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Several times throughout 2012 police leaders met with school officials to refine and codify school lockdown policies and protocol.
They unveiled the new policy on Dec. 18, four days after the Newtown tragedy. Unfortunately, it's already been put to the test.
The new policy categorizes three levels of lockdown – alert, caution and emergency. Level one, or "Alert," means school officials will lock gates and restrict access. Level two, or "Caution," means an officer is en route and everybody should be inside classrooms. Level three, or "Emergency," adds locking doors, covering windows, turning off lights and more.
In the past, some school officials were unclear about how to respond to "lockdowns."
On Jan. 15, the new policy went into effect when police ordered a "caution" level lockdown and dispatched an officer to Dale Junior High School after receiving a call about a man dressed in military fatigues armed with an assault rifle at a liquor store blocks away.
When officers arrived, the suspect was alone in the store as passers-by and the liquor store's owner took cover in neighboring businesses.
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I just finished reading the Nora Roberts book "Chasing Fire," which was released this year. I didn't hate the book - it was a fairly decent read - but I found it kind of repetitive and I didn't really feel there was much depth to the characters, nor did I really connect with them. Don't get me wrong, Nora Roberts is a good writer and probably always will be. It's my opinion, though, that she has been churning out too many books over recent years. I feel like the overall quality has really gone down since some of her earlier works - The Gallagher's Trilogy and Chesapeake Bay Saga immediately spring to mind. Those were good books. Does anyone else share my opinion?
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It's my opinion, though, that she has been churning out too many books over recent years. I feel like the overall quality has really gone down...
Just the other day I was calculating how many words a day she must be laying down. Dare I ask this out loud: has she really written all of her recent titles, or has "
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She's been prolific before. I noticed if I read a lot of books by the same author it starts to feel somewhat repetitive. To give her the credit she deserves, Nora is usually pretty good at creating a variety of settings, plots, professions. That said, the last mystery/thriller book I truly enjoyed (as in can't put it down way) was High Noon. And that was 5 years ago!
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I didn't enjoy Chasing Fire, but I did like The Witness very much. I listen to all of Nora's as opposed to reading them which might make a difference.
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I've not read many of her single titles for the reasons you enumerate; she gets wordy and overdoes in those books. But when she writes as Robb for the In Death series, those faults disappear.
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I didn't enjoy Chasing Fire, but I did like The Witness very much. I listen to all of Nora's as opposed to reading them which might make a difference.
I do agree with you Lynn; 'The Witness' was a much better book.' I suppose she's a bit hit and miss. Might give audio a try.
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I have kind of taken a break from reading Roberts. She was an autobuy for me for years and some of her earlier books are on my DIK shelf. I got a little bored with her plots/characters and haven't read her in a couple of years. I keep track of her and know that I'll probably get back on the train at some point.
Sometimes taking a breather from a long-read and loved author can give you a fresh perspective. I have tremendous respect for her and what she has done for the genre and believe she is a highly disciplined writer to produce all that she does.
So many books; so little time!
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Yeah, I've had a tough time with Roberts for the past couple of years. Aside from the Robb books.
When I first discovered Nora back in 2006, I couldn't get enough. Loved absolutely everything she had to offer. Now, not so much. I don't know if I'll ever get it back. I did like her novel this year, but didn't care for her recent trilogy. I didn't buy the second one and won't buy the third. I think it's about an inn? I don't remember. It just has no depth. Her older works were so much better, IMO.
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In the world of acoustic design, it has become essential to use simulation techniques to predict results before committing to an actual build. In earlier days, designers simply accepted that they had to build something before they could hear how it sounded. Even then they brought considerable skill and experience to the task, pursuing a development cycle that involved the building of numerous prototypes, evaluating what worked and what didn't, and moving sometimes forward and sometimes backward until reaching success. But this approach had significant drawbacks: it was very time consuming, costs were high because many prototypes had to be built, and many of the designs were of no value and had to be discarded.
Acoustic simulation was developed as a way to resolve these difficulties. Simulation makes it possible to identify properties and conditions that will adversely affect acoustics while still working at the design stage, so that these can be eliminated before building a prototype. With the advent of simulation, design quality went up, and the time and costs of product development fell rapidly.
What Can Acoustic Simulation Accomplish?
Simulation technology uses computers to visually and objectively display and analyze the acoustic and other physical phenomena that will occur under given sets of conditions. In particular, the technology can:
•Assess the reality: Analyze what happens under these conditions.
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It is an easy matter to conduct many simulations under different conditional settings—from ideal conditions to extreme—making it possible to quickly test a wide variety of conditions that could not be tested before. For example, it is now possible to analyze acoustics under conditions that would be difficult to physically measure, and to keep analytic results free of environmental interference. In particular, simulations are extremely effective when designing buildings and large products where specifications cannot easily be changed once construction is completed.
The video below shows how a two-dimensional acoustic waveform simulation was used to observe the acoustics for Yamaha Hall (in the Yamaha Ginza Building). These simulations allowed designers to assess the acoustic characteristics of the hall during the design stage, whereas prior to this technology the designers would have had to wait until the hall was built to understand these details.
Highly Skilled Work
While acoustic simulation makes use of computerized analysis, a high degree of craftsmanship is required to strike the delicate balance necessary to secure valid analytic results. The suitability of the analysis may depend on any single conditional setting, and researchers must employ considerable experience and expertise in identifying which conditions to include and which to avoid when setting up a simulation. At Yamaha, important simulations are carried out by professionals with over 30 years of simulation experience.
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Portable keyboards represent a true challenge in mechanical design, as developers must work in a limited space and aim for light weight even as they strive to get a good sound. Acoustic simulation technology enabled our designers to identify factors that would interfere with good acoustics, allowing for faster optimization of design parameters and significantly reducing the number of prototypes needed before reaching the final product.
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Acoustic simulation is an effective means for predicting precise sound transfer functions that represent how sound emanating from different directions will be heard by the human ear. Such prediction is effective all the way up into the higher frequencies. This approach makes it possible to analyze the acoustic reflections and diffracions displacements of sounds in the vicinity of the head and ears, taking into account the detailed interference patterns that may result from these movements. Our simulations enabled us to develop a 3D audio system that gives the effect of sound moving from the left front toward the right rear.
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On Friday 13 November, the District Councils' Network was formally launched at its first Assembly meeting in London. At the meeting, Councillor Gary Porter, Chairman of the District Councils' Network and Leader of South Holland District Council, also announced that the Network is in negotiation to gain access to £2.8 million of the former Association of District Councils' funds.
Cllr Gary Porter explained: "District councils have a real opportunity to speak with one powerful voice and significantly influence the next government through the District Councils' Network. The ADC funds will provide the Network with real resources to push forward its programme and support the work of district councils nationwide.
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H1 Collaboration; Egli, S; Hildebrandt, M; Horisberger, R; Del Degan, M; Grab, C; Leibenguth, G; Sauter, M; Zimmermann, T; Müller, K; Nowak, K; Robmann, P; Straumann, U; Truöl, P; Perez, E (2010). Diffractive electroproduction of ρ and ϕ mesons at HERA. Journal of High Energy Physics, (5):1-111.
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Diffractive electroproduction of ρ and ϕ mesons is measured at HERA with the H1 detector in the elastic and proton dissociative channels. The data correspond to an integrated luminosity of 51 pb−1. About 10500 ρ and 2000 φ events are analysed in the kinematic range of squared photon virtuality 2.5 ≤ Q 2 ≤ 60 GeV2, photon-proton centre of mass energy 35 ≤ W ≤ 180 GeV and squared four-momentum transfer to the proton |t| ≤ 3 GeV2. The total, longitudinal and transverse cross sections are measured as a function of Q 2, W and |t|. The measurements show a transition to a dominantly "hard" behaviour, typical of high gluon densities and small $$ q\overline q $$ dipoles, for Q 2 larger than 10 to 20 GeV2. They support flavour independence of the diffractive exchange, expressed in terms of the scaling variable (Q 2+M 2 V )/4, and proton vertex factorisation. The spin density matrix elements are measured as a function of kinematic variables. The ratio of the longitudinal to transverse cross sections, the ratio of the helicity amplitudes and their relative phases are extracted. Several of these measurements have not been performed before and bring new information on the dynamics of diffraction in a QCD framework. The measurements are discussed in the context of models using generalised parton distributions or universal dipole cross sections.
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. ?- Junior outfielder Trevor Crowe has been named the Pac-10 Player of the Week, commissioner Tom Hanson announced today. He joins Oregon State left-handed pitcher Anton Maxwell in receiving the weekly honor from the conference.
Crowe, a Portland, Ore., native, led the Wildcats to a 3-1 record last week, including a win over rival Arizona State in a non-conference game on Tuesday and a 2-1 series victory at UT-Pan American in Edinburg, Texas, over the weekend.
Crowe led all Arizona players with a .529 batting average, nine hits (including a double, a triple and two home runs), as well as a team-best eight RBI, five runs scored and a 1.059 slugging percentage. He collected at least one hit in all four games to extend his team-best hitting streak to 18-straight games dating back to last season (eight in 2004, 10 in 2005) and also walked a team-high six times to help him to a .652 on-base percentage in the four games.
In Friday's series-opener at UTPA, Crowe tied his career-high with six RBI and hit both of his home runs for the week in the contest (3 for 5, three runs, six RBI, two HRs, BB in the game).
The player of the week honor is the second in Crowe's three-year career at UA (May 18, 2004) and the 43rd overall time an Arizona player has been recognized by the conference office.
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Pubbakammapilotika-Buddhāpadānaṁ (Ap 39.10 & Comm.)
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Ratanasutta - A Comparative Edition (Pāḷi & Sanskritised Prākt)
A Comparison of the Pāḷi Udānas and the Udānavarga (Pāḷi & Sanskritised Prākt)
BJT Khuddakanikāya Volume One
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The New Editions, such as A New Edition of the Dhammapada, and A New Edition of Khuddakapāṭha have been prepared because it was felt that in a number of cases the BJT versions were rather inadequate as they stand, especially in regard to the metre, and could easily be improved on, by taking into account the various versions that are now available in the 4 main editions.
The main growth in this section in recent years has been the addition of a number of Comparative Documents, such as A Comparative Edition of the Dhammapada, A Comparison of the Pāḷi Udānas and the Udānavarga, The Uraga Verses and others; and the inclusion of Sanskritised Prākt texts, such as Udānavarga, and The Patna Dharmapada. I have also prepared a number of Medieval texts, including Jinacaritaṁ, and Dāthāvaṁsa.
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"This House Possessed" is a 1981 TV film that was directed by William Wiard. The TV film starred Parker Stevenson, Lisa Eilbacher, Joan Bennett, and Slim Pickens. The movie is generally about a singer (Stevenson) who takes a vacation after falling ill because of stress and buys a real 'modern' home. He gets a nurse named, Shelia (Eilbacher) to move in with him to be his live-in nurse. Well the two hit it off, and everything looks shining for these two, but what they don't know is they are living in a house that is quite evil. It has a mind of its own. You could call this one a cautionary tale about too much technology in a home!
The film itself is decent. Wouldn't say it's the scariest TV film out there, but it does have some intense scenes like a bloody shower scene, and the few last ending scenes are pretty good. The mirror scene will make you think twice about mirrors.
"This House Possessed" starts out slow, but gradually gets better. What added more to the movie is with Shelia, she doesn't remember the first seven years of her life. It's not hard to put two and two together, but it makes it more than just your usual haunted house fare too. Can a house actually love? Hate? This movie sure thought so!
The film is a little cheesy, but it's fun nevertheless. Definitely one TV movie that should be watched at least once in your lifetime if of course you haven't seen it yet. It has it's big moments and stick with it, the film might be a little slow, but once it gets going it actually does well for itself. I would say it's definitely in the top 20 best TV horror flicks.


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Owen joined School Employer Connections in December 2002. He attended the College of Technology in Belfast for four years obtaining a professional qualification with the Textile Institute. He has worked for three textile companies in a variety of management roles varying from Quality Control to Production, Warehousing to Cost Accounting as a Work Study Officer. He is also qualified as a NVQ Assessor.
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Soccer Falls To Cleveland State In Horizon League Semifinals, 5-3.
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Milwaukee, Wis. - It is often said that the most important adjustments during a sporting contest comes at halftime.
The UIC soccer team held a 2-1 lead over Cleveland State following the first half of their Horizon League semifinal contest at UW-Milwaukee's Engelmann Field on Friday afternoon.
The Vikings made the necessary changes during the intermission and scored four unanswered goals to earn the 5-3 victory over the Flames and advancing to the Horizon League championship.
UIC finishes the season at 10-8-2, while Cleveland State improves to 10-10. Cleveland State will play the winner of the other semi-final contest featuring #1 UW-Milwaukee and #5 Butler.
Cleveland State came out firing in the second half as sophomore Stephen Ademolu headed in a free kick from O.C. Haugen at the 51:06 mark for his second goal of the game, knotting the game up at 2-apiece.
The Vikings struck again less than three minutes later as Adam Musser converted a give-and-go from Joachim Walker (3 assists) to give Cleveland State the 3-2 lead, which they would not relinquish.
Ademolu and Walker were instrumental in Cleveland State's fourth goal of the contest as the pair assisted on J.R. Trandal's second goal of the season at the 74:47 mark.
Cleveland State tacked on their final goal of the game with 10 minutes remaining when Matt Micetich headed a Walker free kick to extend the Vikings' lead to 5-2.
UIC scored the final goal of the contest when senior forward Jake Stasko pounded home a Dennis King rebound with 41 seconds remaining in the contest for the final score of 5-3.
Ademolu got things going for Cleveland State early in the first half as he converted a hard angle shot from the right side to give the Vikings the 1-0 lead at the 4:08 mark.
UIC answered 17 seconds later as freshman Sinisa Ubiparipovic (assist) one-timed a Micah Howser pass into the upper left corner to tie the game up at one.
UIC took its only lead of the contest at the 32 minute mark when King received a beautiful drop pass from Patrick Grange from five yards out to give the Flames the 2-1 lead.


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On April 22, 2014, Forest Whitaker came to Pilgrim Rest Church as the guest of the first Delivering Democracy Lecture, hosted by the ASU's Center for the Study of Race & Democracy.
Forest Whitaker is one of those actors, whose face everyone remembers; but few remember his name or the film contributions he has made. The 52-year-old actor has appeared in 105 movies and television episodes. His first appearance was in the cult favorite Fast Times at Ridgewood High. Most remember him from Platoon, Bird, The Crying Game, or his Oscar-winning performance as Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland in 2006. As a producer and director, he also reminded the audience of his directorial debut—Waiting to Exhale—filmed in Phoenix in 1995.
But very few know about the past decade Whitaker has devoted to humanitarian efforts. He is founder of the PeaceEarth Foundation; Chair of the International Institute for Peace; UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Reconciliation; Board member of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities; Senior Research Scholar at Rutgers University; and received the 2012 UN Correspondents Association Advocate of the Year Award.
Whitaker mesmerized the audience with an erudite, inspirational and humbling recitation about obstacles he has overcome, and how people should become change agents. Whitaker got into college on a football scholarship, but was injured and wound up pursuing music, plays, and, ultimately, film. He acknowledged that stereotypes continue, but that "you just have to walk through them." He said that everyone has control over his/her own destiny. In light of the challenges people of color are still facing, Whitaker insisted, "You have to stand up for what you believe in and maintain your moral center."
Pilgrim Rest was "sold out" for Whitaker's appearance. Bishop Alexis Thomas looked out at the diverse audience, and said "Heaven must look like this." We can hope that this level of grassroots enthusiasm carries over to the voting booth. In light of the continuing assaults on equal opportunity (whether it is anti-affirmative action decisions, Nevada ranchers who think Blacks were better off as slaves or NBA owners, who think Blacks should earn him millions on the court, but, otherwise, not be seen in public), people of color will have to unify to exert more pressure politically and economically to meet the goal of the rousing hymn the choir sang before Whitaker's speech "We Shall Overcome."


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I'm off to celebrate my 35th birthday. I'm quite excited about it. I actually feel like I've grown younger. I am very grateful for all that I have learned and all the great people that I have met through my experiences over the past year. I can't wait to a year full of new lessons and new relationships! Thank you everyone for being such a sweet inspiration in my life! I know you've all been wondering what that might look like, so here's a pic!
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Saturday, May 23
Ooohlala my birthday!
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- The Clever Pup said...
Well, Bueller, you are as cute as a bug. Happy Birthday to you.
I'll remind you when I turn 47!! next month.
- May 23, 2009 at 10:15 PM
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Happy Birthday to a beautiful girl, inside and out!
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Hope you had a wonderful day! You're a Gemini! (me too) You are beautiful!
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Happy belated birthday. Love the pic you look great.
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To be an intellectual Pagan is to some degree an elistist thing. The communities that do offer support and sometimes resources are often semi-closed and even secretive. To study Paganism requires not merely dedication and time, but money, proper geography and heart. To enter into a Pagan tradition...
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Math has never been my strong suit, but I was forced to face the harsh reality of that the other day. My husband, who proudly belongs to his high school alumni association (yes, he gets a monthly newsletter!), reminded me that sometimes you just can't ignore it.
"Do you realize this year will be my 35th high school reunion?" He sounded so…old. Well, if he's old, I thought, what does that make me? (I married a younger man. Can't say I was as progressive as Demi Moore; I've got just three years on my husband. But I've been married longer than Demi, so I'll just take the credit for starting that trend.)
Flabbergasted, I did some quick math (well, it's never quick with me; I always want to grab a calculator. But since I was busy washing the dinner dishes, there was none handy.) So, I did the next best thing, doing some simple addition in my head. Thirty-five plus 3…could it be? Thirty-eight whole years since I was back in high school? The thought was enough to make me to lose my appetite – except I'd just eaten.
In all those 38 years, I've never been to a reunion. Not once. I'll admit that I've been tempted, but I've never gone ahead and done it. I have a friend that I graduated with and she has – happily, gleefully – attended some of them. In fact, she undertakes a frantic diet, exercise, beauty and shopping regimen months prior in anticipation of the "big night." It sounds absolutely exhausting. When she sends me photos, I cringe. I used to know all these people. But who are these people – the ones in the digital photos? I take out my yearbook; my eyes scanning the once-familiar faces then go back to the grown-up versions, searching for any tell-tale beauty marks or bushy eyebrows. But then I realize that today, there's laser and waxing and those could be totally yesterday's news, after all.
Somehow, it's a bit easier to see how young girls morph into women – after all, we all were practicing for adulthood back in middle school when we started wearing makeup and stealing our mother's or older sister's shoes and clothes. If I look real closely, I can still see something familiar in these now-women: that slick-straight thick hair, the signature heavy-lidded eyes, a hint of the same pouting expression. But the guys, well, most of them look so…different. Mostly because now they're either bald or have beards covering the faces that used to be so…childlike. They've grown up – and some of them have grown out, too. Wide shoulders where there once were none, big paunches where there once was a slim 32-inch Levi'd waist.
But here's the thing. I wasn't one of those gorgeous, wildly popular girls. I was kind of quiet and shy, sort of gangly and kind of anonymous to anyone but my personal circle of friends. My high school days weren't all that bad: I was in the school plays (but was never the lead); in gym, I always I was among the first chosen for the team (but was never the top scorer), I got asked out on dates (but never by the cutest boy I wanted to ask me out).
Yet some of my high school years were, if truth be told, not so great, either. My parents went through a painful divorce. I was self-conscious and confused. And I'm sure, a bit depressed, too, although no one back then recognized depression.
Part of me says I just don't care about going to a reunion. If these people meant anything to me, then I'd be in touch with them, wouldn't I? So why do I need to go, once a year, to reunite with people I have no other connection to than perhaps a teacher that's no longer even here?
And there's another part of me admits I might be a bit afraid. But I just can't wrap my arms around what scares me (or should I say, what scares me more). Not being recognized, or being recognized and seeing that thought-bubble over someone's head that I'm convinced reads, "Wow. She got so old. I can't believe that's the same person. What happened??
Autobiography of a High School Reunion Dropout
Why I don't go to my high school reunions.
Math has never been my strong suit, but I was forced to face the harsh reality of that the other day. My husband, who proudly belongs to his high school alumni association (yes, he gets a monthly newsletter!), reminded me that sometimes you just can't ignore it.


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If you love spectacular documentaries about hidden worlds, you will love "Island of Lemurs: Madagascar," now playing at Tropicana's IMAX Theatre. This amazing film highlights the wondrous world of lemurs and their only habitat, the island of Madagascar. It's narrated by Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman and the only place you can see it in the Philadelphia area is at Tropicana.
"Island of Lemurs: Madagascar" teams Morgan Freeman with Drew Fellman, who also wrote and produced the 2011 IMAX 3D documentary "Born to Be Wild 3D." The director is David Douglas and features lemur/wildlife expert scientist Patricia Wright.
The IMAX release of "Island of Lemurs: Madagascar" will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX's customized theater geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the world of the movie.
See the full schedule of upcoming IMAX events at Tropicana
This movie will literally take your breath away in IMAX! The IMAX Theatre at Tropicana is the region's only official Certified Giant Screen Theater with a bigger, bolder, better viewing experience.
"Island of Lemurs: "Madagascar" is playing at the Tropicana IMAX Theatre through June 26. Please click HERE for times, details and/or to purchase tickets.
Tickets are $14 plus a $3 fee and moviegoers receive a discounted parking rate of $5 in Tropicana's enclosed, self-park garage. You must obtain your voucher when picking up tickets from the IMAX Box Office. A military discount of $2.00 per ticket is offered with a valid military ID (maximum of six tickets).
For group sales please call Kathleen at 609-340-4045 or mail firstname.lastname@example.com. The IMAX Theatre at Tropicana is located on the third level of The Quarter. Tropicana is located at 2831 Boardwalk.
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The rapid explosion of new technologies in our global economy places added demands on individuals, communities and cultures to communicate effectively with each other. The communication and media courses provide a strong academic foundation that spans a variety of careers. With a focus on communication competency and media literacy students will study:
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Recommended for students who want to pursue graduate studies and/or careers such as human resources, government relations, social services, sales, corporate training, college student personnel, customer services, and law school.
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Keeping your camping and hiking gear clean and maintenanced is essential to extending its life and creating less hassle for you when it's time to gear up for an adventure. Since much of this cleaning will most likely take place outdoors, consideration should be giving to the cleaning products you use. These ingredients seep into soils and water runoff eventually makes its way to the sea, which can have severe long-term impacts on coastal areas and the species that inhabit them, not to mention contamination of the very water we depend on for our day-to-day lives. Take the time to do a little research on your cleaners to find out if they contain harmful substances, and make an effort to discontinue use of products that do have them. You don't have to compromise your standards of cleanliness in order to choose a more eco-friendly product, but the impact your decision will have on the environment now, and in the future, will be worth the change.
Speaking of change, if you prefer a cost-effective, do-it-yourself approach to eco-friendly cleaning products, here are a few suggestions to help you help the Earth!
You Will Need:
- Baking soda
- Lemon (juice and fruit)
- White vinegar
- Tea tree oil
- Salt
These ingredients, despite their humble appearances, are incredibly effective when it comes to cleaning — cutting grease, preventing mold, and leaving things squeaky clean and shiny are all in a day's work for these simple commodities.
There are two different formulas you can use for mold:
2 c. water
2 tsp. tea tree oil
2 c. pure white vinegar
juice of one lemon
Put either of these formulas into a spray bottle and spray the affected area thoroughly. Do not rinse, let sit for several hours before scrubbing. Repeat if necessary.
Greasy Surfaces
This method couldn't be easier: simply cover grease with baking soda or salt, which will act as an abrasive, and then scrub with juiced lemon halves. For cleaning at the campsite, you can't get much more eco-friendly.
All-Purpose Surface Cleaner
Another simple formula for powerful cleansing wherever you need it:
2 c. white vinegar
2c. water
2 drops tea tree oil
juice of one lemon
Mix the ingredients together in a bucket or a spray bottle, and apply to whatever surface needs cleaning. Simply wipe away with a washcloth when finished.
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The Perfume River: Writing from Vietnam
This anthology comprises a treasury of writing about Vietnam, by visitors and authors both resident and from its diaspora.
Murder at Mansfield Park
Like a slew of recent titles, Murder at Mansfield Park borrows heavily from Jane Austen. But critics ask, 'why won't she die?'
Stripping the Body Bare
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The Ask
America has always been such a grand idea that it cannot help but fall short of its aspirations. So it is perhaps no surprise the country has always provided rich soil for satirists, from Mark Twain...
The Surrendered
THERE is much to admire in this literary novel revolving around the Korean War.
Otherland: A Journey with My Daughter
A mother returns to her homeland to stitch together a life in two parts, writes Robert Dessaix.
Dawn of the Dreadfuls
When the corpses start rising from the grave, the Austenite Bennett daughters head for the garden.
Sex, lies and statistics
A new book on the life and career of Warren Beatty makes the fantastical claim that he slept with more than 12,000 women.
Just Kids: Patti Smith's memoir
Patti Smith became a rock star. Robert Mapplethorpe became a celebrated photographer. In the 60s and 70s, they were 'just kids' in love.
Grace Kelly Style
Choosing a cover image for a book on Grace Kelly's personal style couldn't have been an easy task.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
A woman's unacknowledged role in a medical miracle reveals the dark side of scientific experimentation.
A martyr to medicine
A woman's unacknowledged role in a medical miracle reveals the dark side of scientific experimentation.
Time's Long Ruin
The mystery of the missing Beaumont children is given a sensitive but chilling reworking.
Livings Dolls
While today's women have more opportunities, gender stereotypes are still holding them back.
Lady Gaga - The Biography
Required reading for fans as well as ignoramuses like me who knew zilch about Lady Gaga until ads swamped the telly for the pop star's recent arrival Down Under.
Kink: A Straight Girls Investigation
It's possible that as you read this review, Martin is enjoying a squirt of alcohol into the eye of his penis, Kelly is writhing under the tongue of her dog and a hooded, naked woman is tied onto a...
Sober themes lurk behind the humour in a story about global warming and the antics of an ageing middle-class male.
All that Follows
A musician's mundane life is upset from the comfort of his couch.
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Dow theory
The Dow theory is a stock market theory used as a basis for technical analysis.
Expanded Definition
The Dow theory was developed by William P. Hamilton, Robert Rhea, and E. George Schaefer from the work of Charles H. Dow, who was the founder and first editor of the Wall Street Journal and the co-founder of Dow Jones and Company, from which we still today have the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
The Dow theory forms the basis of technical analysis, in which investment decisions are made on the basis of trends in the stock chart as opposed to qualities of the underlying company or the stock price.
In short, the Dow theory says the market is trending upwards when both the Dow Jones Industrial Index and the Dow Jones Transportation Index exceed a previous, important high. Similarly, the market is trending downwards when both averages fall below previous lows. Technical investors seek to invest with the primary trend, not against it, i.e., buying during upward trends and selling during downward trends.
The Dow theory has six basic assumptions.
- The market discounts all news, that is, all of the news on a given company is already priced into the stock.
- The market has three main trends: the primary trend (the overriding trend of the market), the secondary trend (a smaller correction of the primary trend), and the minor trend (a correction of the secondary trend). Investors shouldn't confuse a secondary trend (a correction) with the primary trend.
- Every primary trend has three phases. In a bull market, the phases are the accumulation phase (when informed investors get involved after a bear market), the public participation phase, and the excess phase (when prices are run up). In a bear market, the phases are the distribution phase (when informed investors get out after a bull market), the public participation phase, and the panic phase. Accumulation phases and distribution phases are the most difficult to see, but also the most rewarding.
- The switch from a bear market primary trend to a bull market trend or vice versa cannot be confirmed until both indexes are in agreement.
- Volume is a secondary indicator to confirm the market trend. It should go up when prices are following the trend and go down when prices are going against the trend.
- Investors shouldn't assume the trend has changed (and therefore invest against the trend) until all of the indicators have confirmed the switch.
Critics of the Dow theory assert that by the time the theory provides clear buy or sell signals, investors have already missed most of the bargains (for buying) or highs (for selling). Warren Buffett famously abandoned technical analysis for value investing when he discovered turning the chart upside down didn't change the interpretation.


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Over the last month, there have been a handful of players being constantly tied to the Cardinals; some are realistic trade targets, other not so much. This will be the second of a series of trade targets that the Cardinals have been reportedly interested in.
Pitching has been pretty high on the Cardinals list since Michael Wacha and Jaime Garcia were placed on the DL and Shelby Miller and Carlos Martinez have flip-flopped between the rotation and bullpen. It's amazing it's come to this, since pitching was the strong spot of the Cardinals in spring training; unfortunately, injuries and regression have been harsh to the rotation.
It appears that many teams are sending scouts to Philadelphia; with the Phillies out of contention, many of their veterans are available. That means lefties Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels are seeing their names in the rumor mill.
Lee is the more likely of the 2 to be traded, since he's only got 2 guaranteed years left on his contract; Hamels has 4 more years and will likely be around for when the team is rebuilt.
Lee is making $48M through the end of next year; he's owed just under $9.5M this year and $25M next, along with a $12.5M buyout of a $27.5M vesting option (triggered if he pitches 200 inning next year). It's quite a bit for an injury prone pitcher on the wrong side of 30.
Lee has spent the last 2 months on the DL with a left elbow strain and just came off the DL Monday (July 21); in his first start back, he gave up 6 runs on 12 hits in just under 6 innings. He's expected to make at least 1 more start before the deadline. Prior to that, he had a 3.18 ERA with a 8.1 strikeout per 9 in 10 starts. He's still an effective pitcher when healthy.
There are a few problems with acquiring Lee. First off, the Cardinals are on his no-trade list, with 19 other teams. Lee has expressed his desire to pitch in St. Louis as a free agent, but he set up his list to include any realistic trade partner for the Phillies; the teams that he can go to are division rivals (Braves, Marlins, Mets, Nationals) and small market teams that can't afford him (Indians, Astros, Twins, Padres, Rays). To make the trade and have Lee approve it, the Cardinals would probably have to guarantee his option.
That ties into the second problem: money. He's making a lot for a health question mark and the Cardinals would probably have to move some players to make this work.
Hamels is the more appealing option. He's 4 years younger than Lee and more reliable over the course of the season. He's also a little cheaper; Hamels is locked up for $22.5M per season until 2018 with a team and vesting option for 2019. Like Lee, Hamels has a limited no-trade clause and can block trades to 20 teams; the Cardinals are not on that list.
The problem is the Phillies are on record saying they will not trade the younger lefty and he's would like to stay in Philadelphia.
Either trade will be costly to the system. Lee's been traded for big name prospects in the past (to Cleveland: Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco, Jason Donald, and Lou Marson; to Philadelphia: Tyson Gillies, Phillippe Aumont, J.C. Ramirez; to Seattle: Justin Smoak, Blake Beavan, Josh Lueke – few of these have panned out though, but at the time they were quality prospects). Hamels would cost even more since he's younger, more durable, and a little cheaper.
Philadelphia has also admitted that they would eat salary to "buy" prospects. The Phillies would probably start with Oscar Taveras as a negotiation point, but the Cardinals won't bite. They would probably require Shelby Miller or Carlos Martinez as the main piece, with an additional prospect or 2 to be included.
It's a high cost for Lee, but including Miller in a deal for Hamels might be worth it; you get a short-term fix and a long-term investment. If Miller and Greg Garcia (and maybe a lower level guy like Rowan Wick) could get the deal done, you'd have to seriously look into making the trade.


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Creation Entertainment has added Matt Davis and Torrey DeVitto as guests for their Vampire Diaries convention on April 14-15, 2012 in Chicago, IL.
Matt will be appearing on Saturday, along with Michael Trevino and Daniel Gillies. Torrey will be appearing on Sunday, along with Zach Roerig, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder. Get your tickets now!
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Have you bought your tickets for TVD Chicago, yet? If not, you may want to hurry, because tickets are going fast! Gold passes are already 2/3rds sold out, so if you're planning to buy one, it would be a good idea to do it soon. The convention will take place April 14th-15th, 2012 at the Westin O'Hare in Chicago, IL. Scheduled guests include Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Michael Trevino, Zach Roerig, Daniel Gillies and Joseph Morgan.
Guess what? We're going, too! Vampire-Diaries.net will not only be attending the convention, we're taking the stage to present a couple panels of our own. We'll be doing a different panel each day, and we've also teamed up with Creation Entertainment to offer a no-public-speaking-required trivia option for anyone who wants to test their knowledge without the pressure of a timed game. Check it out:
Mackin' On The Monsters: The Changing Look Of Vampires & Werewolves In Film
Join us for a look at some of film and television's most famous vampires & Werewolves, and how their looks and appeal have changed over the years. From scary to sexy, we'll show you how our favorite monsters have gone from devils to dates, upgrading their style and trading coffins for Camaros. We'll also talk about some of the popular myths, show you which ones made the cut for The Vampire Diaries and give you a look at some of the characters that the Vampire Diaries' cast have named as their favorite Hollywood bloodsuckers.
Scare Me, Stake Me, You Can't Break Me: The Women Of TVD
The Vampire Diaries has some fantastic female characters, many of whom have undergone major changes from their first appearance to the present day. From April 1 – April 7th, we'll be asking fans to vote on their favorite bad-ass, loyal and all around awesome moments by the female characters on the show. Join us at the convention to see the results and celebrate some of your favorite TVD ladies. We'll talk about how they've changed throughout the course of the show, what unique qualities each character brings to the table and what makes The Vampire Diaries one of the best shows on TV when it comes to portraying strong women and girls.
Mr. Saltzman's History Test
Don't like being put on the spot? This test has no time limit and nobody watching you. We're supplying the questions for a test of your Vampire Diaries historical knowledge, keep an eye out for it near the registration area when you check in. Just fill it out and drop it off, an Alaric stand-in will grade it (bourbon-free grading, we promise!) and all A students will receive a prize.
This convention is going to be epic. Come on out to support the actors and show some love for the show (and make sure we're not talking to an empty room, pretty please?), we hope to see you there! Tickets are on sale now at Creation Entertainment's website, and you can follow @TVDCon for more information and updates as they happen.
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Thanks to @lara1070 for the heads up: Creation Entertainment has added Zach Roerig as a guest for their Vampire Diaries convention on April 14-15, 2012 in Chicago, IL.
Zach will be appearing Sunday, April 15, alongside Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder. Michael Trevino, Joseph Morgan, and Daniel Gillies will be appearing on Saturday, April 14. VISIT THE CREATION CHICAGO SITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Creation Entertainment has added Michael Trevino as a guest for their Vampire Diaries convention on April 14-15, 2012 in Chicago, IL.
Michael will be appearing on Saturday, along with Joseph Morgan and Daniel Gillies. Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder will appear on Sunday. Get your tickets now!
Posted by Abby | September 20, 2011, 12:54 (MST) | 22 Comments
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Disclaimer: I do not work for Creation Entertainment. Vampire-Diaries.net has no prior experience or existing relationship with the company. I paid full retail price for every ticket and piece of merchandise I bought. I am not being paid or compensated in any way for anything written in this blog. This was my first TV show or movie convention and my first time meeting any of the cast.
Before we get started, understand that this is a review, not a recap. I went to TVD Nashville to review the convention itself – how it was organized, what the staff was like, whether or not the fans had fun, and why. If you're looking for more general coverage, head over to Vampire Diaries Online, they've got great stuff from both days already up.
If you're wondering whether or not to attend TVD Chicago (or any other Creation Convention, really), then this is the post for you.
For anyone in a hurry who needs a shorter version, here it is: Go buy your tickets for the Chicago event! I'm serious. Go buy them right now. Creation Entertainment puts on a great con. Some of you who saw me looking like roadkill on Sunday may have your doubts, but the fact that this event reduced me to staggering incoherence is nothing but a credit to them, the cast, and the lovely, fun people who attended. It was an awesome weekend. I had no bad experiences and there are only a few things I think could use improvement. Overall, I was very impressed with the company and the event.
What, now you want details? I've got them.
Posted by Abby | August 2, 2011, 14:16 (MST) | 3 Comments
Category: The Vampire Diaries TV
Creation Entertainment has posted ticket prices for its Vampire Diaries conventions in Nashville (Sept 17-18, 2011) and Chicago (April 14-15, 2012)
There's been some confusion about this, so for the sake of clarification: guests scheduled for both conventions include Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Joseph Morgan and Daniel Gillies.
To date, David Anders is scheduled to appear only at the Nashville event.
Prices for ticket packages (Gold, Works, Preferred), general admission and single-day admission have all been posted for both conventions. Check the individual event pages for prices and details.
Posted by Kate | July 25, 2011, 16:58 (MST) | No Comments
Category: The Vampire Diaries TV
Creation Entertainment has confirmed that Daniel Gillies will appear at their convention in Chicago on April 14, 2012, in addition to the earlier event in Nashville.
Joseph Morgan will also appear on Saturday, while Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder are scheduled for Sunday. So far, Gold packages are on sale; other ticketing options will be available later. We'll keep you updated as more details on the weekend are released.
Posted by Kate | July 22, 2011, 12:33 (MST) | 2 Comments
Category: The Vampire Diaries TV
Creation Entertainment has confirmed that Ian Somerhalder will appear at their convention in Chicago on April 15, 2012, in addition to the earlier event in Nashville.
Paul Wesley will also appear on Sunday; Joseph Morgan is confirmed for Saturday. So far, Gold packages are on sale; other ticketing options will be available later. We'll keep you updated as more details on the weekend are released.
Posted by Vee | July 16, 2011, 1:16 (MST) | 1 Comment
Category: The Vampire Diaries TV
Creation Entertainment has updated the info page for their Vampire Diaries convention in Chicago, April 14-15, 2012. Creation Chicago with the Stars of The Vampire Diaries (#TVDChicago) will take place at the Westin O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois, near O'Hare International Airport. Information on hotel reservations is forthcoming.
The page also lists a few confirmed guests: Joseph Morgan for Saturday and Paul Wesley for Sunday (the same as the Nashville con). But since a lot of text seems to be copied and pasted from the Nashville entry (including still having Nashville in the opening paragraph), we'll take that as somewhat tentative for the moment.
In the meantime, stay tuned to the Creation website and follow them on Twitter: @CreationEnt.
Posted by Vee | July 13, 2011, 8:42 (MST) | 5 Comments
Category: The Vampire Diaries TV
Well, this is exciting! Creation Entertainment has a few interesting listings on their upcoming event schedule: two special events with Paul Wesley, one in Nashville this September and one in Chicago next April.
Details are pretty scant at the moment, with Creation's website saying details to come, but cross your fingers extra hard. While we're pretty sure Creation wouldn't list the events unless they were 100% confirmed with Paul's people, hopefully we'll get more info/further confirmation soon.
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Huge thanks to the always awesome @melanoma27 for the heads up! And please keep in mind that all appearances like this are subject to change.


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MONTVILLE TWP. — Police thought buying an animal snare was a good investment to protect residents from stray dogs.
They didn't know they'd be using it to save a dog.
Montville police officers David Pinkas and Justin Bennett responded to a distress call in the Brynwood neighborhood Tuesday afternoon after a Labrador fell through the ice in a small community pond.
Bennett said the pond was mostly frozen, but the ice had thinned near the center where an aerator fountain kept the water circulating.
That's where the dog fell in.
Bennett said the ice was strong enough that he was able to walk out about 8 or 10 feet and reach the dog with the animal snare — a long stick with a looped cord at the end.
"Officer Pinkas and myself had just a couple of weeks ago purchased a dog snare like dog catchers use," Bennett said. "We had tried to use a paddle boat, but there was too much ice."
"I just pulled her up and she ran right over to Officer Pinkas," Bennett said.
Bennett said the dog belonged to a family in the 6200 block of Brynwood Drive. He said the nanny at the residence told police the dog had been in the frigid water for about 10 minutes.
Officers encouraged the nanny to wrap the dog in blankets and check with the family's veterinarian.
The residents of the home could not be reached by phone Tuesday.
It wasn't the first time Montville police rescued a dog that had fallen through the ice. About a year ago, officers saved a Labradoodle named Boomer from a pond in the Fox Meadows Development.
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Wyoming Introduces Bizarre Doomsday Bill House Bill 85
We may just have to nuke Wyoming. Oh how sad it is that President Abraham Lincoln weeps today because Wyoming is introducing a bizarre Doomsday Bill. In this crazy piece of 'legislation', Wyoming is making provisions on what to do if America's economy gets too bad.
Included in their plan is to 'accept a form of money other than the dollar'. I think that is speak of heresy and not very American. Why would you make such plans as the Doomsday Bill House Bill 85 if you are a true American.
What a sad state our country has come to when a heartland state like Wyoming cannot be trusted. I say we send in the federal troops now and just make the capitol under US custody, because clearly there are some socialist democrats trying to cause the plot of "Wolverines" to take place
For those of you too young to know, Red Dawn Wolverines tells the story of an America betrayed by people like Wyoming. They allow the Soviets to start taking over and a group of highschoolers have to save the day.
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Two killed in crash on Florida's Turnpike in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST LUCIE, FL - At 9:17 p.m., 49-year-old Nelson Cepeda and his passenger, 50-year-old Stella Garcia, both of Miami, were traveling northbound on the Florida Turnpike on a 2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the outside lane with a group of motorcycles, near mile marker 142, just north of the Port St. Lucie interchange.
53-year-old William R. Morley, Jr. was also traveling northbound on the Florida Turnpike in the same area in the inside lane, a short distance ahead of the group of motorcycles, driving a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
FHP investigators say the lead motorcycle in the group of riders traveled past Morley, Jr. in the outside lane, moving to the inside lane in front of the Silverado and then slowed.
The lead motorcylist began to wave the group of motorcycles past the Silverado into the inside lane.
For an unknown reason, when Cepeda merged into the inside lane in front of Morley, Jr. he lost control of his motorcycle and applied the rear brakes.
The Harley-Davidson slid its rear tire and began to overturn onto its right side, ejecting both driver and passenger onto the roadway. The pair landed in the inside travel lane in front of the Silverado.
The group of motorcycles split to avoid a collision and Morley, Jr. slowed rapidly but was unable to avoid striking both Cepeda and Garcia.
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5 megapixel Nokia N82 imaging phone. Live spy pics
First pics of the upcoming 5 mpx Nokia N82 imaging phone have been leaked on the net way back in May.
Now first live pictures of Nokia N82 started showing up as well:
Initial pics for Nokia N82 imaging phone came together with information about Nokia 81 gaming handset. And all the details about this one were spot-on.
So the specs for Nokia N82 should be correct as well. They include:
- Quad band GSM, UMTS and HSDPA connectivity
- 5 mpx camera with Carl Zeiss lens
- Autofocus, up to 20 x digital zoom. Real Xenon flash
- 30 fps VGA video capture
- Secondary CIF camera
- 2.4″QVGA 240×320, 16M colors screen
- Built-in GPS
- FM Radio
- TV-Out
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0
- 100 MB built-in memory
- Micro SD memory card slot
- Dimensions: 112 x 50.2 x 17.3 mm
- Weight: 120 g [Target]
- Talk time: GSM: 280min, WCDMA: 180min (Target)
- Standby time: GSM: 270hrs WCDMA: 250hrs (Target)
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COLUMBUS — Gov. John Kasich proposed a sweeping budget Monday that reduces state income and small business taxes through increases in other areas, boosts school funding and expands Medicaid services with help from the federal government.
The Republican governor said the $63.1 billion, two-year spending blueprint represents "the right mix" of supporting economic development and helping the needy.
"That's the hallmark of this administration," he said. "It's not enough that some people can do well. Everyone in Ohio must have the prospect of doing better."
He predicted that the state will go from a $7.7 billion deficit to a surplus of as much as $1.9 billion by the end of the budget cycle, triggering an estimated 4 percent tax refund from the rainy day fund to all Ohioans. The growth is being fueled by bonding of the Ohio Turnpike, bonding of the state liquor operation through Kasich's private nonprofit JobsOhio, economic gains and added revenue from expanded gambling.
Kasich's tax reform package incorporates a significant rewrite of Ohio's tax code that delivers $1.4 billion in tax cuts over three years. Kasich said it reflects the state's shift from a manufacturing to service economy. It reduces the tax rate on virtually all small businesses by 50 percent, cuts the income tax rate statewide by 20 percent over three years, and lowers the sales tax rate from 5.5 percent to 5 percent while imposing the tax on more services.
The income tax would be cut by 7.5 percent this year, by another 7.5 percent in 2014 and by an additional 5 percent in 2015.
"There's going to be a hot time in the old town tonight," Kasich said of what he predicts will be the positive effects on the economy from the changes.
Debra Lynn-Schmitz, executive director of the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the tax cuts on businesses.
"There's a lot of uncertainty about hiring and expanding, so news like this comes at such a wonderful time because it gives small businesses the hope that things are going to improve in Ohio," she said.
But some Ohioans would see an increase in taxes under Kasich's proposal.
The revisions will impose sales taxes on professional services — including lawyers, lobbyists and accountants — in a move that is sure to set off a contentious policy fight at the Statehouse.
Tim Smith, who serves as economic development director for the city of Brunswick, said he has mixed feelings about Kasich's proposal. He said the tax cuts for small businesses would make the state more competitive and entice businesses to stay and expand. But he worried about the increase on taxes for professional services.
"There's a flipside to this where we're raising taxes on services," Smith said. "Government sometimes thinks they need to have a zero net gain. They're thinking they have to raise taxes somewhere else. My opinion is lower taxes are always better."
States that have tried something similar, including Michigan and Florida, quickly have had to backpedal amid concerns implementation was unworkable.
The Ohio plan continues to exempt from the tax some widely used daily services, including child care, housing and medical services.
The administration hopes to ease some of the opposition by reducing the overall sales-tax rate while expanding the tax to other areas. Kasich said the time has come to rewrite the code to include those services.
The budget package also incorporates Kasich's answer to Ohio's unconstitutional school funding process. The overhaul outlined last week delivers $1.2 billion in additional funding to districts over the biennium, which the budget couples with a new formula for higher education funding that ties half of state subsidies for public colleges and universities to the number of students who graduate, rather than attend, their institutions.
Kasich's "Achievement Everywhere" education plan would bring all school districts up to the tax base level of a district with $250,000 in property value per student, easing wide disparities in millage revenues from local property tax levies that have contributed to courts declaring the current system unconstitutional.
It would establish a $300 million fund to pay for competitive innovation and efficiency grants among other proposals, and delivers additional add-ons to districts to account for the number of poor, special-needs, gifted and college-bound students.
The governor said districts should not be nervous about their individual state subsidies, because the plan takes into account their ability to pay.
"There's no anxiety to have, you are who you are," Kasich said. "If you're not 6-foot-tall, you can't ride on the big roller coaster. … It's an exact science.
It's not a matter of political opinion."
The governor also has opted to support expansion of Medicaid under the federal health care law, providing health care coverage to potentially half a million uninsured Ohioans. He said he still opposes the health care mandate aspect of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, but he predicted funding chaos especially for small-city hospitals by rejecting the expansion offer contained in the law.
"It's an important point to make that we're recapturing something for a very useful purpose that we think in the end will allow Ohio to move forward," Kasich said.
He called it "the right decision for Ohio," and said it's important that the state send money to those most in need.
"Many of our mentally ill are in our jails today, because they received no care, or living under a bridge," he said. "It's not acceptable in a big state like Ohio."
Kasich campaigned in 2010 on a pledge to reduce Ohio's income tax, and he delivered on the promise with Monday's proposal. To fund the cut, he's resurrecting a proposal to increase Ohio's severance tax on large-volume oil and gas drillers in what the administration says is a "fair, equitable and competitive" change. Their plan eliminates the tax altogether on small oil and gas producers.
"What this proposal does is it aligns the tax code with the realities of the economy," state Tax Commissioner Joe Testa said.
The Legislature failed to act on the oil and gas proposal last session, after pushback from oil and gas producers, local communities enjoying the bounty of the energy exploration boom, and some tea party groups opposed on principle to tax increases.
The tax on oil and gas companies is one reason Bethany Dentler, executive director of the Medina County Economic Development Corp., is cautiously optimistic. Dentler said she worries taxes on the oil and gas industry could stunt the job growth expected in that industry.
"I'll need a better understanding of what this means for the oil and gas industry," Dentler said. "I'm of the belief that a rising tide lifts all boats, and I'm in favor of anything you can do to relieve the tax and regulatory burden on small businesses. But if he raises taxes on oil and gas drillers … it could offset some of the gains we'll see in other areas."
Gazette reporter Loren Genson contributed to this report.


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We just moved in last week, found out that before we moved in, there was black mold (after moving in, was not disclosed to us before we moved in here) and I found mold on the drywall in the boys closet in their bedroom. I am VERY worried about this, I dont want my family exposed to this crap. My little one is already having horrible allergies, and is now sneezing up green snot. Does anyone know what my rights are as far as getting out of this house?
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I like games from Japan. I feel like they have a lot to offer to the western world. However, there are some games that make me question what I am actually playing. You see, the Japanese culture for videogames and entertainment is very different than ours. As such, artwork, jokes etc are either removed or censored because the characters are relatively young. This is my current problem with enjoying Monster Monpiece.
Monster Monpiece is a card game in which you place cards onto a field and your goal is to get these creatures to the enemy's side of the map. Every enemy has a different number but generally you will have to hit the enemy castle 1-3 times before you can in the game. This goes for the enemy attempting to do the same to you. Every card has an element or color associated with it. When played in succession you will gain bonuses. Two played in a row will net you one extra mana to summon a monster on your next turn. Three in a row gives all your cards on the field a mana bonus, health bonus, and attack bonus. Typically you want this to happen as much as possible so your cards get stronger every third turn.
In addition to the color power ups. You can also fuse cards that are the same class. So you can fuse two beast cards to add their attack, health and intelligence points. If the card has an ability it will be transferred to the new fused card as well. You can use this method while your creatures are on the enemy side of the board. It makes it handy for surviving non-stop attack from your enemy. To prevent breaking the game, you cannot fuse more than two cards onto one base card. So you cannot just stack a bunch of the same type of cards and obliterate your enemy.
Now, I find the card game to be incredibly fun. It is relatively balanced and it is very easy to learn. As you complete matches you earn currency to purchase new packs for new cards. However, there is a second kind of currency you earn and I have yet to use it after the tutorial telling me how to spend it. I have yet to use it because I feel very uncomfortable doing it. You use this currency to power up your cards. How you may ask? By turning the Vita sideways and rubbing "weak spots" on the card. These spots can include ears, thighs, boobs, butts etc. This would be less awkward if half the art for the cards you can power up look like very young people, like teenager status, some even younger. I know this sort of thing is common in Japan, but I think it is rather creepy in this game. I still have fun playing it, but I will never power-up my cards simply because I do not feel comfortable with this mechanic. It is really off putting.
Other than that, the game has a nice flow to it and the actual card playing is really fun and strategic. If you are ok with the card power-up mechanic you will really enjoy this game. I give Monster Monpiece for the PS Vita a 7/10.


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Some get-togethers are for fun, some are for business. Either way, 'breaking bread' has a way of bringing people closer together. And when the food comes from Panera Bread you can be sure it's as fresh and good as if you had made it yourself.
Cincinnati & Dayton customers, please click here: panera-cincidayton.com
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The Cincinnati & Dayon stores remain under the management of Breads of the World and their new, permanent web address is listed at the top.
The Columbus stores are now under the management of Covelli Enterprises and their web address is also listed above.


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Former Food Bank Head Indicted for Embezzlement
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - The former executive director of the Huntington Area Food Bank is facing charges that she embezzled more than $23,000 from the organization.
Authorities say Leigh Anne Zappin was arrested Friday and charged with one count of embezzlement and eight counts each of forgery and uttering follow an investigation by the West Virginia State Police.
The Herald-Dispatch reports that the 56-year-old had worked at the food bank since 2008, first under a community service program for a prior embezzlement conviction and then as its leader from fall 2010 to Oct. 3, 2012. The nonprofit food bank helps the needy in 17 counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
Zappin's attorney, Chad Hatcher, declined to comment on the case. The Cabell County Prosecutor's office also declined to comment.
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