his September regular because of his defense. A combination of Descalso and Matt Carpenter appears possible while the club waits on prospect Kolten Wong.
With Carpenter expected to miss the entire season, the Cardinals again face pitching uncertainty. Also without Kyle Lohse, who led the rotation in ERA the past two seasons, the club projects Adam Wainwright, Jaime Garcia, Jake Westbrook and Lynn as starters. Shelby Miller and Joe Kelly are battling for the fifth spot.
Overall, the Cardinals appear solid, but they acknowledge that issues exist below the surface.
1. CF Jon Jay
2. RF Carlos Beltran
3. 3B Matt Holliday
4. 1B Allen Craig
5. 3B David Freese
6. C Yadier Molina
7. 2B Daniel Descalso
8. SS Pete Kozma
RHP Adam Wainwright
LHP Jaime Garcia
RHP Jake Westbrook
RHP Lance Lynn
RHP Shelby Miller/RHP Joe Kelly
RHP Jason Motte
Mr. Dependable: Matt Holliday. Some rival executives scoffed when the Cardinals gave Holliday a seven-year, $120 million contract in 2010. But the deal now looks solid. Holliday has hit .308/.389/.528 since joining St. Louis. He led the club in runs, hits and RBIs last season after taking over the three-hole for Albert Pujols.
X-factor: Jaime Garcia. Despite questions about the middle infield, the state of the rotation remains key to St. Louis' season. The key to the rotation is the state of the 26-year-old lefty. When healthy, Garcia is as effective as any starter on the staff. But because of a balky shoulder, he wasn't right for much of 2012. Though Garcia has held up fine this spring, the Cardinals can't count on him until he proves he can stay healthy when the games start to count.
On deck: Shelby Miller. Even if he doesn't win a rotation spot during spring training, Miller should get a shot sometime in 2013. He endured a difficult first half in the minors last year but came on after the break and pitched well out of the bullpen in the postseason. His future is as a starter, though, and his time is coming.
— Stan McNeal
OFFENSE: Holliday, Craig, Beltran, Molina and Freese represent an imposing core, but the team still has trouble manufacturing runs. Hitting coach John Mabry must address the situational hitting.
DEFENSE: A high turnover rate and injuries to the middle infield have eroded the defense behind a ground-ball pitching staff. Jay has emerged as a flashy defender, but the outfield lacks range.
ROTATION: Wainwright is a bona fide ace, but Carpenter's loss will hurt. Garcia is a riddle after dealing with shoulder issues, and Westbrook is returning from an oblique injury. But a stable of young arms offers insurance.
BULLPEN: Closer Jason Motte returns after tying for the league saves lead. So, too, do setup men Mitchell Boggs and Edward Mujica. Trevor Rosenthal offers a triple-digit fastball, and Kelly and Miller pitched well in limited relief appearances in 2012.
BENCH: Carpenter and Ty Wigginton offer a semblance of power, but an injury to a corner infielder or outfielder could quickly deplete this area. Shane Robinson projects as the only depth in center field.
A major league scout analyzes C Yadier Molina:
"Yadier Molina has advanced from an out in 2006 to a legitimate MVP candidate. It's obvious he plays with a tremendous amount of pride as well as talent. Molina played in Albert Pujols' shadow for a long time, and Albert was always the man in St. Louis. But I'm not sure Molina is any less valuable. He's become a very good hitter. He steals bases without speed. He is the game's best catcher and can run a pitching staff. You don't teach guys to do that. He has become a dangerous power hitter who also excels in big situations. His at-bats rarely change anymore. Molina does pick his spots behind the plate now."
Mujica was a big addition to the bullpen last season. The Cardinals converted 19 of 25 saves chances (76 percent) following the July 31 acquisition of Mujica compared to converting 25 of 41 chances (61 percent) prior to the deal.
What could go right: If the young arms deliver on their potential and give the team more pitching depth than any other in the division, consistent health allows the offense to brandish four 100-RBI bats and the acquisition of Choate adds balance to a power bullpen, St. Louis will be tough to beat.
What could go wrong: A rotation reliant on pitchers who have missed significant time in the past two seasons could fray, and veterans with injury histories could buckle under heavy playing time.
Bottom line: The Cardinals have won the NL Central only once in the past six seasons but won one World Series and came within one win of reaching a second in that span. With substantial pitching depth, they will be able to address in-season needs. However, few contenders are more vulnerable to health issues.
Joe Strauss covers baseball for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This feature also appears in Sporting News' 2013 Baseball Yearbook.

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Cal State Northridge returns home on Saturday, February 8, 2014, when the Matadors host Cal State Fullerton in a Big West Conference contest at 7:00 pm ... The game will be available on BigWestTV.com, along with Live Stats, Twitter updates and internet radio coverage on Gomatadors.com ... Instant game information is also available on CSUN's app., Front Row ... The Matadors have trotted out the same starting five (Josh Greene, Stephen Maxwell, Stephan Hicks, Tre Hale-Edmerson and Landon Drew) in all but one game this season ... Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Senior, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca), Stephen Maxwell (6-7, 220, Junior, Forward, Woodland Hills, Ca) and Stephan Hicks (6-6, 200, Junior, G/F, Thousand Oaks, Ca) have combined for 1,176 of the team's 1,788 points, or .658 percent of the total offense ... Halftime of the CSUN/CSF game will be special ... The four newest members (Markus Carr-basketball, Lisa Erickson-softball, Cliff Abel-head coach men's track & field, & Tereza Simonyan-women's tennis) of the CSUN Hall of Fame will be honored at halftime.
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A free throw effort of .838 (31-for-37) in its last game at UC Davis (2/6/14) has lifted Cal State Northridge to FOURTH in the nation in free throw percentage (.773, 493-for-638) ... The nation's leader is Providence at .786 ... CSUN is taking aim at the school record for single season free throw percentage ... The .773 free throw percentage is well above the current school record of .755 set in 2011-12 ... In the season opener against Hope International (11/8/13), the Matadors hit 32-of-33 free throws (.970), a school record and sixth-best for a single game in NCAA history ... Against UC Davis (1/9/14), the Matadors hit 22-for-23 (.957) shots from the charity line, the second-best mark for a single season in school history ... In eleven games, CSUN has hit 80 percent better ... Cal State Northridge is FOURTH in the country in free throws made (493) ... The nation's leader is BYU with 544.
Free Throw Facts (Part #2)
Two of CSUN's strength on the free throw line starts with Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Senior, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) and Stephan Hicks (6-6, 200, Junior, Guard/Forward, Thousand Oaks, Ca) ... Greene has played in 114 games in four seasons at CSUN with a career free throw percentage of .863 (second-best in school history) ... Hicks has played in 79 games (73 as a starter) in three seasons with the Matadors with a free throw percentage of .796, ninth-best in CSUN history ... In 2013-14, Greene is hitting .908 (109-for-120) from the foul line, tops in the Big West Conference and ninth-best in the country ... The nation's leader is Brenton Williams of South Carolina at .960 ... Greene's .908 free throw percentage is currently ahead of the school record of .869 set by Chuck Malouf set in 1963-64 ... Greene hit 29 straight free throws before he missed his third free throw attempt of the game at Hawai'i (2/1/14) ... Greene has hit 54-of-56 (.964) in his last nine games ... Hicks is at .771 (101-for-131), fifth-best in the conference ... Stephen Maxwell (6-7, 220, Sophomore, Forward, Woodland Hills, Ca) checks in at .752 (121-for-161), eighth-best in the conference.
Season Story
Cal State Northridge has chalked up an 11-13 overall record and a 3-6 mark in the Big West Conference in 2013-14 ... Cal State Northridge has won six games by six points or less ... CSUN has won three games by one point ... The Matadors have lost four games by seven points or less ... CSUN has chalked up a 8-2 home record at the Matadome.
Shooters Saga
Cal State Northridge has been a very good shooting team in 2013-14 ... CSUN is well ahead of the school record in free throw percentage ... Their current percentage of .773 (#1 in the BWC, #4 in the nation) is miles ahead of the school mark of .755 set during the 2011-12 campaign ... In 12 games, the Matadors have shot 80 percent or better from the charity stripe ... Stephen Maxwell (6-7, 220, Junior, Forward, Woodland Hills, Ca) had hit 21 straight free throws in a four game stretch before missing his first free throw attempt at Cal Poly (1/16/14) ... Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Senior Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) had hit 29 straight free throws before a miss at Hawai'i (2/1/14).
Conference Cheers
CSUN is ranked among the top schools in several categories in the Big West Conference ... The Matadors are atop the league in free throw percentage (.773, #4 in the nation) and in steals (7.0 spg), second in scoring offense (74.5 ppg), three-point field goal percentage (.369), and third in rebound margin (+2.5).
Radio Report
Ghizal Hasan and Alan Zinsmeister are the radio voices for CSUN basketball this year ... Their live broadcasts can be heard on gomatadors.com ... Hasan served the 2012-13 season as the voice of women's basketball for CSUN ... Zinsmeister is in his tenth season as color commentator for CSUN.
Series Story
The 69th meeting between Cal State Northridge and Cal State Fullerton is slated for Saturday night at the Matadome ... This is a series that dates back to the 1960-61 season ... The Titans leads the series, 38-30 ... The Titans have won the last two games at the Matadome ... That includes a 105-86 CSF victory last year on CSUN's home court ... D.J. Seeley had a career night for Cal State Fullerton with 37 points ... Stephen Maxwell (6-7, 220, Junior, Forward, Woodland Hills, Ca) led Cal State Northridge with 22 points (10-for-14 from the floor) along with 12 rebounds ... Stephan Hicks (6-6, 200, Junior, G/F, Thousand Oaks, Ca) added 20 points and six rebounds ... The Titans shot .586 from the floor ... Later in the season, CSUN captured a 92-86 victory at CSF ... Cal State Fullerton is 15-13 in games against CSUN at the Matadome.
Fullerton Facts
Cal State Fullerton is 7-14 overall and 2-5 in the Big West Conference ... The Titans have lost two straight games, and five of their last six games ... Michael Williams (6-2, 185, Senior, Guard, Van Nuys, Ca) and Alex Harris (6-1, 170, Junior, Guard, Richmond, Ca) lead the CSF attack at 16.3 and 13.6 ppg, respectively ... Williams has a team-leading 44 three-pointers ... Steve McClellan (6-7, 250, Junior, Forward, Fresno, Ca) is the team's leading rebounder (5.9 rpg).
Minutes Memo
With only eleven players on the active roster, everbody is getting a chance to play ...Three starters are averaging 30 minutes or more per game, respectively ... Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Senior, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) checks in at 34.3 mpg (#2 in the BWC) ... Stephan Hicks (6-6, 200, Junior, G/F, Thousand Oaks, Ca) checks in at 33.6 mpg (#5 in the BWC) ... Stephen Maxwell (6-7, 220, Junior, Forward, Woodland Hills, Ca) has played 32.9 mpg (#6 in the BWC) ... Hicks has played 32 or more minutes in 19 of the 24 games ... That included 41 of 45 minutes in CSUN's 80-77 overtime victory over Austin Peay (11/22/13) ... Greene has charted 30 or more minutes in 20 games ... Greene played 43 of a possible 45 minutes in the overtime game at UC Davis (2/6/14) ... Greene has played 260 out of a possible 290 minutes in the last seven games ... Maxwell has clocked 32 or more minutes in 17 games ... Maxwell played 41 minutes in the overtime contest at UC Davis (2/6/14) ... Two other starters are each averaging 24.0 minutes per game or more ... They are Tre Hale-Edmerson (6-9, 215, Forward, Center, Sheridan, Or) at 28.1 mpg and Landon Drew (6-1, 175, Sophomore, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) at 24.2 mpg ... Seven of the 12 players are averaging in double-digits in minutes played.
Maxwell's Memo
Stephen Maxwell (6-7, 220, Junior, Forward, Woodland Hills, Ca) comes from a family that stresses academics ... Maxwell has two sisters who have gained outstanding academic distinction in the classroom ... Jessica Maxwell graduated from Occidental College and earned her Ph.D in the Department of Art and Archaeology at Princeton University ... Jessica is now a visiting assistant professor in Modern and Contemporary Art at the University of California's (Berkeley) Department of Art History ... Tiffany Maxwell is a highly successful costume designer/stylist specializing in custom, handmade garments primarily for stage and music videos in Los Angeles ... Maxwell's brother, Kevin, is an accomplished singer from the swing and jazz era (like Frank Sinatra) and is currently recording a CD ... Stephen Maxwell, a Communications major, gained Big West All-Academic honors last year.
"My mom reminds me every day about the importance of an education. She cares more about education than anything. I really admire her for that."
CSUN junior forward Stephen Maxwell
Reggie Review
Dave Yanani is a legendary coach in the Los Angeles area who not only enjoyed success on the high school level but also coached collegiately at Cal State Dominguez Hills and Cal State Los Angeles ... Yanani gave CSUN head coach Reggie Theus his first job in coaching as a volunteer assistant at Cal State Los Angeles in 2002-03.
"Reggie discovered he loved coaching so much. He had a love for teaching, interacting and communicating with the players. He showed his competitive side as a teacher. Reggie embraced his coaching role on the team."
Dave Yanai, former Cal State Los Angeles head coach
Trevone's Tale
Trevone Williams (6-6, 225, Sophomore, Forward, Los Angeles, Ca) worn uniform #30 last season to honor his late uncle, Trevone Castleberry .. Williams has changed his uniform to #10 this year to honor his late father, who wore that uniform number when he was a star athlete at Crenshaw High School and Antelope Valley College.
"#30 is still in my heart for my late uncle but #10 is 'home' to honor my best friend, my dad. From the time I wake up, and during the course of the day, I think about my dad."
CSUN sophomore forward Trevone Williams
J.J.'s Jargon
J.J. Thomas (6-6, 220, Junior, Opelausas, La) hails from Opelousas, a small town in Louisiana ... Thomas can cook with several specialities that include crawfish etouiffee, jambalaya, shrimp creole, and gumbo ... At CSUN's game at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi (12/20/13), a large group of family and friends drove six hours from Opelousas, La. to Corpus Christi, Tx., including his mom, dad and his little brother to watch J.J. play.
"Opelousas (La.) is the spice capital of the world and the center of Zydeco music. Southern people are warm and friendly. People from the South want to make you feel at home."
CSUN junior foward J.J. Thomas
Record Report
Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Senior, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) set a school record for career three-pointers at Stephen F. Austin (12/27/31) ... Greene hit two second-half three-pointers to give him 183 to break Ian Boylan's old record of 182 was set from 2001-05 ... Greene's record breaker came with 5:57 in the second half against the Lumberjacks ... Greene currently has 203 three-pointers ... Greene has attempted 531 career three-pointers, another school record ... Greene is ahead of the school record for single season free throw percentage ... Greene is .908 (109-for-120) from the charity stripe, ahead of the school record holder Chuck Malouf, who hit .869 (93-for-107) during the 1963-64 season ... Greene has scored 1,356 points in his four-year career at CSUN, becoming only the 16th player in school history to reach the 1,000 point plateau in the 56-year history of Matador basketball ... Greene's 1,356 career points are fourth-best in school history ... Greene has attempted 1,035 field goal attempts, fourth-best in school history ... Greene's career free throw percentage is .862 (351-407) is second-best in the Matador record book ... Greene has dished out 315 career assists, fifth-best in Matador annals ... Greene has played 3,159 career minutes (27.7 mpg), fourth all-time at CSUN ... Stephan Hicks (6-6, 200, Junior, Forward, Thousand Oaks, Ca) also joined the 1,000 points club with 20 points against Southern Utah (12/3/13) ... Hicks is the 17th player in school history to reach the 1,000 point plateau ... Hicks has scored 1,244 points, eighth-best in school history ... Hicks' 15.7 career ppg average is ninth-best in school history ... Hicks tied a school record with a perfect 12-for-12 effort from the free throw line against Austin Peay (11/22/13) ... Hicks has 360 career free throws, third-best in school history ... Hicks' .796 career free throw percentage is eighth-best in the Matador record book ... Tre Hale-Edmerson tied a school record with six blocks against La Sierra (12/1/13) and against Morgan State (12/27/13) ... Edmerson, in just his second season, already has 71 career blocks, fourth-best in school history, and eleven short of the school record set by Thomas Shewmake (2003-07) ... Hale-Edmerson's 41 blocks this year are second-best for a single season and three short of the school record set by Lenny Daniel (2009-10).
Footnote Facts
Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Senior, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) has switched his uniform number from #0 to #1 ... Landon Drew (6-1, 175, Sophomore, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) graduated from Fairfax High School ... One of his high school teammates was Reggie Theus' son, Reggie Jr., who is a freshman basketball player at the University of South Carolina ... Landon's father, Larry, is the head coach of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks ... Amir Garrett (6-6, 210, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) is a left-handed pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization ... Garrett's fastball has been clocked at 96-miles per hour ... Aaron Parks (6-3, 198, Freshman, Guard, Baltimore, Md) had never visited California before taking a basketball recruiting trip from his East Coast home in Baltimore (Md) to the West Coast, specifically the campus of Cal State Northridge ... Chris Pompey, CSUN assistant coach, played football at the University of Pittsburgh in 1984 ... One of his teammates was quarterback Dan Marino, who later enjoyed a Hall of Fame career with the Miami Dolphins ... The announced crowd of 14,770 to watch CSUN at Fresno State was the seventh-largest crowd to watch the Matadors play ... The school record remains 20,999 when CSUN traveled to Brigham Young (11/24/12).
Matadome Memo
The Matadome, home to the Cal State Northridge men's and women's basketball programs, has enjoyed a major overhaul that makes the 51-year-old building enjoyable for CSUN fans ... An extensive multi-million dollar makeover has included a new court, video boards, new graphics, new scoreboard, new sound system, high definition cameras, a live video production studio, new seats and bleachers, VIP floor seating, air conditioning, and the improvements go on-and-on ... Matador fans attending games will be thoroughly impressed ... The Matadome has endured a few dull, mundane names, Matador Gym, Northridge Gym, San Fernando Valley State Gymnasium ... The Matadome was once called KPE100 (Kinesiology Physical Education 100) ... During the first four years of collegiate men's basketball at Cal State Northridge, the Matadors had to play their home games at several high schools in the San Fernando Valley including Granada Hills, Monroe and Birmingham High Schools ... In the 51-year history of the Matadome, the Matadors have produced 41 winning seasons, five .500 seasons and only five losing campaigns.
Post-Game Points
Cal State Northridge has played 1,541 games since the start of the basketball program in 1958-59 ... A total of 422 players have worn the Red, Black & White of Cal State Northridge ... Thirty-one states have been represented in years past on the Matador roster ... This year's 15-man roster feature eleven players from the Southern California area (Robert Cid, Landon Drew, Devonte Elliott, Amir Garrett, Josh Greene, Stephan Hicks, Kevin Johnson, Stephen Maxwell, K.J. Smith, Trevone Williams), one player from Louisiana (J.J. Thomas, Opelousas), one player from Maryland (Aaron Parks from Baltimore), one player from Nevada (Ben Vozzola from Las Vegas), one player from Oregon (Tre Hale-Edmerson from Sheridan), and one player from Pennsylvania (Dominique Youmans from Philadelphia).
Tournament Time
Honda Center and the Big West Conference have announced that all-session tickets for the 2014 Big West Men's Basketball Tournament are on sale ... All-Session tickets are available for $69.00. ... Premium all-session tickets located in the first four rows of seating are available for $149.00 ... Seats can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster retail outlets, or by calling 800-745-3000 ... The 2014 Big West Tournament will be the fourth year the event has been hosted at Honda Center in Anaheim ... The men's tournament begins on Thursday, March 13 at Honda Center with four quarterfinal games ... The semifinals and championship game will take place Friday and Saturday at Honda Center ... Additional ticket information for the 2014 Big West Tournament is available at hondacenter.com ... For up-to-date team schedules and general information regarding the 2014 Big West Tournament, please visit BigWestTournament.com


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Joined: 8/17/11
You're either in my corner, or you're with the trolls.
Originally posted by Stryx74
I appreciate this perspective but I think it's incorrect simply because you didn't get what you paid for. It's not finished no matter how much 'playtime' you got out of it.
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Joined: 11/17/10
Originally posted by Vatrox
You got your money's worth. Some people are never satisfied :((
Novice Member
Joined: 8/07/07
Dang things just turn to shit when you touch it doesnt it?
on another note, that really does suck and after reading that from you made me think if the game was TRULY ready for the entire audiance. Makes you think if they released the game earlier just to make the 500k+ that pre purchase happy, and keep them from getting refunds and shit because of delays to fixing the game
So my question to EVERYONE Is,
WOuld u rather have all things working and have GW2 Delayed for another month or 2 to fix the issues?
Or are you greatful that you are able to play the game and actually be able to hit level 80 with a few hours of downtime.
No wipes shall i add?
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Joined: 7/27/12
6 posts = same troll that keeps posting the same stuff trying to get people to agree with him.
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Joined: 7/02/08
Originally posted by Stryx74
Not so fast.
The most common "measure of success" from an MMORPG is longevity - how long a player plays it. In this case, we're talking about the game lasting a player a week.
Games that only last a player a month or two (let alone a week) are routinely criticized for not retaining a player long term. In fact, lack of long-term retention is usually said to PROVE that an MMO is bad / a failure.
That's regardless of payment model. It seems that some think GW2 should be measured by it being B2P as if it was a stand-alone RPG, like Oblivion or Dragon Age. Not so, it's an MMORPG, and MMORPGs, whether they are subscription-based, B2P, or F2P, are graded heavily on longevity.
GW2 needs that retention, as it is heavily reliant on its cash shop. Unfortunately, this game levels VERY quickly, and so far appears to have little long-term draw to keep many players playing once they've hit level-cap with their main.
The fact that the game has a number of technical problems doesn't help, though they will likely be sorted out relatively soon.
Hell hath no fury like an MMORPG player scorned.
Novice Member
Joined: 7/08/12
Originally posted by aznxdreadful
I think they launched the game in a very acceptable state. Could it have been delayed a couple months and have been 100%? Maybe, but I've been having a lot of fun with 90-95% and would rather have the option to decide myself whether to play it now or shelve it for a couple weeks and then come back. I doubt this was a case of a publisher demanding that the game be kicked out the door early to start generating some cash and some of these issues may have required the high population levels of a live game to fully fix and make operational. I'm basing those last two ideas on total speculation and conjecture. :)
This is a good question for the OP as well. Would you rather have your 96 hours back (at least 12 hours a day for every day the game has been live, if he prepurchased) and wait another 2 months for release, or would you rather have the current release state and hope that over the next two months the game goes to 100% and you can play it throughout at your leisure. Which scenario would allow you to play the game you paid so much for?
Novice Member
Joined: 3/18/11
What is "real"? How do you define "real"?
$60, 100 hours of gameplay so far and max level, with much, much more to look forward to once the bugs are fixed (and they are fixing them, I'm sure), and you're ready to complain about "wasting all that money". Makes me wonder how you would have felt playing the Playstation Skryim. Which, BTW, is another awesome game (IMO) even with all the bugs.
I really wish people would get off the entitlement train. If you think games should be perfect at launch before you're willing to spend your hard-earned $60, maybe you should stick to board games.
Yes, there are many problems with the game atm. There are with any other launch of this magnitude as well. If these problems persist for an inordinate amount of time (remember, it's less than a week since official launch!), then I can understand the complaints. Before that, though, I say it's just a feeling of entitlement, which is crap, IMO.
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Joined: 2/13/04
Originally posted by kol56
Haha, nice try. Pretty smooth actually. Atleast I've been able to play the game and enjoy it and be able to log on despite the issues with the log in server.
Atleast I didn't spend hours on quests only to get told they are bugged *cough* TSW *cough*, atleast I didn't have to wait in a queue to play the game for more than 2 hours *cough* SWToR *cough*.
No the launch is good and they are communicating alot aswell, something that can't be said about other devs. And don't forget, no subscription fee.
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Joined: 7/08/12
Originally posted by Rohn
This isnt a discussion on GW2's financial success or their ability to retain a player base. The question is at what point in a B2P game does the player get their money's worth? I put 90 hours into Skyrim and was completely satisfied. I bought Just Cause 2 on sale for $40, played it for 15 hours, didnt come close to finishing it, but still feel like I got what I paid for, and I could always go back and finish it if I wanted to. Personally, If I make it to lvl 80 through one of the storylines I'll feel that my money was very well spent.
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Joined: 12/18/11
Originally posted by fundayz
So you are saying the game mechanic where if you play a support role you don't get any credit for DE cause everything is based off solely how much damage you do is top notch? Come-on this is a good game and all but everything in the OP post is pretty much a known issue. Stuff being down and not working is gameplay. Oh and noone cares if people like or hate SWTOR anymore, everyone has said their opinion on that matter and moved on...but you of course.
The OP brought up real examples of issues he is having. If you want to defend the game, cool, defend it with facts and examples of things you like or call him out if the bugs he says are there are not(which most of them are verified) but don't be a fanboy and just say it's cool nothing works cause GW2 is top notch.
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Joined: 9/08/05
Originally posted by Sideras
This really doesn't qualify as smooth with the various infrastructure systems so up and down. Sure, you can play the game as it is. Just play the game. No trading or guarantees you'll be in the same zone with your group, etc. I was grouped with a buddy and we entered a zone together. Both ended up in different overflow zones as you would expect. I was able to shift to the main zone, but it was over a half hour before he got to shift. Smooth all the way right.
I ran into 2 bugged quests in GW2 much faster than I encountered any of the approx 6 bugged quests that you would find on the whole of Solomon Island. So, I feel that evens out pretty well. I was in SWTOR from headstart and really never spent more than a half hour at most in a queue. I was lucky for sure on that, cause those long times were happening to people pretty often.
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Joined: 3/22/07
Originally posted by Vatrox
What a collossal waste of money.
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Joined: 1/25/12
I'm only playing the role chosen for me. Who you supposed to be?
Originally posted by Rohn
Longevity is subjective and will be different for each user. Some users will reach max level quickly others will take their time and reach max level much later. Which one sets the "measure of success" ?
Games length is directly related to playstye as opposed to the quality of content. If someone power levels it comes off as if they arent they interested in content since their focus by design is to reach max level. Cant fault a developer for that.
Long term retention is not determined by power levelers or people who reach max level in a week. Even if this is your mode of game playing it is not something common or expected, so how exactly does that prove a MMO failure?
Leveling as in longevity is subjective. I've been playing since Early Start and Im only level 18. I dont feel the game levels quickly. But then again I explore everywhere. I think GW2 doesnt have a long-term draw to those who simply dont like the game (based on not liking the structure or by virtue of 'blowing' through the content). But at the same time I would expect those very same players to leave and play something else. GW2 is not meant for everybody.
No one is giving ANet time to fix the problems but instead whine to fix them instantly. Thats not going to happen. So you can either live with whatever you is not working or do something else. No one is forcing you to play or suppor the game.
But dont confuse your view or opinion with fact around the health or longevity of the game. Because in reality we dont know until we give it time. Then we will find out who is right or not.
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Joined: 11/05/10
Originally posted by kol56
I didn't get that at all from elocke's response. He acknowledged the "roadbumps" in the game. The OP did say "hate free", but then proceeds to pick everything that was going wrong in the game, as if they won't be fix sooner or later. It's not neccessarily hating, but his formatting different from what I had expected from a "hate free" summary. What's the point of even "bitching", right? Why not just play the game, and when you find that everything you want to do in the game is currently unavailable, just put the game down. There is absolutely no "honeymoon phase" kind of thinking here. It's more about being optimistic.
Originally posted by KhinRunite
yep agree, who needs posts like this when we have vitriol from the "AVENGERS OF SWTORS HONOR" coming like roaches out of the woodwork every second. (which we also predicted would happen). Just play be patient and don't rush to 80 everyone warned you against doing that.
Oh BTW the vendors ONLY are there in the temples when you CAPTURE a temple and then only for a few minutes. Thought you should know since people obviously have stopped watching videos on certain aspects of the game.
That's most likely why you haven't found one, because there's not enough 80's to actually KILL the mobs coming to take the temples away from you? and you can't even get to those until you've done the initial Orr DE's to enter the area. Mobs everywhere.
Being well informed is a nice thing.
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Joined: 5/01/08
Originally posted by aznxdreadful
I would have rather waited for the release of the game, if it meant the utilities for mail and economy had been reliable.
As a crafter I have found it very annoying that the economy has been effectively disabled by the on and off again mail and auctioneer. - As a power player, I found it annoying that I couldnt make as much currency off of the materials I harvested before the masses arrived to participate - one of the benefits of levelling ahead of the curve. Something that certainly would have been afforded me and others if the entire sphere wasnt broken.
So yes I would have rather waited.
The exploits on karma vendors, the villifying of people purchasing their personal story guilds armors, - threatening bans if they didnt delete, somtimes skinned on exotic crafted items - something that takes real life money to do with fine transmutation stones - well thats way beyond enough reason to make me wish they had waited with release.
Note:Im not talking about the karma vendors
The fact that the cooking exploit got adressed by barring any sell back of made goods to the npc vendor whatsoever, for everyone in the trade, instead of lowering the prices across the board. With wonky auctioneer and mail, and no way to sell the item to even an npc, its a broken tradeskill for those who didnt ride the wave of the exploit.
As far as smooth launches. No this wasnt a smooth launch, but the game in its own right is excellent. However a whole sphere is still broken (economics) and that is not good enough to label it a smooth launch.
(Other issues, are the email confirmation systems they put live, that have malfunctioned and barred thousands of players from playing the game, as well as their inability to get the forum up and running, keeping players who dont use twitter or facebook somewhat in the dark about whatever is going on)
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Joined: 11/22/09
And here I thought it was "safe to play".
Glad I haven't touched the game yet, despite pre-purchasing a month before hand.
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Joined: 3/10/12
Answers to most of the issues...
"You are all going to poop yourselves." BillMurphy
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Joined: 11/11/05
Yes the game have problems. But I'm glad they didn't wait to launch so we are able to play already.
To be honest these bugs are not annoying me much. The thing I am really concerned is the hacking problem. That is a big problem they need to take care asap. If they just implemented some security questions I think would already help big time, and it would be one simple thing to do.
So far I am enjoying the game a lot!
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Joined: 4/22/12
Originally posted by Vatrox
Anyone who claims this game is overly buggy as not played an MMO at launch.....EVER.
I've had a few better, but many, many worse.
Vent to your hearts content.


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Fashion Student Chosen to Compete in 48-Hour Outdoor Wear Design Competition in UtahPosted Dec. 17, 2012
Jillian Miranda, a senior fashion design student from Kent State University's School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, was recently chosen to compete in tradeshow organizer, Outdoor Retailer's signature design competition on January 23-26 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Only five talented student designers from state universities across the country were chosen to participate in Project OR - Cycle 10, an event that promises to be the tradeshow's most historic and vibrant student design competition to date. The outdoor industry's original 48-hour concept-to-prototype competition, Project OR - Cycle 10, will be held concurrently with Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 23-26, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
"These five students join an exclusive group of top level product designers invited to go head-to-head in front of the entire outdoor industry," said Kenji Haroutunian, vice president at Nielsen Expositions and OR show director.
Miranda, a senior design student from Chardon, Ohio, is a former competitive aerial skier with a passion for outerwear and travel. Most recently, Miranda completed a summer internship with 686, an innovative, fashionable outerwear and technical apparel company located in Los Angeles, CA.
"Last year, I was runner-up for the 686 Reclaim Project at SIA. I was given an internship with 686, which I completed this past summer," said Miranda. "It also gave me the tools to design and create my senior collection, which is a men's ready-to-wear line specific for bike commuters."
"Jillian has a passion for that segment of the industry," said Associate Director and Associate Professor of the School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, Sherry Schofield. "Her senior collection, which will be showcased in the annual fashion show in April, will be a great collection highlighting functional men's garments which go from bike to boardroom."
On the opening morning of the show, the five competitors will be given a design brief from which they'll make initial sketches, source materials from the fabric and garment component manufacturers on the show floor, and race the clock to build a prototype before the 48-hour time limit expires. The final prototypes will be judged by a panel of Outdoor Retailer-selected design, supplier and manufacturer industry professionals that will carefully review each stage of the contestants' work. The winner of Project OR Cycle 10 will be declared the afternoon of day three after each designer has given a final presentation. Project OR is possible through support from the outdoor and textile industries. Past sponsors include Hyperbola, Cordura, GE/eVent, Invista, Rogers Corp, Schoeller, YKK and media partners, Textile Insight and WGSN. Project OR is directed by Eric Steele of Steele Media and guided by academic liaison Kathlyn Swantko of Fabriclink.
"Five years after the inception of our signature design competition, the industry continues to be inspired by and actively employ the young designers who have braved the gauntlet of Project OR," said Haroutunian.
The prize for the winning design includes a profile in Techstyle Insight Magazine, as well as an all-expense paid trip to Outdoor Retailer's Summer Market in August 2013 to serve as a mentor to the chosen competitors.
Webisodes of past Project OR competitions can be found on www.outdoorretailer.com. Extended student biographies are also available here.
The other four Winter Market 2013 student competitors hail from Middle Tennessee State University, California State University Long Beach, University of Delaware and Missouri State University.
About Outdoor Retailer: Outdoor Retailer (OR) brings together retailers, manufacturers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of outdoor recreation through tradeshows, product demo events and web-based business solutions. Produced by Nielsen Expositions and based in San Juan Capistrano, California, Outdoor Retailer also provides and promotes retailer education, advocacy, responsibility and critical face-to-face business initiatives within the outdoor industry. Recently named among Trade Show News Network's 25 fastest-growing tradeshows by attendance, Outdoor Retailer (www.outdoorretailer.com) connects approximately 46,000 attendees on a semi-annual basis for its Summer and Winter Market shows, and thousands more through its year-round online resources and platforms.
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NEW ELLENTON — After a long career in education in Ohio and now retirement at Cedar Creek subdivision in Aiken, Myra Toomajian has thoroughly enjoyed reading to kindergarten children at nearby Greendale Elementary School.
In recent months, she has found a new project at the school – working with students directly to help them improve their reading skills.
And Toomajian is not alone. As many as 20 other women from the Cedar Creek Ladies' Club are working with Principal Sonya Colvin and reading interventionist Loretta Childress in a formal, research-based literacy intervention system used for grades K-3.
"Many of us have an education background and have in common a love of children that brings us to the school," said Toomajian. "I can't wait to come read with them. It's not 'working' with them. We have been supplied with everything, and they made it easy for us."
A former classroom teacher, Childress calls her current role "the best job in the world" – seeing struggling readers emerge to grade level or higher.
The Leveled Literacy Intervention program, developed by publishing company Fountas and Pinnell, is intended to fit seamlessly into the system.
The program helps make sure that books are at the right level for children through a gradual process, Childress said.
"The books are right there in the classrooms," she said. "The lessons are very scripted, but flexible to tailor to the children's needs. This is such a good fit with the volunteers, giving children supplemental materials. The teachers love to have the volunteers."
"I don't know if anyone else has a group of volunteers like this," Colvin said. "Without them, how could we do this? They're always here."
Public Education Partners recently presented one of its monthly school grants to Greendale, providing $600 for additional material the volunteers can use.
Twelve of the volunteers work with as many as 32 students every week, Childress said.
The efforts of the teachers and volunteers may change the children's educational path, Childress said. Toomajian began her career in an elementary school 46 years ago. Reading is not an easy subject to teach, and she has been impressed by what she has seen at Greendale.
"I have my own grandchildren, but these students are all my grandchildren, too," she said. "What better rewards than getting hugs from my children."
SUBMITTED PHOTO Cedar Creek Ladies Club volunteers Diana Grados, left, and Bernadette Kilroy work happily with Greendale Elementary School student Jonathan Riley through a research-based literacy program.×
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Spring Job Fair on the docket for April 18Posted Feb. 14, 2013
Kent State University at Trumbull has announced it will host its spring Job Fair on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. in the Technology Building at Kent State Trumbull, 4314 Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren.
Representatives from regional business, industry and Kent State will be on hand with information about various jobs and academic opportunities.
Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes and interview attire is recommended. The event is free and open to the public.
Participants will also be able to take part in mock interviews and have resumes critiqued as well.
Employers or businesses wishing to learn more or take part in the event can visit http://www.trumbull.kent.edu/about/job-fair-form.cfm.
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A printable version of the Job Fair flier is available here.
A partial list of attending vendors follows. Please check back frequently for updates.
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- The Anderson-DuBose Company
- AVI Foodsystems
- Avon
- BeautiControl
- Best Buy
- The Callos Companies
- Chase Bank
- Cintas Corporation
- Color 3 Embroidery, Inc.
- Comfort Keepers
- Cornerstone Home Health of NE Ohio
- Covelli Enterprises/Panera Bread
- Deaf to Work
- Family Dollar Stores
- Gateways to Better Living
- H&R Block
- The Home Savings and Loan Company
- Image One
- Independence, Inc.
- Kent State University at Trumbull Library
- Kent State University at Trumbull Workforce Development
- Launch Local, Inc.
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- Light House Home Health Care, LLC
- Maxim Healthcare Services
- Mona-Vie
- New York Life
- Northwood Realty Services
- Ohio Army National Guard
- Primerica Financial Services
- Real Living Brokers Realty
- Revol Wireless
- Robert Half International
- Shaklee
- Tamara Allen Independent Jamberry Nails Consultant
- Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry
- U.S. Army
- Vertex Computer Systems
- VXI Global Solutions
- Valley Care Health System
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The Oaks Christian School "Saints" archery team recently competed in the state archery tournament in Columbia. Emily Scianna, a fourth grader, scored a 271 out of a possible 300 and won second place in the elementary girls division. Amanda Rachel, an eighth grader, scored a 278 out of a possible 300 and won third place. The team, overall, scored 3,074 which qualifies them to move on to Nationals in Louisville, Ky, to be held in May.
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These are the bookings recorded for the Doris C. Gravat Detention Center for Feb. 6. Some of the people listed may not have actually spent time in jail if they posted bond and were released. Although those listed have been arrested and charged, that does not mean they have been found guilty. All bookings may be viewed online by visiting www.aikenstandard.com and clicking on the "Crime" tab.
Samuel Cullum Jr., 54 — open container bench warrant
Andrew Duckworth, 29 — driving under the influence
Calvin Bernard Tyler, 32 — disorderly conduct commitment, disorderly conduct, possession of crack cocaine
Dakota Michael Calhoun, 19 — forgery less than $5,000, violation of probation
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Celebration of the Mabon: September 18, 2014
Note for 2014: Your on-site campground wristband for the Kinfolk Celebration will admit you into the Wildflower for this special Mabon Concert on Thursday, September 18. No other tickets will be sold to the general public.
We call it MAY'-bahn. The Autumnal Equinox. Myrrh and Sage. Acorns, gourds, and pumpkins. One final celebration of song, dance, summer, and festivation. An intimate celebration of autumn for our festivarian friends in Colorado and beyond; To celebrate the magical time when the day and the night are divided equally; To prepare for the coming months of rest, relaxation, and reflection; To store up enough festivarian love to survive the long, lonely winter.
Music of Mabon
Turn your sun dial back to the last six years' Mabon celebrations. They have been magical days capped by an unforgettably, intimate set from Adam Aijala and Ben Kaufmann – relaxed, warm, and utterly musical.
|Autumn skies on the Planet Bluegrass Ranch
If you've been to one of these shows, you're probably still talking about it. As much as any of our Wildflower Concerts, these shows have caused a stir: two of our favorite musicians from one of the most vital bands in acoustic music, Yonder Mountain String Band, performing two long sets of music, including an extended encore played completely acoustic on the edge of the stage.
As we celebrate the end of summer, the fall harvest, and the Autumnal Equinox, it seems only fitting that we invite Ben and Adam back to share in the musical feast for a seventh year.
Whether trading vocals on some of the most beloved songs in the Yonder catalog (including some not often heard these days), covering a broad swath of traditional music from Celtic to Americana, or trading leads on guitar, banjo, bouzouki, and mandolin this will be a show befitting the summer's delicate finale.
|Ben & Adam at the 2007 Mabon
'Tis a Gift to Be Simple
For six years our grand Mabon celebration occupied the main stage, the workshop stage, and vendors, artisans, and folk performers all over the Planet Bluegrass Ranch. In 2007, we refocused our Autumnal energy on its essence: a casual afternoon of revelry on the Ranch and an intimate evening of acoustic music in the Wildflower. The intimate 300-seat Wildflower Pavilion replaced the main stage as the focus of live music. A few of our closest Festivarian and musical friends, replaced the large crowds of the Festival of the Mabon. But the essence of our celebration of summer's end remains truer than ever before –- music, Autumn, and the magic of Planet Bluegrass.
The 2014 Mabon Concert
Since it coincides with the 2014 Kinfolk Celebration, the 2014 Mabon Concert -- held on Kinfolk Eve, Thursday, September 18 -- will be open exclusively to campers in the on-site campground. Your on-site campground wristband will admit you into the Wildflower for this special Mabon Concert. To honor the intimate spirit of this special show, no other tickets will be sold to the general public and only onsite campers will be admitted onto the grounds for this show.


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Céad míle fáilte! A hundred-thousand welcomes! After checking into your hotel, free time to relax and perhaps enjoy the hotel's leisure amenities or explore the city. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)
Your vacation starts in earnest with a drive to the breathtaking CLIFFS OF MOHER, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, to savor the magnificent panorama of the Clare coast. Then, visit Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with cobblestone streets, colorful shops, and a busy café and bar culture. And finally, a special treat: try your hand at scone making at RATHBAUN FARM, and learn from the farmer about sheep shearing and dog whistling. Afterwards, enjoy COFFEE and your SCONES, fresh from the oven. A suggestion for a unique night out: an optional medieval banquet at Knappogue Castle. (Breakfast)
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The morning's orientation drive in the "Fair City" includes statue-lined O'Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Then, a highlight visit to Oscar Wilde's TRINITY COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells and the magnificent Old Library. The afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, maybe take in an optional dinner outing to the Guinness Storehouse. (Breakfast)
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Head for Stratford-upon-Avon to take your photographs of Anne Hathaway's Cottage, then visit SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHPLACE, and take some time to wander around the historic market town. In the afternoon, drive to elegant Georgian Bath and in the evening, join an excursion to the picture-book 13th-century village of Castle Combe for SUPPER at a quaint old village inn. (Breakfast, Dinner)
There is time this morning to explore the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS and walk where Romans walked 2,000 years ago, then try to figure out the intriguing riddle of STONEHENGE, the most famous monument of prehistoric Europe. In London, your final destination, why not take in a Shownight Theater Evening? (Breakfast)
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister's Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Free time in the afternoon for independent activities or to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels. Later, an optional dinner followed by a relaxed night-time cruise on the River Thames, viewing some of the capital's most beautiful illuminated sights, would be an incredible finale to your vacation. (Breakfast)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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