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V: We boarded our midnight train to Jaisalmer. This time we were traveling 2AC, the highest class vavailable on this route. This was same as previous train but with only 4 bunks per compartment. Again we didn't have seats together but luckily my seat was with two Aussie guys and a London girl, all travelling through India on their way back to Melbourne. The train was pretty gross; it was dirty - cockroach and mice infested. Still I managed to get some sleep – must be becoming more hardy now!! Ash was in next compartment where it was less peaceful. They all snored through the night then woke up at 5am to have tea, play music and generally made a racket. No sleep again for poor Ash!
We arrived 13 hours later to the Golden City. Hotel touts surrounded us as soon as we exited the station but Ash had pre booked a hotel for the night
Jaisalmer had a very relaxed vibe compared to Jaipur which we found quite refreshing. Shop owners were happy for us to browse their wares without pressuring us to buy anything. We were obviously caught off-guard and made our first souvenir purchases on the trip. We bought some wall hangings from a very disarming man, and whilst pleased with our purchase we later discovered more of these hangings at a fraction of the price we had just paid. Angry at thought of being ripped off we returned to the vendor and demanded an explanation as to the price difference. He assured us the quality of our pieces was much higher than others we had seen and to be fair to him the quality of his products were very good but not enough to justify such a price difference
We walked around and entered the fort. There is beautiful architecture within the fort, amazing Jain temples sit alongside old havelis (medieval merchant houses). It's packed with houses, handicraft shops, even beauty parlours all set within honeycombed narrow, winding lanes, all of them paved in stone. Vehicles are not allowed in and anything that can't be taken by motorbike has to be carried up by camel cart. Unfortunately the fort is in danger of collapse because of subsidence. This is a result of rapid population/tourism growth which is putting pressure on the antiquated sewerage system, as a consequence it is leaking into the foundations. This is why many guide books urge you not to stay within the fort as this adds to the problem. It would be such a shame to see such an amazing piece of history crumble away into the desert and there are groups who are trying to pressure the government into action to save it. Fingers crossed this works.
We were befriended by a local guide whilst wandering the alleys in the fort. He took it upon himself to show us around some temples and point out buildings of architectural interest. He never once asked for any money but I think he was hoping we would eventually book a tour or a camel trek with him.
We left the fort after sunset and decided to have drinks with our train friends in a rooftop bar overlooking the fort (which is lit up at night). Across the square from the restaurant was a government licensed bhang shop
Next morning was an early start for our camel safari. We first visited some ancient cenotaphs, and then we got dropped by jeep in the middle of the Thar Desert where our guide Ramdan was waiting with our camels, Charlie and Lucky. Now you'd think after our honeymoon experience of riding on mules into the Grand Canyon we would be put off riding animals for any length of time again! But you can't come to Jaisalmer and not do a camel safari can you? Camels are strange creatures indeed, ugly & clumsy. I'd never noticed before but they have very big feet with really soft soles and walk by moving both legs of one side at the same time, that's why they sway like this, making you feel like you are on a ship - you could describe them as the ships of the desert! They have strong, big teeth and like cows the camels chew their food over and over again for a very long time, something we would find out later on our safari. We had to climb onto the camels, which you may think is easy until the camel stands up
We started at about 10 am and were to ride until the midday break, stopping once for the camels to have a drink. The first few hours were ok and I really thought I'd got the swing of things.
The desert was, er, deserted, apart from the odd villager tending to his goats. We headed to some trees where we stopped for lunch. Ramdan set up a camp fire and made tea, then a cauliflower curry, then big fat chapattis. The food was nicer than I expected it to be given he didn't have a lot of ingredients to work with. He then washed the pot and plates with sand- now this would be ok if you could be sure the sand was clean, but given the camp fire was set up right where they set the camels down I wasn't so sure. The thing with camels is as soon as you ask them to sit they immediately pee and poo! This didn't seem to bother our guide though. Ali his son then joined us bringing another camel called Rocket to continue our journey deeper into the desert.
Ash was conscious of the fact that we were only 20km away from the Pakistani border which had been subject to a wave of insurgency activity in recent months
A few more hours in and the temperature was getting hotter and our bottoms sorer!! Up until now we had not seen any dunes, only flat sand, some pink rocks and other thorny shrubs. Apart from random goats, not many animals were to be seen either. I was getting really uncomfortable and had to ask if it was ok to sit aside the saddle, which can be dangerous but as my camel was experienced they let me do it. Ash was not allowed, probably because he weighed more which makes it more dangerous! Finally after six hours on the camels we caught sight of our first proper sand dunes- this it turned out would be our camp for the night.
The sand dunes were amazing, glowing golden in the afternoon sunshine. The only thing that ruined the moment for me was the hundreds of dung beetles crawling on the sand. If you have seen the film the mummy they were like the ones in the film. Now I'm not the greatest fan of bugs of any kind and these pesky bugs were the size of the old 50p piece! No matter how many times ash flicked them with his flip flops into the air like pancakes they kept crawling back
Now when they say experience a night under the stars- they literally mean a night under the stars. Our bed was on the sand dune with one thin blanket between us and the sand. We brought our silk sleep liners which provided an extra millimeter of padding and then on top Ali provided some blankets. Our backpacks were our pillows. Now you would think sleeping on sand would be comfortable, but it really was not and made worse by the fact we were sleeping on the tilt of dune so ash kept rolling towards me all night and pushing me further down the dune!! There's not much to do once the sun goes down in the desert and it gets really cold. We were beginning to wish we'd brought a little nightcap with us!
All of that aside it was worth it. The night sky was the clearest we've ever seen. We could even see the milky-way galaxy with huge swirls of white against the black night sky. It was quite magical and romantic, provided you forgot about the dung beetles, the fact that that the two guides were sleeping a few feet away and blocked out the sound of the camels chewing away at a thorny bush in the background! The stars were amazing to look at, so incredibly bright against the black sky, we even saw a few shooting stars. When I took out my contact lenses the stars looked the size of dinner plates, blurred against a black background! Very surreal and those of you who have bad vision may be able to imagine what that looks like!!
The night was interesting and neither of us got much sleep. The camels were chewing the branches of the bush throughout the night and there were a few stray dogs that came right up to our heads and had a sniff around. Ash thinks it was a pack of wolves but I'm pretty sure we would have been attacked if that was the case!! We woke up at dawn the following morning to watch the sun rise over a breakfast of flame grilled toast and oranges. Time for a quick 'bathroom' break before jumping back onto the camels to head back towards the city. Our guides were really accommodating throughout the camel safari and spoke quite good English given neither of them had been educated. They told us they had learned all their English through tourists on camel safaris- he referred to it as camel college!!
After another 4 hours on the camels and a lunch break we were both quite relieved to see our pick up jeep coming towards us along the desert highway. We headed back to our Haveli for a hot shower and freshen up before heading to the railway station to catch our train to Delhi.
We later learned that there was to be a meteor shower that night - we were both pretty gutted that we missed it by just one day!! It would have been a spectacular view to say the least!


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The Marines' Memorial Club is a hidden jewel in San Francisco's exciting Union Square area. This California Spanish Revival beauty was built in 1926, and in 1946 became a memorial to the Marines who lost their lives during World War II. Today, the landmark is a nonprofit club for veterans and their families—and also a fine hotel and special event facility.
The club's rich architectural heritage, first-class food and service, and nostalgically elegant décor bring extra dimensions to any celebration. The entire 10th and 11th floors are dedicated to unique banquet and meeting spaces. Weddings on the 11th floor might begin with a ceremony in the exquisite, take-your-breath-away Crystal Ballroom. A vaulted hand-painted ceiling holds three massive crystal chandeliers. Their ornate prisms shimmer over the gleaming candelabra, and the ballroom's oval shape lends a soft intimacy to the magnificent space. For ceremonies, the staff sets up a raised dais flanked by a pair of ficus trees festooned with twinkle lights. After the service, guests retire to the Crystal Lounge, connected to the ballroom by a foyer. Everyone toasts the happy couple, while taking in the sweeping city view from the Lounge's wall of vaulted windows. (Tear your eyes away from the luminous cityscape for a moment, and admire the Lounge's gold-leafed and frescoed ceiling.) When it is time to dine, guests return to the Crystal Ballroom, which has been transformed with themed linens, silver candelabra centerpieces, and a dance floor.
An equally impressive option awaits on the 10th floor. There's a stately majesty about the Commandant's Ballroom, thanks to a 22-foot-high intricately painted and coffered ceiling, wood detailing, and striking iron chandeliers with matching sconces. Enhancing this ballroom's splendor are vaulted east-facing windows that capture a sparkling city vista. Just as with the Crystal Ballroom, the Commandant's serves as the setting for both ceremonies and lavish receptions. During the cocktail hour, the nearby Heritage and Regimental Rooms, which are connected by an adjoining foyer, are set for cocktail service. Guests can get their drinks from bars set up in either room, then relax at cocktail tables holding flickering votive candles. The Regimental Room looks out toward Nob Hill, and is clad in mahogany paneling. A built-in bar comes in handy during a cocktail hour or rehearsal dinner, and a working fireplace adds to the clubby atmosphere. The Heritage Room enjoys views of Nob Hill and downtown, and Art Deco chandeliers convey a bit of whimsy. Returning to the Commandant's Ballroom for the reception and dancing completes the evening's revelry.
Events at the Club are catered in-house, and feature gourmet contemporary American cuisine. Renovated guest rooms and suites provide a comfortable overnight stay. Newlyweds love Suite #403's oversized tub-for-two; its spacious living room and wall of mirrors are great for pre-wedding primping. The Leatherneck Steakhouse on the 12th floor showcases a stunning panorama with glimpses of the bay over towering skyscrapers—what a dynamic spot for a rehearsal dinner! Though shopping and nightlife is right outside the Club's door, the Marines' Memorial is marvelously self-contained: it also has a health club, an indoor pool, a library, a museum, and its own theater! Whether you are a veteran or civilian, you're sure to find a warm welcome at this timeless club.
CEREMONY & EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The club holds 25–270 seated guests indoors.
MEETING CAPACITY: Several spaces can accommodate 30–300 seated guests.
For weddings, a nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve the banquet room. There's no rental fee if you meet a food & beverage minimum; however, house catering is required. A guest count along with the estimated event balance is required 7 business days prior to the event. Ceremonies are $1,750 for Friday or Sunday, $2,250 for Saturday. Wedding reception packages, which include open bar, hors d'oeuvres, champagne and wine service, salad and entrée service and cake cutting range $115–173/person, depending on menu selection. Brunch, Luncheon or Hors d'oeuvres receptions start at $80/person. Tax and a service charge are additional.
For meetings and business functions, the rental fee for meeting rooms varies depending on the room(s) and/or services selected. Call for additional information regarding food & beverage charges.
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners
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Catering: in-house, no BYO
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: yes
Bride's Dressing Area: CBA
Meeting Equipment: CBA
Parking: nearby garage
Accommodations: 138 guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: access only
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: Nob Hill, SF cityscape and Union Square
Other: full event coordination; ethnic cuisine available upon request
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Historic/Landmark Building
Private Club
Alcohol: in-house
Smoking: not allowed
Music: amplified OK
Wheelchair Access: yes, elevator
Insurance: required for DJs and entertainers
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Year-round, daily, 7am–11pm. There are overtime charges for events running more than 5 hours.
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State Ballet of Georgia Featuring Star Nina Ananiashvili at Zellerbach Hall
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Our seats were so close! It was such a deal and I could really see the dancers' expressions and hear their ballet shoes. It was a great way to spend Valentine's day!
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"Nina Ananiashvili has never failed to light up the stage. The star presence she brings…invariably fills every scene with drama." —New York Times
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Possokhov/Sagalobeli, set to Georgian traditional music (American premiere)
Balanchine/Duo Concertant, set to Stravinsky
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Giselle (featuring Nina Ananiashvili on February 16 only)
Considered by many to be the most important ballerina of her generation, celebrated Bolshoi and American Ballet Theatre star Nina Ananiashvili is also making international dance headlines these days for her bold artistic direction of a new world-class ballet company: the State Ballet of Georgia. Posing a serious challenge to Moscow's traditional artistic dominance in dance, the ensemble makes its West Coast debut at Cal Performances.
Ananiashvili herself will perform the title role (February 16 only) in one of the most beloved ballets of all time, Giselle. And, on Valentine's Day, she performs in a mixed repertory program featuring the American premiere of a new ballet by Yuri Possokhov, San Francisco Ballet's choreographer-in-residence (and former Bolshoi principal); the American premiere of a new work by the Bolshoi's Aleksei Ratmansky; plus two classic works by ballet legend George Balanchine.


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Westwood High School Marine & Oceanographic Academy Wins National Ocean Science 'Florida Manatee Bowl' at FAU's Harbor Branch
BOCA RATON, FL (March 8, 2012) – The "B Team" from Fort Pierce's Westwood High School's Marine & Oceanographic Academy (MOA) was crowned the regional champion of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl® (NOSB), which recently took place at Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. A high school competition testing the knowledge of a wide range of ocean-related topics, the "Florida Manatee Bowl" attracted 16 teams from Jacksonville to Miami.
By the slimmest of margins, the MOA "B Team" defeated the MOA "A Team," which had won the 2011 regional competition, in the final round, and will advance with 24 other regional champions to the 15th annual NOSB in Baltimore, Maryland from Thursday, April 19 through Sunday, April 22. The other top teams were Pinecrest's Miami Palmetto High School in third place, and Miami's MAST Academy's "Team A" in fourth place.
"The 'Florida Manatee Bowl' is an opportunity for Florida's high school students to showcase their interest and understanding of one of our greatest resources, our oceans," said Dennis Hanisak, Ph.D., Harbor Branch's director of education and event coordinator. "I believe the National Ocean Science Bowl is a challenging and fun event, not only for the students, but also for their teachers, and the scientists and volunteers who hosted, organized and volunteered at this event."
Along with MOA, Pinecrest's Miami Palmetto High School, and MAST, high schools participating in the 2012 "Florida Manatee Bowl" included Archimedean Upper Conservatory, Miami; Eau Gallie High School, Melbourne; Heritage High School, Palm Bay; Immaculata - La Salle High School, Miami; Mandarin High School, Jacksonville; South Broward High School, Hollywood; St. Lucie West Centennial High School, Port St. Lucie; and Viera High School, Viera.
The NOSB is a program of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership based in Washington, D.C. This month, approximately 2,000 students from more than 300 high schools participated in NOSB events at 25 sites throughout the country.
The NOSB seeks to interest students in the ocean sciences as a college major and potential career. Through this educational forum, the NOSB strives to encourage and support the next generation of marine scientists, policy makers, teachers, explorers, researchers, technicians, environmental advocates and informed citizens.
Students around the country spend months working with volunteer coaches to get ready for competitions, which pit four-student teams against each other in rapid-fire buzzer rounds of multiple choice and short-answer questions, as well as in team challenge questions. Topics include ocean biology, chemistry, geology, physics, navigation, geography, and related history, literature, and public policy.
Since its inception 15 years ago, the NOSB "Florida Manatee Bowl" has been co-hosted by FAU Harbor Branch and the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, with the event alternating each year between Fort Pierce and Miami. Moderators and judges for the event are drawn from both institutions.
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Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University is a research institute dedicated to exploration, innovation, conservation and education related to the oceans. Harbor Branch was founded in 1971 as a private non-profit organization. In December 2007, Harbor Branch joined Florida Atlantic University. The institute specializes in ocean engineering, at-sea operations, drug discovery and biotechnology from the oceans, coastal ecology and conservation, marine mammal research and conservation, aquaculture, and marine education. For more information, visit www.hboi.fau.edu.
Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students on seven campuses and sites. FAU's world-class teaching and research faculty serves students through 10 colleges: the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, the College of Business, the College for Design and Social Inquiry, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the Graduate College, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. FAU is ranked as a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.


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Black Cat Music announces lineup
BERKELEY SPRINGS - Black Cat Music has announced the following lineup:
Saturday, 9 p.m.: The Flashbacks at Earthdog Cafe.
Aug. 25, 7 p.m.: The Flashbacks at the Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.
Aug. 27, 1 p.m.: Birthday celebration at Black Cat Music.
Aug. 27, 9 p.m.: The Flashbacks at Troubadour Park
BluesGate announces lineup
CHARLES TOWN - BluesGate has announced the following lineup:
Today, 8 to 11 p.m.: Electric jam hosted by Eric Fredenburg and Friends at the Tap House;
Friday, 7 to 10 p.m.: Acoustic open mic with Todd Coyle at the Tap House;
Saturday, 4 to 8 p.m.: Acoustic open mic with Rob Rowe at Dirty Dawg Saloon, in Martinsburg;
Sunday, 8 to 11 p.m.: Unplugged with Bill Thompson at Dub V Pub, in Martinsburg.
No cover charges.
For more information, visit www.bluesgate.com.
Celtic band plans Baltimore concert
BALTIMORE - The Rogues, voted No. 1 Celtic band in a prestigious Battle of the Bands, will perform its "high-energy collision of Celtic, rock and world styles" at the Maryland Historical Society at 7:30 p.m. today at 201 W. Monument St. in Baltimore.
There will be a CD signing following the concert. The cost is $20 per seat, with reservations recommended bycontacting 410-685-3750, ext. 337, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Anyone interested in hearing the band's music can visit therogues.com.
Originally formed in 1994, the group also was voted No. 1 band in the world by First Battle of the Celtic Bands in 2010 and has received two awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. The band holds multiple gold medals from the World Pipe Band Championships held in Scotland each year.
The group has been nominated for Grammys in the categories of Best New Artist and Best Contemporary Folk following the release of its critically-acclaimed album, Off Kilter. The band's song "Bonny Portmore" was selected to appear in the 2011 film, "Kill the Irishman," starring Christopher Walken and Val Kilmer.
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BERKELEY SPRINGS - The Weber Brothers will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday at the Troubador. Advance tickets are $10. Cost at the door is $12.
For more information, call 304-258-9381.
ArtsFest 2011 on tap for Saturday
CUMBERLAND, Md. - The Tri-State Community School for the Arts will host a music and arts festival Saturday at Canal Place. Featured concert acts on the main stage include "We've Got Talent" winner Jenna Matthews; The Arion Band; Frost Mountain Revival; Working Wreck and more.
In addition, local artists and instructors Justine Clites, Lindsey Crabtree, Sarah Jackson, Jim Lyons, Tiffany Turbin Santos, Will Voghtman and Jeff Ward will offer various hands-on projects including creativity and development exercises, painting and drawing, blues harmonica, circle drumming and more.
Tickets are $5 and are available in advance at the Tri-State Community School for the Arts, Hobbies Plus, and the Allegany Arts Council.
For more information, visit the website www.tristatearts.com/artsfest.html.
20th Jazz Festival being held Sunday
WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Renfrew Institute's 20th annual Jazz Festival will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday on the lawn behind the Renfrew Museum. Guests include Paul Bollenback, Peter Bernstein and Jack Wilkins.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Rain location will be the Waynesboro Area Middle School auditorium.
For more information, call 717-762-0373 or visit www.renfrewinstitute.org.
Country Tradition playing Sunday
BERKELEY SPRINGS - Troubadour Park will present an evening of dinner and entertainment, featuring Country Tradition, from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The event will also include a $1,000 elimination drawing; every 25th ticket drawn is a $25 winner. Final drawing will be held at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 per person; or $25 per couple.
For more information, call 304-258-9381.
Pen Mar concert series sets lineup
CASCADE, Md. - Pen Mar Park 2011 Summer Music Series announces the following lineup. Performances will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. in the 4,000-square-foot dance pavilion. Admission is free:
Sunday: Mike Surratt and The ECB;
Aug. 28: The Ray Birely Orchestra;
Sept. 4: The Holders;
Sept. 11: Fancy Brass;
Sept. 18: Variety;
Sept. 25: Four Easy Pieces; and
Oct. 2: The Josh Tindall Orchestra.
For more information, call 240-313-2807.
City Park to host concert series
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Hagerstown Municipal Band's Summer Concert Series will be held at 7:30 p.m. every Sunday at the Peter Buys Band Shell. Lineup includes:
Sunday: Keith Smith; and
Aug. 28: HMB Dance Band with Joel Guyton and Bill Wilson.
Admission is free.
Concert series sets schedule
HAGERSTOWN, Md.- Hagerstown Community College's Alumni Association has announced its concert schedule for the seventh annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series.
The schedule of events is as follows:
Sunday, 6:30 p.m.: U.S. Air Force "Max Impact";
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.: U.S. Navy Commodores; and
Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m.: U.S. Army TRADOC "James River Ramblers" Band.
All concerts are free, open to the public and will be held in HCC's Alumni Amphitheater. Concessions will be available for purchase. No outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds.
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Summer concerts offered for free
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will again offer a series of free outdoor concerts at the Yankauer Nature Preserve. The society's eighth annual "Music in the Cedars" will consist of nine concerts from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, August through Septemer. Lineup includes:
Tuesday: Chelsea McBee;
Aug. 30: The Rolling Coyotes;
Sept. 6: The Dilletantes;
Sept. 13: To be announced;
Sept. 20: Betty Jo, Betty Jo Scott and T-Roy;
Sept. 27: Steve Cifala.
Those who attend are welcome to bring their own picnic suppers, but the preserve does not have trash pickup, so everyone is asked to carry out everything they bring in.
Attendees may also bring their own chairs or picnic blankets. Please leave pets at home.
For more information, call 304-676-3397.
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host the U.S. Navy Commodores as part of its annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in HCC's Alumni Amphitheater.
Co-sponsored by the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau, this concert is free and is open to the public.
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Opera House set to host live music
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Shepherdstown Opera House announces the following lineup:
Aug. 26: Whiskey Rebellion;
Sept. 3: Prison Book Club with American Aquarium;
Sept. 6: The Felice Brothers;
Sept. 8: Andrew McKnight and Beyond Borders;
Sept. 9: The Felice Brothers;
Sept. 15: Cabinet;
Admission ranges from $5 to $12 depending on concert.
Night with Nashville
FALLING WATERS -Nashville recording artists James Wesley and Megan Mullins will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Harmony Methodist Church, 9455 Williamsport Pike. The show will benefit the living donor follow up clinic (University of Maryland Medical Center). Autographs and meet and greet will be available after the show. There will also be a silent auction of items signed by country and sports superstars. Doors open at 6 p.m. A donation of $10 is suggested, but all contributions are accepted.
For more information, call Richard Grimes at 304-263-2162.
Concert, auction to help battlefield
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The seventh annual concert and auction, benefiting the Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association Inc., will be held Sept. 16 at the Shepherdstown Train Station. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Entertainment will be provided by Hard Swimmin' Fish. Admission is a $10 donation.
For more information, visit www.BattleofShepherdstown.org.
9/18 Conservatory lineup
WINCHESTER, Va. - Shenandoah Conservatory Performances announced the following programs for its 2011-2012 season:
Sept. 18: Ravi Coltrane
Nov. 16: Tafelmusik, Canada's award-winning orchestra
Feb. 14: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Grammy Award winning South African vocal ensemble
Individual tickets range from $10 to $25 per seat, per performance.
For more information, call 540-665-4569 or visit www.ConservatoryPerforms.org.
9/24 Maryland Symphony season
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Maryland Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Elizabeth Schulze have announced the schedule for its 30th anniversary season:
Sept. 24: Duo of Broadway stars, Julia Murney and Alli Mauzey, joins the MSO for an evening of popular songs from Broadway musicals known as "Wicked Divas."
Oct. 23-24: Violinist Nick Kendall will perform Chris Brubeck's "Spontaneous Combustion."
Nov. 12-13: Program features Pachelbel's "Canon in D;" Bach's "Suite No. 1;" Corelli's "Concerto grosso op. 6, No. 11 in B-Flat Major," and more.
Dec. 17-18: MSO's annual "Home for the Holidays"
Feb. 11-12: Pianist Edward Newman
March 17-18: Guest artist Joseph McIntyre
April 21-22: Pianist Yuliya Gorenman.
All performances are held at the historic Maryland Theatre. Concert times vary.
For more information or tickets, call 301-797-4000 or visit www.marylandsymphony.org.


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Q+A with mortician Missy Brown
It turned into a restaurant.
Now, it's just about where he wants it.
Mark Johnsen has been brewing beer for about a decade. He learned how when he was a soldier stationed in Germany.
When his wife told him he couldn't make any more beer at the house, it wasn't a problem. He started a restaurant in Spartanburg's Morgan Square, and RJ Rockers was born.
"I'm a brewer, not a restaurateur," Johnsen admits, but he thought that operating a brewpub would be the best way for him to get the RJ Rockers name out. The downtown bar did well, serving beer brewed literally in- house, but Johnsen said he had different ideas for his beers. He wanted to be a microbrewery.
But because South Carolina laws regarding alcohol are strict, he couldn't be both a microbrewery and a brewpub.
"It was one or the other." So, when Delaney's approached him about buying the bar, it worked out.
Now, RJ Rockers Brewing Company is a full-time beer-making operation.
Nestled in a warehouse district off Business 85, the brewery has plenty of room for all the vats, fermenters, kettles, filters and grains needed to make large amounts of beer.
Four of the brews are made year-round: Patriot Pale Ale, Bald Eagle Brown, Spartanburg Stout and Liberty Light. And he also makes a seasonal brew. Johnsen just started making the winter brew, The First Snow Ale.
But perhaps one of the most important parts of the process is found on the wall of the cooler. About six taps line the wall. It's for "sampling and quality control," Johnsen jokes, where a "distinguished panel" meets about once a week.
The beers are shipped to either a distributor in Easley or Asheville, and the beers go from there to restaurants around the state.
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A $55 million consent decree in a racial discrimination suit against FedEx Corp. may make the agreement one of the top 10 race bias settlements, says the lawyer for the plaintiffs.
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"The money is nice, and people deserve to be compensated if they've been discriminated against. But the injunctive relief will go on for a long time and benefit people for years to come," says James Finberg of San Francisco, lawyer for the plaintiffs.
In the agreement, FedEx agrees to stop using a "Basic Skills Test" for promotions. Finberg says the text is passed by 47 percent of blacks, 62 percent of Latinos and 86 percent of whites.
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The scope of your good fortune will likely reveal itself to you today, and you may be surprised to discover that the blessings you have enjoyed are neither universal nor even common. Consequently, you will likely spend a great deal of the day reflecting upon the abundance you have taken for granted for so long. The gratitude you come to feel can inspire you to look even more deeply into your existence in order to unearth those blessings that seemed to add nothing of value to your experience. You may find today that past events you judged to be little more than painful footnotes actually had a hand in helping you attain the level of prosperity you enjoy in the present.
The more we appreciate the blessings that have allowed us to prosper and grow, the more we learn to recognize those blessings in disguise that touch our lives unexpectedly. Good fortune is often misinterpreted as chance, and our understanding of what constitutes a true blessing enables us to look past the easy explanation of luck to the providence beyond. We come to realize that the abundance we enjoy is part of a larger pattern made up of both triumphs and trials, each of which have taught us something about ourselves. Life's challenges do not dismay us as we understand that good fortune can take many forms, many of which are not easily distinguished. You will feel truly grateful for your abundance today because you have refined your ability to see the blessings in your life.
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The struggle for the right to organize a union
While 45 percent of U.S. workers express the desire to have a union, only 13 percent have one. Using bold, repressive and mostly illegal methods, corporate America has held new organizing to a tiny trickle as it systematically works to weaken and destroy unions where they exist.
On Bushs immigration reform
Opinion Now that President Bush has made his famous statement on how he is going to take care of the 8 to 12 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States, the corporate media are emitting their usual blather and spin.
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I distinctly recall the moment I first saw Fidget and Dumbo when my friend and I decided we wanted to get pet rats. At the time it had been a toss-up between getting a pair of degus or a pair of rats. It wasn't until we clapped eyes on our baby rats that we knew for certain. It was Fidget that we saw for the very first time, sitting on a log with her feet pressed against the glass case. We knew we had to have her, but we knew we needed to get two. As soon as I caught sight of a tiny, black Berkshire dumbo curled up in the corner — the only one of her kind among the many fancy pet rats — I knew she was perfect too.
It makes me happy when I see the way other people's baby pet rats behave. It reminds me of the way my pet rats were when they were younger.
My rat Dumbo was always a little scaredy-rat, too frightened to come out of the cage, often falling asleep in my cardigan if given half the chance. Now, as you well know, I can barely get her back in the cage, and I can't remember the last time I actually saw her sleeping. Her life revolves around food, cuddles and treats these days.
My friend's new pet rats are a lot like how Dumbo was — tentative about leaving the safety of the cage and eager to return after leaving.
My brother's rats act similarly to my rat Fidget, who was always a bit of an explorer. First to do everything, she was always flinging herself at the door for some attention, even when the tumor she had was making her lethargic and listless. It never seemed to really bother her.
I think that's one of the things I love about rats. They're stoic little creatures that let nothing get them down. Even when Dumbo's ear was in two, she was still going about her day the way she always does. Even as babies, nothing really bothered them (except for the sound of the vacuum cleaner, something Leon the Hamster isn't too fond of either!). They're pretty fearless for their size and stature, even from a few weeks old. Every single baby rat I have ever been in contact with has been eager and excited to play, even those that haven't had much handling.
I think pet rats are so much more intelligent than a lot of people give them credit for.
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Hello everyone. I'm a senior in college working with a client who has an excellent idea for a device to assist people living with Parkinson's Disease. To help work with him, one thing we have done is create a short survey to see what features would be useful for his product and things of that nature. If any of you could take the time to complete this short survey (should take no more than two minutes), you'd be helping us out, as well as our client and hopefully all of those struggling with Parkinson's Disease today.
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text: TOAST the two Kensington residents written about in a sheriff's report this week who reached an intelligent resolution in a dispute over loud music. After speaking with deputies, the person who complained agreed to text the person playing the music if it gets too loud so it can be turned down. Considering how often neighborhood disputes become more and more volatile, this was a reasonable and logical solution between two neighbors.


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Last weeks against the spread record: 4-5
Overall against the spread record: 39-22 (64%)
Last week was the first week of the season I had a losing record picking games against the spread.
My goal of hitting 70 percent is still well within reach with eight more weeks of football to go and a great lineup of games heading into this weekend.
Of the 13 games this week, I have seven picked against the spread, and I am more than confident that I will not have a second straight losing week.
Here are the spreads for each Week 9 game.
Chicago at Buffalo: Chicago -3
San Diego at Houston: San Diego -3
New Orleans at Carolina: New Orleans -6.5
Arizona at Minnesota: Minnesota -9
Tampa Bay at Atlanta: Atlanta -8.5
NY Jets at Detroit: NY Jets -4
Miami at Baltimore: Baltimore -5.5
New England at Cleveland: New England -4.5
NY Giants at Seattle: NY Giants -6.5
Kansas City at Oakland: Oakland -2.5
Indianapolis at Philadelphia: Philadelphia -3
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Riso's parents, David and Dawn Riso of Lehigh Township, filed paper work in November showing their intention to sue former Bangor Area High School wrestling coach Brad Washburn and the school district. No details about the case have been filed at the Northampton County Courthouse, and no attorney is listed as representing them.
Gina Riso, 24, died in December 2009 after doing heroin in the Bethlehem apartment of Washburn. Washburn told police Riso had gone to bed about 1 a.m. after doing the drugs, but was unresponsive the next morning.
Washburn was not charged in Riso's death but served time in Lehigh County Prison for possession of heroin, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in relation to Riso's death.
Riso's death also sparked an investigation of Washburn, which revealed he provided drugs and alcohol to some of the students he coached. In Northampton County, Washburn pleaded guilty to four counts of corruption of minors and was sentenced to nine months to two years in prison.
Riso declined to comment today, but last year she said through tears not a day goes by that she doesn't think about her daughter.
Washburn was released from Northampton County Prison in December. A call seeking comment to Washburn was not returned.
"I can't hug her. I can't have coffee with her," she said. "I don't get to spend holidays with my daughter. (The Washburns) can go to jail to see their son."
In paperwork filed today, the district appointed Paul Lees to represent it in the litigation. Lees declined to comment, saying it is against his policy to speak about ongoing litigation. Washburn's arrest and Riso's death led to the district changing policy so new hires are required to pass a drug screening.


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MARTINSBURG -Slowly but surely, the fall sports season is upon us.
The golf teams began their seasons two weeks ago, and early on, it's been the Washington Patriots continuing their hot streak from a year ago with a trio of wins in the Tri-County tournament, Berkeley Springs Invitational and Martinsburg Invitational.
Most of the golf teams are in action this week, with Jefferson playing in the biggest tournament - the 25th annual Bryan Gunter Memorial golf tournament. The two-day event takes place Friday and Saturday in Winchester.
Now, it's time for the area soccer team to hit the pitch and start the 2012 season.
There's plenty of soccer to go around as six different schools -Berkeley Springs, Hampshire, Jefferson, Martinsburg, Musselman and Washington -begin their boys and girls soccer seasons this week.
The Class AA, Region II champion Indians begins their quest for a fifth straight state appearance on Saturday when they open the season on the road against Grafton.
In other boys soccer action, the Applemen host Preston Friday and play at Elkins Saturday, while the Bulldogs will be at Elkins Friday. Also on Saturday, the Cougars host University, and the Trojans host Lewis County.
In girls soccer, the Friday schedule includes Preston at Musselman, Martinsburg at Elkins and Washington at Hampshire. On Saturday, it's Berkeley Springs at Grafton, University at Jefferson, Musselman at Elkins and Lewis County at Hampshire.
In the next few weeks, the season will be in full swing as cross country, football and volleyball begin play. The area has two defending champs -the Bulldogs in football and the Cougars in boys cross country -and a state runner-up in the Applemen volleyball team.
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> 45% of households?
July 13, 2003, 09:12 PM
The NRA says that 45% of American households have a gun in them. Any idea where they get that number?
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July 13, 2003, 09:33 PM
IIRC, one of my old NRA videotapes sez at least 1/2. Which is likely an understatement in Tejas ...
July 13, 2003, 10:24 PM
They used a S.W.A.G. to come up with that number.
July 13, 2003, 10:51 PM
lee n. field
July 13, 2003, 11:38 PM
S. I can't figure, but I'll bet W.A.G. --> Wild ??? Guess
July 13, 2003, 11:47 PM
Scientific Wild A** Guess.
One of the things that really, really bugs me about the NRA is that they don't often cite where they got a particular stat or quote. That's just as bad as the VPC or Brady Bunch in my book.
July 13, 2003, 11:52 PM
NRA member X nongun people X houses x 3.14 = 45%:neener:
Dave R
July 14, 2003, 08:21 PM
Sounds high to me. And I live in Idaho, which prolly has a higher than average % of gun owners. I'd guess more like 30%
July 14, 2003, 08:35 PM
Plucked from air
July 14, 2003, 10:07 PM
45 percent is kind of misleading. Id rather see a number of states that have a percentage of homeowners with firearms in them.
For instance, here in Arkansas Im sure that the "average" number of people that own firearms is higher here than in other states.
Consider the fact that NYC has approx. 7.5 million people in it, vs the 2.5 million here in Ar. One predominatley antigun city in the north has dang near 3 times the population of my whole state, but Id bet you a Coke that Arkansas has more firearms in than NYC.
And one other thing...
How many here would respond to a survey that asked youy how many firearms you owned ?
Call me simple, but I wouldnt do it. I'd bet that alot of posters on here wouldnt do it , so it stands to reason that there's a whole lot more guns out there than people realize, but thats not nessecarily a "bad thing" etheir...
July 14, 2003, 10:14 PM
they might be counting gun sale records. Hell I'd be suprised if there where 45 gun owners at all here in Md. Also remeber the NRA can say a house with a single .22, or grandpa's old break open single shot shotgun is a home with a gun in it.
July 14, 2003, 10:37 PM
I think it is number of modern firearms manufactured divided into estimated total adult population/#adults per household.
Standing Wolf
July 14, 2003, 11:08 PM
I'd guess 45% is too low. I'm sure the real number is closer to 60%.
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July 15, 2003, 02:12 AM
AZTOY I knew the value of Pi had to be good for something.
July 15, 2003, 11:22 AM
Watcheman wrote:How many here would respond to a survey that asked youy how many firearms you owned ?
I would, if one of the options was "Not enough."
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Wildlife photography
Wildlife Photography -- A True Passion & Ultimate Privilege
Image Notes
1) "Missy" a very cool female leopard that I was able to photograph for over two hours in the Okavango Delta region of Northern Botswana. We bonded and she would actually stop to pose for me. I was mesmerized by her power, grace and sheer beauty.
Back Story
For over 25 years, I have been drawn by the intrigue, excitement and ultimate privilege that comes with traveling to over 82 different countries (so far) and being able to photograph wildlife. Every image has it's own distinctive story that speaks volumns.
There is a unique humility that comes from the realization that we "humans" are sharing this planet with so many spectacular species of wildlife. I get such joy from capturing the images, but also, being able to share them around the world.
It is my gift, to honor the wildlife in their habitat and know that those who may never actually get to see them in the wild, can experience them through my photography.
First and foremost, the initial lesson that one learns is that most animals don't pose and seldom "smile on que". Secondly, you have to learn to be very, very patient (it could take hours, days or even years to get just the right shot).
Or you might just get a fleeting second to take that award winning image and never have that opportunity again. Either way, wildlife is just that..."wild" and thus, is by nature (pun intended), always changing, moving and challenging us to learn more about their world.
When you interface with wildlife, you may have to take 1000's of images and be willing to be very critical to insure that you have captured that very special "magical moment". As the eyes are the key to their soul, it is best if you can try to focus on that aspect and let the rest of the scene unfold in front of you.
Watch, observe, learn their mannerisms, but most of all, take in the experience of your close encounter, be steady and let the camera be your eyes into a world that captures the imagination.
Included in the above images, is a short collection from my extensive wildlife gallery. Featured are images from my travels in Botswana, South Africa, The Galapagos Islands, Indonesia, and Australia.
Let your sense of adventure and curiosity be your guide to discovering the "magic" of how spectacular it is to photograph wildlife.
All images were taken by Doug Mackenzie, Owner of Mackenzie Images -- mackenzie-images.com, facebook.com/mackenzieimages, Twitter: @mackenzieimages


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Office of Adult Studies in Durham
North Carolina Wesleyan College knows that your busy schedule demands a program flexible with your personal and professional life. Located in the heart of the Triangle, the North Carolina Wesleyan Adult Student Program offers adults the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a number of fields. Benefits include:
- Automatic acceptance of Community College graduates aged 21 and older.
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- Rolling admissions, classes starting every 8 weeks.
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Days after the sale of his home in Massachusetts, former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown is becoming a resident of New Hampshire.
The 54-year-old Republican confirmed the move to WMUR Political Director Josh McElveen, saying, "My returning to New Hampshire is strictly personal. My family and I have long and strong ties to the Granite State that go back many generations."
Speculation has swirled that Brown's move may be a first step toward a challenge against incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, but if that's the case, Brown is not hinting at anything.
"I have nothing to announce with regards to my future plans," he said.
Brown has spent the past several months traveling the country on fundraising missions for GOP candidates. He is also the headliner for the New Hampshire GOP Holiday Party in Nashua on Thursday night.


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Nov. 7, 2008 | A day after Iceland's financially beleaguered Decode Genetics released its third-quarter financials, President and CEO Kari Stefansson said in a webcast today that he remains optimistic about his company's future while acknowledging that Decode finds itself "between a rock and a hard place."
Stefansson said the company's liquid assets will only last until the end of the year, and laid blame for his company's predicament squarely on now-bankrupt Lehman Brothers, which managed a substantial part of Decode's money. Stefansson said their principal guidance to Lehman was to keep the funds invested in "totally liquid instruments." Instead, it was invested in auction-rate securities that are "illiquid for the moment," he said
CFO Lance Thibault reported "substantial improvements" in operating and net losses for third quarter and for the first nine months of the year, compared to the third quarter and the first nine months of 2007.
On September 30, 2008, the company had liquid funds available for operating activities of $11.8 million, compared to $23.7 million on June 30, 2008, and $64.2 million on December 31, 2007, Thibault reported. The decline in liquid funds is forcing the company to "examine all possible options available to us," including the possible sale of non-core assets and securing of partnerships in order to support product development in the core business.
Thibault said Decode is exercising the 30-day grace period for the scheduled October 15 interest payment on its 3.5% Senior Convertible Notes due 2011, and that "we must obtain further financial resources…in order to continue operations beyond the end of this year. I would like to emphasize that we are making every effort to speed our strategic evaluation in order to obtain the resources necessary to enable the company to move forward with its work."
Stefansson asserted his optimism in the face of these difficulties and cited the progress Decode has made in discovery, development, and diagnostics.
Referring to deCODEme, the personal genetic profiling test launched by Decode in November 2007, Stefansson noted that Time magazine had recently selected the retail genetic profiling test as the Invention of the Year but ascribed the invention to Decode's competitor 23andMe. "Despite the fact that we launched our test first – so we basically invented this, and also 23andMe is using a substantial number of sequence variants that we discovered. So we feel flattered by the fact that our test was selected as the invention of the year by Time magazine. We are amused by the fact that they decided to ascribe the invention to 23andMe, probably because its founder is associated with the rich and famous." 23andMe cofounder Anne Wojcicki is the wife of Google cofounder Sergey Brin.
Stefansson reported that Decode has received "early indications of interest in [our] core assets from well-funded companies. Furthermore we can see that these parties enter this process with appreciation for the value we have created." He said he expected to be able to report progress in the strategic review process within a matter of weeks.
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CHARLES TOWN - Sandra Dono isn't crazy, let's be clear about that.
The Brooklyn-born trainer of 5-year-old gelding Lucy's Bob Boy would never think of tackling the likes of Game On Dude in the sunny environs of Santa Anita or Hollywood Park out in California, or even the well-tread dirt at Churchill Downs in Kentucky.
But Charles Town? Bring it on, Dude.
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Lucy's Bob Boy, ridden by Gustavo Larrosa, crosses the finish line to win the 2013 Confucius Say Stakes at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charles Town. (Submitted photo)
"Where else you gonna to run for a million and a half in your own backyard?," Dono said. "Don't get me wrong - these horses are all tough. (Lucy's Bob Boy) really likes this track. He hits these turns and when other horses are slowing down, he's speeding up."
Lucy's Bob Boy, the West Virginia-bred track superstar, gets his shot at the big time in tonight's $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (Grade 2) at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. When Dono says the horse she conditions for owner Michael Furr likes Charles Town, she isn't kidding. In 21 lifetime starts at the track, he's won 17 and finished second three other times. If ever there was a horse for a course, Lucy's Bob Boy seems made for Charles Town.
It's not just chance, according to Dono. The late Robert W. Furr, the man who bred his Not For Love-sired mare Love for Lucy to Kentucky-based sire Flatter, set out to create the ideal horse to run on the tight three-turn "bullring" at Charles Town.
"When Mr. Furr bred this horse, he wasn't an accident," Dono said. "He was very, very proud of this horse. He thought he would be a perfect cross for this track, that's why he wanted to keep him here. He knew he had something special."
That much was evident as Lucy's Bob Boy's 2-year-old campaign, when the chestnut gelding won both starts at Charles Town, including the His 3-year-old campaign saw more stakes wins at Charles Town, then the shocker - taking on an older field headlined by reigning track heavyweight Russell Road, Lucy's Bob Boy humbled the field for a dazzling victory in the West Virginia Breeders Classic.
He didn't slow down in his 4-year-old season, which included a spot on the 2013 Charles Town Classic in the Confucius Say Stakes. Lucy's Bob Boy crushed his state-bred competition in that race by five lengths, prompting many to wonder why his connections had passed on the track's invitation to run in the Classic last year.
"We would have liked to have done it last year, but he wasn't ready," Dono said. "We were a little more iffy."
The Bob Baffert-trained Game On Dude, currently rated No. 1 in the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings, won last year's 1 1/8-mile Classic in his second attempt at the race by prevailing in a riveting duel with longtime rival Clubhouse Ride over the final quarter-mile to win by a half-length. Clubhouse Ride is back for another shot at the Classic, too, along with four other horses looking to cash in on one of the nation's most lucrative races.
Game On Dude has the Hall of Fame connections - trainer Baffert, jockey Mike Smith and part-owner Joe Torre of baseball fame. Little wonder, then, that he's a prohibitive favorite with 4-5 odds on the opening line.
Lucy's Bob Boy will have his backers, no doubt. Jockey Arnaldo Bocachica, who took over riding duties after last year's disastrous effort in the West Virginia Breeders Classic, has plans to get married next week in New York and will have a large contingent of family at the track.
"This could be a wedding present for him," Dono said.
Last year's West Virginia Breeders Classic is the only real blemish on Lucy's Bob Boy's record at Charles Town, a ninth-place effort brought on by an unwise speed duel at the front with Russell Road when Dono's horse was running on a tender foot (an abscess was soon discovered). He bounced back to easily win the A Huevo Stakes at Charles Town less than a month later, then had a lackluster effort in just his second try among open company at Laurel Park.
In his season debut during a March 29 allowance at Charles Town, Lucy's Bob Boy showed that familiar form once more with a dazzling 8-length victory in 1 minute,18.08 seconds over 6 furlongs.
It was enough to convince Dono and Furr that their horse is indeed ready to take a shot at the big money.
"He always shows up and tries," Dono said. "I don't know if he'll want to go to the front or go to the back and stalk or just stay back a little bit - we haven't really talked too much about it. When the gate opens, everything can change. I trust Boca. He's going to be the one on the horse.
"He's never really shown the best he's got. Even the races he's won here at Charles Town have been pretty easy. Charles Town is a great place with this horse and with this purse to try it."
Racing begins at 5 p.m. for the 14-race Charles Town Classic card. Post time for the Classic, the 12th race of the night, is 10:30 p.m.


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Amgen Grows Cancer Holdings with $10.4B Onyx Acquisition
Amgen ended weeks of speculation in biopharma circles yesterday when it said it plans to acquire Onyx Pharmaceuticals for $10.4 billion. The deal strengthens Amgen's cancer holdings by adding to them Onyx' multiple myeloma drug Kyprolis® (carfilzomib) and two other drugs for oncology indications also on the market, while boosting Amgen's pipeline with several other clinical-stage cancer compounds.
The boards of both Amgen and Onyx have approved the deal, which is still subject to customary closing conditions, including clearance by regulatory agencies. Amgen said in a statement it "expects to close [the acquisition] at the beginning of the fourth quarter."
"We believe that Amgen is ideally suited to realize the full potential of Onyx' portfolio and pipeline for the benefit of physicians and patients," Robert A. Bradway, Amgen's chairman and CEO, said in the statement. "We expect this acquisition will accelerate growth and enhance value for Amgen shareholders."
Bradway added: "Amgen has a unique opportunity to add value to Kyprolis, a product which is at an early and promising stage of its launch."
Onyx holds global rights excluding Japan to Kyprolis for Injection, which is already approved in the U.S. There, Kyprolis has an orphan drug designation with exclusivity until July 2019, as well as patents that extend until at least 2025.
Onyx has clinical trials under way in support of an expected European Union filing in 2014. Amgen's effort to gain access to data from those trials was reported to have been a sticking point holding up an agreement between the companies—a sticking point resolved days ago when Onyx finally granted such access to Amgen and other potential bidders for the company, Reuters reported last week, citing unnamed sources.
Kyprolis is projected to generate more than $3 billion a year by 2021, according to analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
In addition, Onyx has the following cancer drugs developed with partners, two of which are already being marketed:
Onyx also has multiple oncology compounds in various stages of clinical development, including the Phase III oral, small molecule cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor Palbociclib (PD-0332991), a compound being developed by Pfizer. Earlier this year it won FDA's breakthtrough therapy designation based on preliminary Phase II data showing improvement in median progression-free survival in combination therapy. Onyx will receive an 8% royalty on future worldwide sales of palbociclib.
At $125 a share, Amgen's acquisition represents a 44% premium on the $86.84 closing price of Onyx shares on June 28, the last full trading day before speculation surfaced about Amgen's interest in snapping up the Kyprolis developer. Amgen offered $120 per share for Onyx in June, but Onyx rejected that offer as significantly undervaluing the company and instead solicited bids from multiple would-be buyers.
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According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, there were 52 natural disasters in 2006, which does not include non-natural disasters, such as fires in the home. Disasters can happen anywhere at any time.
Because disasters are unplanned, you won't have time to get organized when one occurs. According to Tiffany Mahaffey, disaster preparedness manager for the ASPCA, the most common mistakes people make during a disaster are not planning ahead for pet evacuation and "[not evacuating] when the order first comes out."
Here are 10 steps to help you plan ahead for the safety of your pets, so you can leave quickly and early in the event of a disaster:
Obtain and display an ASPCA "Pets Inside" sticker. This will notify emergency crews that there are animals inside that may need help. Put the number and types of animals you have on the sticker. If you are able to evacuate with your animal, write "EVACUATED" on the sticker, if time permits.
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Make sure all pets have collars with I.D. tags and that the information is current. Animals often get separated during a disaster and proper identification may help reunite you with your pet. Microchipping is also advised, since collars may get lost.
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WORCESTER - Worcester vice squad members arrested a 28-year-old man after a traffic stop Thursday that yielded a firearm, drugs and drug paraphenalia, police said Friday.
After receiving pertinent information through the police department's anonymous text-a-tip website about a suspect selling narcotics, officers stopped the suspect, identified as Christopher Jordan of 29 McIntyre Road in Charlton, on Park Avenue.
According to police, the officers searched the vehicle and found a bag within Jordan's reach, which contained a loaded semi-automatic firearm, numerous plastic baggies, a digital scale, cutting agent, hydrocodone pills, suboxone pills and cocaine.
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He unfortunately did both Friday night and the result was a 7-3 loss to the Fort Wayne TinCaps in the final game of a six-game homestand at Fifth Third Ballpark.
Feeney allowed six runs on 10 hits and didn't make it out of the third inning.
"It was just one of those days," said Feeney, who is nearing the franchise record for innings pitched. "You can't go out and dominate every time I guess, and I was in damage control -- just trying to limit the damage.
"A lot of things didn't go my way tonight, but I'm not going to make any excuses."
It was a rare poor outing for Feeney as he walked three batters in a single game for the first time, and had his shortest stint of the season.
He also had two errors after attempting to pick off two Fort Wayne runners at second base.
In fact, Feeney entered with a 1-0 record and 2.25 ERA in three previous starts against the TinCaps.
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"He made a lot of good pitches, but sometimes when your pitcher is just not having it that night you have to get him out of there."
Feeney allowed one run in the first inning, but gave up three consecutive hits to begin the second inning. Those hits led to three runs and the Whitecaps trailed 4-0.
Edinson Rincon added to Feeney's misery when he smacked a two-run home run in the third inning.
West Michigan's bats didn't help either. The Whitecaps managed only five hits -- four of which were extra-base hits.
Avisail Garcia hit a towering two-run home run in the second inning to cut the Fort Wayne lead to 4-2, but the Whitecaps didn't get any closer.
"In two of the three games against them we faced good pitching and that's going to happen," DePastino said. "And we're going to face good pitching in Great Lakes too. I'm looking forward to seeing what we're made of, and that series will tell us how good we are."
The Whitecaps head north to Midland for a key four-game series against the Great Lakes Loons, who own Midwest League's best record.
Despite the loss, West Michigan remained one game ahead of Lansing in the race for the final wild-card playoff spot after the Lugnuts lost to South Bend 7-4.


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Students present research on heuristic algorithms and ad hoc networksTwo Penn State Berks students will present their research titled "A Flocking Based Heuristic to Maximize Connectivity in Ad Hoc Networks" on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, from 1:00–2:15 p.m. in room 145, Thun Library. This event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
Seniors George Buchert, an Information Sciences and Technology major, and James Juro, a Security and Risk Analysis major, will present their research, which was supervised and co-authored with Dr. Abdullah Konak, Associate Professor of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State Berks.
According to their research, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANET) have a set of unique challenges, particularly due to mobility of nodes, that need to be addressed to realize their full potentials. Because the mobile nodes of a MANET are free to move rapidly and arbitrarily, the network topology may change unexpectedly. This paper presents a decentralized approach to improve the connectivity of a MANET using autonomous, intelligent agents. Autonomous agents are special mobile nodes in a MANET, but unlike other nodes, their function is to proactively prevent network bottlenecks and service problems by intelligently augmenting the network topology. To achieve this function without depending on a central network management system, autonomous agents are expected to dynamically relocate themselves as the topology of the network changes over the mission time of the network. A flocking-based heuristic algorithm is proposed to determine agent locations. A computational study is performed to investigate the effect of basic flocking behaviors on the connectivity of a MANET.
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If more than one applies, use the greatest:
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(2) If the defendant was prohibited by another federal law from possessing the weapon or material, increase by 2 levels.
(3) If the defendant's possession of the weapon or material would have been lawful but for 49 U.S.C. § 46505 and he acted with mere negligence, decrease by 3 levels.
(c) Cross Reference
(1) If the defendant used or possessed the weapon or material in committing or attempting another offense, apply the guideline for such other offense, or §2X1.1 (Attempt, Solicitation, or Conspiracy), as appropriate, if the resulting offense level is greater than that determined above.


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