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Close to 20 properties identified by the retailer for its easyday stores have been returned, as partner Walmart grapples with regulatory issues and graft charges
Nearly five years after Bharti Retail rolled out its first easyday store in Punjab, Sunil Mittal's ambitious project appears to have come to a grinding halt. Having grown to over 200 outlets in five years since its launch in 2008, Bharti Retail has been unusually quiet on expansion this year, just as it has been for its cash-and-carry venture with American chain Walmart. This is in contrast to the fast-paced expansion by rival Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail which seems unmindful of the industry concerns over foreign investment norms in multi-brand retail.
That Bharti Retail returned close to 20 properties which were supposed to have been leased for its easyday stores, according to recent reports, has only added to the air of uncertainty around the business. Many in the industry dismiss the development as a routine event in the retail sector, arguing that "properties could be released without much heartburn when taken on a token amount with the condition that stores would open on a later date". That way the only thing one loses is the token amount. However, once the lease is signed, a lock-in period comes into effect, making it difficult to terminate the deal.
There's no clarity on the kind of deals that Bharti Retail may have signed for the properties in question. The company, in response to a questionnaire on its expansion plans and the reasons for the slowdown, says: "The retail industry is currently awaiting clarity around its suggestions to the government on the conditions linked to foreign investment in multi-brand retail. Once we have clarity, we will be in a position to spell out our future plans. Until then, it's business as usual at Bharti Retail and our joint venture with Walmart."
Business of few words
Unlike its listed telecom business, Bharti Airtel, Bharti's retail project has been a closely-held private affair as far as financial numbers and top management movements are concerned. Not surprising then that the last media announcement made by the company, as listed on its official website, was nine months ago on 3 November 2012 when it opened its fourth easyday store in Karnataka. This long spell of silence, according to an industry watcher, is a reflection of the company's current state of mind.
When Mitchell Slape, who was vice-president at Walmart's Mexico unit, was appointed chief operating officer (COO) of Bharti Retail in April 2012, again the company did not make any announcement. Not much is known about others in the top management, except that Bharti Retail has been functioning without a chief executive for long now, a scenario that is not quite in sync with the group's other key businesses.
Vinod Sawhney, a top executive, was given charge of the business as president and CEO when Bharti Retail, a subsidiary of the $12-billion Bharti group, was set up in 2007. Following Sawhney's exit a few years later, Andrew Levermore took over. Levermore returned to South Africa early last year to do his own thing and Slape was brought in as the COO.
In yet another step that may have raised many eyebrows, Rajan Mittal, Group Chairman Sunil Mittal's younger brother, who's been at the forefront of the retail business right from the start, stepped down as director of Bharti Retail last year, though he is still on the board of Bharti-Walmart, the cash-and-carry venture. Dismissing any link with the Enforcement Directorate probe in the $100-million investments by Walmart in alleged violation of foreign investment norms in Cedar Support Services, a Bharti group company, a spokesperson had said Rajan resigned from the Bharti Retail board because he wanted to "take out time for his other commitments". Rajan was replaced by Bharti group's general counsel and company secretary, Mukesh Bhavnani. Sunil Mittal, who too was on the Bharti Retail board when it was founded in 2007, stepped down as director in March 2008.
These developments should be seen in the backdrop of the uncertain regulatory framework that has kept multinationals from making investments even a year after foreign investors were permitted to enter the multi-brand sector. Bharti Retail is running in losses, it is learnt, and is a long way from breaking even.
In 2007, Bharti had announced a 50:50 wholesale joint venture with Walmart, while setting up its own retail business. The idea was to wait for the sector to open up to foreign investors, when perhaps Walmart could buy into Bharti's retail business. Walmart has been providing backend and technology support to Bharti Retail, apart from the fact that a Walmart veteran is running the company now.
Even as it's possible for Walmart to buy up to 51 per cent in Bharti Retail, as allowed in the policy on foreign investment in multi-brand retail, many hurdles have come in the way in the recent months, thereby throwing things into a disarray.
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HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac University junior Vincent Guglietti (East Haven, Conn.) was named to the 2014 New England Collegiate Baseball Association Division I All-New England Second Team, as announced on May 21, 2014. This year's NEIBA All-Star Game, pitting the Division I All-Stars against the Division II and III All-Stars will be played at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Mass.
Guglietti was previously named to the All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Second Team on Wednesday, May 20 in West Long Branch, N.J. The third-year Bobcat was an offensive force for Quinnipiac, leading head coach Dan Gooley's squad in most offensive categories.
In his third year, Guglietti led Quinnipiac in average (.341), runs scored (29), hits (59), doubles (13), home runs (5), RBI (36), slugging percentage (.514), multiple-hit games (16), multiple-RBI games (11), average against right-handed pitching (.386), average with runners on base (.400), average with runners in scoring position (.407), average with two outs (.446), two-out hits (29) and two-out RBI (19). In addition, he was named the MAAC Player of the Week on Apr. 8 and also the Quinnipiac Athletics Athlete of the Month for April. Guglietti previously earned all-conference honors when he was named to the All-Northeast Conference Second Team as a freshman in 2012.


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How to Apply Makeup to Cover Facial Scars
There are many ways to improve the appearance of scars. Scars can be improved with scar camouflage makeup as long as the makeup is applied in an effective way. Knowing the proper technique to cover up your scars will make the makeup look natural and the scar less noticeable.
Identify the types of scars you have. Red scars and scars that are either depressed (hypotrophic) or raised (hypertrophic) can be improved with makeup.
Order corrective camouflage makeup online. Corrective camouflage makeup that is especially formulated for scars will be easier to apply, will last longer and will probably be more effective at cover up. However, you can experiment with colors first by selecting from makeup at your local drugstore.
Choose several shades of makeup -- one that is close to your natural skin tone, one that is a shade lighter, and one that is a shade darker. Also buy face powder to match the color of your skin.
Clean your face well with soap and water or a cleanser. In addition, home microdermabrasion followed by a moisturizer makes for a smooth "palette" on which to effectively apply your scar camouflage makeup.
Apply foundation to your entire face. Apply a thin coat of foundation the color of your natural skin tone to your entire face. Let this set a few minutes before proceeding to the next step.
Apply makeup to cover hypotrophic scars. If your scar is depressed (sunken in, or hypotrophic), use a foundation shade that is lighter than your natural skin tone to fill in the scar. If the scar is red, you might find that it will help to lightly use a green cover stick before applying the foundation, as green counteracts red. Do not over-do this application to avoid "cakiness." Let it "set" for a few minutes before proceeding to Step 7.
Apply makeup to cover hypertrophic scars. If your scar is raised (hypertrophic) and red, use foundation in a color that is close to your natural skin tone. If the scar is raised but not red, use foundation makeup that is slightly darker than your natural tone. Do not over-do this application. Let it set for a few minutes before proceeding to Step 7.
Apply blended foundation around the scar. Blend foundation that matches your skin tone with the color you used for the scar. Lightly dot the blended makeup around the scar. Carefully blend the dots with your finger.
Apply loose powder. Use a small powder brush to apply powder to the scar. Use a bit more than you would on the rest of your face. Let the powder set for a few minutes, then go back and use a larger powder brush to sweep off the excess. Use this excess powder to lightly cover the rest of your face.
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- Consider trying silicone scar sheets to reduce red and raised scars.
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Team Bath Buccs Sam Hatherley rues golden glitch
Posted: January 25, 2013|
Sam Hatherley was left wondering 'what if' after seeing a hockey gold medal slip through his fingers at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival.
The Team Bath Buccs player, pictured, and his Great Britain men's hockey team-mates took on old foes Australia in the final at the Sydney Olympic Hockey Centre on Sunday, keen to avenge defeat by their hosts in the round-robin stage three days earlier.
And they looked on course after overturning a three-goal half-time deficit to lead 4-3, only for Australia to level with two minutes to go before stealing the win courtesy of an extra-time golden goal.
"I have mixed emotions about the silver medal," said Hatherley, 18, a first-year sports performance student at the University of Bath.
"If someone had said 'you will win silver' before the tournament I would have been pleased but to get so close to gold is so frustrating.
"For the neutral it was probably one of the best games they will see but for us we feel like it was a missed opportunity. Silly mistakes cost us."
Also in action Down Under last week was City of Bath Rhythmic Gymnastics Club starlet Tiola Gleeson, who helped Great Britain finish fifth in the team event.
The 12-year-old from Combe Down said: "It was quite nerve-racking when I first went out there because I was competing in front of a big crowd and in the same venue as the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
"But once I relaxed I enjoyed it more. The atmosphere was amazing and, seeing all these other elite gymnasts, I learnt a lot. Hopefully this is just the start of these sorts of competitions for me."
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif. ---
Matadors Face Huskies, Lions and Redhawks in Six-Game Slate
The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-16) hosts Northern Illinois in a doubleheader at Matador Diamond on Tuesday, Mar. 12 with the first game starting at 1 p.m. Then on Saturday, Mar. 16 and Sunday, Mar. 17, CSUN welcomes Seattle and LMU to the San Fernando Valley for three games each day starting at 9:30 a.m. The Matadors will face both the Redhawks and Lions Saturday and Sunday. All CSUN games will feature live stats available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN Softball program's official Twitter account (@CSUNSoftball) for in-game updates for all six contests.
Last week, CSUN pulled off a historic 3-2 victory over UCLA, its first win over the Bruins since the 1998 season and its first win over a nationally ranked opponent since 2007. Trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh, junior Tanna Bindi blasted a two-run shot, her first career home run, over the right field fence to lift the Matadors to the dramatic victory. In the circle, Mia Pagano worked around nine Bruin hits and had three strikeouts in a complete game victory.
Northridge then split a weekend doubleheader with CSU Bakersfield. After dropping a tough 3-2 decision in the first game, Pagano tossed 6+ innings with seven strikeouts and Korinne Randazzo had a career-high three hits and two stolen bases as the Matadors posted a 4-2 victory.
This week, the Matadors face three talented teams in the Northern Illinois, Seattle and LMU. The Huskies of Northern Illinois are 6-12 on the season and just competed in a tournament at Cal Poly. Jennifer Barnett leads the club with a .357 average and 12 RBIs while Nicole Gremillion checks in at .339 with 12 runs scored. As a team, Northern Illinois has batted .232 in 122 innings of play.
In the circle, Emily Norton and Jessica Sturm have pitched the vast majority of innings. Norton is 2-7 with a 4.03 ERA and 27 K's in 48.2 innings of work. Sturm is 3-5 with a 3.14 ERA and 23 K's in 58 innings. CSUN and Northern Illinois have never faced each other on the diamond.
On Saturday and Sunday, LMU and Seattle come to Matador Diamond for three games each day. The Redhawks of Seattle are 9-14 on the season and are batting .246 as a team in 148.1 innings of play. Allegra Wilde leads the club in hitting at .327 and has five doubles, eight RBIs and five stolen bases. Isabella Geronimo is hitting .317 with five doubles, two triples and 15 RBIs.
In the circle, Richelle Ashburn owns a 6-5 record with a 3.04 ERA and 54 K's in 71.1 innings of work. Opponent are hitting .263 off Ashburn for the season, but as a staff, opponents are hitting .305 off Seattle pitching. This will be the first time the two teams have met in their Division I histories.
LMU enters the week with an even 11-11 record and all their games have been neutral-site contests. Meghan Harman leads the Lions with a .424 batting average, 13 runs, five home runs and 16 RBIs on the season. As a team, LMU is batting .258 in 153 innings of play and have 34 doubles, three triples and 13 home runs.
In the circle, Dana Waldusky is 3-8 with a 2.81 ERA and 24 strikeouts in a team-high 62.1 innings of work. Sydney Gouveia is 4-1 with a 2.10 ERA and a .220 opponent batting average in 46.2 innings of work. Molly Medeiros is 4-2 with a 2.82 ERA in 39.2 innings of work for LMU as well.
Luck Be Thielges Tonight
Senior and Las Vegas native Mikayla Thielges has had a strong start to her final season at CSUN. She carries a .359 batting average, .529 on-base percentage and .750 slugging percentage through 26 games. She blasted her team-leading fifth home run and 24th of her career in the Matadors' loss to CSUB. At the tournament in Las Vegas, she batted .444 with four doubles, two home runs and three RBIs. At the Stanford Nike Invitational, Thielges batted .462 with two doubles, four RBIs and four walks. The 24 home runs ties her for sixth in school history and she also has 86 career RBIs, moving into a tie for 10th in program history. For the season, Thielges has 14 runs, 10 doubles, 13 RBIs, 48 total bases and two stolen bases. Thielges leads the Big West in doubles and on-base percentage and is second in slugging, total bases and hit by pitches. She also ranks among the top 10 in batting average, home runs, walks and leads all catchers with 10 runners caught stealing.
Mama Mia! -- Big West Pitcher of the Week
Senior Mia Pagano picked up a pair of impressive victories for CSUN last week, including a complete-game performance in the Matadors' win over UCLA and was named Big West Pitcher of the Week for the first time in her career. She added 6.1 innings with one earned run and a season-high seven strikeouts against CSUB. For the season, Pagano is 5-5 with a 3.15 ERA, 36 K's and a team-high 66.2 innings of work. In Las Vegas, Pagano earned complete game victories over New Mexico State and DePaul, allowing just five earned runs in 14 innings. She also has held opponents to a .258 batting average on the year. She ranks among the league's top 10 pitchers in opponent batting average, wins, strikeouts, appearances and innings pitched. At the plate, she carries a .167 batting average and 10 base hits on the season. She has a double, five RBIs, four runs and hit a three-run home run in the Matadors' 6-1 victory over Western Michigan.
Tait That Something
Senior Shelly Tait carries a 4-6 record, 2.89 ERA, 37 K's and .249 opponent batting average through 13 appearances into the week. In Las Vegas, Tait tossed her second shutout of the season in a victory over Weber State, striking out a career-high nine batters in the victory. In the Santa Clara tournament, Tait set a new career high with 9.2 innings against Saint Mary's. She earned her third win of the season with a strong performance at Santa Clara. Tait tossed five innings of one-hit softball in CSUN's 8-0 victory over CSU Bakersfield and added a save in the Matadors' 2-1 earlier victory over the Roadrunners. Tait picked up her first win of the season in the circle with a commanding performance vs. Western Michigan. She tossed 6+ innings and allowed only four hits and one unearned run in the victory over the Broncos. Tait ranks among the league's top 10 in ERA, wins, innings pitched, ERA, opposing batting average, wins and strikeouts.
Burning Down the House
Sophomore Sydney House has come out of the gates swinging in her second season with the Matadors. For the season, House owns a .296 batting average, having collected five doubles while leading the team with 15 RBIs, which ranks eighth in the Big West. At the tournament in Las Vegas, House cranked her first career home run and finished with a career-high four RBIs in the victory over Weber State. She had a career-high two hits at Fresno State and two RBIs vs. San Jose State. She also sports a .444 slugging percentage, a .403 on-base percentage and has drawn 11 walks for the year.
Randazzo's Return
Senior Korinne Randazzo collected a career-high three hits, including two doubles, and a career-high two stolen bases in the Matadors' 4-2 win over CSUB. She also had a strong weekend at the plate for CSUN in Las Vegas. She batted .385 with two doubles, six walks and three stolen bases in the six games. Randazzo now leads the Matadors and ranks tied for fifth in the Big West with eight stolen bases on the year. She belted a grand slam, her first home run of the season, in the Matadors' 8-0 victory over CSU Bakersfield. She drove in two runs in the game with California and had a season-high two hits vs. Arizona State. For the year, Randazzo is batting .281 with 12 runs, four doubles, a home run, eight RBIs and a .414 on-base percentage.
A Rolling Stone Gathers No Maas
Sophomore Crystal Maas enters the weekend batting .250 with 15 base hits in her second season with the club. A two-way threat, Maas also sports a 3.34 ERA and .204 opponent batting average in 8.2 innings of work. She tossed her first career shutout, striking out a career-high seven in a 5-0 victory over Santa Clara. At the plate, Mass collected a season-high two RBIs in CSUN's win over Weber State. She hit the first home run of her career in the Matadors' victory over Western Michigan and has tied a career high with two hits in three different games. Maas also recorded her first career stolen base this season and sports a .906 fielding percentage.
Linn-Sanity Comes to CSUN
Sophomore Abby Linn is batting .194 with 11 runs, six stolen bases and three doubles through the first 26 games of the 2013 season. Linn tied a season high with two hits and two runs scored in CSUN's second win over CSU Bakersfield. She recorded her first career double in the game vs. San Jose State and scored two runs against the Spartans. Her five steals have come in five different games and also has three sacrifice hits.
Brianna the Elder
Sophomore Brianna Elder tossed 2.2 innings of one-hit softball against DePaul in Las Vegas. She also turned in an impressive performance in relief at Fresno State. Entering the first game in the first inning, Elder did not surrender a hit to the Bulldogs for the rest of the contest. In all, she went 5.2 innings with no runs, no hits and just two walks. For the season, Elder is 0-1 with a 4.00 ERA and a .298 opponent batting average in 21 innings of work.
Newcomer Notes
The Matadors welcome four true freshmen to their roster for the 2012 season: Madalyne Handy, Samantha Jakeway, Maylynn Mitchell and Ariana Wassmer. Through four weekends of play, both Mitchell and Wassmer have made immediate impacts in the field and at the plate. Mitchell is batting .250 after posting a .667 clip in four games in Las Vegas. She had a season-high three hits and two RBIs in the Matadors' win over Weber State and sports two doubles, seven RBIs and four runs scored for the season. Wassmer enters the week batting .176 for the season with three doubles and six RBIs. She has had a season-high two hits twice, has more walks (7) than strikeouts (6) and has three sacrifice bunts. Handy has appeared in 18 games thus far and is batting .167 with three runs and her first career stolen base.
Walk This Way
The Matadors have shown a good deal of patience at the plate through 23 games in the 2013 season. As a team, Northridge has drawn 73 walks, the third-most free passes in the Big West. Mikayla Thielges leads the squad with 13 free passes, ranking third in the league. Korinne Randazzo drew six walks in six games in Las Vegas and now has 11 on the year, which is tied for second on the team with Sydney House. Leann Lopez is right on their heels with nine base on balls. CSUN has also been hit by a pitch 23 times, the second-most in the conference. Thielges has been plunked 10 times already this season. As a team, Northridge spots a team on-base percentage of .323 through 26 games.
We're All Making Sacrifices around Here
Through 26 games, the Matadors have recorded 27 sac bunts to lead the Big West Conference. Korinne Randazzo leads the team with five sac bunts while Leann Lopez has four and Abby Linn, Tanna Bindi and Ariana Wassmer have three to their credit. Seven other Matadors have at least one to their credit and Northridge has executed a sac bunt 15 more times than their opponents (27-12).
Double Your Pleasure
Through 23 games, the Matadors have smashed a league-leading 33 doubles. Setting the pace for Northridge is senior MIkayla Thielges, who leads the Big West Conference with 10 doubles. Sydney House is second on the team and tied for fifth in the league with five on the season and five other players have at least two on the season. Surprisingly, all the extra-base hits have yet to lead to a triple for CSUN, the only team in the conference without a three-base hit.
Lights, Camera, Action
The Matadors' doubleheader with Long Beach State on April 10, 2013 at 49ers Softball Complex will be broadcast live on ESPNU. The doubleheader will start at 1 p.m. and the two teams will complete the season series a week later with a single game at 3 p.m. also at the 49ers Softball Complex.


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Oakton wins Wells Fargo Cup
Oakton High School earned the 2012-13 Wells Fargo Cup for Group AAA, using a strong spring sports season to claim its first-ever Cup title. The Cup goes to the school in each group classification that has achieved the best overall record in VHSL state-level competition in 27 sports.
Local field hockey teams win state titles
The Potomac/North U16 and U19 teams both took home gold medals from the VA Commonwealth Games held at the University of Virginia last weekend. Consisting of players from Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William Counties, Potomac/North competed against teams from all over the state to earn the title of state champions. Three recent high school graduates on the U19 will play college field hockey in the fall: Sarah Betti (Herndon) will attend Haverford College, Katie Clark (Marshall) will attend UMASS and Sam Zelenack (Fairfax) will attend Towson.
NOVA student-athletes earn academic honors
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has recognized three Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) student–athletes for their outstanding scholastic achievements.
Anuar Khvan-Beiseuov, a sophomore, earned the Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence, the NJCAA's highest academic honor, with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Khan-Beiseuov, a Fairfax High grad, was a two-year member of NOVA's men's basketball team and started in four games while averaging 2.4 points and 1.8 rebounds this season. He will be attending Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.
Sophomore Anita Rios earned the Exemplary Achievement Award for having a cumulative GPA of over 3.7. Rios was a two-year member of NOVA's women's volleyball team. She led the team, and was 24th nationally, with 599 digs in her sophomore campaign. Rios will be attending George Mason University and majoring in biology.
Robert Holdren, a NOVA sophomore from Lawton, Okla., also earned the Exemplary Achievement Award. A member of NOVA's men's soccer team, Holdren is transferring to the University of Virginia and majoring in aerospace engineering.
The trio also earned the NJCAA All-Academic Team recognition. In addition, Alanah Jones, a member of the women's volleyball team, earned all-region honors. Jones transferred to George Mason University in January.


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Ouch! It's a two-year-old Hylas 70, designed by famed yacht designer German Frers, and who knows what she was doing sailing at six knots over a rock four feet below the surface when she draws over seven feet. But the archangels did nothing to help this fibreglass boat - called Archangel - this week when she was sailing in Maine, USA, in Penobscot Bay.
Ouch! the Archangel falls - photo Leonard Lookner
Archangel hit a rock called East Goose Rock in the early afternoon on Wednesday, went aground, dismasted and rolled onto its side. On Thursday, few involved with its rescue and salvage were talking about the recovery, given its status as a marine casualty.
The good news is that no one of the eight strong crew was seriously injured in the collision with the rock, according to U.S. Coast Guard Station Northern New England Chief Matthew Couling and the boat was stabilized by a crew from nearby Wayfarer Marine, who were among the first on the scene. Crews from the local Coast Guard Station Rockland also assisted.
There's hope for her yet, though, as by Thursday evening, as reported by local news outlet www.penbaypilot.com!Penbaypilot, a crew was standing by the boat, waiting for the return of high tide to float her off the rocks and haul her to shore.
So what happened? Witnesses out on the water estimated the yacht, which hails from Newport Rhode Island, either thought she was missing the rock or didn't know it was there. It was just after high tide when the Archangel hit the rocks between 1 and 2 p.m., while under full sail, according to the witnesses. The force of the crash caused the mast to fall. Sailors on the water estimated the boat was traveling at six or seven knots. The boat was apparently on a course for North Haven.


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David Filner on Classical Music
David Filner assumed the administrative leadership of the San Antonio Symphony in November, 2012. Led by Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing, the San Antonio Symphony is celebrating its 73rd year this season.
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Swann plays Chopin
The opening subscription concerts for the San Antonio Symphony's 2010-2011 season are this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre (October 8 & 9.) The concerts will be led by Maestro Christopher Seaman and feature pianist Jeffrey Swann in the Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 and a Symphony by the English composer […] [Read More]
Complete the cycle
In baseball, when we use the term "hit for the cycle" we mean a batter had a single, double, triple and home run all in one game. When we use the term "cycle" in Classical music, we usually are referring to programming that includes the entire collection of a composer's output in a specific genre. […] [Read More]
A pianist to the rescue
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Reviewed By Brad K (Glendale, AZ) Reviewed for a 2004 Chevy Corvette —6/17/2013 9:00 AM
My Tahoe suffered from the "bouncies"! Pavement undulations, seams, frost heaves, etc. were all too noticeable and made the Tahoe's ride less than enjoyable. Even unsafe(my opinion) at times. The Bilsteins changed all that. Smooth and Stable, that's the deal here. Now the Tahoe performs the way GM intended. Worth every penny. Please note: have these front shocks installed by a shop. The springs have to be disassembled and compressed for installation. Cost me $120 for the install.


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The Nintendo 3DS has gained quite the cult following since its launch earlier this year. But that hasn't translated into blockbuster sales figures, with the latest stats showing the old-school Nintendo DS outsold its three-dimensional stablemate by more than 2:1.
While official Nintendo numbers show the 3DS shifted 143,000 in June, the DS sold an impressive 386,000. The latter figure covers all versions of the DS currently available, except the 3DS.
Considering the song and dance made about the glasses-free 3D device, Nintendo will not be too happy to see such returns. It'll be hoping the launch of the Netflix service on the console in the US, coupled with plans for 3D movies, will help it surge in the run up to Christmas.
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I am a new maker of HandPan. We are here to serve and are producing. I have been working with Dr. Ellie Mannette and all are perfectly tuned. I have attached video of a few of our HandPans and TongueDrums. I have three more which wil be uploaded in a few days. I hope you enjoy. Positive Vibes!
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Beautiful! I have played a Hang drum since 2004. These seem a lot like the Hang, except why is the nipple at the top inverted into a dimple?
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Hi, welcome to the forum.
(I've moved your post/created this separate thread as you posted pretty out of context/in the wrong section, just saying.)
I discovered this instrument only recently. The music from the few videos I've checked is simply breathtaking, like someone took me by my hand and led me into an entirely different world where my ears would be provided some of the most beautiful music/sounds I've ever heard or could even dream of (rather, I couldn't). Really a stunning instrument (some players would use several of those drums simultaneously).
Arky, thank you for welcoming me and moving me to the proper area. I relate to your feelings and experiences with these instruments. To me, they are a gift of the most high vibrations. I will be uploading our newest three in a day or so and would love to share our progress.
Deathmetalconga, you're a veteran. I honor Hang above all others. The original development of this instrument is stunning and inspiring. Thank you for the compliment. We are just beginning to produce, these are the first instruments I was inspired to share. The inverted dome is an alternative to the verted dome. I believe it was first used by Pantheon. We have made a few inverted fundamentals but most are verted. What scale do you have?
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My Hang is in Hijaz D major. Hear it on my YouTube Channel - befriend and subscribe to me and I will do the same for you.
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Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
That is all I could think when I woke up in Denver a couple weeks ago. From the mountains, to the clear sky and the majestic skyscrapers, no other description seemed fitting.
My name is Stephanie and I am a sophomore here at Ball State. I am heavily involved in quite a few organizations on campus: News Scholars, the Ball State Daily News, American Advertising Federation (AAF) and Society for News Design (SND).
However, between balancing school with all of these extracurriculars, I cut a few days out of my schedule and headed out west for the annual Society for News Design conference. This year's destination: Denver, Colorado.
I'm not going to lie; this event sounds more mundane than class. (I basically sat in lectures for 4-7 hours a day.)
But I loved every minute.
I got to learn about all the new ideas people are coming up with while designing for the iPad. (And now, I REALLY want an iPad!)
I also got to listen to and meet some of the top designers in the country, and hear about how they approach their work.
We also had portfolio critiques with these professionals, and let me tell you, it was very nerve-racking. However, when it's over and you remember to breathe again, you remember that everything they told you will just help you be a better designer. (And they were all very nice.)
So yes, I paid a ridiculous amount of money to listen to lectures and take notes all day; but for me, it was more than enjoyable. I feel more than ever like I'm in the right major.
This trip wasn't all work though; we had plenty of time to play. And Denver is a wonderful city. The weather is gorgeous! (NEARLY NO HUMIDITY! Quite a difference from the Midwest.)
Our swanky, expensive hotel, was right off the 16th Street Mall, which had restaurants and stores galore for our enjoyment. We hit up the Hard Rock Café and Johnny Rockets for some food. And we did our fair share of shopping, of course.
Honestly, I was not ready to leave on Saturday. The time just seemed to fly. But I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to go, and now I just have that much more insight to the world of design and can grow as a visual journalist myself.»
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| Sara Nahrwold |
As journalists, it's our job to be watchdogs for the government and to tell the stories of ordinary people. We constantly are watching others and their decisions and listening to what they have to say. We are so focused on watching others that we forget sometimes that others are watching us. And when I say "others" I don't mean other journalists or editors or competition- I mean future employers.
At Ball State, I recently had a class discussion in News 210 about social media and its effect on future jobs. Most people don't think about the pictures or comments they leave on Facebook. The attitude is "I had a good time, I want people to see it" or "my page is set to private so an employer can't see what I do." But more and more, employers are turning to Facebook to gauge a person and the things they do and say before they think about hiring them. Could my Facebook page keep me from getting a job? It's a logical question to ask.
Although we journalists keep an eye on others in the community, we need to start keeping an eye on ourselves. In this class, I learned that the world is changing to the point where Facebook and other social media sites need to be viewed as part of a professional portfolio rather than personal entertainment, which means cleaning up social media sites so they are presentable to a future employer.
When we first discussed this in class, I was a little offended that I should have to make my profile more professional instead of treating it as a social part of my life. But the more we discussed it, the more I understood why it should be more professional. For me, I don't have very much "cleaning" up to do for my profile. Other people- they have a long way to go before their profile will look decent for an employer.
Besides future employers down the road, Facebook pages could affect future internship opportunities. I hadn't really thought about that until it was brought up in this class. That really affects my classmates and I and I really hope students start thinking more about what they post on Facebook.
This class was interesting since it tied in real world applications such as social media into the future lives of my fellow journalists and I. I think the days of Facebook for total fun are coming to a close.
Facebook and other social media outlets can still provide places of expression and individuality- but they need to be reigned in a bit more and people need to think twice or three times before they post that picture from last weekend's party or make inappropriate comments to Facebook friends.
That day in my journalism class I learned quite a bit more about social media and its role than I had known before that. In fact, that same day, I went back to my dorm room and looked over my own Facebook and made some small changes. I don't want my Facebook to be the reason I don't land my dream internship or job.
Are you going to clean up your social media sites?»
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| Heather Watts |
This semester I have embarked on my journey of becoming a writer. I'm taking Journalism 280: Introduction to Magazine Writing, possibly the hardest class I'll ever take.
As an Ingelhart Scholar, I have visited news rooms and learned about journalists' careers. I've been told over and over that to be a good journalist you need to read every day and pay attention to the news. I never listen. I read the school newspaper and maybe catch CNN occasionally.
I feel, as a college student, I don't have time to read. I'm busy trying to prepare for my career by getting writing experience. This involves some reading, but I've learned in my magazine class in the past few weeks that if I'm not able to recognize the difference between good and bad writing, I will never be a good journalist.
I advise anyone who wants to go into journalism or writing to read as much as possible. Good writing transcends all branches of journalism. Don't just read newspapers; read magazines and books as well. Analyze what tools writers use and what message they are trying to convey. Find your voice. That way, you will be better prepared for what college classes throw at you. You will have the chance to excel at student media and find internships, and eventually, a great job.»
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| Holly Gillham |
Coming into Ball State last year, I guess you could say I thought I had it all planned out. As a journalism news major, I got started with the Daily News before the school year even started. I threw myself into it all, with the intention that I'd work my way up the pecking order at the DN and eventually snag that prized editor position. This would, I told myself, lead to an amazing internship, and the next thing I knew, I'd be the next big shot reporter at some newspaper.
But then something unexpected happened. I felt a pull in a different direction.
Yes, I came to the heart-wrenching conclusion that my dream was, actually, not my dream. For a few weeks, I felt alone and scared. What exactly was I going to do with the rest of my life? The planner in me was freaking out!
So then I looked through the remaining chapters in my J101 textbook and saw a section on public relations. I skimmed through it and finally realized that maybe…just maybe….this was what I was suppose to do.
After a few discussions with my family and the very helpful journalism professors we have here, I decided that I would change my major to PR. I joined PRSSA (short for the Public Relations Student of America) and quickly got involved.
I soon learned the different between public relations and journalism. They're actually more the same than different. Writing is crucial for both of us, but PR professionals generally work for organizations (like government, businesses, nonprofits) in performing strategic acts. I'm particularly interested in the prospect of working on political campaigns.
So, you too may have a dream coming into college. And that's great! But remember: things might change. It's a scary thing. However, with a little research and a lot of faith, magic can happen.
And I can finally say that I'm one happy PR major!»
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| Catherine Greis |
Hello BSU readers, and other community members! My name is Catherine and I'm a sophomore studying Magazine Journalism with a minor in fashion. I am also a Ingelhart Scholar at BSU, which means I meet with a special group of other talented journalism majors and plan events and get the opportunity to talk with other professionals in the business. So far my two years here at Ball State have opened my eyes to new opportunities and has let me really figure out what it is what I want to do with my life.
Being at BSU has allowed me to study two things I really love. Writing and Fashion. Sometimes when I tell people that I wish to combine those two things for a career in the future, they don't exactly see what one has to do with the other. However, even though the newspaper industry's future isn't looking so good, the magazine business is continuing to blossom.
Now, my father is one of these believers that journalism is "dying" business. It was up to me to prove to him that while many newspapers ratings are down because of other media outlets, the idea of a fashion magazine will never go away. In my opinion, the only way the fashion world can provide the latest trends and pictures from fashion shows is in the form of a visual, "in your hands" product. In other words, a magazine. A magazine is so much more than just writing on a page. It's feature writing with in-depth reporting and pictures in color. Everyone needs to know how to dress himself or herself and know what's "trendy", so that's why, to me, the fashion journalism career is a perfect one!
People will always be looking for the next best thing or wonder what designers are putting forth on the runway. This just seems like such an exciting world to me because it's always changing and new trends pop up everyday. And even now with new media outlets like online and video, we can enhance the fashion world, and give readers a sneak peek into backstage at runways and interviews with designers. They can go where the average American can't. There are even so many iPod apps that let fashion fanatics like myself, read about the latest fashion news.
That's why Ball State is the perfect place to incorporate both of these things. Since being here, I've had the opportunity to experience the journalism and fashion world. Last May, I went with the many fashion majors and minors on a trip to New York City and was given the opportunity to tour different designers' studios like Tommy Hilfiger and Nanette Lepore, and see how their business is ran and what jobs there are. We even got exposure to a trending business that provides an online database for designers to track trends and read about what the world is wearing. Through BSU's constant hunger for new technology and giving its students the latest education in media and for the world-renowned fashion department, I know it can prepare me for a competitive career in the fashion journalism business. I still don't know exactly what I want to do yet or how I want to use my fashion journalism, but I know that I lucky to be in a place that lets me study two things I really love and to know I will have the latest knowledge in technology that will set me a part from other students.
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My name is Andrea and this is my junior year at Ball State. I'm a Journalism Graphics major and I am also working on a Leadership minor. I'm from Kansas City and yes- I do know that neither Toto nor I are in Kansas anymore.
I'm so glad to be a part of the Ball State community. In the two years that I have been a student here, I have become involved in journalism here on campus and many other activities.
Outside of journalism, I stay very busy with the Excellence In Leadership program. I am very involved as an active member of my sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi. The Pan-Hellenic sororities on campus have just completed recruitment, so these past few weeks have been a crazy time! It seems like I have had no sleep and no regular eating schedule, but I have had a blast spending 24/7 with my sisters and welcome many new members to AOII.
This fall I am involved in an immersive learning project; I will receive credit for working on a project with sixteen other students from the College of Communications and Information Media. It's called Indiana's Hidden Treasures; we are researching, traveling and putting together a project focusing on the arts across Indiana. So far, there has been a lot of planning, and we are now beginning work on our stories.
This past week my team and I interviewed two of Indiana's renowned artists; Peter Davis, a creative writing professor at Ball State University, and Hyun Sook Kim, a costume design professor at Ball State University. Davis is a poet, painter and musician – in addition to being a loving father and husband. Kim is a costume designer and has won several prestigious awards, both in the United States and in Korea.
For additional information on what our team is busy working on this semester, check out our Facebook Page (search: Hidden Treasures).
Throughout the last couple of years, I have also designed for the Daily News and the Ball Bearings magazine, both award-winning publications; I have enjoyed getting a feel for how a real newsroom works. This semester, I will design for Ball Bearings and I am considering getting involved with some web design there as well!
Keep checking back to my posts and feel free to ask me any questions about life as a journalism student!
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Thursday, November 21, 2013
For five North Augusta High School seniors, early signing day on Wednesday, Nov. 13 was a reward for their years of hard work. Swimmers Elizabeth Creech, Nicole Fuller and Kelsey Williams joined baseball players Ryan Lark and Chaz Davey in signing to continue their athletic careers at the college level.
Joy Collins, swimming coach at North Augusta, called the group "the cream of the crop."
"They have broken records and done things that no other group has done at North Augusta," Collins said. "Having all three of them together, they made their mark on the record book of North Augusta."
Creech, a member of the 400 free relay team which won state in 2013, is attending Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, W.Va. She is enthused to continue her swimming career at Alderson-Broaddus, a private four-year liberal arts college.
"It's an awesome opportunity and it pays for college," Creech said. "It's great and I'm excited about it."
Fuller, a state champion in the 200 and 500 free competitions, is taking her talents to Southern Illinois University to join a swim program that has produced 29 Olympians. Fuller found her "home" at Southern Illinois.
"I was nervous, at first, because choosing a college is such a big decision," she said. "I mean, I love swimming, to me it's just as important as what I do in the classroom. I wanted to make sure I found the right place, where I wouldn't just fit in, where I would continue to grow. Once you get to such a high level it's so hard to continue to improve. I was open to close and far-away colleges, because I was looking for where I would fit. It's like another family at Southern Illinois. I'm nervous, but excited and I can't wait."
The final swimmer who signed, Williams, is headed to Gardner-Webb in Boiling Springs, NC.
"I decided to go to college to swim because I'm at the point where I can get even better," she said. "I want to get even better with it, and going to Gardner-Webb means a lot because they have a really good team. That's the place I really wanted to go to."
The North Augusta High School baseball team is sending two players to Erskine next fall. Davey, a pitcher, and Lark, a catcher, have worked together for four years as Jackets, and are excited to continue their baseball careers together.
"It's great to have Chaz with me at college," Lark said. "We've worked hard since freshman year together and have gotten better together. It means a lot to keep playing with him."
Lark is particularly excited to see his hard work pay off.
"It's a good feeling (to go to college for baseball)," he said. "I'm glad my hard work has paid off."
Davey said playing baseball in college is a "dream come true."
"It means a lot to me," he said. "It's been a dream of mine since I was little, since I started playing baseball I've wanted to play college ball. I've always worked hard to get better everyday."
Vic Radcliff, assistant baseball coach at North Augusta, said the signings were "big" for the program.
"Anytime we can get kids who come out of here, who learn to play the game and are willing to go on to the next level to play, we feel good about that," he said. "It's big for our program."
Radcliff thinks having Davey and Lark together will be a plus for the two players during their time at Erskine.
"I think it's an extra bonus because they'll have someone at college that they've played ball with all their lives," Radcliff said. "It's going to benefit them and they'll add a lot to the program they're going to."
Erskine is getting two players who "are great leaders," according to Radcliff.
"Both of them have been in the program, playing varsity baseball, they've gotten better over the years," he said. "They both work very hard. They are two of the leaders of our team and they have always been good examples for our program."
T.J. Lundeen is a reporter for the North Augusta Star. Follow him on Twitter @lundeentj for more updates.
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Proctor, Rutland Town boards OK staff raises at schoolsBy Josh O'Gorman
STAFF WRITER | June 27,2013PROCTOR — School support staff in Proctor and Rutland Town will receive 3-percent annual salary increases during the next two years.
By a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the Proctor School Board voted to ratify the agreement for the district's 25 support staff. It was ratified in Rutland Town the day before. It has yet to be ratified in West Rutland.
"I think it's a pretty good agreement between us and the staff," said Board Chairman Lloyd Hughes, who also served on a negotiation committee with board members from Rutland Town and West Rutland.
The three school districts comprise the Rutland Central Supervisory Union. Under the terms of Act 153, which promotes consolidation of services within a supervisory union, the three districts worked together for the first time to create a uniform contract for all 66 support staff members across the three districts.
"It was accomplished in response to the Act 153 requirement for joint board negotiations in supervisory unions and follows our successful negotiations of a four-year joint agreement with teachers," Debra Taylor, superintendent of the Rutland Central Supervisory Union, said of the agreement reached with teachers in 2012.
"Our joint board negotiations committee works well together and I appreciate their time and effort," she said. "I would also like to thank our support staff association."
That association, which represents school staff who aren't teachers, ratified the agreement earlier this month.
Proctor's ratification came one day after the Rutland Town School Board voted to approve the contract for its 19 support staff. The West Rutland School Board will vote on the agreement for its 19 support staff at its next meeting July 15.
The contract — which goes into effect immediately and expires in 2015 — gives support staff 3-percent salary increases for the next two years. Those raises will go into effect July 1. There is no change to support staff's benefit packages.
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While crawling through East Van harkens to an entirely different social experience, the Eastside Culture Crawl is a great way to explore Vancouver's artistic centre.
This weekend local artists situated between Main, First, Victoria and the waterfront will open their doors to the public, allowing us a rare glimpse into their creative spaces.
What began in 1997 with a mere 3 sites is now a complex grid of 70 buildings housing over 390 artists. No matter where you end up you're sure to find something of interest, but the sheer volume of offerings can overwhelm.
So take it from me, a relatively inexperienced Crawler who writes for a random online publication that has nothing to do with art, and follow these guidelines:
1) Bundle up
You may have missed this but, baby, it's cold outside. While you don't exactly have to cross the open tundra between Culture Crawl sites, you can expect to spend some time on the road. The one outside. That's covered in snow.
Wear comfy shoes, throw on the parka you only use twice a year, and embrace this dose of winter wonderland we've been served. It'll make you appreciate the (indoor, heated) art spaces you visit all the more.
2) Get whimsical
This isn't a film or music festival: there's no set schedule or hot shows to line up for. Download the map from the website or pick up a Georgia Straight on Thursday morning, browse for what appeals to you, eschew function in favor of form, and wander widely.
That being said…
3) Enter the ARC
Some Crawlers like to get off the beaten track, explore out-of-the-way galleries, and really connect with little-known pockets of Vancouver artistry.
I, on the other hand, am lazy. In the last two years, I have maximized my Crawl time with trips to three particular buildings: the ARC (1701 Powell St.); the Mergatroid (975 Vernon Dr.), and Parker Street Studios (1000 Parker St.). Each building houses 40-100 artists and a diverse cross-section of styles and mediums. You'll find everything from furniture makers, to painters, to industrial metal workers.
The ARC studios have the added draw of being live/work spaces. Here, you get a peek at the artists' living arrangements, which are often as interesting as what they create. It's like the thrill of looking in someone's medicine cabinet, only that cabinet is a studio apartment. Full of art.
4) Make it your own
I'm not just talking about buying an incredible piece of artwork that you completely connect with; I'm also being clever.
The Culture Crawl is a formal event, run and managed by a small core staff and a host of volunteers. But it's also an invitation to experiment with creativity in unexpected ways.
The Stag Gallery, for instance, is hosting an unaffiliated free art show (see their Free Art Manifesto), during which visitors can take anything that strikes their fancy right off the gallery walls. There's no cost and no catch, but you are encouraged to bring your own piece to leave in place of what's taken.
Accordingly, I'll be attending a Make Free Art party, where I'll sit around a cozy kitchen table with friends and get in touch with my decoupaging, sketching, finger-painting inner self.
I'll also be attending a (completely unsanctioned) Crawl party with the theme of "Late-1800s Parisian Debauchery", where canvas will line the walls, can-can dancer costumes will be de rigueur, and shots of absinthe will make the rounds.
The Culture Crawl isn't just about appreciating the work of some of Vancouver's most celebrated artists. It's also about bringing art – in all its iterations – into your life.
5) Get chatty
Talk to the artists. They've been gracious enough to open their work spaces (and, in some cases, their homes) to you, so if you see something intriguing, ask about it.
Art is often a highly solitary undertaking, and a lot of thought and introspection goes into its production. Each piece has a story to tell, and over the weekend you have the opportunity to hear that story first-hand. Seize it!
6) Meet, greet, count
Volunteering is a great way to infiltrate a new community (witness my slow and quietly hostile Gumboot takeover) and experience the best of what it has to offer. This year the Eastside Culture Crawl is attempting to count the number of people it actually draws, in an effort to improve the event and plan for the future. This will, of course, require droves of volunteers. So sign up for a two- hour shift, meet the people who make this event a reality, have an interactive Crawl experience, and count attendees like heads of cattle. Everybody wins!
7) Be a good neighbour
During Echo Chamber, a pre-Crawl performance art event, Balkan-brass band Okestar Slivoviva threatened to go out into the streets, cause a ruckus, and generally annoy the neighbors.
To which one audience member responded, "We are the neighbors."
The Eastside Culture Crawl has been a 14-year fixture in Vancouver precisely for that reason: it's no imposition on the local community, because it is the local community. The event is an indication of what can happen to a neighborhood when creativity is combined with open doors. So escape the cold and head on inside.


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Firefighters battled a 2:09 a.m. fire June 25 at First Alliance Church. The blaze seared through part of the roof, causing a collapse of the church's sanctuary by 8:30 a.m. With a third of the church destroyed, its members are already rebuilding the 2201 Monroe St. building.
"This is the building we gather in to worship and it's gone," said Keith Sholl, the senior pastor. "God is giving us a new vision. Out of the ashes will come a glorious new ministry sharing God's love."
Sholl said he arrived around 3 a.m. as flames shot out of the church's attic and roof above the sanctuary. He said it was built in 1922 after First Alliance, a Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination church, moved from what is today the Toledo Repertoire Theater. Between 450 and 500 people attended the church, he said. The senior pastor at First Alliance since 1999, he said he believed the destruction would bring his congregation closer together.
"It is just a building," he said. "A church is its people. God will give us a plan for our future to move forward with strong courage and grace doing his work."
Lin MacDonald, a member since 1969, said the tragedy was "very sad" given the joy there only days before. She said her 24-year old daughter, Jessica, married in the sanctuary June 20. During the ceremony, she said, her 20-year old son Eric played piano and sang for his sister's matrimony. Between such a wonderful moment and the church's loss, she said, she sees a war of good and evil.
"The ceremony was so spiritual," she said. "God was there, he was right there with us. I think Satan was so mad he tried to it from us. That is not going to happen."
Captain John Vedra of the Toledo Fire Department said the fire was largely under control by the time his morning crew arrived on the scene around 7 a.m. Given the strength of the inferno, he said, it was fortunate the church's Sunday school and library sections were less harmed.
"The fire was so hot it turned the steel structures into pretzels," Vedra said. "There is quite a bit of this building saved."
The crew fighting the conflagration, he said, used multiple hydrants without any water trouble. No injuries were reported, he added.
The firefighters' fast work, Sholl said, enabled church members to salvage many historical documents and church computers by 5:30 a.m.
"We are very positive about it all," Sholl said. "If I know our people this will unite us together for God's purpose in the future."
Facilitating the rebuilding process is Cousino Harris Disaster Kleenup Inc. of Perrysburg. Hired by the church 7 a.m. June 25, Senior Estimator Tom Peternel said his group plans on removing rubble before cleaning and preserving the remains. Over the next few days, he said, Kleenup would pump out five feet of water from the basement while helping the group set up its interim office down the street.
"Our job is to preserve the building as much as possible," Peternel said.
Christian and Missionary Alliance District Superintendent Jeff Brown said he was thankful no one was hurt in the fire. The tragedy provides a powerful message, he said.
"It is hard to see," he said of the devastation. "It shows us the temporary nature of things on Earth. We will continue to allow God to use us to minister to the community."
Scholl said he would give sermons across the street at the church's fellowship center for the foreseeable future. A temporary church office was planned for the church's youth center on the corner of Monroe Street and 22nd Street, he said. The fire's cause was unknown, he said.
Church trustee Jim Emmenecker said the church would find new strength in the aftermath of the flames. He said no matter what, First Alliance would face the future together.
"What we have here is an act of God whether you want to believe it or not," Emmenecker said. What happened here is natural. What God is going to do is supernatural. Eventually this will make us stronger."


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Secretary Salazar: Interior Deploys Firefighters to Assist Australia with Raging Wildland Fires
Contact: Randy Eardley
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of the Interior will immediately deploy 29 experienced wildland firefighters to Australia to help battle raging wildfires in Victoria State, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today. The Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service also is sending about 31 wildland firefighters as part of the United States assistance.
"Australia is experiencing an unprecedented wildfire season due to record high temperatures, drought, high wind and low humidity," Secretary Salazar said. "We are dispatching this help in response to an official request under our mutual assistance agreement with Australia. They have helped us many times to battle wildfires in the West and we are eager to demonstrate our gratitude and assist them at this critical time."
More than 180 lives have been lost due to the Australian wildfires, which have burned more than a million acres in the past week. Secretary Salazar also extends the Department's condolences for the loss of life.
On February 11, the State Government of Victoria formally requested U.S. assistance, including two 13-member Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation teams; one suppression crew (20 people); three planning chiefs; four operations chiefs; three logistics chiefs; one public information officer; three liaison officers
The wildland firefighters Interior is sending include 18 from the Bureau of Land Management; five from the National Park Service; three from the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and three from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. All are federal employees who will be deployed for up to 35 days. Departures are scheduled to begin today. Australia will reimburse the United States for all expenses, including salaries.
The United States and Australia signed a mutual assistance agreement in 2001. Similar command structures, training and physical requirements allow firefighters from one country to easily blend into the organization of another. Since the agreement was signed, Australia has sent firefighters and managers to the United States in 2002, 2003, 2006 and 2008. The United States sent firefighters and managers to Australia in 2003 and 2007.
The Department of the Interior's Office of International Affairs staff has worked closely with the National Interagency Fire Center, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy in Australia and the Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C. to assure all legal requirements have been met.For more information, please contact Randy Eardley, at the National Interagency Coordination Center, (208) 387-5895.
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From mambo to hip hop: a Bronx tale / directed by Henry Chalfant ; produced by Elena Martínez & Steve Zeitlin ; written by Henry Chalfant, Marci Reaven and Steve Zeitlin ; a co-production of City Lore, Inc., Public Art Films and the Independent Television Service (ITVS) in association with Latino Public Broadcasting. Originally produced in 2006.
An "hour-long documentary that tells a story about the creative life of the South Bronx, beginning with the Puerto Rican migration and the adoption of Cuban rhythms to create the New York salsa sound; continuing with the fires that destroyed the neighborhood but not the creative spirit of its people; chronicling the rise of hip hop from the ashes; and ending with reflections on the power of the neighborhood's music to ensure the survival of several generations of its residents, and, in the process, take the world's pop culture by storm"--Container.
Narrator, Hazel Medina ; featuring: Angel Rodríguez, Benny Bonilla, Bobby Sanabria, Bom 5, Carlos "Charlie Chase" Mandes, Clemente "Kid Freeze" Moreno, Curtis "Caz" Brown, David Gonzalez, Mr. and Mrs. Salsa, Eddie Palmieri, Emma Rodríguez, Jean Manuel Massenya, Louis Mercado, Luis "Trace" Otero, Luis "Track II" Mateo, Luis Chalusian, Orlando Marín, "Popmaster Fabel" Pabón, Ray Barretto, Sandra María Esteves, Tony "Peanuts" Aubert, Willie Colón, Rock Steady Crew, Dynamic Rockers.
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The eastern Texas border stretches along the Gulf of Mexico that make it a player in cargo shipments, transportation, and oil production along the coast. Rep. Blake Farenthold recently announced the creation of the Texas Maritime Caucus, and joined by a handful of fellow Texans representing port districts, intends to use the bipartisan effort to […] [Read More]
Rep. Mike Conaway: 'Essential services should not be threatened to make a political point'
Texas on the Potomac welcomes guest commentary from across the political spectrum. Today, we welcome a guest blog from Texas Rep. Mike Conaway, a Republican from Midland. The House of Representatives, which comprises one-half of one-third of the branches of the federal government, has passed two bills to mitigate the effects of the sequester and […] [Read More]
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NEW YORK (AVAFIN) -- Options traders were heavily trading options contracts during the market session
establishing a new 3-month volume record for shares of Seagate Technology PLC. A total of 46,395 put and
46,927 calls were traded equating to a 0.99 put/call ratio.
Put/Call ratio can be regarded as a predictor of investment sentiment, indicating what experienced
investors are doing in preparation for a move of an underlying equity. A high put/call ratio
suggests that the investor sentiment is bearish and that investors are expecting the underlying
stock price to decrease. On the other hand, a low put/call ratio implies that the investor
sentiment is bullish and that investors are expecting the underlying stock price to increase.
Thus, unusual volume provides reliable clues that the stock is expected to make a move.
Shares of Seagate Technology PLC edged up $2.09 (+6.64%) to $33.48. The price of the stock ranged
between a low of $31.95 and $33.50 respectively. The trading volume of 17M is above
the 90 day average volume of 8M shares. STX is trading above the 50
day moving average. The stock's 52 week low is $18.39 and 52 week high is $35.71. To date, the stock has gained 11.47% within the last month.
The stock has a P/E ratio of 4.13 and a dividend yield of 4.84%.
View Best Performing StocksSeagate Technology PLC is a provider of hard disk drives. It designs, manufactures, markets and sells hard disk drives. It produces a range of disk drive products addressing enterprise applications.


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"I'm frustrated at times and I apologize if I offended anybody by that." Woods said. "But I've hit some bad shots and it's certainly frustrating at times not hitting the ball where you need to hit it."
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Tiger Woods apologizes for Friday's on-course antics
"I'm frustrated at times and I apologize if I offended anybody by that." Woods said. "But I've hit some bad shots and it's certainly frustrating at times not hitting the ball where you need to hit it."
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i love tiger but the thing i dislike about him is his bad attitude on the course and off. tighten up tiger and give respect where its due. we all get mad at golf,thats the game but i NEVER throw or hit or KICK a club....and will not play with guys who do it ruins the round at least for me.
- April 7, 2012 at 3:14 PM
So Tiger apologizes and seems sincere. That is great. Why is everyone so on top of him? He is human like all of us. I don't condone his actions, but I do respect him for being a big man about it. Tiger, you can do it. Take heart that many are still behind you!!
- April 7, 2012 at 3:17 PM
I think it is about time "Tiger" grows up. he's not a kid anymore, although you would not know it by his actions. He is the one who wanted the position as an example, a leader..etc. If you want to be looked up to and recognized it should not be because you act immature and at times like you are retarded. GROW UP!! Act like a man.
- April 7, 2012 at 3:22 PM
- Jake00 said...
STD's make you angry
- April 7, 2012 at 3:48 PM
I agree, Grow up Tiger. You are a really bad example for my grand children and we prefer not to watch you. Your constant bad language and throwing, kicking clubs is totally unacceptable. I certainly hope you own children don't observe this behavior. It's really not all about YOU....get a life.
- April 7, 2012 at 4:49 PM
Golfers have fought their tempers at least as long as it's been televised, I suspect even longer. Of the 90 plus golfers in this years Masters, 80 of them at least have sworn, pounded the ground with a club, heaved a club at their golf bag, etc., at least once. Ever see a football player, baseball player, basketball player, tennis pro, etc., display anger? Why do we hold Woods to a different standard? Tiger needs to "grow up?" Nana, you think it's a good idea to let your grandchildren get their life lessons from watching TV? You'll all phonies. He's a competitor, he has a known temper, it's gonna happen. He doesn't need your permission. Turn the channel.
- April 7, 2012 at 6:47 PM
- Steve Huebschwerlen said...
I really wish the Anonymous said who wants Tiger to grow up and act more mature should take his own advice and stop using an assinine expresion like "retarded". This is not political correctness, it is simple civility to not use such a negative term, so "grow up".
- April 8, 2012 at 3:01 AM
What get me is that Tiger is not really in the hunt but that the camera is on him more than the leaders.
- April 8, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Tiger has no respect for the game, no class, and is a washed-up has-been. Everyone that has ever played the game has hit bad shots, but that is his excuse for foul language and club-kicking? The folks at Augusta needed to tell him that the behavior he exhibited will not be tolerated and if he does it again, he will be immediately escorted off the premises. My Dad taught me respect for the game and I've NEVER swore or thrown or kicked a club, and I've hit plenty of bad shots in the past 50 years.
- April 8, 2012 at 5:48 PM
Good for you Tiger, I also get mad and when I do, I toss clubs too. I might even cuss at the marshal or my playing partners. If they don't like it. Leave the course, I paid my green fees.
- April 9, 2012 at 1:47 PM
Tiger is a punk and he continues to remind us of that every time the camera is on him. Which happens to be daily!
- April 10, 2012 at 8:26 PM
Everyone seems to love to kick a guy when he is down. How quick we forget. Chick
- April 23, 2012 at 1:53 PM


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Located in the heart of The Rocks, this luxury hotel is steps from Susannah Place Museum and Circular Quay. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House are also within 15 minutes.
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Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, 24-hour room service, and a business center are onsite.
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All 59 rooms provide 24-hour room service, minibars, and LCD TVs. Guests will also find coffee makers, free newspapers, and hair dryers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4.5-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room.
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BOSTON - A Brockton man who faces criminal charges of torture in Cape Verde, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court of making false statements, visa fraud, perjury and obstruction of administrative proceedings after an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Carlos de Graca Lopes, age 46, of Cape Verde, was sentenced to three years incarceration by U.S. District Chief Judge Mark L. Wolf on seven counts of visa fraud, one count of false statements, four counts of perjury, and one count of obstruction of administrative proceedings.
In June 2006, Lopes obtained a visa to enter the United States. He entered the U.S. on a tourist visa. He subsequently violated the terms of his status here in the U.S. and was put into removal proceedings. During proceedings, Lopes attempted to gain relief from deportation. He denied that he was accused of a crime in another country; he testified falsely during proceedings that he had never been arrested, and made other false statements. These misrepresentations obstructed the immigration removal proceedings.
In fact, evidence in the case demonstrates that Lopes was accused by Cape Verdean authorities of allegedly committing torture and other criminal violations when he was the warden of a prison in Cape Verde. Lopes was ordered by a Cape Verdean court not to leave the country, but defied that order, and came to the U.S. in June of 2006.
Today's announcement was made by United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan, Bruce M. Foucart, Special Agent in Charge for ICE's Office of Investigations in Boston, James P. Ennis, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of State - Diplomatic Security Service and Warren T. Bamford, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Boston Field Division.
"As evidenced by today's sentence, the United States can aggressively advocate for the respect of human rights around the world, while at the same time pursue those who would undermine the integrity of our immigration policies by committing perjury to gain and maintain safe harbor in the United States," said United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan.
Chief Judge Wolf's sentence followed the Government's recommendation of an upward departure from the United States Sentencing Guidelines. Judge Wolf sentenced Lopes to three years' imprisonment to run concurrent on the charges of conviction, to be followed by three years of supervised release, which would be administrative if Lopes is deported or removed from the United States.
The case was investigated by ICE, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Brockton Police Department and the New Bedford Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Aloke Chakravarty of Sullivan's Anti-Terrorism and National Security Unit.