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A Seminole County chemistry teacher has resigned after he admitted to using his work computer to hire prostitutes.
Lake Brantley High School teacher, Chris Dalland, admitted to the accusation in November after his name appeared on a client list for a notorious alleged brothel.
Dalland stepped down on Tuesday rather than being fired by the school board. District officials learned Dalland was on the prostitution client list in October, and immediately put him on paid leave and a few days later, removed him from his teaching duties.
Dalland has not been charged with any crime.


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South Elevation
A passive solar house has a high level of conservation provided by good insulation, windows, and construction. Such a house is also sited so that a lot of windows can be put on the south side. The south side should face within 20 degrees or so of true south, and should be relatively free of obstructions like other buildings and trees.
The photo shows the south elevation of our house. In the northern hemisphere, the sun is low in the sky and the sun shines through the windows, providing heat to the house. In the summertime, the sun is high in the sky and the overhangs prevent the sun from coming in these south windows.
Another passive solar feature we use is called a Trombe Wall. This concrete wall is in the house with fixed windows on the outside; the sun comes in and strikes the wall, heating it up, where it releases heat later in the day. Our wall is covered on the outside with a selective surface coating that absorbs about 90% of the incident solar energy and emits only about 10%. On the inside, the wall is covered with slate and granite.
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Modern Family SOFIA VERGARA's revealing confessional of what her mammoth mammary tendencies may engender.
At the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards Vergara, 40, dropped more than jaws when she casually said her father warned of a career in Tinsel Town
"My father told me if I did anything artistic, I would look like a hooker," she joked.
"I told him, 'With these huge boobs that I inherited from your mother, I already look like a hooker!'"
Nah-- too classy.


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Ahhh they left her, but it's probably for the best, she wouldn't end up to well I don't think. Hopefully she can make herself feel useful, she must feel so in the way at times.
We just had to have a cliff hanger didn't we?! right when hse was about to tell him! guess I'll have to read on to see what happened and see if my thoughts are correct.
Hmmm so we've got a little more, albeit small, but of her past. Obviously the injury causes her much pain, maybe it leads to her fear of daggers/knives? Hmmm much to wonder about. Ohh and the next battle is coming, what on earth will she do?
Im am glad that you did not make her a wonderful fighter in this battle like I have seen so many do. It is one thing growing up to learn it, but not in a months time. Her wekness was shown and thats a good thing to me. I cannot wait to keep reading.
I must say I an intrigued by the story, it's one of the few girl falls into middle earth I've read but I'm wanting to I've it a shot and so far I like and I like your writing style! Can't wait to read more
So I am interested in why it is she is so afraid of knives, and you mentioned past memories when boromir struck her. Makes me think something happened to her or she saw something in her own world to cause it, guess I have to wait and read more to find out!
Finally!!!! Now kaitlyn just doesn't need to over think it and take Gandalfs advice! I wish your story was not so entrapping as I really need to be studying XD
Oh no!!! She can't die, but seeing how there are more chapters following my fingers are crossed she lives! It's good to see that change in her character. And the man of Rohan is redeeming himself helping her to the caves. Can't wait to finish!
I felt this may have been a little rushed, I don't feel I'm really getting to connect with her. Also she seemed very self assured and confident upon their first meeting, however this could just be her personality. Otherwise though I still like the idea of this story and hope to continue reading
Interesting start, I'll be interested in seeing where this goes. I would suggest though, putting spaces in between paragraphs and when a new character starts speaking, it helps readers follow along.other than that, great start!
A ring can represent practically anything. Undying love, a silent promise, real friendship, commitment, but also nobility, worship or faith. There are rings that symbolize dependence, enslavement, eternity, and apparently there is one that stands for all that's evil in this world. But let's not forget a ring is nothing more than a piece of metal that fits nicely around a finger. It doesn't even have to be pretty.
So don't ask me why I ended up risking my life, going on this quest to destroy one. I mean, you can't really blame me for getting caught up in things I don't even believe in, right?
Be warned: this is a tenth walker fic and English is my second language. It's possible you'll hate this story, but don't forget you're not legally obliged to do so. And seriously, I really like readers and absolutely love reviewers.
Well I finished it finally, and I'm very sad because I did not want this story to end! I fell in love with the characters and am sad I am having to part with them! For English not to be your primary language I again applaud you for how well it was written, and I hope that you'll have more stories I can read!
Author's Response: Thank you for all your review, Aralinn!I'm glad you didn't like that it was over: that's such a huge compliment :-)! I'm afraid I don't have other stories on offer, other than the rewrite you already know about.
Thanks for your replies to my reviews first off! Hopefully I will get to your new story soon, I have actually gotten very drawn into this story. In this chapter I would watch your terms, iris may use the phrase 'hitting on' but I doubt that anyone from middle earth would. Just a thought. I'm wondering now if Legolas will tell her or not?? And what will she do whe they ride to the black gates?
Author's Response: Thank you for another review! There is absolutely no need to thank me for replying; getting reviews is the absolute best part of writing fanfiction. :) Thanks also for pointing out the somewhat overly modern use of language in this chapter. It's certainly not very Tolkienish. At the same time I can'tfor the life of me see the two men being formal with each other after everything they've been through, and no one sounds old-fashioned when speaking the language of their own time. First I thought about correcting it, but I'm going to go with the easy way out and call it 'lost in translation'. I hope the ending will not be a dissapointment!
I must say I like the change in that she doesn't participate in te battles, it's a fresh new take for me, good job!
Author's Response: Hi Aralinn! Thank you very much for all of your reviews! I'm glad your liking it so far and I think it's great that you kept leaving reviews even when I hadn't responded to earlier ones. I intended to improve the story by rewriting it, but ended up just writing a practically new story based on the same person and ideas. I'm sure the newer version therefore again contains many grammer/spelling mistakes, but I have given a little bit more thought to Iris' line of thought etc. Maybe you would feel a tiny bit more satisfied with how far I go into her feelings there, but I sure wouldn't dare promise anything.
I like that she dropped into ME without just randomly knowing the language. All too often they get dropped in and automatically know common tongue or even elvish!
Well I must say other than a few grammatical errors, there arent any negative things I would point out. I do know you are rewriting this in a different site (I'll read it after XD) but I would like to see more insight into Iris' feelings, I feel we've only touched the surface of them and I really want to feel what she does. And also more in her relations with the fellowship members and her thoughts about where there relationships stand and such, anyways can't wait to keep reading!
Well I haven't been to keen on girl falls into middle story, however I found that I like your writing style and how you portrayed her thoughts and feelings. Even though you did not go into grey depths, it is only the start of the story anyway,I still felt I could really feel her thoughts/feelings and such. And so forth, I think I will give this story a try!
It's already been pointed out about the grammar, so I won't get Into that other than praising you for doing as well as you did writing in a non-native tongue! I would suggest putting in paragraph. Each time a new person talks or the idea changes a new paragraph should be started. It makes it look better, flow better, and easier to read. I think so far though you have a good base for this story and I'd be interested in seeing where it goes!


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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Victoria's Secret has apologized for putting a Native American-style headdress on a model for its annual fashion show, after the outfit was criticized as a display of ignorance toward tribal culture and history.
The company responded to the complaints over the weekend by saying it was sorry to have upset anyone and that it wouldn't include the outfit in the show's television broadcast next month, or in any marketing materials.
"We sincerely apologize as we absolutely had no intention to offend anyone," the company said.
Historically, headdresses are a symbol of respect, worn by Native American war chiefs and warriors. For Great Plains tribes, for instance, each feather placed on a headdress has significance and had to be earned through an act of compassion or bravery. Some modern-day Native American leaders have been gifted war bonnets in ceremonies accompanied by prayers and songs.
"When you see a Lakota chief wearing a full headdress, you know that he was a very honorable man. He was a leader. He did a lot of honorable things for his people," said Michelle Spotted Elk, a Santa Cruz, Calif., woman of mixed heritage whose husband is Lakota. "It also has religious significance. With them, there's not a division between spirituality and their leadership."
Victoria's Secret model Karlie Kloss walked onto the runway last week wearing the floor-length feathered headdress, leopard-print underwear and high heels. She also was adorned with fringes and turquoise jewelry during a segment meant to represent the 12 months of the year - fireworks in July, rain gear for April and a headdress for November.
Kloss herself posted on Twitter that she was "deeply sorry if what I wore during the VS Show offended anyone."
Thousands of people have commented about the outfit on the company's Facebook page. Some praised Kloss' attire as artistic and urged those offended by it to "get over it." Several expressed appreciation to Victoria's Secret for halting its marketing of the clothing, and others reached back in history to explain their feelings.
"We have gone through the atrocities to survive and ensure our way of life continues," Navajo Nation spokesman Erny Zah said in an interview Monday. "Any mockery, whether it's Halloween, Victoria's Secret - they are spitting on us. They are spitting on our culture, and it's upsetting."
The Victoria's Secret stir follows a string of similar incidents. Paul Frank Industries Inc. and the band No Doubt ran into criticism earlier this year for their use of headdresses in clothing and parties, and in a cowboys-and-Indians-themed video, respectively. They offered apologies as well.
Last year, Urban Outfitters Inc. set off a firestorm of criticism with its line of Navajo-branded clothing and accessories - particularly underwear and a liquor flask, which the tribe said was "derogatory and scandalous."
Jennie Luna, who is Chicana and Caxcan, said society largely is ignorant toward indigenous spirituality and doesn't understand what should not be marketed commercially. She and others say more education about Native American cultures is needed.
"We are people; we're not a fashion statement," Luna said. "We are people who are facing serious issues, and for them to further perpetuate the type of stereotypes and disregard for a community's way of life is unacceptable."
ReGina Zuni's advice to companies looking to market Native American culture is to hire Native Americans who have knowledge of tribal traditions, cultures and customs.
However, her reaction to hearing about the Victoria's Secret headdress wasn't outrage about the clothing itself, but about the lack of attention on health care, education, housing and other issues in Indian Country.
"To each his own," said Zuni, of Isleta Pueblo in New Mexico. "But seriously, if people want to grab media attention on Indian issues, this is not the issue to advance and place in the spotlight."
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Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Diagnosis
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, like many neuroendocrine tumors, can be very difficult to diagnose. It is common for individuals with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors to remain asymptomatic until the tumors have metastasized or grow large enough to affect normal bodily functions. After an individual develops symptoms, diagnosis can be problematic since the symptoms of neuroendocrine tumors can mimic other diseases.
If your physician suspects you have a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, there are specific biochemical tests which measure tumor markers and imagining tests that can help confirm a diagnosis or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor and potentially determine the tumor type, location, load and prognosis. A tissue biopsy of a suspected tumor is, in most cases, the only definitive test to diagnosis a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
If you have already been diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, biochemical and imaging tests are very important tools for disease staging and clinical management.
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Biochemical Testing
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors produce a variety of substances which include hormones, proteins, and biogenic amines. Some tumors are termed functioning since they are able to secrete an active form of these substances, which can cause a characteristic clinical syndrome such as Carcinoid Syndrome, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, and Cushing's Syndrome. Biochemical tests are necessary to diagnosis a functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (Vinik, Woltering, Warner, Caplin, O'Dorisio, Wiseman, Coppola, Go, 2010). However most pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are non-functioning and are not associated with a characteristic syndrome either because the substances secreted are biologically inactive or because they do not cause any specific symptoms (Metz & Jensen, 2008).
The substances secreted by a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor can be measured by biochemical tumor markers. Biochemical tumor markers can be divided into two categories: those which are specific to a particular type of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor and those which are general. The most common tumor marker for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors is:
Chromogranin A is a secretory protein that is common to most neuroendocrine tumor cells, and is a general tumor marker for neuroendocrine tumors. CgA is a useful marker for diagnosing, staging and monitoring pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (Metz & Jensen, 2008; Tomasetti, Migliori, Lalli, Campana, Tomassetti, & Corinaldesi, 2001). Since it is secreted into the blood stream it can be measured by a simple blood test. Blood plasma levels of CgA have been shown to relate to prognosis ( Kulke, 2007a). Somatostatin analogs can reduce CgA levels and so CgA should be used with caution among patients using somatostatin analogs (Vinik, Woltering, Warner, Caplin, O'Dorisio, Wiseman, Coppola, Go, 2010).
Drugs such as PPI's can also affect CgA levels, please discuss medications that may affect CgA levels with your physician . For patients with confirmed or suspected Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome there can be risks to discontinuing PPI's and patients should speak with a physician regarding appropriate use of PPI's prior to CgA testing (Vinik et al., 2010).
Other general markers for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors include neuron specific enolase, pancreatic polypeptide, and pancreastatin (Metz & Jensen, 2008). Specific tumor markers for functioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors include: gastrin, insulin, pancreatic polypeptide, glucagon, somatostatin, and vasoactive intestinal peptide. (Tomasetti, Migliori, Lalli, Campana, Tomassetti, & Corinaldesi, 2001)
All neuroendocrine tumors, including pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, secrete hormones. However, what they secrete depends upon the type of tumor and the tumor location. The following table depicts pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors by type, secreted substances, and symptoms associated with secreted substances.
Tumor Type
Tumor Marker
Characteristic Symptoms
All pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
CgA, Pancreatic Polypeptide
Abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice
CgA, Gastrin
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
CgA, Insulin, Pro-insulin, C-peptide
Cga, Glucagon
Rash, diabetes, weight loss
Cga, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
Verner Morrison syndrome
CgA, Somatostain
Gall-bladder stones, diabetes, diarrhea, steatorrhea, anemia
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor causing Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoid Syndrome
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor causing Cushing's Syndrome
CgA, ACTH
Cushing's Syndrome
(Tomasetti et al., 2001; Metz & Jensen, 2008; Ramage et al., 2012; Vinik, Strodel, Eckhauser, Moattari, & Lloyd, 1987; Kulke, Anthony, Bushnell, de Herder, Goldsmith, Klimstra, Marx, Pasieka, Pommier, Yao, Jensen, 2010)
Depending upon the tumor markers your physician is testing for there are certain foods and medications to avoid prior to testing. Speak with your physician to discuss foods and medications to discontinue prior to testing.
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Imaging
Along with biochemical testing, there are several imaging techniques which are useful to help determine a tumor(s) location, size, and extent of metastases. The imagining technique used and the combination thereof depend upon the primary tumor type, location, presence or absence of hormonal symptoms (functioning vs. non-functioning), and extent of the disease (Sundin, Garske, Orlefors, 2007). Imaging is especially important when liver metastases are suspected because liver function tests can be an unreliable predictor of liver metastases (Kulke, 2007a ; Kulke, 2007b).
Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):
Computed Tomography (CT) is an imaging technique that uses a highly specialized X-Ray machine and computers to create multiple cross sectional images of the body. CT can generate images of different body tissues as well as help detect tumors.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses radio waves, a powerful magnetic field and a computer to generate detailed (2 or 3 dimensional) images of the body. These images are very useful in contrasting different types of tissue as well as detecting abnormal growths such as tumors within the body. MRI can create better images than CT, but is less commonly used.(Rockall & Reznek, 2007)
CT/MRI can be useful to detect both functioning and non-functioning tumors in the pancreas and to define the extent of metastasis (particularly liver and lymph node metastasis). Effectiveness of CT/MRI for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors is dependent upon tumor size and location with difficulties visualizing tumors smaller than 3 centimeters, and tumors in the tail of the pancreas and duodenum. (Rockall & Reznek, 2007). As gastrinomas, insulinomas, and duodenenal somatostinomas are frequently small they may be missed with CT/MRI. (Metz & Jensen, 2008)
Both CT and MRI are useful to define liver metastasis in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and some studies have show n that these modalities have better results in imaging liver metastases than Somatostatin Receptor Scintography. (Dromain, de Baere, Caillet, Laplanche, Boige, Ducreux, Duvillard, Elias, Schlumberger, Sigal, & Baudin, 2005).
Somatostatin Receptor Scintigraphy (SRS) or Octreotide Scan:
Somatostatin Receptor Scintigraphy (SRS) is a type of radionuclide scan that uses the radionuclide (radioactive substance) Octreotide (111-In-DTPA-octreotide) and a highly specialized machine to detect Neuroendocrine tumors. When octreotide is injected into a patient's vein, it can travel through the bloodstream and bind to pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Octreotide is a synthetic (man-made), radiolabled analogue of the naturally occurring hormone somatostatin. Over 90% (Kulke 2007a) of all neuroendocrine tumor cells have receptors for somatostatin (Reubi, Kvols, Waser, Nagorney, Heitz, Charboneau, Reading, & Moertel, 1990). Different types of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors express different levels of somatostatin receptors. Insulinomas less frequently express somatostatin receptors than other types of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (Oberg, 2010). Octreotide, like somatostatin, is able to bind to two of the five receptors (receptors two and five) on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (Oberg, 2009).
SRS is used to find the tumors which bind octreotide. If the octreotide binds to the tumors, doctors can visualize them through the use of an imaging machine. Scans can be done at different intervals following an octreotide injection: 4 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours. However a scan at 24 hours after octreotide injection is preferred (Sundin, Garske, & Orlefors, 2007; Mamikunian, Vinik, O'Dorisio, Woltering, & Go, 2009). SRS can be used to detect neuroendocrine tumors that bind octreotide and are greater than 1- 1.5 cm (Dromain, de Baere, Caillet, Laplanche, Boige, Ducreux, Duvillard, Elias, Schlumberger, Sigal, & Baudin, 2005). SRS can be used to find primary pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors as well as metastases to the liver, lungs and bones (Metz & Jensen, 2008).
Patients who are being treated with a somatostatin analogue such as Sandostatin or Lanreotide are strongly encouraged to temporarily discontinue treatment before undergoing SRS because somatostatin analogues used for treatment and for the scan compete for the same receptor (Sundin, Garske, & Orlefors, 2007). Patients should speak with their physicians to determine when and for how long they should discontinue treatment to maximize SRS.
SRS has varying effectiveness in detecting different types of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. SRS is useful in detecting gastrinomas, non-functioning tumors, somatostatinomas, and VIPomas. SRS is not as effective in detecting insulinomas because insulinomas express lower levels of somatostatin receptors and are frequently small.
SRS is not only useful in imaging tumors but because it is a functional imaging technique SRS is also commonly used to predict response to somatostatin analogue therapy as well as peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) (Kulke, Anthony, Bushnell, de Herder, Goldsmith, Klimstra, Stephen, Pasieka, Pommier, Yao, & Jensen, 2010).
Positron Emission Tomography (PET):
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is another form of radionuclide scan that uses a radioactive material and a special scanning device to detect cancerous tumors. Most commonly, the radionuclide 18F-labelled deoxy-glucose (FDG) is used to detect many forms of cancer. However FDG is not effective in detecting most tumors with the exception of tumors with high proliferative activity and low differentiation (Adams, Baum, Rink, Schumm-Drager, Usadel, & Hor, 1998). Instead, 68Ga-DOTA-TOC is the radionuclide that is most commonly used with PET to detect pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (Sundin, Garske, & Orlefors, 2007).
PET with 68Ga-DOTA-TOC works in a similar fashion to octreotide in that like octreotide, 68Ga-DOTA-TOC is able to bind to specific receptors on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors tumors. Once bound, the tumors can be visualized with a PET scan. However, 68Ga can be accumulated much faster by pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and so the scan for the tumors can be done approximately one hour after the 68Ga has been administered (Sundin, Garske, & Orlefors, 2007) .68Ga-DOTA-TOC has been effective in detecting pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that are greater in size than 0.5 cm (Sundin, Garske, & Orlefors, 2007) 68 GA DOTA-TOC is not currently FDA approved for use in the United States.
Other radionuclides that are used with PET are: 11C-labelled L-dihydroxyphenylalanine, 18F L-dihydroxyphenylalanine, and 5-Hydroxly-L-tryptophan.
Endoscopy is a medical procedure that uses an endoscope to view the lining of multiple organs and tracts of the body. An endoscope is a flexible or rigid tube that has imaging capabilities and can enable small surgical procedures. Endoscopic ultrasound can be used to locate small tumors in the pancreas and duodenum including those such as small gastrinomas and insulinomas that are often missed by CT, MRI, and SRS (Metz & Jensen, 2008).
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Dromain, C., de Baere, T., Caillet, H. Laplanche, A., Boige, V., Ducreux, M., Duvillard, P., Elias, D., Schlumberger, M. Sigal, R., Baudin, E. (2005). Detection of liver metastases from endocrine tumors: a prospective comparison of somatostatin receptor scintigraphy, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 23(1), 70-78. Retrieved from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15625361.
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Metz, D. and Jensen, R. (2008). Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, pancreatic endocrine tumors. Gastroenterology, 135(5), 1469-1492. Retrieved from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18703061.
Oberg, K. (2009). Is it time to widen the use of somatostatin analogs in neuroendocrine tumors? Journal of Clinical Oncology, 27(28), 4635-4636. Retrieved from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19704053.
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Red hasn't been worked with since he was a yearling (he's now 3). He won't halter. He won't let you put a lead on. He doesn't like to lead. He doesn't like being touched. He doesn't like eating with you standing/holding his bucket. I haven't even tried picking up his feet yet, or tying him.
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When I first got him out to my pasture, he would throw his head up to avoid being caught.
Today? He came over to the gate. I caught him by the halter. No problems. No head tossing. Nothing.
You had to be lucky to put a lead on him.
Today? Clipped it on LOUDLY, not a fidget. Just a cute 'love me' look <3
Wouldn't come near the feed bucket with you there.
Now? He will come and eat. (after a little bit of circling you, of course, but he does relax and eat)
Didn't like being touched anywhere.
Now? I've been grooming him, petting his face, tickling his nose, giving him kisses.
He is certainly starting to settle down and learn to trust. I put him on a lunge line and worked on respect, body language, and being approachable with him, then let him nibble on the fresh grass in the field. Groomed him while he grazed. After a few minuets he would stop turning to face me, just relaxed and enjoyed getting curried and shed-brushed.
He has a ton of personality hiding under all that shy, do-not-want attitude. Bugger that I have to sell him T.T
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Rit vs. Clarkson
May 5, 2013
|Taylor Wisman
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|Eddie Kiesa
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|Jack Krzyston
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|Allister Warren
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|Kyle Aquin C
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|Brad Gillies
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|Pat Johnston
|11 (0.550)
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|Brendon Shearin
|(5, 0)
|Corey Herrington
|(1, 2)
|Peter Goss
|(1, 1)
|Matthew Gold
|(1, 1)
|Matt Mccabe
|(0, 2)
|Robert Linder
|(1, 0)
|Ryan Cole
|14 (0.583)
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ROCHESTER, NY – Junior Taylor Wisman (Seattle, WA/Inglemoor) scored with 2:28 to play in overtime leading the No. 3 RIT (16-2) men's lacrosse team to a 10-9 win over Clarkson (10-6) in the 2013 Liberty League Men's Lacrosse Championship on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers win their second straight Liberty League title and earn the automatic berth into the NCAA Division III Tournament.
"I am very proud of our whole team," said RIT Head Coach Jake Coon. "I am really happy for our seniors who go out having won four straight league championships."
Wisman, named Co-MVP along with Elliot Cowburn (Oakville, ON/Holy Trinity), scored three of RIT's last four goals including the game-tying and the game winning goals. Cowburn was all over the field for RIT, grabbing six ground balls and causing three turnovers.
Wisman and Jack Krzyston (Bedford, NH/Bishop Guertin) led RIT with three goals apiece. Kyle Aquin (Hamilton, Ontario/St. Jean De Brebeuf) scored two goals, while Allister Warren (Toronto, Ontario/Malvern Collegiate Institute) and Eddie Kiesa (Syracuse, NY/Jamesville-Dewitt) each had a goal and two assists for the Tigers who advance to their 15th Division III Tournament and fourth in as many years.
Pat Johnston (Norwell, MA/Norwell) picked up his sixteenth win in net for the Tigers, making 11 saves earning All-Tournament Team honors. Joe Dupra (Pittsford, NY/Pittsford Mendon) had two ground balls, two caused turnovers and saved a ball off the goal line late in the game. Tyler Brooks-Lambert (Seneca Castle, NY/Midlakes) won 9-of-14 face-offs and had five ground balls earing All-Tournament Team honors.
Brendon Shearin led Clarkson with five goals, earning All-Tournament Team honors. Ryan Cole was outstanding in net for the Golden Knights, making 14 saves and earning All-Tournament Team honors, while Brian Freeland had two caused turnovers and four ground balls also earning All-Tournament Team honors. Corey Herrington had a goal and two assists for Clarkson who fall to 10-6 on the season.
RIT trailed 5-2 at the half, 8-5 after three quarters, but rallied with four goals in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 9-9 with 1:23 to play in regulation on Wisman's third goal of the game.
"Credit goes to Clarkson," said RIT Head Coach Jake Coon. "They played a great game, and Cole played extremely well."
The play started when Clarkson tried scoring into an open net off a 10-man ride. Shearin had a shot, but Dupra stood in the goal and made the save. Wisman scooped up the loose ball, bulled his through Clarkson defenders, drove to the net, and beat Cole with a good low shot, tying the game at 9-9. The goal was Wisman's 100th career point at RIT.
"The guys showed tremendous character to win in overtime," said Coon. "It shows how much we have matured from the beginning of the season to now."
The Tigers won the ensuing face-off and had a chance inside the last minute to win the game in regulation, but Warren's shot was wide of the mark sending the game into overtime.
Brooks-Lambert won the opening face-off in the overtime period, giving RIT first possession. After a time out, Wisman gathered the ball up top and drove hard right to the net. He came back to his left hand and fired a shot passed Cole, giving the Tigers the title.
Clarkson came out firing in the first quarter, taking a 2-0 lead on goals by Shearin and Peter Goss 6:13 into the game.
Aquin made it 2-1 Clarkson on his 47th goal of the season off an assist from Warren with 3:10 to play in the opening quarter.
Shearin scored his second of the game to open the scoring in the second quarter, giving the Golden Knights a 3-1 lead. After Krzyston scored off an assist from Brad Gillies (Oakville, Ontario/St. Thomas Aquinas), made it 3-2, the Golden Knights rattled off two straight to close out the half leading 4-2.
Herrington opened the second half scoring, giving the Golden Knights their largest lead of the game at 7-3 with 11:10 to play in the quarter, off an assist from Matthew Gold.
Goals by Aquin and Krzyston cut Clarkson's lead to 7-5. The man-up goal was Aquin's 16th man-up goal of the season, tying the school record for most man-up goals in a season with Tom Kraft who set the record back in 1988.
Robert Linder gave Clarkson an 8-5 lead with his goal off an assist from Peter Goss with 1:04 to play in the third quarter.
Warren opened the fourth quarter scoring with his man-up goal off an assist from gillies at the 13:50 mark of the quarter, cutting Clarkson's lead to 8-6.
Shearin made it 9-6 Clarkson on his fifth goal of the game with 12:46 to play in the fourth quarter.
The Tigers help the Golden Knights scoreless over the final 12:46 of regulation and the first 1:32 of overtime, including Dupra's save off the line late in regulation.
Wisman made it 9-7 Clarkson with 11:47 to play on his 21st tally of the season.
Kiesa took a feed from Wisman with 3:38 to play in regulation, cutting Clarkson's lead to 9-8. It was Kiesa's 32nd goal of the season and the closest RIT had been since the second quarter.
Wisman scored the next two for RIT sending the game into overtime and then winning it in the overtime period.
RIT has now won 18 straight home games and are 42-3 at home since the start of the 2010 season. The Tigers have won four straight conference championships, including two straight Empire 8 titles (2010, 2011), and two straight Liberty League titles (2012, 2013).
"We have to be ready for the NCAA Tournament," said Coon. "Our guys have to play a full 60 minutes to advance."
The Tigers will await their opponent in the 2013 NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship. The selection show will be at 10 pm on Sunday, May 5 and can be viewed at this link.
2013 Liberty League Men's Lacrosse Tournament MVP's:
Taylor Wisman - RIT (Co-MVP)
Elliott Wisman - RIT (Co-MVP)
2013 Liberty League Men's Lacrosse All-Tournament Team:
Brendon Shearin - Clarkson
Ryan Cole - Clarkson
Brian Freeland - Clarkson
Davey Hovey - St. Lawrence
Stefan Basile - Union
Pat Johnston - RIT
Joe Dupra - RIT
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Best in Show at Bespoked Bristol 2011 Tom Donhou came again in 2012 with a collection that was more complete and yet so understated; lacking an individual star like last year's striking Pimento to catch the eye of the judges.
You can look forward to seeing plenty of pictures over the next few days; they really were very good but the really important thing is that Donhou has dared to print his own Reynolds stickers in perfect monochrome to complement his perfect black city bike. I mean, you wouldn't want a green Reynolds 631 on there, would you?
This puts Reynolds in a pickle. On the one hand, anyone other than Reynolds themselves printing the tubing stickers that verify provenance of the hallowed alloys is strictly illegal, even in China. On the other, Reynolds are more than happy for their light, strong and oh-so-desirable tubage to be used at the bleeding edge of cycling style. What's to do?
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About Me: I have lived in Boston all my life. I love Boston and hate to see the crooked pol's ruin the city.
Posted 02/02/2014 08:55:15 EST
I had my transplant at MGH in Boston because it was too complicated for the Lahey. Dr Jenkins was fired from a Boston hospital and ended up in the burbs. I reported this transplant program over 20 yea more »
Posted 11/20/2012 10:07:28 EST
Why don't they stay in Mexico and make Mexico a better place to live? A criminal is a criminal. more »
Posted 11/20/2012 10:02:24 EST
Sad that some poor people from other states but American citizens have to pay a higer tuition than criminal illegals. Democrat communists at work to undermine our state. more »
Posted 11/12/2012 09:11:36 EST
These guys need to be given the chair or hung soon to take the evil devils off the streets. more »
Posted 11/10/2012 08:47:35 EST
Give him a drug test if he is positive he should be put in jail for all the pain and suffering and maybe a death from his drug problem. more »
Posted 10/21/2012 10:44:26 EDT
Easy solution but Mumbles is to dumb to see it..Put more police and and fine or arrest anyone drinking in public in the area. We could have a lot more cops if they were not getting paid over 100,000 a more »
Posted 10/20/2012 09:26:33 EDT
Illegals doing what they do best, selling drugs and comitting crimes. more »
Posted 10/20/2012 09:24:07 EDT
It's about 40 years too late. If they threw out all the drug dealers and felons it might become a safe place to live in. But no one enforces the laws in Boston housing.
Posted 10/20/2012 09:21:51 EDT
They should hang anyone who is drunk or high that is transporting our beloved children anywhere.
Posted 10/20/2012 09:18:13 EDT
They should just let these poor women stay here and be free. I will pray for them that they find the American dream. more »
Posted 10/18/2012 09:04:41 EDT
They were here illegaly invited by Mumbles and they should speak English if they want work here. They were plotting to do bad things so they speak so others can't understand them.
Posted 10/18/2012 09:01:10 EDT
The thing about Columbia point is that years ago the firemen would need police escort to go there because it was so bad. Then they spent big bucks on Harbor point a beautiful place but the idiots let more »
Posted 10/12/2012 09:29:45 EDT
She should be hacked to death with a dull Machette, the same treatment she gave to many others. I hope she dies in prison.
Posted 10/12/2012 09:23:30 EDT
They should all be tried as adults and put in jail, there is pleanty of room now that the drug lab messed up. more »
Posted 10/07/2012 09:08:49 EDT
A lot of these people came from out of state to this welfare state because they know they can get free bennies from Patrick and Mumbles while people who were born here can't get help. If you got rid o more »
Posted 10/05/2012 06:34:53 EDT
Of course they support her just like they supported the thieving felons Wilson and Turner. Fellow democrats who rob and cheat the people they are sworn to protect. I wonder did she tell them she was w more »
Posted 10/03/2012 09:28:05 EDT
As I have said many times:"The only justice in Boston...Is street justice." The system is corrupt and useless. more »
Posted 09/26/2012 09:19:27 EDT
Who is checking the credintials on these people? Was she an affirmantive action hire. She needs some jail time so do her bosses. Sounds like when the Boston police lab could not read finger prints so more »
Posted 09/13/2012 08:16:36 EDT
Mr DiNunzio is a stand up citizen who is a lot less corrupt than most of our elected officials and way more likeable than the overpaid and under educated cops in Boston.
Posted 09/13/2012 08:13:07 EDT
She needs serious jail time with the innocent people she put in prison. Who was watching or supervising this knuckle headed idiot? Like I always say:"The only justice in Mass is Street Justice" this i more »
Posted 09/12/2012 09:14:30 EDT
I am sure Mumbles and Patrick knew he was a mass murderer but invited him here anyways. more »
Posted 09/11/2012 07:18:43 EDT
Street justice is a lot faster than legal justice in this state and it saves time and money. more »
Posted 09/11/2012 07:16:49 EDT
I will pray for these men who had to seek out drugs to kill the pain in their lives. We need more drug education and treatment centers. more »
Posted 09/09/2012 07:40:47 EDT
Red in the head like the dink on a dog. We don't need another drunken womanizing Kennedy during hard times. He votes Republican to protect his unhard earned money.
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by Even Howard
I'm so happy to be in Montana where little sheep are running free and being chased by wolves. No, really! Except instead of wolves it is more like coyotes or mountain lions. The yarn I've used for this skirt is certified 'predator friendly' meaning that the farm is run with respect for all living things, not just the cute ones. You can read more about it at www.lambandwool.com. It's certified organic too! I hope you'll try ordering from them or poke around for a local homespun in your neck of the woods.
I've had a bit of culture (and temperature) shock since leaving Japan and I was bemoaning the nippy winds that prevent me from wearing my summer skirt collection during winter. Cozy yarn to the rescue! This overskirt is like putting on a sweater, just lower down. Of a rather chunky weight, it is quick to work up on big hooks and just a little bit delicate with a Kid Silk Haze trim and a nice bell shape. You can wear it over skirts or pants, depending on how weird you want to look. Either way, you'll be warm. Plus the rhythm of crochet might help you realize where you are and that it is okay (at least it does for me).
10 stitches = 4in, 10cm; 10 rows = 4in, 10cm in single crochet with yarn A and 8mm hook.
With 8mm hook and thick yarn (A), chain 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain and in each chain across. Ch 1and turn.
Row 2: Work sc in each stitch across. Ch 1 and turn.
Repeat row 2 as follows: Work a total of 72 rows for 33-inch, 80 rows for size 36-inch, and 88 rows for 39-inch. If you would like to make it larger or smaller make sure the total number of rows can be divided evenly by 8. At the same time, on every 6th and 8th row work a button hole row as follows: Sc in each of first 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in each of last 2 sts. Ch1 and turn. Work sc across the next row, working 2 sc in the ch-2 space.
After final row, sl st edges together to form a loop and turn right side out (sl st edge goes inside). Turn work to long edge, ch 1 and work one sc stitch per row along one side. The total number of sc must equal your number of rows for the lace pattern to work, so be sure and check!
Round 1: Continuing with 8mm hook, ch1 and sc1 in same space. *Ch3, sk 3 sc, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next sc, ch 3, sk 3 sc**, 1sc in next sc*. Repeat * to *around, ending the last repeat at **. Ch3, sl st in first sc to join.
Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as a tr). * Skip the first ch-3 space. Work (1tr, ch3) four times in the next ch-3 space. Work 1 tr in the same ch-3 space. Skip next ch-3 space** and tr into sc st*. Repeat * to * around, ending the last repeat at **. Sl st into top of ch 4 to join.
Round 3: Ch 1 and sc in same space. * Ch 4. Skip next ch-3 space. Sc in next ch-3 space, ch3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 4, skip next ch-3 space**, sc in tr st *. Repeat * to * across, ending last repeat at **. Sl st into first sc to join.
Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc). * Ch 3, skip ch-4 space. Work (1dc, ch 3, 1dc) in next ch-3 space. Ch 3. Skip ch-4 space.** Dc in next sc *. Repeat * to * around, ending the last repeat at **. Sl st into top of ch 3 to join.
Repeat rounds 2-4 to continue skirt body. At the same time, on every 5th round, change hook size to 1mm larger, beginning with Round 5. (Round 5 = 9mm hook, Round 10 = 10mm hook, Round 15 = 11mm hook). Skirt as shown is 15 rounds long and ended on a round-3 pattern. Feel free to add more if you like.
Round 1: With size 11mm hook and thick yarn (A), ch 1. Working only in the chain spaces, work sc around placing 5 sc sts in each ch-4 space and 4 sc sts in each ch-3 space. Skip all sc stitches from the previous row. Sl st into first sc to join.
Round 2: Ch 1. Working in front loops only, sc in each of first 2 sts, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next sc (picot made),* sc in each of next 8 sts, make picot in next st **, sc in each of next 4 sts, make picot in next st*. Repeat around, ending the last repeat at ** and two sts remaining. Sc in each of the last 2 sts and sl st into first sc to close. Tie off yarn and weave in end.
Round 3: Change to F hook and join Kid Silk Haze (B).Work 1 sc into the back loop of the sc below. Continuing in the back loops only, work * Ch 5, sc in next sc * around. Pass behind picots, skipping the chain stitches and working in the backs of each sc. Ch 5 and sl st into first sc to join.
Round 4: Sl st up first 3 chains to begin at the middle of the ch-5 space. Sc in ch-5 space. *In next ch-5 space, work (1tr, ch 2) 4 times. Tr once more in same space **. Sc in next ch-5 space *. Repeat around, ending last repeat at **. Sl st into first sc to join. Tie off and weave in ends.
Round 5: With size 11.5mm hook, join yarn (A) to remaining back loops of round 2. Ch 4 (counts as a dc plus 1 ch). * Skip one sc and dc into next sc. Ch 1. * Repeat * to * around. Skip last stitch and sl st into 3rd ch of beginning ch 4 to join.
Repeat Round 5 twice more. Tie off and weave in ends.
Weave ribbon or other belt through the button holes (I used a thin knit belt from an old sweater). Finish ribbon ends by clipping them in a 'V' shape so they won't fray. I didn't block this skirt, but if you want to, go right ahead! You can wear a slip or an a-line, flared, bias cut, or pencil skirt underneath easily, but please experiment with other shapes and let me know how it goes!
I just LOVE this skirt!!!! I've been waiting for a skirt pattern to come along that I really like.....and this is the ONE! Thank you so much it's just gorgeous.
I can read more about it _where_? :<
Sorry about that! I put the link back in -- www.lambandwool.com.
Lovely skirt and lovely writing! Bless your heart for sharing this with us!
LOVE this skirt! Very fun stitch pattern and a good length.
I have to say I not only enjoyed the skirt but also just the rendering of Montana. I lived in Butte Montana for several years and its funny I only seen sheep twice the whole time I was there! lol I expected to see nothing but a sea of wool when I moved there since its such a joke to say Montana folk are sheep shaggers. Anyway I had to say it was a pleasure to read and I loved the pattern, thanks for sharing both.
I love this skirt!! Its beautiful, just what i need this time of year i can't wait to get started on it!! It would look really cute with a spicy underskirt and high heels!! Thanks.
Wow - what fun! Being new to crochet, I must admit to reading the pattern for a couple of weeks before gathering up my nerve to begin. I started this afternoon and just flew. Now I'm ready to change to an M hook, but alas having difficulty finding one here deep in the heart of Texas. I'm using a thick & quick wool type yarn & making the skirt for my 10 year old daughter. How lovely to be able to adjust the size ( went with 7 rounds on the waist band ). Beautiful writing as well & what a delight! Thanks!
This skirt is lovely! As soon as I return to the States, I'm going to make it. I used to live in Bozeman, but now I am in southern Africa. There's no need for a warm skirt down here!! LOL Thanks for reminding me of Montana!
Wish it was in a plus size.
Cherrel, the sizing on this skirt is very flexible, and Even included instructions on how to make it larger or smaller.
Kim, Great thank you. I can't wait to try it.
I made the skirt for my sister in a nice thick green wool and she's wearing it over a hot pink slip -- fantastic!
great pattern -- I enjoyed it very much.
OOOOH! I am putting aside another project (GULP!) at the peril of never finishing it for this one! I WISH I had had a project like this to get me through my tough winter in Bozeman my first year at college. (Maybe it would have kept me out of trouble;p) At any rate, can't wait to complete this for wear with jeans. I have a bulky weight yarn (out of whitch I have already made a purse) just itching to become this skirt!
The designer notes that the yarn used is "a 'chunky' weight yarn usually used with size 11 knitting needles." According to yarnstandards.com, yarns that crochet to a gauge of 8-11 sc stitches to 4 inches should substitute adequately.
Forgive my ignorance, but I'm just learning to crochet now after being a knitter for many years -- is the yarn requirement stated for this pattern correct? Around 220 yards of the main yarn, plus the Kidsilk Haze?! It doesn't sound very much but like I say, I'm thinking in knitting terms.
TIA to anyone who can help :o)
Real Women run around sleeveless in the snow!! Thanks for the neat pattern, and for making me feel 10 degrees cooler. :-)
I think one thing you´ll enjoy about crochet is patterns like these: the shell shapes and spaces in between mean you need little yarn and the project works up in a snap. I still love knitting, but crocheting is just so much faster!
I love it!! I might addapt it,, make it with a lighter weight yarn, probably cotton.. and make it to wear with leggings under it... it's summer here!
Hi, I really want to make this skirt but I can't figure out how the waistband is made. The pattern says "chain 7, sc in 2nd chain and work sc in each stitch across, chain 1 and turn" and then "work 80 of these rows for a 36-inch." I can't figure this out, it seems like everyone who left a comment did it fine, but I don't understand how this forms a waistband, could someone give me a clearer picture of this?
Does it help to think of the waistband as a long 'scarf' shape which is then turned on its side? The body of the skirt is worked off of one long side after the waistband is finished. Email me if you need more help!
Oh, I have tingles all over! We moved here to Chicago, last year, from Bozeman! And we will be returning, with our son, born here. Montana makes me OH SO HAPPY, too!
Anyways, love the skirt pattern. Sweaters are certainly needed for every part of the body in Montana. Can't wait to give the pattern a go.
Photos are beautiful and helpful.
Thanks for the info on the yarn. I will definitely check out the yarn. Yea, Springhill Road!
Very pretty, most crochet skirts either look like 80's suits or are so lacy they're like a big scarf around your waist. I can't wait to wear this, I'm getting started as soon as I finish my sweater.
Got it!
It's this very pattern selling for $5.00
I love it.
Love the skirt!
but the SOCKS are Absolutely Major KEWLNESS!!!
keeps the other "house mouse" (DD)out of my sock drawer!
i love this skirt! i'm from michigan and we get some pretty cold winters too. i love the idea. thank you for shareing! ;)- skatergirl501 ;)
Thanks, Tammy
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Dear Colleagues,
This has been an extremely busy summer for Tennessee's tourism industry and the Department of Tourist Development, as we set the stage for a new fiscal year of significant growth in all sectors of travel. To support this, there is good news at the national level concerning current industry trends.
Dr. Suzanne Cook, Senior Advisor to U. S. Travel Association, just released her latest U.S. Travel Outlook report, revealing that the travel industry is outperforming the economy overall, with both Consumer Confidence and the Traveler Sentiment Index on the rise. Leisure travel definitely appears to be in a sustained growth pattern, a great opportunity for a state full of incredible, affordable vacation destinations like Tennessee.
The Tourism Committee has been working diligently, putting the final touches on the Tennessee Tourism Strategic Plan that will be presented to Governor Haslam in August. This plan incorporates the research done on all three regions of the state: their competitive strengths, current visitor profile, best customer profile and markets of origin. It is a knowledge-driven plan that will provide a roadmap for resource allocation and growth for years to come.
The Department's Strategic Plan will be presented to the entire industry at the 2013 Governor's Conference on Tourism in Franklin Sept. 17-19. Hosted by our good friends in Williamson County at the Cool Springs Marriott Conference Center, this year's conference is loaded with the national and regional expertise needed to be successful in today's marketing and economic environments. I can also promise you a few very special surprises during our three days in Franklin. Read more about it in this issue of Rhythm & News. You need to be there!
I hope you've been following the #MakeSummerLast campaign, TDTD's marketing campaign to the 5.5 million potential travelers in the greater Atlanta region. On Monday, July 15, TDTD brought "All Things Tennessee" to the Atlanta market, showcasing some of the state's amazing food, music and attractions. The event was attended by 89 media representatives, including key social media influencers, as well as powerful media outlets such as the Atlanta Journal Constitution and ABC-TV. The latest social media stats surrounding the event indicate more than 2 million Facebook impressions, 5.9 million Twitter impressions and 305,090 Instagram impressions!
On a personal note, I am delighted to congratulate Dr. Carroll Van West, my esteemed co-chair of the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and a great friend of the tourism industry, on his recent appointment as Tennessee's State Historian by Governor Bill Haslam. This is such a well-deserved honor for a scholar who has championed heritage tourism and historic preservation in our state for years. Thank you for your great contributions to Tennessee, Dr. West!
Whether it's historic sites, music, family fun, scenic beauty or outdoor adventure, Tennessee is blessed with an incredible number of reasons to visit. Thanks to each of you for the contribution you make in keeping tourism one of Tennessee's top economic engines.
With great respect,
Susan Whitaker
Strategic Marketing Plan, Nationally-Known Speakers, and Two Super Seminars to be Featured at Governor's Conference
With several nationally-known and highly sought-after speakers, the roll-out of the much-anticipated new Tennessee Tourism Strategic Marketing Plan, and a variety of educational seminars (including for the first time TWO Super Seminars), this year's Governor's Conference on Tourism, Sept. 17 – 19 in Franklin, promises to be one of the most important, information-packed, and interesting conferences in the state's history.
Of particular interest to the entire industry will be the presentation of the Tennessee Tourism Strategic Marketing Plan by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Tourism Committee. This will be a milestone event for the industry and one that will set the course for the state's tourism marketing efforts for years to come. The presentation of the plan will be followed by specific follow-up breakout sessions designed to help attendees understand how the new plan will impact tourism in Tennessee and how the plan can be integrated into partner marketing efforts statewide.
For the first time ever, this years conference features not one, but TWO Super Seminars!The first, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, is a truly unique on-site seminar entitled "From Eyesore To Attraction: Reclaiming Historic Assets for Tourism." Attendees will travel by motorcoach to the Factory at Franklin and the Franklin Theatre, where they will tour these once-slated-for-demolition facilities and learn from the visionary people involved in their restoration how they were turned into genuine tourism attractions for the community.
The second Super Seminar, on Thursday, Sept. 19, features Kelly McDonald, one of the nations foremost marketing and advertising experts in multicultural marketing and consumer trends, who will be presenting "How to Market to People Who Are Not Like You."A featured speaker at DMAI and ESTO, Kelly was named #1 on the list of "26 Hot Speakers" by Successful Meetings Magazine and her agency has twice been named as one of thetop ad agencies in the U.S. by Advertising Age. Her book, "How to Market to People Not Like You", was #7 on the list of Bestselling Business Books of 2011.
Another featured speaker at this year's conference is Duane Knapp, one of the nations mosthighly sought-after experts on destination branding. Duane, who will be presenting "Seven Factors for Success in Building a Destination Brand", is an author, entrepreneur, chairman and founder of BrandStrategy, Inc. and author of The BrandPromise®, The BrandMindset®, and Destination BrandScience™ published by the Destination Marketing Association International. His BrandPromise® philosophy has been highly acclaimed and adopted by companies and destinations around the world.
Rounding out the line-up of top-tier speakers at this year's conferenceare Jake Olson and McKay Christensen, who will truly challenge and motivate attendees to set and strive for high professional and personal goals. The younger member of this inspiring team is teenager Jake Olson,who, though he has lost both of his eyes to cancer, has inspired tens of thousands of people at sporting events, youth rallies, and business conventions with his courage and unwillingness to give up on those things in life he loves. His speaking partner and co-author with him of the book Open Your Eyes: 10 Uncommon Lessons to Discover a Happier Life, is McKay Christensen, PhD,who has spoken to audiences around the world about leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and personal performance. His ground-breaking research on how adults learn and find happiness includestopics such as servant leadership, transformation as adults, and lasting change.
Combined with these truly exceptional speakers and topics will be outstanding networking opportunities, the annual Tennessee Tourism EXPO, and plenty of fun activities planned by our Franklin hosts. Truly, this is a conference you won't want to miss!
Information on the conference, including schedule, speakers, registration and lodging can be found on the Tennessee Tourism Roundtable website.
#MakeSummerLast Media Event Brings Tennessee to Atlanta
It has been a whirlwind the past few weeks as the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development recently launched the #MakeSummerLast campaign with concentration in the Atlanta market.
July 15 TDTD held a media event at the King Plow Arts Center in Atlanta to showcase the state to Atlanta media and kick-off eight bloggers road trips to and through Tennessee. With 89 media representatives in attendance, including Atlanta Journal Constitution, ABC News, Fox, social media influencers and bloggers, radio, magazines and more, the event reinforced that Atlantans should #makesummerlast and head to Tennessee.
Media and guests enjoyed a wide variety of Tennessee products in addition to enjoying Memphis Barbecue from Hog Wild and live Tennessee tunes from the East TN Bluegrass Band, Nashville's Alanna Royale and Memphis Jones. Thanks to the food, beverages and "swag" donated from our partners, the media who attended had a grand time and were convinced Tennessee is the "IT" state for making summer last.
After the event, eight bloggers set off on Tennessee road trips to scope out what summer activities Tennessee has to offer. Kristin Luna of Camels and Chocolate blogged about her stay in Knoxville, highlighting weekend adventures like hiking, biking and museums; Broderick Smylie of Savory Exposure took a culinary trip to Nashville; Jessica Quirk of What I Wore discovered Franklin and Nashville's outdoor scene, shopping and wineries; The Wicked Noodle's Kristy Bernardo had a girl's weekend in Memphis while Daniel Bear Hunley of Living Bear had a man's weekend in East Tennessee from Chattanooga to Bristol; The voice behind Southern Girl Ramblings, Kecia Hambrick took a family getaway to the Great Smoky Mountains highlighting attractions and culinary. Lori Brown from Expedition Mom took on a multi-generational tour in Chattanooga; and ecotourism blogger Bret Love of Green Global Travel sought out ecofriendly activities in East Tennessee.
This is just the beginning. There will be more blogs in the coming days and weeks.
Social media has been ablaze for the campaign as50 photos and posts tagged #makesummerlast has had 2 million impressions. Twitter has received 5.9 million impressions and the event and blogger trips resulted in 424 photos uploaded to Instagram with 305.090 impressions. And, we aren't finished yet!
To read more blog posts, visit www.travelmindset.com or check out the #makesummerlast on Twitter and Facebook to see all the photos, comments, posts and more.
Stay tuned … the entire #makesummerlast campaign runs through Aug. 15. There will be a total recap in the September issue of Rhythm &News.
Tools to Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways
An exciting Trails meeting was held on July 24 in Nashville, withmore than36 Trail partners! The meeting's purpose was to deliver toolkits and marketing materials for the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways initiative. This program encourages residents and tourists to explore the 16 regional driving trails outside of Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains. Each Trail leader can use the toolkit in conjunction with participating points-of-interest to generate excitement and promote the trail experience. Each toolkit contains examples of available materials such as posters, window clings, heritage signs, pull-up banners and tearsheet maps.
Note: The tear-sheet maps and large brochure holders were not available for pick-up and will be shipped directly to the Trail leaders as soon as they are available.
Additional announcements included:
Patricia Grayis the newDTTB coordinator and will work directly with TDTD staff on the marketing, sales, PR, web, as well as with the agencies and Trail partneTrail project manager assignment changes include: Top Secret – Dave Jones; Promised Land – Amanda Stravinsky; Screaming Eagle – Rob Sherrill; and The Jack Trail – Rob Sherrill.
The marketing materials for all 16 Trails have been delivered! In addition each Trail leader was provided with a How To Guide, which includes an inventory of everything in the toolkit and how to reorder materials. The deadline for distribution of Trails marketing materials to POIs is Aug. 30, 2013.
TDTD staff provided an update on TDOT Trail signage.
Sept. 30, 2013: TDOT Region 3 and 4 will install signs on the following Trails:
- Screaming Eagle, Promised Land, The Jack Trail, Cotton Junction, and Great River Road
Oct. 31, 2013: TDOT Region 2 has agreed to order and install signs with Chattanooga installing within the city limits on the following Trails:
- Tanasi and Pie in the Sky
Jan. 31, 2014: Region 1 Trails signage will be contracted by TDOT in August 2013 for the following Trails:
- Top Secret and Rocky Top Please note, letting signagethrough a contract will take more time for fabrication and installation.
In addition, TDTD's PR office announced the 2014 Tennessee Vacation Guide will feature a 6-page editorial on the Trails, as well as promotion through the eGuide and Trail apps. The PR Office is currently working on plans for a community media blitz to promote the Trails to local media and educate consumers about the Trail experience.
The 16 Facebook Trail pages have been combined into one overall Trails Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/tennesseetrailsandbyways. Jessica Johnson at Paramore Digital is the contact. Trail leaders can now post to the new Trail Facebook Page.
Overall it was a day of celebration with Trail partners making plans to deliver these new, innovative Tools for the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways!
Group Sales Missions Keep TDTD and Partners On the Move
In July, the Department participated in a sales mission to conduct calls at AAA Auto Club Group's Southern office headquarters and several branches in Tampa and Orlando, FL. The sales mission also included tour operator calls with both domestic and international receptive companies in the greater Orlando area, from July 15 – 19, 2013. A total of 10 AAA branches were visited, along with the nine receptive operators office calls. The Orlando trip concluded with a Rhythms of the South reception to help promote the upcoming Travel South International Showcase meeting to be held in Nashville from Dec. 2 – 6, 2013.
While attending the announcement ceremony of Visit Knoxville's new marketing and branding initiatives, TDTD was invited to host a seminar on partnership involvement with the Department. Sales was one of the topics discussed with Visit Knoxville partners interested in increasing their presence to customers locally and state-wide. The seminar also highlighted tourism's PR efforts, website opportunities and Official Tennessee Vacation Guide update.
The annual SYTA (Student Youth Travel Association) Conference will be held in Los Angeles, CA Aug. 23 – 27, 2013, and the Department will be taking pre-scheduled appointments with student youth tour operators. If you have any student youth group opportunities and updates from your organization, please share them with the Department by emailing them to Bennjin at email@example.com.
Telling and Selling Your Story
More than 50 city and county elected officials, tourism, MainStreet and retirement representatives met in Jackson for the new Telling and Selling Destinations with Public Relations seminar. Topics covered by local PR professionals included Public Relations Before, During and After a Crisis; Using Media to Grow Your Attraction, Festival and Event; Insider Tips for Socializing Throughout Best Tennessee; and a Media Panel with representatives from local TV and radio stations and regional magazines.
State Tourism Regional Managers, Marty Marbry and Dave Jones andPublic Relations Media ManagerMelanie Beauchamp began the five-hour public relations event showcasing the free resources available thru the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. The event, coordinated by Marty Marbry, included sponsorships from the Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association, Southwest Tennessee Development District, Old Country Storeand Miles.
Tennessee Civil War – Tourism Partners Invited to Special Events
Permanent Civil War exhibits were recently installed in Tennessee Welcome Centers. The purpose of the Civil War exhibits is to educate visitors and Tennesseans as to the important role Tennessee played in the Civil War. Each Tennessee Civil War Exhibit features an overview of Tennessee's role in the Civil War, as well as the regional impact of the Civil War and will also promote rural tourism development through the Tennessee Civil War Trail and Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways programs.
Tourism partners are invited to attend a ribbon cutting and dedication to be held Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. EDT at the I-81 Sullivan County Welcome Center, located at the southbound mile marker 75.3 in Bristol, Tenn.
"Tennesseans are proud of our commitment to tell the whole story of the Civil War through our statewide auto trail system, our many historic sites, and national battlefields," said Dr. Carroll Van West, director of the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation and Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area and co-chair of the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. "The new Welcome Center exhibits not only introduce our story and approach to any and all visitors; they are also part of the commitment that Tennesseans today make to the future: to tell the whole story of the Civil War and to remind everyone that the Civil War era issues of national unity and citizenship still shape our world."
Permanent exhibits can also be found at Tennessee Welcome Centers located at I-40 Shelby County – Memphis; I-65 Robertson County – Mitchellville; I-24 Hamilton County – Tiftonia; I-65 Giles County- Ardmore; I-40 Smith County - Buffalo Valley; I-75 Campbell County –Jellico; I-26 Unicoi County –Erwin; I-40 Cocke County – Hartford; I-75 Hamilton County – Chattanooga; I-24 Montgomery County – Clarksville; and I-155 Dyer County - Dyersburg.
This project was made possible through a partnership with Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, and the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and was funded by the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, State Capital Commission.
Civil War Sesquicentennial Signature Event Update
Registration is now open for Tennessee's 2013 Civil War Sesquicentennial Signature Event and seats are filling up fast! The 2013 Signature Event remembers the 150th anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga. Titled "Occupation and Liberation," the commemoration will take place Oct. 9-12, 2013 at the Chattanooga Convention Center and will feature educational symposiums, book signings, special speaker-led ticketed tours, living history demonstrations and musical performances.
We are pleased to announce registrations received to date include attendees from 15 States and 2 Countries! Registrations include: Tennessee, Colorado, D.C., Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Texas, Hawaii and Canada. In addition, tour groups attending from: Gatlinburg, Atlanta, North Carolina and Indiana. Tennessee schools are very excited about this event with 1,880 students and teachers confirmed to attend.
For more information on Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial, visit www. tncivlwar150.com or download a complimentary, Tennessee Civil War 150 iPhone app, available at www.itunes.apple.com/us/app/tennessee-civil-war-150.
2014 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide Ad Sales and Listing Updates Underway
The newly approved $8 million budget increase will allow Tennessee to broaden its brand awareness and travel into new markets in FY2013-2014 making the 2014 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide more relevant than ever!
The guide will once again feature large, captivating photography and powerful, experiential copy to showcase Tennessee's outstanding tourism offerings.
Published by our longtime partner, Miles, the guide will include content highlighting Tennessee's rich music legacy, the state's great outdoors, off-beat Tennessee treasures, unique culinary experiences and our growing craft brews, distilleries and wineries.
The Official Tennessee Vacation Guide has broadened the impact to reach more travelers. The guide will once again be published as an e-guide and interactive iPad app offering additional content and rich media for readers – and additional exposure for advertisers!
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS! Advertising sales are now underway, so don't miss this great chance to promote your destination in the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development's primary fulfillment piece.
Miles is constantly offering ways to maximize your dollars and exposure including bonuses and added value offerings such as QR codes, rich media in the iPad app and the Tennessee Welcome Center displays. Contact your sales representative today for more information:
Mary Steadman (Upper Cumberland and East Tennessee) – firstname.lastname@example.com, (423) 956-4330
Abbie Gristy (Middle and West Tennessee) – firstname.lastname@example.com, (731) 298-1003
UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION! Each year, we also conduct an extensive data collection process to ensure we publish the most accurate business information possible in the Vacation Guide. Representatives from Miles will be reaching out to you in the coming weeks to update your information and arrange for your free listing in the 2014 guide. As always, you can also log in to our data extranet anytime to access and update your business partner profile page at www.tnvacation.com/vendor.
Help Brand USA Attract International Visitors
Marketing the U.S. internationally is THE focus for Brand USA. In an effort to drive more international visitation, Brand USA is asking for photos, videos, international research, content, social media campaigns and/or co-branding of the Brand USA logo on your destinations web site. The goal is for Brand USA to share your stories through richer, more enticing content that will appeal to the global traveler. Deadline to submit contributions is August 9. For additional information, contact Brian Screptock at firstname.lastname@example.com or 202-536-2060 ext. 148.
Industry Trends
<p><strong>Mobile Driving Last Minute Hotel Decisions Among U.S. Road Travelers</strong></p>
<p>Road travelers in search of a last-minute place to lay their heads are still apt to scan the horizon for a billboard or that welcome Gas-Food-Lodging sign. But these days, they are even more likely to be looking down – at a smartphone, that is (although hopefully not while driving). Last-minute bookings make up a significant share of hotel stays during road travel – and many of those bookings are influenced by or transacted via a mobile device.</p>
<p>According to<a href="http://www.phocuswright.com/products/4254"><em>PhoCusWrights Staying Local: A Study of the U.S. Road Traveler</em></a>, nearly a quarter of U.S. adults took a road trip that included paid lodging within the past 12 months. And one in five hotel stays during U.S. road trips are unplanned and booked from the road. Mobile devices are a popular go-to in these last-minute situations. During the past 12 months:</p>
<p> 21% of last-minute hotel bookers shopped via a smartphone<br /> 13% did so via tablet<br /> 18% rely on billboards or road signs</p>
<p>"A smartphone outfitted with the latest travel apps is an <strong>indispensable tool for the road traveler</strong>. The ability to search, shop and book hotels on the fly can quickly lift travelers out of a bind caused by inclement weather, traffic or car trouble. Mobile devices also help the more spontaneous travelers hit the road with unprecedented freedom and flexibility to do more in-the-moment planning," says<a href="http://www.phocuswright.com/analysts/marcello-gasdia">Marcello Gasdia</a>, PhoCusWrights consumer research analyst. "Last-minute hotel bookings represent a significant opportunity for the road traveler segment, and mobile is the new battleground for capturing them."</p>
<p><em>Source:</em> <a href="http://www.phocuswright.com/research_updates/mobile-driving-last-minute-...


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Does chronic hepatitis B infection affect the clinical course of acute hepatitis A?
Shin SR, Moh IH, Jung SW, Kim JB, Park SH, Kim HS, Jang MK, Lee MS. J Med Virol. 2012 Oct 16. doi: 10.1002/jmv.23433. [Epub ahead of print]
Department of Internal Medicine, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
The impact of chronic hepatitis B on the clinical outcome of acute hepatitis A remains controversial. The aim of present study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics of acute hepatitis A in cases with underlying chronic hepatitis B compared to cases of acute hepatitis A alone. Data on 758 patients with acute hepatitis A admitted at two university-affiliated hospitals were reviewed. Patients were classified into three groups: group A, patients with both acute hepatitis A and underlying chronic hepatitis B (n = 27); group B, patients infected by acute hepatitis A alone whose sexes and ages were matched with patients in group A (n = 54); and group C, patients with acute hepatitis A alone (n = 731). None of the demographic features of group A were significantly different from those of group B or C, except for the proportion of males and body weight, which differed from group C. When comparing to group B, clinical symptoms were more frequent, and higher total bilirubin and lower albumin levels were observed in group A. When comparing to group C, the albumin levels were lower in group A. There were no differences in the duration of hospital stay, occurrence of acute kidney injury, acute liver failure, prolonged cholestasis, or relapsing hepatitis. This study revealed that clinical symptoms and laboratory findings were less favorable for patients with acute hepatitis A and chronic hepatitis B compared to those with acute hepatitis A alone. However, there were no differences in fatal outcomes or serious complications.
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