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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has expanded its 4G LTE network in Los Angeles, bringing more customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T launched 4G LTE in Los Angeles in January 2012, and the expanded coverage is part of its ongoing rollout across the market.
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AT&T 4G LTE coverage now includes parts of the San Fernando Valley and the Inland Empire.
Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including:
- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster than many other mobile Internet technologies. Customers can stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before.
- Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the Sony Xperia™ TL, LG Optimus G™, Samsung Galaxy S III, Motorola ATRIX™ HD, HTC One™ X, Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy Note™ II, HTC One™ X+, Samsung ATIV smart PC and ASUS VivoTab™ RT.
- Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you've sent the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming, two-way video calling and telemedicine.
- More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource, and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better network experience.
"We've seen positive response from customers on our 4G LTE launch, and as today's expansion shows, we're continuing our rollout of fast 4G LTE speeds to more areas of Los Angeles," said Ken McNeely, President of AT&T California.
AT&T's 4G Network
AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in the nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 285 million people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience. That's coverage in 3,000 more 4G cities and towns than Verizon.** Our 4G LTE network delivered faster average download speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld's most recent 13-market speed tests.
AT&T's 4G LTE network delivers speeds faster than many other mobile Internet technologies***, as well as multiple innovations that optimize the network for performance. Our network's radio components are placed close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base station, which helps minimize power loss between the base station and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our 4G LTE network. The network also is designed with its core elements distributed across the country, which helps reduce latency, or the delay when using the Internet, because your request isn't traveling as far.
Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors, where smartphone customers fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of LTE coverage.
AT&T's focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network**** including more than 31,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers across the country. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.
Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. "Investment Heroes."
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**4G speeds not available everywhere. Comparison based on U.S. cities and towns with 4G coverage.
***Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
****Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T │DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
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A U.S. Government-industry collaboration has resulted in the development of a monoclonal antibody (mAb)-based therapy for Ebola virus that protects rhesus macaque monkeys from developing lethal disease when administered up to two days after infection. The treatment, designated MB-003, is a mixture of three deimmunized and/or humanized mAbs that have been engineered from an original set of mouse mAbs directed against three non-overlapping Ebola virus glycoprotein epitopes.
The antibodies have been developed through a U.S. government-funded partnership between the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), Mapp Biopharmaceuticals, and Kentucky BioProcessing. Importantly, Kentucky Bio has developed a cost-effective and fast GMP process to manufacture the antibodies in a rapid antibody manufacturing platform (RAMP) tobacco plant system, which would allow mass production for a national stockpile. The comparative in vivo tests in primates showed that the tobacco plant-derived antibodies were at least as effective as antibodies produced in a Chinese hamster ovary-based system.
The researchers report their development and initial primate trials in PNAS, in a paper titled "Delayed treatment of Ebola virus infection with plant-derived monoclonal antibodies provides protection in rhesus macaques."
"It is rare that an antiviral compound prevents Ebola virus infection with limited to no morbidity in treated animals at any point of treatment following infection by this lethal virus," comments USAMRIID's Gene Garrard Olinger Jr., Ph.D. "Until recently, attempts to utilize antibodies to provide protection against Ebola virus have been met with failure. The level of protection against disease that we saw with MB-003 was impressive." Dr. Olinger says studies are continuing to progress MB-003 toward the clinic.
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STOCKTON – Three suspects were arrested following a Monday afternoon drive-by shooting in central Stockton during which no one was hit by gunfire, police reported.
The incident took place at El Dorado and Maple streets at 5:08 p.m. Monday as the suspects drove by and fired several rounds from a handgun at two men standing on the corner. Neither man was hit, and the suspects fled northbound on El Dorado, according to a report.
The Community Response Team soon located the vehicle and made a traffic stop, where they found two loaded handguns in the vehicle. They arrested Matthew Segarini, 28, Cody Horton, 19, and a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and gun charges, police reported.
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|Thailand, including Phuket, Koh Phi-Phi & Krabi (Ao Nang)
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Our trip begins on Phuket, Thailand's largest island. Check-in to your hotel & relax poolside or head to the beach.
Tonight, you'll meet with your Trip Manager & fellow travel buddies before heading out into the bright lights & buzzing atmosphere that this town is known for. Get into holiday mode as you discover Patong at night. Known for its great party vibes & many bars, clubs & discos, there's something for everyone. Maybe try Bangla Road & see why Thailand is famous for the phrase of 'mai pen rai, meaning 'don't worry, be happy'!
- Spend time on Thailand's largest island
After breakfast, head down to the beach & pick a spot on the sand that will be yours for the day! You could try out some of the water sports on offer here.
If you're up for something different, you can check out the area at a different angle & explore the natural beauty of the coast in a sea canoe. A local guide will fill you in on the area as they take you through caves and along the dramatic coastlines. You could also take a trip to see an unusual limestone karst, Ko Tapu on Ao Phang Nga National Park, referred to as "James Bond Island" because it was made famous by a James Bond film.
There are loads of other activities & sights here, so there's something for everyone to enjoy. You could also see a different side of Phuket in Phuket Town; it's known for its architecture & Chinese influences. You could visit the Jui Tui Shrine & ask the shrine's oracle for advice. You can also get to the 45m (147ft) high Big Buddha that overlooks the island.
There's also your chance for something really different – a visit to the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project – an enterprise that is working to protect gibbons (small apes) & return them to the wild. The nearby Bang Pae Waterfall is a great place to cool off in the afternoon as well.
When you're in Thailand, there's no better way to get amongst the local lifestyle than through the range of delicious food. From Pad Thai, to mouthwatering yellow, green & red curries, there's something to tempt your taste buds. So as the sun goes down, find a little local place & sit down with a beer & relax. You can take it up a notch later, there are loads of bars, shows & clubs to enjoy here, so ask your Trip Manager for some tips on where to head.
- Experience the bright lights & buzzing atmosphere
- "James Bond Island" day trip THB1,300
- Simon's Cabaret TBC
This morning, maybe grab another delicious meal or fit in some last minute time in the sun before we depart on a ferry for one of Thailand's most famous islands, Koh Phi Phi.
On arrival, your Trip Manager will show you all the local sights, so you can get your bearings & get ready for some good times on the island. Made famous by the film 'The Beach' it's a picturesque place with loads to enjoy.
- Orientation tour with your Trip Manager
With two free days, get into all that this fantastic place has to offer. From beaches to boats to food, it's all here & ready to be explored.
If relaxing on island time is what you're after, find a section of Phi Phi's beach, put down your towel & work on your tan. But there are loads of other things to see & do here. Maybe jump on a boat for a look at Maya Island before the tourists arrive.
Today, there's a cool optional activity for you to experience – a cruise around Phi Phi Island that takes in some of the island's hot spots. You'll cruise to Maya Bay, home to "The Beach", for a swim or a stroll on the sand at Monkey Beach, which is famed for its cute furry inhabitants & some snorkeling off Bamboo Islands reefs while looking for "Nemo".
Chill out in the sun before a truly incredible experience – we'll head up to the highest viewpoint on the island for some amazing views where we'll watch a gorgeous sunset over the Andaman Sea. Later, you could enjoy a beer at a beachside bar or chill out with some locals & soak up the vibes.
- See the local sights
- Watch the sunset over Andaman Sea from the highest viewpoint on the island
- The Beach Experience THB1,800 - 2,500
Some free time in the morning before we farewell Koh Phi Phi. This afternoon it's a change of pace as we take an afternoon ferry to Krabi. Nestled amongst limestone karts, Krabi offers some amazing scenery, friendly locals & cute small town feel. With it's beautiful beaches & unspoiled islands, it's now one of the most famous tourist destinations in Thailand.
On arrival we'll head to the well known beach of Ao Nang, a small beach town. Maybe head to the beach for a massage or take a walk through the town for a look at the local life here.
- Ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi
- Head to the well known beach of Ao Nang
Wake up to a day of good times in Krabi & take advantage of the many things to see & do here. If you are feeling active, you may want to visit the Tiger Cave temple. Though the tigers have long since left, this Buddhist temple provides some great photo opportunities – especially from the viewpoint at the top of 1260 steps!
If it is a quiet beach that you are after, then jumping on a long-tail boat & making the journey to Rai Leh beach is where you want to go. Only accessible by boat, this small island, surrounded by dramatic rocky cliffs is the perfect place to relax. You could head to West Rai Leh Beach for a look at the town – take a walk along the short promenade lined with restaurants & shops & stop for a tasty lunch or a beer along the way.
- See the famous limestone karsts
Our journey returns us to Phuket where our Thai Islands trip ends. You can choose to take a free transfer to Phuket airport or the Sawaddi Patong Resort where our trip started.
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The 2014 Summit Reads Community Project will host its last event Saturday, June 7. Continuing the focus of the committee's book choice, "Getting Green Done: Hard Truths from the Front Lines of the Sustainability Revolution," by Auden Schendler, Summit Reads will end this year's project with a bike ride to four gardens in Frisco.
"Tour de Gardens is an interactive exploration of just a few of Summit County's many gardens," said Joyce Dierauer, executive director of the Summit County Library and member of the Summit Reads committee.
The bike tour will begin at the Frisco County Commons Sue Cruth Memorial Garden for a plant select, high-altitude demonstration at 10 a.m. Riders can either bike to the starting location or park at the County Commons and ride from there. Next, the group will proceed to the Senior Center Garden, follow by Nancy's Hoop House, and conclude at the outdoor classroom at the High Country Conservation Center on Main Street in Frisco.
"The tour is a two-hour excursion for adults and children to participate," Dierauer said.
Dan Schroder, Summit County Colorado State University Extension director and Summit Reads committee member, organized the tour. Each stop on the tour will be approximately 30 minutes, and the round-trip bike ride is less than 2.5 miles.
"Each docent will provide an overview of each garden, its contents and how the plants can be used in the home garden," Schroder said.
The Summit County Library, Summit County Rotary, Summit Daily News, CSU-Extension, The Next Page bookstore, Colorado Mountain College and the Holiday Inn sponsor Summit Reads.
For more information, visit www.summitcountylibraries.org.


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Leslie Shellow creates installations that grow, sprawl, regenerate, reproduce, and creep across and around gallery spaces. She produces drawings that she cuts out and attaches to the walls and floor, and she also produces dimensional paper biological forms. Pulling her imagery from her observations of nature, both in the out-of-doors and through microscopes, Shellow addresses natural processes such as growth, decay, and regeneration.
Mold, lichen, corral, cells, viruses, and bacteria fascinate her. She admires these organisms which possess what the artist sees as "a miraculous capacity for survival and reproduction, even under the harshest conditions." The artist comments, "No matter what we do to try to control these organisms, we ultimately have no power over how they act." In her installations, Shellow suggests the unreserved character of reproduction. Viewers observe organisms that sometimes float into, and at other times, invade the gallery space. Interactions, both harmonious and discordant, take place through a variety of materials, including pen, ink, denril (a polypropylene material that is translucent with a doublesided matte surface), phonebook pages, wax, toilet paper rolls, dirt, acrylic paint, and sewing pins. Shellow employs repetitive mark-making to imitate the process of growth at the same time
that she cuts and removes sections of forms to indicate the processes of decay and decomposition. Nonetheless, her installations demonstrate her sensitivity for line, form, color, and light, resulting in ethereal and poetic spaces that capture the fragility of life as well as its insistent urge to survive.
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BURKE COUNTY, Ga. -- We are learning more about the weekend bus crash involving area middle schoolers.
The accident stopped traffic on I-20 for hours and nearly 50 people were injured Saturday. Busloads of Burke County Middle School students were on the way to Six Flags when the accident happened.
School board members say they did everything they could to keep parents informed. The school board is backing the decisions made by teachers and chaperones on the trip, saying the students' safety was their number one priority.
Amy Nunnally, the public information officer for the school system, said, "We did the best we could, and we apologize if we didn't contact the parents quickly enough."
The school called parents individually but, unfortunately, there were some issues.
The principal of Burke Middle School released a letter (PDF) to parents citing problems such as non-working telephone numbers and unauthorized persons showing up to pick up students.
"We probably had six to seven employees on the phone starting at 11:05 contacting parents and letting them know about the safety of their child," Nunnally said.
But a lot of parents are still unhappy with the way the school handled the situation.
Shera Owens, a parent of a Burke County Middle School student, said, "The school never called us to tell us they had been in a wreck. Nothing. The only call we received was around 3 o'clock saying the buses should be back around 4:30."
But a few parents were a little more understanding.
"We did sign the waiver. We did give the school the right to take these children off. So we can't sit here and throw stones at Burke County whatsoever, because it's not their fault," said Patricia Bargeron.
And, regardless of response time or communication, the school board is just thankful the accident wasn't worse.
"Our number one priority is, no doubt, the safety of our children. And we are so thankful that they are all home today and safe. We're here for the students, and we're here for the parents," Nunnally said.
The Burke County Transportation director was at the scene of the crash all day Monday, working with Georgia State Patrol to recreate the accident.
They are also looking over video from the bus cameras and trying to determine exactly what happened. The results from this investigation will determine what, if any, action will be taken against the bus drivers.


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I thought it was an interesting interview. I understand Slater's take on divorcing the sponsors from the competitions, but it really isn't that much different from sports like Golf or Tennis where they have a big lead sponsor. So, I'm not sure what would be the ideal setup?
i enjoyed the interview, but found that there's only just so much actual substance there...i'm sure slater had more to say on the state of pro surfing, on health & wellness, etc...that didn't make the edit of the interview that we all got to see. but it does confirm that mr. slater is one athlete from whom i'd like to hear more about what goes on inside his head. it helps, too, that he's articulate & well-spoken & clearly intelligent.
slater got his wish. nike and hurley just dropped the sponsor at the us open in HB.
I swear Slater is Poseidon because everything he says somehow works out in his way haha. And yea it is because that contest is probably the largest revenue generator for surfing in the US. whoever picks it up has big shoes to fill. honestly, based off the interview, it would be interesting if the ASP did. however, its in CA at one of the largest surf brand home bases so i think somebody will. I hope Volcom does. Everything that Volcom has been doing lately has been working really well
Yeah, I loved the Fiji coverage this year. Also, wasn't Volcom absorbed by a larger company? they probably have the $ to take over this now


text: There are concerns for bands that extend beyond the writing and playing of their music. Making an album can be a long, tedious, draining experience, but the job isn't done when the last note is given the final once over. Timing can be just as important as the actual music, the impact made by an album depending on when and in what mindframe the audience gets the chance to absorb the music. When it's written down, it sounds like a ridiculous complaint that an album was released at the wrong time, but we're human, and there's a part of human nature that compartmentalizes our lives by time.


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Developers are planning another multi-story apartment building for downtown.
The seven-story tower will be built atop the Seventh and Broadway parking garage.
Developer Rick Kimbler of NorthPointe Group said he expects the apartments will appeal to an older demographic due to the design and convenience of living above the garage.
The existing eight-story garage is mostly used by Procter and Gamble employees, and it will have spaces set aside for residents of the apartments.
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Well, if I'm not mistaken, that's two wins after a Europa League Thursday night game...bit diferent from us eh. (And welcomed too!). Also like the fact that we scored second half goals, shows that we still have something left in the tank.
Now, Hugo Lloris got the start...what was the scuttlebutt on that...broke Friedel's consecutive games streak with seemingly no injury involved...Anyway, while Villa are not the Villa we used to know, AVB looks like a managerial genius considering Lloris now has a game and a shut out under his belt.
I didn't see the game but heard that we ran them ragged, especially in the 2nd half...hopefully one of you will give us non-game seeing types a run-down on how things went. (Actually, apart from the League Cup match, this was the first match of Tottenham's that I didn't see on the box (saw both Ropey League games too).
Where does that put us in the league? 3rd until the United v United game is over (well for all intents and purposes, it is over), so...Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
I asked Wonga to lend me 50 quid till christmas so I could get one of their shirts. The guy on the phone told me to piss off and get one at Sports Direct---they're half the price.
Its not only the accents that are strange!
Stigma is one thing, cashin' cheque's and payin' for sure fire bets, is another. The barcodes have been pretty active in recent windows and if your lot want to maintain this, then Wonga's money must be as good as any Arab/Ruski/Oil money?
And, you get 'St' James Park', back! shame really I always thought the 'Sports Direct Arena' had a catchy ring to it.
I hear Alan's Pa is fed up with Newkie Brown, he reckons it taste like bum wee. He tells me he's after something more refined, possibly a cheeky Port to go with his cheesy smile.
Good result, but for me not a totally convincing win - the snap wasn't there in the passing and even though we dominated after the second goal, that seemed more because Villa resigned themselves to losing with their 10 men.
I thought Lloris looked a bit dodgy on a couple of occasions and we could have gone behind after the throw was intercepted.
I also got a bit lost as to where Vertigo was playing - he seemed to spend more time in Villa's half than in ours - which in a way is good and maybe it was because he had little to do at LB.
I thought of all the players, Lemon looked the sharpest when he was on the ball - he seems to have an added injection of 'positiveness' this season - and to me deserves his England recall.
But, it's a good winning run and 14 from 7 is only one down on where we could have been if we'd won the homes and drew the aways - so very positive given the changes.
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"Not sure I'd describe Defoe's assist as great, more accidental"
sometimes people are so hell bent in picking faults with my opinion that they end up missing obvious jokes.
i was joking about defoes assist.
best place for live footie is this link below. it gives u a list of all the websites showing it. so u can choose try different 1s until u find it. as mentioned, its only untelevised domestic cup game which u cant watch
1st half we were on top but sluggish with Vertonhen looking our best threat. 2nd half, Villa missed sitter, but once we scored, it was all us, better passing and movement, and complete control.
Rambro, If you cant see Spur's on tv, then try www.episite.com they cover pretty much all games in League and cups.
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Cheers for the link Rem
agree with remmah. we looked comfortable defensively apart from the sitter they missed.
but we were sluggish & poor once we got to the last 3rd.
villa are poor thou. we will have to play 10 times better to get a result against chelsea.
but the result is the main thing.
good goal from lennon who had a good game.
caulker has slotted in nicely & looks like a huge prospect.
lloris clean sheet under his belt.
great assist from defoe. who said he cant assist.
ade back is another positive. gives us something different up top. he adds some muscle & height.
international break now. boring!


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Published: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 8:05 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 8:05 a.m.
SPARTANBURG, SC-- Carrie Roberta Lowe, 83, formerly of White Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at White Oak Manor in Spartanburg.
Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Dudley A. Lowe and Carrie White Lowe. Miss Lowe was a registered nurse and retired from the Baptist Hospital in Columbia, was a member of Woodmen of the World, sang in the Ladies Chapin Churpers, and was a member of Dutch Fork Baptist Church.
Surviving is a brother, Boyce Lowe and wife, Martha of Cowpens; two nieces and four nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Lowe.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Boiling Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Boiling Springs, SC, with Mr. Ashby Blakely officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dutch Fork Baptist Church, P.O. Box 345, Ballentine, SC 29002.
The family will be at the home of Boyce and Martha Lowe, 620 Humphries Road, Cowpens, SC 29330.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi men's basketball team was unable to overcome an early second-half surge by Bethune – Cookman on Thursday afternoon, falling by a 61-52 final at the first on-site game of the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic. In a game that was just 30-28 at halftime, the Wildcats hit from long range three times just over four minutes into the second half to extend the lead to double digits on the way to a nine-point victory.
The Islanders are now 1-9 on the year following the setback, while Bethune – Cookman improved to 4-8 on the season. Chris Hawkins-Mast scored a team-high 15 points to go with eight rebounds, and James King scored a career-high 10 points as the only other Islanders player in double digits. King played a career-high 25 minutes, shattering his old mark of five minutes against Missouri State.
Myron Dempsey led the team with 11 boards, while Ted Wang set new career-highs with six points and three blocks. Want also tied his career-high of five rebounds in 20 minutes of action.
In the first half, the Islanders were hot from outside early on, hitting four straight three-point shots to start the contest, including a pair from King and one each from Hawkins-Mast and Terence Jones. The first shot from inside the arc came with 11:15 left as Hawkins-Mast hit a jumper to make it 17-11 near the midway point of the opening period.
The Wildcats scored six-straight points to even the game at 17-17, but back-to-back shots from Johnathan Jordan and Hameed Ali made it 21-17 with 7:32 left in the period. With the lead down to one, Wang hit a pair of free throws and blocked a shot on the defensive end to keep it 23-20 at the six-minute mark.
The Wildcats took a brief lead at 28-26 before a tip-in by Wang made it 28-28 with 2:02 left in the opening half. A tip-in by B-C finished the scoring at 30-28 heading into the halftime break.
Hawkins-Mast led all scorers at the break with nine points to go along with six rebounds, while King added a career-high eight in the opening period. Ali, Wang and Myron Dempsey each had one block for the Islanders.
In the second half, it was the Wildcats that were hot early on from long range, hitting three triples in the first 4:10 of game time and finishing with five for the period. The third long-range shot came with 15:50 left on the clock to make the score 41-30 in favor of the Wildcats.
Texas A&M – Corpus Christi would score the next four points on a jumper by Wang and a pair of free throws from Jordan to close the gap to 41-34 with 13:49 left. The run was short-lived however, with B-C extending the advantage to as many as 14 points at the 8:03 mark with another three.
Working their way back into single digits, the Islanders scored seven-straight points on baskets from Dempsey, Hawkins – Mast and Jason Smith, along with a pair of free throws by Hawkins – Mast, to make it a seven-point game at 55-48 with 1:22 left in the contest. The team was unable to get any closer than seven though, falling by a final of 61-52 to B-C.
Next up for the Islanders will be a game on Friday afternoon to close out the Las Vegas Classic. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. CT against the loser of the Tennessee Tech and Kennesaw State game. Live stats and audio for the game will be available by visiting www.GoIslanders.com.
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Prostate cancer hits one in six American men in their lifetimes, though in most cases it progresses so slowly that it would never cause problems. PSA tests can give an early warning of prostate cancer. But PSA tests also give many false alarms, prompting more than one million unnecessary biopsies every year. And when prostate cancer is found, more than 80% of men opt to have surgery, radiation or hormone therapy that sometimes leaves them incontinent or impotent, even though their cancer was probably never life-threatening.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a nongovernmental panel of independent experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine, recently recommended that doctors stop using PSA tests to screen men with no symptoms of prostate cancer. That prompted an outcry from some experts and advocacy groups concerned that prostate cancer would be missed, and many physicians have continued to order the tests.
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|2010 Inductee (Basketball 1967-1971)
Dennis F. Donaldson was born on December 10, 1948 in Washington, DC. He competed in Basketball as well as Track and Field for Anacostia High School before graduation in 1967 and heading south to the University of Corpus Christi.
Donaldson began his illustrious basketball career at UCC in 1967. He was a member of the 1968-1969 NAIA National Tournament team which finished the season with a thirteen game winning streak. He served as team captain for the UCC Tarpons for 3 years from 1968-1971 and received Honorable Mention recognition as a Small College All-American in 1969-1970. He was active off the court as well being named "Who's Who in American Colleges" and Mr. University of Corpus Christi during his junior year (1969-1970). During his senior year he was selected as the Circle K Player of the Year and voted Most Likely to Succeed by his classmates.
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All Oak Ridge basketball coach Aaron Green and the rest of the Wildcats could do is watch as their season came to a close.
The sharp-shooting Wildcats went cold in the Murphy Center in the first round of the Class AAA state tournament and the No. 3-ranked Southwind Jaguars took advantage as they won 69-47.
"We didn't play very well," coach Green said. "When you struggle to score it against a team like that, you're not going to hold them down (and be able to comeback)."
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Published: Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 12:05 a.m.
The Lafourche Central Market will host a Men's Health Fair from 8 a.m. to noon today.
The fair will include free health screenings, a demonstration on portion control and information on ways to quit smoking.
The market is at 4484 La. 1 in Raceland. For information, call 493-6673.
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In North Carolina Welfare Reform is called Work First. Congress enacted Public Law 104-193, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act on August 22, 1996. This law changed the focus of the welfare system from income support to work. The receipt of cash assistance was changed from entitlement to a time-limited income support program. Families who get cash assistance, now called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), are limited to sixty (60) months of benefits in a lifetime. Additionally, in NC there is a twenty-four (24) month limit of TANF to families who are receiving intensive employment services.
Work First Employment Services works closely with families receiving TANF to reduce any barriers they may have to going to work and keeping a job. All strengths and barriers of a family are assessed and both the Employment Services social worker and client sign a Mutual Responsibility Agreement. This agreement outlines the plan for the family to move toward self-sufficiency as well as the services the Department of Social Services will provide to support the family's effort. Services that a family can access include:


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Somebody Stole the Laughs From 'Identity Thief'
Local reviewer finds the film loud and crass
Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 5:41 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 5:41 p.m.
The movie "Identity Thief" tells the story of Sandy Patterson (Jason Bateman), a mild-mannered banker from Colorado who has his identity stolen by a woman in Florida, Diana (Melissa McCarthy). Diana uses her newly stolen identity to run up debt and commit petty crimes, which jeopardizes a new job opportunity for Sandy. For reasons only a screenwriter could understand, in order to clear his good name, Sandy must go to Florida and convince Diana to return to Colorado with him and confess her crimes.
We've all seen this movie before. Two very different characters are forced by fate to travel cross-country together, crazy mishaps ensue, and in the end, they learn more about each other and themselves. This plot device can be effective (see "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"), but only if the mishaps are truly funny and the emotional payoff is earned. "Identity Thief" misses the mark on both fronts.
In the end, "Identity Thief" is a loud, crass, convoluted mess. To be successful, a comedy just has to make you laugh. By this gauge, "Identity Thief" is a resounding failure.
David Green, 31, Lakeland
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Ripley Chief of Police Jim Fridley announced to City Council at its regular meeting last Tuesday evening that his department has received a $10,000 grant from the state for success in DUI enforcement procedures and arrests. Officer Brian Anderson was also honored for his success with a grant of $2,000. All the money is to be used for needs in the department. Fridley said that most of the money will be used to add video cameras to cars not yet equipped with them. The cameras operate any time the emergency lights are turned on. Council also passed the first reading of a water rate increase ordinance drawn up by the law firm of Steptoe and Johnson. The second reading will be in October to allow time for legal publication of the proposal and a public meeting. Mayor Carolyn Rader informed Council that Southern Jackson PSD, the water system's biggest wholesale buyer, will protest the increase to the state Public Service Commission. That means that it will be the state PSC which sets the local water rates. The city's accountants say the raise is necessary because the water system is not self supporting as the law requires it to be. Council also approved a paving bid from West Virginia Paving for just over $85,000 in street repairs in the city. Also to be paved is the remainder of the parking area at the west Ripley park. That facility will also receive some playground toys out of the carryover money from last fiscal year. Rader told Council of a request from a "small committee" of residents of Skyline View who wish to be annexed into the city. Superintendent Tim King says that the road would need considerable expensive upgrades to bring it up the city-street standards. No action was taken on this matter.
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Ford Atlas Concept: A Look into the F-150′s Future?
DETROIT—Ford Motor Co. showed a concept vehicle that gave hints about its next-generation F-150 pickup, promising the next model would raise the bar on technology and fuel economy as it seeks hold onto its top-selling full-size pickup crown.
The F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. and has been for three decades. It is a huge profit maker for Ford, generating as much as a third of the company's global profits by some estimates. The next generation of the model comes out in 2014 as higher fuel economy standards demand innovations to wring out more miles per gallon.
The oversized "Atlas" concept vehicle gives hints about the changes in styling for the truck, which is expected to get a complete overhaul in 2014. Changes include new rectangular LED headlamps and tail lights, auto stop and start engine, an automatic air dam that cuts down on wind resistance and a channel on the roof as well as bump out fenders.
"It is the centerpiece of" the Ford lineup, Chief Executive Alan Mulally said following the unveiling. "And it's like the heart and soul of America." Ford sold more than 645,000 F-series trucks in the U.S. in 2012 and about three-quarters were F-150s.
The actual vehicle is likely to share features with the concept, but there will be changes. The last time Ford showed a concept truck, the Super Chief, it gave strong clues to the next F-150, including changes to the front grille design.
Ford executives would say little about the actual F-150 under development, other than to confirm that it would be much lighter than the current model. The Wall Street Journal has reported that the new truck will be built with a largely aluminum body and will weigh about 700 pounds less than the current version, citing people familiar with the truck development.
Raj Nair, Ford's global product development chief, said the next truck would be 700 pounds lighter, though a company spokesman clarified that the Ford only has said new platforms—the structures underpinning the body—would weigh up to 750 pounds less than the current generation. The company hasn't acknowledged that the next-generation truck will use aluminum extensively.
"We will have a significant weight reduction," Mr. Nair said. "700 pounds, that's what we've been saying."
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A Gloucestershire cottage is a fantastic choice for a
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Sightseeing from your Gloucestershire cottage
Framed by the rolling Cotswold Hills, the county town of
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For lots of half-timbered, Tudor houses and a graceful Norman
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Get out and about in the Forest of Dean, laden with stacks of
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county's mining era like the ancient cave system at Clearwell.
Follow the Sculpture Trail from Beechenhurst Lodge or travel by
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AllThingsD: Why Cisco CEO John Chambers Loves Canada
The following first appeared on AllThingsD.
By Arik Hesseldahl
Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers apparently likes the way they do things up north. On a day when his company reported earnings that slightly beat the expectations of analysts and sent Cisco shares up by more than 7 percent in after-hours trading, Chambers said Cisco may take a good portion — about 82 percent — of its $45-billion-and-growing pile of cash to Canada.
Canada? Right. Canada. Recall that Chambers has long been a vocal critique of a U.S. policy that taxes corporate profits at 35 percent. Because of this policy, and because companies have a fiduciary responsibility to their shareholders to use their cash in the least-costly manner possible, companies like Cisco, Apple Microsoft, and others have tended to leave what cash they generate invested outside the U.S. until such time as they can repatriate it at a lower tax rate.
Chambers took this argument to mainstream American TV viewers in an interview with CBS News correspondent Lesley Stahl on "60 Minutes" last year. Chambers told Stahl that without a lower rate, Cisco would be forced to invest more resources overseas, acquire more non-U.S. companies, and so on.
And he's done what he said. For just one example, look at NDS, the Israeli video technology company for which it paid $5 billion earlier this year.
Yesterday, Chambers made a point of singing the praises of Canada, where he says Cisco will be taking more of its $45 billion in cash for the purpose of making investments in the coming year.
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It appears we had another tornado blow through the park today...Less tree damage than the first one, but sill a few branches down.
There is a small tree down near the practice basket. It looks like the tree was snapped off at the ground.
I can't believe we had 2 tornado's in the same year. My neighbor said he saw the funnel as it whipped through my backyard. My grill was destroyed and it ripped the stairs off my deck. My Direct TV dish is pointing to Venus now, so no Cubs baseball for a while Right in the middle of a pennant race11 ARRGH!!!
Oh well - at least no one was hurt that I know of...


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Make matching tees to wear with your kids on Mother's Day!
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Place the iron-on transfer paper into your ink-jet color printer as indicated on the package. Print a test on regular paper first to make sure you've chosen the right design for the type of iron-on paper you have. Set the printable aside for a few minutes to dry, and then cut out the image--cutting close to the colored edge of the image. Kids can definitely help with this part.
Preheat the iron and fold the towel into thirds on a countertop or other hard surface. To further protect your countertop, you may want to place a magazine or a large book under the towel. For best results, though, don't use your ironing board.
Cut out the image from the transfer paper and place it on the T-shirt or other garment. Cover with the protective sheet that comes with your transfer paper (if provided) and iron the image with firm and steady pressure in a circular motion. Start at one corner and work your way slowly to the opposite corner, and then do the same for the other two corners. Finish by moving the iron in a circular motion around the entire area for 10-15 seconds using steady pressure.
Starting at one corner, slowly peel the protective sheet away from the garment.
Print the decal onto ink-jet fabric sheets and allow to dry for at least 10 minutes. When dry, your child can cut out the image, peel it away from the backing, and stick it directly to the garment using fabric glue.
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Here's the perfect party parting gift to celebrate the ending of a great day!
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Make a custom kids concert tee featuring your child's favorite Fresh Beat!
Get on your feet and catch the beat with this kickin' craft!
Grab a paper towel roll & go bananas making this easy musical craft together
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Turn household recycling into real rock and roll!
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Here's the perfect accessory for your at-home PAW Patrol adventures!
Celebrate summertime by crafting this 3D door sign
Wish Dad a very special day with this pop up card from his favorite pups!
Say goodbye to the sizzling summer heat with this paw-some fan!
This keepsake homemade gift for Mom will last long after the special day is over!
This little card carries a BIG message for Mom!
Add some Easter cheer to your home with these egg wreaths!
Invite your child's favorite Nick Jr. friends to the kids table with this printable craft
Turn your paper plate into the perfect table topper!
Create your very own trick-or-treat bag with Dora!
Take these pups on a Halloween treat-or-tricking adventure!
Kids can help get ready for the feast by adding color to this printable centerpiece!
Let PAW Patrol lead your kids on a fun night with these stencils!
This goody bag is dressed up for Dad's special day!
Dress up cones with cute Nick Jr. characters!
Lalaloops-ify your little doll with these printable picture frames!
Make a door sign that will bloom in any room!
Shower your little flower with quality crafting time!
Create this simple paper basket and make it a Hoppy Easter!
Print, fold, & fill with sweet surprises!
The perfect gift for kids to give away on Valentine's Day!
Make lollipops even sweeter with these a-DORA-ble covers
Give your sweet a bag full of Umiriffic treats!
Make a do-together craft kids can proudly display on their door
A picture-perfect present for you and your little bunny!
Make an indoor winter wonderland that somebunny will love!
Turn paper bags into your favorite math-loving team!
Kids can hop on over to the Christmas tree to hang this charming decoration!
Peter & pals are dashing through the snow-- carrying something sweet, you should know!


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Kathy Gilleran (pictured) is a mother on a mission: To find out the truth about what happened to her son.
Aeryn Gilleran, who was 34 at the time, disappeared in Vienna, in October 2007, while working for the United Nations International Development Organization (UNIDO). Alarmed by the news that her son was missing, Kathy traveled from her home in New York to Austria, in an attempt to work with police in the country, the U.S. State Department and other local and international agencies . . . in short, anyone who could help her find her son.
What Kathy found, instead, was a system that seemed more offended by Aeryn's sexual orientation than they were interested in helping to locate him.
"I spent six weeks [in Vienna], dealing with the Austrian police, who treated me not as a mother in shock and disbelief, but as a vile creature who had the audacity to ask them to help me find my gay son," Kathy wrote in an email to PFLAG. "According to the police, since my son was gay, it was obvious that he was emotionally unstable and, thus, must have committed suicide."
In fact, the callous response of local officials made it seem as if they were down-right refusing to take any serious, pro-active steps to find Kathy's son.
Continue reading Where's Aeryn? at HuffingtonPost.com . . .
Photo by Bob Ellis for The Cortland Standard.


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VAIL - Next up in the first Vail installment of the 31st Burton U.S. Open is the men's and women's slopestyle finals today in Golden Peak.
Wednesday's semi finals proved exciting, with the top six women and top 12 men advancing to today's finals. These are the men and women who combined style, flow and big tricks better than the rest of the field, and there's no doubt they're going to put on a big show for the first Burton U.S. Open held in Vail.
For the women, Spencer O'Brien heads into today's competition with confidence after coming from behind in the semi final and finishing first overall after her second run. Behind O'Brien is Jamie Anderson, the Winter X Games gold medalist in slopestyle, followed by Brooke Voigt who placed third in the semi final.
The girls have generally enjoyed the course this week, reporting very technical rails and wall slides at the top followed by large jumps.
"It's really diverse, really creative and progressive. You definitely have to hold your speed for the whole upper section and into the first jump," Anderson said.
Voigt calls the course "really tight."
"It's a really fast course," Voigt said. "It's really hard to dial your speed for the features, but it's pretty fun."
Sixth-place semi final finisher Shelly Gotlieb said the girls are going to have to be precise to put down solid runs. She said the course has plenty of speed, but without the precision, it's easy to make little mistakes.
For the men, look out for Norwegian Torstein Horgmo, who put up the biggest score across both heats in Wednesday's semi final with 87.93 out of a possible 100 points. Heat two winner Eric Willett threw big jumps Wednesday - even after little sleep and major jet lag - and will also be one of the guy's to watch today.
Japanese rider Yuki Kadono, at just 16 years old, went huge during his first semi final run and threw down a frontside 9 (two full rotations) double cork on the first jump, a cab (switch-frontside spin) 12 (three-and-a-half rotations) on the second jump and a backside 10 (three full rotations) on the third jump. Those jumps and some stylish rail tricks were enough to put Kadono in second place for his heat, and third place overall going into the finals.
American Mark McMorris wants to put down two solid runs today and his confidence level is high after a solid second run on Wednesday. He changed a double backflip from his first run to a frontside 1080 double cork on his second run, securing his place in the final.
"I feel good about everything I want to do on Friday and I'm just happy that I'm for sure going to be there," he said after Wednesday's semi final.
With many of these riders often holding out during semi finals and only going as big as necessary to qualify for the final, expect massive amplitude and major tricks from both the men and the women in today's slopestyle finals.
Assistant Managing Editor Lauren Glendenning can be reached at 970-748-2983 or email@example.com.