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The Westminster Public Library and Front Range Community College Library have jointly purchased various databases for use by our community.
Databases can be accessed inside the library by any patron using an Internet computer. However, due to certain licensing restrictions, offsite access from these pages may be restricted to Westminster residents and Front Range Community College (FRCC) Westminster campus students, faculty and staff with a valid library card and PIN.
Use the Magazine and Journal Finder to see if it is available in any of the databases.
Visit the HELP page, or contact us during business hours. FRCC students, faculty and staff call 303-404-5143. City of Westminster residents call 303-658-2603 or 303-658-2303.
Get connected to learning with nonfiction & fiction eBooks for children from ABDO Publishing. An easy-to-use interface allows browsing by subject, grade level, or format. Remote access: all Westminster Public Library and FRCC cardholders.
Academic Search Premier
Contains full text for more than 4,600 journals in academic areas of study including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies.
Ancestry Library Edition
AncestryPlus, an enhanced library version of Ancestry.com, provides instant access to more than 1.2 billion names, more than 3,000 databases, primary source documents and images and a variety of genealogical research features – with new databases added daily. Remote access: Not available. This database is licensed for in-library use only.
Auto Repair Reference Center
This database was created to educate, train, and assist the "Do-It-Yourselfer" in the repair and installation of automotive parts. It also provides maintenance and care tips for vehicles. Included in the reference center are: Nichols Publishing - former publishers of the Chilton Total Car Care Series manuals, Labor Guide, Specifications, and Recommended Vehicle Maintenance Intervals; Tech-Facts – publishers of OE technical service bulletins and recalls; Valley Forge Wiring – publishers of enhanced wiring diagrams; and Delphi-ISS – the world's largest manufacturer of OEM/Aftermarket parts, service solutions, and training.
Biography in Context
Biographies of more than 500,000 people gathered from authoritative reference sources and enhanced with multimedia content. Learn more about the challenges, motivations, successes and failures of history's notable people. Remote access: all Westminster Public Library and FRCC cardholders.
Britannica Online
Explore the updated online encyclopedia from Encyclopaedia Britannica with hundreds of thousands of articles, biographies, videos, images, and web sites. Remote access: all Westminster Public Library and FRCC cardholders.
Business Source Premier
Provides comprehensive coverage in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, banking, finance, etc. and full text for over 2,710 scholarly business journals. Additional full-text, non-journal content includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports and company profiles.
CINAHL Plus with Full Text
The CINAHL database provides indexing for over 1,700 journals from the fields of nursing and allied health. The database contains more than 1,000,000 records dating back to 1982. Offering complete coverage of English-language nursing journals and publications from the National League for Nursing and the American Nurses' Association, CINAHL covers nursing, biomedicine, health sciences librarianship, alternative complementary medicine, consumer health and 17 allied health disciplines. Remote access: FRCC cardholders only
Colorado Grants Guide
The Colorado Grants Guide is Colorado's leading online tool for funding research, containing over 750 profiles of local foundations and trusts, corporations, national funders, government agencies and religious organizations thatsupport Colorado nonprofit organizations. The searchable online database allows grantseekers to research funders that support a specific area of interest, geographic location or type of grant. Remote access: Not available. This database is licensed for in-library use only.
Colorado Historical Newspapers
(Connect directly by clicking on the Colorado Historic Newspaper link) The foundation for a statewide historic newspaper database, beginning with 44 newspapers dating from 1859 to 1880 . The database includes full text indexing of all articles, graphics, letters to the editor, and advertising. The user can view articles individually or in the context of the full page of the paper. Users are able to search a topic, individual or organization in a single newspaper, any combination of papers, or all 44 papers. The papers are digitized from the microfilm version of the papers that are owned by the Colorado Historical Society.
Consumer Health Complete
CHC provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. This full-text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, etc.
Consumer Reports
Make better purchasing decisions using product reviews, ratings, news and comparisons from Consumer Reports.
Contemporary Authors
Provides complete biographical and bibliographical information and references on more than 120,000 U.S. and international authors.
Contemporary Literary Criticism
Contains an extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors. Each entry contains a biographical/critical introduction, listing of principal works and sources for further study.
Credo Reference
Compiles and searches over 720 reference books simultaneously. Search options can also include the library catalog and selected library databases. Many topic searches deliver news, images and videos in addition to reference book excerpts. Students will find the "Concept Map" feature useful for brainstorming research topics.
CQ Researcher
Explores a single "hot" issue in the news in depth each week. Topics range from social and teen issues to environment, health, education and science and technology. There are 44 reports produced each year including four expanded reports. CQ Researchers hallmark is scrupulous objectivity and balance. Every 12,000-word report is written by an experienced journalist and features comments from experts, lawmakers and citizens on all sides of every issue. Numerous charts, graphs and sidebar articles -- plus a pro-con feature, a chronology, lengthy bibliographies and a list of contacts -- round out each report.
CultureGrams Online provides concise, reliable, and up-to-date country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures. Each report, written and reviewed by in-country experts, offers an insider's perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. Individual reports cover 180 plus countries, updated every year.
Denver Post
See Gale General OneFile for Denver Post articles.
Dictionary of Literary Biography
Provides authoritative information while placing writers in the larger perspective of literary history. Essays written by scholars provide essential context for understanding the careers and writings of more than 12,000 authors from all time periods and from all parts of the world.
Directory of Open Access Journals
This service covers free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals in a variety of subjects and languages. There are now 4434 journals in the directory. Currently 1693 journals are searchable at article level. As of today 324708 articles are included in the DOAJ service.
Ebsco e-Book Collection.
Full text of reference, scholarly, and professional books in digital format.
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (World Book- Spanish)
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos en Línea está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.
ERIC provides unlimited access to more than 1.3 million bibliographic records of journal articles and other education-related materials, with hundreds of new records added twice weekly. If available, links to full text are included. Within the ERIC Collection, you will find records for: journal articles, books, research syntheses, conference papers, technical reports, policy papers, other education-related materials.
Films on Demand
Films on Demand features digital educational videos related to Humanities and Social Sciences.
Funk and Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia
This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
Gale Courses
Instructor-facilitated online learning anytime, anywhere. Access to hundreds of courses for personal and career development, computer skills and personal enrichment. Use your email to create an account and then log in with your Westminster Public Library card number. Remote access: all Westminster Public Library and FRCC cardholders.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Hundreds of reference eBooks across a wide variety of topics. Remote access: all Westminster Public Library and FRCC cardholders.
Gale General OneFile
Perfect for researchers at all levels; General OneFile includes more than 8,000 full-text titles; more than 3,600 journals; more than 25 years of backfile; and five newspaper indexes. With more than 100 million records at researchers' fingertips, General OneFile provides instant 24/7 access to the largest collection of full-text periodicals available. In addition, General OneFile also features more than 500 travel guides; a full collection of National Public Radio programs from 1990 to the present, including searchable transcripts; links to over 5,000 video files including shows like the Today Show, NBC Nightly News,and Meet the Press.
GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects. Multidisciplinary by nature, GreenFILE draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 612,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 9,100 records.
Health and Wellness Resource Center
Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, Prescription Drugs, Herbal remedies, and alternative or complementary treatments, etc. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
Health Reference Center Academic
Use this database to find articles on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, HMOs, Prescription Drugs, etc. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only. Also cross- searching Gale Virtual Reference Library.
History Reference Center
History Reference Center® is a full-text history reference database designed for secondary schools, public libraries, junior/community colleges and undergraduate research. The database features full text for more than 1,990 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books from leading history publishers, 150 leading history periodicals, nearly 57,000 historical documents, more than 77,000 biographies of historical figures, over 37,400 historical photos and maps, and at least 80 hours of historical video.
Learning Express Library
Unlimited access to online practice exams, study guides and test-preparation books. This interactive online database features more than 300 practice tests based on official school and career exams, including the ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, U.S. Citizenship, Postal Worker and more. Learning Express eBooks are integrated into the results of your topic search.
Legal Information Reference Center
Legal Information Reference Center contains hundreds of full-text publications and thousands of legal forms. The full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation's oldest and most respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses. With the 'Legal Forms by U.S. State' feature, users can search over 12,800 state-specific legal forms–searchable by top subject areas including Adoption, Bankruptcy, Name Changes and more. This database offers the everyday user the necessary tools and detailed "how-to" instructions to independently address a wide-range of legal issues.
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts™ (LISTA) indexes more than 560 core journals, nearly 50 priority journals, and nearly 125 selective journals; plus books, research reports and proceedings. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. Coverage in the database extends back as far as the mid-1960s.
MasterFILE Premier
MasterFILE Premier provides full text for more than 1,750 general periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. In addition to the full text, this database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 2,400 titles. This database features: nearly 500 full text reference books including the World Almanac & Book of Facts; full text from 86,019 biographies, 105,787 full text primary source documents, an Image Collection of 293,480 photos, maps and flags.
MAS Ultra- School Edition
Designed specifically for high school students, this database contains full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. Also contains full text more than 500 reference books, over 107,000 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of over 510,000 photos, maps & flags.
Middle Search Plus
Middle Search Plus provides full text for more than 140 popular, middle school magazines. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Middle Search Plus also contains 85,639 biographies, 104,481 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 285,912 photos, maps and flags.
NEW! Miss Humblebee's Academy
For children preschool through kindergarten. Lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning success, providing strength in core subject areas: math, science and social studies, language and literacy, art, and music.Theme based and fully interactive with sound cues.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Morningstar online includes data and analysis on over 41,000 investments, market coverage and industry reports, portfolio analysis tools, screening tools for stocks, mutual funds and ETFs, analyst reports and ratings, and articles and videos on investing and personal finance. Please note: Access to this database is limited to one user at a time.
Newspaper Source
Newspaper Source™ provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 national (U.S.) and international newspapers, including Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Times (London), Toronto Star, etc. The database also contains selective full text for more than 370 regional (U.S.) newspapers. In addition, full-text television & radio news transcripts are provided from CBS News, CNN, CNN International, FOX News, NPR, etc.
Allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. Users can browse theme-oriented book lists at every reading level through Explore Fiction, and look for outstanding titles in Best Fiction. Besides locating books to read, users can learn more about books and authors through Feature Articles, Book Discussion Guides, and Book Talks.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context
Opposing Viewpoints in Context brings together all the information that's needed to fully understand an issue: pro and con viewpoint articles, reference articles that provide context, full-text magazines, academic journals, and newspapers, primary source documents, government and organizational statistics, multimedia, including images and podcasts, links to hand-selected web sites, and more.
Oxford Music
Oxford Music Online comprises the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, second edition, edited by Stanley Sadie and John Tyrrell (London, 2001), The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, edited by Stanley Sadie (London, 1992), and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, second edition, edited by Barry Kernfeld (London, 2002).
Oxford Scholarship Online
Oxford Scholarship Online provides access to the full-text of over 8,000 academic monographs in 20 subject areas, covering the humanities, social sciences, medicine and law. With its inclusion in the wider University Press Scholarship Online platform, users are opened up to additional subject areas, including Archaeology, Anthropology, Film, Television, and Radio, and Society and Culture, helping to broaden users' research horizons.
Points of View Reference Center
Points of View Reference Center contains a balance of materials from all viewpoints, including more than 1,300 main essays, leading political magazines from both sides of the aisle, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books.
Primary Search
Included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles), and full text information dates as far back as Primary Search provides full text for nearly 70 popular, magazines for elementary school research. All full text articles 1990.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences This is a comprehensive database covering information concerning topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection™ contains full text for more than 560 journals.
Reference USA
Contains detailed information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses.
Reference USA Health Care
A database offered by Reference USA with detailed information on 835,000 physicians and dentists nationwide.
Regional Business News
A full text newswire database that incorporates business wires from all over the world.
Safari Books Online
A collection of over 2,000 technology-related eBooks from Safari's Beginning Programming and Consumer Technology libraries. Find programming-related eBooks from publishers including O'Reilly Media, Addison-Wesley, Peachpit Press, John Wiley & Sons, Adobe Press, Microsoft Press, Sams, For Dummies, McGraw Hill, and others. Some of the topics you'll find in this collection: ASP.NET, MySQL, Ruby, Web development, certification, enterprise computing, Java, Linux/Unix, Windows, XML, gaming and more. Explore consumer technology eBooks about Windows, Macintosh and Adobe software, Microsoft Office products, digital photography, social media, PC maintenance, eReaders, tablets, smartphones and more. Please note: The library's subscription to this database does not include options for offline reading, 'add to bookshelf' or the Safari-to-go mobile app.
Salem Press
View digital versions of reference books published by Salem Press.
Science in Context
This database contains thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations covering curriculum-related science topics. The latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. The database also offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.
Sesame Street eBooks
Enjoy our collection of over 150 eBooks featuring your child's favorite Sesame Street characters and based on Sesame Street's early childhood curriculum. Choose from read-along books, audio books, animated books, and/or interactive books. Browse by subject or format. Sesame Street eBooks are available to read right here, right now in your browser.
Science Reference Center
Science Reference Center™ is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full-text science-oriented content. Designed to meet every student's science research needs, Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources. Topics covered include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
Serial Solutions (Magazine and Journal Finder)
Indexes publications in selected library databases and the print magazine and journal holdings in the College Hill Library reference collection. Remote users please note: If you are accessing Serials Solutions from outside the library, some of the links to the databases from within Serial Solutions may ask for a username/password. If that happens, simply return to the database portal page and select the database directly from the list.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, Small Engine Repair Reference Center provides users with detailed, yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.
Student Resources in Context
Student Resources in Context provides holistic topic perspectives by integrating a multitude of content, including: 79,000 reference articles from acclaimed publications like American Decades; 15 million periodical and newspaper articles from the New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, and many others; 4,200 primary sources; 100,000 multimedia records, including charts, graphs, maps and tables; and video and audio content from NBC, NPR and many other respected sources.
TOPIC Search
This current events database allows researchers to explore social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms. Students can use either the dropdown menus for Current Events or Topics to easily locate relevant articles.
Transparent Language Online
Transparent Language Online is a powerful web-based language learning system that uses flashcards to teach a set of words or phrases. It is the fastest possible way to lock foreign words and phrases into long-term memory. Features include personal progress tracking, pronunciation analysis, ESL international language and cultural resources and much more. Pick from over 80 languages.
Tumblebooks is a collection of animated, talking picture books for children. Please note: At this time Tumblebooks works on computers and most tablets. However, it may not work on your smartphone. Remote access: all Westminster Public Library and FRCC cardholders.
World Book
Access accurate, authoritative, easy to read articles from The World Book Encyclopedia, related articles from major newspapers and magazines along with extensive graphic and multimedia enhancements, including photographs, maps, illustrations, tables, animations, and audio/video clips.
World Cat
WorldCat.org lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world.
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The four-year-old red and white female mixed breed dog now named Saffron came into Orange County Animal Shelter as a stray on May 14.
No one knows how Saffron's muzzle area became so distorted, but her physical injuries have healed, albeit not the way they would have if she had been properly given veterinary care. And as is so miraculous about dogs, Saffron is still friendly and loving towards humans.
Injuries of this type suggest Saffron may have been used as a bait dog helping to train fighting dogs to ravage and kill in the egregious and illegal crime of dog fighting.
Obviously Saffron deserves a much better life than the neglected one she has lived so far, and now humane advocates are hoping the public will come together to help rescue, foster, pledge donations, and find a permanent home for this dog.
At this point, Saffron is being held in isolation in Kennel WD131. Please refer to A291153 at the Orange County Animal Shelter located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, Fla. (407)-836-3111.
Please click here for Saffron's shelter description.
A short video is included to show every human the amazing forgiveness in this dog's heart.
Follow Saffron's thread on Facebook by clicking here.
Please share her story and help Saffron to find a "pawsome" new home.
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Infographic: Who Will Gain From the Most Expensive Olympics Ever?
A lot of money goes into the Olympics, so Kapitall crunched some numbers to see where it all ends up.
From skepticism about the readiness of facilities to concerns over the weather, Sochi has certainly been one of the most headline-grabbing Olympics in recent memory.
The events themselves have been exciting too, with underdogs gaining victories in a number of sports. Many heavy favorites from the American team, like snowboarder Shaun White and speed skater Shani Davis, have come up empty-handed, clearing the way for less famous athletes.
Team USA -- usually at the top of the medal count -- lags behind Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands in fourth place. So does the host country Russia. The competition going into the final days will be stiff.
All of this news got us inspired at Kapitall. We wanted to take a closer look at some of the business behind the Olympics and follow the money.
$51 billion
, that is. Vladimir Putin's Sochi Olympics will be the most expensive one on record. But will the Russian people stand to gain from the spectacle? Or will the big winners be the sponsors, contractors, and photogenic athletes who negotiate the most expensive endorsements?
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Editor's note:
This story by James Dennin originally appeared on
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Why is it that socks always seem to disappear? No matter how much you try to keep your pairs together and organized, they always seem to go missing. That's what happens to me, at least. So today I created a little story; a possible scenario about where all of those lovely little socks hide out. (…) Read more
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Where Do All Your Socks Go?Aug 09, 2013


text: Bring old world style to any room in your home with Ikat pillows. Our selection of Ikat decorative and throw pillows will transform any bedroom into a classic inspired decor with design influences from Central Asia, Middle East and Eastern Europe. While our Ikat couch, sofa and accent pillows will bring colorful chic style to any living room or family room. Our Ikat pillows are available in a variety of pillow styles choose from square, fashion, boudoir, bolster, neckroll and tambourine pillows in Ikat prints and designs. Ikat print fabric have been produced for thousands of year, and during the middle ages were carried on horse and camel back by traders travelling from Central Asia to Europe along the famed Silk Road. Bring a rustic ancient style to your home with our Ikat throw pillows.


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The Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City will be ripe and ready for harvesting Feb. 28 – March 10, 2013. This annual festival welcomes around a half a million visitors during its 11 day run. We have gathered a list of the best things you should to know about hours, ticket prices, special events and discounts.
Strawberry Festival
303 N. Lemon Street
Plant City, Florida 33563
813-754-9194 | www.flstrawberryfestival.com
Dates: Feb. 28 – March 10, 2013 | Hours: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Admission Prices
Regular Gate Admission for Adults (February 28 – March 10) – $10.00
Regular Gate Admission for Children ages 6-12 (February 28 – March 10) – $5.00 Children 5 and under are Free
The Midway opens daily at 12 noon except on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, when it opens at 10:00 a.m.
The Kiddie Korral Rides open at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m. Located near Gate 5 at the east end of the Festival grounds, this is a ride center geared for the younger set.
AMERICAN HEROES DAY – Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
The Florida Strawberry Festival will honor our American Heroes by offering FREE admission.
SENIOR CITIZENS' DAY – Thursday, March 7th, 2013
Patrons 60 years of age or older get $2.00 off the gate admission of $10.00 all day.
Headline Country Artists
Thursday, February 28th 10:30 a.m. Jimmy Sturr (FREE Show) 3:30 p.m. Chubby Checker 7:30 p.m. Foreigner Friday, March 1st 3:30 p.m. Gene Watson 7:30 p.m. Casting Crowns Saturday, March 2nd 1 p.m. Caroline Kole (FREE show) 3:30 p.m. Gloriana 7:30 p.m. Justin Moore
Sunday, March 3rd
- 3:30 p.m. Randy Houser
Monday, March 4th
- 3:30 p.m. Grits & Glamour – Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis
- 7:30 p.m. Dwight Yoakam
Tuesday, March 5th
- 3:30 p.m. Bobby Vinton
- 7:30 p.m. Martina McBride
Wednesday, March 6th – American Heroes Day
- 3:30 p.m. Neal McCoy
- 7:30 p.m. Trace Adkins
Thursday, March 7th
- 10:30 a.m. Steve Hall & the Shotgun Red Show (FREE Show)
- 3:30 p.m. Mel Tillis
- 7:30 p.m. Brantley Gilbert
Friday, March 8th
- 3:30 p.m. T.G. Sheppard & Janie Frickie
- 7:30 p.m. Scotty McCreery
Saturday, March 9th
- 3:30 p.m. Gaither Vocal Band
- 7:30 p.m. Bret Michaels
Sunday, March 10th
- 3:30 p.m. Hunter Hayes
- 7:30 p.m. Blake Shelton
More incredible acts will be added, so we'll keep you up to date! Concert tickets do not include gate admission. There are a limited number of FREE Seats available in the Free Grandstands. Availability is based on a first come, first seated basis.
To buy tickets, visit the Florida Strawberry Festival box office in person, call (813) 752-9194, or just CLICK HERE to buy them online!
Ride Specials
Sunday, March 3 & 10
It's "Dew" Day AND a weekend MIDWAY wristband special – Ride all day, 10 a.m. until 11 p.m., for only $25. But that's not all — bring any flavor Mountain Dew can to the Festival and receive a voucher when you enter the Festival for $5 off the $25 MIDWAY wristband and ride all day for only $20!! Mountain Dew can, NOT valid for gate admission.
March 4 – 7, 2013
Ride-A-Thon Day
From 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., a wristband purchased at the Midway for $20.00 will entitle the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price.
Friday, March 8, 2013
TAMPA TRIBUNE & TBO.com DAY on the Midway & Moonlight Magic Night
The Tampa Tribune & TBO.com Day on the Midway saves you $2.00 off the regular price of $20.00 for the Fun Pack Ride Coupon Book from Noon until 10 pm. Be sure to take part in the EXTRA SAVINGS!! If you visit TBO.com and print off the Tampa Tribune Day on the Midway Coupon or bring in the coupon from The Tampa Tribune Newspaper, you can save an additional $2.00 off the Fun Pack Ride Coupon Book making the book only $16.00.
Moonlight Magic begins at 10:00 p.m. and ends at 2:00 a.m. Ride most mechanical rides for one special price of $20.00 per person.
Free Shows
JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show
Show Times: 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm
"JUMP" The Ultimate Dog Show is a non stop, action packed, Canine Thrill Show that showcases Incredible Dogs and their Handlers performing amazing stunts to upbeat music that will thrill audiences of all ages.
Rock-It the Robot
Show Times: 11:00 am, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Get ready to meet your new favorite dance partner! At 9 feet tall, Rock-It the Robot has moves that range from country to HIP-HOP and even has his own Robo-Boogie-Get-Down dancing. With his own brand of comedic humor, Rock-It is a must see at this year's Festival.
Robinson's Racing Pigs and Paddling Porkers
Show Times: 11:00 am, Noon, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm
From the Andes Mountains, they play native wind pipes and flutes combined with a variety of string instruments and modern electronic effects to create a relaxing sound like no other.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Monday, March 4, 2013 | Time: 3:00 pm
Kids will have the opportunity to build little tool boxes and heart baskets while learning to use basic tools with tips given by Home Depot Associates. The Home Depot display and kids workshop is located East of the Amscot Main Ticket Gate next to the Lumberjills Show.
Special Events
Fried Corn on the Cob Team Eating Contest
Friday, March 1, 2013 | 1:00 pm
Youth Strawberry Stemming Contest
Saturday, March 2, 2013 | 1:00 pm
Adult Strawberry Stemming Contest
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 | 2:00 pm
Superdog Mega Corndog Eating Contest
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 | 1:00 pm
Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest
Thursday March 7, 2013 |2:00 pm
Strawberry Mashed Potato Pie Eating Contest
Friday, March 8, 2013 | 12: 00 Noon
BABY CONTESTS: Sunday, March 3, 2013 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Sweetbay Supermarket Showcase Tent | For more info click HERE.
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- Preview Of 2013 Florida State Fair: Food, Rides & Armbands (tampa.cbslocal.com)


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College Hockey:Stevens Point Downs Elmira, 5-2
Pointers and Soaring Eagles Split Weekend Series
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Mike Brolsma scored two goals, including the eventual game winner, as Wisconsin-Stevens Point downed Elmira 5-2. The teams split the two-game weekend series, as Elmira won Friday, 6-3.
Elmira's Steve Kaye got the Soaring Eagles on the scoreboard just 35 seconds into the first period. Ryan Feil scored his second goal of the season, tying the game at 2-2 on the power play for the Pointers at 3:12, and Kelly Kisell nothced his first of the season just before the midway point of the opening period to give Stevens Point a 2-1 lead after one.
Brolsma had the only tally of the second period, at 15:47.
The Pointers opened a three goal lead at 1:39 of the third period on Ryan Kirchoff's first collegiate tally. Clark McPherson closed the Stevens Point lead to two, on his shorthanded goal at 12:11.
Brolsma's second goal came with about two and a half minutes left in the contest.
Ryan Scott made 22 saves in the win, while Rob Ligas stopped 27 shots for Elmira.
Stevens Point (1-1-0) visits Wis.-Stout and Wis.-River Falls next weekend in the first two NCHA contests of the season, while Elmira (1-1-0) hosts Neumann, Friday, Nov. 2, to start its ECAC West calendar.
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Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians
Forsh, Kenny (Kenneth Allan)
Forsh, Kenny (Kenneth Allan), saxophones, flute, educator; b. Brooklyn, NY, 8 February 1949. A native New Yorker, he was born and raised in Brooklyn where he still resides. His parents were born in the south and coincidentally both were from Georgia. His mother (born Florence Perry, 1922) was a homemaker who loved jazz and the big band era of the 1930s and 1940s in particular. His father (born Levi G. Forsh, 1922) enjoyed gospel music and played the guitar as a hobby while raising Kenny and the younger siblings, his brother (Ronald, b. 1956) and his sister (Renita, b. 1955).
Kenny began his musical explorations in the New York City public school system during his secondary school years. With a prior interest in vocal music and early participation in school choral groups and musical productions, he pursued his interest in instrumental music as a high school student. Kenny was recognized as a deserving recipient of the Duke Ellington Music Scholarship and was afforded the distinct opportunity to study the bassoon with classical bassoonist, Bert Biel, who was also a member of the New York City Philharmonic Orchestra at the time. This experience ignited further interest in the other woodwind instruments.
Strongly influenced by many of the musicians of the neo-bop period, Kenny pursued further study of jazz improvisation and performance in a variety of New York City music clinics during the 1970s including the Jazzmobile, the Jazz Interactions workshops and the New Muse Community Cultural Center in Brooklyn. Kenny attributes much of his musical development to those invaluable experiences. His musical endeavors were further fueled under the musical direction and guidance of such renowned master musicians as Frank Foster, Jimmy Heath, Reggie Workman and Sonny Redd.
As an undergraduate student at Hunter College, (BA in sociology, 1971) Kenny minored in music, was involved with the jazz radio station, performed with local bands on campus and organized cultural events that attracted the participation of some major name performers such as Cedar Walton and Jimmy Heath. Kenny actively continued his musical pursuits and eventually earned his MA degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York.
Throughout his musical career, Kenny has performed with groups in public libraries, clubs, organizations, summer concerts and colleges. He has devoted time to provide musical instruction and basic music skills for children in several local Brooklyn elementary after-school programs. He has also gained considerable experience from doing freelance and backup work in various local Latin, jazz and pop/contemporary bands. Kenny has performed at Town Hall in the flute choir for Jimmy Heath's Suite of Afro-American Evolution (1976), with the Sam Brown Big Band Experience, The Creative Music Ensemble, The Black Vibrations, Just-Us Productions, Blaze, The Charles McGee- Dona Carter Big Band and was the co-leader and saxophonist with the Latin-fusion ensemble, Luis Sanabria and BRIZA.
Kenny was recognized among several notable and distinguished musicians on the Brooklyn Jazz Honor Roll at the Seventh Annual African-American Heritage Ceremony honoring the accomplishments of local jazz musicians. Performances have been varied and assorted with numerous venues in the tri-state area including Westchester, New Jersey and Conn. Kenny's performances have included engagements at the Foxwoods Hotel and Casino Resort, the Metronome, SOB's, The Knitting Factory, The Nuyorican Poet's CafZ, The Bell Atlantic World Festival, Soul CafZ, St. John's University and the Louis Armstrong House Garden in Corona, Queens.
Kenny was invited to perform with percussionist Eric Frazier's Quintet in the 2nd Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival and subsequently performed at an upscale establishment in Washington, D.C. Currently working on another CD release, Kenny spends considerable energy and time preparing material and rehearsing his latin jazz band. Kenny is also a member of the Associated Musician's of Greater New York Musician's Union Local 802 AF of M.
Kenny Forsh and The Latin Jazz Quartet Live (2001)
As sideperson:
George Guzman and La Familia (unissued-1998);Arezer II: Just A Piece of Me (unissued-2001) Charles McGee: Finally (2002); Luis Sanabria: Homenaje: The Tres (unissued-2002)
Unissued Recordings:
1999-2003, approximately 35 hours of private minidisc and cassette tapes from various live performance venues in the tri-state area.
1987-1998, approximately 60 hours of private audiotapes, and videotapes, radio interviews (WBAI-FM with host Al Angelero) and live performances with Luis Sanabria and BRIZA, the latin-fusion ensemble.
1970-1985, an estimated 75 hours of assorted audiocassettes, vinyl LP and open reel tapes of live performances, studio rehearsals and playing sessions with a mixture of jazz groups.
Awards and Recognition:
The Duke Ellington Music Scholarship Award
New York City Board of Education- 1966
Brooklyn, New York
Certificate of Award- 3rd Annual Live Loft April Jazz Festival
Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (TDWR) - 1977
The Ladies Fort- New York City
The Brooklyn Jazz Honor Roll
Brooklyn District Attorney Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition-1999
African Heritage Month- Brooklyn, New York
Contact information:
718-951-5696 (Brooklyn College of CUNY)


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The Wolf Of Wall Street actor says foul-mouthed comments he used towards a photographer were "disgusting".
17:18, UK, Tuesday 03 June 2014
22 Jump Street star Jonah Hill has apologised after using homophobic language towards a photographer who was following him in California.
Celebrity news website TMZ obtained a video showing the actor lashing out at the man at the weekend after he made a comment about his floral shorts.
The 30-year-old can be heard telling the paparazzo to: "Suck my ****, you ******."
On Tuesday Hill told the Howard Stern radio show: "What I said in that moment was a disgusting and hurtful term. I shouldn't have said that."
He said he should have just not responded or instead said "**** you".
Hill said the man had been following him for hours and said hurtful things about his family.
He added: "I played into exactly what he wanted and lost my cool and in that moment, I said a disgusting word that does not at all reflect how I feel about any group of people."
The actor has been an outspoken supporter of gay rights in the past. In November he tweeted about his opposition to Russia's anti-gay laws.
He also posted a photo of himself wearing a T-shirt saying "Love Conquers Hate" in Russian.
The Wolf Of Wall Street star has also spoken about having "tons of gay friends, gay family members".
Hill is currently busy promoting the sequel to 21 Jump Street which he stars in with Channing Tatum.
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Oculus Rift consumer model to retail in the $200-$400 price range
The cost of the upcoming consumer version of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset will fall somewhere between $200 and $400, Oculus VR has revealed.
Motion sickness issues cause developer to abandon Oculus Rift support
Lunar Studios has ditched plans to bring its upcoming space adventure title Routine to Oculus Rift due to the "extreme" motion sickness caused by play testing the game.
Facebook officially completes Oculus acquisition
Facebook has officially completed its $2bn acquisition of Oculus.
Oculus buys Xbox 360 controller designers Carbon
Oculus VR has swooped up Carbon Design Group in its latest talent grab, purchasing the Xbox 360 controller creators for an unknown amount and under undisclosed terms.
Oculus picks up Supergiant senior programmer Chris Jurney
Oculus VR has scooped up another industry veteran, as Supergiant's senior programmer Chris Jurney has announced his hiring at the Facebook-owned VR company.
Facebook to sell Oculus Rift for "the lowest cost possible"
CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn't want consumers to fork out too much on an Oculus Rift.
Former THQ president Jason Rubin joins Oculus
Former THQ president and Naughty Dog co-founder Jason Rubin has joined Oculus VR as head of worldwide studios.
Marvel Avengers Alliance: Tactics mobilises on Facebook
Disney has released a new Marvel Avengers Alliance game, although it's only available on Facebook.
Zenimax takes Oculus to court over trade secrets, copyright infringement
Zenimax is taking its grievances with Oculus VR to the courts, reaffirming its previous claim that it wasn't compensated for trade secrets handed to Oculus following the departure of John ...
Chuck E. Cheese locations testing Oculus Rift VR experience
Family entertainment chain Chuck E. Cheese has brought in the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset for a six week test run at locations across three US markets.
nDreams teases virtual reality game E3 reveal
UK studio nDreams will unveil a new virtual reality game at E3 2014, the developer has teased.
Oculus envisions VR MMO with 1bn people
Oculus VR's future plans include the possibility of an MMO that would simultaneously support 1bn players, CEO Brendan Iribe revealed during technology conference TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2014.
ZeniMax accuses Carmack of stealing tech for Oculus - report
John Carmack's former employer ZeniMax Media has reportedly accused the industry veteran of improperly providing the firm's technology to Oculus VR.
Sweeney: VR will be bigger than smartphones
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has lofty expectations for the budding VR space, stating that he believes the technology will end up being bigger than the smartphone phenomenon.
Chris Roberts vows that Star Citizen won't be sold
Star Citizen will not be sold, the many backers of the space simulator have been assured.
Oculus Rift creator receives death threats over Facebook acquisition
Oculus staff and their families have received death threats over Facebook's recent acquisition of the company, Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey has revealed.
Carmack: Facebook will be a 'powerful force' for VR
John Carmack has spoken positively of Facebook's acquisition of Oculus and believes the firm gets "the big picture" for virtual reality's potential.
Bleszinski: Cancelling Minecraft on Oculus makes Notch look like a pouty kid
Famed developer Cliff Bleszinski has criticised Markus Persson for his decision to pull the plug on the Oculus Rift version of Minecraft.
Facebook share price continues to fall
Having seen $10bn wiped off its value yesterday, Facebook has again got off to a troubled start on the markets today.
Iribe: We never intended to sell Oculus; Facebook buyout completed in just three days
Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe has said that it was never the plan to sell the company.
Oculus Rift backers react in anger to Facebook buyout
A number of those who supported Oculus Rift's Kickstarter campaign have lashed out at its sale to Facebook.
Oculus on long-term benefits of Facebook acquisition, promises lower launch price
Palmer Luckey has taken to Reddit to address some of the concerns being raised in the wake of Facebook's acquisition of Oculus.
Oculus: 'Facebook partnership accelerates our vision'
The founder of Oculus has said that tonight's acquisition at the hands of Facebook has propelled virtual reality into a new dimension.
Facebook acquires Oculus for $2bn
Who saw this coming? Social media giant Facebook has made a massive move into gaming with the acquisition of VR specialist Oculus.
Game of Thrones: Ascent heading to mobile platforms
Game of Thrones: Ascent has been pegged for release on iOS and Android platforms, following its stint as a browser-based offering.


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Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail also known as Northern Central Railroad Trail, one of the oldest rail trails in the country follows the former Northern Central Railroad line.
Traveling north from Ashland Maryland it passes to its northern border with Pennsylvania. Heritage Rail Trail continues north of the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail 21 miles to the city of York PA. The trail's name honored its advocate Torrey C. Brown, secretary of Maryland's Department of Natural Resources.
The trail is 10 feet wide with a stone dust surface and 20 miles long. Leading uses are hiking, biking, jogging and horseback riding. It also provides fishing access. Along the trail markers are placed at 1-mile intervals with #1 at the southern point ending with #19 at the Pennsylvania border.
The southern end of the trail is heavily used on weekends, with parking spaces a premium. On weekends the trail's northern end is less congested with parking available. Eight parking lots are along the trail with easy trail access. The trail is open sunrise to sunset. Bicyclers should yield to pedestrians and horseback riders. Pets are welcome if leashed to protect all parties.
Helmets are required for bicycle riders under the age of 16, and recommended for all riders to promote safety. The trail is trash free meaning you need to take trash home with you. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the trail.
Baltimore & Susquehanna Railroad organized in 1828 operated Northern Central Railway. The mainline traveled from Canton Baltimore to Sodus Point NY with 22 stops in Maryland, part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system. It offered passenger and freight service, connecting New York City, Chicago and Washington D.C. Following assignation in Washington DC in 1865, Abraham Lincoln's body traveled on the Baltimore & Susquehanna Railroad through Sparks for burial in Illinois.
The rail line ended in 1972 due to Tropical Storm Agnes damage. Early in 1980 Maryland Department of Natural Resources recognized its potential as a recreational trail so a purchased was made. Advocates and volunteers labored to open the trail to the public in 1984.
Sparks is a suburb 20 miles north of Baltimore with a population of 3,000. Gunpowder River flows through Sparks. Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail passes along the basin of Gunpowder Falls of Sparks. The manufacturer of spices, herbs, and flavorings McCormick & Company is headquartered in Sparks.
The unincorporated area of Parkton is 29 miles north of Baltimore MD, populated by 6,600. Bordering the Mason-Dixon Line and largely agricultural producing corn, soybeans and industrial use crops.
Parkton MD is a 5 hour drive of 309 miles to Rochester NY. Drive route 15 south into Pennsylvania to Harrisburg. Then drive US 83 Into Maryland, after the border exit 36 onto Freeland road. Drive 2 miles to the parking lot for Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail.
Here is one visitor's impression of the trail.
"The scenery was breathtaking and the trail was surrounded by beautiful trees, running water falls, and lots of wildlife. "


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After 19 years of working for both Seattle-based Amazon and Redmond-based Microsoft, Alyssa Henry is leaving the confines of Washington State. She is taking her well honed engineering skills and head to San Francisco where she will be joining the team at Square, according to a press release.
"Making technology simple is a fun challenge because it requires tackling massive complexity," Alyssa Henry said in the press releas. "I've spent the last 7 years building simple, reliable, and cost-effective services that help entrepreneurs scale their business. I'm super excited to join the team at Square because local sellers deserve access to the same tools and opportunities to grow."
Of the 19 years that Ms. Henry spent the last 7 of those years working on Amazon's web services (AWS) where she had worked her way up to a vice presidency. Before that Ms. Henry spent 12 years working a variety of engineering jobs at Redmond-based Microsoft that included everything from databases to customer service software.
Square is a 5 year-old company that provides a quick and easy way for business and individuals to take credit card payments for their products. Just simply download the app, create an account and plug the card reader into your Apple or android-based mobile device.
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Since I have not blogged in over a month per say, I wanted to update what is going on. A friend of mine is on The tv show The Biggest Loser. My brother in law just had a birthday, and I am about to push myself to get out and mow the beautiful lush lawn for the first time this year, which breaks my heart because it looks so beautiful and full of life, not bothering anybody, just too tall for "the accepted norm."
Mowing the lawn used to be my number one weight loss tool, honestly. Though much of that is water weight, the loss sticks more so as i replenish hydration, the weight loss effect stays in place. It has been confirmed, however, the number 1 best exercise in the world is actually rebounding, to which i'm already a fan, user, and promoter of. They are mini trampolines and can range from free to 20 bucks(mine) to hundreds maybe even a thousand dollars. Technically you can do it for free anywhere by simply bouncing on your toes and calves, but i recommend the rebounder way more.
I am receiving incredible profound wisdom in simple terms and drilling it into my memory banks and discovering a few new things from it, and wish to share some of it here. So far, I understand organic vegetarian plant based raw food and whole foods to be the single best diet for humans, for a LOT of reasons but let's hear a couple of the top ones from me now. It will bring on world peace and evolve our entire species and restore the planet with problem solving elevated mood conciousness with incredible insights and great health and longevity. Polymaths and the smartest strongest healthiest people in history were all vegetarians.
Law of attraction/magic is real and so is elbow grease, and when combined create incredible things, amplified by ones health.
Books are magical, they make you smarter and increase your intelligence, memory, ability to think critically, boost insight and digestion affects information retention just as nutrient retention. Reading books absolutely works.
Grounding and meditation, stretching and yoga, qi gong and other such things totally work. Reducing stress truly works.
Quality of life starts every single moment, every single day, every single year, every single lifespan, with the first moment of the decision of what goes in as food for ingestion. It is in no way falling short of that. It affects everything, starting with decisions, mood, feelings, which affect the next actions and decisions and you either spiral upward and evolve and improve, or spiral down and degrade and whither. At nearly 34(this coming April) i have learned this to be truth.
On a slightly different shift now, I get some feedback that some folks need more evidence. Not only do my own personal goals reflect more attention to my goal attainment, but i offer the gift of better evidence when i simply "buckle down and do it 'better/harder/faster/more often" etc. Not only will this become an exceptional tool and gift for myself, but also for others, and i acknowledge that at this time.
Liquid nutrition is okay for maintainance, but is more essential during time of healing and weight loss to regain achievement of a superior body and our potential. I therefore strongly recommend usage of juice fasts, juice feasts, replacing some meals with a juice or smoothie or another form of liquid nutrition for its many benefits.
Also spring is coming, listen to your bodies, do what feels right to you, and makes logical sense.
Stay excited for what's in store, stay positive, and by golly have fun,
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Wonderful blog and a reminder of what's important. I'm starting my juice feast in about 2 weeks time and looking forward to the cleansing, enlightening experience.
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Great blog! Thank you for sharing! My husband stays about 10 lbs lighter throughout the Summer (which is most of the year here in Houston) by mowing. He does lose a lot of water weight, like you said, but it's also a great cardio workout for him and it seems to keep his appetite in check.
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New Smyrna Beach falls in double overtime to Palm Beach Central
Published: Friday, May 30, 2014 at 11:33 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 12:12 a.m.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Nobody had the game that Darrynton Evans had Friday, but that did not seem to matter to the New Smyrna Beach junior following his team's 34-33 double-overtime, spring game loss to Palm Beach Central.
Evans rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown, intercepted two passes and caught the touchdown that gave NSB a chance to tie it in the second overtime. But all he could think about was the play he was not able to make — a run up the gut on the conversion that would have won it.
"That hurt," Evans said. "I don't like losing at all."
Central took a 12-7 lead to the half, thanks to a pair of Luis Peguero scores sandwiched around a 1-yard touchdown run by Evans.
Kemar Downer made it 19-7 with a 12-yard score in the third.
But NSB responded with an 18-yard touchdown pass from TJ Goodknecht to Todd Riera with 14:58 left to cut it to 19-14.
The Barracudas followed that with a plodding drive that culminated in a 2-yard touchdown run by Brandon Lakins with a minute to go. Lakins then returned a fumble 50 yards to give NSB a 27-19 lead with 14 seconds left.
But Downer hauled in a long pass to move the ball deep into NSB territory. And with just 5 seconds left, Peguero found Larry Dunnon for the touchdown and Downer for the conversion to tie it.
Both teams failed to score to open overtime with Riera dropping a pass from Goodknecht in the end zone, and Evans intercepting a pass to end Central's drive.
Peguero gave Central the lead on its second possession with a touchdown pass to Downer. NSB responded with a touchdown pass from Goodknecht to Evans
But the Barracudas went for two and the win, and Evans was brought down just short of the goal line.
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John Wooten was 3-for-4 on the night
April 12, 2011
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Fifth-ranked North Carolina (30-5) took advantage of five East Carolina (22-11) errors Tuesday night and walked away with a 5-3 win at Boshamer Stadium in the only midweek game for the two clubs this week.
With the game knotted at three in the seventh frame, the Tar Heels scored a pair of runs on two errors by freshman Drew Reynolds to take a 5-3 lead and never looked back. Ben Bunting reached on fielding error, Levi Michael singled through the right side and Tommy Coyle followed by reaching on a throwing error, which scored Bunting. Jacob Stallings continued the inning with an infield single to load the bases before Shawn Armstrong spelled ECU hurler Brad Mincey. Armstrong struck out Colin Moran before Jesse Wierzbicki flied out to right field pushing across Michael for the games final run.
Michael Morin (3-2) picked up the win in relief after tossing 2.1 scoreless innings where he allowed just two hits and struck out five. Starter Bryant Gaines went four innings giving up three runs (all earned) on four hits with a pair of walks and four punch outs. From there, UNC used five pitchers to bridge the gap between Gaines and Morin.
Mincey (4-2) suffered the loss after working five innings of relief where he was touched for four runs (none earned) on six hits with two strikeouts. Mincey relieved starter Zach Woods in the second inning after he left the game with a strained muscle in his side. Woods allowed one run on two hits with a walk and a strikeout before leaving the game. Shawn Armstrong (1.0 IP, 2 Ks) and Joseph Hughes (1.0 IP, K) tossed the final two innings of perfect relief.
UNC jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first when Moran singled through the left side scoring Michael, who tripled down the right field line with one out.
Two Pirate errors in the fourth led to a pair of Tar Heel runs and pushed the lead to 3-0. Moran singled through the right side with one out and Wierzbicki reached on an error by Reinheimer at shortstop. Chaz Frank followed that by reaching on the second error of the frame by Reinheimer, which scored Moran from second base. With runners on the corners and two outs, Seth Baldwin singled up the middle plating Wierzbicki for a three-run advantage.
ECU strung three hits together in the fifth inning tying the game at three. Chris Gosik was plunked by a pitch to start the stanza and Chase McDonald singled up the middle. Reynolds walked to load the bases and after a pitching change, Ben Fultz reached on a fielder's choice scoring Gosik. Reinheimer singled home McDonald on an infield hit to third and Whitehead capped the frame with a RBI single through the right side pushing across Fultz, all with one out.
ECU out hit UNC 9-8 on the night with Reinheimer and Wooten each collecting three hits. Whitehead extended his current hit streak to five games and his reaching base safely streak to 14.
The Pirates will be back in action on Friday, April 15 when they play host to UCF to start a pivotal three-game Conference USA series at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. (EST).


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This week, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced its plans to begin a special investigation into how race plays a role in the enforcement of stand-your-ground criminal laws, also known as self-defense laws, across the country.
The investigation comes on the heels of the February shooting of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager, by George Zimmerman, a white Hispanic, in a gated community in central Florida.
After Martin's death, police did not initially charge Zimmerman with a crime because his actions were protected by Florida's stand-your-ground statute, which allows citizens to use deadly force in the face of a deadly threat, according to a report from USA Today.
Many states have laws that do not allow the use of deadly force in self-defense if escape is an option, but Florida's law allows people who are threatened with deadly force to respond in kind, even if escape is possible.
In his defense, Zimmerman claimed he shot Martin in self-defense, but it was later revealed that Martin was unarmed at the time of his death, and the incident spurred a national debate over the effectiveness of these self-defense laws, especially in light of the delicate racial issues surrounding the case.
According to Michael Yaki, the leader of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, "[w]e need to make sure claims of justifiable homicide are not being granted or denied because of the color of someone's skin."
And Yaki believes that the investigation, which will commence this week in Florida with a series of public hearings, is necessary because there is "an absolute lack of real data or information about how these stand-your-ground laws have been or are applied."
Sources indicate that the investigation will focus on the 21 states that have some variation of Florida's stand-your-ground law, and it will include numerous interviews with law enforcement officials across the country.
In addition to the federal investigation, Florida's governor, Rick Scott, has also assembled a task force to review the state's controversial law. The investigation team includes politicians, community members, and police.
Of course, despite all the criticism, Florida's law still has its supporters. According to State Rep. Dennis Baxley, who originally championed the stand-your-ground bill, a "lot of the data still shows that it has been very effective in protecting people from harm and acts of violence."
In response, sources observe that 34 percent of cases involving a white shooter killing a black person were deemed self-defense. In contrast, when the shooter was black, and the victim was white, the killing was only deemed self-defense 3 percent of the time.


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|Traffic continues to move slowly on Newport Road east of Interstate 215 during construction.
Jonathan Smith, director of public works for the City of Menifee, said the final stage of construction, including paving of the new six-lane roadway, is scheduled for the third week of January. He said rain and cold weather prevented proper drying of construction areas in recent weeks, causing the delay.
One of the next road improvement projects is the Newport Road / 215 Freeway interchange project, a $30 million project city officials hope will begin in March. That will extend the widened Newport Road across the freeway and will eliminate traffic signals currently in place by reconstructing freeway on- and off-ramps.
Smith said that project has not yet gone out to bid, but he added that the city has been informed by the Riverside County Transportation Commission that enough funding has been acquired through the county to pay for the project.
A third road project, already well underway, is the so-called "missing link" stretch of Menifee Road in a hilly section between Aldergate Drive to the south and Simpson Road to the north. That project also was expected to be completed by year's end but is now projected for a March completion date, Smith said.
That stretch of roadway is being built by the Rancon Group, developers of a proposed housing development in the area. Completion of that roadway will give motorists another direct north-south road alternative to the interstate.
The proposed Holland Road overpass, which would provide an additional route over Interstate 215, remains in the early stages of planning and fundraising. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2016.


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Elevation: 2383 ft. Crooked Creek WMA offers 1796 acres of land that encompasses shrub-lined streambeds, rhododendron thickets, eastern hardwood forests, clearings and fields of early successional growth, grassy meadows, and scattered pine stands. This site ranges in elevation from 2400 to 3000 feet. Although there are no formal trails in place, access into some of these diverse habitats is fairly easy. Woodland edges beyond the clearings to the northeast of the creek are good places to look for chestnut-sided warbler and rose-breasted grosbeak. Nesting neotropical migrants can be found in appropriate habitat: black-throated blue warbler, veery, and scarlet tanager at higher elevations in more mature forests, and hooded warbler, ovenbird, and wood thrush at lower elevations. High elevation points can produce views of migrating hawks in the fall. In the summer, look for turkey and black vultures, as well as red-tailed hawk. Bobcat may move stealthily throughout this area, as well as red fox. Black bear, even more difficult to see, also reside in this area. Butterflies such as spicebush swallowtail, eastern-tailed blue, and great spangled and meadow fritillaries are abundant in the flowering meadows. Common whitetail, a moderate-sized dragonfly, can also be found perched along woodland edges. Naturalists seeking early morning exploration may be greeted with dusk hatchings of luna moth or quick glimpses of the smaller denizens of these woods, such as short-tailed shrew.
From Stewarts Creek Wildlife Management Area, return to Rt. 620 and turn left, heading north for 3.4 miles until Rt. 620 runs into SR 97. Turn left on SR 97 and follow it 0.6 miles until it reconnects with Rt. 620. Turn right and proceed north on Rt. 620, following it 4.7 miles to the Crooked Creek WMA entrance. (Note: Rt. 620/Forest Oak Road becomes a gravel road). To return to the interstate, continue on Rt. 620 3.6 miles to US 58/US 221. Turn right onto US 58/US 221 and travel east 3.4 miles to I-77 North. Follow I-77 North to the Big Walker Mountain Loop or follow US 58 West/US 221 South to begin the Mountain Music Loop.


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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – A Ronald Scott Catt mistake lefta father, son, and daughter arrested Thursday. Ronald Scott Catt made a critical error, police tell news, that ended with the father, his son, and his daughter behind bars this holiday season facing a bail ruling of nearly a half million dollars.
What happened to Ronald Scott Catt, his wife, and that fateful visit to a Home Depot? Friends of Catt tell news that he was a loving father back in Oregon. He had lost his wife in recent years and had suffered a bankruptcy. Friends say that Catt was a dedicated father.
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Yet, Ronald Scott Catt, 50, Hayden Catt, 20, and Abby Catt, 18, are now accused of a two state crime spree of multiple bank robberies. The robberies were carried about by the father and son with Abby as the getaway driver, officials tell news.
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The father and son were arrested for one initial caper. But the crime spree was broken after the father made a faithful error. He went to the Home Depot in Rosenberg to obtain orange vests. The vests were part of a disguise for an upcoming burglary.
The father also made the error of choosing the Home Depot closest to the local Sheriff's Office. And even worse, he decided to pay for the vests not with cash but with a debit card. By the end, investigators had a surveillance video and card purchase to link the family to the crime.
Abby Catt is behind bars being held on one hundred thousand dollar bond. The men are each being held on one hundred forty thousand bond. In total, police believe the family committed seven bank robbery cases in two states.


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Reports to: Materials R&D Manager
Date: June 2014
Location: Ventura, CA
To apply, email your résumé with cover letter and voluntary identification form to Ventura Jobs. Download the Voluntary Self Identification Questionnaire.
Please indicate the specific position you are applying for either in the email subject line, and/or in your cover letter; if sending in a general application, please indicate it as such. Try to keep the size of your email under 500K (including attachments).
General Summary:
As a key member of the Materials Quality R&D team, the Material Developer is the Company's expert in a specific material category. S/he is responsible for collaborating with a core group of supply chain partners to research, develop, approve and specify raw materials that meet Company and market needs, while adhering to the Company's commitment to technical product leadership, creating the best product, and doing no un-necessary harm. Additionally, s/he understands the Company's quality and performance requirements as they relate to developing raw materials. Collaborating with the Standards and Testing Engineer and key business stakeholders, s/he ensures material concepts align with a clear definition of the problem we are trying to solve for the consumer. This position is specific to trims development including elastics, heat transfers, metal and plastic hardware.
Essential Job Functions:
• Be accountable, along with your team, for delivering a material palette that aligns with the team vision and corporate vision: technical product leadership, environmentally preferred materials, social and environmental responsibility, and empowerment model of quality management.
• Research, develop, approve and specify seasonal materials, while adhering to the Design and Development calendar.
• Partner with Material Suppliers to achieve consistent material performance and quality in collaboration with the Testing and Standards Engineer for your material category.
• Prepare and present development trials to key stake holders and assure alliance with key product initiatives. Identify and address potential issues and challenges in manufacturing, and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested materials.
• Create and revise appropriate documentation in common systems; ensure all appropriate documentation is maintained, including detailed material specs, leadtime, pricing, and critical process information.
• Keep abreast of market trends, new technology, and consumer preferences. Serve as a technical advisor for your assigned materials category.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacities, and their ability to develop and deliver fabric which adheres to the Company's quality, cost, environmental and social responsibility requirements.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to look at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet established timelines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to focus and complete duties in a lively, energetic department that can be noisy at times.
• Ability to travel, domestically and internationally, utilizing various methods of transportation.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Textile Science, Apparel Engineering, Apparel Design, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in material development, product development, or materials quality with strong grasp of material supply chain landscape.
• Understanding and knowledge of material quality concepts and practices, test methods, and standards development based on work experience and/or undergraduate or graduate study.
• Comprehensive understanding of garment construction and textile sciences.
• Proven application of material development skills including high level concept development; be 'creative technical'
• Team player attitude; solid positive energy; alignment with core values of the Company's business model.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism and deliver results against tight and complex timelines.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are required.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with global partners.
• Ability to travel occasionally, representing the Company in a professional and capable manner.
Employee Conduct:
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.
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[Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly]
Anthony Bourdain attended the Culinary Institute of America 25 years ago, has been in the restaurant business ever since, and is currently the executive chef of the restaurant "Les Halles" in New York. His book "Kitchen Confidential" is both an autobiography and an essay on the world of restaurants, and is written in an unusual tone of honesty and bluntness. A highly entertaining, instructive and fascinating read.
Anthony takes you behind the scenes, and has no intention of sugar-coating the facts. He describes in the vividest way the wild atmosphere reigning in professional kitchens and the improbable profiles of the guys he has worked with over the years. He shares his first-hand experience and insight about which business ventures succeed and which ones don't, about the way these places work and operate, about the food safety customs (or lack thereof), about what makes or breaks a great meal, and what it actually entails to cook professionally.
You read this, awestruck and feeling quite certain that there is not an ounce of balderdash in there, in part because the author does not try to hide the dark times he went through (drug-abuse and just general down-in-the-dumpness) or his own shortcomings : he is most straightforward about what he is good at, and what he isn't, what he knows and what he doesn't, and never misses an opportunity for self-derisiveness. He even ends the book with a chapter full of stories and examples that deconstruct the different principles he has spent the whole book defining.
You can really tell that he has a profound passion for his job and would never think to work in another industry, but his goal is to demistify it, reveal what it is really like, and warn aspiring chefs about what they're really in for, when they choose a career in professional cooking.
My favorite chapter (right behind the section on kitchen toys and three-star plating tips), is called "A day in the life". It describes his typical day of work at Les Halles, and the feverish whirlwind it depicts has earned him my eternal admiration. I sure stand warned.


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Changing Your Avatar for Facebook Cartoon Day, Don't Feel You're Helping Abused Children With This One Action
It's really great to see so many people have changed their avatars to cartoons to show unified support against child abuse. However, how many of you only changed avatars and giggled with friends about your ability to find random 80s cartoon shots and did nothing else at all?
Is this what society is really coming to, advocacy for entertainment?
If you've changed your avatar to a cartoon and have did nothing else to help the cause of protecting abused children or children who have been in dangerous home environments, shame on you.
If you really want to advocate for these children, do something useful.
Don't feel like you're a part of a great cause by just changing your profile picture.
At least take the time to research a stat on child abuse and share it with your friends. That is called education and one of the best tools of spreading awareness and getting people interested to actually take a proactive action, instead of just following along and thinking their uploaded cute avatars will do something great.
If you really want to help children, and not just be a person who joins a cause with idle actions, check out one of my favorite advocacy groups:
National CASA helps advocate for children who were in abusive homes. They may be in foster care or reintegrating with family. They need advocates who can simply visit with them and report their wellness to a judge and social worker. That person can be you. There are so many ways you can ACTUALLY HELP these children.
Even spreading the word about this group is doing something to help abused children.
Don't let your help go with just a change in profile pictures: instead, take time to make a real change. If you can only change a picture for children, it speaks volumes about your character.
If you can actually take the steps, so simple, to enable others to know the statistics of child abuse and ways they can make an active difference, you've contributed more than you can really imagine.
Please, advocate and be proactive in helping our nation's children.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The State Board of Agriculture approved three pig farms Thursday, a move that could add 17,580 hogs to Oklahoma's hog population of 2 million.
Two of the farms will be in west-central Oklahoma, the other in the Panhandle.
Board members unanimously approved a building permit request from independent contractor Robert Taylor to build a Beaver County facility in the Panhandle to house as many as 3,840 pigs weighing more than 55 pounds each.
The site is located about 5 miles southwest of Slapout in southeast Beaver County, said Rick Nelson, Beaver County extension agent.
Taylor and his plan have gone through administrative hearings, comments from protesters and an administrative law judge's recommended order that the agriculture board approve the application.
Jeannine Hale, the attorney representing nearby landowners, said she will appeal to the district court. First, she is considering filing an application to reconsider with the agriculture board.
More than two years ago, two Land O' Lakes pig farms were built about 7 miles south of Hydro in west-central Oklahoma. Land O'Lakes wants to raise as many as 5,740 sows in one facility and 8,000 baby pigs in another.
The farms have been vacant as issues arose, including whether 106 American Indians had been properly notified and whether Indian lands might be affected by the pig farms.
Land O' Lakes attorney Tom Lay told how, despite the Bureau of Indian Affairs' refusal to give the addresses of nearby landowners, the cooperative managed to get notices to neighbors. He said the effort attracted three protesters who later withdrew their objections.
"The perception of the public is that the finger is on the scales and tipped in favor of the corporate farms," said attorney Michael Entz, who represents landowners.
Entz, who lives less than a mile from a newly approved site near Hydro, said landowners were concerned that waste from the farms could worsen area erosion.
State Department of Agriculture staffers said they had noted drainage ditches, steep terrain and strong potential for runoff that might lead to water pollution. But as long as they are properly managed, the land is suitable for applying a water and hog waste mixture, or effluent, from lagoons, they said.
With Agriculture Secretary Dennis Howard and board member Tom Drake abstaining, the other three board members approved the Land O' Lakes application. The board stipulated that Land O' Lakes set up a 75-foot buffer zone between the eroded areas and effluent disposal areas.
Entz said he will appeal the agriculture board's decision.
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Monolayer Semiconductor Devices [BPN694]Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have the potential to be used in the future generation of electronic and optoelectronic devices due to their superior material properties compared to the conventional semiconductors. Although many proof of concept devices have been shown using TMDCs, the presence of large contact resistances are still a fundamental challenge to be able to realize the full potential of this material family in the functional devices. In this work, we study defect engineering by using a mild H2 plasma treatment to create defects in the WSe2 lattice. Material characterization done by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), photoluminescence (PL) and Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) confirm a defect induced n- doping up to degenerate level that is attributed to the creation of anion (Se) vacancies. The H2 plasma treatment is adopted in the fabrication of WSe2 n-FETs. Due to n-doping at the contact regions, improvement in the device performance metrics such as ON current improvement by 20× and a near ideal subthreshold swing value of 66 mV/dec are observed. This work presents defect engineering as a reliable scheme to realize high performance electronic and optoelectronic TMDC devices.
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HOUSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than half of those diagnosed with cancer undergo chemotherapy. But the drugs that save people often leave them with painful side effects. Now scientists are taking a much smaller, but more powerful approach to targeting the deadly disease.
Valerie Buchanan never thought she'd be one of the 200,000 women every year who get breast cancer.
"I think that we're all aware that it could happen to us, but the reality when it does is a different story," she told Ivanhoe.
Buchanan acted aggressively, having a double mastectomy and chemotherapy. The grueling battle included side effects like nausea, weight gain and exhaustion.
"I guess the scariest part is that what the chemo could do to you," she said.
Chemotherapy drugs kill cancerous cells and healthy ones. Researchers are using nanotechnology to design a better plan of attack.
"Nanotechnology is a way to provide what we call targeted delivery of those drugs," Mauro Ferrari, Ph.D., director of the Center for NanoMedicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, told Ivanhoe.
Dr. Ferrari is testing a new drug delivery system to target cancer. Nanocarriers 100 times smaller than a strand of hair are injected into the blood stream. They travel to harmful cells where they release drugs.
"What we are trying to do is making sure that every drop of molecule, of drug injected into patients makes it to the cancer and none of it gets spilled and does damage in places that it is not supposed to touch," Dr. Ferrari explained.
Doctors in Germany are also using nanotechnology to treat brain tumors and prostate cancer. They inject tiny particles into a tumor, infiltrating its cells. A magnetic field then heats and destroys the cancer.
Buchanan is eager for the day when fighting cancer means fewer debilitating side effects.
"To have the chemotherapy go directly to that location or that surrounding area and not to have to go through your entire body would be wonderful," she said.
A small wonder that could make a huge difference in the more than ten million Americans trying to conquer cancer.
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A couple random vineyard photos
Every now and again our resident photographer finds the time to walk the vineyards and snap a few shots. It just so happens this past weekend was one–she was testing out some new filters for her lenses.
Below are two shots, the first showing an unfiltered view of some Oak Knoll District vines and grapes and the second (and my personal favorite) is a filtered view of the very same. Enjoy!
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Meet Anthony Hopkins, the preacher (not the actor) who was convicted of murdering Arletha Hopkins, his betrothed wife. The preacher wife murder case has upset the community of Mobile Alabama for five years from when the crime was committed in 2004.
This circumstances of the Hopkins case are particularly heinous. Prosecutors of the case contend that Hopkins was abusing his stepdaughter. When Arletha Hopkins found out that her daughter was victimized by her husband, the lawyers argued in court, he killed her on the spot. He then stuffed her body in a freezer with the help of his abused children, where the preacher's wife was finally discovered four years later in 2009.
According to court papers, Anthony Hopkins is a self-anointed prophet who travels the area preaching morality to all comers. We do not know if his words ever inspired another human being, but we know that his actions ruined the lives of others. They lived in the house with eight children while mom occupied the freezer.
When it came to his own life, Hopkins was one of the more despicable people who has ever inhabited the earth. He was convicted of murder, rape, incest, sexual abuse, and sodomy. How's that for a resume?
The judge in the case imposed the maximum sentence allowed under Alabama law which amounted to life in prison plus some. He is eligible for parole unfortunately, but we expect that Mr. Hopkins will spend the rest of his life in prison for his crimes and suffer the usual consequences of prison inmates who molest our children.
You can read more about this story here and here and here.
As we share the grief of Arletha Hopkins, her daughter and loved ones, Right Juris invites reader comments about Anthony Hopkins and the case of the preacher wife murder in Alabama. Please leave your thoughts in the comments below.