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A catapult for the imagination since 1926, the Tampa Theatre is a symbol of Tampa's glorious past and bright future. Tampa Theatre is a passionately protected landmark and one of America's best-preserved examples of grand movie palace architecture.
The Theatre was recently recognized by The Motion Picture Association of America among the 10 best movie theaters in the world - a distinction delegated to only one other theater in the United States.
Raymond James Stadium, also known as "The Ray Jay," is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats just over 66,000, and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events.
The Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) is the largest science center in the southeastern United States and home of the only IMAX� Dome Theatre in the state of Florida. Guests are encouraged to "learn by doing" in this scientific playground of special exhibitions with more than 450 hands-on activities.
The facility sits on 74 acres and encompasses more than 300,000 square feet. The original building (now known as the "Whitney Andrews Lang Center for Learning") opened in 1982. The new building, or "West Wing," opened in 1995 and includes the first IMAX Dome Theatre in the State of Florida. The museum also added Kids In Charge!, the largest children's science center in the nation, in July 2005.
One of Tampa's premier cultural attractions, the History Center's cutting-edge, interactive exhibits provide a fun, educational experience for visitors of all ages.
Located along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa's Channel District, the Tampa Bay History Center takes visitors on a journey through 12,000 years of powerful stories. You'll follow in the footsteps of Florida's first people, set sail with Spanish conquistadors, and travel with pioneer families, immigrant cigar rollers, and sports legends.
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is today ranked the number one zoo in the U.S. (Parents magazine 2009 & Child magazine 2004) and recognized by the State of Florida as a center for Florida wildlife conservation and biodiversity.
Natural outdoor exhibits for more than 1,500 animals from Florida and similar habitats include a Native Florida Wildlife Center and manatee hospital, Asian Gardens, Primate World, Free-Flight Aviaries, Wallaroo Station children's zoo, and Safari Africa. The Zoo also features rides, shows and hands-on interactive exhibits designed to give you a WILD experience.
The Tampa Museum of Art opened its new award-winning home in 2010 with a commitment to providing innovative public programs with a strong focus on antiquities and modern and contemporary art. It is the region's largest museum devoted to art of our time and has built a reputation for embracing contemporary photography and new media.
In 1911, John Ringling and his wife, Mable purchased 20 acres of waterfront property in Sarasota, Florida. Today, that investment welcomes visitors from around the globe with fine art, historic mansion, two circus museums and a jewel-box of a theater. The Ringling is by far the most popular attraction in Sarasota.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was officially opened to the public on July 7, 1975. Marie Selby's final wish was fulfilled, and the Selby legacy was in full bloom. Since the Gardens opened, the property has expanded from seven acres to nearly thirteen acres. The elegant Mansion on adjoining property was purchased in 1973 and now houses the Gardens' Museum. The Gardens maintains a plant collection numbering more than 20,000 accessioned plants. Eight greenhouses include the stunning Conservatory where unusual flora can be seen year round. The Center for Tropical Plant Science and Conservation provides headquarters for the Bromeliad Research Center, Orchid Research Center, Gesneriad Research Center, and Herbarium. The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a respected center for research and education, as well as a famous showplace, delights more than 180,000 visitors each year.
Mote Marine Laboratory has been a leader in marine research since it was founded in 1955. Today, we incorporate public outreach as a key part of our mission. Mote is an independent nonprofit organization and has seven centers for marine research, the public Mote Aquarium and an Education Division specializing in public programs for all ages.
The SVFM is a non-profit organization committed to continuing the 30-year tradition of enhancing and improving the quality of life in Sarasota. They create a social opportunity for residents and visitors to gather and interact, to bring foot traffic to downtown Sarasota sustaining the economic viability of the entire downtown area, and to provide a venue for other not for profit organizations benefiting Sarasota.
You will find all styles and mediums of art from realism to abstraction at Towles Court Artist Community- a colorful collection of "Old Florida" bungalows that house galleries and studios and cafes. Over the years Towles has evolved to include interior and graphic designers, innovative art therapists, event planners, internet services and even massage! Ceramics, jewelry, photography, painting, prints as well as fiber and glass are found in formal galleries and gift shops as well in artist's studios. You can commission a portrait, a mural or a fountain or take an art class.
The beautiful Sarasota Bayfront park is the perfect place to admire the beautiful water and marina of Sarasota. This park is a must for every Sarasota visitor.
Start your evening the Ruth's Chris way - over a mouth-watering filet. Sit back and enjoy the most tender and delicious steak you've ever tasted. Or, if you're in the mood for something a little different, our extensive a la carte menu features extra-thick cut Steak, live Maine Lobster, fresh seafood, a variety of vegetable dishes, and eight potato selections. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth's Chris genuine hospitality. So whether you're a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining may be arranged.
Known for its authentic Northern Italian cuisine, Armani's restaurant features a fresh, sophisticated design and an atmosphere ideal for a romantic dinner for two, a get-together with friends or an upscale business function. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Tampa Bay, guests can take in spectacular panoramic views during dinner and enjoy a drink on the outdoor patio before or after their meal. Armani's signature antipasto bar allows guests to create their own first course from a selection of more than 30 items and a dedicated station offers fresh made-to-order Caesar salads. Armani's "primi piatti" menu includes vegetarian, pasta and soup selections, while main courses range from veal scaloppini in a truffle sauce over mascarpone polenta to wild salmon on pan fried risotto bianco.
The Palm is a Classic American Steak House famous for prime steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters and traditional Italian dishes. Walk into The Palm and you're joining a party that's been joining strong for three generations. You are welcomed with a smile, and before you know it, you're raising a glass, swept up and away by the spirit of the place. From Coast to coast, people know that The Palm is synonymous with prime steaks and outrageously outsized lobsters. What many don't realize is that The Palm is thoroughly family-bred. It has been run by the sons and now by the grandsons of both founding partners. Come to the Palm and find out why John Mariani, food writer for Esquire magazine, says The Palm "defines the steak house genre." Ask The Palm about joining The 837 Club, and enjoy the perks and rewards of good taste, great food, and The Palm experience.
Since 1986, Mise en Place has developed into Tampa's premier restaurant for modern American cuisine with an exciting and dynamic menu with flavors reflecting award-winning Chef-Owner Marty Blitz's insatiable love of food. His cooking style incorporates the regional flavors of our global community on the West Coast of Florida with his European training in the classics. The passion of independent proprietor Maryann Ferenc is reflected in the spirit of the staff and the level of personal care in the dining experience.
Mise En Place features an extensive and ever-changing wine list, and Wine Director Dave Madera has an extraordinary capability to pair your meal with a sensational glass of wine, elevating the dining experience. Chef Marty Blitz's passion goes beyond the regular menu items, for he has created a "Get Blitzed Tasting Menu" that incorporates a five course menu paired with wine.
Inspired by European trained bartenders who opened clubs primarily in the Soho District and Greenwich Village areas of New York, Ciro's is beverage-centric, using traditional and historic techniques of mixing cocktails from a bygone era; pre, post, and certainly evolving during the Prohibition period of our country.
Every night Guido and Gino Tiozzo welcome you to Donatello, a fine dining restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1984. Their constant presence and attention to details guarantee that, whether you are dining alone or hosting a large party, you'll be pleased and satisfied by your experience. The menu is based on century-old Italian recipes and displays Italian specialties; the staff is friendly and professional and the desserts are delicious - and if the night is still young, relax at the piano lounge where blues, jazz and love songs are played at the baby grand.
Expect an unsurpassed dining experience at Oxford Exchange. The kitchen offers simple yet perfectly executed meals that feature local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Fresh seasonal foods are prepared daily for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
Oxford Exchange attempts to promote open and civil conversations, the exploration of literature, the benefits of shared meals and drinks, curated retail products and provides a home for business.
Greg Baker and the Refinery staff are committed to utilizing as much as possible from local farmers and suppliers who do it right. Sustainably and ethically right. Then we refine this already beautiful product into something even more amazing and we change it up every week. They use chipped plates, jailhouse silverware, mason jars and have a Jackalope in the dining room.
We are omnivores - carnivorous, chocolate-loving, bacon-hoarding, wineauxs, beer geeks, curd nerds and yes, even vegetarians. Together we are shamelessly unapologetic flavor crusaders and Datz is our playground. An american gastropub + market dishing up regional comfort food favorites generously paired with craft beer, boutique wine and artisanal cheese. Served with ample sides of culinary education and entertainment in a spirited, ever-evolving environment. After all, we believe ordinary belongs in the dictionary, not in a restaurant.
Seasons 52 is a casually sophisticated fresh grill and wine bar that invites you to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally inspired menu. At Seasons 52, you'll enjoy a warm, welcoming ambiance with rich mahogany accents, custom built wine cellars, and lush greenery that create an air of casual sophistication. With an award-winning international wine list of over 100 wines, of which 60 are available by the glass, they will find the perfect match to complement your menu selection. Seasons 52 is open for lunch and dinner daily, with extended hours on the weekend. They also feature live entertainment at the piano bar nightly. If you are searching for a place to host your next group function, look no further. Seasons 52 is the perfect setting for your private or semi-private event. They will help you create the event of the season! For more information, Seasons 52 invites you to visit their website at www.Seasons52.com.
Featuring a menu that reflects the flavors of the azure waters and fertile land of the Mediterranean, coupled with the indigenous products of Florida's Gulf Coast, Verona Restaurant is a stylish and comfortable destination for fine dining. From fresh local seafood to seasonal produce, prime meats to juicy poultry, choices range from classic to deliciously creative. The restaurant's ambiance is replete with rich golden tones and pastel accents that perfectly compliment the cuisine and the breathtaking view of Sarasota Bay and a marina. Recently awarded four stars by the Mobil Travel Guide, Vernona serves relaxed lunches, elegant dinners and Sarasota's best brunch.
The new chef-owned MoZaic restaurant is a popular urban venue offering the eclectic cuisine of Chef Dylan Elhajoui, an award-winning wine selection, and Sarasota's most delectable desserts. Join South Florida's dining enthusiasts for a spirited mosaic of food, friends, and fun.
Family-owned and operated for over 100 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list. Join them for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Filet Mignon "Columbia," and fresh seafood specialties. Don't miss the World-Famous "1905" Salad, prepared tableside with their delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Torres, Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on the patio, or inside the Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms.
Lively and casually sophisticated Libby's Cafe and Bar has won over the hearts and palates of Sarasota diners and visitors since opening in October 2008. Its fresh-from-market cuisine showcases a unique comfort food-flair that includes both small and large plate options. Whether it's enjoying a happy hour special, lunch, Sunday brunch, dinner or a special occasion event in the private dining room, value, quality and service consistency is paramount for this family owned cafe that thrives on genuine hospitality.
To dine at Selva Grill is to experience the result of a fascinating evolution of foods and cultures. They offer 'Darwin-style cuisine' in an upscale setting. It is great place to experience Downtown Sarasota.
Michael's On East takes fine dining to another level, offering it's cutting-edge cuisine and extraordinary atmosphere for two decades. Upon entering the dining room, you are immediately dazzled by the plush design and inspired d�cor. The restaurant's intimate aura, along with its contemporary fare, world-class wine cellar and incomparable service, create an unparalleled dining experience that will give you every reason to keep coming back.
Eclectic with a tropical twist, Tommy Bahama's Restaurant and Bar offers a relaxed, elegant island ambience along with truly inspired cuisine. Their life is one long weekend mindset, which turns the island experience from wishful thinking to a tasty reality with a "cosmopolitan collection of dishes inspired by diverse getaways to Jamaica, Barbados and beyond". Signature dishes, such as their award-winning Tommy's World Famous Coconut Shrimp and mouthwatering Pina Colada Cake tempt the palette while an array of cocktails, beer and wine work to slake your thirst. Tommy Bahama's combines a tranquil environment and good food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you're on vacation or looking for a vacation from your everyday life.
The Bijou Cafe, located in the heart of Sarasota's prestigious Theatre and Arts District since 1986, is one of Florida's best known restaurants. Chef-owner, Jean-Pierre Knaggs and wife Shay, welcome guests with genuine hospitality and unparalleled service. Executive Chef Stephen Phelps, renowned for his sophisticated innovative cuisine, brings a passion for cooking to breath-taking new heights! For more casual fare Chef Stephen offers a lighter Bar Menu in the "Gossips Lounge", the place to be for seasonal al fresco dining. An award winning, value based wine list and a dazzling collection of imaginative cocktails fulfill even the most ardent imbiber's desires!
Come discover one of the best aquariums in the country at The Florida Aquarium in beautiful downtown Tampa. A wonderful family destination with plenty of fun activities like Swim with the Fishes, Penguins: Backstage Pass and a Wild Dolphin Ecotour.
Just over an hour west of SeaWorld Orlando near Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast, you'll find yourself on the edge of Africa at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay. Experience up-close encounters with amazing animals, take an unforgettable safari across the Serengeti Plains, test your courage on pulse-pounding roller coasters, take in a stage show, and colorful live entertainment all year long.
The largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats. Big Cat Sancutary is home to over 100 lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars and other species most of whom have been abandoned, abused, orphaned, saved from being turned into fur coats - or retired from performing acts. The sanctuary's mission is to provide the best home for the cats and educate the public about the plight of these majestic animals, both in captivity and in the wild, to end abuse and avoid extinction.
Designed to inspire children and families by creating learning opportunities around innovative play and discovery, the new 53,000 square foot Glazer Children's Museum has a combination of permanent and traveling exhibits, comprehensive programs and special events.
With over 170 fun and challenging 'inter-activities' in multiple themed areas, there's so much to explore, discover and do! Pilot a cruise ship. Build a noodle sculpture. Design a city. Fly an airplane. Paint with light. Slide down a fireman's pole?.
Hyde Park Village has been a cherished neighborhood hub since 1905. Today, this 265,000 square foot shopping district spans seven city blocks of street retail, offices and dining in the heart of the Hyde Park Historic District, one of Tampa Bay's most desirable residential neighborhoods. The Village is home to a unique mix of national, regional, and local retailers who together form the special fabric of these streets.
International Plaza and Bay Street, an enclosed, two-story regional shopping center with an adjacent outdoor lifestyle center, is located on the southeast edge of the Tampa International Airport. It features 200 specialty stores and 15 restaurants, plus Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard's and Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza.
Known as Tampa's Latin Quarter, Ybor City is an exotic blend aromas, flavors, sights and sounds. From the scent of roasting Cuban coffee early in the morning to the rhythms of Latin music late into the night, Ybor is a feast for the senses.Browse eclectic shops and art galleries or visit one of the museums. See a "hand-rolled cigar" being made or just relax and "people watch" with a cup of Ybor's famous cafe con leche.


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Join population balance experts Dr. Allan Myerson of IIT and Dr. Kumar Dhanasekharan of Fluent Inc. in this seminar to learn about predicting size distribution along with transport phenomena and chemical reactions.
Who Should Attend this Presentation?
This seminar will provide an introduction to population balance methods in CFD. Engineers, engineering managers, and scientists dealing with particle/ bubble/ droplet size distribution in their process or with applications such as crystallization, fluidization, bubble columns, etc. would benefit from this informative webinar.
No prior experience with population balance methods or CFD is necessary.
To register, visit the webinar website.
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Design optimization process is a key task for thermal designers, and OptimizeIt completely automates it. Typically, design optimization involves setting up and solving multiple cases and then comparing results to find the best performing design. With Coolit v5.55, the user now simply defines what design parameters can be varied and the objective of the design. Once the problem is defined, Coolit takes over automatically setting up and solving the cases, and reporting the computed results identifying the best design.
OptimizeIt is just one of many enhancements in Coolit v5.55. Others include the ability to enter component positions and other quantities as an arithmetic function rather than a number, significantly improved model viewing and manipulation options. There are also solver algorithm advancements that improve convergence speed for certain classes of problems by an order of magnitude. Coolit v5.55 is available for delivery now.
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Built on ACUITIVs cutting-edge architecture which is based on VR Juggler and OpenGL, ACUITIV v4.0 provides customers with a new suite of interactive tools for transient model visualization, multi-PC visualization sessions, and steady-state model support. ACUITIV v4.0 opens new avenues for engineers, designers, and marketers to assist in their efforts to dramatically reduce time and cost of analysis, as a single solution can now be used enterprise-wide to analyze, communicate and collaborate on a design.
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ACML 2.0 provides an expanded feature set, optimization of existing
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Fujitsu Components, a leading thermal printer manufacturer, has rolled out its latest offering, the FTP-62D – a portable printer that can change paper within a few seconds. 0 Comments
Brother has rolled out the Brother MFC-7000 series, its brand new set of monochrome laser all-in-one printers. 0 Comments
Japanese document solutions company Kyocera Mita has expanded its lineup of office-class multifunction printers with the launch of two new monochrome TASKalfa MFPs. 0 Comments
Brother has launched three printers as part of its second generation of Professional Series inkjet multifunction offerings. The USP of the new models–the MFC-J6510DW, MFC-J6710DW and MFC-J6910DW–is that they are the first all-in-one inkjets in their respective market segments to provide all four functionalities–print, scan, copy, and fax–in wide format, i.e. papers of up to tabloid size (11 by 17 inches). 0 Comments
Asus has released a range of ASUS P8P67 and P8H67 Series Motherboards in India. The motherboards are based on the new Intel P67 and H67 chipsets and feature full support for Intel's Sandy Bridge second generation Intel Core i processors. 0 Comments
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The printing market is $250 billion industry worldwide. And what drives that market? Speed. And Memjet promises to help printer makers build some of the fastest printers in the world. 0 Comments
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A Western Bay teacher is defending an allegation that she stole a young student's medication.
A judge-alone defended hearing began in Tauranga District Court today for the woman who has denied a charge of theft of the Class B controlled drug Concerta - a prescription drug which treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The theft is alleged to have occurred between May 24 and 28 this year.
The identity of the teacher cannot be revealed due to a court-imposed suppression order. The name of the school has also been suppressed but The Bay of Plenty Times can reveal the woman was a teacher at an intermediate school.
The principal earlier told this newspaper that the alleged theft was uncovered due to the school's "robust internal audit processes"
The principal and several staff members will be prosecution witnesses during the two day hearing.
The teacher at the centre of the allegation is also currently undergoing an internal disciplinary process with the school's Board of Trustees' disciplinary body.
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Three Reasons the U.S. Will Miss Hamid Karzai
Afghanistan is in the process of electing a new leader, but President Hamid Karzai is likely to stay in office through the summer and may retain some role in Afghan politics after that. But for all the acrimony he and top U.S. officials have experienced dealing with each other — and despite his failures to fight corruption effectively — there are several reasons Washington may miss him:
(1) He held Afghanistan together ethnically. In his dozen years in power, Mr. Karzai, an ethnic Pashtun, has managed to empower important Tajik figures such as Defense Minister B.K. Mohammadi; former intelligence chief Amrullah Saleh; and former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah, who was the first-round leader in this spring's presidential election. Mr. Karzai has included ethnic Uzbeks and Hazaras not only in the Cabinet but also in Afghanistan's 34 governorships. (All of those governors, not to mention mayors, are appointed by the Afghan president, according to the 2004 constitution that the U.S. helped conceptualize and draft.) As is clear from the tensions in Iraq, Syria, Bosnia, or Pakistan and India, as well as Afghanistan's own history (particularly in the 1990s), this is no mean feat.
(2) He remained generally popular at home. To be sure, Mr. Karzai is controversial within Afghanistan, and the weak and often corrupt polity he has led is far from universally popular. But Mr. Karzai's own poll numbers have remained in the 70 percent range, and that plus the popularity of the army have provided much of the glue that has prevented Afghanistan from unraveling.
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(3) He has largely stayed out of the election to succeed him. This could change before the June runoff, of course, but Karzai's restraint so far distinguishes him from many other world leaders who found ways to circumvent constitutional or democratic requirements that they relinquish power.
It is time for a fresh start for Afghanistan. But the U.S. may miss Mr. Karzai, at least a little, when he's gone.
Michael O'Hanlon is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and co-author of "Strategic Reassurance and Resolve: U.S.-China Relations in the 21st Century."


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Demmy, T.L., Gu, L., Burkhalter, J.E., Toloza, E.M., D'Amico, T.A., Sutherland, S., . . . Cancer and Leukemia Group B. (2012). Optimal management of malignant pleural effusions (results of CALGB 30102). Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 10(8), 975-982.
The objective of the study was to compare tunneled pleural catheter drainage (TCD) to bedside talc pleurodesis (TP) via chest catheter for efficacy in controlling symptomatic unilateral malignant pleural effusions (MPE).
Randomized patients received one of two methods (TP or TCD) for pleural drainage then were followed up for 60 days. For the TP procedure, a single dose of 4–5 g of sterile talc slurry in 100 mL of saline was infused into the pleural space with a chest catheter. Placement was confirmed on a chest x-ray. Talc was administered within 36 hours of tube placement. The tube remained clamped for two hours for talc distribution. When the chest drainage decreased to 150 mL/24 hours, pleurodesis was assumed and the tube was removed. TP was performed on an inpatient basis. For TCD, catheters were drained daily with drainage bottles. No more than 1,000 mL were drained at a time, other than during the initial drainage. A chest x-ray was taken within 36 hours of initial drainage and the patient, a caregiver, or a visiting nurse drained the catheter daily after that. The catheter was removed when the drainage volume was less than 30 mL each day over three consecutive days. TCD is generally an outpatient procedure.
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ST. LOUIS -- The Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team won two games on Saturday in a tournament at St. Louis against Sacred Heart and Southern Boone County.
Sikeston senior Hunter Williams totaled all four of the Bulldogs' goals as they defeated Sacred Heart 3-1 and the state-ranked Southern Boone County 1-0.
"It was a great effort by my guys," Sikeston head coach Doyle Noe said. "Our games were back-to-back so it was nice to see them pull out two hard-fought, physical games. It was a good test for us."
Sikeston (12-11) have two games remaining in the regular season. They will travel to Poplar Bluff on Monday, then will end their season hosting Saxony Lutheran for Senior Night at 6 p.m.
PERRYVILLE -- After losing their first set 25-16 on Wednesday, the defending Class 2 state champion Scott City Lady Rams rallied past the Perryville Pirates at Perryville winning the second set 26-24 and the third 25-17.
Leading the Lady Rams to the victory, Katie Hogan amassed 20 kills, six kill block and nine digs while Mikah Simpson added 12 kills, three kill blocks and nine digs.
Mallory Reddick had 21 digs, Andrea Gray had 19 assists and four digs while Sydney Short chipped in 17 assists and eight digs.
Scott City ended their regular season at 26-5-2 and will now head into the Class 2, District 2 tournament which will be hosted on their home court.


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Electric cars have different capabilities and drawbacks than standard cars, and sometimes a design that works for a regular car doesn't make much sense for an EV. So when the EV startup Hiriko built its Fold concept, the idea was for the design to maximize the advantages of an electric drivetrain. The Fold is a city car if ever there was one, designed for car sharing programs. Private owners can buy them as well, but the $16,560 price tag is a little steep for a vehicle that really can't be taken outside the city. This impracticality comes from the fact that the electric motor produces only 20 horsepower, and the resulting top speed is 31mph.
The tradeoff for the lack of power is that the Fold is extremely usable in the city. In standard form, the car is 8 inches shorter than a Smart ForTwo, but it can also fold (see what they did there?) in the middle for parking purposes, and in this form is short enough to fit three units end-to-end in a parking space. With such a small size, there is no need for the battery to be especially big, and the Fold can go 75 miles on a charge, with charging taking an amazingly short 15 minutes with a quick charger. The car is the work of a group of Basque entrepreneurs and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It will make its official production debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March and go into production shortly after that, according to a report from auto123. It was designed for work primarily in Europe, but there has been interest from both Boston and San Francisco. The Fold makes pretty good sense for Europe, but we wouldn't hold out much hope for large numbers of examples making it to American shores.


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|This specification defines Extended Feature Set (EFS) Profiles - sets of features to be used in latent friction ridge (fingerprint, palmprint or plantar) searches of automated friction ridge identification systems (AFIS). The EFS Profiles are designed to be interoperable among AFIS systems from different vendors and to enable cross-jurisdictional searches that would not otherwise be practical. Multiple EFS Profiles are defined to allow for tradeoffs between examiner time and search accuracy. EFS Profiles also may be used simply to document latent friction ridge features, such as for potential use in legal proceedings or exchange between latent examiners, and need not be for AFIS matching purposes.
|Special Publication (NIST SP) - 1134
|AFIS, fingerprint, forensic science, interoperability, latent print, palmprint, forensics
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|Homeland Security/Forensics/Human Identity, Forensics, Forensics, Computer Forensics, Standards, Information Technology, Materials Science, Public Safety/Security


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Best Antivirus Software for Windows Vista
Why Do Windows Vista Users Need Antivirus Software?
The best antivirus software for keeping your Windows Vista computer running smoothly comes from Bitdefender, Kaspersky and Norton. Install one of them to increase your fighting chances against hackers. Learn about specific anti-virus products, Vista's basic security and related topics in our articles on antivirus software for Windows Vista for more information.
Antivirus Software for Windows Vista: What to Look For
To rank the top anti-virus software for Windows Vista, we evaluated the products for virus detection capabilities, virus removal, features, and help and support. Here's a synopsis of each of these areas:
Virus Detection
Good anti-virus software will work in tandem with your operating system to recognize data threats when they enter your system. For those times when the software misses threats, it should perform regular full-system checks — preferably when your system doesn't need those resources elsewhere. Your anti-virus software should also avoid falsely labeling harmless, essential files as threats. The best anti-virus software will have a threat database that consistently updates itself in response to the latest viruses, Trojans and other malware. But your software should recognize the kind of code that shows up in malware, even if a certain new bug hasn't yet made its way into the database. In other words, your anti-virus software should flag both existing and potential threats.
To evaluate these abilities, we relied on an independent lab, AV-Test. This group tests anti-virus programs against tens of millions of actual and potential threats, evaluating their performance on workstations networked to dozens of servers.
Virus Removal
When it finds dangerous files, your anti-virus software should be able to treat or quarantine the threats and remove them without causing errors or deleting needed system files. Such deletions can cripple your data or your system.
Beyond its basic anti-malware performance, security software can offer features that maximize usability, without slowing down your computer by monopolizing its resources. Your security software should be easy to install, and just as easy to use. It should actively protect not just files, but also incoming and outgoing email and instant messages, along with external storage devices like thumb drives.
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Lastly, good anti-virus software comes with strong, easy-to-use customer service. When you are ready to renew or upgrade your subscription, you should be able to do so easily. If you have problems in the meantime, help should be readily available. Software with a robust support network typically scored higher in our review. We assume that you would prefer 24/7 access to customer support and some vendors provide such a thing, but not all of them.
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The Race for China's Youth Market
A corporate strategy article by Thunderbird students Emma Brown, Caroline Caverly, Julie Goodman, Kelly Post and Angela Wong
Last year, when an apparel giant opened four stores in China and failed to gain a significant portion of the retail sales, multinational retail stores took note. The Gap, an apparel line successful in more than 3,000 locations worldwide, had everything going for them. So, what went wrong?
The Gap's biggest mistake was the cookie cutter approach it took to establishing its presence in the world's largest youth market. The Gap sought to target the increasing middle-income consumers in the rapidly growing Chinese market, but failed to capture the attention of their most important customers, the Chinese youth.
In China, the Gap is perceived as middle class apparel selling for a luxury price. Status and luxury are important goals for China's consumers, especially for the youth. However, a premium price for a middle class product is a cost youths are not willing to bear. Moreover, The Gap chose to open stand-alone stores rather than locating in mall areas, forcing customers to go out of their way to make a special trip just to visit the store. The majority of Chinese consumers purchase apparel at a mall because they can use it as a single destination for shopping, eating, and entertainment. The Gap failed to realize that China's middle class youth consumer is very different from an American consumer.
The Gap is not the only apparel company unraveling in the Chinese market. American Apparel also has had issues targeting the youth market. While in the U.S., American Apparel advertises its style as "sexy," Chinese female consumers prefer "cute" clothing. With all of these differences between the Western and Asian markets, how can a multinational company succeed in China?
While many companies are struggling in China, some have found a path to success. Enovate, a consulting company based in Shanghai, uses its strengths of networking and social media to successfully navigate the complexities of China's youth.
Why is China's youth market so challenging?
While the youth market is a difficult target, the Chinese youth market poses additional challenges for companies attempting to enter China. An important segment, Chinese youths have both the desire and means to spend. Disposable income is growing for younger and urban households, and the younger Chinese tend to spend more than save.[1] With rising income levels, the youth are able to afford more diverse and discerning tastes in their purchases.
What sets China apart from other nations is the one-child policy and its effects on the Chinese youth market. Since the implementation of the policy in the 1980s, which has resulted in 90 million only-children, the Chinese youth market is unique. The result of the policy is that a single child is now the focus of two parents and four grandparents, often leading to over-indulgence and high-pressure. These one-child policy children are regularly referred to as "little emperors" and are very persuasive in how their parents spend their money. In comparison, youth in the U.S. tend to have siblings whose parents balance the demands of each child. With so much familial attention and pressure focused on cultivating these only-children, the Chinese youth are interested in expressing their identity through personal choice. This desire to separate and differentiate makes the youth market a broad and diverse demographic.
Many companies looking to enter the Chinese market have yet to develop a more sophisticated understanding of how to successfully target the Chinese youth. Companies still believe that younger Chinese consumers are particularly influenced by Western trends in music, fashion, celebrities and sports. According to Passport GMID, "Chinese brands are slowly picking up market share, and even respect, amongst the fashion-conscious set, but foreign [Western] brands are still king in this marketplace and especially amongst the younger age groups."[2] However, this old tactic of pushing Western brands without understanding the Chinese consumer is likely to fail.
Although popular culture is reported to be heavily influenced by Hollywood, regional and local influences are not to be ignored. Neighboring countries' celebrities are also popular in China, evidenced by celebrity endorsements by Rain (Korea) and Ayumi Hamasaki (Japan). Strong foreign trends come from Japanese and, more recently, Korean pop culture, and resonate with many of the Asian youths. In addition to looking towards their neighbors, the Chinese youth also are impacted by Chinese pop culture. Popular Chinese celebrities are Faye Wong (Beijing), Andy Lau (Hong Kong), and Jay Chou (Taiwan). Additionally, half of box-office sales in China are for domestically produced motion pictures.[3]
Furthermore, China has regional differences, affecting preferences for local and foreign influences. For example, Shanghai tends to adopt more Japanese and Western aesthetics whereas Beijing is influenced by its indigenous arts and music culture.[4] Clearly, companies entering China must not underestimate the power of regional and local influences in the diverse youth market when introducing Western brands and culture.
Businesses also need to understand which mediums work best in targeting this unique group of consumers. TV ad bombardment simply will not work. Instead, businesses should focus on internet advertisement as Chinese youth spend an average of 34 hours online each week compared to roughly11 hours spent online by youth in other nations.[5] Furthermore, Chinese youth are now spending more time at the mall than ever before, making them perfect targets for brand marketing. However, this group not only cares about brands, they care about fitting in, personal expression, and increasingly more about social responsibility.
The complexities of the youth market, the specificity of the Chinese youth, and the high level of brand saturation necessitate that foreign businesses research and strategize how to enter China and succeed.
So who is doing it right?
Eno, founded in 2006 by former Nike executives and named one of China's top ten most innovative companies in 2010, uses young designers and musicians to develop youth market apparel. Headquartered in trend-setting Shanghai, employees are able to follow the trends and understand the complexities of the Chinese youth market. Comprised of both Chinese and Western management, Eno's team has a competitive advantage as market trends for China's youth show that there is increasing interest in Western apparel styles.
Eno's strength stems from building a relationship with its target clientele. By hosting local concerts and art events, Eno interacts with youths, encounters new ideas and gains market insight. Additionally, Eno's success is amplified due to the company's word of mouth and blogging marketing techniques. John Solomon, CEO of Eno, commented, "Ultimately, you are going to go with a recommendation from someone you know verses a total stranger. It is a little exaggerated in China because due to the lack of transparency and openness the system relies on these relationships to get things done."[6] With frequently interactions, Eno is able to respond to desires and build a relationship with the Chinese youth. Currently, Eno has expanded beyond Shanghai and sells its apparel throughout China.
The company's success has spurred their spinoff consulting firm, Enovate, focusing on insights and trends to help multinational businesses enter and connect with China's youth. Founded in 2008, Enovate provides businesses with up-to-date consumer information gleaned from data on market insights and analysis on the Chinese youth market. Enovate is able to do this by leveraging its "network," consisting of four main channels. These channels are their private social network, their "trend spotters," their research partners in the Pan-Asian area, and their expert network.[7] This unique format for navigating the ins-and-outs of the Chinese youth market allows Enovate to advise businesses on the best ways to connect with China's youth.
What does the future hold?
While companies like Enovate are assisting multinationals with their entrance into the Chinese market, there still lie some challenges ahead. Before companies attempt to enter and target China's youth market, multinationals must understand that cookie cutter methods that worked in their home countries will not work. China's youth market, with all of its challenges, is highly fickle with its diverse interests. A multinational must be prepared to adapt to the ever-changing environment and interests of this unique youth culture if they plan on successfully penetrating this market.
Although initially, The Gap may appear to have failed in China, they have not given up quite so easily. In March 2011, The Gap announced that it would expand its stores in China but has stressed that this time they are poised to win.[8] The Gap is expanding to online shopping mall Taobao, where 48,000 items are purchased per minute. This new approach shows that companies must be willing to modify their business models to better understand and target the Chinese youth. If done correctly, multinational companies stand a chance in China. And now, businesses do not have to tackle this challenge alone, they can rely on innovative consulting firms such as Enovate.
[1] Passport GMID.
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Accenture Global Research on Millenials' use of Technology 2010
[6] Interview with John Solomon, CEO of Enovate. July 26, 2011.
[8] South China Morning Post


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Lottery numbers are always drawn randomly. You will always concentrate on the pattern of the results and will take the advantages from it. There is a great formula involved that the most possible are repeated most often and least possible are repeated least often.
When you have wish to win the game you should try to mix the odd and even numbers. All the odds and evens are mixed at the ratio of 3/2 or 2/3 which means 2 odds and 3evens or 3 odds are 2 evens. You will see this pattern will appear in 66 percent of the results.
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You already know the pick 5 have the 38 numbers so never try to give the dates of any anniversaries or others, as these all from 1 to 31 fall in low numbers. You will get the winning numbers in this way if you pay attention to these directions.
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Looks great can´t wait for release ^^
Welcome to Project Reality: Battlefield 2 (aka PR:BF2), a free to download game modification for the Battlefield 2 (aka BF2) retail Windows PC game. The focus of this mod is to rework the original game engine developed by Digital Illusions of Sweden (Dice) within legal and feasible constraints to create a more realistic combat environment for the gaming community. This includes adjusting various game play elements including physics, visual effects and overall game play formats. Along with changes to how the game handles, the Project Reality team has been introducing British, Insurgent, IDF forces, Canadian, and Russian factions, plus a number of community assisted factions are currently in the works to introduce even more factions to the virtual battlefields. This Mod is not for the masses, due to the fact that it has a much higher learning curve then your classic arcade game. This is the real deal.
Looks great can´t wait for release ^^
Uhhhhh. HELLL YEAH!
sweet. another reason to find my BF2.
Very well made trailer. Awesome job lads, I also can't wait for it to be released :)
The mother of all realism mods?
The first realism mod was WGL for Operation Flashpoint... the makers of ACE2, which is the most realistic mod to date.
C´mom, The GameSpy guys know what they are talking about. Just you don´t.
I think he thought they meant mother as in "the realism mod that sparked all other realism mods because it was the first" instead of "the best and biggest realism mod to date".
this is more....just play 0.9 and read the changelog that just recently came out...just....read it...its litrally a wall of text....
When is it going to be released?
It says in the end of the video, FEB 5
More one release? Yeah!
As I can see, Canada will be released on 0.9
Oh hell yes...
lol same day when i go to tafe
Sweet! Good to see the Canadian Forces in this awesome mod. ;]
it looks good but not that realistic...
when im think of a realistic battlefield i allways think about...
civilians hiding or running around (maybe sometimes helping one side)
maybe sometimes you can see animals too (fleeing rats or something like that)...
Burning cars (and other stuff burning)
Jets who are flying some time over the battlefield (they fly high enough that they can interact in the battle)
and so on...
this game has maybe a realistic physic engine but not a realistic enviorment
but after all good work.
Civilians left the war zone long ago since they were warned and evacuated by local army because of war.
That's not neccasary u wouldnt notice them anyway or they would just bug you.
Burning cars in the places that battles happened, none of these maps look like there was soemthing happening earlier.
Maybe jets but on some maps only.
and not so on.
Anyways the mod is epic and I cant wait for the new release, the maps look amazing to :)
It's realistic for BF2, which is why it was called Project Reality in the first place. It's not meant to be the most realistic game/mod ever, the DEVs have higher priorities (tactical gameplay, teamwork incentives for example).
However to address your points:
- "civilians hiding or running around (maybe sometimes helping one side)"
There are actually civilian players who can help the Insurgents. They're just not shown in the trailer because the focus is on new content.
- "maybe sometimes you can see animals too (fleeing rats or something like that)..."
There are birds that scatter and fly away if you disturb them in forest areas, but apart from that animals aren't really possible on the engine.
- "Burning cars (and other stuff burning)"
There is plenty of that, just not seen in the trailer.
- "Jets who are flying some time over the battlefield (they fly high enough that they can interact in the battle)"
Also in PR, just not shown in the trailer.
- "this game has maybe a realistic physic engine but not a realistic enviorment"
It doesn't have either really, but that's because it's a Battlefield 2 mod not an independent game engine. Hence there are constraints on those aspects.
Basically you need to actually play the mod because you're making assumptions based only on the trailer which shows a very limited amount of the overall experience.
And try to know a bit more of the mod still post askenase, or the other will think that you don´t have a brain. But don´t worry, almost all the new members had these problems ;)
you're a dimwit.
can't wait, internet hasn't been workin for a couple of days, finally started downloading it!!! But I hope the estimated 20-30 inches of snow in the mid atlantic doesn't screw me over...
awesome trailer, congratulations!
Guys, what about Nuke in your mod?
i half-expected to see something like modern warfare 2 at the end. However mw2 aint all that realistic, the music and cool scenes just reminded me of it
This mod looks awsome. I am downloading it right now. I wish I could drive on the road that well xD
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
ValueRays® PINK Warm Mouse III Review
I was recently sent a ValueRays® PINK Warm Mouse III to review. First thing I noticed was the pink ribbon etched into the mouse. A portion of each purchase of the Pink ValueRays® Warm Mouse III will be donated to the American Cancer Society's Fight Against Cancer!
I opened the package and hooked it up to my computer. It took just a few seconds of using it before it started warming my hand. What a difference the heat makes if you're on the computer for a while. I have had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery and this mouse really helps.
The only downfall of this mouse is that it is not wireless.
Information from the website:
ValueRays® Warm Mouse III is a large Ergonomic Multi-Function Infrared Heated Mouse. Infrared Heat + Large Ergo Shape is healthy for the mouse hand. The ValueRays® Warm Mouse III is a healthy addition to your ergonomic work area. Use the computer to work for you, not harm you.
The mouse retails for $39.95 but is on sale for $29.95 with no sales tax and free shipping.
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I have one too, and I love it. It was great until my grandson sent it flying across the room one too many times.... lol
now it doesn't heat up... sniff, sniff
but I would recommend it to everyone !
- December 16, 2009 at 12:01 PM
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Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Great Expectations Forecast: Monday—rainy and dark. Tuesday—rainy and windy. Wednesday—rainy and rainy. Thursday—stormy. Friday—misty (thick fog warning). Saturday—heavy mist with light showers. Sunday—windy. Want it in Dickens's own words?
It was wretched weather; stormy and wet, stormy and wet; and mud, mud, mud, deep in all the streets. (39.4)
You get the point. We rarely see the sun, and when we do, we don't quite know what to do with ourselves. What's more, whenever there happens to be severe weather, something always happens. For example, the night Magwitch arrives on Pip's doorstep, there's a HUGE storm outside that only gets worse in the morning. When Pip first meets the convict in the graveyard, the mists are so thick that Pip can barely see his hands. It seems to us that weather is very closely tied to plot, and that it has something to do with big moments in Pip's life.


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Honolulu, Hawaii (AP) - Derwin Kitchen scored 20 points and Okaro White added 19 to lead Florida State to a 70-62 win over Hawaii Wednesday night in an opening-round game of the Diamond Head Classic.
The Seminoles (10-2) advanced to Thursday's semifinal round,
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Chris Singleton grabbed 12 rebounds for Florida State, which
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We spend time considering the possibility of harmonising our life by improving our home, health or relations to people and places that surround us. We realise that the changes of living areas are closely connected with the environment, and with us. For thousands of years people have followed their intuition and human life has been in harmony with nature. The environment that surrounds us never ceases to develop and change, which is true also for our housing and health.
One of the possible ways to react to these influences is the ancient philosophy of feng shui and geomancy. Geomancy teaches us about fine Earth powers and the methods of understanding them and being able to use them appropriately. It includes principles that help us perceive the fine changes of life energy in space. Feng shui is a very universal teaching and can be applied anywhere on Earth. I dedicate myself to these teachings, which have become one of the sources of my inspiration, within the activities of the ARC Studio. Their primary concern is the harmonisation and the balanced layout of the living space with all their fine and delicate links. My work points out the fact that everything changes in time, which I take into account even in the world of designed forms.


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Devin Burghart of the Institute for Research & Education on Human Rights attended the National Tea Party Convention and notes that Rick Scarborough used his address at the event to unveil a new coalition called "Mandate to Save America":
A workshop by Dr. Rick Scarborough indicated a shift taking place at the convention, transforming the focus from bailouts and deficits to the culture war. Scarborough is a former Southern Baptist pastor from Pearland, Texas, and a he heads up a corporate constellation including Vision America, Vision America Action and the Judeo-Christian Council for Constitutional Restoration. He has been fixture on the Christian Right for several years (Jerry Falwell published his first book).
After showing an eight minute video cataloguing his many television appearances, the jovial Scarborough told a packed room of around 215 people that the gap between "fiscal and social conservatives has got to cease." In addition to attacking the Obama administration for its commitment to ending Don't Ask Don't Tell and supporting the inclusion of gays and lesbians into federal hate crimes protections, Scarborough warned that we "now have a government of thieves" and that we are moving towards a "collectivist" society. We have a Godly duty to defend "American exceptionalism," he said.
Scarborough used much of his speech to launch a new campaign, called the Mandate to Save America, a project of the S.T.O.P. Obama Tyranny National Coalition.
The pamphlet he distributed read, "We, the undersigned, and millions of other American patriots, including many who comprise the growing TEA Party movement, are no less determined than patriots of the past, who fought for our freedom. We will make any sacrifice, endure any hardship, and confront any foe to keep the flame of freedom burning bright; so help us God."
The list of signers reads like a who's who of the Christian Right: Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, Tim Wildmon of the American Family Association, Gary Bauer of American Values, Wendy Wright of Concerned Women for America, and many more. The ten campaign demands marked an overt attempt to fuse Tea Party desires with the broader agenda of the Christian Right into a more potent form of Christian nationalism.
Scarborough worked up the crowd in the room, and got a standing ovation when he demanded, "enough is enough!" When he finished, an older woman in the front row stood up and stated, "What we need is revival and revolt!" which also brought enthusiastic cheers from the audience.
And sure enough, Mandate to Save America has a website carrying this declaration:
So far the list of signers includes Gary Bauer, Tom DeLay, Janet Porter, Tony Perkins, Phyllis Schlafly, Mat Staver, Tim Wildmon, Wendy Wright, Richard Viguerie, and several others.
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The Old Parsonage House At Sharnford
John Nichols provides a fine illustration of the old Sharnford parsonage house that once stood alongside the church, in his monumental survey of Leicestershire Antiquities. He writes of being "very hospitably received at the rectory in 1792" by Rev. John Horton and his wife, a "truly respectable couple" who claimed that they had "not been any further than Hinckley for half a century." This two-storeyed, timber-framed house which has now been demolished, has an interesting history. According to Nichols an inscription on a board once attached to the building stated that "M.B. The Parson Bilt this hovse 1639", suggesting that the builder was Giles Banks, rector of Sharnforth from 1637 to1683. Although Sharnford was not a particularly rich living the annual value of the parsonage evidently increased fivefold after the Civil War, from ₤40 in 1650 to ₤200 by 1791. With additional income from "horticulture" - presumably grain, produce and fruit from the orchards - the annual value of the living had swollen to more than ₤360 by 1811. Nichols Horton, who served as rector of both Sharnford and Little Peating from 1738-1793, lived here for fifty-five years. He was replaced by George Waddington in 1793, then Robert Nares, a prebend of St Pauls and a canon residentiary of Lichfield who stayed only a few months from September 1798 before resigning and being replaced by Joseph Cotman in 1799.
At the turn of the century Sharnford had grown into a sizeable settlement with 77 houses, housing 81 families with a total recorded population of 373, according to the 1801 census. Nichols describes the inhabitants as being mostly yeomen and tradesmen. There were no "titled great" owning property here, and no acknowledged lord of the manor. The parsonage house, like most church property, experienced occasional periods of neglect and rebuilding depending upon the incumbent. A terrier of 1745 describes a fairly substantial building "of three bays of building with brew house and dairy, two bays, the stables two bays and barn, two bays, the Homestead and Garden about two acres". The Enclosure Award in 1764 records 229 acres of glebe lands. By 1765 the barn had expanded into a "tithe barn of three bays" and there was also a brew-house and other adjacent buildings of five bays, and a fashionable "Dove House" or dovecote. (L.A.O. Terriers, 1745, 1765).
Ecclesiatical visitations provide very clear evidence of the parsonage house falling into neglect, mainly as the result of being used as a farmhouse and grain store. In his 1778 visitation Archdeacon James Bickham recommended that the churchyard was to be fenced off from the rector's house, and that the rectory was to be repaired. Again, in 1797 we learn that the parsonage house and outhouses were "uninhabited and going to ruin", and needed "to be completely and substantially repaired" (1D/41/18/21 p. 127). The archdeacon complained that "the tenant or occupier of the glebe lands makes use of the house for a granary; every room and chamber of it is laden with grain, to the certain injury and desolation of the building: this to be immediately removed". In the visitation of the following year, Burnaby repeated Bickham's earlier instruction that the grain was to be removed out of the parsonage house (1D/41/18/22, p.127)
Despite the note of urgency, the incumbent does not appear to have taken much heed of these instructions, for when Rev Joseph Cotman was appointed to the living on February 28th, 1799 he complained of having to spend £700 on repairs "before I could get into the house". Before coming to landlocked Leicestershire Cotman had been Chaplain of Duncan's North Seas Fleet. As might be expected from a former naval man he was very forthright in his answers to the Ecclesiastical Revenues Commission, making a very plausible case for repairs and rebuilding. As he recorded on his arrival, "the principall walls…are to a great extent composed of old and decayed wood framing filled in with… old brickwork. The partition walls are chiefly of a very old and weak studded work covered with decayed boards on lath plaster. The ground floors are… brick. The roof is extremely weak and unsound excepting a small portion recently repaired…The out offices…are not at all adapted to be useful or convenient in their present situation for the proprieter of the new rectory house".
By 1821 most of the urgent repairs appear to have been completed, a terrier of that year describing the parsonage house and outbuildings "all in good repair, which were in a most dilapidated state at the rector's arrival, the lands in general in a wretch'd state". Cotman had also made some agricultural improvements to bring in extra income, the rectory garden of nearly a quarter of an acre and an adjoining orchard being "well planted by the present rector with fruit trees" (LAO terrier13/1, 1821).
The 1832 answers to the articles of inquiry to the Ecclesiastical Revenues Commission found Cotman still in residence and making improvements. Although the population of the parish had increased to 450 according to the recent census, the church was big enough to accommodate the entire parish, with a Dissenting chapel housing another third of the population. The newly refurbished parsonage house "built by the present incumbent and kept in perfect repair" was occupied by the rector whose annual income had grown to ₤340, the tithes being reduced to a few shillings as the value laid out in land at enclosure. Cotman was proud of his improvements, recording that "if land should keep its value (as at present) the income will remain as at present. But if Parliament does not consider the landed interest as well as commercial land must sink in its value. I have lately let land for sixty per acre that in 1815 was purchased for ₤10". In 1842 he was apparently still comfortably residing in the old parsonage house, kept in "decent repair".
Cotman who died in 1850 at Sharnford in his eighty-ninth year, was largely responsible for restoring the old parsonage house and offices. However we might imagine he had some misgivings, as he wryly noted in 1832, the money he had expended upon repairs and land "would have purchased a superior Advowson". The expenditure on repairs and improvements would appear to have been largely wasted, for in 1851 the next incumbent demolished the old timber-framed structure and replaced it with a new parsonage house costing £1200.
Sources: John Nichols, Antiquities of Leicestershire Vol. IV, pp 920 et seq.
Lincoln Archives: Glebe Terriers 1745, 1765, 1821.
Leicester Record Office: Archdeacon Bickman's and Burnaby's visitations: 1D/41/18/21, p.127; 1D/41/18/22, p.127., L.R.O. 245/50/8, p. 158.
Church of England Records Centre: Sharnford, NB 19/180B. Cf. Articles of Inquiry. Ecclesiastical Revenues Commission…1832.
Transcripts of correspondence are from S. R. C. Harratt, 'A Tory Anglican Hegemony Misrepresented: Clergy Politics and the People in the Diocese of Lincoln, c. 1770-1830', University of Lancaster unpublished Ph.D (1997).
Entry for death of Joseph Cotman in the Gentlemans Magazine, XXXIV, (1850) p. 222
Plans and description of the new parsonage house in C. N Wright's, Directory of Towns, Villages, and Hamlets Twelve Miles Round Leicester (1890), p.522.
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The primary is over, and now the real race for Lansing City Council's two at-large seats begins.
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"I'm pretty competitive, so I really wanted those 50 votes, but I feel great," Clarke said. "I'm in a fantastic position."
Clarke finished with the bronze in this one, just below incumbents Kathie Dunbar and Brian Jeffries, who came out on top. Ted O'Dell rounded out the four.
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All of the candidates say the real campaign starts now, even for the incumbents. Both Dunbar and Jeffries say they're not taking anything for granted and are focused on their own efforts, not their challengers.
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"If voters want growth and continued good things in the city of Lansing, then I ask that they vote for me, and give me the team that I need," Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said.
Bernero said for him, that team includes Dunbar and Clarke, but not Jeffries.
"He is an obstacle to progress and nothing but," Bernero said. He went on to say a vote for Bernero and Jeffries is "a vote for gridlock" in the city.
Jeffries said all he's worried about are the voters.
"He certainly has his opinion, but at the end of the day, I'm here to answer to one group, and that's the voters of this city and the people that live here," Jeffries said.
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SAN RAMON -- As a little girl, Alice Yang was an endless blur of motion, her mother recalls.
Always jumping around, bending, twisting, twirling and zipping about the house as child, mom Linda Wang says the young ice skater from San Ramon was always a burst of kinetic activity.
In fact, Wang remembers how others sometimes joked that Alice tumbled around so much they would have thought she was a boy, if it weren't for the fact "she was just this little spinning thing in pink."
But these days, Alice, now 13, has harnessed all that boundless vitality into a picture-perfect image of grace, agility and athleticism on ice. And it is those skills as a figure skater, gliding and spinning with exquisite elegance on the ice, that have thrust her into a national spotlight. She recently qualified for the 2014 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championship that will be held in Boston from Sunday through Jan. 12. To earn this spot, she placed second in ladies intermediate level figure skating at the U.S. Pacific Coast Sectionals -- along with another girl from the Bay Area in her level who placed fourth, Lily Sun, of San Mateo.
The national championship is a prestigious event, from which the Olympic team is selected, said Kim Micheff, her skating coach. Although Alice isn't yet at Olympic level, it's a huge accomplishment for the young skater,
"She's a good competitor," Micheff said "She just has the fighting desire in her, and I see it on a daily basis."
For instance, she worked nearly every day for years to nail a triple Salchow and a double axle. And she's a master at the art of spinning. It's her specialty, her coach said. In fact, Alice has the highest score in the United States of all the intermediate level ladies figure skaters on her layback spin. She can arch her back and amazingly spin up to 30 revolutions in one spin.
"It takes a lot of talent," Micheff said. To perform these adept moves, "you need to be well aware of where your body is and where your weight is on your blade."
And although Alice can be found at ice skating practice for an hour every morning before school and on the weekends at Dublin Iceland, she and her mother care deeply about her achieving a balance in athletics, school and her social life. In fact, she's also is straight-A student at Gale Ranch Middle School.
She's very focused, diligent and dedicated," Micheff said. "And she exhibits grace under pressure."
Although Alice is determined to do her best, she's also a very careful skater, her mother observes. That's why she never has gotten injured. And at the same time, she doesn't ever allow herself to just give up or get easily discouraged, her mom said. For instance, Alice recently fell when landing a triple Salchow during a competition, only to just pick herself up, rebound and nail it the next time, finally placing in the top four in same competition.
She will just say to herself: "I will do better next time," her mom says.
Alice shrugged and said she doesn't know how or why she's so good at spins -- or at ice skating, for that matter. She just knows that she loves the feeling of being on the ice.
Although her coach says Alice can be somewhat quiet and shy, she quick to laugh and smile whenever she talks about her love of skating -- and it's clear she does it because she finds it fun -- and not just because she's determined.
In fact, that's one of the things she remembers enjoying the most about figure skating, even at 5-and-a-half years-old, when she started lessons.
She was just thrilled and excited that she could do all the things she loved to do naturally, "spin and jump and go fast," she said, joyfully. And the feeling of spinning around fast always just seemed second-nature to her.
When she was 8 years old, she recalls, she'd go to the park near her home, hang off the playground merry-go-round and spin as fast as she could.
It was exhilarating, she said: "The faster it went, the more I liked it."
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