text:
Will the Next President Set the Won Free?
The South Korean authorities' intervention in the currency market Thursday – both actual and verbal – was a reminder of the persistent volatility of the Korean won.
Some economists argue that the answer to the problem of volatility is to make the won a more international currency by allowing it to become more easily convertible and traded outside the country.
By law, no Koreans can take more than $10,000 worth of the local currency out of the country without declaring it. Those that do travel with the won find it isn't easy to convert into other currencies. The only financial market for won trading is in South Korea.
The problem of volatility is likened to what happens when you throw a stone into a small pond–a big splash. By widening and deepening the pool, you reduce the splash, so that argument goes.
A move by the government to liberalize the won hit the buffers during the 2007-8 global financial crisis and hasn't been resurrected.
The Wall Street Journal recently met with economic advisers of the three main candidates for the Dec. 19 presidential election and asked for their views on the potential liberalization of the won to gauge the prospects for a resumption of efforts to free up the won.
Jang Ha-sung, finance professor and corporate governance expert at Korea University, currently serving as chief economic adviser to independent presidential candidate Ahn Cheol-soo:
"Internationalizing the won? I'd love to see that, but I don't see a practical way to do it without losing our sovereignty in currency control. It's not only an economic issue. It is also a cultural and social issue. Given that our market size is too small, without consolidating it with some other economy, I don't think we alone can have the won being internationalized. China can do it (with the yuan). One solution to reducing the forex volatility is (increased) currency swaps with China and Japan. If settlement is done in those currencies in trade with the countries, we can remove unnecessary transaction costs."
Kim Young-joo, former commerce minister and adviser to the Democratic United Party's presidential candidate Moon Jae-in:
"South Korea is an open economy and relies heavily on exports. The won's internationalization would help local companies reduce forex-related risks and discourage speculative trade in the forex market. But that (internationalization of the won) is not something we can do by just wishing to have it. We need to build and develop a financial infrastructure and further enhance Korea's credibility in the global market. It will take a long time and much effort before we see the won internationalized."
An Chong-bum, a lawmaker and chief economic adviser to the ruling Saenuri Party's presidential candidate Park Geun-hye:
"Finance Minister Bahk Jae-won recently (in September) proposed both Korea and China tap into their bilateral currency-swap line, through which Seoul can lend money to Chinese firms and encourages them to settle payments for trade by using the won. That's part of Seoul's efforts to have its currency more widely used in overseas transactions. That stance will be maintained. We believe economic and financial cooperation among Asian economies, particularly among Korea, China and Japan, should be upgraded. Expanding the use of the yuan and won in regional trade should be sought after. That is the right way of internationalizing the won. At this time, what we need is economic cooperation among the three countries through an FTA. That's a way of addressing the currency issue. As time goes on, the won will have more power."


text:
A driver and two passengers were being taken to Pocono Medical Center following a one-car rollover on Greentree Drive in East Stroudsburg this afternoon.
Police say the driver told them that he blacked out. The car then hit a curb and flipped over.
Greentree Drive is currently at standstill as authorities prepare to tow the vehicle from the scene. There was no immediate word on the patients' conditions.
Location, ST | website.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The meat eating plants in Sweden are so possessive on nitrogen pollution that they are able to eat fewer bugs. It may not be a good thing for the plants, a new study by Jonathan Millet, a plant ecologist at Loughborough University in U.K.
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for all plants. But, like other carnivores species in plant and animal kingdom in the universe, the round leaf sundew plant scientifically named as Drosera rotundifolia has evolved to live in nitrogen-poor environments by supplementing its diet with insects.
Throughout the world where there is a rapid growth of industries, the industrial activities have caused an increase in nitrogen pollution, so that more of the element is seeping into soils along with rainfall.
In Sweden, where the experiments took place, the southern and central parts of the country are more polluted than the north, which has less industry.
Accordingly, the team found that round leaf sundew plants in southern Swedish bogs are taking up more nitrogen via their roots than those in northern and central bogs, said study leader Millet, a plant ecologist said.
"They're more full-up," Millett said. "If you've got enough food in the fridge, you don't go to the shops to buy some more." the biologist added.
For the work, the team accumulated tissue samples from this autotrophic entities and its insect prey, mostly small flies called midges from three bogs.The scientists also sampled sphagnum moss, to serve as a control plant that receives all of its nitrogen via its roots and none from insects.
Bogs are "not the most pleasant environments to work in," Millett added. "It's impossible to stay dry—no matter how hard you try, you end up with willies full of water."
Once their fieldwork was done, the team ground up the samples and research the kind of nitrogen contained in each. The nitrogen atoms drawn in by plants are slightly lighter than the ones in bugs, because biological processes tend to favor the heavier version of the element.
It therefore looks for chemical tracers to pinpoint whether most of the nitrogen in a sample came from insects or from the soil.
From the data, the team figured out that sundew plants in polluted areas were getting more nitrogen from soil, implying that the predatory plants are laying off bugs.
It's "what people would predict, but no one has measured it before," said Millett, whose study appears in the July issue of the journal the "New Phytologist".
All in a view, nitrogen pollution has become a global problem that has "large and real" impacts on ecosystems, Millett noted.
Now carnivorous plants are in great risk, which have evolved to live only in low-nitrogen environments.
It might seem like a boon to have lots more nitrogen handy, the plants' predatory trappings, such as specially shaped, sticky leaves suck up a lot of energy. This makes the plants weaker and less able to compete with hardier, faster growing plants that will take advantage of higher nitrogen levels.
For instance, Millett suspects that "heather and grasses will start to 'take over' and shade the carnivorous plants, which don't grow too well in more shaded environments.
"The carnivorous plants do tend to do better on an individual basis when there is more nitrogen, but this ... isn't enough to keep up with these more competitive plants."he commented.
Aaron Ellison, a Harvard University ecologist, said in an email that the new, "carefully done field study" fits with "other studies of this phenomenon done with other species of carnivorous plants."
Because the roundleaf sundew is so widespread, it's not in danger of going extinct, study leader Millett added. But rarer carnivorous plant species that are hanging on in small populations could be in trouble.
"I would be surprised if nitrogen pollution doesn't have an impact on carnivorous plants" as a group, he said.


text:
The Office of Extended Studies (OES) is a University-wide administrative unit within the Division of Academic Affairs. Broadly, OES works to extend teaching and learning beyond the traditional classroom. More specifically, the Office is responsible for coordinating off-campus academic programs including but not limited to evening and weekend programs, online degree programs, and a variety of learning opportunities offered for continuing education (CEU) credit. A key focus of OES is to provide outreach services and educational opportunities for non-traditional students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Thus, the Office of Extended Studies provides the means by which the University enriches, expands and extends its primary mission of teaching and service.
For more information, contact:
Office of Extended Studies
South Carolina State University
P.0. Box 7731
300 College Street, NE
Orangeburg, SC 29117
Phone: (803) 516-4931
Assessment Center
Assessment services, including managing a proctored testing environment for the administration of e-learning assessment initiatives.
Continuing Education
Certificate programs, professional development and workforce training opportunities for busy adults.
Distance Education
Distance education via multiple course delivery services, including Blackboard Academic Suite™, 100% online courses, web-enhanced/blended courses, and courses via satellite broadcasting and video conferencing.


text:
SMC baseball coach Wallace excited about team's depth
Pioneers open their season Wednesday afternoon at home
Published: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 10:21 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 10:21 p.m.
Spartanburg Methodist baseball coach Tim Wallace must feel as if he's preparing to dive into the ocean or blast into outer space.
SMC Home Games
(All dates 1 p.m. doubleheaders)
February: 6 — Georgia Perimeter; 9 — Surry; 10 — Limestone JV; 20 — Catawba Valley; 23 — USC Salkehatchie; March: 19 — Walters State; 29-30 — Florence-Darlington; April: 13-14 — Louisburg; 20-21 — Guilford Tech.
Region 10 tournament — May 5-9 in Burlington, N.C.
Eastern District championship — May 20-21 at Region 10 winner
NJCAA World Series — May 26-June 2 in Grand Junction, Colo.
SMC Roster
10 Domineke Aiken, So., C/OF, Richland Northeast
42 J.T Blair, Fr., C, Spartanburg High
8 Ranz Bodison, So., INF/OF, Mauldin (Presbyterian)
2 Brandon Burris, Fr., OF, Blythewood
6 Quinton Cable, Fr., OF, Cane Bay
16 Elliott Caldwell, So., INF/OF, Wren (Winthrop)
31 Tyler Crocker, So., C, Dorman (Florence-Darlington)
44 Josh Esoffier, Fr. P, James Island
45 Jared Felix, Fr., P, South Aiken
33 Billy Ferguson, Fr., P, North Myrtle Beach
17 Preston Fry, Fr., OF, Fort Mill
46 Garrett Gallagher, Fr., P., Berkley
25 Michael Gonzalez, RS Fr., OF, Stratford
37 Matt Riggs, Fr., P, J.L. Mann
27 Chase Henry, So., P, Broome
36 Brandon Hester, Fr., P, Stratford
47 Nick Jobst, Fr., P, Lexington
38 Eric Knab, Fr., P, Carolina Forest
15 Austin LaBounty, Fr., INF/P, Gilbert
34 Robert Landers, RS Soph., P, J.L. Mann (Furman)
43 Austin Lawrence, RS Soph., P, Riverside
30 John Leopard, Fr., INF/P, South Aiken
32 Jimmy Lindberg, So., P, Bishop England
50 Patrick Mace, Fr., P, Ashley Ridge
9 Shell McCain, So., INF, Trinity (N.C.) (North Carolina)
13 Kennard McDowell, Fr., INF, Darlington
35 Wes McGuire, RS Fr., P, Goochland, Va.
24 Cody Mincey, So., P, Hartsville
18 Reid Moman, So., OF, J.L. Mann (South Carolina)
51 Cole Norwood, RS Fr., P, Darlington (Francis Marion)
40 Alex Pridewood, So., P, Union County
29 Ricky Rice, So., P, Union County
29 Dylan Rodgers, Fr., P, Union County
22 Wesley Rogers, Fr., OF, J.L. Mann
7 Champ Rowland, So., INF, Wade Hampton
19 Blue Sanderson, Fr., OF, South Aiken
4 Zack Shields, Fr., OF, West Florence
26 Blake Side, Fr., C/INF, Hickory Ridge
23 Collin Steagall, Fr., INF, Lexington
52 Taylor Vetzel, Fr., P, J.L. Mann
5 Jake Walton, Fr., IF, Union County
12 Chris Washington, Fr., P/OF, Marion
3 Matt White, Fr., IF/OF, Summerville
20 Michael Wright, P/IF, Gaffney
Head coach: Tim Wallace
Assistant coaches: Matt Williams, Jeremy Joye, Taylor Black
The Pioneers are the deep unknown.
SMC, which went 45-18 last season and made it to the junior college World Series, opens the 2013 campaign at 1 p.m. Wednesday with a No. 13 national ranking and a home doubleheader against Georgia Perimeter.
Wallace says he believes the Pioneers will live up to that ranking or take it higher. But their roster includes only two players, South Carolina transfer Reid Moman and former Broome High School standout Chase Henry, who even came up to the plate last season. Moman batted .273 with five doubles and Henry, who will almost surely be used exclusively as a pitcher this season, hit .264 with three doubles.
"Other than that, we're new everywhere," Wallace said. "… But to have so many unknowns, we have a pretty good club. It will just be making sure the right person is out there at the right time. It's bred some competition, which is good."
As a result, the lineup is far from settled. Some positions will start as platoons and could end up that way as well.
"When we build a roster, I want two guys at every spot," Wallace said. "And I don't mean two guys who can take infield. I want two guys who can play and will push each other. That's what we've got. I could flip a coin and come up with a dang good lineup. … There may be days when I do that."
At the top of the lineup, at least when he is recovered from a hamstring injury, perhaps by next weekend, is right fielder Elliott Caldwell from Wren High School. He's a sophomore who transferred from Winthrop and has already committed to play next season at South Carolina.
Moman will likely play left field with fellow J.L. Mann product Wesley Rogers (28th round draft pick by Boston Red Sox) in center. Brandon Burris (Blythewood) is a speedster who also figures prominently in the outfield mix. Zach Shields (West Florence) was called by Wallace the sleeper of the group.
"To be honest," Wallace said, "we have too many outfielders."
First base looks to be shared by Collin Steagall (Lexington) and John Leopard (South Aiken), whose brother, Stephen, pitched for SMC last season. At second is North Carolina transfer Shell McCain. Either Ranz Bodison (Mauldin) or Austin LaBounty (Gilbert) will handle third. Champ Rowland (Wade Hampton) is back at short after missing last season.
Dorman product Tyler Crocker will split catching duties with Domineke Albert (Richland Northeast). The designated hitter, if not one of the previously mentioned players out of defensive position on that certain day, is likely to be Jake Walton from Union County High School.
The lineup, however it shakes out from game to game, is full of speed.
"I could have eight base stealers in the lineup every game," Wallace said. "The game is small ball now and I don't like giving outs away with bunts. We'll hit-and-run. We'll go first to third pretty well. And for the first time in probably 15 years, I have guys who will have the green light to go whenever they want."
SMC's pitching is far more defined.
The Pioneers return top starters Jimmy Lindberg (Bishop England) and Alex Pridemore (Union County). Lindberg (5-1, 1.68) will get the first start of the season and Pridemore (7-0, 1.98) will pitch the second game of the opening-day doubleheader.
Others in the mix for the four weekend starts when Region 10 play rolls around later this month are Minnesota Twins 13th-round draft pick Eric Knab (Carolina Forest), Robert Landers (J.L. Mann), Chris Washington (Marion) and Dylan Rodgers (Union).
Cody Mincey (Hartsville), who was a weekend starter at times last season and went 5-2 with a 2.74 ERA, has been pegged as the closer. He will be set up by right-handed side-armer Josh Escoffier (James Island), left-handed side-armer Jared Felix (South Aiken), Billy Ferguson (North Myrtle Beach), Ricky Rice (Union County), Michael Wright (Gaffney) and Henry, who threw only 7 2/3 innings last season. Lindberg, Landers and Henry have already signed to play next season at the College of Charleston for head coach Monte Lee, a former SMC and South Carolina assistant.
"The strength of this team is pitching," Wallace said. "We've got a lot of good arms. The hard part will be trying to get everybody some work because we are so deep. (Pitching coach) Matt (Williams) has done such a good job with the pitchers that I was starting to get worried about the hitters in scrimmages. They finally started to come around last week. That was a little bit of a relief."
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.


text:
10U Texas Firecrackers
We are currently looking to add 1 more player to our roster for the Spring season in preparation for Nationals.
This is a key and important time to join an already strong roster.
We are a performance based team.
All positions are open and earned.
Speed, big bat and a great glove are a plus.
We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated player as well as parents.
Our team is based around 2002 players; however strong 2003's will be considered.
We play in 2-3 tournaments per month.
We are proudly affiliated with Connie May and the 18u Gold Texas Firecrackers Organization (www.txfirecrackers.com) and Tony Rico's 18u Gold Worth Firecrackers out of Huntington Beach, California. The Texas Firecrackers Organization has provided us with private facilities in order to help our girls progress with their advancement. We strive to uphold the sound fundamentals and principles that are upheld by the Firecrackers Organization. As an Organization, we are dedicated to the progressive advancement of players both as athlete's and young ladies from the 10u level to the 18u Gold level.
If you are interested in attending a practice or setting up a private try-out, please contact us at: email@example.com
All try-out participant information/inquiries will be kept confidential.
Don't miss out on a great opportunity!
Serious Inquiries only !
Message was edited by: Texas Firecrackers02
ACTIVE is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. ACTIVE also makes it easy to learn and prepare for all the things you love to do with expert resources, training plans and fitness calculators.


text:
First, in honor of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this weekend I finally pieced all my Union Jack blocks together. Three cheers for that. Now it's off at the quilters. My goal is to have it done and bound before the Olympics start in July. So cheerio, pip pip, and all that. (I used this pattern for this quilt.)
|image from Art Gallery Fabrics
So it can't be that shady, right? But watch out, these gangstas do seem to be carrying around a lot of open rotary cutters, so hold onto your fingers.


text:
Accessible Parking
Handicapped accessible parking is available.
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)

Located at Customer Service and on Fashion Level 1 near the escalators.

Baby Changing Station

Available in the Women's Restroom and the Family Restroom.

Lost and Found
Located in the Security Office.
Mall Walking

Mall Walker Program every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

Mobile Device Charging Stations
You can charge your phone while you are shopping. Conveniently located Device Charging Stations allow visitors to charge their phones, tablets, and other communication devices while enjoying the mall. The Charging Station features comfortable seating - and is the perfect spot to rest and recharge!

An attached parking garage is available.

Public Transportation
Located on Grove Street.
Shopper Assistance
Available at the Security Office.
Simon Mobile App
The Simon Mobile App can help you find your favorite stores, dining and entertainment options at the Simon shopping center nearest you. You'll also be able to check out the latest deals, news and events available at your favorite center right from your smartphone or tablet. And there are many more features designed to enhance your shopping experience including mall maps, gift card balance check and more. Download the free app from your favorite app store.
All Simon Malls, Mills and Premium Outlets in the U.S. have achieved the national 'StormReady' designation by the National Weather Service. This designation recognizes Simon centers' preparedness to handle all types of severe and potentially life-threatening weather situations.
SYF Coin Wishing Wells

The SYF Coin Wishing Wells bring in funds for Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) programs. The SYF helps provide economical, educational and career development opportunities to local youth. All of the proceeds collected from the SYF Coin Wishing Well go to the Simon Youth Foundation.

TDD Phone
Available at Customer Service.
Wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet
We offer free wireless internet to our shoppers at this Simon mall. Any shopper with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, tablet or smartphone can easily log onto the Wi-Fi network. All shoppers have to do is open their web browser or select "Simon WiFi" (the SSID name) from their available list of wireless networks to get to the Simon Malls Wi-Fi landing page. All shoppers that choose to use the Wi-Fi network at this mall must agree to Simon Wi-Fi Terms & Conditions of Use prior to using this free service. If there are any issues or questions, shoppers and tenants should contact the Wi-Fi network technical support hotline at (888) 726-5930 for assistance.
Then Get Our Can't Miss Style Reports, Retailer
Offers and Event News Before Everyone Else.


text:
SF Ballet is pleased to present From Foreign Lands, a world premiere by Alexei Ratmansky, artist-in-residence at American Ballet Theatre and former director of the Bolshoi Ballet. His second work for San Francisco Ballet (his first was Carnival of the Animals in 2003) Ratmansky is one of the ballet world's most sought-after choreographers. Program Four also includes Christopher Wheeldon's stunning Within the Golden Hour, first performed during the 2008 New Works Festival, and hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as, "one of Wheeldon's best works and one of the Company's finest hours." The program begins with George Balanchine's jubilant masterpiece, Scotch Symphony.
Approximate running time for Program 4 is: 2 hours and 6 minutes
Performance dates:
Fri 1, 8pm
Sun 3, 2pm
Tue 5, 8pm
Wed 6, 7:30pm
Thu 7, 8pm
Sat 9 2pm/8pm
The 2008 world premiere of Within the Golden Hour was made possible by 75th Anniversary Sponsor the Stephen and Margaret Gill Family Foundation.


text:
When you arrive at the Holiday Inn Buffalo Downtown, you will be pampered from the moment you step into our lobby. Our friendly and courteous staff will make sure that your stay is exactly what you expected. If there is something you need, just ask!
Site design and hosting by EscapeWire Solutions, LLC
www.escapewire.com I email@example.com


text:
BERKELEY -- Gabby Green was halfway around the world when she made the decision to stay home for college.
The highly-sought after 6-foot-1 guard from St. Mary's High committed to Cal this week while in Jakarta, Indonesia with USA Basketball. Green is a member of the U-18 3x3 national team that is competing at the FIBA World Championships the next four days.
Before Green left for the tournament, her dad Will suggested that she use the week overseas to take a break from the pressures of the recruiting process. Instead, Green informed Cal coach Lindsay Gottlieb of her decision shortly after arriving in Jakarta.
"I told her you'll have nobody calling you everyday or asking you where you're going to college," Will Green said. "But she got in touch last night and said 'Dad, I think I'm ready.'"
Green chose Cal, which advanced to the Final Four for the first time last season, over Tennessee, Rutgers and Ohio State. She is considered a top 10 national recruit by several recruiting services.
"I can't speak for (Gabby), but I think she was really comfortable with Coach Gottlieb," Will Green said.
Mikayla Cowling, Green's teammate at St. Mary's, has also committed to Cal. The duo led the Panthers to a 30-5 record and a North Coast Section Division IV championship as juniors last season.
Green averaged 16.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.2 steals and 3.9 assists per game. She was named the Tri-County Athletic League-Rock Division co-MVP along with Salesian's Mariya Moore, a Louisville commit.
Earlier this summer, Green was one of the youngest members of the U.S. U-19 national team that won a gold medal at the FIBA World Championships.


text:
Sumptuous – is a clean, super flexible and fully responsive WordPress Theme. This multi-purpose WordPress theme comes with powerful easy-to-use intuitive admin panel and completely ready to operate out of the box. Built with HTML5 & CSS3 has the superb flexibility of its framework allows it to be tailored to any kind of multi-purpose website with endless possibilities: suited for business websites and corporate, shop websites, or to showcase portfolio site, etc. This theme is very easy to customize whether the user is looking to create a professional, or a little creative with unique color schemes and fullscreen background. Sumptuous has a ton of awesome features, check them out below. All this will make your website excellent and easily remembered!
List Features Overview:
Advanced Admin Panel
Powerful easy-to-use intuitive admin panel with various options and user friendly interface.
Responsive Design
The theme looks great on different screens and devices – desktop, mobile and tablets.
Premium Slider Revolution
Tell your story with amazing flexible and fully customizable premium Slider Revolution.
Multi-language Ready
The theme is ready for translation into a language of your choice with the WPML Plugin.
Unlimited Colors
Change all the main theme colors, such as header, main content, sidebar, or text colors.
WooCommerce Support
The theme is 100% WooCommerce compatible, and includes full desing integration.
Advanced Theme Gallery
Masonry layouts, partial loading, unlimited gallery categories, unlimited gallery pages.
WooCommerce Product Layout
The theme comes with a two different layouts:
- Grid with expanding
- Grid masonry
Custom Background
Customize background image, opacity, colors globally, or individually per page and post.
Retina Display Ready
Retina display optimizations for all the main graphics used in the theme's design.
Post Formats
- Standard
- Image
- Gallery
- Link
- Video
- Quote
- Audio
Portfolio Formats
- Standard Portfolio as Image Format
- Gallery
- Video
- Audio
Icon Fonts
Choose from three sets:
- FontAwesome
- Entypo
- IcoMoon
- over 1139+ icons
bbPress Compatible
The theme is 100% bbPress compatible, and also includes full desing integration.
Powerful Shortcodes Manager
The theme also comes with a powerful visual shortcode generator.
Custom Post Type
The theme comes with a four custom posts Galleries:
- Galleries
- Portfolios
- Team
- Testimonials
Well Documented & Video Tutorials
Detailed documentation, which includes examples, screenshots and video tutorials.
Built-In Maintenance Mode
The theme comes with a creative and modern under construction page.
Rebranding Login Form
Create a custom version of your WordPress login page.
Fully Customizable
Quickly customize the layout, colors and styles within minutes.
Unlimited Sidebars
Create custom sidebars for the various sections of the site.
and also…
- Ajax Contact Form
- Unlimited Sidebars
- @fontface and Over 150+ Google Webfonts
- 7 Custom Widgets
- Google Tracking Codes
- and so much more…
Version 3.1.1 – 17 June 15
- Fixed prettyPhoto XSS vulnerability - Updated all of included plugins
Version 3.1 – 24 April 15
- Fixed XSS vulnerability - Updated all of included plugins - Updated some functions and Fixed some bugs
Version 3.0 – 12 November 14
NEW FEATURE: WooCommerce Support NEW FEATURE: bbPress Compatible NEW FEATURE: Portfolio Formats NEW FEATURE: Premium Slider Revolution NEW FEATURE: Three Sets Icon Fonts - Add Child Theme - Add Masonry Style for Blog, Galleries, Portfolios, Team - Updated Theme Gallery - Updated some functions and Fixed some bugs
Version 2.1 – 19 December 13
- Fixed responsive bugs on mobile devaices - Updated title on some archives pages - Updated some functions and Fixed some bugs
Version 2.0 – 17 September 13
NEW FEATURE: Team Custom Post Type NEW FEATURE: Built-In Maintenance Mode NEW FEATURE: 100% Multilingual Compatibility NEW FEATURE: Rebranding Login Form NEW FEATURE: Built-In Maintenance Mode NEW FEATURE: Video Tutorials - Add Blog Appearance Style for Blog Categories - Add Portfolio Appearance Style for Portfolio Albums - Updated Contact Page - Updated some functions and Fixed some bugs
Version 1.2 – 19 July 13
– Fixed for search page slider supersized
Version 1.2 – 11 July 13
NEW FEATURE: Galleries Custom Post Type NEW FEATURE: Customization Loader Icon NEW FEATURE: Customization Empty background image for Fullscreen Background Slideshow NEW FEATURE: New theme skin for prettyPhoto - Add gallery template – Updated footer – Updated widgets – Updated color scheme – Updated admin functions – Updated admin interface – Updated contact form - Updated blog – Updated portfolio – Updated prettyphoto
Version 1.0.1 – 3 July 13
– Updated portfolio
Version 1.0 – 3 July 13
– Initial release
Some images in demo site from Asset Library by OlafErnst.com, and flickr envato – all this demo images are not included in a final product sold / downloaded.


text:
Ever walk into a room, and suddenly forget what you came there for? Or how many times a week do you find yourself searching all over for your car keys or cell phone? Kind of scary when that happens, isn't it?
Thankfully, experts say that this kind of forgetfulness is common, and is not necessarily a sign of Alzheimer's or dementia setting in. Forgetting where you left your car keys shouldn't alarm us; forgetting what to do with car keys should. Nevertheless, it's frustrating when we forget things. Most of us, no matter how sharp our memories are, would like to improve them.
Interestingly, God encourages us to decrease our memories. In Isaiah 43, he says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past." He said that right after reminding the people of Israel of the epic rescue he had carried out centuries earlier when Moses parted the Red Sea. Over a million former slaves made their way to safety between the parted waters, while the pursuing Egyptian army drowned in the waves. So why would God tell his people to forget that amazing incident?
The point he was making was that as impressive as the rescue at the Red Sea was, God was going to do something far more amazing. He was going to carry out a rescue that would make the parting of the Red Sea seem like a day at the beach. Seven centuries after Isaiah wrote this prophecy, it came true. The amazing rescue happened just outside the walls of Jerusalem, at a hill called "The Skull." It didn't necessarily look all that impressive, however. There was no parting of the sea, no crashing of the waves, no drowning of enemy charioteers. Instead, the rescue consisted of a bruised and bloody man being nailed to a piece of wood and left to die. To the casual observer, this was simply an example of man's inhumanity to man.
But this was no ordinary man. This was the holy, eternal Son of God. This was God in the flesh, who had taken the sins of the entire world on himself. When Jesus died on the cross, our sins died right along with him. But when he rose again, our sins did not rise. They stayed dead and buried. Because of that, God also has a case of forgetfulness. A few verses after telling us to "forget the former things," God informs us that he has forgotten our sins. They're gone, along with their guilt and punishment. Gone and forgotten.
Because of Jesus' death on the cross, God has forgotten our sins. So should we. Don't let the sins of your past weigh you down in the present. And don't let the sins others have committed against you do the same. Forgive. Forgive yourself. Forgive others. Forgive and forget by remembering the cross.
- Brent Merten is pastor of Mountain Valley Lutheran Church, 802 Brush Creek Terrace, Eagle www.mvlutheranchurch.com.


text:
The public is invited to a ceremony and open house on Saturday commemorating the 19th-century built Cheshire Grange on the state and national registers of historic places.
A number of state and federal dignitaries will join community members beginning with a meet-and-greet at 10 a.m. followed by a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at the Cheshire Fire Hall, 4285 Route 21.
The VIPs include U.S. Rep, Chris Collins, R-Clarence, state Sen. Michael Nozzolio, R-Fayette, Assembly Minority Leader Brain Kolb, R-Canandaigua, and representatives from offices including the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
The open house from 11 a.m. to noon takes place at the Cheshire Grange, across Main Street (Route 21) from the fire hall.
The Cheshire Grange, built in 1898, is being restored to return to its glory days as a community center and theater. It was listed earlier this year on the state and national historic registers with other landmarks in upstate New York such as a Livingston County church where the American Red Cross got its start, and the Federal-style Donald Mann House in Scottsville, Monroe County, built for early Scottish settler Donald Mann.
Properties listed on the state and national registers are eligible for various public preservation programs and services, such as matching state grants and state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
The next couple months will feature plenty of events and things to do in the Ottawa area. Let's take a look at three different things to do in November and the months following. Most of the information is gathered from the official Ottawa tourism site.
European Union Film Festival – The Canadian Film Institute presents their annual showcase of the best of contemporary European cinema. The festival will run from November 15th-December 2nd. Head over to the Library and Archives Canada for the 18 day festival. The event is presented by two organizations, the European Union Member States and the Delegation of the European Union to Canada. The films are unique to the capital cities in that they've never before been seen.
Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON
Christmas Marketplace – Discover delicious local food products and lovely handcrafted objects at a traditional shopping
experience inspired by outdoor Christmas markets. Enjoy live music and children's activities at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Come and meet local vendors, discover delicious regional products and unique handmade objects, and experience the creativity and enthusiasm that drives area artisans.
Canadian Museum of Civilization
100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, QC
War of 1812 – Even as Napoleon's vast armies sought to conquer Europe, dramatic events were shaping the future of North
America. Discover the War of 1812-1815 through the eyes of its Canadian, American, British and First Peoples participants. The exhibition will take place at the Canadian War Museum until January 6th, 2013
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON
Nature Unleashed – Inside Natural Disasters Explore the dramatic power of Earth's forces through the natural phenomena of earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and tornadoes. Head over to the Candaian Museum of Nature until May, 5th 2013.
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod Street. Ottawa, ON
All of the events are within a short distance of the Albert House Inn. Spend a weekend in Ottawa to enjoy all the festivities in the area. We'll provide a comfortable stay with delicious breakfast each morning to get your day started right.


text:
Saturday, 06/11/1994
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
Set 1: Wilson > CDTChalk Dust Torture, YEMYou Enjoy Myself > Rift, DwDDown with Disease, It's Ice > Tela, Stash
Set 2: 2001Also Sprach Zarathustra > AntelopeRun Like an Antelope, Fluffhead, SOAMuleScent of a Mule, SOAMeltSplit Open and Melt, CoilThe Squirming Coil > Maze, Contact, Frankenstein
Encore: SuzySuzy Greenberg
· Frankenstein tease in Suzy Greenberg
Noteworthy Jams: You Enjoy Myself (highly recommended), Stash, Run Like an Antelope, Split Open and Melt
Average Song Gap: 22.17
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: This show marked the breakout of Frankenstein, which hadn't been played since July 26, 1991 (332 shows). Suzy subsequently included a Frankenstein tease. Fluffhead was played after a group of fans had been requesting it since the beginning of the show.
Song Distribution:
6 Stash
3 Rift
3 Lawn Boy
3 Junta
2 Hoist
2 A Picture of Nectar
2 The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
2 The White Tape
Songs by Debut Year:
This show was part of the "1994 Summer Tour."
I'll be brief in my review because I think this a show that should be approached with a relatively open mind and just a little expectation of some greatness. In short: YEM is traditionally considered one of the greatest of all time, Stash, Antelope, Chalkdust, Melt, and even SOAM all rip hard, and Fluffhead is Fluffhead take it or leave it...but in this case I'll take it.
Much of June '94 has become lost on casual fans due to the vast density in the quality of music, particularly from 6/10-6/25. If your a fan of '94 or really of the band at all you need to hear this show. The YEM reaches a peak seldom reached by Phish and is essential listening for any legitimate fan of the tune
Let's start with the most obvious jam here in YEM. I don't think a whole lot needs to be said about this jam. Everybody who has heard it knows that it and 12/09/95 are the premier YEMs of the Phish catalog, and it seems like a narrow majority has selected the Red Rocks 94' YEM as the greatest version of Phish's most iconic song. This is one of those unique, iconic Phish jams where it really speaks for itself. If you've heard it, then you know why it is the best. If you haven't then just go listen to it and you'll understand. It truly speaks for itself.
Next up we have Split Open and Melt. While the Big Cypress SOAMelt ventures off into blissful territory and then slams into a funky Catapult, this version is more of the tension and release type jam. But of course, "tension and release" is a bit of an understatement. This is the most definitive "tension and release" jam ever played by the band. There was an interview with Trey in Fall 1994 where he talks about hoe the band puts certain jams on the backburner during certain tours when they aren't really "feeling" the song. He specifically mentions the Red Rocks 1994 SOAMelt and talks about how the band knows they can never top a version like that. If Trey thinks it's the best... well.... that has to count for something, right?
Third, we have Stash. This one flies a little under the radar compared to the SOAMelt and the YEM, but almost everybody who has actually heard this Stash knows that it is among the premier versions ever played. This isn't some monster Type-2 version like Europe 97' Stash's, and it's not quite like the 11/14/95 Stash (I think that's the date), but it doesn't need to be. It's nine minutes long. Go listen to it and check it out for yourself. The entire jam just builds into the most cathartic (I'm not Mr. Miner, I swear, this is just the proper term here) ending to Stash you will ever here. Almost everybody who has heard it agrees, it is an insane Stash.
Outside of the "Big 3" we also have a number of amazing segments of music. It is hard to call any Tela "the best one ever," but it is hard to find one more perfectly nailed than this. I remember hearing a Phish fan at this show talk about how he cried when they played this version. I think that says it all. Indeed, the entire It's Ice>Tela is one gorgeous segment. The funky jam out of Ice just blends so fluidly into Tela. I wish they would play it like that more often.
A lot of people consider the Maze played at this show to be the best ever. I see this all the time. Personally, I prefer 06/18/94, but since so many people love this Maze, and it is really the heart of the second set, it is worth mentioning.
We also have a Fluffhead that I consider to be the best one ever played. Outside of one version in 1999, Fluffhead has never been jammed really, but you will not find a tighter more well-played version than this one, although 06/22/94 is an amazing version as well. The entire second set opener that precedes, 2001>Antelope, is quite unreal.
I could keep going, but then I would write about the entire show. Take it from me, RR1994. This show is A+ Phish.
wilson>chalk dust gets the energy up right off the bat. then they go deep early with a good first set yem. rift is pretty straight forward, as is dwd, but then, i love this set ending sequence. the whole band plays really well on ice and they let it drop nicely into a very good tela. then they blow their "rocks" off on this stash. trey really digs deep on this one. great set closer.
2001 is pretty standard brand for '94, but they really cut loose on this antelope. page and trey move this one around nicely. a very tight fluff head follows. they were playing this song very well in '93-'94. very spirited. i love how mule comes out of the back end of fluff. good stuff. this is a nice wild mule. coil comes a little earlier than normal, but it sets up maze really well. this maze is a barn burner too. great page/trey interaction. they kill it. then as contact winds down, it is time for a real surprise. the first frankenstein in 3 years pops up. what a closer; it's still one of my favorites. a rocking suzy, complete with frankenstein teases, closes the red rocks run in high style.
I'm not going to go through every song and make hackneyed comments about how well each one was played. Listen for yourself, and what you hear will far surpass any words that I can use to describe these two sets from Red Rocks. Believe me, you won't be sorry.
A few notes:
-The YEM is a multifaceted monster.
-The Maze and the Antelope caused the rock structures around the venue to collapse.*
-The Squirming Coil is why we love Page.
-The Contact gets funky. It's awesome.
That is all.
* = not entirely accurate
Set 2 opens with a standard early 90's version of 2001 which gets the crowd ready for an action packed second set. A better than average Antelope follows and leads to a decent Fluffhead. Scent of a Mule, Split Open and Melt, and The Squirming Coil give the set some solid jams but nothing special from any of the three. Maze in my opinion is the star of set II, you can really hear the crowd get into it and the band responds with great energy of their own. Contact slows things down a bit making the first Frankenstein in nearly 3 years that much more suprising but certainly a pleasant suprise.
The boys close out the show with the always fun Suzy Greenberg. All in all a great performance from the guys with no really weak songs.
But now I'm digging deep into 93-95 and am really loving it, as it's getting me connected back to those early records I loved so much. I'm a jazz guy and a rock guy, so this is like aural candy for me.
Anyway, just gave this a spin and I agree with other reviewers that it's an upper echelon Phish show. There's so much manic energy, fire and passion in the playing, which is spot-on for the whole show. The YEM and Stash from the first set are outstanding, as is the RLAA. Superb.


text:
Mention Branson to most folks and country music comes to mind. But the small town's 50 theaters and 100 shows feature a galaxy of stars whose multi-talents would knock the socks off even the toughest of skeptics. Count me among them.Vowing not to get caught up in the glitz and glitter that I associated with a town sometimes called "the Nashville of the Ozarks" or "G-rated Las Vegas," I recently joined a group of friends traveling to this once-obscure Ozark Mountain community in southwest Missouri that was best associated at the time for its hillbillies and their moonshine. While my friends were partaking of the musical and theatrical extravaganzas that run morning, noon and night in theaters along the town's garish marquee-studded "strip," I'd head to the serenely beautiful hills nearby to hike or bike, my usual "entertainments" of choice. I make no apologies for my sudden and whole-hearted change of mind. Only the snootiest of high-brows could fail to find something fun about Branson to draw them in. My three-day visit included twice that many live shows, a riverboat cruise, a descent into a nearly 500-foot deep cave, a visit to one of the country's foremost collections of Titanic memorabilia and a whiz through an arboreal canopy on a a series of zip-lines. Oh, and just to balance all that fast-paced fun with a bit of serenity in the woods, I did manage to find a pristine venue for a last-day bike ride. The key to enjoying Branson, I came to find out, is understanding what it is, and what it's not. Branson is short on Club Med facilities and haute cuisine. You won't find entertainers like Yo-Yo Ma, Rene Fleming or the Juilliard String Quartet. But what you do find are old fashioned, family style good times, served up by folks who truly want to treat you right. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the town of 10,000 permanent residents attracts an estimated eight million people a year, most of them drawn to the live entertainment, but staying long enough to enjoy amusement centers, museums and outdoor and lake activities as well. What follows describes only a few of the offerings that made this "been-there, done-that" cynic quickly change her tune:
Having never been to Branson before, I hadn't heard of Shoji Tabuchi, a master fiddler from Japan whose variety show plays to packed houses of casually dressed middle Americans. But I got up to speed fast. A true showman, Shoji is the hottest ticket in town - a town overflowing with musical talent of every ilk from magicians to Broadway-style musical productions, from aerial artists to acrobats. Besides a Japanese fiddler, there's a world-famous acrobatic troupe from China. And comic Yakov Smirnoff, another headliner who honed his craft in Moscow comedy clubs in years gone by and whose trademark refrain "What a country!" often brings the audience to its feet. It's no secret that Branson performers promote the kind of wholesome, all-American values held dear by the vast majority in their audiences. Their shows are family oriented, tow the line on good taste and unashamedly pay tribute to veterans who've served their country in the past. Another nice touch: performers mingle with their fans and sign autographs after they take their last bow. It's enough to make an old "groupie's" heart skip a beat!Many of the stars may be aging, (timeless favorites like Andy Williams, the Lennon Sisters, Pat and Debby Boone, Mel Tillis, Jim Stafford and the Gatlin Brothers) but their state-of-the-art theaters rival Las Vegas for technical wizardry and special effects. A slew of shows feature brother and sister acts or entire families whose members have performed together from the time they were kids. A not-to-be-missed experience is having lunch or dinner aboard the Showboat Branson Belle. While cruising past the lush Ozark Mountains on the crystal clear waters of Table Rock Lake, guests presently enjoy a delicious three-course meal along with a delightful show that features a comedian/magician emcee and the world's only aerialist who plays a violin while she's entwined in the folds of two vertical silk drapes. Spell-binding is the only word that comes to mind! The concept behind the Showboat Branson Belle is brilliant in its simplicity: offer the best of modern entertainment while treating guests to the scenic beauty that first put Branson on the map. Carolyn Schwartz is a travel journalist who attempts to explore destinations near and far with fresh perspectives and an open mind.


text:
Need Help? Call 1.866.472.4001
Beadboard Coffee Table
No longer available
- Overview
Classic beadboard detailing gives this versatile piece its subtle style. Store books, magazines, games and more in the open interior cubby.
- 46" wide x 23.75" deep x 15.75" high
- Expertly crafted with a hardwood frame.
- Features a large open cubby beneath tabletop for storage.
- Finish is hand-applied in a multi-step process. PBteen White is a classic off-white paint and rustic finishes are gently distressed.
Make sure it fits! Use our interactive room planner to design your floor plan.
- Dimensions + Care
- Overall: 46" wide x 23.75" deep x 15.75" high
- Top: 46" wide x 23.75" deep x 1" thick
- Cubby: 41.25" wide x 20.25" deep x 8.75" high
- Distance Between Legs: 41.25" side to side; 18.25" front to back
- Clearance Under Table: 2.75"
- Weight: 64 pounds
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- To protect the finish, do not apply abrasives or household cleaners.
- Shipping Info
Please allow approximately 5-7 business days for delivery. Delivery estimate includes monogrammed and gift-wrapped items.
PBdorm Ship to Store is now available! Go here for details and we will ship your PBdorm order to a Williams Sonoma Inc. store near your college for pick up.


text:
Over the history of death metal, an awful lot of adjectives have been used to describe the genre's fare; fast, loud, harsh, brutal, noisy, nasty, visceral, and increasingly as the subgenre develops, technical. Though many of them paint part of the picture, none of those words accurately describes the whole of Hypocrisy's new album, "End of Disclosure." The painted portions that do apply to the album rest dutifully on the canvas of another word, one never used in death metal except in very rare occasions; measured.
If someone someday constructed a Mount Rushmore of Swedish death metal, there's a very good chance that Peter Tägtgren would be a candidate for inclusion. Revolutionary in his early days and a mainstay in the worldwide genre now, Tägtgren is just about ready to drop "End of Disclosure" on the world, the newest album from his primary band Hypocrisy. That's only the beginning of the musical year for Tägtgren, however, as he's also about to hit the road for a tour and somehow found time to work on the new Children of Bodom record. We were honored that the man himself found a few minutes to spare to talk with us about all of these things and more.


text:
Rumors have been circulating around Augusta about a plan for commissioners to fire the city administrator and procurement director. (WRDW-TV)
News 12 at 6 o'clock / Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- 'Tis the season to be jolly, but for a couple of city administrators in Augusta, it's the season to fear for your job. Rumors have been circulating around Augusta about a plan for commissioners to fire the city administrator and procurement director.
We went straight to the source to lay some of those rumors to rest.
"I'm not looking to go anywhere, but if they want me to leave, that's well within their power to do," said City Administrator Fred Russell.
After hearing rumors of a plan to fire him at Tuesday's final commission meeting, he said, "It's a shame that people have to go through that kind of scare tactic."
And he isn't the only one worried about getting the boot. City Procurement Director Geri Sams says she's heard her name thrown around as well.
We asked Sams if she was concerned about what she was hearing.
"Of course, you are concerned about the rumors that you hear, and it's not a good feeling, it's not a good place to be, but it's out of your control," Sams said.
So, we took the rumors to the people who make the decisions, asking them if there is a backroom deal in the works to fire the two as a packaged deal?
"There are no talks. I haven't been involved in any talks in the last six months about firing anyone," Commissioner Joe Bowles said.
A similar story from Commissioner Matt Aitken. We asked him if he's been involved in any discussions about firing personnel.
"No," he replied. "There is no merit to that, so it doesn't deserve a comment."
Commissioner Lockett agrees, saying, "That's not going to happen, not on Dec. 18 of 2012. It's not going to happen."
"It's a rumor, we've had a ton of phone calls about it," Corey Johnson said.
He says there's no validity, but we did speak with one commissioner who admitted it isn't completely a rumor.
"It might have been in discussion, but it was in small discussion ... among a select few," said Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle.
The administrator says he has spoken with the commissioners personally, and at least eight have told him he has nothing to worry about.
"Politics is rough, but if they tell me what they're going to do, I would only disbelieve them if they proved themselves wrong," he said.
We also spoke with commissioners Brigham, Mason and Smith who say they have not been contacted about any deal to have Russell and Sams fired.


text:
Shop By Designer
Sign Up For Our Newsletter
Join Us
These fun Halloween themed toys will make your fear of bats go away with their bright colors and funny faces!
Includes squeaker.
Set of 2 toys.
Enter your zip code or sign in to view shipping information. For more detailed information see our shipping page.


text:
Went for a drive yesterday afternoon and found the Ray Copper Mine 11 miles south of Superior, AZ. It had a good observatory. One could watch and hear the machinery grind away in the far distance.
addressLocation, ST | website.com
St. James Plaindealer - St. James, MN | stjamesnews.com
Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy.


text:
Harlem Ambassadors returning to area
Published: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 2:39 p.m.
HOUMA — The Harlem Ambassadors are making a return trip to the area for a game at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Houma Junior High School gym.
The event is a fundraiser for the Children's Coalition for the Bayou Region.
Advance tickets tickets are $7 for students and $9 for adults at the Children's Coalition office, 8024 Park Ave., in Houma.
Tickets will be available at the door for $9 (students) and $11 (adults).
The Ambassadors incorporate dunks, ball-handling tricks and comedy routines with a basketball game.
For information, call 872-1880 or email at email@example.com.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.
Comments are currently unavailable on this article


text:
The Santa Clara County Library wants to reach its patrons no matter where they live.
And a new, smaller and upgraded bookmobile will help them do just that, library staff has said.
"There is a long history of bookmobile service in this district," said county librarian Nancy Howe. "The county library district covers a large geographical area, and we use the bookmobile to extend the reach of service to residents that either live far away from one of our eight locations or have limited mobility.
"The bookmobile staff provide personal library service to some of our most isolated residents."
The county library serves residents in Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Saratoga and unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. More than 360,000 people have a county library card.
But not everyone who lives in the area can make it to the library. And that's where the bookmobile comes in.
The idea is that the bookmobile brings the library to its patrons, instead of the other way around. And it has almost everything a library does: books (including new titles), DVDs, magazines, books on CD and even a librarian. Patrons can even put books on hold and pick them up at the bookmobile when it visits their cities.
The first county bookmobile was purchased in 1953. The newest bookmobile replaces a 20-year-old vehicle that was bigger and tougher to navigate some of the windy and steep roads in places like Mt. Hamilton and the Santa Cruz mountains.
The new bookmobile has three solar panels on the roof, which generate enough power to run the lights and computers, eliminating the need to use the generator at each stop. It also has a fan on the roof and skylights, which will help with light and cooling, and a wheelchair lift entrance.
"Our current strategic measurable goal is to have the highest percentage of district residents with active library cards," Howe said. "Underlying this measure is the belief that library services are at the heart of a community, supporting lifelong learning, cultural enrichment and transforming lives."
The county library has been making a concerted effort to reach out to Monte Sereno residents, parking the bookmobile at city hall every other Friday. And since Monte Sereno residents pay taxes to the county library, bookmobile librarian Karen Apland said the library should do all it can to serve them.
"They pay us, so we want to give them as much of an opportunity to use us as possible," Apland said. "We want to bring the bookmobile to them as much as we can. We want to serve them."
And at least one Monte Sereno resident appreciates it.
Beverly McCleve said she's been to see the bookmobile during one of its stops in the city and expects to use it in the future.
"It's very handy," McCleve said. "It's nice to know that it comes every two weeks. It's a good schedule. It's great that I can pick something up at one of the libraries and drop it off at the bookmobile."
For more information on the bookmobile, visit sccl.org/bookmobile.


text:
From The Daily Mail
An immigration tribunal had to be stopped after a lawyer twice refused a judge's request that she remove her veil. Shabnam Mughal appeared at the tribunal dressed head-to-foot in black and wearing a fullface veil with just her eyes showing.
Now another judge, Sir Henry Hodge, head of the Asylum and Immigrations Tribunals, will rule on what should happen next in the case.
At the original hearing tribunal chairman George Glossop asked her to remove the veil during the tribunal hearing in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. She refused and the case was adjourned until the afternoon. When the case was reconvened Judge Glossop said: "I am not very happy that you are appearing in a veil. Would you kindly remove it to assist with communications?
"It will allow me to see your face and I cannot hear you as well as I would like."
Miss Mughal, who is in her twenties, replied: "Sir, we have been through this issue." She then announced: "Sir, I am taking my leave."
She returned to the court as Judge Glossop was talking to Mr Singh. On seeing her enter he asked Miss Mughal: "Do you wish to carry on?" She replied: "No, I just want to listen to what is being said." Judge Glossop continued: "If you remove your veil, which happens in other courts, we can proceed, otherwise I am going to have consultations with the President of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal. Will you remove it?"
Miss Mughal responded: "You are clearly aware of my position on the grounds of my religious beliefs. I won't."
She is not the first, and won't be the last to be challenged. But when I was a young trainee changer of lightbulbs a woman lawyer would not have walked into court dressed in anything other than a black suit, skirt knee length or just below, with hair off the collar. Any lawyer not dressed according to the conventions was answered, if they tried to speak, with the words "I cannot see you" until they left court to amend whatever was wrong. Tribunals are less formal, but still how times have changed.


text:
Monmouth Beach Electrician
At Friendly Electric Heating & Air, our professional Monmouth Beach electricians handle all types of electrical repairs such as troubleshooting existing wiring, appliance circuits, spa circuits, ceiling fans, cable outlets, dimmers, switches, and telephone/DSL jacks. We are constantly reinvesting in our business and new equipment in order to provide New Jersey homeowners with professional electrical repair services second to none in the Monmouth Beach area.
Our professional Monmouth Beach electricians can come to your home and diagnosis any problem you may be having that requires electrical repairs. We will do all your electrical work personally to guarantee an excellent job for you. Whether you need electrical repairs or a landscape lighting installation, all the electrical materials we use for your project will be the finest that are available. For quality electrical services, remember to call your reliable Monmouth Beach electrician - Friendly Electric Heating & Air!
Friendly Electric Heating & Air - Monmouth Beach Air Conditioning
Friendly Electric Heating & Air offers premium air conditioning systems and Monmouth Beach air conditioner services so you can stay cool and comfortable despite the summer heat. Whether you need Monmouth Beach AC repairs or a new air conditioner, our expert Monmouth Beach air conditioning contractors have the skills and experience to provide you with quality results and prompt, reliable services.
We are committed to provide homeowners in the Monmouth Beach area with top rated, energy efficient air conditioning products from trusted brands. Call us today for an estimate on the cost of your Monmouth Beach air conditioning repairs or to learn more about the air conditioners we have in stock.
Monmouth Beach Electrical Repairs
Friendly Electric Heating & Air is a full service New Jersey electrician, that provides electrical, heating and air conditioning services to homeowners throughout Monmouth Beach, NJ. With our many years of experience in electrical service, you can rest assured that we can help you with whatever electrical project or emergency electrical repairs that you encounter. We are available to take your call 24/7, and strive to provide prompt, quality electrical repairs to get your electrical system back up and running no matter what time of the day or night you call for us.
We have an outstanding safety record, and retain long-time employees by maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation. If you are looking for a reliable Monmouth Beach electrician that can provide quality services and products for all your Monmouth Beach electrical repair needs, look no further than Friendly Electric Heating & Air of New Jersey!
- Monmouth Beach Electrician
- Monmouth Beach Air Conditioning
- Monmouth Beach Heating Contractor
- Electrical Repairs
- AC Repairs
- HVAC Repairs
- Indoor Air Quality
- Landscape Lighting
- Generators
- Electrical Wiring
- Interior Lighting
- Surge Protection
Monmouth Beach Electrical Wiring
Just what do you need a professional Monmouth Beach electrician for? Well, most people think that you only need an electrician when you are constructing a new home, but this is simply not the case. In fact, if you have anything in your home that has to do with electricity and it needs repairs, it is far better to call in a professional Monmouth Beach electrician to fix it for you. If you make a mistake while trying to fix your own wiring or electrical appliances, such an error can be quite costly to you - both in the sense of taking a blow to your wallet and potentially suffering from injury. Thus, when it comes time for Monmouth Beach electrical repairs or panel upgrades and electrical wiring, it is time to call a reliable Monmouth Beach electrician.
Electricians go to school and learn everything they need to so that your wiring is correctly installed in your home. Newer homes must undergo inspection, as do those that have had recent additions. If the wiring is not correctly placed, you can run into increased financial costs to fix errors. This is where relying on a professional Monmouth Beach electrician to do the work for you comes in handy. If you have a professional that knows all the ins and outs of installing Monmouth Beach electrical wire and breaker boxes, you are far better off then if you attempt such things on your own.
The Services We Provide in Monmouth Beach, NJ
We Proudly Serve
Middlesex County, NJ | Monmouth County, NJ | Mercer County, NJ | Somerset County, NJ
Recent Articles
- Why Should You Call for a New Jersey Electrical Contractor? - When the lights go down, whom do you call? No, not Superman, silly. When electricity fails you, it's not a man in cape that you'd call but him – the New Jersey electrical contractor. The switch won't work? Fuses have blown up again? Your house had turned into some kind of [...]
- Why New Jersey Electrical Repairs Should Always Be Done By Professionals - Most New Jersey households and buildings regularly require electrical repairs. This is logical as electricity is always used for operating appliances, equipment, and other machines. Short-circuits and small electrical shocks are normal and are quite usual. However, it is surprising that services of professional New Jersey electricians are hardly sought. No one could blame home and building [...]


text:
Share Photo
First lady Michelle Obama exercises with children from Chicago Public Schools, in her hometown of Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, as she makes a major announcement helping to bring back physical activity to area schools, while celebrating the third anniversary of her 'Lets Move' program. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)


text:
CVS Pharmacy wants workers' health information
Workers who don't provide the information face a fine
A new policy by CVS Pharmacy requires every one of its nearly 200,000 employees who use its health plan to submit their weight, body fat, glucose levels and other vitals or pay a monthly fine.
Employees who agree to this testing will see no change in their health insurance rates, but those who refuse will have to pay an extra $50 per month — or $600 per year — for the company's health insurance program. All employees have until May 1, 2014, to make an appointment with a doctor and record their vitals.
"The approach they're taking is based on the assumption that somehow these people need a whip, they need to be penalized in order to make themselves healthy," Patient Privacy Rights founder Dr. Deborah Peel said.
Critics are calling the policy coercion, and worrying that CVS or any other company might start firing sick workers.
"It's technology-enhanced discrimination on steroids," Peel said.
The policy change was introduced to employees in a memo highlighting the change in the health insurance plan.
CVS, which is based in Rhode Island, said the health screening was voluntary and the company would never see the test results. In an email to ABC News, CVS explained that its "benefits program is evolving to help our colleagues take more responsibility for improving their health and managing health-associated costs.
"The goal of these kinds of programs is to end up with a healthier work force. If your employees are healthy they're going to work better and they're going to cost the employer a lot less money," ABC News' chief health and medical editor Dr. Richard Besser said.
CVS insists that the use of health screenings by employer-sponsored health plans is a common practice. A quick search of the Internet shows many websites and message boards filled with questions from families asking if similar programs and policies are legal.
Brad Seff, a former Broward County, Fla., employee, learned the hard way that it is legal, according to one court. Seff sued the county in April 2011 after it charged him an extra $40 per month for health insurance after he refused health screenings.
In the suit, Seff said the wellness program violated the Americans With Disabilities Act because the county was making medical inquires of its employees. Seff lost his suit.
"I'm so disgusted. I moved. I left the state," Seff told ABC News by phone.


text:
It might not be the safest thing to do with your prized subwoofer. But it's so much fun! If you've never heard of oobleck, you're in for a treat.
Oobleck is a Non-Newtonian mixture that consists solely of cornstarch and water. When agitated, oobleck acts as a solid. When calm, it acts as a liquid. This is duality in nature is essential for oobleck's purpose concerning subwoofers.
If placed on top of plastic wrap covering a subwoofer, the oobleck will lie benignly in a puddle while the subwoofer is off. However, once the sub begins emitting sound at low frequencies, such as 20 Hertz, sound waves become visible in the oobleck. As the volume is increased, the vibrations become stronger and the oobleck does much more than mimic the wave patterns of the sound. It begins to jump and dance, wiggle and stretch. It forms strange shapes, thrusting out little tendrils before coming together in eerie humanoid forms. Once you've had your fill of dancing oobleck, you turn the subwoofer off, and the oobleck monsters melt back into that same benign puddle of goo.
If you're afraid of harming your subwoofer, don't be. Cover the outsides with newspapers, and use multiple layers of plastic wrap to ensure no oobleck leaks through. Once you're done, your subwoofer should be just fine.
If you want to make your dancing oobleck even more entertaining, add food coloring and watch the way it mixes together. It's fascinating to watch. It might sound silly, but once you start watching, you start grinning, and you can't seem to tear your eyes away from the dancing oobleck.
Here's a little teaser to whet your appetites for oobleck:
(This one doesn't have a plastic protector, but yours should if you want your sub to stay nice)


text:
A blood drive for Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is being held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 at Osage Beach City Hall, 1000 City Parkway.
CBCO has issued a code yellow alert for all negative blood types. That means there is less than a two day supply of this type of blood on hospital shelves.
CBCO needs your help to meet the growing need for blood in the Ozarks. A single blood donation can save the lives of up to three people.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
CBS on Wednesday unveiled a fall lineup that features five new shows, including another "NCIS" spin-off, and the debut of NFL football on Thursday nights, with a total of eight games.
The addition of football means that most of the network's regular Thursday-night schedule will be put on hold until Oct. 30. The exception is TV's No. 1 comedy, "The Big Bang Theory," which will air on Monday nights and then shift to its regular Thursday lead-off spot when the games conclude.
Of the five new shows, four are dramas. They include "Madam Secretary," starring Téa Leoni as the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State; "NCIS: New Orleans," a spin-off led by Scott Bakula; "Scorpion," about a team of "brilliant misfits" battling high-tech threats; and "Stalker," a psychological thriller starring Maggie Q and Dylan McDermott as detectives who investigate stalking crimes.
The lone new comedy is "The McCarthys," about members of a sports-crazed Boston family. The cast is led by Laurie Metcalf.
The Thursday night NFL games will kick off on Sept. 11 with a Pittsburgh Steelers-Baltimore Ravens matchup in Baltimore.
Also of note: "NCIS: Los Angeles" is relocating to Monday nights, "The Amazing Race" to Fridays and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" to Sundays. In addition, the "CSI" franchise will spawn yet another spin-off, this one called "CSI: Cyber," headed by Patricia Arquette, who plays a "cyber-psychologist" crime solver. The spin-off will air at midseason.
Other new midseason shows include "Battle Creek," a crime drama from "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan, and a fresh take on "The Odd Couple," starring Matthew Perry in the Oscar Madison role. Returning shows set for midseason debuts include "The Mentalist," "Mike & Molly," "The Millers" and "Undercover Boss."
Among the shows not returning are "Hostages," "The Crazy Ones" and "Intelligence." And in somewhat of a surprise move, CBS passed on "How I Met Your Dad," a reboot (with a fresh cast) of "How I Met Your Mother," which ended its run earlier this season.
Here's a rundown of the CBS fall lineup with new shows in CAPS (except for "NCIS"):
8 p.m. "The Big Bang Theory"/"2 Broke Girls
8:30 p.m. "Mom"
9 p.m. "SCORPION"
10 p.m. "NCIS: Los Angeles"
8 p.m. "NCIS"
9 p.m. "NCIS: NEW ORLEANS"
10 p.m. "Person of Interest"
8 p.m. "Survivor"
9 p.m. "Criminal Minds"
10 p.m. "STALKER"
8 p.m. (5 p.m. PT) "THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL"
8 p.m. "The Big Bang Theory" (As of Oct. 30)
8 p.m. "The Millers" (As of Oct. 30)
9 p.m. "Two and a Half Men" (As of Oct. 30)
9:30 p.m. "THE McCARTHYS" (As of Oct. 30)
10 p.m. "Elementary" (As of Oct. 30)
8 p.m. "The Amazing Race"
9 p.m. "Hawaii Five-0"
10 p.m. "Blue Bloods"
8 p.m. Crime show repeats
9 p.m. Crime show repeats
10 p.m. "48 Hours"
7 p.m. "60 Minutes"
8 p.m. "MADAM SECRETARY"
9 p.m. "The Good Wife"
10 p.m. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"/"CSI: CYBER"
("CSI: CYBER" will move into the slot later in the season).
Contact Chuck Barney at Facebook.com/BayAreaNewsGroup.ChuckBarney, or Twitter.com/chuckbarney


text:
There are no blog posts for this blog.
i hope u like my new website and u like to play free games online
View fivegames's profile
No recent comments.
ACTIVE is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. ACTIVE also makes it easy to learn and prepare for all the things you love to do with expert resources, training plans and fitness calculators.


text:
Here is a link to an image showing an ellips and its properties:
The values of the "Major Point" (which one is that?) are confusing me. The X-value is, as far as I can see, simply the |distance| between the centre point and the endpoint of the smaller radius. I cannot figure out what Y=-37.27 stands for or means. I hope somebody will care to explain that to me, please?
I see this in relation to calculating the area of circles, ellipses and polygons. I found how to find the latter in the Help. But for circles, ellipses, and mixtures of (parts of) these I am afraid we shall have to do some own arithmics??
I dream of finding some means of selecting any contour and see Qcad tell me the area of it. Would that be an illusion?


text:
Duke Nukem 3D
Duke Nukem 3D includes an installer that will install the game from either the PC "Atomic Edition" disc, or the MacSoft disc from the Mac Classic version of the game. If you don't have a retail disc, the installer can give you the free shareware episode.
Duke Nukem 3D is a fantastic 3D shooter game.
3DRealms still sells the game off their website at 3drealms.com (in fact, they recently did an updated print run, believe it or not). If you don't have it, this is the path of least resistance to a legitimate copy of the game. eBay is another option. Make sure you get the "Atomic Edition" if you buy a PC disc.
Required OS: not specified
Tags: duke , nukem , 3d , shooter , shooting , game
4 Opinions
Stopped working with Lion.
Works fine on my MBP, regardless.
yes, thats correct. it's only for powerpc.
Released in 2004, not universal.


text:
Longtime couple�Gabrielle Union�and�Dwyane Wade�are officially married.
The actress and NBA player tied the knot�on Saturday�at the Chateau Artisan castle in Miami,�Us Weekly�reports.
See more celebrity wedding news
Celebrity guests included�Kevin Hart,�Survivor�alum�Corinne Kaplan, Wade's NBA colleagues Chris Bosh and Dorell Wright, and singer�John Legend, who performed.
Wade, 32, and Union, 41,�announced their engagement�last December after four years of dating.
This is the second marriage for both. Wade was married to Siohvaughn Funches from 2002 to 2007, and Union was previously married to NFL playerChris Howard�from 2001 to 2005. Wade has three children from previous relationships.
VIDEO: See what the�True Blood�cast members stole from the set
View original Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Are Married at TVGuide.com
Other Links From TVGuide.com
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Students from the Vail Valley Academy of Dance recently spent five days in New York City taking master classes, seeing Broadway shows, and attending a performance of Balanchine's "Sleeping Beauty" at the NYC Ballet.
Studio head Anne Powell has been taking her students every other year for 12 years and said it's a major highlight in her students' year. Vail Youth Ballet Company is a dance company in the Valley begun 25 years ago by Powell who quickly saw the importance of travel to see the best of the best for her students' careers. Along with "Sleeping Beauty," they also saw Broadway performances of "Nice Work If You Can Get It" starring Matthew Broderick and Disney's "Newsies."
"We chose those shows because they have so much dance in them and therefore educational for our girls to see," Powell said. "Not only that, one of our classes even had an actor/dancer from Newsies who taught us one of the shows big numbers!"
Though she planned their first trip on her own, she saw the importance of hiring a tour company and chose Laurent Tours in New York.
"Laurent really has a grasp on the way our trip should be run and also knows many professionals in the arts, that we can really get fantastic teachers for our classes," she said. "Though we've only been home a few days, I can already feel the desire to go back and soak it all in."


text:
Take advantage of our 24 hour dispatch service and get your personalised garments dispatched to you 24 hours after placing your order
Get free delivery as standard on all orders over £149, ensuring you receive your order in a timely manner to suit your needs
We guarantee to beat any like-for-like UK quote as we continue our promise in providing the lowest prices on printed and embroidered clothing
By Royal Appointment Dennys supply top quality hospitality and catering clothing. Their range of chef's clothing is second to none and here at Workwear Express you have the choice of the best. Chef's jackets and shirts as well as hats, aprons and neckties can be customised with your name, restaurant or brand logo using our specialised embroidery techniques.
Dennys were awarded the Royal Warrant by Her Majesty the Queen as suppliers of catering clothing to the Royal Household. This publicly acknowledges the high standards and consistent levels of service. In addition to their chef's jackets we can also supply shoes, aprons, gloves and headwear, in fact everything you could need to kit out your kitchen staff to the highest standards.


text:
What's the the best/worst country in which to feed your family? New Oxfam report.
Oxfam researcher and ace number cruncher Deborah Hardoon introduces its new Good Enough to Eat index. Many of us will have overindulged this festive season. According to the British Diatetics Association, the average Brit puts on half a stone at Christmas. And it is not just Christmas Day itself, 'the whole festive season is riddled with fat traps'. After Christmas, we end up throwing a …Continue reading


text:
Investigation finds local attorney mishandled client funds
Published: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
A preliminary investigation by the State Bar has found that Hendersonville attorney Alexander Veazey III mishandled client funds that were deposited into his trust account, according to a consent order of preliminary injunction filed in Wake County on Jan. 31.
On Jan. 18, the State Bar placed Veazey on disability inactive status for an indefinite period after a Henderson County judge found him to be "mentally ill and a danger to himself and others."
According to the documents, Veazey was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric unit in January.
The State Bar will examine his trust and operating accounts, and Veazey was ordered to submit his financial records as well as documents such as client files, billing statements, memoranda and receipts.
According to the consent order, Veazey is not allowed to accept funds from clients or third parties, or withdraw funds or write any checks against any account in which client or fiduciary funds have been deposited.
Veazey is also not allowed to serve as an attorney-in-fact, trustee, escrow agent, executor or personal representative.
The State Bar has not filed a complaint seeking professional disciplinary action, and the grievance committee has not filed any complaints.
Veazey was licensed to practice law in North Carolina in 1978.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.


text:
My little sister celebrated her 26th birthday (26th!!!) last Friday and I wish I could've been there with her in Virginia, where she's currently attending med school. But not so much because I wanted to spend time with her…mostly because I wanted to devour the Banana Chocolate Chip Cake she made from The Baker Chick. :P
True to form, my baking-obsessed sister—she used to intern at Sweet & Saucy Shop, the amazing Orange County bakery with hands down the best cupcakes, in my humble opinion—made her own birthday cake. And it also has a peanut butter frosting! (She texted me photos of her creation just to torture me, of course.)
"The cake was really moist and a perfect combination of all three flavors—the bananas tasted delicious and the chocolate and peanut butter complemented it perfectly without being too overpowering," she said about the recipe. "The mini chocolate chips were also super cute and anything with buttermilk is bound to be amazing."
Did I mention she also made Magnolia Bakery's Banana Pudding without me? She gets a birthday pass, but just this once…happy 26th to my sis!!! :)
UPDATE: My sister says this recipe for Magnolia's pudding is even better!
{photo via The Baker Chick}


text:
Many Bay Area veterans celebrated Wednesday's news that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has decided to lift the military's ban on combat for women as another step forward for women's rights.
Emily Yates, a 30-year-old Army veteran from Oakland, was among them. She served two tours of duty in Iraq in a public affairs job, and often found herself in harm's way while accompanying patrolmen on missions outside the base.
"I am really happy that I never had to kill anybody or watch anybody be killed," Yates said. "But if someone wants to choose to put themselves in a position where that will be a regular part of their job, I think women's ability to choose their line of work should be valued and supported."
At the same time, she said, a backlash wouldn't surprise her.
"I'm sure that the first infantry woman who fails in some way is going to be, I predict, picked out and used as an example of why women can't do it," Yates said. "They're going to be held to an extreme double standard, but at least they'll be getting paid the same for doing the same work and there's one less you-can't-do-this in the world."
And women, she said, can be fully capable.
"I've met women in the military who could kick a lot of ass, who are completely physically built up and met men in the military who have completely let themselves go," Yates said. "Everybody knows that with adrenaline, with extreme pressure, people can achieve feats of strength over anything we would think possible."
Johnny Rodriquez, 20, of San Jose, who just completed Marine Corps boot camp, also support Panetta's decision.
"They have just as much right to fight as we do," he said.
His female cousin is in the National Guard, he said, and she is just as strong-willed as she is strong and would be more than able to fight if that's what she wanted.
"If you love this country,'' he said, "you should be able to fight for it."
Contact Julia Prodis Sulek at 408-278-3409.


text:
Women's Moving Comfort Vero C/D Sports Bra
Not all sports bras are created alike. Most fall into one of two categories: No-shape compression or uncomfortable and over-constructed encapsulation. Find the perfect balance in the Moving Comfort Vero Sports Bra. With just enough shaping to give you the look you want and the ease of a compression bra, this is a truly versatile and supportive package that combines the best of both worlds and is worthy of your favorite workouts.
Boldly going where very few bras have ever gone before, the Vero packs a powerful punch. Adjustability is the name of the game, as the straps can be worn straight or in a crossback position, while the back closure can be altered to find the perfect fit. Moderate contour cups and seam-free interior molded cups give just the right amount of shape without sacrificing comfort, while the encapsulation/compression style keeps things right where they need to be.
Ideal for high-impact activities.
- BODY FABRIC: DriLayer� Cool 82% polyester / 18% spandex & DriLayer� Powermesh
- CUP FABRIC: DriLayer� Buzz 50% S.Caf� polyester / 50% polyester
- FIT: Medium to large cup size, moderate compression/encapsulation
- CARE: Machine wash cold with like colors, tumble dry low


text:
One day, while listening to the melodious clank of rib bones landing in the galvanized bucket set on the table at Blue Smoke restaurant in New York, I came across the most amazing dip that put all other dips to shame. I'm not talking about those runny dips from the supermarket. No, those pale in comparison. I'm talking chunky, … [Read more...]
Smoky Blue Cheese Dip with a Kick
December 31, 2012 By 21 Comments


text:
Katie Beasley">
News 12 First at 5 / Monday, February 14, 2011
EVANS, Ga.---It's the biggest night in music and Augusta favorite Lady Antebellum comes away big, leaving the night with their arms full of Grammy awards.
Now the Augusta area is celebrating right along with them.
The hometown superstars have done it again. Lady Antebellum took home five Grammy awards including song of the year, record of the year, best country album, best country song and best country vocal performance by a group.
Of course two of the three members, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley grew up in the area, and went to high school in Evans. News 12 stopped by Lakeside High, where the school was buzzing after the big night.
It's lunch at Lakeside High School, but most of the teens and teachers aren't talking about french fries, Monday it's all about the country superstars Lady Antebellum.
"You could hear the kids this morning talking...a lot of excitement," says Tim Reeve, Assistant Principal at Lakeside High School.
"All the kids are like...Did you see it? Did you see Lady A, did you see Lady A?" Mrs. Sheila Hancock, taught both David and Charles.
"There was just a little happiness...a little giddiness," adds Mr. Reeve.
Sunday night the trio, made up of Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, and Hilliary Scott cleaned up taking home an amazing five Grammy awards.
"This is just inspiring us to work harder and to try and create better music," Hilliary told press after the award show.
"We're going...oh they won't get that one look at all the people in the category and then they win and you go, oh my!" Exclaims Mrs. Hancock.
"It just made me very proud for them and their families. America has embraced them and loved them and they have given us something to be very proud of," says Mr. Reeve.
Dave and Charles both grew up in Evans, and graduated from Lakeside. There was even an Augusta shout out.
"They are really sincere, they are truly thankful and they know this is more of a miracle than anything else," says Mrs. Hancock.
And it may be that sincerity that has them sweeping the nation, but it means a little some extra for folks walking these halls.
"They were in class...maybe in a seat I sat in at one time or same classroom I've been in before, just learning like we are right now, cutting up in class, not paying attention, not doing their work just like we do today. I don't know I guess it's surreal I guess," says 11th grader Luke Reeve.
"They're extremely good role models for students here, students everywhere," adds chorus teacher Mrs. Stacy Branch.
A big night for the two famous members of the class of 2000, after one really big song.
"Just know we're very proud of you and look forward to you coming home," says Mr. Reeve.
Mrs. Branch says the group has given them full permission to re-arrange one of their songs for a performance at the school later this year. It's just another way the group has given back to the school since their rise to fame.
News 12 also caught up with Dave Haywood's mother. His family still lives in the area. They were ecstatic about the big night.
Haywood's mother, Angie was watching on the couch, with her iPad and went screaming around the room when she heard her son won for song of the year. It was an award they had hoped for, but sure didn't expect.
"Just so blown away for song of the year...when they were up for song of the year I screamed, jumped up and down just went to the TV, we were crying and just couldn't believe it. The song of the year? There were just no words...just total shock. You know, we're just looking at each other and saying, did that just happen?" Says Angie Haywood, Dave's mother.
"He called and he said, how did we sound? Just like any kid wants to ask their mom...Did I do okay? Oh Dave, it's just wonderful we're so proud of you. We can not believe this. Congratulations!" She adds.
Angie says the group is back in the studio working on the next album, the only tease she'll release is that the new music will be worth the wait.
And the buzz wasn't just at Lakeside High School.
Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver is catching Lady A fever too. He wants to shut down a major Augusta street to celebrate. The mayor says he'd like to see a parade along Broad Street.
The challenge now is setting a date to get the band back in town.
"Anything we can do to honor them and celebrate their success. I am willing to do. I know that their schedule is probably tough but I would love to see it go down Broad Street. I think that would be appropriate for them, and I think that we can make that happen," says Mayor Deke Copenhaver "
Law enforcement says the cost could range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. It all depends on the size of the celebration.


text:
"I want a beauty school near me!" We hear this all the time. We've got you covered.
From Arizona to South Carolina and from Texas to Michigan, Regency Beauty Institute has cosmetology schools nationwide. New classes begin each month. Pick a campus near you to see the exact location and view the schedule.
Speaking of schedules, you can complete our full-time cosmetology program in 12-14 months. Our school hours are convenient. And classes start late enough to work with commuting and day care!
And get this. Some of our locations offer part-time programs. Perfect if you want to keep working during the day and take cosmetology classes at night. So the next time you wonder, "Is there a cosmetology school near me?" think Regency Beauty Institute. We're ready to welcome you!
The Studio Luma® program is available at select campuses.


text:
SAN RAMON -- Led by senior Sabrina Clayton, the California High girls volleyball team captured its first North Coast Section title since 1982 with a 23-25, 25-15, 25-6, 25-19 win over second-seeded San Ramon Valley in the Division I final Saturday.
"This feels unreal," said junior Caitlyn Quingoy, who spent most of her night setting up Clayton with 38 assists. "I can't express how this feels. It just doesn't feel real yet. It will probably set in tomorrow."
Clayton had a match-high 29 kills and 11 digs as the top-seeded Grizzlies dispatched their East Bay Athletic League rival for the third time this season.
"We just believed the whole that we were the best team," said Clayton. "This was amazing and we just pushed ourselves throughout the year."
California (28-3) shook off first game jitters and took control of the match early in game two with three straight kills from Clayton to lead 14-7.
San Ramon Valley (30-10) made a match of it in the fourth and deciding game leading 4-1 early behind a block and kill from Lauren Regan. California however, took control of the match when it was tied at 10-10 with an 11-3 spurt keyed by Clayton who had four points during the spurt.
"We played really streaky tonight," said Brian Fujinaga, San Ramon Valley's coach. "We were on in that first set and in that second and third set we couldn't really get going."
Emily Reder had 19 kills, 7 digs, 3 aces and 3 blocks to pace San Ramon Valley and freshman Katherine Claybaugh added 17 kills and 18 digs.
Stephanie Smith had 6 kills and 3 assists and teammate Tracy Ogata added 4 blocks for California.
California d. San Ramon Valley
Scores: 23-25, 25-15, 25-8, 25-19. Highlights: C -- Clayton 29 kills, 11 digs; Smith 6 kills, 3 assists; Ogata 4 blocks; Quingoy 38 assists; Gilfillan 16 digs. SRV -- Reder 19 kills, 3 aces, 3 blocks, 2 assists, 7 digs; Claybaugh 17 kills, 18 digs; Powers 33 assists, 17 digs; Van Fossen 3 assists, 24 digs. Records: California 29-3; San Ramon Valley 30-10.