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PALO ALTO -- Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday he is donating nearly $500 million in Facebook stock to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the largest single gift in the history of the local nonprofit and one of the biggest philanthropic donations in the Bay Area this year.
The 28-year-old multibillionaire announced the donation on his personal Facebook page, saying he and his wife want to focus their giving on "education and health." The news drew immediate praise from a local philanthropy expert, who said he hoped Zuckerberg's gift will set a standard for charity among younger tech entrepreneurs who aren't always known for their giving.
"This is a big deal," said Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. "There has been some discussion within the community that the next generation may not be as involved in philanthropy, so it is very important and very symbolic that he has made this commitment."
In a statement, foundation CEO Emmett Carson said, "Mark's generous gift will change lives and inspire others in Silicon Valley and around the globe to give back and make the world a better place." Neither Zuckerberg nor the foundation would describe in more detail how the money will be used.
The foundation, which before Tuesday had about $2 billion in assets, makes grants to a variety of charities that serve the needy locally and around the world. It also assists wealthy donors by advising them on philanthropy, managing their charitable funds and making grants based on their input.
Zuckerberg previously tapped the foundation to handle his pledge to give $100 million over five years to improve public schools in the impoverished city of Newark, N.J., which he announced in 2010 just two months after meeting that city's charismatic mayor, Cory Booker. Zuckerberg funded his Newark pledge by donating stock to the foundation.
Writing on his Facebook page late Tuesday afternoon, Zuckerberg noted that he and his wife Priscilla had pledged two years ago to donate over half their wealth to charity, by joining the so-called "Giving Pledge" campaign promoted by billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. The pledge doesn't set a timetable but asks wealthy executives to commit to giving over their lifetimes.
The Newark grant was "our first major project," Zuckerberg wrote, adding, "I'm really proud of the work we've done there" in helping New Jersey leaders open new schools and negotiate a better contract for teachers.
"Today, in order to lay the foundation for new projects, we've made a contribution of 18 million Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation," Zuckerberg continued. "Together, we will look for areas in education and health to focus on next. I'm hopeful we'll be able to have as positive an impact in our next set of projects."
As the largest shareholder in his own company, Zuckerberg still owns about $11 billion worth of Facebook stock, whose value has improved in recent weeks after falling steeply last summer in the wake of a much-hyped initial public offering. Facebook reported Zuckerberg's donation in a regulatory filing on Tuesday, but a spokesman declined further comment.
Zuckerberg's gift to the Mountain View-based community foundation is roughly four times the $123 million in grants the foundation says it awarded to nonprofits around the Bay Area last year. But if the foundation follows its usual practice, it's unlikely to distribute all of Zuckerberg's gift in a single year. All told, the foundation manages about 1,600 charitable accounts on behalf of individuals and families that use its services.
While some of Silicon Valley's wealthiest executives -- such as William Hewlett and David Packard -- created their own foundations to distribute their wealth, others who channeled funds through the community foundation include former eBay (EBAY) President Jeff Skoll, who announced in 2005 that he had donated $150 million each to his own private foundation and to a fund affiliated with a forerunner to the community foundation.
But Hanson said many wealthy entrepreneurs wait until later in their lives to make sizable donations. "It's significant that Zuckerberg is young and he is helping develop a culture of giving among younger Internet entrepreneurs like himself," said Hanson.
Zuckerberg's many Facebook friends agreed. By Tuesday evening, more than 90,000 people had clicked the "Like" button on his announcement.
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr met with decorated Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt last week regarding a top assistant coaching job, Blatt confirmed to the Jerusalem Post on Sunday.
Blatt and Kerr spoke for about 45 minutes at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, according to the paper. Yahoo Sports first reported Kerr's meeting with Blatt, a Massachusetts native and Israeli who uses elements of the offense he learned while playing for Princeton.
Kerr, who has said he would like to have one or two experienced head coaches on his staff, could face competition for landing the 55-year-old Blatt. The Associated Press reported Cleveland contacted Blatt regarding its head coaching vacancy, and Minnesota appears to be interested in him as an assistant coach.
"It is true that I have had conversations with teams from both sides of the Atlantic because my contract is about to end and it is only natural that I will receive information before that happens," Blatt told the Jerusalem Post.
"You can't coach a big team like Maccabi Tel Aviv and achieve what we have achieved without someone noticing. I'm not as interested in everything that is being talked about as much as you think. I haven't received any offers at the moment. There have been talks but my goal at the moment is to win the Israeli championship and we'll see what happens after that."
Blatt led Maccabi to the Euroleague championship this year and has also coached in Greece, Italy, Russia and Turkey. He led Russia to a bronze-medal finish at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.
"He's done an unbelievable job overseas," new Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders told KFAN Sports Radio on Friday. "He's done a great job, and his biggest question is, does he want to make the jump back here? Does he think he can get a head job from over there, or does he have to go and become an assistant? So that's a decision he'll have to make.
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Bagsværd - Novo Nordisk is investing around €134m in a new corporate centre in the Copenhagen suburb Bagsværd. The new office premises will concentrate the top management and 1,100 administrative employees which are currently scattered across Greater Copenhagen. Groundbreaking will take place in October 2011, and the new corporate centre is expected to be ready for occupancy at the end of 2013. The two buildings – a circular, six-storey building and a lower, four- storey building - will be surrounded by a large park. They will feature low energy consumption with the aid of sensors, light and ventilation, and will meet the 2015 energy requirements for new buildings. "Although Novo Nordisk is primarily set to grow outside of Denmark in the coming years, we are looking forward to consolidating the administrative functions in Bagsværd, where we have been present since the 1950s.", said CEO Lars Rebien Sørensen. The insulin molecule with its contoured spiral shape was a key source of inspiration, says Søren Ollgaard of Henning Larsen Architects. The new building will combine white materials combined with Nordic stone and woods.


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Presenting my music biz thesis: marketing music through non-linear communicationMonday, July 18th, 2011
Hi there!
It has been two years, but my thesis is finally ready for public release. Today I am very excited to present to you the final result of this research.
The Answer is the Ecosystem: Marketing Music Through Non-Linear Communication
The music business has had particular trouble adjusting to the realities of the digital age, so I set out to develop a model that fully integrates all of these realities in order to help out artists and labels. Not only is it valuable for the music business, but for many other fields, especially those touched by new opportunities and difficulties arising from the web.
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The research revealed that convenience is one of the most important factors for music consumption. Due to the fact that the music industry has lost control over the distribution of their content, this desire for convenience has resulted in piracy. Meanwhile, consumers are replacing traditional media with new media with the percentage of respondents who have never bought a physical CD increasing per generation. People have different expectations as to what price is reasonable for different products. An important trend being that people enjoy consumption that feels like free, which has made that which is easily copied cheaper and that which can't be copied more expensive. Although consumers like 'free', even consumers that frequently pirate music often regularly spend money on music.
As a solution to these challenges, the author recommends that artists and labels starts integrating the concept of the ecosystem into their communication strategy. The ecosystem is an active fanbase which is interconnected through non-linear communication. This means producing a 'story worth telling' to turn the internet's non-linear communication and loss of control over distribution into an opportunity to get discovered. The second step is retaining the attention by connecting with listeners and connecting them to each other like the host of a party would with guests. Turning the ecosystem into a fun party helps energize the fanbase and amplifies the aforementioned 'story worth telling'. Marketing opportunities come from listening to the ecosystem and releasing the products they want, as opposed to the classic approach of pushing the product that you want them to buy. Internet-enabled concepts such as pre-ordering and digital releases allow labels and artists to offer the ecosystem abundant choice to play into all the different expectations regarding price and product characteristics. This most likely will involve a mix of (feels like) free and publishing products or services that are better than free.


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OAKLAND -- The A's might get John Jaso back by this weekend, but in a limited capacity.
The left-handed hitting catcher, troubled for the second straight season by concussion issues, took batting practice with the club Tuesday, and both he Jaso and manager Bob Melvin said it was unlikely he will catch, at least right away.
"I think they're looking at me as a left-handed hitter in the lineup or pinch-hitting,'' Jaso said. :The way it is right now, I don't think I'm ready to catch. What if I get hit again? There could be some real damage that would knock me out for the rest of the season."
The left-handed hitting Jaso was the A's regular DH against right-handed pitching when he was injured. Adam Dunn has that role now, so Jaso may see most of his action off the bench until he can catch.
Melvin said he has no plans to use Jaso behind the plate, and he's not sure that would change between now and the end of the month. Dr. Mickey Collins, the concussion expert who has helped to treat Jaso, would have to give the go-ahead.
"There would have to be clearance from Dr. Collins," Melvin said. "He'd have to say there was no issue."
Jaso missed the last couple months of the 2013 season with concussion issues, but was free of them this year until the last A's homestand, where he was winged in the head by a foul ball that left him light-headed.
"I get up in the morning now and it's good," Jaso said. "So there's definite progress. But could I catch? Maybe in an emergency. And I don't know, it could be like this the rest of the year. Right now none of us want to risk it.''
Melvin said there was no timetable for Crisp, but it seems unlikely he'll play Wednesday, and the A's have Thursday off before playing the Astros this weekend.
The A's can't count on it, however. Intercostal injuries are notoriously inconsistent in healing, and the time it takes different players to heal can vary.
Freiman has resumed his role as the first baseman against left-handed starting pitchers, getting the start Tuesday against the Mariners' James Paxton. Pomeranz will be the long man in the bullpen and is an emergency starter, too.
Although both men would have preferred to stay with the A's throughout, they did enjoy their time with the Class-A team, composed mostly of collegians just taken by the A's in the June draft.
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A short interview with GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose, taped Thursday (August 31) backstage at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, aired yesterday on the TV newsmagazine "Access Hollywood". Watch the clip online at YouTube.com.As previously reported, Rose told MTV's John Norris at the Video Music Awards that GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new album, "Chinese Democracy", is still on track for a 2006 release. Axl, who introduced (video) THE KILLERS' debut performance of their new single, "When You Were Young", also revealed that GUNS N' ROSES will kick off a full U.S. tour around October 24. Watch John Norris' entire three-minute interview with Axl Rose at this location. Click here to see photos of Axl backstage at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards (courtesy of Wire Image). GUNS N' ROSES has lined up a number of U.S. dates in September, including an appearance at KROQ's Inland Invasion 2006 on September 23 at the Hyundai Pavillion at Glen Helen in Devore, California. GUNS N' ROSES' "Greatest Hits" collection, which was originally issued in March of 2004, was certified triple-platinum on April 11, 2006 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of three million copies. The CD sold almost 13,000 copies in the United States last week alone (week ending August 27), bringing the total number of copies sold since its release to 3.13 million, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
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Fungal Meningitis Outbreak: 13,000 Tainted Shots
Oct. 9, 2012 – About 13,000 people in 23 states got the fungus-contaminated steroid pain shots in the ongoing outbreak of fungal meningitis.
So far, 119 people who got the shots have come down with fungal infections of the fluid surrounding their spinal cords and brains.
Eleven of those people have died. The case count rises daily, as symptoms of fungal infection can take up to a month to appear, and there's often a delay in case reporting.
Most of the 13,000 who got the tainted shots will not get the infection, suggests John Jernigan, MD, director of the CDC's office of health care infection prevention, research, and evaluation.
"The attack rate is still to be determined, but so far it appears that the vast majority of patients who received the injection have not developed evidence of meningitis," Jernigan says in an email. "But the investigation is ongoing, and exposed patients and their physicians should be vigilant for signs of illness."
All of the fungal infections to date have been in patients who received spinal injections. Some of the patients who received the contaminated steroids got shots in painful joints such as the knee or elbow. To date, none of these patients has reported a fungal infection.
The source of the outbreak is a compounding pharmacy called New England Compounding Center (NECC). The company makes more than 2,400 different medicines sold throughout the U.S. All have been recalled.
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#8--Writing Out of the Box
These lessons, by one of our most consistent FaithWriters' Challenge Champions, should not be missed. So we're making a permanent home for them here.
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Nice job, flyingcross! No one else thought of anything like your OOTB idea!
Hi Jan,
Thank you, and to Catlin's comment as well.
Living inside the box can get kind of stuffy, while outside there's lots of fresh air.
Appologize, my story had a mouse, but there were no people, but candy characters. I wonder about making the mouse a chubby red cheeked sticky fingered little boy. My 'eeek' was a challenge from my Sis and Dad, said I had to do funny, no serious for this one.
Sorry Jan, will try to stay outside the box to play.
Two "!". I feel like Lolly Pop, getting a 'big head'.
So, I'm being bad about putting this idea on here without making the first list, but the one that came to mind as "out of the box" that no one has mentioned is "firing ceramics". A whole story could be done about a dollmaker who has to fire the ceramics in her kiln to make the doll.
Good one!
I love out-of-the-box!
First things that pop into my mind ...
house on fire
fire on a stick in the jungle (been watching too much LOST?)
a child playing with matches
gas stove
(didn't want to wait to think anymore)
He sighed at the relief. Those first flames always soothed the unease -- the antsyness that wouldn't let him rest. He'll sleep good tonight. Another sigh released the tension in his head and calm flowed through his whole body.
He'd better start walking though. Sirens were getting closer and he hid his bike in the bushes across the street.
Jeremy took out his Snicker's bar and moseyed his way along the sidewalk glancing back at the rising flames. Watching his fires always made him hungry. He couldn't figure out why, but he brought two with him this time. Now he could settle down and watch the action.
Kind of thrilling, really.
This is when he always felt the best.
Pat, that was awesome, and you're one of the masters of OOTB writing!
I thought maybe someone might think it too creepy.
But as I was listing what came to mind, a story formed so I went with it!
Now it's hard to get the scene out of my mind.
1. forest
2. Firemen
3. tried by fire
4. matches
5. fireplace
6. bonfire
7. car explosion
8. stove
9. smell of hair
10. the burning bush
out of the box
how pride like a raging forest fire can permeate every choice, every motivation, until every corner of our soul is under its influence..
I wish I had laughed more. I wish I had smiled more. I wish I had thought of others more. I wish I had been a better listener. There is NOW and that is all I have for sure..!
Nice metaphor, Dianne!
Jan, I just wanted to thank you for the many good lessons you've taught us already in your clear teaching. I was working on a poem for a contest and wanted it to be "out of the box." I went back to your lesson on the villanelle, had such fun with your easy-to-follow-directions and was very pleased with the result. Again, thank you for being such a good teacher.
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine...
Proverb 17:22
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Awwww, thanks, Verna!
I seriously must be Mrs Plod. I thought of the most ordinary Fire word associations ever!
Okay-- Jan your classes are invaluable- now for out of the box.
'Maximum charge reached now.'
'Stand clear then.' The doctor scanned the area for potential danger. 'Fire.'
The flat line the had for too long been a prolonged dirge hovered mid screen, then twitched before picking up the tiniest trace of life.
Nice, Philippa! I don't think anyone else came up with that "fire" association. Well done!
I had the same as everyone else.
1. fired from job
2. house fire
3. Jesus' eyes - flames of fire
4. fire of gun
5. where there's smoke there's fire
My out of the box: (fire as in breaking a leg, injuries, etc.)
Cheryl snatched her jacket from the hall closet and wriggled into it while taking a last glance in the mirror. This is it! The last day of school -forever! Shoving the front door aside she took a happy leap and sailed over the thick cement stairs to the drivway. However, instead of the perfect landed she'd expected, her ankle suddenly caught on the third stair, catapulting her sideways. Brown ponytail sailing, Cheryl flailed her arms wildly as she sped toward a head on collision with her mother's garden of columbines. Lurching sideways, she managed to crash on the lawn instead and froze in a crumpled heap. Flaming spears of pain sliced up her leg as she braced against panic. Never had she felt this kind of pain. Not ever. in all of her four cheerleading livelong years.
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Hey Jan, wondering
Be strong and very courageous Joshua 1:7
Honeyrock, that's definitely OOTB!
With something like "flaming spears of pain"--you'd have to be very careful to be sure to be enough "on topic" for the judges. If that was for a challenge piece, and that was your only mention of the topic of "fire"--it's a bit of a stretch. "Fire", in that case, might not be really integral to your piece, being only a metaphor for pain.
It's a fine line, isn't it? If you get too far OOTB, then you run the risk of not being on topic.
It could be done, if the metaphor is used throughout the piece, or the metaphor becomes significant to Cheryl somehow.
Great job expanding the possibilities of "fire"!
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David Medellin Jr., 18, of Montevideo, is facing charges of assault in the first degree and assault in the second degree stemming from an incident that occurred outside a residence on the 200 block of South Seventh Street in Montevideo Saturday morning.
At 8:28 a.m. Saturday, the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from the Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital regarding a patient who came to the hospital with a stab wound in the upper left side of his chest.
At the hospital, the victim, a 21-year-old Montevideo man, told Montevideo Police that he was at a party at a house on South Seventh Street and was told to leave. He came back later saying he forgot his jacket and some CDs, but was told they could not be found. An argument ensued.
From a police photo lineup, the victim later identified Medellin Jr. as the man who approached him and stabbed him outside of the house where the party was held.
According the the victim, after being stabbed he fell down, got up and punched Medellin Jr. in the face. The victim then ran home and tried to treat his wound, but realizing the injury was serious, he walked to a gas station on Highway 7 and called his mother, who brought him to the hospital emergency room.
A search warrant was issued and Medellin Jr. was questioned. Medellin Jr. told the arresting officer that he thought (the victim) was reaching into his pocket for a knife or gun and "it was just something that never should have happened."
Three other people were arrested while executing the search warrant of the residence. Britanny Jo Beecroft, 21, of Montevideo, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) in the fifth degree.
David Medellin Sr., 39, of Montevideo, and Ronald Radunz, 18, of Clara City, were both arrested on probation violation warrants.
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The Church of Christ in Lamberton has announced the ninth annual Cycle Sunday motorcycle gathering and worship service is being held this weekend at Kuhar Park near Lamberton. The event is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. with coffee, cookies and bars with time for fellowship with old acquaintances and new friends. There is also going to be time to enjoy seeing the motorcycles riders bring that day.
A worship service, with contemporary and traditional music, is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. During the service a "Screaming Eagle" sermon is going to be offered, challenging all who are in attendance.
The highlight of the morning is the serving of the Lord's supper, a time to remember Christ died for all of us on Calvary. Riders of all faiths are invited to attend Cycle Sunday.
While the event is called Cycle Sunday, others who do not ride motorcycles are also welcome to attend for the worship.
A lunch follows the service, with a cycle tour after the meal. The route is going to be announced that morning.
For more information about Cycle Sunday, contact Homer Dobson at (507) 829-9310.
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Peering into the Liquid Crystal Display: How will we rent movies in the future?
A corporate strategy article by Thunderbird students A. Andrikopoulos, L. Del Bianco, S. Golliher, I. Perez and K. Singh
As the movie rental industry evolves, what's next for movie rental kiosks?
How many Americans have never seen a movie with a crystal ball or some tea leaves? Movies are replete with clairvoyant seers peering into the future. Harry Potter's Professor Trelawney predicts the eventual demise of Voldemort or Harry. Precogs in the Minority Report have visions of crimes before they happen. Sandra Bullock's character in Premonition is forewarned of her husband's imminent death with lifelike visions. The companies that rent these same movies could certainly use such tools and talents to fully understand the future of the movie rental industry which has drastically changed in the last few years with the advent of recent technological advances for online streaming.


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Updated! Delancey Crew Opening Essex, a Craft Cocktail Bar, This Summer
And the award for best pocket neighborhood goes to....?
More fuel has just been added to the flame in the tiny 70th Street pocket in Ballard that Delancey, Honore and Fat Hen call home: Delancey owners Brandon Pettit and Molly Wizenberg are opening a craft bar called Essex in the adjoining space in July make that "some time in August!"
Today Brandon told me that, "Essex is continuing to take shape. We've got a rough outline of our cocktail menu, and we're continuing to fine tune our food menu."
He says he and his crew have been tinkering away, making their own (deep breath) vermouth; amaro; fernet; bitters; root beer and cola; carbonated cocktails; sipping vinegars (perhaps similar to the ones at Portland's stellar Pok Pok); and communal punchbowls, like you'd find at a kitschy Chinese restaurant (and I mean that as a compliment!). And that's just for the drinks, which will be made with from-scratch everything, though Brandon emphasized his hopes to keep things neighborhoody and not too serious. Essentially: a neighborhood bar with really good, craft drinks. They've got a bartender signed up but aren't ready to divulge just yet who it is.
Of course you'll be hungry; to stave the pangs they'll be doing a bar menu with assorted snacky dishes--my personal weakness, bone marrow with parsley salad, was mentioned--along with pickled this-and-that, seasonal salads, hard pretzels (with homemade mustard that Brandon mentioned is already aging), and they're hoping to do housemade goat cheeses, cured meats like bresaola and coppa, but they may or may not be ready by the time the doors swing open this summer. There's also talk of wood-fired dishes like roast chicken served room temp, or Dungeness crab cooked in the wood oven, with aioli for dipping.
What there won't be? Pizza! Brandon told me that Delancey's oven is at max capacity as it is with the current (and seasonal summer patio) tables, so if pizza's what you're in the mood for, a dip into Essex for a cocktail will have to be followed by a stop into Delancey (the two will be joined via Delancey's main dining room, much like Spinasse and Artusi).
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Wrapped in Silk and Gold: A Family Legacy of 20th-Century Japanese Kimono
May 1–July 25, 2010
Wrapped in Silk and Gold presents for the first time the Museum's recently acquired collection of deluxe kimono, haori, obi, and other traditional Japanese women's garments. Dating from the 1930s through the end of the 20th century, these garments trace changing fashions as the function of kimono changed over the course of time, as well as the arc of a woman's lifetime from youth to maturity. The works in the exhibition are the generous gift of the Yamaguchi family, and were made for and worn by a mother and daughter living in Tokyo.
This exhibition is made possible in part by the University of Michigan's Center for Japanese Studies, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the Friends of the University of Michigan Museum of Art, the Charles H. & Katharine C. Sawyer Endowment Fund, The Japan Foundation, New York, the CEW Frances and Sydney Lewis Visiting Leaders Fund, and the Japan Business Society of Detroit Foundation.


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How will you talk to your boy about puberty? This workshop uses activities to foster discussion about what physical and emotional changes he can expect and how to deal with them. We will work on maintaining open communication and shared values. Families will leave with the AMA's Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen. Pediatrician Tom Csanadi has been practicing medicine in Los Alamos for 14 years. Scott Johnson was the 2008 Los Alamos teacher of the year. He has been teaching for 16 years and is now a teacher at Mountain Elementary, a speaker at educator workshops on gender differences, and a Restorative Justice facilitator.


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PRAIRIE VIEW – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi women's tennis team started out the 2012 season in strong fashion, taking a 7-0 victory over Prairie View A&M in a road match on Thursday afternoon. Next up for the Islanders will be the grand opening of the Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center on Saturday at 2 p.m. when the Islanders host No. 70 Rice.
The Islanders are now 1-0 on the year with the decisive victory, while the Panthers fall to 0-2 on the year with the loss. The other loss for Prairie View came in 5-2 fashion against No. 6 Baylor on the road.
"I am very proud of the focus these girls showed today," said Director of Tennis Steve Moore. "We knew Prairie View had a much improved team that was very dangerous and saw they lost 5-2 to Baylor, who is Top 10 every year. We dug a couple holes for ourselves in doubles, but really fought hard to come back.
"I thought this group played with a lot of energy and spirit today, and showed a lot of focus."
In doubles, Texas A&M – Corpus Christi made it a clean sweep, with Mirna Cicak and Doris Kuselj combining to win 8-4 at the No. 1 position, Stefania Nicolae and Mia Matuszak winning 9-7 at No. 2 and Sandra Burges and Chelsea Horan completing the round with an 8-2 final at the No. 3 position.
In singles action, the Islanders once again made their way through the match unscathed, taking all six matches in straight sets against a tough Prairie View team.
At No. 1 Cicak, earned a 6-1, 6-3 win to pace her team. No. 2 saw Kuselj take a 6-2, 6-1 final, while Nicolae flipped those scores, winning 6-1, 6-2 at the No. 3 position.
Burges took a 6-0, 6-1 final at No. 4, Horan made her singles debut with a 6-2, 6-1 final at No. 5 and Matuszak tallied a 6-1, 6-1 finish at No. 6 singles.
Cassie Shaw also saw action, playing a practice match against PVAM and taking a 6-2, 7-5 final.
"We're really excited about this season," said Moore. "But we know the type of tennis we have to play and the type of team we have to be to achieve our goals.
"I thought today was a good first step."
Now the Islanders will move on to one of the biggest home matches in school history on Saturday. They will play host to national-ranked Rice, who sits at No. 70 in the latest ITA rankings, in a 2 p.m. contest at the Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center. It will be the first ever regular season match at the facility as the Islanders will try to break the NCAA single-match attendance record for a women's contest.
"This was a tough, focused effort by every one of these girls," said Moore. "We need to have this type of focus on Saturday, because Rice will present a great challenge."
Admission is free as fans are welcome to come be a part of history in the new, state-of-the-art complex on Nile Drive.
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Texas A&M - Corpus Christi vs Prairie View A&M
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Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 7, Prairie View A&M 0
Singles competition:
1. Mirna Cicak (AMCC) def. Brittany Harrell (PVAM) 6-1, 6-3
2. Doris Kuselj (AMCC) def. Raven Lewis (PVAM) 6-2, 6-1
3. Stefania Nicolae (AMCC) def. Lerato Ndlovu (PVAM) 6-1, 6-2
4. Sandra Burges (AMCC) def. Christine Ngo Gwodog (PVAM) 6-0, 6-1
5. Chelsea Horan (AMCC) def. Alejandra Barrera (PVAM) 6-2, 6-1
6. Mia Matuszak (AMCC) def. Alix Thomas (PVAM) 6-1, 6-1
Doubles competition:
1. Mirna Cicak/Doris Kuselj (AMCC) def. Brittany Harrell/Alejandra Barrera (PVAM) 8-4
2. Stefania Nicolae/Mia Matuszak (AMCC) def. Lerato Ndlovu/Raven Lewis (PVAM) 9-7
3. Sandra Burges/Chelsea Horan (AMCC) def. Christine Ngo Gwodog/Alix Thomas (PVAM) 8-2
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Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 1-0
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On Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 26 and 27, MoDOT crews will be working on bridge deck repairs on northbound U.S. 61 with traffic reduced to one lane from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Salt River Bridge north of New London near the Route O intersection.
Crew will be working in the northbound driving lane on Monday and the passing lane on Tuesday. Traffic will remain one lane overnight allow adequate drying time for the concrete. Minimal delays should be expected.
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Ready Georgia Release
Floods are the no. 1 severe weather-related killer in the United States, and no. 2 in Georgia. Many Georgians remember the record-breaking rainfall and flooding in September 2009 that caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and cost 10 people their lives. Friday, Feb. 8 is Flood Safety Day, and Governor Nathan Deal, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA), and the National Weather Service are encouraging residents to learn how to prepare for and respond to floods.
Throughout Severe Weather Awareness Week, officials are encouraging Georgians to take one simple action each day to get prepared. During Flood Safety Day, they recommend making copies of important documents in your home, putting them in a waterproof container like a plastic bag, and storing them in a safe place.
Floods can be slow or fast rising but generally develop over a period of days. Flash floods usually result from intense storms dropping large amounts of rain within a brief period. They occur with little or no warning and can reach full peak in only a few minutes. Neighborhoods located in low-lying areas are particularly at risk for flooding. However, those near bodies of water or downstream from a dam also are vulnerable.
Nearly half of all flood-related deaths occur when people drive into floodwaters and their vehicle is swept away. Turning around instead of driving through the flooded area can prevent most of these fatalities. It is difficult to determine how deep the water is or the condition of the road when it is flooded, particularly at night, when vision is limited. Few people realize that only 6 inches of water can knock over an adult and a mere 2 feet of water can sweep away most vehicles.
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To help families prepare, Ready Georgia, a statewide emergency preparedness campaign established by GEMA, offers the tools needed to make an emergency supply kit, develop a communications plan and stay informed about potential threats. Visitors to Ready Georgia's website, www.ready.ga.gov, can create an online profile to receive a tailored plan for the entire family that includes the specific amount of supplies to put in their household Ready kits.
They can also find local emergency contact information, learn about Georgia-specific disasters and read preparedness testimonials from local sports stars. Children's games and activities can be found on the ReadyKids page, and households with elderly or disabled family members and pets will also find specific information on preparing for severe weather. For preparedness on the go, families can also download Ready Georgia's free mobile app to learn how to prepare for emergencies, create family communications plans and more.
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Mark Strong jailed 20 days for Zumba prostitution conviction
PORTLAND, Maine — Mark Strong has been sentenced to 20 days in York County Jail for promoting prostitution in Kennebunk.
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Zumba helps woman having cancer treatments
Published: Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, October 11, 2013 at 10:40 p.m.
MONTGOMERY | Heather Holladay refused to let breast cancer take away what she loved — especially her Zumba class.
For four days a week, the 43-year-old taught Zumba classes at the East YMCA in Montgomery when in September 2012 she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Even then, she never let it enter her mind that she couldn't continue instructing.
"My doctor probably thought I was nuts," she said. "My main concern was that I wouldn't be able to continue what I was doing. I didn't feel sick. After talking to my oncologist, he said if I could physically continue, then to please continue. I kept going as much as I possibly could."
It is what Holladay said kept her as healthy as possible, and mentally focused. The only classes she missed were the days following Neulasta shots, which are given as a way to reduce the risk of infection in patients receiving strong chemotherapy. The chemo decreases the number of infection-fighting white blood cells.
"They were on every other Saturday," Holladay said of the shots. "The chemotherapy did not knock me down, but the shots did all day on Saturdays. It made me physically tired."
Treated at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, Ga. — a medical center Holladay chose because of its well-rounded approach to a patient's entire well-being — Holladay said she wanted to be cared for in a way that would allow her to remain as active as possible. She knew she couldn't increase the amount of activity she had been involved in, but maintaining it at the same level was desired.
During treatment, Holladay said every morning she took 19 pills, including supplements for energy, and others that helped with her joints, strengthening her heart and some that helped ward off germs.
"There was no physical pain," she said of her exercise routine. "After class, I noticed I would be out of breath a little bit more. During chemo, it was a lot more because the chemo drugs were very taxing on the heart and lungs."
But she didn't want to stop and only recently has decreased the number of Zumba classes she teaches to only one day (Saturday) so she can focus on finishing her master's degree through an online Penn State program. Her schedule will ramp up again in January, as she has been hired as an adjunct professor at Faulkner University, teaching Zumba classes to students studying sports management and physical education.
"At that point, I did not want to stop because I didn't want cancer interrupting my life," she said of when she was diagnosed. "I wasn't going to give up. No way. Whether nobody showed up to class, or one person, it didn't matter to me. It was more an attitude in me. I was determined. I was not stopping. I was determined this was not going to be the end."
Exercising through treatment helped keep Holladay's energy high and her attitude and focus where it needed to be.
"You're talking about your endorphins, your oxygen flow," she said. "It really was a refocus. When I first found out ... I thought life was done. It was a matter of ... I'm going to have to quit everything. Why does my life have to stop?
"I was told to not stop because mentally ... it keeps you focused."
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In October 1832, Michigan began the process to become a state. On January 26, 1837, Michigan was admitted as the 26th state.
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Lansing police are giving an early Christmas present to any city residents who are interested.
LPD officers are giving away trigger locks from now until Jan. 3. The trigger locks are designed to cut down on accident injuries to gun owners.
Lansing residents interested in a trigger lock can pick them up between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Lansing Police Department headquarters at 120 West Michigan Avenue.
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This was The Beatles' second performance at Hambleton Hall in Huyton, Liverpool.
It was booked by Wally Hill and Vic Anton, the promoters at the hall at the east of Liverpool. Hambleton Hall was a shabby municipal building which later became a probation office, situated on St David's Road in Page Moss, Huyton.
The Beatles played at Hambleton Hall on 16 occasions. The other dates were 25 January; 8, 15 and 22 February; 8 and 20 March; 20 August; 3 and 17 September; 15 and 29 October; 12 and 26 November; 10 December 1961; and 13 January 1962.


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JUST IN! Mississippi MST test scores and updated rankings for the 2013-14 school year were posted on SchoolDigger this week!
The Grade 5 and Grade 8 Science Assessments will be criterion-referenced assessments in grades 5 and 8 that allow Mississippi to be in full compliance with the requirements of the federal legislation No Child Left Behind. These assessments are fully customized criterion-referenced tests, and a committee of Mississippi teachers who have been selected by the MDE approved the items that appear on these tests. The tests will be aligned with the portions of the 2010 Mississippi Science Framework specified by the teacher committee and will meet the requirements of NCLB. The results of these assessments will provide information that will be used for the purpose of improving student achievement; the results may also be used in Mississippi's school accountability system.Source: Mississippi Office of Student Assessment
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As a federal bureau, the United States Mint offers a variety of benefits to include medical insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and life insurance.
Retirement Plans
Life Insurance The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program offers affordable coverage and benefits amounts which the employee shares the cost of a basic plan with the federal government. There are three additional insurance options available (Standard, Additional, and Family) which increases coverage for the employee and/or his or her family.
Medical Insurance is provided through the Federal Employee's Health Benefits Program (FEHB). This program offers a variety of shared-costs plans, which are even more affordable because employees pay their premiums with pre-tax dollars.
Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program offered to assist employees and their family members manage issues in their work and personal lives. EAP offers assessment and referral services along with short-term counseling. Counseling is available on a voluntary basis to help manage issues surrounding substance abuse, emotional distress, major life events, health care concerns, financial concerns, family/personal relationship issues, and work relationship issues.
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Tuscaloosa city school system to dismiss classes early Wednesday
Published: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 11:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 11:45 p.m.
All schools in the Tuscaloosa city school system will be dismissed early today for teacher professional development training.
According to a Tuscaloosa City Schools news release, all high schools and the Tuscaloosa Magnet schools will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Middle schools will dismiss at noon, and elementary schools will let out at 12:30 p.m.
Schools may or may not offer extended day programs. To find out, parents should call the principal of the school their children attend.
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Little black dress
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Business bottoms
- Pinstripe slacks (need mending)
- Xara side-fastening slacks
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- U crepe skirt
- Wanko black skirt
- Wool skirt
Business tops that don't need work
- Pink G2000
- White Zip-up
- Brown Sleeveless
- Pink striped light cotton
- White Mango cardigan
- White U2 sweater
- Tan Young VIP blouse
- Yellow Herbench embroidered blouse
- White Herbench embroidered blouse
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- White Ralph Lauren blouse
- Beige Wanko beaded sleeveless
- White Wanko V-neck
- White Wanko lace top
- Salmon Herbench embroidered top
- Maroon Color eighteen corduroy
- White Jessica short-sleeve blouse
- White Iora blazer with lace inserts
- Brown jacket
- Yellow linen top
Favorite casuals, bottoms
- white jeans
- Brown skirt
- Pink skirt
- Khaki Liz Clairborne shorts
- Red and blue cotton skirt
- Khaki Bombshell pants
- Olive Bombshell pants
- Navy Bombproof pants
- Orange dress
- Red malong
- White corduroy pants
- Orange scarf skirt
- Violet skirt
- Brown and purple malong
- Green skirt
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- Brown and gold camisole
- Red V-neck cap sleeves
- Brown and gold cami
- Black sun top
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- Black draped top
- Black glitter top
- Beige lace top
- Black long-sleeved top
- Black ribbon top
- Black tank top
- Black glittery halter top
- Purple high-neck top
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- Violet striped T-shirt
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- Black velvet cardigan
- Black velvet Chinese-style blouse
- Exercise top
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The Southern restaurant from Heather Earnhardt we've been anticipating since spring (read more here) is finally, finally open. And what a tasty-looking menu! We can't wait to get our hands on an Auntie Annie biscuit sandwich with fried chicken, bread & butter pickles, mustard and honey ($7.50). There's also a goose salad with local greens and smoked tomato vinaigrette ($9.50) that sounds intriguing; I love me some goose meat. Vegetarians or Meatless Mondayers can dig into the thoughtfully designed veggie plate, with pimento mac & cheese, Sea Island peas, collard greens and a buttermilk biscuit ($12.00).
The other opening of the day is Ha!, a Mexican-American, open-all-day venture in the old Hunger space on the hill in Fremont. The name is a reference to a woman's laugh, and we'd tell you more but it looks like a website is still forthcoming.
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|Length Overall
|23' 4''
7.11 m
|Dry Weight
3,800 lbs.
1,720 (full)
8' 5''
2.55 m
|Tested Weight
86 cm
|Weight Capacity
|Draft Up
|Person Capacity
|Draft Down
|Fuel Capacity
52 gal.
|Air Draft
|Water Capacity
|20 deg.
|Length on Trailer
|Max Headroom
|Height on Trailer
|Bridge Clearance
4' 8''
1.42 m
|Trailer Weight
|Total Package Weight (Trailer,Boat & Engine)
|Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.
|Std. Power
|Not Available
|Tested Power
|Currently no test numbers
|Opt. Power
Volvo Penta V8-270/DP 270 hp
MerCruiser 5.0 MPI/Bravo III 260-hp
Volvo Penta V8-300/DP 300-hp
MerCruiser 377 MPI/Bravo III DTS 320-hp
Volvo Penta V8-320C/DP 320-hp
The Four Winns Sundowner S235 is designed for comfort in choppy waters and has numerous hull features to give the vessel speed and stability.
The Mission of the Four Winns S235
Four Winns has designed a boat from the bottom up to be a comfortable, user-friendly ride that looks sporty and goes fast.
The sun pad over the engine flips up to starboard to reveal the walk-through as well as to make the chase lounge seen above.
Distinguishing Features
• Hull Shape. She has several elements that we see individually on boats but rarely all together in one sportboat. Her hull has a 20-degree deadrise at the transom, is stepped, has a bustle to either side of the outdrive and reverse chines. Four Winns calls their hull a "Stable Vee" hull.
•Tandem-Axle Trailer. As noted, this is one of the best standard trailers in the business for a sportboat, painted to exactly match the hull color of the boat, disc brakes, welded closed-box aluminum frame construction and more. (See below.)
•Colored Hull. Colored gel coat is optional on most sportboats but not on this one. Pick from one of five colors for the hull band, and for the boot top as well.
•Engine Room Fiberglass Liner. Boaters who have OCD (obsessive, compulsive disorder) will love the engine room liner. It makes it easy to keep everything clean, orderly and dry.
We like the canted 4-step swim ladder which extends deep into the water and makes boarding easier.
•Deep, Canted Swim Ladder. Four Winns has paid a lot of attention to the business-end of its boats for years. There is nothing worse than a short, shallow ladder. The S235 has a deep one.
•Roll-Up, Companionway Hatch. This is most unusual as typically in this size boat companionway hatches are fiberglass with molded-in steps and slide to one side or the other. When open, this hatch is recessed in the deck and does not cover one side of the aft bulkhead in the cuddy.
A cuddy has many uses and one of them is simply to get out of the rain.
Why a Cuddy?
The cuddy design is the traditional sportboat configuration, predating the now nearly ubiquitous bowrider by decades. Some people simply don't need to seat 10 people when they go boating. For these boaters, seating for five is enough. There is also the styling of the boat to consider. To us, cuddys are like sports cars on the water, and with the proper power and props they are thrilling to drive.
The Four Winns S235 was designed to go fast and be comfortable, too. Because of her 20-degree deadrise she should be able to take sloppy conditions in stride, and in big water situations cuddys are much dryer simply because water coming over the bow hits the foredeck and is swept aside by the windshield.
When going fast in choppy conditions it is usually not comfortable in the bow. So a bowrider has its limitations. In either type, the aft bench seat is always the most comfortable place to be on a boat in this class.
Portable heads make sport boats more appealing to ladies and small children. Note the room around this optional toilet which is plumbed to a holding tank.
A Cuddy for Cruising?
An advantage of the S235 is that not only can she be used for all of the regular watersports like skiing, wakeboarding, water toy towing, and swimming, but she also has a place to get out of the weather. Caught in a summer shower? Let Pop brave the elements and Mom and the kids can get below and stay dry and warm.
The cabin of the S235 also is a far larger and more comfortable changing room than what can be offered in the port console of any bowrider of the same size or even larger. Those who have tried to wiggle out of a wet bathing suit in the console of a bowrider will know what we are talking about. The S235 also has an optional portable head which can also come in handy and again there is a lot more room around it.
For the adventuresome, a long coastal hike is possible in a cuddy sportboat even though that is not their intended purpose. The S235 seems particularly well suited for this pursuit to us because of her deep-V bottom and her relatively high freeboard. We would add the optional Bimini top and cruising canvas for such trips.
No boat would be complete without a cooler in the cockpit. Clearly this unit will be easy to put in place and remove at day's end.
Hull Design
The Step. As mentioned above Four Winns has combined several design concepts into one hull, all of which enhance performance. We have tested enough stepped-hull designs to know that when they are properly configured they definitely work. They can add a knot or so to the WOT speed and make the boat more fuel efficient at cruising speeds. The reason it works is because the cut-out in the chine allows air to be sucked under the bottom into the "step" creating a laminar layer separating the water and the hull bottom and thereby slightly reducing friction.
The Bustle or Pods. Four Winns extends the hull to port and starboard beyond the collar of the sterndrive lower unit. This design gives the boat running surface behind the transom and adds buoyancy where the boat needs it. Again, this is a design concept we have tested in other boats and have found it to make time-to-plane faster and bow rise lower than it would otherwise be.
20-Degree Deadrise. This is on the deep side for this size boat which more typically have 18 to 19 degrees of deadrise at the transom. This indicates to us that the designers intend for the boat to be more comfortable in choppy water even though that extra degree or two makes the boat slightly harder to push. All boats are a compromise and here is a slight one on the S235 when it comes to comfort vs. speed.
Uniquely Shaped Chines. Four Winns claims that its chines are uniquely shaped and make the boat more stable as a result. The builder calls its bottom shape "Stable Vee" to signal that the chines counteract the natural tendency of deep-V boats to roll at rest.
We have not tested the boat so cannot comment on its speed, fuel efficiency or the handling characteristics claimed by the builder.
Both the optional helm and companion bucket seats have bolsters and head rests.
The Cockpit
The S235 has bucket seats for both the skipper and companion. These seats are specially made by Four Winns and have contoured sculptured foam material and stainless steel inner springs. Designed for comfort when riding in a chop, they also let the water run through the foam and out the bottom when it rains. Then, they can dry out from both the top and the bottom.
We like the dark color of the dash which will cut down glare on the windscreen.
The helm console has a gray gel coat to cut down on windshield glare and it has all the usual instruments. Not so usual is the standard depth sounder and depth warning feature, water and air temperature gauges. There is also a small compartment for the skipper to place an electronic device or other items. On the companion side is a lockable glove box with all the usual ports for electronic devices. A stereo system is standard.
Behind the helm seat is an optional small sink with faucet. On the opposite side of the cockpit is a seat that makes into an L-shape with the main part of the seat along the engine room bulkhead. To starboard is a walk way to the transom. There is the usual storage under the seats. All hatches on this boat are channeled and drained.
The sink and the shower in the transom both tie into the boats water system and are optional.
The optional table is side-mounted and has dedicated storage.
Both storage compartments in the stern have synthetic snap-in bags which hold gear and are ideal for wet clothes which will dry out from the heat of the engine.
Under the walkway to the stern is another storage compartment with a bag. Note the line storage compartment under the sun pad.
The traditional sun pad is over the engine and the starboard side over the walkway raises up with a support turning it into a sun lounge. Below the walkway is a compartment that can be used for wet suits and ski vests. The heat from the engine will dry them out pronto.
The skylights to either side of the sun pad are actually opening hatches for cuddy ventilation and they both have synthetic screens.
The Foredeck
Access to the foredeck is through the windshield. There we find an optional sun pad, something we often see on large express cruisers, but rarely find a sportboat. Forward of that is a round hatch, something that is a signature Four Winns design flourish which we like because it avoids the disharmony of the straight lines of a square hatch on a foredeck that is curving to a point.
At the pointy end is a proper anchor roller and ground tackle nestled under a flush hatch. This is a handsome arrangement and we are glad that Four Winns has not neglected this traditional aspect of the boat.
Four Winns has a clever, hinged wood platform which swings out aft so cushions can make a large sleeping area.
Below Decks
The cuddy can be used in any of several ways: With all of the cushions in place it makes a large platform for overnight sleeping or a nap. To port and starboard, cushion serve as a back rest for facing seats. There are reading lights. Under the cushions are molded-in liners for dry storage. The optional head goes on the centerline.
Typically boaters staying overnight bring sleeping bags along. Boaters who are into watersports and not really using the boat for overnight activities, will end up using the cuddy for storage of skis and equipment. For this purpose the cuddy is unexcelled by any bowrider on the market, which are limited to storage under the cockpit sole.
Cushions double as seat backs for times when guests want to relax below.
The trailer above is standard equipment with the S235 and has much to recommend it.
The Trailer
We normally do not review the trailer when it is part of the standard equipment package, but since we feel this trailer is so exceptional we will make an exception. First it has tandem axles with disc brakes. It has keel rollers and treated, carpeted bunks, and treated carpeted side guides. There are integrated step pads with diamond plating, submersible LED tail lights, a welded winch post, as well as a swing-away tongue and swivel tongue jack.
The framing is 11-gauge aluminum coated with durable polyurethane paint to match the gel coat color of the boat's hull. This latter detail is what makes the rig look so cool going down the road. See the builder's website for more details.
Four Winns has long been one of the leading names in sportboat building and our opinion its design team can be proud of its work on the S235.
|Marine Electronics
|Battery Charger/Converter
|Head: Portable
|Power Steering
|Exterior Features
|Arch: Electronics
|Carpet: Cockpit
|Swim Ladder
|Swim Platform
|Wet bar
|Bimini Top
|Camper Back
|Cockpit Cover
= Standard = Optional
|Warranties change from time to time. While BoatTEST.com has tried to ensure the most up-to-date warranty offered by each builder, it does not guarantee the accuracies of the information presented below. Please check with the boat builder or your local dealer before you buy any boat.
|Hull Warranty
|Deck Warranty
|Gelcoat Warranty
|1 year
|Blistering Warranty
|5 year
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– March 22, 2011 -- 2pm --
The Tallahassee Film Festival will kick off its 2011 festivities by celebrating the 25th anniversary of Jonathan Demme's film Something Wild with two screenings on April 6 at FSU's Student Life Center at 7pm and 10:30pm with a Q&A session in between showings. Something Wild was filmed in Tallahassee in 1985 and stars Jeff Daniels and Melanie Griffith.
The opening night of the film festival will feature a modern tale of crime and redemption titled Small Town Murder Songs starring Peter Stormare (Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Armageddon). The film tells the tale of an aging police officer named Walter from a small Ontario Mennonite town who comes up hard against the mistrust of his community. When a young, unidentified woman is found dead by the lake, the victim of a brutal and violent crime, Walter and his partner are called to the scene of the town's first murder investigation in decades. Slowly the town discovers the violent history of Walter's past, and coupled with the suspicions around the investigation, Walter's newly reformed life threatens to be upset. The film also stars Jill Hennessy (TV's Crossing Jordan and Lymelife) and Martha Plimpton (TV's Raising Hope and HBO's How to Make It in America).
"We are thrilled to have so many wonderful films being screened at TFF this year," said Carolyn Smith, Director, Tallahassee Film Festival. "With dozens of films playing over five days, there's something for everyone. We hope the community will take part in this important cultural festival."
TFF will take place April 6-10 and will include screenings of more than 70 films from around the world, educational workshops and panels, after parties and an awards ceremony. Events will be happening at various venues around Tallahassee. The education panels & workshops are free to the public and will be conducted by talented and practicing professionals addressing traditional and new topics related to filmmaking and the film industry.
"TFF workshops are a great opportunity for filmmakers to learn new things and be exposed to other professionals in the industry," said Chris Faupel, TFF Programming Director. "We have invited industry experts to speak, including Tim McNeal, Vice President of Talent Development & Diversity for ABC Disney Television Group, covering a variety of topics of interest to both developing and professional filmmakers."
The Panels and workshops will run from April 7-9 and will be held at the Aloft Hotel downtown. Visiting filmmakers may join panels based upon availability. Panels are subject to change without notice.
The list of Workshops includes:
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Documentary Filmmaking Panel
-Thursday, April 7th, 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Scriptwriting Workshop
-Thursday, April 7th, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Filmmaking A to Z Panel
-Friday, April 8th, 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Animation Workshop
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Film Directing Panel
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Film as Art Panel
-Saturday, April 9th, 10 p.m. – 12 p.m.
New Media in Filmmaking Panel
-Saturday, April 9th, 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Acting For Film Panel
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Trends in Hispanic Filmmaking Panel
TFF will honor the winners of the competitive films as well as distinguished filmmakers during its awards ceremony Saturday, April 9 at 5 p.m. at Mission San Luis. A Closing Night presentation on April 10 at 7:30 p.m. will feature writer/director Asiel Norton's award-winning film Redland, about a family's struggle to survive in rural America during the Great Depression. Redland will be preceded by another rarely seen, but amazing film Look Not at the Mountains! by Michael and Justin Younesi.
Priority seating is given to All-Access Pass holders. All-Access passes cost $25.00 per person and can be purchased online at TallahasseeFilmFestival.com and at each venue before film screenings. An All-Access pass will get you admission to an unlimited number of screenings throughout the festival, priority admission at all venues, all after parties, the awards ceremony and Opening and Closing Night.
Individual General Admission tickets will be available at the theatres. Opening Night and Best of Fest tickets are available for $10 per person. Closing Night and all other screenings will cost $5 per person at the venue. General admission opens 15 minutes prior to show time and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. The educational workshops and panels are free to the public.
About the Tallahassee Film Festival
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ANAHEIM -- Saint Mary's College talked about facing Bay Area neighbor Cal in the final of the DirecTV Classic at the Anaheim Convention Center.
But the Gaels couldn't handle another Northern California school Friday in the tournament semifinals in losing for the first time this season.
Saint Mary's (4-1) got run over by the University of the Pacific 76-66 in a matchup of California schools from rival mid-major conferences.
"We made Saint Mary's earn stuff more than they usually like," UOP coach Bob Thomason said of the West Coast Conference power. "I didn't think we'd be up 19. I thought if the planned worked we'd be up four."
The Tigers outscored the Gaels 24-6 over a 10-minute 12-second stretch in the second half to build a 19-point lead in becoming the first Big West Conference team to reach the tournament final.
The players' effort during that frustrating stretch didn't sit well with Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett.
He expressed his displeasure in the locker room afterward, later saying "if you're going to be a good team you can't quit competing on possession. You've got to play through stuff."
The Gaels looked lost during the crucial stretch as they rushed shots and played clumsily on defense.
"It was uncharacteristic of a good team to do what we did," Bennett said. "We lost our composure, because we didn't score well."
The coach expects his team to rebound Sunday when facing the loser of the Cal-Georgia Tech game that was scheduled to be played later Friday night.
But an hour after the defeat the Gaels weren't ready to let go.
"We know that's not the best basketball we can play," said Beau Levesque, who led his team with 18 points in 24 minutes.
The Tigers (3-2) effectively shut down Gaels point guard Matthew Dellavedova to stop a team that has won 25 games five consecutive seasons and reached the Sweet 16 in 2010.
The Tigers' strategy was simple. Bump, push and pull Dellavedova out of his rhythm. UOP threw high pressure-traps and quick switches on screens to subdue the Australian point guard who averaged 20.5 points per game this season.
Teammates didn't give Dellavedova enough support when the game still was in question by missing easy inside shots.
"You can't stop Saint Mary's," Thomason said. "You just try to contain them."
The UOP coach knew it would be all but impossible to also stop Dellavedova, who ended with 16 points but only one assist.
"We just tried to make him work hard and not get any good looks on 3s," said Thomason, who plans to retire after 25 seasons in Stockton.
Pacific tried to close down the passing angels to avoid permitting easy layins.
"If they were going to beat us they were going to have make those 3s," Thomason added.
The Gaels made 11 of 27 shots from 3-point range for 40.7 percent. But they only shot 41.8 percent for the game overall.
Dellavedova tried to do it himself in the tense, waning moments. He got consecutive 3-pointers with 1:28 left as Saint Mary's closed to seven.
But the guard showed frustration with 47 seconds left after getting his fourth foul. He slammed the floor with his fist and got a technical foul. It was the first time Dellavedova fouled out since his sophomore season.
Lorenzo McCloud led the Tigers with 18 points, and Ross Rivera added 14 as four UOP players scored in double figures. Pacific made 21 of 26 free throws -- all in the second half -- and also outrebounded the Gaels 34-24.
"They just kept hitting shots," Levesque said of the Tigers' 53.1 percentage from the field.
Bennett just hopes Saint Mary's can improve after a less-than-satisfactory start to the season.
"We have to get better, and I knew that," he said. "And we haven't gotten better."
Contact Elliott Almond at 408-920-5865 and follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/elliottalmond.


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Built tough to manage big loads. Patented polylaminate reinforcement makes folder ten times stronger. Features a flat bottom reinforced with pressboard insert. Includes letter size, printer-ready inserts and tabs. Lighter interiors to help prevent misfiling. Dispenser box for quick, one-at-a-time access. 11 pt. stock. Hanging File Folder Type: Box Bottom; Size: Letter; Expansion: 2"; Material(s): 11 Pt. Stock.
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Xyron® Laminator Refill Cartridge, 3 mil, 60 ft. Roll
$32.35$2038 / each
Xyron® Double-Sided Laminate Refill, 2.7 mil, 5" x 18 ft., 1/Box
$14.13$947 / each