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This week is Baltimore's Restaurant Week, which means that for $30.07 per person, you can enjoy the best that most of Baltimore has to offer each night for a week. With many of the restaurants, the reservations through a site called OpenTable, which is free to users but probably not free to restaurants. When you make a reservation via OpenTable, you get 100 Dining points; some reservations, usually for slow periods, are eligible for 1,000 Dining points. You can then take those points and convert them into dining dollars, on a 2,000 to $20 gift certificate basis. So it's essentially a win-win for the customer, unless there's a catch. Is there? I couldn't find one.
OpenTable is available in many major cities and I'm interested to know if there's something I'm missing because it looks like a no-brainer to me.{ 16 comments, please add your thoughts now! }

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JERUSALEM, Israel -- The United States and Israel oppose Iran's and Syria's bid for a seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council this fall when the General Assembly will hold its annual membership elections.
U.N. member nations will vote for 14 available seats in the five regional councils. Iran and Syria each hope to win a three-year term on the Asia group, which includes the Middle East and has four open seats.
Hillel Neuer, head of the advocacy group UN Watch, which monitors U.N. activities, said with both Iran and Syria winning seats on U.N. rights panels recently, anything's possible.
"We need to fight these candidacies," he said.
Iran currently heads the U.N.'s largest voting bloc, the non-aligned movement, and was recently elected to the Women's Rights Commission. Syria, meanwhile, secured a spot on UNESCO's Human Rights Commission.
Syrian President Bashar Assad has been accused of using chemical weapons against his own people in the two-year civil war in his country that has killed more than 100,000 people. Hundreds of thousands more have fled the country.
The Israeli and U.S. ambassadors both spoke out against Iran or Syria winning a seat on the Geneva-based council.
Ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo, who replaced Susan Rice as U.S. ambassador to the U.N., called the bids "highly inappropriate."
"Attempts by either country to join the Human Rights Council are highly inappropriate given existing Human Rights Council mandates to investigate human rights violations in these countries, their egregious records on human rights, and their ongoing collaboration to suppress the democratic aspirations of the Syrian people," DiCarlo said.
Israeli U.N. Ambassador Ron Proser labeled it the height of "lunacy."
"This might be a new world record for lunacy at the United Nations," Proser said in an email to Reuters. "Putting Iran and Syria on the Human Rights Council is like putting the Godfather in charge of a witness protection program."
In May, Iran was elected rotating president of the Geneva-based U.N. Conference on Disarmament.
Neuer said electing Iran to chair the Disarmament Conference was "like putting Jack the Ripper in charge of a women's shelter."
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Over the years, on those occasions when people speak up about what issues they'd like newsrooms to cover, parental rights (specifically the rights of fathers) surfaces. Rarely do those stories get done.
Among the bills filed today in the Senate is one that, I think, probably has a good story behind it. SF1606, filed by Sen. Tom Neuville, R-Northfield, instructs courts in Minnesota that there is "a rebuttable presumption that joint legal and physical custody is in the best interests of the child." There are, of course, provisions in cases where domestic abuse is alleged.
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Never do I go to see these kinds of movies but since I had two free passes to Studio Movie Grill, me and my boyfriend headed up there and went to the next available movie. Would I consider it a mistake? Nah, it was enjoyable for a WTF kind of movie.
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A handsome sort of gay prince just comes back from a quest with his bride to be. His lazy jealous brother finds a way to ruin everything for the Kingdom. The villain comes and still the bride to be and takes her back to his castle. The sort of gay prince is to go on a quest to find his bride to be and the King forces Lazy prince to go with. So they go on a wonderful and frightening quest and meet new villian, make wonderful alliances...and do some gay stuff. In the end the Lazy Jealous prince becomes a co*k winning hero.
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With Thanksgiving nearly upon us, I wanted to use my column this month to help out at a soup kitchen, with the various volunteers who arrive early five days a week to help feed the people in need.
To have enough time preparing the lunch meal, workers show up at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Center, 125 E. Willow St. When I arrived, I was handed an apron and told to help with the fruit.
Already there were several people assembled, starting to wash the fruit and display it on plates in the small back room that seemed to be mostly counter space and sinks.
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Sister Henry Lambert cuts turkey Thursday at St. Anthony's Center.
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Sun-Gazette reporter and "Messy Business" columnist Alyssa Murphy washes grapes and places them into bowls in the kitchen at St. Anthony's Center.
Every day is a guess for how many people will show up at the center, which makes it difficult to decide how salads and hot meals to prepare. Sister Henry Lambert, the woman in charge, said for days 40 salads were too many, and when they cut back on the amount, more than 60 people showed up that day.
I was given bunches and bunches of red and green grapes to sort through, wash and arrange on a tiny plate.
My first-ever job was at a Subway, so I knew all about how fast people have to move to get the meals done quickly. The big difference from my job years ago was how happy everyone seemed to help at the center. Sondra Beach and Barbara Gallagher made jokes as they went about their work, talking about a magazine article and where to get their hair done.
I also learned how to make a sub presentable at my first job, so I thought I could figure out how to put some grapes on a plate, but I learned some tricks how to make it more appealing: hide the stem and find a balance between too many and not enough.
All of the food we prepared was donated from local markets, so in addition to not knowing how many people will want lunch, there also is the challenge of not knowing how much food will be available.
While I did not get to stay long enough to help serve, Gallagher said there always is something to do at the soup kitchen. Most of the people who come for a meal come right away, so as they leave, helpers already are beginning to clean.
Helping in a soup kitchen isn't the most glamorous way to start a morning. There are a variety of smells to entice you to start your lunch early. I ended my shift with purple stains all over my fingers. The tasks can be monotonous. Yet I know from my time volunteering at a soup kitchen in Ohio years ago just how grateful people can be, and that made it worth it for me.
After I finished preparing my part of the meal, Gallagher said I would be ready to start cooking my own meals now, since I told her I mostly rely on things I can microwave. I don't think I'm quite there yet, but maybe that can be something to consider for my next messy business column.


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After months of carrying only a handful of passengers between Chester County and Philadelphia International Airport each week, Chester County Air is beginning to take off. The commuter airline flew about 30 business people from the Chester County/G.O. Carlson Airport in Valley Township, just west of Coatesville, to Philadelphia during March.
Run by Chester County Aviation, the fixed-base operation at the Chester County Airport, Chester County Air went into service Oct. 8 in response to the dramatic increase in business and industry in Chester County in recent years.


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DeMarcus Cousins has been reinstated effective immediately, the Sacramento Kings announced Monday.
The center was suspended indefinitely after being benched for the second half of the team's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.
However, Cousins practiced with the Kings on Monday. No further specifics were released by the team.
Cousins is in his third NBA season. He averages a team-high 16.6 points and 9.5 rebounds a game.
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He's been in L.A. less than two years. But is David Beckham already planning a return to Europe?
The British soccer star confirms that he does hope to move to Italy – for just a "few months!" – later this winter. Now that his Major League Soccer season has ended in the U.S., he's hoping to spend time playing with AC Milan.
"The MLS season doesn't run as long as the European season and having played most of my career in Europe, my body has been trained ... not to have that amount of time off," he wrote on his blog. "It also gives me the chance to keep my fitness up and carry that on for when I come back to the Galaxy for the new MLS season [next March]."
Beckham, 33, also took the time to dismiss claims that he's planning a more permanent move – including rumors that he's already sunk money into Milan real estate.
"There's already been plenty of talk that I've bought a house out there and that I'm buying a jet, none of which is true," he insisted.
Beckham, who lives in Beverly Hills with his wife Victoria and their three sons, promised to keep fans in the loop as negotiations continue with Milan. He vowed, "I will let you know when it happens."
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Located in Eixample, Cram Hotel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Casa Batllo and Casa Mila. This 67-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. It's in central Barcelona and also close to Palau de la Musica Catalana and Sagrada Familia.
This hotel serves as home to a cocktail bar, along with a fine-dining restaurant that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/café. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee each morning from 8 AM to 11 AM.
The 67 rooms are soundproofed and have an array of amenities, including minibars, safes, and phones. 40-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. In-room massages are available, and rooms also include desks.
Property features
Cram Hotel offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, self parking is EUR 20 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with concierge services, and answer any questions about the area. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include 5 meeting rooms, conference space, and express check-out.
- Walking distance to Casa Batllo and Casa Mila
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Outdoor pool
Cram HotelAribau 54 Barcelona Barcelona 08011
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Hotel Amenities
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Beaux Arts hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2014.
Cram Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside bar
- Bar/lounge
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Express check-out
- Total number of rooms - 67
- Rooftop terrace
- Number of floors - 7
- Meeting rooms 5
- Restaurant
- Pool sun loungers
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Year Built 2004
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Premium TV channels
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Satellite TV service
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Soundproofed rooms
- In-room massage available
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Room service (limited hours)
- Down comforter
- Individually decorated
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Angle Barcelona - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Mareva - Onsite cocktail bar.
ÃNEMOS - This bar is located by the pool.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Hotel Registry Number - HB-004490-76
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.21 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 22 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 20 per night
Hotel Name
- Cram Barcelona
- Cram Hotel
- Cram Hotel Barcelona
- Hotel Cram
- Hotel Cram Barcelona, Catalonia
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Awards & Affiliations
- The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.


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I am totally impressed with the Wolverine 2564 Durashock Boot. I wear these on average 6 days a week in construction related work. I am hard on shoes because of the dirty and wet conditons we work in and being on my feet most of the day. These are probably the most comfortable boot I have owned and are resistant to water and mud. I keep two pair and wear them every other day so one pair dries from perspiration & wet conditions. I still have a pair in service that I bought more than three years ago. Please keep making this comfortable quality boot. They arent cheap to buy but I feel you get what you pay for in this boot and more.....COMFORT that lasts!
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This is my second pair of the wolverine 2564 waterproof boots. They aren't like most of the other boots out there that say waterproof, they actually really are. My feet stay completely dry all day everyday. And that is so important to me because in the past I have had a lot of problems with the boots I have worn because my feet would get wet and hurt all day.
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These are the best and most comprehensive boots which protect the wearer for all construction environments. They also are long-lasting and wear very well, even under extreme conditions. The wearability is very good, both inside the boot and out. The leather is an exceptional grade and the leather can be further preserved and additionally protected if mink oil is applied to outside leather portions of the new boot and reapplied every two or three months. Comfort level is amazing! The Durashock insoles inside the Wolverine boots add to the comfort level while giving the arch some extra support.
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Since I work for a local water company...
By: Steve
Since I work for a local water company all my boots have to be waterproof. This is the first pair that I have found that is truely waterproof. I can stand in water within about an inch of the top and never get wet feet. These are a little warmer in the summer because of the GorTex liner, but it is more then worth it. the composite toe is great in the winter because it takes longer to get cold then the normal steel toes would. Everyone at my job didn't think it was worth the extra money but while they were running for the rubber slip-ons, I was dry and working. Now almost everyone has a pair. my first pair lasted about three years and today I am getting my second pair.
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These have been the best boots I've worn so far. They fit like a glove and stay flexible in the truck while I'm driving. I spelt some gas on them today and it just ran off the waterproofing. Yet my feet stayed cool and comfortable all day long. I can tighten up the lace's with out worry because of the strong eyelets. The tongue stays in place and never wanders down. Love these boots
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I found these boots to be comfortable and flexible enough to drive a tanker truck 10 hours a day. I am in gas and diesel and found the soles of the boots hold up well. The non slip feature works well. The leather holds up to the harsh environment I work in. I like the fact my feet do not get the petroleum on them. The weather proofing keeps my feet protected. I have not found any weak points to the boot. It is put together very well. I will stay to this brand.
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I have been getting these boots for years. I have nothing but good things to suggest for anyone needing safety toe and still getting comfort. I would never go back to steel toe after having the composite toe. I have never had any issues with these boots leaking, which was an issue in past boots. If you want an all around boot these are the ones.
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These boots keep my feet safe and comfortable during my entire work shift!...
By: Teddy
These boots are nice and lightweight on my feet. Not too bulky, not too stiff, and provide my feet with plenty of comfort throughout my shift. A really nice work boot and so far I'm really happy with them.
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good value,long wear....
By: wt77
This is my second pair of these shoes. I really like the way they fit although they are slow to break in. The Gortex liners take some getting used to but keep my feet dry. The soles wear well. The large safety toe box don't hurt the tops of my toes like some shoes I've had before. I did have to add some orthotics for a foot condition and made these shoes everything I could ask for.
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I've been purchasing Timberland Pro boots from Working Person's store for years. Decided to try these Wolverine boots and hated them. I ordered the same size and width as I have for years and they were just awful. Thanks to the Outstanding Customer Service at Working Person and I was able to exchange the Wolverine boots too Timberland Pro's and I am VERY happy now.
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By: Joe Rauscher
These boots just did not feel comfortable. The sole felt hard to the bottom of my foot. I'm going back to Timberland Boots. Considering all the rave reviews, I was very disappointed in the comfort and the looks. These are not cheap boots but not real high end either. I am really surprises so many people love them. I would not recommend them but apparently I'm in the minority here.
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These boots are great for working...
By: Xavier Cruz
The boots are waterproof, electrical hazard, and have durashock which makes it feel like you are walking on a cloud of air. I've had my boots I'm ankle deep water and no leakage noted. I have tried other boots like GA boot these boots hurt your feet after working for 8 hrs, Redwings are too tough to break in.
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Great boots....
By: Tim Smoot
The 2564 boot seems to be well constructed and fit well(after you finally get them on). The uppers do not open enough to allow them to be pulled on easily. They were a little slow to break in, but that is understandable with the way they are constructed and the thicker soles. Overall I am happy with my purchase. I have only worn them two and a half weeks and would recommend to others.
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The Hideout at the Rodeo: Mark McKinney
Presented by Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo at NRG Park (formerly Reliant Park)
March 19, 2009
In 2009, The Hideout will kick up its heels in between Reliant Center and Reliant Arena. Look for the big white tent packed with dancers and Texas bands. The Hideout is open for those 21 and older. It's your chance to hear some of the best in Texas music for just the price of admission to Reliant Park!
Thursday, March 19: Mark McKinney.
Mark McKinney's music evokes good times, plain and simple. Whether going to a backyard kegger, painting the town red with your rowdy friends, or simply being with those people who know you better than anyone else, Mark McKinney's music takes you there.
Equipped with a positive outlook and a true passion for creating and sharing music, McKinney is bursting onto the scene and having the time of his life.
For his debut solo album, Get It On, McKinney took from his own experiences (as well as those of his closest friends and family) to produce a collection of songs that has been appropriately described as "foot-stompin', sing-a-long, ornery country with a strong melody." The album is, in Mark's own words, "a journey through the mind of a Southern man."
And yet something in the fun and honesty applies to everyone – we can all relate to and take a little something from his music. McKinney, born and raised in Big Spring, TX, distinguishes himself from the typical "rockin' country" artist by drawing from a wide range of influences.
He credits his father for instilling in him an appreciation for upbeat, energetic songs. He blends his musical tastes as easily as drinking beer and eating barbecue, and he admits to a diverse musical background.
"Although I grew up listening to country legends like Willie Nelson and Charlie Daniels, I was also heavily influenced by rock and pop." This blend of influences has helped secure Mark a unique place on the Texas scene – and helped keep him from getting boxed into one genre.
For Get It On, Mark teamed up with his best friend, Nashville-based producer Rob Dennis (Lynyrd Skynyrd,the fray,Cross Canadian Ragweed) who, along with producing Get It On, recently formed the independent record label Super Loud Music – the label Mark now calls home.
In preparation for Get It On's completion, Mark had been busy shuttling between Nashville and Austin – stopping only long enough to rock Texas country fans with his live show.
While working on his debut CD, Mark teamed up with Kevin Fowler. Together the pair wrote a song called "What's Your Point," which is slated to appear on Fowler's own upcoming record.
Mark's live show can best be described as a high energy, full throttle experience. He is constantly changing his live show and playing a full schedule of dates across Texas and Oklahoma.
Mark is a star on the rise with the experience and attitude needed to bring great new music to the masses. Mark McKinney is blazing onto the scene in a big way, and bringing the good times with him.
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Houston, TX 77054
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The Hideout is open for those 21 and older.
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Performances are from March 3 - 22. The cost of admission to Reliant Center, Reliant Arena and the carnival is included in the season ticket cost.
Chute Seats - Front Row: $300
Chute Seats – Second,Third or Fourth Row: $200
Action Seats: $77
Field Side Line (Level 1): $21
Field End Zone (Level 1): $20
Club I (North Side Line): $30
Club II (South Side Line): $28
Club III (End Zone): $26
Loge (Level 5): $19
Upper Bowl (Level 6): $16
Reliant Park Admission:
•$7 adults (13+)
•$4 children 3-12
Reliant Park Admission Tickets include one day's admission to the World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and carnival during Feb. 26 - 28, or to the livestock and horse shows, carnival, The Hideout (21 and older), and shopping and food areas during March 3 - March 22. Activities in Reliant Stadium and Wine events are not included.
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Entertainer performs at 10:15 p.m. on weekdays and 8:30 p.m. on weekends.
Open Monday - Friday 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m.
Closes at 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday and at midnight Sunday – Thursday.
Phone: 832.667.1000
Reliant Park is located within the Inner Loop of the southern portion of Interstate Loop 610 between Kirby Street and Fannin Street.
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LANSING – Good Wednesday morning, Capitol City. It's October 23, 2013 and this is the Lansing Rundown, your daily look at stories we're working on and a look back at the Tuesday's news.
The interim tag is yanked from Yankowski — Over the last 19 years, Mike Yankowski has dedicated his life to the Lansing Police Department. After six months as the interim police chief, Mayor Virg Bernero made it official yesterday.
State Senate bans Bridge Card use in Strip Clubs, liquor stores — The Michigan State Senate approved legislation that bans the withdrawal of Bridge Card funds from ATM in strip clubs, liquor stores, and race tracks.
Men involved in bank robberies in Williamston and Brighton plead guilty — The two men involved in a series of mid-Michigan bank robberies each pled guilty in federal court in Grand Rapids on Monday. Todd Bradley White, of Lansing, pled guilty to one count of armed bank robbery and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with the robberies.
An A-to-Z look at the MSU Basketball offseason – They enter the 2013-2014 season with the No. 2 overall ranking and big expectations but, unlike Michigan, this is nothing new to the MSU men's basketball team. MLive MSU writer Diamond Leung gives readers an A-to-Z guide to the fast-approaching hoops season.That's the way it is for this Hump Day. Be sure to check back with MLive Lansing throughout the day. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.


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good to see more fire emblem love <3
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Marth looks like he got fatter.
Concept art for Hector Ike?
Huh... so now Ike looks more legit as a warrior... If I had more time in me to practice with him, I'm pretty sure he might get full blown secondary status at this rate...
For some reason the length of his chain mail is bugging me though, should be longer down past the hips... maybe that's just my inner Link main lusting for skirts...
I still think Ike's head is way too big on that costume. If his body wouldn't be that big he could be from Earthbound :P
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the basic building blocks of all organisms. Within cells the basic functions of organisms (converting food into energy and getting rid of waste) are carried out.
"little organs" or structures (parts) within a cell that carry out specific functions (jobs) that keep the cell alive.
nuclear membrane
surrounds and protects the nucleus, functions to allow certain materials in and out of the nucleus, found in plant and animal cells.
cell membrane
thin outer layer of cell that functions like a gatekeeper allowing certain materials in and out of the cell, found in plant and animal cells
gel-like fluid that fills the space in between the organelles, found in plant and animal cells
genetic structures made of DNA that contain information used to direct cell activity and make new cells, functions like a computer hard drive, found in plant and animal cells.
fluid-filled structures that temporarily hold substances needed by the cell, functions like a storage tank, found in plant and animals cells but bigger in plant cells.
use oxygen and glucose to transform the energy in food to a form the cell can use through a process called cellular respiration, functions like the power plant of the cell, found in plant and animal cells.
cell wall
tough outer barrier that protects plant cells and give them shape, functions like the security fence, found only in plant cells.
structures in a plant cell that make glucose and oxygen, function like solar panels, found only in plant cells.
green pigment that captures energy of sunlight and through a chemical reaction (photosynthesis) makes food for the plant, found only in plant cells.
attached to endoplasmic reticulum and make copies of proteins for a cell, found in both plant and animal cells
cellular respiration
in the mitochondria of a cell O2 is chemically combined with glucose (sugar) to release energy (ATP), CO2, and H2O. Happens in plant and animal cells.
chemical reaction that combines water and carbon dioxide to make glucose - the simple sugar plants use as food, happens only in plant cells.
all the organisms that live in an area together with the nonliving things in the environment.
a group of organisms that can mate and produce offspring that in turn can produce more offspring.
structure, behavior, or other trait in an organism that helps it to survive in its environment.
a type of symbiosis in which one species benefits while the other seems to be unaffected.
a type of symbiosis that occurs when an organism called a parasite feeds on the cells, tissues, or fluids of another organism call a host.


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Here's a stat line from Brandin Cooks: 10 catches, 207 yards, three touchdowns. Not bad for the New Orleans Saints' first-round draft pick, right?
The Record in Stockton, Calif., highlighted some of Cooks' bigger high school football games in a recent post. And as you'd expect, Cooks was a big-time receiver for Stockton's Lincoln High.
He showed big-play making ability with three catches for 123 yards and three touchdowns in a 44-18 victory against Chavez as a sophomore in 2008. His 10-catch game for 207 yards and three scores came during a 37-35 playoff victory against Oak Ridge as a senior in 2010.
Cooks finished high school as a four-star college prospect by Rivals.com and played college football at Oregon State.
Read the rest of the The Record's post, which lists other high school highlights from Cooks, HERE.


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Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has named an unchanged 22-man squad for Saturday's Super Rugby semifinal against the Chiefs in Hamilton.
All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw will once again start on the bench, where he made his first appearance of the season in last weekend's 38-9 qualifying final victory over the Reds.
The two sides have previously met on 21 occasions with the Crusaders winning two-thirds of these encounters and scoring on average nine points more a game than their Waikato counterparts.
However the Chiefs have won the last three of the four encounters and won when it counted, in last year's semifinal, putting an end to the Crusaders title hopes.
More recently the two sides have met on two occasions this season and have come out level pegging with a win a piece. They last met in round nineteen of the competition when the Crusaders came away with emphatic 43-15 win. Since then the Crusaders have hit their straps and have won their last five matches in a row.
Crusaders team to play the Chiefs:
1. Wyatt Crockett, 2. Corey Flynn, 3.
Owen Franks, 4. Luke Romano, 5. Sam Whitelock, 6. George Whitelock, 7. Matt Todd, 8. Kieran Read (c), 9. Andy Ellis, 10. Dan Carter, 11. Zac Guildford, 12. Tom Taylor, 13. Ryan Crotty, 14. Tom Marshall, 15. Israel Dagg. Reserves: 16. Ben Funnell, 17. Joe Moody, 18. Luke Whitelock, 19. Richie McCaw, 20. Willi Heinz, 21. Tyler Bleyendaal, 22. Adam Whitelock.


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This month's Top Notch Teacher comes from Longfellow Middle School.
This month's Topnotch Teacher comes from Longfellow Middle School.
She's praised as a 7th grade literature teacher who makes a lasting impression on her students.
even if reading and writing, aren't at the top of their list.
News 8's Leah Linscheid has the story.
Abby: 5340 "I'm not the best writer or speller."
Literature can be a hard thing to, get into.
3547 "I wasn't very good at literature and reading stuff before."
Maddie Eber: "40 Literature was not my favorite class in 6th grade"
...But that's not the case for Ms Popp's 7th grade class.
"I think her being a teacher it turned out to be my favorite class during 7th grade."
5542 "I always knew I wanted to become a teacher."
For Pam Popp, this classroom is home.
5613 "Teaching is really important to me, because I think about our future.
I think about wow, all of these kids are going out into the world, and i just wanna pay it back." 5630
"You could go to her and talk to her about anything, and she would talk to you like you were a daughter or a son." 5103
It's those kind of lasting friendships that Ms Popp says she cherishes most as a teacher.
"Sometimes you don't realize what the impact of 7th grade was, and then a couple of years later, you'll hear, 'Remember that story we read? I did a project on that.'" 1430ish
Ms Popp's impact has been lasting - so much so, that she was nominated for Top Notch Teacher, by old students from her past 7th grade classes.
who haven't forgotten their old friend.
MADDIE 4138 "I come down and visit her, some of my friends come down and visit her, we love doing that."
3507 "She was always a little more than a teacher, she was kind of like a friend." 3514
Literature might not be their favorite subject.
"I'm more of a math and science girl".
but it's one thing that brought these students together in 7th grade.
That, and a pretty great teacher.
Ms Popp has been teaching for 20 years.
and she doesn't plan to leave her home in Longfellow's 7th grade classroom, anytime soon.
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By rajeshwar on Dec 19, 2007
- System tray icon pop-ups
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Common Tasks page of GlassFish Administration UI:
Users also get notified of new updates and software through Common Tasks page of GlassFish Administration UI. Second button under Update Center section indicates whether there are any new components available. More details can be obtained by clicking on, New Components Available button.
Star icons on Updatecenter UI: On Available Updates and Available Software tabs, Updatecenter uses star icons to indicate any new updates and software respectively. These are components, user has never seen before.


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EXPLORE AMERICA: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is the site where in 1885, on a Long Island peninsula looking north over Long Island Sound to the Connecticut coast, Theodore Roosevelt built the house that would be his home until his death in 1919. One of the 20th century's larger-than-life political figures, the 26th president of the United States won a Nobel Peace Prize, made a reputation as a trust-buster, encouraged conservation, and started a third political party.
The site includes extensive grounds and the Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard as well as the home furnished as it was during T.R.'s lifetime. Exhibited inside the 23-room, shingle-style house are many objects and furnishings which belonged to the Roosevelt family, among them a Herter Brothers cabinet. After you take in this vast array of items, go through the Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard, once the home of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., the president's distinguished son who served as governor of Puerto Rico and governor-general of the Philippines, and who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for leading the World War II D-Day assault on Utah Beach. Sagamore Hill's 83 acres of grounds offer paths and a nature trail where you can traipse across meadows, forest, and a salt marsh to the beach where Roosevelt and his family used to go to observe wildlife and the splendid scenery. Plan to spend at least two hours at Sagamore Hill Historic Site to see the home, museum and grounds.
Admission to the "Summer White House" is by guided tour only. Tours are offered on the hour from 9 AM to 4 PM daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. (Note that during the off-season, the home is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.) Tickets for tours can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis at the visitor center. Tours often sell out on weekends and in the summer, so come early.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is located at 20 Sagamore Hill Rd, Oyster Bay, New York. 516-922-4788. http://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm
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Gustave Le Bon, a French physician, scientist and social psychologist in his book "The Crowd" writes of the human mind, and has painted a disturbing picture of the behavior of mobs. Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini used his book to learn how to excite a mob.
Even the left wing Guardian has admitted Le Bon's study of crowd behavior "is possibly the most influential work of psychology ever written."
The French Revolution was a graphic and bloody example of where mob violence can lead. Thousands were beheaded, most for no reason at all. Just a nod from a neighbor to the wrong person could cause a trip to the guillotine. If there were a trial it was a mockery of justice with crowds always screaming for blood.
We can turn our attention to the Middle East for current examples of mob and mob reaction. People thirsting for legitimate changes in their government take to the streets, peacefully to send their message, but as time passes with no response from their government, patience begins to wear thin and violence begins to occur, minor at first, then it escalates into bloodshed and property damage.
Le Bon writes, "The demon is a mob and the mob is demonic. The mob cannot be controlled from within. A mob is an irrational childlike often violent organism that derives its energy from the group with the promise of instant gratification."
Since the beginning of civilization groups have used the mob as a medium to communicate.
Two years ago when Glenn Beck said it would be happening here he was scoffed and laughed at. We can call them occupiers, disenchanted, progressives or dub them any other political correct title, but the group on Wall Street and elsewhere in the country had the ingredients of mobs.
Large groups may congregate and remain orderly. An example, when nearly a million people assembled at the Lincoln Memorial two years ago, not only did everyone behave, but they left the grounds just as they found them, clean.
It would seem that liberals and those at the far left are attracted to mobs.
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By Karen Deger McChesney, Contributing Writer
I have a ninth grader who is failing his algebra class. He tells me that he hates the teacher. He hates the way she dresses. He hates the way she looks. I have met with her several times and we both are frustrated. I can't get my son motivated to do the work and turn in his work. She is the only 9th grade algebra teacher. I can't move classrooms. My son lacks motivation. I do let him know that math is very important for his future and for college. What else can I do?
There's a lot you can do! You have a tremendous opportunity to help him dig deeper and learn about himself, not just about passing algebra. I recommend shifting your focus from the importance of math to that of skills that are critical to his future - communication and relationships. Why? In the words of Wayne Johnson, vice president for Hewlett-Packard's worldwide university relations: "It really matters very little if students can perform well on multiple-choice tests. We need more of them to be able to communicate, analyze, think critically."
I cannot speculate on the reason you were frustrated by your meetings with his teacher. However, as a high school teacher, I see the emotional rollercoaster that teens ride hour after hour; I see their huge need to have a voice and be heard. They are extremely sensitive. Consequently, it's very difficult for them to articulate exactly why they dislike a class, aren't doing the work, etc.
Your son's comments focus only on the teacher's external characteristics, not her actual teaching. I think it's critical to talk to him about teachers in general and reinforce that it's impossible to connect with or like every teacher, and eventually, every boss. Consider sharing a story with him about a teacher that you did not connect with, giving your past and present perceptions. You'll show him that he's not alone; he's human. Your role is to push him to dig deeper, to analyze his "hate" and take time to think it through. This way, you'll keep the focus on him instead of the teacher and empower him to own the situation. This is a great way to invite him to broaden his perspective. For example, ask him to describe algebra class from the very moment he entered the classroom: describe first impressions of the teacher, the class, the other students, the seating arrangement, the room, etc.
When teens are uncomfortable in a class - perhaps struggling, bored, nervous - it's common for them to say they "hate" the teacher. Unfortunately, they may even internalize a low test grade or a wrong answer, leading them to decide that the teacher doesn't like them, etc. Chances are, your son's struggle goes far beyond his comments about the teacher's clothing. Consider giving him other ways to communicate about his struggle and lack of motivation: have him write a letter to the teacher (that he doesn't send); make a list of things that would help him enjoy and learn algebra; make a list of things that don't work for him (i.e., being called on by the teacher, working in groups, etc.).
You sound frustrated about his lack of motivation. To be blunt, a teacher is not responsible for motivating students; a great teacher models self-motivation. Obviously, neither you nor his teacher can make your son do his algebra homework. I know it's extremely difficult to watch your teen refuse to do schoolwork, become unmotivated and fail. Your son is giving you many signals (i.e., unmotivated, feeling angry toward the teacher, etc.). While he may speak convincingly of his hate for the teacher, he needs a lot of TLC with algebra right now; he needs you to challenge him, comfort him, and ask him questions about his teacher's actions, words, assignments, activities…everything that happens in that classroom. For now, I would discourage meetings with the teacher. It will be much more productive for him to do some self-exploration about the class and subject.


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Family fun in New Orleans: Storyland, a sculpture garden, WWII planes and more
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The National WWII Museum, located in New Orleans, features a dramatic display of vintage warplanes.
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WASHINGTON -- Retired Gen. David Petraeus began an affair with his biographer in 2011, two months after he became CIA director, a friend and former top aide said this morning. The case has brewed an uproar in Congress over FBI investigative tactics and the fact lawmakers weren't told soon enough about the probe rocking the intelligence and law enforcement establishment.
Petraeus, who resigned last week as the nation's head spy, and his family are said to be devastated over the affair, especially his wife Holly, who "is not exactly pleased right now,'' said Steve Boylan, a friend and former Petraeus spokesman who spoke to Petraeus over the weekend.
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Doctor Prescribes Pot to Pregnant Woman, May Lose LicenseRebecca Odes
Colorado is one of the 15 U.S states with active medical marijuana programs. According to Colorado state law, a patient can approach a doctor with a range of diseases or symptoms and be given a prescription for medical marijuana. Such was the routine plan when an unidentified 20-year-old woman walked into a Denver marijuana dispensary, spoke with Dr. Manuel De Jesus Aquino and walked out with a marijuana scrip. Apparently the doctor did not notice that the woman was 28 weeks pregnant.
The doctor reportedly did not examine the woman or ask her any questions about her medical history. She was given no instructions on follow-up care, which is important as these follow-up instructions specifically indicate that medical marijuana should not be used during pregnancy.
When the baby seemed lethargic at birth, somebody decided he should be tested for drugs. How could they tell normal lethargy from abnormal lethargy? A good number of babies are lethargic after birth, which is attributed to the drugs given to women to help manage labor pain. Maybe the mom was acting stoned herself? Who knows? The baby tested positive, and the mom told them she'd been given the go-ahead for drug use by the good possibly-soon-to-be-ex-Doctor Aquino, and that he'd never asked her whether she was pregnant.
(The woman apparently didn't mention it either, but for some reason nobody seems especially concerned about this.)
Dr. Aquino may become the first Colorado doctor to lose his license due to marijuana prescription negligence. Reactions have ranged from outrage to defense. There's a growing body of medical professionals and other respected members of society who see marijuana as a relatively harmless drug — in general. But considering its history, associations, and the lack of extensive formal studies, it's not likely that too many people would champion the use of this drug in pregnancy, especially when it's not altogether clear what the drug was being prescribed FOR. Some women do use marijuana as a drug during pregnancy, most often to cope with severe morning sickness, but if there's a doctor or midwife involved, chances are good that she's not going down on paper as endorsing this treatment.
No, this seems like a case of mistaken identity. It calls attention to the dispensary environment, and the question of whether the attention doctors give prospective patients in this setting is reasonable. But it also calls attention to the kind of rushed, impersonal interaction that has become the unfortunate norm between doctors and patients in medical offices. How could a doctor not notice a woman was pregnant at seven months? I guess it's possible that she could have been very small, or very large (in general). But it's also possible that the doctor didn't even look up.
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Pull out those unfinished objects! Cindy Needham will inspire you with stitching techniques to put gorgeous finishing touches on your work of art.
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This turned out BEAUTIFUL!!! Congratulations! Love your comment about beginning with a smaller piece...that would be good advice for all of us. Thank you for sharing...Cindy :)
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Lovely and the quilting is awesome.
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Yes I like it more and more. I started sewing again because I hat got 4 grandchildren to sow to. But nw I think it is something I have to do , I rather quilt.
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He's been a perfect stranger ever since he left Hollywood a decade ago. But Bronson Pinchot couldn't be happier in his new life as a home-restoration specialist in rural Harford, Pa.
"I was in New York City and I was doing a Broadway show, and I was on a computer and I happened to see country houses with land around them that were the cost of half a New York City studio apartment," the former Perfect Strangers actor, 52, tells ABC's Good Morning America.
"I just got it into my head that I had to have one, and then I got another one and another one."
Pinchot now owns five houses in Harford and restored them all using only only salvaged objects – a process documented in The Bronson Pinchot Project, a new series on the DIY Network.
Does he miss the hustle and bustle of the acting life? Hardly.
"I never did love Hollywood, I just loved the work," he says. "In California you say to somebody, 'Could you help me carry this heavy thing?' 'No, 'cause it's bicep day at the gym and I don't want to pre-exhaust the muscle.' "
Having first proved himself a scene-stealer opposite Eddie Murphy in 1984's Beverly Hills Cop, Pinchot says playing Balki on ABC's Perfect Strangers from 1986 to 1993 was a wonderful opportunity, but not without its downsides.
"There is a potentially awkward disconnect when someone expects you to be a character and you're not," he says. "You can see the disappointment and even offense that they take."
His new passion is giving him new fans, though. "What happens now is people will sit next to me on the plane [and] they'll go, 'So, Bronson, I've got this crud, like, in between my tiles,' and I'm like, 'Muriatic acid, but make sure you wear a mask,' " he says.
Pinchot says he's still close with Mark Linn-Baker, his costar on Perfect Strangers. And he'd love do a Perfect Strangers reunion, he adds, but only if he can lose enough weight to fit into Balki's old clothes.
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The best boys tennis season in Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic history came to an end Tuesday.
After winning its first-ever district championship last week, BG lost to Lancaster Mennonite, 5-0, in the opening round of the Class AA state playoffs at ProCare Therapy and Fitness.
"We played our hearts out. I have no qualms about how we did [Tuesday]," BG coach Julie Donovan said. "We have nothing to hang our heads about. We won the league championship, went undefeated and won the district championship."
Lancaster Mennonite's top singles player William Wanner defeated Jim Burke 6-1, 6-0, to give his team a 1-0 lead. The second and third singles matches were closer but went Lancaster Mennonite's way as well.
After dropping the first set against Caleb Derstine, BG's Nick Centar grabbed the lead early in the second set at the same time Dominick D'Andrea was winning a first-set tiebreaker in the No. 3 match against Juan David Gomez, giving BG hopes of extending the match.
Playing on adjacent courts, Centar and Derstine matched wits with lob, drops and slices at the net while D'Andrea and Gomez went toe-to-toe with each other in a power game from the baseline.
"I'm a baseline hitter," D'Andrea said. "I try to focus on my ground strokes more so than going to the net."
D'Andrea won the tiebreaker, 12-10, to take the first set, 7-6.
Centar's second set went to a tiebreaker as well with Derstine winning, 7-3, to take the match, 6-2, 7-6, and give LM a 2-0 lead.
"[Derstine] hit a few too many returns down the middle in the second set. He got away from that and was able to win the set," LM coach Dennis Maust said.
Gomez bounced back strong from the first set tiebreak loss and went on to defeat D'Andrea in three sets, 7-6, 6-0, 6-1. Gomez's victory clinched the win for Lancaster Mennonite along with a spot in the state quarterfinals Friday in Hershey.
"I had a lot less energy in the second set," D'Andrea said. "I played a little stronger in the third, but he was very good and very strong."
Lancaster Mennonite won both doubles matches as well to complete the 5-0 sweep. Seth Weaver and Lucas Jemison defeated Dan Sullivan and Vincent D'Andrea, 6-1, 6-4, in the first doubles match. Rudi Rigano and Ben Rittenhouse won the second doubles match over Matt Keefer and Brennan Nale, 7-6, 6-1.
"It's been great. When I started this as a freshman, we won two or three games the entire season," Dominick D'Andrea, a senior, said. "We've gotten a lot better, become a lot more serious about tennis and really grown as a team."
Singles: 1, Wanner, LM, def. Burke, BG, 6-1, 6-0. 2, Derstine, LM, def. Centar, BG, 6-2, 7-6. 3, Gomez, LM, def. D'Andrea, BG, 6-7, 6-0, 6-1.
Doubles: 1, Weaver-Jemison, LM, def. Sullivan-V. D'Andrea, BG, 6-1, 6-4. 2, Rigano-Rittenhouse, LM, def. Keefer-Nale, BG, 7-6, 6-1.
Records: Lancaster Mennonite (14-3); Bishop Guilfoyle (16-1).


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Sunday, October 27, 2013
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Foundation Board announced its recently elected officers.
Carlos E. Evans, head of Commercial Banking Eastern Region of Wells Fargo Bank, Charlotte, was elected chair. Daniel J. Sullivan, president of Flyway, Kiawah Island, was elected vice chair. Robyn M. Frampton, chief financial officer for the foundation, will serve as treasurer. Thomas P. Anderson, the foundation's chief executive officer, will serve as secretary.
Newly elected to the board for three-year terms are: Dr. Celeste Patrick, pediatrician at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston; Dr. Brian Poplin, president and chief executive officer of Medical Staffing Network & MSN Healthcare, Boca Raton, Fla.; Marva Smalls, executive vice president of Global Inclusion Strategy, Viacom and executive vice president of public affairs and chief of staff, Nickelodeon Networks Group, New York and Charleston; and Ronald L. Thompson, executive chair of the Board of Trustees of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) and lead director of Chrysler Group, Charleston and Ohio.
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I'm a huge fan of the Legend of Zelda series. I really am. Sure, the last game I finished (prior to this review) was Majora's Mask; and my copy of Twilight Princess for the Wii still sits unopened in its shrink-wrap (and the strategy guide I purchased with it for that matter). But I have been in love with this series since I first played the original game back in 2002 when I started collecting NES games I never had the chance to experience when I was a kid.
A revolution in adventure gaming in 1986 (Japan), The Legend of Zelda set the bar for the action-adventure genre with its perfect mix of sword-swinging action and the thrill of finding the next dungeon or quest-critical item. And all of this was done in top-down overhead perspective. It was gaming as golden as the cartridge itself.
Nintendo decided to make a sequel-- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. It was originally released for the Family Computer Disk System (or FDS) in Japan on January 14, 1987. The game was then converted into a cartridge format for its release on the NES in North America on December 1, 1988-- nearly two years after its Japanese debut. Though it still had the familiar motifs of exploration, fantasy, and adventure, it also came with some drastic changes and additions that weren't well-received by all-- myself included.
The story pretty much picks up right where the first game left off. Link is now 16 years old and, thanks to strange symbol that appears on his hand, learns the true origin behind the legend of Zelda from Zelda's nursemaid Impa. Long story short-- the princess from the first adventure wasn't the original Zelda; she was just one in a long line of royal females with that name in Hyrule. The real Zelda was put under an eternal sleeping spell by an evil wizard after she refused to divulge the secrets of the Triforce to him. Ironically, the wizard died soon after attacking Zelda. Link must now find to Triforce of courage to break the spell and awaken Zelda from her slumber. Along the way, Link must also battle with Ganon's minions who plan to destroy Link and use his blood to bring Ganon back to life. It's a really bad day for Link.
Most of the gameplay elements in The Adventure of Link are a huge departure from the first game. It all but abandons the top-down overhead viewpoint and instead has a heavier emphasis in side-scrolling combat, exploration, as well as platforming elements too. The overhead viewpoint was reduced to only being used for navigating the over-world map and spotting enemies in your path. If you touch an enemy character, the scene switches to the side-scrolling viewpoint and you'll need to fight your way to either side of the screen and exit back to the over-world map.
This game was the first in the series that focused on role-playing elements to advance your progress throughout the quest. It included experience points, separate towns, and more NPCs for Link to interact with than in the previous game. After performing certain side quests, Link can learn a new magic spell from town sage or a noble knight that will be useful in battle or in reaching key areas in the dungeon palaces he must explore. Overall, the game does a good job of making the land of Hyrule more cohesive and interesting to explore with various towns and people that would help you (or harm you) and often needed your help as well. It was a template that was closely followed by all future Zelda games. What wasn't followed closely was the battle system and certain other design choices-- and for good reason.
Battling enemies is a chore; and a painful one at that. Link can jab with his sword, jump, and block most high or low attacks\projectiles with his shield, depending on whether he's standing or crouching. He also retains the ability to "throw" his sword when he has a full health meter, but the sword only floats a few inches forward (instead of making it to end of screen like in the previous game) before disappearing. It works well enough when fighting unarmed enemies like the Octoroks, but things get dicey when you have to contend with sword & shield-wielding enemies since the thrown sword has no effect on them.
Other enemies like the alligator and lizard creatures armed with axes are an absolute nightmare to deal with. They often have the advantage of striking you before you can back away to safety. Worse yet, Link's shield can't block their attacks either. To be fair, Link learns a spell early in the game which gives him some extra protection from physical damage. But it's still super easy to lose a fight unless you attack and block (where possible) with perfect precision. Link eventually learns a downward and upward slash attack which makes things a little easier going forward, but not by much.
The controls and especially certain enemy characters have a very loose "slippery" feel, and armed enemies often bounce backward from you when blocking your attack. It's especially noticeable when fighting against any variation of the annoying Ironknuckle character (the knight with the sword & shield). They seem to frequently block your attack, but quickly and easily land high and low hits on you.
Battles with these types of enemies often end up being a game of Russian roulette-- you might live...you might not. I tried to employ all manner of patience and strategy, but it just didn't work against the awful battle mechanics. And I can't help but to mention the various sections of the game where Link needs to jump over chasms and lava pits. The lava pit sections are especially aggravating when populated by these horse heads that float in that annoying sine pattern (just like the Medusa heads in Castlevania).
Experience points are gained primarily by defeating various enemies. Once Link gains a level, you can choose to enhance either his attack strength, stamina (the life bar), or magic points. Oddly enough, Link has a limited number of lives. Once you lose all your lives, the game starts you back at the castle where Zelda is sleeping. You'll also lose any experience points you had worked so hard to attain.
This design element was what frustrated me the most about The Adventure of Link. It already takes a considerable amount of EXP grinding to get close to a level-up once you've gained a few levels, then the game just takes it all away from in the blink of an eye if all lives are lost. It's super frustrating having to slog through the same countless battles while trying to continue on your journey at the same time.
In contrast to the not-so-great gameplay elements, the visual presentation is one of this game's few redeeming qualities. Link's character sprite is more detailed than in the previous game and he definitely looks more like a maturing young adult in contrast to his diminutive stature in the previous game. In my opinion, this was probably the best part about the side-scrolling design choice—it allowed for Link to be shown in greater detail than was accomplished before.
The same goes for the various environments and enemies throughout the land of Hyrule. Whether you're fending off assaults in a dense forest, fronting the perils of "Death Mountain", or navigating the dangerous catacombs of a palace temple on the latest leg of your adventure, the surrounding backgrounds nicely accentuate the experience.
The audio, in my opinion, is just okay. The music is listenable, but didn't quite have the same impact of most Zelda games for some reason. Maybe it was just the aggravation of the awful battle system messing with my head. Or maybe it was because the musical quality sounded like something that belonged in Tecmo Bowl instead of a Zelda game. Whatever it was, I didn't enjoy most of the tunes as much as would have hoped. However, I did like the tune that plays in the palace temple areas; it was very Zelda-worthy. That was really the only musical piece that significantly connected with me.
Needless to say, I didn't enjoy playing through The Adventure of Link all that much. Even so, the game generally garnered much praise upon its initial release and there are still plenty of nostalgic fans out there that adore this offbeat entry in the Legend of Zelda series. And to give credit where credit is due, this game started a semi-craze of side-scrolling\RPGs that practically cloned every element from this game through the remainder of the late 80's.
If you're interested in playing this chapter of Link's ever-changing (and never-ending) quest to be involved in Zelda's affairs, then you can find it on the Virtual Console on the Wii for 500 points. It's far from the worst game out there. But the best was a far cry from this one.
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To our military and law enforcement families: I speak for all Alaskans and say thank you for the sacrifices you make daily for us. Your fathers, your husbands, your mothers and daughters--these are the heroes who protect our freedoms and keep us safe. These are the gallant and the brave who help us all sleep a little better at night.
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"I heard from many Alaskans serving overseas during my trip to Kuwait in July," said Governor Palin. "One of the most frequent questions was about the status of hunting seasons upon their return. While I can't grant our troops the chance to hunt in closed areas or in places with species restrictions, I do want to recognize them and help them hunt this late fall or winter when they get home."
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will re-issue permits for service members who were successful in obtaining lottery permit hunts but were unable to use them. Service members are encouraged to contact their local ADF&G office to learn more about the hunting opportunities that may be available to them.
While many will criticize the merits of war, we must all understand our obligation to support our fellow citizens who are putting their lives on the line to guarantee our freedoms for future generations.
Americans realize they can never fully repay our troops for the sacrifices they have made. These heroes face long deployments that separate them from their family and friends.
On July 7th in every state of our nation, Americans will gather together to express their deep appreciation for our troops. We owe it to the men and women of our Armed Forces. They deserve to know that they are supported by their fellow Americans.
All Americans can be confident in the future of our Nation as these values are passed on to each new generation. Our children need to know that our Nation is a force for good in the world and must understand our past as they prepare to lead in the future.
Each of us should celebrate the gift of freedom that has been earned for us by loyal Americans and join their efforts to ensure our Nation is kept strong so we can continue to live as free people.
NOW, , THEREFORE, I, Gov. S.Palin, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2007 as: Loyalty Day in Alaska, and call upon Alaskans to join in and support this national observance, display the flag of the United States, and reaffirm our allegiance to our Nation.
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These anniversaries offer a unique opportunity to revisit the ways in which the struggle for human rights has shaped sport and physical activity. This conference will commemorate and critique the aims and achievements of past and current human rights movements in sport. Keynote addresses and individual presentations will explore the past and reflect on current efforts at social change; participants will also be encouraged to suggest future directions and debate the merits of including sport in campaigns for human rights.
This conference will bring together academics and activists, practitioners and academics, including scholars from a variety of disciplines and perspectives whose research interests touch upon issues of sport and physical activity, human rights and social change. Potential topics of discussion include, but are not limited to:
• International development and sport
• Reform and protest (e.g., Olympic Movement for Human Rights, 1968)
• The Beijing Olympics and international protest
• Collective bargaining in professional and Olympic sport
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• Gender struggles in sport
• Indigenous peoples, sport and physical activity
• Sport and (dis)ability
• Whose knowledge counts? Struggles over curriculum in physical education and sports studies
• Sport and the environment
• The current state of international and national sport governance
• Activism at the local level
• Campaigns for children's rights in sport
• Media reform, media justice
• The campaign for open access to research
The conference will feature keynote addresses by leaders in the field, plenary panel discussions, as well as open paper sessions. Conference organizers are encouraging submissions for both individual presentations and session topics. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words (and include the paper/session title, and presenter's name and affiliation). Deadline for the submission of abstracts is January 31, 2008. (Late abstracts will likely be considered.)
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Will Texans Pay $9.50 for a Hamburger? Yes, Now That '21' Has Hit Dallas
Now Sheldon J. Tannen, president of the "21" Management Company, is making it a little more egalitarian: He is exporting "21" to the capital-intensive cities of the Sun Belt as a kind of rich man's Holiday Inn. In Dallas "21" already operates a restaurant-hotel called the Mansion on Turtle Creek, and has plans to manage another in Houston next year. These two new establishments, both financed by a daughter of the late oilman H.L. Hunt, could double the $10 million income the New York "21" brings in annually. And Tannen, 57, is looking ahead to a small but glittering chain of hotel-restaurants already planned by the Hunt grandchildren: "My hope is that within 10 years, '21' will have projects in every major American city with the right social and economic mix."
Since the Dallas restaurant opened in August 1980, the Mansion on Turtle Creek has been the place to see and be seen. Its recently restored peach-colored stucco walls and red roof tiles form an eclectic mix of Mediterranean styles. The atmosphere, however, is 52nd Street. "The Mansion has the same '21' magic that attracts," explains Dallas socialite Annette Strauss. "You know if you go there, you're going to see your friends. You feel like you're someplace."
Since there's no place precisely like "21," none of the new operations will bear its name. "The connection with '21' will be low-key," says Tannen, "because we cater to people who don't have to be impressed." Still, menus at the Mansion have the "21" logo and offer such "21" house specialties as mushrooms à la Daum and chicken hash Mornay. Even the telephone number has 21s in it, and boxes of "21" chocolate mints are left at the bedsides of overnight guests. The new restaurants will also feature the "21" style of service: smothering patrons, at least the important ones, with attention. All "21" employees from the headwaiter to the receptionist keep up with society news and are sensitive to seating celebrities at a comfortable distance from ex-spouses and former paramours. To preserve the customers' privacy, Tannen does not allow photographers into "21" except for private affairs although reporters are permitted—as long as they don't eavesdrop on the guests.
Though Tannen's Texas prices are a cut below 52nd Street ($9.50 for a Dallas hamburger compared to $14.50 in New York), dinner for two at the Mansion often runs upwards of $100. Yet some potential customers go elsewhere for a different reason. "There are celebrities who don't like what we stand for," Tannen concedes. "You know, a lot of people don't want to be fawned over."
"21" has been fawning over its clientele since January 1930, when Jack Kriendler and Charlie Berns opened a restaurant-speakeasy originally known as "Jack and Charlie's." Their descendants still run the business. Tannen, whose mother was a Kriendler, has worked at "21" since he dropped out of New York University to wed in 1947. He started out plucking chickens in the kitchen and later worked as an assistant cashier before rising to the top. Today Tannen and his wife, Ellen, own a home with a swimming pool in Westhampton Beach and an apartment in New York. Tannen's daughter, 24-year-old Melissa, is a corporate advertising and promotion assistant; son Richard, 29, is keeping up the family tradition by working as banquet manager of the "21" Club.
The Texas operation notwithstanding, "21" in Manhattan remains the heart of Tannen's empire. Winston Churchill, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Beatles and every U.S. President since FDR have, as Tannen puts it, "been through these hallowed halls." Has any celebrity not been to "21"? "Well, yes," he smiles. "Miss Piggy."
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Spring is here and everyone is out sprucing up their yards and painting things that had a tough winter. Volunteers have been cleaning up the river banks and the city is hauling away the remnants of our spring cleaning. We all want to put our best foot forward and look our best for others and pictures are a fine example.
Some of you may remember back in the old days, before cooties were a problem, the photographers gave out combs on picture day. It was part of trying to look our best for the camera.
A great photograph can create a good or bad impression. On a dating website, a great photo can make the difference between meeting the love of your life or possibly an axe murderer. On a menu, a great photo can persuade you to spend your money on a nice meal or send you down the street to another restaurant. With the election coming up, politicians are good examples of great and not so great photographs. Some have very professional photographs and others look like they were taken in a photo booth.
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I've done an unscientific study over the years and noticed that most of the time the candidate with the best photo wins. Successful businesses use great photographs to their advantage, too. A professional photograph is a must if you are a sales person. It is well worth it to spend a few bucks on a professional photograph if it results in increased sales for the company and added commission to your pay check.
It's not hard to tell a photograph taken by a professional photographer and a professional fauxtographer. Anyone can snap away and get a good shot now and then, but the knowledge of proper posing and lighting are critical to make a flattering photograph every single time.
A great way to learn about posing and lighting is to simply pay attention to the people around you and how the light falls on them. Take a lamp or a flashlight and find someone to sit still in front of you while you move around them with the light. Take a few pictures as you go and see if you can tell the difference. After some practice, you will notice that people look better when they sit a certain way and in different types of lighting. Like practicing a sport will make you a better athlete, practicing your lighting and posing will make you a better photographer.
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Kalabhabhishekam was conducted on the third day of the Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season on Monday.
The special ritual was held during the Uchcha pooja under the leadership of Thantri Kandararu Maheswararu in the presence of Melsanthi P N Narayanan Namboothiri.
As part of the ritual, Thantri conducted Kalabhakalasa pooja at the Mandapam of the temple at 11.30 am. The ritual concluded with Kalabhabhishekam on the idol of Lord Ayyappa after the procession carrying Kalabhakalasam led by the Thantri and Melsanthi by circumambulating the Sanctum sanctorum of the temple.
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The Department of Defense issued 14 new contracts on Tuesday worth a combined $727.6 million. Of these, the largest contract was a $225 million contract to supply airplane wheels and brakes, awarded to London's Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems, a subsidiary of Meggitt PLC (LSE: MGGT ) , which is not listed in the U.S. There were, however, a few more familiar names on Tuesday's list of contract recipients:
- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT ) , for example, a frequent recipient of Pentagon contracts, was awarded a $48.8 million option exercise requiring it to provide technical engineering and configuration management services on the Aegis air defense system for the U.S. Navy. This work should be completed by June 2014.
- United Technologies (NYSE: UTX ) won an $18.4 million contract modification to supply 5,434 low-pressure turbine blades for F119 PW-100 engines, which power Lockheed's F-22 Raptor fighter jet. This work should be done before the end of next year. UTC's cumulative awards under this contract now exceed $1.8 billion.
- Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC ) was awarded a $6.6 million contract modification to maintain "line replacement units" for the large aircraft infra-red counter measures (LAIRCM) system that it developed for the Air Force. This contract modification runs through September 2014. LAIRCM is an on-board system used to protect large transport helicopters and airplanes from hostile missile fire.
- And finally, Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC ) subsidiary GSD&M won a $41 million contract modification exercising the sixth of nine option years for its services running a national marketing campaign for the U.S. Air Force. GSD&M will continue its advertising work for USAF through Sept. 30, 2014 -- and potentially longer, if other options are ultimately exercised.