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This brought tears to my eyes. RIP! There will be a special hill for you sit on up in heaven!
pointnshoot - you are right - Michigan has crazy drivers up here. They dont do well down there because they are so used to driving 75 plus mph up here! At 70mph speed limit then reaching Ohio and having to slow down makes you feel like you are crawling. I travel this route twice monthly and see all these MI Drivers flying past me.
I work in Mt. Pleasant MI - in fact this is where I am at now!
Oops - people are so stupid - excuse me I am not wearing my glasses
I dont enter bars anymore because there isn't smoking - - I also dont enter McDonalds or Burger King because I get disgusted by the fat slobs stuffing their faces!
Tell me that is any healtier than smoking! People as so stupid!
carguy - he is serving 18 - life he got an additional 3 yrs for doing this.
All inmate calls are recorded and they listened in on these calls - I am sure in some way they were able to tell he was stalking her.
NOT that I am sticking up for her but for real, I know how creeps like this can really convince a young lady to do stupid things!
Yes someone should pay for this poor kid losing not only the closest person in his life but a year of his own life as well!
They should be ashamed of themselves!
I dont understand why people are even letting any government waste money on this anymore - this guy has been tortured with this for over 25 yrs now - he is on his dead bed now - let him die!
Why are they spending 10 million to repair a bridge they are going to replace? Why not just knock it down now and get building on a new bridge?
Only makes sense that they would waste money for this!
How about down sizing the government and pay less taxes??? I'm tired of being taxed to death!
"It's shared responsibility, and that's what needs to happen," said George Stadtlander,
I dont see anyone sharing their salaries with me so why should I have to pay for others insurance when I have kept myself healthy and have paid for my health coverage all these years?
poparent - he had 17 years to be evaluated by a head doctor - i think it's a little too late now.
Start lining them up and bring out those needles - it's time to start saving the taxpayers money by cleaning out the prisons!
Isn't this Scott Francis guy the owner of the art store in Tremont? If so I think I know this lady...
Rock on dude!
Also I would like to say I am sorry to the family of the victim who passed away in this tragic story and to the officer who saved these victims - you are a true hero! You have every right to ask the mayor to step down! Good for you!
All these cities having money problems, counties having money problems, States having money problems - could it be that Government is too big?
I say each of these little cities merge together - have one mayor, one city council. If you merge 3-4 or posibly 5 together that saves the tax payers tons of money and maybe we can have more fire depts. in these areas. And more police!
Why does one county have to have 50 cities with fifty mayors and 50 city councils? Seems stupid to me...
I believe it was the manner in which she killed this innocent animal is the big issue here!
It's NOT a wonder why there is so much turmoil in this world with all the heartless people out there!
If you think killing an innocent fawn laying on the ground not moving is ok then you wouldn't even think twice to hit a little infant laying in it's bed.
Animals that are posing threats to buildings or people, yes then I can see someone killing an animal over it BUT THIS WAS NOT THE CASE.
As for the old woman, I think she needs to be evaulated and punished and or placed in a home where she can be watched over.
God help us all if the 25% of the posters/readers who voted that she had a right to kill this animal, breed little ones into our society!
I have 20 acres of woods up here in MI and spent a whole afternoon a few years back planting tulips in a fresh new flower garden. I spent all winter looking forward to seeing my tulips come up. Then Spring arrived and my tulips were being ate. At first I tought it was my bunny I let run the yard but I woke up one morning and 5 deer were out there munching my tulips.
The next year I purchased Deer-Off and tried that, didn't work, I tried hot chile sauce, didn't work. The only thing that was to my resolve was to dig them up and bring them to my Mom in Ohio and plant them in her front yard.
We have killed deer on our land but during hunting season and I think the true issue is the method she used to killed this innocent creature. Beating with a shovel is not a humane way to kill. She should have sought help to get the animal removed from her yard but instead she took out an agressive, violent act of murder to an innocent fawn.
Maybe she should had waited for the mother to return and tried to beat her with the shovel for leaving the fawn in her garden - the outcome would have been much different!
What I can't stand is when dumb morons dont use their headlights in fog either - common sense is to use your headlights in ANY incliment weather period!
I know it's sad they had to make this a law because in 5 yrs down the road the government will be telling us how many times we can wipe our you know whats!


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Hendricks Elementary was on lock down for a little over an hour. The Flowing Wells District used a new text notification system to alert parents.
TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - A man ended up in the hospital and a school went into lockdown after a home invasion on Pima County's Northwest side.
It happened near Orange Grove and Shannon.
Deputies call the incident a home invasion that left a man with a leg wound but they won't say how it happened because they feel that would give away a key detail of the investigation. What ever happened threw a scare into the neighborhood.
When deputies searched the house, they entered as if there might still be a threat lurking inside.
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Hendricks Elementary was bustling with children and parents as school dismissed for the day but late morning deputies asked the school to go on about an hour's lockdown until they decided there was no threat anymore.
Amanda Hernandez knew there was trouble when she couldn't deliver her daughter's lunch.
"And, we weren't allowed to go inside because of the lockdown. and I was concerned so I called the teacher and I asked if everything was okay by then within minutes I got a text message from the school saying there was something in the neighborhood going on and everything was okay and under control."
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Parents we talked to said they are pleased with how the school handled the situation. It was the first time Flowing Wells used a new system to send mass text messages to keep parents informed. Hendricks school administration says if parents did not get a text they should check with the office to sign up for the system.
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In order to raise awareness and promote the launch of their Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign in Canada, they launched the website Check Out My Breasts, an interactive site where women can learn more about checking themselves for breast cancer. The smoking-hot spokesmodel offers tips and advice when you click on certain areas of her breasts– a titillating feature that resulted in me learning more about the subject than I ever thought I would. And I'm sure I'm not alone.
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(AP) WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court has refused to halt the execution of an Oklahoma inmate who claims he is mentally incompetent and ineligible for the death penalty.
The justices said in an order Tuesday that they will not grant a stay of execution to 56-year-old Garry Thomas Allen, who is set to die by lethal injection Tuesday evening at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
Allen was convicted in the shooting death of his fiancée outside a children's day care in Oklahoma City in 1986.
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Updated: 11/20/2012 7:57 AM KSTP.com By: Jennie Olson
A Twin Cities family lost a grandmother and her two grandchildren just days before Thanksgiving.
Authorities say 70-year-old Elaine Clausen, 11-year-old Laela Shawel, and 4-year-old Gion Clausen-Young, all of Inver Grove Heights, were killed in a crash Friday when a car and schoolbus collided head-on in Inver Grove Heights.
The crash happened just before 4 p.m. on Argenta Trail at 77th Street W., just south of Highway 55.
Both the bus and the car were on fire when officers arrived. Police say they found three people dead in the car.
Crosses and flowers now mark the spot where the crash happened.
No children were on the schoolbus at the time of the crash.
The school bus driver, later identified as 54-year-old Timothy Nelson of Eagan, was not hurt in the crash. No drugs or alcohol were found in Nelson's system. He will be able to go back to work as soon as possible.
The bus was from the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan public school district.
The cause of the crash is unknown at this time, police say.
Inver Grove Heights police and the Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the crash.
Meanwhile, a fundraiser has been set up to help cover costs of the funerals. The fundraiser will be Friday at 5 p.m. at Drkula's in Inver Grove Heights. Proceeds will go to help the family cover the expenses of the burial as well as any other expenses the children's mother may incur while she takes time off of work to grieve.


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ATLANTA — Al Horford had 26 points and 16 rebounds as the Atlanta Hawks turned things around dramatically in their playoff series against Indiana, blowing out the Pacers 90-69 in Game 3 Saturday night.
Playing with much more urgency than they did in two double-digit losses at Indianapolis, the Hawks raced to a 54-30 halftime lead and narrowed the best-of-seven series to 2-1. Game 4 is Monday night in Atlanta, where the Hawks have won 12 straight over the Pacers dating to 2006.
The Hawks changed up their lineup – inserting 7-footer Johan Petro at center and bringing 3-point specialist Kyle Korver off the bench – after getting manhandled on the road. With more favorable matchups and a lot more energy, Atlanta suddenly made a series of it.
Indiana, which looked so dominant on its home court, was a totally different team after heading south.
David West led the Pacers with 18 points. Paul George, who averaged 25 points in the first two games, was held to 16 on 4-of-11 shooting.
The Pacers connected on a dismal 27 percent (22 of 81) from the field.
Josh Smith added 14 points for the Hawks, and Jeff Teague had 13.
Atlanta coach Larry Drew started the little-used Petro at center in hopes of cutting into the Pacers' size advantage, a move that had a ripple effect on Horford and Smith, providing more favorable defensive matchups all along the front line. But, after getting manhandled in the first two games at Indianapolis, this wasn't really about a great strategic move.
Petro played only 14 minutes. Korver, who started the first two games, still got the bulk of the playing time with 29 minutes. Instead, this was more about the Hawks coming out with a lot more passion, the very things Drew had been preaching since the start of the series.
After falling behind 8-1 in the opening minutes and calling a quick timeout, Atlanta dominated the rest of the opening half with a display that had the crowd on its feet time and time again, while the Pacers stood around in a state of shock.
As good as the Pacers were in the first two games, averaging 110 points and a 16-point margin of victory, they were that bad in Game 3. They made four of their first six shots – then missed 30 of their next 36 before halftime, many of them the forced, ugly efforts of a team that turned increasingly desperate as the Hawks seemed to get to every loose ball just a little quicker.
The Pacers' last win in Atlanta was a regular-season triumph Dec. 22, 2006. The Hawks missed six of their first 10 free throws, extending the troubles they had in the first two games but they bounced back to make 14 of their last 18.
CHICAGO — Nate Robinson scored 34 points, and the Chicago Bulls wiped out a 14-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Brooklyn Nets 142-134 in triple overtime Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The Bulls were trailing 109-95 with less than 4 minutes to go in the fourth quarter when Robinson put the Bulls on his back and carried them to the wild victory.
He scored all but five of his points after the third quarter, including the first 12 in a 14-0 run that wiped out the deficit. Then, with 2 seconds left in the first overtime, he banked in a go-ahead jumper over Deron Williams.
Joe Johnson answered with one of his own to send it into a second overtime, tied at 121. The Bulls had a chance to win in the closing seconds of the next extra session, but Joakim Noah was blocked, and the game went to a third overtime.
The Bulls finally pulled away after Williams (32 points) drove for a layup to pull Brooklyn to 133-130 – the only points for him after regulation – with 3 minutes left.
Luol Deng answered with a basket to make it a five-point game, and Nazr Mohammed came up with two baskets in the final 32 seconds to help preserve the win.
He scored on a jump hook, then grabbed the rebound and scored with 19 seconds left after Carlos Boozer made a free throw and missed the second, making it 140-134.
The Bulls will try to wrap up the best-of-seven series at Brooklyn on Monday night.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Marc Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and Memphis beat Los Angeles to even the first-round playoff series at 2-all.
Zach Randolph finished with 24 points and nine rebounds as the Grizzlies won their second straight to ensure another stop in Memphis for Game 6. Mike Conley had 15 points and 13 assists, and Tayshaun Prince scored 15 in his best game of the series.
Chris Paul and Blake Griffin had 19 points apiece for the Clippers, and Griffin also grabbed 10 rebounds. Los Angeles' reserves outscored its counterparts again, 43-16. But DeAndre Jordan was the only other starter to score for Los Angeles, and he had two points. Chauncey Billups and Caron Butler went a combined 0 for 10 from the floor in being shut out.
Game 5 is Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
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Producer KK Dheerj reportedly went to great lengths to imply that Rowan Atkinson was starring in his film "Mr. Bean Possessed by D.P.," despite objections raised by the film's unknowing star, Mr. Bean look-alike William Ferguson.
"They implied I was Mr. Atkinson, which disturbed me," Ferguson said in an email to the Jakarta Globe. "I spoke to them about this on several occasions . . . the agency also warned KK that what he was doing was misrepresentation."
Jakarta Police are now investigating claims that Dheerj purposely deceived audiences by allegedly implying that the popular British comedian Rowan Atkinson — the star of the hit television series "Mr. Bean" — was in fact starring in the Indonesian ghost film "Mr. Bean Kesurupan D.P."
Dheerj has denied the claims.
"I never wrote Rowan Atkinson's name on the poster," he said. "I did not deceive the public."
But Ferguson said that the producer routinely implied that he was the real Mr. Bean. He also lied to Ferguson about his role in the film, the Mr. Bean look-alike said.
Dheerj contacted Ferguson's agent with an attractive offer. He wanted to fly Ferguson to Jakarta to act in the background of a horror/comedy film, performing some "Mr. Bean-type nonsense" in a few scenes.
"Would you turn down an offer like this?" Ferguson said. "It wasn't 'til the end of the first day['s] shoot that I realized I was one of the main characters in the movie."
Ferguson shot his scenes in three 14-hour days, he said — the entertainer had to wear a death shroud in many scenes, acting as a hopping "pocong" ghost. Ferguson said the wardrobe was stiflingly hot.
"It was very hot to me without the shroud, so you can imagine inside the shroud the heat was intense," he said. "I come from Scotland where the hottest we experience is 22 degrees Celsius! But the good side was the mosquitoes could not get to me!"
During his time in Jakarta, Ferguson said wasn't allowed to talk to the press, restrictions that he believes were put in place to deceive moviegoers that he was Atkinson.
"People did think I was the real Mr. Bean," Ferguson said. "Before I got on the plane people wanted to take my picture. It did not help that the film company would not let me be photographed [or] interviewed. I also had a police bodyguard to ensure the illusion was still given that I was Mr. Atkinson."
He apologized to Indonesian moviegoers who felt deceived after watching the film.
"I can only apologize to those viewers," he said. "I would not like to go to a movie claiming they had my favorite actor starring to find out it was not as claimed. I hope I wasn't too much of a disappointment as I did my best in character, but I am only a look-alike.
"I don't want to be involved in KK's 'illusion' that I was Mr. Atkinson and that I was aware of what he was doing and colluded with him," he continued. "I did not collude with him. I am upset with the filmmakers who are involving me in this deception."
'I'm Upset With the Filmmakers Involving Me in This Deception': Mr. Bean Look-Alike
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Though companies in the Asia-Pacific have come a long way in reducing the risk of fraud, bribery and corruption, they should continue to focus on specific proactive measures when battling unethical practices.
Five calls to action have been identified to effectively manage these risks:
1. Open two-way communication
Senior management sets the tone from the top down, with a robust framework of rules, employee standards and a culture of compliance. From the bottom up, employees need to take the initiative and step forward when they observe unethical behavior.
2. Share accountability
Fraud should not be seen as a stand-alone compliance issue, but is a reflection of the organization from top to bottom. Businesses need to have a strong code of ethics and to be able to implement disciplinary procedures for breaches of said code.
3. Localize solutions
Ensure local compliance policies are relevant to global best practices, taking account of local customs and cultures. Providing policies and procedures in local languages will improve their application in practice.
4. Conduct regular assessments
Undertake regular anti-fraud and anti-bribery risk assessments by local independent parties to ensure that subsidiaries adhere to local, as well as any relevant overseas, regulations.
5. Invest in resources and tools
Plan ahead by investing in resources and tools today, to effectively detect and deal with the fraud risks of tomorrow.


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Budapest Autumn Festival
From: 2015.10.05 To: 2015.10.14
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A few years ago a scattering of Budapest's thousands of statues and monuments had enormous question marks put on them. The intrigued were led to information about the Budapest Autumn Festival. The next year it was a series of photographs put up at a popular venue in the city center with crisscrossing arrows. Since 1992 the Budapest Autumn Festival has been arrow-bent on making sure that no one misses their artistic adventure in finding new - contemporary - ways to get people to think about art and communication. While Budapest has plenty to offer the world artistically, much of that is historical - Franz Liszt and Art Nouveau are impressive and also long over. So this is one citywide festival which points spotlights on contemporary works. Artistic endeavors fill up all of the major venues in the city. During the Budapest Autumn Festival there's a chic immediacy feel to the town. All sorts of mediums pop up - including photography, computer art, music, dance, fashion, film and performance art. Show up for a long weekend to see what is up and what sort of weird promotional techniques lead the curious to the curiosities.
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Ta'Shia Phillips averaged 4.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game during the WUG.
July 11, 2009
BELGRADE, Serbia - Xavier University women's basketball star Ta'Shia Phillips and the 2009 USA Women's World University Games Team took home the gold medal after defeating Russia by an 83-64 margin at the World University Games Final on Saturday afternoon in Belgrade, Serbia. Team USA finished the tournament with a spotless 7-0 record. Phillips averaged 4.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game during the competition.
"I'm really proud of this team," said USA and Arizona State University head coach Charli Turner Thorne. "They stayed tough, kept working hard. These are some of the best college players in the country, and they showed it tonight. That Russian team has been playing together for years. I coached against them two years ago (at the 2007 FIBA U21 World Championship). For these young ladies to come together in a couple of weeks, be so responsive to what we asked them to do as coaches, to give everything they have for their country, that was awesome."
Tina Charles (Connecticut / Jamaica, N.Y.) led the way for the US on Saturday with 28 points and 18 rebounds.
Also today, Australia (5-2) defeated Czech Republic (4-3) 88-77 to take home the bronze medal.
The USA dominated the glass, outrebounding Russia 52-32 and scoring 22 second-chance points to Russia's four. Jantel Lavender (Ohio State / Cleveland, Ohio) added 14 points, and Kayla Pedersen (Stanford / Fountain Hills, Ariz.) contributed 11 points and nine rebounds.
Less than a minute into the game Charles had put a quick four points up on the board, but Russia answered with a 3-pointer at 8:41 and the score was 4-3 in the USA's favor early on. From there, the USA answered each Russian score until the 2:33 mark, when four straight points from Russia's Elena Danilochkina gave Russia its first lead, 17-16. Russia went on to score five more points to the USA's four to close the period up 22-20. It was the first time the Americans had trailed after the first quarter in all seven games of the tournament.
Russia strung together a 6-0 run to start the second quarter and pushed its lead to the largest of the game, 28-20, at the 8:18 mark. A Jeanette Pohlen (Stanford / Brea, Calif.) 3-pointer at 7:15, followed by a steal and fast-beak bucket from Pohlen at the 6:55 mark, however, launched a 19-3 run that recaptured the U.S. lead, and the games momentum. The streak included points from six U.S. players, and by halftime, the USA had erased the deficit and built an eight-point, 39-31 lead.
The momentum carried through to the second half, which the USA opened with a 9-0 run that forced a Russian timeout at 8:06 after Pedersen converted on a three-point play and the U.S. lead had grown to 48-31. Despite fighting to the end, Russia never again threatened the USA, which outscored its opponent 25-16 in the third period and 19-17 in the fourth quarter to capture the 83-64 win.
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September 5, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico volleyball team picked up its first win of the season at the Lobo Comcast Invitational Friday night (September 5), outlasting Youngstown State in a five-game marathon (30-28, 30-25, 20-30, 26-30, 15-13).
Anna Reines (Sr., Big Lake, Minnesota) led the Lobos with 14 kills, while Chelsea Sondrup (So., Pleasant Grove, Utah) and Kelly Therkelsen (Fr., Eagan, Minnesota) added 13 and 11 kills, respectively. The 11 kills were a career high for Sondrup, who also hit a team-high .320 for the match. Adah Burke (So., Las Cruces) registered a career-high 15 digs to pace the Lobo defense and Monica Meihack (Jr., Fallon, Nevada) chipped in with 38 assists to lead the offensive attack.
The Lobos (1-3) jumped out to an early 2-0 advantage after topping the Penguins (3-3) 30-28 and 30-25 in games one and two. YSU bounced back to take game three, 30-20, and edged UNM in game four, 30-26.
In the fifth and decisive game, the Lobos hit .348 to put the Penguins away. Reines came alive at the end, pounding five kills in seven attempts for a .714 attack percentage.
Delaware swept Alcorn State (30-25, 30-17, 30-28) in the opening game of the tournament. New Mexico returns to action to face Alcorn State tomorrow (September 6) at 12:30 p.m. The finale of the tournament will be at 7:30 p.m. as the Lobos face Delaware.


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Jackson Community College will host a girls Softball Winter Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 6 in the Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse on the Jackson campus. It will run from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Get a jump start on the upcoming spring season with this one-day clinic which will focus on pitching, hitting, infield and outfield techniques, catching and base running. Participants will receive one-on-one attention from professional staff, and work in small groups with others of like ages. Heather Sherwood, JCC softball coach, will offer instruction along with other coaches and current JCC athletes.
This clinic is open to softball players ages 9 and up, and cost is $40 per person. To register, contact Heather Sherwood at 517.990.1324.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Dylan Brown's two-out opposite-field blooper in the ninth inning would have tied the game, but was foul by about the width of the ball. That was the margin of defeat for NC State as the Wolfpack battled top-ranked Virginia to the final out Sunday but fell 7-6 at Davenport Field.


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Lady Cavs outdone by Freedom
East Rutherford bolted into the SMAC Tournament championship Friday night behind a 45-point clinic from Rachel Camp against R-S Central Thursday night, but the Lady Cavs just didn't have enough to down the top-seeded Freedom Lady Patriots Friday night at Shelby High as they fell victim to a 48-39 loss.
"We played three games this week and we ended up against a really good Freedom team," East head coach Larry Ross said after the game. "They're quick and we just didn't knock down shots."
It took just 32 seconds for Camp to commit her first foul.
Ross called an isolation play for Camp, but she was called for a charge on her way to the rim.
The Lady Cavs rallied from there and Camp reached the 2,000-point milestone with a deep 3 from the left wing that sent East up 9-2.
The first quarter ended with East holding a 9-5 advantage.
Freedom found a better offensive rhythm in the second while the Cavs struggled.
Despite the poor offensive performance, East maintained a 16-15 edge going into halftime.
Freedom's Imani Williams opened the third quarter with five straight points to swing the one-point East lead into a four-point Freedom advantage at 20-16.
By the two-minute mark in the third, the Freedom lead grew to 30-23.
Freedom outscored the Cavs 19-7 in the third quarter and took a 34-23 lead into the final quarter.
It looked like it about to get out of hand early in the fourth, but a 5-0 run by East Rutherford – capped by a Camp 3 – cut the Freedom lead to 38-31 with 4:50 remaining in the game.
Camp nailed another 3 to cut the lead to just six with 3:50 left, but the Patriots continued to find the bottom of the net.
A Camp free throw cut the lead to five, but again, The Patriots continued to find easy points under the basket.
The lady Patriots milked the clock in the final minutes and claimed the tournament title with the 48-39 win.
Camp led the Cavs with 22 points.
East awaits their first –round opponent set to be announced today.
"Monday we'll go up against someone that isn't familiar with us," Ross said. "We've played some really good teams this year and I think we can play with anybody."


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"Since my unemployment benefits have run out, I'm just trying to make a little money with these part-time jobs. But, for perspective, if I combined my income from all of them, that would still be half of what my weekly unemployment benefits were."
—Abe Gorelick, a marketing professional with a master's in business, who has been unemployed for more than a year. Gorelick told the New York Times that he is currently working three jobs—driving a cab and picking up shifts at Lord & Taylor and Whole Foods—but has still fallen into credit card debt, wiped out his retirement accounts, and has even contemplated selling his house since losing his unemployment benefits.
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I had severe damage and they put me on iron pills. I guess they're hoping for a patch of villi that might grab it? It's been slow to resolve in me, which is pretty normal I guess.for all anemics? If you're waiting until future blood tests show you're not absorbing the iron, it may take a while I think?
I know you have other issues, and may worry that you'll be pegged as a hypochondriac? I'd ask for the scope anyway. The IBS, anemia, family history, and other illnesses should be enough to justify the reason for a scope?
Maybe if you took a print out to the Dr. about causes for anemia, it would make a better case for further investifgation?
Thanks for that Bubba's Mom, certainly very informative reading. I have to be re-tested in 3 months, so that will show if the iron has made any difference. I guess I have waited this long, I can wait a bit longer....It took me years to get diagnosis of the other things I have, so I guess I am used to the whole process of going through banging my head against a wall for a long time first but I will definitely push the point if the iron issue has not resolved at my next appointment based on the article you kindly found, so thanks very much for that.


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Hotel Silencio del Campo
Website: http://www.hotelsilenciodelcampo.com
Tel: (506) 2479-7055
In Arenal you'll find activities such as horseback riding tours to the Arenal Volcano or cascading waterfalls, nature walks on suspension bridges and white water rafting and fresh-water fishing on Lake Arenal or at Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. Those seeking an adrenaline rush can go canyon repelling, rage down the river on a white water rafting excursion of brave the zip lines through the rainforest. The family owned eight villa lodge has landscaped gardens where you may enjoy a breathtaking, panoramic view of the magnificent volcano. Behind the recently-built premises, the splendor of other lush, natural beauty such as mountains and ever-green valleys offer a peaceful escape. The adult and children's pools have a beautiful terrace with chairs surrounded by a garden and view of the volcano. You are proudly invited you to drop by the cozy restaurant where you can enjoy both local and international cuisines. Hotel Silencio del Campo has been built around the "small-village' concept. Each cabin is equipped with two queen-size beds, air conditioning, a personal refrigerator and a coffee maker for you to savor Costa Rica's world renowned coffee. Also included are a full private bath, hot shower and two large windows affording views of the pristine nature that surrounds the hotel. With an on-site restaurant, two swimming pools and a large Hot Spring fed pool and an excellent view of the Arenal Volcano, Hotel Silencio del Campo is a great choice for your lodging needs in the Arenal area.
Lomas del Volcan
Website: http://www.lomasdelvolcan.com
Tel: (506) 2479-9000
Avid fishers and bird watchers will be delighted by a trip to the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, which is brimming with wildlife and bird species. Indulge in complete relaxation at the Tabacon Hot Springs, which are sure to give you an unforgettable experience. Also worthwhile are the water activities available on Lake Arenal as well as hiking and bike riding adventures around the lake. Lomas del Volcan is a small and cozy hotel situated on a mountainside within the property of a 150 hectare farm at the foot of the towering Arenal Volcano. Take time to enjoy the private trails into the primary forest where you'll find yourself surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, pristine mountain air and abounding wildlife. For a mid-day refresher, take a dip in the pool or warm up in the Jacuzzi before enjoying a meal at the hotel restaurant where you'll find delicious international cuisine. There are forty spacious, rustic, finely finished bungalows. Each bungalow includes two terraces, from which you can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano. The bungalows include one king size bed and one queen or two queen size beds, ceiling fans, refrigerators, hot water, security boxes and laundry service.
Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens
Website: http://arenalnayara.com/
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Tel: (506) 2479-1600
The Arenal Nayara Hotel and Gardens is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, each one of its 25 spacious bungalows provides an exclusive retreat in which guests can relax amidst the breathtaking view of the volcano. The hotels' deluxe tropical architecture mirrors the beauty of Costa Rica's natural wonders and gives the opportunity to enjoy the best of the authentic Costa Rica hospitality. Arenal Nayara Hotel and Gardens is brand new hotel with comfort and style while maintaining a close contact with the natural surroundings. With the guests experience in mind, the hotel has built a unique concept of individual bungalows separated by lush tropical plants. Every one of its large suite-size bungalows provides the independent space and privacy that includes a private backyard with an outdoor shower as well as wide glass doors facing the private front balcony. Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens offers a full service restaurant, where local ingredients blend with a world-class cuisine to provide an incomparable dining experience. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and boasts a direct view of the active volcano.
Volcano Lodge
Website: http://www.volcanolodge.com
Tel: (506) 2479-1717
You can coast over the waters of Lake Arenal while windsurfing, find yourself on an exciting fishing excursion or submerge your body in the natural hot springs after a day of hiking in the Arenal National Park. Horseback riding, biking and venturing out on an ATV tour are other great ways to explore the beauty of the area. The Volcano Lodge is a quaint mountain hotel surrounded by exotic tropical gardens with excellent views of the volcano. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy the crystalline swimming pools and open air Jacuzzi that enhances relaxation amidst a natural backdrop. Guests may also dine in the fine restaurant, which offers a selection of local and international cuisine. The hotel features guest rooms that are tastefully decorated to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable, with direct views of the grandiose Arenal Volcano. All the rooms are equipped with double beds or a King size bed, air conditioning and private bathroom with hot water. Also included in the rooms is a cable TV, hair dryer and safe deposit box.
The Lost Iguana Resort
Website: http://lostiguanaresort.com
Tel: (506) 2267-6148
Adventure buffs will be interested in a white water rafting excursion, repelling down a waterfall or coasting through the air on a canopy tour adventure. Lake Arenal offers an abundance of fun activities such as windsurfing, sunset boating, fishing, swimming and much more. Also worthwhile is the horseback riding tour to the stunning La Fortuna waterfall. The Lost Iguana Resort is a premiere, upscale retreat nestled gently in the jungle. Enjoy the double pool with swim up bar and waterfall or relax in the heated upper level with a sunning shelf with built in seats. The Lost Iguana has a tropical, open-air restaurant and Palapa Bar offering exotic tropical cocktails and international cuisine. All rooms are luxuriously adorned with local and international artwork. For your complete comfort, only top quality cushion-topped mattresses and 100% Egyptian cotton sheets grace the majestic beds. The Luxury Suites feature vaulted wood ceilings, a Jacuzzi on the deck and outdoor garden showers. Las Casitas have a separate living room, an extra large Jacuzzi on a huge private balcony and a full kitchen. The two Celebrity Suites offer a master bedroom, bathroom with a lava rock shower and a second bedroom.
Arenal Springs Resort
Website: http://www.hotelarenalsprings.com
Tel: (506) 2479-1212
Learn a great amount about the Costa Rican culture with a visit to the Maleku Indigenous Reserve, where they will share a little of their culture, language and traditions. There are several great ways to explore the Arenal Volcano, including on horseback, hiking with a guide through the Arenal Volcano National Park or mountain biking. Lake Arenal, at the foot of the volcano, is a wonderful place to swim, do some fresh water fishing and enjoy boat rides around the lake. The Arenal Springs Hotel offers the perfect combination of relaxation, comfort, and exuberant tropical scenery. The refreshing swimming pool, poolside deck with lounge chairs and wet bar offer outstanding views of the volcano. On the grounds you'll find a restaurant that offers an exquisite variety of national and international dishes in a completely natural ambiance and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel features colonial style rooms with all the amenities that one can expect from a mountain retreat. Each room can accommodate up to five people and feature king or queen size beds, air conditioning, cable TV, ceiling fan, refrigerator, telephone, security box, private bathroom with hot water, hair dryer, coffee maker and lush tropical gardens. In addition, the rooms come with their own terrace and rocking chairs for ultimate leisure and bird viewing.
Kokoro Arenal
Website: www.arenalkokoro.com
Tel: 506 2479 1222
To get to know the area in more depth, rent an ATV or bike and explore at your own pace. Bird watchers have several wonderful options like the Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve with its abundance of bird species as well as an early morning bird watching tour in the La Fortuna area. At the foot of the volcano is the grand Lake Arenal, offering world class windsurfing conditions, excellent fishing opportunities and sunset boating excursions. Kokoro Arenal is tucked up in a hillside, is a beautiful, charming resort. The pool and Jacuzzi are set in tropical gardens amidst the hills and natural surroundings of the dynamic property. Guests will find villas carefully designed so that each room's balcony has a panoramic view of the Arenal Volcano. Each villa features a private terrace, king or queen size bed, air conditioning, cable TV, ceiling fan and a refrigerator, all in a beautiful environment.
The Springs Resort and Spa
Website: http://www.thespringscostarica.com
Tel: (506) 2401-3319
The construction and design of the Springs Hotel one of the most attractive features of the hotel with the entire main building set aside for guest services including, 4 restaurants, full service spa, fitness center, sitting areas and hot and cold springs. The wood used in the construction of the hotel and rooms originates from Costa Rican tree farms and was dried and hand crafted on site at the hotel. The rooms and villas are located below the main building and is connected by wheel chair accessible walking paths. The Springs Resort and Spa offers an array of on site facilities however the variety of Hot Springs is unique to the Springs Resort and Spa. With 3 separate hot spring areas Las Lagunas pools, Los Perdidos Springs (The Lost Springs), and the soon to be completed Hot and Cold Springs along the Arenal River. The Springs Resort has much to offer guests. The Springs Resort and Spa is a truly luxurious experience and all of the rooms include a private balcony with volcano view, hammocks, rocking chairs, central cooling, jacuzzi and marbled bathroom, mini bar, wireless Internet, refrigerator and coffee maker. All of the rooms can accommodate an optional roll away bed for a child for an extra fee. Breakfast is not included in the room rate and some areas of the hotel are still under construction.
Arenal Volcano Inn
Website: http://www.arenalvolcanoinn.com/
Tel: (506)-2479-1122
This popular tourist destination is full of outdoor adventure and sights. Lake Arenal provides excellent wind surfing conditions and is also popular amongst sport fishers that can expect to catch rainbow bass or any other of the ten species of fish that now inhabit the lake. Experience the power of the Fortuna Waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the natural pool and bird watch at the same time. Nature lovers will find themselves in heaven in one of the beautiful surrounding wildlife refuges and national parks and don't miss out on the refreshing hot springs and spas. This, of course, is after you visit the Arenal volcano, one of the world's ten most active. The comfortable and well appointed Arenal Volcano Inn offers 15 rooms, all with an amazing view of the volcano. Alongside spectacular views, guests can lounge in one of the swimming pools or soak in the thermo regulated Jacuzzi. The restaurant, Que Rico, specializes in International cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with space for up to 140 people. They also have specials for 'Happy Hour' and have live music on Saturdays. The charming accommodations invite you to unwind and take in the natural beauty that surrounds you. The 14 Deluxe rooms have two queen sized beds, a mini fridge, a counter and a terrace. There is also 1 Jacuzzi suite that has all of the above including only one king size bed and a luxury Jacuzzi.
Arenal Manoa
Website: http://www.arenalmanoa.com/
Tel: (506) 2479-11-11
The area surrounding the volcano draws avid nature fans from around the world to marvel at the rolling green pastures, the grandness of Lake Arenal, the lush green hillsides and the abundance of bird, plant and flower species. The region is full of exciting activities and excursions such as the hanging bridges, waterfalls, horseback riding and bird watching tours. Visitors can hike in the Arenal National Park for close-up views and sounds of the temperamental volcano. Swim, boat or fish in Lake Arenal, which is also renowned for excellent windsurfing. Arenal Manoa is a beautiful place to rest, relax and enjoy the marvelous views of the volcano. Surrounded by the La Palma River, the hotel is an ideal refuge for a great diversity of birds, mammals, lizards and plants. After an amazing day in the area, the hotel offers the opportunity to have a relaxing massage in your room. Guests can also enjoy their favorite beverages while taking in the volcano views and taking a dip in the pool. At the El Dorado Restaurant guests can enjoy both national and international cuisine while savoring the beautiful view. Arenal Manoa is an ideal destination for guests who want to enjoy high quality service and exuberant natural beauty all in one place. The rooms are built with both modern and rustic architecture and designed with ample space and perfect views of the volcano. They all have large bathrooms with small gardens and balconies boasting panoramic views while you rest in a rocking chair.
Hotel Arenal Kioro
Website: http://www.hotelarenalkioro.com/
Email: (506) 2479-1700
This area offers an abundance of fun and exciting adventure activities and tours. Walk across the hanging bridges, bringing you closer to nature, or choose to zip through the tree tops on a canopy tour, giving you a bird's eye view of the forest below. Longing to know the volcano more intimately? Tour the active northwest side of the volcano on the Arenal Volcano hike. Other great activities include boating on Lake Arenal, biking and hiking around the lake and surrounding area. At Hotel Arenal Kioro the vision is to ensure the conservation of the surrounding natural beauty while providing first class service. There are acres of undulating land surrounded by two streams with crystalline waters and nature trails. Bask in the sun while indulging in a refreshing dip in the swimming pool which offers an astounding view of the volcano. Also available are a mini gym, a playroom for kids and a game room for adults. Restaurant Heliconias offers exquisite plates elaborated by original recipes. At the end of the day don't forget to pamper yourself with a treatment from the exceptional spa. The brightly decorated rooms at the hotel reflect the colorfulness of the Costa Rican Culture, nature and environment. All suites have two terraces with the best panoramic volcano and mountain views, a hydro-massage tub, AC, safe box, mini-bar, satellite television, private bath with hot water and key card safety locks. Some suites are equipped with a queen size bed and sofa, while others have a king bed and sofa bed.
Hotel Mountain Paradise
Website: http://www.hotelmountainparadise.com
Tel: 506 2479 1414
Arenal is a wonderful place to do some biking and hiking around the lake as well as engage in water sports such as world class windsurfing, boating and fishing. Enjoy the views of the volcano from the suspension bridges in the rainforest or while coasting through the air on a zip line excursion. All rooms at Hotel Mountain Paradise are equipped with a king size bed, private Jacuzzi with direct volcano view, waterfall shower, flat screen television, wireless internet and international phone service. The Junior Suite came with 1 king size bed and 1 Queen bed. The Premium Suite have 1 King size bed and 1 Queen size bed. The Master Suites have a kitchen and wine bar, an additional bedroom with two single beds, bathroom and a private Jacuzzi in the master bathroom. Guests will have access to a beautifully designed pool, including multiple pools of different temperatures, a wet bar and a wonderful restaurant with regional and international menu options and free scheduled transportation to La Fortuna as well as some of the nearby hot springs. Hotel Mountain Paradise Facilities Swimming pool, restaurant, wet bar, volcano views, wine bar, landscaped gardens, Jacuzzi pool, laundry service and Spa. Accommodations All rooms come with a king size bed, private Jacuzzi, waterfall shower, flat screen TV, wireless internet and a phone. Master Suites have a kitchen and a wine bar.
Hotel Royal Corin
Website: http://www.royalcorin.com
Tel: (506) 2479-2201
The famous Arenal volcano is an active volcano and with some luck you may see the lava flowing at night. This area is great for people seeking adventure; there are numerous activities such as hiking around the volcano, flying through the tree tops on a Canopy tour, canyoning, rafting or renting an ATV. Those looking for something less demanding but interesting can visit the Arenal National Park or regions nearby such as Cano Negro to spot wildlife and see the amazing biodiversity Costa Rica has to offer. Hotel Royal Corin features elegant designs and modern furnishings throughout the hotel. Guests can enjoy the different pools with thermal water or indulge in a beauty treatment at the Lotto Spa. Wonderfully friendly and attentive service combined with a relaxing atmosphere, will make your stay at the Royal Corin a memorable experience.
Hotel Cerro Azul Arenal
Website: http://ranchocerroazul.com
Tel: +506 2479 7360
The Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul is located 1.5 km from the beautiful town of La Fortuna on the way to the waterfall. The great natural beauty of the area will entice you to live the forest´s most wonderful experience.
Enjoy the comfort, peace and harmony assured by lodging with us in our cabins, surrounded by exotic gardens, birds and wildlife typical of the region. Delight yourself strolling along our trails towards Fortuna River and appreciate the perfect sight of the Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato
Nayara Springs
Website: http://www.nayarasprings.com
Tel: 506 2479 1600
Nayara Springs is a new ultra-exclusive boutique hotel located in the Arenal Volcano National Park, host to one of the world's highest concentration of tropical plants and wildlife. Sitting on an unspoiled mountain, the cluster of secluded luxury villas are surrounded by the lush vegetation of Costa Rica's pristine rainforest, and bounded by a creek and underground mineral thermal springs. A place of breathtaking natural beauty, Nayara Springs appeals to a wide range of travellers because of the many things to do in the hotel and the Arenal area –including the fine art of doing nothing at all.
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what resolution screen do I have? just bought used
Hi. I bought an MC721 from what I think is a repair shop in San Antonio, TX via ebay. Received it today at the office but don't have any way to look at internet pages until I get home.
The generic production description on ebay for this MBP mentioned screen resolution of 1440x900. However, when I go into System Preferences, then Display, the resolution options are 1) Best for Built In Display, or 2) Scaled, with a list going from 1680x1050, and on down to lower resolutions, including 1440x852. Nowhere on the list is 1440x900.
The ad also did not mention anything other than Hard Drive 500G at 5400, but the About This Mac shows it at 500G at 7200. RAM is 2x4G, for 8G.
So, I am assuming the screen on this mc721 is actually 1680x1050?
Looking under About this Mac, Graphics are Intel HD Graphics 3000 at Resolution 1680x1050 w. 512MB, plus AMD Radeon HD6490M
I'm not sure I wanted finer graphics, as I need but don't like to use reading glasses, but this is for my daughter going off to college, and her eyes are great, with an Ipad Mini, and an iPhone5, so I know she can do well with tiny writing.
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Machine is 8,2
Speed is 2.0 Ghz
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Total Number of Cores: 4
So for sure is is the MC721 right? That's the only Quad Core i7 at 2.0, correct?
You have an "Early 2011" 15" MacBook Pro.
The "stock" display was 1440 x 990...but a high resolution display upgrade was available (1680 x 1050). You may have the higher resolution display.
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Thanks. I guess she lucked out (my daughter), but for my eyes I would prefer 1440x900.
The batter cycles shows (1). Must be a new battery.
The RPM of the hard drive is 7200. Was that also an upgrade available on the MC721?
For your eyes, you can set the minimum font size in Safari, if that's the problem, or you can use Command-"+" to zoom in and Command - "-" to zoom out.
Like MacInWin mentioned...the font size can be adjusted within most applications to compensate.:)
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A softcover collection of choral arrangements for some of the most famous pieces of George and Ira Gershwin.
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By Samantha L. QuigleyAmerican Forces Press Service
PEORIA, Ariz., April 15, 2007 Servicemembers stationed in Baghdad got an earful – and an eyeful – yesterday from about 4,000 supporters who gathered here to show their appreciation during the third Cyclerides.com "Hearts to Heroes" motorcycle ride.
A two-way video connection, provided with help from the Pentagon Channel and the military, helped the crowd make it known that they were 100 percent behind the troops on the other end.
The standing ovation that greeted the troops helped drive home that sentiment. The clapping, "Ooh Rahs," and "Hooahs" went on for more than a minute, causing Army Maj. Gen. William B. Caldwell to break into a wide grin.
"On behalf of all the men and women serving in uniform, (and) all those serving in civilian clothes over here, we just want to say thanks to all of you," Caldwell, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman, said. "Thank you very much."
He went on to give the crowd in Arizona a brief update on the situation in Baghdad saying progress was continuing.
"We put into effect a new plan recently. (We're) developing relationships … with the Iraqi police and Iraqi army, which is leading to tremendous cooperation, and we're seeing a difference out there," Caldwell said. "It's going to be slow, but it's moving forward in the right direction."
The idea to put the 56 troops, including Caldwell, face-to-face with some of their biggest fans came from Barry Caraway's childhood memories.
"I grew up in the era of the Vietnam vet, and I saw how those guys came back," Caraway, owner of Cyclerides.com, said. "They weren't treated very well. In fact they were treated shabbily.
"I wanted to change the mistakes of my generation and not allow that to happen in my daughter's generation," he added.
Roxie Merritt, chief of integrated internal communications for the assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, told the crowd that's exactly why the Defense Department created "America Supports You." America Supports You is a program connecting citizens and corporations with members of the military and their families at home and abroad.
"America Supports You … is to make sure … what happened to you (Vietnam veterans) never, never happens again," she said during the opening ceremony.
While the video connection provided the means for the supporters to show their appreciation in person, it also provided the troops an opportunity to thank the ride's three beneficiaries. Packages From Home and Operation Homefront are America Supports You members.
"It allows us to collect donations for the troops that are overseas because part of the admission into this is not only the $15 entry fee, but a sack of goodies or donations for the troops that are over there," Vonn Magnin of Packages From Home said. "This allows us to send things over to our men and women overseas."
Margy Bons, president of Operation Homefront's Arizona chapter, agreed that the donation from the ride to her group would be most helpful.
"For Operation Homefront of Arizona, it will allow us to have some funding to support the families when they give us a call and they have a need," she said. "(It) will also support our troops overseas, because they will know their family is being taken care of."
The third beneficiary, Phoenix International Raceway's "Salute to Military Families" program, provides military families with tickets to events at the track. The three groups will equally split the $15 per bike entry fee.
Army Sgt. John Jones, an Arizona National Guardsman who spent a year in Iraq, understood just where that appreciation was coming from. He received many care packages while serving overseas.
"Packages From Home meant so much to all of us over there," he said. "It touches my heart that people work this hard for the people over there."
Jones, who bought his motorcycle after returning from Iraq and was participating in his first ride, also knows how much the live feed meant to the servicemembers in Baghdad. "It's almost like part of you is home when you're doing a live feed," he said.
During the live feed, a few Arizona servicemembers got a chance to briefly catch up with loved ones who blew them kisses and wished them a safe and speedy homecoming.
The ride, which also passed Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, ended with live musical entertainment at a venue near the University of Arizona's Cardinal Stadium.
Caraway, who's already begun planning next year's ride, said the it helps accomplish one of his main goals; keeping support for the troops high in spite of an individual's views of the war.
"These are our guys in our United States military uniforms, and they come before anything," Barry Caraway. "My personal belief, growing up in the Vietnam era, (is) that after seeing how those guys came home, we have to separate the war from the warrior.
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This Sunday at 8:00 PM EST the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will stream live online for the very first time. Comedian Kathy Griffin will host this year's ceremony but the details are still being ironed out as to which actors will present the awards, and it seems as though such details including finding a network to televise on have become harder with each passing year.
Soaps.com will be on the red carpet in Los Angeles, California and will live blog the ceremony to bring our readers highlights and winners from the show as it happens. But that's not all… We'll follow the actors as they are getting ready and deliver video interviews surrounding their Emmy experience and plan to bring you scoops on what's ahead for their characters as well.
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The very first Emmy broadcast was held at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on May 28, 1974 on NBC. Barbara Walters and Peter Marshall hosted the show, where "The Doctors" won for Outstanding Drama Series against "Days Our Of Lives" and "General Hospital." Macdonald Carey (Dr. Tom Horton, "Days Of Our Lives") won Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series over "General Hospital's" John Beradino (Dr. Steve Hardy) and Peter Hansen (Lee Baldwin). Elizabeth Hubbard (Dr. Althea Davis, "The Doctors") took home the award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series against Mary Fickett (Ruth Martin, "All My Children"), Rachel Ames (Audrey Hardy, "General Hospital") and Mary Stuart (Joanne Gardner, "Search For Tomorrow").
Take a look back at the first ever Daytime Emmy Awards:
Fast forwarding five years, the 5th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony aired on ABC, hosted by "Family Feud's" Richard Dawson on June 7, 1978. "Days Of Our Lives" was honored in the Outstanding Drama Series category over "All My Children," "Ryan's Hope" and "The Young And The Restless."
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Needless to say, one of the most memorable moments in Daytime Emmy Awards Show history was during the 26th Annual ceremony on May 21, 1999 when after 19 nominations Susan Lucci won her very first Daytime Emmy for her "All My Children" role of Erica Kane for Outstanding Lead Actress. Relive the special moment as "Y&R's" Shemar Moore (Malcolm Winters) announced the award and the actresses Lucci was up against.
As the years went on more categories were added and with the popularity of various web series these days, online actors and actresses are able to celebrate along with their shows in the web series category. Dick Clark ("American Bandstand"), who won the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994, produced the show for many years. In 1991 the live television event switched from daytime airings to primetime. Back before the switch the soaps were all pre-empted in order to air the annual daytime ceremony during the day. Would you rather watch the Daytime Emmys during the day with soaps pre-empted or televised/live-streamed in the evening? Vote below:
Soaps.com looks forward to celebrating the daytime tradition and bringing our readers scoops from the red carpet, photos and interviews, as well as spending the evening along with you live blogging from the event. Take a look back at our 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards live blog and visit our Daytime Emmy Coverage section, as we bring you past Emmy coverage, fashion highlights, our Sudzies winners, predictions and more leading up to Sunday night's event!
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