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Best Western - Romeoville
Free Hot Breakfast Free WIFI Free local calls and HBO Channels. Indoor heated pool and fitness center. All rooms have refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, iron and ironing boards.
Clover Leaf Motel
This 22-room property is conveniently located near the I-94 exit, offering clean & comfortable rooms. Free parking is offered during your stay.
CITY:South Holland
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel/Elements Conference Center
The Homewood Suites by Hilton is nestled in the heart of the Village of Orland Park. It is perfectly situated within a premiere upscale lifestyle center featuring restaurants, shopping, state of the art Marcus Cinema and the 118,000 sq. ft. Life Time Fitness. It is conveniently located on South LaGrange Road, only 1.5 miles from I-80 and with easy access to local businesses.
CITY:Orland Park
SPAA Theatre
SPAA THEATER is focused on providing quality stage plays and much need programs, such as their; CSI & Film Camps, Adult Acting, Writing & Speaking Classes, SPAA Master's Certification Classes, SPAA Children's Theater, SPAA Radio, SPAA TV and Much more! They are dedicated to providing, developing and enhancing "Edutainment" (Education & Entertainment) through programs, live productions and commitment to the surrounding communities.
CITY:Park Forest
Terrace Motel
This property has 35 guest rooms and 3 suites. Other amenities include free parking, Wi-Fi access and non-smoking rooms.
CITY:Oak Forest
Vito & Nick's II
Good fun, good people, good food, local neighborhood joint. Now serving deep dish pizza too! Outdoor seating.
CITY:Tinley Park
Super 8 Motel-Mokena/Frankfort
Worlds largest hotel rewards program. Somewhere between where you are and where you're going there's a Super 8. See you along the way. 69 rooms, near I-80 on route 45, nearby restaurants, refrigerator and microwave, iron, iron boards, hair dryer, coffee pot in all rooms, wireless internet in all rooms, allow pets for a fee, laundry service, family suites.
KidsWork Children's Museum
KidsWork is an interactive educational experience for ages 0-8. Two floors of exhibits including a theater, art room, tot spot, pet vet, dino dig and more! Visit the KidsWork website for events, programming and new exhibits!
America's favorites made fresh. Culvers menu has something for everything.
CITY:Tinley Park
Ramada Limited
Indoor pool, hot tub, Jacuzzi suites.
Motel 6 - Lansing
Whirlpool suite, no pets, HBO, ESPN, CNN. River Oaks Shopping Mall and numerous restaurants nearby. 30 Minutes to Midway Airport and Purdue University Calumet is only 5 miles away. Downtown Chicago in 25 minutes.
Wingate by Wyndham
At the beautiful Wingate by Wyndham, we know you mean business. Our upscale hotel is proud to offer a host of valuable amenities at no extra cost to you. Our all-inclusive pricing model gives you access to services and benefits you won't find at other hotel chains, all free of charge.
CITY:Tinley Park
The Red Carpet Inn - South Holland
Regency Inn offers clean, comfortable rooms at affordable prices. The South Holland Regency Inn is the perfect alternative to high priced lodging.
CITY:South Holland
Mama Luigi's Restaurant & Banquets
Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge with live entertainment on weekends. Banquet hall to seat 300 with large dance floor. Wedding specialist.
Midway Inn & Suites
This property was completely renovated under new ownership & opened its doors in August of 2010. Located just minutes from Midway Airport in Oak Lawn, IL, the Inn offers comfortably appointed rooms at affordable prices. Midway Inn & Suites is a perfect choice for travelers to Midway Airport, weekend getaways, family gatherings, and visits to the Chicago area. Our Inn offers spacious rooms and suites with double beds, king-size beds, and jacuzzi suites. We also offer amenities to make your stay comfortable including free high speed wireless Internet and complimentary continental breakfast.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Allgauer's Restaurant
Allgauer's Restaurant features steak, chops, pasta and seafood. Join them for breakfast, lunch, dinner and their award winning champagne Sunday brunch.
Experience sophisticated yet casual, contemporary American dining at Bakersfield, showcasing a wood-fired grill, heated patio, wine room & full bar.
Farmers Market Homewood
Homewood's Farmers market is one of the longest running in Chicagoland. Shop produce, flowers and baked goods. Enjoy live music, kids projects and green events.
Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre
Come and see the exciting Broadway musicals which led the US Conference of Mayors to recognize the Oak Lawn Park District Theatre program with the prestigious National City Livability Award in 2009! For tickets 708.857.2200.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Starway Inn - Lansing
Furnished with micro-fridge, wireless Internet, Cable TV, three minutes away from shopping malls and movie theaters. Semi-truck parking available.
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Southland - Matteson
On the southern edge of the broad-shouldered city, the Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Southland calls Matteson home. The quiet suburban village provides visitors quick access to the shores of Lake Michigan and an easy commute to the big-city thrills of Downtown Chicago.
Quality Inn & Conference Center - Burr Ridge
122 room hotel. Indoor pool/whirlpool, exercise room, restaurant, lounge, guest laundry, local/airport shuttle & 7000 sq. ft. meeting/banquet space. Amenities: in-room coffee, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, voicemail/dataport phones & VCR.
CITY:Burr Ridge
Tallgrass Restaurant
Modern French cuisine. Located in an 1895 historic building - Celebrating 32 Years! Open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday. Reservations required. AAA Four Diamond Award Winner - 19th year in a row.
Country Host Motel
24 deluxe rooms, satellite remote color TV, free HBO & ESPN, large vehicle parking for RV, truck and bus.
Saffron Restaurant
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Our chef uses the ancient, traditional cuisine of India to create richly-flavored, healthyfully-cooked, lower calorie dishes. Visit Saffron Restaurant for a culinary voyage and discover both the exotic flavor of India and the hospitality of its people.
Sleep Inn - Tinley Park
Newly remodeled, corporate and family friendly, free WiFi, complimentary continental breakfast, fitness center, & restaurants within walking distance.
CITY:Tinley Park
Motel 6 - Bridgeview
Newly Renovated Hotel! Offers complimentary breakfast, wireless internet, business center, fitness center, local calls, and USA Today newspaper to all guests! Call now and book your stay!
Riegel Farm & Conservation Center
Riegel Farm has a very diverse group of animal residents. We have exotic birds and reptiles such as an alligator and snakes. Birthday parties, group tours, pony rides and hayrides.
CITY:University Park
Lan-Oak Park District
The Lan-Oak Park District manages 23 park sites, the Eisenhower Fitness & Community Center and the Pennsy Greenway (Bike Trail) which is part of the 475-mile Grand Illinois Trail.
Windy City Grill
is the place in Will County for Chicago Style Sandwiches! Serving beef sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Gyros, Burgers, Chicken and Ice Cream. Open daily 10:30am- 9:00pm delivery and catering available.
Hollywood Fun Park
Award-winning miniature golf, Hollywood Speedway go-kart track, arcade games, indoor bumper cars, indoor laser maze, rock wall, Hollywood Memorabilia and Cafe-Pizzeria. Hollywood Fun Park specializes in parties and group outings and is open year round.
The Bennett - Curtis House
Dine in an 18-room mansion built in 1900. Beautifully furnished and decorated with antiques. The tables are set with fine silver, elegant crystal and china. If you are looking for a unique and historical setting for your wedding ceremony, reception, dinner party, shower or your next event, The Bennett-Curtis House is it.
CITY:Grant Park
M Star - Calumet Park
91 Rooms, 40+ television channels, within 15 minutes of downtown Chicago. Located at the last lodging exit before downtown.
CITY:Calumet Park
Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge
Ashbury's features a cozy and inviting atmosphere with outdoor patio and beautiful views of Boughton Ridge Golf Course. Daily specials and events.
Howard Johnson - Manteno
54 guest rooms with complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, and free high-speed internet. Packages are available.
Gateway Motel & Inn
Family owned-operated, affordable, high speed internet, HBO, ESPN. Clean, air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes available. Near restaurants, shopping centers and Midway Airport.
CITY:Oak Lawn
LaQuinta Inn & Suites - Matteson
108 guest rooms - in-room coffee maker with complimentary coffee, ironing boards, hairdryers, free continental breakfast and a complimentary copy of the Southtown.
George Dunne National Golf Course
Forest Preserve golf course with practice facility.
CITY:Oak Forest
Miami Motel - Oak Lawn
New look, low rates, friendly service, great location! Lots of restaurants in the surrounding area.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Quality Inn & Suites - Harvey
Newly renovated property, featuring luxury suites, indoor pool, fitness center and a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. Suites are furnished with microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee makers, data-ports and desk area. Internet access.
Tinley Junction Miniature Golf and Batting Cages
Are you a mini golf pro? Bring the family to Tinley Junction, an 18-hole miniature golf course with a garden railroad theme. All Aboard!
CITY:Tinley Park
Water's Edge Golf Club
Championship Golf; GSP golf carts; bentgrass tees; fairways and greens; lighted driving range; breakfast, lunch dinner and beer specials, golf outings and private events; name-brand merchandise.
Petals & Twigs
Country gift shop specializing in custom silk floral designs, gift baskets and hand-crafted items.
CITY:New Lenox
Fairfield Inn - Tinley Park
Our guest rooms include a complimentary continental breakfast, hair dryers, coffee makers, high speed wireless internet, indoor swimming pool and spa. Discounted for AAA and seniors.
CITY:Tinley Park
Downtown Tinley Boo Bash
Dress up and head out to the Downtown Tinley Halloween Boo Bash. Enjoy costume parade, trick-or-treating, games, prizes, snacks, food and refreshments available.
CITY:Tinley Park
SpringHill Suites Burr Ridge
128-room, all-suite hotel. Complimentary hi-speed wireless Internet, breakfast, laundry facility, indoor heated pool, fitness center, business center, dataport telephones. Free shuttle service. Conveniently located at I-55 & County Line Road.
CITY:Burr Ridge
Soul 2 Go
Soul 2 Go is a family owned and operated business. We serve delicious food that warms the heart. Our mission is provide fast friendly, and convenient service while giving back to the community. Southern Style Take-Out.
CITY:South Holland
Holland Inn & Suites
Holland Inn & Suites is easily accessible from I-94, I-80 and I-294 and only 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. Free truck and motor coach parking. Cable TV with radio. Affordable rates.
CITY:South Holland
Country Inn & Suites - Matteson
Come "Be our Guest" at Country Inn & Suites by Carlson. All rooms are equipped with hairdryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards. Indoor pool. Free high speed internet.
Super 8 - Romeoville
Super 8 Romeoville Bolingbrook hotel is located in the Heritage Corridor, convenient to Interstates 55 and 355 at Exit 367, and provides a comfortable, central place to stop near Chicago. Close to attractions like Chicagoland Speedway, O'Hare and Midway airports, and Empress Casino, our pet-friendly Romeoville hotel offers convenient accommodations near the Windy City.
Kama Indian Bistro
In an unassuming storefront in downtown La Grange lies a sleek, sexy Indian restaurant that's far from ordinary. Sink back into comfortable cushions with relaxing upbeat music; enjoy the romantic atmosphere and escape from the everyday with food, drink and good friends in this Michelin recognized restaurant.
CITY:La Grange
Holiday Inn Express-Crestwood
The Holiday Inn Express, Crestwood, is conveniently located just south of Interstate 294 and surrounded by a variety of restaurants & shopping. We are located only a few miles from Midway Airport & close to downtown Chicago.
Ramada Inn Bolingbrook
The staff at the Ramada Bolingbrook is committed to providing guests a level of service that is still old-fashioned and personal. Whether your travel plans take you across the country or across the street, you will feel at home.
Super 8 - East Hazel Crest
It's Super 8 Motel, located on 172nd & Halsted. We provide shuttle service, fridge, microwave, coffee 24/7, wifi, breakfast every morning and a business center.
CITY:East Hazel Crest
Epic Buffet at Hollywood Casino
Dig into a never-ending parade of flavors - Prime rib, seafood, pasta, salads, a sweet collection of delectable desserts, and plenty more.
Running for Kicks
Matching your foot structure to a pair of shoes. Carrying running, walking and cross training shoes. Also carrying a full line of technical clothing.
CITY:Palos Heights
Lansing Municipal Airport
A full-service reliever airport, we provide the national aviation community access to the southern suburbs. The airport has two hard-surface runways: Runway 18-36 is 4002' and Runway 9-27 is 3395'.
Days Inn - Harvey
Featuring our King Executive Suites which include fridge-microwave and coffee makers. Also, King Jacuzzi Suites with kitchenettes.
The Star Motel
This 27-room property offers budget lodging conveniently located near many restaurants, a laundry center, gas stations, grocery stores and a wide variety of shops. Free parking is offered during your stay.
CITY:Chicago Heights
Syl's Restaurant & Lounge
Fine dining specializing in prime rib, steaks, fresh seafood, chicken, ribs, and chops. Private dining rooms available. Specialize in serving groups. Menu information on website. Dinner M-Th 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, F-S 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sun 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Dinner For Two Specials Sun-Thurs $22.95, Fri & Sat $31.95 Ask for "Dinner for Two Special Menu"
New Relax Inn
This property has 31 guest rooms and 1 suite. Amenities include free parking, WiFi, microwave & refriferator availability, non-smoking rooms and rollaway beds.
Comfort Suites - Lansing
Luxury, 100% nonsmoking, all suite hotel in south suburbs of Chicago. Complimentary amenities: Microwave/Refrigerator, Indoor Pool, internet, fitness center & hot breakfast buffet. Half hour from Chicago.
Frankfort Historic Business Association
Whatever the season, there's a reason to shop historic Frankfort. Visit our web site for a list of our charming stores, eclectic boutiques and relaxing restaurants, plus monthly special events.
Joliet Slammers Baseball Opening Night
Join the Joliet Slammers for affordable, family fun all summer long! Parking is free or you can take the train to beautiful Silver Cross Field located in downtown Joliet, IL. Special promotions for this event include Opening Night festivities and two dollar tickets ($2 Tuesday)! The Joliet Slammers are a professional baseball team based in Joliet, IL that play in the independent Frontier League. Home games are played at Silver Cross Field in Joliet. They are the 2011 Frontier League champions.
The Patio Restaurant - Orland Park
Voted "Best BBQ Ribs in the Chicago Southland." The Patio is now a 38-year casual dining, catering and carryout tradition in the Southwest and Western suburbs.
CITY:Orland Park
Extended Stay America
We offer studio suites at a great price to accomodate your needs. All of our rooms come with a well-equipped kichen, including a full-sized refrigerator.
Will County Fair
Our local fair includes livestock as well as arts & crafts judging. With a free Family entertainment tent, a carnival, food, grandstand entertainment & commercial exhibits and a beer tent.
Giordano's Willowbrook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Pioneer of the famous stuffed and equally renowned thin-crust pizza! Pastas, sandwiches and assorted fresh salads. Dine-in, delivery, carryout, catering and full service bar.
Matteson Motel
This property has 43 guest rooms and 3 suites. Other amenities include free parking, handicapped accessibility, a laundry facility, non-smoking rooms and refrigerator availability.
Lemont Legends Cruise Nights
Every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in historic downtown Lemont. 3 Cool Car Trophies are awarded each week in the featured car category.
Frankfort Area Historical Society
Small museum with unique display areas and photographs of Frankfort memorabilia.
Tinley Park Veterans Memorial
The Tinley Park Veterans Memorial features benches along a parkway and is dedicated to Village Trustee Pat Rea, a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General.
CITY:Tinley Park
Museum of the Matteson Hisotrical Society
History and artifacts of the Matteson area; obituaries, maps, oral histories, library of antique books and newspaper clippings.
Tinley Park Historical Society & Museum
The Tinley Park Historical Society was established in 1974 to preserve the history of Tinley Park and the surrounding areas that have influenced its growth and development. Since 1976, the Society has been headquartered at the "Old Zion Landmark," 6727 174th Street where it maintains a museum of local history and a local research library. The Prairie Gothic style "Old Zion Landmark" church was built in 1884 for the local Zion Lutheran congregation. The Historical Society complex also includes a reproduction of the Village's second schoolhouse. The original one room schoolhouse had been built in 1880 very near to the current location to replace a smaller schoolhouse and from 1892 to 1954 the building served as the community's Village Hall. The "Landmark Chapel" and the "New Saenger Hall" meeting room are available for weddings and other meetings and special events.
CITY:Tinley Park
Howard Johnson - Lansing
Newly renovated in 2003 with 135 guestrooms featuring free HBO, free local calls, complimentary continental breakfast plus exceptional guest service and hospitality.
Seecago Tours, Inc
Historical and sightseeing motorcoach day-tours of Chicago and the suburbs. Tour packages available for out-of-town groups, conventions, family reunions, local groups and organizations. Call for group tour details.
Glenwoodie Golf Club
18-hole Championship Golf Course is one of the oldest public golf facilities. Originally built in the 1920s. Senior tees available. New Club House in 2011. Traditional layout.
Fabulously Sweet Creations, LLC
Family owned business providing handmade chocolates and sweet treats.
Westmont Street Fair
Join in the fun in Downtown Westmont on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. The Westmont Street Fair features an Open Market and Cruisin' Nights. The Market will have numerous vendors including farmers, specialty foods, unique products & more. Cruisin' Nights features a different theme each week.
Southland Inn & Suites - Markham
Treat yourself to one of our deluxe whirlpool suites. Then start your morning off right with our deluxe complimentary breakfast bar. Smoking rooms are available upon request.
Uncle Bub's BBQ Restaurant & Catering
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Uncle Bub's award-winning BBQ is the Western Suburbs' premier barbecue place. Specializing in pig roasts and grill packages, Uncle Bub's caters events of all sizes and themes. Stop into our restaurant to enjoy the Midwest's best BBQ in a casual setting.
Ariel's Bar & Restaurant
Upscale Casual American themed restaurant, 28 draft beers and 6 wines on tap. We will please your palate, your senses and your mood!
CITY:Tinley Park
Family owned and operated for 18 years. A full-service restaurant.
Benny's Place
Pizza-Appetizers-Sandwiches-Dinners-Sports Bar-Catering-Banquet room-Entertainment Friday and Saturday night.
Odyssey Golf Course & Banquets
This 18-hole championship course was designed by two-time U.S. Open Champion Curtis Strange. It's a masterpiece of lush fairways and manicured greens.
CITY:Tinley Park
The Friends of the Indian Boundary Prairies
Located only 26 miles southwest of Chicago. Over 200 acres of pristine Illinois native prairie, much like the area was pre-settlement. Wildflowers, birds, butterflies abound! Prairie slide shows and tours available with advanced notice.
Georgios Banquets & Comfort Inn & Conference Centre
The Georgios Ballroom accommodates up to 1,200 persons. Ideal setting for your special event. Again, voted #1 banquet facility 2014 in the Chicago Southland previous 10 years. Voted The Knot Best of Wedding, 2014, 2013 & 2011!
CITY:Orland Park
Palos Heights 9/11 and Veterans Memorial
This unique memorial is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the tragic events on September 11, 2001.
CITY:Palos Heights
Park Forest Rail Fan Park
Viewing platform and educational displays at one of the country's largest rail intersections, where the Canadian National main line connects with the Metra line. A must-visit attraction for area visitors!
CITY:Park Forest
White Street Cafe
White Street Cafe is a family owned business located in charming Frankfort, IL. We offer delicious food that features high quality ingredients and reasonable prices.
Cloud 9 Motel
This 22-room property has whirlpool suites available and free cable TV. Conviently located in the South Suburbs, this motel makes it easy to get to all area attractions via the highway. This is a great property for corporate guests and families.
350 Brewing Company
Nano brewery specializing in small, hand-crafted batches of classic beer styles with a twist. Every beer is brewed on-site. Limited food menu. Drink local. Beer is good.
CITY:Tinley Park
Nancy's Pizza
Award Winning Pizza served in 4 crusts - 2 1/2' stuffed, 1 1/2" stuffed Lite, Original Thin, Super Thin. Also serving Appetizers, Salads, Pasta and Sandwiches. Pick Up - Delivery - Catering. Open Daily 10 AM. Complete menu available.
Quincy Street Distillery
Quincy Street Distillery creates inspired spirits based on classic formulas with unique expressions of taste. The distillery operates in a historic storefront in the very heart of beautiful Riverside, one of the first planned suburban communities in the United States.
Hooters Restaurant
Casual, care free dining, nearly world famous wings, sandwiches, seafood, and salads, all served by the famous Hooter Girls! Now with a full bar.
CITY:Orland Park
Frankfort Fall Festival
The Frankfort Fall Festival is ranked in the top 15 shows to visit by Sunshine Artist. There are 300 artisan from 30 states selling hand-crafted items at our show which includes local civic organizations selling food items, a carnival, entertainment and a community parade.


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Best Dance Club to Die in the Past 12 Months St. Louis 2006 - Velvet
Back in June, subscribers to Velvet's mailing list received an e-mail alerting them to the fact that the shuttered, once-legendary hot spot was for sale for $100,000or at least the sound and lights, booths, and other items from the interior of the club were available for purchase. The e-mail was kinda heartbreaking, but no one could ever really sell Velvet. No one could possibly auction off our recollections of the nights when internationally renowned DJs spun and there was a line down Washington Avenue, the nights we shook it on the platform in the middle of the dance floor, the New Year's Eves that provided enough party to last an entire year. Now those memories will have to last a lifetime. So long, Velvet, and thanks for the memories. Washington Avenue just ain't the same without you.

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Eden and Andrew were actually introduced by All MyChildren co-star and Andrew's high school friend, Cameron Mathison.
So, how did Andrew pop the big question? "In bed!" Eden says. They were sharing breakfast in bed when Andrew gave her the ring and asked her to marry him. Andrew picked out the ring, which Eden says is perfect for her.
There is no word yet on an official wedding date, but the word is that it will be sometime in the coming year and will likely be held in California.
Congratulations to Eden and Andrew from all of us at Soaps.com!


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Axiom Has Banner Year in 2003, Targets Innovation for '04
February 18, 2004
Falls Church, Virginia. Axiom Resource Management, Inc. released its annual review of the past year's business performance today: "Another great year for Axiom," said Kevin Riley, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "We earned revenues of $42 million in 2003, up from our total of $36 million in 2002." According to Riley, Axiom is poised for even stronger growth in 2004.
One of the leading management consulting firms in the region, Axiom is accustomed to setting company records for contract wins, revenues, and employment growth each year. Frank Cumberland, vice president for communications, marketing, and strategic planning, sees two reasons for Axiom's sustained growth. "First and foremost, we provide outstanding support for our clients. This is what built Axiom's reputation for excellence." Second, he said, "we look for new business opportunities every day. It sounds simple, but if you do great work today, and find new work for tomorrow, you grow." Axiom provides technical experts and program management staff to numerous federal agencies, as well as associations and private sector companies.
Axiom's victories last year included a major five-year contract with the Department of Health and Human Services, worth potentially $50 million. TRICARE awarded the company a $7 million contract for program management support, and a $3.3 million contract to support the agency's "TRICARE On-Line" internet portal.
Widely recognized for its ability to help clients ensure that their modern electronic offices and computer environments are accessible to employees and customers with disabilities, Axiom won contracts worth $1.7 million last year for accessibility services.
Axiom broke new ground in a number of areas in 2003. Highlights:
- Axiom expanded its market, winning awards from the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation.
- Won 97 percent of contract awards on which Axiom was the incumbent, reflecting our clients' high level of satisfaction with Axiom's performance.
- Axiom received an "honorable mention" in Washingtonian Magazine's annual feature on "Washington's Top 50 Places to Work."
"Axiom clients appreciate the wide range of services we can provide," said Riley. "In addition to our industry-leading work in accessibility, program management, and acquisition support, we won a $2.1 million contract to provide warehousing and information clearinghouse services for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration."
And the company's focus in 2004? "Innovation," said Doug Peardon, executive vice president and chief operating officer. "Axiom supports some of the most respected people in the federal government. These clients look to us for innovation, creativity, and thought leadership. When our clients receive recognition for their leadership," he said, "the people of Axiom have done our job."
For further information Contact Frank Cumberland, Vice President for Communications, Marketing, and Strategic Planning, at 703-998-0327.


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Ex-Spurs player charged with DWI
Devin Brown, 34, arrested late Tuesday night
Former San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Brown was arrested late Tuesday on a drunken driving charge, the San Antonio Express-News is reporting.
According to the Express-News, Brown, 34, was charged with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .15 or higher
He was released from jail Wednesday after posting $1,600 bail, the paper reports.
Brown graduated high school from the South San Indpendent School District and played four seasons at the University of Texas San Antonio.
Brown signed with the Spurs several times during his career, including the 2004-05 season, during which he helped the oraganization win their third championship title.
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D'Amore (Restaurants) Capri
Via Fuorlovado, 36 - Capri Tel. +39 081 8370665
A tasty transformation...
- Past and contemporary design fusion
- Book the round table in the heart of the restaurant and feel like King Arthur
- A gourmet journey through taste from the 50s to the present day
At first sight, you'd be mistaken for thinking that Ristorante D'Amore was a brand new entry on Capri's culinary scene. In reality, this little restaurant at the end of Via delle Botteghe, just a few meters away from the Piazzetta, has been here for years: only with a different name (Il Sollievo), a different chef and a dramatically different interior design.
Transformations of taste, in Capri
It was the owner, Ernesto D'Amore, who decided to give his much-loved restaurant a radical make-over, and transform the traditional eatery into a fabulous retro-chic restaurant, reminiscent of Capri's Golden Age.
In the main dining room and on the terrace, exquisite items of vintage and contemporary design create an intriguing juxtaposition of past and present, the Capri of the 1950's and the Capri of the future.
Past and present on your plate
D'Amore's menu takes clients from Capri to Naples and beyond on an epicurean exploration of the flavors and aromas of the Mediterranean.
Whilst traditionalists will no doubt opt for one of the classic island dishes, the more adventurous of gourmands will love the chef's contemporary creations - all of which look as good as they taste!
Opening times
Lunch: 12.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Dinner: 7.00 pm - 12.00 am
Closure days:
Open 7 days a week. Close from November to Easter


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Clinton makes McAllen first S. Texas stop
McALLEN - It was 36 years ago when Hillary Rodham Clinton visited the Rio Grande Valley for the first time, looking to register Hispanic voters. On Wednesday she returned, asking their support in her presidential bid.
"There is so much to be done and South Texas and the Valley deserves a president who knows where you are," Clinton told the more than 2,000 people gathered at the McAllen Convention Center.
McAllen was the second stop for Clinton's tour of Texas, which has 228 delegates. After stumping in Robstown, the former first lady ended her state stint in San Antonio.
In Hidalgo County, with a median household income of $28,660 in 2006, Clinton has raised more than $640,000 and her campaign expects to collect more.
During her 15-minute speech, Clinton said the Valley needs a Veterans Administration hospital and that she had the solutions that would create new jobs, address the housing crisis and create comprehensive immigration reform. She did not elaborate on immigration, but after the speech she went into more detail in response to reporters' questions.
"We have to figure out who is in our country," she said. "One of the little known facts is that 40 percent of the people who are here undocumented came legally. It's not only our Southern border. I represent a state along our northern border, so I see the entire challenge that we confront."
She expressed concern over the federal government filing eminent domain action against both private land owners and municipalities to build a border fence.
"A complete review with more technology, more personnel, that looks at the entire border is needed," Clinton said. "Listen to the local people. People who live here know more what it will take to secure the border without interfering with business, recreation, family relationships."
During the speech, she drew distinctions between herself and Democratic primary opponent Barak Obama.
"I am in the solutions business and my opponent is in the promises business," Clinton said. "I think we need answers, not questions about what we are going to do going forward. "
Josh Earnest, Texas communications director for the Obama campaign, said in a prepared statement in response to Clinton that Obama has solutions. "If Senator Clinton weren't so busy attacking Senator Obama, maybe she would notice that today he laid out a comprehensive economic agenda to fix the housing crisis, provide a middle-class tax cut to workers and seniors, and create millions of new jobs that can't be outsourced."
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I was offered cream, but at $90 so I opted out. I was wondering if there was a certain cream I could buy cheaper online and use at home before I go in for treatment. I wasn't sure if all creams would work or not or which ones worked best. I can't pay $90 on top of the fees i'm already paying. I also read that not all creams will let lasers through. Is that true? Any help is appreciated!
What Type of Numbing Cream Can Be Used for Tattoo Removal?
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Numbing Creams: Buying tips from a Dermatologist
Creams that reduce the pain of skin procedures are known as "topical anesthetics". There are many brands that are currently available, so it is important to know some basic facts: 1. There are many chemicals, all ending in "-caine" that are designated as topical anesthetics, and are potentially capable of numbing the skin. Lidocaine is the one that has been proven most effective. Therefore, when choosing a numbing cream, choose a brand that has lidocaine as its active ingredient. 2. Benzocaine, another topical anesthetic, is capable of numbing pain on mucous membranes,such as inside your mouth. It does NOT numb up the skin. Do not by a numbing cream that uses benzocaine as its active ingredient. 3. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) limits the amount of lidocaine in products sold over-the-counter to 4% and 5% depending on the site of application. Products with higher concentrations of lidocaine exist but require a doctor's prescription. 4. The OTC products I recommend to patients are those that contain lidocaine 4%and 5%, are manufactured in the U.S., and pass all requirements for good manufacturing practices (GMPs). The best are LMX (formally Ela-Max), SOPERFECT Numbing Cream, and Lidocream. They come in tubes of different sizes. SOPERFECT comes in handy single use throw-away packets and in a pump. None are capable of completely eliminating the pain of getting a tattoo or of having one removed by laser. But studies confirm, they definitely, and consistently, reduce the level of pain for skin procedures compared to a cream with no lidocaine (placebo). 5. I advise you buy a numbing cream on-line. Most drug stores carry either their private label brand or ones that contain inadequate concentrations of lidocaine. They generally sell for around $30 for 1 oz. (30 gms) or $60 for 2 oz. (60 gms). They are worth it. If the numbing cream sells for cheap, there's a reason.
Numbing creams and tattoo removals
It is not recommend for you to use numbing cream before tattoo removal. Icing the area before and after the treatment is recommended. Numbing creams may inhibit the treatment to be successful
Most physicians, including this one, do not like patients to apply prescription strength topical anesthetics outside of their office. There were two deaths I know of, due to this ill-advised practice. We find the combination of Benzocaine 20%, Lidocaine 6%, and Tetracaine 4% prepared by a local pharmacologist to be very effective. Like most physicians, we do not charge, for this extra surface ( I am always amazed at the number of stoical and brave patients who forgo this little lagniappe) so I am a bit surprised at yours. Maybe the doctor is mixing it at home and is throwing in his/her labor costs.
If the tattoo is small, or a limited area is to be worked on, you might try LMX cream. This contains 4% Lidocaine. I would recommend calling the physician who will be removing the tattoo to be sure this is agreeable.
I am curious when the tattoo fad will end and tattoo removal facilities will outnumber tattoo parlors. Five years? Ten years? Twenty years? Who knows.
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Articles on social change from the latest edition of SSIR
Spring 2007
Volume 5, Number 2
Everybody loves social entrepreneurship, and everybody wants to be one, too. Unfortunately, with popularity comes confusion—all sorts of activities are now being called social entrepreneurship. In the spring 2007 issue of Stanford Social Innovation Review, Roger L. Martin and Sally Osberg make "The Case for Definition," arguing that there must be some distinction between those who are truly practicing social entrepreneurship and those who just wish they were.
How Nonprofits Get Really Big
Since 1970, more than 200,000 nonprofits have opened in the U.S., but only 144 have reached $50 million in annual revenue. They got big by doing two things: They raised the bulk of their money from a single type of funder. And just as importantly, these nonprofits created professional organizations that were tailored to the needs of their primary funding sources.
Luck of the Draw
Grantees of foundations have little control over which program officer takes their case. Yet program officers make or break grantees' experiences with foundations. To trigger social change, foundations must give program officers better training, clearer expectations, and regular performance feedback.
Learn to Love Lobbying
Most nonprofits don't know how to lobby and, worse, think that it entails cutting shady deals with sleazy characters. Yet lobbying is nothing more than educating legislators – a right that our democracy guarantees. To make change, nonprofits must learn to lobby. And who knows? They may even learn to love it.
Social Entrepreneurship: The Case for Definition
How do you define social entrepreneurship?
Field Report
Policing the Police
The traditional approach among human rights groups in Nigeria had been accusatory: publicize injustices or sue the government. But in January 1998, on the eve of democracy, an NGO called the CLEEN foundation set out to reform law enforcement from within.
Bettering Beantown
Greenlight is a nonprofit catalyst: It identifes a local need, scours the country for the best program to meet it, and then establishes a chapter in its hometown.
Secret Agents
Find out why Method home products keep their eco-friendliness under very attractive wraps.
Sound and Fury
Much public affairs lingo, such as "capacity," signifies nothing in particular. The nonprofit and public sectors have more than their share of this vocabulary. There are a handful of toxic words and phrases that have a way of polluting any stream of consciousness, muddying the concepts and making it impossible to see what facts and arguments (if any) lie below the surface.
A Pyramid Scheme for Technology
How to identify your IT needs and get money for them.
Profiting From Failure
What nonprofits and donors can learn from the closing of a venture philanthropy firm.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Health Partnerships
Step aside, Stephen Covey. Kent Buse and Andrew M. Harmer have discovered seven new highly effective habits. And theirs may help rid the world of its more deadly diseases, rather than just upping people's productivity.
Your Brain on Drug Addicts
Recent neuroscience research confirms that people - and the brains they contain - view drug addicts as not quite human.
Fishing for Donations
Why nonprofits should let donors give back their fundraising incentives.
No Substitute for Experience
When hiring executives, many nonprofits should seek marketing expertise.
The Crown Weighs Heavily on the Eyelids
Why the powerful have a hard time taking other people's perspectives.
Wallflowers Grow the Tallest
Enterprising orgs fare better on the fringes of nonprofit networks.
Review: The Foundation vs. Great Philanthropic Mistakes
Some books ought to be read as pairs. Joel L. Fleishman's and Martin Morse Wooster's recent offerings are such a duo, offering sometimes diametrically opposed perspectives on philanthropic successes and failures.
Review: Pink Ribbons, Inc.
Breast Cancer and the Politics of Philanthropy.
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By George Bell
From: Boulder, CO
Jul 25, 2007
A fun route and not sustained at 5.9.
FA: Dick Dorworth and Sibylle Hechtel, 1972
By jayci
From: Flagstaff
Apr 9, 2008
|The corner discribed above is more of a giant flake. I felt that getting to this flake was the crux of the climb. Once in it you are led straight up to the bowl. I didin't feel that any pitch was harder than any other once you are climbing the main feature.
By sibylle
From: Colorado
Mar 1, 2010
We didn't have any large gear, since it didn't exist ... I think all we had was stoppers and hexes.
It was barely my second season of leading, and I was very inexperienced. Dorworth pointed to where I was to go and sent me up .... I borrowed someone's parka, which was lucky since we got caught in a huge thunderstorm in the dark, at the summit.
By sibylle
From: Colorado
Nov 14, 2011
I wrote about our first ascent here:
By PerryMason
Aug 21, 2012
I thought the climbing on this route was better than the Northeast Face of Pingora for basically the same grade. The 5.9 is one well protected wide lieback section. This is how we did the route, route finding was straight forward in my opinion
Pitch 1: Find a detached pillar at far right of the overhangs, climb left side of pillar and traverse over to roof. Pull the roof and climb a wide ugly grass filled crack to a nice ledge (5.7)
Pitch 2: Head straight up on easy terrain to another roof with a crack shooting left, pull roof and follow nice finger crack left to a belay on top of a pillar (5.8)
Pitch 3: Head straight up a right facing dihedral to the apex and pull roof to the left, follow left leaning crack /groove to a belay at a mess of slings around a pillar (5.8)
Pitch 4: Head out and left around pillar to enter the obvious crack/flake system above, follow really fun flakes to a wide lieback crux (#4 nice but not essential), belay directly above on a ledge. Long pitch (5.9)
Pitch 5: Follow corner/flakes up through an easy chimney section and belay shortly after on a grass ledge. Another long pitch (5.7)
Pitch 6: Follow flakes up and right, as the flake system arches into a roof and the rock gets a bit rotten, step out right onto the face and follow great holds up and round the roof to 4th class terrain into the upper bowl. Run the rope out to a belay (5.8)
Pitch 7: Climb up an obvious trough/chimney on the left side of the bowl a full rope length to a ledge below the fang of rock (5.4)
Pitch 8: Climb up steep delicate flakes out the roof into 4th class terrain and belay when comfortable (5.6)
Descent: Scramble up and left for a good ways crossing an exposed notch to the plateau below the true summit. Head down grassy slopes towards North Lake until you can see the shoulder of the southwest slopes up to your right. Head up a couple hundred vertical feet to the shoulder and then descent directly to Jackass Pass on easy grassy slopes.
Rack: nuts, and doubles from fingers to #3 and a single #4
By sibylle
From: Colorado
Sep 15, 2013
I think one can easily climb this without the #3 or #4 - I wouldn't want to carry in the big heavy gear!
We had no Cams in 1972, climbed the route using stoppers and hexes, and neither of us were super climbers, certainly not in 1972!
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Good Day.
First day of school is Tuesday, September 7, which is a shared day. The administration gets three hours and our members get three hours. See below detailed explanation. As part of our first day activities, BTU Building Reps will run a :30 workshop in our buildings detailing the rights and benefits of being a BTU member. The opening-day newspaper that is customarily handed out that day is being sent this week to all BTU Reps of record as of June, 2010. Sufficient copies will be mailed to each school. If you need additional copies, call the office today. You can also see the edition on-line
Teacher orientation was held at U Mass. and the BTU had a table of volunteers present to meet some of our new teachers, nearly 370 in number. Please extend a warm welcome to our new members as you meet them this week and next.
Now for the news...
The Globe and the Herald ran pieces this week detailing the upcoming collective bargaining talks. No surprise here. We began talks on a successor contract in March and will continue until we reach agreement. We will keep you posted. What we hope to obtain in these talks is a contract that is good for both students and our members. These twin goals are not mutually exclusive--no matter what propaganda the public is fed. The targeted reading program we are seeking, the team of social service providers we are seeking, and the improvement of our schools' infrastructure--these are worthy goals, and we are proud of them. We also seek to keep Boston as a desirable place so as to attract and retain the best teachers. And that means keeping our benefit and salary package competitive. This, too, is a worthy goal.
A large issue looming in upcoming talks is the length of the teacher work day. There are many different ways to calculate 'work' day. Everyone knows that the teacher work day does not start at the first bell nor end at the last. There'll be no preaching to the converted in this space. Reasonable estimates add another two hours per day to the so-called, on-the-clock teacher day of either 6:30 (elementary) or 6:40 (secondary).
All of this said, here's what the superintendent said last week in the Herald: "Great teachers should be paid well, but they should work at least seven hours a day." She told the WBZ audience on the Dan Rea show last week that our work day and year is in the lowest 2% among the country's top 100 school districts. For that claim, she relied on data gathered by the National Center of Teacher Quality (NCTQ). A few business leaders essentially reiterated this claim later last week at a press conference. Here's the problem: The claim is based on misleading data.
- Only elementary schools were considered in their data gathering. Secondary schools in Boston have a longer day than elementary schools.
- NCTQ incorrectly stated that Boston teachers work 182 days per year. We work 183 plus another 18 hours.
- The 18 hours weren't counted. That adds another 3 days.
- 10% of our staff work in pilot schools, for an additional 30 to 145 (or more) hours per year
- 10% of our staff work in Turnaround Schools, for another 190 hours per year
- We have four extended day programs and four McKinkleys--many hundreds more staff work up to 2 hours extra per day
Bottom line: These few corrections would drastically change our national ranking.
High Stakes Governor Loses Bid in High Stakes RTTT Competition
"Clerical mistake' and failure to collaborate with Teachers Union costs NJ precious points in RTTT competition. See how NJ Governor Christie assesses blame . See Governor Christie find a scapegoat .
Salary Information
The salary schedules in effect at the end of the 2009-2010 school year (teachers, paras, and substitutes) remain in effect until a successor contract is negotiated. As part of our collective bargaining package, we ARE seeking a cost-of-living salary increase for all members of the BTU retroactive to 9/1/10. In the meantime, salary adjustments that have been negotiated in the past (steps, lanes, and career awards) continue. So if you are due a salary increase this year based on salary step advancement, for example, you will find the increase reflected in your first paycheck for 2010-2011.
Opening Day Schedule
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 7. The administration gets three hours, as does the BTU. The BTU's time is divided up as follows: 30 minutes for BTU orientation, during which time B Reps. will give a brief introduction, using our opening day newspaper, as to what the BTU does, how to access your benefits, and so on. The remaining 2 1/2 hours are set aside by BTU contract to give you time to set up your classroom. You also get 'credit' towards your work year for an additional three hours spent on your own time, from 8/6/10 through 9/10/10. In other words, any time you spend preparing your classroom on non-school time during that time period will count towards the three hours required. With all of these changes, the school year (total hours) remains the same, and this is for this year only.
Welcome Back Party to Aid Cancer Drive
American Cancer Save the Date: Welcome Back Party, September 24, 3-8 PM, BTU Hall, Proceeds to go to Cancer Drive.
Also check out the following new web page for the Making Strides Walk. You can sign up for one of our teams or make a donation at this page.
The Boston Teachers Union will be selling Making Strides Against Breast Cancer T-shirts at the September 8 meeting. The cost for flagships is $7.50. The order has to be in by September 10. The date of the walk is October 3, 2010.
AFT Innovation Grant Seeks Middle School Math Teachers
Attention Middle School Math Teachers: Looking for Lesson Designers for AFT Innovation Fund Grant
Type of Position: Part-time
Compensation: Stipend $7,500-$10,000
Start Date: Early to mid-October
The Boston Teachers Union and the Boston Public Schools have received a planning grant from the AFT Innovation Fund to create world-class lessons that will engage today's students and can be distributed online. We are currently recruiting exemplary math lesson designers with middle school experience to help create a unit of high quality, multi-media based lessons.This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative new project that brings great teachers together to create these exemplary lessons that will be available to other teachers for free. Preference for candidates who the meet the following criteria:
- Strong middle school math experience.
- Experience teaching with PowerPoint.
- Experience designing lessons with PowerPoint.
- Flexibility, ability to work in teams, and accept feedback.
- Must be available for approximately six to eight weekend and/or vacation days during the school year, as well as two to three weeks during summer of 2011.
Email your resume or a letter detailing your qualifications to Tracy Young. Any questions, email Tracy or call her at: 781-724-3710.
Winthrop Teachers Need Our Help
The members of the Winthrop Teachers Association will have been working without a contract for three years when the Winthrop schools open on Wednesday September 1st. Prior to the schools opening at 7:30 AM on September 1st they will be rallying outside the Cummings Elementary School, 40 Herman Street Winthrop. They would very much welcome the presence of Boston area union leaders and activists. Michael McLaughlin, BTU Elementary Field Rep., will lead our contingent. We are meeting at Michael's Mall parking lot from 7-7:30.
Annual Boston Harbor Educators Conference
The Annual Boston Harbor Educators Conference will be held this year at University of Mass/Boston Campus on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 8 A.M. (Registration) until 4 P.M. Continental Breakfast, Keynote Speakers, Workshops, Boxed Lunch and a Narrated Tour of the Harbor. Everyone is welcome especially those who have never been out and around the Harbor.
This Conference is sponsored and organized by the Mass. Marine Educators, National Park Service, U.Mass and others. Come one, come all. Elementary, Middle, High School and College Teachers and students. $40 for the day. Any questions, concerns, complaints, call Carl Johnson, retired BPS Science Teacher, at 617-970-3952.
O'Bryant and BLS Students Competing for Grant Need Our Help
Two of our schools are competing in the Kohl's Care School competition for $500,000. They need our help. Last week we mentioned BLS; O'Bryant is also competing and really needs some votes!Here's what we received from O'Bryant teacher, Joan Williams: Vote here. Also, voters must spell the school's name as follows: O'bryant . Thanks for any help the BTU can give to the O'bryant School.
Link is: http://apps.facebook.com/KohlsCares/school/431651/o-bryant-sch-math-science. School website: obryant.us NOTE: No www in the site name.
And here's last week's notice from BLS...
Students at the Boston Latin School founded a network of youth member groups called the Youth ClimateAction Network, that now has 18 member groups in Massachusetts. The network has an annual climate summit for youth and educators at MIT every spring and is promoting a statewide effort to incorporate education for sustainability curriculum. BLS Youth CAN students have also proposed an innovative green roof and community learning center on the roof of the Boston Latin School that is designed to be a shared learning space where schools can visit outdoor classrooms, greenhouse and gardens as well as work with state-of-the-art energy technologies, all while learning about the big ideas of sustainability.
BLS Youth CAN students are competing in the Kohl's Cares School competition for $500,000 to help fund the roofscape learning center. You can support BLS Youth CAN students by voting for them five times on Facebook at this link. You may also vote by going to the BLS Youth CAN website and clicking on the blue Kohl's link near the top left of the page. The competition ends September 3rd. Help us make it into the top 20 schools and fund this worthwhile educational project.
Retired teacher heads non-profit effort that organizes nat'l and int'l servicelLearning trips to hold first fundraiser
All--As some of you might know, I retired from teaching in 2008 and started a non profit,called Quest Adventures, so that I could focus on helping Boston Public School middle and high school teachers and their students to take national and international service learning trips. I led 9 trips to Honduras and the Dominican Republic while I was teaching at English High and Boston International High and my organization has sponsored 11 trips since 2008. Claudia Bell
Quest Adventures 5k Walk on Sunday, Sept. 19. Quest Adventures, co-founded by Claudia Bell and Anne Wachtmeister, would like to invite all BTU members and their students to the first annual Quest Adventures 5K Walk on Sunday, September 19, 10am-2 pm at the Franklin Park Golf Course. The goal is to raise $5000 for a seed grant to be awarded to a BPS team of teachers and students for a national or international service learning trip. Cost of 5K Walk is $15 per student and $20 per adult. Please register and/or donate on the Quest Adventures website.
Savings Bond Changes: Notice from the BPS
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced it will stop issuing paper savings bonds through payroll savings plans as of January 11, 2011. The decision is a result of cost reductions associated with the U.S. Savings Bond Program and the Treasury's long-term plan to issue all securities electronically.
As a payroll administrator, the City of Boston has been advised to take the necessary actions to discontinue the Payroll Deduction Plan for U.S. Savings Bonds. As of July 30, 2010, the City of Boston no longer accepts applications for savings bond payroll deduction requests. For those employees currently enrolled, the last date a savings bond payroll deduction will be processed by the City of Boston for pay end date October 8, 2010. The City of Boston Auditing and Treasury departments will then review all savings bond plan program balances for employees and process any remaining balance as a refund to employees by November 19, 2010.
City of Boston employees are able to sign up for various U. S. Treasury savings plans by going here and providing personal banking account information. If you have any questions, please contact your Treasury Retail Securities site at 1-800-245-2804, select Menu Option 7, select Option 5 when prompted. If you have any concerns or questions about your current savings bond payroll deduction, or wish to terminate your payroll savings bond payroll deduction earlier than October 9, 2010, please contact the Central Payroll Unit at 617-635-3967 or the Treasury Department at 617-635-4151.
Richard Stutman
Boston Teachers Union


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Frank A. Nankivell, ca. 1938
Physical Details: Photographic print : 1 item : b&w ; 34 x 27 cm.
Creator: unidentified photographer
Description: Nankivell seated in his studio with a painting.
Forms part of: 1913 Armory Show, 50th anniversary exhibition records, 1962-1963
Citation: Frank A. Nankivell, ca. 1938
Digital ID: 2299
- Artists at or with their work
- Artists' studios
- Nankivell, Frank A. (Frank Arthur)
- Printmakers
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Hey everyone, Brad Moore here again with some shots from yesterday's opening keynote! Thanks to Pete Collins for helping cover this crazy event :-)
Sh*t just got serious. That white shirt has no logos!
Don't worry about the white shirts and ties, guys. They both were in black t-shirts before the keynote ended. Consider them costumes!
Thanks Brad for the pictures. The keynote was really awesome and the pictures are great. Could you post pictures as gallery so we could click next button rather than open and close separate pictures in new windows.
Thanks for the pictures Brad. Looks like I am missing all the fun. The political theme is priceless. Where do I cast my vote lol
Why on Earth are you and Matt wearing ties and suits. I thought it was meant to be an event for creatives ;)
Holy cow! Scott Kelby in something other than a black logo t-shirt. Next thing you know, he'll be announcing that he's ditching his Nikon for a Canon and switching from Apple to Android. What is this world coming to? :-)
Love the "RC Concepcion – Mucho gusto el Photoshop" picture as well! :-)
Scott teaches Photoshop & Photography at kelbyone.com. He is Editor-in-Chief for Photoshop User magazine and hosts shows at KelbyTV.com.


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This re-release seems unnecessary at first glance, but the conclusion of Kratos' journey serves up a level of spectacle that remains impressive in 2015.
Her Story is a bold and largely successful experiment in interactive crime fiction.
Rocksteady's gorgeous-looking third Arkham game refines its open-world format a bit and lets you drive a whole hell of a lot of Batmobile.
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Increases your life by 1! 7th block next to the 4th warp pipe above the hill next to the pit in 1-1!
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Shines light in dark places and sets things on fire. Some are magical.
A branched lighting fixture that holds electric lights or candles and hangs from a ceiling.
Coins have long been used in video games as both a form of currency and as a means of accruing points.
The cross is the worldwide symbol for the Christian religion. Exposure to a cross is harmful to evil.
Chances are you're using at least one of them right now.
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Whether they're tedious and spiral or short and quick, staircases appear in many games.
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Price paid: A$ 130
Purchased from: Morayfield Music
Ease of Use: For starters, the 12AX7 vacuum tube is the driving force behind this unit. It really does sound incredible. Behringer have really lifted their game, and it definately shows. People have argued saying your better off just buying a stack with full size valves, and they're right. It just can't replace a good stack. But it replicates it flawlessly, and that's all I need. Only problem is the knob design. They get hit outta place really easy if your not careful when you go to kick it into gear. Because it does have a vacuum tube, you have to leave it sit for about 3-5 minutes to warm up and avoid damage. // 8
Sound: I'm running this little beast through a Marshall MG50 DFX. (Straight to input) After getting the settings right and playing for a while, I found myself trying to make excuses to keep my VD-1 Vintage Distortion Pedal. It's tonal range and power are insane. I usually pair it off with my custom Epiphone G-401 because the Epiphone gives a rather high frequency, great for that high pitched scream. The Washburn on the other hand is the heavy brother guitar, and comes across more bassy. I played silverchairs' "Slave" with full step down drop C on the Washburn, and I was speachless how well it did. Each gives a unique sound, but there's no denying the thick tone that the box punches out. I hardly ever use the noise gate though. Feels better when you have a little buzz to remind you of what your dealing with. // 9
Reliability & Durability: I dunno much about lifetime value, but I've played on stage with it heaps of times, and it hasn't failed me once. It's got an good hard case on it, so it'll survive the rock n' roll emvironmet easy. And this stupid this won't let me post till I've written more in here... Warning though, the knobs (again) might suffer if your not careful. // 9
Overall Impression: I play a lot of metal/grunge, and sometimes flow into the realm of folk, but it's excellent for what I need. I should have asked when the tube will need replacing, but everyone seems to say every 5 years or whenever it gets too stuffed up. I would definately buy it again if it were lost/stolen. It's grown on me. It can't say enough on how good the sound is for me. If you click the FDD swith over on your amp, it just makes everyone in the room feel all... tingly... yeah. // 9
Price paid: $ 70
Purchased from: Same Day Music
Ease of Use: Very easy to use - laid out like a tube amp with gain & master & bass/mid/treble, on off Switch, FS. I like the noise gate feature as this will allow the pedal to be at the end of the chain o' pedals. The tone controls have a good range. The LED's are nice & bright. I haven't opened up the manual - the pedal is very intuitive to use. // 9
Sound: As good a tube Overdrive sound as I have ever heard. I've been playing for o'er 40 yrs. Great overtones, sustain, and touch sensitivity. Not too raspy (I have an EH English Muffin that is a bit saw-tooth). I played a Tele through it to test her out - really gets a thicker/meaty/smoother tone with it - Robben Ford/Dumble amp tone & feel. You can get the scooped metal-like tone with the pedal if you want, and clean boost is nice & warm. A very musical pedal. Amazing bang for buck. I had trouble putting the guitar down I like it so much. // 9
Reliability & Durability: I know it is well built because the shipper packed the thing horribly and it was flying around in the big box from Las Vegas to Oregon. I kicked it around a bit while I was testing it & there were no issues. It is a metal casing/FS and the tube is well protected. I always have a backup for gigs, but probably won't need one. // 8
Overall Impression: I think this pedal would cover most any guitar style. I'm more of a blues/jazz/country guy - Larry Carlton, Johnny A, Matt Rae, R Ford. I've had just about every kind of guitar gear ever made and I must say this Monster is one of the best unit's I have ever tried. There have only been a few pedals that I have used for years and some I wish I never got rid of. This one will be a keeper. For overdrive/distortion pedals I only like 1 footswitch -on/off. I don't like the 2-pedals in one unit's or boost Switch - too much nonesense. Functional simplicity and good sound are the keys. // 9
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Radiant Under Floor Installation
In-Floor Radiant Heating
In-floor radiant heating
systems are low mass, modular board
underlayment systems. Instead of embedding the hot water tubing in
concrete, it's laid in the grooves of pre-cut wood panels. The low thermal
mass of wood, as opposed to concrete, allows for faster heat up times and is
more responsive to on-demand heating. Modular in-floor heating is ideal for
remodeling or new construction projects.
The tongue and groove panels come in various sizes and configurations to fit
different floor plans and can be sawed to fit where necessary.
One type of in-floor radiant hydronic system is sold under the WarmBoard
trademark. Each full size sheet measures 4' x 8' x 1 1/8" and is the only
radiant heat module approved by the ICC (International Code Council) to
double as a structural sub-floor.
The 16' x 48" (5.33 sq ft) panels are not intended for
structural use as sub-flooring but are glued, and then
screwed or stapled to the wood sub-floor.
3/8" PEX tubing, which circulates the heated water, is
snapped into pre-cut grooves in the panels as shown.
The heat radiates from the tubing to the wood and
aluminum covered modules.
InfloorBoard Panels
InfloorBoard is applied to the sub-floor only where needed, not under
counters or other unheated areas. This usually means 20% fewer panels in
terms of square footage than an all in one sub-floor system.
Since InfloorBoard is applied later in the construction sequence, protecting
the tubing during construction is less of an issue.
The cost of InfloorBoard panels range around $4 per sq. ft.
ECOWARM radiant board is the newest product to enter the radiant in-floor
heating market and is similar to InfloorBoard in use and application.
The panels are constructed with non structural oriented strand board (OSB)
and topped with aluminum to distribute the heat.
WarmBoard Panels
The same labor required to install the sub-floor also
installs the radiant heat panels of the radiant hydronic
heating system.
The installation sequence for WarmBoard requires the
PEX tubing to be inserted into the precut grooves
soon after the panels are affixed to the floor joists. In
the meantime, until the floor coverings are installed,
the tubing should be protected from accidental
All of the in floor systems mentioned here can be covered with laminate,
engineered wood, tile, vinyl, or carpeting. If carpet is your choice, all radiant
systems work best with a slab foam rubber carpet pad (SFRP). Apart from
having excellent heat transfer characteristics, SFRP is a superior cushion for
ECOWARM Radiant Board
The cost of WarmBoard is slightly less than $7/sq ft for the board only.
InfloorBoard (brand name) modular panels are constructed of 5/8" thick
composite board covered with aluminum to help spread the heat evenly
across the floor.
Each sheet measures 23.5" x 47" x 3/4" thick, or 7.7
square feet per board, and is configured in straight
sections or return loop sections as pictured on the
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Victoria Defrancesco Soto: In late spring of this year, Americans Elect will hold a primary consisting of three rounds of online balloting where the six candidates with the most votes will emerge. Anyone can vote as long as they are a registered voter.
Don Lemon & CNN, No to "Real Americans" – Yes to Real Journalism!
While I applaud Mr. Lemon for confronting Hardage, I wonder where his and corporate media's outrage has been for the last eight years while the patriotism of those who opposed George Bush was constantly assailed. Instead of challenging accusations against Bush dissenters, corporate media embraced them. In fact they indulged them.


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Posted by ZI on 02/01/2013
We went for a late lunch today and had a very nice time eating dumplings and sushi rolls. The restaurant was almost empty, servers attentive and food good.
Posted by Howie on 03/18/2012
I ordered from here twice. The first time the food was average, but I thought I'd given it another shot since it's hard to find a great Chinese place down here. Both times the wonton soup was so salty it was barely edible (the wontons themselves are actually fairly decent). The second time I ordered the General Tso's chicken which was inedible. I tried to finish one piece of chicken, but couldn't quite do it - such a shame to throw away all of that chicken! I honestly have never tasted food so poor here in the city. I can't figure out if the chicken was bad or the sauce was bad (probably a combination of the two). I rarely throw away an order, but this time I had no choice. I say stay away from this place.
Posted by z on 09/15/2011
Everything on the robust menu is delicious. Koko has a little bit of everything, and everything tastes great. Whether you want Chinese, Japanese, Thai or sushi, this place will make you happy - and it's affordable.
Posted by 20 Pine on 08/18/2011
I live in the Financial district for many years, but stumbled upon that place just recently and it became my favorite when I am in the mood for Asian food in the neighborhood. Got hooked on their Wontons in Hot Sesame sauce! Great service and overall experience.
Posted by BjFide on 07/29/2011
This place is just miles beyond anything else in the area. The restaurant itself is the restaurant is ultra-clean with a lot of elbow room and pleasant decoration. The food is mostly Chinese, but with Thai and sushi. Everything we've tried has been top notch. The delivery is fast. Just really glad they opened the place.
Posted by Anonymous on 07/21/2011
Great food, Great value, Great service
Posted by Kathleen on 07/18/2011
These people used to run Lili's in Battery Park City. Took delivery 3 times, and had to go in person. Last night was delightful! That Shrimp dish wasn't on Take-Out Menu. Could be the best dish going. Lovely atmosphere and great service. We do live here and we're going back soon!


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It really depends on WHO you are. We still have special treatment for "special people". The "profit taker" who lives in nice Brittany Place bought property, 2900 JeanLafitte, in 2009 and has only put roof and windows since that date. I've talked to him several times. Now I notice someone manicured the lawn yesterday. Does this dismiss the owner from the provision that proof of continuing renovation must be shown? We have many partially renovated properties throughout the parish that remain stagnant but being grass is cut they seem to be exempt from demolition. I had a timeline for construction phases from beginning to completion. What happened to applying the same regulatins to ALL? Ironcially, the owner's name is shown in attendance in minutes of redevelopment and quality of life meetings. ??? Are some special people exempt? And YES this is my name.
Great work Benjamin - the place always intrigued me. Pat - thanks for giving insight to Ben.
I think it's a beautiful piece of property - wouldn't hesitate if I had the money. Only the living really frighten me.
Renee - great article. I saw myself as I read it. The stages we go through with the holdiays - from extreme to spectator. I do remember the flocking with vacuum as a child. Great memories.


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COLUMBIA CITY — A Columbia City man accused of methamphetamine manufacturing pleaded not guilty at his initial hearing in Whitley County Circuit Court Tuesday.
Nathan Fugate, 22, was arrested Sunday and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of reagents, unlawful sale of a precursor, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance.
Members of the Whitley County Drug Task Force searched Fugate's home and found evidence of meth manufacturing, according to case reports.
COLUMBIA CITY — A local student is hoping to pursue his rodeo dreams all the way to the national level.
Jared Gore, 15, is a student at Indian Springs Middle School. He is in his second year of competing for the Indiana Junior Rodeo Association.
The national event is this June in Des Moines, Iowa, and Gore and the rest of his team are working toward that end.
Gore competes in steer wrestling and bull-riding. Regardless of which part of a rodeo a person participates in, they all require dedication.
COLUMBIA CITY — Councilman Dan Weigold was reappointed to serve his third year as president of the Columbia City Common Council.
A vote is held every January for the position, and Weigold was reappointed by unanimous vote.
Weigold is currently serving his seventh year as councilman, and said he has learned a lot and enjoys his time serving the city.
"I'm still Dan — just a common guy," Weigold said. "It's neat being part of something bigger than yourself."
If for some reason Mayor Ryan Daniel is unable to do his job, as council president Weigold is second in command.
Post & Mail advertisers have huddled together and produced some outstanding "hot" specials, printed in a special tabloid section to the newspaper in the Thursday, January 30 edition. Additionally, their specials are replicated electronically on The Post & Mail's home page, just below the weekly poll along the right side of the web page. Simply scroll down to the Cold Weather / Hot Specials bar and click on the various advertisers listed below it.
And warm up to some hot deals!
COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County Council on Aging announced its events for February.
Events are held at the Woodlands Senior Center in Columbia City.
Special events
•AARP — Feb. 4 at 1 p.m.
•Bingo & Farm Wagon — Feb. 5 and 19 at 9:30 a.m.
•MMM Bingo — Feb. 6 at noon
•Tipton House donuts — Feb. 7
•Foot care — Feb. 10 at 8:30 a.m.
•Silver Striders — Feb. 10 at 10 a.m.
•North Ridge Bingo — Feb 10 at noon
•Massages — Feb. 12 at 9 a.m.
•MMM Crafts — Feb. 12 at 9:30 am
•Blood Pressure — Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m.
COLUMBIA CITY — In partnership with the Whitley County Community Foundation, the Whitley County Giving Circle for Women's Health is offering a chance for women to receive free mammograms.
By purchasing a "Valentine for Life," from the Giving Circle, free mammograms will be made available to women who cannot afford the test and will not otherwise receive the critical procedure for cancer screening.
"This year, let your Valentines be true gifts from the heart that make a lasting difference," said Giving Circle volunteers.
Whitley County Consolidated Schools' board member Stan Meyer, comes out of retirement once a week to volunteer at Northern Heights Elementary School.
He teaches STAR Math to third-grade students in the morning and spends the afternoon reviewing and practicing math concepts with first graders.
Pictured above is Meyer working on the concept of place value with NHES first-grader Madison Harris.
CHURUBUSCO — Two teens recently earned the highest scout rank — Eagle Scout.
Trevor Kelley and Austin Lampe were presented with their designations Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Churubusco Boy Scout Building.
In spite of the weather, the two Troop 81 Scouts received their Eagle Scout Award with several Eagles in attendance as well as leaders, family, friends and troop members.
Kelley is the son of Karen Kelley of Churubusco and Lampe is the son of Len and Erin Lampe of Churubusco.
WHITLEY COUNTY (Jan. 31, 2014) -- County roads are slick, snow covered and drifted in places this morning. County emergency officials say to use caution when traveling. East and west roads have drifted shut in places. According to the Whitley County Emergency Agency, the area received another inch of snow overnight with high winds causing drifting and blowing snow across roadways.


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A short time ago some discussion was given to the subject of tug-of-war seams, and after deliberation it was decided that, while Harvard should do all in her power to discountenance the tug-of-war as a feature of intercollegiate games in the future, it would be best for her this year to send a team to Mott Haven. Now that this conclusion has been reached it behooves as to do everything in our power to send a winning four to the games. Particularly is this desirable in view of Harvard's coming withdrawal from the Association. We must win at Mott Haven, and that this may be assured every stone must be turned. Our withdrawal is determined upon, but to retire from the field victorious will be more graceful than to retire defeated. Tug-of-war, then, must be maintained this year as earnestly as ever here before. But how? Class seams are in order. The winter meetings are shortly at hand and nothing has as yet been done in the organization of class fours. It is somewhat characteristic of all Harvard organizations to delay. We cannot, however, afford to do so now.
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BRPD: Deadly shooting picked up by ShotSpotter
Baton Rouge Police are investigating a deadly shooting that was picked up by one of the city's ShotSpotters. It happened Monday night on Gus Young Avenue.
Police found 18-year-old Devin Tremaine Ford inside a car with multiple gunshot wounds. Ford was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Cpl. L'Jean Mckneely said a ShotSpotter device had alerted officers of shots being fired in that area, and they found Ford in his vehicle when they got to the scene.
"It can tell whether or not it's a backfire from a car, fire cracker versus a handgun or assault-type weapon, if a gun shot is actually being fired," said Mckneely, in reference to the ShotSpotter.
Ford's family members said they know who killed their loved one. Police said they're following leads, but the motive for the shooting is unknown.


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The F31 3-series touring/wagon has been spotted in testing again, this time in a new color – liquid blue. Liquid blue recently showed up as new BMW color for the 2012 3-series E92 coupe and 2012 1-series F20 hatchback and this is the first ever look at the new light blue paint color.
No official word yet on whether the F31 touring/wagon will be available in North America, but in a recent interview with Automotive News, the now retired BMWNA CEO Jim O'Donnell says he wishes the … CONTINUED
The 2012 3-series coupe and convertible begin production in September (and ends June 2012). E90 3-series sedan will cease production for good in October.
We detail the changes and pricing for the 2012 E92 coupe and E93 convertible inside.
Standard Equipment List:
- Floormats
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Sports leather steering wheel
- Tire pressure monitor
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Moonroof (335i, 335is, 335xi)
- Power front seats with driver seat memory (335i, 335is, 335xi)
- Split fold-down-rear seat
- Center armrest
- Sports seats (335is)
- Rear center armrest
- Dark burl … CONTINUED
The F20 1 series will be available in the following colors: Standard – black, alpine white, crimson red. Optional – black sapphire metallic, deep sea blue, mineral gray, midnight blue, glacier silver, valencia orange, mineral white, liquid blue.


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Donald (Chig) Manis
Donald (Chig) Manis, age 72 of Gatlinburg, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents James and Ruby Manis, his sister Betty Jo, and his brothers JD and Eddie.
His survivors include: Wife: Peggy Manis; Sons: David Manis and his wife Tammy, Donald Manis and his wife Michelle; Daughter: Barbara Reagan and her husband Russell; Grandchildren: Jonathan Reagan, Joshua and wife Tracey Reagan, Mitchell Manis, Taylor Manis; Great-Grandchildren: Hayley Reagan, Ethan Reagan; Brothers: Roy Manis and wife Nancy, Larry Manis, Jerry Manis and wife Connie.
Funeral service 6 PM Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Carver officiating. Interment 10 AM Friday in Glades Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-6 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)


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Toshiba - Chromebook - $280 Notebook PC with Chrome OS
AT CES 2014, Toshiba unveiled their new notebook PC Chromebook and they surprised people by its real cheap price setting. It's going to be released in the U.S. for ONLY $280!
Chromebook has a 13.3 inch full HD display, Intel Celeron CPU processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB SSD, and 100GB Google Drive storage. It weights 1.5kg and is less than 1 inch thick.
The built-in battery runs for 9 hours. There are 2 USB3.0 ports, an HDMI port and memory card reader.
Geanee - ¥5,980 Miracast/DLNA adapter to deliver your smartphone screen to your TV
Geanee's Miracast/DLNA adapter HD-01 will be out on January 13 for about ¥5,980.
With HD-01 connected to a TV or projector, you are able to display the screen of your smartphone/tablet on the TV or projector in maximum 1080 pixel (1,920x1,080 dots / 60fps) via wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n).
Size: 75x33x9.3mm
Weight: 19g
Panasonic - Portable wireless speaker system designed to give clear TV sound
Panasonic is going to release new portable wireless speaker system SC-MC20 on February 14.
SC-MC20 is designed to make people hear television sounds more clearly. TV sounds are sent from the accompanying sound transmitter to the speaker via Bluetooth so that you can hear your TV clearly when you are having trouble hearing the sounds or you are far from the TV.
Built-in battery is able to run for 10 hours. It's also compatible with an AC adapter.
Price: Open price
Panasonic - Certified Leica Lens, for Lumix G Cameras
Panasonic is going to start selling new interchangeable lens LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. H-NS043 (model: H-NS043) for LUMIX G digital single lens mirrorless cameras using Micro Four Thirds-size image sensor on February 13.
It's certified by Leica for its high quality optics and has achieved fast F1.2 aperture called NOCTICRON. It also has optical image stabilization system POWER O.I.S. to prevent both fast and slow camera shakes.
Panasonic - Video camera with a sub-camera able to shoot 2 different images at a time
Panasonic is going to release new digital video camera HC-W850M on February 20.
HC-W850M has a movable sub-camera at the side of the LCD monitor. The sub-camera is capable of rotating 270 degrees so that it allows you to film 2 different images at the same time, for example, "regular distance & close-up image", " front & side", and "subject & cameraman", and display the sub-image in the main image.
Kirin - 374,740,000,000 cans-worth of beer were consumed in one year around the world
Kirin started researching beer consumption in the major counties of the world 40 years ago. Recently they finished their latest annual research - for 2012 - and revealed the report.
They found that people in those countries consumed 374,740,000,000 500ml cans worth of beer in 2012, which is equivalent to 151 Tokyo Domes.
Stand-up steak restaurant is now open in Ginza
Stand-up-eating restaurants are not unusual here.
Many people here are pressed with work every day and don't want to spend too much time to eat, so stand-up restaurants enable these people to eat a satisfying meal for a very short time. Typical examples are stand-up bars, noodle stands, yakitori (skewered grilled chicken) joints, etc. Recently, more fancy types of stand-up restaurants have opened and people started enjoying full-fledged cuisine such as French and Italian food, casually and reasonably.
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Cam Phillips
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I am very pleased with these shorts. I ride in sunny (hot) So Cal, and these ventilate extremely well. Even the included liner short (with chamois) is a mesh-type short. And on that note, be aware that the included chamois is not suitable for standalone wear; it is pretty much see-through. One could still wear any chamois under the Divide shorts, but they would not be as cool.
Also note that the "stripes" on the shorts (more noticeable on the green and black ones), are also see-through mesh. Not a big deal, but I did not catch that when I ordered them.
These are a "semi-fitted" cut, so not really baggy like many other MTB shorts, which is fine with me, because I have taken to wearing a cycling jersey while I ride, and they look good together. Additionally, that means there is not any flapping from the shorts on the descents, and no fabric bunching up on the seat on legs. I am very pleased with the shorts, I will probably get another pair if they go on sale again.
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Friday, June 11, 2004
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By Doug GormanI have been covering the Major League Baseball's draft since entering the sports writing business in 1988. Former Newton County standout Tim Hyers was the first baseball player I wrote about who actually got drafted. Hyers was a talented athlete with lots of options, including a scholarship offer to Georgia Tech. In the end, Hyers ended up signing with the Toronto Blue Jays organization right out of high school. Hyers played professional baseball for nine years, through the 1999 season, spending part of four seasons, including 133 games in the big leagues, which included stops with the Padres, Tigers and Marlins. It was exciting watching Hyers get a chance. I always remember Hyers and his family to be class acts. As far as I know, he is the only player I have covered to make it to the Majors. Maybe, there have been others, but to be honest, I really haven't kept up with who has made it and who hasn't. Normally, I don't go out on a limb and predict who is going to make it anyway. Certainly, I think former Southern Crescent draft picks Kyle Davies, Jason Perry and Matt Murton are capable of someday playing in the big leagues. As for this year's draft, all I can say is unbelievable. Five players from the Southern Crescent answered the phone on Monday or Tuesday only to learn they had been picked by a major league franchise. I don't know if any of these players will ever make it to a big league stadium, but it's a feel good story. The five local men, who were picked in this year's draft, love baseball, but they also have their heads on straight. They are smart enough to know there are no guarantees. More than a thousand players are selected in every draft. In all honesty, I think my favorite story regarding this year's draft came in the Braves' selection of Trae Wiggins. Wiggins is a prime example of a person not giving up on his dream. Wiggins almost found his career over before his senior year after he was cut from the Stockbridge baseball team. A quick transfer to Mt. Zion Academy revived Wiggins' career and he later earned a scholarship to Brewton Parker College. In college, the lanky left-handed pitcher turned into a pro prospect. Wiggins' draft scenario could be the story line for a Hollywood movie, especially since he is a life-long Braves' fan, who admitted to being disappointed when Fulton County Stadium was torn down years ago. The man who was once cut from his public school baseball team was the highest pick of the local draftees after getting selected in the seventh round by the Braves. As a 12th-round pick by the Boston Red Sox, Michael Rozier was selected lower than most predicted. It doesn't matter, because the former Henry County left-handed pitcher has the option of going to the University of North Carolina to play both baseball and football. His 90-mile-an-hour fastball is sure to give him a chance to make it in pro baseball, even if there's a detour through the picturesque Tar Hill campus. Former Henry County pitcher Jason Laird, Stockbridge catcher Zach Walden and Jonesboro standout Alfred Arnold have also been drafted. All three will probably still go to college. It will give them a chance to work on their games, get an education, and still keep their boyhood dreams of playing professional baseball alive and well. I say that a pretty deal all around. (Doug Gorman is the sports editor of the of the Daily. His column appears on Friday. He can be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com)
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