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Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) fickle investors may be overlooking the company's tremendous potential for growth in emerging markets in their pessimistic assessments of its future. That came from analysts at Goldman Sachs, who added in a new research report that a survey of Apple product owners in China had proven that demand for the company was alive and well.
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From those surveyed, 90 percent were at least likely to stick with the company for their next tablet or smartphone purchase, while 72 percent of iPhone and iPad users were "highly likely" to again choose an Apple device. This indicated that "Apple still appears to have an enviable level of customer loyalty in China," the report said. Asked about Apple's much-touted platform, 59 percent of the respondents said they downloaded from the App Store "frequently", while 33 percent said they did so "sometimes".
(see yahoo under "this news has apple smiling)
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Indeed Apple's potential in the emerging market's is not even built into the share price.
Saw the article. AAPL should be trading north of $650.


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Morgan RV Resorts63 Putnam ST Saratoga Springs, New York United States of America
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Check out their parks at RVparkreviews.com or at tripadvisor.com. One or two complaints can be written off.
Multiple complaints show a disturbing trend. Morgan appears to be having severe financial trouble.
They have a large debt (online.wsj.com). They are desperate for cash. If you give them a deposit and want it back, forget about it.
Employees were laid off for several weeks. Who does that in the middle of the camping season?
There are reports that vendors are not being paid. Ex employee reports at glassdoor.com are also very ugly. Lots of ex employees at linkedin.com. Length of tenure with the company is short and turnover of employees is very high. Upkeep at parks is getting bad.
If you are on their mailing list their offers want you to pay in full up front. Bottom line, DESPERATE for CASH! The best thing customers can do is to do their own research and spread the word.
Whatever you do be cautious about sending them any money up front or paying for space in advance.
Maybe a company that is better managed will take the parks over.
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When Regina's friends insist on setting her up a "Fantasy Fix" to help her get over her cheating ex, she dreams up some kinky out-of-this-world encounters that they could never possibly bring to life. But the next thing Regina knows, her friends have got her laced into a shiny black corset, tight leather pants, and a sexy pair of stilettos. It's time for some downtown vampire-fantasy fun...
The Vampire Ball in Manhattan's East Village isn't really Dmitri Vidame's idea of a good time, but as a member of the Council that governs the Others, he has to keep an eye on all the young vamps who prey on the pretenders. After he feasts his dark eyes on fiery Regina at the bar, he knows that he must have her. But for the first time Dmitri meets a woman who is more than a match for his indomitable will. And he may be the fantasy Regina hoped for...until she---and her feisty friends---discover her sexy new lover's bloodsucking secret.
©2008 Christine Warren (P)2011 Tantor
"Warren brings fascinating alternate realities to life." (Romantic Times)
"This Series went from SciFi Fantasy, to Erotica!"
Not my favorite series in the world, but one I'll listen to in between other books. Usually there books are more of a light paranormal love stories with a bit of action, sex and "mating", with the envitable impossible love connection in the end. This one, well I have no problem with erotica, if that's what I'm wanting or expecting to listen to. But this book they took the sex scenes to a whole other level. It just went on and on and on and on and on. Instead of the book having a story with a few love scenes, this book had a huge sex scene with little doses of story. Ha ha! Even worse having one of my most adored narrators reading it. I just laughed. It was ridiculous.
Audiobook Addict. It's all about the Listen. Mostly Romance, but I do branch out a bit. Reviews are my honest opinions-popular or not.
"Don't judge the entire Others series by Book 1"
The Others series is actually quite good, although there are parts in the first book (One Bite With a Stranger) and even a couple in the next one (Big Bad Wolf) that resulted in cringing and were a bit difficult to get through. I look at it as enduring the growth process of the writer and being rewarded in the end for my troubles. This first book does have some really great stuff, but the sex scenes just miss the mark because they are a little too vulgar and/or a little too long and/or written in a way that makes what should be very hot kind of ... meh. Good news: The author does eventually figure it all out and achieves the right balance. Bad news: This starts happening in Book 2 and continues to improve in her later books.
HOWEVER, as far as the non-sex-related rest of the story goes, it is definitely worth the listen to get some background info and better understand the relationships of the characters as the series builds because you will see these people again in future installments. Also, you do have Kate Reading who is an amazing performer and one of the best narrators out there.
As an aside, I originally read Wolf at the Door because it was mistakenly listed as the first book in the series (though it is Book 8 or 9 actually), and I liked it enough to go back and listen to the earlier ones. Because of the bad reviews on OBWAS, I skipped it and got Big Bad Wolf before finally giving this one a try. Since I am not sure I would have stuck with the series if I had started with this one, my advice is either to start with this first book, knowing that the writing gets much better as the series progresses, or to just get the one that most interests you, as I believe they will all make enough sense to stand alone, and then see if that leads you to want to hear the entire series.
"What took me so long???"
OK, so clearly this series started a while ago.....and yet, I had not picked it up. That's the "bad" part. The good part is that I now have many great books to look forward to! More good news....the narrator is fantastic, with both male and female characters. How lucky am I?
This series kicks off strongly with Dmitri and Reggie's story. The plot development is good, though it borders on too light with some of the characters that I know will have their own story later in the series. But, none of us want to listen to hours on end of background and set-up though either, so perhaps Ms. Warren played this smart. There has to be enough interaction to keep us turning the proverbial page.....right?
Can't wait to hear more -- really....I just bought books two and three to keep my fix going. Thank you, Ms. Warren, for introducing me to your new world of OTHERS. The theme may be common (vampires, shifters, etc.), however, your writing is anything but! There are laugh out loud moments on practically every page! I feel like I'm friends with Regina, Ava, and the gang already!
Over all a light hearted book and it was enjoyable. While there is a lot of sex in this book, the story line was cute. The writer has some interesting people in this book that I would like to see more about. The narrator is very good and added much to the listening. If you are looking for a good enjoyable book with a lot of sex, then this is the book for you.
"Raunchy sex. Awful!"
The beginning of the book was raunchy sex with little or no story line and it continued for much too long. It also depicted the heroin, Reggie, as being weak willed and easily manipulated by her friends. She had absolutlely no backbone which made her undesirable as a heroin that made me want to continue with the book. In fact it was so awful that, if I hadn't been familiar with other books in this series, I would have stopped listening and never bought another Christine Warren book. Even the ending was abrupt. It just ended.
The only saving grace is the narrator, Kate Reading, who did a fabulous job with accents and vocal characterization.
"What story? What happened to the "Others" story?"
I've enjoyed the rest of the series but I'm only at about 1 1/2 hours into it but had to come back to see the other reviews. Yep. It's just erotica. So far there's not much of a story. I think I'll skip to the next book and I will read the reviews before I buy anymore of the series.
Yes, but I'll read the reviews first.
She's great. Not sure how she could keep a straight face while doing the 'Dracula' voice.
I have enjoyed numerous titles by the author, but this one just went on and on, just sex and not substance. Very little to do with the Others character development. I hope the last 3 I downloaded are better.
Yes, in hopes that the experience will be more like 1-4 of this series.
The narrator was fine
Both main characters.
I just wanted it to be over.
"Fifty Shades of a Vampire"
Although this series has the potential to become formulaic, this first book should NOT be missed, even if you elect to discontinue listening to the rest of the series.
It puts an interesting twist on seduction while weaving a plot that stands up to most and surpasses many more of the worn-out writers who rely on titillation and angst to carry a flimsy plotline.
I enjoyed how this story took something from Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew and blended it with the well-seasoned sex we saw in Fifty Shades of Grey.
Let's see how well this series continues.
The Narrator, Kate Reading, does a fine job on Male/Female voice as well as Character differentiations and gets better on accents and word pronunciations as the book goes on.
All in all I give this book a substantial 4 across the board.
"A fun series to read and a better one to listen to"
The writing and the narration came together very well for an overall good experience. This isn't my fav of the series, but it's still good.
Can't think of a comparison.
Enjoyed all the nuances she brought to the read and the characters. Her voice is smooth and I liked hearing it.
Don't bite the hand that feeds off you...
"It was just OK"
I did hang in there and finished the entire book, and it was only fair. This is not a book that I will ever want to re-listen too.
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Go! Arts & Entertainment calendars Dec. 21-27: Exhibits & Galleries
Standing exhibits
Agustsson Gallery — Sculptures by Magnus Agustsson, works by others, 176 Broadway, Kingston. Call for hours: 331-1388.
Ai Earthling Gallery — "Winter Solstice Group Show," through Dec. 31, Ye Olde Hippie Shoppe, 69 Tinker St., Woodstock. Hours noon-5:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. 679-2650. aiearthling.net.
Albert Wisner Library — "Talking Pictures: 50 Years of Photo Journalism," works by Robert Demetry, through Dec. 31, 1 McFarland Drive, Warwick. Hours 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. last Fri., noon-4 p.m. Sun. 986-1047. albertwisnerlibrary.org.
ARTery Gallery — Works by members Rosalind Hodgkins and Debbie Gioello, through Jan. 6, 210 Broad St., Milford, Pa. Hours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon. 570-409-1234. arteryonline.com.
Artists' Collective of Hyde Park — "A Celebration of Color," 4335 Albany Post Road (Route 9), Hyde Park. Hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. 914-456-6700. email@example.com.
Art Riot — Holiday Card Group Show," through Dec. 30, 36 John St., Kingston. Hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon., Thurs.; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. 331-2421. theartriot.org.
Arts Society of Kingston — "Bells & Bows," season show of small works by members, through Dec. 29, 97 Broadway, Kingston. Hours 1-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. and by appointment. 338-0331. askforarts.org.
Bannerman Island Gallery — "Take Me Home for the Holidays," exhibit of small paintings, through Dec. 31, 150 Main St., Beacon. Hours noon-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. and by appointment. Call 831-6346 or 234-3204.
Barrett Art Center — "The Beauty of Aging," works by Susan Sammis Goldson, 55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie. Also: "Holiday Small Works Exhibition," group show, through Jan. 19. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., by appointment Sat. 471-2550. barrettartcenter.org.
Beacon Artist Union Gallery — "Apocalypse," group show, through Jan. 6, 506 Main St. (new address), Beacon. Hours noon-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. and by appointment. 440-7584. email@example.com. baugallery.com.
Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries — "As the Crow Flies," works by Linda Hubbard, 199 Main St., Beacon. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. (until 8 p.m. second Sat.), noon-5 p.m. Sun. 838-1600.
BeanRunner Cafe — "All Creatures Great and Small," watercolors by Joy Tobin, through Jan. 20, 201 S. Division St., Peekskill. Hours 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.-Wed., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs. 914-737-1701. beanrunnercafe.com.
Bear Mountain Inn — "Small Works in a Big Way," group show, through Dec. 31, 55 Hessian Drive, Bear Mountain. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.-Tues., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wed.-Sat. 786-3269. visitbearmountain.com.
Betsy Jacaruso Studio — Paintings by Jacaruso and the Cross River Artists, through Jan. 26, Rhinebeck Courtyard, next to the back entrance of Bread Alone, 43-2 E. Market St. Rhinebeck. Hours noon-5 p.m. Thurs., noon-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 516-4435. betsyjacarusostudio.com.
BlueStone Studio — Artists David Greenbaum and Joann Wells Greenbaum, a potter and painter duo, open a pottery studio and gallery space at 206 Broad St., Milford, Pa. Hours 11 a.m. -6 p.m. Thurs.-Mon., 570-409-4500. email@example.com.
Boscobel — "Reflections Renewed: Hudson River Images Revisited," through Dec. 31, Route 9D, Garrison, Also: 1808 house with great views of the Hudson River. Hours 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wed.-Mon. Admission $9, $8 senior citizens, $5 ages 6-14, free age 5 and younger. 265-3638. boscobel.org.
BrookHouse Gallery — "Holiday Show," through Dec. 30, 5 Austin Road, Barryville. Hours 4-6 p.m. Fri., 1-6 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. 456-0066.
By Delaine — Works by Kenneth Bosch, 44 Main St., Narrowsburg. Call for hours: 201-951-6484, 252-9986. bydelaine.com.
Byrdcliffe Kleinert/James Center for the Arts — "5 by 7 Show," group exhibit of works measuring no more than 5 by 7 inches, through Jan. 6, 34 Tinker St., Woodstock. Hours noon-6 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. 679-2079. woodstockguild.org.
Cafe Mezzaluna — Works by Fay Wood, through Jan. 31, 626 Route 212, Saugerties. 246-5306. cafemezzaluna.com.
Carrie Haddad Gallery — "Sculpture," works by Stephen Walling, Roger Phillips, Birgit Blyth, Joseph Maresca, Amy Podmore and Linda Cross, through Jan. 20, 622 Warren St., Hudson. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. 518-828-1915. carriehaddadgallery.com.
CAS Arts Center — "Holiday Trains on Main," display of handmade model trains, 48 Main St., Livingston Manor. Also at Morgan Outdoors, 46 Main St., Livingston Manor. Also: "CAS Winter Members Show" dedicated to the memory of longtime CAS board member and artist Cecily Fortescue and including a selection of her pottery. through Dec. 31, Hours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. and Mon., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. and by appointment. 436-4227. catskillartsociety.org.
Center for Photography — "Made in Woodstock," works by the artists-in-residence in 2010-11, through Dec. 30, 59 Tinker St., Woodstock. Hours noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. 679-9957. cpw.org.
Cheymore Gallery — "Yasu Shibata: Ukiyo-e Woodcuts," through Dec. 21, 233 Route 17, Tuxedo Park. Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. (ring the buzzer for entry); 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.; and by appointment. 351-4831. cheymoregallery.com.
Clutter Gallery — "Dia del Helado Muerto," group show, through Jan. 5, 163 Main St., Beacon. Call for hours: 212-255-2505.
Columns — Permanent exhibit dedicated to the U.S. Marines, 608 Broad St., Milford, Pa. Also: Exhibits on Lincoln flag, Gifford Pinchot, others. Admission $5, $3 students, free for children. Hours 1-4 p.m. Wed., Sat., Sun. 570-296-8126. pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.
Crawford Government Center — "A Winter's Gathering of Artists," presented by the Pine Bush Area Arts Council, with exhibition fees donated to Toys for Tots, through Feb. 8, Route 302, Pine Bush. Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon Fri. 744-3862. firstname.lastname@example.com.
Cutting Garden & Domesticities — "Nature's Palette," watercolors and acrylics by Susan Pascale, through Dec. 31, 4055 Route 52, Youngsville. Sat.-Sun.; call for hours: 482-3333.
Delaware Arts Center — "Art in Sixes," featuring mixed-media small works by more than 80 artists, through Dec. 22, 37 Main St., Narrowsburg. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 252-7576. artsalliancesite.org.
Dia:Beacon — "Opus + One," works by Paris-based artist Jean-Luc Molène, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, through Dec. 31. Also: "Sol LeWitt: Drawing Series," ongoing; "24 Colors — for Blinky," works by Imi Knnoebel, ongoing. Hours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs.-Mon. Admission $10, $7 senior citizens and students, free age 11 and younger. 440-0110. diaart.org/sites/main/beacon
Dream in Plastic — "Enduring Factitious Inundation," works by Matthew Reid, through Jan. 5, 177 Main St., Beacon. Call for hours: 632-3383. dreaminplastic.com.
East Fishkill Community Library — Geneva Hamilton's artwork of wildflowers and other botanicals, through Dec. 31, 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction. 221-9943, ext. 225. eastfishkilllibrary.org.
Edward Hopper House Art Center — "Small Matters of Great Importance," through Dec. 23, 82 N. Broadway, Nyack. Also: "Favorites From the Arthayer R. Sanborn Hopper Collection Trust and Other Early Hopper Work and Memorabilia," through April 30. Hours 1-5 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Admission $5, $3 seniors, free for children. 358-0774. hopperhouse.org.
Exposures Gallery — "Mekong Journey," photos by Nick Zungoli, 1357 Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. 469-9382. theexposuresgallery.com.
Faith in Art Gallery — "Blue Collar Blues: Celebrating the Struggle and Satisfaction of Our Labor," group show, First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, 50 Liberty St., Beacon. Contact for hours: Jean-Marc Superville Sovak, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Flat Iron Gallery — "Artisan Celebrate!!," group holiday show, through Dec. 30, 105 S. Division St., Peekskill. Hours noon-6 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. 914-734-1894. flatiron.qpg.com.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum — Museum and events devoted to the life and presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Route 9, Hyde Park. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 486-1143. fdrlibrary.marist.edu.
Front Street Gallery — "Shade & Surface," works by Lewis Folden and Dan van Benthuysen, 21 Front St., Patterson. 490-4542. firstname.lastname@example.com. frontstreetgallery.org.
Galerie BMG — "Encaustics," works by Rita Bernstein, Christa Kreeger Bowden, Hope Kahn, Leah Macdonald, Kara Taylor, through Feb. 11, 12 Tannery Brook Road, Woodstock. Hours noon-5 p.m. Fri.-Mon. 679-0027. galeriebmg.com.
Gallery at Rondout Music Lounge — Works by Rebecca Caterson, through Dec. 31, 21 Broadway, Kingston. Call for hours: 235-7098. rondoutmusiclounge.com.
Gallery 508 — Works by Barbara Koffsky Tim Delaney, Jens O. Bille and Jack Lindholm, 508 Main St., Beacon. Call for hours: 765-2245. gallery508.com.
Gallery in the Gunks — Group show, 90 Main St., Pine Bush. Hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 699-9378.
Gallery 291 — "The Cogent Force," digital works by Andrew Nelson, through Dec. 31, 291 Wall St., Clermont Bldg, second floor, Suite 2A, Kingston. Hours 9 a.m.-noon Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. 340-8625.
Gardiner Library — "A Hungry Eye in Provence, Tuscany and Greater Barcelona," photos by Michael Gold, through Jan. 2, 133 Farmer's Turnpike, Gardiner. Hours 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun. 255-1255. gardinerlibrary.org.
Garrison Art Center — "Student/Faculty Exhibition," through Dec. 23, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison. Also: Paintings, pastels and drawings by Gene Garfinkle, through Jan. 6. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. 424-3960. garrisonartcenter.org.
Gray Owl Gallery — Works by 35 artists, Water Street Market, 10 Main St., New Paltz. Hours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 518-2237. grayowlgallery.com.
Greenwood Lake Library — Works by Melissa Reichert and student artist Riley Persico, through Dec. 31, 9 Waterstone Road, Greenwood Lake. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Fri.; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 477-8377, ext. 108. gwllibrary.org.
Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame — "Sulky Slicks — Harness Racing as an Advertising Icon," the Carriage Room. 240 Main St., Goshen. Also: "The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives" and "A Bevy of Bronzes," Currier & Ives Gallery. Also: "The Spirit of Harness Racing-Historic Track," William Haughton Hall Way. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 294-6330. harnessmuseum.com.
Healing Arts Studio — "Through My Eyes," photos by Brianna Cox, 75 Broadway, upper floor, Newburgh. thestudiosat75broadway.com.
Highlands Photographic Guild — "Peace on Earth," group show, through Jan. 6, Wells Fargo Bank Building, 224 Broad St., Milford, Pa. Hours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 570-296-2440. highlandsphotoguild.com.
Hudson Beach Glass — "Russell Cusick: Photo/Acrylics," through Dec. 30, 162 Main St., Beacon. Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. second Sat. 838-285. 440-0068. hudsonbeachglass.com.
Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery — "A Midnight Clear," paintings by George Ballantine and pastels by Robert Selkowitz, through Dec. 30, Route 23A (Main Street), Hunter. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., noon-4 p.m. Mon., Thurs. 518-263-2060. catskillmtn.org.
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum — "Up Close and Personal," works by F.T. Mitchell, through April 28, and "Boy Scouts of America & the Great Depression," offering documents on both subjects with original letters by Herbert Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, through Dec. 23, 94 Broadway, Newburgh. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun. 569-4997. karpeles.com.
Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site — The Revolutionary War headquarters of generals Nathanael Greene, Henry Knox and Horatio Gates, 289 Forge Hill Road, New Windsor. Call 561-1765, ext. 22, for tour times.
Livingston Manor Free Library — "Trip Around the World," a 72-by-84-inch quilt by Willowemoc quilter Sally Abrams, through Jan. 1, 92 Main St., Livingston Manor. Hours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon. and Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. 439-5440.
Maria Lago Studio 502 — "Brain on Fire," paintings by Maria Lago, 502 Main St., Beacon. Call for hours: 914-844-8739.
Mikey Teutul's Wolf Gang Gallery & Store — "Robert Trondsen: Enlightened Views" and works by Gayle Fedigan, through Jan. 3, 40 Railroad Ave., Montgomery. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun., by appointment Mon.-Tues. therealmikeyteutul.com.
Mill Street Loft — "MSL ARTS Member/Faculty Exhibition," through Jan. 11, 45 Pershing Ave., Poughkeepsie. Hours 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. 471-7477. millstreetloft.org.
Morgan Outdoors — "Holiday Trains on Main," display of handmade model trains, 46 Main St., Livingston Manor. Also at CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St., Livingston Manor. Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon., Thurs., Fri., Sat.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 439-5507. morgan-outdoors.com.
Motorcyclepedia — Collection of antique motorcycles, including Indians for every year from 1902-53. 250 Lake St., Newburgh. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; tours can be scheduled in advance. 569-9065. motorcyclepediamuseums.com.
Mount Saint Mary College Desmond Campus — Small works by instructors at Mount Saint Mary College, with a percentage of proceeds of works sold to benefit the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief. Through Jan. 10, 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh, Hours Mon.-Fri.; call for appointment: 565-2076.
Museum at Bethel Woods — "Across the Great Divide," photos by Roberta Price, through Dec. 31, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel. Also: "Celebrating Woodstock," photos by Lisa Law, through Dec. 31. Also: Exhibits highlighting the 1960s and the 1969 Woodstock music festival. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. through Dec. 31. Admission $17, $15 age 65 and older, $13 ages 8-17, $8 ages 3-7, free age 2 and younger. 866-781-2922. bethelwoodscenter.org.
National Purple Heart Hall of Fame — Military-related exhibits and a 15-minute dramatic documentary, titled "For Military Merit: The Purple Heart," telling the story of the Purple Heart, 374 Temple Hill Road, Vails Gate. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Closed holidays except for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day and Presidents Day. 561-1765. thepurpleheart.com.
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site — Revolutionary War site, 374 Temple Hill Road (Route 300), Vails Gate. 561-1765.
Noble Coffee Roasters Cafe — Works by Joanne Kelly, through Dec. 30, Route 207 and Stony Ford Road, Campbell Hall. Hours 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sat. 457-2773. nobleroasters.com.
One Mile Gallery — "Mark Hogancamp: Crash Landing!," through Dec. 30, 475 Abeel St., Kingston. Hours noon-5 p.m. Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun. and by appointment. 338-2035. onemilegallery.com.
Orange County Firefighters Museum — Museum chronicles history of firefighting in Orange County and houses a collection of firefighting equipment and memorabilia. It offers tours, exhibits, a fire safety education center, and presentations. 141 Clinton St., Montgomery, 1 p.m. Sat. Free, but donations are welcome. 457-9654.
Port Jervis Free Library — Works by Jaruwan Ponmak, Community Room, through Jan. 18, 138 Pike St., Port Jervis. 856-7313. portjervislibrary.org.
Putnam History Museum — "Summer Afternoon: Fashion and Leisure in the Hudson Highlands, 1850—1950," 63 Chestnut St., Cold Spring. Also: Tour the Foundry School building, which was built in about 1830, enlarged in the 1860s, and used for the education of the foundry's teenage apprentices as well as its employees' children. Admission $5, $2 senior citizens and ages 7-12, free for Putnam County Historical Society members and age 6 and younger. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 265-4010. pchs-fsm.org.
R&F Gallery — "Alexandre Masino: Geological Radiance," through Jan. 13, 84 Ten Broeck Ave., Kingston. Call for hours: 331-3242. rfpaints.com.
RiverWinds Gallery — "Buone Feste," through Dec. 31, 172 Main St., Beacon. Hours noon-6 p.m. Wed.-Mon. and noon-9 p.m. second Sat. Call Mary Ann Glass at 632-2174 or Linda Hubbard at 838-2880. riverwindsgallery.com.
RiverWinds Gallery @ Wells Fargo Advisors — "Living Color — a Group Art Show," through Jan. 28, 6423 Montgomery St. (Route 9), Suite 10, Rhinebeck. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 876-1667. riverwindsgallery.com/Rhinebeck.htm.
Rolling River Gallery — Works by Elena Ivanova (brush and ink on linen, watercolor prints) and Boris Kheyman (lamp sculptures from retro recyclables), through Dec. 23, 25 Cooley Road, Parksville. Hours noon-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m. Sun. 747-4123. rollingriver.net.
Roos Arts — "Holiday Benefit Show, 449 Main St., Rosendale. Hours 2-6 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. 718-755-4726. roosarts.com.
Schocoppee Schoolhouse — Old one-room schoolhouse open for viewing noon-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun. at Apple Valley Village, Route 6, Milford, Pa. pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.
Seligmann Art Galleries & Homestead — "Fantasy: Chaim Gross Drawings," and works by Kurt Seligmann, both through Dec. 31, 23 White Oak Drive, Sugar Loaf. Weekdays and by appointment. 469-9459. occf-ny.org.
Spire Studios — "Tempo Rare," group show, Route 9D and Beekman Street, above Royco Auto Parts, Beacon. Call for hours: 231-3275. spirestudios.org.
Storefront Gallery — "Home for the Holidays," household items, jewelry and ornaments crafted by Michael Lalicki, through Dec. 22, 93 Broadway, Kingston. Hours 1-6 p.m. Sat. and all day through the storefront windows. 338-8473. thestorefrontgallery.com.
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center — "Nature's Way," drawings, paintings and wall constructions by Gar Wang and Ron Gee, through Dec. 31, 1351 Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 610-5335. sugarloafpac.org.
Sullivan County Museum — "Exhibit of Holiday Trees," decorated by county organizations and individuals, 265 Main St., Hurleyville. sullivancountyhistory.org. 434-8044 or 671-9548.
SUNY Ulster — "About Place," landscapes in paint and pastel by Prudence See, Carol Cramer, Joyce Washor and Phil Sigunick, through Dec. 21, Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge. Hours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and by appointment; closed on college holidays. 687-5113. sunyuslter.edu.
Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe — Works by Daniel Baxter, through Dec. 31, 40 W. Market St., Red Hook. Hours 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 758-9500. tastebudds.com.
Theo Ganz Studio — "Prints Without Pixels," curated by Hiro Ichikawa, through Dec. 30, 149 Main St., Beacon. Hours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Mon. and by appointment. 917-318-2239. theoganzstudio.com.
Tivoli Artists Co-op — "The Holiday Show," through Dec. 23, 60 Broadway, Tivoli. Call for hours: 757-2667. tivoliartistsco-op.com.
Unframed Artists Gallery — "Luscious (Hubba Hubba)," through Dec. 29, 173 Huguenot St., New Paltz. Hours 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 255-5482. unframedartistsgallery.com.
Unison Arts Center — "Art of the Heirloom: Cultural Seed Savers," works from the Hudson Valley Seed Library, through Dec. 31, 68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. Call for hours: 255-1559. unisonarts.org.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern — "A Dozen Points of View," works of 12 local artists and includes acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor paintings and prints, photography, sculpture and collage, 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern. Call for hours: 978-5620 or 496-9696.
UpFront Exhibition Space — "Winter Art Exhibit," group show, through Dec. 30, 31 Jersey Ave., Port Jervis.Hours noon-5 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Contact Gordon Graff or Debbie Raia at 856-2727.
VARGA Gallery — "2012's Last Hurrah," 130 Tinker St., Woodstock. 679-4005. vargagallery.com.
Wallkill River School & Gallery — Solo exhibit by Linda Yater and "Members Show," through Dec. 31, 232 Ward St., Montgomery. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sun. 457-2787. wallkillriverschool.com.
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site — "Unpacked & Rediscovered: Selections From Washington's Headquarters' Collection," 84 Liberty St., Newburgh. New exhibit features more than 1,300 rare, curious, and important objects not seen by the public for many years. Admission $4, $3 senior citizens and students age 13 and older, free age 12 and younger. Hours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. 562-1195. facebook.com/washingtonsheadquarters.
West Point Museum — Army-related exhibits, 600 Thayer Road, West Point. Hours 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. 938-2203. westpoint.edu.
Wired Gallery — "Group Show No. 4," through Dec. 30, Novi Barn behind the Depuy Canal House, 1315 Route 213, High Falls, and on Dec. 4, Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz. Hours Sat.-Sun.; call for times at 682-564-5613. thewiredgallery.com.
Woodstock Artists Association & Museum — "The Under 40 Show," through Dec. 31, 28 Tinker St., Woodstock. Also: "Inspired by the North Light: Maud & Miska Petersham" and "Holiday Show," both through Dec. 31. Hours noon-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun., Mon., Thurs. 679-2940. woodstockart.org.
Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery — "Holiday Show," through Dec. 23, 73 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro. Hours noon-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 665-9333. waagallery.org.
WVFA Gallery — "Florence Hurewitz: Retrospective," through Jan. 31, Clocktower, 65 Main St., Warwick. warwickfa.com/events.
Yoga House — Roger C. Green's photos of local landscapes, through Dec. 30, 57B Crown St., Kingston. Open by appointment: 706-YOGA. theyogahouseny.com.


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Employers desperately seeking women to join automotive industry to overcome skills shortage
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- August 12, 2013
CAR service and repair workshops across the nation are desperately seeking women to get under the bonnet and work as auto-electricians, mechanics, spraypainters and panelbeaters.
The automotive industry has been suffering a skills shortage for more than a decade and wants to widen its pool of applicants anyway, but believes women in some ways can be better at the jobs than men.
Technology advances means workshops are no longer the domain of men covered in grease and workshops and cars are much cleaner and require less physical strength than in the past.
The industry cites gender traits such as being better able to select colours, having an eye for detail, having higher literacy and numeracy skills required to deal with rapidly changing technologies and maturity to transition to the workplace as some of the advantages female workers have over many young men.
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Some employers even prefer to take on female apprentices ahead of their male counterparts.
But women are still in the minority in the industry. Of the 129,500 people employed in automotive repair and maintenance, only 14,000 are women.
And there were 1255 female apprentices last year compared with 28,066 males.
Auto Skills Australia national project manager Peter Gostelow said the number of females who were enrolling in training had grown by 35 per cent since 2009 but more were needed to address the skills and gender gap.
He said interest from women in training in becoming mechanics and other auto trades had never been as high as when Kylie Minogue starred as a mechanic in the TV show Neighbours in the 1980s -giving an insight into how more could be recruited to the trade.
"The reason we saw a pick up in that particular time is that women, in particular, look for role models," he said.
"There was an iconic person in a show that was very popular, particularly a role that at the time they weren't thinking about as a job role, so they connected to it.
"It's about being introduced to role models, females that have done well in the trade."
Increasing the number of females in trades, particular those that are male-dominated, is an aim of this year's National Skills Week, to be launched at the Automotive Centre for Excellence in Melbourne on Tuesday, August 13.
Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce industrial relations, OHS and training general manager Leyla Yilmaz said it was a challenge to get the message across that the industry had changed and the types of workers it wanted were people who not only could work with their hands but had a range of other skills as well.
"They have to be quite good with language and literacy and numeracy because the technology is so diverse," she said.
"It's no different than engineering and we've seen a number of girls do exceptionally well in those sorts of areas.
"Workshops are quite technical in nature, not like the garages of yesterday with the guys in overalls with greasy hands. It's rare to see those types of environments these days.
"We have a lot of members who are very keen and have a preference for girls because they have proven themselves and done exceptionally well."
She encourages female school students to do their work experience placement at a workshop or try a school-based apprenticeship to get a feel for automotive trade workplaces while gaining credits towards their high school certificate or further training.
Automotive electrician, motor mechanic, panelbeater and vehicle painter are all trades listed by the Australian Government as being in skill shortage and have been for at least the past decade.
It statistics show not enough apprentices are finishing their training to keep up with the number of workers retiring or leaving the auto industry to take up roles elsewhere.
Fiona Lawrie always wanted to be a mechanic but did not know how to get an apprenticeship.
So she tried studying interior design instead after finishing school and did not enjoy it.
"I thought it would be so cool to be a mechanic," she said.
"On the weekend I'd rotate my own tyres and did stuff on my own car."
A chance meeting with some friends who knew of an employer looking for an apprentice was the break that she needed.
Ms Lawrie, 22, is now a third-year light vehicle mechanic apprentice at Geelong Hondacare through VACC Auto Apprenticeships.
She is so enamoured with the career that she has started a Facebook page to encourage other women to try it and give them information.
Until this year she had been the only female in her trade class.
"I want to encourage more women into trades because girls are afraid of it and don't really know how to get into it," she said.
"Along with girls at my trade school, we're using ourselves as an example to get more girls to give it a go.
"We did it and we're just average girls who if you looked at you'd never think would be in the trade.
"I've learned so much and there's so much more that I have to learn and it's been really exciting."
Ms Lawrie will be part of a Q&A session at the National Skills Week launch at the Automotive Centre for Excellence tonight.
She encourages women who are interested in pursuing a career to contact her through her Facebook page Fanelle .
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pffts of Syd Posted at 3:48 AM August 13, 2013
Love being a guy in Australia being told how I'm such a sexist pig by media then get treated like garbage when walking in public from all the feminist around. Gee it is great to be treated equally and fairly in society.
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Shane Posted at 2:21 AM August 13, 2013
I cannot believe I have to actually say this after so many decades of trying to aim for gender equality, but... "There is nothing a woman can do that a man can't do equally well"...
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msn of tas Posted at 12:12 AM August 13, 2013
Good luck. Women don't want to do this job because they think its a man's job, not a woman's. Their job is their identity. I hear this from women. Don't play the 'sexism' card, it ain't. They just don't wanna do the job, I hear that from women. Call a few recruiters and ask how many women applied for their last 'apprentice mechanic' job......that'll give you an objective answer. Nice idea, though.
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Bolts Posted at 11:57 PM August 12, 2013
More feminist rubbish and gender sterotyping... "The industry cites gender traits such as better able select colours, attention to detail and higher numeracy and literacy" really they are traits only found in women or in higher number... Way to pigeon hole a gender, sexism IS rampant in Australia and women are the ones doing it.... I could only imagine the indignation and anger if this was an article like "Men are sought in nursing because they would be better at it than women" the Feminazi's would be screaming blue murder.... Hypocrites.
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Justice for men of Perth Posted at 11:24 PM August 12, 2013
Just another misandrist article promoting anti-male propaganda aimed at polluting people's minds to create prejudice against men
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A fair day's pay Posted at 11:03 PM August 12, 2013
The motor industry is suffering a skills shortage only because they have not moved forward with increased wages. A fully qualified motor mechanic earns not much different to an unskilled labourer. In fact, labourers frequently earn more. Where is the incentive to enter the motor industry?
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Peter B Posted at 11:00 PM August 12, 2013
Sexist misandry from the auto motive industry. Switch the above gender roles and the article would be condemned. The auto industry should be ashamed to pander to gender roles and downplay the hard working males in the workforce. Disgraceful.
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Bill Posted at 10:45 PM August 12, 2013
Another stupid generalisation, stop making these girls are better than guys stories. The amount of times I see a stories about a study that found girl are better at things is starting to become annoying.
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don't think so Posted at 10:41 PM August 12, 2013
numeracy? umm... no. men are typically better with numbers. don't know about literacy either... eye for the detail though is probably a sure win for women.
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Romney wins key November swing state in NC
Published: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 11:21 p.m.
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RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina voters overwhelmingly supported Mitt Romney in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination and the chance to face President Barack Obama in November.
North Carolina has become a key battleground state, and it is consider integral by both campaigns to securing the general election.
In addition to North Carolina, Romney won victories Tuesday night in Indiana and West Virginia pushing him closer to the 1,144 delegates he needs to clinch the GOP nomination. The three victories will hand him 100 or so delegates of the 288 he still needs.
In North Carolina, Romney easily defeated Ron Paul, who was the only other person still in the race on the ballot. Even though they have dropped out of the race, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich were both still on the ballot as well.
None of the outcomes were a surprise, and Romney essentially ignored Tuesday's primaries. Romney spent the day campaigning in Michigan, where he castigated President Barack Obama as an "old-school liberal" whose policies would take the country backward.
Both Obama, who was uncontested in the Democratic primary, and Romney, recently spoke in North Carolina.
Obama spoke at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on April 24 urging students and others to lobby Congress no to increase the interest rates on student loans. A week before that, Romney was in Charlotte to speak on jobs, gas prices and health care costs. He campaigned across the street from the Bank of America Stadium where Obama is scheduled to accept the Democratic Party's nomination for a second term in September.
In particular, the Obama campaign has zeroed in on North Carolina as a pivotal swing state in November. The president and the first lady have campaigned heavily in North Carolina over the last year and added extra in-state stops to his fall bus tour.
Michelle Obama visited in March to speak to service members and their families in Raleigh. She'll return Saturday to give the keynote commencement speech at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro. When the battleground state hosts the Democratic National Convention, it will be the first time a major party has held a nominating convention in the state.
Obama narrowly carried the state in 2008 and was the first Democrat to win North Carolina since Jimmy Carter in 1976.
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This is another of my family's favorite recipes from the Pillsbury Halloween magazine I bought. They are really cute with little mustard eyes and mouth. I also mix equal parts mustard and ketchup together for dipping. Fun, easy and they taste good too!
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls (8 count)
- 2 1⁄2 slices american cheese slices, quartered
- 10 large hot dogs
- cooking spray
- mustard (or both, if desired) or ketchup (or both, if desired)
- Heat oven to 375°F
- Unroll dough; separate at perforations creating 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal. With knife or kitchen scissors, cut each rectangle lengthwise into 10 pieces, making a total of 40 pieces of dough.
- Slice cheese slices into quarters (1/2 slice cheese, cut in half).
- Wrap 4 pieces of dough around each hot dog and 1/4 slice of cheese to look like "bandages," stretching dough slightly to completely cover hot dog. About 1/2 inch from one end of each hot dog, separate "bandages" so hot dog shows through for "face."
- On ungreased large cookie sheet, place wrapped hot dogs (cheese side down); spray dough lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until dough is light golden brown and hot dogs are hot. With mustard, draw features on "face.".
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The kids really enjoyed these!!
These were a hit at my daughter's Spooky Sleepover Bday Party. My execution was less than stellar, but I'm looking forward to doing them again so that they turn out better. Thanks!
Perfect for Halloween. (playing catch up on reviews) I made this for our annual fun holiday dinner and the kids thought these were funny and tasted great. They were sooooo cute and I loved setting them on the table. Thank you for posting.


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Final Fantasy has fallen off the RPG totem pole. It's been a tragic sight to see, but it's afforded other franchises the opportunity to define themselves as prolific in the modern gaming landscape. This begs the question: what are the top modern RPG franchises of today?
First off, our criteria for a modern RPG franchise is that it must have a recent new release (modern) and have multiple releases and/or more to come in the future (franchise). Yes, this disqualifies The Legend of Dragoon and Chrono. That's their fault not ours.
We've compiled a list of 10 series that have done the RPG genre justice, and should continue to do so heading into the future. You can find out what they are in the gallery below:
10. Rune Factory
Whoever thought merging the agrarian world of Harvest Moon with traditional JRPG mechanics was a genius. Rune Factory has been delivering a unique blend to JRPG fans since 2006. It doesn't feel like anything else on the market while still retaining the qualities that JRPGs fan look for from a game. Also, it dares to go where many AAA JRPGs don't with open-world gameplay that invites you to explore.
Latest Release: Rune Factory 4 (Metacritic: 79/100)
Next Release: Rune Factory 5 is expected at "some point in time" by producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto.
9. Tales
Many say the reason JRPGs have become uncommon is that they require too much development time. Well, the Tales series manages to pump out releases like it's nobody's business while maintining a high level of quality. Now that's admirable.
The Tales games have managed to deliver interesting combat mechanics and character that are worth listening to. In other words, it's accomplishing on a yearly basis what Final Fantasy hasn't done in years.
Tales of Xillia was the last title in the franchise to be localized for the West, and it performed very well considering there was a two-year gap between its Japanese and Western release.
Latest Release: Tales of Xillia 2 (Famitsu awarded it 35/40)
Next Release: Tales of Zestiria will mark the series' first worldwide release.
8. Monster Hunter
Monster Hunter might be an action RPG, but don't let that fool you. Its gear grind is one of the most addictive in modern video games. It doesn't have much in the way of a story to tell, but by the time you're done sinking hundreds of hours into the latest title you'll surely have a story of your own.
What makes it such a stand-out franchise is its emphasis on multiplayer. Its a series that urges you to not only play, but cooperate with others. Few console RPGs can say that.
Latest Release: Monster Hunter 4 (Famitsu awarded it 38/40)
Next Release: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will release in Japan this year and in other territories in early 2015.
7. Bravely
Bravely is the one exception on this list where only one title has been released. But really, it deserves the spot. In a lot of ways Bravely Default is a properly executed and more importantly new Final Fantasy game minus the fractured title. It's almost everything fans of the series have wanted for years.
So why is it so good? It's a Square Enix RPG with an open-world, well-engineered class system, enthralling combat system, and everything else Square was known for in the 90s.
If Bravely Default didn't stumble during its final few hours, I'm certain it would be considered one of the crowning JRPG acheivements of the decade. Unfortunately, it'll have to settle with being just a really, really good JRPG made by Square Enix.
Latest Release: Bravely Default (Metacritic: 85/100)
Next Release: Bravely Second is currently in development.
6. Xeno
If you played Xenogears in the 90s, you're well aware of how good the Xeno series can be when it's on its A-game. Now, it hasn't managed to top that level of unadulterated awesomeness since, but it's tried its darnest.
Xenoblade Chronicles was in my opinion the best RPG of the last generation. Unfortunate to many, it was on the Wii. Not many gamers got to play it. Those who did are wondering why others are saying the JRPG genre is dead.
Xeno's future is questionable. The next iteration of the franchise, X, looks mighty fine. However, it's being developed for the Wii U. Its packaging might as well be a golden sarcophagus.
Latest Release: Xenoblade Chronicles (Metacritic: 92/100)
Next Release: X will release on the Wii U this year.
5. Fire Emblem
Did you know one of 2013's highest-rated games was a Strategy RPG? Fire Emblem: Awakening set the tempo for 2013 with its blazing pyrotechnics when it achieved a 92 Metacritic average in February.
Fire Emblem has been treating gamers well for many years, but Awakening was undoubtedly the most well-polished release in the series' history. It not only gave hope to those wanting an engrossing modern RPG, but also showed that Strategy RPGs can be outstanding without copying Tactics Ogre's mechanics.
Maybe Final Fantasy Tactics 2 will actually happen.
Latest Release: Fire Emblem Awakening (Metacritic: 92/100)
Next Release: No new release has been announced, but is certain given Awakening's success.
4. The Witcher
Unlike the previous franchises mentioned in this list, The Witcher is something you can recommend to your friend who isn't an RPG buff. Visually speaking, the past two releases have been very pleasant to the eyes. They also used the dialog system games like Mass Effect and Dragon Age have employed to give you input on the game's narrative.
In other words, The Witcher is the perfect example of a modern RPG done right. You feel compelled to play it, it doesn't retread territory you've visited in years past, and it has the looks of a progressive AAA game.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of our most anticipated releases of 2014. If you aren't looking forward to it right now, you'll see why we are once it hits store shelves.
Latest Release: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (Metacritic: 88/100)
Next Release: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will release later in 2014.
3. Persona
It isn't often that a single game, let alone a port, is able to substantiate an entire device's software library by itself. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 did just that for the PS Vita during 2012. I'm curious how many PS Vita owners own only Persona 4 Golden, and still feel satisfied with their purchase.
Persona 4 Golden wasn't just a fluke, though. The series has been showing other JRPG developers how it should be done for a long, long time. Its thoughtful combat system and unparalelled single-player social mechanics are unlike anything else the world of video games has ever seen.
Best of all, Persona 3 and Persona 4 are widely considered the best of the franchise. That means it's only getting better.
Latest Release: Persona 4 Golden (Metacritic: 93/100)
Next Release: Persona 5 will debut on the PS3 later this year... but only in Japan.
2. Souls
One commonality between just about everything in the world that's remarkably successful is that they took risks. You don't get to the top by copy pasting what someone else did. Souls has risk tattood to the back of its hand.
The Souls franchise tests the mettle of those who play it by being as unforgiving as possible. Many quit, but those who stay are treated by exceptional design that the world of gaming rarely sees. You feel the thrill of achievement when you complete a dungeon just like many other games, but you also feel a sense of accomplishment when you arrive at a new checkpoint or kill a common minion. Few games can say that.
Demon's Souls and Dark Souls aren't popular just because they're challenging. They're very smart games that are fine-tuned to give you a hurdle to jump over before watching you trip over it a few times. In the end, it's always worth the shin burns. The pride you have saying you completed the journey is priceless.
Dark Souls 2 is going to be a really, really good game. We have full confidence that it will reinforce why the series is at our number 2 spot on this list.
Latest Release: Dark Souls (Metacritic: 89/100)
Next Release: Dark Souls 2 will debut on March 11th.
1. The Elder Scrolls
You can't get much better than The Elder Scrolls. The feeling of being lost in an familiar yet unfamiliar world is at its height whenever a new TES game releases. The series has claimed work and school days from many who feel they simply must continue completing quests for virtual characters. You can't blame them, those characters have real voices and are interactive at a level that other games have been trying to emulate since.
The Elder Scrolls isn't just an outstanding video game franchise. It's a cultural phenomenon. When Skyrim came out it became a news story for just about every media outlet. In a way it's gaming's Justin Bieber. Except, well, it's actually cool.
If you still don't understand why it's #1 on our list, we'll let the numbers do the talking:
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim sales - 20 million (as of January 2014)
No other game on this list has managed to do even a quarter of that with one release.
Latest Release: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Metacritic: 94/100)
Next Release: The Elder Scrolls VI exists. We know it. (P.S. The Elder Scrolls Online doesn't count).


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Although relatively rare, liver cancer strikes approximately 33,000 Americans each year, mostly men over the age of 45. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with liver cancer, talk to us. It's important to learn about your options and take action right away. Liver cancer is challenging to treat, but survival rates greatly improve for both early and advanced-stage liver cancer patients when the disease is caught early and treated promptly.
Sometimes other cancers can travel (metastasize) from other sites to the liver, including from the colon or rectum, bile ducts or gallbladder.
At City of Hope, we have one of the most experienced liver cancer programs in the United States with an unmatched reputation for coordinated and compassionate care. Additionally, our surgeons have some of the highest experience in liver surgery in the United States along with one of the best records of safety, innovation, and long-term outcomes. We bring together a broad array of expertise from multiple disciplines using advanced technologies and specialized techniques including:
Plus, your care continues long after treatment is complete. Our supportive care experts - including dieticians, supportive medicine physicians and rehabilitation specialists - work closely with your primary care team to detect and address quality of life issues related to liver cancer and its treatments. This includes managing symptoms (such as pain, nausea and fatigue), adjusting to a new diet and lifestyle after treatment, and being aware of possible long-term effects. We also offer unique family and survivorship programs to assist your loved ones and caregivers.
As one of a handful of institutes to attain the elite designation of Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute , City of Hope is acknowledged as a leader in liver cancer research and treatment. With our decades of experience, specialized therapy protocols and extensive program of clinical trials, newly diagnosed or relapsed patients can find a treatment regimen that is tailored to their needs and gives them the best chance for survival. U.S. News & World Report also named City of Hope as one of the top cancer hospitals in the country.
Learn more about liver cancer, including its risk factors and symptoms.
If you have been diagnosed with livercancer or are looking for a second opinion consultation about your treatment, request an appointment online or contact us at 800-826-HOPE. Please visit Making Your First Appointment for more information.
At City of Hope, patients with liver cancer are treated by a multidisciplinary team including surgeons, medical oncologists, gastroenterologists, diagnostic radiologists, interventional radiologists, pathologists and radiation oncologists who work together to determine the most appropriate treatment for each patient.
Because our doctors are also leaders in their field, patients under our care have access to the newest treatment approaches. Our clinicians are also noted clinical researchers, who lead some of the most innovative clinical trials in this area.
Select from the list below to learn more about our primary liver cancer specialists, their education, training, board certifications, current publications and specific areas of clinical expertise.
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At City of Hope, we have a dedicated team of nurses who specialize in caring for patients with liver cancer during outpatient visits and inpatient hospital stays. Each nurse works in collaboration with one primary physician to oversee every patient's care. This allows our nurses to assess a patient's needs, triage symptoms, and, if necessary, make referrals to other departments within City of Hope, such as supportive care medicine, nutrition, and social work. Nurses also help patients understand the details of the treatment plan and what to expect throughout the course of treatment. They are actively involved with teaching both patients and their families, and provide educational materials as needed.
As the liaison between patients and physicians, nurses play an important role in the team approach to care offered at City of Hope.
City of Hope has a long-standing commitment to improving the detection and treatment of primary liver cancer (cancer which begins in the liver) with a goal of developing more effective therapies for this disease. Our experts have treated thousands of patients with liver cancer.
Liver cancer can be a difficult disease, so treatment needs to be rapid and aggressive, requiring the expertise of experienced specialists, to ensure optimal results and best chance at a cure.
Team Approach to Care
City of Hope has one of the most renowned liver cancer programs in the United States, with a multidisciplinary team of medical experts across different fields - including surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology and supportive care medicine. Together, they work collaboratively to plan and implement a treatment regimen that is individually tailored to the patient to enhance outcomes and quality of life.
Members of our liver cancer team meet twice weekly to review patient cases, bringing a variety of clinical perspectives and experience to the development of an individualized treatment plan. The team also participates in a weekly meeting to share clinical trial results, review information from surgical pathology reports, and plan future research studies.
Our doctors are active members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG). They lead and participate in most national clinical trials to improve the detection, treatment, and prevention of liver cancer.
Highlights of City of Hope's liver cancer treatment program include:
Learn more about diagnostic tests and treatment options for liver cancer, including surgery, radiation and drug therapy.
In collaboration with other departments and cancer centers, City of Hope's liver cancer program has an active portfolio of clinical trials studying novel treatments, including trials of new surgery, radiation and drug therapy regimens that are more effective against the disease and reduce unwanted side effects for patients. Many of these promising therapies are only available to patients being treated at City of Hope.
Learn more about our clinical trials.
Because we are both a treatment center and research facility, City of Hope's doctors and researchers work closely together to develop cutting-edge therapies and procedures, bringing them to patients as rapidly as possible, to improve survival rates and enhance quality of life. Here are some of our current liver cancer research projects:
Follow-Up Care
Because cancer of the liver is difficult to control, regular follow-up care after the initial course of treatment -- including periodic imaging, liver function, and blood tests -- is very important. You should also never hesitate to let members of your care team know about pain or any symptoms, changes, or problems that occur after treatment. Follow-up care can be arranged to be ongoing at the City of Hope or arranged in partnership with you primary care physicians.
There is a high incidence of recurrent liver cancer, even after successful treatment. Patients who have been treated for liver cancer should see their surgeon, oncologist, or other doctors for regular surveillance with imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT, or MRI to determine whether the cancer has returned.
Hepatitis Treatment and Liver Cancer Surveillance
Some patients with liver cancer have chronic hepatitis B or C. These viruses cause chronic inflammation and scarring in the liver, which can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Chronic hepatitis B and C can be controlled with antiviral medications. Treatment with antiviral medications is often recommended in combination with treatment for liver cancer.
Patients with liver cancer often have cirrhosis or associated diabetes. Dietary counseling can often help prevent other metabolic problems or symptoms of liver insufficiency. Patients should minimize or eliminate alcohol use and avoid intensive treatment with herbal remedies. City of Hope's Supportive Care Medicine Program provides ongoing access to nutritional information and other quality-of-life support.
While our primary goal is to cure or control the disease, another top priority is relieving suffering and discomfort for liver cancer patients undergoing cancer treatments.
In addition to curative treatments, City of Hope liver cancer patients and their caregivers have access to the broad range of services offered by our Department of Supportive Care Medicine. The department's staff of professionals, including registered dieticians, rehabilitation specialists, supportive medicine physicians and clinical social workers, can help patients and loved ones with a variety of care and wellness issues including:
Learn more about these resources at our Living with Cancer site.
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It takes the help of a lot of caring people to make hope a reality for our patients. City of Hope was founded by individuals' philanthropic efforts more than 100 years ago. Their efforts − and those of our supporters today − have built the foundation for the care we provide and the research we conduct. It enables us to strive for new breakthroughs and better therapies − helping more people enjoy longer, better lives.
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- Anoka-Hennepin ISD #11Secretary, present
Minnesota School Food Buying Group
How It Started
The Minnesota School Food Buying Group (MSFBG) started in the 2006-07 school year with 15 districts looking for ways to reduce the costs for school food. The group believed that they could attain savings through volume buying and worked to reach consensus to purchase one item in its category type. The categories were selected first. A bid was developed that asked for delivered price to the distributor without any bill backs or rebates, that would be the same for all MSFBG districts, and that would be guaranteed for the entire school year. The first year was a learning process, but by the second year the districts projected close to $1,000,000 in combined savings.
How It Works
Minnesota state law allows for government entities to share contracts with each other by signing joint purchasing agreements. All districts that join the MSFBG sign a joint purchasing agreement with Anoka-Hennepin ISD 11, who took the lead role in sending out the bids. The bidding process is in compliance with the Minnesota statutes regarding government purchasing.
The group selects categories with the most usage volume and dollar spent, then agrees on one item in its category type to bid out, such as one chicken nugget item from the "chicken nugget" category. Each participating district then calculates their usage volume for the next school year. MSFBG participants have usually taken a conservative approach to bid volumes.
Usage volume commitment is requested from all participants of the MSFBG. Participants have the option to commit their volume or not, taking into consideration the brand or specification of each item that is bid. The committed amount is added to the total amount of all participants and used for the bid. Once a participating district commits to the group and the manufacturers that they will use an item at the volume they have projected, the participating district is required to buy the item in the coming school year. This is done to ensure the integrity of the bids with brokers and manufacturers.
The MSFBG conducts usage reviews three times a year to ensure that participants are using the correct item and are on target to meet their usage commitments.
One Item, One Winner
The bids are sent to manufacturers and brokers for bid prices. The award is given based on the lowest price of an acceptable item. One Item, One Winner refers to the concept of having only one item winning the bid in a given category type. The MSFBG believes that with only one winner and the more volume that they commit to use, the lower the bid prices will be. For this reason, competing items are not on the same bid unless there is enough product differentiation and demand to warrant separate line items. As the group and their volumes grow, even more savings are expected.
The Bid Process
Each Spring, the first bid includes the items awarded from the preceding year. If there were no issues, the awarded item becomes the nutritional specification for the bid for the next school year. New items that participants may want to bid are discussed and if enough interest is expressed, those new items become the next bid. New categories are also discussed and, based on potential savings opportunities, are also bid as a new bid.
Bid Evaluation
Awards are made to the lowest priced item that meets the bid nutritional specification. If an equivalent item is the lowest bid price, it goes through an Acceptance Procedure that the MSFBG has adopted to ensure the quality meets or exceeds that of the specified item. If it does, the equivalent is awarded the bid. If it does not, the next lowest priced item is awarded or goes through the Acceptance Procedure. All commitment then goes to the awarded item, whether it is the bid specified item or the equivalent. The awarded items are pulled through each member's distributor at their negotiated delivery fixed fee.
The MSFBG meets with distributors at least two times each year to review awards and usage commitment progress. Even though distributors would like to see all applications to join the MSFBG completed by August 1 of each year to ensure that all pricing is loaded and products are available by the start of the school year, the MSFBG will accept new members throughout the year. Each year, the MSFBG holds a "pre-bid" meeting with brokers and manufacturers outlining the bid process and to answer any questions.
Why Join a Buying Group and What You Should Consider Before Joining
- minimal cost to join
- large savings
- bidding process is done for you
- commitment to usage
- buying what you committed
- your role as a member district
- becoming a member is easy:
* sign a joint purchasing agreement with Anoka-Hennepin
* pay an annual fee (from July 1 through June 30)
* MSFBG notifies brokers, manufacturers, and distributor of new members
Participant Roles
Voting Participantss constitute the decision making body for MSFBG and are rotated on a two year basis. They represent the Buying Participants during award evaluations and are responsible to communicate new items to bid, explain operating procedures, and answer questions.
Buying Participants are eligible to buy any of the awarded items at the MSFBG bid prices and can become a Voting Participant when one rotates out.
Both the Voting and Buying Participants commit their usage to the MSFBG and buy what they committed.


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When Hollywood comes calling for specific superheroes, comic collectors see an incredible return on their savvy investment
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Starting from Wednesday, investors will be able to buy 100g and 1kg gold bars
Deal for one of Europe's largest vaults to be completed July
Investors 'plagued' by fears that Britain could leave the EU was one of the factors that triggered a rise in demand across Europe
A fifth of the world's gold is hidden under London, worth an estimated £172 billion ($248 billion).
On average Lego sets have increased 12 per cent in value every year since 2000
The nugget is the size of loaf of bread and weighs 10.7kg
One young man who spotted the wet treasure reportedly jumped into the river to retrieve it
Even if you could afford it, where would you store the precious metal?
Militia groups have grown in size and scope since Enrique Pena-Nieto was sworn in
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The Queen had a night out with the girls last night. Her and 2 of her sisters had a sister party. They decided to get a motel room and party the night away. I think it was a great idea as her one of the sisters have been having a sibling rivalry issue lately. The night out should patch things up .:)
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What about women who are thin until they get pregnant? Some of them just can't seem to take the weight off after the baby comes and keep putting on more weight with each subsequent baby. Surely it's not in their genetic code to become obese due to pregnancy?
I think it's a combo of nature and nurture, (genetics and cultural influences). Otherwise we assume the role of passive victims of something which is beyond us to change.
Is the regaining of the weight because we are genetically predisposed or is it because we took it off too fast in the first place and with eating styles unnatural to us?
Of course I'm just shootin' my mouth off here as my goal weight was 17 lbs. less than my "fat" weight. I'd have to eat my way up to about 200 lbs. and then take it off and keep it off to be such a smarty pants.
I wonder how many people in 3FC's maintenance forum have kept the weight off for over 2 years? And how much they are struggling?
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By Gale Fiege, Herald Writer
OAK HARBOR — There, in a pile of pebbles and grime, Jack Robinson saw a sparkle.
It happens a lot after the city sewer lines are flushed. Cell phones, coins, keys, toys, wallets, even underwear. Everything that goes down a drain.
"Actually, if you can think of it, we've probably seen it," Robinson said. "We don't sift through it, but sometimes things catch your eye."
Most goes to the landfill.
But this time, the wastewater treatment plant operator waded across the gunk to look at the shiny thing.
It was a class ring. Oak Harbor High School, 1993. The name "Cynthia" was engraved by the stone.
He graduated from Oak Harbor that year, too.
"I was excited. My wife, Naomie, and I actually knew several (women named Cynthia) in that class," Robinson said. "So we set out to find her."
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The ferrets owned by Oak Harbor High School teachers Cynthia Vick Allen and Kevin Allen were so frisky the couple kept them in the bathroom during the day. The female, Nessie, eventually learned how to pull herself up onto the toilet.
One day Nessie got messy.
The ferret knocked over everything displayed on the toilet tank.
After school, Cynthia Allen picked the candles and a broken little dish off the floor.
Later she remembered that two of her favorite rings had been in the little dish.
A frantic search down the heating vent and around the tub revealed nothing.
By then, the toilet had been flushed several times.
The rings were gone.
One was a stunning diamond-encrusted aquamarine birthstone belonging to her mother, Harriet Vick. It was the something old, borrowed and blue Cynthia Vick wore when she married Kevin Allen.
After the wedding the Allens got jobs teaching high school science and math at her alma mater. Their neighborhood, one of those behind Kmart on Highway 20, was a great place to start.
A couple months after the rings were lost, their son Odin was born.
"I was too busy to think about the rings, and I could not bring myself to tell my mother," said Allen, 35. "I was heartbroken, but I was convinced I would never get them back. I had to kiss them goodbye."
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The class ring did not belong to the first Cynthia who Jack and Naomie Robinson tracked down.
So Robinson decided he would do a search on Facebook.
Cynthia Vick Allen was on the social networking site. He sent her a message asking if she had lost her class ring down the drain.
"She responded right away and then asked about her mom's ring. Well, the day I found the class ring, I saw something else that looked like costume jewelry. I just about tossed it," Robinson said. "I polished up the rings as best I could. It was the first time I found something that belonged to someone I know and the first thing of real value besides some quarters.
"Every waste water department in this country has a great story to tell. This is mine."
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"When I got the message from Jack a couple weeks ago, I was flabbergasted and jumping for joy," Allen said. "I was so happy my heart was pounding. The rings were a little dinged up, but they're back on my fingers."
In the year since the rings were flushed down the toilet, her son celebrated his first birthday and the Allens moved to a new home.
Along with their dogs, a cat and an iguana, the Allens still have two ferrets, including Nessie. They don't keep valuable things on top of the toilet tank anymore.
"I finally told my mom about her ring," Allen said. "She understood. She's just glad that I got it back.
"The planets had to align perfectly for that to happen. What are the chances, really? It was amazing."
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