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This fully furnished, large one bedroom apartment is on the third floor of a turn of the century walkup building. The apartment door opens into the living area with
2 closets, wood floors with rugs, leather sofa, chairs, coffee table, side tables, books, an exposed brick wall with an 8 foot tall floor mirror and an open kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator / freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and a gas stove with oven and has plenty of cabinets and counter space. The bedroom contains a queen size bed with a dresser, desk, lamp, telephone, computer with printer and High Speed Internet Access and cable television with VCR / DVD player. The private bathroom has a toilet and tub / shower with a rain drop shower head. The apartment has a southern exposure with a window in the living room and a window in the bedroom that allow sun all the day long. The apartment has
2 air conditioners (one in the living room and one in the bedroom) and a Stereo / CD player / radio. All dishware, silverware, glassware, bed linens and towels are provided.
The building is 5 floors high and has a double door security system. The entrance is very secure. The two front doors lock immediately after entry. Visitors are welcomed through a secure intercom / phone system.
The apartment is located in the Midtown West / Times Square / Theatre District of Manhattan. This neighborhood is called Hell's Kitchen (and more recently, Clinton). The area is well known for its restaurants, bars and jazz clubs which are located on 8th and 9th Avenues, as well as on the East / West side streets. Restaurant Row is a block of restaurants and bars that are very popular with theatergoers and is only one block away on 46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. There are numerous health clubs, liquor, wine and gourmet food stores, dry cleaners, laundries and movie theaters all within easy walking distance. From the front door of the apartment you are only two blocks from Times Square, the Midtown Business District and the Broadway Theater District. It is also an easy walk to Columbus Circle and The Time Warner Center (with the largest Whole Foods Store in the United States), Central Park, Lincoln Center, Herald Square (and Macy's), Madison Square Garden, The Museum of Modern Art and other museums, Carnegie Hall, Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Fifth Avenue shopping.
Public transportation is conveniently located nearby. You will be only four blocks from the A, C & E subways (8th Avenue) and from the 1, 2, and 3 subways (7th Avenue). The N, R and W (Broadway) subways are only 2 short blocks away. In addition, there are numerous bus routes that run through the neighborhood and taxis are everywhere.
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Local bakeries are adjusting production to deal with a shorter and interrupted Carnival season.
Jan. 6, or "Twelfth Night" officially kicked off Carnival on Sunday. Mardi Gras will end on Feb. 12, known as Fat Tuesday.
Haydel's bakery in Jefferson said it's trying to churn out as many king cakes as it can before the Super Bowl.
Manny Randazzo's, open seasonally, said it will stay open past the end of Mardi Gras so that it can sell its traditional heart-shaped king cakes on Valentine's Day.
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Driver and daughter die in submerged vehicle
Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 7:01 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 9:19 p.m.
A Theriot woman and her 3-year-old daughter were killed Wednesday after their pickup overturned into a canal off La. 315 south of Falgout Canal Road, State Police said.
The victims were identified as Ashley Worrell, 31, and her daughter, Delaney Lirette.
Worrell was driving a 2008 Nissan Titan north on La. 315 in Theriot, three miles south of Falgout Canal Road, shortly before 5 p.m. when it veered off the right side of the road, police said. Worrell overcorrected her steering, and the vehicle went off the left side of the road and into the canal.
Volunteer firefighters pulled Worrell and her daughter from the submerged vehicle, and Worrell was pronounced dead on the scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner's Office, police said. Her daughter was taken to Terrebonne General Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.
While there was a child seat in the truck, it is unclear if the occupants were restrained at th e time of the crash, police said. Alcohol use is unknown, and toxicology tests, required in all fatal crashes, are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
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Every day, the Devils Lake Journal publishes a selection of stories both in print and on the web you can't find anywhere else.
Today, Friday, January 4, 2013, found only in print in the pages of the Devils Lake Journal will be School lunch menus on page 3, Today in history on page 4, Church stories on page 8 and Outdoors stories on the top of page 7.
Found only on the web will be a new blog post from "Life at 60" and a video introducing the Devils Lake Journal's new Ad Manager.
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- Fuel Cells (A device that produces electricity through an electrochemical reaction using an external supply of fuel.)
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The East Bay watched from the sidelines last year as housing prices soared in the South Bay and Peninsula, propelled by Silicon Valley's unstoppable growth. This year its turn to rebound finally came.
"It was like somebody walked in and flicked on a light switch" in mid-March, said Jason Crouch of All East Bay Properties in Emeryville.
The gains have brought cities closer to their peak prices before the 2007 housing crash, restored positive equity to tens of thousands of homes that had been underwater for years, and given many homeowners a chance to refinance high-interest loans. But they also reflect a tight inventory of single-family homes for sale that have set off bidding wars and have forced homebuyers to trim their expectations.
Oakland -- which Realtor.com dubbed the nation's No. 1 "turnaround town" in the second quarter -- saw its median sale price rise 56 percent in a year, reaching $450,000, according to DataQuick, a real estate information service that compiled 2004 to 2013 median sale prices per quarter for this newspaper.
Pittsburg, another community hit hard by the housing bubble's collapse, was up 54 percent to $270,000; Richmond, a town racked by foreclosures, rose 52 percent to $230,000. Martinez jumped 27 percent to $422,000; Antioch was up 31 percent to $275,000, while Oakley was up almost 39 percent to $303,500.
Those cities had some of the lowest home prices to begin with and were recovering from the biggest post-bubble declines. In pricier Orinda, where homes sell for $900,000 to $1 million, the median gained less than 5 percent in the same period.
Across the bay where some places had already reached their pre-bubble peaks, there were smaller percentage increases in sale prices over the year. Palo Alto was up only 6.6 percent to $1.82 million, for instance. San Jose, with more lower-priced houses, gained 22.8 percent to reach a median price of $660,000.
The East Bay's big gains of the first three quarters of the year are not likely to be repeated in the final quarter of this year, according to DataQuick.
"It's possible that in lots of these communities, the biggest gains for a while have been made," said Andrew LePage of DataQuick. "It's not that we won't see gains next year, but not as many areas will see 20 to 30 percent year-over-year gains."
Not everyone is happy with the run-up in prices. The gains -- welcomed by homeowners -- meant lowered expectations for many who were looking for a home.
Christine Cochrane, who works for the nonprofit Berkeley Repertory Theatre, began looking for a new home in June with her partner, Nicole Dickerson, who works at an animal hospital in Berkeley. With a limit of $400,000, they quickly realized they'd been priced out of Berkeley.
"So then we were hoping we could get into the Richmond Annex neighborhood, but since June we've gotten priced out of the Annex," said Cochrane, who lives in Richmond.
Now the market may be working in their favor. "The last house we offered on only got three offers. It seems like things are maybe slowing down a little bit," she said.
Taking advantage of the drop in interest rates and the rise in home values, Rich Overby, a staff manager for AT&T in Walnut Creek, was able to lower his mortgage payments by refinancing his two-bedroom, two-bath home in Concord, which ended the third quarter with an annual gain of 38 percent to $520,000.
Overby said he bought his house for $409,000 in April 2011 with an FHA loan. "The bottom hadn't quite been reached," Overby said, and he watched the home slide to $380,000 before shooting up again over the past year.
"In April, I had it reappraised, and it appraised at $450,000," he said. He refinanced and got out of the FHA loan's expensive mortgage insurance premiums.
Cities where prices were pumped up by shoddy lending have the longest climb back. Even with this year's gains, Oakland and Concord are about 28 percent below their peak sale price; Pittsburg is 42 percent below; Concord is 28 percent below, and Richmond is nearly 50 percent below its peak. In contrast, Sunnyvale and Los Altos in Santa Clara County have already regained their peaks, and Belmont and Burlingame in San Mateo County are less than a percentage point from their highs.
Still, the run-up in home prices has pulled tens of thousands of homes in Alameda and Contra Costa counties out from underwater since September 2012, according to CoreLogic. The East Bay ended the first quarter of this year with 22.3 percent of its homes having negative equity; by June that had dropped to 15.7 percent, CoreLogic said.
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PARKERSBURG - The field is set for tonight's Erickson All-Sports Facility/Camden Clark Medical Center Invitational and the hosts Patriots will have their work cut out for them if they hope to send their seniors off with a pair of victories.
"This may be the toughest field we've had in quite some time," explained boys head coach Steve Fox. "I saw some improvement in areas at the Two Rivers Athletic Conference meet, but overall we did not perform as well as I'd hope."
The Patriots finished second in the boys competition at the TRAC and followed that up with a fourth place effort at the Fenton Relays on Tuesday. The girls of head coach Shawn Shockey will enter their final home meet of the season off of a third place finish at the Fenton Relays.
"Parkersburg will be the toughest team there," continued Fox. "They seem to be able to score points in a lot of areas and their depth has been good for them all season."
The Big Reds swept the team, and overall, titles at the Fenton Relays, capturing the girls crown via a three-point, 96-93, decision over the host Yellowjackets and then winning by a nine-point margin over runner-up Doddridge County in the boys division.
Williamstown will again be in the field for the 4:30 p.m. start in field events while the remainder of the 13-team field includes Ritchie County, Wirt County, Tucker County, Marietta, Liberty (Harrison), Ripley, Woodrow Wilson, Lincoln, Parkersburg Catholic at Cabell Midland (girls only).
Running events begin at 5 p.m. in the two session meet. During the break at the conclusion of the 400 meter dash, the Patriots will recognize their seniors and also give a tribute to former-Parkersburg South athlete Carl Travis-a member of the U.S. Navy.
"He (Travis) ran track and cross country and wrestled at South," added the coach. "He was in (Parkersburg) on leave and they found his body between two barges."
On the track, the quartet of Lacey Cale, Demi DeGraef, Kasey Williams and Kristin Wilson will look to lower their time of 1 minute, 49.41 seconds in the 4 by 200 meter relay posted at the Fenton Relays while Dylan Rippeto, Tim Ferguson and Stoney Nolan will attempt to give the hosts a sweep of the top three spots in the discus.
Other top individuals to keep an eye out for includes Williamstown's Andrea Chidester, Lincoln Postlewaite, Madelin Gardner, Evan Fowler, Mitchell Goertler and Evan Smith; Parkersburg's Sarah Bever, Chandler Hamilton, Kaylee Williams, Evan Rhodes, Landon Miller and Rachel Morris; Ritchie County's Jessie Hilvers, Johnny Hogue and Amanda Davis; Marietta's Mitchell Grose, Will Cogswell and Caleb Hall; Wirt County's Logan Kerby; and Ripley's Ali Cunningham and Antonio Jones.


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A proposed amendment to the Lakeside at Cross Creek planned unit development (PUD) in the Camdenton area was met with opposition from approximately 30 residents, mainly from the adjacent Cross Creek subdivision. There were multiple points of contention as developer Mark Cribb made his request to the Camden County Planning Commission Wednesday evening to re-plat seven residential lots into 33 accessory use lots on 10.8 acres in order to build "toy barns" that would be available for sale to the general public.
While the amendment would not push the overall density of the PUD over the ceiling of four units per acre, it could cause a density problem in other areas of the PUD as it would technically increase the number of overall units from what was originally approved, according to acting P&Z administrator Kris Franken, the county presiding commissioner.
According to Cribb, the barns would be 40-foot by 40-foot steel buildings with rock floors and gravel driveways where people could store their cars, boats, motorcycles, etc. He compared the plan to the barns in Boyd's subdivision on Lake Rd. 5-61 which are popular within that subdivision.
Cribb also proposes to create a separate owners association within Lakeside for the accessory lots to regulate maintenance on the barns and other ongoing issues. Electrical and water service would be provided for each barn, but not bathrooms which had apparently been a part of an earlier version of the plan.
While the property for the proposed barns is on Point Happy Rd., residents were anything but happy with Cribb's plan.
Though Cribb called the barns high end, residents took exception to the term as they did not meet architectural requirements of their homeowners association covenants and would look like metal storage sheds. Cross Creek has restrictions limiting the design of homes to craftsman-style as well as other architectural requirements. The deviation from their style and the placement of storage sheds near the entrance to some of these homes also caused concern over property values.
The residents also protested the sale of the barns to people living outside Lakeside and Cross Creek subdivisions as opening the area to potential problems due to absentee and remote owners, such as illegal activities, vandalism, theft, no bathrooms for the barn owners and accidental alarm system setoffs.
Whether an accessory or primary residential use, they also felt that the lots should be limited to the original seven over concerns that 33 lots would significantly increase traffic — especially that of large vehicles like RVs in the case of the barns — on the windy private road that is maintained at the expense of the homeowners association.
There was question on the planning commission's side over the Unified Land Use Code's requirements on accessory lots due to a possible vagueness in the wording of ULC 808 3.j. that states an accessory lot must be associated with a specific residential lot where a primary land use is allowed although no restriction is placed on ownership of the accessory lot.
Page 2 of 2 - Cribb said he and his attorney interpreted that to mean the lots could be sold outside of the subdivision as long as it could be tied to a residential lot somewhere.
Franken and the planning commission seemed to agree that it was an example of a spot in Article 800 that needed to be cleaned up.
Planning commissioner Mickey McDuffey said she believed that the intent of the statement was to allow homeowners within a subdivision to have a common area that included individual garages clustered together.
Cross Creek homeowners association board member Jeff Zelms, however, questioned how Cribb's proposal fit with the ULC's definition of accessory use which states that the use must be located on the same lot or property as the principal use.
The case is also complicated due to different developers taking on the property over time and other plans discussed in the past. Cribb is the latest developer after taking it over from his brother Tim.
The case was tabled to May 21 meeting.
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Wednesday, Feb. 15 • 7 p.m. CT
Strahan Coliseum (7,200) • San Marcos, Texas
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Texas A&M - Corpus Christi hits the road for a crucial conference contest when it travels to San Marcos in search of a season sweep of Texas State. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at Strahan Coliseum. Steven King will have the call on NewsRadio 1360 KKTX and GoIslanders.com, starting at 6:45 with the Navy/Army Community Credit Union Pregame show.
The Islanders and Bobcats are both in desperate need of a conference victory, as both teams are currently on the outside looking in at the Southland Conference Tournament race with just five league games remaining. Both teams are in a dogfight for the final two spots in the conference tourney, as six teams are within two games at the bottom of the Southland.
Texas State snapped a lengthy losing streak a week ago when it knocked off Central Arkansas, but fell last time out against league-leading UT Arlington, 73-53 on Saturday. The Islanders are mired in a five-game losing streak since beginning a span in which they will play seven of nine games on the road.
• Two Islanders freshmen are mounting an assault on the team's record book this season. Johnathan Jordan (111 assists) is currently ninth on the single-season list and just 21 dimes away from the single-season record. Nate Maxey (45 blocks) is currently fourth on the Islanders' single-season list and is just eight shy of the team record.
• Terence Jones has eight straight double-figure scoring games and has averaged 18.4 points in that time. He is sixth overall in scoring (14.4) and fourth in league games (16.3) in the Southland. He is 10th on the all-time scoring list.
• The Islanders have used at least 10 players in every conference game and in 22 of 24 games this year. A&M – Corpus Christi has also used eight different starting lineups, with 11 different players earning starts. Myron Dempsey is the only player to have started every game for the Islanders on the season.
• A&M – Corpus Christi has posted at least three steals in each of the last eight games, totaling 49 over that span. Myron Dempsey leads the team with nine swipes in that period.
• The Islanders converted all four of their traditional three-point play opportunities against Sam Houston State. The team came into the game having finished off just 15-of-34 on the year.
Texas State has lost seven of its last eight, but snapped a six-game losing streak last week with a win over Central Arkansas. The Bobcats have been a significantly better team at home this year, posting an 8-3 record in Strahan Coliseum, their only three losses being tight affairs against the Southland's top three teams.
Brooks Ybarra leads the team with 12.8 points per game, while Matt Staff has been the primary inside force with 11.5 points and 7.3 rebounds. Islanders killer Eddie Rios has added 10.3 points and has done much of his damage at the line, where he has shot .796.
Chris Hawkins-Mast scored 17 points and Terence Jones added 16, but Sam Houston State overcame a late 49-48 deficit and finished the game on a 13-4 run to knock off the Texas A&M – Corpus Christi men's basketball team, 61-53, on Saturday at the American Bank Center. Steven Werner had 23 points and 12 boards for the Bearkats (10-15, 4-7 Southland).
Johnathan Jordan matched his career high with nine assists for the Islanders (4-20, 3-8) in a losing effort, while Nate Maxey had five blocks as well. Konner Tucker (14 points) and Darius Gatson (10) finished in double figures for SHSU.
Historically, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi has had solid success against Texas State, with an 8-5 edge in the overall mark during the Islanders era. Interestingly enough, A&M - Corpus Christi has fared better on the road (4-2) against the Bobcats than it has at home (4-3).
In the first game this season, the Islanders used a late surge to knock off Texas State, with a late 24-10 run lifting them to the win. Terence Jones had a career-high 33 points and went 9-for-18 from the field in the victory, while Chris Hawkins-Mast had 17 points and 11 boards.
Junior Terence Jones etched his name in the school record book at Savannah State, as his 10 points moved him into 10th place on the Islanders all-time scoring list He now has 809 career points.
Recently, he has been red hot, posting three 20-point games in his last six and posting double figures in eight in a row. Jones netted a career-high 33 points against Texas State on 9-of-18 shooting and 13-of-14 from the line. The 33 points were the most by an Islanders player since Kevin Palmer scored 35 against UT Arlington on March 12, 2009.
He showed it was no fluke in the Stephen F. Austin contest, scoring 20 points on 9-of-18 shooting. He added 21 at Northwestern State, going 5-of-7 from the outside, for his fourth 20-point outing of the season and the fifth of his career. He is averaging 18.4 points over the last eight and is sixth overall in scoring (14.4) and fourth in league games (16.3) in the Southland.
Jones has 134 career threes, putting him fourth in Islanders lore. He is 35 away from the school record.
Two freshmen are attempting to etch their names in the Islanders record book this season. Freshmen Johnathan Jordan (Houston) and Nate Maxey (San Diego) are both on pace to set single-season marks, not just for freshmen, but for all players in Islanders lore.
Jordan has been brilliant at the point this season, as he currently leads the Southland with 4.6 assists per game and is the only freshman in the league that is ranked in the top 10. Among frosh, he ranks ninth nationally with that assist-per-game average, just behind Michigan's Trey Burke and Kentucky's Marquis Teague.
He is also making his way up the Islanders' single-season list, as his 111 assists place him ninth in school history. He is on pace for 138 assists, which would topple the record of 132, set by Brian Evans in the 2002-03 season.
The 5-foot-10 point guard is one of the most athletic players in the conference, as he possesses a 46-inch running vertical leap and won the Islanders' slam-dunk contest at Islanders Invasion this year.
Jordan isn't the only Islander freshman making an assault on the record book. Maxey is well on his way to toppling the school record in blocked shots, as he is currently fourth on the single-season list and is just eight away from matching Chris Daniels' single-season record of 53. The big man is currently on pace for 60 swats this year.
Maxey is currently 48th in the nation with his 2.0 blocks per game, and is sixth among freshmen nationally. Among those ahead of Maxey are National Player of the Year candidate Anthony Davis of Kentucky and Connecticut's Andre Drummond.
While his 6-foot-11 frame is impressive enough, Maxey's ridiculous arm length is what sets him apart. The freshman has a 7-foot-9 wingspan.


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Justin Bieber's buddy, who got arrested for possessing drugs at Bieber's house Tuesday, was arrested again just minutes before he was supposed to be released on bail.
Lil Za -- who is either a rapper, from Krypton, or both -- smashed a cell phone at the police station Tuesday and was arrested for vandalism.
He must have thought no police were at the police station.
Za was first arrested Tuesday on suspicion of possessing cocaine, though police now believe it's Molly, a form of Ecstasy. TMZ said it's being tested.
Police served a search warrant at Bieber's house in connection with last week's egg-throwing incident at the house of Bieber's neighbor. Authorities were looking for evidence of Bieber throwing at least 20 eggs at his neighbor's home, according to the neighbor. There was so much damage that Bieber could face felony charges, according to the website.
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January 25, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A congressional aide says Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia won't seek re-election to a third term.
The conservative lawmaker was first elected to the House in the 1994 Republican wave. He moved up to the Senate after a rough 2002 campaign in which he defeated Democratic incumbent Max Cleland, a triple amputee from his Vietnam war service.
The aide spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not allowed to speak in advance of an official announcement.
Chambliss has been a GOP loyalist throughout his career, but he drew criticism from tea party Republicans for his participation in a bipartisan Senate "Gang of Six" focusing on the budget. The group advocated a mix of tax increases and spending cuts but failed to produce a bargain.
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Statement from Chambliss:
"After much contemplation and reflection, I have decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2014.
This is a decision Julianne and I have thought through and prayed about for many weeks. I am humbled by and grateful for the extraordinary trust of Georgians, who have allowed me to represent them for 20 years in the United States House and Senate.
I am proud of my conservative voting record in fulfilling those duties. In 2008, I was honored to receive more votes than any other statewide elected official in the history of Georgia. Lest anyone think this decision is about a primary challenge, I have no doubt that had I decided to be a candidate, I would have won re-election. In these difficult political times, I am fortunate to have actually broadened my support around the state and the nation due to the stances I have taken.
Instead, this is about frustration, both at a lack of leadership from the White House and at the dearth of meaningful action from Congress, especially on issues that are the foundation of our nation's economic health. The debt-ceiling debacle of 2011 and the recent fiscal-cliff vote showed Congress at its worst and, sadly, I don't see the legislative gridlock and partisan posturing improving anytime soon. For our nation to be strong, for our country to prosper, we cannot continue to play politics with the American economy.
I never intended to come to Washington and stay for 20 years. But in that time, I have been proud to fight for the economic good of Georgia and the security of our nation. That includes work on four farm bills, 18 defense-authorization bills, chairmanship of the House Terrorism Subcommittee in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, and being chairman or ranking member of major Senate committees for 8 of the past 10 years.
Perhaps the greatest honor has been to champion our men and women in uniform, their families, and the Georgia military bases and contractors who create private-sector jobs.
I am truly grateful for the love, support, trust and assistance of family and friends who have helped me along the way. I am especially indebted to my staff – past and present – whose loyalty and knowledge have not only served me well, but have served the people of Georgia superbly.
There are two years left in my term, and there is lots left to do. I am in good health, and I plan to continue working hard to represent the best interests of Georgians, and to do my utmost to help restore America to its economic greatness."


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Builder picks golf designer
Published: Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 1:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 9:34 p.m.
Developer and home builder Taylor Morrison has tapped C.W. Golf Architecture to design golf courses at its latest projects in Lakewood Ranch and Naples.
C.W. Golf, based in Ann Arbor, Mich., will oversee creation of two 18-hole championship courses slated to open next year at Taylor Woodrow's Esplanade Golf and Country Club developments.
The Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch will have the region's first private links to be built since 2008. In addition to the 400-acre golf course, the community will contain 1,250 homesites on 600 acres.
"We are confident that the finished courses will not only be a source of great value and enjoyment for Esplanade residents, but will be stand-out facilities that attract the interest and attention of golfers across the state and country," said Cammie Longenécker, vice president of sales and marketing for Taylor Morrison's West Florida division.
C.W. Golf is headed by Chris Wilczynski, a golf course designer for 20 years whose local work includes the River Strand Golf Club and Stoneybrook Golf Club, at Heritage Harbor in Bradenton.
"I've seen a lot of courses in Florida, and I feel like I have a good understanding of what makes a good golf experience," Wilczynski said. "Aesthetics and playability are my two priorities."
Before starting his own firm in 2010, Wilczynski was a design associate with Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates.
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Using Exception Handler in an ADF Task Flow
By animesh.prasad on Jun 27, 2012
Problem Statement:
Exception thrown in a task flow gets wrapped in an exception that gives an unintelligible error message to the user.
Figure 1
Solution 1. Over-writing the error message with a user-friendly error message.
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Steps to code
1. Generating an exception: Write a method that throws an exception and drop it in the task flow.
2. Adding an Exception Handler: Write a method (example below) to overwrite the Error in the bean or data control and drop the method in the task flow.
Figure 3
This method is marked as the Exception Handler by Right-Click on method > Mark Activity> Exception Handler or by the button that is displayed in this screenshot
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The Final task flow should look like this. This will overwrite the exception with the error message in figure 2.
Note: There is no need for a control flow between the two method calls (as shown below).
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Solution 2: Re-Routing the task flow to display an error page
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Steps to code
1. This is the same as step 1 of solution 1.
2. Adding an Exception Handler: The Exception handler is not always a method; in this case it is implemented on a task flow return. The task flow looks like this.
Figure 7
In the figure below you will notice that the task flow return points to a control flow 'error' in the calling task flow.
Figure 8
This control flow in turn goes to a view 'error.jsff' which contains the error message that one wishes to display. This can be seen in the figure below. ('withErrorHandling' is a call to the task flow in figure 7)
Figure 9


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Quick tip Felix shell and Glassfish
By user12615559 on Aug 04, 2011
Here is a quick tip from Tom Mueller on how to inspect dependencies for jars using the felix gogo shell in Glassfish. Documenting for quick reference in future.
Install glassfish v3.x ( I have tried this with the 3.2 trunk)
telnet localhost 6666
lb -l | grep dol.jar (say I am looking for depencies for dol.jar which is a resolved osgi module)
inspect p c 106
(where 106 is the bundle number for dol.jar from the previous command.)
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- Jan 13:
- 49ers-Seahawks: What is Jim Harbaugh's team in for?
- Harbaugh says 49ers ready for CenturyLink Field
- 49ers' Harbaugh on Seahawks' ticket blackballing: 'I respect it'
- San Francisco 49ers' previous NFC Championship games
- Kawakami: 49ers knew it would end this way: a trip to Seattle with Super Bowl on the line
- Grading the 49ers' victory over Panthers
SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers reward for beating the Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers on the road is another game in an unfriendly environment. And the upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks won't be played in just any stadium.
CenturyLink Field has turned into a house of horrors for the 49ers of late, with the Seahawks beating the 49ers last season and this season by a combined score of 71-16.
Yet, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that he feels as if the path to Sunday's NFC Championship Game prepared his team for the challenge that lies ahead.
"Our team has been in a lot of good primers, been through a lot of situations, been through tough environments, whether it be weather or opposing stadiums," Harbaugh said.
Indeed. The 49ers are 8-2 on the road this season, including a 23-20 victory over the Packers in an NFC Playoffs wild-card game and a 23-10 win in Charlotte on Sunday.
They beat the Packers despite frigid weather and brutal conditions. A week later, they dominated the Panthers after flying cross country and playing before a partisan crowd for the third time in two weeks -- they played in Arizona in the regular-season finale.
The Packers and Panthers enjoy a distinct home-field advantage. The Seahawks are on a different level, though, Harbaugh conceded.
"There's a lot of loud venues; I wouldn't want to disrespect any of the loud venues," Harbaugh said. "But I would have to say that that's the loudest, yes."
The Seahawks lost only one game at home the past two seasons. That came against the Cardinals late this season.
Harbaugh likened his well-traveled team — the 49ers played in London earlier this season — to a country song.
"Been everywhere, man," Harbaugh said. "Just like something from a Johnny Cash son, 'We've been everywhere, man.' Everywhere. A lot of situations."
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Definición de population en inglés:
1All the inhabitants of a particular place: the island has a population of about 78,000
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- The difference between these numbers expresses the rate of natural growth of the population per 1,000 inhabitants.
- This region inhabited by populations that depend on farming in particular and the agricultural sector in general needs its productive manpower for the promotion of this sector.
- For that matter, the tropical islands' native populations are not all that enamored with seeing an influx of any other races, white or otherwise.
inhabitants, residents, people, citizens, citizenry, public, community, populace, society, natives, occupants, occupiers
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- The rise in the standard of living of the wage-earning population was important, but it must be kept in perspective.
- In the absence of alternative jobs, much of the local population earns a living or a part-time income from wine.
1.2 [mass noun, with adjective] The extent to which an area is or has been populated: areas of sparse population
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- With a large area and small population, Botswana also faced the problem of access to services in rural areas.
- Leitrim has an even bigger percentage of people living in rural areas but its rural population has fallen in the past 30 years.
- According to him, unemployment in the areas with mixed population was twice as high as the average for the country.
2 Biology A community of animals, plants, or humans among whose members interbreeding occurs: fluctuations in populations of voles and lemmings
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- Microsatellites are an important source of information about the phylogenetic relationships among human populations.
- Similar changes have occurred in the human and animal populations of other Asian countries, creating an incredible mixing vessel for viruses.
- The trails will enable visitors to easily discover Camp Henry's wide variety of natural habitats with their diverse populations of plants and animals.
3 Statistics A finite or infinite collection of items under consideration.
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- They would not have been significant by using conventional statistical tests for infinite populations.
- And we expect, that although this is a five-year effort to sample these populations and collect the data the analysis will in fact go on for many years.
- The pattern of pairwise nucleotide differences predicted by the model is compared to data collected from sardine populations.
4 Astronomy Each of three groups (designated I, II, and III) into which stars can be approximately divided on the basis of their manner of formation: the motions of Population II objects
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- The Kuiper belt and Oort cloud are populations of icy planetesimals located beyond the orbit of Neptune.
- Here, Hubble astronomers have uncovered, for the first time, a population of infant stars.
- International agreement will determine by how much emissions must contract each year, and then permits to emit will be allocated to all countries on the basis of their populations.
Late 16th century (denoting an inhabited place): from late Latin populatio(n-), from the verb populare, from populus 'people'.
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About the Book
A stimulating, thought-provoking book that lets you know how to break free of negative behavior, take control of office politics, and prevent difficult, repetitive, and avoidable situations. Reardon—a frequent HuffingtonPost contributor and professor at the Marshall School of Business—arms readers with the tools they need to take control of conversations in the workplace. Comebacks at Work combines the best qualities of Deborah Tannen's Talking from 9 to 5, Kerry Patterson's Crucial Conversations, and Douglas Stone's Difficult Conversations, a perfect workplace guide to getting what you deserve.
The workplace guide to putting "I wish I'd said" moments in the past
Ever wish that you could have a "do over" after a conversation at work? Do you often find yourself regretting what you've said to a coworker—or kicking yourself for not saying something better, stronger, or more precise? If so, you're like most people, and in Comebacks at Work, management professor and consultant Kathleen Kelley Reardon, Ph.D., provides the tips and tools you need to know what to say—and how to say it better—next time.
In this compelling, entertaining book, Reardon argues that we are responsible for 75 percent of the way we're treated at work, and our success—or failure—at the workplace depends largely on how we handle ourselves in conversation with our colleagues. To break free of the stale scripts and expected actions that allow politically astute people to manipulate us, we must increase our conversational awareness and effectively employ what Reardon calls "comebacks." Comebacks at Work provides a game plan for doing so and explains:
- Why some comebacks work, while others fall flat;
- Why our mind goes blank when we are confronted, and how to overcome that response;
- How to determine which comebacks work, and when to use them.
Every conversation is different, and while many situations are common, one set of comebacks isn't enough. Offering a personalized repertoire of comebacks and a plan for using them strategically as well as the skills you will need to package them for maximum effect, Comebacks at Work will prepare you for any difficult conversation that comes your way.
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hello, this rederer is recognized as Philips AUREA tv, and i can play some .mkv videos that are recorded from the tv (shows, music videos). the movies encoded from bluray .mkv do not show any picture, but i can hear the sound. does anyone know how i could show the picture with those movies, or do i have to transcode them in different format, then the media server would play them.
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The NW Indiana Dyer Fire 12u "00" are planning for the 2012-2013 season.
We will have open tryouts Friday August 10th @ 6:30pm & Saturday August 11th @ 10:00am at Northgate Park FIELD 1 in Dyer Indiana on Calumet Ave, 1 block South of Main Street on Calumet Avenue in Dyer.
"2012-2013" Dyer Fire "00" out of Northwest Indiana
Dyer Fire 12u "00" is looking for a few hard working, talented players that want to take their game to the next level. We work very hard with the girls. Last season our girls finished in the top 1/3 in Indiana NSA 12u points. A great accomplishment for a young first year team!! We will play NSA/ASA 12u & some NSA/ASA 14u. We train indoors at Triple Crown Academy throughout the Fall/Winter. With our player package, each player receives personal practice time seven days a week. AT NO ADDITIONAL COST!! NO CAGE FEES!!
We also partake in Parisi Speed School through the winter.
Please arrive 1/2 hour early for registration.
However if you would like a private/personal tryout, please contact Jeff Elbaor at 219-805-3185 email@example.com
We are looking for the HARDEST WORKING, MOST DEDICATED, and TALENTED group of players that have a DESIRE to compete at their highest level. We will play in approximately 15-17 tournaments (12u NSA A/B, 12u ASA & 14u NSA/ASA). We will end play competing in theNSA World Series and/or the ASA Nationals. The girls will be required to practice as a TEAM throughout the winter, along with participating in a couple of fall tournaments and indoor tournaments throughout the winter.
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Sacramento Municipal Utility District Approves Energy Efficiency Goals that Exceed State Goals
June 4, 2007
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has approved energy efficiency goals that will prime the region to be one of the most energy efficient in California. The goals surpass state requirements for energy efficiency by 50 percent.
SMUD's board of directors approved the program in mid-May, which aims to help customers reduce total energy consumption over the next 10 years by 15 percent, exceeding the state requirement of 1 percent each year for the next 10 years or 10 percent. The higher efficiency level would reduce peak generation requirements by 570 megawatts by 2017, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 1 million metric tons.
SMUD added the goal to reduce energy used during the peak demand periods of hot summer afternoons in an effort to avoid expensive power purchases and reduce overall generation.
To achieve the 1.5 percent annual energy-saving target, SMUD will speed up energy efficiency programs for customers over the next 2 years, which will entail redesigning and adding some new programs. SMUD will also change how it reaches out to customers and the community to achieve more participation in energy efficiency programs.
For its commercial customers, SMUD will expand energy- and money-saving programs for high-efficiency air conditioners, building construction, refrigeration, and consumption-control measures.
While increasing energy efficiency goals by 130 percent from 0.6 percent to 1.5 percent of annual energy consumption, SMUD estimates spending for the programs to increase only 80 percent. The plan will cost $34 million next year, would rise to $40 million in 2009, and to $45 million in 2010. Through 2017, the cost is expected to average $45 million per year.
For more information, see the SMUD May 17 press release. (PDF 34 KB). Download Adobe Reader.
To read more about renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in California, see:
- California news published on the EERE Web site.
- Brief project descriptions from the California Energy Office published in the EERE State Energy Program newsletter, Conservation Update.
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Venice experiments with solar trash cans
Published: Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 5:27 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 5:27 p.m.
VENICE - The city of Venice's sanitation crew just got a new helper that is willing to work all day long, including weekends: Florida sunshine.
You can find the solar-powered trash compactors in Michael Biehl Park and on Venice Avenue, between Nassau Street and Nokomis Avenue.
As they look for a bin to dispose of their napkins, paper cups and other trash, downtown shoppers in Venice are noticing that some of the city's steel, wooden bin-enclosed garbage cans have been replaced with solar-powered trash compactors.
Each 32-gallon, leak-proof receptacle can contain five times the amount of waste as a typical trash can because a solar cell keeps a 12-volt battery charged so the container can periodically compact its contents.
"This is a pilot program to see if it is something we can take advantage of," said Public Works Director John Veneziano. "You need to have significant savings to justify it. We'll see what kind of maintenance we have."
Each receptacle manufactured by BigBelly Solar, which has installed the technology at Times Square, in Raleigh, N.C., at Boston University and other locales, would cost $4,000 if the city bought it.
For the next year, the city will instead rent each unit on a trial basis for $169 a month. The receptacles include a separate bin for recyclables, which until now have not been segregated from most downtown waste.
Theoretically, the units should enable sanitation crews, which are emptying downtown garbage cans several times each week, to do so less often.
"We'll see how long it takes to fill up," Veneziano said.
Each receptacle uses a WiFi signal to notify sanitation workers when it is full.
The compactors could prove to be especially useful during and after weekend festivals, when sanitation crews are not on duty and garbage cans may be filled to overflowing.
The bins are also expected to reduce odors and, because they do not have loose lids, keep animals from rummaging through garbage.
Founded in 2003, BigBelly Solar is a manufacturer in Newton, Mass., that specializes in the receptacles. Among its largest clients is the city of Philadelphia, which has nearly 1,000 of the compactors that it estimates save it about $1 million in waste collection costs.
The city of Venice has 150 standard garbage cans at public parks and other locations.
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One of Barcelona's veteran leaders, striker David Villa is one of the most respected and talented players in the game. After rising to stardom during five seasons with Valencia, he transferred to Barcelona in 2010. At the international level, Villa has played a big role in Spain's amazing success over the past several years and is his country's all-time top scorer.
This is Barca's new bold jersey for the 12/13 season.
Bright orange and yellow with a blended pattern. This bright color celebrates the boldness of Barcelona's play and style while honoring the city's cultures, art and architecture.
Mes que un club is screened on the inside of the collar. Taping in Barca's traditional red and blue run down the sides.
Includes embroidered Barcelona team badge and Nike logo with screened Qatar Foundation logo. UNICEF is screened on the back.
Advanced Dri-FIT for moisture control. 100% recycled polyester. Imported.
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Nike Thermal Women's Running Gloves
The Nike Thermal Women's Running Gloves are an absolute must have when the temperatures start dropping. Made of ultra-comfortable, insulated Therma-FIT fabric, these gloves are sure to keep you toasty all winter long. Easily stash a key with the hidden key pocket and stay visible on dark mornings with light-grabbing reflective elements. Fabric is made of 95% polyester and 5% spandex.


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West Central South
Sophomore Mitch McCosh tied for second and the Yellow Medicine East team placed third Tuesday at the West Central Conference South boys' golf meet at Atwater on Tuesday.
Montevideo won the meet and Benson finished second as the two teams continue to battle for the conference championship with just two meets remaining on the West Central Conference South schedule.
The Sting are in fifth place currently in the conference and well behind Montevideo and Benson in the point standings.
Team scoring
(1) Montevideo 157 (2) Benson 168 (3) Yellow Medicine East 174 (4) BOLD 176 (5) Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City 183 (6) Morris Area 189 (7) Lac qui Parle Valley 207
Individual (top five)
(1) Philip Ward, Mon, 36 (t2) Mitch McCosh, YME, 38 (t2) Jordan Kolden, Mor, 38 (t2) Brody Gimberlin, Ben, 38 (5) Taylor Larson, ACGC, 39
YME individual results
Mitch McCosh 38, Spencer McCosh 44, Charles Blue 45, Sam Jans 47
West Central South
The Sting boys golf team fell further back in the West Central Conference South meet chase as conference favorites Montevideo and Benson went one, two Thursday at The Crossings in Montevideo while the Sting placed sixth.
Montevideo and Benson effectively made it a two team race for the conference title with the ThunderHawks winning the meet by a tiebreaker. Overall, Benson still retains their hold on the WCC-South standings with 26 placing points. Montevideo sits in second place just a point behind the Braves with three conference meets remaining.
The Sting meanwhile placed six, twenty strokes ahead of last placed Lac qui Parle Valley.
Charles Blue led the Sting with a 41, while Jordan Zens and Mitch McCosh swung 44s and Spencer McCosh carded a 47.
Team scoring
(1) Montevideo 158 (won tiebreaker) (2) Benson 158 (3) Morris/Chokio-Alberta 167 (4) BOLD 170 (won tiebreaker) (5) ACGC 170 (6) YME 176 (7) LqPV 196
Individual (top five)
(1) Jordan Kolden, MCA, 36 (2) tie, Philip Ward, Mont, and Jordan Burns, Ben, 37 (4) Brody Gimberlin, Ben, 39 (5) tie, Grant Tufto, Mont, Mike Moritz, Mont, and Riley Sigdahl, LQPV, 40
YME individual results
Charles Blue 41, Jordan Zens 44, Mitch McCosh 44, Spencer McCosh 47
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The Sioux City Police Department would like to notify the public that as of July 29, 2011, Iowa law prohibits the manufacture, delivery, possession with intent to deliver, and possession of synthetic cannabinoids. This includes bath salts, K2 products, and salvia divinorum.
The penalty for the manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver any of these substances to a juvenile is a Class B felony and to an adult is an aggravated misdemeanor. The maximum sentence for a Class B felony is up to 25 years in prison. The maximum sentence for an aggravated misdemeanor is up to two years in prison and a $6,250 fine. The penalty for possession of these substances is a serious misdemeanor. The maximum sentence for a serious misdemeanor is 365 days in jail and $1,875 fine.
Please be aware that Iowa Code Chapter 124A prohibits imitation controlled substances. Imitation controlled substances are defined as "a substance which is not a controlled substance, but which by color, shape, size, markings, and other aspects of dosage unit appearance, and packaging or other factors, appears to be or resembles a controlled substance."
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Alright, I've taken a couple of hours trying to get this to install, but I cannot, for the life me, figure out how too.
I'm on Fedora, and I've searched high and low, used almost every tutorial, but I cannot install this, I even tried using WINE to install and use this. I've had no problem doing this in any other Linux distro.
Any help would be very, very nice. I'm at my witts end here.


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I have a Bravia 5500 and 2010 series Sony Bluray player (BDP-S370). I code VBscript in my work, including some stuff that modifies XML so I was quite curious to learn more about PS3MS. So, I've read the Java primer over at Java.com and I've rolled my sleeves up and dived in...
I noticed that Windows Media Player is able to display thumbnails on the BDP-S370 for photos. PS3MS does not show thumbnails for anything on this renderer. I compared wireshark traces of this to PS3MS and I see that Windows Media offers up several sizes of image: JPEG_LRG JPEG_MED JPEG_SM JPEG_TN (example here). It advertises the resolution of each and presumably the server scales the image by reading the parameters POSTed to the URL (identical in each case). Since WMP seems to have excellent compatibility, emulating its behaviour as far as possible would seem like a good idea. I gather that some renders may choose to use the JPEG_MED or JPEG_SM images as thumbnails for instance.
I spent some time looking at the source and I discovered the hack for the condition isBravia()=true in net/pms/dnla/DNLAResource.java. I can see in the source comments that Shagrath was aiming to remove these hacks so I created a new boolean value in the renderer conf called ForceJPGThumbnails (modifying net/pms/configuration/RendererConfiguration.java and net/pms/dlna/DLNAResource.java). Setting this to true gets thumbnails to work for Web image feeds, though they don't fill the available icon size like WMP's thumbnails do.
I carried on, hoping to find some thumbnail size code. Then I discovered that in net/pms/dlna/FeedItem.java the RSS feed's own image thumbnail is used, hence there is no specified size.
Finally I noticed a comment in the code that image thumbnail support is disabled for physical photo files (not yet coded - see line 423 of net/pms/dlna/RealFile.java).
So my question is, before I potentially spend a substantial amount of time trying to implement an image scaler and learning Java (this method seems a likely fit) is there some very good reason nobody implemented this yet? By my logic image thumbnails are much more important than, say, video thumbnails. The filename of a video file is often very descriptive and the thumbnail has almost no chance of being representative, whereas for a photo it's much more useful.


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i have a very early ps3 it does not have wifi but can play ps2 games
my motherboard has 2 lan ports, 1 for internet ofc and the 2nd is unused
im having problems with ciniva recently and ive heard if you disconnect the ps3 from the internet than ciniva will no longer give any problems, i suppose i could go in to my router and deny access to the ps3 but i would rather not.
my question is if i plug my ps3 into my 2nd lan port will PS3 MS "see" the ps3.
thanks in advance.


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OAKLAND -- Kids used to call 16-year-old Zayanne Rifai "fat," "stupid" and "mushroom," but now she is fighting back with the company she founded, F.Y.I., which stands for Fight Your Ignorance.
The company, formed in August 2012, was the outgrowth of an award-winning school project that was part of the BUILD program at Skyline High School, where Rifai attended school before moving to Piedmont High School, where she is a junior. F.Y.I. sells T-shirts bearing anti-bullying slogans with the goal of starting a dialogue about the impact of bullying.
The T-shirts, bearing such slogans as, "Stand Up or Stand By, You Choose," "Squash-a-Bully Nation," "B.S. Bullies Suck," "B.A.D. Bullies Are Dumb," and "Cyber Bully the New Ugly," are designed by Rifai, the chief "squash-da-bully" officer, with the help of her mother.
A portion of the proceeds go to local charities including Children's Hospital Oakland and It Gets Better, an organization supporting LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) youth. Rifai, a Montclair resident, knows firsthand how it feels to be bullied. The 5-foot-2 dynamo spent the better part of her youth being bullied about her diminutive stature. The fact that Rifai wasn't athletic and liked colorful clothes and accessories increased her desirability as a target.
"When I was bullied, I would tell people that I felt bad about what they said. It would make me feel better," Rifai said. "But some kids keep their feelings bottled up. They don't get out their feelings."
Now Rifai is taking her message to the next level. F.Y.I. has partnered with Rocket21, a web-based networking platform designed to connect teens with professional adults in a safe cyber environment, to launch a nationwide T-shirt slogan competition.
Contestants must submit an original anti-bullying T-shirt slogan and their ideas for how to prevent bullying. A winner will be selected in the 9-to-12-year-old category and in the 13-to-17-year-old category. The winners will receive $500 in cash and a $500 donation to their school as well as the opportunity to write a song with Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Steve Seskin and see the their T-shirt design go into production, the proceeds of which will be donated toward their school.
Rifai has caught the attention of the band Cimorelli, which has pledged to support Rifai's cause and will perform the anti-bullying song at the schools of contest winners.
Mixed martial artist Uriah Hall, a runner-up for "The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen" -- the reality television series -- has also pledged to support Rifai's efforts.
"I'm very proud of Zayanne," Hall said. "Here is a 16 year-old tackling a problem that many adults can't."
Hall himself faced bullying during his school years. His mother enrolled him a mixed martial arts class.
"Martial arts gave me a good direction to channel negative energy," Hall said.
"I think that it's important to understand as a kid, you can't just stand there and take it," said Hall, who wears F.Y.I. T-shirts to promote the cause.
"I think it's beautiful," said 18-year-old Isaiah Clethen, a graduate of Skyline High School and a freshman at Laney College. Clethen remembers being bullied by a popular student in elementary school.
"The people that Zayanne is in contact with, Ultimate Fighter Uriah Hall (and Cimorelli) will influence people to pay attention," Clethen said.
Rifai's activism began as early as elementary school, when she wrote a letter to the principal explaining that she was tired of getting punished for defending herself against bullies.
At Montera Middle School, Rifai wrote a letter to the principal expressing her concerns that special-needs children were being bullied by students. Her efforts resulted in a lunchtime inclusion program for special-needs students.
"I feel like Zayanne has learned a lot," said Rifai's mother, Deanna Rifai. "I feel like she has a lot to say. She doesn't expect people to go out there and speak up, but don't encourage other kids. Don't laugh. At least don't listen. Walk away. Pull your friends away."
"It's made me stronger as a person," said Rifai, referring to her experiences. "I've learned how to stand up for myself. It's taught me that I should be the kind of person that if someone next to me is getting harassed, I should probably say something."
To learn more about F.Y.I. and the T-shirt slogan contest, visit www.FightYourIgnorance.com.


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When it gets so cold outside that a thick layer of ice forms on the heavy wooden beams of a home under construction, the South Carleton students building it will hide in the basement and huddle around the portable heater.
They'll laugh, chat and explain to their teacher, Mike Nesbitt, a little bit more about who's who in teen culture. However, once circulation has returned to their fingers, Nesbitt shoos them out.
They have a lot of work left to do. That house in Stittsville isn't going to build itself.
"We just deal with it," Nesbitt says. "In reality, construction goes 12 months a year in Ottawa. So you have to get used to it if you want to follow in that trade."
South Carleton High School is just one of many schools in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board that offers the House Building Focus Program, an alternative course that lets grade 11 and 12 students get hands-on experience in construction.
"(The program) allows students to experience schooling in ways that broaden beyond the average schooling experience and . . . it builds on both technical skills and adaptive skills," says Pino Buffone, superintendent of curriculum at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
Nesbitt, 49, agrees. He's both teacher and boss to the students. He runs them like any other construction crew, but tries to keep the work fun and light. Since he became involved with the program four years ago, he has seen first-hand the positive effect that building houses has on his students.
"There are kids from every walk of life — some that will head to college, some that are working on apprenticeships and some that never did do well in the classroom. That's where the success of this program comes from.
"There is a good mix of kids from different academic backgrounds and they all seem to enjoy it."
Through the program, one house is built every semester with the help of local builders such as Tamarack Homes and Minto Group. Mattamy Homes, Braebury Homes and Phoenix Homes also take part. They provide the raw materials and foundation. It's their way of giving back to the community. As a bonus, the builders hope the experience the students gain will attract new blood into a trade facing a labour shortage.
This particular house has been on the go since October with 12 students working on it. Across the region there are four house-building classes with 60 students taking part.
The students in Stittsville build off a pre-installed foundation. Then they lay down the floor, build the walls, put on the roof joists and basically make sure everything is "squared up." Then Tamarack's pros come in to install plumbing and electricity and make sure the home is to code. Once finished, it will be sold on the market alongside other neighbourhood homes.
Since the program started in 2004, about 60 homes have been built in Ottawa.
"It makes me feel able to do more with myself that I thought I was able to do," says student Ian Meredith, 18. "Knowing that I can actually build a house that people will live in makes me feel really good."
He also worked in construction over the summer and feels comfortable amid the hammering and whirring buzz of saws. Bantering with friends as they haul tools throughout the house, he's joined by 17-year-old Riley Mullins. Both of them plan to continue on to college and work in the trades.
"They are a good bunch, some of them can be a bit lazy at times, but other than that, they all work hard," Mullins says. "It's a different experience. You are always doing something new every time you come to the site. You are not sitting in a class room eight hours a day. I prefer doing stuff and always being involved instead of sitting behind a desk."
Though they are unpaid, the students are treated as professionals and must stick to regulations and standards.
"They prepare the site, they review the plans, they co-ordinate and complete the next phase of a task and then recap, debrief," Buffone says.
Before they even set foot on site, they have to spend three weeks studying blueprints and guides, learning how to install insulation, drywall and framing and how to lay a foundation. Most of all, they focus on safety training.
They will be dropped from the program if they don't comply, but that rarely happens, Nesbitt says. Those in the program are engaged and committed, as evidenced by the 97-per-cent completion rate last semester, compared to about 80 per cent for traditional high-school programs.
"It provides wonderful opportunities for hands-on skills and it also builds adaptive skills, co-operation, teamwork, perseverance, resiliency, that you can transfer to other situations," Buffone says. "It really helps students stay engaged."


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POSITION: Right Wing
SHOOTS: Right
BIRTHPLACE: Alma, QC, CAN
DRAFTED: ATL: 2003-116 overall
|Signed as a free agent by Manitoba (AHL), December 15, 2008. Signed as a free agent by Vancouver, July 22, 2009. Signed as a free agent by Calgary, July 4, 2011. Signed as a free agent by Vancouver, July 30, 2012. Signed as a free agent by Colorado, July 6, 2013.
|2012-13: Spent the 2012-13 season with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League, where he tallied eight points (4g/4a) and a team-high 118 penalty minutes in 52 games…Signed as a free agent with Vancouver on July 30, 2012.
2011-12: Appeared in 10 games with the Calgary Flames and 59 with their AHL affiliate in Abbotsford…Logged five fighting majors in his 10 games with Calgary, which included a run of three straight contests with a major penalty from March 11-15…Finished second on the Heat with 114 PIM…Also dressed in seven playoff games for Abbotsford…Signed with Calgary as a free agent on July 4, 2011.
2010-11: Began the season with the Vancouver Canucks and appeared in 12 games before being reassigned to Manitoba (AHL) on Dec. 14…Went on to skate in 53 regular season contests and 13 playoff games for the Moose.
2009-10: Appeared in one game for the Canucks, making his NHL debut on Oct. 11 vs. Dallas…Finished second on Manitoba in PIM (144), was third in goals (19) and fourth in points (34)…Added nine points (3g/6a) in six playoff games.
2008-09: Spent the entire season with Manitoba (AHL), where he finished second on the club in penalty minutes (158) and fourth in points (47)…Went on to dress in all 22 postseason contests as the Wolves advanced to the Calder Cup Final.
2007-08: Split the season between Chicago (AHL) and Gwinnett (ECHL).
2006-07: Spent the entire year with Chicago (AHL) where he finished second on the club in PIM (118).
2005-06: Recorded 60 points (33g/27a) and 187 penalty minutes in 65 games with the Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL)…Also appeared in 17 playoff games for the Gladiators, who lost to Alaska in the Kelly Cup Final…Began the year with Chicago (AHL) and played a total of three games with the Wolves throughout the season.
Other: Spent four seasons with Rouyn-Noranda of the Quebec Major Junior League from
2001-05…Totaled 141 points (76g/65a) and 753 penalty minutes in 243 career games in the QMJHL…Was Atlanta's third choice (fourth round, 116th overall) in the 2003 Entry Draft.
Personal: Name is pronounced GEE-OHM deh-BYEHN.


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'Girls,' Season 3, Episode 7, 'Beach House': TV Recap
Welcome to Long Island! North Fork to be exact, not to be confused with the Hamptons. North Fork, according to Marnie, is for people who think the Hamptons are tacky. The girls are using Marnie's mom's friend's house for the weekend. It's a really nice house!
To prevent fights over who gets which room, Marnie pre-assigned rooms (this is actually a good idea). Things are still awkward and forced between Marnie and Hannah, and collectively the girls aren't close anymore either.
Marnie's idea for the weekend was to "prove to everyone via Instagram that we can still have fun as a group" because there's "a lot of healing to do." Marnie is still trying to control everything, which means this weekend is probably going to end in a disaster.
Unsurprisingly, Hannah is the only one who doesn't change into normal attire to ride a bike into town to go grocery shopping. Yes, she rides the bike in her bikini, with no shoes on. As a result she's not allowed into the grocery store. This sets up her run in with Elijah! (I've missed Elijah, he always has the best lines).
Before realizing who she was, Elijah and his posse were making fun of Hannah and her bathing suit. In a private moment, Elijah apologizes for everything that happened last summer and says he thinks about Hannah all the time: "what's she eating and who's she's mad at." Elijah and Hannah make up and she wants him to come over to save the day, or more specifically, to save her from Marnie's crazy weekend of healing.
Obviously, Marnie isn't pleased with Hannah's decision, but Hannah makes a good point: Marnie's weekend of healing was going to put too much pressure on the already precarious friendships.
Elijah also apologizes to Marnie and explains that he has a new take on life: he's in love and it changed him. He's taking Kabbala and trying to not be negative. (It doesn't seem that the boyfriend, Paolo, is as into Elijah though; he's very negative about him during a conversation with Hannah).
Finally, we find out exactly what happened between Marnie and Charlie. On the night they were supposed to grill pizzas, Charlie called and told her he loved her and wanted to propose to her, but they had to work out a few things. Later, he arrived at the apartment with a co-worker and began to pack up his things. As he's walking out the door, he says, "I don't love you and I have never loved you." (Wow, they really decided to send Charlie off looking like the worst possible person ever). His super-successful business went unde,r and now he's working at a sneaker store or something. Good riddance, Charlie.
Marnie accidentally (or on purpose?) brings up Ray, leading Elijah to (correctly) assume they are sleeping together. So much for keeping that under wraps, Marnie.
As the group drinks the day away, Marnie and Hannah steal some alone time to bond. Marnie talks about her abandonment issues, Hannah talks about how when she became an adult, she had to seize her own space because her parents never gave her any, Marnie says she may not be OK now, or seem OK, but "I am OK." Hannah admits she was dreading this trip and would have done anything not to go, but after their talk, it may be one of the most meaningful weekends of the summer.
Nighttime pool party! This is when things always get real, right? Hannah tells Elijah that Paolo is condescending and disrespectful; Elijah says he doesn't feel great when Paolo talks to him like that, but that he's really a good person and Hannah isn't seeing him at his best.
Any ground Marnie and Hannah gained is quickly relinquished when Marnie asks Hannah to kick everyone out so the four girls can have dinner. Marnie is adamant that the four girls have to do their healing together and Hannah overrides her. There's not enough food for everyone, Marnie is cranky and but finally agrees to participate in the dance to Harry Nilson's "You're Breaking My Heart."
This scene is why I first got into "Girls." As Hannah puts it, "It had a lot of spirit." Of course, Marnie ruins the moment by asking to redo it because Hannah was one count off. Hannah asks why everything has to be perfect, Marnie replies that things should be as close to perfect as possible.
Now the night gets interesting. Marnie is mad about dinner. Hannah doesn't feel like having "honest dinner time." Shosh thinks Hannah is a narcissist and only wants to talk about her own life. (This is true). Shosh tells Marnie to chill out about dinner because the duck tasted like a used condom. (I like how the boys quickly and quietly slink out and nobody says a word to them). Shosh continues with her rant: the rest of the girls never listen to her and act like she's unimportant. "Sometimes I wonder if my social anxiety is holding me back from meeting the people who would actually be right for me instead of a bunch of f*cking whiney nothings as friends."
Hannah says the four of them haven't had any fun together in the past two years. Shosh attacks Jessa, "Just because you were in rehab for five f*cking seconds means we have to listen to everything she says." Everyone agrees that Shosh is a cruel drunk; Hannah implies that Shosh isn't smart; Shosh says she doesn't want to be like Hannah: "mentally ill and miserable." Then she turns on Marnie: "you are tortured by self-doubt and fear and it is not pleasant to be around."
Marnie says she is still trying to get over Charlie and Hannah says "we wouldn't know that because the only issues you talk about are your issues with me." Marnie says Hannah keeps talking about self improvement "then I get on board with it and thus all you've done for the past couple of years is disappoint me." Hannah tells Marnie to lower her expectations. "I can't lower them any further," Marnie deadpans. "Then maybe you should try what I do, which is that I don't expect anything from any of you."
Shosh says what they've wanted to say for years, "I'm so f*cking sick of all of you." Hannah storms out saying, "I really miss my boyfriend, who asks me for nothing, so I give him everything."
In the other room. Elijah asks Paolo to be more respectful of him. Elijah admits that Hannah mentioned it to him and Paolo says Hannah is "the most ridiculous girl I've met in my entire life. You're taking advice from Hannah?"
Elijah wants to feel comfortable around Paolo because he loves him. Paolo doesn't reciprocate, "I'm starting to think this isn't what you think it is. Maybe we shouldn't do this, because if you want something that I can't give you then I don't want to lead you on." Elijah backtracks quickly. Aw, that was sad.
The next morning, as they clean up the kitchen, none of the girls have anything to say. As they wait for the bus, they don't speak but they do bits and pieces of the dance they learned and performed, which might be their last fun memory together.
This was a great episode. The interaction, (bits of) laughter and honesty between the girls was realistic and sad. Their friendships may never be the same, but at least everything is out in the open.


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News In Brief
April 26, 2011 Leave a comment
by Sean Belk, Staff Writer
• Long Beach Harbor Commissioner Mario Cordero has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a member of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Cordero, who has served on the Long Beach Harbor Commission since 2003, was first recommended for appointment by President Barack Obama last year and confirmed by the senate on April 14. Cordero is expected to be sworn into his new position in Washington, D.C., in the next several weeks. The independent federal agency is responsible for "regulating the nation's international ocean transportation for the benefit of exporters, importers and the American consumer," according to the FMC. Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster is expected to recommend soon to the city council a replacement for Cordero on the five-member harbor commission.
• The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association is hosting a luncheon, featuring Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa as the guest speaker, on May 11 at 11:30 a.m., at the Simon's Water Front Banquet Center, 1050 Nagoya Way, at Ports O'Call in San Pedro. Reservations for the luncheon may be made by contacting Laura Williams at 415/352-0710 or email@example.com. Cost for lunch is $35 for PMSA members and $45 for non-members.


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Guy Ulrich
I want to testify to the excellence of your cardiac surgery. On December 20, I experienced it firsthand when I underwent a triple bypass, performed by Dr. Masumi Yamamuro and supported by Dr. Mohammad Kamran.
Dr. Yamamuro is not only extremely qualified, but is a prince when it comes to caring for his patients.
That extends to your staff. From the first person who greeted me upon admission to the last one wishing me good luck at discharge, I was treated with dignity and professionalism.
Ever since I retired to Anniston 7 years ago, I've heard about local residents going to Birmingham for medical care. I would choose RMC again in an instant. I have no hesitation recommending the Cardiac Surgery program for its excellence and for the devoted and wonderful people who make it work.
Jim McCloud
A stress test isn't supposed to actually cause stress. However, the results of Jim McCloud's test did for both him and his wife, Linda.
Already having undergone one successful stent placement didn't mean he wanted another one. Unfortunately, stents were not the solution for Jim as tests showed he needed open heart surgery. Fortunately, RMC Cardiovascular Surgeon Masumi Yamamuro, M.D., was on the case.
The McClouds were understandably worried about the complexity and intensity of a triple bypass operation. Their numerous concerns, combined with high anxiety levels, made for some sleepless nights. But that all changed after a long talk with Dr. Yamamuro, who answered all their questions and thoroughly explained the surgical procedure.
Jim underwent his successful bypass operation at RMC over a year ago. Now when it comes to stress, the McClouds credit Dr. Yamamuro and the entire RMC Heart Care Team as being the greatest stress reliever of all.
Julie & Kerry Payne
They say your life can change in a heartbeat. For Julie and Kerry Payne, their lives literally did when Kerry suffered a heart attack at his Anniston City Hall office.
Paramedics took Kerry to RMC, where he was immediately seen by RMC Cardiologist Dennis Bonner, M.D. Laboratory tests showed the exact location and severity of two blockages to Kerry's heart.
Frantically driving to get to her husband without having an accident, Julie rushed to RMC, with an Emergency Department nurse calling twice to check on her. Upon arrival, she was instantly escorted to a waiting room while a nurse simultaneously explained the surgical procedures Dr. Bonner was performing on her husband.
Following the successful stent operation by Dr. Bonner, Kerry and Julie know firsthand how lives can change in a single moment. But it's those critical moments of care, compassion and expertise that they received from RMC that make them most grateful.
Linda Rider
Having had several stents implanted several years ago, she regularly traveled from Cleburne County for check-ups with RMC Cardiologist Mohammad Kamran, M.D.
During a recent visit, Dr. Kamran told Linda he was worried about the overall condition of her heart and recommended open heart surgery. As he had successfully steered her in the past, Dr. Kamran recommended RMC Cardiovascular Surgeon Masumi Yamamuro, M.D.
Like a good patient, Linda and her daughter, a nurse, did their homework. As mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Linda wanted to make sure that her surgeon was experienced and knowledgeable.
Dr. Yamamuro's qualifications overwhelmingly met Linda's requirements. Linda successfully underwent a triple bypass operation. And from stents to open heart, RMC passed the heart care test with flying colors.


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France, 2012, 78 Minute Running Time
Additional Countries: BelgiumLanguage: French English Sub-Titles
12pm Saturday, April 27th
Under a baobab tree, an old man tells a story to the children around him: The story of the everlasting friendship between Maki, a little boy aged 10, and Zarafa, an orphaned giraffe, a gift from the Pasha of Egypt to the King of France, Charles X. Hassan, Prince of the Desert, is instructed by the Pasha to deliver Zarafa to France. But Maki has made up his mind to do everything in his power to stop Hassan from fulfilling his mission and to bring the giraffe back to its native land – even if it means risking his own life – because he must fulfill his promise to Zarafa's late mother. During an epic journey that takes them from Sudan to Paris, passing on the way through Alexandria, Marseille and the snow-capped Alps, they have many adventures, crossing paths with the aviator Malaterre, a pair of unusual twin cows called Mounh and Sounh, and the pirate queen Bouboulina.
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ALA Notable Children's Book
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About the Book
Seven-year-old Ramona Quimby's world is turned upside-down when her father unexpectedly loses his job. Things grow tense in the Quimby house, but Ramona resolves to help in any way she can—even downsizing her Christmas list. But with bills piling up and her parents constantly stressed, Ramona wonders if life will ever go back to normal.
Beverly Cleary's Newbery Honor Book depicts an average middle-class family dealing with the realities of life. With the perfect mix of humor and warmth, Ramona shines as a spirited girl with her heart set on helping.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
Ramona Quimby's cozy seven-year-old world changes when her father unexpectedly loses his job. Quickly, Ramona resolves to do her part to help make ends meet, but her grand plan to star in a TV commercial backfires!
Despite Ramona's efforts to keep her father—and her family—cheerful, weeks go by as Mr. Quimby is unable to find work, and bills and worries pile up. As Christmas approaches, Ramona crosses out every item on her wish list, keeping only "one happy family" as her heart's desire.
Beverly Cleary's Ramona and Her Father is a Newbery Honor Book and has been called "true, warm-hearted, and funny" by ALA Booklist. In this glowing edition with lively new illustrations by Jacqueline Rogers, Ramona's spunky, generous spirit shines.
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- Pages: 192
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- Ages: 8 to 12
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Political Reactions: New Calls for Gun Crackdown
Lawmakers and other politicians expressed horror at the shooting deaths in Newtown, Conn., with several Democrats saying the incident underscores the need to crack down on gun violence and pushing President Obama to act forcefully on the issue. Here is a roundup:
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D., N.Y.): "While we don't have all the facts and our focus must be on the victims, this is yet another senseless and horrific act of violence involving guns. We as a society must unify and once and for all crack down on the guns that have cost the lives of far too many innocent Americans. Let this terrible tragedy finally be the wake-up call for aggressive action and I pledge my full support in that effort."
House Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio): "The horror of this day seems so unbearable, but we will lock arms and unite as citizens, for that is how Americans rise above unspeakable evil. Let us all come together in God's grace to pray for the families of the victims, that they may find some comfort and peace amid such suffering. Let us give thanks for all those who helped get people to safety, and take heart from their example. The House of Representatives – like every American – stands ready to assist the people of Newtown."
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D., N.Y.): "I am absolutely horrified by news of the cold-blooded shooting of dozens of children in Newtown, Connecticut. Yet another unstable person has gotten access to firearms and committed an unspeakable crime against innocent children. We cannot simply accept this as a routine product of modern American life. If now is not the time to have a serious discussion about gun control and the epidemic of gun violence plaguing our society, I don't know when is. How many more Columbines and Newtowns must we live through? I am challenging President Obama, the Congress, and the American public to act on our outrage and, finally, do something about this."
Rep. Jeff Duncan (R., S.C.): "The news coming out of Newtown, Conn., is heartbreaking. As a parent, it sickens me that there are people in this world who would even consider hurting a child. My prayers go out to all of the families impacted by this senseless, deranged, and cowardly act of violence. Today is a stark reminder that there is evil in this world, and that we must cherish every moment we have with our families."
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D., Conn.): "As a parent and a public official, my heart and prayers are with these innocent victims, their families, and the entire community. I share the shock of all Connecticut at this hideous, horrific crime of inhuman violence. "
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.): "No words can console the parents of the children murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School or describe the pain and shock of such an unspeakable tragedy. No words can comfort the loved ones of those brutally taken from us today. All Americans share our prayers and our grief over these horrifying events."
Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D., N.J.): "Americans are sick and tired of these attacks on our children and neighbors and they are sick and tired of nothing being done in Washington to stop the bloodshed. If we do not take action to address gun violence, shooting tragedies like this will continue. As President Obama said, we must act now 'regardless of the politics.'"
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.): "We are all crushed by the news of today's horrifying massacre in Newtown. I invite everyone to lift their hearts in prayer for the victims and their families and to unite around the hope that there will soon come a day when parents no longer fear this kind of violence in our nation again."
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (I.): "Not even kindergarteners learning their A,B,Cs are safe. We heard after Columbine that it was too soon to talk about gun laws. We heard it after Virginia Tech. After Tucson and Aurora and Oak Creek. And now we are hearing it again. … Obama rightly sent his heartfelt condolences to the families in Newtown. But the country needs him to send a bill to Congress to fix this problem. Calling for 'meaningful action' is not enough. We need immediate action."
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D., N.Y.): "Leaders in Washington from both parties, and groups like the NRA, all say that now is not the time to talk about how gun safety laws can save lives in America. I agree, now is not the time to talk about gun laws – the time for that conversation was long before all those kids in Connecticut died today."
Sen. Marco Rubio (R., Fla.): "My heart breaks for the victims and families impacted by the senseless act of violence today in Newtown, Conn. In a world that can at times be defined by its darkness, children are a reminder of what is good, cheerful and beautiful about life. An act of violence against these defenseless young people, as well as the faculty and staff who dedicate themselves daily to educating and caring for them, is a deed of unconscionable evil. I pray that God holds Newtown close tonight as all of her residents come to terms with this tragedy."
Sen Charles Schumer (D., N.Y.): "The horror of what happened is beyond words and leaves a permanent lump in your throat. To senselessly lose so many innocent lives breaks your heart. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who lost a loved one today, to all who are injured, and to those that survived. The people of New York will help in any way we can as our fellow citizens struggle to comprehend today's events. Perhaps an awful tragedy like this will bring us together so we can do what it takes to prevent this horror from being repeated again."
Rep. Nita Lowey (D., N.Y.): "We cannot tolerate mass shootings as a mere inconvenience or a normal part of our everyday lives. Easy availability of the deadliest weapons to the most dangerous people has cost countless lives and caused immeasurable suffering, never more so than today. Our expressions of sympathy must be matched with concrete actions to stop gun violence."
Rep. Rush Holt (D., N.J.): "We can't just keep saying, 'Our hearts ache for the victims and their families.' We have to bring gun violence under control. Of course we are all horrified by today's violence in Connecticut. Such tragedies are always senseless, but it is especially sickening to see gunfire turned against children in a place of learning."
Gov. Jan Brewer (R., Ariz.): "As law enforcement works to put together the pieces of this tragedy in the coming days, I ask that all Arizonans join me in praying for Newtown. Pray for the schoolchildren too young and innocent to comprehend such cruelty. Pray for those who were unjustly taken from their loved ones, and for the families shaken by a sense of grief difficult to imagine. Finally, pray that Americans rally together – as we do in trying and tragic times – to cope with this heartbreak."
Sen.-elect Tim Kaine (D., Va.): "Words fail to express the profound sadness I feel for the families of those who were lost and those who will carry the scars of this tragedy. Our Commonwealth knows too well the pain of senseless gun violence. Like all Virginians, Anne and I offer our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences to the community of Newtown."