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The North Kingstown Home Depot will be holding their second annual Free KidŌĆÖs Activities Camp during February school vacation, Feb. 21 to 25, beginning at 10 a.m.
ThereŌĆÖll be story time daily followed by hands-on activities. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Parents must be present with children at all time and is offered to children ages five and up.
The following is the weekŌĆÖs schedule:
Feb. 21- KidŌĆÖs Workshop. Build a project using tools with the Home Depot team.
Feb. 22- Painting Pots. Your child can design a clay pot for you to enjoy for years.
With school vacation right around the corner and families looking for great deals to fill the time, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin warns consumers not to be fooled by offers of free or greatly discounted vacations.
NORTH KINGSTOWNŌĆöFor most people, finding the career thatŌĆÖs right for them is a task that takes a lifetime. For North Kingstown teenager Brandon Martinez, all it took was one afternoon at an automotive swap meet in Thompson, Connecticut.
He was seven years old.
This week, Westerly Community Credit Union distributed checks from the 27th Annual WCCU Holiday Basketball Tournament to the four participating high schools: Chariho, Exeter-West Greenwich, Stonington and Westerly.
The tournament was held on Dec 27, 28, 29 and 30, and raised money for four participating schoolsŌĆÖ sports boosters.
ŌĆśWCCU has always been a very community-oriented institution,ŌĆÖ stated Steve White, WCCU President & CEO. ŌĆśWe couldnŌĆÖt be happier being the sole sponsor of this event for the past 27 years and raising money to help our communitiesŌĆÖ young adults.ŌĆÖ
I ask you, what could be scarier than the RI General Assembly mucking up a perfectly good tradition like Halloween?
But South Kingstown Rep. Donald Lally, a deputy whip on Speaker Gordon FoxŌĆÖs leadership team, has an idea; he wants to fine-tune Halloween. Halloween has been around in one form or another since the mid-1500s, it is celebrated in many parts of the world, but Lally suddenly wants the General Assembly to fix it.
The weather outside is still frightful but that doesn't mean things aren't heating up news-wide in North Kingstown and Exeter.
In this week's Standard Times, get the latest information on the bomb scare that evacuated North Kingstown High School Monday morning, find out how local schools faired with recent roof inspections and get introduced to a local teenager who is making waves in a special NASCAR developmental program.
After a long investigation stemming back to September of 2010, Rhode Island State police on Wednesday announced a major drug bust after obtaining search warrants at 376 Dry Bridge Road, Unit#A-3, in North Kingstown.
Thirty one kilograms of cocaine were seized in a hidden compartment in the Chrysler Pacifica located on the premises and $1,245,100 was seized from a hidden compartment in a tractor trailer truck.
Girl Scouts from East Greenwich Troop 1380 and North Kingstown Troop 111 recently held a ŌĆ£dress down dayŌĆØ at Our Lady of Mercy School, East Greenwich, to benefit Project Undercover. Over 9,000 pieces of socks, underwear and diapers were collected and donated to the West Bay Community Action program in Warwick.
Words Unlimited, the statewide organization of sports writers, sportscasters and sports publicists, will hold its 65th annual Sports Awards Banquet on Sunday, Feb. 20, at The Radisson on Post Road in Warwick.
The reception will begin at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
Tickets are priced at $35 each and may be obtained by contacting Johnson & Wales University director of athletics John Parente at (401) 598-1604, or any Words Unlimited member.
If anyone had asked me after the September primary what I thought Bill Lynch would be doing in the future, the answer ŌĆ£selling marijuanaŌĆØ would have been very, very close to the bottom of my list.
But his name was right there in Donna Kenny KirwanŌĆÖs story last Wednesday, along with several other bold-type names from Rhode Island politics, government and business, looking to open a compassion center to supply medical marijuana patients.


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State Rep. King addresses front-burner issues at town hall meeting
State Rep. Susan King, the Republican representing District 71 that includes Abilene, spoke to would she called one of her largest town hall meeting audiences this morning at The Grace Museum.
Before taking questions, King spoke to four major issues for her and members of the current Legislature: School finance, water, implementation of the Affordable Care Act and transportation.
King outlined the likely scenario now that a district judge has ruled the current funding system for public school unconstitutional. She said there are a myriad of ways the issue will be addressed and potentially solved, including starting from scratch. She is against the most severe ideas, noting privatization of schools, funding through sales tax and vouchers to attend a school of choice have been offered as solutions.
"It's going to be a long, difficult process," she said.
King also listed transparency in government and gun control as other major issues.
Questions to her included CSOPE - a curriculum program used in Texas, using veterans in school as deterrents, energy and further questions on education.
King said she hopes to have more town hall meetings during her fourth term in office.
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It's been a long month. I spent a lot of time writing about personal finance in March, but I think the results have been worth it. I feel like I've helped a lot of people. The hard work paid off in record traffic and record subscribers, too. When the dust settles, more than 285,000 people will have dropped by, and the site will have gained roughly 4,000 new subscribers (including 300 new e-mail subscribers!).
Best Entries
Here are some of my favorite posts from the past month:
- Mar. 1st: Cheap alternatives to cable television
- Mar. 4th: An introduction to making money selling digital photos (a guest post from Mike Panic)
- Mar. 6th: A review of Maxed Out, a new film about the credit industry
- Mar. 7th: Building a personal finance library: 25 of the best books about money
- Mar. 13th: Why I love a huge tax refund
- Mar. 15th: Financial education: Are schools doing enough?
- Mar. 19th: What's it like to borrow money from Prosper? (a guest post from Tricia)
- Mar. 21st: Which online high-yield savings account is best?
- Mar. 26th: Ask the readers: How much in an emergency fund?
Plans for April
Tomorrow I'll share evidence that fools and their money are soon parted. (The series on making money from hobbies will resume the following Sunday.)
During the rest of the month, I intend to focus on financial literacy. I'll be posting a short video every day describing some aspect of how money works. By popular demand I'll explain how one can go about purchasing index funds. And much, much more!
Also during April I will be bringing back the Get Rich Slowly discussion forum. You guys are submitting so many great questions that I cannot possibly post them all. The site would turn into "all questions, all the time" if I did. (That's not a bad idea for a site, but not what I want GRS to be.) My hope is that the discussion forum can be a place for you to exchange ideas and to ask questions. Please contact me if you'd like to help test the forums.
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Summary: Mt Wrightson is the highest peak in the Santa Rita Mountains, measuring in at 9453 feet. Old Baldy trail is the shortest route the summit, it is also the steepest and most strenuous.
At the parking lot, near the trailhead, a brown sign provides information for the several trails in the area. The first half of the trail leads to Josephine Saddle, the prominent saddle between Baldy Summit and Mt Hopkins. At a mile from the saddle, you will catch your first glimpse of the majestic summit crown. From the saddle the trail continues east, keep an eye open for a trail sign.
The next section of trail leads to Baldy Saddle. It passes through sections of steep strenuous switchbacks, which gain elevation rapidly. From the saddle the summit is only a mile away, but the hike is not over yet. The last section is the steepest; you will hardly realize how difficult the hike is, since you will be too busy enjoying the spectacular views from 9400 feet.
Trailhead: From Tucson, follow I-10 to the intersection of I-19. Turn right and follow I-19 south to Green Valley, take the Madera Canyon exit (63). Follow signs to the top of Madera Canyon. Trailhead is located at the upper parking lot, at end of Madera Canyon. (Lat:31.69582 Lon:-110.84875)
Trail Guides for Mt Wrightson: Old Baldy Trail:
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Best Seasons: Year-Round
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Reviewed by Tim on 11/29/2013
My wife and I just finished the Old Baldy Trail Hike to Mount Wrightson. We started at 0630 am and finished at 1340 pm (7 hours roundtrip). Very windy at the top but the view was awesome. A little of snow and ice towards the top.
Reviewed by MBM on 2/17/2013
My friend and I did this hike in mid-February. It was a lot less difficult than we expected: The trail wasn't very steep, and we weren't clear as to why it was an "A" hike. It took us about 7 hours, potty breaks and all. The only part that was challenging was manuvering across the snow and ice (which covered about 75% of the trail). If you're going to do this hike in the winter, wear crampons and bring poles!
Reviewed by Jesse on 1/19/2013
Absolutely Love this hike. Beautiful view of the Santa Ritas the whole drive there as well. Be prepared for a very icy, snowy, and slippery trail in the winter though.
Reviewed by Greg on 10/10/2012
My wife & I hiked it and thoroughly enjoyed the whole day! Came across some serious snow in the switchback sections between Josephine Saddle & Baldy Saddle, but we took our time and prevailed. Great scenery and a good trail otherwise. Spent plenty of time on top, taking in all the views. Allow yourself time to kick back some on the trail. Going to do again in October with my brother. Yes!
Reviewed by Arthur on 1/13/2012
I hiked on 4 Jan 2011 and it was awesome. When I went, there was a lot of ice on the trail and it was hard to see. Without the right gear it was very difficult not to slip. Once at the top it was all worth it. The hike offered a bit of danger and adventure but I loved it!!!
Reviewed by Saumya on 10/2/2011
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Reviewed by Fons on 10/3/2010
Hiked it on 10/02/2010. Challenging hike ,gets very steep from Josephine to Baldy saddle in places . Last part is rocky in places but well worth the spectacular view on top of the summit.If you're a relatively inexperienced hiker like myself you feel like turning back at times. Don't ...you'll get there on adrenaline and you'll never forget it!
Reviewed by Joel on 4/22/2009
I very nice lung busting run to the top. The trail has been getting a little rockier every year, but if you have the lungs, it still can be done in under 1 hour and 15 minutes. My best times have been achieved when the parking area was under 50 degrees in temperature. You will be generating a lot of heat on the way up. Enjoy!
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Tregrill Farm is situated in a small hamlet just 6 miles from the Cornish coast. From our tranquil setting you can visit the whole of Cornwall, South Devon, Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor, with countryside walks accessible directly from your door.
We are a family run business with 4 generations of our family living on site. Our aim is simple, to provide "better than home" accommodation to make your holiday as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. To help you settle in, we provide our guests with a small welcome basket of local goods and some basic provisions.
Our cottages have been converted from typical Cornish Slate barns that date back to 1824 and retain many original features. Our cottages are set in an enclosed courtyard, each with its own.
The stunning South Cornwall Coast, has many attractive fishing villages such as Polperro and Looe as well as the famous South West coastal path which are just a short drive away. The fishing port of Looe can also be reached by taking the scenic train journey from Liskeard (2 miles). The maritime city of Plymouth is only a 30 minute drive away with the National Marine Aquarium and its historic Barbican district. The village of Menheniot with the tardis like Spar shop and pub is just ½ a mile away.
Adrenalin Quarry and Karting World is just over a mile away. For indoor activities, feel free to make use of the games room complete with an antique full size snooker table, table tennis, darts board and hi-fi.


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Pierce: Real Salt Lake coach yells at the TV, too
When Clint Dempsey put the U.S. Men's National Team up 29 seconds into Monday's World Cup opener against Ghana, Jeff Cassar was among millions of Americans who jumped to his feet and cheered.
Real Salt Lake's head coach is a soccer fan. And he's a fan of watching soccer on television.
"I love it," Cassar said. "And I really enjoy watching people I know."
Including RSL captain Kyle Beckerman, who not only started for the USMNT on Monday but played all 90-plus minutes. RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando didn't get on the field, but he did get some high-profile face time on ESPN. The cameras captured Rimando and USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann hugging looks of joy on their faces as time expired on their 2-1 win.
"I mean, Nick never hurts for face time," Cassar said with a smile.
And the coach admits he's among those of us who find ourselves yelling at the TV when we're watching soccer.
"If it's a Western Conference opponent, I do," Cassar said. "Because I'm always cheering for a tie or a loss."
So ⦠maybe less yelling at the TV during the World Cup. And no doubt he saw less of the first few days of the tournament than a lot of devoted fans, what with Real Salt Lake's travel, training and game schedule.
"But I'm watching as much as I possibly can," he said. "This is such a great showcase for soccer. How can you not watch?"
Cassar doesn't watch soccer on TV exactly the way most fans do. We root for our favorite teams and our favorite players; he roots for his friends.
"I get involved," he said. "I love watching MLS because, obviously, the connection with my job. But then I have a connection with a lot of players on the field, whether I played with them or maybe the coaches that I played with and I have a relationship with them."
But he does watch other leagues when he gets the chance. The English Premier League and Spain's La Liga "are the two that I watch the most. It's great soccer. Fun to watch."
Like the rest of us, Cassar admits that he does sit at home and, on occasion, point out that the sportscasters working a game have said something really stupid.
"Just as I'm sure they say, 'That was a stupid, stupid substitution,'" he said with a laugh. "We always critique others. And, being a head coach, I'm getting critiqued all the time.
"But, yeah, of course. I say that all the time."
He's hesitant to name his favorite announcers, "because I'm good friends with a lot of them." But he did single out Taylor Twellman, Alexi Lalas and Brian Dunseth. And he believes that, overall, the quality of soccer announcing in this country is on the rise.
I think, honestly, it's getting better and better each year," Cassar said. "That's another area in which MLS is definitely improving, and that's announcing."
And he's also a fan of ESPN's lead announcer for the World Cup, Ian Darke.
"Ian's fantastic and very knowledgeable," Cassar said.
But regardless of who's behind the microphone, the RSL coach is still watching as much of the World Cup as he can.
"It's great," he said. "I just wish I had more time to sit down and watch some of these games."
Scott D. Pierce covers television for The Salt Lake Tribune. Email him at email@example.com; follow him on Twitter @ScottDPierce.
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Are You Enlightened? ~ Chandresh Bhardwaj
Lately, I have been meeting a lot of self -proclaimed enlightened souls. The moment you meet them, they will show you their spiritual resume. They will tell you their meditation hours & how they are the best among all ignorant souls. The more they brag about their "power", the further they are from enlightenment. So, how to know if you are meeting an enlightened soul?
The first characteristic of an enlightened soul is that He is a man of few words. You might see him helping people or communicating with them but mostly He lives in His own world. You will never see Him talking about himself. He is neither egoistic, nor humble; He is just Himself! You will always feel attracted toward a spiritual soul. You will just want to be in His presence & speak your heart out. Once you go near Him, you will feel like a child again. You will feel an enormous energy around Him. If you feel so, just know that you are close to your destination.
When you ask a sleeping person if he's sleeping, and he says, "Yes", that means the answer is 'No'. Spirituality is such a phenomena. It is best answered in silence.
As Founder of the self-discovery center Break The Norms, Chandresh is one of the youngest inspirational New Age teachers of our time. Pursuing initiatives as a life coach, spiritual healer, and friend, his work emphasizes techniques in Eastern Science Healing and Transformation. Sought from people all over the world, his guidance allows for a uncorrupted and honest approach towards spirituality. Primarily, Chandresh conducts programs at Break the Norms to transcend the mind, body, and soul in heightened awareness, serving clients in the USA, India, England and Canada. He also acts as a teacher and mentor in the Chamunda Swami Center of Healing and as the Founder of Spiritual Vidya. As a published writer, Chandresh provokes the spiritual dialogue in themes such as meditation, repressed emotions, power thoughts and tantra. Presently, he contributes to Tathaastu, Natural Awakening, Intent Voice, Hug Yoga, and Elephant Journal. Moreover, Chandresh is a featured guest on Karma Manta's Spiritual Labs video series on self-growth and wellness. To read more on Chandresh, visit www.BreakTheNorms.com
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Memorial Day Recipes — Here's How to Rule the Grill This Weekend [VIDEOS]
Memorial Day Weekend means it''s time to dust off the grill and prepare some delicious burgers, steaks and ribs. Here are a few recipes to get you started.
Memorial Day Weekend means it''s time to dust off the grill and prepare some delicious burgers, steaks and ribs. Here are a few recipes to get you started.
The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day sporting event. Approximately 400,000 fans will crowd the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to watch "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at the 2.5-mile oval track. While drivers average speeds well in excess of 150 miles per hour, sometimes the race comes down to the final lap. Here are the 10 best Indy 500 finishes of all-time:
There is nothing like drinking from a red solo cup! This Memorial Day weekend, Blake wants you to stock up on those red solo cups and bust out your cameras for his Red Solo Cup Competition.
We all get so caught up in reality shows like American Idol, or sports teams who pay their athletes insane amounts of money.
Remembering the sacrifice made by so many brave men and women throughout the years and those that gave all for us.
I knew about the tomb and after watching this video I have a new found respect for the ceremony. Since you probably won't be able to make a trip to Washington before this Memorial Day weekend, I would recommend you stop by the Texas Panhandle War Memorial and pay your respects this weekend...
You know all the words to his songs like "White Trash Story" and "Stock Yard", but I'm sure there are at least five things you don't know about Casey Donahew, who will be performing tonight at the Taste of Country BBQ Nationals. I had dinner with him a few months ago at Hofbrau here in Amarillo, and Donahew gave me his take on music and country stardom - and told me five things I bet you don't know about the rising country star.
Come for the food and fun and stay for the amazing bands performing on the Party Stop Sound Stage ! The Taste of Country BBQ Nationals never sounded so good ...
Since we can't spend the entire Memorial Day weekend barbecuing, many Americans observe the day by hopping over to the local cinema to take in a blockbuster movie and some free air conditioning...


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|Harold Bloom
Leo Tolstoy
In The Western Canon; The Books and School of the Age (1994), Harold Bloom examines the Western literary tradition by concentrating on the works of twenty-six authors central to the Canon. Bloom concludes his work with an extensive bibliography covering 36 two-columned pages. Here he provides a complete list of essential writers and books - his version of the Canon. The list is divided into four chronological ages: Theocratic, Aristocratic, Democratic, and Chaotic. Each of these is presented as a separate file at this site. He writes about the third part of the Canon, the Democratic Age as follows. "I have located Vico's Democratic Age in the post-Goethean century, when the literature of Italy and Spain ebbs, yielding eminence to England with its renaissance to the Renaissance in Romanticism, and to a lesser degree to France and Germany. This is also the era where the strength of both Russian and American Literature begins." Bloom makes specific recommendations on translations. See his book for these.
|Ugo Foscolo
|On Sepulchres. Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis. Odes and Graces.
|Alessandro Manzoni
|The Betrothed. On the Historical Novel.
|Giacomo Leopardi
|Essays and Dialogues. Poems. The Moral Essays.
|Giuseppe Giocchino Belli
|Roman Sonnets.
|Giosue Carducci
|Hymn to Satan. Barbarian Odes. Rhymes and Rhythms.
|Giovanni Verga
|Little Novels of Sicily. Mastro-Don Gesualdo. The House by the Medlar Tree. The She-Wolf and Other Stories.
|Gustavo Adolfo Becquer
|Benito Perez Galdos
|Fortunata and Jacinta.
|Leopoldo Alas (Clarin)
|La Regenta.
|Jose Maria de Eca de Queiros
|The Maias.
|Benjamin Constant
|Adolphe. The Red Notebook.
|Francois-Auguste-Rene de Chateaubriand
|Atala and Rene. The Genius of Christianity.
|Alphonse de Lamartine
|Alfred de Vigny
|Chatterton. Poems.
|Victor Hugo
|The Distance, The Shadows: Selected Poems. Les Miserables. Notre Dame of Paris. William Shakespeare. The Toilers of the Sea. The End of Satan. God.
|Alfred de Musset
|Poems. Lorenzaccio.
|Gerard de Nerval
|The Chimeras. Sylvie. Aurelia.
|Theophile Gautier
|Mademoiselle de Maupin. Enamels and Cameos.
|Honore de Balzac
|The Girl with the Golden Eyes. Louis Lambert. The Wild Ass's Skin. Old Goriot. Cousin Bette. A Harlot High and Low. Eugenie Grandet. Ursule Mirouet.
|On Love. The Red and the Black. The Chaterhouse of Parma.
|Gustave Flaubert
|Madame Bovary. Sentimental Education. Salammbo. A Simple Soul
|George Sand
|The Haunted Pool.
|Charles Baudelaire
|Flowers of Evil. Paris Spleen.
|Stephane Mallarme
|Selected Poetry and Prose.
|Paul Verlaine
|Selected Poems.
|Arthur Rimbaud
|Complete Works.
|Tristan Corbiere
|Les Amours Jaunes
|Jules Laforgue
|Selected Writings.
|Guy de Maupassant
|Selected Short Stories.
|Emile Zola
|Germinal. L'Assommoir. Nana.
|Brand. Peer Gynt. Emperor and Galilean. Hedda Gabbler. The Master Builder.
|August Strindberg
|To Damascis. Miss Julie. The Father. The Dance of Death. The Ghost Sonata. A DreamPlay.
|Robert Burns
|William Blake
|Complete Poetry and Prose.
|William Wordsworth
|Poems. The Prelude.
|Sir Walter Scott
|Waverley. The Heart of Midlothian. Redgauntlet. Old Mortality
|Jane Austen
|Pride and Prejudice. Emma. Mansfield Park. Persuasion.
|Samuel Taylor Coleridge
|Poems and Prose.
|Dorothy Wordsworth
|The Grasmere Journal.
|William Hazlitt
|Essays and Criticism
|Lord Byron
|Don Juan. Poems.
|Walter Savage Landor
|Poems. Imaginary Conversations.
|Thomas De Quincey
|Confessions of an English Opium Eater. Selected Prose.
|Charles Lamb
|Maria Edgeworth
|Castle Rackrent.
|John Galt
|The Entail.
|Elizabeth Gaskell
|Cranford. Mary Barton. North and South.
|James Hogg
|The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner
|Charles Maturin
|Melmoth the Wanderer.
|Percy Bysshe Shelley
|Poems. A Defence of Poetry.
|John Clare
|John Keats
|Poems and Letters.
|Thomas Lovell Beddoes
|Death's Jest-Book. Poems.
|George Darley
|Nepenthe. Poems.
|Thomas Hood
|Thomas Wade
|Robert Browning
|Poems. The Ring and the Book.
|Charles Dickens
|The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. David Copperfield. The Adventures of oliver Twist. A Tale of Two Cities. Bleak House. Hard Times. Nicholas Nickleby. Dombey and Son. Great Expectations. Martin Chuzzlewit. Christmas Stories. Little Dorrit. Our Mutual Friend. The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
|Alfred Lord Tennyson
|Dante Gabriel Rosetti
|Poems and Translations.
|Matthew Arnold
|Poems. Essays.
|Arthur Hugh Clough
|Christina Rosetti
|Thomas Love Peacock
|Nightmare Abbey. Gryll Grange.
|Gerard Manley Hopkins
|Poems and Prose.
|Thomas Carlyle
|Selected Prose. Sartor Resartus.
|John Ruskin
|Modern Painters. The Stones of Venice. Unto This Last. The Queen of the Air
|Walter Pater
|Studies in the History of the Renaissance. Appreciations. Imaginary Portraits. Marius the Epicurean.
|Edward FitzGerald
|The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
|John Stuart Mill
|On Liberty. Autobiography.
|John Henry Newman
|Apologia pro Vita Sua. A Grammar of Assent. The Idea of a University.
|Anthony Trollope
|The Barsetshire Novels. The Palliser Novels. Orley Farm. The Way We Live Now.
|Lewis Carroll
|Complete Works.
|Edward Lear
|Complete Nonsense.
|George Gissing
|New Grub Street.
|Algernon Charles Swinburne
|Poems and Letters.
|Charlotte Bronte
|Jane Eyre. Villette.
|Emily Bronte
|Poems. Wuthering Heights.
|William Makepeace Thackery
|Vanity Fair. The History of Henry Esmond.
|Francis Thompson
|Lionel Johnson
|Robert Bridges
|Gilbert Keith Chesterton
|Collected Poems. The Man Who Was Thursday
|Samuel Butler
|Erewhon. The Way of All Flesh.
|W. S. Gilbert
|Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan. Bab Ballads.
|Wilkie Collins
|The Moonstone. The Woman in White. No Name.
|Coventry Patmore
|James Thomson (Bysshe Vanolis)
|The City of Dreadful Night.
|Oscar Wilde
|Plays. The Picture of Dorian Gray. The Artist as Critic. Letters
|John Davidson
|Ballads and Songs.
|Ernest Dowson
|Complete Poems.
|George Eliot
|Adam Bede. Silas Marner. The Mill on the Floss. Middlemarch. Daniel Deronda.
|Robert Louis Stevenson
|Essays. Kidnapped. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Treasure Island. The New Arabian Nights. The Master of Ballantrae. Weir of Hermiston.
|William Morris
|Early Romances. Poems. The Earthly Paradise. The Well at World's End. News from Nowhere.
|Bram Stoker
|George Macdonald
|Lilith. At the Back of the North Wind.
|Novalis (Friedrich von Hardenburg
|Hymns to the Night. Aphorisms.
|Jacob and Willhelm Grimm
|Fairy Tales.
|Eduard Morike
|Selected Poems. Mozart on His Way to Prague.
|Theodor Storm
|Immensee. Poems.
|Gottfried Keller
|Green Henry. Tales.
|E. T. A. Hoffmann
|The Devil's Elixir. Tales.
|Jeremias Gotthelf
|The Black Spider.
|Adalbert Stifter
|Indian Summer. Tales.
|Friedrich Schlegel
|Criticism and Aphorisms.
|Georg Buchner
|Danton's Death. Woyzeck.
|Heinrich Heine
|Complete Poems.
|Richard Wagner
|The Ring of the Nibelung.
|Friedrich Nietzsche
|The Birth of Tragedy. Beyond Good and Evil. On the Genealogy of Morals. The Will to Power.
|Theodor Fontane
|Effi Briest.
|Stefan George
|Selected Poems.
|Aleksandr Pushkin
|Complete Prose Tales. Collected Poetry. Eugene Onegin. Narrative Poems.
|Nikolay Gogol
|The Complete Tales. Dead Souls. The Government Inspector
|Mikhail Lermontov
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Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is among the United States of America's largest publicly traded health insurers. The company's HMO, POS, insured PPO and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to approximately 6.6 million individuals in all 50 states and the District of Columbia through group, individual, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE and Veterans Affairs programs. Health Net's behavioral health services subsidiary, MHN, provides behavioral health, substance abuse and employee assistance programs (EAPs) to approximately 7.3 million individuals in various states, including the company's own health plan members. The company's subsidiaries also offer managed health care products related to prescription drugs, and offer managed health care product coordination for multi-region employers and administrative services for medical groups and self-funded benefits programs.
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Aidan Turner talks The Hobbit and Being Human
Posted by Jill Pantozzi at 7:00 PM
Labels: Aidan Turner, bbc, bbc america, being human, kili, peter jackson, robson green, the hobbit
10 comments:
- borky said...
I'm Liverpudlian British, but until recently I've avoided this show like the plague.
I should've known better - I did the same thing with The Simpsons for a long time, now I'm addicted to it.
Being Human's an incredibly original show, especially given how thoroughly ploughed the whole supernatural furrow's been in recent times, and it just seems to get better and better, so I'll be intrigued to see how the American version develops.
Just one thing - I've heard of has-beens, but never of has-boobs...
- February 28, 2011 at 7:41 PM
- Arturo said...
I'm really glad that Turner's gonna get this shot at the big screen. Even more so to see him and the rest cast really tear into the material this year. But, is a fourth series official? 'Cause the way it's going so far, I don't know if they're gonna make it out of this latest mess.
- March 1, 2011 at 12:36 AM
- Anonymous said...
Aidan seems like a good actor, but for some reason Being Human irritates me. Stories with vampires that can sunbath or dont really need blood, defeat the purpose of telling stories about vampires. And yet I have not missed an episode. Anyway glad to see he will be in the Hobbit.
- March 5, 2011 at 3:00 AM
- vollsticks said...
He was okay in that thing about the Pre-Raphelite Brotherhood but I haven't seen "Being Human"...those fucking advertisements for it really put me off...
- March 5, 2011 at 7:50 PM
- keybird88 said...
Best vampire character in centuries...probably since Bela Lugosi...
- April 15, 2011 at 2:22 PM
- debz1941 said...
being human,, amazing series, i watched the one off bbc3 showing (which had a different annie and different mitchell)... thought it was a fab idea and was gutted the bbc didnt seem to be taking it any further. i was made up when the being human series 1 started. it hasnt looked back and isnt anything like the twilight crap of late. good luck to aidan in the hobbit and hopefully he will make it back for series 4 if they commit to make it..
- April 26, 2011 at 2:25 PM
- Anonymous said...
I enjoy this guy, love his Mitchell character. He brings a charm, sexy and sensuality to all of his characters.
My tribute to Being Human Mitchell and Annie - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv-iY1E17DA
- June 29, 2011 at 11:02 PM
- Anonymous said...
This man is absolutely gorgeous!!!
- July 10, 2011 at 5:42 AM
- Aleta said...
I am an Aussie and I love Being Human and the 'real' characters that the british do so well. have turned so many of my friends onto the show...we are all addicted. I havent see the US version of the series but just a couple of clips on you tube. it's probably ok but I have issues with US shows...everybody always looks so damn perfect! Give me a wild-haired Irishman over a clean cut American with perfect teeth any day!
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Richard White: Who is responsible for the repair of owner's balconies and floor leveling?
Q. I am a new condominium director and have tried to find the answer to my question in the statutes without success. We have a problem with floors in two units heaving up. The problem seems to start on the balconies. Both units are asking the association to pay to level the floors. To make matters worse, the balconies are cantilevered off the building. Our building is 38 years old and it may be possible that the balconies are the cause of this problem. This seems to be a gray area falling between the condominium and the owner's responsibility. Can you help me as to who pays for the repairs?
A. You are lucky that this has not been a problem years earlier. The problem is called spalling. It is a typical balcony problem in Florida because our buildings are constantly exposed to the harsh coastal elements. It is a symptom where concrete floors and balconies develop cracks and water seeps into the concrete. In the concrete are embedded iron rods, called rebars, and when the water comes into contact with the rebars over time they rust and expand. This expansion by the rust opens the cracks wider allowing more water to enter speeding up the deterioration of the floors. Spalling and deteriorating concrete are not only a nuisance but a liability that could jeopardize the safety of the residence. It is a board's and association's responsibility to repair the problem. But, that it is not a simple fix as it will be very expensive. It can go into six figures. Immediately engage an engineer to inspect the entire building and provide a bid specification sheet to offer to balcony repair specialists. I cannot express to you the urgency to take action immediately as any delay will cost even more.
Q. Our large condominium has a diverse group of owners. Many of the owners are in residence a few months a year. As with any large group, there are many diverse social and economic interests. Owners needs and desires have an outlet in board meetings, but the meeting is somewhat limited or even obsolete. Most owners are not here for board meetings. Vital issues which affect our lifestyles, annual assessments, and monthly dues are communicated in ways that really do not tap into how the majority of owners really feel, and what they want. Here is the question: Several owners want to start an online discussion group limited to our owners. We would like to use the discussion group to query our group to obtain members' opinions and attitudes about practical condominium issues including proposed policy, budgetary, capital improvement, and assessments priorities facing us. The discussion group will also be a focal point for communicating about social events and practical tips on good contractors, and related information. While association board members would be welcome to join our group, the discussion group would in no way represent the condominium association, board or management. We already have email addresses of many owners and can start the group at any time. Can you offer guidance to us in this process?
A. I do not like the idea except for a method to communicate and distribute information. The key reason is that the board of directors is elected to operate and maintain the association. There is nothing wrong with members writing to the board with their thoughts. But the board meeting is not the place to bring up new ideas. Most decisions made by the board are directed by the documents and statutes, so members' new input is out of place at the meetings. In the budget development, budget items are somewhat fixed on how they are calculated and outside opinions have little impact on the values to be calculated. Reserve budgets are directed by statute and are not measured by opinions but a set of specific formulas. Maybe you should request that the board create an advisory committee and a social committee to provide guidance to the board and members. Keep in mind that the board has a set of requirements and usually they do not include socials or members' benefits. You elect the directors to operate and maintain the association. If you are not happy with the board, vote in a new board next election. But be aware that a new board will be obligated to follow the statutes and documents the same as the previous board.
Q. I live in a condominium complex of five condominiums and one master association that operates as adult condominiums. I am a director on one of the association boards, but not on the master board. It has come to our attention that one of the presidents, a real estate broker, is using money from his condominium's reserve funds to assist new buyers in his building. I am aware that a reserve fund can only be used for specific items and feel that he is improperly using reserves to help new buyers to his building. In talking with people in that building, they are not aware of the use of reserve funds for this project. It seems that not only is this illegal but lowers the value of our property. Can you provide us with directions to take steps to correct this improper use of reserves?
A. My first reaction was you must be kidding. If, in fact, the president is allegedly taking funds from the reserves without the board's and members' authorization, you have a serious criminal situation. The fact that the members in his association do not know is even worse. From your question, it appears that he is profiting from the action and that is also a crime. Taking the association funds without members' approval and without the board's authorization is illegal. If you have proof, then you need to report the matter to proper authorities, including the state attorney, the real estate commission, and the division of condominiums. Keep in mind that you need proof and not speculation. I would also notice the other directors of this condominium and demand that they correct the issue by electing a new president and cutting him off from the association's funds and reserves. The owners of the condominium must be noticed of the misuse of the funds and it would be their right to recall the director and the other directors if they are part of the problem.
Q. Our condominium documents say that the association is responsible for the undecorated and unfinished surfaces of the perimeter walls, floors and ceilings surrounding the condominium unit. It refers to the areas of maintenance, such as roof, gutters, downspouts, exterior building surfaces, trees, landscaping and other improvements. It says that exterior maintenance shall not include glass surfaces. To me, when it says perimeter walls, it would include window repairs and replacement, but not cleaning windows. Windows are not referred in any other section of the documents. My windows leak but the board will not make repairs. They are saying that owners are required to purchase caulk and do our own waterproofing. I have sent a certified letter to the board and they will not make the repairs. I have talked to an attorney and he does not want to deal with my small problem. Can you provide me with any guidance?
A. Door and window maintenance requirements are different for each condominium. There is no standard answer for this question. If the documents are not clear, then an attorney must review the documents and publish a policy for the board and members to understand. If the board is unwilling to review the matter, then you have the option of engaging an attorney or do the work yourself. There is a third option. You can talk to your neighbors and attempt to elect a new board that is more understanding to the problem.
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Automotive program in Upstate runs from high school to college
When automotive students from Tri-County Technical College take classes this spring about brakes, they'll be working on the same projects as students at Hanna-Westside Extension Campus — a pedal-powered buggy.
As they progress in their classes, the students will use the buggy, with its PVC piping and bicycle tires, to learn about suspension systems and building motors for it, just like students in the Extension Campus classes.
In fact, they'll be working in the same buildings and the same classrooms as the Extension Campus students.
They'll also be getting the same college credit.
Part of a joint operation between the Extension Campus in Anderson and Tri-County Tech, which operates its main campus in Pendleton, the new automotive program, slated to begin in January, will allow students to enter into a five-year course of study that will take them from the high school classroom to the workplace, said Extension Campus Director Rick Mascaro.
"Because of the cost involved for each of our organizations, we decided to work together to provide a top-notch educational program," Mascaro said. "If we're going to survive, we need to combine forces. So we decided to create a program that essentially offers automotive classes for grades 10 through 15."
Upon completion of Extension Campus automotive courses, seniors in those classes will have completed the first level of classes offered at Tri-County, said Extension Campus automotive instructor David Sloan.
At Tri-County, the initial class offering will focus on braking systems, said Eugene Grant, dean of the industrial engineering technology department. By the 2010-11 school year, the college hopes to have a full-line of automotive courses working toward a degree program.
The need for the program came, Grant said, not only from area demand, but also from students.
"When we did (the community's) needs survey looking for the demand for auto technicians … speaking with the dealers and the independents, they (each) said they would need two to three technicians a year," he said. "That's probably 12 to 15 a year (total), and that's just the dealers. But automotive technology was also one of the most highly requested programs by our students."
The problem for the college was building a hands-on classroom area for students to use, he said.
Because the Extension Campus already had the classroom space, sharing facilities and resources created a win-win system for everyone involved, he said.
If the system works, it could lead to more collaborative efforts, Mascaro said.
"We're looking at our horticultural program and our construction programs," he said. "And of course, if students can start here in horticulture, get college credit, move straight into Tri-County for their courses and then move on to Clemson, it will be a straight path through their higher education."
Sloan said the Extension Campus hoped to expand its automotive classes to include opening up the facility for industry training, as well as offering adult education classes.
For now, the five classrooms stand filled with high schoolers learning everything from basic hand-tools to transmission repair. But in the future, Mascaro said, students at the Extension Campus will start in automotive science classes, work through internships, go through co-op programs and come out of the combined Extension Campus and Tri-County program with more than just book knowledge. They'll have real job experience, he said.
"I think this is the future of education," he said. "In times where economies are hard and revenues are down, we've all got to work together to offer the best education possible to our students.
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My OTQH mare has an odd wither shape. It's sort of low and long. She's only two and I'm not riding her even though she was raced I feel she needs to mature some more physically. But I wonder how best to fit her to a saddle when I do start to ride her. I've never had a horse with a wither like this. Mostly I'm curious so I know what I need to save and invest in. I'm sure there is a pad to fit low withered horses, like I have one for my high withered horse but I'm just not 100% what would be best. The barrel saddle I have now has full QH bars so it seems to be wide enough it just doesn't sit on her quite right. So I guess I need a pad to give her a wither in a way perhaps? Or maybe I need a different saddle? As you can see I'm not really sure what to do lol.
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Board of Directors
- Sepideh Saidi
- James A. Beck
- Shahn Chhabra
- Ron Francis
- Robert J. Greczyn, Jr.
- R. Horace Johnson
- Scott McCallum
- E. Stephen StroudChairman of the Board of Directors
- Harold E. Youngblood, Jr.
Sepideh Saidi
Sepi Saidi, PE, is Owner and President of SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc. (SEPI) in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington, NC. Her firm, founded in 2001, is a full service civil engineering firm specializing in site/civil design; surveying; roadway design; environmental planning; traffic engineering and operations; water resources; natural resources; environmental remediation, construction engineering and inspection, and feasibility studies. Prior to forming her own firm, she spent 16 years in the field of transportation engineering design. Ms. Saidi holds BS degrees in both civil and agricultural engineering from NC State University.
Ms. Saidi is very active in the community and is currently serving on the following:
- Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Past Chair of the Board of Directors
- International Affairs Council, Past Chair of the Board
- NC State University Board of Visitors
- Member of Duke-Raleigh Hospital Board of Advisors
- NC State University Civil Engineering Advisory Board
- Institute of Emerging Issues, National Advisory Board
- Triangle Land Conservancy, Board of Directors
In addition, Ms. Saidi &/or Sepi Engineering has won numerous awards, including:
- Triangle Business Journal's 2013 Leaders in Diversity Award
- Business and Professional Women's (BPW) 2013 Career Woman of the Year
- 2011/2012 Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000
- Triangle Business Journal's 2012 Fast 50 Award
- 2011/2012 Hot Firms List, Fastest-Growing Firms
- Business Opportunity & Workplace Development (BOWD) 2011 Small Professional Services Firm of the Year
- Appointed in 2009 by Governor Perdue to the NC Department of Commerce's Economic Development Board
- 2007 Enterprising Woman of the Year Award
- 2006 SBA - NC Small Business Person of the Year Award
- 2005 Business Leader Women Extraordinaire Award
James A. Beck
Mr. Beck serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Company and TrustAtlantic Bank. He is a seasoned executive with 36 years of banking experience, including 28 years in the Triangle area. Immediately prior to his role with TrustAtlantic, Mr. Beck was principal of J. Beck & Company, a financial services and advisory firm, which he formed after having led Capital Bank Corporation as the President & Chief Executive Officer from its inception in 1997 until August 2003.
During his tenure with Capital Bank Corporation, the Company grew to approximately $900 million in total assets, twenty-one banking locations with over 250 employees through organic growth and acquisitions. In addition to starting Capital Bank, Mr. Beck served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer for SouthTrust Bank of North Carolina, N.A. In that role, he led the first successful entry of a major out-of-state bank holding company into North Carolina, and grew that bank to over $200 million in total assets in five and one-half years.
Mr. Beck is a 1974 graduate of North Carolina State University. Throughout his career he has been active in leadership roles in various civic affairs, local charities and his church. He also served on the Board of Directors of The Mangum Group, a privately held highway construction and site development contracting company chairing the Compensation Committee and serving on the Audit Committee.
Shahn Chhabra
Shahn Chhabra is an owner and principal in CMC Corporation and Chhabra Construction Corporation. The companies are located in Raleigh NC and specialize in the development, operations, and construction of upscale Full and Limited Service Hotels.
Mr. Chhabra has been instrumental in the growth of the company from one hotel in 1994 to a current portfolio of six nationally franchised hotels. The current development pipeline includes a Marriott TownePlace Suites under construction in Wilmington NC, two Marriott Springhill Suites under development, an office building, and a mixed use development in the Cary NC Market.
Mr. Chhabra is active in Cary Rotary and serves on the IAHI (International Association of Holiday Inn) franchise advisory committee. Mr. Chhabra graduated from North Carolina State University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1995.
Ron Francis
Former Carolina Hurricanes captain and 23-year National Hockey League star Ron Francis recently retired after a distinguished career. A two-time Stanley Cup winner, Mr. Francis captained the Hurricanes to the 2002 Stanley Cup Final. A native of Ontario, he began his 23 seasons in the NHL with the Hartford Whalers; he also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs. Mr. Francis has played in four NHL All-Star games and earned numerous awards. He retired from the NHL prior to the start of the 2005-06 season, and now serves as the Hurricanes' General Manager.
Mr. Francis ranks fourth in league history in points and second in assists. His Whalers number #10 was raised at the Hartford Civic Center on January 6, 2006 and his Hurricanes #10 jersey was retired by the Carolina organization on January 28, 2006. In 2007 Mr. Francis was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Robert J. Greczyn, Jr.
In February of 2010 Bob Greczyn retired as Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, the largest and most recognized health insurer in North Carolina. His career spanned thirty years in the health care industry, and prior to his position with BCBSNC, he served as President and CEO of CIGNA HealthCare, Inc. as well as Healthsource Health Plans, Inc.
Mr. Greczyn holds a Masters degree in Health Administration from the University of North Carolina in Chapel, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from East Carolina University. Mr. Greczyn has served on many not for profit Boards, and is currently on the Board of Trustees and past Chair at East Carolina University and is a current member and past Chair of United Way of the Greater Triangle. Mr. Greczyn is an instrument rated pilot and enjoys golf, tennis and auto racing. He has four children and lives in Cary with his wife Kristen.
R. Horace Johnson
R. Horace Johnson retired in 2004 as managing partner of the Raleigh, North Carolina office of Ernst and Young, a public accounting firm, where he had been employed since 1967. During this period, Mr. Johnson served in many firm leadership roles including serving as the managing partner for the North Carolina practice for three years and on the operating committee of the Carolinas practice for five years. He also maintained an active client service role during the 25 years he served as partner.
Mr. Johnson serves on the Board of Directors of TrustAtlantic Financial Corporation, and the Board of Directors of Investors Title Company. He also serves on the Board of Advisors of Wilmington Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a pharmaceutical company, and is a member of Lucky6, LLC, a private equity organization.
Mr. Johnson has served on the boards of numerous civic, charitable and professional not-for profit organizations including serving as Chairman of the NC Symphony Society, Chairman of Wake County United Way, Chairman of the McLeod Society of the National Accoutants Association, Chairman and founding member of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development - NC Citizens for Business and Industry.
In 2004, Mr. Johnson was awarded membership in the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for his public service by then Governor Michael Easley.
Scott McCallum
Senior Manager, Cendrowski Corporate Advisors, LLC 9CCA), Chicago, Illinois
Since 2008, Scott McCallum has been at CCA, a Michigan-based financial and management consulting firm providing specialized operational, administrative and forensic support services to banks, law firms, private equity/venture capital/hedge funds, and non-profits/foundations. Mr. McCallum leads the financial institutions (FI) practice, focusing on providing consulting, enterprise risk management and litigation support services to FIs and to law firms that serve FIs.
Prior to joining CCA, Mr. McCallum was Principal of Resource Financial Institutiones Group (RFIG) from 2006 to 2008, where hs was responsible for deal origination, investment structuring and monitoring for RFIG's private equity business. Mr. McCallum currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Birmingham Bloomfield Bancshares, Inc., and of its subsidiary, Bank of Birmingham, and TrustAtlantic Financial Corporation, and its subsidiary, TrustAtlantic Bank (RFIG portfolio investments). He also currently serves as a Senior Advisor to Fortress Partners Capital Management's bank investments and consulting activities. Prior to joining RFIG, Mr. McCallum served as Senior Vice President and head of the Chicagoland office of Austin Associates, LLC, a consulting and investment banking firm for community banks primarily in the Midwest.
Mr. McCallum served for 20 years at Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago, primarily in middle market lending, CRA management, community bank management, and small business segment management. Mr. McCallum's last role at Harris was Senior Vice President-Small Business Segment Manager. Mr. McCallum received his B.S. in Business Administration from Miami University (Ohio), and his M.B.A. from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.
Mr. McCallum resides in Northfield, Illinois with his wife and three children. Mr. McCallum's volunteer leadership roles included service for many years on the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, and on the Board of Education of Sunset Ridge School District 29 in Northfield.
E. Stephen Stroud
Chairman of the Board of Directors
One of the most highly regarded commercial real estate professionals in North Carolina, Steve Stroud began his real estate career in 1965. While assembling and developing major industrial and office tracts in Wake County, Mr. Stroud founded NAI Carolantic Realty, the "most called and most quoted" brokerage firm in the commercial real estate marketplace, over thirty years ago.
In 1987, Mr. Stroud became President of the North Carolina Railroad Company. At that time the major spine railroad was divided into two ownerships: the North Carolina Railroad and the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. During Stroud's tenure as President, a merger between the two ownerships was finally accomplished.
In 1985, Mr. Stroud was asked to be Chairman of the Coliseum Committee to study the feasibility of a major events facility in Raleigh. In 1995, Mr. Stroud was elected as Chairman of the Centennial Authority, established by the NC Legislature, with the mandate to design and build what was to be known as the Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena. Now completed, the PNC Arena is home to the NC State basketball program and the NHL hockey team, the Carolina Hurricanes.
Mr. Stroud has been the recipient of numerous awards for both professional achievements and service to the community, including the 2001 A.E. Finley Award given for Distinguished Community Service and the 2000 Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest award given to a citizen of the State.
Currently, Mr. Stroud serves on numerous Boards and Committees, including serving as member and past Chair of the Centennial Authority, member and Past President of the Board of Directors for NCSU Student Aid Association, and member of the WakeMed Foundation Advisory Council. In the past he has served on the Board of Directors of Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for North Carolina Amateur Sports. He was Vice Chairman of North Carolina Economic Development Board and has served as a member of the North Carolina Transportation Task Force, as well as the Raleigh Planning Commission.
Harold E. Youngblood, Jr.
Eddie Youngblood is the owner and president of National Power Corporation, a Raleigh, NC-based company providing power quality equipment and services to businesses of all sizes. He started NPC in 1990 as distributed computer systems became critical to business management. Customers have relied on the technical expertise and strong vendor relationships of NPC to manage their power quality issues for 16 years. NPC provides a variety of power solutions through multiple channels including end user, reseller and new construction. Currently, NPC boasts year to year sales growth of over 20%.
Previous professional accomplishments include establishing and managing sales operations for Exide Electronics, now Eaton Electrical. Over the course of his 12-year tenure there, Mr. Youngblood went from handling a $3 million territory to managing a $55 million book of national business. Eaton Electrical is a primary vendor and partner for NPC today. Youngblood has business relationships that are built on over 25 years of successful transactions in the region. Mr. Youngblood served for 6 years in the U. S. Air Force as an aircraft commander on worldwide missions in large transport aircraft. He is a 1971 graduate of North Carolina State University where he received a BS in Industrial Engineering. Eddie remains active in the University's affairs.


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text: Close Tweet0 Share0 Comment0 Share0 Share0 Stumble It0 Print0 More The Strike Zone David Ortiz claims all-time hits record for designated hitters by Jay Jaffe Twitter Email Posted: Thu Jul. 11, 2013 David Ortiz is now the all-time leader in hits at the designated hitter position. (Ted S. Warren/AP)On Wednesday night, David Ortiz smashed a double to left-center field in the second inning against the Mariners in Seattle. The hit was Ortiz's seventh in three games, and it led to Boston's first run in a rout. In the grander scheme, it was the 37-year-old Red Sox slugger's 1,689th hit as a designated hitter, enabling him to surpass Harold Baines as the all-time leader among DHs. Ortiz later added a homer and a sacrifice fly.Here's the MLB.com video of Ortiz's hit, which came at the expense of Aaron Harang. After its significance was relayed, the Safeco Field crowd responded with a standing ovation:[mlbvideo id="28788941" width="600" height="360" /]Seattle fans are no strangers to quality designated hitters; while it's Baines whom Ortiz surpassed on the hit list, it's longtime Mariner Edgar Martinez who stands as the only other DH with a legitimate case as the position's all-time best. Here's the top 10 ranked by hit totals as DHs, not including Wednesday's game, with data via STATS LLC, whose totals for this category differ slightly from those found on Baseball-Reference.com, thus leading to a crisis of faith similar to the one lampooned here:RkPlayerYearsPAHHRAVGOBPSLG1tHarold Baines1980-200166191688235.291.370.4661tDavid Ortiz1997-201368261688369.289.385.5593Edgar Martinez1987-200462181607243.314.428.5324Hal McRae1974-198757781526143.295.358.4655Paul Molitor1978-199853341456102.308.374.4546Frank Thomas1990-200856981288269.275.394.5057Don Baylor1974-198853851210219.259.344.4498Chili Davis1988-199949031175200.282.381.4829Travis Hafner2002-201344151035200.277.380.50710Jose Canseco1986-20013730853208.265.355.510Ortiz, who has about 10 percent more plate appearances in that role, has the advantage in counting stats, including a 1,206-1,003 lead in RBI, but Martinez carries a 25-point edge in batting average, a 43-point advantage in on-base percentage, and a 16-point advantage in OPS (960-944). Adjusting for Ortiz's time in hitter-friendly Fenway Park, Martinez's time in the Kingdome and Safeco, and the two players' time spent at other positions (Ortiz was a first baseman, Martinez a third baseman), Martinez accumulated 68.3 career Wins Above Replacement, while Ortiz has just 42.4 WAR thus far.Using my JAWS system, I've argued that Martinez, who has been on the Hall of Fame ballot for four years but never received more than 36.5 percent, is worthy of a plaque in Cooperstown. He finished his career with 2,247 hits, 309 homers, and a .312/.418/.515 line, with two batting titles and seven All-Star appearances to boot. Molitor, a member of the 3,000 hit club, is the only player who spent a plurality of his major-league career at DH in the Hall of Fame, though Thomas, who spent the majority of his career as DH and who will be on the ballot this winter, is likely to change that given his two MVP awards and 521 career home runs.I've been asked several times if I think Ortiz is similarly worthy, but based upon WAR and JAWS, the answer thus far is no. Martinez has about a 26-win advantage for his career, and an 11.5-win gap for his JAWS peak score (best seven seasons), 43.5 to 32.0. Prior to Wednesday's game, Ortiz had career totals of 1,905 hits, 419 homers, and a .287/.381/.550 line, with one home run title and eight All-Star appearances. Ortiz does make up some ground given a body of postseason work that includes a prominent role in Boston's 2004 and 2007 world championships, but he also has been connected to performance-enhancing drugs via a leaked report that he tested positive during the supposedly anonymous 2003 survey test. Ortiz denied using PEDs, claiming that the positive came from over-the-counter supplements and vitamins. Ortiz missed most of the second half of last season due to an Achilles strain in his right foot, and he missed the first 15 games of the year due to inflammation in both feet. Since returning, he has picked up where he's left off, hitting .331/.413/.636 with 19 homers, ranking second in batting average and third in slugging percentage, and helping the Red Sox to the league's best record at 55-37. Promoted Stories Comments


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Top seed Caroline Wozniacki won her first title of the year and 22nd of her career when she defeated second-seeded Italian Roberta Vinci 6-1, 6-1 in the Istanbul WTA final.
The former world number one has now won a WTA title every year for the last seven years, winning her first three in 2008, three more in 2009, six in 2010, six in 2011, two in 2012, one in 2013 and now one in 2014.
"I'm happy to have won my 22nd WTA title -- it's a great feeling. I'm happy how the final went today. I served well and pushed her around the court, and I really dictated the match," said Wozniacki.
Vinci added: "I tried to play aggressively like always but made a lot of mistakes. It's tough to play like that against Caroline because she puts everything back in the court, and it was tough for me to stay in the rallies today. But I'm happy with my week and Caroline just played much better than me." – AFP
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Marco Arment is out with a new version of his popular offline reading app, Instapaper. Version 4.2.7 brings a few noteworthy additions, including a new font for customers affected by dyslexia.
Instapaper iOS 4.2.7 adds Netbot and Notesy to the Share panel, fixes an annoying "white-screen" bug and issues with Contacts access in Find Friends under iOS 6. It also addresses 1-pixel misalignment of filled circles in the page indicator.
Most importantly, though, the new Instapaper adds a special font for dyslexic readers.
Instapaper requires iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) or iPad. It's also compatible with iOS 5.0 or later. The app is optimized for iPhone 5 use.
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Corrected a reference to the iOS system requirements.
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Tthe opendyslexic font is a copy of the earlier and very similar Dyslexie font designed by studiostudio.nl after extensive research. The Dyslexie font was the subject of the University of Twente study article "Special Font For Dyslexia?"
The authors of opendyslexic are facing a loophole in the United States copyright law that allows application developers to include the font in their software. In Europe, however, it's frowned upon.
As such, since December 7th, 2012, Instapaper has ceased to use opendyslexic in their app and has chosen to switch to Dyslexie in all versions – including 4.2.7.


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PayPal is an e-commerce business allowing payments and money transfers to be made through the Internet.
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Google, Amazon, PayPal, roll your own, Shopping Cart/Checkout option that doesn't put off potential customers?
Google, Amazon, PayPal, roll your own. We have a custom coded online store with custom shopping carts that is using Amazon for the checkout process. When the customer 'checks out' of our site, they ...
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For Paypal website payments standard, Do I need to create add to cart buttons using my client's account?
I wish to use Paypal web site payments standard on one of my clients webpages. It's a simple static site, so I do not wish to use a e-commerce package. I'm creating test code using my own paypal ...