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The opportunity made available through Bill and Melinda Gates foundation is astronomical in its scope for well-being of all as the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program announces the entire list of students selected for the GMS Class of 2014 in a recent press release which revealed students from the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County.
Hailing from Lincoln Park Academy in St. Lucie County (the original name and location of the once segregated all black Negro school) Robert Bacchus Jr., was recently named a 2014 Gates Millennium Scholar among 1,000 students chosen from a pool of 52,000, making this year's decision one of the most competitive in the programs history. Robert is Valedictorian of his high school class, and expects to graduate with both his AA degree from Indian River State College and IB Diploma from Lincoln Park. He is a multidimensional student with interests in music, service, and science.
Terrance McQueen, also a student in the St. Lucie County School District, reigns from Fort Pierce Central High School in Fort Pierce, Florida where he is honored and respected as one deserving of this opportunity and challenge to achieve and lead in this hour. St. Lucie County, the Treasure Coast et al, is very proud of their native sons of education, both Terrance and Robert.
Looking further south we see that blue chip treasures of the Treasure Coast extend to Palm Beach County where a host of recipients of the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program shout out victory with much success for continued happiness to parents and communities as Palm Beach County School District waves its mighty flag of success with the following grand achievers:
Banfield, Joelishia - Glades Central High School, Belle Glade
Canelo, Ricardo - John I. Leonard High School, Greenacres
Cornely, Ronald - Suncoast Community High School, Riviera Beach
Ingram, Daron - Glades Central High School, Belle Glade
Jean, Grace - Suncoast Community High School, Riviera Beach
Nascimento, Daniel - Boca Raton Community High School, Boca Raton
Nelson, Jessica - Deerfield Beach High School, Deerfield Beach
God Bless the United States of America, and please remember the great Sunshine State of Florida.
(PHOTO ON LEFT: French president Francois Hollande meets with Bill Gates(president of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation) for talks on international solidarity towards Africa at Elysee Palace on April 1, 2014 in Paris, France.)
REF: Lucie Links Newsletter (SLCSD) May 2014
REF: 2014 Gates Millennium Scholars Press Release


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To be fair, the video calls itself a "LIVE Montage," not an "Official Video," so there's the outside chance something greater will come later. And we have learned that Jessie J has a fixation here on the color purple. Aha! That's what'll give her the traction in the States that "Domino" so far hasn't! Add purple hair dye, and her status here is secure.


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UMass' back-to-back Atlantic 10 Players of Year Gary Forbes and Stephane Lasme are making big pushes to make their respective NBA teams. Last night, but played big minutes as they came off the bench early.
With the Denver Nuggets in a 122-108 loss to Minnesota, Forbes scored 15 points and had seven rebounds in just 20 points.
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Junior outside hitter Brooks Webster was selected to the 2009 U.S. Women's National A2 Team as announced by USA Volleyball on Monday. Webster is one of 24 of the nation's top collegiate volleyball players to be invited.
"We are very proud of Brooks and know this opportunity will be so valuable to her progress in developing her game," said head coach Judy Green. "She is certainly a part of one of the most talented USA Developmental teams in recent years with an abundance of elite level players from around the country, and we know she will embrace the challenge of competing with, and against, the best competition. Our coaching staff still believes her best volleyball is yet to come."
The 2009 U.S. Women's National A2 program is scheduled to train May 18-22 in Minneapolis before being split into two 12-player rosters to compete in the Open Division of the 2009 USA Adult Open Championships. The Open Division flight takes place May 23-26 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Of the 24 team members, 10 are outside/opposite hitters, six are middle hitters, four are setters and the remaining four are liberos.
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So you've graduated from college and gotten that "real world" job that you've been chasing after for so long. You're a few years into it and are starting to realize that the 14 days of vacation that you're allotted, quickly get filled up with wedding weekends, baby showers, birthdays, wisdom teeth removals and things that you necessarily didn't think would fill up your free time for the year. Maybe in college you took a few months and traveled abroad, maybe you joined AmeriCorps or PeaceCorps and traveled the world for a year and had the ability to take in the worlds glory at no real expense.
You're life is not over, don't worry. Here are some tips to help you get through the transition of "total freedom" and what people in their early twenties like to call "the real world".
1. You now have an income that you probably didn't have before. Although year long excursions across the world may not be in the cards for you, take a weekend trip and treat yourself to the finer things (dinner, a massage, a nicer hotel) and take pride in the fact that you aren't sharing a room with 20 other people in a hostel you found online, only to find that your passport was stolen over night.
2. Find a few friends that are at a similar point in there life. It helps to find one or two friends that have created their independence, have a job and understand that the 14 day vacation day threshold you're under is serious business. Make these people your travel buddies.
3. Once you have your travel buddies, start every year out by sending them a group email to go ahead and hammer out dates for your next destination before your time gets filled with other things and it's too late.
4. Alternate between bigger trips and smaller trips. If you go big and fly out to NYC and stay in a hotel in downtown Manhattan, attend a Broadway show and eat on roof tops, the next year find a more modest, eclectic adventure to scratch your travel itch.
5. The United States has a lot to offer, don't fall into the trap of thinking that traveling doesn't count unless your on a plane for 15+ hours headed for Europe!
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Cochrane is accused of killing a married couple in their Missouri Avenue home, just outside of Marianna in April 2003.
State Attorney Steve Meadows says Cochrane, a neighborhood friend, shot Powell with a shotgun and stabbed Tedder in the heart with a knife and then set the house on fire.
Ten months earlier Cochrane was charged with the murder of Ricky Meredith and sentenced to life in prison.
"I'm thrilled that the grand jury weighed the evidence and determined that there was sufficient grounds to go forward with the prosecution to bring justice to this family that has waited for so long," says Meadows.
Cochrane's arraignment date is set for January 9.
Meadows says he's in the process of putting together a circuit committee of senior prosecutors who will evaluate the case to decide if the death penalty should be pursued in this case.


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Actor Steve Bisley quits Glengarry Glen Ross stage show just before opening night. Photo: Quentin Jones
Actor John McTernan has been drafted in at the 11th hour to a lead role in the Melbourne Theatre Company production of Glengarry Glen Ross after Steve Bisley withdrew due to illness several days before the play's opening night.
An MTC spokeswoman said she could not disclose the nature of Bisley's illness. ''I think he'll be OK,'' the spokeswoman said. ''He needed to withdraw.''
A weekend dress rehearsal and preview performances on Saturday and Monday were cancelled to give McTernan, who takes over from Bisley in the key role of Shelley Levene, time to rehearse ahead of Thursday's opening-night performance, which will in effect become the final preview.
Steve Bisley in rehearsals for the MTC production of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross. He has quit in the opening week due to illness.
McTernan, who spent the weekend working with the play's director Alkinos Tsilimidos, will read from the script for Thursday's performance of the David Mamet play.
''It's still going ahead,'' the spokeswoman said, although reviewers would not be permitted to review the opening night of the show. ''It [would be] just a bit unfair for the cast, I think.
''They cancelled the preview on Saturday and today, so they've been rehearsing; he's been doing his best. Thursday will be the final preview.''
John McTernan will step in to a key role in the MTC production of Glengarry Glen Ross after Steve Bisley withdrew due to illness.
Tsilimidos said the MTC was ''deeply indebted'' to McTernan for taking on the role at such short notice.
''It takes an actor of great calibre and bravery to step in at the 11th hour like this," he said. ''Already I am absolutely thrilled with what his performance is contributing to the work.
''We know that Steve is deeply disappointed at having to withdraw and we're wishing him a speedy recovery."
John McTernan will step in to a key role in the MTC production of Glengarry Glen Ross after Steve Bisley withdrew due to illness.
McTernan's recent MTC roles include The Crucible in 2013.
The all-male cast of Glengarry Glen Ross - Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about cut-throat Chicago real estate salesmen (made into a film starring Kevin Spacey in 1992) - includes Alex Dimitriades, Greg Stone and Rodney Afif.
In January, the Sydney Theatre Company was rocked by the last-minute withdrawal of Greta Scacchi as the female lead in its opening production for the year, David Williamson's Travelling North, after she suffered a back injury.
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Convention Outlook: Palin Addresses Convention Wednesday
Susan Davis reports from St. Paul, Minn., on the Republican convention.
Republicans will formally nominate John McCain as their presidential candidate tonight and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, will speak to the delegates in a highly anticipated prime-time address.
Palin's speech comes a day after the campaign canceled her public appearances and combated media outlets scrutinizing her family life and public service record.
Campaign surrogates have fanned out to defend Palin's ability to serve as president—a particularly salient argument in light of McCain's age. He is 72 years old.
Former McCain primary rival and New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared on the morning shows touting Palin's record. Asked on ABC'S "Good Morning America" if he would have been confident if Palin was president on Sept. 11, 2001, he said, "I'd be confident that she'd be able to handle it. She's been a governor of a state, she's been mayor of a city."
Giuliani will join former rivals Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee under the theme of "reform" and "prosperity," campaign manager Rick Davis told reporters. The two themes had to be combined to make up for cutting the convention one day short on Monday. With Hurricane Gustav and its aftermath seemingly under control, Davis said Republicans will heat up their rhetoric today. "We are getting a little more political tonight that we were yesterday," Davis said.
McCain senior adviser Steve Schmidt also said that the campaign will no longer respond to questions about the vetting of Palin. The Washington Post reported today that Palin was not put through a lengthy vetting interview until the day before McCain asked her to join the ticket.
"The McCain campaign will have no further comment about our long and thorough process. This nonsense is over," Schmidt said in a statement that insisted Palin went through a six month "rigorous" vetting process.
The McCain camp is also expected to release an ad later today touting Palin as more qualified than Democratic nominee Barack Obama.
Expectations are high for Palin's speech tonight because she will be introducing herself to most Americans for the very first time. The Alaska governor is expected to share her personal story and rise from "hockey mom" to the first Republican female vice presidential candidate.


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3: Number of times the detail-oriented Saints' special teams worked on a scenario in which the punter takes an intentional safety or the ball is snapped out of the end zone.
47: The length of two made field goals by kicker Derek Dimke, one from each hash mark.
2: Number of players absent from Friday's practice: cornerback Champ Bailey and reserve offensive lineman Ty Nsekhe, both for undisclosed reasons.
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i'm in year 10 this year and i'm choosing my subjects for year 11. i don't know whether to do 6 wace subjects or do 5 wace and one non-wace, either way i would drop a subject in year 12 for a study period. has anyone done 6 wace subjects in year 11, and if so is it really hard? thankyou! :)
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At my school we all have to do 6 subjects, and a lot of people end up doing 6 wace subjects. It really depends which subjects you do, I'm doing maths 3cd, chem 3ab, physics 3ab, lit 3ab, history 3ab and religion 3ab, so quite hard subjects, and the only real difficulty has been doing physics in yr 12, it was easy enough in yr 11, but got so much more difficult this year. Some people would tell you to do only 5, but if you are going to drop a subject in yr 12, then i would suggest doing 6 in yr 11, so you can have 5 in yr 12, because your top 4 subjects contribute to your final score, and if you bomb out in one, you'll need a back up subject.
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thanks, that helps a lot! :) is chemistry hard? im thinking of doing it next year but im not sure
Chem actually isn't too hard at all. It gets easier in yr 12 after doing it in yr 11, because you build on knowledge and end up re-learning stuff, so part of what you learn in yr 12, you already know anyway! For me, it's one of my top 4, it's my third best subject after religion and history.
Hi Zoe,
I am currently in year 12 and doing 5 WACE subjects and have one study period... I started doing 6 in year 11 but it was too stressful for me :) Like Maddie says it really depends on what subjects you take, because different combinations are harder than others.
In year 11 I originally took english, religion (compulsory), french, chemistry, maths 3ab, and human bio, but I have since dropped human bio and it has to be the best choice I have ever made!!
And also, in reply to the chem question, I love chem! It is my favourite and top subject at the moment... it definitely gets easier in year 12 because its just building :)
Good luck!
Hey Zoe.
In Year 11, 6 is easy enough to handle. I was getting 70's with six ATAR subjects, however i dropped physics halfway through Year 11 and my marks shot up because i had extra time and less stress coming up to exams.
In Year 12 though, I picked up physics and in Year 12, i think you should really do 5 (and have a study period).
The amount of subjects you do, too, really depends on the course. If you want to do a uni course with a high atar, than do subjects that are atar boosters (i.e. some of the sciences (biology) and a few humanities (geography etc.) and do 5 to focus your studies so you can get the best marks you can.
As long as you apply yourself and keep organised you could do 6, but i'd reccomend 5. Less stress and you can focus more (just don't get caught in your non-ATAR subject - I've known people to get heaps of work in non-ATAR and have no time to do ATAR. Remember its a 'relax' subject. Possibly do a Cert I or II in something.)
I started off doing 6 subjects in year 11, chem, physics, biology, maths, history and English, then in year 12 i dropped physics, i just found it too hard to manage 6 subjects and i didn't really enjoy physics, plus i felt that it was unnecessary for me to do 6 subjects, it's much better now that i have a study period and can concentrate on my other 5 subjects.
Hi Georgi
I am thinking of doing drama, i am in year 10 and i really love it, but i am not very naturally talented and so i was wondering if you are enjoying drama and is it a lot of work and do you have to be really good at it to survive yr 11 and 12?
I'm doing 6 of the hardest subjects in both year 11 and 12 -only because English is compulsory. I'm doing chem 3AB and love it, as it has been said before its all about building on what you learnt in year 11. Also I do physics 3AB and I think that is actually either my 1st or 2nd best subject and love the concepts- they intrigue me and make me more and more curious about the world- you'll love it if you are curious and like to do some equations. Speaking of equations, I do 2 maths subjects- 3CD and 3CD Specialist. Specialist gets scaled up a lot plus it is one of the most interesting math subjects and it goes so well with physics because of the vectors and if you do specialist in year 11 and do normal 3CD in year 12 you will find 3CD so easy because you would've done nearly all of the course the year before in specialist. The other subject that I do Japanese 3AB is great but the work load from it is humongous. However you do get bonus points after your final scaled score because you did a language but you would've had to do it in previous years too for foundation work.
I pretty much picked 6 in case I bummed out on 2 subjects- English and Specialist- so that I had subjects to fall back on in case. But if you have 5 and a study zone- focus the majority of your energy on your best subjects and have one to fall back on.
It depends greatly on what subjects you have an affinity for- science, math, social studies, art, etc. and how well you can manage your time for your homework if you 6 subjects. you would also have to balance your social life (or give it up for the next 2 years- unfortunate but true), part time jobs, homework, study, family and most importantly time to CHILLOUT.
Hey Zoe
It really depends on what you want to do in the future in university. An example is if you want to go into commerce and accounting you would do accounting, economics and maybe business management and maybe stage 2 english. At the moment i'm in year 12 and i'm doing 4 stage 3 subjects and 2 stage 2 subjects. I had to drop chemistry because i was really struggling . I couldn't find the time to study all of those subjects. But it depends on how your doing. Maybe your smarter then me. But choose subjects your teacher has recommended. BUT if I was you I would do 5 WACE subjects. This would give you time to study and the other subject you can relax in.


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Dvd Release Date: 2004-02-17
Genre: Drama, Comedy
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Duration: 1hr 30min
Steven Schoichet is browbeaten at every turn, by his family, his dead-end job, the faceless suburb where he still lives at home. That is until he decides to make a change: Ventriloquism--hey, a dream's a dream. His family barely pays him enough attention to even dismiss the idea--his mother is only concerned that he eat something, and his father only thinks of his model ships. Steven's sister recently broke off her engagement to an unstable accountant, which makes her career as a wedding planner an emotional minefield. His only supporter is neighbor Fangora--aka Fanny--a suburban punker who has her own aspirations to stardom. After Steven loses his job, things actually start to turn around. He falls for his counselor at the unemployment office, and through the best efforts of Steven and the little friend on his knee, good things start to happen for everyone around him. A restraining order leads to new love, a rock band learns Yiddish, and everything clicks into place at somebody else's wedding.
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Create Validation Lists That Change Based on a Selection from Another List
Validation needs can vary depending on the context in which the validation is used. However, you can create a spreadsheet in which one validation list changes depending on what you select in another.
To make this tutorial work, the first thing you need to do is set up a worksheet with some data. On a clean worksheet named Lists and located in cell A1, type the heading
Objects. In cell B1, type the heading
Corresponding List. In cells A2:A5, repeat the word
Can. In cells A6:A9, repeat the word
Sofa. In cells A10:A13, repeat the word
Shower. In cells A14:A17, repeat the word
Car. Then, starting with cell B2 and ending with cell B17, enter the following words (corresponding to the Objects list):
Bonnet, and
In cell C1, enter the heading
Validation List. Next, to create a list of unique entries, enter the word
Can in cell C2, the word
Sofa in cell C3, the word
Shower in cell C4, and the word
Car in cell C5.
You also can use the Advanced Filter to create a list of unique items. Select cells A1:A17, select Data » Filter » Advanced Filter, and then select Unique Records Only, Filter the List in Place. Click OK, and then select cells A2:A14 (which will include the hidden cells). Copy and paste them to cell A18. Select Data » Filter » Show All, select the list of unique objects, and cut and paste them into cell A2. Now you've got your list!
Select Insert » Name » Define, and in the Names in Workbook: field, type the word
Objects. In the Refers To: box, type the following formula and click Add:
In the Names in Workbook: box, type the name
ValList, and in the Refers To: box, enter
$C$2:$C$5. Click Add. Now insert another worksheet, call it
Sheet1, and roll up your sleeves as you put this strange data to work.
With Sheet1 still active, select Insert » Name » Define. In the Names in Workbook: field, enter the words
CorrespondingList, and in the Refers To: field, enter this rather lengthy formula and then click Add:
=OFFSET(INDIRECT(ADDRESS(MATCH(Val1Cell,Objects,0)+1,2,,,"Lists")),0,0,COUNT IF(Objects,Val1Cell),1)
Click the Names in Workbook: field and type the word
Val1Cell. In the Refers To: box, enter
$D$6 and click Add. Click the Names in Workbook: field and type the word
Val2Cell. In the Refers To: box, enter
$E$6 and again click Add. Click OK to take yourself back to Sheet1 and then select $D$6.
This is a long process, but you are nearly done.
Select Data » Validation » Settings. Select List from the Allow: box, and in the Source: box, type
=ValList. Ensure that the In-Cell drop-down checkbox is selected and click OK.
Select cell E6 and again select Data » Validation » Settings. Select List from the Allow: box, and in the Source: box, type
=CorrespondingList. Then, ensure that the In-Cell drop-down box is checked, and click OK. Select one of the objects from the validation list in cell D6, and the validation list in cell E6 will change automatically to reflect the object you selected.
You now have one very user-friendly validation (pick) list, shown in the figure, whose contents will change automatically based on the item chosen from the other pick list. In any cell or range of cells, you can use one pick list that houses up to five separate lists.
Figure 2-9. Two corresponding validation lists in use


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Forecast discussion: A strong high pressure system sits over Vermont at the moment, and it is bringing some gorgeous weather to Providence. I think we can we all agree we wish it was warmer, though. Well, milder temperatures are on the way for the weekend. However, we may not have seen the end of winter by the middle of next week.
Actually, milder conditions will be coming, starting tomorrow. However, we cannot thank the high. Actually, it is a low we should be giving thanks to this weekend. An upper level low in the atmosphere will create southwest flow, and this will allow warmer air from the south to begin filtering back into New England. Temperatures on Saturday will actually be slightly above normal.
The high will also keep a very strong area of low pressure moving onto the east coast from Florida away from the region. There is a chance the south coast sees an isolated shower Friday night into Saturday morning. But, the high will remain strong enough to move the low into the Atlantic. The high will protect us until Saturday night. A weak cold front out of the Great Lakes will bring the slight chance for some snow showers late Saturday night into the middle of Sunday morning. No snowfall is expected. We should return to mostly sunny skies by the afternoon, as the front dissipates. However, the front will become a weak disturbance, keeping cloudy skies over us for Sunday evening.
As we head into Monday, a stronger disturbance will form to the south of Southern New England. This disturbance will create some isolated snow and/or rain showers Monday morning, and ending by the evening. At this time, not all the computer models agree on whether there is enough moisture in the atmosphere to even create precipitation. So, I may be tweaking Monday's forecast over the next few days.
However, all the computer models are agreeing on a big Nor'Easter forming for the middle of next week. This low will bring the chance for some snow, sleet, and rain. The problem right now is the low's track. If the low's center moves to the west of us, we will be in the warmer sector, meaning more rain than snow. But, if the low moves out to sea, or the center moves to our south and east, we will be in the colder area, meaning more wintry precipitation. At this time, it appears we will be in the warmer sector, meaning more rain than snow. However, my confidence in the forecast after Tuesday is very low. Based on where the computer models place the low, a difference of even 40 miles means the difference between all snow and all rain.
72 hour forecast:
Tonight: Clear skies but not as cold with a low of 17.
Friday: Mostly sunny and milder with a high of 39. Winds will come from the east at 10-13 mph.
Friday night: Mostly cloudy with a possible shower along the south coast. We will see a low of 29 with north-northeast winds of 10-13 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a high of 45.
Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers around 10 p.m. and a low of 29.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with possible snow showers ending by mid-morning. Mostly sunny skies expected by the early afternoon. We will have a high of 39.
Sunday night: Mostly cloudy with a low of 26.
Extended Forecast:
Monday: Mostly cloudy with isolated snow/rain showers by the morning, ending by the evening. Highs 40-43, lows 30-33.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with increasing clouds through the evening. Highs 40-43, lows 24-27.
Wednesday: Cloudy with snow showers in the early morning, with moderate rain by the afternoon. Highs 42-45, lows 25-28.
Thursday: Snow dissipates through the early morning, and becoming mostly sunny. Highs 32-35, lows 15-18.


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A new processing plant was constructed on the north side of Bridgeton which opened in March 1955. It was the newest dairy plant in the area and the company's first by-line was formed: "South Jersey's Most Modern Dairy." In January 1985, Cumberland Dairy began operation of the first United States installation of the DASI Ultra High Temperature Pasteurization System. This system was the first UHT system that can give dairy products a longer shelf life through sterilization, but still maintain a fresh flavor. In 2004, Cumberland Dairy continued to be a leader in the dairy by installing one of the first plastic milk bottling lines exclusively for ESL refrigerated dairy products.
Cumberland Dairy, a family owned and operated New Jersey company, is one of the nation's premier specialty dairy and non-dairy product manufacturers. We market a full line of Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) / Extended Shelf Life (ESL) dairy products, which are produced using state of the art equipment.
Main Office and Warehouse899 Landis Ave.Rosenhayn, NJ 08352
Processing Plant80 Edward Ave.Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Carmine C. Catalana, III, Chairman of the Board of Cumberland Dairy died shortly after midnight on Thursday December 8, 2011 which is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
He was born on March 2, 1930, in Vineland, New Jersey to his parents, Charles and Elizabeth Catalana. He grew up in Bridgeton 2nd ward and proudly attended South Avenue School. He later attended and graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1948, where he played the alto Saxophone as member of the "Tune Toppers". He has diligently worked with other members of the Class of 48 on many annual Class reunions.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951 serving in Heideliberg, Germany receiving his honorable discharge in 1954. When he returned home from the service, Carmine worked along with his father, mother, and uncle as they labored to build their business, Cumberland Dairy. He along with his father built a new plant on Edward Avenue in 1954. That is where the tag line "South Jersey's Most Modern Dairy" was coined.
He met his future wife, Theresa Bertolini while frequenting "The Sweet Shop" Restaurant in Bridgeton where his Uncle Joe DeLuca was the cook. They were married on October 5th, 1957 at Immaculate Conception Church in Bridgeton. Carmine worked alongside his parents at the dairy until his father's death in 1966 at the young age of 62. At that point the future of Cumberland Dairy was firmly in his hands.
While his business continued to grow, so did his young family. His first son, Carmine, IV, was born in September, 1958. Three more sons, Frank, Michael, and David were next, and then in 1966, his daughter Maria was born.
As the children grew, so did Carmine's involvement in their schools and church. For years, he served as the President of the Immaculate Conception School Board, and then later was named President of the Diocesan School Board. He also coached the school's CYO boys' basketball teams for fifteen years, winning numerous championships. He has been a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish Council, Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine Prep Advisory Board, and Men of Malvern. He also serves his church community as a Eucharistic Minister.
Under his direction, Cumberland Dairy grew from a small, local dairy to one of the largest producers of specialty dairy products on the east coast. The company he ran with his sons Carmine, Frank and David grew because of Carmine's leadership; his vision; and his dedication to his customers, suppliers and employees. Carmine always considered many of these people like family to him. His standing in the dairy industry has led to many accolades for himself and his company, including being named to the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Food Processors Association, and as a trustee for the New Jersey Milk Association.
Carmine has contributed his time and resources to many charitable and civic organizations. He has been a member of the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey Board since 1991, serving as President from 1999-2001. He is a member of the UMDNJ Dean's Development Council and the Italian American Civic Club Board of Trustees. He was Chairman of the March of Dimes Walk America in 1989, along with being Cumberland County's largest fundraiser for six consecutive years. Carmine was also the former President of the Bridgeton Exchange Club and a former Member of the Red, White, & Blue Band, two organizations that he proudly served in with his father. He was one of the many organizers and driving forces behind the Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebration in Bridgeton annually on the Sixteenth of July.
For all of his charitable endeavors, Carmine has been bestowed several great awards, including being named the 1989 Recipient of the Gregor Mendel Award from St. Augustine Prep and the 1996 recipient of the Spirit of Achievement award from the Italian American Heritage Cultural Society. In 2008, he was inducted into the St. Augustine Prep Hall of Fame. The Hendricks House of Vineland awarded him with the Distinguished Service Award in 2010.
Of all of his accomplishments, Carmine is most proud of his family-- his wife of over fifty years, Terry, their five children, and thirteen grandchildren. His son Carmine IV and wife Dana (Kazan) and their three children Rachel, Nicholas and Rebekah; his son Frank and wife Sherri (Ferrillo) and their children Mindy, Andrew and Chad; his son Michael and Bernadette and their daughters Carly and Courtney; his son David and wife Beth (Pierantozzi) and their children Taylor, Jordan and Garrett; and daughter Maria and husband Tony Iaconelli and their children Ryan and Megan.
Of Carmine's many interests, he loved playing golf with his many friends, family and business associates. He was a passionate fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and a season ticket holder since 1969. He was a tireless supporter of St. Augustine Prep Basketball, as well as many other numerous teams that his grandchildren played on. He loved his Tuesday nights at the Italian American club playing cards with the guys. He also loved his morning game of solitaire.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral which will originate at the Freitag Funeral Home, 137 W. Commerce St., Bridgeton on Tuesday morning December 13th at 10 o'clock and will be followed by an 11 o'clock Funeral Liturgy at The Parish of the Holy Cross/Church of the Immaculate Conception, 312 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton.
The burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery at Laurel Lawn in Upper Deerfield Township.
Friends will be received at the funeral home Monday afternoon and evening from 5 until 9 and also Tuesday morning from 8:30 until 10.
Memorial contributions can be made in Carmine's name to any of the following; Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey, 550 Mickle Boulevard, Camden, NJ 08103, ph: 856.966.4663; Saint Augustine College Preparatory School, 611 Cedar Ave., Richland, NJ 08350, ph: 856.697.2600; Our Lady of Mercy Academy, College Prep High School for Young Women, 1001 Main Road, Newfield, NJ 08344, 856.697.2008; Sacred Heart High School, 15 North East Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360, ph: 856.691.4491; or The Parish of the Holy Cross/Immaculate Conception Church, 312 N. Pearl Street, Bridgeton, NJ, ph: 856.455.2323.
For an article published in The Bridgeton News today regarding Carmine, please visit: http://www.nj.com/cumberland/index.ssf/2011/12/carmine_catalana_iii_cumberlan.html.
Carmine C. Catalana, IV, President
David A. Catalana, V.P. of Sales
Frank J. Catalana, V.P. of Operations


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I see the Ruth Bancroft Garden has declared Aloe greenii their Plant of the Month.
I don't like Aloe greenii. I think you can see why in their photo.
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Brian's background in public accounting and recognition in the financial industry provide a unique combination of analytical skill with a down to earth communication style. In 1996, he graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in Accounting, and then in 1999 completed the CFP Professional Education Program from The College for Financial Planning. Brian has continued his education by completing three leadership programs offered by The Coverdell Leadership Institute (2002), The Georgia Society of CPAs Leadership Academy (2005), and Leadership Henry (2008).
Much of Brian's analytical skill comes from his education and the designations he has earned as an accountant and wealth manager. Brian's designations include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), and Personal Financial Specialist (PFS). This rare combination of designations allows Brian to handle a broad range of client issues and circumstances.
Brian's financial career began with a large regional CPA firm in Marietta, GA where he helped develop and implement a financial services division. This led to Brian's next career endeavor with one of the largest fee-only financial planning and investment advisory firms in the Southeast. During his time at this firm, Brian co-managed over $67 million and provided comprehensive planning to CEOs of major corporations, professional athletes, and clients with net investable assets over $1,000,000.
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Sunday, September 14th 1-2pm
Lyons Elementary School
338 High Street Lyons, CO
Gerald Boland Memorial Dedication Ceremony
- Master of Ceremonies – Laverne Johnson
- Dedication of Stone, Bench and Bus Lane by Joie Siegrist, St Vrain Valley School Board District Representative
- At this time we will invite any former students and friends of Mr. Boland to share their memories and stories
- The Boland family will honor the rescue crew that saved Cheron Boland from her flooded car:
- Rusty Ribble – Town of Lyons
- Evan Patronik – Lyons Fire Protection District
- Lyons Alumni George Finnell will perform:
- The Night the River Rose
- If Not For the Storm
It is sad to all of us that Gerald Boland lost his life in the flood looking for his wife, Cheron. He taught at Lyons Elementary School from 1959-1989. Our community is better for having Gerald Boland as our teacher, coach, scout leader and friend to all.
The Bolands have been members of the Lyons Community since 1959 and lived in their Lyons home (that was lost in the flood) for 52 years. During the evacuation and chaos of the flood the early morning of September 12, 2013, the Bolands became separated from each other as they took both cars to evacuate. Gerald went to the Lyons Elementary School shelter but Cheron had pulled over to look for him. In fear for her safety, he left the shelter to drive back to their home to look for her and was swept away in the North St Vrain flood waters, his body was found by Search and Rescue over seven days later. The last place he was seen alive was that morning at the Lyons Elementary School.
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Lady Gaga has postponed a pair of shows in Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle, Wash. due to health issues. The pop diva abruptly called off her shows scheduled May 28 in Seattle's Key Arena and May 30 at Vancouver's Roger's Arena due to a severe case of bronchitis.
According to an update posted May 28 at her official Twitter page, the "Bad Romance" hitmaker writes that she is "devastated" at being unable to perform this week due to the "horrible" voice affliction. Commenting on her condition on her official Twitter account, Gaga tweets, "I'm devastated I'm unable to perform this week. Ursula took my mermaid voice I've come down with horrible Bronchitis."
The 28-year-old New York native has been touring Canada this month with her highly successful Lady Gaga artRave: The ArtPop Ball Tour. The controversial superstar played a sold out show in Edmonton, Alta at Rexall Place just prior to the postponements.
Although new dates have not yet been rescheduled, Gaga has promised that she will be back to make up the two shows. A news release on her official website at LadyGaga.com asks fans to hold their tickets, which will be valid for the rescheduled performances in each city.
The five-time Grammy winner is expected to make a full recovery and resume the tour on June 2 in San Diego, Calif. at Viejas Arena. Gaga has more shows slated for Canada on July 2 at Montreal's Bell Centre and July 9 at Toronto's Air Canada Centre, as well as headline appearances at Quebec City Summer Festival on July 4 and July 5 at Ottawa Bluesfest. For more information, check out LadyGaga.com.
Did you know? Lady Gaga was supposed release a jazz album titled "Cheek to Cheek" with legendary crooner Tony Bennett on Jan. 1, 2014, but the album has been delayed tentatively until the fourth quarter of 2014.


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Now today I have the Peeps Dark Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Pumpkin to review! I like how Peeps makes a milk and dark chocolate version of each so people can adhere to their preferences. This one too has awesome Halloween colors and iconography on it.
This was similar to the Milk Chocolate pumpkin, but this one was odd as there was a thick, sticky orange syrup all over the pumpkin when I opened it. Strange. I guess the marshmallow peed itself? I bought a second one of these to check if it had the same issue, but my second one was clean. It looks like the first was a fluke. Anyways, the chocolate is nice and dark, with a subtle sweetness and rich flavor.
Another great version of this Peep, so really it all comes down to what kind of chocolate you prefer.
Rating: Will Eat Again
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Why are constructor calls in Java allowed only once per instance? If would be useful to set multiple instance variables in one call rather than calling several setters.
If you want to set several variables at once just define a function:
By definition an object is only constructed once, hence the constructor is only called once.
One thing worth noting: it's more common to favour immutability, so:
because a lot of concurrency issues simply go away when you do this. Not just concurrency issues too.
The date of birth will have changed. That problem is caused solely by
Your mistake is assuming that you should be writing default constructors and setting all the values using setters. An object should be 100% ready to go when it's created, so you should be writing one constructor that initializes its entire state.
It's not the Java "gods" that are mistaken, it's you.
There a deeper point here: Each method can run any number of times, zero to many, per object. The fact that a constructor can run only once is an advantage as it allows you to write code that will be executed exactly once per object. For instance: registration, acquisition of external resources (files, sockets, DB connections), data manipulation (if you want your input to be sorted you make the sorting inside the constructor and the language ensures that sorting will take place).
Another alternative to the constructor and other constructor patterns described here is the Builder pattern. There are plenty of pages describing how it works, but can be summeraised with the following concise example:
import java.awt.Color; import java.util.LinkedList; import java.util.List;
Nothing prevents you from writing another method that sets all the desired fields at once. It can even be called from the constructor in order to prevent code duplication.
You can call one constructor from another.
For example:
As many have mentioned, the constructor doesn't actually construct but sets the initial values on the object. This is important in that it is the only place to set final fields that are otherwise uninitialized. This should be a clue that the constructor isn't the same as any other function. Also, having a good and complete constructor can help define the invariants.
However, there are some tradeoffs and potential pitfalls here. It is not always correct that objects are "completely finished" when the constructor is complete. The constructors are invoked bottom up inheritance-wise but completed top down. Thus even when your constructor is finished, subclasses may still have work to do. So if you pass out a reference to yourself (an escape) during construction and that other class expect the caller to be in a complete/stable state, then problems could occur because the subclasses have not had their opportunity complete. This is particularly risky in highly concurrent code. In this case it becomes safer or even mandatory to use a construct/init pattern. Thus it may not be possible to get the object into a safe enough state to pass to other objects in the constructor. The are many cases where objects have circular dependencies and it becomes necessary to do basic construction on all then init them all.
IRC Josh Bloch (Effective Java) and Brian Goetz (Java Concurrency in Practice) both have some good discussions of these topics. Factory construction with private constructors if often a good alternative and has many benefits and is covered by Bloch.


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Virginia Mill Works Co.- 3/4" x 4-3/4" Golden Acacia Prefinished Distressed Solid Flooring- 30 Year Warranty
Reminiscent of the charming, handcrafted floors found in Colonial American homes, Virginia Mill Works hardwood flooring uniquely combines the look of old-world craftsmanship with modern design and prefinishing. Each floor is a work of art, adding stylish character to any room in your home. About Distressed Flooring:Distressed hardwood floors have a natural worn appearance. They look like floors from the days when floors were finished by hand.Please note this product is a nominal 3/4" thick, but due to its scraping process the thickness may be as thin as 5/8" in the scraped areas.
About Golden Acacia:Golden Acacia is an outstanding flooring choice for any home owner! The coloring of this strong wood adds inviting warmth to any space. The understated elegance of Golden Acacia's creamy golden sapwood and unique dark-streaked heartwood is breathtaking.Over time this flooring will deepen in color usually settling into a warm golden tan that maintains its cozy appearance.
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Looks Decent. Inconsistent Milling and Finish. Chips Easily
By J. Buraczynski
from Troutdale, OR
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Comments about Virginia Mill Works 3/4" x 4-3/4" Golden Teak Handscraped:
Overall, the material looks very nice put in. Several pieces are very splotchy like someone left a rag with stain on it while finishing. Milling was a bit inconsistent where the tongues and groves didn't always line up causing lippage. Some warping in material causing small gaps. Material is very hard but the finish is very brittle. It chips somewhat easily and once chipped, it just keeps coming off.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Beautiful and Durable
By OneOldSeaDog
from Virginia Beach, VA
This is the second time I have installed this product. I picked it the second time because it looks so beautiful on my first floor and is very durable. I found that a shoulder plane is very useful for installation. There are some minor variations in the width of the pieces that can be corrected easily with a shoulder plan.
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Outstanding service.
30 years in the making
By Hungrynecker
from Mt. Pleasant South carolina
Professionally installed
Delivery on time
Beautiful Floor
Beautiful floor. Easy install.
Well, after I bought the floor I let it acclimate for 8 months before installing so I can't complain about the 4 days needed to special order it. :)
Exceeded my expectations!!
By walexk
from Upton, MA
About Me Beginner
The floor looks terrific and the varying tones in the wood give it a lot of interest. I just did my office but I think I am going to extend it into the foyer, dining room and formal living room.
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Beautiful flooring
By Rich@RS Woodworking
from Paoli, PA
About Me Professional
The flooring was nice to work with but it is hard on the blades. Make sure you figure that into your cost estimate.
Great Product
By Reno RC
from Reno, NV
Great Floor
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By The Semenoff Family
from Staten Island, NY
We installed this beautiful flooring in three of our bedrooms and the second floor hallway. The texture is gorgeous. We love walking on the floor barefoot. The best part is the colour of the floor and its durability (one of the hardest out there).
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Love my 3/4" Solid Golden Teak Acacia HS
By Angelya
from Burlington NJ
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
We love our flooring from LL. They were professional, courteous, and easy to work with. Some of the boards are shorter, but its the nature of this species, and the wider planks. The pics online make it always look more red. but the color is really a beautiful rich mahogany color, with some variation.
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By Tony
from Santa Rosa CA
Had this product install three years ago and no problem with it whatsoever, so install it again this time in one of the bedroom. I like the curve texture in the wood and dark color, easy to clean the thickness of the wood made it very durable. Like stated before did not find anything bad about this product
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We are rapidly approaching Winefest Des Moines 2014, which will kick off on May 31. To tide you over until the end of the month, Winefest organizers have one last Wine Flights event scheduled. "Wine Flights: Dinner Party Wine Pairing" will take place on May 15 at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (located at 150 South Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines) starting at 6 p.m. The event will be $40 per person, and tickets may be purchased online through MidwesTix. [Please note that there were only a few tickets left at the time of this article's publishing.] You must be 21 or older to participate in this event.
"Wine Flights: Dinner Party Wine Pairing" is designed to help one conquer the difficult task of setting up menus and wines to complement each other. Representatives from Fleming's will walk patrons through the "ins and outs of wine pairing" and give them tips for dinner party planning. Ticketholders will taste their way through a sample four-course meal where each course paired with two contrasting wines. Patrons will learn what to look for and what to avoid to please the palates of their guests and themselves. They will also learn guidelines as to how much wine to have on hand, how to time dinner, and other valuable tips.
For more information on this Wine Flights event, or to learn more about the upcoming Winefest Des Moines 2014, go to Winefest Des Moines' website.


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"Law and Order" mastermind Dick Wolf says a story has been created to write the late Jerry Orbach's character out of the "Trial by Jury" spin-off.
The series debuts on NBC March 17 at 10 p.m. and settles into its regular slot on Friday, April 1, also at 10 p.m.
"Trial by Jury' will feature Bebe Neuwirth and Amy Carlson as assistant district attorneys in the office of gruff District Attorney Arthur Branch played by Fred Dalton Thompson. Orbach's Briscoe, having retired from detective work, is an investigator for the DA's office.
"Trial by Jury" is the third spin-off of "Law & Order," following "Special Victims Unit" and "Criminal Intent."
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Chestnut, 29, of San Jose, set a new record of 69 hot dogs at the annual eating competition in New York, to become a seven-time winner. Chestnut beat his 2009 record, which he tied last year, of 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes by one and walked away with $10,000 and keeps the championship belt. Sonya Thomas also known as the "Black Widow" of competitive easting won the defended her title in the women's championship with a total of 37 hot dogs.


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Michael Keaton is a man who's best known for playing a superhero on the big screen. Years after hanging up the cape, he tries to stage a big comeback on Broadway. What we're describing here isn't real life, but the plot to Alejandro González Iñárritu's upcoming movie, Birdman.
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Though he's still best known as Batman, Michael Keaton has been excellent over the last few years, taking small supporting roles in The Other Guys and Robocop (knocking it out of the park on both occasions). But this seems like a movie built for him: quirky and funny, but with a strong dark streak. We can't wait to see him mix it up with co-stars like Zach Galifianakis, Amy Ryan and Emma Stone.
There's even a scene in the trailer where Keaton goes all Tyler Durden on Edward Norton!
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Mexican director Iñárritu is best known for his elliptical, contemplative films like Babel and 21 Grams. It will certainly be interesting to see how he handles this new kind of movie.
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Do Japanese really eat whales? The true eating habits of the Japanese.
Japan doesn't stop catching whales despite the criticism from anti-whaling nations and groups. Why aren't Japanese people satisfied with other meat such as beef or pork? Are the Japanese really savage and eat many poor whales?
Actually, the Japanese don't eat meat so much. Most of them eat half a pound of meat as a maximum in a day. And then, they eat whale even less.
Most Japanese people eat whale less than once a year. Whale meat has a very characteristic flavor, it's absolutely different from beef. Whale meat is regarded as a delicacy and as nibbles. There is no black market of whales like some people say. Many Japanese consider it a ridiculous rumor, because they prefer not to pay a lot of money to eat whale.
However, the Japanese think that whale-catching is an important tradition. Catching whales in Japan has about 800 years of history, and there are many shrines in Japan which worship whales.
Some aquariums in Japan rear some small whales which are popular for Japanese visitors. Whales have been familiar in various ways for long time.
You can eat whale in few specialized restaurants or in Japanese-style pubs. There are many Japanese who have never eaten whale. Are you interested in such restaurants?


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Scrabble word: BLAZON
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Definitions of BLAZON in dictionaries:
- noun - the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
- verb - decorate with heraldic arms
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- To describe (a coat of arms) in proper terms.
- To paint or depict (a coat of arms) with accurate detail.
- To adorn or embellish with or as if with a coat of arms: "the stars and moons and suns blazoned on that sacred wall" (G.
- To proclaim widely.
- Heraldry.
- A coat of arms.
- The description or representation of a coat of arms.
- An ostentatious display.
- verb - to make known publicly or officially
There are 6 letters in BLAZON: A B L N O Z
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You want to be a responsible pet owner when it comes to the neighborhood and environment. No one wants a dog that defecates all over its yard and barks at all hours of the day and night. You love and appreciate your pet, no matter what; however, your neighbors may not be as overjoyed with a dog's presence, physically and vocally. You can find numerous things to clean up after your dog, keep it restrained on your property and handle barking issues at your local Rockford-area Petsmart or Petco as listed below or one closest to your home. After all, you want to be a good neighbor if you have a dog.
Despite whether you live in an apartment, townhome, condo or private home, there are steps you should consider to avoid upsetting your neighbors. Because you love your dog and probably other animals, it does not mean that everyone around you does. Keep that in mind and try to be a good, respectable neighbor.
When walking your dog, always be sure to pick up the mess and dispose of it when returning home. Always keep your dog confined for its safety and others around. Allowing your dog to roam free puts it in danger of abuse from other animals, people, being hit my motor vehicles, meeting up with tuxins and so much more. You also don't want to chance your pet getting into your neighbor's yard and doing its' business, digging up the garden, going through the trash and just being a nuisance. Your friendly neighbor may decide to retaliate by having your pet picked up (for being loose) or may get really angry and harm it! Ensure your dog is not only clearly identifiable with tags and/or a microchip and kept restrained on your own property.
If at all possible, control excessive barking. Neighbors will turn on you quickly if there is nuisance barking from your dog. Most dogs bark out of fear, boredom and anxiety. Do not leave your dog outside for extended periods of time where it will find a cause to bark. There are various training methods available to put an end to barking inappropriately and something you should consider. You can even try something as simple as a squirt bottle of water and use consistently during training to stop the behavior. If it is a continual thing, contact your vet to determine if there are psychological and medical issues that need to be addfressed.
Teach your dog some manners when it comes to neighbors, friends and visitors, such as not to jump on people and be overly enthusiastic when greeting them. Begin training your pet early on to sit, stay, come and walk properly on a leash. Your dog should also be socialized around people and other animals, making it more comfortable and confident.
If all else fails and your pet tends to "guard" its domain excessively, inform visitors, neighbors and friends to avoid any hard feelings, injuries and embarrassment. Some dogs are easy to adapt to people, places and things while others need time or may forever be shy. Just do your best as a good neighbor with a dog.
If you are looking for wholesome, natural and homemade treats for your favorite canine best friend, Led foot's Pet Bakery near the Rockford area is happy to meet your needs. Check out the website at Ledfoot Bakery. Contact Susan Weitzel at 815 784-6358, Ledfoot Bakery Contact.
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For all your pets needs and accessories in the Rockford area, go to your local PETCO - 6305 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, (815) 229-0184 - Petco or your local PETSMART - 6320 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, (815) 397-7880 - Petsmart -Petland, (815) 332-4200 - Petland
For many of your pet essentials, visit your local Rockford-area CVS pharmacies. There are four convenient locations - 3134 11th Street, Rockford, IL 61109, (815)398-0048 - 110 S Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61108 - 3718 Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103, (815)877-9620 - 2454 S. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108, (815)399-5421 - CVS Pharmacy


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I was always a child of the railroads, so Union Station held much more magnetism for me than the airport. Still, in the 1960s, Sky Harbor was a sweet little airport. It had a romantic name. The old blond-brick West Terminal and tiny control tower hearkened back to aviation's infancy — it had only been six decades since the Wright Brothers' first powered flight.
You boarded by stairs — jetways were several years off. The new East Terminal was graced by a dramatic mural of Phoenix's founding myth and flight science above the airy modern waiting room. It also had a second-story observation deck, where one could watch the airplanes, complete with telescopes. Our Cub Scout den was given a tour of the control tower. All this was before hijackings and the rise of the present Security State.
It was a beautiful airport with a certain '50s charm. One reached it from 24th Street along grassy parkways with trees. And back then, the route into downtown was still lined with pleasant motels and "auto courts," all human scale.
Sky Harbor had two runways, which were plenty back then. On the south edge was the Air National Guard midair refueling tanker wing (Richard Nixon gave a campaign speech in the big hangar during the 1972 campaign).
On the north side, beyond the general aviation hangars, were the Southern Pacific tracks, which carried three passenger trains a day in each direction. The best airplane watching was on 40th Street, which was a two-lane affair that dipped into the riverbed and marked the east boundary of the airport. The 727s and 707s came in right overhead.
Airlines were highly regulated. Hubs were far in the future. So regional players such as Bonanza, Hughes AirWest and Western were as important as United, American and Continental. I made my first airplane flight from LA to Phoenix when I was ten (we had gone there on the Sunset Limited, by far the more enchanting journey for me). Flying was special then. People dressed up. Airlines treated you very well. There were no cattle calls or lines from LockUp.
Sky Harbor was an accidental airport. Before the Depression, a number of landing strips were sited around Phoenix. This one, built in 1928 by Scenic Airways, was purchased by the city in 1935 and improved thanks to New Deal money, manpower, and materials. TWA began regular service three years later and for decades was a dominant carrier. For several years in the 1970s, TWA ran 747 service between Phoenix and Chicago.
The spectacular mural in the East Terminal, which opened in 1962. Notice people dressed up to fly.
Today, of course, Sky Harbor is a behemoth. On the outside, it's ugly, adds hugely to the heat island and air pollution, is a monster to navigate, and has lost all its former grace. This is hardly a peculiarity to Phoenix — American airports are generally unattractive, as if warning you architecturally of the travel ordeal ahead.
The heat island issues are more pressing for Phoenix, with longer and hotter summers, and when the monsoon storms collide with all that heat being released by this vast concrete monster.
Still, Phoenix goes out of its way to be homely: The Goldwater Terminal (Terminal Four) looks like a massive jail. The old West Terminal was demolished for — what else? — a surface parking lot. Driving on I-10 south of the Salt, you can still find the old control tower. The mural in aging Terminal 2 (the old East Terminal) was profaned in the 1980s by the sign of a restaurant.
On the other hand, Sky Harbor is the friendliest airport I've ever encountered. The inside of Terminal Four, especially, resembles a very nice shopping mall, which is as good as it gets for most Americans. The Sky Train makes it easy to get from light rail (WBIYB) or the east economy garage to the terminals.
Sky Harbor is also Phoenix's last unassailable economic asset that hasn't been poached by the suburbs. For now it remains a hub for American Airlines after the merger with US Airways; that status can't be taken for granted.
It is also Southwest's busiest "station" (the company doesn't like the word hub). On top of that, Alaska and United are major players. I can't think of another major airport with more choices. A "fortress hub" Sky Harbor is not.
All the Williams-Gateway ("Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport") hype is a pipedream. Airlines serve Sky Harbor because it's relatively inexpensive. This is different from, say, LAX, whose costs gave rise to competition. The old idea of an Eloy mega-jetport is dead. In both cases, the costs and trouble of starting up major service would be prohibitive (see Denver International Airport), and both are far from population centers. It certainly won't happen given today's fiscal and economic climate. The major airlines don't want Gateway, as long as the Phoenix keeps costs in line. And the developers helpfully continue to encroach on Gateway and Eloy.
This has come at a cost. Some of the city's most historic barrios were bulldozed to — well, I'm not sure what. The land is now office "parks" or empty. Among the excuses given were safety and noise abatement, but if you've ever flown into LAX, San Diego, Boston or many other airports with runways adjacent to neighborhoods, this smells.
The barrios simply lacked the political power to push back. The cultural and historic loss was immense. Their demise, in turn, destabilized Maryvale. I'd love to know who got rich off this con.
In addition, Sky Harbor has its own revenue stream, benefits from the hidden federal subsidies for air travel and operates largely disconnected from city government. It deserves its own experienced beat reporter, not just covering airlines but the airport's inner workings, conflicts of interest, environmental issues, etc.
Harry Mitchell, as Tempe mayor and Sky Harbor nemesis, used to warn that the airport coveted everything north to McDowell and east to Seventh Street.
Meanwhile the city aviation department also operates the Deer Valley and Goodyear airports, the former a large general aviation site, and the latter, where the old Naval Air Station once stood, would make a great logistics center.
The gigantic offsite rental car building is another curiosity — another reason the airport needs more scrutiny. The rental hub is bigger than many airport terminals in medium-sized cities. I guess the bigs at City Hall were trying to get ahead of "growth" — both the old East Terminal and Terminal Three were overwhelmed years before their projected capacity.
Such thinking now fails to account for the discontinuity that is already upon us with Arizona's ongoing Depression. I suppose if things don't work out, an apron can be extended to the rental-car building, repurposed as the only terminal.
At least a proposal to take away the distinct name in favor of "Phoenix International Airport" was turned back years ago, and most people still call it by its historic title.
Sky Harbor gallery:
An American Airlines pilot outside the Sky Club in the 1940s. McCulloch Bros./ASU Archives
Passengers board airplanes outside the old Terminal One/West Terminal in the 1950s.
An aerial shot of the airport in the 1970s. The landscaped parkway entered from 24th Street.
Just rolled in from the Midwest and think there's no history here? Break the glass and click on your emergency dose of Phoenix 101.


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The full trailer to the incredibly gorgeous Jupiter Ascending is now out, and embedded for your viewing pleasure below. Jupiter Ascending, if you didn't already know, is a new fantasy sci-fi flick from The Wachowskis, the duo behind The Matrix Trilogy.
The movie stars Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis, with a battle for Earth, spaceships, incredible looking machine, alien world's, superpowers and much, much more. Let us know what you think in the comments section below!


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Stellar Impact
Stellar Impact
Website: http://www.stellar-impact.com/
Came across this interesting indie title while youtube'n, It looks like the gameplay is similar to DOTA in some ways while offering some ore customisation with a space-navy style combat. There's a Free to Play option, although the game itself is fairly cheap ($13.37) to upgrade to the full version. Has anybody tried this out?
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Reoh thank you very much for bringing this to my attention! Will be downloading and playing tonight. This looks really good. Once I've played a bit I willy post more on my experiences.
In the absence of orders find something and kill it.
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Played a bit. Only a few games running at a time so I kept running into Manta.... So I was playing guys with hugely kitted ships. No way to avoid it currently.
There's a good game in there. The lag is shocking though. This is something they are working on but it makes it very difficult at times. Must stay close to other fleet members to survive.
They really need an English interpreter as well. Many spelling and grammar errors. Otherwise it's a decent game.
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It looks pretty cool I must say. But it's another on the list for me. Too many games and not enough time!
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Currently playing: Loving Borderlands 2. Dabbling in Planetside 2. Dreaming of TSW!
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saw a pic with mooocho spaceships when checking out dota2 on gamespot.
Thought of starcraft in space after seeing graphics.
How's this play ?
It's on sale on steam atm $8 for game or $10 with DLC (ships)
Says release date 13 Apr 2012, so not sure what that means since you guys posted last year (ahhh, refers to now on steam).
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