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8447 30/31 Side Road, Collingwood, ONMLS®#: X2316326
Listing Overview
- Property Value$2,495,000
- Property Address8447 30/31 Side Road, Collingwood, ON, L0M 1P0, Canada
- TypeBungalow
- BasementFinished
- Taxes$13,636
- Living Area4,068 sq.ft.
- Lot Size Area45.80 acres
- Bedrooms2 + 4
- Bathrooms5 full
River Valley
8447 30/31 Side Road, Collingwood, ON, L0M 1P0, Canada
A spectacular 6 bedroom custom built country estate perched high on the hills in the Pretty River Valley with magnificent views over Georgian Bay in all directions, over 45 acres with mature landscaping and ATV trails running throughout the property.
An inviting foyer opens to a large great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Open concept gourmet kitchen, dining room and separate den/library with views of the Bay. Main floor master with ensuite with similar views. Even a private retreat off a separate side entrance, a perfect home office with magnificent views.
Lower level is ideal for extended family with kitchen, large games room with fireplace. 4 bedrooms, gym/media room. Total 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Main house has 2 car garage with direct access to mud room and lower level. Wonderful 1 bedroom coach house above oversized 3 car garage. A perfect country retreat with of the local conveniences that Collingwood has to offer.
A short drive to the Devil's Glen and Osler Bluffs ski clubs, many of the exclusive golf clubs and approximately one hour to Toronto's international airport. A perfect weekend getaway or full time home. Please call for details.
Central vacuum
*Great light
Living room/Dining room 22.8x19
*Open concept with kitchen
*Vaulted ceilings
*Ceiling fans
*Propane fireplace with stone wall
*Hardwood flooring
Kitchen 9x10.4
*Breakfast bar
*Built in stainless steel dishwasher
*Built in stainless steel microwave
*Stainless steel refrigerator
Bedroom 15x11.8
*Track lighting
*Cathedral ceiling
*Ensuite 4 piece bathroom
*Tile floors
Foyer: 15x11.3
*Double solid wood front door
*Slate flooring
*Double closet
*Open concept
1x2 piece bathroom
*Slate flooring
*Halogen lightin
Family/Living Room 25x15
*Propane stone fireplace with raised hearth
*Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring
*2 walk outs to pretty River Valley and Georgian Bay
Dining room: 13x15.63
*Open concept
*Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring
*French doors leading to front patio
*Custom built in sound system
*Cathedral ceiling
Kitchen: 11x17
*Open concept
*Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring
*Tropical granite counter
*Coffee Bar
*Built in cabinets
Reception/Foyer : 22x11.10
*Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring
*Stainless steel built in microwave
*Stainless steel Frigidaire built in oven
*Stainless steel Kitchenaid exhaust fan
*Stainless steel Kitchenaid refrigerator
*Stainless steel trash compactor
*Built in counter cook top
*Cathedral ceiling
Library 14x22.8
*French doors from hallway
*Hardwood flooring
*Propane fireplace with stone wall
*Walk out through double sliding doors to 2 decks over looking pretty River Valley and Georgian Bay
*Built in stereo
*Custom built in TV cabinet
*Custom built in bookcase cabinets
*Cathedral ceiling
Master 18x30
*Built in stereo
*Private wing—French doors
*Hardwood flooring
*Walk out to deck through double sliding glass doors
*Open concept
*Walk in closet with custom built ins
*Sitting room
Ensuite bathroom
*His and hers vanities
*Jacuzzi soaking tub
*Glass shower stall
*Pot lighting
1x 3 piece bathroom
Sauna with cedar bench
Walk out to hot tub area
Limestone vanity
Glass shower stall
Slate flooring
Laundry 19x14 irregular
*Mud room
*Slate flooring
*Folding counter
*Direct access to 2 car garage
*Soaking sink
*Custom staircase to guest room
Guest room/Office 22.8x24
*Hardwood flooring
*Track lighting
*3 bay windows
*Vaulted ceilings
*East, West and South views
*Double closet
Lower level
Private bedroom wing
3rd bedroom: 13.4x15.2
*Tile flooring
*Ceiling fan
*California shutters
*Double closet
4th bedroom: 15.10x12
*Tile flooring
*Ceiling fan
*Linen closet
*Double closet
Family bathroom
*Tile floor
*Custom vanity
*Granite Counter
*Jacuzzi tub and shower with glass door
5th bedroom: 13x12.11
*Tile floor
*Ceiling fan
*2 Closets
*California shutters
6th bedroom: 16x13.3
*Tile floor
*Ceiling fan
*California shutters
Gym/Media room 14.10x17.2
*Projector screen
*Pot lights
*California shutters
*Built in surround sound
Kitchen: 9.8x11.7
*Open concept
*Bar counter
*Stainless steel fridge
*Tile floor
*Pot lights
*Beer station
*Bosch stainless steel dishwasher
Games/Pool area 13x24
*Tile floor
*Built in sitting bench
*Track lighting
Family Room: 11.6x4.7
*Stone propane fireplace
*Raised hearth
*2 walk outs to covered terraces
*Track lighting
Walk in storage closet under stair case: 11.67x4.7
*Tile flooring
Storage/Tool room: 9x10.8
*Built in work bench
*Metal shelving
Utility Room/Systems room
Water furnace
Pressurized pump for water septic
Central Vacuum
1x3pc Bathroom
*Tile flooring
*Glass shower stall
*Granite counter
*Pot lights
Laundry: 19x7 Irregular
*Tile floor
*2x double closet
*Walk up to the garage
*Frigidaire front load washer and dyer
*Folding counter
Additional Info:
Taxes: $13008.96/2011
Garage was done in 2000
House in 2001
Roof: cedar shingle from B.C
Front decks: clear cedar from B.C
Main staircase: Solid cherry
Well drilled: 250' deep
Septic: In front of house
• Frigidaire front load washer and dyer
• Bosch stainless steel dishwasher
• 2 Stainless steel built in microwaves
• Stainless steel Frigidaire built in oven
• Stainless steel Kitchenaid exhaust fan
• 2 Stainless steel Kitchenaid refrigerators
• Stainless steel trash compactor
• Built in stainless steel dishwasher
• Built in stainless steel microwave
• Window coverings
• Electric light fixtures
• Garage door opener
• Central Vacuum and equipment
• Security system and equipment
• Central Air
• Broadloom where laid
**Co-Listed with Judy Crompton of Chestnut Park Realty in Collingwood.
- Carol Lome, Broker
- Phone: 416-489-2121
- Mobile: 416-994-4243
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Kings De Nathan
The hotel has good location as it's along the famous Nathan Road and just 2 mins walk from Yau Ma Tei - By Lim,Apr. 06, 2012
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- Location: Kowloon Peninsula
- Address: 473 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Tel: 00852-27801281 (Book this hotel, call 800-2682918)
- Hotel Name in Chinese: 九龙王子酒店
- Lowest Price: On Request
First opened in 1991 and renovated in 2010, the Kings De Nathan is located in the center of Kowloon, within walking distance to the Yau Ma Tei Metro Station. It is about 7 km from the city center and 73 km from the Hong Kong International Airport.
The Kings De Nathan includes 76 guest rooms. Each room features a safe box, seperate air conditioning and mini refrigerator.
Service in the Kings De Nathan include foreign currency exchange service, ticket booking, luggage service and postal service, among others.
- Prices not include 18% service fee and tax.
- Payment Method: pay using our secure online payment service or pay at the hotel at some hotels.
- Triple/quad occupancy may require an extra bed at extra cost.
Hotel Amenities
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|Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Color Television, Coffee/tea maker, Telephone, Hair dryer, In-room safe, Electronic Lock, Refrigerator, Bath and Shower
Hotel Amenities: Elevator, Air-Conditioned Facilities, Deposit Box at Front Desk, Fire Detector, Wifi
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- Please drive me to Kings De Nathan, thank you!
- 请送我到九龙王子酒店,谢谢
- Address: 473 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 地址: 香港 九龙油麻地弥敦道473号
- Tel: 00852-27801281
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Oct. 31, 2013
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By Geoff Thurner
RENO, Nevada - The Fresno State volleyball team (14-9, 8-3) maintained its hold on second place in the Mountain West with a 3-0 victory at Nevada (2-21, 0-11) Thursday night.
The `Dogs scored a 25-17, 25-19, 25-16 victory at the Virginia Street Gym to savor their seventh victory in their last eight contests and open the second half of MW play.
"We finished the match really well," Fresno State head coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell said. "We have to get better at defending teams that hit low to the net - we struggled a little there. Once we adjusted our blocking to be more over the net and not as high, we started playing our game and sided out well."
Team-wise, Fresno State served up a season high 11 aces - one better than its prior best (10) in a four-set match vs. Wichita State, and allowed only one to Nevada. The `Dogs also ended the match with team advantages in kills (40-32), hitting (.302-.165), assists (38-29), digs (41-24) and blocks (7-6).
Individually, junior middle blocker Maci Murdock led the team in kills (10) and hitting (.692) for the 12th and first time, respectively, this year. Her one error on 13 attempts marked her eighth +.600 total of the year - and raised her conference-leading season hitting average in MW play to .443.
Senior outside hitter Marissa Brand tied for the team high in kills (10) for the fifth time in 2013, and her 10 digs notched her seventh double-double of the season and 35th career-wise. The former All-WAC pick also landed multiple aces for the first time this year with her two Thursday.
Senior outside hitter Korrin Wild almost gave the team a third hitter with +10 kills for the 10th time this year. The returning All-MW choice ended with nine kills, hit .294, and her three aces was one off her season high.
Junior setter Christian Lee and freshman Brooke Legaux ended with 27 and seven assists, respectively, and led the team to its ninth +.300 total of the year (and all in the last 16 matches).
On defense, Murdock's four blocks topped the team for the 11th occasion this year, and Brand held similar honors for digs for the third time and landed a season-high two aces.
Among other notes, sophomore outside hitter Zana Bowens and freshman Maggie Eppright both landed a career-high tying three aces to lead the squad for the third and fifth time in '13, respectively, and senior middle blocker Lauren Albertson racked up six kills and hit .625 in her first start since September 20 (and 11th of season).
"Maci was totally unstoppable especially when they only put one blocker on her," Netherby-Sewell said. "Marissa is starting to serve really well, hitting her target, and putting a lot of float speed on the ball. Zana was terrific serving and was really picking one of their players, Jaimee-Lee also sparked the offense, and I'm glad we got Lauren back involved. She's a smart player and does a lot of things well, so it was good to get her back in the flow."
For the Wolf Pack, Grace Anxo led the home team in kills (12), while other Nevada category leaders included Sam Willougby (.308), Lyndsey Anderson (1 ace), Tessa Lea'ea (4 blocks) and Kara Kasser (8 digs).
In set 1, the `Dogs pushed out to a 10-6 lead on three of Brand's six kills in the set. Nevada came back with a four-point run to re-tie it, 14-14, but a 5-1 Bulldog response included an ace by Bowens to make it 19-15. Brand later added an ace, and two kills by Murdock gave the `Dogs a 25-17 set 1 win.
In set 2, Nevada led the first half of the period, but saw its 12-8 lead dwindle to a 12-12 tie by a Wild kill and ace and two `Pack errors. Fresno State then added another six-point run to go up, 18-13, then ended the set on a 7-6 run en route to a 25-19 score.
In set 3, Murdock used a three straight kills and two block assists to fuel a 5-1 run and an early Bulldog 8-5 lead. Wild helped pushed the lead to 17-9 on two aces and a kill. A pair of kills by sophomore outside hitter Jaimee-Lee Morrow pushed the lead to 20-12, and Eppright landed a pair of aces late in the 25-16 finale.
Looking ahead, the `Dogs play again on Friday night at San Jose State (5-16, 2-8) at 7 p.m.
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The Alphas are the most dominate and respected wolves of the pack. If these two Alphas are not given the respect that they deserve, they will demand it, and if it comes to fighting, so be it, for disrespect will not be tolerated. If these two Alphas see that another wolf is not getting respect that they deserve, then they will see that that wolf does get the respect that he or she deserves. The Alphas try to know what has been going on between members of the pack and, moreover, between members of other packs; they try to "keep up with the times." Alphas have the final say in all decisions, and it is their duty to do what is good for the pack. Even in personal decisions, they must do what is best for the pack. This includes hearing the opinions of all the others and making a decision based on all circumstances. They usually decide what goes on at any given time in a pack: hunting, exploring, meetings, etc. These two are the most responsible and reliable wolves of the pack. The female is in charge of females, and the male is in charge of the males; however, both Alphas will be equally respected by all wolves, regardless of gender, age, pack, etc.
The Betas in a wolf pack play a very similar role as the Alphas. Betas are usually looked upon as second in command, taking over while the alphas are not present. They are able to make the same decisions and have the same amount of respect as the alphas. They answer to no one but their Alphas. While the Alphas are present, Betas are mostly used to settle minor jobs or disputes. They also assist the Alphas with any conflicts within the pack and enforce the rules, keeping peace within the clearing. They have the right to kick and ban a wolf from the clearing, after fair warning of wrong actions, such as fighting. Betas may also call hunts, deciding when and where to hunt, along with the Hunters. In pack meetings, the Betas' answers and suggestions are the second most important, being trusted advisers to the Alpha, only thinking for the good of the pack as a whole.
The Deltas of the pack often serve as buffers, handling all of the disputes that are unnecessary to bother the Alphas or Betas with due to the fact that they have a lot on their plate. Deltas are the first wave of correction and discipline and therefore have to know and understand the workings of the pack, especially Pack Law. When a Delta cannot solve a problem or dispute, it is then moved up in rank. There will generally be four to six Deltas in the pack at one time. Deltas are vital to the pack because they often serve as the mediators between any of the ranks, their primary goal is to keep peace and preserve the ways of the pack. Deltas do not, however, have the authority to call a hunt. Simply put, Alphas and Betas handle decision making while Deltas enforce their decisions.
The Elders of the pack are usually the oldest, wisest, and most experienced wolves in the pack. The elders are usually wolves that have the ability to be high ranking. They are constantly looked to for advice, even by the alphas and betas. They are highly respected wolves. The elders know the packs history and are often the storytellers. Their job is to keep records of all the recent events going on in the clearing, along with getting their hands on any pieces of art, poems, stories a wolf might come up with and keep a log of it for future reference, or just to keep as part of the heart of the pack.
The Guardians are a larger branch, usually consisting of a few wolves. Their job is to watch over the clearing, and the wolves in it. They are usually the bigger, stronger, and more loyal wolves to the pack. Their job is to greet visitors, as well as chase them away if there seems to be a threat. Guardians are the protectors and most skilled fighters of the pack.
The hunters are very similar to the Guardians being the larger and stronger wolves. These wolves have been given the job of hunting for food to feed the pack. Usually they bring along other pack members acting as mentors, teaching and helping them to hunt. This is one of the most valuable positions as these wolves keep the pack alive and healthy.
A wolf that shows interest and skill in caring for weakened pack mates. The Shaman of the Pack ensures when any wolf is wounded, they recover properly not putting too much stress on their wounds. They also watch over the older or ill wolves of the Pack. They serve as a doctor, and try to keep the pack in a healthy state. Shamans make sure that no wolf over exerts themselves before, during, or after hunts.
Scouts are responsible for warning the Pack of dangerous territory outside the clearing, if any. Scouts are mainly wolves known by neighboring packs and visit around often. They stay in touch with other packs and keep friendly relations. They are to report any important changes to the Alpha and Beta. These include: if a new Pack is formed; Scouts are to find out who is the Alpha or Alphas and if the Pack is peaceful. Another change includes the banishment of a certain wolf; Scouts are to find out who was banished from where and why.
Gammas (Pack Members):
Not all wolves hold positions, either for being new additions to the pack or not having defined their abilities yet. The Alpha(s) take great care in selection of which position a wolf will be allowed to maintain. As the pack members gain time in the pack, their actions will dictate if they are to be advanced.
The Omega of the pack is lowest ranking wolf, only higher than the pups. The Omega is usually a wolf that is either very new to pack life and still learning or a wolf that has been lowered in rank due to wrong actions. They are usually given the responsibilities of 'puppy-sitter', watching over the cubs during group hunts and making sure they don't wander into the forest. The Omega may even growl or nip at the learning pups, teaching them the Way of the Pack and their place within the hierarchy. Ironically, other adult wolves may growl or nip at the Omega in the same manner for the same reasons. Still what seems to be 'bullying' is much more complicated than it appears. If a pack's survival depends on the acceptance of hierarchy, then it is crucial to learn this well and early.
Normally, only the alphas will mate and produce pups. Packs often will adopt pups that wander into a clearing. Many lone pups have become lost from their packs, wandered off, or due to packs fighting each other have lost their parents. Others have been burned out of their clearings all adult pack killed or hunters killing them off. Some escape from human captivity to return to the wild and will wander into a pack's territory. Some will be allowed to remain while others will be chased off or killed. Pups are not allowed on hunts until around 6 months of age and then only when accompanied by the packs hunters or their parents.
Assessments are wolves that have wandered into a clearing often searching for a home. These wolves must prove themselves worthy to become a part of a pack. Some wolves will never make it into assessment and others that have been accepted as assessment may end up being driven from the pack and the clearing. Each pack has its own requirements for being accepted. The assessments for our pack are referred to as Probates.
Sister Packs:
Some packs will claim another pack as a part of their extended family. Each is a separate pack guided by their own alphas and betas. These packs will come together when one or the other is in danger or needing help. Often these packs will be seen visiting in each others clearings, helping with pups, hunting, giving guidance and assistance where needed. Both packs will help the other defend its home when necessary. The alphas and betas are given the respect befitting their position when visiting.
Honored Guests:
These are wolves who are trusted friends of the pack, or members of the sister pack.
- Deltas, Elders, Guardians, Hunters, Shamans, and Scouts have a leader of their particular branch that is referred to as the Ace. The Ace is the wolf to go to in order to receive answers to questions that pertain to its rank.
- Pups that show particularly promising abilities can often be taken under the wing of an Ace of a particular rank to begin a sort of apprenticeship. They will be referred to as A-Pups and will be permitted to eat and partake in events before other pups to ensure their continued growth and development both physically and in their particular area of study.


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The Inside Track with Curtis Riggins
Courtesy: BCUathletics.com
Release: 01/08/2013
Every Bethune-Cookman student-athlete has a story...a story to share with the Wildcats nation. Throughout the course of the indoor/outdoor track & field season, BCUathletics.com will take an inside look at each of the men's and women's student-athletes for track & field, detailing the story each has to offer. One-by-one, we hear from them. These are the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats...
To lead off "The Inside Track" series, let us find out more about junior multi-event athlete Curtis Riggins...
Hometown: Vero Beach, Fla.
High School: Vero Beach HS
Major: Physical Education/Recreation
Favorite Movie... Juice
Favorite Song... Hustle Hard by Ace Hood
Favorite Song Artist... Lil Wayne
Favorite TV Show... The Bernie Mac Show
Farthest place from home you've ever been... Baltimore, Md.
If an actor were to play you in a movie, then it would be... Denzel Washington
Favorite midnight snack... Special K bar
Pre-game meal... Shrimp pasta
The first place that I go to eat when I go home is... My uncle's house
First thing people notice when they walk into my room is... Either the big TV mounted on the wall or the huge picture of New York
What Brought You to Bethune-Cookman University?
The track program was up-and-coming, and I wanted to be a part of that. When I met with Coach [Donald] Cooper, he was very nice and I knew that I wanted to come be a part of this program.
What's the best thing about Coach Cooper?
He is always learning, and he is always teaching. Whatever he learns, he passes on to us. Just a great, great coach.
What's something about Coach Cooper that people might not know?
He has a generous heart. A lot of people see him, and they may be intimidated because of his size. But he's really a nice guy and would do anything for anybody.
What is the best aspect about being a part of B-CU track & field?
There are a lot of good things, actually. The way people treat you around school with fellow students. They know you're a track athlete, and they cheer you on. It's just a privilege. A lot of people look up to us and we get a lot of attention. Teachers also push us harder because they want us to be good on the track and in the classroom for when we're not running track later in life - to have something to fall back on.
What does it mean to the B-CU program knowing someone in the past has made it to the Olympics and won an NCAA title here?
It gives us hope that other people can do it too. It pushes us to practice and perform harder. We've had people like Joel Redhead and Ronnie Ash. So, a lot of great people have come through this program, and it's starting to become tradition now.
What does it mean to tell recruits '"you can be part of the next level of B-CU track & field"?
That part of talking to former high school teammates and when recruits come in, it really means a lot. Once they see it, they want to be a part of it. They think to themselves "this guy made it to the Olympic trials and it can be done at Bethune-Cookman". Coach Cooper has a lot to offer. So, maybe they'll come here now and learn from him and get better.
What kinds of things do you do to get ready for a race?
I always set a good music playlist; say my prayers; go through everything in my mind. I like to stay focused and not overthink anything. I remind myself that I've done it in practice a hundred times. So, let's go out and do what we've been doing.
What artists are on your playlist before a meet?
You know I've got to have some Lil Wayne and Ace Hood. I always have "Hustle Hard" by Ace Hood going as one of my top songs.
What is the biggest difference between high school and collegiate training regiments?
The time. In college you can put in more time because you can go in-between classes, after classes, weekends - whenever. In college, you're on your own time a lot. So, you can always make some time to go out to the track and put in more work. In high school, you're either at home doing chores or things around the house that you don't have to do in college all the time being away from home.
What is something most people may not know about you?
I don't really know. I guess most people wouldn't think that I have a wild side, at times.
What is something that you take time to do away from the track?
I like to play video games, or I go out to the beach and boogie board or something like that in the water.
What are three words that best describe you and why?
Dedicated - because I can go out and put in countless hours on the track.
Loyal - I'm loyal to the program and I'm here because I like it.
Hard-working - I work hard on and off the track. I've been working hard on my grades, as well as improving my status on the track.
What has been the biggest accomplishment of your career - high school or college?
I made it to AAU Nationals and I was the state champion coming out of high school. I placed 12th at Nationals, and I was voted homecoming king in high school.
What is your number one goal at Bethune-Cookman?
I want to graduate from Bethune-Cookman University with a degree and a 3.4 grade point average.


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Frazey Ford: Tiny Desk Concert
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"Lost Together"
"If You Gonna Go"
"The Gospel Song"
Ten years ago, I heard an astonishing voice stand out in a group filled with strong singers. The voice belonged to Frazey Ford; the group was The Be Good Tanyas.
The Be Good Tanyas released three outstanding albums — Blue Horse is still a favorite of mine — and then, silence. It's been four years since we've heard Ford's lilting, laid-back sound, but now she's back with a solo record. The album, Obadiah (which also features another Be Good Tanya, Trish Klein) follows Ford's love of rhythm and blues and traditional American country music.
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Ford came to the NPR Music offices for this Tiny Desk Concert — armed with her acoustic guitar and a cheetah jumpsuit — and lulled our office with four beautiful tunes. If you loved The Be Good Tanyas, like me, you'll be thrilled to hear her sing again. And if you've never heard Frazey Ford, you're in for a treat.
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Posted on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 by Lindsey Westbrook
Machinima! Teorie. Pratiche. Dialoghi
Ludologica, 2013
Paperback, 288 pages, 19 Euros
This collection of essays (in Italian) is edited by Visual and Critical Studies faculty member Matteo Bittanti in collaboration with Stanford University's Henry Lowood. Bittanti also wrote one of the essays. The book has been released in Italy in the ongoing Ludologica book series and features 27 contributions from scholars, artists, and critics on the topic of machinima, digital games, and contemporary art. The book jacket is designed by the new-media artist Mauro Ceolin. Watch the book trailer!


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Ricoh's 70 Plus PPM Monochrome Devices Receive High Marks From Print for Pay Customers
West Caldwell, NJ, September 17, 2008 - Ricoh Americas Corporation announced today that its production family of 70 plus pages per minute (ppm) monochrome products were rated best overall by print for pay customers in a survey conducted by Industry Analysts, Inc. These products, marketed by Ricoh's Production Printing Business Group (PPBG), were recognized by Office Products Analyst, a leading industry trade magazine published by Industry Analysts, Inc., as part of its annual Print for Pay survey. The annual Print for Pay survey is a culmination of two months of extensive interviews with nearly 250 commercial printers and publishing houses to gauge the products and solutions they use day in and day out. Ricoh had a strong showing in several areas, including Best Overall Monochrome Production – 70 Plus; Productivity, Stability of Connectivity, Image Quality, Reliability, Ease of Connectivity, Ease of Use, and Total Cost of Ownership. The products tied for first in the Features category. The Ricoh production monochrome line virtually swept the monochrome production category, beating out competitors like Canon, Xerox and Konica Minolta."Print for pay customers are extremely dependent on the performance and quality of the products they use and therefore are the best critics when it comes to document management devices," said Andy Slawetsky, president, Industry Analysts, Inc. "Ricoh's commitment to innovation and its customers is demonstrated by the overwhelmingly positive response to its production printing devices."Ricoh's PPBG specializes in high-volume production devices for in-plant, graphic arts and data center customers. Products include 70+ ppm multifunction products (MFPs) and finishing equipment. While some specific products were not listed in the Print for Pay survey, the production line as a whole demonstrated superior functionality and usability for commercial and publishing customers."Ricoh takes pride in creating innovative products that provide the latest technological solutions for commercial printing businesses that depend on productivity, quality and low total cost of ownership," said Carl Joachim, vice president of Marketing, Production Printing Business Group of Ricoh Americas Corporation. "Being recognized by Industry Analysts, Inc. only further validates the quality products customers have come to expect from Ricoh."For more information on PPBG products please visit www.ricoh-usa.com.About Industry Analysts, Inc.Industry Analysts, Inc. (IA, Inc.) is a market research and product testing firm specializing in the imaging industry. Founded in 1974, IA, Inc. provides "real-world" third party testing and evaluations, market research and focus groups, from offices in Rochester, New York and Fairfield, New Jersey.The Office Products Analyst is one of the longest running imaging-industry publications. Published by market research and consulting firm, Industry Analysts, Inc. (Rochester, NY), the OPA conducts thousands of end-user and office equipment dealer surveys each year.About Ricoh's Production Printing Business GroupThe Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art, high-speed production systems that provide efficient document workflows with high-volume production printing and finishing. Incorporating superior engineering, service, reliable technology, and extensive software and finishing options, PPBG helps production centers to cost-effectively modernize and streamline their operations to meet today's rapid turnaround and high-quality demands.Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 72-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2007 sales in excess of $22 billion, a 7.3 percent increase over the previous year. Information about Ricoh's Production Printing Business Group can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com/ppbg.Ricoh Americas Corporation directly or through its network of authorized independent dealers markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America. Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.# # #All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.
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According to Monday's KHOU News, there are so many stray animals roaming the streets in Houston, Texas, that animal control officers do not even try to respond to the majority of calls from residents who are reporting an animal at large.
In fact, Chris Newport, chief of Staff of Houston's Administration and Regulatory Affairs Division, which oversees the city's animal control, described the situation with strays in the city as "a crisis."
So many homeless animals are roaming the area that a staggering 74 percent of the stray animal calls go unanswered.
KHOU spent an afternoon with the non-profit rescue organization, Forgotten Dogs of the Fifth Ward Project, to see how bad the situation on the streets is...they found countless dogs roaming the streets, looking for food, and dodging vehicles.
An estimated 1.2 million stray animals are believed to be in the Houston area and because of a lack of city resources to handle the staggering number, most of those animals will continue to try and survive life on their own.
Residents want to see something more done - they cite concerns over attacks from roaming packs of homeless dogs on pets and people - but the city officials claim that their hands are tied due to a lack of funds.
The bottom line - there are too many homeless animals roaming the streets of Houston, and not enough homes, or resources, to fix the problem.
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IPPA completes study on Think-Tank and University Relations in
The Initiative for Public Policy Analysis (IPPA) research duo of Dr. Damilola Olajide and Olusegun Sotola conducted the Think-tank and University Relations study in Africa: Nigeria case study
The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) in collaboration with the Think Tank Initiative (TTI), a multi-donor program implemented by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) commissioned this study with aims to achieve a better understanding of think tank-university relations in Africa. This understanding can help inform thinking on capacity building and support, and provide lessons for effective collaboration.
Ten (10) country case studies will be undertaken by researchers in the region to examine the relationships in countries where PASGR and/or the TTI are active. The countries selected for inclusion are: Southern Africa – Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe; West and Francophone Africa -- Senegal, Nigeria, Benin; and, East Africa -- Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Details of the study are available here: http://www.pasgr.org/commissioned-study-on-think-tank-university-relations-in-africa-2/
IPPA project wins Global Best Practice Award
The Partnership for Economic Policy, Canada has awarded the Initiative for Public Policy Analysis (IPPA) Research team the 2014 Global Best Practice Award over the ongoing impact evaluation project in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Project Video clip: http://portal.pep-net.org/projects/view/zone/public/id/12506
IPPA sees education of future leaders as central to development of Nigeria and other African countries. With proper understanding of what makes a society prosperous, Africans would be able to harness and utilize resources available to them. Our strategy is to challenge students to think critically and liberally and expose them to the danger inherent in looking for handout from governments and its implications on development.
IPPA in collaboration with the Free Africa Foundation (FAF) establishes Malaria Free Zones (MFZs) in Nigeria and Benin Republic.
The Pilot project which started with Itu-Agon( a village in remote area of Lagos State) was further extended to Guezin, a riverine community
in Benin Republic and Igbo-Alejo, an island community in Lagos State.
Nigeria and Benin pilot projects target a village of 900 people that included children mostly o ages below 5 years, and adults above 60 years. Parts of the project include providing the communities with insecticide treated nets, spraying with insecticide chemical and drug provision.
IPPA in partnership with Independent Institute conducted a six-month study on a group of people who sell
and design locally made clothing called 'Adire/Kampala' based in Abeokuta in Western Part of Nigeria.
Members of the group in turn earn income far more than their counterparts in public employment.
For millions of people in Africa who still wait for government to solve their economic problems, this study shows that entrepreneurship would go a long way to bail many out of circle of poverty.
This study examined the operations of this group of people and found that many of them neither get micro-credit loan, government loans, nor receive loan.
IPPA recognizes the importance of the media to help spreading the ideas which we espoused such as increased trade as against
increased aid, economic development, wealth creation and strong property rights.
To help the media understand the issues properly, IPPA since 2003 has been training journalists in Nigeria and West Africa on development related issues, such a trade and issues under World Trade Organization and other bilateral or multilateral agreements.
IPPA Nigeria publishs The Economic Freedom and Development: An Essay About Property Rights, Competition and Prosperity.
The book critically examines how a country like Nigeria and other developing countries could be out of economic quagmire.
It also delves into what is responsible for the current economic mess in Nigeria: lack of effective institutions, corruption of institutions,
property rights and economic which is centrally-ordered to produce a pre-determined outcome.
Economic Freedom & Development: An Essay About Property Rights, Competition & Prosperity By Wolfgang Kasper


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Easter, like Thanksgiving or Christmas or any other food-centric holiday, is a time to sit back and relax with friends and family and celebrate with a veritable feast. But, afterward, there's always one thing that's a bit tough to deal with: No, not just the dishes, but leftovers. And if you're hosting an Easter egg hunt this year, that means there will be way more boiled eggs than anyone would ever want to toss into egg salad, Cobb salad, chefs' salad, or any other salad that has cooked eggs in it.
So what's a home cook to do? Well, how about turning some of them into a party mix tray of deviled eggs instead? That way, you can pass them out to guests, and you won't have to eat all those eggs yourself.
Here are a few recipes and ideas to help you get some "eggs-celent" inspiration (sorry, it's hard to resist an easy pun).
Beet dye and pink deviled eggs
Beets simmered in vinegar give these delicious deviled eggs from Denise Woodward and Laudalino Ferreira, authors of Chez Us, a lovely pink hue around the edges.
FoodNetwork.com's mango chutney deviled eggs
The folks over at FoodNetwork.com suggest mixing the egg yolks with red curry paste and mango chutney for an Indian-inspired flavor sensation. For more suggestions, see their story, "Reinvented: Deviled Eggs Many Ways."
FoodNetwork.com's pickled okra deviled eggs
Yet another great suggestion from FoodNetwork.com: Give your deviled eggs a Southern touch with delicate slivers of pickled okra placed on top of each yolk. For more suggestions, see their story, "Reinvented: Deviled Eggs Many Ways."
Pimento cheese deviled eggs with bacon
Bill Harris, author of the blog Southern Boy Dishes, had a stroke of genius when he decided to combine his two favorite Southern snacks: pimento cheese and deviled eggs. The results? A real hoot.
Classic deviled eggs
Of course, sometimes, you just want the no-frills version. Matt Moore is more than happy to oblige (he's a bit of a purist when it comes to these things) with his classic deviled eggs recipe. Moore is the author of Have Her Over for Dinner.
Raspberry carrot 'n' thyme deviled eggs
Or, if you're looking for something a little different, Amie Valpone's raspberry carrot 'n' thyme deviled eggs recipe might just hit the spot. It's gluten-free and dairy-free, too. Valpone is the author of The Healthy Apple.


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Re: reflection in perl
From: Paul Johnson (paul_at_pjcj.net)
Date: 10/07/04
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Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 12:33:18 +0200 To: Michael Seele <email@example.com>
On Thu, Oct 07, 2004 at 11:28:44AM +0200, Michael Seele wrote:
> i'm new to perl and i want to know if perl has reflection like java?
> how can i acces reflection and how powerfull is the reflection in perl?
You might want to narrow this down a bit to get real information, but:
http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/reflect/ says
] The reflection API represents, or reflects, the classes, interfaces,
] and objects in the current Java Virtual Machine. You'll want to use
] the reflection API if you are writing development tools such as
] debuggers, class browsers, and GUI builders. With the reflection API
] you can:
] * Determine the class of an object.
] * Get information about a class's modifiers, fields, methods,
] constructors, and superclasses.
] * Find out what constants and method declarations belong to an
] interface.
You would probably use can(), @ISA and, depending of the base type of
the class, exists().
] * Create an instance of a class whose name is not known until
] runtime.
bless $obj, $class
] * Get and set the value of an object's field, even if the field name
] is unknown to your program until runtime.
$obj->{$field} = $value
] * Invoke a method on an object, even if the method is not known
] until runtime.
] * Create a new array, whose size and component type are not known
] until runtime, and then modify the array's components.
my @arr;
$arr[$index] = $value
You can also access the symbol table at runtime, and use the B modules
to access a lot of internal information. But I don't think you'll need
to at first.
You'll need to learn to think the Perl way to get the best from the
language. You could program Perl as if it were Java, and do everything
you want to, but if you're using Perl, you might as well work to its
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One Last Shot
At the beginning of this 2008, the Detroit Tigers were many people's consensus pick to win the AL Central division going away. With a lineup that featured Ivan Rodriguez, Placido Polanco, Miguel Cabrera, Carlos Guillen, Edgar Rentaria, Curtis Granderson, Magglio Ordonez, and Gary Sheffield (pictured above), people wondered how opposing pitchers would get through an inning against those guys, much less an entire season. Plus, young pitchers like Justin Verlander, Jeremy Bonderman, and Nate Robertson would likely take the next step in their development, while old hand Kenny Rogers and newcomer Dontrelle Willis would anchor the top of the rotation. Add in fireballing relievers Joel Zumaya and Fernando Rodney, and the Tigers would surely win at least 100 games, right?! Well, then the season started…
The Tigers got off to a 2-10 start in the regular season, and never really recovered from that shock. In late July, Detroit was 5.0 games behind the AL Central division leader, but never got any closer than that the rest of the way. The bats (as most power-laden lineups are) went through tremendous hot and cold spells, while the starting pitching was atrocious from the get-go and didn't improve much from there. Then, because of starters not going deep into games, the relievers were overworked, overstressed, and ultimately burnt out. Yesterday, the end of the MLB season for most clubs, the Tigers finished 74-87, locking in perhaps the most disappointing season in baseball history.
Yet, the Tigers aren't quite done yet…due to a rainout in Chicago earlier this month, a final game between the two clubs (being delayed by rain, fittingly, as I write this blog post) will (hopefully!) take place today, with the outcome determining the fate of the AL Central. A Tiger win will put the (my) Twins in the postseason, while a Tiger loss will set up a one-game playoff between the Twins and White Sox.
Now, one would think that the Tigers, beat up and dejected from a terrible season, would just as well want to roll over and play dead today (especially in the rainy weather). However, two factors contribute to the contest that (hopefully, being a Twins fan!) will cause the Tigers to play with a bit of passion: First, old Sock Freddy Garcia will be pitching against his former club, which always gets the juices flowing. Second, a win will move the Tigers out of last place in the division (hopping Kansas City) and, while not a huge victory, will at least not allow the pundits to call the club a last-place team.
So, I say to all you Tigers now: Get those bats going, find some pitching for just one day, and knock off a team at the top of the division that is fighting to get where you wanted to go. Go Tigers!!


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A group of Amarillo College students and instructors returned last week from a nine-day trip to China. The students, members of AC's Presidential Scholars program, spent the global study and service trip visiting historical sites and studying the culture in Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai.
They also spent time helping staff members at Sun Village, a shelter for homeless children.
The students prepared by researching topics specific to their majors and how they related to places and events in China, said Judy Carter, honors program coordinator. They then delivered oral presentations before meeting with professional tutors and docents, Carter said.
"The experience of being somewhere else changes you," said Jill Gibson, assistant professor of mass communication. "Becoming a globally competent citizen is a 21st century imperative. You can't just learn about it from a book."
Many of the students said immersion into Chinese culture changed their perceptions of the world and of themselves.
"I'd always thought of China as a very strict country," said Stephanie Mercado, a sign language interpretation major. "They're so much like Americans; they have cars, iPhones, they stay out late. They had more freedom than I thought."
Micah Vivens, a general studies student who will transfer to the University of North Texas this fall to study biology, agreed.
"When we got there, you could see the shared human experiences across cultures and just realize we aren't that different," said Vivens.
Still, not everything was the same. Mercado said one of the biggest cultural shocks she experienced came from being surrounded constantly, in print and aloud, by a language other than English. Mercado also mentioned that the country seemed to have its own unique smell, something the students frequently discussed.
"And the food is not American Chinese food," said Mercado, with a smile.
Regardless of the variety of similarities and differences each student noticed, Carter said the comment that came up most often in their final reflections mentioned the time spent at Sun Village.
"(It) made me want to devote more time to service and giving back for all the opportunities I have been given," said Madeline Shaw, a biology major who will transfer to West Texas A&M University as a pre-medical student.
The children at the village are not orphans, but because their parents are incarcerated, they receive no assistance from the government or anyone else, said Carter. The students spent their time at the village working in the orchard, clearing sidewalks of grass and weeds, touring the facility and eating and playing with residents. They were also able to buy artwork from the children using funds students raised before the trip,
"My heart was truly touched," said Vivens. "I am more grateful now for all the blessings in my life."
The Presidential Scholars program, a subset of the AC honors program, consists of 30 first- and second-year AC students. Each student is selected after an application and interview process. First-year students complete a study-travel trip each summer to prepare them for their future roles in a global economy, Carter said.
Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, vice president of academic affairs, said one of the program goals is to change the perceptions of local high school students towards AC, many of whom may not see the college as a first-choice school.
Vivens and Shaw said they had planned to attend other schools before learning about the Presidential Scholars program. And though they said it was the promise of international travel that first drew them in, their experiences throughout the year in the program have also had many benefits.
"Since I've been here, I've had to do things I never thought I'd be able to do," Vivens said. "It's taught all of us how to take charge of our futures."


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Rapid Media's Reel Paddling Film Festival (RPFF) highlights some of the best paddling films in the world.
This international competition began in Toronto, Ontario, 4 March 2014 before beginning its tour lasting at least a year.
"The Reel Paddling Film Festival is a film contest awarding winning films in 10 categories. The winners and other shortlisted films are premiered in more than 100 cities around the world, screening for an audience of more than 30,000 outdoor adventure enthusiasts and their friends and families.
"The festival recognizes the best paddling films in a series of categories like, best white water kayaking film, best canoeing film, best fishing film etc. It aims to inspire more people to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push physical and emotional extremes, embrace the lifestyle and appreciate the heritage of the wild places we paddle."
This year, The Complete Paddler hosted the largest premiere audience in festival history raising $1,500 for the charity, Project Canoe.
The Complete Paddler is Canada's largest Canoe and kayak retail store. "We specialize in kayak and canoe sales, instruction, kayak and canoe rentals and repairs." In addition, "We are North America's only online store with free shipping for boats and gear!
"Project Canoe uses the outdoors, including wilderness canoeing, to create a transformative environment in which young people develop life skills, social competencies, and resiliency, thereby fostering their own personal success. We partner with our youth, supporting them as they carry these skills and successes forward to manage the complex challenges of their lives."
This year's winning films include:
1. Creek Boater -WHITEWATER PADDLING Kim Becker day dreams about her favorite thing: kayaking. Director: Kelsey Thompson; Producer: Lee Visual
2. Have Kids, Will Paddle -CANOEING Dan, his wife Alice Young Clark, with their kids Koby, age five, and three-year-old Ava Fei, leave real life behind for a 100-day northern adventure. Director and Producer: Dan Clark
3. Kayak Free Kayaking -SHORT Trip Deacon attempts to kayak down Lombard Street in San Francisco...without a kayak. Director: John Dabrowski | Producer: Mark Odlum and John Dabrowski
4. iAfrica -STANDUP PADDLING An adventure to southern Africa pushes the limits of whitewater SUP. Director and Producer: Corran Addison
5. Stand -ENVIRONMENTAL STAND takes viewers to the core of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline issue while unfurling the soul of B.C.'s west coast, one paddle stroke at a time. Director and Producer: Anthony Bonello and Nicolas Teichrob
6. Paddle to the Ocean -SEA KAYAKING Zac Crouse tours his album by kayak from Ottawa to Halifax while examining the stigma associated with mental illness and benefits of physical activity and music. Director: Kelsey Thompson; Producer: Zac Crouse
7. The Old Man and the Sea: The Expedition -ADVENTURE TRAVEL Inspired by Hemingway's novel, The Old Man and the Sea, Martin Falkind persuades his friends to join him on a marlin kayak fishing trip in the Pacific Ocean. Director: Björn Tjärnberg; Producer: Maria Alander
8. Why We Fish -KAYAK FISHING Renowned big game kayak angler and host of The Kayak Fishing Show, Jim Sammons, explains what drives him to travel the world in search of the next big bite. Director: Kelsey Thompson; Producer: Ken Whiting
9. Everyday Push -DOCUMENTARY Mike Conneen's journey through addiction and life in a wheelchair, as well as his love and passion for kayak fishing. Director: Rob DeVore | Producer: Rob DeVore and Mike Conneen
10. Handling Emergency Situations -INSTRUCTIONAL PADDLING A dramatic series of true-life emergency scenarios led by top sea kayaker Gordon Brown and the rescue professionals of the U.K. coastguard and lifeboat services. Director and Producer: Simon Willis


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Public Telephone
Public telephones, also known as Payphones, are a device is a recurring machine in the Grand Theft Auto Series. They have appeared in every single Grand Theft Auto game to date. They are, in both Grand Theft Auto 1 and Grand Theft Auto 2, a crucial mode of communication between the player and various criminals. Ringing in various portions of cities, players are issued orders by said party to perform a string of missions, simply by walking in front of the marked telephone booths. The system was employed more extensively in GTA 2, where individual missions are trigger each time the player walks up to a ringing public phone.
Emphasis on face-to-face meetings with individuals in Grand Theft Auto III resulted in fewer occurrences of public telephones as a means to issue missions to the player. Only a handful of characters in games after GTA 2 are known to use public telephones to address the player, including El Burro, King Courtney, D-Ice and Marty Chonks from GTA III, Mr. Black from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and The Fixer from Grand Theft Auto IV.
- Grand Theft Auto III has the most payphone mission givers out of every Grand Theft Auto game after Grand Theft Auto 2.


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Thursday was a nice late August-feeling day with sunshine and then fair weather cumulus in the afternoon once we reached our convective temperature(the estimated temperature that the surface must warm to for clouds to develop). After a low of 65 we reached 84 at Philadelphia International Airport. There were a few isolated showers that popped up as a short wave that was rotating through the north and west, and wouldn't you know it? That's where those showers stayed(primarily north of Allentown).
Overnight will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 60s; if you enjoyed Thursday then you'll love Friday with high pressure still parked on top of the region! Highs will once again be in the lower 80s with a northerly wind, but shifting more to the southeast by the late afternoon; this also means that the shore will have a nice sea breeze so temperatures will be in the 70s.
The weekend will be 3/4 dry and enjoyable; Saturday will be the "pick day" of the weekend with high pressure still in control and highs in the lower to middle 80s with a continued easterly(onshore) wind. Come Sunday a frontal boundary will be riding up along the Appalachians and we'll have increasing clouds in the late afternoon with highs in the middle 80s; the showers and thunderstorms should hold off until the evening and then linger into Monday morning. By the afternoon we'll have clearing with highs in the middle 80s.
Now if you are a fan of the heat and humidity(first off, you're crazy...but that's just MY opinion) it shall return starting on Tuesday as we'll get more into that southerly flow with the Gulf of Mexico moisture sliding up the Eastern Seaboard. It will be a sunny day with highs approaching 90, but come Wednesday there will be a cold front approaching from the west; this means that it will be a hot and humid afternoon with highs in the lower to middle 90s before clouds increase by the late afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will hold off until the overnight with lows in the lower to middle 70s and will continue into Thursday with highs in the lower 90s.
Remember that you can view my 7-day forecast(any time) along with satellite and radar images at www.scottderekwx.com/forecast.html.


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I have 10 groups of flattened images which need to be trimmed, exported to png and placed in their own file with the same name as the group. I can't find the script to do this anywhere and was wondering if anyone knows how or where I could find this.
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Baby boy couldn't wait, delivered in back seat of car Saturday morning
CINCINNATI -- In years to come, two Tri-State parents will have a wild story to tell to their son born early Saturday morning.
At about 3 a.m., Hamilton County dispatchers received a frantic call from a man driving near the Sharon Road exit of I-75.
The father, who authorities have not yet identified, called 911 on the way to the University of Cincinnati medical Center to tell them his wife was in labor. He eventually pulled into the parking lot of the old Princeton High School, where his son decided it was time to come into the world.
The baby was born in the back seat of the couple's car. First responders arrived on the scene just in time to cut the umbilical cord, according to Hamilton County dispatchers.
Both mom and baby boy were transported to the hospital after she gave birth. Authorities said the family was doing well.


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Filing an Amendment to Debtor's Social Security Number
To File an Amendment to Petition Pages:
a. Create an amendment, in PDF format, which lists the last 4 digits of the SS# only.
b. Electronically file this using Bankruptcy/Miscellaneous/Amendment to Petition Pages
c. Do not combine this event with filing Form 121, and do not include form 121 with this event.
To File Form 121:
a. Create Official Form 121, in PDF format, providing the entire SS# of the debtor(s)
b. Electronically file Form 121 (Statement of Social Security Number) using Bankruptcy/Miscellaneous/Form 121- This is a private entry and can only be viewed by court personnel (trustees and UST do not have access to this entry).
NOTE: Form 121 only needs to be filed if the social security number originally filed with the court is incorrect.
Service of Amendment:
Serve both documents upon all creditors and parties in interest including the trustee and UST.


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As a PGY 1 resident, you will spend your first year meeting the ACGME medicine requirements. This year you primarily will spend on inpatient medicine ward rotations and consultation services. PGY 1 residents, at the maximum, may spend 2 months on Neurology.
As a PGY 2 resident, your training focuses primarily on inpatient neurology care with rotations on the general neurology team and stroke service team. First year neurology residents will work closely with the senior neurology resident while on inpatient services. Additionally, residents will rotate through psychiatry (as per ACGME requirement) and also have exposure to rehabilitative medicine.
As you progress to your PGY 3 & 4 year of Neurology training, you will have the opportunity to learn pediatric neurology, neuro-oncology, movement disorders, EEG, EMG, pain management, rehabilitative medicine, neuro-pathology, neuro-radiology and electives. You will provide consultation services while assigned to inpatient general neurology and stroke service as well as teaching the junior resident.
Call coverage is provided for:
Call currently works on two different systems:
Our program does have a night float rotation. Residents will spend a total of two (2) rotations on during their training course. Currently, this occurs in the second half of your PGY 2 year and the first half of your PGY 3 year. The night float rotation is designated at Tampa General Hospital.
As per ACGME requirement, all Neurology residents have an assigned continuity of care clinic once a week. These clinics are held at the James A. Haley Veteran's hospital.
Scholarly activity is an important component of a resident's training. Faculty mentors are assigned/or chosen by each resident. During your course of training, you will meet routinely with your Program Director as well as your faculty mentor to review your progress and scholarly productivity.
During your residency, you will be required to submit abstracts to peer reviewed journals or national regional organized meetings or have a formal research presentation at a national or regional organized medical meeting or have a publication of an original article, book chapter or review article.
Our residents participate in the annual Florida Society of Neurology (FSN) meeting offering a great opportunity for posters and plataform presentations. In addition, the program sponsor residents with accepted abstracts to national meeting such as the American Academy of Neurology and American Epilepsy society meetings


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With a private tour, you're the boss!
In addition to offering our daily tours, SANDEMANs NEW Hamburg also offers two excellent services. Firstly we've now gotten really good at developing unique tours that suit the needs of an individual group perfectly. Secondly we're really proud of the method of educational entertainment we can offer to school groups, allowing both the teachers and the students to become locals in a fun and engaging way.
Whether you represent a school group looking for "the most charismatic and entertaining guides in the business" (Cosmopolitan Magazine UK, 2005), or need to book a guide who is "more than the usual" for a business client (BBC Television) we have the guides you're looking for.
The advantage of doing a private tour is simply that you have your own personal tour guide. You can decide where the tour starts from, where it should finish and how long it lasts. But the major advantage of this option is that the guide can cater specifically for your area of interest.
Should you be particularly interested in twentieth century history, you could concentrate on that; if ancient history is more your thing, that's fine too. You choose! Not interested in the sights or history of Hamburg and just want to be shown around the city or quite simply do some shopping, eating or drinking in the best areas, let our private tour team arrange it for you.
With over 100 tours offered daily and 4 million guests served since 2004, we're one of the biggest walking tour companies in the world.
We guarantee a memorable tour that is out of the ordinary: all at a reasonable price. Our tours are conceived to show you the best of Hamburg by foot, but like we say, you're in charge and we can arrange private cars, busses, and helicopters and almost all of our tours can be done on bike!
Private City Tour of Hamburg
From tales of pirates and the Hanseatic League to WWII air raids and the Great Fire of 1842, Hamburg has a unique character within Germany. As Europe's second biggest port, Hamburg has always been open to adventurers and travelers from the whole world and is still full of history, drama, and wild nights. More info & Booking
Private City Tour of Hamburg
Hamburg is well renowned for its nightlife and no stay would be complete without a trip to the infamous Reeperbahn. From rock and roll to luxury lounges, from thumping clubs to the home of The Beatles and the Red Light District; on the New Hamburg Pub Crawl you see it all. More info & Booking
Not what you had in mind? If you were thinking about something else, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will tailor a private tour according to your preferences. Anything is possible, and we have a reputation of opening doors that are usually locked shut.
Booking Private Tours is easy and saves you time and money
Just drop us a line and we'll take care of everything. We'll usually answer your inquiry within 48 hours (within 2 hours during business hours).
For an immediate response please give us a call at +49 30 5105 0030 or talk to us on Skype. Our Skype name is Susana_At_Sandemans or use the link below.


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Objective-C Here I come
Okay. I've been learning Objective-C on and off for quite a while now. I've been doing it mostly using The Big Nerd Ranch books.
I can tell you it has not been easy. While all tutorials in these books are quite straightforward and work out just great when you follow a book, they still haven't helped me to get my head around this language. I get the syntax, I get how the structure should work, but some of the concepts are so different coming from ECMA script language background such as Actionscript or Javascript. Painful.
Also I have googled around a lot. While there are some blogs that describe a bit about migrating from ECMA script to C based language, they haven't helped me out too much.
Therefore I will try to add my 5 cents to the blogosphere about this subject. (And don't judge me if I'm wrong in my theories presented here. I'm just a n00b.).
Declaring and calling a function
This is probably the first thing you want to do. In Actionscript 3 I would do this:
Defining a function:
private myFunction():void{ //Do something; }
To call this function from another function I would just:
private anotherFunction():void{ myFunction(); }
In Objective C it's not as straightforward. Defining a function like this won't allow to call it from another function.
Defining a function:
First add the function description to an interface (yeah that's the myClass.h file. Objective C calls them Headers).
- (void)myFunction;
Then in the class itself (myClass.m file) define this function completely:
-(void)myFunction{ //Do something }
And then you can call it from another function:
-(void)anotherFunction{ [self myFunction]; }
I hope you get the idea how it works. I will try to add more examples soon.


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Mustang Boss 302: From Racing Legend to Modern Muscle Car
ISBN13:by Farr, Donald; Jones, Parnelli
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Of the legendary names in the history of the Ford Mustang, one stands apart: BOSS. Originally created to homologate the new Boss 302 engine and option package for SCCA Trans-Am racing, the Mustang Boss 302 debuted for the 1969 model year and was built in limited numbers for the street. Designed by the legendary Larry Shinoda, the Boss cars were easily distinguished from their less potent stablemates by their race-bred powerplants, standard spoilers, and bold graphics. With no small amount of fanfare today, Ford is paying homage to its performance past with the reintroduction of the 5.0-liter V-8 in the Mustang GT. Though no longer the iron-block, pushrod Windsor engine of yore, Ford#x19;s newest iteration of a DOHC, modular V-8 is the most potent base Mustang GT motor yet, topping 400 horsepower. For the 2012 model year, Ford is at long last reviving the most revered of all Mustangmodels: BOSS. With a new racing counterpart and a modern street version that makes more than 440 horsepower, the Boss is truly back!


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Green Architects For Green Homes
A green building or sustainable architecture is a relatively new term that describes the process of making environmentally friendly structures. Nobody knows this concept better than green architects. Green architects are able to help clients who plan to build their homes following an environmentally conscious design. Many green architects have designed both residential and commercial buildings which stand until today and have been the basis for more advancements in green housing.
Green architects are able to suggest efficient resources and systems to use in green housing. Green architects can tell you about heating, cooling, and ventilation systems that are efficient and reduce power consumption and costs. Green architects also suggest placing renewable energy generation systems such as solar panels and wind turbines, and even hydropower if you are in a location close to a natural source of flowing water.
Green articles, from the very beginning plan structures using recycled materials. They have completed projects using reclaimed wood, stone, or metal. Green architects also consider using low volatile organic compounds and supplies using recycled materials.
You cant just have any architect work on green home designs. Green architects have had the proper training and experience (especially those who have been in the business for years) needed to design and even construct a green building. Green architects follow the norms and standards of LEED, Energy Star and other rating systems and metrics, so they have the edge and right requirements to help you construct a quality green home. Green architects do the best they can to meet the customers expectation while keeping in mind the standards they must follow.
Green homes have many advantages to offer. They are good for the environment and for the owner. Here are some advantages of green homes that everybody should be taking advantage of:
-Healthier environment for you and your family.
-Monthly maintenance and utility costs are not as high as those of regular homes.
-Preserve natural resources by using green materials.
-Create an appealing home that many people will admire.
-Make use of renewable resources such as heat, wind, and water to convert to power.
-Adds value to your property.
-Significantly reduce packaged waste that you contribute to landfills.
If you want to take advantage of the benefits of green housing, call and set an appointment with green architects today to discuss about your plans to design and build a sustainable structure of your own.
Finding Remodeling Contractors
Remodeling your home or any part of it is no joke. If only remodeling in real life is as easy as clicking and dragging walls and furniture using computer software, then we can do the job ourselves. Unfortunately, it is a lot harder and more time consuming than that. For that reason and many more, remodeling contractors are often needed.
Remodeling contractors offer services like designing, and the actual renovations of the room or house about to be remodeled. Remodeling contractors can work on bathroom, kitchen, living room, bedroom, and even basement remodeling. Remodeling contractors can also remodel the whole house. Remodeling contractors have several small and big projects, so you can always contact a contractor if you have questions about the area you want remodeled.
When finding remodeling contractors, it would be wise to check on their background and past projects to check the quality of their work. It is always assuring to work with remodeling contractors who are professional, reliable, trustworthy, and honest. Remodeling a house will cost tens of thousands of dollars, even hundreds with bigger projects. You would not like your investment to be stolen or be put to waste. Sometimes, after seeing the results of some remodeling contractors work, clients are not satisfied thinking they could have done a better job themselves. Find remodeling contractors who have a superb record and excellent client feedback, reviews or rating.
Find remodeling contractors who have had experiences with different types of building concepts. You might have ideas for your home or room that the remodeling contractor would not be familiar with if they are only in the business for a few months. For example, you have a green home design. Some remodeling contractors may not be familiar with certain features of a green home, thus they cannot guarantee satisfactory work. Hiring remodeling contractors who have been in the remodeling and construction business for many years is the best thing to do.
There are several websites of remodeling contractors that you can search for when you need them. For more info about them visit those websites and do some research elsewhere about the remodeling contractors you are considering to hire. You may find more information and details about them through personal blogs of other clients and sites that are dedicated to reviewing different remodeling contractors. Find a trusted certified remodeling contractors today to discuss your plans for your home or room and start renovation soon!


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The Saudi Red Crescent Society has been setting up ready-made houses in Lebanese villages affected by the most recent Israeli attacks.
On September 14, the Saudi Red Crescent Society announced that it was sending 1,000 ready-made housing units to Lebanon as part of the Kingdom's ongoing humanitarian aid to the Lebanese people.
General Supervisor Ahmad Salamah said that the Society has built 50 houses in Bint Jubail and an additional 30 houses in Marjayoun. In addition, 9 trucks carrying 30 houses are currently en route to Kafra and Bint Jubail.
Salamah added that the Kingdom has sent 250 trucks loaded with foodstuffs and medical supplies.


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Wild Target
- Name
- Wild Target
- Genre
- Comedy
- Running time
- 98 min
- Director
- Jonathan Lynn
- Actors
- Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint, Martin Freeman
- Appeal
- ArtHouse/Foreign
- OFLC rating
- Year
- 2010
- Language
- English
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A British comedy with French origins is a tame experience, writes PAUL BYRNES.
Jim Schembri A major misfire from a major comedy talent, Wild Target reflects the same lack of wit as the French original, writes JIM SCHEMBRI
A hitman tries to retire but a beautiful thief may change his plans.
Cast against type, Bill Nighy is dead funny as a fundamentally kind-hearted assassin in the British romantic comedy Wild Target, writes George Palathingal.
I tend to like dead serious art house films, and generally detest romcoms. But this frothy and utterly amoral exercise in love and violence is engaging, charming, and occasionally quite edge-of-the-seat exciting. This is not the world of the Krays or the Jackles, and although Wild Target is based on a French original, it comes across as quintessentially English.
Victor Maynard (Bill Nighy) is straight out of Terry Pratchett's Assassins' Guild, right down to the impeccably restrained black suit, the old school approach to life, and the consumate professionalism; Tony (Rupert Grinch) is rather less convincing, a bit of a one-trick pony, as the gormless young man with potential whom Maynard decides to take on as an apprentice. But Nighy's anal-retentive caution is beautifully balanced by the insoucience and flagrant amorality of Rose (Emily Blunt). Her walk through a street market, casually shop-lifting everything from flowers to a dress as she goes, is a study in chutzpah at its blithest.
And then there's Mother, not quite Helen Mirren in RED, but coming close and slightly more utterly nuts. And a remarkable collection of wealthy nasties, hit-men, bodyguards, standover merchants and other urban detritus.
And don't mention the parrot, Monty Python would be proud of it.
I saw this film at the Canberra International Film Festivel - a pre-release I do believe!!!! It is funny, clever and that classic british dark comedy. Emily Blunt steels the show - is there anything this actress can't do!
Since you guys in Sydney have had so much rain - do yourself a favour - go to the movies, buy some popcorn and have a good cleaver laugh!
I really wanted to love this movie having been a fan of Bill Nighy's twitchy schtick for ages - even before his superb performance as the defiant newspaper editor in State of Play. But unfortunately from the opening scene it was clear the screenplay was not going to allow characters to grow and develop and become knowable. I'm not sure hiding behind its origins in French film farce is going to get it out of the incredibly shallow grave it dug for itself. Forced, illogical and at times downright disastrous in its plotting, acting and directing. So damned disappointing.
I have seen this movie twice already. The first time I was disappointed that it was not the funny romactic action film I expected. In fact I found that the actors were not trying to be funny, they were merely and beautifully telling a story with conviction. In fact they are so convincing that for a while there I wondered what the true story of the film was: was it the psychology of Victor? Was it his relationship with Tony? or was this all about Rose?. The second time I watched it, I could not stop laughing outloud. I think the movie is so full of little details that it is truly a delight to watch. I agree with all the reviewers that Rupert Grinch is not up to par here but Emily Blunt and Bill Nighy are simply splendid - not since "Lost in Translation" has the older man, younger woman relationship been so believable. Watch and enjoy, even if you have to do twice.
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Sherlock Holmes
The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Season 1, Ep 33: The Case of the Baker Street Bachelors - Jeffery Bourne's campaign for parliment is being threaten by blackmail after a visit to the Cupid's Bow Marriage Bureau. Holmes and Watson pose as eligible bachelors to solve the case!
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Rising Danish sensation MØ brings us the a video to "Never Wanna Know." The singer continues to show us her versatility while still keeping a strong cohesion with her sound. Really looking forward to that album!
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Feb 12, 2014 8:05 AM
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