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to look at something/someone, to use something, to hold something,to eat something,to do anything! makes you a that something perv
looking down from your balcony=balcony perv!! eating a pizza=pizza perv!! putting on makeup=makeup perv....not generally a pervert, but these kinds of specimins are called perverted pervs, or king perv!!
โดย charleytheperv 14 สิงหาคม 2006
Person who is generally pretty ugly who insists on looking at certain parts of peoples bodies.
Liam was perving on Sue
โดย me 01 ตุลาคม 2004
in verb form- the act of doing something sexual. ranges from a hug for prudish people to intercourse.
1. yah, I perved her. 2. yah, we perved. 3. I'd let her perv me. 4. I can't believe i perved her.
โดย Sugar Jones 19 มีนาคม 2005
to watch or look at another human being, in order to be obsessed by them.
an example of a perv is laura jane clark
โดย billy knight 19 กรกฎาคม 2005
anyone who plays with oneself or touchs oneslef(and likes its)
Matt is such a perv!
He wanted to tape me perving!
i saw matt perving him self!
He wanted to tape me perving!
i saw matt perving him self!
โดย **Anne** 29 พฤศจิกายน 2005
guy fat sluggish nerd who lives with his mom who likes to watch pr0n and hentai all the time...
dude...you seen that guy by the computer cafe? what a perv...
โดย kickace 23 กรกฎาคม 2005
michael harley is a perv that pervs over his little sister n licks her mum out... hes a prick!!!!
fat cunt perv hu died of aids or i hope he will anyways ... hello beau i see u lookin at dis....


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A pseudospoonerism of fucktard, it means the same, but is generally used when saying the "fuck" part would be frowned upon.
"He fertilized his lawn with gasoline? What a tuckfard!"
লিখেছেন- TheAvacadoMightier 1 de জুলাই de 2004
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A f*in' retard so retarded that fucktard is too complicated for them, hence the spoonerism "tuckfard" which inverts the "t" and the "f" for maximum stupidity.
The guys started a food fight on spaghetti and meatball day to impress the girls at school. Unfortunately, it was also "wear all white" day so they were labeled "tuckfards" thence and for ever.
লিখেছেন- luigi the squegee 20 de সেপ্টেমবার de 2010
fucktard spelled by a retard. means a person who fucks retards. LMFAO see fucktard
"Wow, you are a true tuckfard!"
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 reviewMonday September 17 2012 Sensor Review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 vs. Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5's predecessor is the Lumix DMC-GF3. It launched last year to mixed reviews, most of which were focused on it shrinking 17% in size and 16% in weight over the Lumix DMC-GF2. This shrinking effect also seemed to impact its sensor quality, as it regressed a few points from the GF2.
Did Panasonic repeat the same mistake in sensor quality regression with the GF5?
The short answer is no. The GF5 equalized the GF3 in DxOMark's overall sensor quality score, and both had near identical results in the portrait and landscape categories.
Their most distinguishing difference was observed in the sports category, or lowlight ISO, with a slight nod given to the newer GF5 for having an ISO score of 573 compared to the GF3's 459 ISO score.
These results provide evidence that Panasonic likely didn't evolve the sensor's quality. Rather, the company placed emphasis on improving the exterior of the camera, improving existing components like audio and video capabilities, and adding features like 14 creative filters that superimpose artistic or nostalgic photo-like qualities onto an image.
Photographers sold on getting a new compact-hybrid DSLR-like camera from Panasonic should also consider the Lumix DMC-GX1. It costs $100 more than the GF5's $599 (USD) price tag, but the GX1's 16-megapixel camera sensor registered slightly better quality over the GF5 in:
- Lowlight, with a 1/3 stop improvement, making it a better camera for night-oriented photographers.
- Dynamic range, notching only a modest improvement over the GF5.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 vs. Sony NEX-5N vs. Olympus PEN EPL-3
The hybrid digital still camera market is crowded. Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GF5 has more than a dozen competitors, with some of its stiffest headwinds coming from rivals Olympus and Sony.
Sony's NEX-5N, while costlier at $860, backs up that price with a number of features that outshine Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GF5. The NEX-5N boasts a bigger screen, better battery life, and a larger and more superior sensor.
Sony NEX-5N's 16.14-megapixel sensor, receiving an overall DxOMark sensor score of 77, was buoyed above the GF5 in:
- Lowlight ISO, with its sensor nearly 1 full f-stop better than the GF5. The NEX-5N pushes the limits of good image quality recorded at a high ISO setting, especially for a hybrid camera. The NEX-5N's breaking point was around 1079 ISO, making it an ideal piece of equipment for dark shooting conditions.
- Color depth, registering a full 3.1 bits higher than the GF5, giving it the ability to capture a wider variety of colors. This camera will work great for portraits and detail shots.
- Dynamic range, at 12.7 EVs, the NEX-5N can secure many of the details difficult to capture in high contrast pictures that include dark shadows and bright highlights.
Olympus, who collaborated with Panasonic on the Micro Four Thirds system, also has a number of compact hybrid cameras that share this 4:3 technology. Many of these Olympus cameras consequently go head-to-head with the GF5, including the similarly performing one-year-old PEN EPL-3.
The PEN EPL-3 provides:
- Slightly smaller lowlight ISO quality compared to the GF5.
- A better value, priced at $460 (USD), the camera is about $140 cheaper than the GF5.
- Slightly better color depth and an insignificant .1 EV improvement in dynamic range over the GF5.
Further readings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 review
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
The compactness, flexibility for interchange lenses, and touchscreen focus and interface makes Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GF5 an attractive companion for amateur photographers who want the usability of a point-and-shoot, but the versatility of a DSLR. But with a number of similar hybrid cameras entering the market, is the GF5 right for you?
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"at risk from hungry competitors' eager to pickoff perspective Panasonic customers" should be 'prospective customers'
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Re: My first comment and it's to correct grammar
Should be, "My first comment, and it's to correct grammar". However, some spell checkers will still mark it as a fragment.
Added by AaronMC | May 16 , 2012
Yay. Yet another iteration of the same damned camera. Really pushing boundaries there, eh Panasonic?


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While 3D viewing technology has its haters, there's no doubting it's here to stay - at least for a while. Nintendo has created a new handheld around the idea of 3D gaming and Sony is pushing the technology hard through the PS3 and a range of compatible TVs. While games like Crysis 2 will deliver 3D gaming to the Xbox 360 and PS3, if you want the largest selection of 3D games on a console the PS3 is really the only option.
3D doesn't come cheep at the moment, though, with sets starting at just under a grand and many retailing for a lot more. With a Sony BRAVIA HX803 set up, 3D glasses donned and a selection of 3D titles ready to go, I headed into the new dimension to see if all the talk has been worth it.
Killzone 3
This is the big one. Killzone 2 is widely regarded, alongside Uncharted 2, as the most visually impressive PS3 game on the market, so a lot is expected of the first-person shooter's third outing, this time with full 3D support. I got to try out three levels from an early build (remember, it's not due for release until February 2011), and in truth it's a mixed bag.
The way your weapon sticks out in the middle of the screen is neat, but it also looks a little like it's been pasted into the scene rather than appearing like it belongs. Weather effects, on the other hand, look excellent. The little snowflakes that blow around look amazing as they seemingly float between the screen and your eyes. The biggest effect 3D has, however, is adding depth to the environments. One section featured a fire-fight along a snow-covered mountain path which led up to a Helghast base. This scene, for want of a better description, just looked more impressive in size when played using the 3D mode.
MotorStorm Apocalypse
While looking a fair way off in terms of its overall graphical presentation, Apocalypse already features impressive 3D support. I only got to sample one fairly basic track, set in a crumbling city, but debris flew past my car and into my face, a large tanker looked incredibly imposing as it rampaged through the pack and the environment had a real sense of depth. There's clearly a long way to go in terms of development, but I have high hopes that Apocalypse will be one of the leading titles in the 3D arena on its release.


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Very Young MCs: Brooklyn Babies Try Out DJing
By Lilit Marcus
Mommy and baby yoga, music and sign language classes are apparently so over. Some parents are instead giving baby disc jockey classes a spin.
The tots are experimenting with turntables and DJ equipment to electronic music and techno at Baby DJ School in Brooklyn, a new program developed by composer and performing artist Natalie Elizabeth Weiss.
"The midi-trigger's connected to the laptop, the laptop's connected to the PA," Ms. Weiss crooned in a sing-songy voice to the tune of "Dem Bones" this week. It was the first session of the class–which has garnered some national attention – even before a single class had taken place – as an example of Brooklyn being almost too cool for itself.
Six children, ages nine to 20 months, along with their parents and caregivers, sat, crawled, and walked as Ms. Weiss went over the basics of DJing.
Ms. Weiss, 31 years old, has taught classes for children at the School of Rock in Manhattan, but she had never worked with infants. One night she took her DJ equipment to a friend's house and watched as the friend's baby began to express interest in the machines. Soon, she began writing original songs that would teach kids about DJing and electronic music.
"I enjoy teaching kids because there's a lot of joy and no judgment," Ms. Weiss said, comparing it to her experience in the "low key" indie rock scene. Though she originally was wary of electronic dance music (EDM) and its stereotypical drugs-and-partying culture, she met some EDM musicians and began to understand their work. "It's intense, but it's not scary," she said.
The class took place in Cool Pony, a Crown Heights store that opened in March whose co-owners, Ari Ben Eli and Craig Judelman, met while volunteering with superstorm Sandy relief efforts. They hatched the idea of a vintage store (they sell clothes, records, and books) that could also hold events, and Baby DJ School is their first series. Mr. Judelman, who lives down the street, wanted to open something in his neighborhood that would appeal to locals, as well as the nearby Park Slope stroller set.
Ms. Weiss and the store owners realized they opened themselves up to Brooklyn hipster backlash with the classes. But Ms. Weiss points out that children are often interested in both music and electronics young–while Ms. BENEli's main concerns was whether the class schedule would work around nap times.
And to be sure, the children at the first class certainly weren't scratching or mixing beats in any way recognizable to fans to hip hop and house music. But some were eager to push buttons and play with the equipment. The kids were exposed to the terminology – master, beat matching — and eagerly bopping to the tunes.
Parents were just as excited about the music–a far cry from dull lullabies–as their kids. Samantha Al-Fayez beamed as her one-year-old son, Julien, eagerly danced and pressed buttons on the DJ console. "He loves gangsta rap," she explained. He joined in as Ms. Weiss led the students in a round of the ABC Song set to a gentle techno beat.
Audrey Beerman, who took her son, Ari, to the class, said that most of the baby programs that she'd participated in were "so boring," which is why the DJing class seemed promising. "I think anything that gets kids loving music early is great," she said.
Ms. Weiss refuses to use any music with profanity or sexism in her DJing work, and that ethos stuck for the class, with kids dancing around to The Jackson Five's "I Want You Back" and The Emotions' "Best Of My Love." She watched as the one girl in the class – who was there with her father – began to sway with the music. "Girls learn those lessons early, and it's important for them to hear this," Ms. Weiss said.
Although some parents were initially skeptical about introducing babies to electronic music, others pointed out that their kids became comfortable with technology early. ("They already love Mommy's iPad," Ms. Weiss explained.) Though there was a record player next to the DJ console, most of the babies were more interested in playing with the records than actually playing them.
And it wasn't only the kids who were glued to their gadgets – shortly after returning home from class, Ms. Beerman posted a photo of her son in his DJ headphones to her Facebook page.


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on January 14, 2013 - 4:27 PM
WHEATFIELD – A 54-year-old Klemer Road man took advantage of the warm weather over the weekend to cook outside on his grill, which ended up catching fire and damaged part of his house, Niagara County sheriff's deputies said.
Steven S. Waschensky told deputies that about 8:30 p.m. Saturday his granddaughter looked outside and saw flames on the outside of his house at 3652 Klemer Road.
Waschensky said he ran outside and found the gas grill at the rear of the house was on fire. Waschensky was able to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher, but the fire damaged the grill and some vinyl siding.
He said he had been using a outdoor grill earlier in the day and had shut it off.
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A city lawmaker wants Erie Community College to locate its medical training programs at a former hospital less than a mile from the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, though it's unclear if ECC is interested in the proposal.
"If the jobs are in the medical corridor, and you have the main community college of Buffalo located in downtown Buffalo, at least a portion of it, why wouldn't you connect the jobs and the education in the same area?" said Ellicott Council Member Darius G. Pridgen. "This to me seems like a win-win, especially when we're talking about building a premier medical campus."
ECC learned of Pridgen's proposal this week, when it was filed with the City Clerk's Office.
Pridgen said he wanted the backing of the Common Council before he approached ECC.
Pridgen wants ECC to consider moving its health-related programs, such as training for medical and dental assistants, phlebotomists and technicians, to the former Sheehan Health Network facility at 425 Michigan Ave., which the McGuire Development Co. purchased late last year.
ECC President Jack F. Quinn Jr. and the board of trustees will discuss it and keep open the lines of communication with the city, said Michael Farrell, public information officer for the college.
Pridgen, who represents the area, said many people who live around the medical campus want to work in their own community and would benefit from expanded opportunities to train for those jobs.
"If McGuire was able to get in practicing physicians in the same building where students were learning in the medical field, it's a no-brainer to me," he said.
The college leases parking spaces at the site, but has no other formal relationship with the property, though principals from both organizations have had discussions, according to a top official with McGuire.
McGuire purchased the facility in November at a U.S. Bankruptcy Court auction for $2 million, and the company is exploring several health care-related uses for the nine-acre property. The building is 140,000 square feet and is surrounded by parking, with the potential to expand.
In addition to medical and dental care providers, McGuire would like to locate training programs there, including those for medical device technicians and its own certified nursing assistant courses, which train about 500 people every year at its headquarters at Delaware Avenue and Allen Street, said McGuire Development President James F. Dentinger.
McGuire has talked to ECC about its vision for the property, though details were not discussed, Dentinger said.
The facility is currently vacant, though it is heated and secure, and health care providers are expected to move into the first floor and second-floor dental lab in the next two months, he said.
A group of physicians is in talks with McGuire about a plan to establish a health center that includes primary, specialty and dental care, as well as urgent care and some outpatient surgery.
The Greater Buffalo United Accountable Health Network, with eight physician practices, wants to use Sheehan to expand its health home services.
A health home is a concept for dealing with expensive and difficult-to-treat individuals in which a single organization is assigned to coordinate care, including follow-up after medical visits and referrals to social services.
One goal of health homes is to reduce the frequent, avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits that have become common among patients with multiple chronic illnesses, substance abuse problems, mental illness and disabilities.
The state is rolling out health home programs in phases. The Greater Buffalo United Accountable Health Network is one of three initial health home lead organizations that began last year in Erie County.
"There is a need in the area around Sheehan for culturally sensitive care in which the services are well integrated. Our idea is to serve, train and employ in that neighborhood," said Dr. Raul Vazquez, who operates Urban Family Practice on Buffalo's Lower West Side and is chief executive officer of the Greater Buffalo United Accountable Health Network.
Sheehan sits in an area largely populated by African-Americans and marked by poverty and many patients with poorly controlled chronic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, Vazquez said.
"We (the medical community) need to and can do a better job of managing these conditions so that we keep people out of the hospital," he said.
Vazquez said three of the network's doctors would relocate their practices to the building and the others would refer patients there for services, such as urgent care.
The group is in talks with McGuire on the plan, including a desire by the doctors to have an equity stake in the building.
"We want ownership. We need to have skin in the game. It creates a different commitment level," Vazquez said.
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Makers vs. Takers mindset not helping GOP
April 20, 2013
Mitt Romney's secretly recorded comment that 47 percent of Americans are "dependent on the government" and "believe they are victims" isn't the only reason he lost the presidential campaign....
Moralsnvalues, You are spot on with your observations. Nothing burns my A—anymore than to be at the grocery store and get behind the welfare king and queen with the taxpayer funded EBT card. Just Saturday at Wal-Mart got behind the welfare crew, young, gold chains, tattoos, new I phone, expensive clothes, kinds hanging off both hips with a cart full of only the best food. Name brands, best cuts of meat and shrimp. Then out comes the EBT card to pay for everything. I couldn't hold back and had to say something, and when I did the gentleman behind me said "well you said it but we were all thinking it". Enough is enough if you earn if for yourself then go hungry, can't feed your kids then don't have them. Those of us paying our taxes are getting tired of footing the bill for the leeches.
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From my observations, there needs to be a structured program for getting people off of welfare. If you're disabled or elderly, that's one thing. But a lot of people end up relying on it and actually tailor their job search around not affecting their govt check. That is wrong and needs to end. If I were running things, a lot of people would be upset. Because if you are able bodied, you can have welfare for 6-9 months. Then you're on your own. Oh, and you better pass a weekly drug test as well. I would even go as far as to go in your home and see what items of value you have that can be auctioned off to support you. Don't like it? Fine...no check.
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I disagree. I do not believe that most true conservatives believe this strange line of thinking. I do believe that many conservatives think that you should receive only what you are able to earn on your own. I personally disagree with a lot of the welfare policies that exist today. I work very hard for my income (about 60hrs a week at one job) and (15 hrs a week at another). It burns me up to see people who wrongly live off of money that I work for. But I also do realize the need for welfare and that not all situations are the same, not all opportunities are available to everyone. True conservatives seek to have a "fair" welfare system that only supports those that absolutely need it. True conservatives believe that it is "American" to keep as much of the money you work for, in your pocket. But if a "fair" system requires an increase, that's fine. I just better not see it's recipients talking on an iPhone 5 with hundreds of dollars of tattoos on their bod
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Maj, you are a sick puppy.
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Major: "those that feel no shame about the fact that they pay zero in federal income taxes,". You mean like GE or those who successfully move all their income offshore? Or those like Romney whose rates are lower tban those of everybody else who is really working for a living. Major, how many relatives do you have who work for a government in some way?
And what the heck is the connection between this economic dispute and what happened in Boston??
Your assertion that we are a "two world nation" is bizarre. But, hypothetically which world do you live in? And which world do your relatives and friends who work for the government live in?
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In the wake of a professor's resignation amid allegations of coerced sex with students, the College of Charleston is trying to figure out how to reach out to past students to see if others contend they were victims
The college's leaders believe they are limited in what they can publicly say by state libel and slander law. That's because the professor resigned before a final ruling on the accusations was made by the faculty hearing committee.
In the meantime, the college's president, George Benson, has sent a letter to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson to get guidance. The college wants to know how to alert others about its preliminary findings that the professor should have been dismissed for allegedly violating sexual misconduct policies.
Those policies had been reviewed and updated by the college in 2010, the year before sex abuse scandals focused national attention on Penn State and The Citadel.
College of Charleston officials said they followed the approach detailed in its policies when confronted by allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment against tenured professor Enrique Graf.
The internationally acclaimed pianist resigned when the college tried to fire him. He was also accused of using drugs with students.
Graf denies all of the accusations. He told The Post and Courier he resigned because the college was not conducting a fair and adequate investigation.
The newspaper obtained copies of the investigation records last week by filing a request under the Freedom of Information Act. Several of the school's leaders also agreed to sit down and discuss the investigation.
But Graf's attorney, Allan Holmes, said the College of Charleston botched the investigation and presumed Graf was guilty before the investigation started.
"The idea that there was supposed to be an impartial search for the truth, there was no effort to do that," Holmes said. "They (college officials) were determined, not in any way to take any chance of being the next Penn State or The Citadel."
Hands tied?
In his letter to the attorney general, Benson suggests possible changes to state laws to give state colleges limited immunity from civil lawsuits when they disclose certain information to the public. That's so professors or others who are dismissed or resign amid findings of sex abuse, harassment or misconduct can't move from school to school as if nothing happened.
Mark Powell, spokesman for the attorney general, said the matter is being researched by the office.
The college's investigation details three cases alleging inappropriate sexual behavior, coercion and sexual harassment of Graf's male students. Two of them were College of Charleston students. The other was a piano student of Graf's in Maryland who alleges abuse as a teenager.
A criminal investigation is under way by the College of Charleston's Public Safety Department, looking into the most recent allegation. The State Law Enforcement Division is assisting. Graf has not been criminally charged and police provided no further details.
The university's investigation of Graf began in January when one of his students filed a formal complaint. Shortly afterward the school discovered a 2006 email to the college that alleged Graf had abused a teenager in Maryland in the 1980s. The email was written by the man's wife at the time.
What happened with the email complaint is unknown because the college has virtually no record of any investigation and none of the university officials involved can recollect.
"We can't say what the scope was because we have followed the leads as far as they will take us," said Brian McGee, the college's chief of staff.
College officials said the email was sent to Steven Rosenberg, the music department's chairman at the time. He forwarded it to Valerie Morris, the School of the Arts dean, with the instruction to alert then-provost Elise Jorgens.
The college could not find any documentation that Jorgens was informed. Morris believes she had a conversation with Jorgens, but neither of them can remember, McGee said.
Jorgens, who is now retired, told The Post and Courier she has little recollection of the matter. But, she said, assuming she was presented with the emailed allegation, she would have likely not investigated further because the case did not deal with a College of Charleston student.
Jorgens said she did not know about an allegation made in 1994, so she had no background information to suggest the college's students could be at risk.
Asked whether she believes an investigation would have been warranted based on the information she would have had, Jorgens said no because it wasn't their's to do.
"Didn't seem to me it was the College of Charleston's business," she said.
Holmes, Graf's attorney, said Graf never got a fair process and the college's investigation is full of holes. In addition, he said, credibility concerns about the accusers were never addressed including their potential financial motives, mental instability and alleged drug use.
Holmes said the student who made the most recent allegation smoked "spice", or synthetic marijuana."
"That was completely ignored," Holmes said.
Holmes also contends that the man who alleges Graf abused him as a teenager in Maryland is lying and spent years as Graf's close friend.
But Provost George Hynd, who reviewed the college's investigation, found the three alleged victims credible, according to a letter he wrote to Graf in March, when he proposed Graf's dismissal.
Graf filed an appeal and was to fight the allegations and proposed firing in a faculty grievance hearing. However, he resigned before the hearing took place.
In an email to the newspaper, Graf wrote: "Rather than subject myself to such a clearly biased proceeding and considering the level of acrimony between the administration and me, it was impractical and unappealing to consider continuing my career at the College of Charleston."
College policies
The College of Charleston's open approach to releasing records of their investigation contrasts with how The Citadel initially dealt with records of its investigation of a former cadet who would be convicted in 2012 as a serial child molester.
Louis "Skip" ReVille pleaded guilty to molesting almost two dozen boys, ages 12 to 17, from across the Lowcountry over nearly a decade. He is serving a 50-year prison sentence.
Evidence showed that The Citadel became aware of questionable behavior by ReVille in 2007 from a former attendee of a now-defunct Citadel summer camp for children, where ReVille worked as a counselor in 2003.
The Citadel investigated that complaint, but took no action and did not report the case to police.
Many of ReVille's victims were molested in the years after 2007. ReVille worked during that time as a coach in various in Lowcountry youth sports activities, giving him access to hundreds of boys.
When ReVille was finally arrested in 2011 and began confessing what he did, The Citadel balked at publicly releasing its investigative documents on the 2007 complaint and resisted Freedom of Information Act requests for the material.
The state military school later released the documents. They revealed that one of the investigation's goals was to protect the school's reputation from release of details about the alleged incident.
The Citadel became the subject of nationwide news reports on its resistance. It would be subjected to an investigation by the State Law Enforcement Division, and eventually would call in outside investigators to clear the air.
The storm of negative publicity lasted for nearly two years until that report was finally issued in April.
The report called The Citadel's investigation of the 2007 complaint "well-intentioned but inadequate." It said the school needed to develop and follow clear policies for dealing with abuse complaints.
During a Board of Visitors meeting in June, Citadel leaders said they plan to have specific changes in place to make the campus a safer place by the time cadets return in August.
The College of Charleston has also launched a comprehensive review of its policies and procedures. It also enacted policy changes to its music department of about 100 students, including a requirement that one-on-one sessions between teachers and students be in rooms with an open door or a window that cannot be covered.
Having detailed procedures in place for handling allegations of sexual misconduct made dealing with the situation far clearer, McGee said.
"I don't think there was a head-scratching moment saying, 'What do we do next?'" McGee said. "It was a matter of straightforwardly saying, 'We have a process and were going to follow that process.' "
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The Pioneer Football League announced its annual All-Conference first and second teams on Tuesday.
A total of 62 student-athletes from across the PFL were selected to the 21st annual team. The players were selected by vote of the league's 12 head coaches, who were not allowed to vote for their own players.
Stetson was represented on the first team by defensive back Donald Payne who, on Monday, was also named the PFL Defensive Freshman of the Year.
In addition, freshman defensive back Chris Atkins was named to the second team. That duo was joined by fullback Mike Yonker, defensive end Davion Belk and punter James LaGamma, who were all selected as honorable mention All-PFL.
"I am very proud of this group of young men," Stetson head coach Roger Hughes said. "They all worked for a full year with no games to get ready for this season, and they continued to work to get better throughout the year. The best thing about all of them is that they will all be back for three more seasons."
Payne, a native of Fayetteville, Ga., headlined the Hatters' league honorees. In addition to being named the PFL Defensive Freshman of the Year, he was a three-time PFL Defensive Player of the Week during the season.
Payne finished the year with a team-high 113 tackles, including 71 solo stops. He tied with Drake's John Hugunin for most overall tackles in the PFL and led the league in solo stops. He ranked second in the PFL with 16 tackles for losses of 86 yards including 4.5 sacks, which tied for 16th in the league. He forced two fumbles and recovered three, had a pair of interceptions and was credited with 12 pass breakups. He ranked third in the PFL in passes defended.
Nationally, Payne ranks 27th in fumbles recovered, 10th in passes defended, fifth in solo tackles, 16th in tackles for loss and13th in total tackles.
Atkins, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., led the PFL with six interceptions on the season. That total was good for fourth in the nation in per game average and tied for third nationally overall. He ranked second in the PFL and seventh nationally in total passes defended.
"There was no doubt from the start that Chris would be our best cover guy," Hughes said. "We put him up against the best receiver every week and he welcomed that challenge. The interceptions are certainly a stat that stands out but, as the season went on, he became a much better tackler in the open field."
Atkins finished the year with 39 total tackles to go with his six interceptions, one of which he returned 48 yards for a touchdown against Birmingham-Southern.
The three Hatters who were selected as honorable mention to the All-Conference teams were all in the unsung hero mold.
Belk, a native of Chicago, was a stalwart on the defensive line who also served as a team captain, along with Payne, QB Ryan Tentler and center Fletcher Eldemire, all season. Belk finished fifth on the team in total tackles with 58, but was second to Payne with 9.5 tackles or loss. Of those, three were sacks.
"Davion improved so much during the year," Hughes said. "He became much more of a force on the defensive line as the year wore on. He is so athletic and, as he continues to grow into his body and get stronger, he has a chance to be a dominant player for us in the coming years."
It is not often that a team has a fullback as one of the leading receivers, but that is what Mike Yonker did in 2013. A native of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Yonker finished with the highest yards per catch average on the team among the 10 receivers with at least 10 catches. He finished fourth on the squad in total receiving yards despite having just 18 receptions.
To go with the 18 receptions, Yonker had 17 rush attempts on the year and finished fifth on the squad in all-purpose yards. He was also a regular contributor on special teams with five tackles.
"Mike is one of those players who just does everything right," Hughes said. "He became an offensive threat during the year as a receiver out of the backfield, but he was also a great blocker, helping to protect our quarterbacks. It is rare to see a role player receive recognition like this, but he is certainly deserving."
The third, and final, honorable mention pick for the Hatters, kicker/punter James LaGamma, was a secret weapon for Stetson throughout the year. Selected as a punter, LaGamma had just two of his 73 punts go for touchbacks, while placing 18 punts inside the opponent 20 yard line. He had eight punts of longer than 50 yards, including a long effort of 70 yards against Florida Tech.
In addition to averaging 38.7 yards on his punts, LaGamma also connected on six field goals and converted a fake field goal into an eight-yard touchdown run in the season opener against Warner. He was named the PFL's special teams player of the week for his effort in that game. He was successful on 16-of-18 PAT kicks during the year.
"There is no doubt that James was one of the best punters in the league, even though his overall average may not show that," Hughes said. "He did a fantastic job of placing the ball inside the 10 yard line, but he did that to the detriment of his average.LaGamma put the ball down inside the 10-yard line 10 times during the year. The Hatters opponents had an average starting field position of the 30 yard line after all punts during the season, even after returns.


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When it comes to overused expressions, "America's obesity epidemic" surely must be atop the list….and rightfully so. We are truly in the middle of a health crisis (and if you don't believe me, go to the CDC's website and watch the very depressing animation that illustrates the obesity trend in this country over the past fifteen years: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html). In 1994, no state had an obesity rate (obesity being defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of thirty or greater) above 19%. In 2008, only one state (way to go, Colorado) had an obesity rate less than 20%, while six states (Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia) weighed in with an obesity prevalence greater than or equal to 30% of the population. The statistics may be new, but I doubt that there are many people in this country who were not aware of this problem. Yet, for all of the repetition – for as often as we have been clubbed over the head with the ominous "obesity epidemic" phrase – we as a society don't seem to have developed a successful strategy to reverse the trend. What's the problem?
The obvious culprit is food. I don't know when exactly on the gastronomical timeline American cuisine decided to take a horribly ill-advised detour, but today our country is notorious for junk food. I doubt that you could find such a panoply of fat-filled treats, empty calories, and artificial preservatives anywhere else on earth. Now while we can't snap our fingers to make it magically disappear, we can employ strategies to neutralize the threat (or temptation). The problem, though, is that we aren't. We need to take responsibility as individuals before we can ever hope for "society" as a whole to defeat the obesity epidemic in this country.
Society will provide us with easy fixes. Shortcuts. But in the long run, these are actually detrimental. In taking these shortcuts, we skirt the real issues. We don't need artificial sweeteners to lull us into thinking that we can outsmart our bodies by ingesting novel laboratory compounds. We don't need the I-am-good-for-you green checkmarks of food-labeling campaigns like Smart Choices (which, incidentally, places its stamp of approval on such nutritional gems as Froot Loops and Fudgsicle Bars). And for most of us, we don't need medicinal intervention. Obesity drugs, the dea ex machina (or so the pharmaceutical companies would have you believe) of this whole obesity epidemic, present their own set of considerations and drawbacks. Just look at the recent FDA investigation of preliminary data suggesting that the obesity drug Meridia (Abbott Laboratories) may actually increase one's risks for cardiovascular problems.
No, instead of ersatz sugar, checkmarks, and pills, we need to become educated consumers and learn to turn over a new (preferably green and nutritious) leaf. We need to realize that while large amounts of sugar are unhealthy, we can simply learn to moderate our intake. We need to take the time to read the nutritional information on packaging and decide for ourselves which products are healthy. We need to eschew pills in favor of better eating habits and the gym. In short, we need to stop idly watching the obesity rates climb and realize that just as each of us is contributing to the unflattering statistics, each of us can do something to stop them from getting worse. Only if we each take responsibility - and take action - can we make "America's obesity epidemic" forever fall from the vernacular.
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"No thanks, ArtPrize"
Hello Kickstarter Backers. I am surrounded by prints and packing material all for you, but today some wild things are happening connected to the Capitalism sign:
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Learn to season your meat and cook lip-smacking barbecue — all with recipes and techniques that cookbook author and barbecue expert Ray Lampe created especially for the home cook. Find out what equipment you need to get the flavors you want. Make several of the doctor's signature rubs and sauces, from hot and spicy rubs to North Carolina vinegar sauce, and learn which flavors suit which cuts and meats best. Then, expertly cook the ultimate low and slow pork shoulder, a melt-in-your-mouth beef brisket — in both the Texas and Kansas City styles — and, of course, ribs! Round out your new skill set with tips for slow-smoked poultry such as Creole-butter turkey and brined, barbecued chicken. Plus, learn which wood brings out the best flavors from each of the meats you'll smoke in this class!
Meet your instructor, barbecue guru Ray Lampe, and learn about the variety of backyard grills and smokers you can use to make delectable slow-cooked barbecue, from a simple kettle grill to ceramic smokers, pellet cookers and more. Ray discusses the fuels you can use and how to get fired up for barbecue success.
Every season is barbecue season when you have the right seasoning on hand. Learn about the flavors different woods can impart, then mix up a traditional dry rub of salt, sugar, mild chili powder and other spices. If you prefer your barbecue to have some kick, or if you like it on the sweeter side, Ray shares ways you can tweak ingredients and proportions to make the mix uniquely yours.
For some enthusiasts, barbecue is all about the sauce. Discover how easy it is to make your own, from a traditional tomato-based sauce to the piquant North Carolina vinegar sauce. The recipes are included!
Now it's time to get to the meat of the matter with a barbecue favorite: pulled pork. Ray covers cuts of meat and regional differences in seasoning and serving. See how to trim the pork, apply a dry rub and position it in your grill or smoker, and learn Ray's clever trick for manhandling a heavy cut of meat without burning your hands. He'll show you how to check for doneness and get that pork pulled, chopped or sauced for your hungry family or guests.
Kansas City barbecue fans will tell you it's all about the brisket. Now you can tell them a thing or two about making your own, both Texas style and Kansas City style. Learn how to choose, trim and season this sizable cut of beef, then smoke it to perfection. You'll even see how to prepare that Kansas City favorite, burnt ends (no, they're not really burned!).
Ribs! Make this summer barbecue staple to feed a happy crowd. Ray shows how to trim both baby back ribs and spare ribs, including the refined St. Louis cut. Season, smoke and serve them, with or without sauce. You'll be licking your fingers no matter what.
For poultry, hotter and faster is better than low and slow, but the same principles apply. Follow Ray's advice for safely handling chicken and turkey as you prepare the birds. Ray marinates chicken halves and parts two different ways, and injects the turkey with a Creole butter. Once your poultry's roasted, you're ready for a summer party, Sunday supper or truly memorable Thanksgiving.
"This is a fun and informative class. (Ray) makes it simple and discusses options for equipment. Using his methods, recipes and informative tips will help you master authentic BBQ. I followed his methods and recipes exactly to make ribs for 40 people. Comments ranged from "best I have ever eaten" to "haven't had ribs this good since I have been in this little place in the South." However, the comment I heard the most was: "More, please"!"
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5 People Who Quit Real Jobs to Pursue Idiotic Dreams
#2. Golf Pro
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About 15 years ago, give or take, the very idea of anyone who didn't need adult diapers playing golf was about as preposterous as downloading a 10-minute smut clip with a 56k modem before sleepy time overtook you. And then something happened, and that something was called "Johnny Humpsalot." You may know him as Tiger Woods. But let's be honest, the man parlayed a golf career into mad gash -- who ever would have imagined that happening in the history of ever? No one.
After Tiger, golf became acceptably cool. Cool enough that people who weren't constantly under the shadow of Death's clammy hands would play. And now, today, we have Dan MacLaughlin, a guy who quit his job in 2010 for the following reason -- he believed that, even with no prior experience golfing, if he spent 10,000 hours practicing, he could become a champion golf pro.
Dan had read that 10,000 hours of practice in anything could make someone an expert. So he dropped his job with a plan to play golf, something he didn't even have an interest in. Try to fathom what kind of head space a man must be in to not just drastically change direction in life, but do so to test someone else's theory on something you don't even give a shit about.
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"Welp, I'm a golf pro now. Fuck."
For six hours a day, six days a week, over six years, Dan golfs. This is the important place where we need to stop and take a step back and ask the question that Dan may have never asked himself: Huh?
Dan is only midway through his experiment, and all signs indicate he's become quite a good golfer. Could he topple Tiger in another three years? The bigger question may be does anyone, including Dan, even care? Suppose he proves the theory true, that you can in fact master anything after 10,000 hours of practice. So what, exactly? How many people are now going to dedicate six years of their lives to something, somehow? How many people can afford to do that? Of course you're going to become good at something after 10,000 hours, is this going to make a difference in the world? And what about Dan? He doesn't even like golf. Does 10,000 hours of practice make you love golf or resent it?
I'm no psychologist, but I think that, by the time Dan's experiment is done, he will be one hell of a golfer and one hell of a bored, depressed, directionless man. He will have dedicated six years to becoming the best at something he had no interest in and will now have six hours a day to dedicate to drinking away the memory of spending six years mastering something toward no end whatsoever beyond proving a point only he seems to want to prove.
#1. The End of the World
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Probably the shittiest day of the year is Rapture Day, because it constantly screws you over. Even if it goes off without a hitch, it means the world ended. If it doesn't happen and you believe in it, you get made fun of for the remainder of this article.
If you recall your apocalypse misfires, you'll know that May 21, 2011 was supposed to be the end of the world, according to Harold Camping, the perennial downer who keeps wrongly predicting the End Times. Someone needs to buy that dude a new Magic 8-Ball. Of course, Camping predicting the end of the world and messing up isn't so ridiculous on its own; the problem arises when people believe him for some reason and set about preparing to ascend to heaven. And then it doesn't happen.
Camping himself raked in literally millions of dollars in donations leading up to the end of the world (his second of three failed predictions, incidentally), while on the other end of the spectrum you have the people who foolishly believed in him, like Robert Fitzpatrick, who spent his entire $140,000 retirement fund on subway ads to alert people to their impending doom. Adrienne and Joel Martinez quit their jobs to hand out pamphlets to the doomed masses and budgeted their savings so they would have no money left to their name on Judgment Day. Adrienne was pregnant, and they already had a 2-year-old daughter. She was going to go to medical school but decided against it, since the world was ending.
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"I have nothing left to live for, bring on the apocalypse!"
A common theme among those who lost everything on a false prophet was that they couldn't afford to doubt. Because what if it were true? That's how they look at the world. The rest of us probably think they're crazies who maybe even deserve what they got, but in reality they're just confused people who need to believe in something and made a poor choice. They were exploited by a rich, old asshole who's still rich and still an asshole and still very much not flying a spaceship made of unicorns in heaven or whatever he told people was going to happen.
In the aftermath, few media sources ever bothered to check out what happened to the bankrupt followers of Harold Camping, other than a few recaps of messages that came into Camping's radio station that included the word "shit" a few more times than you'd expect from religious people. Camping decided the new end of the world would be October 21, 2011, and most of his followers accepted that, yes, that had been the correct date all along, and May 21 was just the day it began ... somehow. Hopefully the people who were all out of money at that point had some good panhandling skills.
Ultimately, what became of Camping's followers was that many were left bankrupt, separated from friends and family who thought they were crazy to risk their lives and their children's lives on the shit-ass prophecy of a man who couldn't predict a boner at a strip club while handing out free Viagra.


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SHELBY - Crestline's Natalie Sayre had Tuesday's district semifinal with Seneca East covered.
In the circle, she pitched a complete game six-hitter.
At the plate, she smacked a two-run homer and drove in another key run, pushing the Bulldogs to a 5-2 victory over the Tigers.
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Sayre struck out six, walked one and had a no-hitter threw 4 1/3 innings, a stretch in which she faced the minimum.
"Anytime you get somebody like Natalie, she takes care of the circle," Crestline coach Ron Shumate said. "And then, she's our No. 4 hitter for a reason. She'll take care of business up there, too."
The game was scoreless until the bottom of the third. Seneca East starter Rachel Bauman had stranded three Bulldogs runners to that point, and was looking to strand another with two outs.
Sayre had other ideas, guiding a Bauman pitch over the wall in right field.
"The jet stream kind of helped, too," Seneca East coach Jerry Hassinger said, with a smile. "And again, not taking anything away from her, because she hit it well, she hit it solid, she took a nice, easy, smooth swing, and it just took off."
Marisa Twigg got the Tigers' first hit with one out in the fifth, and Holly Bordner followed by slapping a single to left to put two on. Kristen Bowerman sacrificed the runners, but the threat ended when Kayleen England lined to short.
In the bottom of the fifth, the Bulldogs added a run on an RBI single by Sayre, going up 3-0.
The Tigers rallied in the sixth.
After two were out, Sayre gave up back-to-back singles to Cameil Ruffing and Bauman. Then she walked Caitlin Sauers to load the bases.
That brought up Twigg, who dropped a single into shallow left, scoring Ruffing and pinch runner Cassandra Linkey. The Tigers' deficit was cut to one.
The next hitter, Bordner, hit a line drive right at the center fielder to end the inning.
"She pitched a great game; she really did," Hassinger said of Sayre. "It took us a while to get onto her, and I told the kids, 'Keep your heads up; we're gonna score runs.'
"Just too little, too late," Hassinger said. "But I'm proud. They never quit."
The Bulldogs put the game away with a pair of unearned runs in the bottom of the sixth. For the game, the Tigers committed five errors. It was their final contest of the season.
"They were to the point where they were trying too hard; they just needed to relax," Hassinger said of his team. "And I can understand that, too. My stomach was churning over there."
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Last week on my way to work I was listening to National Public Radio. They had one of their many pledge drives. The announcers emphasized the importance of the listeners' donations so that they are able to continuously provide high-quality radio programs.
Like NPR, the library needs additional funds to offer programs for young and old. Without extra money, the library would not have a Summer Reading Program; no Opera at the MET in HD and 7.1 surround sound at the Main Library; no materials for special programs like the "Downton Abbey" Marathon and the Great Decisions discussion groups in the Mount Pleasant Branch. And early literacy programs such as Babygarten and Preschool Zone would be impossible to realize. The Charleston County Public Library provides 7,000 programs every year and they are feasible only because of the intense fundraising of the Friends of the Library (FOL). This volunteer, nonprofit support organization has raised money to enhance programming and services offered by CCPL for more than 30 years.
Lucky for us, the Friends have several ways to raise money. The yearly book sales are well known. This year, "That Summer Book Sale" in the Main Library will be June 14-16; Johns Island Regional branch's Book Sale is on July 26 and 27; "That BIG Book Sale" in the Omar Shrine Auditorium is scheduled for Oct. 11-13; and last but certainly not least is "That Holiday Book Sale" at the Mount Pleasant Regional branch on Dec. 6 and 7. If for any reason you are not able to visit one of these sales, feel free to check out the online shop at www.shopcharlestonlibraryfriends.org.
Selling donated books is one method for the FOL to raise money; another way is for you to become a member. The Friends have dedicated the month of April to raise awareness and welcome new members. By joining the Friends of the Library you will make a difference in your community. Please pick up a membership form at your branch of choice and pledge your support, or go online at www.charlestonlibraryfriends.org and make your donation there. One of the perks of your membership is the "Member Only Event" that takes place the Thursday before each of the book sales. Also, all contributions are tax-deductible where law allows.
Staff at the Charleston County Library are thankful for your support. Please remember we are closed on April 18 for professional development training for staff, sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Friends of the Library Membership Drive
April 1-30 (all branches)
As National Library Week approaches, patrons are encouraged to join the Charleston Friends of the Library by signing up at any of our 16 locations. Membership forms and cash, check and credit card payments are accepted. Support your local library.
Earth Day Word Search and Trivia (teens)
April 1-30. Celebrate Earth Day by completing a word search or participating in our trivia challenge. Correctly completed entries will be entered into a grand prize drawing at the end of the month.
Afterschool Movie: "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" (all ages)
Friday, April 19 at 3:30 p.m. A childless couple buries a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears. Rated PG; 105 minutes.
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs (all ages)
Saturday, April 20 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Make a furry friend, and read a book with your new pal. Certified therapy dogs and their handlers love a good story.
PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace (all ages)
Saturday, April 20 from 1:30-3 p.m. Being crafty and creative is easy with Ms. Grace's help.
PLAY: Lego Club (ages 4-11)
Saturday, April 27 from 2-3 p.m. We supply the Legos, and you create the masterpiece.
Spring into Summer Reading (grades 6-12)
May 1-31. Spring into Summer Reading by visiting the Young Adult area for information about this year's South Carolina Book Awards. Complete a Summer Reading word search to earn a sweet treat.
Mount Pleasant Reel Club: A book/movie discussion group (adults)
Wednesday, May 1 at 2 p.m. Read the book, come watch the movie with us, and then participate in a lively discussion. Book: "Summer and the City" by Candace Bushnell
Movie: "Sex and the City" starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon. The continuing adventures of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda as they live their lives in Manhattan (set four years after the TV series ends).
Rated R, 148 minutes.
Mirjam Veldkamp works in the reference department at the Mount Pleasant Regional Library Branch, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road (843-849-6161, www.mtplibrary.blogspot.com, www.ccpl.org).
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Source: Autocar
quote: The XL1 can travel for 31 miles just on battery power alone and has a claimed range of 310 miles on diesel and battery power combined, despite having a tiny 10-litre fuel tank.Rough calculations suggest that the XL1 is capable of a real-world 127mpg in ideal conditions, a product of the car's 795kg kerb weight, its very slippery body and wind-cheating and low resistance narrow tyres on magnesium wheels, which measure just 115/80 at the front and 145/55 at the rear. A guide to the XL1's efficiency is that VW claims it requires just 8.3bhp to be able to maintain a steady 62mph cruise.
quote: So we are looking at a 127 MPG, the 314 number quoted in the article is probably the maximum driving range when fully fueled (full battery, full diesel tank).


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on September 14, 2012 - 7:48 AM
, updated September 14, 2012 at 7:51 AM
In pursuing designation as a historic district by the National Register of Historic Places, supporters must continue their efforts to educate homeowners and retail businesses in Elmwood Village.
Without that effort, misunderstanding and mistrust could prevent the neighborhood from taking part in a state tax credit program meant to spur economic opportunity.
To be eligible for the 20 percent state tax credit - some commercial property owners qualify for 40 percent in state and federal tax credits - property must be in a designated historic district.
The survey of the district put together by Clinton Brown Architecture shows the rich history of Elmwood Village, with houses dating back to the 1800s. It would be one of the largest historic districts in the state, according to Thomas J. Yots, executive director of Buffalo Niagara Preservation, which is sponsoring the nomination.
The historic tax credit program would be available to property owners interested in improving their buildings. The program will help pay for those improvements while preserving the neighborhood and putting people to work.
Proponents of the designation have it right in touting the state historic tax credit program as a way to boost property values and improve the appearance of a neighborhood. These should be the goals of a thriving neighborhood.
The tax credit would apply to improvements that follow certain historic guidelines. No one would be forced to participate in the program. Property owners could still make improvements that don't follow the guidelines, but they would not be eligible for the tax credit. The intent is not to impede building owners, but to give them an incentive to be historically accurate.
What is not being sought is a much more restrictive local designation similar to that of Buffalo's Allentown neighborhood. Property owners in those neighborhoods may have to get board approval for even the most minor alterations.
That difference has been the source of some opposition to the historic designation, and that is why continued communication is critical. Proponents have so far done a good job in that area, but have heard through public meetings concerns from residential and commercial property owners who fear possible new government restrictions. Property owners should be relieved to know that participation would be voluntary, and should lead to increased property values.
The historic district process is moving along, and the nomination is expected to be voted on Sept. 20 by the State Board for Historic Preservation. If it passes muster there, the case moves on to the State Register and then to the National Park Service for final review and near-certain listing on the National Register. It is expected to take six months.
Elmwood Village should get behind the chance for historic designation.


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Friday, May 24, 2013
The weekend is here and so is Wando's Cabaret. Join them for opening night. Show time is at 7 p.m. in the Wando High School Performing Arts Center. Wando High School Show Choir and Wando Singers are ready to entertain you with live music provided by some of the most talented musicians of Wando High School.
Come join the fun tonight at 7 p.m., or Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.
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Occupy Wall Street, Six Months Later
It was six months ago Saturday that Occupy Wall Street began with a group of people spending a night inside a Lower Manhattan park.
The protest in Zuccotti Park, a privately owned plaza near the World Trade Center site, morphed into a nearly three-month, around-the-clock encampment and inspired scores of similar open-air, anti-corporate protests across the U.S. and abroad.
A half-year after it began, Occupy Wall Street see the movement as far from finished. On Twitter, the movement declares: "In our first 6 months we changed the national conversation. In the next 6 months we will change the world."
The movement was galvanized by both social media and traditional organizing, inspired by both economic discontent at home and grassroots movements in Arab countries. But initial concept for Occupy Wall Street came as an outgrowth of an article –and a call to action — published in Adbusters, an anti-corporate website and magazine, back in July 2011, two months before the protesters arrived in the Financial District.
The slogan "We are the 99%," born out of the movement, is now a part of the American political lexicon. To some critics, however, Occupy Wall Street has been unlike the other major political movement of the time — the Tea Party — because it has failed to galvanize that message into a concrete agenda or elect a slate of like-minded politicians. Supporters, focused on the durability the digital message even after most physical encampments have vanished, see reason to think #OWS is #winning.
THE START: Protesters first set up their encampment at Zuccotti Park, a privately-owned public park, on Sept. 17, 2011. They made signs, shared food and held marches, hoping to disrupt the daily flow of office workers on Wall Street. To the organizers, their presence was intended as a statement about the intersection between big business and government policy.
The number of self-described occupiers quickly grew by the hundreds, and the small park soon began to resemble a self-sustaining village. During its first week at least 80 people were arrested, some under a 150-year-old state statute that forbids combining protesting with masquerading.
Eventually Zuccotti Park offered its residents, who cycled in and out of the encampment, free food, free health care and free love. Celebrities like Michael Moore, Russell Simmons and Kayne West visited the park to publicly voice their support. Like-minded strangers from near and far donated supplies and cash. The protesters soon raised $750,000 and distributed the funds through the New York City General Assembly, an experiment in direct democracy that became the protest's governing body.
THE GROWTH: Soon the officially leaderless would mount much larger demonstrations in other locations throughout the city—at Washington Square Park, Union Square, Foley Square and Times Square.
At first, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made statements seen as affirming the protesters' rights to assemble, declaring New York the "most tolerant, open city in the world." He hoped to set an example as similar encampments began cropping up in cities and towns throughout the country.
But by mid-October mounting pressure from Brookfield Office Properties, the owner of Zuccotti Park, forced the mayor to insist that protesters leave to allow for the plaza to be cleaned. Protesters feared they'd be permanently ejected.
Local elected officials and advocates managed to stave off the eviction, citing First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and peaceful assembly. Protesters tidied up the park and were permitted to stay.
As the encampment grew, Financial District residents complained of unsanitary conditions and late-night noise from lively drum circles at the site. Local business owners reported plummeting sales, due to the NYPD's use of barricades in the neighborhood in an effort to contain the protests. Some people cited safety concerns that included petty crimes and sexual assaults in the park.
Throughout the first two months, protesters often clashed with police—with dueling video cameras, pepper spray and sometimes less-than-peaceful tactics. Numerous "Days of Action" drew crowds by the hundreds and thousands, including union members.
By early November, more than a thousand people had been arrested in connection to the movement, 700 during a march across the Brooklyn Bridge that marked the first mass arrest. Many declined plea bargains offered by prosecutors, creating a challenge for the court system.
THE EVICTION: Though a city ordinance forbids erecting structures in public spaces, the park now contained a few hundred tents. Protesters found themselves in a predicament familiar to many New Yorkers: they were running out of room, and their landlord was running low on patience.
Shortly after 1 a.m. on Nov. 15, hundreds of police officers arrived at Zuccotti Park for an unannounced raid ordered by Bloomberg. Sanitation workers dismantled tents and other structures and made at least 70 arrests. A judge ruled against Occupy Wall Street protesters, upholding a move by New York City and the landlord to prevent protesters from bringing equipment back in.
By mid-January, with the protesters gone, the barricades around Zuccotti Park were finally removed in their entirety and the area returned to normal.
After losing their hold on their iconic encampment, the protesters turned their energies toward the 2-month anniversary Day of Action on Nov. 17, when they attempted—unsuccessfully—to stall the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell. As the holiday season approached, Occupy Wall Street protesters kept a low profile. Some sought refuge in city churches. Offshoot groups, among them students, kept up some of the momentum.
Shortly after the new year, organizers announced they were running low on cash. Several affluent entrepreneurs—including Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and music mogul Danny Goldberg—formed the Movement Resource Group to provide funding to Occupy Wall Street, which angered some protesters.
WHAT'S NEXT: With an early spring in the city, daily meetings of Occupy Wall Street's General Assembly have returned to Zuccotti Park once again. And while many organizers assert than an encampment is no longer relevant to Occupy 2.0, some protesters are still holding out hope.
Organizer Sean McKeown, 32 years old, said that on Saturday, protesters may attempt to reoccupy Zuccotti Park or another undisclosed location for at least 24 hours. "The plan will sculpt itself around the response we receive," said McKeown, who works as a chemist at an oil recycling firm and lives in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Others involved in the movement believe a busy winter of planning has helped the protest move beyond the idea of creating a new encampment. "The mayor thinks we'd gone away," said Alexandre Carvalho, 28 years old. "But we were strategizing ways to still exercise our rights."
Much of this strategizing has focused on May Day, an occasion that the movement hopes to mark with a nationwide general strike.
"Folks have been meeting for months with unions and immigrant justice organizations," said organizer Jason Ahmadi, 27. He said direct-action events will take place in Midtown, Central Park, the Upper West Side and elsewhere uptown.
"New York is inviting everyone not to go to work, not to do house chores, not to contribute in any way to the machine as we have been," said Carvalho of the idea behind the general strike.
This spring, some organizers said they are seeking to avoid clashes with the NYPD. Carvalho called the new tactics an "artistic, guerrilla-like approach."
"It's difficult to get people involved when it's just massive crowds, marching and chanting," said Katie Falkenberg, 27, who is involved in organizing "Rev Games," which she described as a series of playful, performance-focused protests.


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The Winter's Tale: Hands & Howland, Royal Shakespeare Company, April 1986.(ahds.ac.uk/performingarts)
"We first see the court of Sicilia through a white gauze to the haunting minor key tinkling of Nigel Hess's wintry music. Regency costumes are white - tail coats boots and all. The floor is covered by a vast polar bear skin, whose huge head glares out at the audience, the play's softness and savagery personified." Martin Hoyle, Financial Times 1.5.86
Note both the reflecting floor and the mirror suspended to the rear, above the action, but reflecting it towards the audience. HMR


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Earthquake Diary: 28 May
02 June 2008, 20:55
by Liu Lei
Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China: According to the documentation for the 100,000 tents, there is a batch of 1,900 family tents from the Netherlands, co-donated by the Dutch Government and Dutch Red Cross, which will arrive in Chengdu. In order to understand all the details of the logistics procedure, I together with the logistics specialist from Sweden visit Chengdu International Airport to find out how the tent transportation pipeline works using the example of the Dutch goods.
After careful checks together with local logistics in every department of the international cargo station at the airport, we find that there are still some shortcomings in the transportation flow. For example, the consignment receiving note needs to be modified to simplify the flow. Loading and offloading can't be dependent on volunteers in the long term and needs to be at least doubled due to the huge numbers of tents coming in the next 30 to 40 days. Trucking arrangements need to be operated and mobilized better; the customs procedures in particular badly need to be acted on efficiently as well as accurately and the green line for disaster relief cargo in the airport really needs to function properly.


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Occupation: Actress
Age: 45
Residence: Los Angeles
Are you still in Vancouver?
I'm in New Mexico now, working on a movie [The Book of Eli with Denzel Washington]. Did I mention there's a higher altitude here. I don't feel tired. I just feel like I'm a fish you've taken out of water. Gulping for air. Trying to get oxygen. I'm not accustomed to running in the open without trees. And the oxygen deprivation kicks my butt.
Have you found that running helps with your acting?
It helps you certainly to be fit because it gives you energy. Yesterday, I had this grueling fight scene with Gary Oldman. I know that it would have been much more difficult to do if I wasn't in shape. And the exercise helps you become more acquainted with yourself. I realized that I could perhaps enter into the world of endurance sports after I gave birth to my daughter without drugs. I thought, "Well if I could do that then maybe I could do a triathlon." There's nothing that's going to be more intense than that.
I hope the races you've done have been less painful than giving birth
By far but, of course, you don't get a baby at the end. What I do appreciate about racing is this collective experience. It's really amazing. We've all chosen to go through this very intense experience. And you're doing it all together. It's fascinating to me. Especially with a half-marathon and I would imagine a marathon too. You're deciding to do this incredibly grueling thing. It's a really lovely experience and you do it together. You're kind of supporting one another and the way that people will support you throughout the run. You support one another. The milk of human kindness.
Have you been doing a lot of running while filming The Book of Eli?
I wouldn't say a lot. Not as if I'm training for an event. Because I'm working on the movie. If I run or workout too much here I do feel worn down. So, I'll run a few times a week.
Have you gone running with your co-star Denzel Washington?
Gosh no. But one of our producers is a hardcore triathlete. I feel like a lot of my running is about incorporating it into a triathlon. I don't know. Sometimes I feel like I'm running for running and other times it's running after I get off the bike.
Have you always been a runner?
That depends. Not long if you're talking about long races, since I just did a half marathon last summer. So that was just about getting the mileage in to do that without suffering through the race. And then when I started doing triathlons it was to balance out the rest. So I'm not running quite as often but it feels like a different animal than getting on the bike.
In a typical week how much do you run?
The thing is with my life, since I travel so much, there is no such thing as a typical week. When I was working on The L Word in Vancouver, I ran three or four times a week, between five and 10 kilometers. Sometime I would run with one of my dogs for fun. I really love to run with the dogs because there's a joy of running that they have, which I want to keep for myself. I have two dogs. They're older but they would go 15-K with me.
Do you run on a treadmill?
The treadmill is the only time where I'm clocking how fast I'm going. The treadmill is a necessary tool. I'm a big believer in supplements too. Rhodiola has been really helpful in terms of healing. Rhodiola is used for a lot of different things. I originally discovered it because it was prescribed for my dogs. I have since discovered a lot of runners and a lot of athletes use it because it's an anti-inflammatory the same was that codfish oil is an anti-inflammatory.
Are there running routes you do in LA?
When I'm in Los Angeles, I usually run in Griffith Park. You just have to keep an eye out for snakes. I've seen gigantic rattlesnakes cross the trail that I had to negotiate my way around. In LA you get used to it. You pay attention when you're hiking or running or whenever you're out.
Do people ever recognize you when you're running?
Yeah. You know when you're dying like from heat. When I was training for a 15- or 16-K and I was ready to die and somebody recognized me and wanted to talk. I'm like I can't. I'm sorry. I just can't right now. I am a completely recreational, middle of the pack runner.
I read that you want to do a marathon?
Yes, I would. I've been in New York during the New York Marathon a couple of times and I would like to do the New York Marathon. But I'm from Chicago, so I would really love to do the Chicago Marathon. The problem is the weather. Chicago can turn hot, and I hate the heat.
Do you listen to music?
I don't use an iPod. I can't. I don't feel as free. I use it when I bike. I'm not a big biker. I'm really a terrible biker. I'm trying to make the bike my friend. But so far it's not my friend. The iPod alleviates the pain when I'm biking.
Do you have a favorite leg of the triathlon?
I've really have come to love the swim. But there's something very joyful about the run. You're coming home. You're kind of slogging through the first 5-K.
Does your family understand your running?
My husband has come to understand it. And my daughter, when I do any kind of road race—5-, 10-, or 15-Ks—to get used to running with people again. I'm so unaccustomed to running with other people that it's an oddly emotional experience. I was terrified of it initially. The first time I had ever done a race and I swear I almost started crying on the way to the start because I was so nervous about being around other people. Before they started the race standing in line in my group I almost like crying because it's so intense being around all these people. But it turned into such a lovely collective experience. And now I really enjoy it. That race was in Vancouver.
That was your first race?
Yeah. And I really focused on reminding myself I was running my race and not trying to keep pace with somebody. It's about your journey it's not about everybody else's journey.
Where was the half marathon that you competed in?
I did my first half-marathon in Vancouver. I just wanted to get in by 2:15, and I finished under two hours (1:57:53). Afterward I started thinking, "Maybe if I had hydrated more, I could have gone faster. And maybe that section of the race where I was holding back maybe if I had let go a bit." I had done the course a week before and there's a hill and during the race in my mind I made the hill bigger than it was. It didn't feel that big. But you're also running off the adrenaline of everybody around you.
When was that?
Last June. And during the race, my daughter yelled out, "Pick up your knees, Mama!" So funny. She's three and she was two at the time. We would run across a field together and you know the real secret to going faster is to pick up your knees. We would goof around on the field, so she would remember it. So, she's coaching me on the sidelines. And of course, she was saying this at a moment when picking up my knees felt like the most impossible thing to do. It makes me laugh.
Were you shooting for a specific time?
No, I wasn't shooting for time. For me running is about freedom. I find that the freer I feel, the faster I am. I don't wear a watch when I run. I run almost exclusively on trails for a couple of reasons, one is to save my joints and two it ignites my imagination in a way that running on a road doesn't.
Do any of your L-Word cast mates come out?
Well yeah. I did an Olympic triathlon for the first time in September and Mia Kirshner was there and Elizabeth Berkley was there at the finish line. And Alexandra Hedison, who had been so great. She went swimming with me at seven one morning to try to help me get over any kind of fear of open-water swimming. Mia actually got me into triathlons. She did a sprint triathlon, and she was like, "You have to try it." So I did my first Olympic-distance triathlon last September. Then I got addicted.
Is there a running culture on the L-Word?
Laurel Holloman is a runner. She's fast I think. She runs a lot. And Mia. Although she didn't get addicted like I have. There's no way to perfect the whole thing. At least not in my realm of experience.
Do you ever talk running with your cast mates?
No. I think they're still tired of hearing me talk about triathlon. Most of the cast are like why? Go have a latte and call it a day.
Do you use Gu?
I only just discovered Gu and I love Gu. I just discovered it the last race. I just love it.
Is there a flavor you like?
The lemon one.
How many races have you run?
I don't know I stopped counting. I'm sure I could count them on both hands. I used to put the bib numbers on my wall in my office to remind me that I did it. Then at a certain point, the whole wall was decorated with bib numbers it's crazy. And the little half marathon medal that they give you because you're still alive, I asked my daughter if she would like to play with it, and she said, "No, I'll get one of my own." I said, "No doubt."
How long ago was that first race?
The first race I did was on Mother's Day three years ago.
How did you celebrate after the half-marathon?
I jumped around I was so excited. I felt like I could run more. I was just so high all I wanted to do was run more. I did a 10-K turkey trot in Vancouver with Mia Kirshner and I just wanted to keep running so I ran back through the crowd to go find Mia so we could run the last bit together. It's that feeling you just want to keep running. I'm sure I won't feel that way when I do a marathon.
Do you find it hard to get in the running?
Yes. Absolutely. It's ridiculous. And I never have time.
How do you motivate yourself?
I try not to be very rigid about it. I really want it to be about joy. And if I am resisting it then I'll just say we'll go walk in the woods now and enjoy being in the trees on the trail. I'll just set out for a walk. Invariably, I get on a trail and it's so beautiful, I just want to run. It's not to beat myself up. I don't want to be that runner. I don't want to be that person. I want it to be about freedom and joy.
Do you carry anything with you when you run?
I don't like to carry anything. I really like to hydrate like crazy before I go. And unless I'm going for longer than an hour then I don't have anything. I just want to feel like I have nothing.
Are you a gadget runner?
No. What I like about running is that you don't need a lot of gadgets. Just the right shoe.
What kind of shoe do you wear?
New Balance has a shoe and I don't remember the number and I went to look at the number on my shoe today and had I just wore the number out of it. It's a light trail shoe. Ages ago, over ten years ago adidas made a great trail shoe and they discontinued it. You kind of just go why? It's horrible because you have to start all over again.
How do you reward yourself after a run?
The run is the reward. I reward myself in other ways with the run. The run is like my pizza or beer.
Can I just say how thrilled I am to be able to talk about running and not feel guilty about it. I feel like such a nerd. There are very few people that I can talk to about running or the triathlons.
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Since her Flashdance debut in 1983, Beals has appeared in 32 movies. Recently she starred in the Showtime series The L Word.


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Did you watch the inauguration?
I received an email that said, "Obama supporters are beginning to gather for the inauguration."
Then when I scrolled down I saw a photo of a heard of sheep all facing in the direction of the photographer.
Anyone else get that?...Absolutely hilarious!
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I am a proud republican, but people, you better get to the center of the aisle and start reining in your own party leaders before it is too late for our beloved country.
FACT We have a failing two party system in America. We do not have parties of progress, we have parties of power. We all had better wake up and quickly.
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GrantMingus I agree with you if it is in respect to the fact that this historical event has grown to a 176 million dollar tax burden, one as this that comes on the heels of this very same President bad mouthing the rich, dangling us on a fiscal cliff, hammering us with demands that WE ALL should be playing a huge roll in eliminating the crushing debt and spending so much so that we were slapped with tax hikes and a Pelosi promise that more tax hikes are to come! Yes, I would agree except with the exception, it is not an embarrassment it it is a slap in the faces of the American taxpayers to be handled that debt to repay.
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Oldman, I bet those Democrats attending George Bush's inauguration hated America so much with all those sour grape faces...right?
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Naturwoman states: "Noticed that Romney did not attend. First losing candidate not to attend an inauguration since 1989. He really is a loser!"
That has to be about the most pathetic statement I have ever seen. Tell me something naturwoman did you disrespect your Democrat Michael Dukakis, presidential nominee this badly when he failed to attend President elect George Bush's inauguration in 1989? Did you call him a loser too?
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Sadly, the protocol of that days events, from the luncheon to the gala did not include Mitt Romney.
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Yes I did watch the inauguration. It's a traditional timeless treasure of our Democracy. It is a time for all Americans to celebrate a piece of history that makes our country the greatest country on earth! I may not be happy with the man reciting that oath of office and displeased with his feckless policies but I won't disrespect the historical and honored tradition.
Watching our President sworn into office is truly remarkable and a privilege and honor to know that we are all part of that process.
However, I did lose a great deal of respect even further for our National news media. I was deeply saddened that Democrats of this country booed Ryan, our Vice Presidential nominee with such utter disrespect and then the media quickly pounced on the Romney absence. The liberal news media could not even refrain for one day. I was happy Romney chose not to attend. His appearance as a private citizen standing in a crowd would be have been a circus event for the media.
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I prefer bourbon/ginger myself
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Lots of Kool-aid drinkers are on here today! Hey Not Socialist! That's a great question!
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Why don't you explain it. This is nothing and maybe gives some americans something to feel good about,Instead of all the constant doom and gloom from the news media.
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No, and the fact that it's this huge celebration should be an embarrassment to every citizen of this country. If you don't understand why, then you're the problem.
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Guess thar secret meeting on Jan.20,2009 at the cacus room back fired !
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I wouldn't miss it!!! The Democrats sure know how to celebrate victory. The Republicans hate America so much that they had sour grapes all over their faces.
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It was such a wonderful & historic day! So excited about the next four years!
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Noticed that Romney did not attend. First losing candidate not to attend an inauguration since 1989. He really is a loser!
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text: This set is perfect for kids who love messing around with slimy stuff – it comes with its own kitchen sink to make and store gooey concoctions. Even better, this set's activities will teach kids about the science involved in mixing up batches of Wiggly Wonder, Glooze, Power Putty, Flip-Flop Slime, Sewer Slime, and Super Bubbles. And wouldn't you know, "slime" creates a "smile." Ages 8-12. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.