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by Sarah
May 30, 2013
my daughter is 16 months old, on the tall side and average weight and this fits her perfectly right now (12-18 mo size). I ordered it when she was about 9 months and put her in it expecting it to fit much smaller but she was just swimming in it. Great neutral cardigan. Ours has held up well as I make sure to line dry it.
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by Mandy
May 25, 2013
I absolutely love this on my son! We have two and they are my favorite things on him. He is tiny (17 lbs at 11 month) and his 3-6 month one still fits him. He also has a 6-12 month which fits fine. I'm scared they are going to stop selling them before I can buy bigger ones for next winter! Great quality! A previous reviewer said hers pilled but we haven't had any trouble.
by Kristin
February 23, 2013
my daughter wore it the first time. it pilled! it's incredibly cute. but if i buy something for $16 (for a baby especially), i expect it to hold up to one gentle wash cycle and air dry before pilling and looking like its been worn 2 dozen times. she got to wear it once before it looks awful. i contacted customer service but its been sort of a pain to actually talk to someone about this.
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by Katherine
July 19, 2011
Awesome little cardigan! It's a kind of unusual piece for a little boy and everyone remarks on how he looks like a "little man" in it. It's nice to have something different and not covered in CUTESY for him to wear. Goes with nearly everything, too!
by Heather
January 25, 2011
I absolutely love this cardigan. It is perfect to wear over short sleeve onesies. It isn't bulky & it doesn't ride up in my sons face like most of his hooded sweatshirts do. The 3-6 month size fits my 11.5 lb 8 week old fine, I just roll up the sleeves, and I think it will fit him for months to come.
by David
May 19, 2010
Gorgeous colour and just the right weight for Autumn weather. The 6-12 month size fits my skinny 9 month old perfectly.


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LONDON: Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation from Prime Minister David Cameron to visit Britain in the wake of his election win, Downing Street said yesterday in a major turnaround from London's previous boycott of the Hindu nationalist. Britain effectively froze all ties with Modi for 10 years over anti-Muslim violence in his home state of Gujarat in 2002, but reinstated them with him in 2012 as part of a general bid to boost relations with India.
"The Prime Minister called Narendra Modi this morning to congratulate him on his victory in the Indian elections and the record turnout, making this the biggest democratic election in history," a spokesman for Cameron said.
"Mr Modi said he would be delighted to accept the Prime Minister's invitation to visit the UK. Both leaders agreed on the importance of the UK-India relationship and agreed to work together to strengthen it in the months ahead."
British Foreign Secretary William Hague also sent congratulations to Modi and said he would "look forward to forging an even closer partnership with India in the months ahead."
Pakistan's prime minister called Modi yesterday to congratulate him on his landslide election win, suggesting Islamabad is keen to promote better ties with its giant neighbour. Sharif also invited Modi to visit Pakistan. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif spoke to Modi, leader of the right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to hail the "impressive victory", a statement from the Pakistani leader's office said.
There have been fears that a victory for Modi and his Hindu nationalist BJP could signal bumpy times ahead for the two nuclear powers.
Since his own election victory in May last year, Sharif has sought to improve ties with India, Pakistan's traditional arch-rival.
In an interview last week, Modi said ties with Pakistan could not improve unless the country worked hard to stop militants from carrying out attacks on Indian soil. In Pakistan, Modi has long been held in deep suspicion for his association with bloody anti-Muslim riots in his home state of Gujarat in 2002. India's outgoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in January that Modi would be "disastrous for the country" after "presiding over the massacre of innocents".
He was boycotted by the US and European powers over the riots, which left around 1,000 people dead.
Modi denies turning a blind eye to the bloodshed, and investigators have never found evidence of wrongdoing. Afghan President Hamid Karzai also congratulated Modi for leading the BJP to victory.
"President #Karzai extends his warm Congratulations to @narendramodi on victory in elections. Afghans always regard #India as a true friend," Aimal Faizi, spokesperson to the president, tweeted. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated BJP president Rajnath Singh and Modi for the party's landslide victory in the elections. In separate letters to the BJP president and Modi, she invited them to visit Bangladesh at the earliest. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa issued an invitation to Modi to visit Sri Lanka after the BJP's victory. Presidential spokesman Mohan Samaranayake said that the president issued the invitation to Modi after congratulating him on the election victory.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott too called up Modi to congratulate him for leading the BJP to victory. "I've spoken to @narendramodi and congratulated him on his success. I look forward to strengthening ties between India and Australia," Abbott tweeted in his official PM account.
According to Radio Australia, Abbott has invited Modi to visit Australia for the G20 Summit to be held in Brisbane in November. Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu also called Modi and congratulated him on his victory."Netanyahu said that he was looking forward to work with Modi and enhance bilateral cooperation," a statement issued by the Gujarat Bhavan in New Delhi said.

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Anyone knows is this a bug of WPF?
1. Move WPF window to the right-edge screen. (half exceed the screen)
2. Click the most right-edge position of screen with WACOM stylus or touch device. (x=1919 when screen resolution is 1920x1080)
3. No MouseDown triggered with WACOM stylus or Touch device, but can be triggered with mice.
ps. The same scenario(WACOM stylus), WM_LBUTTONDOWN can be intercepted with hooked window procedure.
Answer 1
I'm not aware of this as a known issue and these scenarios were tested when the Tablet devices were Logo'd. Perhaps you need to recalibrate your device? Go to the "Pen Tablet Properties" in the control panel and calibrate and also make sure you
have the "handedness" set up from the Pen and Touch control panel.
Answer 2
Hi gclassy,
Thanks for your reply.
I don't think it is a calibration issue, since the WPF window does capture WM_LBUTTONDOWN (lParam=(1919, any)) but not capture MouseDown event when I click the right-most edge of screen, while Mouse can be captured both WM_LBUTTONDOWN and MouseDown
When I click the the rightmost position minus one (x=1918, y=any) with WACOM, both WM_LBUTTONDOWN and MouseDown can be captured by WPF window.
(ps. The window is set to maximize state and the screen resolution is 1920x1080)


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Checkered Flag Cheater (Motor City Novel #3)by Will Weaver
Trace Bonham is living large as the teen driver for a professional Super Stock racing team. He's the poster boy for a nationwide advertising campaign. He's on the road instead of stuck in high school. And he's blowing away the competition wherever he races. Off the track, Trace gets all sorts of perks, from the highway cop who cuts him some slack after seeing his face on a billboard, to the attentions of "fence bunnies" who hop his way wherever he goes. But with every victory on the track--and every protest from other drivers that his engine is illegal--Trace is increasingly aware that his winning is due to more than just his driving skills. And he knows that with his girlfriend back home he's not playing it straight either. The stakes are high and the action is fast in this freestanding sequel to Super Stock Rookie, as a brilliant young athlete seems headed for a spin-out from which he may not be able to recover.
Clawsby Will Weaver
"Life will sooner or later show its claws." --Anton Chekov. For sixteen-year-old Jed Berg, life couldn't be sweeter. He's gotten his driver's license, landed a major girlfriend, and made number one singles in varsity tennis. His dad has even begun to let him drive his 1969 Chevy Camaro -- he's the envy of every guy at school. Then Jed meets his nemesis, a strange punk chick who seems to know everything about Jed -- and about his family. She has a secret to share, a secret so unsettling it triggers a chain of dreadful events. From the streets of Duluth to the treacherous wilderness of northern Minnesota, acclaimed author Will Weaver spins a mesmerizing story of two unforgettable teenagers caught in a web of love, betrayal, and survival.
Defectby Will Weaver
Maybe it was bad karma. Maybe it was just bad luck. Whatever the reason, fifteen-year-old David was born defective. His bug eyes, pinched face, and hearing aids are obvious, but there is a secret David keeps from everyone, even his foster parents. Because of a thin layer of skin hidden under each arm, David can fly--well, glide is more like it. Terrified of doctors, wary of letting down his guard, David is determined to hide his secret at any cost. But then David meets Cheetah, a girl whose own defect doesn't diminish her spirit, and suddenly his life begins to take wing.In this arresting new novel, Will Weaver creates an unforgettable character on the path to discovering that some blessings can be a curse--and some curses a blessing.
Farm Teamby Will Weaver
With his father in jail and his mother working full-time, fourteen-year-old Billy Baggs finds himself in charge of running the family farm in northern Minnesota and having to give up the thing he loves most--baseball.
Full Houseby Will Weaver Mary Logue Pete Hautman K. L. Going Walter Sorrells Adam Stemple Bill Fitzhugh Gary Phillips Alexandra Flinn Francine P. Pascal
Is there any greater thrill than staring down your opponent across the poker table, waiting for the card that will make or break your hand? Acclaimed YA novelist Pete Hautman would know--he's been a poker fanatic for thirty years. And with poker now an international TV phenomenon, the time seems right for an anthology about this most exciting game. From a contest that pits a hapless teen against his girlfriend's redneck family, to a midnight game with the Devil, to an Internet poker scheme gone horribly wrong, the stories here brilliantly reveal how poker can both irrevocably affect and eerily imitate teenage life.
Full Serviceby Will Weaver
The times they are a-changin' . . The summer that Paul turns sixteen his mother pushes him to take a job in town instead of just working on the family farm. "You need to meet the public," she says, which is saying a lot for a woman deeply committed to the tightly knit religious community to which they belong. And meet the public Paul does: He meets Kirk, the angry gas station manager; Harry, a reclusive and kindly gangster; and a family of hippies passing in a yellow peace van to San Francisco. He also meets beautiful Peggy, a high school sensation, and dark-haired Dale, her on the- side boyfriend who is headed to Vietnam. All of them come to the station - as well as girls on summer vacation, tanned and smelling of coconut oil, and ministers from Paul's fundamentalist church, who are worried about his soul. As the summer progresses, Paul learns the secrets of his small Minnesota town and discovers that he's ready to have a few secrets of his own. With richly developed characters and a flair for arresting imagery, Will Weaver tells the story of the end of one boy's innocence, unfolding at a time when the country as a whole is undergoing a difficult, deeply disturbing coming-of-age.
Hard Ballby Will Weaver
A fourteen-year-old Minnesota farm boy has to figure out how to get along with the arch-rival in his love life and on the baseball diamond, and both boys must learn how to deal with the unfair expectations of their fathers.
Memory Boyby Will Weaver
Worldwide disaster strikes early in the new millennium. A chain of cataclysmic volcanic explosions sends a cloud of ash into the atmosphere--three years later, the ash is still falling. Sunlight is scarce. Food is rationed. Cities are becoming wastlands of looting and murder. And sixteen-year-old Miles Newell is sure his family is in increasing danger. Escaping Minneapolis on the Ali Princess-- Miles's startling invention--the Newells hope to find comparative safety int he country. But as the family travel deeper into rural Minnesota, they find that people everywhere have changed. No one can be trusted. In this gripping adventure, a family leave behind all they've ever known to journey into the wilderness and an uncertain future.
Saturday Night Dirtby Will Weaver
It's a sizzling summer Saturday, and Headwaters Speedway has suddenly become the place to be. Thanks to rain outs across the state, this small-town dirt track is drawing both big-time stock cars and local drivers. There's Trace Bonham, whose Street Stock Chevy is acting up in a big way. And Beau Kim, whose "stone soup" Modified has been patched together from whatever parts he could scrape up. And no one could forget Amber Jenkins, a strawberry blonde who has what it takes to run rings around them all. Keeping everyone on track is Melody Walters, who knows that the impending rain might be exactly what they need to keep her father's speedway afloat--or sink it for good. In Will Weaver's high-revving novel, the first in the Motor series, a cast of car-obsessed teens and adults are all out to prove themselves, both on and off the quarter-mile track, as they move through their day on a collision course to meet on Saturday night dirt.
Striking Outby Will Weaver
Since the death of his older brother, thirteen-year-old Billy Baggs has had a distant relationship with his father, but life on their farm in northern Minnesota begins to change when he starts to play baseball.
Super Stock Rookieby Will Weaver
Filled with authentic race-car action and detail, Weaver's fast-paced novel--the second in his Motor series--is the story of a boy struggling with the speed and demands of his own success.
The Survivorsby Will Weaver
Two years ago, the ash started falling like gray snow. The volcanoes had erupted. . . . For Miles and his sister, Sarah, the real disaster started in the violent aftermath-when they were forced to leave their cushy suburban home and flee to the north woods for safety. Miles got them to a cabin, but now winter is setting in. All they have to get them through is the milk from Sarah's prized possession-her goat-and Miles's memory of wilderness survival skills. When Sarah tries to regain some normalcy by attending the local school, she realizes she is no longer quite the person she used to be. Now she is Goat Girl, a Traveler, and it's hard to pretend she isn't. And when a horrific twist of fate robs Miles of his memory, he discovers the heart of his true identity. They knew the volcanoes would change the world. Now, in order to survive, they must change with it. Will Weaver delivers an extraordinary sequel to Memory Boy, showing that several basic instincts lie deep inside us all: love, fear, and survival.
Sweet Land: New and Selected Storiesby Will Weaver
Fresh stories by award-winning writer Will Weaver complement selected favorites from his original collection, 'A Gravestone Made of Wheat', to offer a vivid portrait of swirling, intergenerational changes in the Midwest. New highlights include "Blaze of Glory," a poignant tale of an RV road trip and a senior couple's "last time"; "Haircut," in which a young boy and his beloved grandfather struggle to communicate across a great cultural divide; and "The Last Farmer," the capstone story of a high-tech farmer's dilemma with history and an old house on his land. Twelve stories in all portray the yearnings of the human spirit and the transformation of America's heartland.
Taking Aimby Joyce Carol Oates Will Weaver Ron Koertge Walter Dean Myers Marc Aronson Chris Crutcher Francesca Lia Block Alex Flinn Gregory Galloway Tim Wynne-Jones Michael Cart Chris Lynch Peter Johnson Edward Averett Jenny Hubbard Eric Shanower Elizabeth Wein
Powerful, riveting, and real. Sixteen celebrated authors bring us raw, insightful stories that explore guns and teens in a fiction collection that is thought provoking and emotionally gripping. For fans of Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock and Give a Boy a Gun, and with an array of YA talent like the late great Walter Dean Myers, the poetic Joyce Carol Oates, the prophetic Elizabeth Wein, and the gritty Chris Crutcher, these are evocative voices that each has a different perspective to give. Capturing the hurt and the healing, victims and perpetrators, these stories get to the heart of the matter.From a boy whose low self-esteem is impacted when a gun comes into his possession to a student recalling a senseless tragedy that befell a favorite teacher, from a realistic look at hunting to a provocative look at a family that defies stereotypes, each emotional story stirs the debate to new levels. The juxtaposition of guns and their consequences offers moving tales, each a reminder of how crucial the question of guns in our society is, and the impact they have on all of us.Other acclaimed contributors are Marc Aronson, Edward Averett, Francesca Lia Block, Alex Flinn, Gregory Galloway, Jenny Hubbard, Peter Johnson, Ron Koertge, Chris Lynch, Eric Shanower, Will Weaver, and Tim Wynne-Jones.
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The T-6 "Thunderer" was a heavy blaster pistol produced by BlasTech Industries in response to the creation of the Renegade heavy blaster pistol by the SoroSuub Corporation. The Thunderer was created with the sole purpose to surpass its rivals in pure power and allowed BlasTech Industries to claim the title "king of the blaster wars". The T-6 "Thunderer" was comparable in size and punch to a blaster carbine, or even a rifle, and was sometimes classified as such by planets that restricted those weapons. It even possessed a flip-down barrel support that allowed it to be used as a carbine. The "Thunderer" possessed no stun setting, but dealt a great deal of damage. It was often used by rogues, smugglers, and other criminals. It was regarded as the premiere off-the-shelf blaster pistol at the time of the Yuuzhan Vong War. The T-6 was classed as a "superheavy" blaster pistol, a designation which the Caliban Model X and the DT-57 heavy blaster pistol shared.


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If you're not registered to vote in the state of Florida, Tuesday is the last day to do so.
It's also the last day to change party affiliation before election day.
In Florida, the registration deadline is 29 days before the election. The deadline would've been Monday, but it was moved because of the Columbus Day holiday.
Click here to print the application to register
Election officials said the registration form is available online, but it must be mailed and postmarked by Oct. 8.
There is no deadline to change an address, but election officials say earlier is better.
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Corey Feldman and the Trailer Release Date
Many many moons ago we started a journey to make an independent feature film with a pocket of ambition and a pocket of the kickstarter funds you fine people helped... Read more
VFX, Color Correction, and Credits
Movie Update!! I wanted to give a shout out to Mark Eaton for doing a badass job on our visual FX. We have 80% of our visual fx... Read more
ADR and FX
Finishing placing our ADR this weekend and doing Visual FX this coming week. Here's a still of the brilliant Mr Sid Haig from the film. Have a great weekend!
Suicide for Beginners aka Love letter
Movie update! So we really did make a movie. The film is big, exciting, and violently fun. It is officially frightning how long this process has taken. After running out... Read more
Love Letter/ Suicide for Beginners News!
After what feels like a million years we now have picture lock on "Love Letter" which for those who don't know we've changed the title to "Suicide for Beginners". ... Read more
Love Letter Update!! New Title!!
Thank you everyone for your support, questions, and comments. I apologize for the delay in our updates. We didn't mean to keep you in the dark. I wanted the next... Read more
It's Time to Play the Music, it's Time to Light the Lights
In under a week we are set to roll cameras on the movie that will probably not end up being called "Love Letter," and I'm totally not freaking out or... Read more
Shooting to Begin and Big Casting News
Hello beauties!
I'm not gonna screw around with this one. Here's the news: We begin filming this month.
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Actors? We Don't Need No Stinking Actors!
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C is for Cookie!
Hello Beauties!
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Things are... Read more
Thousands of Dollars Really Ties the Room Together (Thank You!)
I collect words. Some of them, like sesquipedalian, I keep in a safety deposit box and only take out for special occasions. Most I keep in filing cabinets in my... Read more
Gone in 31 Hours
We have less than 31 hours now to get to our goal. Our backers have been PHENOMENAL. There are currently 232 of you who, together, as a community, have raised... Read more
The Time To Hesitate Is Through
Yes, okay, yes, I did just quote The Doors, but really I'm quoting Lucas from Empire Recordswhich remains one of my most beloved films. Shot right in Wilmington,... Read more
NEW REWARD! Documenting Madness
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Party Reminder and Everyone Loves a Bank!
Just a quick reminder: If you're in Wilmington tonight (Fri 29) you could do a lot worse for yourself than to stop by our party at The Browncoat. It's gonna... Read more
Olivia's Story, We're Throwing A Party And Neil Effing Gaiman!
First things first. Neil Gaiman, an honest-to-goodness hero of mine, put my Amanda Palmer-inspired video on his personal website this morning.
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Amanda Palmer and Me
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Halfway Out of The Dark, Share Your Story and New Key Art
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Reward Tiers, Marketing and The Most Dangerous Comedian Not Alive
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CLEMSON Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins was baptized on the teams practice fields after a practice last Thursday. Hopkins was surrounded by his teammates as he was baptized by Perry Noble, a pastor at NewSpring Church in Anderson.
Clemson receivers coach Jeff Scott released a photo of the baptism earlier this week.
I am so proud of Nuk and how he has matured as a player, a young man and most importantly in his faith, Scott wrote on his Twitter account.
Some of Clemsons team and staff watched star receiver Sammy Watkins be baptized at New Spring Church last month.
Kellys verbal altercation a nonstory
Clemson backup freshman quarterback Chad Kelly was involved in an in-class, verbal altercation with a fellow student Friday.
Swinney said it is a non-story unless you think two guys yelling at each other is newsworthy.
Peake(ing) at the right time?
Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris said Charone Peake performed well in his start in place of Watkins against Auburn. Peake caught a modest four passes for 21 yards, but Clemson did not have time to throw deep due to pressure. Morris praised Peakes blocking and route running. Peake will again start in place of Watkins as Watkins finishes out his suspension.
History lesson
In an effort to have his team not overlook non power-conference foes like Ball State, Swinney has reminded his team that it trailed Troy at the half last season and was tied with Wofford at halftime. Swinney is hoping to play more reserves against Ball State than he did in the opening week so Clemson can build some experienced depth.


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A town in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, and the birthplace of the alcoholic beverage " Tequila". A quant little town with some of the best tacos al pastor around.
There are so many tequila factories in Tequila.
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guy to girl: "Let me buy you another tequila." translation: "I want to fuck your brains out tonight!"
by Rick August 08, 2003
A hard Mexican Liquer made from the Blue Agave cactus. The problem with Tequila is that is begs to be drunk straight even when you already have to lean on the bar to stay upright. Tequila is infamous for its nasty hangovers which is why it has been given the nick name, "To-Kill-ya."
"One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, Floor."
by UAStudent December 29, 2005
The reason my wife got 3 teeth knocked out by slipping in her puke while getting off the toilet and faceplanting on the tile in the bathroom while we were on our honeymoon.
My wife drank to much top quality tequila in mexico then she face planted resulting in thousands of dollars of dental bills not to mention a $500 plane ticket and $1000 emergency room visit. To top it all off we had to leave Mexico a day and a half early and didnt get reimbursed for it. We also had a 4 hour lay over in Miami before we could go home.
By the way this is all true, I'm not making this shit up. It really happened to us.
By the way this is all true, I'm not making this shit up. It really happened to us.
by fkuck my life September 02, 2010
The only legal Mexican immigrant. Don't eat the worm!
1 tequila, 2 tequila 3 tequila floor, 5 tequila 6 tequila 7 tequila morgue.
by A drinker with a music problem June 23, 2007
Yeah, it sure sounds fruity. But it's not something you want coming at you down an ice luge at 0.5 mph.
James: Want some tequila?
John: Nah man, I'm not a pussy. I'll stick to the beer.
James: Oh the irony!
John: Nah man, I'm not a pussy. I'll stick to the beer.
James: Oh the irony!
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Albert K. Johnson, 90, of Williamsport, went peacefully to his lord and savior on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. His wife, the former Carlene E. Brooke, died on May 28, 2001.
He was born on Sept. 29, 1922, in Williamsport, to Leon and Elsie Books Johnson, the second oldest of three sons. He was a 1940 graduate of South Williamsport High School and retired from Anchor Darling Valve in 1980 following 47 years of service. Albert was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He saw action in the Normandy invasion and North Africa earning a Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Following World War II, he volunteered to search for Nazis. After returning home, he married the love of his life, Carlene Brooke on March 7, 1952.
He and Carlene were founding members of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
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Al was a generous man to all who knew him. He gave effortlessly to anyone who needed help, whether it was financial or means of food and warmth. He loved God, his family, country and fellow man. He was well respected in the community. He was a good steward to the earth as he loved to garden and share the fruits of his labor. He also enjoyed reading the bible, painting, sports, photography, woodworking and canning.
Albert is survived by two sons, James (Vicki) Johnson, Williamsport, Bruce (Eva Zou) Johnson, Cogan Station; three daughters, Holly Johnson, Williamsport, Joni Tubbs, Williamsport, Merry Johnson, South Williamsport; five grandchildren, Heath Heller, Blair King, Meghan Johnson, Tanner Johnson and Eileen Johnson. He was predeceased by two brothers, Merlin Johnson and Leon Johnson Jr.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Warrensville.
Family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions be made to Lycoming County SPCA, 2801 Reach Road, Williamsport, Pa., or Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1730 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport, Pa.
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Features Editor - Runner's World
- Employer
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- Location
- Emmaus
- Posted
- Jan 08, 2013
- Closes
- Feb 07, 2013
- Contact
- Ms. Julie Smith
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Rodale is currently seeking a Features Editor for Runner's World magazine. The Features Editor will be responsible for conceiving, planning, assigning and editing one or more feature stories each month on a variety of topics of interest to runners. The work will include everything from long-form narratives to short, inventive pieces, including but not limited to profiles of elite athletes and compelling characters, human-interest dramas, colorful scenes, important races, and historic and current events. The work will be primarily for the print publication but will include responsibilities for tablet editions and other digital platforms as well. A strong interest in sports and running is required, as are a robust Rolodex and proven experience editing top feature writers and identifying emerging talent. This position is located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include:-Scouring the world of running for fresh story ideas-Identifying and pitching great ideas and assigning them to quality writers-Editing and preparing feature stories for publication-Working closely with fact-checking and copy editing departments-Collaborating closely with photo and design departments-Working with digital team to enhance features in electronic media-Contributing general ideas to the magazine Candidates must possess:-College degree-Minimum of 6 to 10 years of assigning and editing features for a top magazine-Demonstrated skill in developing and publishing quality narrative journalism-Demonstrable, passionate interest in the world of running-Excellent reputation in the writing community-Ability to produce superior work ahead of time and on budgetWhen applying to this position, please include a cover letter and sample clips with your application. Rodale has made a positive difference in the lives of millions of people. Perhaps we'll make a difference in yours. Discover this career opportunity and more at www.rodaleinc.com About Runner's World: The mission of Rodale's Runner's World, recognized as the worldwide authority on running information, is to inform, advise and motivate runners of all ages and abilities. Named to Adweek's Hot List in 2011 and 2010, Runner's World aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness and performance goals while inspiring them with vivid, memorable storytelling. Runner's World offers the award-winning Runner's World Challenge, allowing readers to interact with editors while training for races and run races with the magazine's staff. Runner's World publishes 15 international editions: Australia/New Zealand, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States. For up-to-date running news, visit www.runnersworld.com, and get instant updates on twitter (@runnersworld) and Facebook (Runner's World Magazine). Runner's World is also available as a mobile app on the iPhone and iPad. About Rodale: Rodale is a global media company with a heritage, mission, and authority dedicated to the health and wellness of the individual, community, and planet. Through a broad portfolio of leading media properties, Rodale reaches more than 70 million people around the world through multiple distribution channels, including magazines, books, online, mobile, e-commerce, direct-to-consumer, and video. The company publishes some of the best-known health and wellness lifestyle magazines, including Men's Health, Prevention, Women's Health, Runner's World, Bicycling, Running Times, and Organic Gardening, and is the largest independent book publisher in the United States, with a collection of bestselling titles, including Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite, Eat This, Not That! and Flat Belly Diet! Rodale is also a leader in direct-response marketing and has more than 25 million active customers in its database. To learn more about Rodale, visit www.rodaleinc.com. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.Rodale has made a positive difference in the lives of millions of people. Perhaps we'll make a difference in yours. Discover this career opportunity and more at www.rodaleinc.com


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Espoo is the second largest city in Finland and is located next to the capital city of Helsinki. The transport connections from the airport and the centre of Helsinki to Espoo are excellent.
The special feature of Espoo is an urban structure that relies on five different centres, dominated by detached houses that combine urban and rural living.
Espoo is a centre of international company headquarters and high-technology businesses. Many commute daily to Espoo from the neighbouring municipalities in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Espoo is a fixed part of the public transport network of the Metropolitan Area.
The city is has gained international fame as a hub of know-how, research and development, at the heart of which stands the Aalto University campus.
Large natural areas are characteristic of Espoo: seashores, the archipelago, the wilderness in nature reserves and the waterways of the lake highlands. The cultural landscapes, constructed environments and natural areas of Espoo are like Finland in miniature.
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Garment fragments
Central Asia
Plain weave in cotton, patterned weave in silk and wool felt
Length 42 cm x width 30 cm
Museum no. LOAN:STEIN.207 (L.C.i.02.a-b)
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On loan from Government of India and the Archaeological Survey of India
These two textile fragments consist of layers of plain woven plant fibre, perhaps cotton, padded with wool felt. The larger piece has remains of a silk band edged with patterned Han silk. It is likely that the pieces once made up a garment. No complete garment has yet been recovered from the Loulan grave pits but discoveries in other burial sites suggest that a certain type of garment dominated in the region. This style of caftan was well cut with tight sleeves cut separately and seamed in, usually with sleeve and side gores. It was made of wool or cotton, often with silk edgings. This type of clothing represents a predominantly male garment that originated in the Eurasian steppe world and became very popular in Central Asia. However, sometimes the lapels were closing on the proper right as in Chinese fashion. It seems like the garments were of nomad origin, but with influences from Chinese clothing.


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Slide Show: MTV Movie Awards
As someone who spent hour after hour glued to a television watching a newfangled network called MTV, I will always have a soft spot for the franchise. However, since I haven't seen an actual music video played on Music Television in years, I have no problems making sarcastic comments about their recent movie awards and all who stepped on the carpet. To the snark-mobile!
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Recently I had a dream in which my cat, Phoebe, walked up a wall. When I called out, "Hey, Fee, what are you doing?" she cheerfully headed back my way on the ceiling.
I've been the victim of magical visions lately, and not just in my dreams.
Like Gaylen Hansen's art, for example. Large, unframed canvases by the Washington artist have been push-pinned to the walls of Schaefer International Gallery at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for more than a month now.
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Gaylen Hansen's "Fish Between Two Paint Tubes"
My bad, waiting so long to see it - but you've still got time. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys smiling.
While the 89-year-old Hansen's art lights up the gallery with his cake-frosting colors in seemingly simple but striking compositions, it's his whimsy that gets to you.
You can get lost in his color patches, his lively brushstrokes and his abstract tendencies bending themselves into ordinary objects. But slyly grinning behind them is a great visual storyteller with "A Far Side" sense of humor.
His bold paintings render subjects including ducks and decoys; blue fish; bees; a wolf with a Mona Lisa smile; grasshoppers; bison and other creatures of the plains; a dog head; a magpie; and an old coot named "the Kernal," who looks like he might have been Buffalo Bill in his younger day.
Like eccentric visitors hanging around the gallery, his paintings feel like freeze frames from a wacky Western movie.
Although the artist references classic paintings at times, he seems more of a fly fisherman and back-porch rocker than a someone you'd encounter in a snooty museum. He's a product of the hip Northwest - rugged, wry, bridging the gap from cartoon to fine art with a delight in everyday epiphanies.
His sense of humor camouflages his artistic prowess, forged in neo-expressionism, always absolutely accessible. His cartoony critters and workbench still lifes teach art appreciation to folks who don't realize they're capable of appreciating art.
The show runs through June 26. It's free (donations accepted). You can check out the progress of the MACC's glass-roofed pyramid on your way in.
I'm willing to bet you'll be glad you came.
Hansen's impulse to turn reality into something warm and fuzzy is a welcome relief from some of the other strange sights coming my way lately.
Yes, I'm talking about the summer movie season, when Hollywood seems to believe audiences need a vacation from their brains.
Take away the explosions and there's not much left. Come to think of it, the same thing happens when you leave the explosions in.
When an actor like Liam Neeson gets on board a movie like "The A-Team," you let yourself hope for a moment that something good might come about this time.
Yeah, right.
It's true that Neeson established himself in 2008's underrated "Taken" as the most compelling and interesting action hero this side of Robert Downey Jr.
"The A-Team," in contrast, was an action-powered TV series from the '80s notable for nothing more than the Mohawk hair of one of its stars, a certain Mr. T, who hasn't been heard from since.
The haircut plays a major role in the big-screen addition to the Stephen J. Cannell franchise. So does Neeson, but the acting requirements don't extend far beyond chomping a cigar and putting a lot of blood makeup on his face.
Interesting has nothing to do with it. Nor do the laws of physics.
Luckily, we've got our own version of summer movies on Maui. They arrive each June, thanks to the Maui Film Festival at Wailea and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. You can read more about them and the fun events surrounding them throughout this issue.
There are few explosions in Maui Film Festival films - except for the occasional explosion of feelings. Many of the movies seek a world where explosions don't happen.
Instead, the festival has the same effect as Gaylen Hansen's paintings - full of color, life, humor, hope and the power of art to bring out the best in us all.
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Hyper SF II Review
Pure, unabridged Street Fighting, the way we remember it. Despite its problems this is still a thing of beauty that any self-respecting fan should indulge in, especially given its budget price point.
It would be tantamount to sacrilege if on this, the 15 anniversary of Street Fighter 2, Capcom did not reconvene the church of Street Fighter for another rousing service. We all know the hymns and have our favourite saints and sinner, but can Capcom make this the celebration of Street Fighter that the devout worshippers covet?
Religious analogies aside, there's very little to say about Street Fighter 2 that hasn't already been said. The good news is that Hyper SF2 is a solid conversion from top to bottom, that looks and sounds every bit the part of the classic games you are likely to remember. The Playstation controller feels a little awkward at first; however on balance, loading times are basically non-existent as the PS2 carries off a flawless arcade-perfect rendition of one of Capcom's most iterated games without breaking a sweat.
More importantly, the game is every bit the furiously addictive fighter it always was - while time can be unfair to some, Street Fighter's gameplay remains staunchly enjoyable and transcends the ravages of time. The perfect mix of simplicity, careful balancing of the characters, delightful animation and classic theme music remains to this day an engrossing gaming experience. Standard modes of play are present and correct, including a rather punishing arcade mode which will give even stalwart SF2 fans a good run for their money, versus mode and a fully customisable training mode where you can pummel a chosen enemy to your hearts content. Multiplayer is, as you would expect, extremely satisfying, not least because the game affords you the ability to pare off any variant of character from the SF2 lineage against another.
Although somewhat of a novelty, it is a neat touch to be able to re-enact inter-version fights that could only previously exist in your head - pitting the various versions of characters against each other to prove which was the best once and for all, for example, is an appealing prospect. It is also enjoyable to see different versions of characters as they appeared in Street Fighter 2 games throughout the ages from a nostalgic point of view. Indeed, there are a full gamut of nostalgic options and features on offer, including the ability to change between remixed, CPS I and CPS II versions of the famous background themes, and a Gallery menu in which you can view the intros from the old arcade games, listen to those background themes and watch the full feature length Street Fighter 2 Animated Movie. Not bad value at all given the budget price point of the game, however it is notable that the movie is cut in certain areas and the quality is not quite what you would expect of a stand-alone DVD release.
It is clear that visually, the game is dated - it remains that while it no longer even approaches the level of finesse other games have achieved in the world of 2D, the artistic style is still very pleasing in a retro kind of way and is still a pleasant game to watch.


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7 Homework and Time Management Apps for Back to School
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Now that school is back in session, it's time to think about time management. Homework, tests, and projects all need to be managed properly if your student expects to do well.
If you want to help your student manage his or her time and schedule more efficiently, you can use technology to help. There are a number of helpful and advanced apps that can help your student stay on top of the situation and stay productive. Here are 7 apps ideal for managing homework this school year:
1. ToDoMatrix
This free app allows you to organize your tasks in six folders and 30 tasks. This is ideal for planning homework. You can set flexible reminders, and you can even use different display options, depending on what you need. You can use the free version, with its limitations, or upgrade so that you have more folders and additional tasks. For many students, though, the free version is sufficient.
2. Kno
Order textbooks through iPad or other tablet, and then you can highlight and annotate right there on the text. This is helpful on a number of levels when you're studying. It's also possible to use the app to integrate video or audio of lectures, and take pictures of images used in class. You can even use the "quiz me" feature to help you learn what's in your textbook.
3. Evernote
If you're not quite ready for something so involved, Evernote is a solid homework app. Evernote is a classic app. It's pretty basic, allowing you to take photos and copy web pages, and add notes to them. You can tag your notes and use keywords to search what you're looking for. It's a great way to keep notes and ensure that you don't lose important information.
4. iProcrastinate
You won't procrastinate after adding this app to your mobile device. You can organize your tasks, from school projects to sports practice, using this app. It will sync with your computer, and you can easily prioritize your task list. iProcrastinate also helps you break your tasks down into smaller sub-tasks that can keep you focused on the prize, making the whole thing more manageable.
5. Google Calendar
This is another classic time management tool. Use Google Calendar to remind you of when you have tests, group project meetings, and other assignments. Plus, you can use Drive and Hangout to collaborate on projects. These tools, combined with Calendar, can ensure that your group work is easy to manage.
6. Quizlet
Rather than organizing your schedule, Quizlet is about helping you study. You can create digital flashcards that can help you study. Use the app to make games and quizzes, and even printable materials. It's all about learning the material with this great homework app.
7. Remember the Milk
This to-do list app is great for reminders. You can set things up so that you receive alerts when certain tasks are due, as well as prioritize what you need to do. You can sync it up with your computer, and even share the list with others. It's also possible to integrate your Gmail and other apps with Remember the Milk to keep everything up-to-date.
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This past October, we announced that Paul Blainey, an expert in single-molecule and single-cell approaches, would be joining the Broad as a core faculty member in early 2012. He will join us after completing postdoctoral research at Stanford University in the laboratory of Stephen Quake, where he has pioneered novel methods to perform single-cell microbial sequencing. As part of this work, he designed a 3.5-cm microfluidic chip that sorts single cells and amplifies their genomes to prepare for sequencing.
After completing graduate school, computational scientist Miriah Meyer noticed a disappointing trend in data visualization. "Our field is usually about generalities," she says. "We create algorithms or systems that are very general for some broad class of problems or types of data." But Miriah saw that these solutions, especially those for the analysis of biological data, often didn't help answer the specific questions of scientists using them.
Cells use a complex network of connections to make a constant array of decisions about their surrounding environment: Is it time to grow? Is it time to change into a different type of cell? When a cellular component or connection is missing or defective, disease takes hold.
Researchers at the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, a part of the Broad Institute, are taking on two common but complex psychiatric diseases – bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Among the Stanley Center investigators is Jon Madison, a group leader within the Center whose work involves digging into the genetic contributions to both disorders.
As a post-doctoral researcher in Harvard Medical School investigator (and Broad Associate Member) Norbert Perrimon's lab, Serena Silver loved talking to her fellow post-docs about their projects and liked to help them come up with new ideas to try. Now, as Group Leader of RNAi Screening Projects at the Broad, Serena gets to talk to researchers about their projects for a living.
Here on the blog last month we introduced you to the roundworm C. elegans, a scientific star among worms. At the Broad, a team of scientists led by computational biologist Carolina Wahlby is now helping C. elegans take center stage with new tools for high-throughput analysis of worm images.
A common thread stitches together Nick Patterson's numerous careers: deep and joyful thinking about mathematics. He has cracked Cold War codes and run numbers on Wall Street. Now a computational biologist in the Broad's Program in Medical and Population Genetics, he has helped colleagues analyze the migration and mixing of human populations. His work has spanned epochs and analyzed the population history of an entire subcontinent.
Kiran Musunuru, a clinical and research fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and research affiliate at the Broad Institute, has received the Broad's Lawrence H. Summers Fellowship for research for 2010-2011.
The year-long fellowship, named after former Harvard president Lawrence Summers, gives scientists an opportunity to advance their research at the Broad. Kiran intends to deepen his research into the causes of heart attacks, as well as the role that genetics plays in regulating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
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"We haven't found any yet, but we're still looking," she said in response to a query that drew chuckles from others gathered for her talk Thursday night at Cedar Crest College in Allentown.
The child who posed that question was one of about 200 people who turned out to hear Stern discuss her work with Curiosity, a robotic rover exploring Gale Crater on Mars.
"What we're really after is the ability to look for organic carbon on Mars, and with Curiosity we can do that," she said, hoisting a wheel like the six on NASA's rover.
"Curiosity is the biggest thing that we've ever landed on Mars. We have the mobility to go where we haven't been able to go."
Stern said, "Curiosity doesn't go very far very fast," but it's steady. The rover travels up to 100 meters each day and over rugged terrain, she said.
The rover is about the size of a Mini Cooper, Stern said, which made getting it to the Red Planet a big challenge. She showed the audience a video of Curiosity's August landing and afterward noted, "When I watch that I get excited all over again."
Stern recalled the so-called "seven minutes of terror," NASA's nickname for the complex, risk-filled landing, and what came afterward. "There was much rejoicing ... I texted my parents, 'It landed,'" she said.
Stern is a scientist in the Planetary Environments Laboratory at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. She and others on her team collect data from Curiosity. Her lab specializes in studying the atmosphere and surface of Mars. She helped develop instruments that make geochemical measurements on its surface.
College President Carmen Twillie Ambar said Stern's work will help inspire the nation's next generation of scientists. Having a female role model in a field dominated by men is particularly important for girls and young women considering careers in the sciences, she said.
"Part of having Dr. Stern here is to let everyone know that whatever you want to achieve is possible," Twillie Ambar said in her introduction of Stern, who has a doctorate in geochemistry from Florida State University. "Her career certainly demonstrates that."
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News Archive: December 2013
Book project helps future teachers grasp abstract science topics
A group of upper-level biology majors are using their artistic talents to help
Graduate students lead community health education effort
Physician Assistant Studies program partners with Our Community Place
JMU senior strives to mitigate conflict between lions, pastoralists
When lions attack livestock, the best way to deal with them is to
Future health professionals becoming 'culturally competent'
Interprofessional workshop explores issues of diversity, power and privilege
Professors and the road to success
Mentorship goes beyond labs and classrooms. It opened the door to Carly Starke's future.
Engineering a robot
Lisha White, a sophomore engineering major, had just such an experience while working as part of a four-person team that researched how to build a multi-legged robot that could change speeds. "I was with people that
Outstanding adviser
At JMU, advising is more than helping students choose a major. It's about helping them plan their futures.
More men choosing nursing as a career
Challenges and rewards draw students to profession
California Pizza Kitchen head shares recipe for success with JMU grads
JMU's newest graduates launch with personal advice from business leader
$700,000 grant funds virtual geoscience education project
There's no substitute for studying geology in the field, but when it takes 80 million years for mountains to form
Kiplinger's recognizes JMU's value
JMU's "overall great value" earns the university a spot on a prestigious list
The science of problems and solutions
An unprecedented volume of information and high-risk scenarios face graduates entering the intelligence field. JMU gets them ready for the challenge.
Uncharted course ends with biotech breakthrough for December grad
When Brandon Hope came to JMU in fall 2009, he had no intention of making research breakthroughs
Revised final exam schedule
The university has rescheduled exams missed on Tuesday morning due to inclement weather
Nobel Prize winning economist Vernon Smith visits JMU
Dr. Vernon Smith, considered to be the "Father of Experimental Economics" recently presented a JIN Lecture on Political Economy on "Adam Smith"s Humanomics: From Propriety and Sentiments to Property and Wealth."
JMU alumnus, industry leader to speak at December commencement
Active alumnus G.J. Hart returns to JMU to share insights with newest graduates
Marching Royal Dukes in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
A start-to-finish look at the Marching Royal Dukes' trip to the Big Apple


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Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing sport in the world and the UFC is at the forefront in terms of the progression and evolution of the game. The UFC has had a sharp gain in mainstream media and popularity with viewers now accessing the programming in over 135 countries and 21 different languages worldwide.
In light of an incredible UFC Rio this weekend, let us look at recent developments taking the sport to the next level.


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COLUMBIA — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's chief spokesman stepped down Monday to take a role in Haley's expected re-election campaign.
Rob Godfrey told The Associated Press his new title is political adviser to the Republican governor.
Haley has yet to announce whether she'll seek a second term, though it's widely expected. Godfrey is the second top staffer in the governor's office to return to campaign mode. Her former chief of staff, Tim Pearson, left her office last fall to run her potential 2014 campaign. Now her senior political adviser, Pearson also ran her 2010 campaign.
Godfrey has been Haley's spokesman since she took office in January 2011. He was also chief spokesman for her transition team following her November 2010 election. Godfrey joined Haley's campaign that summer after his former boss, former Attorney General Henry McMaster, lost his gubernatorial bid to the then-House member in a four-way primary.
"Rob has been a trusted friend and adviser to me, both in the last campaign and in my time as governor, and I appreciate his continued counsel as we move forward," Haley said.
Doug Mayer will step into Godfrey's role in the governor's office. He joined Haley's staff in January. He was previously spokesman for the New Jersey Republican Party and, prior to that, spokesman for Florida state Rep. Adam Hasner's bid for U.S. Senate.
Godfrey's salary as Haley's spokesman was $74,160. Mayer was making $62,000. He confirmed Monday that, with his promotion, his salary will match Godfrey's.
Godfrey entered South Carolina politics as spokesman for state Rep. Ralph Norman's failed bid to oust former U.S. Rep. John Spratt in 2006. Godfrey went on to speak for the state Republican Party before joining McMaster's gubernatorial campaign.


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Analysis: Amarillo economy still solid
First the good news: Amarilloans are working and spending money.
Singing a new tune
KANSAS CITY, MO. - Hallmark, the nation's leading card company known for its traditional values, is suddenly rocking.
Oil prices rise, reversing 2-day slide
WASHINGTON - Oil prices rebounded from a seven-month low Wednesday as violence in Nigeria stoked supply concerns.
Business Briefs
Wall Street rose modestly Thursday, nudging the Dow Jones industrial average to its third straight record high close as investors responded to upbeat retail sales and jobless claims figures. The Dow closed at 11,866.69 and reached an intre-day peak of 11,870.06, which stands as its trading high.
Stocks soar
NEW YORK - Wall Street barreled higher Wednesday, propelling the Dow Jones industrials to their second straight record high close as investors shrugged off lackluster economic news and grew more optimistic that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates as the economy cools.
Business Briefs
General Motors, Renault and Nissan said Wednesday that they have cut off discussions about forming a three-continent automotive alliance after GM sought compensation for its participation.
Deal to pump funds into Borger refinery
Two major oil players announced a plan Thursday that calls for a $1.4 billion investment in Borger's refinery.
Punter eyes Tech records
LUBBOCK - Alex Reyes must have taken more from the Ray Guy kicking camp than just the photo he got to take home.
Peterson ready to run
NORMAN, OKLA. - Adrian Peterson got out the razor and shaved off the thin layer of hair atop his head, opting for the Michael Jordan look.
New quarterbacks ready to bark signals in rivalry
AUSTIN - Colt McCoy says he's growing up. Five games as the Texas quarterback will do that to a freshman pretty quick.
Ex-Texas prep stars leading the way at Tech, Missouri
LUBBOCK - Their nearly flawless Texas high school careers behind them, Graham Harrell and Chase Daniel are just beginning to make their marks at Big 12 schools.
Texas wants real McCoy
AUSTIN - The Texas-Oklahoma matchup has a history of making heroes or goats of Longhorn quarterbacks.
Kit great for storing in car, boat, camper
A case with all the first-aid supplies you need for injuries protects your family and gives you peace of mind.
Slices of life
On the theory that it's never too early to learn how to renovate a fixer-upper, the Disney Channel has created "Handy Manny," a new cable cartoon with a do-it-yourself theme for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds.
Dear Abby: Picture stirs daughter's animosity
DEAR ABBY: Before my grandmother and mother passed on, a "five-generation" picture was taken of Nana, Mom, me, my younger daughter and her little boy. This caused some distress for my older daughter, who feels she should have been included. She was, at the time, without children - and the decision was made by the photographer.
Dear Abby: Stepmother's method of giving gifts gets her message across
DEAR ABBY: "Had It in Arlington, Wash." was upset because her teenage stepchildren didn't give her husband, their father, gifts even though he was generous with them.
Dr. Gott: Patient wonders about osteoporosis drug
DEAR DR. GOTT: My doctor has recently put me on a daily injection of Forteo. Have you heard of any warnings concerning the use of this?
Dr. Gott: Poison ivy hits hard - and frequently
DEAR DR. GOTT: I have contracted poison ivy for the fourth time this year. I wear long pants, shirts with long sleeves, a hat and fresh gloves each time I go out to cut the lawn.
Heloise: Test your laundry IQ
DEAR READERS: Let's test your laundry IQ. How many pounds of laundry does the average household do in one week?
Read All About It: Backward and forward, it's a fun lesson for readers
Before delving into today's selection, do a quick refresher course on the term, "palindrome." Here's a clue: Madam, I'm Adam.
Heloise: Include receipts with nursing home gifts
DEAR HELOISE: I have lived in excellent nursing homes for several years and would like to make a suggestion for people who buy gifts for residents.
'American classic' celebrates becoming 80 with a new CD
NEW YORK - Tony Bennett has embraced turning 80 with that mixture of easygoing graciousness and ebullient optimism that has sustained him through a career as an entertainer spanning seven decades.
Time to plant daffodils, daylilies
The Northern Hemisphere may be closing down for winter, but it's a good time to prepare for when it reawakens in a few months.
Palmer opens with 1-under 71
Amarillo native Ryan Palmer shot 1-under 71 and is tied for 86th following Thursday's opening round of the Chrysler Classic in Greensboro, N.C.
Week 5 Numbers
1 Class 5A-4A rushers in the Texas Panhandle who have eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in five games. He is Plainview's Evan Hearn with 1,090 yards.
Technology finds football
A visitor to the Tascosa High football coaches' office might wonder if he'd wandered into the control room for the NBC Nightly News by accident.
High School Football Statistics, Rankings
Canyon objective: Continue to improve
The start of district play is still three weeks away for Canyon but the objective remains the same as it meets Levelland tonight.
Win, Place & Show
A weekly ranking of the best Amarillo-area high school football teams
High School Notes
For a rivalry to exist, Dalhart first-year head coach Stephen Young said, one team needs to beat the other.
Timeout with: Dustin Schulte, Nazareth quarterback, kicker
Schulte has led the Swifts to a 5-0 record and a No. 7 ranking in this week's Class 1A AP schoolboy poll. Nazareth is the only Panhandle-area team ranked in the top 10 in any classification. Schulte has thrown for 600 yards and eight touchdowns and rushed for 237 yards and four TDs. He also handles kicking duties for the Swifts and has kicked 19 PATs and two field goals.
Bushland at River Road
THE GAME: Bushland Falcons (2-3, 0-1) at River Road Wildcats (0-5, 0-1), 7:30 tonight at Wildcat Stadium.
Who's Hot
Friona Chieftains
Sandies' Reinbold out for season
Amarillo High running back Jacob Reinbold will not finish his senior season for medical reasons.
Call in games reminder
Home team correspondents need to call in scoring summaries and statistics to the Globe-News as quickly as possible after their games to get results into Saturday's edition. Please report the names of both teams' players in scoring summaries. CALL THE GLOBE-NEWS SPORTS DEPARTMENT AT (800) 692-4052 OR (806) 376-4488.
Looking Back
Oct. 6, 1986
Muleshoe at Highland Park
THE GAME: Muleshoe Mules (4-1, 1-0) at Highland Park Hornets (0-5, 0-1), 7:30 tonight at Hornet Stadium.
Showalter canned; Garner gets extension
ARLINGTON - While Buck Showalter wasn't the only person to blame for the Texas Rangers missing the playoffs again, the manager got fired for it.
Auto Racing, Baseball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball
Football, Baseball, Volleyball, Golf, Hockey
Beilue: Roadside oddity an American icon
They come in twos and threes. Some are alone, some have kids in tow who this time of year are missing school.
Smoke prompts evacuation at school
Caprock High School was evacuated after a fire alarm Wednesday.
I-40 on-ramp at Bell to be closed today
The Texas Department of Transportation is expected to close the eastbound on-ramp to Interstate 40 at Bell Street today so workers can remove temporary concrete barriers.
WT students OK $10 athletic fee proposal
Students at West Texas A&M University this week approved adding a $10-per-credit-hour student charge that would support WT athletic programs.
Bring 'em home
Stephanie Bunger, 24, was named the winner of the WesTexas Idol competition Thursday night.
Weaving driver hits cars, truck
A five-vehicle wreck blocked South Washington Street between Southwest 26th and Southwest 28th avenues for nearly an hour Thursday night.
Continuance granted in trial over '03 slaying
A trial date set for one of the men charged in connection with the slaying of Dustin Pool, whose body was found in a grain silo buried in concrete in 2003, has been moved to December.
Group frets education levels
The growing ranks of adults in Amarillo who have not graduated from high school or college will become a drag on the city's economic horsepower.
Portales man pleads guilty in deaths of aunt and uncle
A Portales, N.M., man charged in connection with killing his aunt and uncle in March 2005 pleaded guilty to murder charges, the 9th Judicial District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
Help to heal a little heart
When little tickers have a problem, big tickers want to help.
Don't mess with Slim
Amarillo Slim may have a new plot line for screenwriters to include in the upcoming movie of his life.
Pilot killed at show
TUCUMCARI, N.M. - An Oklahoma stunt pilot was killed when his small single-engine plane crashed Wednesday after doing a maneuver at an air show.
State seeks ban on trust's Ariz. gifts
The state has asked 320th District Judge Don Emerson to either force trustees of the $100 million Sybil Harrington B. Living Trust to distribute the remaining $38.5 million only to Texas charities or take the purse strings from their hands.
Rangers join Kirkwood probe
Texas Rangers, at the request of local prosecutors, said Thursday they will investigate Potter County Commissioner Joe Kirkwood to determine whether he abused his elected position.
Ballet ensnared in trust fight
The state has agreed to expand its lawsuit against trustees for the Sybil B. Harrington Living Trust to include Ballet Arizona.
Winter bills may be lower
Plummeting natural gas prices should spell lower electric bills for Xcel Energy customers and could mean smaller bills for Atmos Energy's natural gas customers this winter.
Female voice heard in trunk
Amarillo police are seeking a vehicle that may have been involved in a kidnapping Wednesday morning.
Fire causes $10,000 in damage to garage
Amarillo firefighters contained a fire that caused $10,000 in damage to a garage Wednesday night.
Okla. man dies after running off road
An Oklahoma man died early Wednesday after his vehicle struck a tree near Wheeler.
Football trumps debate
AUSTIN - Dorothy LaBorde considers herself a well-informed voter.
Man who displayed child porn on Web camera is sentenced
An Armstrong County jury convicted a 50-year-old man Tuesday for promotion and possession of child pornography.
Jury indicts man in Wildorado slayings
A Potter County grand jury Thursday indicted a 30-year-old man for murder in connection with the killing of two men near Wildorado in April.
Amarilloan faces child porn charges
An Amarillo man was arrested Monday and faces child pornography charges in federal court.
Ones to Watch: Shanelle Webster
A freshman this year, Shanelle is an A-B Honor Roll student and takes all Pre-AP classes.
Peace Farm conference this weekend
The Peace Farm will host the annual conference of the Organizing Network of the War Resisters League on Friday through Sunday.
Harrington Update: Trust hearing canceled
A hearing Monday in the lawsuit over distribution of charitable funds from the Sybil B. Harrington Living Trust has been canceled.
Pancakes for scholarships
WT network administrator Lamar Thomas gets pancakes from staff council president Max Seymour and vice president Kimberly Cornelson during the WT Staff Council Pancake breakfast Thursday in the JBK Student Center. The event raised money for tuition assistance scholarships.
Ones to Watch: Ryan Garansuay
Ryan, a seventh-grader, is an honors student and has been invited to participate in the Duke University Seventh Grade Talent Search, which focuses on students who have ranked in the 95th percentile among their peers.
Feels like fall
With weather nearly 20 degrees cooler than Monday's lower 90s, Cindy Glick, left, and Val Patton, both of Amarillo, chat Thursday amid the autumn colors near Glick's Calumet Road home. "We're just talking about home and family," Patton said. "What else is there?"
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Linda Kay Hartman
Linda Kay Hartman, 59, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006.
Amanda Marie Ramirez
HART - Amanda Marie Ramirez, 27, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006.
Madia Jones Hill
Madia Jones Hill, 90, formerly of Amarillo, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, in Houston.
William E. "Bill" Glenn
DIMMITT - William E. "Bill" Glenn, 73, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, in Lubbock.
Cynthia Regina Mathis
MESQUITE - Cynthia Regina Mathis, 41, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006.
Emma Lou Cervantes
STINNETT - Emma Lou Cervantes, 51, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Amarillo.
David L. Berry
BORGER - David L. Berry, 62, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Amarillo.
Leo Cutler
BORGER - Leo Cutler, 81, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, in Amarillo.
Kenneth Dale "Ken" Reeves
PAMPA - Kenneth Dale "Ken" Reeves, 81, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Stephenville.
Toby Linn O'Connor
DALLAS - Toby Linn O'Connor, 29, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006.
Ruby Phillips Roden
MEMPHIS - Ruby Phillips Roden, 96, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Amarillo.
John Frank Martin
DALLAS - John Frank Martin, 56, formerly of Hereford, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006.
LaVelle Sanders
CANADIAN - LaVelle Sanders, 76, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Lubbock.
O.L. "Ray" Eubanks
O.L. "Ray" Eubanks, 79, of Amarillo died Thursday, October 5, 2006.
Helen E. "G.G." Gahr
CLOVIS, N.M. - Helen E. "G.G." Gahr, 88, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006.
Brian Samuel Hernandez
HART - Brian Samuel Hernandez, 7, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006.
Ronnie Dean Maynes
CLAYTON, N.M. - Ronnie Dean Maynes, 45, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006.
Dan Cure
OLTON - Dan Cure, 68, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, in Lubbock.
Earl L. Johnson
Earl L. Johnson, 83, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006.
Thomas William West
DIMMITT - Thomas William West, 87, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006.
Patricia Ann Ray
Patricia Ann Ray, 75, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006.
Cecil M. Brown
BETHANY, OKLA. - Cecil M. Brown, 86, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006.
Pedro Cansino Rivas
Pedro Cansino Rivas, 64, of Amarillo died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006.
Officer Jim Chi Dung Do
BRYAN - Officer Jim Chi Dung Do, 34, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006.
E. Lily "Granny" Wadley
E. Lily "Granny" Wadley, 79, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006.
Benjamin Tenorio
CARVER CITY, CALIF. - Benjamin Tenorio, 66, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006.
Billy Lewis Shepherd
Billy Lewis Shepherd, 67, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006.
Janet Reese
FORT WAYNE, IND. - Janet Reese, 56, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006.
Lucille Mooneyham
Lucille Mooneyham, 86, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006.
Juanita Martindale
Juanita Martindale, 85, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006.
Benjamin Anderson
WHEELER - Benjamin Anderson, 93, died Friday, Sept. 22 , 2006, in Marina, Calif.
Dong Van Hoang
Dong Van Hoang, 95, of Amarillo died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006.
James H. Adams
TULIA - James H. Adams, 95, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, in Lubbock.
Clifford Bednorz
SHAMROCK - Clifford Bednorz, 91, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, in Amarillo.
William "Bill" Bender
PANHANDLE - William "Bill" Bender, 69, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, in Borger.
Tom Heath
Tom Heath, 42, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006.
Benjamin Anderson
WHEELER - Benjamin Anderson, 93, died Friday, Sept. 22 , 2006, in Marina, Calif.
Editorial: Friday debate not a bright idea
Kinky Friedman and Carole Keeton Strayhorn, two of the five candidates for Texas governor, breezed into Amarillo this week and said virtually the same thing.
Letters: Message of '1984' as relevant as ever
I understand the feelings expressed by Charles Paul Stephens (Oct. 3 letter). However, I fear that citizens refusing to vote might be exactly what some politcians want.
Editorial: Amish show nation what faith is
The recent outbreaks of school shootings across the country are tragically similar: A disturbed person, usually a male, loads himself up with weapons and ammo and then enters a school, terrorizing and/or killing innocent children for reasons that may never be fully understood.
Column - Dave Henry: These days, best defense is to be offensive
Ben Franklin would be shocked with the way things are today, and he knew a thing or two about being shocked.
Letters: Please bring registration card to polling places
Thank you for Oct. 3 editorial, "First things first, register - vote."
Editorial: City constructs compromise
It may seem that the city is picking on the owner of the historic Barfield Building in downtown Amarillo.
Editorial: Amarillo strong in power struggle
Thanks to former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., and his alleged homosexual/pedophilia soap opera, there aren't many prognosticators with a clear view in their crystal balls of what might happen Nov. 7.
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Letters: Clarendon feels freeze proponents' pain
I see that the lovely mayor of Amarillo thinks the tax freeze for the elderly is a bad idea. So, apparently, do those who spend our tax money here in Clarendon.
Letters: Dems, GOP - a pox on both their houses
As I scour the headlines and read about one pork project after another being inserted by both parties into the latest $460 billion military funding bill, and I read about Democrats (this time) weakening port security legislation that would have prevented convicted felons from working in sensitive positions, and the GOP doing damage control over allegations that they knew about former Rep. Foley's predatory e-mails to pages and did nothing, I come to realize one thing:
Letters: What's wrong with equal representation?
In response to his Oct. guest column, I have one question for Peter Bickers: Just what does the city commission have to do with the Amarillo Independent School District?
Letters: 'Fair play' favors single-member districts
The Oct. 1 opinion pages contained three columns concerning at-large vs. single-member district election of city commissioners.
Letters: Let the voters speak
I have a question for J.E. Sauseda: Will you and your clients drop your single-member districting lawsuit against the city of Amarillo if the voters fail to approve the measure because of abysmal voter turnout in the neighborhoods supposedly affected?
Column - Darrell DeLoach: Bill emboldened enemy; Hillary should back off Bush
PAMPA - The United States is engaged in a war unlike any we've ever faced. Our enemy is not confined to a geographical location but an ideological persuasion - Islamic fundamentalism.
Column - Pam Clifton: Choosing faith in our founders over fear of our enemies
I agree with Eric Folks' Sept. 20 guest column. It is indeed time for people to speak up about the state of our country.
Letters: Hereford hat is off to Bushland coaches
I was dining in an out-of-town restaurant on a recent Thursday evening when three Bushland school district coaches and 30-plus boys came in.
Youngsters make the cyber link
For Terry Lee Smith, work isn't about making money.
Scouting helps youngsters make a difference
Public service is at the heart of Scouting.
It's duty, honor and community
The Palo Duro High School Air Force Junior ROTC program seeks to make a difference every day in the school year.
Area youth helping our community
Young people are having a tremendous impact on lives through their many volunteer efforts in the Amarillo area.
Tyler Street Resource Center Center helps give order to chaotic lives
When Victoria Miranda was homeless, she didn't have to worry about her children's education.
Teens plan return trips to visit seniors
They wanted to be the first ones to go back.
Shared time becomes a way of life
Your little sister might have been a pain, but this little sister is a joy.
Helping keep hunger at bay
If you think keeping seven children fed is tough, you should see the trips to the grocery store.
Students raise money for United Way
The United Way Youth Cabinet prepares the next generation of community leaders for serving others.
Local NBC affiliate to air WT football game on TV
Amarillo's NBC affiliate, KAMR, will broadcast the Oct. 14 football game between West Texas A&M and Eastern New Mexico University.
Midwestern St. attack high-powered
On paper, it's one of the most productive offenses in NCAA Division II.
Midwestern brings familiar faces
Homecoming will take on a whole new meaning for two former West Texas A&M athletics department staff members on Saturday.
WT looks to improve regional ranking
The West Texas A&M volleyball team hits the road for three matches in the Lone Star Conference crossover tournament looking for three wins and some much-needed respect.
Heath: WT-Midwestern could be classic in the making
Saturday's game between West Texas A&M and Midwestern State has all the earmarks of a potential classic.
WT soccer teams busy this weekend
The West Texas A&M soccer teams are in action this weekend, bookending Saturday's homecoming football game with a pair of doubleheaders today and Sunday at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium.
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Excess baggage: The airline carry-on craze is spiralling out of control
- From: news.com.au
- June 11, 2014
IT'S a scenario we're all too familiar with.
You finally step on board your flight only to find the overhead lockers near your seat overflowing with bags. And not just any bags. Gigantic bags. Monstrous bags. Bags the size of small children.
So you're forced to store your carry-on luggage ten rows away or underneath your already crammed feet.
"On my way from Hobart to Sydney on Monday night after a long weekend I was shocked at the size, weight and number of carry-on luggage items people were trying to cram on a two-hour flight," says frequent flyer Will Overman.
"There was even an announcement on the flight asking 10 people to volunteer to have their hand luggage stowed underneath because the overhead lockers were so over-crowded."
So what's with the pack horse mentality?
The simple fact is, with checked baggage now attracting increasingly higher charges, more travellers are opting to bring only carry-on bags on board, which in turn creates a logistical nightmare for crew and fellow passengers.
This is the airline seat that nobody wants
It can cost up to $160 for Jetstar passengers to check in their luggage at the airport, and up to $85 on Tiger Air which is quite a hit on the hip pocket. But does that mean you can take up all the locker room with your huge pink wheelie bag?
A new Twitter campaign is hoping to put an end to the carry-on madness by shaming those with ridiculously large bags.
The campaign was started by San-Francisco based reporter Spud Hilton from SFGate.com, and has clearly hit a nerve as it has quickly gained momentum on the social media site.
Your say: Is carry-on baggage out of control? Tell us below.
Someone on your plane have a giant "carry-on"? Post a pic to Instagram or Twitter with #CarryonShame + airline + airport.— Spud Hilton (@SpudHilton) June 8, 2014
Eager to share their stories of overhead bin hoggers, passengers have posted dozens of images in response:
Reasons why to crack down on oversized carry-on bags. #CarryonShame http://t.co/z68KAgghvW @SFGate pic.twitter.com/McgFnzTuOk— Spud Hilton (@SpudHilton) June 5, 2014
#CarryonShame #OAK #SWA pic.twitter.com/L0LFPN0GVB— Alice Wertz (@AlicesTake) June 6, 2014
True or false: This "carry-on" bag is 9" deep (regulation size)? Nope. @VirginAmerica #carryonshame pic.twitter.com/FUFTWqNjRT— Spud Hilton (@SpudHilton) May 18, 2014
Barely fits into overhead that's 14" tall. (Bag should be only 9" deep.) @united #CarryonShame pic.twitter.com/Rt9encdWJI— Spud Hilton (@SpudHilton) May 18, 2014
@SpudHilton Almost too easy to spot #CarryOnShame at #LAX pic.twitter.com/6qx8jiwOcy— Alice Wertz (@AlicesTake) June 8, 2014
Busted by the #TSA because you have 3 carry ons and your wheeled bag is too heavy. #carryonshame @SpudHilton pic.twitter.com/qURlHQlGV1— Angel Castellanos (@AngelFCast) June 6, 2014
That dude who puts his bag in sideways in the overhead bin. #carryonshame #travel #frifotos @SpudHilton pic.twitter.com/1dOC0CJlLF— Angel Castellanos (@AngelFCast) June 6, 2014
@CarryonShame As a former check-in and gate agent, I can really get behind this! #CarryonShame— Michael Murray (@mdjmurray) June 9, 2014
.@SpudHilton Also on #CarryonShame list: ppl w/ row 35 seats who put bags overhead row 10 to avoid luggin 'em (screwing those in row 10)— Angela Berardino (@COtravelGirl) June 5, 2014
Australian airlines set their own policies for carry-on baggage size and weight. But despite their attempts to enforce the rules, passengers often sneak extra items on board.
A Tiger Air spokesperson says it's crucial that passengers abide by the rules and insist that its staff weigh carry-on bags at the check-in: "We need to be strict about carry-on luggage weight and size restrictions to enable them to fit into our overhead lockers and for safety reasons. Therefore the carry-on luggage restrictions are never compromised.
"Our staff will check at the check in counter and also at the boarding gate to ensure the policy is applied correctly."
Meanwhile, a Qantas spokesperson said oversized carry-ons can cause headaches for fellow passengers: "It's really important that passengers comply with the requirements for carry-on baggage. The restrictions on size mean that everyone gets a fair allocation of space on board the aircraft. They also help speed up the boarding process so that our flights can depart on time – which is especially important over the busy Christmas period."
Excess baggage is not just an inconvenience. According to the Flight Attendants Association of Australia (FAAA), it's extremely dangerous.
In fact, the FAAA is so concerned that it launched its own campaign to end the madness last year.
According to the FAAA website: "Cabin baggage is one of the most common causes of injury to cabin crew and also to come customer service/ground staff. Some of these injuries have been career ending.
"There are also the issues of stress and pressure on crew to stow excessive cabin baggage which often results in being abused by passengers."
Australia's aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), also warns of the dangers of excess baggage, particularly in an emergency: "In an accident, the more baggage on board, the greater the likelihood of baggage compartments spilling open, and the greater the chance of injury from flying objects. Evacuation times are slowed by baggage cluttering aisles."
The increasingly concerning situation has prompted the FAAA to join forces with the Australian Services Union to lobby CASA, WorkCover authorities and airlines to take action and enforce the rules.
Carry on limits for Australian airlines:
Virgin Australia
Up to two pieces are allowed on board weighing a total of 7kg, as well as a personal item such as a computer.
The airline allows for one main item of carry-on baggage and another small item weighing a combination of 10kg.
Tiger Air
Up to 10kg of carry-on luggage in two bags is free, provided they each don't exceed the dimensions of 54cm X 38cm X 23cm.
Carry-on bags are limited to 7kg per piece with up to two pieces allowed for domestic flights and one for international. There are size restrictions as well, more information here.
Tell us what you think. Are people taking too many liberties with carry-on luggage? Tell us in the comments below and send any pictures to us at email@example.com.
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Emjay Posted at 4:10 PM June 11, 2014
People only bring excess carry on because they know they can get away with it. If the airlines enforced their own carry on size rules there would not be this problem.
Graham of Sydney Posted at 4:08 PM June 11, 2014
The solution is really easy. The people with one regulation sized bag get on the plane first so they can store their approved SINGLE bag in the overhead locker above their seat. Then all the others can be let on the plane to fight for the space that is left, anything that doesn't fit left at the gate. Simple problem, simple solution. Consequences to actions rarely happen anymore ...
Rorted Posted at 4:03 PM June 11, 2014
Perhaps the airlines should start putting safety first, charge $5 extra per flight (built into the flight price) and allow a piece of checked luggage - even at that small amount they'd probably be ahead of where they are now. We recently had to pack a cabin bag each for our trip and we hated having to juggle them all (they were all within size and well under the weight - but annoying to cart on and off the plane whilst managing the kids as well). A single big suitcase would have been easier, but would have cost us an extra $360 or so thanks to the way Jetstar bookings work.


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F&B manager Victor Saurombe (was chef's assistant), reservations manager Herbert Muzure (was waiter), general manager Jonathan Hudson (was "big chef"), Lokuthula Lodges manager Daniel Mhlanga (was barman)
"Where's my food waiter….hurry up!" "Call the duty manager this is not good enough service." "We'll leave a tip at reception." "Can we share a bowl of ice cream between three?"
Everyday anecdotes from restaurants the world over. Except this was Independence Day (April 18) at the international award-winning Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (VFSL)…and the "guests" were general staff, from gardeners to maintenance men, being served by VFSL management to mark the auspicious occasion.
The setting for two hilarious hours was the staff canteen for lunch while management Chefs, lead by Les Roches Swiss-trained general manager Jonathan Hudson, cooked up a storm in the kitchen.
"We decided to treat the staff," said Jonathan, "and a bucketful of laughs was had by all. A lot of sarky comments about the tipping process and overall a tremendous impact on staff morale. It was a delight to watch staff walk past and do a double-take when they saw us serving in the canteen."
Prime mover of the event was VFSL food and beverage manager, Janice Krieke-Moyo, who says that the staff unanimously voted for deputy general manager Ronald Ngwenya was waiter and porter of the day…."he portrayed unquestionable customer care." One hilarious moment came while Ronald was cleaning the tables and chasing the wild warthogs around the canteen.


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Diabetes and related insulin resistance are growing rapidly in the industrialized world. LIMR researchers are examining whether certain experimental drugs, initially developed for use in cancer patients, might be useful for the treatment of diabetes.
Diabetes is a growing problem in the United States where over 23 million, or eight percent of the population, have the disease, with that number growing by more than two million every year. In addition to the disease itself, there are many secondary issues that diabetics face, such as general metabolic decline, vascular disease, and organ failure. At LIMR we are addressing this problem in two ways: working collaboratively with a biotechnology company, CureDM, Inc., to help find a new treatment that may prevent, improve, or reverse diabetes; and examining important genetic factors that might be involved in diabetes.
Lisa D. Laury-Kleintop, PhD – pancreatic islet cells, atherosclerosis, negative tissue remodeling, statins, cardiomyopathy
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Not long after entering the building that houses Seneca County's common pleas courts, one comes face to face with a way consolidated court space could save taxpayers money.
Sheriff deputies staff the public entryway, screening people before they enter the building. This type of security is lacking at Tiffin Municipal Court and at probate and juvenile courts, and would have to be replicated if separate facilities are developed for those courts.
This is one way a consolidated court facility - a new building adjacent the current courtrooms - could be cost-efficient. Another economy of scale involves the existing heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system serving the current courthouse, which may be large enough to handle HVAC duties for a new court space, as well.
County commissioners and Tiffin city officials met Thursday night to discuss including municipal court operations in a new building, which could increase these efficiencies.
Discussions between city and county officials might reveal the arrangement wouldn't be feasible. But it seems more likely they could discover more ways consolidating court spaces could reduce costs. Residents might also find a consolidated court space to be convenient.
But we are certain the sheriff and Tiffin police chief could find ways to keep officers busy if they are not needed to staff security checkpoints at additional court spaces.