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It turns out that seven suspicious packages left at businesses throughout the Tri-Cities, including four in Johnson City, were simply harmless gifts a local man wanted to leave anonymously.
"He had made some stuff and dropped (the packages) off," said Johnson City Police Lt. Steve Sherfey. "He went to businesses, places he was familiar with. He wasn't aware he would be frightening people."
Sherfey declined to identify the man involved as well as the contents of the packages.
The man went to talk to investigators after hearing about the police involvement on local media news. Sherfey said there will be no charges.
"He didn't think it out. There was absolutely no criminal intent whatsoever. He wanted to do it anonymously," Sherfey said.
It all started around 6:20 a.m. when a Johnson City Transit employee found what police called a "suspicious package" at the bus terminal. Police also received information about packages at Carroll Reese Post Office on North State of Franklin, OmniSource on West Market Street and the Johnson City Public Library.
Other packages were found at a forestry service office and Wiseman's in Unicoi County and the Bristol Post Office in Sullivan County.
As the packages in Johnson City were found, police evacuated the immediate areas and secured the scene until the JC Ordnance Team could evaluate the packages and remove them.
At Omni Source, an officer blocked the entrance to Perma R Road and turned away numerous vehicles and large trucks attempting to take in scrap metal. After the bomb squad cleared that scene, officers went to the library to retrieve that package.
Bob Swanay, library director, said he learned about the package left at a side door a little after 7 a.m. after police alerted a staff member.
"We were told there was a suspicious package at one of our side doors," he said. He arrived to direct employees arriving for work and any library patrons they could not be there.
"My understanding is some of the packages came with a list of where there were other packages," he said.
Sirois would not confirm that information, nor would he reveal the package contents.
"I can't confirm that," he said. "There were no threats or threats associated with the packages themselves, but they were suspicious. We sent out our EOD and they've been going to various locations throughout the city," Sirois said.
Sherfey said even with the resources needed to check out all the packages in Johnson City, the man responsible will not be charged.
Below is a brief posted when it was discovered the packages were actually gifts:
Suspicious packages found across Johnson City Monday morning that prompted emergency responses from the city bomb squad have been determined to be "gifts," according to a news release from the police department.
Below is the news release:
"The Johnson City Police Department has identified the individual responsible for delivering packages to numerous businesses throughout Johnson City as well as the Tri-Cities area," the release read. "After speaking with this individual, it has been determined that there was neither criminal intent nor threat to harm by this person. The packages were meant as gifts. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Area Explosive Ordnance Units also assisted."
Keep checking JohnsonCityPress.com and Tuesday's print edition for more information on this latest development.
Below is an earlier story on the suspicious packages:
Police have given the Johnson City Public Library the OK to open at noon after clearing the scene of a "suspicious" package found near a side entrance.
Police locked down the library and several other sites this morning after reports of suspicious packages throughout the city.
Federal authorities were involved.
The Johnson City Police Department's bomb squad arrived at the library about 11:15 a.m. and began inspecting a package found at a side entrance. The library had been locked down all morning without opening.
The library incident was related to other incidents at several sites in the region, including Unicoi, Greeneville, Bristol and other locations in Johnson City. Police were at the Johnson City Transit System's bus station and some area post offices. Police had been at the Johnson City Post Office on State of Franklin Road and closed Med-Tech Parkway for a time but left the scene later in the morning.
Johnson City Police Chief Mark Sirois declined to say what was found in the packages, but he did say the contents did not constitute a threat.
Sirois said the first package was found about 6:20 a.m. at the bus station by a transit employee, and from that point, police learned about the other locations. The library staff learned of the situation from police. He declined to list all the locations that were involved.
The JCPD's bomb squad was at OmniSource, a scrap metal business off West Market Street, for more than an hour. Police had a robot rover on the scene, and a bomb squad member had put on a protective suit. He later removed it for a brief period but soon suited back up. A package reportedly was found at the business.
Police left OmniSource about 11 a.m. without explanation and moved to the library, which remained locked down.
The Johnson City Police Department issued a news release saying police had received calls regarding suspicious packages at various locations throughout the city.
Police said there was no known threat or threat made in association with the packages, but urged the public to call 911 if a suspicious package was noticed at a location within the city.
Keep visiting JohnsonCityPress.com for more information.


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The Iranian government is violating my First Rule of Media Relations, which I came up with after Hezbollah threatened me personally: Be nice to people who write about you for a living.
The new restrictions on foreign media require journalists to obtain explicit permission before leaving the office to cover any story.
Journalists have also been banned from attending or reporting on any "unauthorised" demonstration – and it is unclear which if any of the protests are formally authorised.
Press cards have been declared invalid.
Our correspondent says they are the most sweeping restrictions he has ever encountered reporting anywhere.

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The vibrantly voiced Italian bass Cesare Siepi was born in Milan in 1923. After study at that city's Conservatorio, he made his début as Sparafucile in Rigoletto in Schio in 1941. In 1943, however, he fled to Switzerland, because of his strong anti-Fascist views. Five years later he first appeared at La Scala, Milan, as Ramfis in Aida, Padre Guardiano in La forza del destino and Zaccaria in Nabucco. Siepe was chosen by Toscanini to take part in the Boito celebration at La Scala as Mefistofele and Simon Mago in Nerone. He continued with the Company as a regular member for four years before singing at the Metropolitan in New York as Philip II in Don Carlos on the opening night of Rudolf Bing's tenure in November 1950. He was a valued member at the Met for 23 seasons singing 379 performances of 18 rôles. These included Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, Basilio in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Boris Godunov, Gurnemanz in Parsifal and Orovesco in Norma.
He appeared at the Salzburg Festival (1953-58), San Francisco (1954), Covent Garden (1962-73), Spain and South America. Siepi's diversity was such that he appeared in a Broadway musical in 1962 entitled Bravo Giovanni and recorded an album of Cole Porter songs. His career was varied and long so that he was still appearing in Italy until the 1980s. He possessed a smooth, rich and evenly produced voice allied to excellent musicianship and a splendid stage presence. He recorded extensively for a number of labels.


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What a beautiful Saturday for all the different events.
Rollin Swinton was taken to Glens Falls Hospital from Indian River Nursing Home on Thursday when he had a lot of fluid buildup. He was happy to have family visit him on Sunday.
RoseAnne Fogarty, Perry Smith and their daughter, Meg, had an open house for their Edwards Hill Friends and other family members to their House Warming of the "Spring Hill" rehab on Friday afternoon. It was great to sit on the screened in porch and see the beautiful Crane Mt. view.
Nikki Conlon and sons, Aaron and Ian, enjoyed a week's vacation in Vermont to celebrate Aaron's 15th birthday. On Saturday night, Aaron camped with his Dad, Alonzo and on Sunday enjoyed a family gathering at Aaron's home.
More than 60 people enjoyed attending the Dalaba Reunion at Camp Triumph on Saturday. Everyone enjoyed the food, pictures and stories of old. Several hiked to the lean-tos while several boys enjoyed climbing trees. Folks from the state of Michigan were there plus: Schroon Lake, Fort Ann, Albany, Granville, Pottersville, North Creek, Johnsburg, Glens Falls and Bakers Mills.
On Sunday, retired Rev. Oliver Dalaba preached at the Sodom Community Church. After church, Oliver and Ginny headed for Massachusetts to Ginny's sister's house.
The Weslyan Church in Bakers Mills had a great turnout for their Vacation Bible School last week. The youth enjoyed the Bible stories and activities.
The fundraiser on Wednesday night at Trappers in North Creek was a huge success. It was held by community friends to help with Kraig Millington's medical bill. Kraig was at Albany Med for seven days.
Also, on Saturday there was a coin drop at the Four Corners in North Creek to help with Kraig's hospital bill. Thanks to Bruce and Amy Cleveland for planning this event and for those who helped. God bless everyone who stopped to drop in any amount or just a word of encouragement.
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Higgins: The danger of being cleverWritten by Tim Higgins | | firstname.lastname@example.com
Last year may go down as the year of social (if not employment or political) suicide by means of the the "selfie," thanks in large part to the desire of middle-aged men to be seen as sexy and an unfamiliarity with the ramifications of current technology. 2014, however, will likely see a far larger group miserably fail while intent on being seen in the same medium as amusing or clever.
In fact, this may be one of the greatest dangers facing any of us who post and tweet in the days and years ahead. The latest technologies in social media allow each and every one of us the power not only to connect, but to participate instantly in the lives of our family, our friends, our political leaders and even those we admire most around the world (as long as we don't do it while driving).
As has been said however, "with great power comes great responsibility." So those unfamiliar with the double-edged sword of social media carries danger equal to, if not greater than, its supposed benefits. Use it wisely and it might make you famous (for at least for 15 minutes or so). Use it poorly, however, and it might brand you with a scarlet letter for the rest of your days.
It was one thing in the past when, gathered with friends in a closed social setting, one could offer what was thought to be a clever response or an amusing retort … and it fell utterly flat. In such a setting, companions could forget the minor social breach or forgive the humorless faux pas without the conversation breaking stride. When the next day arrived, the entire embarrassing episode would have faded into the past and could be ignored, except by acquaintances even more insensitive than you, willing to breach decorum to remind you of your prior lapse in judgment.
What we see during this Winter Olympic year however, is an endless stream of hapless politicians, clueless cultural icons and largely unknown morons performing in the non-medal events of "back-pedaling relays," "synchronized mea culpa," or occasionally digging in their heels over an error while the world buries them in ignominy. While none is likely to win medals for their efforts, some of the wiser ones may at least survive the experience and remain on on their respective fields of play.
But why should any of this surprise us? Even the best comic occasionally fails with new material. Even the best actor stumbles periodically when ad-libbing a scene. Even those of us who spend hours each week trying to string words together in order to make a cogent point or seeking a smile from a well placed bit of sarcasm do so under a constant fear of failure. Even after agonizing over every word choice, every punctuation mark and with the benefit of constant rewrites that fill the wee hours of the morning. Even after all of that, we too sometimes fail on an epic scale.
Thanks to this modern age of instant electronic communication with every other person on the planet, however, such inconsequential remarks no longer exist as private moments and do limited damage. Thanks to devices that feed the often reckless need for self-aggrandizement, there are no longer off-color jokes that fail, potentially misinterpreted remarks that fall flat or responses that somehow escape our mouths before our brains can properly edit (if not censor) them.
Trying to say something funny or clever, while simultaneously competing to be the first to say it is perhaps too much to ask of anyone and inevitably leads to two things:
- A better than average failure rate in such attempts.
- The law of unintended consequences eventually playing a role for the individuals involved with such electronic dissemination.
So what does this mean for all of us? The temptation to compete in this new playing field of quips and quotes not only remains, but will only increase. So too, however, will society's (and our employer's) monitoring of such activity and the possibility of dire consequences resulting from their wider propagation. Beyond the "Spiderman" admonition used earlier, perhaps those challenging the odds might also wish to carefully weigh them.
Like drinking and driving, you may in fact successfully navigate the process (at least once), but before attempting such senseless behavior, you may wish to carefully weigh the potential for permanent destruction in the name of such temporary triumph. There's small enough reward for such social media brilliance, but there's a great danger indeed in the mere attempt these days to be clever.


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Project management continues to be a key strategy in helping alliances stay on track and has been employed in rescuing others from the brink of collapse. While many of you who responded to CHI's 2010 global alliance management survey expressed your understanding of this concept, you also expressed concern about not knowing how to use project management to drive high performing alliances. We will explore this issue and ways to effectively integrate project management and alliance management. The workshop will include discussions on leading virtual teams, achieving results with limited/shared authority, as well as, highlight tools, best practice examples and key learnings from alliance projects.
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1) Purpose of Session-Discuss the challenges unique to alliance management efforts-Understand the leading causes of failed alliance efforts-Discuss key project management-based tools and methodologies needed to increase the probability of successfully meeting alliance goals-Learn from each others' experiences
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Hurricanes and New Jersey: Brace yourself
Posted By Todd B. Bates On July 1, 2010 @ 5:41 pm In Uncategorized | Comments Disabled
When it comes to vulnerability to hurricanes, other storms and a rising sea [1], New Jersey ranks near the top of the list.
This map shows low-lying land from Raritan Bay to Holgate.
In 2000, 113,528 people in Ocean County lived in a flood plain, according to NOAA's Coastal Services Center.
Eighteen percent of the critical facilities in the county and 17 percent of the road miles (801 miles) also were within a flood zone, according to the center.
Critical facilities include schools, police stations, fire stations, emergency centers, medical facilities and communication towers.
In Monmouth County, 72,503 people lived in a flood plain in 2000, according to the center.
Eight percent of the critical facilities and 5 percent of the road miles (239 miles) in the county were within a flood plain.
Moreover, development in flood zones has increased over the past decade, according to the center.
Hurricanes don't head for New Jersey often, but they score direct and indirect hits from time to time.
If a hurricane comes calling this year, you'd better be ready to evacuate or stay where you are, [4] depending on the directions from emergency management officials.
To help you learn about the risks and how to escape, here are maps of areas vulnerable to storm surges and coastal evacuation routes, courtesy of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management:
– Monmouth County storm surge map [5].
– Ocean County storm surge map [6].
– State roads and storm surge map [7].
– Monmouth County coastal evacuation routes map [8].
– Ocean County coastal evacuation routes map [9].
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[1] vulnerability to hurricanes, other storms and a rising sea: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/cmp/czm_hazards.html
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[4] you'd better be ready to evacuate or stay where you are,: http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/hurricanes.html
[5] Monmouth County storm surge map: http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/pdf/maps/monmouth_slosh.pdf
[6] Ocean County storm surge map: http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/pdf/maps/ocean_slosh.pdf
[7] State roads and storm surge map: http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/pdf/maps/stateroads_slosh.pdf
[8] Monmouth County coastal evacuation routes map: http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/pdf/maps/monmouth_evac.pdf
[9] Ocean County coastal evacuation routes map: http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/pdf/maps/ocean_evac.pdf
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This week has started off with a plethora of releases from T-Mobile USA with the release of the Sidekick 4G, LG G2X, and the LG G-Slate. Luckily, I was able to get my hands on the LG G2X aka Optimus2x, the first Tegra2 powered device to hit the market. While the device is locked and I still have yet to test its various features I though Id give some first impressions of the device after fondling it for a couple hours.
The overall feel of the device is great with the handset feeling sturdy and well weighted. The front is formed with one piece of glass that has a unique curved edge design that slopes downwards on both sides. The back has a nice soft touch feel that provides great grip and the single piece is well molded against the camera lens housed in the back. While the LCD is clear, crisp, and vivid I did notice that the top right and left corners have a yellowish tint (the left being more noticeable). Without a doubt this is probably one of the fastest devices I have used. The games load relatively quickly (compared to my Vibrant / Galaxy S) and the speed at which it can process downloads is impressive. While I have experienced a couple force closes I'll have to report on the frequency when I get to fully experience the device. For now I'll leave you with a set of photos.


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By: Maria Guerrero, KOB Eyewitness News 4
Geoffery Miller
An investigation into a UNM professor's social media jab heard around the country is partially finished.
UNM associate psychology professor Geoffery Miller is teaching at New York University this summer.
It is there that he took to Twitter with this statement:
"Dear obese PhD applicants: if you didn't have the willpower to stop eating carbs, you won't have the willpower to do a dissertation #truth"
Miller apologized for that tweet, saying it was part of a research project. UNM's Institutional Review Board found such a project doesn't exist. The IRB would have to sign off on it first.
Miller hasn't said what exactly he was researching.
The IRB determined Miller's tweeting was "self-promotional… and that key elements were absent in order to classify his actions as 'research'… therefore, the IRB will no longer investigate Miller's past tweets."
But the investigation isn't over. KOB Eyewitness News 4 asked UNM students if Miller should lose his job.
"If he's a good teacher, as long as he doesn't violate anything else it doesn't mean he should be disqualified as a teacher. It just means he should probably be more respectful to his students," said Emily Trujillo.
Omar Torres is not sure.
"If I ever had him as a teacher I wouldn't have that much respect for him as a person," Torres said.
"I don't think he should lose his job but I definitely think they should evaluate who he is accepting and make sure no one is being discriminated against," Candola Garrett said.
This upsets Joshua Gallegos, who hopes to get his PhD in psychology.
"You know, I've been bullied. I used to be overweight. I've been working on all that and I've been exercising and I do that constantly now and I know how it feels," Gallegos said. "It does stick with you, like when someone comes in and starts pointing, not making fun of you, just pointing things out in harsh ways that does stick with people and that's cruel."
UNM says the tweet does not reflect the university's admission standards.
A disciplinary investigation is now underway. UNM says it will take a couple of weeks to complete.
It will determine whether Miller will be able to continue and even extend his time at NYU by another year, which he has asked for.
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HUNTINGTON -- Huntington High's Sophie Georgel-Walz and Spring Valley's Sam Mannon had something in common Saturday when they stepped onto the starting podium for their respective 100-yard freestyle races in the West Virginia High School Region IV Swim Meet in Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium at Marshall University.
A lane over from No. 2 seed (by times) Georgel-Walz was No. 1 Anna Davis of George Washington. Next to No. 2 Mannon was No. 1 Adam Poe of South Charleston.
Georgel-Walz saw Davis steadily pull away and win the race in meet-record time of 54.71 (three seconds faster than her seed time). Georgel-Walz took second with a personal-best 57.45.
Mannon's race went about the same way with Poe winning in 48.40 and Mannon placing second with a personal-best 50.13.
"It's really tough," Georgel-Walz said about trying to catch Davis. "I can see her pull away. You don't want anyone else to get past you."
"I was able to swim with him for a while," said Mannon, whose gone head-to-head with Poe several times this season. "He then gets ahead of me. I wasn't that far behind this time. I closed the gap."
Georgel-Walz and Mannon will get another shot at Davis and Poe next Thursday and Friday in the West Virginia State Meet at the West Virginia University Natatorium in Morgantown. The top three individuals in each event from each region qualify for the state. Remaining qualifiers will be the next fastest 12 competitors, by time, from all four regions. In relays, the top three teams from each region and next six fastest times from all regions combined move on to Morgantown.
George Washington's boys and girls repeated as regional champions. GW's girls had 177 points to 54 for runner-up Huntington High. For the boys, the Patriots racked up 138 points and Hurricane took second with 78. The top six swimmers in points made all-region.
Georgel-Walz and Mannon now look forward to another battle against Davis and Poe along with qualifiers from the other three regions.
" You try to attack," Georgel-Walz said. "I swam better today, but you saw what she did. You try to keep what you've got going and go low."
"The goal's to get to Morgantown. Mission accomplished," Mannon said. "It'll be another challenge. I'll keep working at it."
George Washington has momentum going to the state meet. A week ago, the Patriots swept the titles in the Mountain State Athletic Conference meet at the University of Charleston. For the boys, they'll be going for a third straight state championship. The girls placed second a year ago.
"We have a shot," George Washington coach Melissa Case said. "The girls will be motivated."
For Case, the big challenge Saturday was making it to the pool. She encountered car trouble in Cross Lanes, parked her car at a Sheetz station and rode in with the assistant coach. She secured a ride home after the meet.
Once here, Case lost one swimmer to a fever and a second battled through a minor illness.
"We swam exceptionally well," she said. "The kids gave their best effort. We had some exceptional times."
As for George Washington's regional dominance, Case said she doesn't work any magic.
"The kids are motivated," she said. "It's not what I do, but what I convince them they can do. They really help and push each other."


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CINCINNATI — High-rollers and VIPs at the new casino in downtown Cincinnati will get free rooms or discounts at seven local hotels.
Casino officials said Wednesday it's just the beginning of more expected promotions and ties with local businesses. The $400 million Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati opens March 4, the last of the four voter-approved gambling halls around Ohio to debut.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that casino is partnering with upscale hotels that include the 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati, The Cincinnatian Hotel and The Westin Cincinnati.
Officials said the deals are critical for the casino, which doesn't have its own hotel like competing casinos in southeastern Indiana.
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MILTON-FREEWATER — The Mac-Hi boys soccer team escaped with a 4-3 win over the North Marion Huskies here Tuesday evening at Shockman Field in the opening round of the Oregon Class 4A state playoffs, on the strength of three goals from Pioneers forward Alex Saldana.
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Lupe Fiasco linked up with Sway on his Shade 45 morning show earlier today to speak on helping out in the fight against cancer, new single 'Mission', and upcoming album 'Testuo & Youth'. The Chicago artist wrapped it up with a dope freestyle which you can catch below starting at 23:45.
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We welcome you to the online home of Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter School. Located in the northeastern quadrant of the Houston Metroplex, we're a state approved public charter dedicated to serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. We endeavor to prepare students to contribute positively to their communities and lead in every segment of society. We help students achieve high levels of proficiency, so that they will be well-prepared to meet the challenges of high school, college, and beyond.
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Welcome to Northwest Preparatory Academy website. I extend a hearty welcome to our community of learners, both current and future students, as well as parents and community members. By viewing our web presence, you have taken to the first step on a journey toward educational excellence at NWPA.
Our staff is committed to providing a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. We pride ourselves in seeking the best out of our students. Our team of dedicated staff members works conscientiously to teach students in grades Pre-K through 8. They go above and beyond the call of duty to maintain a high level of academic focus and rigor leading toward student mastery.
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MADISON – Last weekend's National Take-Back Day in Wisconsin resulted in the collection of 4,480 pounds of unused and unwanted prescription medication in Wisconsin. Eighty-four law enforcement agencies from throughout Wisconsin participated in the national collection initiative that was a cooperative effort to safely dispose of expired, unused or otherwise unwanted prescription drugs. The program is a cooperative effort involving the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the National Association of Attorneys General, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy and local law enforcement across the country.
"Last weekend's National Take-Back Day was a resounding success," said Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen. "I am thankful for the DEA partnering with us for this initiative in order to provide a much needed service for the people of Wisconsin."
Special Agents from the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation assisted local law enforcement by staffing five "drop-off" locations across the state. Any medication, with the exception of liquids, intra-venous solutions and syringes, was accepted, including controlled, non-controlled and over-the-counter medication
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In Modeling a Character in Maya, join author Ryan Kittleson for a thorough demonstration on how to create a professional, realistic 3D character from scratch in Maya 2011. The course illustrates how key concepts and tools such as Soft Select and polygon extrusions apply to character modeling, and provides a simple step-by-step approach to building character anatomy, including the torso, limbs, hands, face, and hair. Also included are tutorials on modeling clothing and shoes, and refining character features to reach the final product. Exercise files accompany the course.
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Hi! I'm Ryan Kittleson, and I'd like to welcome you to Maya 2011: Modeling a Character. In this course, I'll show you how to take advantage of Maya's powerful modeling tools to create a cartoony character that can be animated, adapted into other types of characters, and above all, one that really looks great. First, I'm going to demonstrate some of the most commonly used tools in character modeling, like Extrude and Smooth Preview, and how they can be used to build a character. Then I'll show you how to break down your character design into bite-sized pieces for easy modeling, like separating the head from the body.
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Learning through Involvement
The Associated Students of Whitman College (ASWC)
Every Whitman student is a member of the Associated Students of Whitman College (ASWC), our student government organization, which exists to support and advance student interests. ASWC sponsors clubs, activities, speakers, concerts, and student advocacy projects. As a member, you are welcome to participate in any ASWC supported event or program. In the next few pages, you will get a brief glance at many of the exciting opportunities ASWC has to offer.
The ASWC Congress
The ASWC Congress is an elected body made up of the Senate and Executive Council, with the president presiding over the chamber. The Senate is made up of four senators from each class. The Congress votes on issues concerning the bylaws that govern ASWC, budget allocations, student resolutions, media chairpersons, and committee member appointments. One of the best ways to get involved on campus is to be a senator or Executive Council officer. However, all meetings are open to the public and attending is an awesome way to find out what is taking place on campus.
The Executive Council
The Executive Council is elected annually to support campus organizations, manage the finances of student groups, and coordinate Senate meetings. The council is committed to developing and supporting an efficient system of student governance for Whitman College. Members share the goal of addressing relevant student issues, whether through the funding of clubs and organizations, or through the representation of ideas and concerns. Council members welcome input recommendations over the course of the next year, with respect to Congress itself and the general operation of your student government.
ASWC Activities
Whitman Events Board
The Whitman Events Board (WEB) is led by a chairperson and is comprised of student volunteers who want to plan great events for the campus community. This ASWC-funded group is responsible for planning a wide range of activities, including concerts, lectures, films, cultural events, fine arts activities, comedians and novelty acts, as well as any other event they can dream up. Past events at Whitman have included live bands such as Guster and Death Cab for Cutie; speakers such as Maya Angelou and Cornell West; and a range of unique programs, including Drive-In movies, Casino Nights, and themed dances. All events sponsored by this group are open to every student and, with few exceptions, are free of charge. This group also presents a fantastic opportunity to get involved on campus and contribute to campus programming. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated.
ASWC Campus Events
In addition to the weekly events, there are three large events throughout the year that ASWC encourages students to attend. The Winterim Committee plans numerous events and workshops that take place at the beginning of the spring semester. In the month of April, the Choral Contest is a Whitman tradition that you won't want to miss. Greek and independent groups compete for prizes for the best choral performance. Also, the campus and community celebrate spring with food, costumes, and games at the Renaissance Faire.
ASWC Media Organizations
The Pioneer
The Pioneer, better known as the Pio, is the free weekly student newspaper. The purpose of the Pio is to inform, entertain, and provide both a catalyst and a forum for expression within the Whitman community. If you have an opinion about an issue on campus or around the world, submit an article and you might find your name in the next Pio. The Pio hires new staff members at the beginning of each semester and encourages anyone to apply.
blue moon
blue moon, a yearly publication, accepts submissions of poetry, prose, and art, as well as digital media such as film, from the Whitman community. It is distributed in May. Prizes are awarded for the best entry in each category. Contact the blue moon editor (firstname.lastname@example.com) or the ASWC Director of Communications to find out how you can get involved or to submit your work. It really is a work of art.
Published four times a year, quarterlife is a literary journal featuring poetry, short fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, analytic essays, and alternative journalism by Whitman students. Each issue is composed around a given theme that acts as both a spark for individual creativity and a thematic axis for the issue. If you're interested in submitting work or helping publish quarterlife, contact email@example.com for more information.
Recently resurrected after a long hiatus, Whitman's yearbook, "Waiilatpu," provides an annual record of life at Whitman College. Created entirely by students, the yearbook provides an excellent opportunity for students interested in photography, design, and business practices to get involved and create a tangible artifact of the culture and environment at Whitman. To get involved, contact email@example.com.
KWCW, the college's radio station, commonly referred to as "K-Dub," is the college's student and community run, free-format radio station that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you want to be a DJ for a few hours a week and play your favorite music, broadcast the news or host a talk show, stop by the K-Dub office on the Reid Campus Center Mezzanine to find out how you can get involved.
Student Clubs and Organizations
There are more than 70 clubs and organizations on campus. To find out more about clubs and organizations, check out the Clubs and Organizations Directory, come up to the ASWC Office on the top floor of the Reid Campus Center, or check out the Student Activities Fair at the start of each semester.
Arts, Drama, Films, and Music
Coffeehouse, under the auspices of the Reid Campus Center, offers an opportunity for people of the Whitman community to enjoy a variety of artists as they perform in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. The performances range from traditional American folk music to blues, jazz, and soul. Whitman students and staff are encouraged to perform. For more information, contact the Coffeehouse Manager at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Harper Joy Theatre presents a season of eight fully mounted plays in addition to lunchbox and late-night theatre. Auditions are open and admission is free to all Whitman students. Varsity Nordic, the Whitman improvisation group, holds auditions each semester and performs frequently. The Little Theatre, Walla Walla University, and Walla Walla Community College also offer plays.
From drive-in movies on the Reid Campus Center lawn and the Cinema Arts series, to the Banff Mountain Film Festival and Tamarac House's own Tamarac Outdoor Film Festival, chances are you'll find a film that suits your interests. If you have questions or would like to request a film to be played on campus, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Whitman College Chorale
The 100-voice Whitman College Chorale is open to all Whitman students through audition. The choir learns many exciting pieces during the year and sings one major campus concert each semester.
Whitman Jazz Ensembles
The Whitman jazz ensemble is open to all students through audition. This group performs a major concert each semester, and plays short programs for a variety of other functions.
Whitman Symphony Orchestra
Students from a broad cross-section of the campus community play for the Whitman Orchestra. Concerts are given in the fall and spring and often feature student soloists. The orchestra plays a musical or opera annually and periodically takes a tour.
Whitman Wind Ensemble
The ensemble is a concert organization, playing the best of modern and classical music for winds and percussion. One or more formal concerts are presented each semester. The class is open to all brass, woodwind, and percussion students by audition during the first week of classes.
Varsity Sports
Whitman competes in the Northwest Conference (NWC) and is a member of NCAA Division III. The college is represented by seven women's and seven men's varsity programs. Women compete in basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Men compete in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, swimming and tennis.
In order to represent Whitman College in intercollegiate athletics, a student must be regularly enrolled in a full-time course load (at least 12 credit hours of class work) and shall have passed a total of 24 credits in the two semesters of attendance immediately preceding the semester of participation. A student must also maintain 'Good Academic Standing' at the college to be eligible for practice and competition.
'Good Academic Standing' requires at a minimum, semester GPA of 1.7 and a cumulative GPA, after two semesters, of 2.0. This is a minimum eligibility standard. The average GPA of Whitman College of student-athletes' mirrors that of the student body at slightly above 3.3.
In addition, all students interested in participating as a varsity athlete must have appropriate paperwork, including a pre-participation physical, on record prior to participation. Additional regulations are available from the Director of Athletics.
Club Sports
Student-initiated opportunities to participate in a competitive recreational sport can be found in the Club Sports Program. In this past year, students participated in the following club sports: lacrosse, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, cycling, Taekwondo, fencing, softball, ice hockey, triathlon, skiing, snowboarding and volleyball. These teams compete with other schools and organizations.
Intramural Sports (IMs)
Many students take pride in participating in Whitman's Intramural Program. Sports are offered in both the fall and spring, with fraternities, sororities, independents, and residence hall sections organizing teams of every kind. Intramural sports presently offered include flag football, basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, bowling, and softball. IMs are the perfect way to get involved and burn off some extra energy. The Intramural Committee schedules and oversees the intramural sports program. IM committee members are selected through an interview process.
Speech and Debate Program
The Speech and Debate Program is open to any student interested in politics, social issues, law, or better speaking skills. The team travels to tournaments in the Northwest and select tournaments throughout the nation. Students can participate in parliamentary debate and extemporaneous or impromptu speaking involving discussion of current events. Students with high school debate experience can participate in policy debate involving intensive research on one topic throughout the year.
Intramural Debate
The intramural debate program provides students with an opportunity to engage in discussions on contemporary issues on campus. Preparation and competition are kept to a minimum – the program encourages a comfortable atmosphere intended to help participants become better speakers. The intramural debate event is held once each semester and is open to any Whitman student.
For information about the Speech and Debate Program, contact Jim Hanson at email@example.com or by phone at (509) 527-5499.
Expectations for Social Organizations
Student organizations and activities are subject to the supervision of the Dean of Students. Regulations for organizations and activities are established by the Dean of Students except in areas where authority is granted by the Board of Trustees or where legislation is specifically provided for by the faculty. Establishment of these regulations may be wholly or partly delegated to properly constituted student organizations or committees, subject to the approval of the Dean of Students.
Every organization must furnish a correct list of its officers and a copy of its constitution and bylaws to the faculty through the Student Activities Director, maintain a good standard of scholarship and conduct among its members, and have a college adviser appointed by the President of the college on recommendation of the Dean of Students or his designee and the student group concerned.
- No meetings by social groups, clubs, or organizations, including the Associated Students, shall be held during the time of formal exercises scheduled by the college.
- Membership in campus organizations shall be confined to students enrolled in the college except as the constitutions of the respective organizations may provide for honorary and other categories of membership.
- All organized activities sponsored or directed by the college, the Associated Students, the social groups, service organizations, and any other groups of students and/or faculty should be registered on the Campus Events Office calendar in the Reid Campus Center no later than one week prior to the date of the event (x5251).
- Social events and other activities held in off-campus locations will not normally be considered to be sponsored by the college. The responsibility for ensuring proper conduct at such events shall rest entirely with the group itself.
- Social events and other activities conducted on the campus by student organizations are subject to college regulations concerning organizations and individual student behavior. Students or campus organizations that wish to use college-owned facilities for their social events or other organized activities must reserve the facilities with the appropriate office. The reservation must indicate who the responsible individual(s) will be in case of damage to college property or other problems stemming from the activity. In instances where college property or buildings are being used by students for such activities, the college reserves the right to require the presence of appropriate personnel such as firefighters, custodians, residence hall staff, security personnel, etc.
- Students are encouraged to invite guests from all segments of the college community to their social events when appropriate.
- Additional information on required procedures for the scheduling and holding of social events is available to everyone in the Reid Campus Center.
- No publications may be issued by students, classes, or organizations in the name of the college without permission of the faculty or administration, as appropriate.
- Each student organization must be free of debt contracted as a result of current operations by June 30 of each year. An organization in debt at that time will be automatically placed on probation for one year. During such probation the organization shall not contract further current indebtedness and shall remove all current financial obligations. If at the end of the year of probation the indebtedness is not removed, faculty authorization for the organization will be withdrawn.
College Committees
College committees are made up of faculty, administrators, and students. They investigate, discuss, and recommend college policy in a variety of areas. College committees are chaired by either faculty or administrators, but students play the extremely important role of voicing student needs and concerns. The ASWC Nominations Chair can tell you how to get involved in any of the committees. The Chair can be contacted at email@example.com. Each year there are openings for students from every class. Getting on a committee is a great way to get your voice heard. ASWC appoints people to the following committees: Council on Student Affairs, Student Life Committee, General Studies Committee, Library Advisory Committee, Sustainability Committee, Student Technology Advisory Committee, and Bon Appetit Advisory Committee. Students are also appointed to seven of the standing Board of Trustee Committees.


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Friday, November 30, 2012
Friday Photo: Sea Mist Restaurant Decorated for Christmas
If you missed it, don't forget to check out this week's Tuesday Teaser where one lucky person who comments will win an Advanced Reading Copy of Sea Glass Winter, publication date January 1st.
Because I've been writing to a January deadline, I'm late getting photos of the cards I made last weekend for Operation Write Home and Cards for Hospitalized Kids, but I hope post them here tomorrow. I'm trying to post 2-3 times a week, but if you don't want to miss anything, you can subscribe to this blog by email in the box in the top left margin corner.
Have a super weekend!
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- Meljprincess said...
T.G.I.F. JoAnn! You have a wonderful weekend as well.
I love today's photo. Very festive!I really like Christmas lights.
I live in an apt. and usually see people's lights as I drive through the complex. However this year a neighbor across from me put some up. Now I can enjoy them when I step out my front door. I told my hubby they were our lights. lol!
Off to read. Hugs!
PS. I can't wait for my ARC!! :-)
- November 30, 2012 at 8:36 AM
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What a beautiful place to have a meal..
- November 30, 2012 at 8:47 AM
I'd love to be sitting there!!!
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What a gorgeous, romantic setting. Looking forward to seeing your cards, too! OWH'ers rock.
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Updated: 05/13/2013 4:48 PM KSTP.com By: Scott Theisen
A festive mood among gay marriage supporters took hold at the state Capitol as a bill to legalize it neared its final hurdle.
Hundreds of proponents arrived Monday hours before a state Senate vote. They lined the Capitol steps with cut-out hearts to create a path to the building for lawmakers.
A more solemn display was put forth by gay marriage opponents. One man placed a tombstone on the front lawn with the words "R.I.P. MARRIAGE 2013."
But that man, computer consultant Don Lee, of Eagan, said he fully expected the bill to pass.
The senate passed the bill by a vote of 37-30 late in the afternoon. It now heads to Gov. Mark Dayton, who said he will sign it in a ceremony on the Capitol steps on Tuesday.
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Adobe Reader 9
Last Review:
Available To:
- Departments and Offices at UT Arlington
- Faculty (currently appointed) and Staff
- Students Admitted to UT Arlington
Vendor: Adobe
Product: Reader
Version: 9.4
Standard Software Supported By: Desktop
OIT Support Levels: Full
Free software allowing the viewing and printing of Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
System Requirements: Mfg Minimum
- Base OS: Windows
- OS Version: 2000 SP4
- Processor: Intel 1.3GHz
- Hard Disk Total Size: 335 MB
System Requirements: OIT Required
- Base OS: Windows
- OS Version: XP SP3
- Processor: Pentium 4 (1 GHz or higher)
- RAM: 512 MB (1 GB preferred)
- Hard Disk Total Size: 40 GB
Known Issues: Get prompt that update is available then click option to run update and receive an error reporting the update failed and the installation is forbidden by system policy…. contact system administrator... To resolve this issue please attend to the following steps:
- Go to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0
- Locate AdobeArm.exe and right-click on this file
- From the pop-up menu click Run as Administrator
- This will rerun the update process with a more positive result
- When update is complete open Adobe Reader as usual to verify successful operation
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For UT Arlington owned computers, visit OIT Help Desk.
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HOME College Michigan State Spartans Gear Michigan State Spartans Mens Michigan State Spartans Mens Home Office & School (6 items) Product ID: 1082250
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This item ships within one business day.
$4.99 flat rate shipping. See other shipping options.
Make a dash to your destination in Spartans style with the Sprint backpack! It features printed Michigan State graphics for a flashing showcase of team spirit. This bag also has several pockets, so you'll have plenty of room for all your essentials.
- Approximately 17.5" x 12" x 5"
- Canvas zipper pulls
- Imported
- Locker loop
- Officially licensed collegiate product
- Padded adjustable straps
- Screen print graphics
- Side mesh pockets
- Zippered front pocket with zippered inner pocket
- Zippered main compartment
Reviewed by 1 customer
- Attractive Design
- Lightweight
- Roomy
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Computer
- School
Comments about Michigan State Spartans Sprint Backpack:
Nice backpack for the sale price....bought it because of the college name and logo. Definitely a thinner material and would not use for heavy weight items, but for athletic purposes to carry clothes, water bottle etc should work well.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
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Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
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- BlackBerry® PlayBook™ OS 2.0
- BlackBerry® Bridge™ 2.0
With BlackBerry® PlayBook™ Tablet OS 220.127.116.1142 and BlackBerry® Bridge™ 126.96.36.199, the functionality of BlackBerry® Internet Browsing Service (BIBS) over BlackBerry Bridge was enabled. This functionality allows the BlackBerry PlayBook to leverage the BlackBerry smartphones connection to the internet while not connected to Wi-Fi®.
Current native PlayBook applications are supported with some limitations below:
App World
|Wi-Fi connection is required
|Video Chat
|Wi-Fi connection is required
|Music Store
|Able to browse catalog. Unable to download or play a sample song.
|Kobo Books
|Wi-Fi connection is required
|Able to browse the catalog. Unable to play video.
|Bing Maps
|Unable to find location when indoors.
|Unable to find location when indoors.
|General Third Party Applications
May vary depending if application is specifically requires Wi-Fi.
|Native Email
ActiveSync acounts are fully supported. IMAP/POP accounts requires Wi-Fi
Some third party application may have limitations with leveraging this functionality. This is not an issue with the PlayBook OS or BlackBerry Bridge application. If an error occurs a reload of the software will not resolve the issue.
By downloading, accessing or otherwise using the Knowledge Base documents you agree:
(a) that the terms of use for the documents found at www.blackberry.com/legal/knowledgebase apply to your use or reference to these documents; and
(b) not to copy, distribute, disclose or reproduce, in full or in part any of the documents without the express written consent of RIM.
Visit the BlackBerry Technical Solution Center at www.blackberry.com/btsc.


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LETTER: New law puts hurdles in independents' path
To the Editor:
Concerning the new law requiring partisan elections, I believe my experience in the last county commissioner election differs from arguments for the bill. In regard to the need for transparency, I agree. That is why I had a website dedicated to the specific issues facing the candidates and my detailed positions on the issues. I also attended or was represented at all public forums. Check to see how many party candidates used websites or attended all forums to provide transparency. A candidate who depends on a party's website or platform provides less of a personal perspective to the voters. We need that personal perspective so we can vote for the candidate that lines up with our values.
In addition, the truly independent candidates, who are focused on the issues and want to remain unaffiliated, will now face hurdles that the party candidates do not have to face. Perhaps the toughest will be the petition process (4 percent of the registered voters), which is no easy matter, plus it diverts resources from the board of elections that has to verify each signature.
I visited Mike Stone in Raleigh, and he was willing to discuss issues and explain his positions. We agreed to disagree. I find it unfortunate for Lee County to be singled out for this law that curtails the likelihood of truly independent candidates. The new law just does not provide the best process to address the critical issues facing our community while avoiding party politics.
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Narragansett, R.I. -- November 6, 2003 -- The URI Graduate School of Oceanography will host a scientific meeting on the topic of "Novel Ocean Instrumentation Platform Concepts and Applications" on Tuesday, November 18 at the Bay Campus in Narragansett. Ten speakers from across the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom will discuss innovative approaches to sampling a wide range of oceanographic parameters.
The talks will focus on the vehicles on which sensors are mounted rather than the sensors themselves. Some of the novel platforms to be featured include unmanned aircraft, autonomous drifters, and marine mammals. The program will begin with an introduction by David Farmer, Dean of the URI Graduate School of Oceanography.
Invited speakers include Richard Blidberg, Director, Autonomous Underwater Systems Institute, Lee, NH; Gwyn Griffiths, Director, Underwater Systems Laboratory within the Ocean Engineering Division and Professor, School of Engineering Sciences, Southampton Oceanography Centre, University of Southampton, United Kingdom; Clayton Jones, Webb Research Inc., East Falmouth, MA; Daniel Costa, professor of evolutionary and ecological biology, University of California at Santa Cruz; James Bishop, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California at Berkeley; Daniel Fornari, Senior Scientist, Geology and Geophysics, Chief Scientist for Deep Submergence, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA; Steven Ramp, research professor of oceanography, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA; John Madden, Shaw Internet Access, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Tom Rossby, professor of physical oceanography, URI Graduate School of Oceanography, Narragansett, RI; and Dwight Coleman, senior scientist, Institute for Exploration, Mystic, CT.
The talks are intended for a scientific audience, are highly technical, and not suitable for the general public. The greater scientific community is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact Jeff Callahan, Director of Facilities, URI Graduate School of Oceanography, at 874-6110.
Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information about the page.
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Chicago Public School officials and the system's second largest union announced Thursday they had reached a contract that will give 5,500 custodians and other workers two percent raises for each of the next three years and saves the jobs of thousands of them.
The contract also gives the board an escape hatch, allowing the district to cancel a raise in an upcoming year if it doesn't have the money to pay for it.
The agreement with Service Employees International Union Local 73 announced Thursday was ratified by 60 percent of its members, union vice president Taalib-Din Ziyad said.
The union represents 5,500 custodians, child welfare attendants, watchmen, special education classroom assistants, security officers, school bus aides and other CPS employees.


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Please be informed that your
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I/IB will be taking the
Algebra 1/Biology 1/Geometry
End-of-Course Assessment on
April 30–May 18, 2012. This
is a computer-based test
(CBT), and your student has
had an opportunity to
participate in a practice
test (ePAT) to become
familiar with the software,
item types, and online tools
he/she will encounter and
use during testing. If you
or your student would like
to review the CBT practice
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