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Kayak Deck Rigging Kit - This easy to install deck rigging kit is great for attaching extra lightweight gear to recreation and touring boats. The kit includes bungee, deck loops, hardware and instructions.Tools needed for assembly: Drill, 5/32' drill bit, Phillips head screw driver, and 3/8' wrench.Not suitable for composite touring boats because of hardware.
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LOWELL -- UMass Lowell has been awarded a $1.8 million grant to conduct a new study to promote health and safety in the home-care industry.
The four-year grant come from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. It will be used to focus on research issues facing Massachusetts home-care nurses and aides, as well as develop education and training programs.
The university is partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Occupational Health Surveillance Program, home-care agencies, labor unions and government agencies. Research will include an industry-wide survey, focus groups, one-on-one interviews and the development of training materials.
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Albert E. "Buc" Lambert passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at The Gatehouse.
Buc was born on Dec. 8, 1935 in Binghamton, N.Y., the son of Felina DiRocco, whose parents Marino and Marina DiRocco immigrated from the Abruzzi region of Italy and settled in Williamsport.
He spent much of his childhood at his grandparents' home on Jefferson Street in Williamsport's Little Italy, and later in East End, on Adams Street.
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Buc was a player in the first Little League World Series in 1947, a member of the Brandon Little League team. He went on later to become a Little League baseball coach.
While living on Adams Street, he developed a lifelong love for printing, when a neighbor who owned a print shop offered him an opportunity to work and earn a share of the business. While attending Williamsport High School, Buc participated in the Williamsport Technical Institute's printing program, doing a cooperative education experience at Businessman's Press.
He graduated from high school in 1953 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17. In three years, he earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. One of the highlights of his military career was serving for a short time as a driver for Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller, one the most decorated officers in Marine Corp history.
After his discharge from the Marines, Buc moved to New York City to attend Mergenthaler Linotype School. While in the city, he also became an amateur boxer.
He returned to Williamsport, working for a time for the Pennsylvania Railroad, before becoming a linotype operator at the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, where he spent the rest of his career, retiring in 1997 as superintendent of production. In the 1980's, while the newspaper was owned by the Person family, Buc traveled to Boston to become an early student of computerized newspaper pagination. He developed the Sun-Gazette's first computerized editorial and advertising content management systems.
Buc was an avid golfer and former member of White Deer Golf Course and Clinton County Country Club. Many of his best memories came from his experiences with his friends who participated in the Tuesday night golf league at White Deer.
He was sports obsessed, a long-time fan of the Penn State Nittany Lions, Duke Men's basketball, and the New York Yankees, and more recently a follower of NASCAR. He also was a political junkie with decidedly liberal leanings. He contributed to several scholarships funds at Pennsylvania College of Technology and was a member of the Peter Herdic Society of the Lycoming County United Way.
Buc reared his children from homes on Second and Fourth Avenues in Williamsport before moving in 1984 to a home he built with his wife on a portion of her Mahaffey family farm along Carey Hill Road. There, he came to love country living, especially raising collies and a Shetland sheepdog, and caring for the rolling hills that formed his large yard.
He was predeceased by his beloved mother, Felina DiRocco Grafius, and brother, Daniel D. Lambert.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, the former Elaine Helm, and children, Tammy K. (Glen) Adelsberger, of Bethlehem, Albert E., of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and Lloyd R. (Julie), of Dresher. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, three step-grand- daughters, and three great-grandchildren, Blake E. Lambert and Douglas R. Lambert, both of Williamsport; Erica N. Lambert and children Elizabeth and Marquese, of Bangor, Maine; Tiffany E. Lambert, of Bangor; Lance A. (Amy) Adelsberger and son Jacob, of Bethlehem; Lauren K. Adelsberger, of New York City, Savannah O. Lambert, of Philadelphia; Rachel, Sarah, and Megan Giegerich, of Dresher. In addition, survivors include Uncles Daniel (MaryAnn) DiRocco, of South Williamsport, and Kenneth DiRocco, of Montoursville; a sister, Lillian Snyder, of Williamsport; sister-in-law, Mary "Peanut" Lambert, of Millersville; mother-in- law, Estella J. Helm, sister-in-law Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Ward, and brother-in-law Kenneth (Tammy) Helm, all of Montoursville; nieces and nephews, Daniel (Laura) Lambert, of Williamsport; Sherry (Matt) Fischer, of Elizabethtown; Darrin (Pam) Lambert, of Lancaster; LeeAnn (Al) Scott, of South Williamsport; Stephanie (David) Braunbeck, of Montoursville; Rachel (Josh) Ford, of Hughesville; Hannah Ward, of Williamsport; Quintin and Colin Helm, of Montoursville; many DiRocco family cousins, and his beloved sheltie, Jacob Solomon Barkley.
A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville, with Rev. David W. Trostle officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Gatehouse, where Buc received loving care from Drs. Nesbitt and Brown and the entire staff, 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.


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One of the newest CDI additions, iCell Neurons, represents a population of cryopreserved human iPSC-derived neurons that, upon reanimation and culture, quickly display a typical neuronal morphology as shown through the presence of dense axonal and dendritic processes (Figure 1A). These human neurons, once plated onto tissue culture plates pre-coated with standard neuron substrates (i.e., a Poly-L-ornithine (PLO)/Laminin double coating), provide an adherent single-cell morphology.
Post-thaw, iCell Neurons develop branched networks within 24 hours and remain viable and adherent for an extended period in culture (≥14 days). The stable morphology of iCell Neurons is an important attribute for drug discovery, as it facilitates the use of these cells in various assay platforms.
Phenotypically, iCell Neurons represent a highly pure population as assayed through immunostaining for the presence of class III beta-tubulin (TuJ1) and the absence of the type VI intermediate filament nestin, a marker of neural stem/progenitor cells. As quantified through flow cytometry (Figure 1B), iCell Neurons display >90% positive staining for TuJ1 with very low levels of nestin immunopositivity.
This population of neurons is predominantly composed of a mix of GABAergic and Glutamatergic subtypes as tested through staining for the mature synaptic markers vGAT (vesicular GABA transporter) and vGLUT2 (vesicular glutamate transporter 2) (data not shown). In addition, double immunostaining of iCell Neurons for the microtubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2) and the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) reveals ~50% of the population displaying a GABAergic phenotype (Figure 1C).
To serve as a viable neuroscience discovery model, it is imperative that iCell Neurons provide a robust, consistent, and highly pure cell product amenable to common discovery applications. These applications may include high-content imaging, automated electrophysiology, and cell-based assays.
For example, iCell Neurons cultured for 7–14 days post-thaw on PLO/Laminin pre-coated 96-well plates exhibit an expected sensitivity to known compounds including the ATP-competitive kinase inhibitor staurosporine and the phenothiazine antipsychotic chlorpromazine as assayed using the Cell-Titer-Glo® Luminescent Cell Viability Assay (Promega), a measure of metabolically active cells (Figure 1D).
An analysis of electrophysiological characteristics reveals that iCell Neurons possess a functional phenotype. Evoked action potentials from these cells display an average resting membrane potential of -46 mV within 17 days post-thaw (n=12). All action potentials demonstrate an overshoot of the depolarization phase above 0 mV and an undershoot of the repolarization phase below baseline before correction to steady-state (Figure 2A). Also, iCell Neurons are capable of firing spontaneous action potentials with the same characteristics seen in the evoked action potentials (Figure 2B). Addition of the classic neuron ion-channel antagonists tetraethylammonium (TEA, 30 mM) and tetrodotoxin (TTX, 100 nM) effectively block outward potassium and inward sodium currents, respectively (Figure 2C, D).
In summary, CDI's iCell Neurons represent a robust in vitro cell model, not only providing the expected phenotype associated with human neurons but also possessing functional electrophysiological attributes. These human iPSC-derived cells provide a more relevant alternative to the current cell models commonly employed in drug discovery workflows.
Lucas Chase, Ph.D. ([email protected]), and Xuezhu Feng, Ph.D., are senior scientists, David Majewski, Monica Strathman and Jeff Grinager are research specialists at Cellular Dynamics International.
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What is the origination of the name A.J.'s Fine Foods?
What are your store hours?
Will you shop for me?
How does a special order work?
Will you ship this to a friend?
Do you take American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard?
Why does each store not carry the same product selection?
Why aren't you able to ship wines out of state?
How far in advance do we need to order catering?
Do you carry donuts?
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About AJ's
What is the origination of the name A.J.'s Fine Foods?
The initials A. J. are for Andrew Joseph Bayless, the original
owner of the Bayless grocery chain.
The Bayless family liquidated the A.J. Bayless grocery chain in the
1980s. The assets of the company passed through several hands in one
form or another before coming to Bashas', but it was the first new owner
that developed the concept for an upscale, gourmet format. As an
homage to Bayless founder A.J. Bayless, this company settled on "AJ's"
as the name of its new brand--even though the Bayless family was out of
the picture by that time. By the time Bashas' acquired Arizona
Supermarkets, Inc. in 1993, the small chain of nine stores included the
original two AJ's locations (Lincoln/Scottsdale and Central/Camelback),
plus seven locations operating under the Q-Fresh name. The Q-Fresh
stores became Bashas' stores, while the AJ's brand was left to continue
on its own.
Will you shop for me?
How does a special order work?
If you are looking for a specific item, please contact your nearest AJ's directly and they will assist you in trying to locate your item.
If it is an item we currently offer but you are looking to purchase larger quantities or a larger size, you may contact the store and they will be happy to assist you.
Will you ship this to a friend?
Yes, we would love to ship your items to a friend; we will wrap up your item and send it UPS. We will weigh your package and charge you the shipping amount that UPS charges us, then send off your package.
Do you take American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard?
Yes, we do.
Why does each store not carry the same product selection?
AJ's Fine Foods prides itself on creating an atmosphere specific for each store's clientele. The buyers in our individual AJ's stores have the autonomy to search worldwide for an extensive, eclectic variety of items, but not all items sell equally well in all of our stores.
This does not mean, though, that we can't accommodate our customers. If there is an item you've seen at another AJ's location that you would like your store to carry, just let us know and we would be glad to forward that information to your store. We will also provide a contact for you so that you can follow up on the status of your order.
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Why aren't you able to ship wines out of state?
Arizona state law prohibits us from shipping wines out of state. We can, however, make accommodations for our customers who live near one of our locations. For a nominal delivery fee, we can deliver your wine selection to your home. To see if we have a store in your community, check out our locations online.
How far in advance do we need to order catering?
48 hours. If you are planning a large event or entertaining during the holidays, we recommend ordering as soon as you choose your date. We may need more than 48 hours to properly plan for all your catering needs.
Do you carry donuts?
We don't offer donuts, but our Boulangerie is like a French Patisserie ? filled with delectable breakfast treats such as our award-winning buttery Croissants and a wide variety of Danish, Scones, Muffins, Bialy, Bagels, Turnovers and Bear Claws.


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1. The Palatine Light: "…legends agreed that a female passenger had refused to leave the ship as it sank, and those who claim to witness its reappearances say that her screams are heard from the ship…"
2. The Octavius: "The captain's log showed that the ship had attempted the Northwest Passage, which had never been successfully traversed. The ship and the bodies of her frozen crew apparently completed the passage after drifting amongst the pack ice for 13 years."
3. The Baychimo: "The Baychimo was abandoned in the Arctic Ocean when it became trapped in pack ice and was thought doomed to sink, but remained afloat and was sighted numerous times over the next 38 years without ever being salvaged."
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text: Trunk or Treat, is a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween. It is usually a church or community-sponsored event held in a large parking lot. The sponsors of the Trunk or Treat event park their cars together and open their trunks to reveal Halloween-themed decorations. Children can walk from trunk to trunk to look at the decorations and receive candy and treats. These events provide a controlled and safe family environment for trick-or-treaters of all ages.


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Splash unveils "Get Dirty" campaign to launch new DNM line
Summer means a renewed appetite for denim and all things casual – so local high-street brand Splash takes this cue and unveils its "Get Dirty" campaign to celebrate the launch of the label's new denim line DNM.
The aptly titled 'Get Dirty' campaign was conceptualized and launched in early February on social media platforms and across various colleges in the UAE inviting a younger audience to be face of the campaign.
To give customers the raw and edgy feel of a denim, 'Get Dirty' was shot in a cement factory in Dubai with a slew of models and the three finalists chosen from almost 8000 entries received on the brand's call to be the face. An extremely believable campaign that gives shoppers something to connect with and talk about, 'Get Dirty' was shot over a period of two days by ace fashion photographer Tejal Patni.
Splash CEO Raza Beig commented, "The 'Get Dirty' campaign is not just about jeans, it is about a lifestyle. We wanted to do something unique to launch this category and since denim is all about youth, there was no better way to present the brand than by engaging them to be a face of the brand. The search for the faces received an overwhelming response and we shot the campaign with a great mix of professional and fresh faces."
The new DNM collection is now available at Splash stores across the UAE and GCC region with knockdown prices ranging from AED 45 to AED 160.


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Go with less meat, more veggies
"More vegetables, less meat" describes my family's diet as we move into summer.
It's also part of the subtitle of a great new guidebook for making that shift: "Vegetables Please: The More Vegetables, Less Meat Cookbook."
Written by British cookbook author Carolyn Humphries and released by DK Publishing in March, the $25 hardback already has been used several times by my wife, who, especially this time of year when it's a bit easier, is always looking for ways to dial down the amount of meat we eat.
She particularly likes this book, because it gives options for making most recipes with no meat or with a little meat.
One of the oddest ones she tried was for homemade hot dogs made with oats, carrots, onion and Stilton cheese. They sounded and looked a little funny, but they weren't bad at all.
As with all the recipes, Humphries gives an "If adding meat ..." option at the end. In this case, you could add a pound of pork sausage instead of the oats, tomato paste, soy sauce, mushroom ketchup, parsley and eggs -- but the recipes really don't need the meat.
While some of the recipes are quirky, and you'll see beans and nuts in dishes where you might not expect them, this book avoids the off-putting-to-some vegetarian-cookbook thing of calling for seaweeds and meat substitutes and other odd ingredients.
It's quite impressive how many veggies are packed into some of these recipes.
The Spring Vegetable Stew with Fresh Herb Dumplings, which we made without the optional chicken thighs, were delicious. Nor did we add duck to the Snow Pea, Sweet Potato and Cashew Red Curry.
There's another great recipe, for a meatloaf with less meat in it.


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The Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) project started out of need for a parking lot and a bus stop on the site of the new Center of Excellence building, but the client wanted it to be more. The facility was to "tell a story" about sustainable design and inform the neighborhood of its work. They had a vision for the site to become an arts and cultural destination, to become a model of development for future urban books. A parking lot for 99 cars will be anchored by a large detention basin to mitigate the storm water run-off from within the site. Five parking spaces will be designated for hybrid vehicles and another five spaces will be equipped with car chargers for electric vehicle re-charging. A solar PV amature at the south edge of the parking lot will provide electricity to maintain the lighting and car charging stations. A small pavilion will become a shelter for bus passengers. The pavilion will have bike vending available for people to rent bikes, vending machines for a quick snack and lockers to store possessions. While waiting on a cold day, passengers can sit on a radiant bench, heated by the sun. A display wall will actively monitor the energy usage and production of the facility and allow workers to see work that is being done. It is intended to be "net zero".
The ITC will incorporate several environmental features that will reduce energy consumption, mitigate storm water runoff and be a tangible example for other ecologically-minded urban projects in Syracuse.
The ITC project will collect site-generated storm water run-off in a shallow basin that will encourage evaporation as well as transpiration through its use of plantings. A controlled outflow will connects the basin to the city's combined storm sewer system. As designed, this system will maintain storm water outflow at, or below allowable limits.
Solar Energy Collection is a major design feature of the ITC. Using either Photovoltaic (PV) and/or Solar Thermal Energy (STE) collection systems, the project is intended to generate all of its own energy – it is designed to be "net-zero". This includes the required electric loads for the ITC equipment, as well as the LED parking lot lighting. The PV collection system will be tied to the sites electrical system, allowing the overall site to benefit from any excess power that is generated.
Solar power monitoring will be displayed to the general public, showing current usage as well as power being generated. The form of the collection structure will change seasonally in order to increase its efficiency. By adjusting orientation to changing sun angles, the adapting structure will visually demonstrate seasonal optimization.
In winter, part of the collected solar energy will be utilized to temper the environmental conditions for transit riders waiting for the bus. A heated bench and partial wind enclosure will provide a warmed micro -environment through the use of radiant technologies. Using energy collected through PV and/or STE collection systems, the Intermodal Transportation Center will provide a safe-haven from the cold winds and harsh temperatures of the Syracuse winter.


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The technology of networking and transferring data via power cables has been around for quite sometime now but it still has yet to really take off. If you don't know IP over power lines turns your house's power grid into a multi-linked network cable. Although many are still new to this technology, it is a great way to solve wire clutter problems around the office or home as well as signal.
To potentially entice you to switch over, Netgear has announced a new Powerline extender. This paves way for more imaginative cable management on your desktop. They claim that this device will be able to provide a transfer rate of up to 85 Mbps. Coming in at the price of $79.99, I expect that it will be best suited for those who put a lot of importance on tidiness around their network.
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Goddard union says poison pen may be tied to firing
PLAINFIELD The president of the union that newly represents the staff at Goddard College is investigating whether a member was fired recently because of an anonymous letter voicing grievances with the administration.
Ron Patenaude, president of United Auto Workers Local 2322, said he is looking into whether a facilities worker was fired because the school believes he was connected to the letter that was sent to media outlets around the state and posted online. The union refused to publicly identify the employee.
The Times Argus received a copy of the letter in the mail a week ago but did not publish or post it.
The five-page letter, on Goddard letterhead, criticizes President Barbara Vacarr for decisions she has made as president over the past two and a half years.
The majority of the letter is devoted to appointments she made. The letter says the appointments were not vetted through a proper hiring process and that Vacarr essentially has been hiring her friends. Other appointees, the letter says, have little or no experience in the jobs for which they were hired.
The letter also talks about instances of Vacarr exploding in anger at the faculty and a member of her administration frequently breaking down and crying out of frustration during meetings.
Vacarr isnt the only one under scrutiny, as the letter criticizes the board of trustees for taking up the issue of an elder housing development at the college. The letter alleges a conflict of interest because the chairwoman of the board, Andrea Clay, and her husband, board member Jim Clay, are in the business of elder care. On Thursday afternoon, Goddards website said Andrea Clay is currently vice-president and partner in Regency Pacific Inc., which provides senior residential services in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California and Hawaii.
The school Thursday would not confirm or deny whether a staffer was fired. Diane Zeigler at KSE Partners, the public relations firm that works for the college, said the school does not discuss personnel matters and had no comment about anonymous letters.
The firm was also named in the letter in regard to a recent Seven Days article about Vacarr with the headline How President Barbara Vacarr plans to save Goddard College. The letter calls it an example of the consultants ability to spin Vacarr in a positive light to the detriment of the school.
Staff members voted overwhelmingly in January to join UAW Local 2322, based out of Massachusetts, which already represents the faculty.
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Im one of those people who love change. I like to meet new people, try new restaurants, visit new places on vacation, and attempt new hobbies.
My decorating partner, Matt Fox, can attest to the fact I also like to change the look of a room, particularly with the change of seasons.
Granted, different looks can be achieved by changing artwork, pillows, and throws, but what if you want a whole new look?
Well, if the budget doesnt allow for all new furniture, there is an alternative. Slipcovers can provide a quick and easy makeover for any room in your home.
Slipcovers are very versatile. Not only can they hide unattractive upholstery, but they can also change the entire color palette of a room. Dark upholstery pieces which create a warm, inviting atmosphere in the winter months may seem a bit too warm for spring and summer. The addition of white slip covers can create a cool haven for those hot humid days.
They can also work wonders with furniture pieces that dont quite match, either in color or style. Coordinating slipcovers can turn mismatched furniture into a matched set or instantly transform the old couch you inherited from Grandma into a beautiful new sofa.
For apartment dwellers who might find themselves living with neutral walls and carpeting, slipcovers are a wonderful option. Warmth and interest can be added to neutral spaces through the use of bright colored slipcovers and interesting pieces of art.
Do you have kids and pets? Slipcovers can be a relatively inexpensive way to extend the life of your new furniture. Just think, when the kids head off to college, you can whip off the slipcover and have a brand new sofa!
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Thanksgiving has always centered on consumption, but it's taken on a different meaning in recent years as Black Friday creeps further into the family-oriented festivities.
Opening day
More stores and shopping centers than ever will open for business Thursday and stay open later this weekend to draw holiday traffic.
The exception is Walmart, which is open 24 hours, but its Thanksgiving Day deals don't start until 6 p.m.
Here's a rundown of the opening times for some popular Charleston-area retailers on Thursday. For closings and locations not listed, call the stores or visit their websites.
6 a.m. Kmart
7 a.m. Big Lots; Dollar General
8 a.m. Dollar Tree; Family Dollar
4 p.m. Michaels
5 p.m. Toys R Us (8 p.m. for the Citadel Mall store)
6 p.m. Best Buy
8 p.m. American Eagle; Anna's Linens; Banana Republic (10 p.m. at Tanger Outlet); Belk; Dicks's Sporting Goods; Gap (10 p.m. at Tanger); HHGregg; JC Penney; Kohl's; Old Navy (10 p.m. at Tanger); Palmetto Moon (9 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre and Azalea Square); Sears; Staples; Target; Ulta.
For a more detailed list of stores' special hours this weekend, visit http://blog.postandcourier.com/retail-report/
The number of retail stores opening on the holiday has jumped dramatically this year, and many are opening as early as 6 a.m. on the holiday.
Shopping tips
Understand payment terms and penalties before signing up for layaway. Walmart and Toys R Us are waiving layaway fees during the holidays.
Make a budget; stick to it.
Keep receipts and get copies of stores' return policies.
Beware of purchasing extra service warranties or insurance contracts. Some expensive devices may already be covered under manufacturers' warranties.
Stores open all night on Thanksgiving through Black Friday will offer deals on certain items at certain times. Visit store websites to time your visits accordingly.
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While some people welcome the extended hours and beefed-up deals, others say retailers are taking away from the holiday's purpose.
Black Friday has long been the retail industry's version of the Super Bowl. But analysts say a strong performance is even more critical to executives this year, which could explain why more stores are extending their Black Friday hours.
"Retailers are experiencing a very lousy retail year across the board, and I think they're trying to figure out anything they can possibly do to keep their sales up," said Britt Beemer, founder and chairman of Summerville-based America's Research Group.
While forecasts from the National Retail Federation say holiday sales will grow 3.9 percent this year, retailers will have to work extra hard for their profits. They're dealing with a shorter shopping season and fewer people who plan to participate in the all-important holiday kick-off weekend.
The span between Thanksgiving and Christmas generates up to 40 percent of a retailer's annual business. But with Thanksgiving falling later in November this year — the latest it's been since 2002 — retailers have less time to meet their financial goals.
The National Retail Federation estimates that 140 million people will shop this weekend, a slight decline from 147 million who planned to shop Black Friday sales last year.
But the trade group also said about 33 million shoppers planned to hit the stores on Thanksgiving. It's the first time it has projected that figure.
Even if executives of major stores wanted to stay closed on the holiday, Beemer said taking the moral high ground wouldn't be worth it.
"I don't think retailers can afford to give up that much traffic," he said.
Stores that have never opened on the holiday are falling in line with retail giants such as Walmart and Target, which have been starting their Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving for several years.
Kohl's, for example, will open during the holiday for the first time this year. The deals start at 8 p.m., and the store will remain open for 28 straight hours until midnight Saturday.
Opening salvos
Critics of the early openings say its unfair to stores' employees, and that it threatens to diminish the holiday's meaning. About 10 shoppers in the Target store in Mount Pleasant on Monday said they wouldn't shop on Thanksgiving, and many said they were morally opposed to it.
"The way I see it, people in retail deserve to spend Thanksgiving with their families like anybody else. The holidays are really about family, it shouldn't be about shopping or getting good deals," said Michele Ross of Mount Pleasant.
Ross is far from alone in that viewpoint.
About 60 petitions calling for stores to remain closed on Thanksgiving have been posted to the petition site Change.org. They have garnered a collective 188,000 signatures, according to the Huffington Post.
Executives of stores opening on Thanksgiving have said they are responding to consumer demand.
Best Buy will open earlier than ever this year at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, and executives said in a release that, "millions of people made it clear that they wanted to shop on Thanksgiving evening."
Best Buy went on to say its employees are working the holiday to help out the company's performance.
"Much of the internal feedback we have gotten so far reflects our collective desire to serve customers and have a successful holiday," the release said.
Beemer said workers may have a different motivation to work.
"Employees hate it, they tell us. But most employees need the money to afford gifts for their own families, so they're willing to do it," he said.
Most locally owned stores will be closed on the holiday. One exception is Palmetto Moon. Its four locations will open at 9 p.m. and will remain open until 10 p.m. Friday. President Eric Holzer said he understands that it's lot to ask employees to work Thanksgiving night.
"We also know that our customers are the most important thing, and if our customers are out shopping at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, we're going to do what's best to serve our customers," he said.
Local majority
Other Lowcountry merchants will be offering doorbusters early Friday morning.
M. Dumas & Sons at 294 King St. will open at 5 a.m. Friday to offer special deals to early birds. Jordan Lash, a store manager, said it's not likely the men's apparel shop will open much earlier than that in the future.
"What are we going to do, make our employees stay here all night long?" he said. "We like to let our employees have a life."
Penny Vaigneur, owner of Copper Penny and Copper Penny Shooz, agreed.
"I really wouldn't want to interfere with my employees' family day," she said.
The Copper Penny stores on Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and King Street will open at 8 a.m. Friday, two hours earlier than usual. Gwynn's of Mount Pleasant will offer sales throughout the weekend, but owner Marshall Simon said they wouldn't be opening any earlier than usual.
"We're not the kind of store that opening at midnight would drive our customer," he said. "To take the employees from their families on Thursday doesn't seem right, and to get families shopping that night just to get better prices, it's not right."
Ashley Magrath said that while she understands it might not be ideal for employees to work on the holiday, she doesn't think early store openings threatens the meaning of Thanksgiving.
"I definitely don't think it cuts into family time, at least not for my family," she said.
Magrath usually stands in line on Thanksgiving night with her brothers and sisters to get doorbuster deals on Christmas gifts for their family.
This year they'll head to Wal-Mart at about 6 p.m. to look for a new car seat and toys for her sons. Then, she and her sister will make their way to Belk in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, where she said shoppers can score gift cards and other promotions.
"Different families like to do different things for fun on Thanksgiving," she said. "I think its nice to go shopping with my sister or my mom, it's a good way to spend time together."
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First grader Alexis Duplessis at Coastal Christian Prep searches for the perfect toys as she shops at Target Monday November 25, 2013 to donate to Toys for Tots. Students from first and second grade raised their own money so that they could buy toys at the Mount Pleasant Target to donate for the U.S Marine Corps Reserve annual toy drive. Grace Beahm/Staff×


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We had a great compost giveaway on 28th. The wind and rain did for the training at the end of the afternoon, though! We're repeating the session on 26th May at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses – see below
If you're a community grower in Lambeth, come along to a course of free training and workshops we're offering this summer. Scroll down for the schedule.
- share your expertise on growing and tell us what you want to know
- explore opportunities to generate income from growing
- network with others involved in community growing
The sessions are participatory and led by the needs of the group. Fiona and Draeyk are facilitating the sessions and are experienced trainers in horticulture and food/community working. We'll also have special guests, and employ the expertise and experience of the group.
You can dip in and out of the course. Feedback and content will be posted on the IEL blog after each session.
RSVP your attendance on http://projectdirt.com/group/incredibleediblelambeth. You can also contact us on email@example.com, putting 'workshops' in the subject line.
Please keep checking back here – some details may change!
Session 1: Growing
when Friday May 25th, 2 – 3.30
where by the new raised beds by Clapham Common Bandstand Cafe
what Growing on, potting up, transplanting, planting distances; crops for resilence; the Lambeth food strategy.
We'll be transplanting squash, quinoa, amaranth and drying bean seedlings, so bring a trowel (and gloves if you need them) in the new raised beds.
This event is for all community growers as well as local people who want to help look after the beds over the summer.
who Fiona Law (IEL member, South London Master Gardener Coordinator, Lambeth resident/grower, horticultural trainer), Victor Chin-Kit (Area Parks Officer, Clapham Common)
Special Guest: Sue Sheehan (Lambeth Green Community Champions Officer)
Session 2: Sowing and Selling
when Saturday May 26th, 2 – 3.30
where Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses
what planning sowing: what do your community gardeners want to eat? what are good crops to sell? what are crops for winter storage?
who Fiona , Beth Barber of Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses Special guest: Natasha Soares, coordinator with East Dulwich veg box scheme, Local Greens
Session 3: Developing
when Sunday July 1st 2 – 3.30 After open (green) house in the morning and lunch that is otherwise open to the public Myatt's Fields Greenhouses
where Myatt's Fields Park, Cormont Road London SE5 9RA
what Summer sowing for autumn and winter
Adding value; well-being, vitality and nourishment
who Draeyk and Fiona
Session 4 Thinking bigger
when Saturday 21st July, 10.30 – 13.00
where the IEL polytunnel project - exact location tbc!!
what Growing under cover: the possibilities for extending the season; social enterprise and co-production. Lunch together
who Fiona, members of the IEL team
4a optional extra session for topics and trainers that emerge from the group
when Sunday July 29, 2 – 3.30
where Streatham Common Community Garden
what tbc
who tbc
Session 5: Composting
when Wednesday 22nd August, 4 – 6pm
where Cressingham Community Garden, Tulse Hill
what compost and growing media; evaluation – project management, communication, intention, language.
who Pamela (Cressingham Gardens), Draeyk and Philip (Lambeth Compost Doctor)
We'll also be meeting up at the Lambeth Country Show (15-16 September), at the September Myatt's Field Harvest event (also September, probably more cooking/preserving with Draeyk) and at our fabulous harvest festival and pumpkin competition in October.


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Wasn't it a Panda Keychain? You and naiadknight both earned them.
I received my sample copy of the cover yesterday evening, and am pleased to report that the artist did NOT place Beavis and Butthead in the cornfield!
Wasn't it a Panda Keychain? You and naiadknight both earned them.
I received my sample copy of the cover yesterday evening, and am pleased to report that the artist did NOT place Beavis and Butthead in the cornfield!
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, steak in one hand, chocolate in the other, yelling "Holy F***, What a Ride!"
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@MarieGray - you win. You just win. I don't know what you win, but you won it. She's a baker with poo in her pocket.
I know right? I have to tell you....I sat my husband and the one kid that was home down at the dinner table last night and read them some of your funniest posts...and you had them in stitches..so now they are coming up with creative names for our neighbors (who remind me of yours) we have some ppl from the bronx on one side who call their 4 year old daughter and 9 year old downs syndrome son crackhead and zipperhead or little f**kers, depends on the day....we have the lady with poo in her pocket...and the irish guy on the other side...who is angry all the time...I think he needs to drink more whiskey like any good irishmen. Anyway.....the best thing about our poo pocket lady, is that she wears these HOT HOT HOT leggings, and giant fur coats, and one of her dogs, wears a diaper sometimes, and because of it, his bum is stained red. ??????????????????? You can't make this stuff up.....
oooo a Panda key chain. Most excellent!
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15 pounds down! with more to go!
The Burrito of Sadness is totally understandable...you are grieving your loss. I make no sense though. About a week and a half ago, I hit a new low weight wise since I started primal/paleo, life is good and I am happy. Great time to celebrate and fall off the wagon...after all, I deserve it, right? I have spent the last week feeling and looking like hell. I have had so much water retention I literally ripple....my face was so bloated and my eyelids were so swollen I couldn't see as well. Almost 9 pounds up from one glutenized item. It is slowly going down now and my face isn't so disturbing to look at. Lesson learned. (hopefully learned anyhow)
Mysterious? I like that description, but today's activities honestly included nothing more than editing my series, reveling in the lack of Beavis and Butthead on my book cover, and running around the road in my jammies with a broom trying to catch that stupid chicken.
This was a most excellent adventure!running around the road in my jammies with a broom trying to catch that stupid chicken.
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After 40 days of practices, scrimmages, and preseason exhibitions, the Stetson men's basketball team is finally set to officially open up the 2013-14 season this Friday. The Hatters will challenge Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN3.
Stetson swept a pair of home exhibitions during the preseason, defeating Tampa 61-59 and topping Palm Beach Atlantic 71-61. A total of 13 different Hatters, including six newcomers, saw the court during the two preseason contests.
New Head Hatter Corey Williams will make his head coaching debut in a familiar setting on Friday. An assistant under Leonard Hamilton at Florida State for the last six seasons, Williams will lead Stetson in challenging a Clemson team that the Seminoles went 8-5 against during his tenure in Tallahassee.
Stetson, which starts the campaign with eight straight road contests, is aiming to earn its first ever win against the Tigers on Friday. Clemson has won all six match-ups against the Hatters, the most recent being a 66-39 win back in 1998.
The Hatters have had recent success in season openers though, winning three out of their last four, which includes an 89-79 road victory over the Atlantic Coast Conference's Wake Forest back in 2010-11.
Friday night's tilt will be available live on ESPN3 and the WatchESPN app with Roy Philpott and Nate Ross on the call. Fans can also tune in to WSBB 1230 AM, WTJV 1490 AM, MyAM1230.com, or the WSBB mobile app to listen to the game on the Hatters Radio Network.
Live Stats will be available at ClemsonTigers.com, and fans can follow along with everything involving Hatters basketball this weekend by following @StetsonMBB on Twitter and Instagram. Signing up for the Hat-Alerts text messaging service will also get you in-game score updates and postgame stories.
Broadcast Note: ESPN3 and WatchESPN is available to fans who receive ESPN's linear networks as part of their video subscription from Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast Xfinity TV or Midcontinent Communications, Cablevision or Cox Communications. The app is available free to download for Android devices from the Google Play store and Amazon Appstore and for Apple devices from the App Store, as well as online via WatchESPN.com.


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The above chart is a major wake-up call for anyone who still believes that China will continue to import ever-increasing volumes of major commodities such as polyethylene (PE). It suggests demand and import growth are now at much lower levels than in the past, and may even have begun to peak. The chart shows cumulative volumes in […]
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China's PE imports tumble as market slows, local output rises
China's PE market down 2.5% in H1
China's surging demand led the chemical world out of recession and into boom territory. Its 53% increase in polyethylene (PE) demand between 2008 – 2010 (up 6.2 MT), was typical of the support it provided. But H1 2011 has not maintained this momentum, as the chart shows. Its PE demand was actually down 2.5% versus […]
Global chemical output returns to growth
The above chart, based on data from the excellent weekly American Chemistry Council report, highlights the changes in chemical production over the past year. November saw world production (black line) finally turn positive again versus the previous 12 months, for the first time since August 2008. For an industry used to steady growth in line […]
The end of 'stretch targets'
There is little doubt that chemical growth is weakening. The above chart, taken from Kevin Swift's excellent weekly report for the American Chemistry Council, indicates that a serious downturn is underway.
Paul Hodges is Chairman of International eChem, trusted commercial advisers to the global chemical industry.
The aim of this blog is to share ideas about the influences that may shape the chemical industry over the next 12 – 18 months. It will try to look behind today's headlines, to understand what may happen next in important issues such as oil prices, economic growth and the environment. We may also have some fun, investigating a few of the more offbeat events that take place from time to time. Please do join me and share your thoughts.
Between us, we will hopefully develop useful insights into the key factors that will drive the industry's future performance.


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Ukraine leader's secret residence opened to public
NOVI PETRIVTSI, Ukraine -- The opulent residence of President Viktor Yanukovych has always been a closely guarded secret -- and a symbol of the alleged corruption in the Ukraine. On Saturday, after he fled the capital and its gates were thrown open, thousands streamed into the compound to get a look.
Inside the walled compound known as Mezhyhirya, posh mansions stood amid manicured lawns. There were parks dotted with statues, ponds with fountains and wild ducks, a tennis court, a golf course and a colonnaded pavilion.
As throngs of ordinary Ukrainians got their first look at Yanukovich's luxurious estate, many expressed disgust. Some brought their children -- one even brought his dog. They considered the tour a victory for anti-government demonstrators who fought street battles with police in which dozens were killed last week.
Yanukovych had always refused to talk about his residence, admitting only to living in a modest house.


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Call for Papers
The Southwestern Writers Collection and the Center for the Study of the Southwest at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos invite you to submit a 200-word abstract for a special symposium on John Graves. The symposium, originally set for April, has been rescheduled for September 6-7. 2002.
Graves, best known for his 1960 book _Goodbye to a River_, is one of Texas' most revered writers and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Book Festival in 2000. Graves' writing over the years is testimony to his native Texas: the "woods, hills, mountains, prairies, deserts, and the bays and islands along the Gulf Coast...vegetation, geological phenomenon, and beasts and birds...battles, Indian tribes, and other historic matters...towns, accents, dialects, myths, livelihoods, skills, attitudes, and local ways."
The symposium on John Graves will be held at SWT's Southwestern Writers Collection in conjunction with its current exhibit, The Writer John Graves. The Southwestern Writers Collection holds the bulk of Graves' literary papers and personal memorabilia.
Papers may address any range of topics relating to John Graves and his writing, and should be written for oral presentations of 15-25 minutes. Selected papers from the conference will be published in an upcoming special issue of the journal _Southwestern American Literature_, published by Dr. Mark Busby, Director of the Center for the Study of the Southwest.
Abstracts must be received by August 1, 2002 to be considered. Authors will be notified of selection by August 15. Please send abstracts, paper titles, and contact information to: Connie Todd Curator, Southwestern Writers Collection Southwest Texas State University San Marcos, Texas 78666 Or e-mail email@example.com


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2 arrested, 2 at large after naked robbery victim found in Madison
Two people are arrested and two suspects are still on the loose after allegedly robbing a man who was later found naked on Madison's near east side.
Several people called police Sunday morning after seeing the injured and naked man walking on Williamson St.
The Town of Dunn man told officers he had been socializing at a home in the neighborhood when he was battered and robbed.
He said he was hanging out with a man and a woman for several hours when two other men arrived. One was armed with a gun. The victim says he was pistol whipped and all four of the other people hit him.
The victim was able to escape and run away from the home. The two men who had also come to the home also ran away and are still on the loose.
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It's Official - Ko to Turn Pro
On Monday, LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan granted New Zealand amateur sensation Lydia Ko a waiver on the tour's age-limit requirements, allowing the 16-year-old to become a full-time member at the start of the 2014 season.
"We are looking forward to having Lydia as a full-time member for the 2014 season," Whan said. "It is not often that the LPGA welcomes a rookie who is already a back-to-back LPGA tour champion."
Ko has been the top-ranked woman amateur in the world for the past 130 weeks. While playing on sponsors' exemptions, she's proved her abilities at the highest level by recording two victories on the LPGA Tour - in both the 2012 and '13 Canadian Women's Open, one win on the Ladies European Tour, and two other titles on the Asian LPG.
With her two Canadian Open wins alone, Ko forfeited $600,000 - with each victory bringing $300,000 - because of her amateur status.
With her two Canadian Open wins alone, Ko forfeited $600,000 - with each victory bringing $300,000 - because of her amateur status.
Because of Ko's youth, Whan needed to waive the age minimum of 18 so she could compete on the tour. She plans to tee it up in next month's LPGA Titleholders in Naples, Fla.
"It has always been my dream goal to play on the LPGA and play against the world's best players," Ko said. "I know that becoming a member is not only performing well, but to deal with responsibilities very well. Women's golf is growing day by day, and I would love to be able to inspire other girls to take up the game, and go for it. I believe this is only the start to my career, and I have many new things to learn along the way."
Here's what else Ko had to tell the media in New Zealand after she received word that Whan approved her request for a waiver.
MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone, or good morning to all of you who are coming in from New Zealand. Thank you so much for joining us on this conference call today. As you all know, the LPGA announced this morning that Commissioner Mike Whan has granted Lydia Ko LPGA membership at the start of the 2014 season. The commissioner informed Lydia of his decision late last week, and due to scheduling, the news was announced today.
We have Lydia here on the call to answer questions from the media. Let's get some initial thoughts from Lydia on learning the news that she will be an LPGA member for the 2014 season.
LYDIA KO: Yeah, I'm really excited to start next year. It was my dream goal to play on the LPGA, and I've never imagined myself playing on any other Tour. Yeah, I was so excited and happy when I got the news from the commissioner, but I know that playing the LPGA Tour is not only about playing good golf or playing out on the Tour, but the responsibilities that come with it. Obviously the LPGA Tour and women's golf is getting bigger day by day, so yeah, lots of the players out there on the Tour, so hopefully I'll get to play a little part in that.
Q. What do you feel like is going to be the biggest difference for you psychologically playing as a professional where you know if you win a check it's yours? How do you feel like that's going to affect you as opposed to knowing that even if you won, the money wasn't yours? Do you feel like that's going to be in your mind at all?
LYDIA KO: Yeah, I think definitely it will be for the first couple of tournaments. Yeah, you know, when I was an amateur playing the professional women's tournaments, it didn't mean much about me going up and down score wise, and now it's pretty much a thousand dollars on the line. But yeah, I've just got to learn to not think about that and just enjoy myself and know it's a great opportunity. Yeah, just got to enjoy myself and have fun with all the experience I'll be able to learn.
Q. I'm curious what your schedule will look like next year in terms of how many events you'll play and how you'll balance that with the remainder of your school, and if you could just remind us how much school you have left.
LYDIA KO: Yeah, I'm not sure about how many tournaments I'll play because obviously the schedule for 2014 season isn't out yet, but yeah, it will be my last year at high school next year, and yeah, I'm definitely going to graduate. I don't think I'll be there as much; I'll be there less. It will depend on the schedule for the 2014 season.
Q. Have you made any decisions about managers?
LYDIA KO: Management?
Q. Yeah, have you decided on an agency?
LYDIA KO: No, we haven't decided anything in that area.
Q. How has the week been since you announced turning professional?
LYDIA KO: Well, nothing has been really different. I've been doing my studies, doing the practice as I normally do any other week. Yeah, nothing feels different. You know, I've been trying to not think about it, and when people do say, oh, you're pro now, I kind of go, "Am I?" Yeah, nothing feels that different, but yeah, it's just quite cool to have turned professional and actually get to play on the LPGA Tour for next year.
Q. You touched on it before, continuing school. Does that mean you're still going to be based here in New Zealand?
LYDIA KO: I think so. You know, I want to go to university, so I do need to graduate high school first. I think I will be based here because all my family is here at the moment. It would be quite a big change to move somewhere else.
Q. Does this mean we'll see you at more tournaments?
LYDIA KO: I'm not really sure. We haven't done the schedule yet, and obviously it is a long way from the States or anywhere else around the world from New Zealand, so yeah, that's something we need to talk about.
Q. The tournaments you've won in the past year in New South Wales and Canada, you spent a lot of time preparing for those tournaments, a lot of time at the courses, but I imagine that's probably going to change if you're full time on the Tour. How do you go about handling that change?
LYDIA KO: Well, because I was an amateur this year and I had limited tournaments, I could spend some time between tournaments and get ready for the next one quickly. But I imagine that's all of the process and the things that come with playing on the Tour. I'm actually quite excited to play a couple weeks in a row for the New Zealand Open this year and I'm playing in Thailand this year, so I can make up a few. I only played (inaudible) a couple times. I came back straight after the New Zealand Open and played pretty good. Yeah, I've just got to stick with those changes. I just want to get the feel of what it's like to be a Tour player. It's obviously a lot of hard work playing three or four weeks in a row and then having one week off and then doing that again. Yeah, I just want to get the feeling. I guess experience is a huge part.
Q. Will you be playing I think I heard that you'll be playing the same equipment, or is there a deal in the works where at CME Group you would have a new equipment deal?
LYDIA KO: No, it will be the same clubs that I was using.
Q. What's it going to be like for you to play your first pro event here at the Titleholders with a field like that?
LYDIA KO: I'm super, super excited. I really wanted to play last year, but I couldn't because of exams. So yeah, I was lucky enough to finish early so that I can go and play, and I've never been to Florida, as well. So there will be a whole new destination, as well.
Q. Just back to Guy, do you want him to stay on as your coach, and if things were to change in that sense for whatever reason, if you couldn't travel with you or whatever, how much would that affect you, because obviously you guys have been working together for years.
LYDIA KO: Well, Guy didn't come to that many tournaments this year. It was only like one or two. And yeah, he's not there with me full time. I know he's not going to be there every tournament. Yeah, I don't know what's going to happen. Like I said before, it's kind of too early to decide what's going to go on because I don't know exactly which tournaments I'm going to play in next year. In that planning process I guess we'll get it done.
Q. Have you thought much about the Olympics and representing New Zealand at the Olympics? I just want to double check, it would be New Zealand you'd be wanting to represent, wouldn't it?
LYDIA KO: Yeah, of course. I'd be playing for New Zealand the last couple of years, and I haven't made any plans to change it at all. I love it here, the culture and the country itself. So yeah, it would be great if I'd be able to play the Olympics. Obviously golf will be in the Olympics for the first time in 2016 in Rio, so yeah, I'm really excited, and if I do get the option to play, I think it would be a pretty amazing period of time.
Q. You said all along that your parents would play a major role in this decision. I'm curious what they've said to you in regards to why this is a good time to turn pro and kind of what their advice was.
LYDIA KO: I don't know, like we just kind of came to an idea, and they thought about it, and then I was doing the New Zealand golf campaign with Augusta media with Israel Dagg as we were both ambassadors for the LOVE Golf campaign. Yeah, we were going to do that, and then I thought I might turn pro that same week that we were filming it. I thought it was a good idea to do it at that time, and yeah, it would be a special memory.
Q. Just looking towards Florida, have you talked to anyone about the attention you may face in your first professional tournament?
LYDIA KO: No, not really. You know, this week and last week has gone real fast, and we tend to think not too much about it. I just think on my practice and think on my studies. Yeah, I've been trying to do less thinking about all the pressure and stuff. I know I will feel a little pressure as it will be my first professional tournament as a pro. Yeah, I'm just really excited, and I can't wait for that moment to come.
Q. And who will you be taking to Florida with you?
LYDIA KO: Just my mom, and nothing will change. Obviously I'll be meeting my caddie there.
Q. Can you just tell us how important your mom and dad have been in shaping you as a player, a person?
LYDIA KO: They've been real big, huge influences, big role models. My dad is always out there with me when I train back here at home. He's more bright than me. He puts in a lot of his time for me, and my mom, she travels with me all the time. She's there doing laundry, being the coach, the manager. She plays a huge role, as well. I know I couldn't be here without them. You know, I believe that obviously the children for each parent is very special, but my parents, they've done so many great things for me. I'm always thankful even though sometimes I don't really say it.
Q. Back on the Olympics, there's been some talk about whether there were big sponsorship deals coming from Korea, they might want you to change allegiances and play under the Korean flag. Are you adamant you want to stay with New Zealand for life?
LYDIA KO: Yeah, nothing has changed. Over the last couple of years that's what I've thought.
Q. Tell us, what was your hardest exam, and what was the exam you had the most fun with?
LYDIA KO: I've actually only done one yet, and that was my English language. We have two papers for English language, and I've got one on Friday. I'm really nervous about the one coming up. It's on commentary stuff. Yeah, I'm really nervous. And next week I've got my photography exam. Yeah, I'm super excited for that. It's about being creative. You can't really go wrong. But something like English or maths you can definitely go wrong. I'm pretty nervous. I don't normally get nervous for exams, but somehow I am.
Q. What is the topic for your paper?
LYDIA KO: This week's?
Q. Yeah, the English paper.
LYDIA KO: Yeah, it's commentary, so just commentary writing.
The transcript for the above interview is courtesy of ASAP Sports.
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Nokia Lumia 1020 in red surfaces, coming to AT&T
0. phoneArena 17 Jul 2013, 06:11 posted on
A mysterious image of an unknown red Nokia Lumia with Nokia's Pro Cam installed and AT&T's logo on top…
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1. chunk1x (Posts: 248; Member since: 25 Jun 2011)
The biggest mistake that Nokia did to this phone is pricing this too high for last year specs. Lumia 1020 should have next gen WP specs.
2. yann (Posts: 222; Member since: 15 Jul 2010)
I'm sick and tired from so called specs!!!
If your phone runs well and suits you, why you should care about specs?
Resolution of the screen - Apple start this stupid Retina display, that is completly useless. Then smartphones became with full HD resolution on 5" screen?!? For what??? To drain battery and need quad or octa cores in CPU? Can you see the dots on your screen on 200 ppi? Yes, you can but....with spy glass!
7. raunak (Posts: 507; Member since: 12 Oct 2011)
Exactly. The way I see it, 1020 is the best phone on the market. 925, with its "last year specs" actually performs more smoothly than S4 and One and this one has double the RAM.
15. TROLL (banned) (Posts: 4851; Member since: 13 Apr 2012)
Why wouldn't it cause it's still not a finishef project: "still half-baked unmatured OS" why not we put the Android OS on this phone! It would lag even more!
Stop comparing a half-produced OS to a Full Android OS™
It will take Wp10 to be on par with Android. Till then wait a very
Looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time for Apps and games and updates. Cause there is no Custom Rom or Kernels nor jailbreak to help.
Listen to what the Mesia says
10. icyrock1 (Posts: 307; Member since: 25 Mar 2013)
I'm sick of this myth. Quadcore and higher clock speed DOES NOT mean you lose battery life. Just look at the S4 LTE Advanced, it has a higher clocked S800 than the regular S4, yet gets better battery life than the normal S4 (see every article about it).
Better specs doesn't mean you give up battery life. If anything, you gain batter life from using a newer CPU and GPU architecture.
Now about screen resolution. I agree. Generally, 720p is good enough. What matters more is color accuracy, screen type, how long it lasts, durability, etc
11. chunk1x (Posts: 248; Member since: 25 Jun 2011)
Hey dumb ass! All Windows coming(including Nokia) out with next gen processors(quad core) this year or early next year. Rumor mill is already spitting out next gen WP devices and can be seen right now in Phone Arena. So basically, it is like Lumia 900 and Lumia 920 senario all over again.
Also, current Lumia 920-925 have the shortest battery life than current Android flagship phones like the S4 and there is a recent topic on this site to prove it.
DAMN YOU FANBOYS! You don't listen to logic.
FYI, this might be its Nokia flagship:
14. TROLL (banned) (Posts: 4851; Member since: 13 Apr 2012)
Then why are you or will be buying Eos or just be happy with your current device for thr next 5 years and don't buy a phone.
Good really suits you. Must be an average joe or OAP.
16. chunk1x (Posts: 248; Member since: 25 Jun 2011)
I bet you that these folks in the Windows camp never played the coolest high graphic games like Real Racing 3 and Asphalt 7.
19. TROLL (banned) (Posts: 4851; Member since: 13 Apr 2012)
You can't play highend games on NokiaWp8 it Laaaaaaaaags like hell.
Adreno225 is a joke
20. chunk1x (Posts: 248; Member since: 25 Jun 2011)
Biggest joke is that these games are not even available to the Windows.
25. sniper1087 (Posts: 508; Member since: 31 Dec 2011)
Well first of it is available on wp8 and secondly talking aout games... I have an android and ios and dont have a single game, because I use it for business, if i want to play games I rather use a pc or a console.
Proof that is on wp8:
36. lansky1213 (Posts: 11; Member since: 31 Jan 2013)
Not true at all! Wp8 don't lag at all. Android lags just flipping through home screens!
22. haseebzahid (Posts: 1853; Member since: 22 Feb 2012)
ROFL those games are made for kids and casual people who never before played a game
real gamers go for console or Desktop games if u want to know what graphics is then be silent cuz tese android higest end games looks cute to me but meh technology isnt that advance to get close to real gaming
24. chunk1x (Posts: 248; Member since: 25 Jun 2011)
Of course these games will never match consoles or PCs. You completely missed the point.
32. haseebzahid (Posts: 1853; Member since: 22 Feb 2012)
so did you missed as well
i am wp7.8 user playing PC for last 20 years tried games on phone never got hang of them still love the PC. so no point for android + me . and yes i did tried android games on friend phones .
Graphics when u been around in so detailed games you dont like these games they all seems outdated 2005 engine based games.
in Office i develop for android but my choice is WP simple easy and fluid apps comes and go. Games on other hand are differnt story.
and thats my choice . so does everyone have there own reasons to buy wp
you are no one to judge why we dont buy android ur opion is well heard but ur decision cant overrule others..
stop pretending you can impose ur choice on others.sicen this is your and all ur fellow android attacker on PA are here for
28. Bilpocalypse (Posts: 301; Member since: 13 Oct 2012)
I actually have both of those games on my Lumia 920. They both run lag free. I think it is hilarious that you guys are trying to make a point about WP8 not having high end games by naming 2 high end games that actually are on WP8.
30. cam-whore (Posts: 164; Member since: 21 Feb 2013)
i know three games that play well and exclusive only on android, "LAG-a-thon," "BUG attack," and the latest one released days ago, "Phone Grenade"(pocket-blower)... android just ain't stable enough...even on octacore....
35. lansky1213 (Posts: 11; Member since: 31 Jan 2013)
Wrong! We got asphalt 7! And that's why I have a Xbox for.
33. lansky1213 (Posts: 11; Member since: 31 Jan 2013)
Amen! Android users are the only idiots that care bout specs cause android is the only software that needs quad core cpu's to run kind of smooth. 1080p looks great but so does 720 specially on a screen less then 5inches. Really hope Cyan 1020 comes to AT&T
3. KINGJUAN27 (Posts: 210; Member since: 02 Jul 2012)
It's called BUSINESS. After all, Nokia isn't a charity institution! LOL :D
4. EXkurogane (Posts: 863; Member since: 07 Mar 2013)
$660 unlocked is not expensive; when 808 PureView was launched last year, the price was around $600.
When Lumia 920 was launched last year, it was $650.
8. raunak (Posts: 507; Member since: 12 Oct 2011)
I don't see why they'd price 1020 over 920 (299 vs 99) if the off-contract price is same. Probably because they are still selling 920 on at&t and don't want to discontinue it.
23. EXkurogane (Posts: 863; Member since: 07 Mar 2013)
How much it costs on carrier depends on how much the carrier is willing to subsidize it. But from the off-contract price it is definitely not expensive, and i think Nokia doesnt want to cannibalize the sales of the 920.
13. TROLL (banned) (Posts: 4851; Member since: 13 Apr 2012)
Good they priced it so high, that no one will be buying this scrap®z: which my L920 has no apps and games and really sucks®
38. DerryAhmad (Posts: 278; Member since: 05 May 2012)
I agree that phone with last year's spec should not be priced high. BUT.. The Lumia 1020 has PREMIUM Camera that No other OEM has. That alone should justify its price.
Also, aside from the processor, the Lumia 920 also has some of the last years high end specs including Hyper sensitive screen, Rich audio recording and Wireless Charging.
And be patient, a version of the Lumia 1020 with next gen WP specs will be available as soon as Microsoft do their homework. It's not Nokia's fault that WP hasn't supported Quadcore Proc yet.
5. papss (unregistered)
How did this turn into talks about price? Dumb fandroid comments again..
anyways on to red. I would rather have it in red than any of the current colors. I'd like to see matte red though
6. raunak (Posts: 507; Member since: 12 Oct 2011)
It does look like Nokia is switching back to matte with 1020. White, black and yellow are.
31. ahhxd717 (Posts: 332; Member since: 08 Dec 2011)
My friend has a red L920 and it's definitely a looker.
9. DontHateOnS60 (Posts: 867; Member since: 20 Apr 2009)
Cyan should have been the color instead of yellow.
18. Karl.Hummer (Posts: 5; Member since: 17 Jul 2013)
Yellow is the new cyan.
29. Bilpocalypse (Posts: 301; Member since: 13 Oct 2012)
I want the old cyan back.
12. tigermcm (Posts: 855; Member since: 02 Sep 2009)
THIS in red *drools* but on att only why!!!!!????
17. TROLL (banned) (Posts: 4851; Member since: 13 Apr 2012)
Cause no carriers wants to sell Wp8
Nokia had, has to beg carriers to sell there good for nothing platform.
No one will or want'd to buy Nokia devices know
21. tigermcm (Posts: 855; Member since: 02 Sep 2009)
your logic is VERY flawed. it's not Nokia's platform for one and if no one wanted to buy nokia devices why do they sell more than HTC and Samsung WP8s?? if you're going to troll at least make sense and speak english sheesh
26. stulla (Posts: 15; Member since: 20 Jun 2012)
what's the commotion over specs...if the phone runs well why go putting stuff in it that dont add up...most phones from you go data plan you have to be walking with chargers or spare battery because of these amped up specs some of you guys want...nokia rulesssssssss
27. 7thspaceman (Posts: 1545; Member since: 14 Feb 2011)
a lot of us Windows 8 smartphone folks are more interested in buying a Windows 8 smartphone with a 5 inch 1080P screen plus the great 920 camera and the new qualcom CPU chips than buying a super camera lumia 1020. The Windows 8 tiles would look better on a smart phone with a bigger screen. HTC should have made the Titan 4.7 inch screen windows smart phone with windows 8 specs wow folks it would have been a real hit. it was a very popular Windows 7.5 mango smart phone. some HTC titan owners with windows 7.8 still love it!
34. lansky1213 (Posts: 11; Member since: 31 Jan 2013)
Android is good for those who root and customize all damn day! But it's ugly, laggy, and everybody and their mother has one (galaxy). iPhone is a mature OS and dnt need all the high end specs to work great! I got every app that I need on wp8 except clipboard and that's on the way. Wp8 phones and OS looks better!
37. valapsp (Posts: 557; Member since: 12 Aug 2011)
I want gray!


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Granada, Spain
Students must apply through the Office of International Programs.
A story from Valpo student Brittany Bowers. Britany participated in the Granada study abroad program during fall 2006.
Read more stories about the Granada program.I loved living in Granada, Spain! What affected me the most was the rich culture of the city. I loved how tiny and quaint the city felt with its narrow, winding streets. The night life was nothing to complain about either... there was always friends to hang out with, a bar to go to, tea to drink, and tapas to eat! My favorite part of Granada was the Alhambra. I loved learning about the history of the city and a large part of that was its time under Arabic rule. To this day you can still see the influences of that culture. The Alhambra is such a beautiful sight, I would stand and look at it in awe if I was walking by it. Also, I loved the Cathedral of Granada. It is so massive! And all around it there are little Arabic shops run mostly by people from Morocco. They would always have such beautiful items, such as tea sets, scarfs, bags, etc. I loved just listening to music and looking around these shops on a sunny day. Another great part of being in Spain was the traveling I got to do. The Central College program is amazing! We had the chance to travel to Toledo, Segovia, Madrid, Ronda, Cordoba, and Sevilla with the program. It was a wonderful way to get to know the country. On the side, I traveled to Barcelona and Valencia with some friends. I also had the opportunity to go to Morocco for four days with a program offered at our school. It was one of the most fascinating experiences of my life. It was awkward because the official languages there are French and Arabic, and I don't know either of those languages. It is beautiful over there and the people are so friendly. It also broke a lot of stereotypes for me. In December I went to Ireland with some friends, and it was gorgeous as well! It was quite the shock to hear English all around me though. I would highly recommend the Granada, Spain program. I made all kinds of new friends, learned more Spanish, and traveled a lot. It's the experience of a lifetime and I will never forget it. Gracias a la Universidad de Valparaiso!" ~ Brittany Bowers