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Best of Home 2012
From building and renovating to landscaping and design, we bring you our second annual list of all the people and places you'll need to make your home your castle as voted by the readers of Augusta Magazine.
Best Appliance Store
First Place
Kelley Appliance Center
191 Baston Rd., Martinez
(706) 863-7098
Add convenience and luxury to your life with ice makers, wine coolers and dish drawers plus standard appliances like refrigerators, freezers, vent hoods, ovens, ranges and so much more while staying within your budget.
Second Place
Appliance Land
3855 Washington Rd.
(706) 863-1111
Outfit the kitchen, laundry room and home theater with brand-name appliances without shopping multiple stores.
Third Place
Prestige Appliances
& Accessories
2575 Whiskey Rd. Aiken
(803) 644-6113
Whether designing a new kitchen or renovating an established one, at Prestige Appliances, the headquarters for distinguished kitchens, homeowners' plans become reality.
Best Bath Supply Showroom
First Place
Landrum Supply Co.
1440 Reynolds St., Augusta
(706) 722-2042
Landrum Supply Company's professional design associates go the extra mile to provide exceptional customer service.
Second Place
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and
Lighting Gallery
3610 Wrightsboro Rd.
(706) 860-7677
When it comes to putting together a well-appointed bathroom, Ferguson specializes in inspiration.
Best Appliance Store
First Place
Kelley Appliance Center
191 Baston Rd., Martinez
(706) 863-7098
Add convenience and luxury to your life with ice makers, wine coolers and dish drawers plus standard appliances like refrigerators, freezers, vent hoods, ovens, ranges and so much more while staying within your budget.
Second Place
Appliance Land
3855 Washington Rd., Martinez
(706) 863-1111
Outfit the kitchen, laundry room and home theater with brand-name appliances without shopping multiple stores.
Third Place
Prestige Appliances & Accessories
2575 Whiskey Rd. Aiken
(803) 644-6113
Whether designing a new kitchen or renovating an established one, at Prestige Appliances, the headquarters for distinguished kitchens, homeowners' plans become reality.
Best Bath Supply Showroom
First Place
Landrum Supply Co.
1440 Reynolds St., Augusta
(706) 722-2042
Landrum Supply Company's professional design associates go the extra mile to provide exceptional customer service.
Second Place
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and
Lighting Gallery
3610 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta
(706) 860-7677
When it comes to putting together a well-appointed bathroom, Ferguson specializes in inspiration.
Third Place Tie
W.A. Bragg & Co.
420 Columbia Industrial Blvd., Evans
(706) 860-9790
#4 Caldwell Ct., Aiken
(803) 642-6000
2513 Mike Padgett Hwy., Augusta
(706) 798-8257
Visit the W.A. Bragg Showroom to see and touch wow-factor fixtures while benefiting from showroom's professional expert advice.
Third Place Tie
Lowe's Home Improvement
4305 Washington Rd., Evans
(706) 868-4112
224 Bobby Jones Exp., Augusta
(706) 651-8600
Store associates knowledgeable in every aspect of bathroom design from towel hooks to designer basins arm even the most hesitant homeowner with expertise.
Best Cabinetmaker
First Place
Crawford Cabinets
3831 Oak Dr., Martinez
(706) 868-6329
The Crawford Cabinets design team listens to clients' visions for their homes and custom-designs affordable and functional cabinetry to suit.
Second Place
Looper Cabinet Co. Inc.
418 Columbia Industrial Blvd., Evans (706) 863-1505
This family-owned business boasts a rich 60-year tradition of designing, building and installing custom-made European frameless and traditional cabinetry for every room in the house.
Third Place
Cedar Ridge Cabinet Company, Inc.
476 Flowing Wells Rd., Suite H, Martinez
(706) 364-7866
Since 2002, partners Dwayne Schultz and Montey Secord have served the CSRA's custom cabinetry needs, completing every project, big and small, with quality workmanship.
Best Carpet/Rug Company
First Place
The Carpet Shop
3114 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta
(706) 736-1491
398 Towne Park Blvd., Evans
(706) 863-5839
1530 Whiskey Rd., Aiken
(803) 649-0961
At The Carpet Shop, associates understand that flooring is the foundation for décor and, with that in mind, guide customers through selecting the right carpet or rug for their home.
Second Place
Hardwood Floors & More
4696 Washington Rd., Evans
(706) 868-7030
550 Silver Bluff Rd.
Aiken (803) 642-3232
With more than 25 years in the business, owners Ray and Suzanne Lilly offer excellent customer service and a wide range of products to make remodeling easy.
Third Place
Floors 360
476 Flowing Wells Rd., Unit B, Martinez
(706) 855-6902
Floors 360 proudly offers big store brands with small town service and prices.
Best Carpet Cleaning Service
First Place
Stanley Steemer
2007 Westside Dr., Augusta
(706) 860-3774
Using a hot-water extraction process recommended by most carpet manufacturers, Stanley Steemer gets carpets deep-down clean.
Second Place
Knight Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners
5162 Fairington Dr., Evans
(706) 860-5529
A 10-step process that begins with a pre-inspection and includes moving furniture, pre-vacuuming and spot treatment before soil extraction and rinse, ensures clean carpets and customer satisfaction.
Third Place
ChemDry of Augusta
4263 Washington Rd., Evans
(706) 868-0191
Consumers trust ChemDry's reputation, built on 30 years in the industry, for using innovative equipment and fast-drying, powerful cleaning solutions.
Best Countertop Company
First Place
2014 Westside Crt.
Masters Industrial Park Augusta
(706) 828-7544
A team of design and fabrication professionals offers the best in craftsmanship, timely delivery and expert installation of solid surface countertops for the home and office.
Second Place
Stoneworks of Augusta
1067 Franke Industrial Dr., Augusta
(706) 798-3005
Granite, marble, limestone, soapstone, onyx and quartz are Mother Nature's masterpieces perfected for the home by Stoneworks of Augusta. Give them a call for help choosing the type of stone best suited to your purposes.
Third Place
Augusta Granite Co.
202 John Deere Pkwy., Grovetown
(706) 513-3557
For more than 15 years, Augusta Granite Co. has fabricated and installed custom countertops and vanities in granite and marble.
Best Decorator Fabric Store
First Place
Curtain Call
320 Baston Rd., Martinez
(706) 868-5757
Fabrics by Duralee, Fabricut, Thibaut, Beacon Hill, Lee Jofa and Kravet join a host of others available, either in stock or by special order, to Curtain Call's customers.
Second Place
Décorator's Outlet & Interiors
615 NW Frontage Rd., Martinez
(706) 855-5070
At Decorator's Outlet peruse an extensive selection of decorator fabrics, priced 30-75 percent below retail, plus accessories such as drapery hardware and designer trims.
Third Place
Signature Interiors
502 Fury's Ferry Rd., Martinez
(706) 447-1503
Interior designer Michael Siewert introduces his clients to fabulous fabrics for custom drapes, bedding and upholstery.
Best Fence
First Place
Maner Builders Supply Co.
3717 Washington Rd.
(706) 863-6191
The Maner Fence and Specialties division installs fences, custom-built gates, residential gate operators and commercial gate operators across the Southeast. Hundreds of different fencing styles, from utilitarian chain link to ornamental aluminum, steel and vinyl, are available.
Second Place
American Custom Fence Co.
4595 Fulcher Rd., Hephzibah
(706) 833-0428
Whether you have white picket fence dreams or a man's best friend who needs a place to romp and roam, James Enfinger will design a fence that fits your needs beautifully.
Third Place
Boyd Fence
1492 Atomic Rd., Beech Island
(803) 278-4420
Fences, gates and access control systems in a variety of finishes will withstand the elements and the test of time.
Best Garage Door Company
First Place
Overhead Door Company of Augusta
1529 Crescent Dr., Augusta
(706) 736-8478
Pick your material—wood, fiberglass, vinyl, aluminum, steel—and your style, from traditional to modern, and Overhead Door Company will do the rest.
Second Place
Access Garage Door
2083 Heckle St., Ste. 900, Augusta
(706) 738-5505
Access Garage Door, under the ownership of Michael Johnson, sells services and repairs garage doors and openers.
Third Place
Southern Door & Fireplace, Inc.
3019 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta
(706) 868-8118
With more than 300 residential garage doors from which to choose, plus accessories for added convenience and security, homeowners will find a fit that complements their home and lifestyle.
Best Heating and Air
First Place
Busby's Heating and Air-Conditioning
1236 Gordon Park Rd., Augusta
(706) 722-8855
Serving the CSRA since 1945, Busby's skilled professionals use top quality materials, plus a quality assurance specialist inspects every completed job.
Second Place
Gold Mech Services
1559 Broad St., Augusta
(706) 724-4653
Gold Mech Services will keep you comfortable in your home through the hot months of summer and the cold months of winter.
Third Place
Doc Savage Heating and Air
Conditioning, Inc
2530 Ivey Rd., Augusta
(706) 793-4131
The customer-focused home comfort professionals of Doc Savage Heating and Air put their expertise to work for customers.
Best Historic Preservation
First Place
Rex Property and Land LLC
307 11th St., Augusta
(706) 722-4962
The character and charm of lovingly restored historic homes and buildings in Augusta's downtown, Summerville and Hill neighborhoods capture the heart and soul of Augusta architecture.
Second Place
Haltermann Partners Inc.
753 Broad St. #410, Augusta
(706) 722-3961
Bringing downtown Augusta's historic buildings back to life, Haltermann Partners buys and renovates existing structures for commercial, office and residential tenants.
Best Hardwood Flooring
First Place
Hardwood Floors & More
4696 Washington Rd., Evans
(706) 868-7030
550 Silver Bluff Rd., Aiken
(803) 642-3232
Visit the Evans and Aiken showrooms to discover the latest trends in home design and get assistance incorporating them into your décor.
Second Place
Southern Wood Floors
472 Flowing Wells Rd., Augusta
(888) 488-7463
Southern Wood Floors manufactures and sells solid and engineered wood flooring, including wide plank, heart pine, reclaimed antique heart pine and Southern pine.
Third Place
Kirkland's Flooring
657 North Belair Rd., Evans
(706) 650-1905
Kirkland's special payment options and financing mean customers don't have to compromise on quality flooring.
Best Kitchen Supply Showroom
First Place
Ferguson's Bath, Kitchen and
Lighting Gallery
3610 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta
(706) 860-7677
Associates in the Ferguson's showroom help patrons determine their personal style and select design elements that reflect it.
Second Place
Landrum Supply Co.
1440 Reynolds St., Augusta
(706) 722-2042
An extensive inventory of products ensures that your kitchen design will be beyond the ordinary.
Third Place
Artistic Kitchens & Design
3124 Washington Rd. #C, Augusta
(706) 733-5396
See your kitchen design in a 3-D computerized model before the dependable professional installation team makes your dream a reality.
Best Landscape Design Architect
First Place
Southern Landscaping & Lawncare Inc.
4749 Washington Rd., Evans
(706) 855-5035
Professional landscape designers craft a plan to suit the customer's preferences and budget and to make sure the right plant is in the right place every time.
Second Place
Jeff Tilden Gardens & Stones
(706) 799-6132
Jeff Tilden's goal isn't to install landscapes; he aspires to design gardens that move people's souls.
Third Place
Environmental Life Plantings
3489 Greenway Dr., Evans
(706) 825-8220
Jack Blue and his team cover all the bases of high-end residential and commercial landscaping, from design through complete installation, with a staff that includes an arborist, a landscape architect and Blue, who is an expert in agronomy and ornamental horticulture.
Best Lighting Showroom
First Place
Southern Lighting Gallery
215 Bobby Jones Exp., Martinez
(706) 868-5014
This award-winning showroom, featuring lifestyle vignettes, displays an assortment of lighting fixtures, from crystals to basics.
Second Place
Hardwood Floors & More
4696 Washington Rd., Evans
(706) 868-7030
550 Silver Bluff Rd.
Aiken (803) 642-3232
Find the perfect fixtures to layer your home in light and wash your rooms in ambiance.
Third Place
Ferguson's Bath, Kitchen and
Lighting Gallery
3610 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta
(706) 860-7677
From traditional to contemporary, functional to fabulous, Ferguson's Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery glows with lighting choices.
Best Lumber
First Place
Mulherin Lumber Co.
705 Industrial Park Dr., Evans
(706) 863-6070
The Mulherin family has supplied Augusta and surrounding areas with quality building materials since 1937.
Second Place
Maner Builders Supply Co.
3787 Martinez Blvd., Martinez
(706) 863-6191
Maner Builders Supply sells top-grade lumber with a smile and great service for small and large projects.
Third Place
Culpepper Lumber Company and
Ace Hardware
4532 Washington Rd., Evans
(706) 863-7109
816 Augusta Hwy., Thomson
(706) 595-3512
At Culpepper Ace Hardware, a CSRA fixture for over 50 years, customers receive top-quality products and service coupled with friendly advice and utmost convenience.
Best Mortgage Lending Institution
First Place
Georgia Bank & Trust
(706) 739-1780
Through Georgia Bank & Trust's commitment to caring, connecting and doing the right thing, loan officers make the dream of homeownership a reality. Three branch locations in the CSRA.
Second Place
First Bank of Georgia
(706) 821-6000
This team of experienced, local bankers tailors home loans to fit individual borrowers. Six branch locations serve the CSRA.
Third Place
Queensborough National Bank and
Trust Co.
(706) 869-6975
Enjoy Queensborough's simple and straightforward process for receiving a loan. There are eight CSRA branches.
Best Home Builder
First Place
Garren Construction
1427 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta
(706) 737-5785
Garren Construction builds beautiful and exceptionably livable single-family homes.
Second Place
Ivey Homes
7013 Evans Town Center Blvd.
Ste. 401 Evans
(706) 868-9363
GuildQuality surveys of each and every Ivey Homes buyer have resulted in top scores in customer satisfaction for five years running.
Third Place
R.T. Bailey Construction, Inc.
723 Industrial Park Dr., Ste. 1, Evans
(706) 210-5488
Building in Columbia County and Aiken neighborhoods, R.T. Bailey attends to the details in each home and backs up its construction with a Quality Builders Warranty.
Best Paint Store
First Place
Gerald Robinson's Paint and
Decorating Center
3850 Washington Rd., #5A, Augusta
(706) 863-4593
Knowledgeable specialists provide advice about surface preparation, proper painting techniques and assistance with choosing the correct tools and paints for each job.
Second Place
Sherwin Williams
3238 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta
(706) 733-9405
201 Casa Linda Dr., Martinez
(706) 863-3523
2709 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta
(706) 796-3865
Sherwin Williams provides innovative solutions for painting almost every surface.
Third Place
Culpepper Lumber Company and
Ace Hardware
4532 Washington Rd., Evans
(706) 863-7109
816 Augusta Hwy., Thomson
(706) 595-3512
Receive one-on-one consultation with a paint technician who specializes in custom matching paints and stains.
Best Pool Installation
First Place
Pete Alewine Pool Co. Inc.
4470 Washington Rd., Evans
(706) 863-1207
816 Augusta Hwy., Augusta
116A Pendleton St., SW, Aiken
(803) 641-3117
A custom-built vinyl or Gunite Pete Alewine pool will meet or exceed your expectations.
Second Place
Carefree Pools and Spa
4467 Washington Rd., Evans
(706) 650-0874
Carefree Pools & Spas creates backyard retreats with one-of-a-kind pool designs for each client.
Third Place
Indigo Pool and Spa Inc.
2101 Reynolds Walk Trail, Greensboro
(706) 999-1413
James Parker Brown, owner of Indigo Pool and Spa, designs vibrant poolscapes that become timeless pieces of art.
Best Home Security
First Place
4210 Columbia Rd. #2B, Martinez
(706) 733-5555
Peace of mind comes with burglary detection, wireless monitoring, fire protection, video surveillance and other security solutions.
Second Place
4210 Columbia Rd. #2B, Martinez
(706) 733-5555
Protect what matters most with affordable home security that offers options such as a personal emergency response system and the power to remotely arm and disarm your home security system.
Third Place
Security Specialists Inc.
3450 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta
(706) 796-7084
Security Specialists incorporates cutting edge technology into security systems that monitor for intruders, fire and other dangers.
Best Tile Company
First Place
Traditions in Tile
1712 North Leg Ct., Augusta
(706) 738-3960
Tile from around the world in ceramic, glass, porcelain, stone and metal speak to endless possibilities for the home.
Second Place
Tile Center
2582 Whiskey Rd., Aiken
(803) 649-5411
1331 Reynolds St., Augusta
(706) 722-6804
3905 Washington Rd., Martinez
(706) 863-5818
Selections at each location are tailored to meet the needs of the market served and enable the Tile Center to carry the largest possible inventory of unique products.
Third Place
The Carpet Shop
3114 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta
(706) 736-1491
398 Towne Park Blvd., Evans
(706) 863-5839
1530 Whiskey Rd., Aiken
(803) 649-0961
The Carpet Shop pros will help you personalize your home with beautiful, durable tile from their vast sampling of colors, shapes, sizes and finishes.
Best Home Furnishings Consignment
First Place
Consign Design
318 Baston Rd., Martinez
(706) 945-0176
With a constantly changing inventory, there's always something fresh for the home at the original upscale home consignment shop in the Martinez/Evans area.
Second Place
Designed for Change
139 D Davis Rd., Martinez
(706) 922-5106
Upscale furniture and accessories help the homeowner on a budget confidently turn any room into a comfortable, inviting space.
Third Place
ReQoop Consignment Shows
3157 Washington Rd., Augusta
(706) 394-3108
Decorationg options for the home abound at ReQoop's two home décor and fine furnishings shows each year, featuring gently used items as well as overstocks and liquidated inventory.
Best Outdoor Furniture
First Place
The Wicker Barn
3910 Washington Rd., Augusta
(706) 364-3570
Furnish your patio, deck, sunroom or porch with all-weather, durable resin wicker.
Second Place
Casual Furniture of Augusta
3725 Washington Rd., Augusta
(706) 504-4547
Outdoor furniture from Windham, TC Castings, Tropitone, Seaside Casual and others adds comfort and style to your deck, swimming pool or spa.
Third Place
Weinberger's Furniture and Mattress Showcase
3137 Washington Rd., Augusta
(706) 860-9494
Let the Weinberger's staff help you create an exceptional outdoor living environment at an affordable price point.
Best Outdoor Lighting
First Place
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives
493 Walton Ford's Ct., Grovetown
(706) 722-5711
Highlight the best aspects of your home's architectural details, landscape and open spaces with strategically placed outdoor lighting.
Second Place
Christmas and Nite Time Décors
3504 Saxon Rd., Martinez
(706) 860-9919
Light up the night and expand your entertaining space with outdoor lighting by Nite Time Décor.


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Take a sneak peek at the new NIST.gov and let us know what you think!
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FLC Names Zielinski National Chair, Honors Satterfield with STEM Award
From NIST Tech Beat: May 14, 2013
Michael E. Newman
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC), the nationwide network that promotes and strengthens technology transfer from its membership of 300 federal laboratories and centers, recently honored two officials from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Paul Zielinski, director of NIST's Technology Partnerships Office, has been elected for a two-year term as the FLC national chair, starting in October 2013. In this position, Zielinski will serve as the organization's chief executive, head its executive board and executive committee, and be responsible for leading activities that advance FLC's mission to "create an environment that adds value to and supports the technology transfer efforts of its members and potential partners."
The FLC also recently announced that Mary Satterfield, scientific advisor to the director of NIST's Materials Measurement Laboratory, has been named as a winner of the 2013 STEM Award. The award "recognizes the efforts of an FLC laboratory employee (or team) that has demonstrated outstanding work in support of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education during the past year." At NIST, Satterfield has led the development and operation of the agency's Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers, a two-week workshop for science teachers in Grades 6-8 with hands-on activities, lectures, tours and visits with scientists.
For more information on the FLC, go to www.federallabs.org.

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After Tuesday night's exhilarating quarter-final 2nd leg ties, the encounters on Wednesday always had a hard act to follow. Bayern Munich relentlessly marched into the semi-finals with a consummate 2-0 victory over Juventus. Over in Catalunya, Barcelona survived a huge scare from PSG to draw 1-1 and progress on away goals after the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate. The semi-final line-up is all set now and it is a case of Germany vs Spain. Bayern and Dortmund have been dominant through out the tournament while Barcelona and Real Madrid have had plenty of scares en route, but the pedigree of the La Liga giants makes them favourites at the moment.
Barcelona 1-1 PSG (Agg 3-3, Barca win on away goals)
The tie against Barca was said to be the coming of age of Carlo Ancelotti's expensively assembled side and they acquitted themselves commendably over the two legs, but ultimately couldn't get past the pass maters. PSG had two Barca away goals to scale after the 1st leg finished 2-2 and Javier Pastore put them in a strong position five minutes into the 2nd half when he collected Zlatan Ibrahimovic's pass, beat the shaky Barca defence and ultimately fired past Victor Valdes.


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wanderlust shoes
Fashionable, nicely priced, and water-resistant, Wanderlust winter footwear has all those features and more. Both stylish and warm, Wanderlust boots look as great as they feel. Thanks to Clinic Comfort, they're so cozy and comfortable, once you're inside the house you may not want to slip them off. A wonderful addition to any cold weather wardrobe, Wanderlust wants you to enjoy life's journey. Enjoy our selection of Wanderlust footwear.
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This is one determined fellow. Dozer came to the N.H. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals a couple of months ago, a victim of neglect. He is a 5�-year-old American pit bull who was severely malnourished. He has become a staff and volunteer favorite, and he slowly and steadily is gaining weight and strength. He never lost his personality. And he never lost his capacity for love.
Dozer may get along with some dogs, but must go to a cat-free home and one that has adults only. His forever home should be all about caring for this nice fellow, who endured a really rough patch in life and now only wants to be treated well. In return, he will shower you with lots of his special Dozer love.
Like all the animals available for adoption at the N.H. SPCA, Dozer is neutered, micro-chipped and up to date on all his shots.
Upcoming events
Friday, Jan. 17, at noon: Will and estate planning seminar at the N.H. SPCA Learning Center. Lawyers Mae C. Bradshaw and H. Alfred Casassa, experts in the field of estate planning, will present this seminar. To reserve your spot to this free workshop, RSVP to email@example.com
To adopt Dozer or any of the many animals who need homes, visit 104 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham, or call the shelter at 772-2921. For adoption fees, visit www.nhspca.org and click on "How to Adopt." Shelter hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; and closed on Wednesday.
The N.H. SPCA is especially in need of canned cat and kitten food, kitty litter, blankets, canned lamb and rice dog food.
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|Message from the Commissioner
Welcome to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's Web site. Our mission is to provide the Legislature advice and comprehensive planning capability for higher education, to coordinate the effective delivery of higher education, to administer programs efficiently, and to improve higher education for the people of Texas.
Our work is guided by the state's higher education plan, Closing the Gaps by 2015, which aims to close the educational gaps within Texas and between Texas and other leading states in student participation, student success, and institutional excellence and research.
Our priority is to provide an affordable, accessible, and high quality system of higher education that prepares individuals for a changing economy and workforce that furthers the development and application of knowledge through instruction, research, and public service.
I hope you find the information available on this Website useful and informative.
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Men's soccer announces 2013 recruiting class
July 17, 2013
Stony Brook, N.Y. - Stony Brook men's soccer coach Ryan Anatol has announced his recruiting class of 2013, featuring 12 newcomers that will suit up for the Seawolves this coming fall. The class features three transfers and nine freshmen, representing three different U.S. states and five different countries.
"My staff and I are very excited to welcome this group of student-athletes to our program," Anatol said. "This is a talented group of student-athletes with strong character, and they will leave their mark on our program. We look forward to working with them and helping them develop during their time here at Stony Brook University."
The 12 newcomers will join 15 returning letterwinners from last season's team that was 11-6-1 overall and 4-3-0 in America East. The Seawolves have won 10-plus games in each of their seasons under Anatol and, in 2012, finished with the highest NCAA RPI in program history. Stony Brook will kick off the 2013 season at home against Sacred Heart on Friday, Aug. 30 at LaValle Stadium.
Stony Brook expects to release a few more members of this recruiting class in the upcoming weeks.
2013 Stony Brook Men's Soccer Recruiting Class
Jeffrey Medina (Brentwood, N.Y.)
Jason Orban (Manorville, N.Y.)
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A chapel is located on the ground floor of the South Wing off the Figg Alley entrance. A meditation room is available on the third floor across from Room 330 and also on the fifth floor near the stairwell.
Bibles are available in each patient room's bedside table. Spanish-language New Testaments are available at each nursing station or upon request from the chaplains at extension 1214 or 2416. If you prefer another sacred text, we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.
Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital
A chapel is centrally located within the hospital, across from the Gift Shop. Volunteer chaplains are available to address your spiritual needs, and we also welcome your personal clergy to provide pastoral care at his or her convenience.
Our chaplains are available to pray with you, and you also have the option of dialing extension 1215 to hear a recorded prayer. The message changes daily. You may also use this extension to leave a prayer request or to request a chaplain's visit.


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Mount Saint Vincent Announced as Pactimo's April 10in10 Campaign Selection
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO. April 3, 2013 – Pactimo a Denver based provider of premium cycling and triathlon apparel, has revealed Mount Saint Vincent as their April 10in10 campaign selection. The 10in10 campaign was designed with the goal of benefitting ten non-profit organizations in 2013. The program commemorates Pactimo's tenth year of operations, as well as its core mission of having a positive impact on society.
"We are eager to support Denver's own Mount Saint Vincent for the month of April. The difference they are making in the lives of neglected and abused children is amazing," said Pactimo CEO, Frank Kim. "We look forward to featuring eight more outstanding charities throughout 2013 and the opportunity to be able to contribute to these wonderful causes."
In the spirit of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, Mount Saint Vincent strengthens the abilities of families and children to emotionally and socially participate in the community, making life better for generations to come. Committed to providing compassionate care, they strive to produce positive, life changing results. "Mount Saint Vincent is so grateful to Pactimo for choosing us as one of the nonprofit beneficiaries of the 10in10 campaign. We have been extremely fortunate in our 130 years to partner with companies and individuals who share our mission and provide us with the means to care for our special kids," said Mount Saint Vincent's Director of Development, Kay Kelleher Mcdowell.
Learn more about Mount Saint Vincent and Pactimo's 10in10 campaign.
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By Jeremy S. Buddemeier, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public AffairsMarch 27, 2009
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - They're not your parents, but Mark German and Capt. Sherrie Rivera just want what's best for you, the Soldier.
Attached to the Warrior Transition Unit, German and Rivera are legal advocates for Soldiers whose injuries or medical conditions might force them to leave the service. However, they don't just represent wounded warriors; they provide assistance to any Soldier who is in the process of being medically separated from the Army.
"Things have really changed in the last few years," said German, outreach counsel, Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). German advises Soldiers of their rights and briefs them on the process prior to the MEB.
The MEB, which is comprised of three physicians, determines if a Soldier's conditions fail medical retention standards based on medical regulation Army Regulation (AR) 40-501, according to Steven Engle, supervising attorney, Office of Soldiers' Counsel at Fort Lewis, Wash. A Soldier who fails retention standards at the MEB is then referred to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB).
In contrast to the MEB, which is medically oriented, the PEB is more performance based. The PEB determines whether a Soldier is fit for duty, factoring his or her primary military occupational specialty, rank and the evidence submitted by the Soldier and counsel.
As Soldiers' counsel, Rivera represents Soldiers at the PEB like a defense attorney; she advises them of their rights, provides them with probable outcomes, and disputes unjust rulings.
In the past, Soldiers didn't really get a lot of help before going to the MEB, German said.
Back then, a PEB liaison officer, who received extensive training but was not legally trained, advised Soldiers during the MEB. Judge advocate general (JAG) lawyers advised Soldiers at the PEB, but did not have the extra support they currently receive from outreach counsel, such as German.
"They're being thrown so much paperwork that they don't even know what's happening," Rivera said.
The process is much more robust now.
With increasing numbers of wounded Soldiers returning from war, the Army has hired and mobilized nearly 40 lawyers and paralegals, including German and Rivera, to ensure Soldiers are better informed and protected during the process.
PEB liaisons still assist Soldiers, but MEB outreach counselors provide additional support early in the process and make the job easier for Soldiers' counsel at the PEB.
German recalled a recent case where a staff sergeant with a medical problem and more than 18 years of active duty was placed on temporary disability. The Soldier wasn't aware that he had the right to request to stay on active duty, and he signed paperwork waiving that right.
Had Rivera not argued for the Soldier to be put back on duty, the Soldier would have lost his retirement benefits. The Soldier was set to receive a lump sum check that was nowhere near the value of a retirement.
"Now he has a stronger case for getting the benefits he deserves," German said.
In addition to injuries, Rivera said she routinely handles cases involving cancer or other serious illnesses. She recalled one case in particular where she made a difference in a Soldier's life.
After a routine medical exam, doctors discovered an anomaly in a Soldier's brain that is an indicator of epilepsy.
The Soldier had not had any seizures and had never experienced any problems performing his job; in fact, he was an expert marksman. However, the doctors recommended separating him from the Army because of his potential to develop epilepsy.
Soldiers with a pre-existing or hereditary condition who are separated from the Army because of a medical condition, before they have served eight years, do not receive disability pay unless they can show that the Army permanently aggravated the condition. However, if they are separated after serving eight years in the Army, they can receive disability compensation.
Rivera appealed the board's decision, but lost. She appealed again, and got the same result. Still, she refused to give up.
After fighting for more than a year and appealing the case all the way to the surgeon general's office, Rivera finally won, and the Soldier was allowed to remain in the Army.
"He hadn't had any seizures, so why should we speculate about future problems'" Rivera said, passionately.
Recently, Rivera attended the Solder's graduation from the Warrior Leader Course. She cried during the ceremony.
No, Rivera and German aren't your parents, but they care about their Soldiers.


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The College of Education has recently had two of its own featured in the latest issue of the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History's Black History Bulletin.
Kristin Krull, a student teacher and TEP Program participant, discussed her experience with African-American poetry in her article Global Contributions of African-American Writers: Using Poetry to Facilitate Connections Between Historical Periods and Students' Personal Experiences.
COE Associate Professor Leslie Grant discussed multilingualism and its long, tumultuous history in the United States in her article Multilingualism in the United States: Where We've Been and Where We Are.


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Finished W3D1 today. Boy, was that tough for me! I made it all the way through, but a couple of times during the last run I wasn't sure I was going to make it. I hope my next run feels a little bit easier.
I did W2D1 today. I'm trying to remember from last time I did this program if it ever got fun. I think not. Surely running must get fun for some people because they get so hooked on it. At the moment I'm making myself go to the gym each time-- though I do enjoy the feeling of accomplishment. I hope to get to the point sometime where running feels like something I do well and it feels natural and good. Today it mostly felt like work.
I did try kettle ball swings today and loved them! That no doubt means that I was doing them wrong-- will have to watch that video clip again.
I'm tempted to sign up for a 5k like some of you have done. The thought makes me nervous but it would also be something to shoot for. I run in a gym and found that running outside was much harder. There are hills. Or even gentle inclines!
I hope everyone has a good start to their week! I'm looking forward to hearing how it's going.
Thanks, good to know
Went out to do W1D2 this morning and it was raining. I almost went back inside , but told myself a real runner wouldn't let this stop them,so off I went. It was hard for me, but I was still smiling at the end. And much cooler when raining. I am so psyched that I want to do it everyday, but will stick to the 3 times a week to prevent injury.
I finished w2d1 this morning and it was cold out. The cold air was a little rough on my lungs. I don't know if it ever gets "fun" for me, like the people that act like running a marathon is like going to Disney. I do get a little hooked on feeling healthier/fit, feeling of accomplishment, and maybe little bit of the Endorphins. I also get this clean on the inside type of feeling after I've cooled down that I really like, and I only get that with running/cardio. Those feelings might just be me though. Whenever it gets tough and the burn(lungs/legs)sets in, I just tell myself - you're not going to die, keep going. haha
Started C25K last week, September 25. Completed W2D1 today. Using the active.com app on my phone. Thought I should check the active.com website today and was thrilled to see this group. Looking forward to sharing support and motivation! Inspired to get running by my sister who started this program about a year ago. She's lost about 60 lbs., improved her health, placed well in a local 10k and will be running a half marathon this Sunday.
Way to go somuch! That is an awesome story about your sis and what's even more awseome is the fact that it could be ANY of us running a 10k, or a half marathon, or just finishing the 5k program and losing some weight- if we want to, If we stick with it, and if we work hard. Ok now everyone get your hands in here it's "finish it" on three... 1-2- :)
Hello everyone! We started our C25K last month. We start week 5 today.I'm a newbie runner. I'm sore, slow, but hanging in there! I try not to get down on myself when others seemed to be doing better than me. I've been having foot numbness issues but I think it's the hard gravel track because when I run on the weekends, I'm fine. Someone suggested gel insoles, so I purchased them for tonight. Say a prayer and wish me luck. Good luck to you all!! Go team!
How is everyone doing?? I just finished W3D2. It was a tad easier than W3D1, although I can't imagine being ready for week 4 in a few days. I am in awe of the guy who runs at the track at the same time I do. He must be in his 90's, and although he runs slower than I walk, he runs for the entire 30 minutes that I'm out there! So here I am, panting, out of breath, feeling like I'm about to keel over for running 3 minutes without stopping, and he passes me by and isn't even breathing hard. Maybe someday I'll be as good as he is... sigh.
I enjoy reading all of your posts and they are very inspirational to me. I actually started the C25K several months ago, started off kicking butt but then didn't stick with it faithfully enough to complete it. I am an asthmatic so running is extremely difficult for me- especially during those unbearably hot, southern summer months. Now I'm back at it full swing (mostly b/c of the weather change) but I upgraded to the 0 to 10K program. I use the Run Double app and absolulty love it!! Have completely weeks 1-5 and tonight will run W6D1. VERY SCARY!! What I have found about the 10K app is that the segment times are the same, there are just more of them. For me its not about the length of the run overall, its each individual segment. With having asthma I find it extremely difficult to maintain control of my breathing after about 4-5 minutes, and I really need that 2 minutes of walk time in order to regain it. Once I lose control of my breathing I start getting light headed- my lips and fingertips go numb.......yeah, not fun stuff. I'd love to know if anyone else has asthma and how you manage yours and running?
Thanks- and good running to all!!
Thanks- Happy Running
I finished W2D3 on Monday, and I'm actually finding myself looking forward to starting W3 tomorrow! Wow, week 3- we made it guys!! Almost a third of the way there. We can do it! It seems like three days a week is definitely doable at this point in the game.I hope my hip/knee stops bothering me by the end of this!
I'm really enjoying C25K/running as a way to get outside. It feels good to have a challenge and something you are working towards rather than just going for a walk here and there (which, let's face it, only happened like 1x per month- I just never felt like it! even though I love the outdoors). I also began stretching afterwards in my back yard... it feels so good to sit in the grass, feeling accomplished and enjoying the changing leaves and the crisp fall air. My dog probably enjoys the company and the exercise, too.
Shellyrun5- I used to get foot numbness too. It turns out the shoes I was wearing were a little too tight. I bought a pair of wider shoes and it has gone away. I do have a mortons neuroma, so that may be why it was happening for me, but it might be helpful for you!
I finished W2D2 and it was ok. I added music this time and it helped. I agree that three days a week seems really do-able. I'm happy that it takes only 30 minutes too, and I feel like I've had a good workout. I'm going to check out the 0 to 10k program because that sounds interesting. Though at this point I'd be happy at 5k!
Are any of you signing up for 5k races? There is one here in early December and I'm tempted, though I'm intimidated about running outdoors. I think I need to get over that! But last time I did this program it was WAY harder to run outside-- hills and humidity mostly. Anyway, this Jingle Bell Run sounds so fun (do you suppose we run with bells?) but I'm scared of hills and embarrassment. I guess I'll decide as I get closer.
There is a guy at my gym who wears a t-shirt that says (on the back, as he powers by me) 1932 model and STILL RUNS. How cool is that?
Have any of you looked into the whole minimalist shoe thing-- Vibrams are one brand. I have a friend who swears by them. They are quite ugly and remind me of really uncomfortable toe socks I had as a kid. Though he swears they are comfy and help your feel and lower legs get fit naturally and avoid injury. I'm intrigued. Did I mention that they're ugly?
Random notes-- Shelly, is week 5 when the 20 minute run happens? Or maybe Angela is at that point with week 6? I haven't looked ahead recently but remember how freaked I was about that last time. We all were, really. And then we were able to do it! Good luck!
Keep running!
Hi! Just found this group and enjoyed all the posts! I started my C25K mid sept. I did W3D2 today, with my 3 yr old riding her bike with me :-) I am 47 and tryin to get healthy and lose weight. Right now i am basically running carrying an extra person so I'm about as fast as a 90 yr old man :-) My goal is to run a 5k before spring but am very intimidated by an actual race. I am surprised that I am actually enjoying my runs and look forward to them. Everyone I know runs 10k or half marathon races so I feel pritty silly talking about how excited I am being able to run for 3 min w/o passing out or throwing up, so I was so happy to find this group.
Woo Hooooo! I completed W3D3 this morning. It still wasn't easy, but I knew I could do it so I didn't have any thoughts about quitting. I even manageed to shave off about 15 seconds from my last run. I'm still not sure how I'll manage week 4, but why worry about that now?
Hope everyone is doing great!
A fewpeople have mentioned it, so I guess I will share my opinion about doing a race at the end of this...I personally don't plan on doing one. I am doing this for myself and couldn't care less about running alongside hundreds of other people… in fact, that sounds terrible. I enjoy the solitude of getting outside with my dog and I don't even like passing other runners at this point (or cars, for that matter!). Maybe after running for a couple of years I would want to do it? Only time will tell. I can see why other people might want to do one, though- so that they have a set, specific goal to work towards. I just wanted to share my opinion so that if other people weren't into the idea of doing a race, they can know that they aren't alone! J
Anyone have a link to a "couch to 10k," or "5k to 10k" running plan similar to what we are doing now? I only saw an app, but I don't have a phone like that, and would like to just have a printable one like the C25K.
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) � A proposal to increase taxes by a dime a gallon on beer sold in New Hampshire isn't going down smoothly with brewers.
State Reps. Charles Weed of Keene and Richard Eaton of Greenville say their proposal would raise $4.2 million, which would be used by the Department of Health and Human Services for alcohol treatment programs.
But Smuttynose Brewery owner Peter Egelston tells the Portsmouth Herald (http://bit.ly/V2mukz ) that the proposal is "a combination of bad social policy and very bad economic policy."
The current proposal leaves unchanged taxes on wine and liquor. Rep. Adam Schroadter, R-Newmarket, said that if the goal is to help people with alcohol problems then it would make sense to have the state kick in from revenue from wine and liquor sales at state-run stores.
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Jeffrey Kaplan wrote:
> I have a Linksys BEFSR41 router I purchased *mumble* years ago
> (firmware version is dated 2001, and I did the update). It's
> always
> been a well-behaved piece of equipment. Specs say it's a
> 10/100
> autosensing unit, 10Mb/s on the WAN side and up to 100Mb/s on
> the
> LAN side.
> I'm on Comcast Cable. Earlier this year, they increased my
> downstream bandwidth from 3Mb/s to 5Mb/s, my actual throughput
> has
> never exceeded
> 4.5Mb/s. I just figured that line noise or something in a
> junction
> outside somewhere was preventing me from getting the full
> advertised
> speed, and anyway 4.5 out of 5 isn't too bad.
> Yesterday, I got an email from Comcast that said that my
> downstream
> bandwidth has been raised to 6Mb/s and to reboot the cable
> modem to
> download the new firmware to enable the higher speed. So I
> did,
> and I got no speed increase. Called Comcast, spoke to a
> supervisor
> and confirmed that my modem (Surfboard 5120) has the correct
> firmware to enable the 6Mb/s speed. So now that the difference
> between my actual speed and the advertised speed is off by a
> greater margin, I'm looking into possible culprits on my end.
> Scanning this group, I found this message:
> > From: Norrin Radd
> > Newsgroups: alt.comp.networking.routers
> > Subject: Router can't keep up with high speed connection ?
> > Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 15:28:57 GMT
> > Message-ID: <email@example.com>
> that seems to be asking the same question, but does not appear
> to
> have an answer.
> If it is my router, will an update to it resolve this? If so,
> how
> can I tell what hardware version it is? The Linksys site isn't
> being helpful here, and I don't want to install the wrong
> update
> file. I also would rather not have to replace the hardware if
> can avoid it, since I'm on a tight budget.
> I have not taken the router out of the loop (yet) to test
> because I
> depend on it for half of my computer's security.
> For the record, this is a WinXP Pro SP2 system. The NIC is
> built
> into the mainboard, and is listed as "NVIDIA nForce MCP
> Networking
> Adapter", and Windows claims it's connected at 100Mb/s (to the
> router).
What are you using to measure your bandwidth? It may be network
congestion or you neighbors and others on your node. You really
should not rely on the NAT provided by your router for securing
your computer. You do have AV and a firewall like Zone Alarm?
Connect your computer directly to your modem and see what's up.
Travis in Shoreline Washington


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- Mar 27:
- Gay marriage in the U.S. Supreme Court: Federal law denying benefits to gay couples on shaky ground
- Mar 26:
- Prop. 8 at the Supreme Court: Key questions emerge
- Prop. 8 in court: Same-sex marriage examined in key exchanges between justices, attorneys
- Supreme Court should use Prop. 8 case to take a stand for gay marriage: Mercury News editorial
- Transcript: Proposition 8 hearing in the U.S. Supreme Court
- Proposition 8: U.S. Supreme Court divided about upholding California's gay marriage ban
- Mar 25:
- Proposition 8 same-sex marriage battle heads to Supreme Court: Bay Area residents closely following historic arguments
- Gay marriage: Ordinary couples got lost in the political fight
- Gay marriage and Supreme Court: Justice Anthony Kennedy at center of Proposition 8, federal cases
- Mar 23:
- Gay marriage: The long road to Supreme Court
- Gay marriage and Supreme Court: Legal questions before the justices
- Gay marriage and Supreme Court: Key players at heart of case
- Gay marriage and Supreme Court: Possible outcomes
- Mar 22:
- Timeline: Prop. 8 and same-sex marriage
From the moment it was conceived, the Defense of Marriage Act was indefensible. The Supreme Court should send it to the dustbin of history, where it belongs.
Fortunately, Wednesday's deliberations seemed headed in that direction, although it's unclear which legal trash chute the justices will choose. A majority of them expressed skepticism that DOMA passes constitutional muster. No surprise there. Judicial experts have been questioning its validity from the day President Bill Clinton signed it into law Sept. 21, 1996.
DOMA defines marriage as between a man and woman and denies legally married same-sex couples the rights and benefits available to other couples married in the same states. Its elimination should please both social liberals and states-rights conservatives.
DOMA brought out the worst in Clinton, who caved on principle to shore up his bid for re-election. His Republican opponent, Sen. Bob Dole, had pushed DOMA as a wedge issue after a Hawaii court ruling paving the way toward gay marriage, throwing conservatives into a tizzy. Clinton's advisers were running scared after the "don't ask, don't tell" fiasco for gays in the military and feared the president would lose votes if he stood up to Congress on DOMA, particularly since Republicans had enough votes to override a veto.
Clinton reportedly regretted his decision from the moment he put pen to paper. Presidents hardly ever admit to mistakes in office, but when the Supreme Court decided to take up this case, he wrote -- in longhand -- a column for the Washington Post saying "the law was discriminatory" and he wished he had not signed it.
Marriage between men and women doesn't need defending. The rights of gays and lesbians do. The Supreme Court should put an end to an obviously discriminatory law.


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Jackson County authorities are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store.
An armed robbery was taking place at the Liberty convenience store on Caverns Road just north of Marianna.
A sheriff's spokesman says a man brandishing a handgun ordered the clerk to turn over the cash from the register.
After grabbing the money, the suspect made off by foot into the woods toward old U.S. road.
If you know anything about the armed robbery you should call the Jackson County Sheriff's department.


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Hangover refers to the unpleasant symptoms that develop 4 to 6 hours after a person drinks too much alcohol.
Symptoms may include:
A hangover is an indication of drinking too much alcohol. If a person has frequent hangovers, it could be a sign of an alcohol use problem.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerPeter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction
Current as ofMarch 12, 2014
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise


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Game Changers
Between climate change, starvation, disease, and a myriad of other issues we might just be screwed. Why isn't every person doing everything they possibly can to help our ailing planet? The reality of things getting crappier the less we care doesn't seem to be motivating anyone. Dr. Michael Wu, principal scientific analyst for Lithium, explains, "a positive feedback mechanism is always more successful than any negative reinforcement as people are more willing to continuously carry out a series of behaviors for a positive outcome. A punishment for not completing the action will typically cause the player to disengage entirely" [1]. It's been proven that a negative feedback loop isn't nearly as effective as a positive one, but how do we create a society that rewards good behavior if no one's watching? There's the problem. And gaming might just be the answer.
The structure of a game is based on positive re-inforcement; the better you do, the more points you earn, the more likely you are to win. And you always believe you can win. It's this optimism paired with the innate determination of gamers that gives them a good chance at tackling huge problems [2].
In Jane Mcgonigal's talk on the subject of gamers creating a better world, she states that we already have the resources to make real change. There are over 10 million subscibers to World of Warcraft (the ever popular online game) alone [3]. If you are a regular gamer chances are you've already amassed 10,000 hours of gaming time before the age of 21. And if you have ever read Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (and if you haven't, you really should), you know that this is the precise figure given for the amount of dedicated time it takes to become an expert in anything.
[Jane McGonigal: Gaming can make a better world]
So what do we do with these expert gamers? One example of a great application is the University of Washington's revolutionary game, Foldit. The game was created in an attempt to further research on protein folding where "players can design brand new proteins that could help prevent or treat important diseases" [4]. Gamers have been so vastly superior at solving these protein puzzles that it took a team of gamers only 10 days to solve a problem that scientists (AND their sophisticated computers) have been grappling with for over a 10 years. When the science is taken out of the equation and all you have left is game vs gamer, there is no doubt in that gamer's mind that they can win. With their efforts, scientists have come closer than ever before to a cure for AIDS.
What about the rest of us non-gamers? Gaming is creeping up on you even if you don't notice it. I bet you're already using a points or rewards system of some kind, just look in your wallet. Jesse Schell explains, in his talk about how gaming is invading real life, that with the rate of new technology being created and cheaper manufacturing that it's only a matter of time before our whole lives are set by the gaming model. He envisions a future where everything is connected via wifi and that every positive action (walking instead of driving, volunteering, brushing your teeth...etc) is met with reward points and positive re-inforcement. He argues that this transparency of actions will create a more responsible society; the more points you have the better you are...literally.
So you're excited about this gaming model and want to save the world, what next? Turns out there's a game that can help you (surprise, surprise). Code Hero by Alex Peake, and latest addition to Kickstarter, promises to teach you how to code games by shooting a code gun loaded with Javascript.
So what are we waiting for? Turning environmental, social and economical problems into a game may sound a little too simplistic, but it might just be the hero idea we were looking for.
[Jesse Schell: When games invade real life]
[1] The Science And Psychology of Gaming
[3] Gaming Can Make a Better World
[4] Foldit Portal


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This Day In Wrestling History – May 2nd
Title Changes
1964 – Mad Dog Vachon defeats Verne Gagne to win the AWA World Title
1964 – Mike Clancy & Al Lovelock defeat Karol Krauser & Stan Pulaski to win the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
1969 – Johnny Valentine defeats Fritz von Erich to win the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
1977 – Stan Hansen defeats Dick Murdoch to win the TSW North American Title
1980 – Terry Gordy defeats Junkyard Dog to win the MSW Louisiana Title
1983 – The Rock n Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) defeat The Midnight Express to win the MSW Tag Team Titles
1984 – Terry Taylor defeats Krusher Krushchev in the final of a tournament. However, the dazed referee hands the MSW Television Title to Khrushchev instead
1987 – Curt Hennig defeats Nick Bockwinkel to win the AWA World Title. The title was briefly held up after the match, but was soon returned to Hennig
1994 – Larry Zybszko defeats Lord Steven Regal to win the WCW Television Title
1996 – Dean Malenko defeats Shinjiro Otani to win the WCW Cruiserweight Title
1998 – Chris Benoit defeats Booker T to win the WCW Television Title
1999 – Mitsuharu Misawa defeats Vader to win the AJPW Triple Crown Title
2000 – on Smackdown, Chris Jericho defeats Chris Benoit to win the WWF Intercontinental Title
2002 – The WWF Hardcore Title 24/7 Rule sees the belt pass from Steven Richards to Shawn Stasiak, to Justin Credible, to Crash Holly, to Richards, to Stasiak and back to Richards
2002 – Jushin Liger & Minoru Tanaka defeat Gedo & Jado to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
2003 – Yoshihiro Takayama defeats Yuji Nagata to win the IWGP Heavyweight Title
2007 – Dick Togo & Taka Michinoku defeat Gedo & Jado to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
2010 – Minoru Suzuki defeats Ryota Hama to win the AJPW Triple Crown Title
Happy birthday to 7-time WWF/E Champion The Rock (40), former WWE wrestler Caylen Croft (32) and Japanese hardcore star Mr Pogo (61)
Also, today would have been the birthday of former WWF Tag and Hardcore Champion Ray 'The Big Bossman' Traylor (49)


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The San Jose Mercury News ( http://bit.ly/Zkng9b) says the City Council voted this week to appeal last month's ruling, which declared that employee messages about city business are public records even if they were sent by a private device.
The ruling, if it stands, could affect emails, voicemails and text messages of some 5,500 workers. The city currently requires disclosure of messages about city business involving the mayor, city council members and their staff.
Mayor Chuck Reed says broadening that would be invasive and impractical.
But open-government advocates say it could plug a hole in California's Public Records Act, which never envisioned modern technology and social media.
Information from: San Jose (Calif.) Mercury News, http://www.mercurynews.com


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Airlines cancel about 1,200 Wednesday flights, mostly because of coming storm
FlightAware.com counted 1,199 flight cancellations Wednesday as of late morning as airlines prepare for the nor'easter howling its way toward the Northeast.
In an earlier report FlightStats.com counted 882 flights at North American airports canceled. Both flight-tracking services say the majority of cancellations are happening at the three large New York City area airports.
In fact, the total that FlightStats counts at the six airports with the most cancellations exceeds the 882. Why? Because some of those flights are counted twice – a New York LaGuardia flight to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport would be counted as a LaGuardia cancellation and a D/FW cancellation.
Here's the airports with the most cancellations for Wednesday from the FlightStats report:
Airport Cancellations
Newark Liberty International Airport 363
La Guardia Airport 265
John F. Kennedy International Airport 183
Philadelphia International Airport 58
O'Hare International Airport 79
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport 42
Total 990
FlightAware has identified 313 canceled flights for Thursday thus far. Newark, which it said has 469 cancellations so far on Wednesday, has 195 canceled on Thursday.
As we reported last Tuesday, American Airlines is shutting down its operations at the New York-Philadelphia airports in the latter half of Wednesday.
A check of its schedule shows that its last departure from D/FW to LaGuardia left at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday for a 12:50 p.m. arrival. Its last LaGuardia departure to D/FW is scheduled for 1:59 p.m.
In all, American canceled 11 of its 15 departures on the DFW-LGA route and five of its 15 LGA-DFW flights.
Between D/FW and Philadelphia, American canceled five of six flights to Philadelphia, keeping only Flight 1776 that leaves at 6:35 a.m. From Philadelphia to D/FW, American canceled three of six flights.
American also canceled its one daily round trip between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and New York Kennedy.


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The Dark Knight Rises is on its way. Man of Steel is filming. The costume from that David E. Kelley Wonder Woman show will finally get some air time. I wouldn't even bet against Green Lantern 2.
So today, I'm here to talk about adapting The Flash.
Apparently a Flash movie has been in development for several years, at least since Green Lantern went into production (and from a few of the same folks). I don't know the basics — which by now may well have changed — but I suspect many of us fans would start from the same points: which Flash, which Rogue(s), etc. After so many superhero-comic adaptations, we can derive certain formulae from the things.
However, to me The Flash is different.
The idea of super-speed is ideal for the comics medium, because time basically slows down for everyone but the speedster, and comics excel at playing with the reader's perception of time. Ironically, though, in a moving-picture setting, the real effect of super-speed is trickier to pull off. Sometimes it works to show everyone else slowing down, as in The Matrix's "bullet time," the bionic running of The Six Million Dollar Man, or the tray-catching scene of the first Spider-Man. (Naturally, the last always seemed to be an homage to Barry Allen discovering his powers in Showcase #4.)
To bring an audience along for a super-speed ride, though, you have to go all in. When Clark Kent couldn't fly, Smallville gave him super-zips. These got the point across — now he's here, now he's not — and they were probably pretty literal illustrations of his power; but as a visual they left a lot to be desired. More than a decade prior, The Flash TV show of 1990-91 used a similar shortcut, but basically it was a guy in a costume standing in one place, a WHOOSH, and then the same guy in a costume standing in a different place. (My wife, who has unexpectedly become a huge Big Bang Theory fan, is fond of a particular episode featuring a related gag.) Obviously The Flash was limited by its budget, and when the character appeared in animated form on Super Friends and Justice League, he got a more comic-booky treatment. Still, when The Flash had money to spend, it was pretty impressive, including using multiple exposures to create after-images familiar to the comics' readers.
Moreover, when you look at something like Wally almost getting lost in the Speed Force in "Justice League," or Dash's high-speed set piece in The Incredibles, you start to think that sure, a few more of those and there's your movie. And that gets us back to the formulaic nature of superhero movies: origin, second-act complications, big effects-filled finish. Plug in the appropriate member(s) of the Rogues' Gallery, maybe tie everything into the origin, and voila!
To be sure, there's nothing wrong with well-done super-speed sequences. I'd expect nothing less from a hypothetical Flash flick. When the first issue of Flash: Rebirth arrived, I complained that there wasn't enough super-speed in it.
Nevertheless, that's not all there is to the Flash. At the risk of sounding Entitled, the cumulative (1956-2011) adventures of Barry Allen and Wally West now carry with them an air of inevitability only punctured by Flashpoint's Gordian solution. As much as I kvetch about Wally's ambiguous fate, rebooting Barry allowed the book to focus on certain elements (including the police-scientist job and the relationship with Iris) and not have to worry about the Flash Museum or what Wally's parents might be up to. That's great for the comics, which need to purge every now and then. DC won't stop publishing Flash comics any time soon, and if someone has a great Dexter Myles story or wants to bring back Rudolph & Mary West, they can. When you only get one shot at a movie, though — and Superman Returns and Green Lantern both argue that not everything gets a sequel — you want to get in what you can.
Taking a more expansive view, MGK outlines a cinematic Flash trilogy, adapting a few comics storylines pretty directly in order to lead moviegoers from Barry to Wally. It plays up the Flash legacy, obviously, but MGK also makes the salient points that you can't rely on super-speed and you can't make Barry Allen into Batman. (I would add that The Flash TV series had too much of Tim Burton's Batman, most notably in the areas of costumes, sets, and music.)
While I'm not here to argue with MGK, I will say it's not necessarily the way I would go. After a while (certainly by the early '70s), The Flash feature had accumulated enough minutiae that it had become almost self-sustaining. Like the Earth-1 Superman or the Batman of the 1950s, readers knew how things were supposed to work, because the stories had explained those things. They knew how the Rogues related to each other and how Barry's costume-ring worked. They knew Barry's parents, Iris' parents, and the Allens' neighbors. (As it happens, Wally's parents had to wait much longer to be fleshed out.) Central City might have had some questionable topography, but it became one of DC's more familiar, even comfortable, environments. Accordingly, I would try to evoke that same sort of lived-in feeling on screen. To a certain extent that means creating a live-action Cary Bates/Irv Novick comic book, circa 1976, but I don't think that's a bad baseline. The first Superman is illustrative in this respect: it ditched a lot of the Bronze Age/Earth-One trappings, but it kept the feel of an Elliott S! Maggin/Curt Swan production.
Anyway, we're getting a little off track. More than most superhero adaptations, a hypothetical Flash movie presents its adapters with a number of choices: Barry or Wally (and attendant supporting cast), the Rogues, the amount of Easter eggs/comics backstory. However, I would argue that, more than most, the aforementioned "air of inevitability" tends to dictate any adaptation's treatment. Barry may be the once and future Flash, but after twenty-plus years of Wally in the role (not to mention his Justice League exposure), both are viable stars, and each could tell a credible story. Personally, Wally seems to be the more complex character, but much of that comes from his relationship to Barry. Therefore, I don't think you can take Barry out of Wally's story, because otherwise he might just as well be Barry; but if you really want Wally in the role, you have to start thinking about how Barry will die. MGK's solution is appealing, although he spreads Wally's story over three movies and I'm trying to do as much as possible in one.
With all that in mind, then, my one shot at a decent Flash movie would pick things up fairly deep into Flash lore, with Barry as the Flash and Wally a semi-retired (because of college) Kid Flash. The Rogues (Captain Cold, Mirror Master, Trickster, Heat Wave, Pied Piper) would be regular antagonists, but nothing the Flash couldn't handle. Unfortunately, when a really apocalyptic threat comes along — let's say some kind of super-scientific energy experiment goes out of control — Barry ends up sacrificing himself to save the world. Wally must then grow up quickly to deal with the burdens of being a big-time superhero — and when a heavy-hitter supervillain shows up (probably Professor Zoom, but Abra Kadabra and Grodd are both tempting), forcing him to revisit Barry's death, Wally must rise to that challenge too.
It all sounds rather boilerplate, but I think a lighthearted, optimistic tone would be crucial, and would help distinguish The Flash. After all, whether it's Barry or Wally, the Flash is a guy in a sleek, streamlined red-and-yellow suit, with the fairly elemental power of running really fast; and he got that power literally by being in the right place at the right time. For uninitiated moviegoers, it's almost the same origin as Spider-Man (just substitute "lightning" for "spider" and "wall of chemicals" for "radiation"), but with diametrically opposite results. Instead of Peter Parker's power-related complications, super-speed offers easy solutions to a variety of everyday problems. (And yes, that is one of the classic Marvel Vs. DC Differences.) MGK's trilogy would be an eloquent meditation on man's relationship to Heaven, but on a very basic level being The Flash would be flat-out fun.
So naturally Barry has to die, right?
That's the great dilemma facing any longtime superhero fan: how to manage the implications of what eventually becomes a macro-story. For twenty-three years, Barry Allen was defined in no small part by his 1985 death; and to a certain extent, so was Wally. (Obviously, 1993's "Return of Barry Allen" went a long way toward helping Wally make peace with his uncle's memory.) It's the kind of thing which makes fans like me ask whether Barry had died and come back in the post-Flashpoint timeline — because if not, we'll wonder how much time he has left. As long as Barry was martyred, he could symbolize all the halcyon memories fans had of the Silver Age. Similarly, though, his return might be another sign that those Silver Age sensibilities were also coming back. That sort of update seemed to be the promise of Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul's 2010-11 Flash series. If that status quo had continued (perhaps including the rumored Kid-Flash- and Wally-centered spinoffs), Johns could have built a new Flash mini-franchise on the foundations of decades-old continuity, just like he did with Green Lantern. That would have been easy, and it might have allowed Johns to rework the Flash organizational chart into something sensible.
However, I'm not sure it would have been as entertaining as Manapul and co-writer Steve Buccellato's New-52 take. I am not shocked (shocked!) that superhero comics can be just as fun without the in-jokes and continuity porn, but I have been pleasantly surprised a) that DC has pared away so much of Barry's old surroundings and b) that it has been so liberating. You get used to certain things in a Flash comic, and when they're not there you're concerned it won't feel like a Flash comic. Although Captain Cold and the rest of the Rogues are on the horizon, this first arc of the New-52 run features a new villain, a heretofore-unknown old friend of Barry's, and competing romantic interests. Most importantly, Manapul's skills at storytelling and page design have reinvigorated the feature, taking excellent advantage of the possibilities of comics to offer a new perspective on Barry's powers. Not that he couldn't have done much the same thing drawing Johns' scripts, but both the relaunch and his larger role seem to have let him loose.
This is why I am wary of any attempt to bring The Flash back to moving pictures. On film, there's only so much you can do to portray super-speed in entertaining ways. A Flash movie would therefore need to rely equally on its non-super aspects. Comics, though, have the best of both worlds, and Manapul and Buccellato are in a great groove. I don't need a Flash film, or the return of the old status quo, as long as the book is this good.
DC, outside of Batman and Superman to a lesser extent, has struggled with their big screen attempts. The Flash is one of the great characters that highlights one of the big differences between Marvel and DC: legacy. I think instead of trying to make a blockbuster movie they should go to a well that they've moved away from over the last few years, animation. Sure, they have the direct to DVD films but I hink they should do The Flash: The Animated Series with Bruce Timm sprearheading the production.
If they were to try a film or films, you can start with Barry. Sacrificing himself ala Crisis on Infinite Earths. the movies can focus on Wally becoming the Flash, learning to live up to the mantle. The deception of super speed is a tricky thing. The suspension of disbelief for some can only go so long. I think it's only getting shorter with the average movie goer while the price at the movies goes up. Perhaps DC/ WB can use the big budget that they would have for a live action film and put that to Bruce Timm and co.
If not, the current comic is just fine. Best art in a DC book at the moment.
great idea to have Barry die at the start, so the film's about Wally. Excellent.
A movie is inevitably going to start with the origin of the first Flash. I've never read a Flash comic and my only experience with the character was on the Justice League cartoon. I'm not sure whether that was barry or wally. I don't think the general public knows that there's more than one Flash. Starting the story in the middle won't fly with a studio. At best it'll start early in the career of the first Flash with an origin flashback, kind of like Burton's Batman film.
I think the adventures of Wally trying to fill Barry's shoes as the second Flash might work better as a tV show than a movie, concept-wise but not effect wise.
It is just a pipe dream.
We dream to conceive ( an idea). When awake is when one is raised to be reality.
As a huge Flash fan, I have to second Apollo9000. A Bruce Timm-helmed animated series that could build up the mythology and portray the speed in unlimited ways would be a thousand times more satisfying than a film.
'All Flash …'
I see what you did there!
I think a big screen Aquaman could work as long as Adrian Grenier isn't the lead.
I have that Flash TV show comic. Years later I got Mark Waid to sign it as he wrote one of the stories within.
I think I'd be most jazzed to see a Wally film with Barry already being dead, and I think it is fairly easy to do, simply near the beginning of the movie have a scene with Wally Flash on a 60 Minutes type show being interviewed by Linda, he can fill in the audience on the Barry story they could do a "dramatic recreation" of some of the scenes and that's it you've spent maybe 3 minutes of screentime and filled the audience with all the pertinent data they need, if you feel you need a little more Barry throw a flashback scene in where Barry taught Wally some tricks or strategies while fighting against a few of the rogues gallery.
I'm sure a quality storyteller could come up with a better idea then that considering I'm not a very creative guy and that took me like 30 seconds.
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The first Flash is neither Barry or Wally but Jay Garrick, and I really doubt he would be the focus of a Flash film.


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Longwood University received two awards at the South Region Conference of the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA), held Oct. 1-4 in Winston-Salem, N.C., attended by Billy Boulden, Assistant Director of Campus Activities, and six students.
Boulden and the students received the Outstanding Delegation Award, given to conference delegations that "excel in all areas of conference activity." The award is given to three delegations based on the number of delegates; Longwood's award was for the largest category, six to 10 delegates. "We were chosen the most otstanding delegation of all 95 delegations that attended," said Boulden, who is adviser to Lancer Productions (LP). Four of the six students who attended are LP members: Abby Whitlock (president), Rebecca Van Hook (comedy & novelty director), and Jessica Snyder and Jessica Prewitt (members of the Cultural Events and Traditions committees, respectively). Cam Patterson attended as SGA president, and graduate student Mariana Mosquera represented the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, in which she is a graduate assistant (the other students are undergraduates).
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9. Jake LaMotta vs. Fritzie Zivic – June 10, 1943 to Jan. 14, 1944
LaMotta and Zivic rank highly on any list of tough, rugged fighters, so it was no surprise that their four-fight series was fiercely competitive and crammed with controversy.
The first fight was held in Zivic's hometown of Pittsburgh and though LaMotta entered the bout 34-6-2 (and 1-2 against Sugar Ray Robinson), the 21-year-old "Bronx Bull" was viewed as a middleweight on the rise because of two wins over the slick Jimmy Edgar and a strong 10-round win over the 46-3-2 "California" Jackie Wilson, among others. Meanwhile Zivic, the youngest of five fighting brothers, was a 30-year-old former welterweight champion engaging in his 170th pro fight. LaMotta had won nine of his last 10 fights – including his lone victory over Robinson – while Zivic had lost four of his last seven.
Zivic, who had won 12 straight fights in Pittsburgh since losing a 10-rounder to Charley Burley in July 1939, appeared poised to notch his 13th against LaMotta as he gored "The Bronx Bull" over both eyes and boxed brilliantly. He had plenty of motivation because he bet $1,000 on himself to win $2,500.
"I won the fight because he underestimated me, he tried too hard," Zivic said years later. "He's walking in, showing off. He figured six, seven rounds he'll knock me out, and he couldn't even hit me."
But LaMotta's last-round surge apparently allowed him to capture a split decision that caused the crowd to boo for 20 straight minutes. Even LaMotta was surprised that he prevailed. Despite the "win," LaMotta felt he needed to redeem himself so he asked the promoter to schedule the rematch for 15 rounds, a move Zivic thought was a ploy to give LaMotta more time to wear him down.
LaMotta's plan didn't work, for Zivic won a split decision at Pittsburgh's Forbes Field just 32 days after their first encounter. But like the first fight, most thought the wrong man prevailed because LaMotta won the early and late rounds while Zivic dominated the middle section.
The rubber match was staged in November 1943 at Madison Square Garden and it more than matched the excitement of the first two contests. Zivic broke his hand in round one but gained a mathematical foothold when LaMotta lost the second and fourth rounds on fouls. LaMotta again dominated the late rounds but for the third straight fight the cards were split. This time, LaMotta, the hometown fighter but not necessarily the crowd favorite, prevailed.
The fourth and final fight was staged in January 1944 at the Olympia in Detroit – neutral ground geographically but huge LaMotta turf sentimentally. Like Zivic and Pittsburgh, LaMotta and the Olympia were inexorably linked as, to this point, he had won five of six bouts there and would go on to be 16-1-1 at that venue. Zivic was one of those 16 wins as LaMotta cruised to a decisive 10-round decision. LaMotta might have won three of the four fights, but sometimes the record books lack the proper context.


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matsif, on 19 February 2013 - 03:36 AM, said:
GW1 was more reactionary for some classes, especially as a monk or in PvP. Knowing when to hit the interrupt or healing was very dependent on your reaction time. GW1 had more skills, making the combat more diverse in that the player had more of a choice over what he wanted to do.
highlighted for wtf and you're wrong, so so very wrong. Unless you made a typo and meant GW2 is pretty much just spam all skills on recharge... I don't care how many hours you played of Guild Wars, I put over 11k hours in, playing all formats (albeit GvG was shortlived for me and I only participated in a few HA matches), but you cannot say GW2 is not reactionary.
Dodging is reactionary. That should be obvious. Tanking is actually less reactionary, because you can set yourself up to take less damage so you can enter a situation with an upper hand, as opposed to the reactionary method where you must be alert and ready to dodge to avoid damage. This should be obvious. Infact, Guild Wars had reactive skills too, and they were terrible. Empathy, Backfire and Spiteful Spirit were cookie cutter. Anet probably recognised this love for reactive skills and decided to create a whole new game and philosophy based on the idea of reactive skills and gameplay. They then told everyone they were doing the complete opposite of that and, using make-up sticks, their twisted 180º logic fooled you all. Because no one wants to really play a reactionary game; it sounds derogatory almost.
Anyway, I should just refer you to a previous rant post of mine from a while ago when this topic cropped up, but the crux is there's no skill involved and it's far more reactionary. Not having the option to pre-prot, buff your team's damage in any meaningful way or apply protection easily. Anet were careful this time to limit how we can deal and absorb damage; there are no unique damage types, melee/elemental buffs, support roles or true synergies in teams.
All this makes the combat system of GW2 shallow and boring. Go play Guild Wars again, relive the good times and play with seven pugs


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Connecticut is poised to become the 17th state to ban the death penalty, but in a new poll Wednesday voters expressed support for capital punishment by a nearly two-to-one margin.
The Connecticut legislature voted to repeal death penalty earlier this month, and Gov. Dannel Malloy, a Democrat, has said he intends to sign the bill into law. The ban, if enacted, would not apply to the 11 inmates currently on death row.
Connecticut voters support the death penalty in general by a 62% to 30% margin, according to the Quinnipiac University poll. But respondents were split on the appropriate punishment for murder: 46% of voters said they want the death penalty for convicted murderers, while 46% said they want life in prison with no chance of parole.
The state has only executed one person since 1960: serial killer Michael Ross, who died in 2005. But the recent push to end capital punishment in Connecticut have been overshadowed by the 2007 home invasion murder of three members of the suburban Petit family. The two men convicted in that case would still face execution under the repeal.
"The death penalty is a complex issue for voters, and for pollsters. Connecticut voters want to keep the death penalty, perhaps as an option for the most heinous crimes," said Quinnipiac's Douglas Schwartz. "In fact, 74% say a life or death sentence depends on the circumstances of the case."
Nearly half of poll respondents disapprove of Malloy's handling of the death penalty, while 33% approved. Respondents disapproved of the state legislature's handling of the death penalty by a 51% to 29% margin.
Malloy overall job approval rating was 37%, while 44% of respondents disapproved of the job he was doing.
"We have tried to be consistent in not saying much about polls because…what's there to say?" said Roy Occhiogrosso, senior adviser to the governor, in a statement. "Polls come and go, numbers go up and down. The governor always does what he thinks is best for the state and the right thing to do."
Connecticut voters also support raising the state's minimum wage of $8.25, by a 70% to 28% margin.
Earlier this month, a bill that would raise the minimum wage by 50 cents in each of the next two years passed a key legislative committee and is now awaiting action by the House of Representatives. House Speaker Chris Donovan, a Democrat, supports the bill.
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on early summer and sweets at breakfast
i like sweets for breakfast
when we were finished
i was the newest on the team then
it was always the same.
chocolate and butter sandwiches
the kind with little hats on top.
i'd rip them horizontally
and i'll tell you what,
we'd stand to eat them
the one i talk about here.
with that though, let's get back to today.
i like early summer almost as much as i like sweets at breakfast.
i like the start to the season.
i'm particularly taken with
the colours of roses
and the round heavy of peonies.
i like other people's gardens
their pretty scents
i'm fascinated with how
trees turn from willowy silhouettes,
to tall kind of, minarets of green.
i like how grass,
that seemingly days before
wasn't there
now stands
near four feet tall.
i like that along the train tracks
apparently one day bare
there's a perfect spot for my table there
and you know what
there's a special kind of beauty
in watching the
sheltered in that little spot of green
there's magic in that
toodles friends.
xo, n
birthday wishes to my sweet and super talented friend celine today!
if all goes well, we'll be updating HG on monday.


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Editors Notes> Here is a recent interview with Dr. Jeff Meldrum on his thoughts on bigfoot behavior bu Rhettman Mullis.
Dr. Jeff Meldrum discusses the Biology of the Sasquatch." Rhett Mullis interviews and asks morphological-specific questions. Pads on the bottom of the foot, Hair structure, physical and behavioral adaptations for cold weather.