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Pre-Market Primer: Vodafone to Sell Wireless Stake to Verizon; US GDP Revised Up
Vincent Trivett
Salesforce.com earnings are still ahead today.
Equities are poised to extend yesterday's gains as the imminent intervention in Syria is seen as taking place later and US GDP was revised upward.
The US economy grew at a 2.5% annual pace in the second quarter, up from previous estimates of a 1.7% gain. Initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 last week to 331,000, just a bit higher than economists' expectations.
Fears of an immediate conflict with Syria were eased last night when President Barack Obama told PBS NewsHour that he has not yet made a decision, and that he is wary of dragging the United States into a lengthy, complex war.
US stock futures are lower this morning.
(INDEXDJX:.DJI) futures were up 0.34% to 14,857 while futures contracts on the
(INDEXSP:.INX) rose 0.32% to 1,637.50.
(INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) futures gained 0.46% to 3,082.50. Prices of other fear-trade assets such as oil, US bonds, and gold eased.
European shares made gains this morning. Germany's unemployment rate stayed unchanged at 6.8% in August, though the number of unemployed rose by 7,000 to 2,943,000. France's Business Climate Indicator rose three points to 98 and Italian consumer confidence rose one point to 98.3 this month.
(NYSE:VOD) is officially in discussions with
(NYSE:VZ) to sell its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless. The deal could cost Verizon as much as $130 billion.
AMR Corp
(OTCMKTS:AAMRQ), the holding company of American Airlines, and
US Airways
(NYSE:LLC) are open to a deal with the US Department of Justice in which the government would step out of the way of a merger between the two air carriers. If the merger goes forward, it would be the biggest air carrier in the world.
JPMorgan Chase
(NYSE:JPM) opened an internal investigation into its eyebrow-raising hiring of children of influential Chinese decision makers to land deals. An internal spreadsheet at the bank flagged 200 hires for scrutiny.
After the bell today,
(NYSE:CRM), the top provider of cloud-based customer relationship software, is expected to post earnings of $0.07 per share, down 36% from $0.11 per share last year. Revenue is expected to rise 28% to $939.2 million.
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Wow ..oh my god ..new record 73 ...lalalala...i'm so happy
Sushi Spell
Sushi Spell
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Congratulations Blue Sea! 73 is a really good score. :)
Jo (LearnEnglish Teens Team)
Thanks alot Miss Jo....this site is really helpful
i've got 40
WOW, well done Yoona123. 61 is definitely a NEW RECORD! Can anyone beat that?
Simon (LearnEnglish Teens Team)
new record 61
i got 57 score
This is nice game but i dont like to eat sushi :) i just like to eat sushi king
How many persons played this game & earn how many points?
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I got 73 in first time.
I've got 96 points :D!
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Chapter 12 Summary
How It All Goes Down
Professor Umbridge
- In the Gryffindor Common Room, Hermione spots a sign advertising "a little extra gold" (12.7) for anyone who is willing to act as a test subject for Fred and George's practical joke experiments.
- They warn, "We regret that all work is undertaken at applicant's own risk" (12.7).
- Hermione takes the sign down, looking angry.
- We also find out more about who believes Harry. Hermione breaks the news that Lavender Brown, another Gryffindor fifth year, thinks he's lying about Voldemort.
- Hermione points out that this is exactly what Voldemort is best at: dividing good people against one another.
- At breakfast, the new captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, Angelina Johnson, reminds Harry that there's room on the team for a new Keeper.
- Tryouts will be that Friday and Harry (who is the Gryffindor Seeker) has to come.
- Ron sounds interested at the news that there's an opening on the Gryffindor team.
- Hermione scolds Fred and George for advertising for testers on the Gryffindor notice board.
- Fred and George reply that she'll be begging for Skiving Snackboxes at the end of this year.
- Fifth year is when Hogwarts students take their OWLs – Ordinary Wizarding Levels.
- OWLs are major exams in every subject offered at Hogwarts, and the stress of preparation makes people crazy.
- Fred and George kept their spirits up. They didn't do great on their own OWLs, but it doesn't matter: they "feel [their] futures lie outside the world of academic achievement" (12.74).
- In fact, Fred and George are planning to complete their sixth year and then drop out of Hogwarts.
- They'll both be seventeen and of age, so they can go ahead and start their business more seriously.
- The first lesson of the day is History of Magic with (extremely boring) Professor Binns.
- Cho approaches Harry after class and starts trying to strike up a conversation.
- Ron (annoyingly) jumps in: "Is that a Tornados badge? [...] You don't support them, do you? [...] Have you always supported them, or just since they started winning the league?" (12.112-4).
- Cho walks off, offended, and Hermione shouts at Ron for being tactless.
- Then comes Potions class with Professor Snape.
- He warns them that they have to pass their OWL in Potions if they expect to continue on in the sixth year.
- Professor Snape singles out Harry's potion for mockery, which is to be expected because Snape hates Harry's guts.
- Hermione and Ron start squabbling about Snape – whether he's truly on the side of good or not – until Harry tells them to shut up.
- In Divination Class, Ron tells Harry, "Hermione thinks it would be nice if you stopped taking out your temper on us" (12.172).
- Harry gets immediately defensive.
- Professor Trelawney assigns them dream interpretation, but since Harry knows "perfectly well what his regular nightmare about a graveyard meant" (12.183), he's not too eager to do the assignment.
- Then comes their lesson with Professor Umbridge: Defense Against the Dark Arts.
- She tells them to put their wands away and take out their books.
- Professor Umbridge wants to follow "a carefully structured, theory-centered, Ministry-approved course of defensive magic" (12.195).
- Did you see that bit about "theory-centered"?
- What she means is that she does not intend for them to practice the spells they're learning; she just wants them to read about them.
- All the students are outraged – Hermione, Ron, Harry, Dean Thomas, and Parvati Patil all speak up (even though Professor Umbridge keeps trying to shut them down).
- Finally, Harry breaks. When Professor Umbridge tells Harry "there is nothing waiting" (12.252) to attack the students of Hogwarts, he answers, "Hmm, let's think [...] Maybe ... Lord Voldemort?" (12.255).
- Professor Umbridge takes points from Gryffindor and tells Harry he is lying.
- Harry can't stop, though: "So, according to you, Cedric Diggory dropped dead of his own accord, did he?" (12.268).
- Professor Umbridge hands Harry a note to take to his Head of House, Professor McGonagall, and kicks him out of class.
- As Harry goes to Professor McGonagall, Peeves the Poltergeist starts singing to Harry, "Oh, most think he's barking, the potty wee lad" (12.280).
- This does not improve Harry's temper.
- Professor McGonagall reads the note and then tells Harry that he has to be more careful.
- She warns, "Potter, use your common sense. [...] You know where she comes from, you must know to whom she is reporting" (12.305).
- Apparently, Professor Umbridge has given Harry detention for every night that week.
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Things to see and do - Bucharest
Leaving for Romania
Romanian Rural Museum :
Nearby tourist sites
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Hotel Unique Bucharest from49 €Book
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Marshal Garden Hotel from99 €Book
Romanian Rural Museum
Romanian Rural Museum : Michelin's recommendations
This vast neo-Romanian building (1912-1939) was the Romanian communist museum from 1966 to 1990. Remodelled to focus on the riches of rural life, it is one of the country's most interesting museums, winning the European Museum of the Year award in 1996. The brainchild of painter and photographer Horia Bernea (1938-2000), this richly colourful and light space fulfils its purpose perfectly. A consolation (or frustration) for those without the time to explore Romania's countryside.
Useful Information
- Address : ªos. Kiseleff nr. 3 RO - 011341 Bucuresti011341Bucuresti
- Website : http://www.antipa.ro
- Prices : 20 ron (children 5 ron)
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Now, I am a fan of the movie Despicable Me but I can't say that I am a fan of Universal Studio's interactive planner.
You start off picking the number of people in your party and the time in which you will be visiting. Then you are given a few key word selections such as "romance" or "Thrills" to help guide you to planning.
When you get to the next page it tells you that there are a certain amount of items for you to see. However, the page is a bit overwhelming. They pick a select few for you to start with and then if you can find the button, you can add more.
It leads you next to booking your trip if you haven't already done so. To be honest this feature is less than desired. it's clumsy and hard to view. The most you can do with it is create a pdf to print off which is pretty much the same thing as getting a brochure while you're there. There are not many features to it or any mobile apps so that you can take it with you. For a company so big, I am disappointed in what could play a major part in deciding where to visit while in Orlando.
They need to take a cue from Walt Disney World and their My Disney Experience App.


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Even though nearly all kids apparently enjoy getting to the beach, on occasion you should posses a few ideas in helping to keep them all busy far beyond going swimming and also constructing sandcastles. We've made an effort to offer a few guidance right here.
Beach Activities:
1) Drill down one route towards ocean.
2) Produce a dam (make use of fine sand, small stones along with other seashore items that ar easily found there on the beach).
3) Drill down a dent and strive to load it using water!
4) Give it a try to mud carving. Have you thought about setting up a mermaid or a turtle?
5) Hunt for the shells, driftwood, seaweed, sea glass, crabs etc
6) Find out whenever you can get a pebble otherwise shell having a pre-made pit with it, in order to thread on the string to get a pendant.
Beach activities pebble boy
1) Accumulate small stones, seaweed, sea shells and also different "spotted" items to create images on seashore.
2) Merit a reward – genuine or even honorary – for all the person that could collect maximum fascinating "find out".
3) Construct a ship or maybe a vehicle into the soil sufficiently large to get a seat within. An excellent option for fictional travels.
4) Draw portraits, phrase plus puzzles into the soil using a stick.
5) Artwork images making use of small stones, pebbles, seaweed furthermore shells – no matter what you could possibly accumulate.
Beach sandcastle
1) You will find still space throughout the seashore for the next sandcastle!
2) Construct a town – not only a sandcastle.
3) Build up the "sand-man" – the soil same as the snow-man. He might switch some brains!
4) Create foot-prints into the soil. They need not be your personal .. have you thought to attempt any dinosaur themed foot prints as a substitute?
5) Along with a small amount of readiness you might create the mold of your very own kid's legs, fingers, and/or a few fascinating items they've already spotted. You will have to have a pot where you can jumble the adhesive Plaster of Paris (make use of water in bottles, maybe not sea water). For truly sleek borders you ought to have a pot (maybe a package or simply a pastry container) where you can create your cast, also, you can simply make use of the soil right on the coast.
6) Initially, be sure that the soil is actually moist adequate to maintain the contour although not overly moist. Push the thing and / or part of the body inside soil to depart an excellent appearance. Jumble the plasterwork and quickly place it inside mold. It need to be dried up sufficient enough to grab properly within 30 minutes: wrap it broadly inside bubble wrap otherwise daily paper and carry it to your place where keep it to dry out totally prior to trying to take off whatever hanging on fine sand.


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Saudi Ambassador to the United States Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz has attested to the fact that the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia deny any connection to terrorism. In a statement yesterday that appeared on U.S. stations as well as on Saudi Television, Prince Bandar responded to media reports describing Osama bin Laden as "Saudi" by reiterating that bin Laden's Saudi nationality had been withdrawn from him long ago, on account of his irresponsible acts.
Attesting the innocence of Islam in these terrorist attacks, Prince Bandar expressed the hope that the mass media and the politicians will not arbitrarily throw out accusations against Muslims: whoever committed these criminal acts, which violate all divine religions and all religious, moral and human values, is not Muslim. He added that Islam specifically refutes terrorists and terrorism, declaring that if it turns out, beyond reasonable doubt, that those who carried out these acts were people who claim to belong to Islam, they are Muslim in name only. He went on to comment that there are indeed people like this, but pointed out that they represent only themselves; such people are everywhere, in every religion and nationality, and of every color and race. He reiterated that the Saudis, like all Arabs and Muslims, are standing firm behind efforts to unveil the identity of those who committed these acts.
As for oil, Prince Bandar gave assurances that Saudi Arabia, and all the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), are committed to keep prices stable and to meet all oil demands.
In response to a question on the United States' reaction in the Middle East following this terrorist attack, he urged patience for the results of investigations, and cautioned against anticipating events. To a question as to whether he had had contacts with the U.S. administration, he said he had been in touch with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, and with Condaleeza Rice, advisor for national security affairs to President George W. Bush. Prince Bandar reiterated that Saudi Arabia offers full assistance and cooperation in efforts to eradicate terrorism.
To a question on whether Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon would exploit the latest events, Prince Bandar expressed deep concern at Sharon's past acts, citing the invasion of Lebanon in 1982 and the recent practices against the Palestinians. Stressing that what is currently happening in the Palestinian territories is unprecedented, he pointed out that other terrorist acts have not been punished by destruction of homes or bombing of towns. The U.S., he said, had not destroyed the home of Timothy McVeigh after the Oklahoma bombing, and the British Prime Minister did not destroy IRA homes when 10 Downing Street was attacked. He emphasized that although discussion must now focus on this huge disaster in a friendly country, we should not forget the plight that Palestinian people going through at the hands of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.


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Good Day Sunshine: All About Alexandra Spencer of 4th and BleekerJan 23, 2012
Our new January Lookbook features the lovely Alexandra Spencer of 4th and Bleeker – and although she's an Australia native, she rocks the California style flawlessly! Tan skin, sun-kissed hair, barely there cutoffs and daring mini dresses are some of her signatures, and she showcases her bold style through the amazing photography on her blog. (…) Read more
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With six days remaining before the celebrity cast of "Dancing with the Stars" 2014 is officially revealed during the March 4 edition of "Good Morning America," a series of Feb. 26 tweets by entertainment writer and SheKnows correspondent Kristyn Burtt revealed the identities of some of the pros who will --and a few who won't-- bring their skills to the ballroom for season 18. Later in the evening, DWTSgossip supplied the rest of the pro cast list.
According to Burtt, former "DWTS" troupe members Henry Byalikov and Witney Carson will each partner a celebrity for the very first time during season 18. Byalikov first joined the troupe during season 14, while Carson made her ballroom debut during season 16, shortly after competing on FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance."
Returning for another go at the troupe is Carson's fellow "SYTYCD" alum Lindsay Arnold. Burtt was also "90% sure" that "SYTYCD" 2013 alum Jenna Johnson would appear as part of the troupe.
Not returning at all for "DWTS" season 18 is Gleb Savchenko, who performed as part of the troupe during season 17 after partnering "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum Lisa Vanderpump during season 16. Sasha Farber, who worked with "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi in the fall of 2013, will also not return.
Despite the onslaught of changes presented, the biggest surprise of all is the alleged return of Maksim Chmerkovskiy, the popular dancer who most recently appeared as a guest judge during season 17. Even Burtt was stunned by the news, tweeting "Maks is back as pro??!! #dwts" while listing names provided by her unnamed source.
The full pro cast list for "DWTS" 2014, including names added by @DWTSgossip, includes the following: Henry Byalikov, Witney Carson, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Val Chmerkovskiy, Cheryl Burke, Karina Smirnoff, Peta Murgatroyd, Sharna Burgess, Emma Slater, Mark Ballas, Tony Dovolani and Derek Hough.
Notably not listed are popular Irishman Tristan MacManus, and Kym Johnson, who judged "DWTS" Australia in the fall of 2013 and initially planned to return to the U.S. version this spring.
"Dancing with the Stars" 2014 premieres March 17 on ABC.
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The Deschutes National Forest closed central Oregon's Dutchman Sno-Park's snowmobiling
access last weekend, citing early snow melt. Dutchman Sno-Park is located near Mt. Bachelor
on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway.
According to a news release, the closure is earlier than
normal; often snowmobilers can access high country from Dutchman Sno-park
through Memorial Day weekend.
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Just one week after the crosstown showdown, Cooper won't only be playing for a comeback, they'll also be playing for a purpose. Coogs for the Cure is the name of Cooper's campaign to battle breast cancer. It's raising money for women like Angela Hamil-Willis, mother of football player Parker to catch the signs breast cancer soon so they can stage a comeback of their own.
"We don't want women to have to choose between getting a mammogram and getting groceries. The earlier you're diagnosed, the better your outcome is, which was the case with me," Angela explained to KTXS on Thursday.
Her son, the Cougar kicker, was deeply effected by his mother's struggle. "Getting that news, I broke down right in front of her. It feels just like the world is on a downturn, coming to an end almost," Parker told KTXS from the Cougar locker room.
It is stories like this one and others that inspired head coach Todd Moebes to start Coogs for the Cure last year.
"It was just an idea that I came up with. Why don't we find people within the Coogar Nation who have had breast cancer. who have either lost the fight or are currently fighting it, we put their names on the
back of the shirt to honor them," Moebes explained.
Those shirts cost $15 dollars apiece and raised $23,000 dollars for the Hope Fund last year. "We are certainly hoping to top what we did last year with the purchase of the shirts and certainly tomorrow
will help."
It no doubt will help but the Cougars still have a small ways to go before reaching their goal. The game is at Shotwell Stadium Friday night against Midland High and begins at 7:30pm. Doors open an hour prior to kickoff and you can buy your shirt and -- Coog or not -- show your support at the stadium.


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Live IN Theater - Come live your history!
"The team had an amazing time, it ranked as one of their favorite team activities! You've helped set the bar high for our next event." (Tamara S - Apple)
"We had an amazing time. Thank you very much. I�m recommending it to everyone!" (Matt - A.T. Kearney)
"Thank you again for such a fun evening! Everyone was talking about it the whole night and we are looking forward to doing another mystery this spring!" (Emily - New York Rangers)
"The actors were fantastic and the experience was very fun!! I would highly recommend this experience." (Shilpa - Oracle)
"We had a great time, thanks again!" (Michael W - Hertz)
"We had SUCH a great time! Thank you for making our gathering a memorable event!" (Kristine P - ELS Law)
"We had an amazing time and I have already recommended this to other people. You were all awesome!" (Michelle O - Nielsen)
"Our clients had a blast!" (Sebastian F - Event Premiere)
"We really loved it - I've been getting feedback all morning from the crew and everyone I've talked to had a great time. " (Amanda D - Yelp)
"My team had a great time � thanks again to you and your team for putting on a great show! Will certainly keep Live In Theater in mind for future team events!" (Julia H - American Express)
"Our group had a great time, and we will definitely be in touch in the future." (Andrea D - Morgan Stanley)
"Thanks you so much to you and your team! We had a great time, everyone was still talking about the case this morning." (Ashley H - Amplify.)
"Was just thinking about last night! Thank you so very much for an awesome experience! The team kept talking about how awesome of a time they all had and how brilliant the acting was." (Benny W - appnexus)
"We had so much fun yesterday. Everyone is still talking about it!" (Ara K - Google)
"The kids LOVED the entire experience and told me it was the 'best partythey had ever been to!' THANK YOU SO MUCH! A birthday like no other!" (Carolyn M - Private Birthday Party)
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"Seriously awesome event - very well received by our clients and us. We've already started spreading the word for how great it was. Will def. keep this in mind for another event. I'd love to solve another one of the cases!" (Jameson P - FourSquare)
"Thank you for your wonderful support and show. We all LOVED the experience and had many laughs!" (Laura N - Sothebys)
"Thanks again for everything, we had a great time and were hugely impressed by the show and all the actors." (Lauren B - CodeCademy)
"Everyone had a great time!" (Rachel B - AppNexus)
"We absolutely loved the show!" (Nadia J - Deloitte)
"Thank you so very much for an unforgettable afternoon! The participants were wowed by the caliber of the actors and innovativeness of the experience." (Divya R - ISB)
"Everyone was great! Thank you for an amazing performance. Will definitely have to do it again." (Tom G - SquareSpace)
"Just wanted to say a BIG thank you for a great event! It was a very successful one and it went beyond our expectations! The LIT team is extremely talented!" (Maya Y - Structured Web)
"You guys were fantastic! We received such positive feedback, it really was a hit. Thank you so much!" (Adriana F - NYS Bar Association)
"Thank you for all your help and for creating an amazing experience. We had a great time! We're still talking about the case, and our CEO now has the permanent nickname of Merv thanks to one of your characters!" (Christa C - Stemp Systems)
"We had a blast! Thank you so much for doing Live In Theater!" (Ryan G - Essence Digital)
"The very best company party event (and I've done at least 40 of these type events) I have ever done. Beats a barbecue, bowling night, scavenger hunts, or the traditional band, dinner and dancing thing. Go to their website, and see more. Then go and enjoy. Everyone had a good time in our group of 35 or so folk. Five stars all the way!" (Robert - Satori Consulting)
"Our company treated us to this amazing experience where we got to unwind and experience these first class actors and company. From start to finish we had fun and got to be part of It live on the streets of new York." (Paul - Breitling)
"Our staff had an incredible time. Thank you so much. Your actors were amazing and believable and made the whole experience wonderful." (Lauren - Uncommon Charter High School)
"By far the coolest thing our company has ever done. Weeks later we are still talking about it and those who didnt attend and really upset about it. Can't wait to do it again!" (Ralson P - EX Corporate Event)
"Live In Theater was an amazing experience for our team. We were tired of the standard corporate team events-cooking class, wine tasting etc., and wanted something unique and engaging. Live In Theatre was perfect. The actors were fantastic and the entire team was great to work with from beginning to end. Everyone had a great time." (Noelle Campbell - Director of Public Relations, Allied World.)
"What a great experience - fantastic performance!" (Meinrad - The Boston Consulting Group)
"I brought my group of campers, ages 11-14, to participate in The Ryan Case. Everything about the murder mystery experience was excellent. From the booking process to the event itself, everything went exactly according to plan. When we arrived on the day of the event, we were immediately greeted by two actors already in character and the group hit the ground running. By the time the mystery was coming to a close even the campers who were skeptical about the murder mystery were yelling out theories and murder scenarios. The plot was intricate, the characters well thought out and the actors were excellent! We will be back!" (Josh - YMCA)
"This is just a quick note to express my gratitude for the wonderful experience at my daughter's Bat Mitzvah, party. Everyone had a fabulous time! Many girls were overheard saying that it was the most fun they had ever had a Bat Mitzvah party and at least one person said it was the most fun they ever had period." (Miriam - Bat Mitzvah)
"Truly amazing! Honestly, one of the coolest things we did in NYC. We did the home stay one of the Lombardi show. I was most impressed by the quality of acting. We actually thought some of the characters were real!!!" (Dan- Private home event)
"Twice now we have done shows with Live In Theater with our high school mentoring program. We've done the Ryan case and Lombardi case. Carlo and crew are awesome; the production is great and truly interactive. They adapted to our teenage population and really engaged our kids. We all had a great time and the actors were really great. I highly recommend any of the Live In productions, so much fun!!" (Heather-Young Professionals Mentoring Program)
"I found Live In Theater online, partly based on their amazing Yelp reviews, and asked Carlo to help me set up a customized version of the Lombardi case for my girlfriend's birthday party. We had 15 skeptical 30-something New Yorkers take part and we could not have had a better time. The case is far from obvious, the acting is superb, and the surprises came over and over." (Rishi - Private home event)
"We celebrated my daughters 14th birthday by going to Live In Theater, the Lombardi case. We ad such a great time. It was absolutely awesome!" (Cindy- Private Party)
"Spectacular theater! I predict a Tony in the future of everyone involved in this 100% perfect show. It was so great that I felt sorry for everyone in New York who wasn't there to see, and participate, in this murder mystery. It's absolutely a must-see." (Connie von Hundertmark)
"I think of Live IN Theater as a Murder Mystery on steroids! This group knows how to push the envelope as far as it can go (short of a real murder!). It's exciting and edgy and the actors must have brass ones to act all this out in period costume in a public forum! But it's also so much fun to what passersby try to figure out "What in tarnation is going on here!" Only in New York!" (Walter M.)
"Heard about this at the fantastic Tenement Museum and decided to get tickets for The Ryan Case. Me and my two friends, all historians, had such a great time. I was surprised at how quickly we totally got into the story, the actors are amazing. I really felt like a detective." (Samantha R.)
"Really cool concept. We saw the 2pm show of the Ryan case. The actors are great!" (Allison H.)
"Went for "The Ryan Case 1873" last night and had a blast. This was based on an actual unsolved case dealing with the murder of Nicholas and Mary Ryan in December of 1873. The actors were top notch and totally convincing....A really fun evening." (Rich M.)
"Loved the Ryan Case very intriguing mystery!" (Carissa)
"This interactive show is AWESOME FUN! It is an experience not just a show. I went to The Ryan Case 1873. You first meet in a room and hear about the facts of the case and get instructions. You break up into groups… with leaders and hats with badges...HOW FUN! You get a map to follow. AWESOME." (Sally W.)
"I caught a couple of Live IN Theater productions and I must say they are innovative and the acting I saw was better than what I saw on Broadway recently. To stage these period spectacles with period costumes and zany characters in public can happen only in New York! The actors I saw are well coached and they all "go for it!" The plot lines are clever and the process really builds a comraderie among us detectives out to solve the crime! This is unlike any conventional Murder Mystery you've ever seen safe behind some hotel ballroom or closed off restaurant. Loved what I saw so far and will definitely catch some more of their shows." (Wally Moon)
"If you want to do something interesting and just plain fun, you must go see The Ryan case...is a total interaction with the characters and it keeps you going as you get to revisit the area where perhaps the case took place...something from the past comes back to live as you walk around the neighborhood and this great production absolutely has brought just that! Mistery, suspense,history and action keeps the audience alive as this case unravels from the past into the present...All actors are totally amazing!! their accents, the actual character they play...just makes you look back in this mystery of what really happened, at the end you have lots of clues to put together and reveal the truth as all the groups get together...I highly enjoyed it very much and is something to do with friends or just for fun..don't miss it..a Must see!!Enjoy the fun!" (Mundo Traveler)
"I had an excellent time at the Live IN theater. Not knowing what to expect, I went with a group of 10. It's an interactive mystery game where we are part of the action as detectives figuring out the killer and his motives and you are really left guessing. It feels like you're in CSI. The actors are awesome and never/rarely break character. If you like theater, mystery, crimes, games, and/or good times, I highly suggest this activity. You get more than a show, you get an experience. I can't wait to do it again." (Adriana)
"The very best company party event (and I've done at least 40 of these type events) I have ever done. Beats a barbecue, bowling night, scavenger hunts, or the traditional band, dinner and dancing thing. Go to their website, and see more. Then go and enjoy. Everyone had a good time in our group of 35 or so folk. Five stars all the way!" (Robert G.)
"My fiancé and I recently participated in the Lombardi Case. The actors did a fantastic job, especially the woman portraying a prostitute. The event is timed fairly and if you're into it, you can interact with all of the actors to try to solve the crime." (Lucia P.)
"I did "The Lombardi Case", and I can't wait to do "The Ryan Case". Very well designed; very well executed. It's an immersive experience in which the public is integral part of the play, walking down the streets in lower Manhattan and interacting with the characters, trying to figure out the murder of a crime. Just awesome." (Breno)
"I experienced the Lombardi case this afternoon with my boyfriend and a group of other adventurous New Yorkers. The bottom line: I had a great time with the entire experience. It was engaging, funny, smart and the acting was awesome. This was a great way to spend the afternoon on a date, with family from out of town or a group of friends." (Krissy D.)
"I can't say enough good things about my experience! Two friends went with me to The Lombardi Case. It was hands down the best activity we participated in while visiting NY. I have been telling everyone about this interactive theater. I am looking forward to Bootlegger's Run, but unfortunately doesn't appear it will be up and running for my upcoming trip to NY. I highly recommend checking out one of their shows." (T.B.)
"New Yorker or tourist alike, you will have a great time experiencing Live IN Theater. My daughter and I did "The Lombardi Case." It was so much fun. You show up to the "precinct" and the actors are already in character. They're playing 70s music with police sirens and street noise being pumped in the room and the fun begins. The actors were great and it was an entertaining two hours that went by pretty quickly. The basic idea is you and the rest of the "audience" are rookie cops and you literally go out on the streets to solve a murder mystery. The suspects and witnesses are out in the neighborhood and it's your job to find them, talk to them, and then go back to the precinct to help "make an arrest." I look forward to going back with the rest of my family to try another one of their storylines." (Steven W.)
"I just experienced the "1975 Lombardi Case" and it was AWESOME!! My girlfriends and I had a wonderful time and we met some cool people. This is a family friendly/date friendly Theater." (Maggie G.)
"We had a great time solving the Lombardi murder mystery. The crew was amazing, talented and very entertaining. It was a rainy Sunday in the city, but we walked the streets, questioning the suspects, trying to solve the murder. It was a great interactive NY experience. I highly recommend this activity as a family or with friends. Loved it." (Andrea T.)
"Did the Lombardi Case. What a BLAST. The actors are all so funny and great at improv. It is like Law and Order SVU (because sex and drugs are involved) and you question witnesses in the middle of Nolita. You have a team and follow a map...perfect. I can't wait to try out the "Ryan Case."" (Olivia W.)
"My first experience with a live theater evening. This was by far a lot of fun. I went to the Lombardi Case and it definitely is super engaging and the actors are great in their roles. Also they love to mess around and engage people in smart and witty dialogue. Definitely try to go, it is worth every dime." (Will C.)
"Totally enjoyed the experience, lots of fun! We were separated into groups and our team was really great and enthusiastic about the whole thing and that made it even more fun. The actors were fabulous and stayed in character the whole time which I know must have been difficult being that the action takes place out in public with on lookers staring and in two cases the onlookers actually joined in. If you love to people watch then this would be good for you because half the fun is seeing the reactions of all the people walking by and stopping to watch you being yelled at by a drugged out transvestite or an angry cop." (Debra R.)
"Awesome interactive murder mystery that takes you around the LES to interact w/ actors playing suspects, and other related parties to the victim. had such a blast. the actors were amazing and the experience was artfully crafted." (Lou Reeks)
"For anyone who likes crime stories, CSI, police stories... No matter how easy it seems on TV - you suddently realize how difficult it is when you have to do it yourself. The actors are fantastic and it is a lot of fun!" (Anonymous)
"If you arrive early, you can grab a drink at the bar. Then, you get shuffled into the back room where you get divided up into investigative groups and filled in from the Chief and his side-kick about the murder victim and persons of interest. Given a map, pencil, and notepad, you get about an hour to go urban orienteering and interview suspects. The characters are all brilliantly colorful and totally play their parts out in the open, heckling and harassing you and passersby alike true to form. There were a few who subtly blended into the neighborhood that it was a true surprise to find that they were, in fact, playing a character. You come back and get another 15-20 minutes to consult with your group and crack the case before the big finale. " (Anonymous)
"Be warned, they use foul language and have some less than reputable characterizations if you or your family are not into that stuff." (Anonymous)
"What a hoot! My apologies to the neighborhood for asking innocent locals where they were the night of the fire." (Anonymous)
"It was a lot of fun. Great group activity " (Anonymous)
"Very Fun! You become the rooky cop, get into a group follow your map and collect clues from the actors from the street. Had a great time. This is such an awesome thing to do with a bunch of friends on a gorgeous day in the city. It's like playing a live Clue game...really recommend it!!!" (Anonymous)
"We had a lot of fun! The acting was really good! We found ourselves walking the streets of the lower east side interrogating suspects to a crime. We were posing as rookie police officers trying to solve a murder." (Anonymous)
"Excellent show, the cast was great, this show is good for the whole family, i love it!" (Anonymous)
"I loved it!!!! The actors were incredible. It was a very fun afternoon." (Anonymous)
"I attended the event on 7/1/12. It was Fantastic ! The actors were great! I dressed in the 1970's and fit right in ! The actors were so convincing That -- I'm in law enforcement and I didn't guess who did it :) Wonderful show ! Can't wait for their next production! I'll be there !" (Anonymous)
"Awesome actors, thrilling story, and you get to be part of the theatrical experience -- no wonder we had a blast! We surprised our 15-year-old son who took acting this year and likes to solve puzzles, and we all want to be back to see their other show. The temperature was in the 90s, but we didn't even care. The actors play roles like a prostitute or a transvestite right out on the streets of New York in the broad daylight -- this show is so funny, it is a must see/do if you like interactive theater!" (Anonymous)
"It was fun, very creative, and the acting was excellent. There were four different groups and at the end, it turned out that each group made three different accusations based on four different motives. That made it even more interesting. We are going to try to do the other production that this group created, which is based on a case from the 1800s. Two thumbs up!" (Anonymous)
"Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon - murder, corruption, junkies, trannies.....what is there not to love? Actors are fantastic and first interactive mystery that you can solve with the clues offered. Highly recommend." (Anonymous)
"Awesome interactive murder mystery that takes you around the LES to interact w/ actors playing suspects, and other related parties to the victim. had such a blast. the actors were amazing and the experience was artfully crafted." (Anonymous)
"Drama & Intrigue, Loved it! Being part of it is all the fun." (Anonymous)
"I've lived in NYC for 6 years, and this was one of the best things I've done. It's so much fun - and challenging to boot! Definitely recommended." (Anonymous)
"The event was really well run, and the actors were great. The day we went was perfect, even the weather was great." (Anonymous)
"This was my second time attending the show, I also saw it last season. I saw it again to take my parents who were interested. I was surprised at how much I still enjoyed the show and questioning the witnesses, even though I technically already knew who the murderer was from last season. I still got caught up in it! There were some extra witnesses this time around too. It was very fun interacting with our group and the witnesses. The first group to guess the murderer and motive was right on the money and delivered their guess in a hilarious way! All around enjoyable, and now I'm interested in attending their other play. " (Anonymous)
"This was more fun than we expected, walking the streets of the lower east side, looking for the actors, mixed in with the reality of NYC and trying to figure out who was who, it was a blast." (Anonymous)
"Fantastic experience. The actors were tremendous, and stayed in character despite some wacky questioning tactics from participants. Highly recommended." (Doug)
"You just never know what you're going to get and I think that's what makes this experience so unique. The cast is vital to this production and they really step up and do some fantastic work." (NewYorkTheaterNow.com)
"We had our own group of 6 women who all dressed up, (which in itself was a lot of fun, finding the 70s accessories. Although the platform shoes did bother me.) The actors were all so great; it was interesting, fun, & well done. Will do it again for sure!" (Anonymous)
"From the beginning to the end this event keeps you intense and puzzled. We were placed in groups and our group was really into the whole mystery/crime scene. Once outside on the street, we asked questions to the witnesses and discussed every hint they gave us. We hangout together and worked as if we were real cops and if we knew each other for a long time..." (Anonymous)
"For anyone who likes crime stories, CSI, police stories... No matter how easy it seems on TV - you suddently realize how difficult it is when you have to do it yourself. The actors are fantastic and it is a lot of fun!" (Anonymous)
"The event was really well run, and the actors were great. The day we went was perfect, even the weather was great." (Anonymous)
"Spectacular theater! I predict a Tony in the future of everyone involved in this 100% perfect show. It was so great that I felt sorry for everyone in New York who wasn't there to see, and participate, in this murder mystery. It's absolutely a must-see" (Anonymous)
"Very Fun! You become the rooky cop, get into a group follow your map and collect clues from the actors from the street. Had a great time." (Anonymous)
"I loved it!!!! The actors were incredible. It was a very fun." (Anonymous)
"A total departure from any other experience. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting a group of wonderful individuals on our team, some visitors from London made the event so enjoyable. It was fun to experience the NY vibe through our team's eyes. It really makes you think...forget about watching the crime scene shows, this puts you in the thick of things. Fun day if you can bring a group and enjoy." (Anonymous)
"I wasn't quite sure what to expect here, and it was terrific! What fun to go around the neighborhood canvassing for witnesses and suspects. I highly recommend this, but go on a nice day as you'll be outside for about an hour, walking around the neighborhood! Don't be afraid to talk to people, ask the players (or who you think are players) and discuss everything with your team as you go along. Think outside the box and take EVERYTHING into consideration when making your final determination!" (Anonymous)
"Wow, my girlfriend loved this. The actors were top notch and really got into their characters. One of the most unique events I've been to in NYC. Definitely a winner." (Anonymous)
"Drama & Intrigue, Loved it! Being part of it is all the fun." (Anonymous)
"It was so much fun to be PART of the play and to walk around the city constantly wondering who was actually in the show or not." (Anonymous)
"Awesome actors, thrilling story, and you get to be part of the theatrical experience -- no wonder we had a blast! We surprised our 15-year-old son who took acting this year and likes to solve puzzles, and we all want to be back to see their other show. The temperature was in the 90s, but we didn't even care. The actors play roles like a prostitute or a transvestite right out on the streets of New York in the broad daylight -- this show is so funny, it is a must see/do if you like interactive theater!" (Anonymous)
"Don't pass this one by!!!. . On a scale of 1-5 I would rate this a 10 !!!! DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!!! DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING TICKETS, JUST DO IT!!!!" (Anonymous)
"I don't normally go to these type of shows but it was a lot of fun. The actors were fantastic. They were so into their roles it was infectious. I highly recommend it." (Anonymous)
"It was fun, very creative, and the acting was excellent." (Anonymous)
"SO MUCH FUN! It was a unique, engaging experience with very talented actors that really got us thinking, talking, and laughing. Even my skeptical husband had an awesome time and I overheard him recommending it to his friends." (Anonymous)
"The experience was absolutely amazingg!! The characters are awesome!! They are so confusing you want to believe all of them...Its a great experience especially for those social butterflies, because you are grouped with people you dont know and its great because you get to meet new people and work as a team to figure out the mystery. WE figured out the mystery at the last second!! We were so excited because we figured it out!! you will have a great time!" (Anonymous)
"This is such an awesome thing to do with a bunch of friends on a gorgeous day in the city. It's like playing a live Clue game...really recommend it!!!" (Anonymous)
"Initially I figured I would just hang back and let the children enjoy themselves, but as we ran around the galleries interviewing suspects and deciphering clues, I became just as invested in the outcome as my kid...We had a blast, and it's a novel and engaging way to explore this worthy museum." (Raven Snook, Mommy Poppins)
"The play is a real winner. Everybody learns a lot about crime and about history...The New York Historical Society has struck gold with this interactive theater idea." (Bruce Chadwick, History News Network)


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Groovy for fast JSF development in GlassFish
By alexismp on Apr 18, 2008
JSF can now enjoy the save+reload paradigm (no redeployment) when using Mojarra and Groovy. You may remember Mojarra as the new name for the JSF (reference) implementation integrated into GlassFish. Groovy on the other side probably doesn't need that much introduction.
In a recent blog, Ryan Lubke explains how a recent version of Mojarra can be configured to let you write pretty much any JSF artifact in groovy and thus benefit fully from dynamic reloading. If you add Facelets and NetBeans to the mix, the developer experience becomes very seamless. Ryan's instructions cover the use of the recently-released Groovy 1.5.5 version.
Read also Jason's blog on that topic.


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The Soundtrack of Right Now
02 November 2004
If you haven't watched Eminem's new video, watch it here. If you're a Kerry voter and think you already know all about it, ditch your party colors and play it again.
If you're a Bush voter and think you can't take it, stick your politics in your hat andstudy it. Sure, it's partisan. More interestingly, it's religion, that of sword-tongued street preachers, liberation theologians, exorcists, apocalypse ranchers, weather watchers, and all true snake handlers. John of Patmos and Ezekiel and Jeremiah. Paranoid; terrifying; brilliant. Right or wrong, Eminem has grabbed the prophetic mantle like no other musician or writer in America right now (no living journalist need apply). But he's no messiah — he's grabbed the mantle and turned it into black hoodies for everyone. So put yours on and remember this picture, this angry preacher, this scripture writer, this crazy freedom fighter, thesepissed-off veterans, the real lyrics to this song, these American voters. Regardless of who wins tonight, Eminem's "Mosh" is the soundtrack of this election day. Whoever can't hear it isn't listening.


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Gov. Peter Shumlin issued a statement today urging the U.S. House of Representatives to approve comprehensive immigration reform
July 18, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Shumlin issued the following statement:
"This week I joined 14 other Governors in urging the House leadership to approve common sense immigration reform that will help stimulate the U.S. economy, provide farmers in Vermont and other rural states with the workforce they need to continue to feed the nation, and establish a carefully constructed path to earned citizenship, while also ensuring border security.
We are fortunate in Vermont to have a Congressional delegation that supports these objectives and is working hard to find a bipartisan solution to this critical problem. I also join my fellow Governors in thanking the President for his leadership on this issue.
The Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill, and now the House should move quickly to adopt bipartisan immigration reform legislation that reflects the values of our nation and contributes to our economic growth."
To see the Governor's letter, click here.


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In general, built-in inflation rates range from 8
percent to 10 percent among schools, though specific rates and formulas
can vary from state to state, as well as from school to school.
What all levelized plans do have in common, however, is that parents
pay one fixed rate for all four years of attendance no matter what
happens to the school's budget.
"So many people look at college on a year-to-year
basis. We're trying to open people's eyes and get them to look at
the entire college experience and make some plans for the length
of their college stay," says Tommy Dismukes, vice president of enrollment
for Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Ala. "This is our way of showing
people that we're going to assist them, to show them that they can
start making plans for college."
At Huntingdon College, which calculates its tuition
inflation rate differently than most schools, incoming freshman
students who locked in costs in the past two years paid a relatively
modest surcharge -- 4.8 percent -- over the prevailing tuition rate.
Maximizing enrollment and efficiently managing operating expenses
helps keep costs in line, Dismukes says.
Fixed-rate challenges
While levelized-tuition plans do give families the ability to financially
plan, Jim Barrett, director of admissions at Hiram College in Hiram,
Ohio, warns that when universities face an unexpected drop in funding,
levelized-tuition programs can, in some cases, wind up costing families
coming into the program a higher rate than they would have received
without the fixed-rate plan.
"With levelized programs, the natural challenge is that unexpected
costs must be borne on the backs of the incoming class," Barrett
says. "Rather than spread out a 2 percent increase over each year
of students, you may have to put a 7 percent increase on new students."
For years when state budgets run dry and endowments don't yield
as much as desired, schools with levelized plans that cover the
entire student body have no choice but to put all the financial
strain on incoming freshmen, since all other students already have
their tuition rates locked.
Barrett notes that this scenario predominantly affects public
universities that heavily rely on funding from the state. Private
institutions with sizable endowments such as Hiram often have the
ability to temporarily subsidize tuition inflation so that incoming
students won't have to pay a significantly higher tuition inflation
rate than previous classes. However, keep in mind that while private
colleges may keep tuition inflation costs down, they are generally
much more expensive to attend than public universities.
Read the fine print
For students thinking about attending a school with a levelized-tuition
program, Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of the financial aid Web site
recommends reading the fine print, making absolutely sure that there's
no clause that allows the school to change your tuition price for
any reason, and ensuring that you understand what happens to your
tuition if you need to withdraw from school for a semester or two,
or you need an extra year to graduate.


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OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) and its state affiliates are reporting success in six of its campaigns that protects sales tax exemptions for the self-service laundry industry, effectively saving Laundromat owners at least $20 million in 2013, the association reports.
The CLA says that the states of Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Maine and North Carolina all pushed tax reform plans that would have eliminated the sales tax exemptions for laundries, and could have cost Laundromat owners $10,000 to $15,000 a year per store.
The Wisconsin Self-Service Laundry Association was successful in extending the current exemption beyond "coin-operated" to include card-based transactions, the CLA adds, which paves the way for owners to adopt alternative-payment system technologies.
"A core group of amazing volunteers stepped up to respond to the threat and ensure that all laundries were protected," says CLA President and CEO Brian Wallace. "They made phone calls, testified at committee hearings, kept their local members informed, spent their own dollars to travel and supported lobbying efforts."
The CLA adds that lobbyists representing the association worked closely with state House and Senate legislators, as well as committee staffers, to explain the unfairness of imposing a sales tax on coin-operated laundries.
"The North Carolina General Assembly undertook a serious effort to reform its tax code during the 2013 session," says North Carolina lobbyist Charles B. Neely Jr. of Williams Mullen. "The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee proposed a comprehensive rewrite of the tax code, which would have significantly broadened the sales tax base, including removing the current exemption from the sales tax for coin-operated laundries."
"Ultimately, the House passed its reform legislation without revoking the current tax exemption for coin-operated laundries," adds Neely. "When the legislation went to the Senate, significant changes were made to the House legislation, but the Senate also decided not to revoke the current sales tax exemption for coin-operated laundries. The calls made by CLA members to key senators were important in preserving the sales tax exemption."
"The efforts made by our affiliate volunteers over the past several months illustrate perfectly the value of association … that is, an organization through which people with a common business interest may work together to protect and grow an industry," says Wallace.


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Today, March 29, the final competitive event of the season took place as the ladies took to the ice for the free skate at the 2014 World Figure Skating Championships.
All eyes were on Mao Asada to see if she could repeat her incredible free skate from Sochi and win back the world title, and Mao did not disappoint. Performing a near perfect triple axel that was barely under-rotated, she skated beautifully.
Though some of her triple jumps were judged under-rotated and she stepped out of the landing of the double axel, her performance was still strong and captivating. It was not the same type of perfection that was displayed in Sochi, but it was enough for Asada to not only win the gold, but finish with a nine point lead, which is quite an accomplishment.
This is Mao's third world title, having won back in 2008 and 2010, with a bronze medal finish last year. She is quite the decorated skater, who despite not medaling in Sochi, has truly left her mark on the sport. This will likely be the final skate in her competitive career, and what a way to end this journey, with a gold medal around her neck in her home country. It was a beautiful moment for her.
Claiming the silver was Russian Julia Lipnitskaia who had a solid skate, despite a fall on the triple salchow. Julia has an incredible athletic ability that makes her jumping passes look effortless. Going in as the favorite Russian lady at the Olympic Games, Julia crumbled under the pressure, yet the world championships proved to be a bit of redemption for her.
Carolina Kostner was one of the favorites to win as she had an incredible performance in Sochi, yet she struggled in the free skate. Carolina completed a nice triple lutz and went directly into the second part of the combination, the triple toe loop, where she fell. She then proceeded to single a loop and single a flip. She received high marks for her gorgeous interpretation to Bolero and with the help of her strong short program score, Carolina captured the bronze medal.
The American Ladies
Gracie Gold came into the free skate in fifth, but her double axels gave her some serious trouble in the free skate. Gracie singled the first double axel and fell on the second double axel, but otherwise had a strong skate. She has improved so dramatically this season and finished in fifth place.
"I don't really know what happened," Gracie said in a U.S. Figure Skating statement, "I'm sorry I wasn't able to put out my best performance for the U.S. and for my team. I'll have to refocus and try again next season."
Having a season's best performance in the free skate, Ashley Wagner skated with passion and gumption and received a standing ovation.
"I'm very stoked about this performance tonight," Ashley said in the same statement, "It was so great for me to feel like I was back as a competitor. The past season has been very tough for me. Full of ups and downs and highs and lows. Everything that could have gone wrong this season went wrong."
Polina Edmunds had a great World Championships debut, finishing in eighth place. This season has been all about gaining experience for her and she has done so well under pressure. Polina has revealed strength and consistency and she will be one to keep an eye on in the coming season.
With Gracie Gold's fifth place finish, Ashley's seventh place finish and Polina coming in eighth, it was enough to earn the U.S. another three spots for the ladies at the 2015 World Figure Skating Championships. Though no Americans medaled at these World Championships three spots were earned for the ladies, mens and in ice dance and two spots in pairs for next year's worlds. The U.S. is in prime position going into next season; it will be exciting to see what will happen next.
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College Hockey:No-Win Situation: Rensselaer, Colgate Fall Short
3-0 Victory Not Enough For Home Ice For Engineers; Red Raiders Miss Playoffs
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Two teams fell short on Saturday night — one short of home ice and one short of the playoffs.
After 60 minutes of hockey, the Colgate Red Raiders were done for the season as the Rensselaer Engineers scored three times on the power play in the third period to win, 3-0.
The loss, combined with Vermont's win, knocked Colgate out of the ECAC playoffs, while the win wasn't enough for the Engineers to secure a home-ice playoff berth as Cornell, which had to lose for the Engineers to host the first round, defeated Union.
"We had our opportunities earlier on and hindsight is 20-20," said Engineer coach Dan Fridgen. "We wanted to get a couple of wins this weekend and let things take care of themselves. If we're on the road, we're on the road."
The teams went scoreless for the first 40 minutes of the game, but then on the power play the Engineers took the 1-0 lead, though not without controversy.
Henkel came in with the puck and cut in front of David Cann. He then put a wrister on the net that got past Cann. The goal light went on, though it seemed like the puck went off the post, then hit the crossbar and did not go into the net. Referee John Murphy checked with the goal judge and ruled it a goal.
"I was streaking down and I had some room," said Henkel. "I made a move and I shot it top shelf and I think it hit the back bar and came back out. I saw the light go on and I celebrated."
"After reviewing the tape, it certainly doesn't look like it," said Red Raider coach Don Vaughan. "It's a tough call — it's a quick game and they have to make the call the way they see it."
Soon thereafter, the Red Raiders went down a man once again, and the Engineers capitalized. Matt Murley found himself with the puck all alone to the left of Cann and buried it for the 2-0 lead.
Then Murley found Carson Butterwick in front on another power play to make it 3-0 when Butterwick one-timed it between the legs of Cann.
Nathan Marsters made 36 saves in his fourth shutout of the season and kept the Engineers in it as Colgate came out on fire.
"I thought we looked good most of tonight," said Vaughan. "We had all kinds of opportunities real early and their kid made all kinds of saves, or else it's different."
"That's what happens when you have a team that's fighting for their playoff lives," said Fridgen. "Unfortunately, they didn't make it, but competition is competition and they really took it too us in the first period. We handled that and calmed down and stuck to business.
"Earlier on we weren't winning those games in the third period, so these have to be feeling confident about that and our power play got it going. I thought it was a team win tonight and last night as well."
The Engineers (17-13-2) will travel to Dartmouth for the first round of the ECAC playoffs, while the Red Raiders end their season at 10-20-4.
"We had a couple of bad breaks," said Vaughan. "We had a couple of goals, some nights they count and tonight they didn't. That sort of sums up our whole season: we didn't get any luck or bounces."
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