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hatch 1
1A small opening in a floor, wall, or roof allowing access from one area to another: a cargo hatch a service hatch
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- He unscrewed the bolts that secured an access hatch to the wall and keyed something into a control panel adjacent to it.
- There was also an access hatch in the floor that would require the use of a fork lift truck to lift goods of any weight up into the second floor.
- Emily leads the others down a short corridor until they come to an access hatch in the wall.
1.1A door in an aircraft, spacecraft, or submarine.
Example sentences
- And as the forward escape hatch was also destroyed, the LR5's only hope of gaining access to the submarine now is through the aft hatch.
- The pilot and his passenger, who were both wearing lap and diagonal shoulder straps, escaped injury and were able to climb out of the aircraft through the normal hatches.
- First Lt. Bill Bower, ready to bail out, paused at one of the bomber's hatches and peered into the darkening sky below for some sign that his crew got out of the aircraft safely.
1.2The rear door of a hatchback car: a spare wheel mounted on the rear hatch
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- It has the look of a nice large saloon, provides plenty of space for passengers, and a large boot reached through a rear hatch.
- Now classified as a mid-size sedan, it's only slightly smaller than a Camry and even more versatile with its rear hatch.
- Open up the rear hatch and you can fit in a week's shopping… for a family of 15!
1.3 short for hatchback.
Example sentences
- Saloons attract marginally lower insurance costs, as it's perceived that gaining access to a hatch is easier.
- This is a car that handles with an enjoyable agility, steers with sporting precision and musters enough urge from its titchy 659 cc engine to keep pace with all but the most spiritedly driven hot hatches.
- One way of looking at it is: Plenty of kids buy and modify Honda Civics, especially the hatch versions.
down the hatch
- informal Used to express friendly feelings towards one's companions before drinking: 'Down the hatch!' he said, raising his mugMore example sentences
- 'Well,' he thought 'Down the hatch.' Alex set the empty glass down on the bar and ordered another.
- One for you, two for me. Down the hatch!
- Drain that one, go on, down the hatch, there's plenty more.
under (the) hatches
- Below deck in a ship.Example sentences
- Some were below in the kitchens, others mopping the deck, some jumped off of the cabin roof, and others still came from below the deck, under the hatches.
- Once 132 of them were kept under hatches for three days without fresh water, bedded down with a herd of pigs.
- We half expected them to be piled up under the hatches trying to get out, but there they were, still at their stations.
Words that rhyme with hatchattach, batch, catch, crosshatch, detach, latch, match, mismatch, natch, outmatch, patch, scratch, thatch
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hatch 2
1 [no object] (Of an egg) open and produce a young animal: eggs need to be put in a warm place to hatch
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- When the eggs hatch, the caterpillar enters the first instar (stage of development).
- Once the eggs hatch, both the male and the female feed the young.
- Once the eggs hatch, the Larvae burrow inside the host and begin consuming nonessential tissues.
1.1 [with object] Incubate (an egg).
Example sentences
- Hatcheries, which use incubators to hatch the eggs, take advantage of this biological phenomenon for shipping.
- Mother hen hatches her eggs in a farmyard and finds one of her baby chicks is a scrawny, ugly duck.
- The males are left behind to guard and hatch the eggs, which they cradle at all times on top of their feet, even during blinding blizzards.
1.2(Of a young bird, fish, or reptile) emerge from its egg: ten little chicks hatched out
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- In the first two weeks after the young hatch, the female stays on the nest to brood them, and the male brings food for the female and the owlets.
- Roughly a hundred of these snakes could fit inside of the giant egg that the single snake hatched from.
- Just because the tops of many eggs were broken, does not necessarily mean the dinosaurs hatched.
1.3 [with object] Cause (a young animal) to emerge from its egg: our penguins were hatched and hand-reared here
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- Lobster larvae were hatched in our culture facility and fed live brine shrimp.
- After emerging, the moths were stored at 4°C. Moths are incapable of moving at low temperatures and thus they remained in good condition until all larvae were hatched.
- Because of our aim to prevent competition within broods, we carried out the survival analyses for experimental chicks without the inclusion of the four nests that had hatched two chicks.
2 [with object] Conspire to devise (a plot or plan): the little plot that you and Sylvia hatched up last night
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- The pedestrianisation scheme has gone ahead even though it is difficult to find anyone outside the offices in which the plan has been hatched up who supports it.
- Did the two hatch the plot together, in secrecy, with the over eager Heffernan ready to cop the worst of it should their plan go belly up?
- So together they hatch the plot of doing The War of the Worlds on radio, to wow the studios.
A newly hatched brood: a hatch of mayflies
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- Every spring the moorhens build themselves a nest on a raft of twigs or on the bank at the waterline, for a clutch of speckled brown eggs to bring off a hatch of four or five tiny brown-black chicks.
- Mayfly hatches are not confined to rivers, some lakes also have spectacular mayfly hatches.
- Nests were revisited on the expected hatch day and every 3 days after hatching to assess nest success and nestling survival.
hatches, matches, and dispatches
- informal Used to refer to the births, marriages, and deaths columns in a newspaper.Example sentences
- Go to this page for details of the churches where your ancestors were hatched, matched and dispatched, including availability of parish registers.
- I've been searching for dead relatives (when they were hatched, matched and dispatched as the saying goes) for a year now and I have become completely addicted to all things ancestry.
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hatch 3
verb[with object]
(In fine art and technical drawing) shade (an area) with closely drawn parallel lines: (as noun hatching) the miniaturist's use of hatching and stippling
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- As I said, in the plan that is annexed to the first respondents' submissions, it is the shaded hatched area.
- But my gratitude also extends to those drivers who reverse on to main roads, see hatched areas as special taxi lanes and who ask for the removal of the indicator lights upon purchase of their vehicle.
- It cited improvements to the road layout, including lane markings, hatched areas and clearer road signs as the reason.
Late 15th century (in the sense 'inlay with strips of metal'): from Old French hacher, from hache (see hatchet).
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Satire - Bunny terrifies Keene
Authorities in Keene, NH have recently been alerted to a strange rabbit that has inexplicably started showing up outside residents' windows. The bunny has been described as small, fuzzy, and most definitely sinister.
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- Destinations
- Hotels
- Vacations
- Tours & Activities
- Special Offers
- Cruise Vacations
HAWAII AIR CREDIT: If each adult traveler purchases an optional Classic Vacations travel protection plan, the party's total package price (including the travel protection cost) will be reduced by the value of the Hawaii air credit. Valid on new bookings of at least five consecutive nights at a participating property on Maui, Kauai, Lanai, or the Big Island; or of at least four (4) consecutive nights on Oahu. The credit will vary and increases with length of stay. Each credit is per booking, not per traveler. Combinable with select Classic Hawaii promotional offers. Valid for bookings made from 4/01/13-12/15/14 for travel through 12/20/14. Additional restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Offers are subject to availability at time of booking and may be changed or discontinued at any time without notice. Minimum night stays, minimum stay requirements on air, seasonal surcharges, resort fees (if any), and other restrictions may also apply. Air required at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Four Seasons Lana'i at Manele Bay, and Four Seasons Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele. Some booking and travel dates may vary. Other promotions and departure dates available which may result in a different rate and/or hotel inclusion. Customer is responsible for hotel taxes and fees on the free night offers.
Warmest Aloha,
Save up to $575 per couple
Travel from 04/28/2014 through 12/18/2014
Blackout Dates: May Apply
Minimum Night Stay: 7 Nights
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Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
Hotel Ratings
Greetings from the Hotel General Manager
Makana is the Hawaiian word for gift and our gift to you is the renewed Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa. We look forward to welcoming you to our home at Keauhou Bay where you'll experience pure Hawaii through cultural programs and activities and through staff who share their warm Aloha.
Warmest Aloha,
Matt Grauso
Insider Tip
- Guests can explore the history of the region with trips to the Kona Historical Society, the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, and the historic towns of Kainaliu and Holualoa - all within a 20-minute drive of the resort.
Hotel Overview
What to Expect:
- Guests enter through a round, expansive lobby with mahogany trim, stone floors, and open-air views of Keauhou Bay. The oceanfront resort draws leisure travelers and families, given its recreational facilities and proximity to golf and ocean activities.
Amenity Highlights:
- The Sheraton features a system of multilevel pools that meander past a waterfall and two spa tubs to a sandy-bottomed children's pool. The spa incorporates Hawaiian traditions into massage therapy, facials, and body treatments (surcharge). Dining options include an open-air Hawaiian restaurant, a poolside grill, and a casual coffee shop. Keauhou Bay is home to numerous manta rays, and guests can observe the creatures at night from the terrace.
United States
- Keauhou
Airport:Kona International Airport KOA
The nonsmoking guestrooms located in four wings of three to seven stories. Rooms feature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Beds with custom-designed, plush-top mattresses, triple sheeting, plump duvets, and goose-down pillows. Glass sliding doors lead to private, furnished lanais.
Room Amenities:
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Cable/satellite TV
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - surcharge
- Internet access - wireless
- Iron/ironing board
- Multi-line phone
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway beds
- Shower/tub combination
- Turndown service (on request)
- Video-game console
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
Property Amenities
Resort Fee:
The Daily Resort Charge of $31.25 USD tax inclusive, per room per day covers:
- High-speed internet access in guest room and lobby level ocean view deck area
- Self-parking for one (1) vehicle. (Upgrade to Valet Parking for a $7 daily fee)
- Unlimited local and 1-800 telephone calls
- Up to 30 minutes of long distance telephone calls (Inter-Island and Continental U.S.) per day
- Use of the Keauhou to Kailua-Kona trolley
- Two bottles of water daily
- Complimentary Yoga and Aqua Classes
- Guided Cultural and Historical tours of the Keauhou Area
- Hula and Lei making lessons and other cultural activities
- Hawaiian Island and Welcome Orientation - Daily in the lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Fitness equipment
- Full-service health spa
- Gift shop or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting room(s) (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Patio
- Pool table
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Sauna
- Security guard
- Self Parking
- Shopping on site
- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Technology helpdesk
- Wedding services
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Cash not accepted
- Pets not allowed
Check-in time:
Check-out time:
- Noon
Rays on the BayRays on the Bay features sustainable Big Island-inspired cuisine from farm to plate and hook to cook. Take in a crimson Kona sunset while you dine on a fusion of local, Asian and North American pupus and entrees paired with organic wines and spirits, locally produced beers and nightly live entertainment. After sunset, enjoy a libation as you view Keauhou's giant resident manta rays – gracefully swimming just a few feet from your table. Rays on the Bay is the only restaurant on Hawaii Island with views of manta rays in their natural environment.
Ainakai RestaurantOpen-air restaurant with bay views. Breakfast buffets complete with omelet bar and tropical fruits; juices. Open 6:30-10:30am.
HoluaCasual poolside restaurant. Tropical drinks and lighter fare; salads and wraps. Open 11am-6pm (food service until 5:30pm).
Keauhou Bay Coffee CompanyPoolside coffee shop serving gourmet coffees, pastries, and light snacks. Open from 6am – 4pm.
On-site recreation includes a large multilevel pool system, a 24-hour fitness center with free weights and cardiovascular equipment; two tennis courts, and a basketball/volleyball court. Two 18-hole golf courses and a driving range are available at the adjacent Kona Country Club. With some of the best snorkeling on the island, Kahaluu Beach Park is one mile away. Keauhou Bay is home to numerous manta rays, which can be viewed in the evening from various resort locations. Guests can interact directly with the rays through nighttime snorkeling and scuba-diving excursions (surcharge).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Basketball
- Bicycle rentals
- Boat launch
- Fishing
- Golf - driving range
- Golfing
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Horse riding/rental
- Motor boating
- Parasailing
- Pilates classes/instruction
- Rowing or canoeing
- Running track/path
- Scooter/Moped Rentals
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Whale-watching
- Yoga classes/instruction
Special Offer Details
Manager's Specials7 nights from $819 per person
Save up to $575 per couple
What's Included?
- $425 Air Credit
- $100 Classic Booking Credit
- Reduced rate
Available Room Types:All
Important Dates:Book from 04/28/2014 through 05/11/2014
Travel from 04/28/2014 through 12/18/2014
Blackout Dates: May Apply
Minimum Night Stay: 7 Nights
Offers valid on new bookings only. Prices shown are per-person, land only based upon double occupancy, except if expressly noted otherwise. Offers are subject to availability at time of booking and may be changed or discontinued at any time without notice. Blackout dates, minimum night stays, minimum stay requirements on air, seasonal surcharges, resort fees (if any), and other restrictions may also apply. Individual offers may require purchase of Travel Smart Plan or travel waiver. Offers are not valid for Group Travel. Some booking and travel dates may vary. Other promotions and departure dates available which may result in a different rate and/or hotel inclusion. Customer is responsible for hotel taxes and fees on the free night offers, where applicable. For those properties where Classic Vacations has access to dynamic pricing rates, those rates will likely fluctuate from time to time based on market conditions and other factors beyond Classic Vacations control. Classic Vacations CST# 2079429-20.


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The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things will beckon companies to revise business models, integrate evolving technology, use analytics to create insight, manage security and privacy, and design new organizations.
The Internet of Things concept involves connecting machines, facilities, fleets, networks, and even people to sensors and controls; feeding sensor data into advanced analytics applications and predictive algorithms; automating and improving the maintenance and operation of machines and entire systems; and even enhancing human health. Cisco believes the "Internet of Everything" will have an economic impact of over $14 trillion by 2022.1 GE says the "Industrial Internet" could add $15 trillion to the world economy over the next 20 years.2 Companies are already spending billions to create new business models powered by the Internet of Things in sectors ranging from automotive (for example, in-vehicle information and entertainment) to health care (for example, remote patient monitoring).
The term "Internet of Things" is not new
The term Internet of Things (IoT) has been in use at least since 1999 when it was employed to promote RFID, the technology that uses low-cost radio tags to identify objects such as individual products, cases, or shipping pallets.3 Today, though it is widely deployed in warehousing, distribution, and retail, RFID accounts for a relatively narrow set of applications of the Internet of Things.
In recent years, diverse applications of sensors and wireless communications, forerunners of today's IoT, have been implemented in a wide range of industries. Examples include tracking the location and condition of valuable equipment such as construction and mining machinery, managing the deployment and maintenance of commercial trucking fleets,4 coordinating the maintenance of vending machines and ATMs, supporting roadside assistance programs such as GM's OnStar, controlling and monitoring manufacturing and processing operations, and managing electric power distribution networks to accelerate outage detection and response.5
Smaller, cheaper sensors and better analytics are driving the market
As sensors and communications electronics continue to decline in size and cost and improve in performance, the economics of sensor-based applications improve. Today's applications include the use of sensors so small they can be worn or even ingested, and others so rugged that they can monitor the performance of high-speed rotating machinery such as jet engines and generator turbines. At the same time, big data tools for managing and analyzing the vast data sets generated by swarms of sensors are rapidly maturing. We are seeing new applications across a wide range of sectors:
- Automotive: Reducing crashes; enabling driverless vehicles, smart parking, and dynamic pricing for bridges, tunnels, and urban centers
- Health care and life sciences: Monitoring patients at home, improving drug compliance6
- Sports and fitness: Monitoring athletic performance7
- Smart buildings: Improving security, comfort, and operating efficiency8
- Heavy industry and manufacturing: Predicting equipment failures, minimizing downtime, and managing preventive maintenance schedules9
- Municipal infrastructure: Monitoring and managing infrastructure such as storm water management systems10
These are just a few examples of the many emerging applications of the Internet of Things. IoT has the potential to revolutionize the way we lead our lives and run our businesses. Across many industries we are likely to see new ventures formed, some incumbents disrupted, and others attempting to disrupt or adapt to the new environment.
Companies have broad needs
As companies seek to build new businesses based on the Internet of Things, they face an array of challenges:
- Developing strategies and business models: Companies need help working through strategic and business model questions such as whether to focus solutions on reducing costs, generating new revenues, improving customer service, or some combination of these.
- Creating and integrating information technology: The technology ecosystem for enabling the Internet of Things is highly fragmented. Solutions must be assembled from components offered by various providers of sensors and communications modules, network management and control systems, communications networks, enterprise applications, and customer-facing applications. Companies need help selecting, customizing, and integrating components into an overall solution.
- Managing and analyzing data sets: Sensor networks generate vast amounts of data. The opportunity at the heart of the Internet of Things is deriving new insights and guiding superior decisions through analysis of that data. Companies need help designing and building analytic and sensor data management capabilities and creating business processes that are driven by analytic insights.
- Designing and maintaining security and privacy: As people's bodies, homes, and vehicles become sources of data, protecting privacy becomes more challenging. Companies that connect their critical infrastructure to communications networks are raising the stakes for cyber security. Organizations and product vendors need expert help to create security and privacy capabilities tailored to the new business models of the Internet of Things.
- Designing new organizations: Some IoT ventures create the need for new organizations. When automakers introduced telematics services for roadside assistance and vehicle maintenance, they became providers of subscription-based services. Deloitte has helped a number of them create the necessary organizations to offer these services to customers.
Market size and investment trends
The market for IT services in support of the Internet of Things is significant. Gartner projects that companies will spend nearly $3 billion this year on consulting and implementation services related to cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communications; this figure is expected to rise to nearly $5 billion by 2016, with mobile network operators dominating the market. The industries spending the most on such services are manufacturing, transportation, utilities, health care, retail, banking, and government.11
Comprehensive investment trends related to Internet of Things are hard to come by because the category is broad, spanning semiconductors, telecommunications, software, analytics and consumer, and industrial products and services. One investment data firm estimates venture capital investment of over $750 million in more than 100 Internet of Things companies last year.12
Buzz is building around the Internet of Things: The volume of Google searches for the term has quadrupled since 2009.13 However, search activity does not equal revenue opportunity—except for Google itself. And the evocative term Internet of Things obscures the reality that this is not a single market; applications must be tailored to the needs of specific sectors and business functions. Despite these caveats, the signals we have identified suggest significant opportunities to build important new businesses with the Internet of Things.
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- Including reduced costs, increased revenues and changes in market share; http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ac79/docs/innov/IoE_Economy.pdf.
- Peter C. Evans and Marco Annunziata, Industrial Internet: Pushing the boundaries of minds and machines, GE, http://www.ge.com/docs/chapters/Industrial_Internet.pdf, accessed June 25, 2013.
- Kevin Ashton, "That 'Internet of Things' thing," RFID Journal, June 22, 2009, http://www.rfidjournal.com/articles/view?4986, accessed on June 25, 2013.
- Verizon, When time is of the essence, J.B. Hunt drives to deliver exceptional service, http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/casestudies/cs_j-b-hunt-drives-to-deliver-exceptional-customer-service_en_xg.pdf, accessed June 25, 2013.
- Smart Grid Network, ComEd shows off smart-grid—Electrical system could save consumers money, February 22, 2013, http://www.illinois.smartgrid.com/comed-shows-off-smart-grid-electrical-system-could-save-consumers-money, accessed June 25, 2013; Verizon, Creating megawatts of efficiencies with smart energy, http://www.verizonenterprise.com/solutions/connected-machines/smart-energy/, accessed June 25, 2013.
- John Tozzi, "'Take your pills' reminders from apps and gadgets," Bloomberg Businessweek, March 28, 2013, http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-03-28/take-your-pills-reminders-from-apps-and-gadgets, accessed June 25, 2013.
- ABI Research, "Wireless healthcare and fitness market data," February 28, 2012.
- Nathan Ingraham, "Nest reportedly shipping over 40,000 learning thermostats every month," The Verve, January 30, 2013, http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/30/3933412/nest-shipping-over-40000-thermostats-every-month, accessed June 25, 2013.
- IBM, "IBM introduces predictive analytics software and services that forecast asset failure," March 21, 2013, http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/40575.wss, accessed June 25, 2013; Alex Woodie, "New IBM software aims to predict mechanical failures," IT Jungle, April 1, 2013, http://www.itjungle.com/tfh/tfh040113-story08.html, accessed June 25, 2013.
- Christopher Mims, "How the 'Internet of Things' is turning cities into living organisms," Fast Company, August 2, 2012, http://www.fastcompany.com/biomimicry/how-the-internet-of-things-is-turning-cities-into-organisms, accessed June 25, 2013.
- Gartner, Market Trends: IT Services for Machine-to-Machine Communications, US, 2012, September 28, 2012.
- CB Insights, The Internet of Things—$752 invested across 112 deals in the last year, May 13, 2013, http://www.cbinsights.com/blog/trends/internet-of-things-venture-capital, accessed June 25, 2013.
- Google Trends, "Internet of Things," https://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=%22internet%20of%20things%22, accessed June 25, 2013.


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BOULDER, Colo. – The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi women's basketball team dropped the opening game of the 26th Annual Omni Hotels Classic Friday night to Colorado, 75-48, at the Coors Events Center. Janae Blount and Ashley Darley paced the Islanders in double figures.
Blount tallied 13 points to pace the Islanders (0-5) with her fourth double-figure scoring game of the season. The freshman also tied a season-high three-three pointers and led the glass with six rebounds. Darley chipped in 12 points, including two from behind the arc. The Islanders tallied a season-high seven three-pointers.
Three players led the Buffaloes (3-0) in double figures. Arielle Roberson paced all scorers with 16 points while Jasmine Sborov chipped in 10 and Chucky Jeffery added 14. Jeffery also grabbed a game-high nine boards and Roberson tallied eight. Colorado outrebounded the Islanders 49-23 and led the paint 36-10.
Jessica Jammer opened the game with a free throw before Colorado went on a 5-0 run to take an early 5-1 lead. Darley answered with a trey before Sborov hit a layup. Blount triggered the Islanders' second three pointer to knot the score at 7-7 with 14:33 to play. The Buffaloes followed with back-to-back buckets to take a four-point lead. After a couple Colorado free throws, Marquesha Anderson-Sparks hit the Islanders' third three of the half to trim the lead to three with 12:10 to play.
The Buffaloes answered with back-to-back treys to extend the lead to nine before the two teams traded baskets. Blount triggered the Islanders' fourth three of the half to cut the lead to six with 6:49 to play. After a Colorado basket, Blount fired another jumper just inside the arc before the Buffaloes hit back-to-back free throws. Darley answered with a jumper to pull the Islanders' within six with 4:20 to play. Coloardo put together a 6-0 run to extend the lead to 12. Taryn Gregory hit the Islanders' fifth three of the half before the Buffaloes tallied four free throws to push the lead to 13. With 19 seconds left to play, Blount dished it to Morgan Schwartz for a jumper to cut the score to 11 to end the half.
Colorado went into the locker room with a 35-24 lead behind 40 percent shooting from the field. Blount paced the Islanders with eight points and Darley added seven. The Buffaloes were led by Sborov's 10 points and Jeffery's six points. Colorado outrebounded the Islanders' 23-15 and outscored the Islanders' 12-2 in the paint. The Islanders tallied a season-high five three's in the first half.
The Buffaloes opened the second half with a layup before the Islanders went on a 6-0 run to trim the lead to six with 18:20 to play. Jeffery and Roberson hit layups for Colorado before Brandi Huff got on board with a jumper. Colorado answered with another trey and a jumper to extend the lead to 14 on a 5-0 run.
Darley fired the Islanders' sixth three before the Buffaloes responded with a 4-0 run. Ashanti Plummer hit a layup before the two teams traded points at the charity stripe. After back-to-back layups, Trish Amboree knocked in three points from the line to pull the Islanders within 10 with 9:28 to play. The Buffaloes responded with a 7-0 run to take a 17-point lead before Blount triggered her second three of the game. After Colorado tallied three points, Verne'qua Taylor hit her first jumper of the night, but the Buffaloes burst into a 12-0 run to end the game.
The Islanders will face Auburn (3-2) tomorrow at 5 p.m. MST (6 p.m. CST) in the consolation game of the classic. The Tigers lost 78-57 to San Diego State earlier this evening. Live stats will be available here.
For the latest on Islanders Women's Basketball, like the team on Facebook (Islanders Womens Basketball), follow them on Twitter (@IslandersWBB) and visit www.GoIslanders.com.


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Ayotte 'no' seems to spell defeat for Manchin-Toomey background check amendment
Though the statement mostly explains which amendments she is backing, the Republican makes clear the background checks went too far.
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By Angela Day and Elizabeth Wilkinson
Title: Purdue University Archives & Special Collections Artifacts collection, 1880-2008
Predominant Dates:1950s-1990s
Primary Creator: Purdue University. Archives and Special Collections
Extent: 10.0 Cubic feet. More info below.
Arrangement: The collection is arranged by size and dimensions of the artifacts.
Subjects: Astronauts, Greek letter societies--Indiana--West Lafayette, Purdue Boilermakers (Basketball team), Purdue Boilermakers (Football team), Purdue University--Choirs (Music), Purdue University--Students, Purdue University. Libraries
Forms of Material: Artifacts (object genre), Clothing, Memorabilia, Souvenirs
Languages: English
The Purdue Artifact collection (1880-2000, 8 cubic feet) documents different historical aspects of Purdue University. Each artifact has been given a unique number and then organized by size, and sometimes format, in boxes. The items are of various sizes in various formats, but all have a Purdue connection. Some examples are a salt and pepper shaker set, handkerchief, window decals, and silver tea spoons.
This is an active collection and will be frequently added to on an ongoing basis
Greek letter societies--Indiana--West Lafayette
Purdue Boilermakers (Basketball team)
Purdue Boilermakers (Football team)
Purdue University--Choirs (Music)
Purdue University--Students
Purdue University. Libraries
Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections
Alternate Extent Statement: (22 boxes)
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions: Gloves may need to be worn when handling some of the artifacts.
Acquisition Method: Multiple donors and purchases.
Preferred Citation: MSR 4, Purdue Artifact Collection, Karnes Research Center, Purdue University Libraries
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The state will seek the death penalty against a couple accused of murdering a 79-year-old Claxton man.
Anderson County District Attorney General Dave Clark announced Monday that the death penalty will be sought against 50-year-old Norman Lee Follis and his 46-year-old girlfriend Tammy Sue Chapman for murdering Sammie J. Adams in his Patt Lane home.
Adams was Follis' uncle.
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Conservation easements are one tool Ducks Unlimited uses to protect a shallow lake and its shoreline. A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a private landowner and DU. The agreement serves the landowner's needs and restricts subdivision and development on the property in perpetuity.
Land protected from development by a conservation easement
Farm Bill programs like the Wetlands Reserve Program also help DU biologists restore shallow lakes. Through WRP, DU teams up with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and private landowners to deliver permanent wetland restoration projects. DU biologists also provide habitat management advice to improve the available resources for waterfowl and other wildlife.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act into law.
First duck stamp, designed by Pulitzer-prize winning editorial cartoonist, Jay N. "Ding" Darling, issued.
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Eric Wohlford
Eric studied the effects of malaria on B cells in Kenya. Read More...
Major Research Areas
Huaiyu Hu, PhD
Current Appointments
- Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Physiology
- Associate Professor of Neuroscience Graduate Program
Hospital Campus
- Downtown
Research Programs and Affiliations
- Biomedical Sciences Program
- Neuroscience Program
- Neuroscience and Physiology
- Physiology Program
Research Interests
- Molecular studies of brain malformations.
Migration of neurons from their birth place to their final locations is essential during development of the mammalian brain. Disorders of neuronal migration result in severe malformation and malfunctions of the human brain. Our laboratory is interested in the guidance mechanisms involved in the neuronal migration. We are currently working on two projects. One project focuses on Slit proteins and their roundabout receptors which are believed to be involved in the guidance several populations of neurons. We are studying how heparan sulfate regulates Slit signaling in cell migration and axon guidance. The other project concerns the roles of protein O-mannosylation in neuronal migration. Congenital muscular dystrophies with brain malformations such as Walker-Warburg syndrome, Fukuyama congenital muscular dystrophy, muscle-eye-brain diseases are caused by genetic mutations in genes involved protein O-mannosyl glycosylation. We are currently studying the cellular and molecular mechanisms of protein O-mannosylation in regulating brain development.
Selected Publications
Hu H, Tomasiewics H, Magnuson T, Rutishauser U (1996) The role of polysialic acid in migration of olfactory interneuron precursors in the subventricular zone. Neuron 16(4):735-743.
Hu H, Rutishauser U (1996) A septum-derived chemorepulsive factor for migrating olfactory interneuron precursors. Neuron 16(5):933-940.
Hu H (1999) Chemorepulsion of neuronal migration by Slit2 in the developing mammalian forebrain. Neuron 23:703-711.
Hu H (2000) Polysialic acid regulates chain formation by migrating olfactory interneuron precursors. J Neurosc Res 61:480-492.
Hu H (2001) Cell surface heparan sulfate is involved in repulsive guidance activities of Slit2 protein. Nature Neurosci 4(7):695-701.
Liu J, Zhang L, Wang D, Shen H, Jiang M, Mei P, Hayden PS, Sedor JR, Hu H (2003) Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, kidney agenesis and cardiac defects associated with Slit3-deficiency in mice. Mech Dev 120:1059-1070.
Liu J, Ball SL, Yang Y, Mei P, Zhang L, Shi H, Kaminski HJ, Lemmon VP, Hu H (2006) A genetic model for muscle-eye-brain disease in mice lacking protein O-mannose beta1,2-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase (POMGnT1). Mech Dev 123:228-240.
Hu, H. Yang, Y., Eade, A., Xiong, Y., and Qi, Y. Breaches of the Pial Basement Membrane and Disappearance of the Glia Limitans during Development Underlie the Cortical Lamination Defect in the Mouse Model of Muscle-eye-brain Disease. J. Comp. Neurol. 501(1)168-183, 2007.


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Stocks to Watch: Comcast, Bankrate, Trulia
By Anna Prior
Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Wednesday's session are Comcast (CMCSK, CMCSA) Bankrate (RATE) and Trulia (TRLA).
Comcast's Class A shares jumped 7.9% to $42.06 premarket as the company said it will buy the rest of NBCUniversal from General Electric (GE), giving it full control of the TV and movie company. The company is also buying 30 Rockefeller Plaza and CNBC's headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., from GE. The total price tag is $18.1 billion. GE shares were also trading higher, up 4% to $23.48 premarket.
Bankrate's fourth-quarter income plummeted as the financial-information provider continued to post lower revenue amid a continued transition in its insurance leads business. Shares fell 19% to $10.03 premarket as results missed analyst expectations, and the company also gave a pessimistic revenue view for 2013.
Trulia's fourth-quarter loss narrowed as the online real-estate-listing service recorded higher revenue. Shares jumped 16% to $27.52 premarket as results beat analysts' expectations.
Ahead of Groupon (GRPN) month-end fourth-quarter report, Sterne Agee upgraded the online discount purveyor to buy and set a $9 price target. "This is an out-of-consensus upgrade predicated on a more-constructive longer-term view of the company and is not a call" on the fourth-quarter, said the investment bank. Sterne said it believes in Groupon's ability to expand its efforts, notably overseas and in mobile. Shares rose 6.2% to $5.62 premarket.
Dean Foods (DF) swung to a fourth-quarter profit as the company benefited from a comparison with a year-earlier quarter bogged down by large charges, while revenue climbed. Still, shares fell 4.8% to $17.51 premarket as the company projected full-year and current quarter per-share earnings below analyst estimates.
Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF) swung to a fourth-quarter loss as the mining company logged significantly higher impairment charges, and as revenue slipped. Shares slid 13% to $31.97 premarket as the company unveiled plans to sell shares and significantly cut its quarterly dividend.
Rackspace Hosting (RAX) fourth-quarter income rose 19%, as the data-center provider increased its customer base and posted stronger revenue. But shares sank 11% premarket to $66.31 as the company missed revenue expectations.
Mexican telecommunications heavyweight America Movil SAB (AMX, AMX.MX) reported a surprise drop in net profit in the fourth quarter as revenue slipped on a stronger Mexican peso, operating cash flow came in below expectations, and the company registered a hefty financing charges. American depositary shares fell 6.2% to $23.30 premarket.
Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) fourth-quarter profit rose 22%, as the chain's healthy sales trends were overshadowed by stubbornly high chicken-wing prices. Shares dropped 3.8% to $78 in premarket trading as the company said sales at established restaurants are declining so far this quarter, blaming the timing of sporting events.
Western Union (WU), under pressure from increased compliance costs and growing competition, expects revenue and profit to shrink this year as it lowers prices for its consumer money-transfer services to regain lost market share. Shares were down 3.5% to $13.84 premarket.
BlackRock (BLK) has named a Morgan Stanley (MS) executive and longtime adviser to the money manager as its new finance chief, replacing Ann Marie Petach. Gary S. Shedlin will join the firm on March 11 and take the CFO position after the investment-management giant reports its first-quarter earnings.
Clearwire (CLWR) reported a narrower fourth-quarter loss and has started work on a major network overhaul, but remained mum on its deal review process. Majority shareholder Sprint Nextel (S) has agreed to buy the half of Clearwire it doesn't already own in a $2.2 billion deal. Complicating matters Dish Network (DISH) has proposed buying Clearwire at a higher price.
DDR (DDR) swung to a fourth-quarter loss as the commercial landlord recorded higher expenses and charges on asset sales, though several core profitability measures improved.
Genesee & Wyoming (GWR) fourth-quarter earnings fell 60% amid $30.7 million in charges related to its acquisition of RailAmerica Inc. late last year.
J.C. Penney (JCP) said it has amended its bank credit facility to increase its borrowing capacity to $1.85 billion from $1.5 billion.
Money manager Legg Mason (LM) confirmed it has picked interim Chief Executive Joseph Sullivan as its new CEO, ending a months-long search that stretched across Wall Street.
Learning Tree International (LTRE) said it won't pursue a sale of itself, a decision that comes after Chief Executive David Collins last month withdrew his offer to take the provider of software for information-technology professionals private.
Moody's (MCO) said its board has authorized a new $1 billion share-repurchase program, as the ratings and analytics company looks to boost shareholder value.
Valmont Industries (VMI) fourth-quarter profit fell 43% as the year-earlier period's results were boosted by reorganization-related gains, though revenue grew in the latest period. However, results best analysts' expectations.
WellPoint (WLP) named Joseph R. Swedish as its new chief executive, unexpectedly turning to a hospital-industry veteran to lead the No. 2 health insurer through the challenging implementation of the health overhaul.
Willis Group Holdings(WSH) swung to a deep fourth-quarter loss as charges from a write-down on its North American business and changes to its compensation policy masked revenue growth.
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The FHWA established the Innovative Program Delivery (IPD) Office in October 2008 to provide a comprehensive set of tools and resources to assist the transportation community in exploring and implementing innovative strategies to deliver programs and projects. Innovation can help overcome resource constraints, address energy and environmental considerations, and promote efficiencies in program delivery.
Currently, the IPD Office focuses on revenue generation (e.g., road pricing), procurement (e.g., public-private partnerships), and innovative finance (e.g., GARVEEs and SIBs). Support for our partners include outreach and education activities; technical resources, guidebooks, and tools; and technical assistance. Through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program, the office offers credit assistance to surface transportation projects of national or regional significance that might otherwise be unable to assemble their financial plans. Finally, the office provides for stewardship of major highway investment projects that cost more than $500 million by advancing best-practices related to project cost estimation and finance plans.


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Wilda Beamon, of St. James, was named Senior Companion of the Month during the monthly in-service meeting held April 19 at the Phelps County Courthouse in the Sky Room. The Senior Companions each received a gift from Rolla Manor Care Center.
As a Senior Companion, Beamon works in private homes in the St. James Area listening to residents talk about their lives, providing respite for caregivers, assisting with errands, appointments, and activities.
Beamon grew up with 13 brothers and sisters around Pacific; she worked as a cook in schools and nursing homes. Beamon enjoys flower gardens, shopping, reading and spending time with her husband, six children and 19 grandchildren. As a Senior Companion since 2002 she has enjoyed volunteering and being of service to help the seniors in our community.
As the Senior Companion of the month of April, Beamon received a floral arrangement donated by Blossom Basket Florist, and the recognition of her fellow Senior Companions during the meeting.
There are more than 70 senior citizen volunteers serving as Senior Companions all over Phelps County in private homes, providing respite for caregivers, residential care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Sponsored by the Phelps County Commission, the Corporation for National and Community Service, as well as several local groups and individuals, Senior Companions' help their peers maintain the independence they have worked for all their lives, and assist caregivers by providing Respite.
If you know a Phelps County resident or a Caregiver who might benefit from the services of a Senior Companion or someone 55 or older who would like to become a Senior Companion please contact 573-458-6180 for further information.
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English, Associate in Arts
The Major in English is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career. This program provides a preliminary intensive study in a variety of genres within English language and literature.
Program Learning Outcomes
General Education
Complete one of the following general education patterns:
Students are advised to double-count courses in the major or area of emphasis to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of both major/area of emphasis and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.
Major Requirements - Restricted Electives
Complete 18 units selected from :
Minimum Major Units Required: 18
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Minimum Degree Units Required: 60


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Funeral services for Wood County Genealogical Society member LaHoma Clanton are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, August 13 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel at Quitman. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens at Mineola. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 12 at the funeral home.
LaHoma has been a member of the society since it was formed in 1983 and has served faithfully in many jobs and as a participating member for the 28 years the society has existed. She is a friend whose companionship and service will be missed by her family and her friends in her church, the community, and the society. She was a member of the Clover Hill Baptist Church.
LaHoma was a life-long resident of Wood County from her birth April 23, 1926 to her death August 9, 2011. Preceding her in death were her husband H. J. "Doc" Clanton and son Anthony "Red" Clanton.
She is survived by sons Harris Clanton, Gregg Clanton, Craig Clanton, and Kevin Clanton and daughter Deborah Kinsey and 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grand children, and nieces and nephews.
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Oh college… Studying all night, being in class all day, working when you are not studying, and partying. Sound about right? Well, to the new college student, this may seem like the life they have just enrolled themselves in. However, there are a few misconceptions that college freshman usually believe when entering college:
1) Partying All Night, Every Night.
Yes, part of this is true. There will be people who party a lot. However, these parties are busted 99% of the time. This is a situation where you always want to keep caution.
2) Everybody Does It.
This could not be any more false. Other students will try to convince you that you should do things with them, but if this is something that you are set against doing, stand by your morals. People will respect you more for standing for what you believe in. And trust me, there are a lot of people who do not follow the crowd.
3) Classes Will Be REALLY Hard.
High school teachers like to scare you when they say, "if you think this is hard, wait until you get to college." Well, they aren't completely wrong – classes will be harder, but if you actually make an effort and enjoy the class then you will do well.
4) Meeting People Will Be Hard.
If you are going to a school far away from home where you do not know anyone, it can be intimidating to meet new people. However, this is your chance to bust out of your shell! So just get out there, and talk to people!
5) The Professor Will Always Guide You
Most college classes occur in large lecture halls, leaving little time for professors to know all of their students. Professors are also busy and may not always be around outside of class, and they definitely will not spend as much one-on-one time with you like teachers in high school have. Don't expect them to hold your hand for you to excel or if you miss a class!
You will surely find your own misconceptions when you get to college, but these are a few that you can get past right away! Good luck with school this year and remember to make your own idea of what college life is all about.


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I just got back from teaching for a week at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, and working with these young students gave me hope.
I had two responsibilities in the classes that I taught: to help students go from no act to a full standup act in preparation for a comedy showcase, and to assist graduating seniors in the drama department find their message. I had 4 days.
I've found that as people get older, sometimes getting in touch with the past "messes" in our life is harder than pulling teeth. Perhaps it's because the more distant we get from those painful memories in our lives, the less comfortable it is to relive them. Yet, this group of young students revealed all with utter authenticity, and the willingness to share and inspire others with their messages.
I can't wait for the images of disturbed, violent youth to be replaced with young people like these who are truly willing to make a difference in other people's lives.


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NJ, April 3, 2013–Princeton Theological
Seminary's Department of Speech Communication in Ministry will present William
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
on Thursday through Saturday, April 11 through 13 at 8:00 p.m., and on Sunday,
April 14 at 3:00 p.m. The performance will be in the Gambrell Room of Scheide
Hall on the Seminary campus at 64 Mercer Street in Princeton.
Robert Lanchester believes that Shakespeare's play deals with very human
issues. "We are all subject to our own desires," he explains. "Where do these
desires come from? Why do we fall in love with one, and not another? Must love
be measured by its duration, or by its intensity? In A Midsummer Night's Dream, with one of his few original plots,
Shakespeare tangles up five love stories, none of which 'run smooth.'"
The drama has
been adapted for the stage by Lanchester, the Seminary's assistant in speech.
Seminary students make up the cast. The production is open to the public and
free of charge, but seats are limited and must be reserved in advance. For
reservations and/or information, contact Marija DiViaio at 609.497.7963.
Princeton Theological Seminary was founded in
1812, the first seminary established by the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church. It is the largest Presbyterian Seminary in the country,
with more than 500 students in six graduate degree programs.
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Linux gives us the power we need to crush those who oppose us. Learn how to being to use the hundreds of tiny utilities contained in *nix systems to create simple solutions that you may think require writing a program, script, or complex system. Forget spending countless hours designing, writing ,and debugging code in the cloud. See the methods taught in this class to begin to understand how to quickly link Linux commands together to create quick solutions to what may seem like a complex task. Spend more time on world domination and less time learning the sexy programming language of the day. What you will learn:
- Learn to navigate the shell quickly saving keystrokes, sparing yourself from the scourge of carpal tunnel syndrome.
- What the hell do all those funky symbols mean? Amaze your significant other with the ability to read shell scripts like a Chinese newspaper.
- Learn a few quick tips to automate your system administration and audit it for weaknesses.
- Create a simple command to notify yourself of changes to your favorite web pages. Never miss out on those Deltron 3030 tickets again!
- Create parsers to crunch the data needed to map pig genomes. Win the Nobel prize!!
- Stand up a poor man's web server to serve content in a pinch.
We'll only touch the tip of the iceberg but you'll walk away with the understanding and methodology to search the UNIX tool set to create your very own solutions to life's problems. What you should know ahead of time: Basic Linux commands and how to navigate the file system: Are cd, rm, mv, cp man, and ~ Greek to you? Learn this first at home: http://code.google.com/edu/tools101/linux/basics.html What you need to bring: A laptop running your favorite flavor of Linux or vm-ware player. The utilities we will review are available on 90% of *nix flavor system. You can also download Linux appliances, but please come to class with your system ready.


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POSITION: Center
SHOOTS: Left
BIRTHPLACE: Wawota, SK, CAN
DRAFTED: OTT: 2001-193 overall
|First NHL Game:
2/3/04 (OTT 1 at NJ 2)br /> First NHL Goal:
11/19/05 (WSH 5 at MTL 1, Danis)br /> First NHL Assist:
3/12/04 (WSH 3 vs CHI 4)br /> Most Goals in a Game:
3 (2/10/10, WSH 5 at MTL 6 OT)br /> Most Assists in a Game:
3 (3 times, last: 11/1/11, WSH 5 vs. ANA
4 OT)br /> Most Points in a Game:
4 (2/26/08, WSH 4 vs MIN 1, 2G-2A)br /> Most Shots in a Game:
8 (3/16/10, WSH 7 at FLA 3)br /> Most PIM in a Game:
7 (3/23/12, WSH 3 vs. WPG 4 OT)br /> Most Ice Time in a Game:
27:57 (1/22/12, WSH 3 at PIT 4 OT)br /> Multiple-Point Games:
50 (last: 3/29/15, WSH 5 at NYR 2, 2A)br /> Longest Goal Streak:
3 (3/12/10-3/16/10, 4G)br /> Longest Assist Streak:
5 (3/29/11-4/9/11, 7A)br /> Longest Point Streak:
6 (3/10/10-3/20/10, 4G-4A)br /> Penalty Shots: None
Shootouts: 7/19
Most Goals in a Game:
1 (10 times, last: 4/23/15, WSH 5 vs NYI 1)br /> Most Assists in a Game:
2 (3 times, last: 4/16/12, WSH 3 vs. BOS 4)br /> Most Points in a Game:
3 (4/16/12, WSH 3 vs. BOS 4, 1G-2A)
Scored a goal vs. CAR (3/31) ... Tallied two assists at NYR (3/29) ... Earned an assist vs.
NSH (3/28) ... Tallied an assist at BUF (3/16) ... Scored a goal vs. BUF (3/7) ... Recorded
an assist at PHI (2/22) ... Earned an assist vs. NYI (2/21) ... Passed Sergei Gonchar (654)
for 11th place on the Capitals' franchise games played list vs. PHI (2/8) ... Recorded an
assist vs. PIT (1/28) ... Tallied an assist at DAL (1/17) ... Earned an assist vs. DET (1/10) ...
Scored a goal at TOR (1/7) ... Scored a goal vs. FLA (1/4) ... Tallied an assist at NYI (12/29)
... Earned an assist at PIT (12/27) ... Scored a goal at TB (12/9) ... Registered two points (1g,
1a) at NJ (12/6), marking his 300th NHL/Capitals point ... Scored a goal vs. VAN (12/2) ...
Passed Sylvain Cote (622) for 14th place on the Capitals' franchise games played list vs.
NYI (11/28) ... Earned an assist vs. NJ (10/16) ... Earned an assist in Game 1 of the ECQF
vs. NYI (4/15) .... Scored a goal in Game 5 of the ECQF vs. NYI (4/23).
2013-14: Scored a goal vs. PHX (3/8) ... Scored a goal at PHI (3/5) ... Tallied three points
(1g, 2a) at FLA (2/27) ... Played in his 600th Capitals game at NYR (1/19) ... Played in his
600th NHL game at CBJ (1/17) ... Scored his 10th career SHG at PIT (1/15) ... Scored a
goal vs. OTT (11/27) ... Scored a goal at DET (11/15) ... Scored a shooutout goal at WPG
(10/22) ... Scored the game-winning goal vs. CBJ (10/19) ... Scored his first goal of the
season vs. EDM (10/14) ... Missed 31 games due to injury. 2012-13: Missed 39 games due
to injury ... Registered an assist on 3/31 at PHI ... Recorded an assist on 3/30 at BUF ...
Scored first goal of the season on 3/22 at WPG ... Tallied first assist of the season on
3/21 at WPG ... Made season debut on 3/19 at PIT after missing 28 games due to injury.
2011-12: Finished t-5th on the team in goals (16) and 6th in points (41) ...Played in all 82
games for the second-consecutive year ... Recorded a GWG and an assist on 4/5 vs.
FLA ... Shootout-determing goal on 3/29 at BOS ... GWG on 3/11 vs. TOR; SHG ... GWG
on 3/10 at BOS ... Scored GTG on 3/6 vs. CAR ... Scored WSH's lone goal on 2/18 at TB
... Tallied 2 assists on 2/4 at MTL ... Scored team's first goal on 2/1 at FLA ... Registered
2 assists on 1/13 vs. TB ... Scored a goal and an assist on Dec. 23 at NJ ... Played in
his 500th career NHL game, against his original team, and scored GWG in overtime on
12/3 vs. OTT ... Scored the GWG on 11/21 vs. PHX ... Played as a defenseman on 11/12
vs. NJ ... Recorded 3 assists on 11/1 vs. ANA ... Collected an assist on 10/22 vs. DET
... Added an assist on 10/18 vs. FLA ... Led all WSH forwards in ice time for each of the
first two games of the season ... Recorded his first assist of the season on 10/10 vs. TB
... Scored his first goal of the season on 10/8 vs. CAR ... Finished t-5th on the team in
playoff points and 2nd in assists ... Ranked 2nd among Capitals forwards in ice time per
game during the postseason (20:13) ... Recorded 1g-2a in Game 3 of the ECQF vs. BOS.
2010-11: Finished fourth on the team in points (48), sixth in goals (16) and third in assists
(32) ... Was one of just three Capitals players to play in all 82 regular-season games ...
His 207 shots were second on the team ... Extended his career-high assists streak to
five games with two helpers on 4/6 … Had seven assists in his last six games ... His first
period goal on 3/15 at MTL was the 100th of his NHL career; his first career goal was
also at MTL; in a 5-1 win on 11/19/2005 ... Scored in consecutive games four times, with
the last coming on 3/13 vs. CHI and 3/15 at MTL ... Eight of his 16 goals were the Caps'
first of the game; four were the first goal of the game ... Had three goals and five points in
his first five games of the season … Had 4 PPGs, all on the road, and 10 of his 16 goals
on the road … Recorded two multiple-point games during the playoffs (4/23 vs. NYR, 2a;
5/1 vs. TB, 1g-1a) … Ranked second on the team during the playoffs in points (7) … Led
the Caps in the playoffs in assists (6). 2009-10: Played in 78 games and established career
highs in points (59), goals (25), assists (34), PPGs (12) and plus/minus (+16) … Ranked
second on the team in PPGs and fifth on the team in points, goals and assists … His PPG
total ranked tied for 13th in the NHL ... Had 19 points in his last 19 games (8g-11a) …
Ranked fifth on the team with 21 power-play points (12g-9a) … Tied for second on the
team with eight goals in the final 10 minutes and overtime … Matched career-high with
four GWGs … Led the Caps with two overtime goals (10/24 vs. NYI and 4/5 vs. BOS) …
Team was 15-2-2 when he scored a goal and 30-7-7 when he recorded a point … Second
among Caps forwards with 21.4 shifts per game … Set a new career high and finished tied
for third on the team with 222 shots … Second among Caps forwards in total shorthanded
TOI (164:09) … Began the season with a career best four-game assist streak (10/1—10/8,
3g-4a) … Matched his career-high with three assists 10/29 at ATL …Scored his seventh
career SHG 1/17 vs. PHI … Had his first career hat trick 2/10 at MTL … Registered a
career long six-game point streak (3/10—3/20, 4g-4a) … Set a new career mark with goals
(4g) in three straight games (3/16—3/20) ... Had two goals and an assist in seven playoff
games ... Recorded a multiple-point game 4/19 at MTL (1g-1a) ... Scored the Caps' last
goal of the season in Game 7 (4/28). 2008-09: Established career highs at the time in goals
(23), assists (30), points (53) and PPGs (9) … Ranked fourth on the team in goals and
PPGs and fifth in points and assists … Had 23 points (8g-15a) in the third period … Had 20
points in his last 21 games (9g-11a) … Averaged more than three minutes more ice time
per game (17:16) than the previous season (14:02) … Led Caps forwards with 21.7 shifts
per game … Ranked fifth on the team with 24 power-play points (9g-15a) … The Capitals
went 14-5-2 when Laich scored a goal and 29-7-4 when he recorded a point … Scored
the team's first goal 10 times … Had 11 multiple-point games and two two-goal games …
Recorded 14 points (7g-7a) in the last 10 minutes and overtime of the game, including one
GWG and an empty netter … Had goals in consecutive games three times … Posted a
season-high four-game point streak (1g-3a) from 10/11—10/18 … Posted his 100th career
point on 1/14 at PIT … Recorded a SHG on 3/17 at FLA … Appeared in his 300th career
game 3/8 vs. PIT … Posted a career-high three assists on 3/27 vs. TB … Ended the regular
season with four goals in his last four games … Finished sixth on the team in playoff
scoring with seven points (3g-4a) in 14 games … Two goals came on the PP … Had five
points (2g-3a) in five games when the team faced elimination … Scored goals in Games
6 and 7 of the ECSF vs. PIT (5/11—5/13) … Assisted on the OT goal in Game 6 at PIT on
5/11. 2007-08: One of only four Capitals to play in every game … Finished 3rd on the team
in goals and 7th in points … T-2nd on the team with four GWGs (10/8 at NYI; 1/1 vs. OTT;
3/14 vs. ATL and 4/1 vs. CAR) … Led the team (among players who competed in at least
20 games) with a 17.2 shooting percentage … Paced the team with two SHGs … Led the
team and ranked 17th among NHL forwards with 56 blocked shots … Played his 200th
career game 1/23 at TOR … Posted the first three two-goal games of his career (2/26, 3/3
and 3/14) and seven PPGs in the last 22 games of the year … Recorded the first four-point
game of his career on 2/26 vs. MIN (2g-2a) … Had a SHG and an assist on the OT winner
3/27 at TB … Tied for fourth on the team with six points (1g-5a) in seven playoff games …
Shared the team lead in playoff assists … Tied for second on the team at +2 in the playoffs
… Averaged 18:36 of ice time in the playoffs, up 4:34 from the regular season … Had points
in each of the last five games of the ECQF vs. PHI (1g-5a, 4/15—4/25), tied for the longest
point streak in the NHL in the first round … That point streak was two games longer than
his career-best streak in the regular season … Scored his first career playoff goal in Game
3 of the ECQF at PHI (4/15) … Had two assists, a +2 rating and six shots on goal in Game
6 at PHI. 2006-07: T-5th on the team with eight goals in 73 games … T-2nd on the team
and 10th in the NHL with three SHGs … Four of his eight goals came during the third period
… Finished 4th on the team with 119 shots. 2005-06: Played 104 total regular-season and
playoff games for Washington and Hershey (AHL), tied with Boyd Gordon for the most in
the organization … Played in each of the 73 Capitals games after his initial recall from
Hershey on 10/25 … Ranked 11th on the team with 21 points (7g-14a) … Ranked 2nd
among Capitals rookies in scoring… Scored his first two career NHL goals in back-to-back
games (11/19—11/22) ... Was 6th on Hershey in postseason scoring with 15 points (8g-7a)
in 21 games as the Bears won the Calder Cup. 2004-05: Spent the season with Portland
(AHL), where he finished 5th on the team in goals (16) and t-8th in points (26) in 68 games
... His eight PPGs and five GWGs were both tied for the team lead. 2003-04: Recalled by
OTT and made his NHL debut at NJ (2/3) … Was dealt to the Capitals (2/18) and was
assigned to Portland … Recalled by the Capitals on 3/12 and made his debut that night vs.
CHI, recording his first NHL point, an assist.
Junior Career
2002-03: Led the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) in goals, assists and points … Finished the
season ranked 6th in the WHL in points, t-7th in goals, t-8th in assists, t-7th in plus/minus
and t-3rd in PPGs … Played in all 15 playoff games for Seattle, recording five goals and 14
assists … Led the team in playoff points (19) and assists.
European Career
2012-13: Played 19 games with Kloten of the Swiss-A league during the work stoppage ...
Scored six goals and earned 12 assists.
International Career
2003: Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2003 World Junior Championship.
Selected by Ottawa in the sixth round, 193rd overall, in the 2001 NHL Draft … Traded to
Washington from Ottawa with Ottawa's second-round choice in the 2005 NHL Draft (later
traded to Colorado-Chris Durand) and future considerations for Peter Bondra, Feb. 18,
Twitter: @BrooksLaich ... Supports Athletes Against Autism … Enjoys fishing and golfing
… Favorite sport other than hockey is baseball and is an avid Toronto Blue Jays fan ... If
he wasn't playing hockey, Brooks would love to be in a rock band ... His first car was a
1989 Ford Tempo GL ... His favorite TV show is The Office and his favorite movies are
Anchorman, Rounders and Man On Fire ... His favorite actress is Julianne Hough.


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The 69 Words You Can't Use at GM
As the WSJ reports today, GM will be fined $35 million — the maximum possible — and admit to breaking auto-safety laws, as part of a settlement with the U.S. government over its bungled recall of millions of cars with faulty ignition switches.
In documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of the settlement, we get a colorful look into GM's internal workings. The documents include a company presentation from 2008 explaining aspects of the recall process to engineers, including how to document faults and engineering issues.
Much of the presentation is good advice for anyone at a large company whose workings are subject to the occasional investigation. "Understand that there really aren't any secrets in this company" one slide begins. For anything you say or do, ask yourself how you would react if it was reported in a major newspaper."
For example, how would the author of the presentation feel about this slide, listing words that should never be used in a company memo, being released to the public?
Among the words or phrases to be avoided in GM memos: Hindenburg, Kevorkianesque, Titanic, apocalyptic, Cobain, genocide, rolling sarcophagus.
That slide is a little hard to read, so here's all 69 of them:
always, annihilate, apocalyptic, asphyxiating, bad, Band-Aid, big time, brakes like an "X" car, cataclysmic, catastrophic, Challenger, chaotic, Cobain, condemns, Corvair-like, crippling, critical, dangerous, deathtrap, debilitating, decapitating, defect, defective, detonate, disemboweling, enfeebling, evil, eviscerated, explode, failed, flawed, genocide, ghastly, grenadelike, grisly, gruesome, Hindenburg, Hobbling, Horrific, impaling, inferno, Kevorkianesque, lacerating, life-threatening, maiming, malicious, mangling, maniacal, mutilating, never, potentially-disfiguring, powder keg, problem, rolling sarcophagus (tomb or coffin), safety, safety related, serious, spontaneous combustion, startling, suffocating, suicidal, terrifying, Titanic, unstable, widow-maker, words or phrases with a biblical connotation, you're toast
And the next slide included a handy guide to toning down potentially risky words:
GM's settlement with the government includes a promise to improve employee training regarding documentation practices and discussion of safety issues. "Such training will expressly disavow statements diluting the safety message in the nature of certain statements in pages 33-44 of the attached Exhibit B" the agreement says, referring the the presentation we've excerpted above.
We've embedded the full consent order, including the "Exhibit B" presentation, below:


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Community Briefs: Dec. 21
Published: Friday, December 21, 2012 at 7:44 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, December 21, 2012 at 7:44 a.m.
Foundation taking grant applications
St. James Charities Foundation is a social outreach organization founded by St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville. The foundation is accepting grant applications from agencies and organizations serving Henderson County.
Applications are encouraged from organizations that deal with hunger and homelessness and those that are creative and innovative and whose needs are not met by other entities. Funding for this grant cycle is expected to be about $8,000.
Application requirements have changed. New application forms are available from St. James Episcopal Church and are downloadable from www.stjamesepiscopal.com. Applications must be mailed or delivered to the church by Jan. 15.
Call 828-694-6927 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Holiday closings in Mills River
u Mills River Town Hall will be closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Dec. 28, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
u Mills River Park restrooms will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Dec. 28.
u Mills River Library will be closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 5 p.m., and Jan. 1.
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I have installed QCAD 3.0 RC2 in Kubuntu 11.10 (same as Ubuntu). I installed using the RC2 .bin file. Application starts and runs as expected except for the Library Browser. If I click on the icon for the Library browser I get the following error message:
Plugin LibraryBrowser: cannot connect to DB.
Driver error: Error opening database
Database error: unable to open database file
Database file: /home/jim/.config/RibbonSoft/library_3_0_0_Beta.db
Library browser will not be available.
The only file in the /home/jim/.config/RibbonSoft/ directory is QCAD.ini. The file library_3_0_0_Beta.db does not exist anywhere under my home directory. Do I need to generate this file somehow?


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Longtime Vail party favorites Robotic Pirate Monkey plays Agave's last Saturday night of the ski season this weekend, along with Alpha Data and DJ Mo Rockin. Robotic Pirate Monkey is an electronic trio that fuses eclectic samples from the past with cutting edge sound design to create something fresh, and fun to dance to. The group consists of Andrew Hathaway, Matt Berryhill and Matt Flesher. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. and the show starts at 10 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $15 at the door. Call 970-748-8666.
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- Personally signed by Messi!
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This photo was personally signed by Barcelona's best Lionel Messi in Barcelona on 18th September 2012.
The photo is 16x12 inches in size and shows Leo celebrating after scoring his Champions League final goal that secured victory over Manchester United in the 2011 final. It capped yet another fantastic performance by Leo, in the season that he scored 53 goals in 55 games leading Barcelona to Champions League and La Liga glory.
The photo will come with an official certificate of authenticity featuring an image of Leo signing.
Lamentamos que todavia no hay descripción en español para este producto.


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The Dana Show Blog
Dana talks to Brian Lilley about the shootings in Ottawa, Canada.
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1. Drain engine cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03. 2. Remove upper radiator sight shield (8C291). 3. Disconnect radiator overflow hose (8075) from radiator (8005). Remove bolts retaining coolant recovery reservoir (8A080) and bracket to radiator support. Disconnect coolant recovery reservoir from lower locator and remove coolant recovery reservoir. 4. Remove cooling fan motor, fan blade (8600) and fan shroud (8146) assembly as described in Section 03-03. 5. Rotate drive belt tensioner (6B209) . Remove drive belt (8620) . Refer to Section 03-05. 6. Remove retaining bolts and water pump pulley (8509) . 7. Remove power steering pump pulley (3A733) and remove water pump-to-power steering pump brace. 8. Remove bolt and nuts retaining ignition coil (12029) and bracket. Position out of the way. 9. Remove heater water outlet tube retaining bolts and heater water outlet tube (18663) from water pump (8501) . 10. Disconnect lower radiator hose (8286) from water pump . 11. CAUTION: If using a prying device to assist in water pump removal, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces. Remove water pump retaining bolts, stud bolts and nuts. Remove water pump . Discard old water pump housing gasket (8507) . Installation 1. NOTE: Lightly oil all bolt and stud threads before installation except those specifying special sealant with SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. Clean gasket surfaces on water pump and engine front cover (6019) . 2. NOTE: Gasket and Trim Adhesive F3AZ-19B508-B or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESR-M11P17 and ESE-M2G52-A is recommended to hold the water pump housing gasket in position. Position a new water pump housing gasket on water pump sealing surface. 3. NOTE: The threads of the No. 1 water pump retaining bolt must be coated with Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSK- M2G350-A2 and ESR-M18P7-A before installing. Position water pump on the engine front cover . Install retaining bolts, stud bolts and nuts. Tighten retaining bolts and studs to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft). Tighten retaining nuts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb-in). 4. Inspect O-ring (replace as necessary) and install heater water outlet tube to water pump . Tighten retaining bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb-in). 5. Position coil and bracket assembly. Tighten retainers to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). 6. Install lower radiator hose to water pump . Tighten clamps securely. 7. Install water pump-to-power steering pump brace and install water pump pulley .


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Radiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. It is another way to treat soft tissue sarcomas. A combination of surgery and radiation is a common way to treat this cancer.
The goal of radiation is to kill cancer cells by directing strong X-rays at the tumor. You see a radiation oncologist for this. He or she decides how often you need radiation and at what dose.
In some cases, your doctor may want you to get radiation before surgery to try to make the tumor smaller. Before surgery, it's likely you'll get external beam treatments. External beam radiation comes from a machine outside of the body. You get it at a hospital or clinic 5 days a week for several weeks. The treatments last only a couple of minutes and are painless.
In some cases, your doctor will want you to have radiation after surgery to try to make sure that any cancer cells that may have been left after surgery are all killed. When you get radiation after surgery, the doctor may use external beam or internal radiation. Internal radiation is also called brachytherapy. For brachytherapy, the doctor places a catheter or implant of radioactive material right next to the area in which the cancer has been removed. Brachytherapy is used far less often than external beam radiation to treat soft tissue sarcoma.
If surgery is not a good idea for you (for health or other reasons), your doctor may use radiation as the main treatment to kill cancer cells.
Radiation affects both normal cells and cancer cells. This means it can cause side effects. What they are depends on what part of your body is treated.
These are some common side effects of radiation:
Fatigue (extreme tiredness that doesn't get better with rest)
Skin changes (these usually go away over time)
Problems with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, if your stomach area got radiation
Shortness of breath, if you had radiation near your lungs
Swelling, pain, or weakness if you had radiation on large areas of the arm or leg. Your doctor may have you use a pressure garment to reduce these symptoms.
Increased risk of sunburn. Avoid direct sun exposure or use sunscreen for a period of time during and after radiation.
Long-term side effects of radiation depend on the part of the body being treated. Ask your doctor or nurse to review all of the potential short- and long-term side effects with you.


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Men's Under Armour Everybody Knows Me T-Shirt
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A bold tee for a confident guy, the Under Armour Everybody Knows Me T-Shirt is the perfect mix of swagger and comfort.
Featuring soft cotton and vivid screen-print graphics, this cozy tee is sure to grab some attention. Whether you're headed to class or hitting the court for a pick-up game, there's no question that your fresh style and bold attitude will be on full display.
- FABRIC: Soft cotton
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- Power Source Four "AA" Batteries (included)
- Operating Environment 50-104 degrees F30%-85% RH
- Dimensions 2 23/32" (H) x 6 11/16" (W) x 4 17/32" (D)
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You will visit: Greece & Turkey, including Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Istanbul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, Symi, Chios & Mykonos
Discover Athens, Olympia, Delphi & the Greek isles in depth when you combine the Spotlight on Greece tour with Greek Island Cruising! Visit the Acropolis & Parthenon in Athens, the first Olympic stadium in Olympia & the Temples of Hera and Zeus in Delphi, all with a local Greek Guide. Then it's time to soak up the rays as you float your way around the Aegean Sea. From Turkey to the islands of Greece, it's all about culture, relaxation & discovery!
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Itinerary + Inclusions & ME Time Optionals
ME Time Optionals
ME Time optionals will take your trip to a whole new level with unforgettable experiences unique to the places you visit. See more, do more, live more & go home completely regret-free. Costs for these aren't included in your tour cost & are payable to your Trip Manager in local currency.
On our trips we don't just take you to the destinations, we make sure you get under the skin of every place you visit. From amazing food & accommodation, to exclusive access to incredible experiences, with Contiki you'll get unbeatable value & a completely unique travel experience.
Check-in to your hotel and spend the afternoon getting a sneak peak at mythical Athens, a city crammed with ancient wonders and busy with modern, urban soul.
Later, meet up with your fellow travellers and Tour Rep back at the hotel.
Wrap up the day on the shady slopes beneath the Acropolis and jump start your trip with an optional dinner in the rustic district of Plaka, where traditional tavernas spill out onto the pavements. Tonight's festive atmosphere is perfect for getting to know your group and Trip Manager over local wine.
- Visit the famous Plaka area
- A Traditional Athens Affair Euro 43.00
Step back in time in Europe's oldest city to the birthplace of democracy. Get the run down on the Parthenon and the Acropolis from our expert Local Guide, as you wander around the famous columns above the city sprawl. Then we check out the first modern Olympic Stadium from the 1896 Games.
Travelling across the Peloponnese, past rugged mountains, cypress trees and citrus groves, the group drops by the impressive man-made Corinth canal.
Next up is epic Mycenae, a former military stronghold. Unravel 4000 years of history with your Trip Manager and get inside the legend with a visit to Agamemnon's Palace. You'll learn about the heroics, myths and curses connected to this site.
Check out the impressive Acronafplion citadel that looms over Greece's original capital, Nafplio, where we stop by for free time and lunch. Park yourself at a portside café or a grill-house in the narrow streets of the old town and order local specialties, like fried shrimp or koutsomouris (small red mullet).
Tonight, we pull in to the hometown of the Olympic Games and UNESCO World Heritage site, Olympia. Finish up the day with a couple of drinks at the hotel by the pool.
- Learn about the birthplace of modern society on a guided tour of Athens & the Acropolis
- See the Corinth Canal
- Guided tour of Mycenae, including the Palace of Agamemnon
- See the Acronafplion citadel at Nafplion
This morning our Local Guide shows off the important sites of the first Olympic Games in 776BC and gives you the run down on this sporting sanctuary. Take a seat in the impressive 45 000 seat stadium and get a look into ancient beliefs with a visit to the Temples of Zeus and Hera.
After a lunch stop in a traditional Greek village, watch rural Greece go by from the coach, before crossing the Corinthian Gulf and arriving in Delphi.
Delphi is one of Greece's most important sacred destinations and a scene stealer.
After dinner round up some friends and discover Delphi's casual bars, where you can try out the national drink, ouzo.
- Guided tour including Olympic Stadium and Temples of Hera and Zeus
With lush valleys and a cliff-side position on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus, Delphi is all about spine-tingling views and incredible ruins.
Learn how this spectacular site was the centre of the universe for Ancient Greeks and a place of prophecy, as your Trip Manager leads you through the limestone columns of the Sanctuary of Apollo.
Afterwards we head back to Athens where the tour winds down this afternoon in the heart of the city at Syntagma Square, home to the Greek parliament. Make the most of another night in Athens, before you depart for your Greek Island cruise in the morning.
- Guided tour of Delphi including the Temple of Apollo
Board the ship and enjoy the facilities, great ocean views and good company as we cruise to Turkey's largest city. While we cut through the water you'll get to enjoy meals while getting to know everyone. Tomorrow when we arrive at Istanbul you can expect mosques, beautiful palaces, delicious spices, wonderful smells and a bustling city filled with over 13 million people. It will be an awesome eye opening experience.
Today, we wake up in port of Istanbul! With a day here, there's plenty of time to get a real feel for this cultural melting pot where East literally meets West. You'll get to see an incredible mix of sights in this diverse city. Why not begin with a ME Time optional tour of Istanbul and get an insider's angle on the city with our Local Guide, who'll show off the city's core sites. Cross the Galata Bridge for stunning views, check out Emperor Constantine's Hagia Sophia and then eat at the magnificent Topkapi Palace, former home of the sultans.
You'll then be presented with one of the city's major draw cards, the stunning Blue Mosque. It's an amazing building with a series of domes and minarets dominating the skyline, complete with a breathtaking interior of tens of thousands of blue tiles.
After that, head right into the heart of the city and journey through several kilometres of shops at the Grand Baazar. It's an unforgettable shopping experience, where tacky trinkets and authentic treasures are sold side by side. Test out those haggling skills with carpets, jewellery, spices, music, electronics and more, the place is buzzing, so make sure you've got your bargaining hat on.
- Visit the city of Istanbul - Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque
- Ottoman Empire & Byzantine Legacy Tour Euro 112.00
Today we set sail to the resort town of Kusadasi and shop in the town's colourful bazaar. This gorgeous city, which sits beside the Guvercin Ada peninsula, thrives over the summer. You'll get to rummage through the Grand Bazaar and go local bargaining for leather goods, jewellery and or local crafts. Otherwise meet up with the our Local Guide for a ME Time optional to ancient Ephesus, a stunningly preserved city that Mark Antony and Cleopatra once visited.
- Visit Kusadasi's local bazaar
- Ancient Ephesus through the ages – Hellenistic and Roman Euro 68.00
Today we cruise to the quintessential Greek island, Santorini, world-famous for its simple blue and white buildings, spectacular island sunsets and breathtaking natural scenery – the result of a massive volcanic eruption centuries ago.
Get filled in on Fira, dramatically perched on the edge of the crater. You'll get to see all the beautiful iconic buildings and meet the friendly locals. As the group explores its narrow streets, get tips on the best places to pick up a piece of Santorini's famous jewellery or where to try out the delicious local specialty, domatoktedes (fried tomato balls). Our recommendation would be Ristoni if you get the chance, the scallops and Salmon or the baked feta cheese isn't a bad shout.
In the evening you'll get to relax with your crew and watch the sun set over the island… a truly unforgettable experience!
- See the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini
- Visit the main town of Fira
- Santorini - Spectacular Oia Village Euro 67.00
- Cruise to Islands and Volcanoes Euro 63.00
Today we dock on the shores of Crete, the largest of the Greek Islands, where we'll spend our time exploring the capital, Heraklion. A city filled with monuments and buildings from the Venetian, Ottoman and Modern Era's, as well as memorials and scars from the WW2 battle of Crete.
Go on a ME Time optional to the Palace of Knossos where the Local Guide will tell you the story of this 4000 year old mythical Minoan Palace and explain where the minotaur (half-man/half-bull) was slain. But if Palaces aren't tempting you, not to worry! There are loads of other things to see and do in this town as it is filled with historic buildings, traditional Greek stores and old ruins, which you'll no doubt stumble across as you explore the town.
- Visit Heraklion town
- Minoan Palace of Knossos – 1st European Civilization Euro 67.00
Get set to island-hop your way to heaven starting with a visit to Rhodes, regarded as one of the most beautiful & popular Greek Islands. You'll get the option to explore this fortified medieval town, witness amazing sea views & pristine clean beaches.
Later we cruise to another spot where we can offer you the real Greek island experience, as we stop at the picturesque Island called Simi or Ano Symi. This little untouched beauty has a population of only 2500, almost all local residents. So you'll get to live like a local, totally unwind and practice the traditional Greek island way of living. Get into some Traditional Greek Tzatziki, some saganaki cheese, have a glass of wine or two and make the most of paradise.
- Rhodes & Lindos – Medieval Tour – Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights Euro 67.00
First, we stop off at the relaxed kidney shaped Chios. This pretty island might be small but it has a large amount of history that goes back to at least the Neolithic era (beginning at 10,200 BC).
We then prepare to spend the evening on Aegean's party paradise, Mykonos. Hang out on this island, famous for its azure seas, golden beaches, cosmopolitan atmosphere & young, vibrant party culture.
First we'll make our way to picture-perfect Cycladic paradise of Mykonos town. Soak up the atmosphere as we wander through the tiny cobbled streets & whitewashed houses, enjoy "Little Venice" and indulge in a drink at a harbour side bar with the famous windmills as the backdrop.
Then if you're feeling game, you could opt for a trip to Paradise Beach, world renowned for its warm water & party vibe.
- See the famous windmills
- Visit Mykonos town & see the traditional Cycladic-style houses
- Mesta Anavatos Euro 44.00
Disembark after breakfast and transfer into central Athens where the trip ends once you arrive.
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corporateslave wrote: I'm getting another small one next week, so I'll wait to post mine till then. That black and red dragon arm piece is real nice!
medicineman wrote:
I met a real Quebecan? Quebecian?
TheHolyGoof wrote: ^^ better post it when you finish up.
Heres my Li(f)e tattoo
and here's the finished owl. Need to get a better picture of it.
Szechwan wrote: That owl is fucking awesome.
WrathChild wrote: medicineman wrote:
I met a real Quebecan? Quebecian?
anomaly wrote:
Great looking work! This pleases my tattooboner!!!
The tattoo itself doesn't hurt near as much today as pulling that damn tape off! Yaaaawwwwwwwch!


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Antibody mends a broken heart
11.03.2013 - Genmab's antibody drug inclacumab significantly reduces damage to the heart muscle during angioplasty, Canadian researchers reported at the ACC Meeting.
In patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), who were treated by opening the blocked artery (Angioplasty/Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, PCI), Inclacumab (RO4905417, RG1512) helped significantly to lower the levels of a biomarker clinically used to diagnose heart attacks. A single shot of the human anti-inflammatory antibody, which is co-developed by Genmab and Roche, reduced Troponin I levels by 24%, said Principal Investigator Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif from University of Montreal at the international meeting of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) on 10 March.
"Inclacumab could indeed become an integral part of the therapeutic arsenal of modern cardiology if we can reproduce these results in subsequent studies", said the Director of the Research Centre at the Montreal Heart Institute. "We could use the drug for a broader patient population, or for all patients who present with a heart attack, but this will require further study." The human antibody targets P-selectin, a molecule which plays an important role in sending white blood cells to the site of an injury during inflammation.
The Phase II trial conducted by Roche involved 530 patients with myocardial infarction who were randomised to receive an infusion of inclacumab at 20 mg/kg, inclacumab at 5 mg/kg, or placebo 1 to 24 hours before angioplasty. Markers for heart damage were then measured at 8, 16 and 24 hours after angioplasty.
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