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The UBCIC calls upon the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Minister Gail Shea to get on with the pressing work at hand of developing new Fish Farm regulations with First Nations. The court mandated deadline of February 10, 2010 is fast approaching and the silence from Minister Shea's office is completely unacceptable.
The BC First Nations Fisheries Council and First Nation Aquaculture Working Group are ready to begin this critical work and are supported by Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC), First Nations Summit and the BC Assembly of First Nations resolutions. The proposed developmental framework features engagement of First Nations that have Fish Farms actively operating within their territories.
The recent escape of an estimated 40,000 Atlantic salmon, from a Marine Harvest Canada Fish Farm at Port Elizabeth in the Broughton Archipelago certainly underlines the great urgency for closed containment technology to be quickly embraced, developed and implemented. This is consistent with the Special Legislative Committee on Sustainable Aquaculture and the Pacific Salmon Forums final reports.
Furthermore, the UBCIC insists that Minister Shea immediately convey to the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands that any provincial expansions on existing licenses or issuance of new Fish Farms will effectively poison the work environment in developing these new Fish Farm Regulations.
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, UBCIC President stated "The deafening silence from Minister Shea, at a time when leadership is most needed, is very upsetting. First Nations are organized, mandated and ready to address this extremely time-sensitive issue, it appears Minister Shea is not."
For further comment contact:
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The Hilbert College women's basketball team opened their season at Nazareth College on Saturday afternoon, November 15. The Hawks fell to the host Golden Flyers by a score of 70-32.
Nazareth built a 4-0 lead on Hilbert in the game's opening two minutes, but the Hawks Jackie Pienkowski (Buffalo, NY/Holy Angels Academy) got the Hawks on the board with a free throw.
However Nazareth would go on to outscore the Hawks 32-13 over the rest of the first half, to lead 36-14 at the half.
Nazareth would open the second stanza with a 17-0 of the first 5:24 of the half, before Pienkowski again connected from the foul line.
The Hawks committed 24 turnovers but forced just 8 Golden Flyer errors.
The Leading scorer for Hilbert was freshman Mary Zinni (Batavia, NY/Batavia High School) who scored 8 points, on 2-8 from the floor, in her first collegiate outing. Freshman Kaitlyn Wetzel (Ripon, WI/Ripon High School) and Pienkowski each scored 7 points for Hilbert. Both players shot 2-9 for the game.
Sophomore Amanda Dudek (Tonawanda, NY/Tonawanda High School) grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the Hawks. Dudek also scored 4 points and dished out 2 assists for Hilbert.
"We played a much better second half, once we settled down," said head coach Kara Rehbaum. We need to take better care of the basketball and work on our shot selection, but those areas will improve as we get more comfortable running our offensive sets."
The Hawks return to action Nov. 21-22 at the Saint John Fisher Tournament. The Hawks will play the host Cardinals in the first round.
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If you're looking for a new pet to give a 'forever home' to, you'll want to check out the Love-A-Pet event this weekend in Duluth.
The annual, national event kicked off on Saturday at Duluth's Miller Hill Subaru store. The annual adoption drive is hosted by Duluth's Animal Allies Humane Society and the Humane Society of Douglas County.
The organizations are hoping to give people a chance to meet that perfect cat or dog who so desperately needs a good home.
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First Team Attack Stephen LeBlanc, Queens Brendan Storrier, Limestone Michael Brown, Belmont Abbey Midfield Dave DiLuigi, Belmont Abbey Mike Poerstel, Limestone Dan Mesler, Pfeiffer Cory Thomas, Queens Defense Spencer Wims, Limestone Hunter Roof, Queens Tristan Keas, Belmont Abbey Goalkeeper James Tuohy, Limestone Second Team Attack Chad Olsen, Pfeiffer Thomas Langan, Limestone Ryan Hoover, St. Andrews Midfield Nick Lewnes, St. Andrews Ethan Young, St. Andrews Teddy Prager, Limestone Mike Delallo, Queens Defense Damon DeLuca, Belmont Abbey Murray Forbes, Queens Matt Fields, Limestone Goalkeeper Andy Nesdill Lees-McRae Third Team Defense Doug Berg, Pfeiffer Attack Louie Boyle, Queens Defense TJ Dacey, St. Andrews Attack Jedd Gardner, Belmont Abbey Goalkeeper Tony Kikola, Belmont Abbey
Player of the Year: Stephen LeBlanc, Queens
Freshman of the Year: Austin Whitesell, Belmont Abbey
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Marty Tuohy, Catawba
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Kyle Marceau, Saint Leo
Brent Hann, Mars Hill
Mike Del Buono, Saint Leo
Kris Frier, Mars Hill
Evan Schaller, Wingate
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Mike Dolesh, Catawba
Chase Juelich, Florida Southern
Max Whipple, Florida Southern
Andrew Hewett, Mars Hill
Andrew Vossler, Rollins
Zach Cole, Rollins
Ben Brigham, Saint Leo
Mark Dargon, Saint Leo
Ryu Arakawa, Saint Leo
Pat LoGiudice, Saint Leo
Ryan Otterblad, Wingate
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Goalkeeper of the Year: Jason LaShomb, Sr., Mercyhurst
Rookie of the Year: Ryan Kudlek, ATT, Molloy
Coach of the Year: John Jez, C.W. Post
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A Lucasville car dealer has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his part in a multi-state drug operation.
Judge William T. Marshall accepted a guilty plea from Marty S. Fitzgerald, 34, for selling Oxycodone pills. Fitzgerald entered a guilty plea to three counts of felony drug trafficking for his involvement in a multi-state operation to transport and distribute pain pills containing Oxycodone from Detroit, Michigan to southern Ohio.
Fitzgerald, who also owned the used car lot known as Marty's Auto Sales, was investigated by the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force which began by making recorded buys from Fitzgerald using confidential informants. Upon arresting Fitzgerald in May of this year, following the purchase of 100, 30-milligram Oxycodone pills, Fitzgerald directed Scioto County Sheriff's detective John Koch, to over 1,800 additional Oxycodone pills.
The state of Ohio was represented by Scioto County Prosecutor Mark Kuhn.
"The arrest of Fitzgerald and others involved in this scheme has led to a significant decrease in the availability of Oxycodone on the street," Kuhn said.
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Join Samina Hadi-Tabassum, Associate Professor, Dominican University, for a discussion of "Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation" by Eboo Patel, an American Muslim from India.Library: Oak Park Public Library Main Branch
Patel is the former Lund-Gill Chair at Dominican University and the founder of the Interfaith Youth Core, a Chicago-based international nonprofit building the interfaith youth movement. A regular contributor to the Washington Post, National Public Radio, and CNN, Patel was appointed by President Obama to the Advisory Council of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
This discussion is part of the community-wide series Bridging Cultures: Muslim Journeys', designed to provide area residents with a comprehensive introduction to Islamic art, culture and history.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent crash course
First a word of caution: because the Pimsleur method is 100% audio, you won't learn any spelling of words. If your goal is to learn to WRITE Spanish, this program won't be very much help to you on its own. Similarly, you won't learn (or have to memorize) any rules of grammar or verb conjugation tables. With the Pimsleur method, you learn simply by listening and...
Published on Aug. 21 2001 by James Tetazoo
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Great product family, poor individual product
The Pimsleur family of language courses is probably the best available in the English-speaking world. Unlike most other audio programs, the emphasis is not on mindlessly repeating phrases... but rather on natural conversation. Spanish words and phrases are slowly introduced by the English narrator throughout the conversation, and you then incorporate them into...
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Great product family, poor individual product,
Steve D. Perkins (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
The Pimsleur family of language courses is probably the best available in the English-speaking world. Unlike most other audio programs, the emphasis is not on mindlessly repeating phrases... but rather on natural conversation. Spanish words and phrases are slowly introduced by the English narrator throughout the conversation, and you then incorporate them into conversation with the Spanish speakers (followed by the "right" response to compare yourself to). This more natural approach makes a huge difference in absorbing and retaining the knowledge.
However, the tried-and-true Pimsleur courses today are owned by the Simon & Schuster corporation... which has made some very corporate-like decisions in marketing them. The classic courses are 16 CD's/cassettes each, three course levels available per language, with all being quite in-depth and quite expensive. Unfortunately, "in-depth and expensive" is not in as high demand as "cheap with just a few phrases to impress your friends". Most people who pick up tapes and CD's at the bookstore are just trying to learn a few phrases so they can have fun with it on some upcoming vacation... they're not trying to gain actual proficiency with a language (and if they are, they're crazy for thinking that's possible with just a handful of lessons!).
Therefore, Simon & Schuster has extended the Pimsleur product line... creating 4-CD and 8-CD sets (in addition to the original 16-CD sets), to market head-to-head against other companies' products in lower price ranges. This 4-CD set is basically just the first four CD's of the original "Spanish I" 16-CD set, and the 8-CD product is just the first eight CD's of that set. There's nothing really new here but the packaging, the company is essentially just trying to squeeze some new money out of an old workhorse.
The problem is that this material wasn't designed to serve as a standalone product, it was designed to be the first four CD's of a 16-CD set. If you're hoping to just learn some travel phrases, you'll probably be a bit disappointed... your needs may be better served by purchasing some other "Repeat after me: Where is the bathroom? ¿Donde esta el baño?" product. If you're more serious and hoping to really gain some proficiency in Spanish, the only real value here is to give you an idea (before you spend allot of money) as to whether or not you want to go all-out and buy the real 16-CD set.
The Pimsleur approach is probably the best out there for learning a foreign language... so I by no means want my mediocre rating here to imply that I wouldn't HIGHLY recommend other Pimsleur products. All I'm saying is that Dr. Pimsleur originally designed courses that were comprehensive programs for serious learners, and that's been twisted around here into a marketing ploy. By itself, this 4-CD sub-set doesn't really seem to do a good job satisfying the needs for anybody.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent crash course,
James Tetazoo (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spanish (Audio Cassette)
First a word of caution: because the Pimsleur method is 100% audio, you won't learn any spelling of words. If your goal is to learn to WRITE Spanish, this program won't be very much help to you on its own. Similarly, you won't learn (or have to memorize) any rules of grammar or verb conjugation tables. With the Pimsleur method, you learn simply by listening and speaking. You don't really learn WHY you say things this way in this case and that way in that case. You will learn the grammar more by osmosis than by memorizing rules. Memorizing rules really hampers your fluency because you're constantly thinking about the rule, how it applies to the sentence or phrase at hand, and performing a translation in your head. When you're listening to someone talking at a normal rate, you'll never be able to keep up and you'll need to ask the person to talk slowly and one sentence at a time.
One of the main points of the Pimsleur method is that this step in the learning process (memorizing rules) is unnecessary. It is not how you learned your native language and, when you become orally fluent in any language, you no longer think about these rules you may or may not have learned along the way.
Obviously, it is a great choice for travelers and commuters who want to put that wasted time in traffic or sitting in your hotel to good use. Listening to the tapes/CDs in the car (especially in heavy stop & go traffic) is not quite the best environment because you should be giving your full attention to the recordings, but it still works even in that situation and this is how I used it. However, I did find myself rewinding to parts I missed because I was concentrating on not getting in an accident and I occasionally missed my highway exits while I was engrossed in the tapes.
The Travelers Edition is a great crash course to take before going on a trip to a Spanish-speaking country, but you should ideally be visiting a major city where there is at least SOME English spoken. Don't expect to go waltzing through small towns where no one speaks a lick of English. If you complete all three levels (6 times the number of tapes/CDs in the Travelers Edition), however, you should be able to accomplish that goal and be virtually fluent (orally) and free to travel to remote villages and get around rather well. From that point, you'll mainly want to work on building up your vocabulary as much as possible and, if it's important to you, study the written side of the language (spelling, etc.) that you don't really learn from the Pimsleur method.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Be careful what you ask for,
I like the Pimsleur system, it works well, is easy to use. This particular "Quick & Simple" version consists of only 4 tapes, just enough to let you decide you want to learn more Spanish, so you can buy the more complete Spanish I.
If you are going on a trip and want to learn travel Spanish, get the Conversation version by Pimsleur, which has 16 lessons and will do much better.
Some of the reviews for this Quick & Simple version were originally reviews for a longer version that is now discontinued, and they were transfered to this less than filling version. The version that was discontinured was replaced later by the Converstional version.
The Pimsleur system works well, this version is just a light sampling of the language to see if you want to go further.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent way to learn Spanish!,
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I tried both this and Berlitz Rush Hour (the music course). I am having great success with this Pimsleur and plan to purchase the full Spanish 1 course next. The courses are clearly organized and re-inforce learning. The speaker is clear and emphasizes pronunciation giving you ample opportunity to practice. There are two speakers, male and female, so you hear two different intonations of everything.
If I must be critical (and I feel I must :) it would be that you should understand that you are learning the 'Spain' dialect of Spanish so your language will be the 'formal' Spanish rather than the 'street' Spanish. However, I would prefer to learn with CORRECT accents and pronunciations first, and I can incorporate 'slang' and local dialects later. Contrast this to the Thomas course, where reviewers state that the accent is Swiss (?I believe, NOT Spanish anyway).
Overall, this course meets my objective of allowing me to learn Spanish during my daily commute with zero book time. Very effective.
Update: Since I wrote this I bought the full Pimsleur and am about to begin Spanish III. I'm very happy with it. Read my List and Guide for more info.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Speaking not Repeating,
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I've made several attempts to pick up Spanish on my own, including some travels in Mexico. After finishing the 8 lessons in this series, I felt more confident using the words I knew because I'd heard how they were used.
One underlying lesson of the tapes is how to sound like a polite, educated visitor.
A second is using the words 'forward and backward'. You don't learn one sentance which demonstrates a word, you hear a word and use it in many different ways... as part of a question, as a statement, about yourself, about others, etc. You also learn different ways to get at the same information.
Today I would feel a lot more comfortable in a restaurant in Mexico than I did last fall, because I would recognize the questions "What would you like?" "Do you want anything?" "What would you like to eat/drink?" (Gratefully, I had patient waiters last fall who could speak English!)
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a few tips,
Jennifer Kerns (United States) - See all my reviews
I'm currently using Pimsleur to learn Japanese and Cantonese, and I'm thrilled with my progress. Pimsleur has a truly effective system for learning language painlessly and effectively.
I've noticed, though, that (some) people say they needed to listen to each tape 4-5 times before they felt they knew the material. Fortunately, that's not necessary. Here's how to make equal progress on just one listening: Each time you're prompted to come up with an answer on your own, *stop the tape* and give yourself time to think before you get interrupted by the soundtrack. If the tape gives you the answer before you've come up with an answer yourself, you haven't learned anything.
Also, as much as I love Pimsleur courses, they're still wildly expensive, even with (...) sometimes-substantial discounts. (...)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Effective and Fun,
Rod Doe (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
I was astonished at how well this method worked for me. During my dreadful Seattle commute, I thoroughly enjoyed progressing through these lessons. I listened to them at home and my four year old started participating in the lessons and learning the phrases. That was especially sweet!
Be aware that this package is a teaser - it introduces you to the method and encourages you to go on with the more expen$ive subsequent lessons, which I plan to do as soon as Dubya sends me a tax rebate. At the conclusion of these eight lessons, you will NOT be qualified to be ambassador to Paraguay. However, you will know how to order beer and inquire about the location of the bathroom. Arguably, the latter capabilities are far more useful than the former.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners,
Thomas A. Carlson (AZ, United States) - See all my reviews
These CDs are good for people who don't speak any Spanish. I think the purpose of the Quick & Simple program is to get you interested in buying the ... full version. Even though I didn't really benefit from the Quick & Simple version, it did help improve my pronounciation and it did help to improve my speaking ability. This is because you constantly repeat the phrases over and over. You won't learn how to say anything in the past tense; only the present tense is presented. You also don't learn any significant vocabulary. For a beginner, the Quick & Simple program would be very useful. If you know how to speak a little (i.e. if you took one course in high school or college), you won't benefit too much from this.
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Being that I have taken 2 year of spanish in high school, I pretty much already knew all these basic words and phrases presented in this intro course. This did not teach me anything new. What it did do was greatly increase my speed of speaking and listening. At least for the words and tenses presented. This is because (i think) that you are shown patterns of speech in such a way that you just "know" what sounds right. When's the last time you said to yourself "she have, uh, has"? you just know that has is the word to use. I finnished these 8 lessens in about two days, but if you are new to spanish expect it to take longer(like a week and a half)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and effective,
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An all audio learning method, this system turns your driving commute into enjoyable learning lessons. Listen and repeat, then same words different phrases, it is all very easy in that you can replay a lesson or rewind to keep working at it. You really do feel a sense of accomplishment in learning to speak practical tourist Spanish. Learn to speak practical and polite Spanish without being terrified by grammar rules.
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My boyfriend (at the time) bought me these in red for Christmas 2013. They were around £150 from Tesco Direct. The headphones came boxed in a really impressive sturdy box which I now use to store jewellery. They also came with a soft carry case, instruction leaflet and Dr Dre beats stickers. The headphones can be folded for storage. This also makes them portable and suitable for use during travelling. These headphones sound AMAZING. The sound quality is far more superior than any other headphones I have used in my life, and I have used a few! No cheap tinny sound here, just pure bass and pure music for your enjoyment.
The sound quality with these is absolutely crystal clear. It doesn't matter how loud your music is with these the sound is always great. There's no background noise either as these babies well and truly drown it out! The padding on the headphones themselves is incredibly comfortable. I used these during a two and a half hour train journey from Nottingham to Liverpool and once I had reached my destination my ears didn't feel any different. Well they did feel cold as the padding warmed them up for me!
They also look great too. The colours are really fresh and vibrant and their overall design is really modern and fashionable. I thought they initially looked a little too masculine for my liking but the red colour is actually quite feminine. I love it.
The headphones are well made, sturdy and durable. Don't be afraid to fold them over as initially they can be a little tight to fold. After a few "folds" they loosen up a bit and it becomes easier to shrink them for portability. Their carry case is the perfect size for the headphones and it helps to protect them during transit, so make sure you use it!
Would I recommend these? Of course I would! They're just a little expensive but I have seen them on offer in the sales so have a look around. You might see them for £100 like I have.
Great headphones. They sound great, look great and they're designed by Dr Dre so what more do you want?
Now this heaphones are just amazing. I'm giving it 5/5 cause the quality is the beast of these ones. Like it says in the name they are made by the legend Dr.Dre. It's just perfect great fit nice quality and it has a lot of versions of these ones but these are the best the first ones were the best. Yes they are really expensive but it is worth every penny. Really high quality and great brand just amazing thing Dre did about the music. He took music to the next level. Really loving them, have them since 2011 and they are still perfect. It doesn't match with any of the world best selling headphones like Skullcandy. Just not for comparing. Beats by Dre are the best thing if you enjoy the music either you are an artist or just music fan. Great design great quality great fit everything is just amazing
I bought these Beats- always wanted a pair so I thought finally I have the money so I will take the plunge and purchase some!
They have different type of beats ranging from £125 till £300 plus.. these ones were more than enough to spend.
The sound is pretty consistent and it doesn't matter what type of genre of music you are listening to. They also are cosy to wear and keep your ears warm, which is good in the cold weather!
My mum thought I was mad to spend so much on headphones but they are worth it for the sound element! The sound is really clear.. better than any other headphones I have ever had. They come within a nice pouch in which you can store them in which is nice.
I feel like these aren't 100% sturdy.. that's the only thing that ruins them for me! Otherwise they would be 100% perfect!
These headphones are great sound quality and bass but the build materials are very poor. Most of the headphone is made from a cheap glossy plastic you wouldn't expect on headphones for there price. The only good quality part is the cable and the ear cups which are soft and fit snuggly onto your ears. I have been playing around these for a few weeks and they are useful for travelling due to their travel case and the fact that theses headphones are able to fold. These headphones are very light and you barely notice them on your head. I would say though that after about an hour of continuous use they do get uncomfortable on your head and after a few months the folding joint gets very loose and can be very annoying. The wires are anti tangle and very thick which is a plus in a way as they dont get caught in zips or anything
The Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD On-Ear Headphone is a very comfortable headphone.
It has a soft padding for my ear, has dynamical HD sound and a nice bass.
It is also very convenient because you can fold it and put in this small headphone sack they give you.
The entire package also comes with, a manual guide, cleaning cloth, and a quote from Dr. Dre himself along with an autograph (fantastic if your a fan!!)
It also comes with two connectors for the headphone, one with control talk, and one without. The control talk is very handy because you don't have to pickup your phone by pressing answer - you just press the button on the control talk. Control talk also is used for music and iPods; the instructions manual will teach you how to use it.
The colour of the headphones is very shiny and looks like it wont fade over time!!
when my husband came home with these a few days ago my first reacting was to say "how much". after using them myself I was impressed with the quality of the sound which is very clear. they are comfortable to wear and seem to block out the sound of out side noise without being to tight on your head. they seem very well built and of good quality, they have been used quite a bit int he last few days since purchase and so far I think I can say that they will be for some time, after getting over the shock of the price I would prob go on to say that they are worth the money wouldnt have got a similar product of this quality for a similar price, and are also a very on trend item so if your into looking good while listening to good quality sound these are are for you
I'd never properly used a pair of headphones until I bought a pair of these, not only are they light and sleek. The sound quality is far superior than anything I've listened to before. The headphones come with a dust case which keeps them safe when in a bag for example. Although well made, these headphones look like they would break if sat/stood on for example. The sounds quality can be very basey, and near on all outside sound is blocked out... Good but a little eerie if you are home alone listening to some tunes! All in all, apart from the prices I'd definitely recommend these, and will be purchasing a pair for a Christmas present this year! If you are looking to buy a pair of these headphones, try a friends as this will definitely sway you to buy a pair. Hope this review has helped you! :)
I purchased a pair of Beats Solo headphones about three months ago. I primarily use them with my iphone and on occasion with my Samsung laptop. Solo are currently the smallest of the Beats on ear headphones.
The Look
Solo headphones currently come in 9 colours: black, dark blue, light blue pink, purple, green, red, white and futura-atom (white with sort of paint splattered). After much deliberation, as I liked many of the colours, I went for purple which is grape purple shade. There is a 2.5cm wide band which goes over your head connecting the two earpieces. There is also a hinge on either side which allows the earpieces to fold inwards and the headphones become fairly compact (considering they're on ear). On top of the band 'beats by dr dre' is written and the Beats logo features on each earpiece in silver. The inside of my headphones are black, this may be white depending what colour you buy. The inner band in lined which rubber to provide some comfort from the plastic band and the actual earpieces have large soft black cushions. Each earpiece also pivots to allow for extra flexibility and comfort. On the inside of the band just below the hinge there is a R or L to show which way round to wear them. Solos come with a detachable red wire for connecting to your music device, it connects to the left headphone. The connecting wire also includes in-line control talk. This allows you to control your music (increase/decrease volume, pause, play, next track or previous track) as well as using the headphones as a handsfree device. This is really handy as it saves you digging your device out your pocket.
The Sound
The sound is good but considering the price and comparing them to cheaper headphones the sound isn't £100+ difference in sound. A common comment on Beats is the bass level, this is definitely more noticeable however it obviously depends on the particular track you're playing. It's up to the individual user if loud bass is your thing. For overall volume I've found it's not particularly loud. Again this depends on the volume of the track/video you are playing. For example I use the youtube app and I've found some videos are quiet but then others are louder than playing 'normal' music on the iphone even though I haven't touched the volume level. Noise cancellation could be better as well. Leaving the headphone on without any music playing it takes the edge off outside noise but you can definitely still hear it. What really disappoints me is the amount of noise that leaks out of the headphones. From about half volume the person sat next to you can hear your music. I do like my music loud but I also don't want to annoy other people with it.
As mentioned I have only had the Solos for 3 months so I will update this review later to give a proper durability verdict. I can see one potential problem being the hinges, these many loosen over time, we will see. The main covering on the headphones is plastic which I don't imagine will take much battering. I am also a bit worried they may scratch.
The Carry Case
The headphones come with a padded carry case. This is black with a red version of the beats logo on it. The case is a great addition to the product however I've already stopped using it. The headphones only fit in if you fold them up and you need to detach the wire so it becomes a bit tedious putting them away and getting them back out if you use them a lot. I would probably only use the case now if I was travelling. However even though the case is padded it's not enough to withstand a weight or dropping. It would protect from scratches but would only cushion slightly so probably not enough to prevent damage to the important parts.
I love the look, they are comfortable and the sound quality is good. However I can't quite get the volume I would like when out and about. It remains to be seen how they last over time. I'm not the first and won't be the last to say you pay the money for Beats for the name and the look, as mentioned the sound isn't really an upgrade. I bought them as a treat for myself as they're not something you buy regularly.
You know what you are getting when you decide to purchase these classy and stylish headphones. Currently the Beats brand is growing and this set of headphones is looking to be older. This doesn't mean it is outdated however as This can hold its own alongside the new models. I like to see headphones by looking at the value for money, as these sell for around £170 you deserve to know what you are getting.
As the product claims; these are light weight and they do give you the 'crystal clear highs and deep, rumbling lows in high definition'. The product is tough, it can withstand the odd drop here and there but i warn you to take care. The ear cups do wobble if you rattle the product, the sound made sounds like you have broken the product. you haven't, everything still functions, it just shows a slight lack in the build quality.
Unlike many headphone these have 2 speakers in each ear cup, this increases the quality of the sound, HD.
Along with the good aesthetics and nicely designed ergonomics my favourite part is the cable. The cable isnt the most important thing but it does have a built in mic for talking phone calls and also a set of controls to control your music on the go. This includes volume up and down and the ability to skip a song, play and pause. ~The cable itself doesn't tangle like a normal cable which helps.
The headphones come with a soft travel case which you can fold your headphones up into for travelling.
Accessory for iPod / Beats Solo HD On-Ear Headphones are made for music lovers looking for high-definition headphones that look as good as they sound. These headphones combine advanced driver technology and premium design that deliver legendary Beats by Dr. Dre sound and are lightweight and durable. Clearer sound, deeper bass These are the only Beats by Dr. Dre that come with not one, but two speakers inside each can. That means you get crystal-clear highs and deep, rumbling lows in high definition. Almost impossible to break Every pair is now constructed of super-durable, flexible material, reinforced with a metal strip to make sure it never comes apart. They look good, tooâevery pair features the same high-quality clear-coat finish you find on a luxury car. Built-in mic for calls Switch easily between songs and incoming calls. No need to take off your headphones or talk into the phone like a walkie-talkie. Remote control Take calls, skip songs and adjust volume right from the cord of your Beats Solo HD headphones. No more searching for your phone or iPod just to find the right song.


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Thursday, October 10, 2013
For over 16 years, Cypress Gardens' Halloween in the Swamp has been one of the most exciting and anticipated seasonal events in the Lowcountry.
This year's Halloween in the Swamp is set for Oct. 17, 18 and 19 (Thursday through Saturday) from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. nightly.
The event is especially attractive for families because of the wide range of activities offered for all ages. Younger children enjoy less-spooky offerings including music, campfire, marshmallow roasts, storytelling, jump castle and a lighted pumpkin trail.
The more daring Halloween enthusiasts may choose to embark on The Haunted Swamp Experience. This terrifying adventure takes "victims" on spine-chilling, ghostly boat ride through the swamp, then drops them off on a haunted walking trail through the woods.
"We've established quite a 'regular' following," Cypress Gardens Manager Heather Graham said. "We add new haunts every year so it continues to be a different experience even for our avid annual attendees.
"Halloween in the Swamp entertains sell-out crowds, so I encourage everyone to either arrive early or purchase their tickets in advance."
Cypress Gardens encourages everyone to purchase tickets in advance, as a limited number will be available. General admission will cover entry into the event. For those who dare to try The Haunted Swamp Experience, tickets are $15 and include all general admission activities and the haunted boat ride and walking trails. This option is recommended for adults and children 12 and over only. Children ages 6 - 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children 5 and under will not be permitted to enter the Haunted Swamp Experience.
Advanced tickets are available online at www.cypressgardens.info or can be purchased in the gift shop at Cypress Gardens. All tickets for the Haunted Swamp Experience must be purchased in advance.
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Baseball | Saturday, April 20, 2013
Willamette Finishes Strong in Wins over Pirates, 5-3 and 9-6
Bearcats Score Twice in 9th Inning of Opener, Earn Three Runs in 10th Inning of Game 2
SPOKANE, WASH. -- The Willamette University Bearcats plated two runs in the top of the ninth inning to win the first game, 5-3, and tallied three runs in the 10th inning of the second game for a 9-6 victory, to sweep a doubleheader from Whitworth University on Saturday, April 20 at Merkel Field.
Willamette, which extended its winning streak to six games, improved its overall record to 17-18, while moving to 11-9 in the Northwest Conference. The Bearcats took over sole possession of third place in the NWC standings by one game over Pacific Lutheran University (10-10) and the University of Puget Sound (10-10). Whitworth fell to 10-22-1 overall, 5-15 in the NWC.
Hunter Gallant (So., 3B, Rescue, CA/Ponderosa HS) drove in the winning runs in the first game. Brandon Chinn (Jr., 1B, Salem, OR/Sprague HS) brought in the go-ahead run in the second game.
With two outs in the first inning of the opener, Gallant singled and Tosh Semlacher (Jr., LF, Gold River, CA/Jesuit HS) walked. Gallant scored on a single by Brad Breier (So., C, Torrance, CA/South HS).
Gerhard Muelheims hit an infield single for Whitworth in the bottom of the first. He stole second before scoring on a double by Josh Davis. After Tyler Pfeffer reached base on an error, Jeremy Druffel scored Davis with a squeeze bunt.
The Bearcats regained the lead in the top of the second, when Matt Hirsch (Fr., SS, Edmonds, WA/Meadowdale HS) and Rolenn Himuro (So., OF, Honolulu, HI/Punahou School) hit singles with one out. Tyson Giza (Sr., CF, Salem, OR/Sprague HS) drove in Hirsch with a single, and Austin Hagarty (Fr., IF, Roseville, CA/Woodcreek HS) used a squeeze bunt to score Himuro.
Whitworth pushed across the next run in the sixth inning to tie the game at 3-3. Pfeffer walked and went to second on a sacrifice bunt by Druffel. Thomas Wakem hit into a fielding error at second base, and a throwing error followed, allowing Pfeffer to score an unearned run.
With one out in the top of the ninth, Giza single to center field and Hagarty singled up the middle. A double steal moved the runners to second and third.
Gallant drove in Giza and Hagarty with the tie-breaking runs on a single to center field. Gallant was 4 for 5 during the game to lead a 15-hit attack for the Bearcats. Giza finished 3 for 5.
Himuro, who started in left field, was injured in the sixth inning when he ran into the fence in foul territory while attempting to catch a fly ball. He was taken to the hospital with a broken orbital bone. The game was delayed for about 30 minutes before the teams resumed play.
Willamette pitcher Peter Hoffman (So., RHP, Hayden, ID/Lake City HS) threw a complete-game three-hitter with eight strikeouts. He upped his record to 6-4.
The Pirates rallied from deficits of 4-0 and and 6-4 to tie the Bearcats in the second game.
Giza was hit by a pitch to open the first inning. He went to second on a sacrifice by Hagarty and reached third when Gallant grounded out. Semlacher belted a home run to give the Bearcats a 2-0 lead.
Andrew Wilson (So., OF, Granite Bay, CA/Granite Bay HS) of Willamette hit a leadoff single in the third inning and eventually scored on a double by Hagarty. Giza began the fifth stanza by smacking a solo homer for a 4-0 lead.
Whitworth plated single runs in the fifth and sixth, before tying the game with two runs in the seventh. Nick Motsinger hit an RBI single in the seventh, and scored the tying run when Muelheims followed with a triple.
In the top of the eighth, Ben Petersen (Sr., C, Rocklin, CA/Rocklin HS/Butte College) singled with two outs. Chinn reached base on an error. Hirsch drove in both runners with a double.
Whitworth forced an extra inning after the Pirates scored twice in the bottom of the ninth inning on a two-run double by Motsinger.
With Semlacher at second base and two outs in the top of the 10th, Chinn drove in the go-ahead run with a single to center field. Hirsch followed with a single to third. A wild throw on the play allowed Chinn to advance to third. Wilson brought home Chinn and Hirsch with a double to center.
Parker Johnson (Sr., RHP, Carlsbad, CA/La Costa Canyon HS) threw nine innings to get the win and improved to 3-1. Garrett Davis (Jr., RHP, Marysville, WA/Pilchuck HS) tossed the 10th inning for his second save. He allowed a double by Pfeffer, but retired the next three batters to end the game.
Both teams earned 13 hits, with Hagarty leading Willamette by going 3 for 4. Semlacher was 2 for 4, while Hirsch and Wilson each finished 2 for 5.
Blake Thoren went 3 for 3 for Whitworth. Motsinger was 2 for 4 and led all players with three RBIs.
The teams will complete the weekend series with a single game on Sunday, April 21. Game time is scheduled for 12 p.m. (PDT).
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This weekend at National Pro Wrestling Day I was privy to more discussion than I cared for as to who was actually under all of these masks. Now, I fully understand and appreciate that we all love different things in wrestling, and gimmicks aren't always a universally loved idea. However, I do not fall into that category of wrestling fan. I am all about gimmick. I will forgive the worst display of technical wrestling if it plays into a character's facade, a story that's trying to be told, or if it's done by someone who has a better character than most people going. Hard work isn't always physical.
Masks have been used for decades for many different reasons. Most currently, the Impact heel stable Aces and Eights are using masks as a way to hide their appearance as they attempt to…well, it's Impact, so their intentions aren't actually clear. However, what is clear is that masks are not used to propel a gimmick or a character forward, but rather disguise a known personality. The end game is the unmasking.
Unmasking as an end game is a popular trope. Often, in Mexico, an unmasking is a way for a performer to move on, be it to pass the torch, retire, or move on to a new promotion or company. This can be accomplished as masks carry a respect and an impressive amount of cultural import, with luchadors going so far as to go out in public in their masks to further protect their true identities. Attempt to remove a mask during a match can be grounds for disqualification. Without this kind of commitment, instances like these unmaskings, or even luchas de apuestas (matches with wagers such as mask vs. mask, mask vs. hair) don't carry any kind of gravity.
There is a vast difference, however, between using the mask as a proponent to the narrative and using them to convey someone's identity as a wrestler. Be it writer, actor, wrestler, the art of character creation is something that can take incredible effort. But rather than respecting that, we seem to have a need to want to tear it down. It is what we all hate about the worst of the wrestling community, or the internet in general: someone else's need to feel smarter or demonstrate that they know more than you for no other reason than they can. The feeling of "insider knowledge" that draws people to dirtsheets, or makes people use the phrase "my sources tell me" instead of "I read this rumour on the internet somewhere."
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Now, if you do know the identity of someone under a mask, tell me, does it add anything to their matches? Does anyone get the same feeling knowing that Yokozuna is actually Samoan? That Ted DiBiase isn't a jerkface millionaire? That the Dudleys aren't blood related? So why is it that so many people have such a strong desire to tear down the hard work of a wrestler who happens to wrestle in a mask? If you had to go to work, act and speak completely differently, and perform with hindered vision, would you just breeze through it? Probably not.
If a wrestler is truly good at what they do – technical wrestling, in-ring storytelling, being high on the elusive and mysterious workrate scale – shouldn't we celebrate that? And by the same token, shouldn't we be celebrating the commitment and effort of someone who chooses to take it one step further and does it well? Why can't we just appreciate that the Latvian Proud Oak is funny and trying to have fun, instead trying to figure out who the fellow underneath is, and why he would want to pretend to be a Baltic wrestling tree? Why can't I get excited for to interact with two different characters who happen to be performed by the same person? I would think that they would be happy that not one, but two things they have created could make me so happy, rather than thinking I'm dumb for having two different conversations with the same person.
So just as I choose to respect someone for their athletic ability, I will respect them just as much for having the creative talent to make me love a group of pretend anthropomorphic ants, an olde tyme athlete with a baseball face, or a true gentleman with a belly of cotton. At the end of the day, wrestling is a pretty goddamn weird thing in general, so what's wrong with wanting to let go, believe in something, and have a bit of fun along the way?


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Evolving from the Marlboro Man in the 1960s to the Subservient Chicken in a recent Web campaign, advertising is undergoing a radical transformation. Harvard Business School professor Stephen P. Bradley, who is cowriting a book on how broadband technologies are remaking many industries, discusses how advertising is responding to the challenges. Read More
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2012 Bad Wig and Ugly Tracksuit Walk
More than three dozen participants came out for today's New Year's Day Bad Wig and Ugly Tracksuit Walk at Green Lake Park. Here's a group shot, courtesy of Marlow Harris: Thanks, Marlow! ©Amy Duncan for My Green Lake | Seattle's Green Lake Blog, 2012. Permalink | Comment on this post Post tags: fashion, new year's day, walking [Read More]
Sugarcomb Hair Salon fashion show and fundraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Sugarcomb Hair Salon (780 N 73rd St) is hosting a fashion show and fundraiser on Saturday, September 24, 2011, 6 p.m. -9 p.m. The event will begin with specialty cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. A DJ will be spinning records and Rick Friel will MC. At 7 p.m. there will be a fall fashion show. The show will feature Kate Burt, who was named "Emerging Designer for Best Everyday Wear" at this year's Seamless in Seattle, designer Gwen Stubbs of Lekkerlife Clothing, designer Susan Fedore from Una, and local jewelry designer Birna Sigurbjornsdottir. Hair will be by Sugarcomb Salon and makeup will be by Katrina Kromm. Following the… [Read More]
Bad Christmas sweater party at the Kangaroo & Kiwi
The Kangaroo & Kiwi (7305 Aurora Ave N) is once again holding a "bad sweater party." A message sent out to Kangaroo & Kiwi fans via facebook explains the party this way: "Get a bad xmas sweater,wear it,love it,look silly!" The event will be Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010. ©Amy Duncan for My Green Lake | Seattle's Green Lake Blog, 2010 … [Read More]
Costume sale at the Green Lake Bathhouse on Saturday
The Seattle Public Theater at the Green Lake Bathhouse (7312 West Green Lake Dr N) is having a costume sale this Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010), 2-4 p.m. "Shoppers will be able to grab an affordable costume for Halloween or a special night on the town," Front of House Manager Patrick Lennon told us. "They can support a local non-profit community organization at the same time … [Read More]


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At 7.30am on 22 September, a day after the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, French riot police moved into a plot of land on the outskirts of the port city of Calais where some 270 migrants and asylum seekers, mostly from Afghanistan, had been camping in squalid shanties built with bits of plywood, cardboard and plastic.
Bulldozers razed the notorious makeshift camp, nicknamed 'The Jungle' by local people, and its residents were transferred to different detention centres and young people's homes throughout France. About half of the people detained during the raid were children under 18, some as young as 11. French courts released all of the minors, and most of the adults, just a few hours or, at most, days after the raid.
In the weeks since the dismantlement of the Jungle and the scattering of its population, many Afghans have returned to Calais and are now sleeping rough, under bridges or in derelict buildings, keeping one step ahead of police raids aimed at stopping them from building another Jungle.
I recently accompanied a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) team which speaks to undocumented migrants, providing them with information about the asylum system in France and how to apply for refugee status. Although France receives more asylum applications than any other country in Europe, including the United Kingdom, very few Afghans apply for asylum here, preferring instead to go to the UK where there is a sizeable Afghan community.
Border controls in Calais are tight, however, and it is difficult for somebody without the required documents to slip through undetected. Attempts to hide in the undercarriage of a lorry or to stow away in a cargo container often end tragically. Last month, employees at the port of Calais opened the trailer of a Slovenian truck bound for the UK and found inside the body of a 25-year-old Indian man who had tried to hide there.
Last week, with a frosty wind blowing off the English Channel, Calais was bitterly cold. In an industrial zone close to the ferry terminal, local charities were distributing food to some 150 migrants and asylum seekers of various nationalities. Some Afghan teenagers had improvised a couple of drums with a few empty old cans and were dancing around and singing. Some local French boys and girls had come to join them.
A colleague and I approached a wiry, serious-looking 14-year-old boy who was watching the dancing. He was from Jalalabad and spoke very good English. He was with two younger cousins, aged 11 and 13. They asked me not to use their names for fear that they would be sent back if they ever made it across to the UK.
"After they closed the Jungle," the oldest of the three boys told me, "we had to sleep under a bridge for a while. Now we are living in the house of somebody who works for a charity that helps migrants." The boys were in good spirits. Some local people had given them new winter clothes and even cheap digital watches. I asked the boy who spoke English why he had left Afghanistan. "Some people wanted to harm me," he said. "My family sent me away because they feared I would be kidnapped."
His family had paid people smugglers a lot of money to take him and his cousins out of Afghanistan and through Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy and France. "It took us four months," he said. "We hid in trucks and had a guide to take us across the mountains between Iran and Turkey. We walked for ten hours. It was very steep and dangerous."
From Turkey they crossed into Greece, like thousands of other undocumented migrants and asylum seekers from countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan. Every year, hundreds drown in the dangerous Aegean waters after their boats sink or ruthless smugglers throw them overboard to evade coast guard police. Only four weeks ago, eight Afghans, five women and three children, drowned near the Greek island of Mytilini when their wooden vessel capsized in strong gale force winds.
"I met him in a detention centre in Greece," the boy who spoke English said, pointing to a broad-chested Afghan teenager standing next to him. "We stayed there 20 days. The Greek guards released us because we were so young. But he stayed three months. He is sixteen". The burly teenager smiled proudly, accepting the younger boy's tacit acknowledgement of his toughness.
In recent months, UNHCR has criticised the appalling conditions in which migrants and asylum seekers, including unaccompanied minors, are kept in Greece. Last month, UNHCR called for the immediate closure of the detention centre of Pagani on the island of Lesbos, and for an enquiry on alleged acts of brutality committed by the guards. The UNHCR representative in Greece described conditions in this centre as "inhuman".
I asked the 14-year-old boy if he wanted to stay in France. "No," he said, "I speak English, not French. I want to go to England and study to be a doctor, like my father." A colleague asked if he had spoken with his family since he had left Afghanistan. "I spoke to my parents last week", he replied. "I cried. When they asked me why I was crying I said that I wasn't crying but shivering because of the cold. I said that because I didn't want them to know I was suffering."
There are no official figures for the number of unaccompanied children arriving in Europe from other continents, but the Separated Children in Europe Programme, run jointly by UNHCR and the International Save the Children Alliance, estimates that there could be as many as 100,000 minors in this situation. Most of them are 16- or 17-year-old boys but there are also a number of girls and younger children. Many of them come from countries at war such as Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia, but relatively few claim asylum. This is worrying because children who do not apply for refugee status are never officially registered or assisted and don't have access to child protection services. These children lead a marginal existence and are at grave risk of exploitation.
Although a number of safeguards do exist in the asylum systems of European countries, many children are not claiming protection, either because they are afraid of being sent back to their home nation, or because of a lack of information and help when filing a claim in a language they do not understand. UNHCR advocates the implementation of a common European approach, through legislative action and practical cooperation between EU countries. This approach should include access to qualified guardians; adequate and fair age determination procedures and adequate reception facilities. In such an environment, it would be possible to determine the best solution for each individual child and to ensure that their best interests are the primary concern.
Until such a system is put into place, vulnerable children will continue to live by the law of 'The Jungle' in the streets and squares of European cities such as Calais, Paris, Rome and Athens.


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Genre: Action (Shooter) / 3D / 3rd Person / Stealth
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It is with great pride and joy that we feature for a final time in 2011 Half Lamb from our partners at Sandstone Ridge and Clover Creek farms. Every year for the past 5 years James and Lisa Twomey in Wisconsin and Chris Wilson is Tennessee patiently take dozens of calls from us here at Heritage to make sure the season's shipments go off without a hitch. As the lambs are about to be processed, we salute our friends for months of hard work and encourage you to support them (and us!) by buying a Half Lamb if you have not already.
Our two featured breeds are the Tunis and the Katahdin. The Tunis is on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy Watch List with fewer than 2,500 annual registrations in the United States. The Katahdin is on the Recovering List but still in need of monitoring. Both are purebred lamb and have spent their entire lives on pasture grazing on local grasses. The Tunis has a clean and lamby taste. The Katahdin being a hair sheep is very tasty but light on strong lamb overtones.
The half lamb is the most cost effective way of tasting these rare breeds while also participating in the whole carcass movement sweeping the United States. If you are not 100% satisfied, your money back! Questions? Call us at 718-389-0985.
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Michelle Blankenship
Michelle Blankenship, 29, of Danville, Indiana, formerly of McDermott, died Saturday, June 23, 2013, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 18, 1983, in Columbus, a daughter of Rodney Blankenship of McDermott and the late Edith Wright.
She was a manager of Hardees Restaurant in Danville and a 2002 Northwest High School graduate.
She is survived by her stepmother, Karen Cable Blankenship of McDermott; her fiance Justin Thomson; three daughters, Hailey Faith Thomson, Olivia Hope Thomson, and Gabrielle Love Thomson, all at home; three brothers, Shannon (Laura) Wright of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Rodney Blankenship Jr. of Chillicothe, and Nick (Mallory) Blankenship of Lucasville; and one sister, Tara (Israel) Brady of Friendship; her grandparents, Carl and Mary Copas of Lucasville, and Ruth Robinson of McDermott; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Alexander Blankenship.
Graveside services will be held 2:15 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Scioto Burial Park with Josh Powell officiating. Friends may call Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the McKinley Funeral Home in Lucasville.


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Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.'s 8.6% stake in Rocket Internet is a no-brainer: Telecom and Internet giant PLDT PLDT is a pioneer in online and mobile payments, and Rocket's own payment system, Payleven, quickly foundered in 2012 when the first Rocket e-commerce sites were being established in Asia.
For many poorer residents the cheap smartphones now flooding into the far reaches of Southeast Asia will mean their first access to the Internet, and mobile wallets will make them more likely to become online buyers. As it is now, Rocket's six Amazon-like general shopping sites in Southeast Asia (called Lazada) as well as its nine Zappos-like apparel sites (Zalora in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, and Jabong in India) offer the option of cash-on-delivery payment.
This Jabong TV commercial is a copycat of a Zalando ad in Europe
There's some truth to Rocket's frequent claim that it is introducing both sophisticated technology and access to desired products in emerging markets. Neither Amazon nor Alibaba have set up in Southeast Asia. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam all have their own indigenous retail sites–but Rocket is building unmatched logistics chains while waging price wars. That infrastructure alone will make the sites attractive to an Amazon-size buyer, even if the sites continue to lose money.
Rocket's vow to become the biggest consumer Internet group outside of China and the U.S. seems much less viable, at least in India. By the time Rocket entered India in 2011 with apparel vendor Jabong there were plenty of well-funded, fast-growing online retailers, even though the proportion of Indians who are Internet users and shoppers still lags far behind China's. India's number one e-commerce site is the general merchandiser Flipkart, with estimated gross revenue of $200 million in 2013. In July it raised $1 billion from its foreign investors, including Naspers Naspers and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund. Earlier this year Flipkart swallowed Myntra, the country's top apparel site and Jabong's direct competitor. Compared to Amazon, which entered India in June 2013 and vows to invest $2 billion, Jabong's $100 million is small stuff.
In the more advanced neighbors to the east, Rocket is facing fierce competition on two digital fronts: restaurant delivery and taxi-booking apps. Rocket's Easy Taxi has already been battling with Malaysia's GrabTaxi, which this year got a total of $25 million from Singapore government and Silicon Valley venture funds. And Uber is entering major cities in Southeast Asia.–Susan J. Cunningham


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A championship game loss didn't dampen the season for the Shelby County High School JV football team as the Rockets posted an 8-1 record this year.
Shelby went undefeated in their regular season before falling to North Oldham 28-14 in their conference championship game.
"We had a very good year," Shelby JV coach Nick Edwards said. "We beat North Oldham in the regular season, but they came back and got us in the championship game so that was a little bit disappointing."
The road to Bowling Green may just lead through Bowling Green in the near future for the local high school football teams.
Under a new alignment of teams ratified in July by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, Shelby County and Collins will compete in the same 4A district next season thanks to Shelby dropping down from 5A
Post 37 will host banquet
The American Legion Post 37 baseball team will host an awards banquet at 5 p.m. Nov. 30 at Claudia Sanders Dinner House to celebrate its state championship team from the past summer and the retirement of long-time coach Jim Wiley.
The event will feature major league baseball player Chris Burke as the guest speaker. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Judy Cresap at Sports Legends at 647-3500 or call 487-0684.
Andriot earns Big East honors
Neither the week nor the results were what the Collins High School Titans were expecting with their annual district matchup with North Oldham.
After a week in which the Collins program lost three starters and a coach, the Titans then suffered the second worst loss in program history Friday as North Oldham routed the Titans 43-0.
There were no surprises for the Shelby County Rockets Friday against Bullitt East, just a few drives where East executed a bit better en route to a 36-20 win.
"They (Bullitt East) did just what we expected them to do," Shelby County coach Todd Shipley said. "They were a little bit more physical than we were at times."
The win gave the Chargers second place in the district and a home playoff game in the first round, while Shelby County dropped to third and will go on the road for the first round of the playoffs.
Both local high school football teams will go on the road for their playoff games this seasons after finishing third in their respective districts.
And that's not the only similarity. Both the Rockets and Titans will play first round games in Jefferson County.
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North Oldham will be a heavy favorite in the boys' and girls' AAA regional cross country meet at Collins Saturday, but the individual titles will still run through Collins High School.
Both North teams have been ranked in the top five for the most of the season and the boys' team has been No. 1 for all but two weeks of the year.
"It's going to be tough for anyone to beat North in both races," Collins coach Stephen Drawbaugh said.
After last week's 33-14 loss at Simon Kenton, Collins Head Coach Jerry Lucas said he saw good things, and that's been his focus this week as the Titans prepare for South Oldham.
The Shelby County Rockets will hit the road again this week to face another boarder rival with a 7:30 kick-off at Spencer County High School.
The game was nearly moved to Shelby County after the Bears' field was hit by lightning two weeks ago, forcing Spencer to hit the road in its opener at Thomas Nelson.
That game played less than half of a quarter, however, before it was called due to the weather with Spencer County leading 7-0.
But in just a few minutes of play, the Bears (1-0) had already amassed 115 rushing yards on just five carries.
The Shelby County boys' soccer team has struggled in three of their first five games this year, but head coach Tony Woods said he expected it.
The Rockets fell 6-0 to South Oldham on Wednesday and that was on the heels of a 5-2 loss to cross-town rival Collins on Tuesday.
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It's been two weeks since global aviation authorities grounded Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, and investigators still don't know what's wrong with the jet, much less how to fix it, or how long that process will take. But Boeing executives say they're not throttling back production or redesigning the electrical subsystems that seem to be the root of the problem.
"There are no instructions to slow down," CEO Jim McNerney told analysts and members of the press in a conference call on Wednesday. "It's business as usual. Let's keep building airplanes and then let's ramp up as we planned."
When Boeing announced its fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday, it beat analyst expectations thanks in part to a record backlog of orders, and strong demand from customers to add to their Dreamliner fleets. Despite the fact that the long-range mid-size jet is now grounded –and Boeing won't be allowed to deliver any more until that problem is addressed– the company said its predicted 2013 revenues of $82-$85 billion assume "no significant financial impact from the FAA-mandated grounding of its 787 Dreamliner fleet."
In fact, Boeing contends that it will actually speed up 787 production: "The program remains on track to further increase the final assembly build rate to seven per month in mid 2013 and 10 per month by late 2013, with a subsequent increase in delivery rates," McNerney said.
The 787′s troubles began with an incident in Boston on January 7, when a battery on an empty jet caught fire; on January 16 an All Nippon Airlines Dreamliner was forced to make an emergency landing in Japan after on-board alarms indicated smoke in an electrical compartment and passengers reported a burning smell in the cabin. As a result, the FAA ordered all operators of U.S.-registered Boeing 787 to cease operations. International aviation authorities quickly followed suit.
It didn't take long for investigators to discover the root of the problem: The high-tech Dreamliner uses lithium-ion batteries –the same kind you might find in your laptop or cell phone– and electric motors instead of traditional hydraulic controls. Battery-based systems are smaller and lighter, and were supposed to make the Dreamliner far more fuel efficient. But in the few cases under investigation, the batteries heated up and caught on fire.
McNerney said that Boeing knew of no incidents where the battery system had to be replaced due to unusual failure or safety concerns, and that the only replacements were for standard maintenance reasons, though the batteries have been replaced at a "slightly higher" than predicted rate. He also said the company has no plans to step away from lithium-ion technology, either in the 787 or in future vehicles. "Nothing we've learned has told us that we've made the wrong choice on the battery," he said. "We feel good about the battery technology and its fit for the airplane."
Boeing executives also dismissed the possibility of slowdowns in other business lines due to engineering talent and resources getting diverted to fixing the Dreamliner. "This is a highly compartmentalized issue," McNerney said. "We have deep expertise within Boeing… and because of the specialized nature of the technology and of the investigation, it's not drawing from any critical resources of any other programs."
So far, investors seem to share McNerney's optimism for a quick resolution to the Dreamliner's problems: Shares of Boeing stock closed up 1.28% for the day, and are down just 1.02% overall since the beginning of the January.
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Burlington winters can be harsh, but snow and ice haven't slowed us down. Instead, we built our economy and culture around these parts of our climate. But what do rising global temperatures mean for our winters?
Lately, the amount of days with snow on the ground seems to be declining. Our local observations fit a regional trend. Across the Northeast in the past three decades, the number of days with snow cover has decreased an average of 16 days.
Snow is also slushier, and it's melting earlier in the season.
What does this mean for winter sports?
Artificial snowmaking can help downhill skiing areas compensate for some of the effects of climate change, though costs can be steep.
Activities that rely completely on natural snow, like tobogganning and cross-country skiing, won't fare as well.
The snowmobiling season is expected to shrink dramatically by the end of the century.
What's bad for our winter sports is also bad for our economy. Downhill skiing contributes over a billion dollars to the state's economy each year; snowmobiling generates $3 billion for the economy of the Northeast.
A loss of snow affects more than just winter sports. For example, many plants need snow cover to protect their roots from frost damage. In a warmer world, plants would lose this winter blanket.
For more information, check out the reports from the Notheast Climate Impacts Assessment from the Union of Concerned Scientists, and this Indicators Map at the University of New Hampshire - just click on Burlington.
Lakes all across the Northeast (like the one shown below) are feeling the heat. The ice is breaking up an average of 9 to 16 days earlier than it did in 1850.
Burlington overlooks Lake Champlain, the sixth largest body of fresh water in the United States. Lake Champlain is a great place for ice skating and ice fishing.
Lately, though, the lake is taking longer to freeze over. Lake Champlain is freezing over more than eight days later than it did in the mid-to-late 1800s.
More and more, the lake doesn't freeze over completely. Since the early 1800s there have been 30 years when the lake hasn't frozen over, and most of these years have been within the past few decades.
A loss of ice cover will affect the lake's ecosystem -- and the fish we like to catch. For example, lake ice cover provides a protective layer that helps block the affects of wind and waves. And it's important to remember that climate change won't just reduce Lake Champlain's ice cover. It will alter the lake's complex ecology in unpredictable ways throughout all four seasons.
The chart below shows the recent history of ice cover on the lake.
The data for this graph came from the National Weather Service. Also, check out the Northeast Indicators of Climate Change Report at Clean Air-Cool Planet, and read this article from the Burlington Free Press about Lake Champlain and climate change.


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Cloud Mountain Farm Center in Everson opens its nursery to the public for the 2013 planting season and growing season on February 1st and, to support home gardeners, as well as experienced farmers, the center kicks off another series of educational workshops, beginning February 16th.
"Growing Apples and Pears" is a free workshop on the planting, growing and pruning of apple and pear tress. It will be offered on February 16th and 23rd from 10:30 am to noon.
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Tasty Tuesday Project
As part of National Nutrition Month, kindergarten and second-grade students at Pi Beta Phi Elementary School will participate in a fruit or vegetable tasting each Tuesday in March, as part of an effort to encourage students make healthier eating choices.
The Tasty Tuesday Project, sponsored in part by the UT Extension Office, Food City and Sevier County Master Gardeners, exposes children to less common fruits and vegetables, with the hope that bringing the foods to the classroom may give students a chance to try something they might not have tried otherwise.
"Kids are more apt to try things if their buddies are trying them," said Linda Hyder of the UT Extension Office. "So we're just trying to encourage that and hope they take the message home."
The first Tuesday's featured food was kiwi, which, according to Hyder, was probably the favorite tasting last year at Catlettsburg Elementary School.
"This is just our second year of the program, but last year was very successful," Hyder said.
Once each child received a sample, Hyder encouraged them to describe how the kiwi looked. They noted, astutely, that it was green, with a white center, black seeds and brown skin.
Then the students were allowed to take off the lids of the containers and smell the kiwi, which elicited a wider range of reactions, some jumping back and covering their noses. The fruit smelled variously like grapes, bananas and apples, according to the students.
Next, they felt the kiwi. Everyone agreed that the kiwi was wet.
Hyder called on Larry Collins, produce manager at Food City, to demonstrate how to eat the kiwi. He said they could either eat the slice whole, skin and all, or break the piece in one spot and eat it like an orange slice.
The children were cautious. Most looked over to a table at the right side of the room, where one or two known daredevils may have sat. But even those children elected to taste the kiwi with the tip of their tongues first.
"See what you think," Hyder said. "Just take a taste and see. You don't have to eat the whole thing."
"It's good!" was soon heard from every seat in the classroom. Hyder asked how many liked it, and a hand from every student in the room shot up.
"Can we have more?" they asked.
"We're not having another one today, but next week we're having something new," Hyder said. "For every week, we're going to have something different for you to taste.
"It may be a fruit, it may be a vegetable, it may be purple, it may be red, it may be green. They're all different colors and they're all good for you."
Baby spinach and red cabbage will be offered March 12; grapefruit and pineapple March 19; and yellow squash and English cucumber (with ranch dressing) March 26. Each tasting also comes with a lesson on the particular food's health benefits.