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CORPUS CHRISTI – The 60th-ranked Texas A&M – Corpus Christi men's tennis team roared from behind, scoring the final four team points in a 5-2 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette on Friday at the Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center. The Islanders improved to 12-7 overall and 11-2 in their last 13 matches with the victory.
"This was another match where we were able to prevail on pure grit," Director of Tennis Steve Moore said. "I'm so proud of our ability to fight back when we get down, and today Matt Westmoreland and Gergo Weidinger were the prime examples. Those two veterans earned huge points for us after battling from behind, and they showed great leadership today."
The Islanders won despite losing the doubles point in the match, something the team has done several times throughout the year.
"In college tennis, the team that wins the doubles point wins 78 percent of the time, and we've defied those odds all season," Moore said. "But I think it's a testament to the mental fortitude our team possesses that we've been able to win when our back is against the wall. No matter the score, we almost always find a way to put it behind us and play tough – that has been our calling card this year."
The match was sponsored by attorney David Harris, a strong supporter of the Islanders Tennis program. A total of 122 fans came through the turnstiles on the day.
"I can't thank David Harris enough for putting his name behind this match," Moore added. "Our program is so blessed to have such amazing people willing to support it, and my gratitude for David's generosity goes beyond words. He is a wonderful person, and we're glad to have him behind Islanders Tennis."
The Islanders started out behind the 8-ball, as Lafayette took two of the three doubles matches to earn a 1-0 lead in the match overall. Guillaume Rauseo/Andrew Maingot fell 8-4 to Hunter Johnson/Yates Johnson at No. 3, and then the duo of Westmoreland/Ricardo Mayagoitia dropped an 8-6 decision to put the Ragin' Cajuns up 1-0. The match at No. 1 doubles was stopped with Peter Nagy/Weidinger leading Edgar Lopez/Jarred Wynan 7-4.
In singles, the Islanders took the first set in five of the six matches to roar right back into it. Mayagoitia defeated Jake Wynan in straight sets (6-3, 6-1) at No. 4, but Rauseo was topped by Hunter Johnson (6-4, 6-1) to put ULL back in front at 2-1.
The Islanders then took the next two points to regain the lead. Javier Pujol took a 6-2, 6-4 decision at No. 5 to tie the match at 2-2. Weidinger then got a critical point over Lopez, winning the first set 7-5 and coming back from down a break in the second set to win 6-4.
At No. 3, Westmoreland won a tremendous first set, earning a break while down 6-5, then winning 7-5 in the tiebreak to take a one set to none lead. He carried that momentum into the second, downing Damian Farinola by a 6-1 score to clinch the victory for the Islanders.
Nagy cruised in the opening set to a 6-2 win at No. 1, but de Groot roared back with a quick start to post a 6-4 win in the second set and tie things up. With the match decided and Nagy up 3-0 in the third, the coaches decided to finish the match at No. 1. Nagy was able to hold off a strong effort from de Groot, taking the third by a score of 6-2 to wrap things up.
The Islanders return to conference play with a neutral site match against Nicholls in Beaumont on Tuesday, April 9. The match is slated for a 1 p.m. start, in what should be a crucial match in the battle for the Southland regular-season championship. For all the latest on Islanders Tennis, be sure to follow the team on Twitter (@IslandersTennis).
Tennis Match Results
Louisiana-Lafayette vs Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
4/5/2013 at Corpus Christi, TX
#60 Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 5, Louisiana-Lafayette 2
Singles competition:
1. Peter Nagy (AMCC) def. Rick de Groot (ULL) 6-2, 4-6, 6-2
2. Gergo Weidinger (AMCC) def. Edgar Lopez (ULL) 7-5, 6-4
3. Matt Westmoreland (AMCC) def. Damian Farinola (ULL) 7-6 (7-5), 6-1
4. Ricardo Mayagoitia (AMCC) def. Jake Wynan (ULL) 6-3, 6-1
5. Javier Pujol (AMCC) def. Jarred Wynan (ULL) 6-2, 6-4
6. Hunter Johnson (ULL) def. Guillaume Rauseo (AMCC) 6-4, 6-1
Doubles competition:
1. Peter Nagy/Gergo Weidinger (AMCC) vs. Edgar Lopez/Jarred Wynan (ULL) 7-4, unfinished
2. Rick de Groot/Jake Wynan (ULL) def. Matt Westmoreland/Ricardo Mayagoitia (AMCC) 8-6
3. Hunter Johnson/Yates Johnson (ULL) def. Guillaume Rauseo/Andrew Maingot (AMCC) 8-4
Match Notes:
Louisiana-Lafayette 11-11
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 12-7; National ranking #60
Order of finish: Doubles (3,2); Singles (4,6,5,2,3,1)


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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Seeking answers to how and why the federal government subsidizes free cell phones for millions of Americans, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today wrote Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski asking for details about the FCC's "Lifeline" program.
Recent reports show expenditures for the Lifeline program have nearly tripled in the last four years, going from $819 million in 2008 to more than $2.2 billion in 2012. Additionally, a Wall Street Journal story last month revealed a large percentage of Lifeline participants have been proven to be ineligible, prompting Rep. Roby to find the reasons behind such poor stewardship of federal dollars.
"The FCC failed to impose a verification process to ensure the eligibility of program participants until last year," Rep. Roby writes. "In a time when federal spending of all types is under serious scrutiny, these reports are cause for serious concern."
Of particular interest to Rep. Roby is finding out how many Lifeline beneficiaries receive services directly as a result of their participation in other federal assistance programs, such as:
· Medicaid
· Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps
· Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
· Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
· Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
· Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
· and the National School Lunch Program's Free Lunch Program.
This isn't the first time Rep. Roby has scrutinized mandatory spending programs for their stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Last year, while crafting the Farm Bill in the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Roby was successful in securing language in the bill to ensure SNAP benefits, or food stamps, weren't directed toward non-U.S. citizens.
"Our government ensures a safety net our citizens who are truly in need of assistance during hard times, " Rep. Roby said. "But at a time when our budgets are already being squeezed, we must ensure that these precious dollars are going toward those who truly need it the most."
Rep. Roby is an original co-sponsor of Rep. Tim Griffin's bill that would eliminate the wireless component of the Lifeline program, while keeping the land line service, the original intent of the program, intact. She said the continued struggle to reduce the deficit plus the recent reports of more abuse within the Lifeline program prompted her to ask more questions.
"I look forward to receiving the Commissioner's response so we can know how to remedy the problem."

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TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The pilot of a F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 43rd Fighter Squadron, safely ejected as the jet crashed Nov. 15 around 3:30 p.m. on Tyndall Air Force Base one-quarter mile east of the drone runway.
Despite initial media speculation, there are no indications that point to the life support system leading to this incident or playing any role in Tyndall's F-22 crash; however, a thorough investigation is being conducted in accordance with standard Air Force and Department of Defense policy. The pilot was conducting a routine training mission when first responders were alerted of a problem via an inflight emergency call and were on scene fighting the fire within two minutes of the incident.
"Our first responders reacted quickly and professionally due to the extensive training we conduct here at Tyndall," said Col. David Graff, 325th Fighter Wing commander. "In addition, the pilot received top-notch care from our medical group."
A safety team here began interviewing witnesses, maintainers and other individuals immediately after the incident.
"Right now, our number one priority is the safety of our Airmen and all involved as we secure the scene of the incident," Colonel Graff said.
The first step taken in the securing process was a sweep by explosive ordnance disposal Airmen for any parts of the aircraft that may be explosive.
Follow-on steps include addressing environmental and biological hazards. Most modern aircraft are made of composite fibers, which can create health concerns for people on the scene when the plane catches fire.
Tyndall first responders are well trained and equipped to respond to aircraft crashes and minimize their effects on surrounding areas, Colonel Graff said. Throughout the initial and continued responses all personnel have worn the appropriate protective gear, and they will continue to do so until the immediate site of the crash is deemed safe.
While safety is the primary concern, preserving the accident scene is a critical part of the investigation. All evidence will be photographed and tagged to preserve all evidence for the official safety investigation board members.
Around 3:30 p.m., an F-22 jet crashed near the drone runway.
The pilot is being cared for by the 325th Medical group.
First responders are on the scene.
Hwy 98 has been closed from Dupont Bridge to the "Welcome to Mexico Beach" sign as a safety precaution.
Colonel David Graff, Vice Commander of the 325th Fighter Wing, Air Combat Command at Tyndall AFB, will hold a news conference at 5:45 p.m.


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Community input wanted on new Henderson County flag
Online survey now open for voting
Published: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 12:14 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 12:14 p.m.
After the Henderson County Board of Commissioners grew concerned that the old county flag lacked a distinct symbol and had fallen into obscurity, they are asking for the community's to help decide Henderson County's next emblem.
An online survey features the four proposed designs, which superimpose the county's new logo over a colored backdrop of red, white, blue or all three colors combined. Residents are encouraged to vote on one of the four designs, or submit an alternative design for the board's consideration.
To this date there is no official flag that has been designated to represent Henderson County. This flag would fly at Henderson County local government buildings, in Raleigh at the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and would be available to approved groups who are traveling and representing Henderson County.
Designs and comments can be emailed to Christina Hallingse, Henderson County Public Information Officer, at firstname.lastname@example.com or you can reach her by phone at 828-694-5003.
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Financial Aid
College Loan Program
You must be pre-approved by the Financial Aid Office committee to borrow a college loan before continuing. You must submit a loan request form each year you are awarded a college loan.
Step 1: Complete a Request Form. Make sure to select the correct Request Form depending on the loan program from which you have been awarded.
Step 2: Once you have submitted your request form to the Financial Aid Office, complete your Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Applicant Self-Certification Form (ASCF). The MPN loan fund must match your loan request form fund. You will need to print out the MPN and ASCF and return them to the Financial Aid Office. These documents cannot be completed electronically or faxed into the office. If you have never completed a Personal Information Form (PIF) you must do so when you submit your request form.
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Tech Tip 08
Preventing Damage Due to Ground Potential Difference
- Television, phone, computer system damage during storms.
- Improper grounding.
- Differences in ground voltage.
- Bond phone, CATV grounds to power ground electrode
Most people have suffered sensitive equipment damage during lightning storms, or know someone who has. On the surface, power surges appear to be the culprit and usually receive the blame for this damage. The power system can carry high voltage surges (lightning), but there is a more likely cause.
Many "power surges" are actually voltage differences in the earth that reach sensitive equipment because of grounding errors. Lightning and faults on the distribution system can cause a very large ground potential difference. Sensitive equipment that references multiple grounding systems that are not bonded together, can be exposed to very high voltage differences.
Televisions often reference two or more grounding systems, significantly increasing the possibility of damage during a storm or line fault. In addition to the power ground, the television may also reference cable television (CATV), an antenna system, or satellite dish grounds. If these grounds are not solidly referenced to the power ground at the house service, very large ground potential differences can appear inside the television. Figure 1 shows a simplified schematic of a television tuner and the power and CATV grounds. The power and CATV grounds may be at significantly different voltages during a storm if they are not bonded at the main power service.
Figure 1: Tuner, CATV and Power Grounds
Figure 2 shows three configurations that occur frequently. The first is an example of incorrect grounding. The middle sketch shows correct, but not preferred, grounding. Power, phone and CATV grounds are connected with No. 6 copper. The right sketch is correct and preferred, with the power and communication grounds referenced to the power ground with a very short bonding conductor. Many new homes are constructed to bring all three to one location.
Figure 2: House Grounding Configurations
The 1993 National Electric Code sets the requirements for bonding the communication, radio, and television antenna and CATV grounds to the power ground in Articles 800-40d, 810-21j and 820-40d. The code requires a minimum No. 6 copper bonding conductor between these ground electrodes and the power grounding electrode, where separate electrodes are used. Please see these articles and Article 250 of the National Electric Code for further detail on the proper grounding of low voltage electrical systems.
The information and diagrams presented herein are for general educational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as instructions for customer self-wiring. Customers should at all times seek the assistance of qualified electricians or utility personnel for all wiring projects.


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|For other uses, see Turismo (disambiguation)
The Turismo is a two-door sports car featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV and its episodes and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. It is manufactured by Grotti in the HD Universe.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
The Turismo in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is mostly based on the Ferrari F40, with a modified spoiler and sloped, square tailights. The spoiler bears a striking resemblance to the one seen on the 1971 Dodge Daytona prototype, albeit shorter and more rounded. The front fascia resembles the Ferrari F512M and the front lights look very close to those of the Ferrari F40, albeit the Turismo has one set of front lights, meanwhile the F40 has two.
This rendition of the Turismo is unique for having one exhaust pipe in the middle and is also comparable to the Super GT.
Grand Theft Auto IV
The Turismo in Grand Theft Auto IV is based heavily on the Ferrari 360, and to a lesser extent, the Ferrari F430. The front fascia also heavily resembles the Mclaren MP4-12C, although the resemblance is coincidental. The rear fascia however, consists of a sleek taillight-radiator cluster, with four-sided taillights, as opposed to the 360's circular lights. The rims, which resemble three-piece OZ Racing Superleggera rims, are installed over cross-drilled brake rotors. The Turismo also lacks an external rod antenna.
The Turismo's interior features two bucket sport seats and full leather appointments finished in classic tan. The car also features a fully-carpeted boot in front of the cabin with ample space for luggage, which is revealed after significantly damaging the front of the car.
The Turismo will appear either with flat slatted grilles or with scooped intakes, both located on the rear fenders. On the Auto Eroticar website a unique Turismo with a spoiler is shown.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
The Turismo in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars retains the GTA IV look, with a few cues from the Corvette C6. A billboard at the Auto Merchant further supports the fact of the Turismo resembling the GTA IV rendition. The GTA Chinatown Wars rendition also bears a resemblance to the Coquette, which is especially noticable in the PSP & iPad versions.
Current Design Gallery
Version History Gallery
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Although the F40 is rear wheel drive, the Turismo is all wheel drive. Regardless, it is one of the fastest and best handling cars in the game, second only to the Infernus. The handling has a little bit understeer but still acceptable. Power distribution has a balance between smooth and rough, making it fun to drive while still being controllable. The engine in the Turismo in GTA San Andreas could very well be a flat plane twin turbocharged V8, just like the F40, because it sounds and performs just like it. The Turismo is also suitable for off-roading due to its all wheel drivetrain.
Grand Theft Auto IV - Chinatown Wars
According to Autoeroticar.com, the Turismo's engine in GTA IV is a high-revving 4.0 L Quad Cam V8 fitted to 5-speed manual transmission. Unlike the real-life 360 which was fitted with 3.6 L Tipo F131 V8. It is the second fastest car in the game according to the game files, it has a maximum speed of 213 mph (344 km/h), it's the second fastest car in the game being slightly faster than the Coquette but slower than the Comet.
Handling of the car is arguably the best of all cars in IV, due to the Turismo's good brakes and near-perfect weight distribution. The car is almost never susceptible to burnouts during cornering due to excess torque, owing to its weight distribution and rear-wheel drive drivetrain. Thanks to its mid engine layout, the car can turn corners sharply. It is one of the easiest supercars to drive in the game. The mid engine layout also means that it is shielded from frontal impacts and mildly shielded from rear impacts making it a very durable car. The car is also very easy to find in GTA IV (See Locations below). In GTA Chinatown Wars, the Italian Mafia drives a slightly different version of the Turismo as one of their gang cars. It is only found in black, and has square headlights that resemble the Coquette. Performance remains unchanged.
Overall, due to its durability, speed and handling, it is well suited for all purposes. Just keep in mind that it does not do a good job of absorbing bullets, but you are still shielded from the rear.
GTA IV Overview
(0 - 60mph / 0 - 100km/h)
|Top Speed
(mph / km/h)
|Engine Details
(Layout/Type/Decal Detail)
(Number + Type)
(Kg / lb)
4.68 seconds [citation/verification needed]
Top Speed (Handling.dat)
4.0L Quad Cam (DOHC) V8 (Website)
Drivetrain (Handling.dat)
Gears (Handling.dat)
1500 / 3307 (Handling.dat)
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- The Turismo can be modified at TransFender:
|Car Color 1 (64 different colors)
|$ 150
|2x Nitrous
|$ 200
|5x Nitrous
|$ 500
|10x Nitrous
|$ 1000
|$ 820
|$ 770
|$ 1000
|$ 620
|$ 1140
|Off Road Wheel
|$ 1000
|$ 1030
|$ 1230
|$ 1200
|$ 1560
|$ 1500
- The TransFender in Las Venturas charges 20% more for every modification except colors.
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The CityScape is a modified version of the Turismo, with a custom paintjob, a spoiler and a neon underglow, it also handles better than the standard Turismo.
Special Variants
- In Grand Theft Auto IV, a Turismo is requested as part of Stevie's Car Thefts, with a uniquely metallic beige body color. As a new Turismo will respawn at the same spot until the player delivers one to S&M Auto Sales, the player can save one at their safehouse before delivering another. Stevie will pay up to $36,300 for it, if the car is in pristine condition.
- In The Ballad of Gay Tony, Luis can call Henrique for a Turismo and he will bring one in a rare and hard to find baby blue.
- In Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, a second distinct variant of the Turismo exists as a gang car for the "Mob". Available only in black, the "Mob" Turismo is more alike a Coquette in body design; in other aspects, the "Mob" variant stack up evenly with the regular Turismo in terms of performance.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Importable from Easter Basin (San Fierro) after completing export lists, only on Monday. Import cost: $76,000.
- Commonly spawned at night along The Strip, Las Venturas, especially if driving another fast sports car.
- In the area around The Camel's Toe, Las Venturas
- In the Las Venturas Freight Depot Race Tournaments, choosing the Las Venturas Ringroad race will provide you a Turismo. Park it in a garage and abandon the race. When you return to your garage, the car will still be there.
Grand Theft Auto IV
- In Beachgate, the gated community east of the funfair in Broker, there is a Turismo parked beside the Faustin residence.
- Parked outside the Dawkins' Mansion on Owl Creek Avenue in Westdyke, Alderney for Stevie's Car Thefts, this Turismo has a unique Bronze paint which you could only obtain here.
- The Grotti dealership on the road adjacent to Niko's Middle Park East Safehouse in Middle Park East, Algonquin, across the street from Middle Park East's Perseus, contains 8 Turismos. Stealing one gives the player a one star wanted level, even if there is no police presence in the area. But it is easy to park it outside the Safehouse nearby to own it.
- Occasionally spawned in Middle Park, Little Italy, The Exchange, City Hall, Castle Garden City, Castle Gardens (Algonquin), Rotterdam Hill (Broker), Westdyke, Leftwood, and Alderney City (Alderney).
- At Auto Eroticar (occasionally).
- In Jeff's last random encounter, he is run over by a Turismo - the driver gets out to call the police, giving the player ample time to steal it.
- Randomly appears while the player is driving another supercar.
- May spawn more frequently in traffic, and parked randomly along the roadsides, when driving a Sentinel around Alderney City.
- Spawn in traffic during Multiplayer.
- Can also be obtained with a cheat code (227-555-0147). This cheat code will not block any of the achievements and trophies in game.
- In The Lost and Damned, it appears in Dave Grossman's random encounter with a unique bright red paintjob.
- In The Ballad of Gay Tony, calling Henrique and requesting a Turismo will have one delivered to your location.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
- Is common through most parts of the city, especially Northern Algonquin.
- Parked in a driveway of a house in Beachgate, Broker, where a Resolution X may also spawn in front of.
- Available from the Auto Merchant for $700.
Grand Theft Auto IV
- Upon delivery of all thirty cars for Stevie in GTA IV, (whereupon he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic), the Turismo may fetch the player $11,000, one of the highest payments from Stevie.
- Turismo is Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese for "Tourism" or, in automotive language, a tourer.
- The default radio stations for the Turismo are:
- GTA San Andreas: SF-UR.
- GTA IV: IF99 - International Funk or K109 The Studio, or Vice City FM in EFLC.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- At Zero RC in Garcia, San Fierro, there are boxes of a model car based on the Turismo, but called the "Tourismo", a common misspelling of Turismo.
- The beta name of the Turismo was the Tourismo, which can be observed in the TXD textures of the Topfun in GTA San Andreas.
Grand Theft Auto IV
- All Turismos in GTA IV come with horn alarms, but the one at Mikhail Faustin's House will not trigger when Niko opens the door, because it is unlocked. However, if the player damage the car in any way, the alarm will go off, regardless of whether Niko is in the car or not.
- The Metallic Bronze Turismo stolen by Niko for Stevie was owned by Bryce Dawkins without knowledge.
- The Turismo in GTA IV has no front turning lights.
- At $130,995, the Turismo is the second most expensive car in GTA IV. The first being the Infernus at $150,000 and the third being the Super GT at $110,000.
- The Turismo is also the most expensive car on the Autoeroticar website.
- In The Ballad of Gay Tony, when Luis Lopez calls Henrique Bardas for a Turismo, Luis will pronounce the car as /tu-ri-mo/.
- While playing GTA IV, you can sometimes see people trying to fix their damaged Turismo (smoke coming out of the engine), but while the engine is in the back of the car, they have the front boot open instead.
- In the beta version of GTA IV, the Turismo had different rims and had a small spoiler on the rear.
- According to Autoeroticar.com, the Turismo was manufactured in 2001.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
- The Turismo's headlights resemble that of a Coquette.


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Head to the treetop for sky-high fun in Olivia's Tree House where the LEGO® Friends watch the stars, hide secret treasures and camp out!
Explore nature with the LEGO® Friends in Olivia's Tree House!
Take the LEGO® Friends fun to the treetops with Olivia's Tree House! All of the friends love meeting in this treetop retreat to play games and camp out under the stars! Climb the folding ladders to watch the ladybugs, catch butterflies and feed the cat. Watch the ocean waves or wish on stars through the telescope! Stash secret treasures in the hidden compartment and decorate the whole fort with wildflowers! Includes Olivia mini-doll figure.
- Includes Olivia mini-doll figure
- Features the tree house pet cat Maxie, 4 ladybugs, a bird Goldie with birdhouse, 4 butterflies, hidden compartment and folding ladders
- Accessories include telescope, milk carton, food dish, fish and flower pack
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VAIL, Colorado - Most of us already think Vail's a pretty special place. It turns out, the folks at Barron's Online think so, too.A March 3 story, "20 Best Places for Second Homes," puts Vail in the fifth spot on the list. Aspen is seventh. Given Barron's appeal to Wall Street types, it's no surprise that Hamptons, in New York, was at the top of the list. Filling out the top five were, in order, Kauai, Hawaii; Martha's Vineyard, Mass.; and Kiawah Island, S.C.Barbara Scrivens, of Ron Byrne and Associates, was holding an open house at the old Golden Bear site in Vail Village when she talked about the list. Asked why she thought Vail finished above Aspen on the list, her initial answer was simple: Vail Mountain."Everything in Vail centers around the mountain. It always has, and it's that simple," Scrivens said.The size and variety of terrain available give Vail something other resorts just can't match, Scrivens said, adding that families or friends can ride one lift out of town, ski down on beginning, intermediate or expert terrain and then meet up again for another ride up."There's good skiing at Aspen, but it's spread across three mountains," she said. "And Telluride has good skiing, but it's not for everybody."But while skiing is king at Vail, that isn't all the town and valley have for luxury-home buyers. Jim Flaum, president and managing broker at Slifer Smith & Frampton, said with the expansion of the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, he knows several people who have bought homes in Vail primarily to enjoy orchestras at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Summer brings access to numerous golf courses, of course, and Vail's shopping and dining options continue to expand."We've got a better food scene than Aspen now," Scrivens said, although she acknowledged the old mining town at the foot of Independence Pass still has better nightlife.But Eustaquio Cortina, who's been in the valley's lodging and real estate business for about 30 years, said nightlife isn't at the top of the list for his clients, many of whom are from Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America."It's just a great place for families," Cortina said. "People of any age can enjoy themselves here."Cortina said he had a client several years ago who said he was buying a place in Vail for "blackmail.""He said 'I'm going to buy a place here and invite my family - they'll come,'" Cortina said.Beyond what's in Vail, Flaum said between the Eagle County Regional Airport and Interstate 70, getting to Vail is a lot easier than many other resorts.And, Flaum said, he expects the Barron's story to have an effect on the luxury market."It's not something you can really track, but it's a little more support and confirmation for our market," he said.And, given the times, it's good to have just about anything that boosts the local real estate market, Flaum said."Articles about real estate nationwide haven't been really positive the last few years," Flaum said. "People do pay attention to things like this."And the time may be right for the market to get a bit of a boost. Cortina said Vail's real estate is "walking, not running," right now. "But that's better than sitting," he said.Beyond the effects on potential buyers - who can pick and choose where they want a vacation home - Vail's spot on the Barron's list also provides a few bragging rights. Vail's spot on the top-20 list gave Scrivens a chance to tweak some friends in the Roaring Fork Valley."I have called some friends in Aspen, just to let 'em know," Scrivens said.Business Editor Scott N. Miller can be reached at 970-748-2930 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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ANDERSON, SC -- The 20th-ranked Railsplitters rode a stifling defensive effort and a workman-like effort on the offensive end to a 61-52 victory over the Anderson University Trojans in South Atlantic Conference men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon in Anderson, South Carolina. Lincoln Memorial University (18-4, 11-3 SAC) snapped a five-game losing streak to the Trojans with the victory and remained locked in a three-way tie for second in the league standings with Carson-Newman and Anderson. The Trojans fell to 15-7 on the season and 11-3 in the league race with the loss.
Both teams struggled mightily from the floor in the opening half of play with a combined 40 points between the Railsplitters and Trojans. Lincoln Memorial went into the break with a 22-18 advantage and extended that lead to as many as 16 in the second stanza. The Trojans cut the deficit to five in the waning minutes of regulation, however, the Railsplitters capped a wire-to-wire victory at the charity stripe in the final minute of play.
The combination of Jake Troyli and Vincent Bailey paced Lincoln Memorial to a dominating 28-10 advantage over the Trojans in the paint, as those two combined for 26 points in the triumphant effort. Troyli (Largo, FL) led all players in the contest with 16 points on six-of-13 shooting from the field. He also grabbed six rebounds to round out his stat ledger. Bailey (Jennings, FL) nailed five of his six shot attempts to compile 10 points in the game and pitched in on the glass with four rebounds. Wally Jones (Greensboro, NC) also posted a strong outing in the LMU back court with 12 points on four-of-nine shooting.
Cam Carden and Lorenza Ross got in on the act with seven and six points respectively, with Carden matching Troyli's rebound number with six in the contest. Despite only scoring four points, senior Dustin Craig spearheaded a 39-25 margin of victory on the glass with a game-high nine rebounds in only 18 minutes of action.
The Railsplitters also grabbed nine offensive rebounds which accounted for 10 points in the contest. Lincoln Memorial answered a 38.5% shooting effort in the first half by nailing 12 of their 22 shot attempts in the second frame to cap the game with a 45.8% mark from the field.
On the defensive end, Lincoln Memorial limited the Trojans to only a 35.4% mark from the field with a dismal 21.7% effort in the opening half of play. The Railsplitters also forced the Trojans into committing 15 turnovers which led to 10 points.
Chandler Hash paced Anderson with 13 points marked by a three-for-five effort from long range. Denzail Jones and Bo Holston tallied 10 points apiece as the only other players to cross the double-digit scoring plateau for Anderson on the afternoon. The Railsplitters held Anderson to only an eight-for-22 effort from deep in the contest.
The game started slowly on the offensive side for both teams, but LMU took advantage of that pace by riding out to an early 8-0 advantage catapulted by four points apiece from Jake Troyli and Vincent Bailey over that span. The Trojans cut the deficit back to four with a 4-0 run over the next few minutes of play, however, Wally Jones gave the Railsplitters a 12-5 lead with a layup at the 12:06 mark of the half. Over the next seven minutes and nine seconds, the two teams went dormant on the offensive end and combined for only eight points, as the Trojans held a slight advantage over that stretch and drove the score to 14-11 in LMU's favor with a free throw by Bo Holston at the 4:57 mark of the period. The Railsplitters pushed their lead back to six, however, two free throws from Chandler Hash and a three-pointer by DJ McGowan made it 17-16 with 2:02 to play in the first. The two teams traded baskets before Wally Jones closed the half with a three-pointer to send LMU into the br eak leading 22-18.
The Railsplitters opened the first 6:15 of the second half by running out a 14-6 rally to assume their largest lead of the game at 36-24 with only 13:45 left in regulation. Lincoln Memorial continued to build on their lead, driving out to a 45-29 advantage on a pair of free throws from Chance Jones at the 11:07 mark. The Railsplitters continued to cling to a 15-point lead with a layup from Chance Jones at the 9:09 mark, however, the Trojans answered with a 9-0 run on the wings of three-consecutive three-pointers to cut the deficit to 47-41 with 6:44 to play.
Despite cutting into the lead, the Railsplitters found a way to keep the Trojans at bay over the final six minutes of basketball. Vincent Bailey nailed a jumper at the 4:41 mark and Cam Carden followed with a pair of free throws with 3:48 left on the clock to extend the 'Splitters' lead back to 10. The Trojans made one last attempt to move back into the game, as Bo Holston canned two free throws and Chandler Hash followed that with a three-pointer to make it 55-50 with only 1:11 to play. However, Vincent Bailey slammed one home to end that Trojan run and the Railsplitters went a perfect four-for-four from the charity stripe in the final minute to ice a 61-52 victory on the road.
The Railsplitters are set to return to the friendly confines of Tex Turner Arena for a pair of South Atlantic Conference contests next week, beginning on Wednesday evening, as they welcome in-state rival Carson-Newman to town. That game is set to tip at 8 p.m. on February 20th in Harrogate, Tennessee.


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WOLCOTT, Colorado - Wolcott has survived wars, depressions and abandonment. A plan to build a town there was unveiled in 2006 and has survived the market collapse. Now, the market is ready for Wolcott, and Wolcott is almost ready for the market, said developer Rick Hermes.
The plan goes back to the county commissioners for the final round of approvals this spring. Hermes and Community Concepts Colorado hope to start turning dirt this summer.
"It's a tribute to our investors," Hermes said. "They understood the unique location from the very beginning and they've been patient."
Hermes and his group have several approvals already, including a 4-3 vote from the Eagle County Planning Commission to recommend that the county commissioners give it one final green light.
"The response has been overwhelming. The market is shifting quickly," Hermes said.
The data
Eagle County's population was to 51,854 in 2010, and the U.S. Census indicates our numbers are not shrinking. The county's population was 7,498 in 1970.
Eagle County's population grew at 2.7 percent per year between 2000 and 2010, and even with the downturn the Colorado State Demographer projects the population to reach 64,070 in 2015 and 72,227 in 2020.
The appetite for consumption that drove the housing bubble is over, says the marketing research firm of Brooke Warrick and Peter Yesawich, in a presentation to Urban Land Institute. They say Baby Boomers have eased away their pre-recession tendency toward consumerism, and now want to focus on personal relationships and community.
"With the Baby Boomer generation reaching their 50's, the demand that has fed our industry for the past few decades may be on the move," Warrick and Yesawich said.
Baby Boomers are working later into their lives and that shift could mean that with the right project in the right place, the second home window for Boomers could extend into the later years of this decade, they said.
And that's where Wolcott lives, Hermes said.
"There is no other world-class, four-season resort offering located less than two hours from a major urban center in the United States. There is only one Vail Valley," Hermes said.
Wolcott's future
Wolcott will create 1,600 jobs to build and staff the planned community. More than 800 of those jobs would remain after construction is finished, Hermes said.
"We're local and we want to keep it that way. We've been talking to local builders and brokers. We need to make them part of the product," Hermes said. "The best we can do is create jobs to help the market."
The project parallels Eagle County's Wolcott area master plan. It will start by realigning U.S. Highway 6, moving it away from the Eagle River and closer to Interstate 70.
That keeps the highway from splitting the community like it does in other communities. That makes Wolcott a pedestrian community, Hermes said.
The "Old Town Promenade" is the community's core and will be bordered by both retail storefronts and residential brownstones, creating a pedestrian-friendly western town.
There's a barn/community center, and pedestrian paths run throughout.
The focal point is the Eagle River, and a mile-and-a-half of limited public access.
Most of the homes will be moderately priced and come in around 2,000 square feet. When it's completed, Wolcott would be home to around 2,000 people.
Wolcott's past
If completed as planned, this would be the second time Wolcott has been a local community center.
The town was once a thriving railhead community of 1,500 people called Russell, after one of the early settlers. Ranchers and farmers from the Eagle River and Colorado River valleys brought products to the railhead to ship to the Front Range. It was also the major intersection of two major highways, U.S. Highway 6 and Highway 131.
Russell fizzled after the Moffat Tunnel was completed in 1928, and rail traffic was rerouted around Wolcott.
The Jouflas family acquired the ranch in 1924, and has owned it ever since. At one time, the Jouflas family ran one of the four largest sheep operations in country.
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The Ashland Historic Armory will host the 11th annual Abundance Swap from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16.
Doors to the event open at 1 p.m. Event officials said attendees should bring three quality items they already own and that they believe someone would like as a gift. Potential gifts will be set out on provided tables and people can take them to give to family and friends as an alternative to newly-purchased merchandise.
Tea will be served. Attendees are encouraged to bring finger foods that don't need plates or utensils to share.
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Ten years ago, local police wouldn't typically get a phone call about a couple of men canoing along the Ohio River or people in boats that were anchored near a dam or bridge pier.
Those reports are now the norm. And they've all been made as recently as last month in the area.
Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the U.S., concerns over possible future attacks have led to heightened security at everything from airports to waterways, chemical plants and major sporting events.
What's "normal" in the U.S. has shifted in the decade since 9/11 in those areas and beyond.
From removing shoes at the airport to hearing on the news what the latest terror alert level is, there are things that have only become a part of day-to-day life since the attacks.
Jim Lindsey, 68, of Caldwell, said he hasn't let the changes in security affect him.
"I'm a Vietnam veteran and I spent a few years as a police officer, maybe that makes it easier for me," he said. "But you just adapt and know that there's a reason for it."
One of the biggest changes is an increased vigilance by citizens.
Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks said a caller was recently concerned after spotting two men out on the water canoing in the middle of the week and near an area chemical plant.
It turned out the men were college students who were simply traveling the river.
"I don't think people are necessarily nervous - just vigilant -which is what we want," Mincks said. "Homeland security has a saying: 'See something, say something.' I would always encourage someone to report anything suspicious. Even if it's just a strange vehicle in a neighborhood. That may not be terror-related but it may help solve a burglary."
Former Marietta resident Hobie Burgnon, 57, currently of Grand Rapids, Mich., flew into the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport on Friday to visit family and friends this weekend. He said since 9-11 he notices people and pays attention to things a little more closely, especially when traveling.
"I think we all do," Burgnon said. "We should all be more observant and pay attention to people and how they act around us."
Airports, major sporting events and concerts are the places most people say they have noticed security enhancements since 9/11.
After Burgnon's arrival Friday, the departing flight had six passengers. The airport had as many TSA agents working the security checkpoint as passengers for the flight.
Airport manager Terry Moore said TSA regulations continue to evolve and that each of the agents has a specific role.
"It wouldn't matter if there was one passenger or 100, they each are performing a specific job and that's how many people are required," he said.
The airport leases space to the TSA, which handles the bulk of the airport security. Moore said he's glad to have them there.
"I'm like most Americans and think what an inconvenience it is to pull out my toiletries, take off my shoes and stand in line," he said. "But if you step back and think, there is a bigger picture."
Moore said the attacks of 9/11 serve as a constant reminder of how important security is at the airport.
"I don't really see someone taking one of our (smaller aircraft) but I could imagine someone trying to get though our security, going to Cleveland and attempting something there," he said. "Once you get though our security, you're in the system and there are no more checks at other airports. That's why security is so important here and at every other airport."
Marjorie Becker, 67, of Marietta, said she would notify police if she ever encountered something out of the ordinary.
Becker said she was visiting friends in Maine at the time of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Since then, she said leaving home has become uncomfortable and not just because of longer waits at airports or security pat-downs.
"I remember coming home (from the trip to Maine) and traffic was just horrible and I was never so happy to just get home," she said "Since then I just don't feel safe being away."
Becker said she does get some comfort knowing a tremendous amount of effort has been spent improving airport security and on anti-terrorism and disaster training for first responders. She said she was impressed with a massive June 15 training near Newport.
"I think that's something a lot of people noticed," she said.
With a command post set up at Willow Island Locks and Dam near Newport, more than 400 individuals from local, state and federal agencies conducted a series of drills in June aimed at identifying possible terrorist targets and improving preparedness.
The drills, directed by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration, covered nearly 5,000 square miles in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. Utilized in the drills were several Ohio National Guard Blackhawk helicopters, watercraft from Ohio, West Virginia and the U.S. Coast Guard and several state and federal vehicles.
Mincks said during the missions local police were shown the potential targets along the river.
"Our power plants, chemical plants and the river and dams are all critical to more than just the local economy," Mincks said.
The 65 million tons of cargo shipped to, from and within the state of Ohio along the Ohio River each year has an estimated value of $5.5 billion, according to the Waterways Council, a national public policy organization that advocates for a modern and well-maintained river system.
Marietta resident Hannah Lang was 5 at the time of the September 2001 attacks.
"I remember my mom and how she couldn't believe what was happening," she said.
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In digging a little further Clarence was inducted into the WKU Hall of Fame in 2007. However here's a list of their all-time top scorers, of which he doesn't appear. (Courtney Lee must've been amazing in college to finish 2nd and 11th in all time points! Is #12 Art Spoelstra related to Eric?) He's not on their top rebounding list either. Did Glover transfer into WKU from somewhere?
Here's a video tribute I found for their run to the Final Four. A couple things to look for (Artis Gilmore at 1:30; also it appears the game against Jackonsville was a close one. Check out the screen at 3:23- I got goosebumps!)
Apparently Clarence pretended to tie his shoe and then stood up to catch the pass and make the game winning shot. Is this anywhere online? We need to see this! Straight out of the Harlem Globetrotters book! All I could find of it was this audio clip here: http://www.hilltopperhaven.com/audio/index.html. If you scroll down the page you can listen to the announcing. It's actually done terribly. The announcer doesn't even explain what Clarence did.
Clarence would graduate from WKU and was picked by the Celtics at #10 overall in the 1971 draft. (It's interesting to see McDaniels on both lists above. He was picked in the same draft as Clarence, but chosen with the 23rd pick.) Red Auerbach was very high on drafting Glover:
He reminds me of Tom Sanders except that he's bigger and quicker. Adolph Rupp told me he's the quickest big man he's ever seen. He should help us against the more physical teams such as Phoenix and Atlanta which give us trouble. He's also a guy who can take the good forwards on defense.
However he was also strongly pursued by the Carolina Cougars of the ABA but opted to sign on with the Celtics mentioning better competition and better money.
The Celtics are probably counting on me for rebounding but they've also told me they want me to shoot some more.
He'd only play that 1 season for the Celtics, wearing #28 and appearing in 25 games. Why was Clarence's playing career so brief? He had a really rough go-round in his time in Boston Was he rushing things? Possibly. After his unimpressive rookie year he spent some time with the Hartford Chiefs of the Eastern League (I have absolutely no idea what this league was, or what it consisted of. I obtained this reference from an old Boston Globe article by Neil Singelais). When he came back for his second season he was amongst 18 guys fighting it out for 12 spots. Auerbach, who had been very down on Glover's fundamentals, was still quite optimistic about him:
Glover appears to have poise now and he's improved 200 percent on his outside shot, but he still needs improvement. What bothered me about Clarence when he first joined the team was that he was strung like a violin which is out of tune and always busting. He was releasing the ball for a shot too soon after getting it on the fastbreak and blowing layups. I don't mind a couple of mistakes but he was making too many.
It appears that Clarence at first stuck around the Boston area after his playing career. In the likeness of Mark Acres and Fred Roberts, Clarence has gone the educational route. He first taught high school and was the Div III basketball coach of the year. He has been an assistant principal in the Kentucky Public Schools since 1995, and is currently the assistant principal at Farnsley Middle School. He was also a co-founder of the Frenchburg Academy, a year-round school for high school dropouts. He received his graduate degree from Butler. You can email him at: email@example.com.
I'm a graduate from Farnsley Middle School while Glover was there. The Grillmaster award basically entailed being invited, along with your family, to Glover's home for a big cookout dinner. He would BBQ and had things like corn hole, pinball machines, and ping-pong that you could play. I never won the award, but heard from a few friends that he had a very nice house and it was actually very fun.Imagine winning that? The stories he could tell while eating lots of food and relaxing? Sounds amazing. Can CelticsLife get invited to that?
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Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Excedrin Headache #300, Baking Bread
Perhaps baking bread is a bit like bowling. You imagine that just because you've had a couple of really good games/loaves, you're ready to join the PBA (Professional Bowlers/Bakers Association, take your pick.) Then you get your stinky rented bowling shoes knocked down a size or two by rolling a 96 and you realize that bowling that 300 game just minutes earlier was only a fluke, like that perfect loaf of bread you baked last week.
You beat yourself up wondering what you did wrong. What changed? Did I screw up on the approach by adding in that tablespoon of potato flour? Did I knead to the left when I should have kneaded to the right? Was my pan too big?... too small? (They never have the right size at the rental counter)
Here's what I did. I headed back to the pro shop. That would be King Arthur's Flour. I learned that my bread pans are indeed the wrong size. Evidently the difference between a pan that is 9 x 5 and one that is 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 is enough to significantly change the height of a loaf by as much as 30%.
So like any pro who is having an off day, I ordered more tools of the trade.
Sooner or later, I'm going to get this right.
On a side note, I had no idea that my choice of headache medicine dates me. The kids call Anacin "that 70's aspirin."
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- Susie in northern NY said...
Ok I'm not sure why you are putting down your bread. :) I see you have done that in other posts too. You are indeed a very good bread baker.
HAVE you heard about the bread challenge using Peter Reinhart's The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread book?
It is starting on Monday.
There are three different ways to get involved. One is through Twitter, the other is Facebook and then there is a google group too.
There is a Flicker photo group too.
You can go here to read more:
Here last paragraph reads this:
To join the BBA Challenge, please e-mail pinchmysalt AT gmail.com with your name, the e-mail address you would like to use for the group, blog url (if applicable), and twitter url (if applicable). The deadline to join the challenge is Sunday, May 10.
I love your blog,
- May 5, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- Mags said...
Call me an idiot Susie, but I just signed up for this...lol
Thank you for letting me know about this. It does sound like fun!
...and as always, thanks for reading and commenting.
- May 5, 2009 at 3:23 PM
- Mags said...
Hey Susie... do I need to order the cookbook in order to participate in this?
- May 5, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Yes, you do need the book. I bought mine through ebay and probably won't be here for a few weeks. Most are going to a book store to get it. The first recipe from someone who already did is here:
I think it starts on Monday and the first recipe she is giving two weeks because some are waiting for books.
Here is the challenge on TWITTER:
Here is the challenge on Facebook:
Here is the google group about the challenge. This is my favorite because you get individual emails from everyone. You can read them on the web though.
It doesn't matter if you join one or all. :) If you have any questions holler.
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There is a skills gap in the United States. Thirty-nine percent of U.S. employers report having difficulty finding staff with the appropriate skills, according to the annual Talent Shortage Survey conducted by the ManpowerGroup, a human resource consulting firm.
If you are trying to get ahead in your career, you've likely realized the skills gap exists and you know the benefits a new position or promotion could mean to you and your family.
Some online colleges are re-imagining higher education in ways that recognize the demands placed on people seeking to advance their careers. Here are some reasons to pursue online courses:
- Badging. Whether you were active in Scouting or have played online video games, you're probably aware of the system of badging. A badge or patch — physical or electronic — is awarded to recognize your specific accomplishments. The badging idea now exists in higher education as well, and some online schools have tapped into this trend, using the same principles to recognize student accomplishments.
- Skill stacking. To provide a clear way to demonstrate workplace-ready skills before graduation, leading online schools are offering students the capability to earn key industry-recognized certifications as they work toward their degree, delivering value prior to a diploma. Students can add these certificates to their resume or LinkedIn profile in order to display immediate benefits from their education as they continue on their degree path.
- e-Portfolio. For students who are looking for one convenient place to showcase their work to current or future employers, e-Portfolios are a valuable tool being introduced at some online schools. These electronic portfolios record any badges or work samples loaded by students.
- Education on your timeline. Traditional universities are difficult for non-traditional students because of their fixed class schedules and mandatory due dates for projects. Online schools offer students a more flexible model; eliminating fixed semester schedules and giving students control over their own education.
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A Sony World Photography Awards student program.
Now in its third year, the Sony World Photography Awards have continued to develop a groundbreaking and successful initiative that creates a unique opportunity for both photography institutions and their students. 'Student Focus' is a truly international venture that stretches across 6 continents including over 100 educational institutions from: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia & Australasia.
Student Focus offers its participants the chance to gain important experience in a professional capacity. The program consists of a global competition, master class workshops and seminars scheduled during the Sony World Photography Awards Events and Ceremony that takes place in Cannes each year.
Two students from every participating institution are chosen by their tutors to enter the online competition to represent their school with the aim of being one of the 6 schools chosen to be flown to Cannes to participate in the final stage of the competition. The overall winner will be presented at the Sony World Photography Awards and receive 50,000 Euros worth of photographic equipment, for themselves and their school.
The 2009 program saw Jamia Millia Islamia University from India win the over all program. However, representing North America competing for the prize was the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale who made the long trip over to Cannes, France.
Students Grant Goldstein and Tim Detret and tutor Will Cadieux tell us about their experiences below.
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What was it like for your institution to represent North America for Student Focus?
When I accepted on behalf of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale to participate in Student Focus 2009, I truly had no expectation of traveling to Cannes, France the following April. Our students produce excellent work and we our proud of the number of graduates who have achieved both national and international recognition. Yet we were challenging other photography schools that are known for their competitive success…a place on the short list to Cannes seemed elusive.
Winning the Sony World Photography Awards Student Focus for North America has brought The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale great notoriety among the Art Institutes International and has given us a fantastic bragging opportunity when we talk about our photography program with potential students! I am overwhelmed by the immensity of Detert's and Goldstein's accomplishment and its impact on our school.
How was the experience of meeting with universities from across the globe?
In Cannes I had the extraordinary opportunity to meet the students and professors from five other universities representing each continent. The event was enriched with intellectual nuances as we shared personal, educational, and photographic experiences. While learning different approaches to creating images and discussing challenges each school faces amongst cultural mores and institutional structures, we developed a unique comradery that transcended lingual and ethnic barriers.
The students shared their portfolios and maintained full conversations without words, generated by the strength of their images. We bonded through photography and communicated with simple gestures that each of us understood intellectually and emotionally.
Has it impacted your teaching in anyway and inspired your students?
During workshops and gatherings I spoke to the World Photography Academy photographic professionals who wrote our textbooks. In the classroom and as an academic director I am able to share with my students the stories that Mary Ellen Mark, Tom Ang, and others shared with us. Arbitrary names have been replaced with personalities, mannerisms, and personal philosophies. My clearer understanding of their works enables me to honestly represent them to our students. These photographers have changed from iconic examples to approachable contemporaries.
Do you have any plans for Student Focus 2010?
We are participating in the 2010 Student Focus with much enthusiasm. The faculty is encouraging greater participation throughout the program and pushing our students to create stronger, more impactful images. Deteret and Goldstein have set a high standard and created a tough challenge for our students this year, but I am hopeful that we can once again represent North America. To do so a second time would be an extraordinary achievement.
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What was your experience of Student Focus in Cannes?
Cannes was beautiful and picturesque; the food, and the people were nothing but accommodating. It was great to get out of the United States and explore another culture. It was also great to be able to take part in the competition and be honored alongside the world's great photographers, and also to have my work displayed along the Cannes boardwalk.
I must admit that I originally had underestimated the importance of this entire "mission". There are so many different photo contests out there that they almost all blend into one big unidentifiable and unapproachable mass.
How was it to meet students from around the world?
It was great to meet the other students and find out where they were from and hear about their background and experiences back in their countries.
How did it feel to represent to USA?
Once I got told that we actually won the North American competition and that I will be flown out to Europe I understood the weight of this achievement. For me, being an international student from Germany, it was quite funny to represent North America. It feels like an even greater honor to represent a foreign continent, which is roughly 70 times the size of my country.
It felt great to represent the United States at the Sony World Photography Awards. To know that I was one of the best student photographers in the US was mind blowing and such an honor. To not only be the best in the state of Florida, but in the entire US was fantastic because we beat out such prestigious universities such as RIT and Brooks.
Where there any special moments for you?
The most glorious moment was to run into my own image being XXL under display right on "la Croisette" - Cannes famous and busy beach walk. As an upcoming commercial photographer one of my dreams is to claim a mega poster on Times Square – this definitely felt like a step into the right direction!
What did you gain from the program?
I have gained a better understanding of the other competitors' backgrounds and cultures. I was able to hear and learn from the guest speakers about their experiences, their passion, and technique.
The time and the activities offered through Sony and the World Photography Awards were professional and exciting. I would have never dreamed of being able to chat with immortal photography heroes like Marry Ellen Mark or Tom Ang. It was an unforgettable opportunity, which reinforced and nourished my own encouragement, motivation and the believe in my own success.
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Valiant has released a first look at Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire & Paolo Rivera's "The Valiant" #2, furthering the fight against the Immortal Enemy.
Artist Paolo Rivera discusses his first turn in the Valiant Universe and illustrating the adventures of the Eternal Warrior, Bloodshot and more.
"Ivar, Timewalker," "Ninjak," "Imperium" and more are on the docket for Valiant's 2015 lineup in the "Valiant Next" publishing initiative.
CBR has the exclusive first look at Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire and Frnacesco Frnacavilla's variants for "The Valiant" #1, along with a preview of the issue!
Editor Tom Brevoort tells CBR about the "Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration," an anthology featuring all-star characters and creators from the company's history.
Jeff Lemire discusses his first Valiant Entertainment project "The Valiant" with co-writer Matt Kindt and artist Paolo Rivera, hitting stores in December.
CBR has learned that Jeff Lemire and Matt Kindt will co-write an upcoming Paolo Rivera-illustrated project for Valiant Entertainment.
"Dead Body Road," "Daredevil," "Lazarus" and "Elektra" vie for CBR's latest Cover of the Week.
Paolo Rivera, Pop Mhan, Jock, Mike Allred and Julian Totino Tedesco's offerings all vie for CBR's Cover of the Week honors.
Eisner winner Paolo Rivera renders the "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD" cast for the ABC series' latest promotional art piece, teasing next week's episode.
Check out an exclusive first look at Paolo Rivera's take on the protector of Japan for a "Rai" #2 variant cover.
CBR has an exclusive first look at Paolo Rivera's hospital-themed variant cover for Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s "Kick-Ass 3" #7.
Marvel's "Infinity" #1 hits million-dollar threshold! A look at India's indie-comics scene! Interviews with Joe Hill, Ethan van Sciver, Paolo Rivera and Clay Mann! Getting an early start on the best of the year! Plus more!
Courtesy of Dynamite, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Mark Waid's The Green Hornet" #5 by Waid and Ronilson Freire. After the fall, Britt Reid tries to put his life together Aug. 28.
This week, physics go haywire, Captain Midnight goes Art Deco, Psylocke goes for a tattoo, Legion goes gaming and the Hulk declares his independence.
In a special all fan Q&A, Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso answers your questions on new series like "Amazing X-Men," inside info on "Guardians of the Galaxy," the future of Marvel AR, LGBT characters and more.
Courtesy of Dynamite, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Mark Waid's The Green Hornet" #2 by Mark Waid and Daniel Indro with a cover by Paolo Rivera. The issue goes on sale May 15.
Marvel has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at Paolo Rivera's variant cover for "Daredevil" #26 along with a preview of the issue by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee.
Marvel has released the variant cover for "Guardians of the Galaxy" #2 by Eisner Award winner Paolo Rivera. The next issue in Brian Michael Bendis and Steve McNiven's space-faring adventure hits April 24.
Dark Horse has provided CBR with covers debuting at this weekend's Emerald City Comic Con, including an exclusive first look at Paolo Rivera's "2 Past Midnight" variant covers featuring Ghost, X and Captain Midnight!
As Mark Waid prepares a "Green Hornet" story he's been chewing on for years, a tale of Britt Reid's propaganda hubris, the writer is cognizant of the challenge in making his 1940s crime saga appeal to modern readers.
The grand finale of Grant Morrison, Rags Morales and Brad Walker's run on "Action Comics" features a time-spanning variant cover by "Daredevil" artist Paolo Rivera showcasing Superman's final battle.
Superior Spidey meets the new FF in this preview of Christopher Yost and Paco Medina's "Avenging Spider-Man" #17. The issue, featuring a cover by Paolo Rivera, hits February 27.
CBR staffers Steve Sunu and Kevin Melrose count down the top 15 covers of 2012 with showings from Dave Johnson, Jock, Rafael Grampa, Paolo Rivera and more of the industry's top cover artists.
Courtesy of Marvel arrives an exclusive expanded preview of "Daredevil" #22, by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee, featuring the first meeting between the Man Without Fear and the Superior Spider-Man -- and, oh, yeah, the return of Stilt-Man!
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at Alex Ross and Paolo Rivera's covers for "Green Hornet" #1 written by Mark Waid. The Green Hornet relaunches March 2013.
This week, Batwoman and Wonder Woman draw on Pegasus, Sirocca creeps up on Diana, the Shadow knows (how to ride a motorcycle), Captain America stands tall and Daredevil swings past guns, and ammo and ⦠bodies?
This week, Mothman takes a nap, Clint and Kate take aim, Metal Man takes to the water, Wonder Woman takes a walk and The Coyote takes a head.
Dynamite Entertainment has announced a relaunch of its "Green Hornet" ongoing series in 2013, with Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Waid at the helm and covers by Waid's "Daredevil" partner Paolo Rivera.
This week, the King of Monsters wreaks havoc, Lobster Johnson keeps watch over the city, Danielle Moonstar goes techno (-organic), Frank Castle strolls out of the sunset and Matt Murdock gets stripped down.
A closer look at August's direct-market sales! Penguin launches graphic novel imprint! "Daredevil" team talks about Harvey Awards wins! Geoff Johns at the Arab American National Museum! Keith Giffen on his "He-Man" plans! Plus more!
This week's Cover of the Week nominees bring with them a Martian attack, a royal portrait, a mysterious hand, a Gotham shapeshifter and Matt Murdock in the trenches.
This week's group of nominees sees a glaring Victor von Doom, an anguished Casanova Quinn, a sun-bleached Henry Baltimore, a relaxing Will and a fragmented Banshee all vying for the title of Cover of the Week.
The creative minds behind Marvel's critically acclaimed "Daredevil" ongoing series including Mark Waid, Mike Allred, Chris Samnee and Paolo Rivera sat down for a discussion of all things the Man Without Fear.
This week brings a grim fairy tale, a journey into Nick Fury's past, a visit with an adorable ghost, a flood of purple flowers and an up-close introduction to Matt Murdock's date. Plus, April's Cover of the Month!
This go-around, The Goon goes corporate, The Twelve goes out with a bang, the New Deadwardians go to Whitechapel, the Man Without Fear goes back to the '70s (sort of) and Popeye goes full-on Kryptonian.
This go-around finds a backwoods vampire, a ghostly soldier, a sea of readers, clinging Moloids and a smashing Hulk all vying for Cover of the Week. Plus, March's Cover of the Month is revealed!
Courtesy of Marvel , CBR presents exclusive advance looks at two of its March 28 releases: Brian Michael Bendis and Brandon Peterson's "Avengers" #24.1 and Mark Waid and Paolo Rivera's "Daredevil" #10!
This week, the Challengers face a living mountain, a crocodile chows down, the wall-crawler appears out of the blue, Matt Murdock meets the Moloids and a cub receives a perhaps-unwanted gift in CBR's Cover of the Week.
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We've seen the royal duchess Kate Middleton's naked top and we've seen her bare bottom too.
But now we're seeing an Irish newspaper editor stepping down from his position after the Irish Daily Star republished those pictures, which were orignally seen in the French magazine Closer.
Michael O'Kane is the editor that resigned over the photos, all while his paper's future was being called into question. The Star is owned by Northern & Shell, a British media group which also owns the British Daily Star. As a member of the European press, you've got to know that if you're working for a British company, then you should not mess with the royals. The British press is aware that if they piss off the monarchy, they won't get the access that they need to properly cover them.
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Posted: 04/27/2012 - Behind his quiet exterior, is an inquisitive mind. He's a caring little brother who would like to make someone, a very special son.
Posted: 04/27/2012 - Behind his quiet exterior, is an inquisitive mind. He's a caring little brother who would like to make someone, a very special son.
Updated: 04/12/2012 - Today, we introduce you to a girl name Diamond. A young lady as precious as her name implies. Here's Anna Johnson.
Updated: 08/25/2011 - At 8 and 10 years old, Devin and his sister Katrina know what it's like to be separated from the people they love most. Luckily for them, the bond between them has stayed strong thanks to efforts made to keep them together in foster care.
Posted: 08/11/2011 - Its called 50 Large and in Tallahassee with the help of our Forever Family sponsored and Goodwill Industries of the Big Band dedicated mentors and the business community, they are learning skills to help shape their future.
Posted: 07/28/2011 - She's a gentle soul, with a kind heart, and so much to love to share. Her name is Aiyanna and she is wishing for a mom and dad of her own. Is that so much to ask? Could it be you?
Posted: 07/26/2011 - It was an unforgettable day for 13 year old Christian to spend time out on the diamond with FSU coach Mike Martin and the FSU baseball team. Christian has big plans for the future but his most important goal, is finding a mom and dad.
Posted: 07/26/2011 - So what is a Forever Family? According to 12 year old Ansel, it's someone who'll adopt him for good. No more home to home. No more wondering what's going to happen when he turns 18.
Posted: 07/26/2011 - Ever wonder what its like to feed a giraffe? Well this 11 year old can tell you all about it. He can also clue you in on skydiving and science too.. Become David's mom and dad - and life is sure to be an adventure
Posted: 07/26/2011 - Whether it's football, basketball or track, this young man loves being in the game. Only one thing could make it sweeter, a mom and dad on the sidelines, cheering him on. Meet Shawn.
Posted: 07/26/2011 - This week on Forever Family we bring you the story of Brianna. Her kindness, caring and generosity are apparent to all those around her. We're hoping you'll see it too.
Posted: 07/26/2011 - Recently our own Anna Johnson spent time at the Capitol with Florida Youth Shine... an advocacy group made up of former foster youth with one goal in mind - to help those still in the foster care system.
Posted: 01/27/2011 - One day 15-year old Shirley will be somewhere serving and protecting you.. she has big plans to join the Marines.. but first she wants to join an even more special group - a family.
Posted: 01/13/2011 - It's often said the people you encounter and the experiences you have in life are your best teachers, and a new initiative in Florida is using that premise to make sure the children who need it the most never stop learning.
Posted: 12/14/2010 - In Forever Family, we introduce you to Trae: an aspiring actor who's hoping to star in his most important role yet ... that of a son. Anna Johnson has the story
Posted: 12/13/2010 - Santa needs some extra helpers this year to make the holiday wishes of some very special people come true. We hope those helpers include you.
Updated: 10/14/2010 - The possibilities are endless for E.J. We saw first-hand as this quiet and shy teen lit up during a visit to the Florida Highway Patrol. We can only imagine how a Forever Family would brighten his world.
Posted: 09/09/2010 - This week on Forever Family ... Anna Johnson shows us how a group of regular kids - who happen to be in the foster care system - were treated to a once in a lifetime camp experience.
Posted: 08/12/2010 - His name is Aaron - a name that means lofty. It's fitting because this 14-year old is always reaching for some more.. and his ultimate goal is finding the love of a Mom & Dad. Are you the one to help him acheive it? Here's Anna Johnson with tonight's Forever Family.
Posted: 07/08/2010 - A few months back we introduced you to Danielle. A little girl with a big heart and an enormous desire to be part of a family. The Children's Home Society has asked us to share her story again in the hopes that this time she'll find her mom and dad.
Posted: 06/10/2010 - Foster children have to overcome many challenges.. some more than others. TJ is one of those children who has survived the odds.. now he needs you to help him thrive.
Updated: 05/13/2010 - She's an all-American girl who loves the outdoors, studying science and spending time with friends. Meet Lisa.
Updated: 04/23/2010 - A shy teen is full of hope and desire for a Forever Family. Meet Dontre.
Updated: 04/23/2010 - He's going to be somebody. That is the motto Terrance lives by, despite the fact he's in foster care and getting very close to aging out of the system. He's not giving up hope that one of the things he can be... is somebody's son.
Posted: 02/11/2010 - Let's give these teens another chance.
Posted: 01/14/2010 - He may not be able to move like other children, but he'll certainly move you. In tonight's Forever family, Anna Johnson introduces us to C.J.


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The Stash
a poem by Terry Winer
From the 2007 Knitter's Review Retreat
Lenox, Massachusetts
November 8-11, 2007
Skeins of promise rest quietly in bins stacked against my wall.
Limitless potential energy locked inside each.
Waiting for the day they again take new form.
Animal furs twisted and spun under gentle tension.
Little treasures I bring into my home,
give them time to settle in and get to know the others.
Some I find forlorn in baskets of discounted and discontinued.
They wiggle little yarn tails and beg me to take them home.
I'm content to rescue them with no purpose in mind.
Some I buy on inspiration.
Images burst in my mind of what they might become.
Once home the reality of not enough, or too thin, or wrong color sets in.
Some are thoughtful gifts, though not enough to make the intended project.
And so many leftovers from projects either completed or abandoned.
The odd ball here and there fill in the empty spaces.
I take the bins down, remove the soft coils and spread them out around me.
I pick up each one and together we try to divine its purpose in my life.
I look, I touch, I dream. I sort them by their fantasies.
When it's time to pack the bins away again, some skeins remain with me.
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Throughout the region, habitat conditions remain in good condition, and have changed very little since January. Snow accumulation remains at or above average in most places, which should bode well for waterfowl as they start to
arrive on their boreal breeding grounds in late April.
January and February temperatures were average, and snow accumulations have been variable. This is not of concern, however, since water levels were high going into winter. Wetland conditions should be in great shape for migrating and breeding waterfowl.
Northwest Territories
The unseasonably cold weather that hit in November continued in the interior part of the territory until recently. High temperatures have hovered around -30 C over the last two months, although the area around the Mackenzie River Delta experienced normal temperatures. Snow accumulations have been below average. Therefore, although wetland conditions are currently considered average to good, they could be below average when waterfowl return unless substantial snow or rain is received in the next couple of months.
Boreal British Columbia
Since January, northeastern areas have experienced above-normal temperatures and below-average snowfall amounts. More moisture is needed to alleviate the drier-than-average conditions that persisted in 2012.
Boreal Alberta
Temperatures have been near normal since January. After receiving an abundant snowfall in November and December, snow accumulation has also been near average. There is currently about 30 cm of snow on the ground throughout nortern Alberta. Habitat conditions remain good across region, and should remain that way headed into spring.
Boreal Saskatchewan
Habitats remain in good condition thanks to above-average snowfall this winter. In fact, thin ice is reported on many lakes and rivers due to the early heavy snowfall. Wetland habitat should be good to very good going into the spring breeding season.
Boreal Manitoba
January and February temperatures were near normal, and above-normal moisture (by 27 percent) has maintained good to very good habitat conditions. Pre-freeze-up moisture also resulted in a good frost seal, so current wetland conditions should be maintained into the spring.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act into law.
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