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House race the story of where to get cash
In a GOP primary, one candidate gets his from inside District 50, while his rival gets hers from outside.
By DEMORRIS A. LEE
Published August 25, 2006
CLEARWATER - You can tell a lot about a candidate's support and popularity from where he or she gets money, said Tony DiMatteo, president of the Pinellas County Republican Party.
In the House District 50 race, that's one area where GOP candidates Ed Hooper and Nancy Riley differ.
Much of Hooper's money has come from within the district, which includes the cities of Clearwater, Largo and Safety Harbor. As for Riley, much of her money has originated from outside.
Hooper points to that support base as a reason he should be chosen in the Sept. 5 primary.
"When you write someone a check, you believe in their ideas and what they believe in," said Hooper, a retired Clearwater firefighter and former Clearwater City Council member. "It's no fun asking anybody for money. I'd rather do anything but ask people for money.
"It's easy to ask a Political Action Committee fund in Tallahassee, but your friend and neighbor? It says something about you as a person, not only as a candidate, when they say yes."
Riley, a Realtor, said the fact she's able to reach out across the state with her fundraising efforts is an indication of her wide-ranging support.
"I am going to be the legislator for the state," Riley said. "I am the business candidate, and I have good Republicans around the state supporting me."
According to figures the two have submitted to Florida's Election Commission, Hooper has raised $79,365.09 as of Aug. 11. Of that amount, $55,601 comes from contributors in Pinellas County. As for Riley, campaign finance reports for the same period show she has received $114,164.72. Of that amount, about $42,000 has originated from Pinellas County.
Riley, however, points out that some of her donors are groups from the county but have checks issued from places such as Orlando and Tallahassee.
The most a person or entity can give any one candidate is $500. Many of Hooper's top donors are firefighter organizations. Many of Riley's are Realtor groups.
"People are going to support people who they know," said DiMatteo. "Expect Realtors to support Riley and the firefighters to support Hooper."
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Caterham grabbed 11th in the Championship from Marussia thanks to Vitaly Petrov's P11 in Brazil.
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Vitaly Petrov: "What an incredible race. I'm so pleased for the whole team and I want to thank every single one of them for doing such a fantastic job in the conditions today. Seeing what regaining tenth place in the championship meant to everyone when I got back to the garage was really special and I think we deserve it after all the hard work we've put in throughout the whole year.
"On track it was one of the hardest races I've ever been in, but also one of the best. I had a great start, passed a lot of cars and avoided all the problems in turn four, and from then I was pushing as much as I could as the conditions kept changing. We made the right calls today on the stops and every time I came in the boys were perfect. The change to inters on lap 54 is I think what made the difference today. I had a good battle with Pic until the last few laps but then got him into turn three and just pulled away. From there it was all about keeping it on track and when I heard the safety car was coming out and I knew I had one lap left to go it was such a great feeling. Now we can celebrate and everyone has earned it - all the team on track, the factory back in Leafield, our team partners and our technical partners Renault Sport F1 and Red Bull Technology."
Heikki Kovalainen: "I'm really pleased for the team today and delighted that we've secured tenth place in the championship after a pretty intense race. It was one of those afternoons when anything could have happened and I think it was down to really good work right across the whole team that got us to where we finished today.
"My race was pretty interesting. I had an ok start and missed the problems on lap one but when we brought both cars in for the second stop there was an issue with my right rear that cost a lot of time and from that point I was playing catch up with the cars ahead. We went onto full wets on the last stop to cover the chance of the rain increasing but there was very little grip until the last couple of laps on that set. Despite that it was all about the final result and it came good right when it mattered."
Timo Glock: "There isn't much we can say really; the result speaks for itself and we were just not lucky today. It is a crying shame for everyone associated with the Team as we have all worked so hard together to come this far. It's so sad to lose 10th like this because we were right on it and we had everything lined up to stay ahead of the other guys. Unfortunately, Vergne crashed into the back of my car and destroyed the race for me because it was right at the restart and I had to pit under the green flag. I went straight to the back of the field and worked hard from there, but there was very little we could do. Further up of course, it just shows how it can all turn on a knife-edge in these conditions. I think it is important to look back at the whole picture because 10th place is lost but no one can take away from us what we have built at this team. We have to stay as strong and motivated as possible and get over this quickly because we have shown everyone what we can achieve when luck is not a factor. Next year with KERS we will be even better. My thanks to my car crew and the whole team, who are all feeling so very disappointed right now. We will be back for sure. Finally, congratulations to Sebastian (Vettel) for winning the Championship and my best wishes to Michael (Schumacher) for the future."
Charles Pic: "Although the outcome is disappointing, I think today was one of my best races for the Team. Our strategy was the right one and I pushed very hard the whole race. The conditions were not easy; it was very slippery but the car was quite well-balanced and we put up the best possible fight. In the end, we just lost out unfortunately. My thanks to everyone in the Team for a fantastic debut season in F1. We have fought so hard all year and I wish the Team the very best next season."
Pedro de la Rosa: "It's been a great race and I enjoyed driving very much. You never knew what to expect as conditions were changing every lap. You had to keep focused as it was easy to make mistakes and we pulled it out quite well. It's certainly been one of the most enjoyable races of my career. We have done a good job overall and I am quite happy with the outcome. We wanted to finish on a good note and I think we did. I also want to congratulate Vettel on his third title. And finally thank the team for their tireless work and commitment and also our sponsors and fans that have supported and pushed us from the beginning to the end of this amazing season."
Narain Karthikeyan: "It has certainly been one of the most difficult races of the season given the changing weather and track conditions. But I am very satisfied with how we all dealt with it and the way we drove. It was a bit of a gamble as weather conditions kept on changing during the whole race and it was easy to loose tyre temperature or overuse them when the track was drying out. But we managed the situation well and got both cars across the finish line, which is a positive way to finish the season. I want to thank the whole team for the work they've done all year and I am very proud to be part of this team."
Pastor Maldonado: "We had an excellent start moving up several places but unfortunately I lost the rear of the car at Turn 3. It was a slippery surface and there wasn't much grip which caught us by surprise at the beginning. There wasn't much we could do so we were unlucky today."
Bruno Senna: "I had a good start and was racing well but unfortunately I had an incident when Sebastian tried to take the apex and there was nowhere to go. This is racing and sometimes these things happen. I want to take the opportunity to thank the fans who were such a big support at my home Grand Prix as it always makes a big difference."
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I have a brand new, still sealed, copy of Gladiator: Extended Edition DVD in widescreen format. Selling it for $20. Regular price at $24.99.
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Aerofly 5 (version 5.7) is the most highly-developed computer-based flight simulator we know. It employs extraordinary '4D-Virtual-Elements,' which provide second-to-none high definition photo-quality backgrounds while you fly virtual R/C airplanes. Trees sway and water flows while you deal with realistic in-flight thermals. You select the type of aircraft, the weather, wind and time of day. Develop your R/C flying skills with training options for fixed wing model airplanes and helicopters. Enhance your abilities with racing and 'limbo' flying . . . Aerofly 5 offers challenges for novices and experts alike. Includes proprietary software on 2 DVDs, USB game commander, manual and Movie-Center to create your very own flight videos.
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Scholars in the area of computers and writing address issues related to the use of technologies to support writing and the teaching of writing. As early as the 1960s, members of the field of English Studies considered how computers might be used to support writing instruction, initially through computer-aided instruction programs such as IBM's Teaching Machines Project and the Plato Project's TUTOR, as well as the somewhat later TICCIT program, and later through the development of custom programs (for early work in CAI within English Studies, see Burns, 1977; Nold, 1975; Selfe and Wahlstrom, 1979, 1983; and Yerkey, 1976). By the late1970s, researchers and teachers were exploring the use of word processing technologies. Arguably, research within English Studies had a significant impact on the rise of the modern word processor (for early work in the field, see the essays in William Wresch's 1984 collection, Computers in English Class: Finally Beyond Grammar and Drills; for reviews of later work, see Bridwell and Ross, 1984; and Hawisher, 1986, 1988). Key areas of study have included:
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Computers and Composition Online http://www.bgsu.edu/cconline/home.htm
Kairos A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy http://english.ttu.edu/Kairos/
NCTE Assembly on Computers in English http://aceworkshop.org
CCCC Committee on Computers in Composition and Communication http://www.ncte.org/cccc/committees/7cs
Computers and Writing Clearinghouse http://computersandwriting.org
TechRhet http://www.interversity.org/lists/techrhet/
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Topic: Unit testing - depot app of AGWDWR 4th ed
Having some issues with getting the unit tests to work. I started working on some of the bonus questions. For those that aren't familiar, the depot app is a simple store. It has products. Line items which belong to a cart and a product. A cart belongs to an order. As part of the bonus questions, I set up another model called PaymentType, which an order belongs to. My code on the site itself works just fine, it's the tests that are failing.
Here's my code:
class Order < ActiveRecord::Base
has_many :line_items, :dependent => :destroy
# PAYMENT_TYPES = ["Check", "Credit card", "Purchase order"]
belongs_to :payment_type
validates :name, :address, :email, :presence => true
validates_inclusion_of :payment_type_id, :in => PaymentType.all.map { |type| type.id }, :message => "- Invalid payment type selected"
def add_line_items_from_cart(cart)
cart.line_items.each do |item|
item.cart_id = nil
line_items << item
require 'test_helper'
class OrderTest < ActiveSupport::TestCase
fixtures :orders
fixtures :payment_types
setup do
@order = orders(:one)
test "order attributes must not be empty" do
order = Order.new
assert order.invalid?
[:name, :address, :email, :payment_type].each do |sym|
assert order.errors[sym].any?
# test fixture values
assert @order.valid?
assert_not_equal @order.payment_type.id, nil
assert_not_equal @order.name, ''
assert_not_equal @order.address, ''
assert_not_equal @order.email, ''
orders.yml (fixture) && payment_types.yml
name: Dave Thomas
address: MyText
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
payment_type: check
name: MyString
address: MyText
email: MyString
payment_type: check
name: Pay Check
# column: value
name: Credit Card
When i run rake test:units, i receive the following failure:
1) Failure:
test_order_attributes_must_not_be_empty(OrderTest) [test/unit/order_test.rb:15]:
Failed assertion, no message given.
the line it refers to is: assert @order.valid?
Given the fixtures and test code. Do you have any ideas of what might be causing it to fail?


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The timing is right to gain fresh new talent
With the current influx of school and college leavers looking for a career in sport and active leisure, now is the time for employers to consider apprenticeships as an effective way to add fresh new talent to their workforce.
Employers such as Parkwood Leisure, DC Leisure and Fusion Lifestyle are seeing the benefits of incorporating apprenticeships as a key part of their recruitment and staff training programmes.
The opportunity is there with this apprentice scheme, supported by a progressive sporting body and leading industry employer
Alan Tucker, Human Resources Director at Parkwood Leisure, said "The apprentices get a good first step for employability with a broad breadth of training and development and Parkwood Leisure get good all round employees with skills than can develop into careers for the future. The opportunity is there with this apprentice scheme, supported by a progressive sporting body and leading industry employer. It's up to the individual to take advantage and succeed."
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About the Author: Josh Goldberg is the Environment, Science, Technology, and Health Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Egypt.
Science Envoy and Nobel Laureate Dr. Ahmed Zewail concluded his second official trip to Egypt with a visit to the northern city of Alexandria on February 15. The main theme of his visit was education, and Dr. Zewail met with a group of more than 350 students and teachers to discuss ways to implement reform in the country's school system.
A graduate of both Egypt's public schools and the University of Alexandria, Dr. Zewail spoke briefly about the value of knowledge, science and technology for development. Following his speech, he moderated a 90-minute discussion that largely focused on teacher and student concerns with the Egyptian education system and local and international solutions.
Dr. Zewail's second Envoy trip generated even more enthusiasm and media coverage than his first visit, which took place in mid-January. Tens of millions of people watched a four hour interview on Egypt's most popular television channel, on which Dr. Zewail spoke about Egypt's need for comprehensive education reform. Throughout subsequent meetings, people repeatedly told Dr. Zewail that they watched the entire program and were eager to help him.
In the wake of Dr. Zewail's two trips to Egypt, excitement about science, technology, and education ideas has risen to a level that recalls the enthusiasm for President Obama's June 2009 speech in Cairo. We look forward to working with Dr. Zewail to ensure that these ideas remain a core part of our relationship with Egyptian civil society, academic, government and business leaders.
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Are your eyes glued to a computer screen all day? Use these tips to prevent eyestrain.
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Beef Tenderloin with 2 Sauces: Horseradish Sauce and Creole Mustard Dressing
- 1 (3 1/2-pound) center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Essence, recipe follows
- Fresh watercress or parsley, rinsed and spun dry
- Assorted breads, rolls, or biscuits
- Horseradish Sauce, recipe follows
- Creole Mustard Dressing, recipe follows
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the tenderloin in a large, heavy roasting pan. Rub with the olive oil and season lightly on all sides with the salt, pepper, and Essence. Place over medium-high heat and sear the meat on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Place in the oven and roast to desired temperature, about 25 minutes for medium-rare.
Arrange a bed of watercress or parsley on a large decorative platter.
Remove the roast from the oven and place on a cutting board. Loosely cover and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Remove the butcher's twine and carve to desired thickness. Arrange the slices on the watercress-covered platter.
(Alternatively, roast the meat and place on a large platter. Let cool at room temperature for 40 minutes, then wrap tightly and refrigerate for consumption the following day. Unwrap and serve chilled with desired sauce(s).
Serve with a variety of breads or rolls, and desired sauce(s).
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon Champagne or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
Dash hot red pepper sauce
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and blend well. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Yield: 2 1/4 cups
Recipe courtesy Louisiana Real and Rustic, by Emeril Lagasse and Marcelle Bienvenu, William Morrow Publishers
1 large egg*
3 tablespoons Creole or other whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
In a food processor or blender, process the egg, mustard and vinegar until blended. With the motor running, slowly pour the oil through the feed tube in a steady stream and process until emulsified. Add the parsley, honey, salt and cayenne and pulse to blend.
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using. Use within 24 hours.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
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Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2003
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (180 votes).
In short: A very well organised race. A reasonably flat course. Friendly marshalls. A nice medal and goodies at the finish. A great way to spend a Sunday morning.Date of review: April 14, 2011
In short: Fab race!In full: Really enjoyed my first time at this race. Excellent organisation, beautifully scenic course, friendly, helpful marshals and well-placed water stations. Brilliant idea to have half-mile markers and a master stroke having a water station at around 11 miles. I will be back!Date of review: April 9, 2011
In short: Great route, excellent for a PB, friendly atmosphere - definitely do it again!In full: This was a great run, the sunshine was an added bonus. The route was flat and the route took us through some pleasant countryside. Well organised, with plenty of water stations and a medal and, more importantly, a good choice of drinks and snacks for finishers! Date of review: April 8, 2011
In short: Great weather, course, organisation and marshalling....and a PB to bootDate of review: April 5, 2011
In short: Really pleasant race out in the fresh country airIn full: Just a pity that you run on the left hand side of the road - always makes me worry what the cars are doing behind me. Also a real pity about the wind this year that made it just that bit more difficult but otherwise really nice course and I would definitely do this one again.Date of review: April 4, 2011
In short: Excellent organisation, friendly marshals, attractive course, enjoyable atmosphere.In full: Flat first half, then a few climbs, but nothing too extreme. Perfect way to spend a spring morning - and a PB to boot.Date of review: April 3, 2011
In short: Nice course, enjoyable race but go back to the memento rather than medal!Date of review: April 3, 2011
In short: very well organised run nice welcombing locals and marshals,goodies at end better than you get at most races great finish only minor grumble i couldn't hear tannoy at start! defo back next yearDate of review: April 3, 2011
In short: A good course with no major hills which gently undulates through out. New PB for me and a lot of the people I ran with. Def do it again, great weather too! drink, energy bar, banana & medal at the end. Date of review: April 3, 2011
Date of review: April 3, 2011
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Jaime Hernandez: The 1955-D Lincoln cent is very difficult to find in MS66 grade or higher. Most MS66 examples are average for the grade as this issue has lots of corrosion spots, nicks and scratches and usually just misses the MS66 grade or higher. Few examples that are in MS66 condition are very nice for the grade and any example that is a high end MS66 is a steal if it can be purchased for a regular MS66 price.
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I was looking at this one as well, but may change my mind having heard your comments. Other options I was looking at are Loch Ness, Abingdon or New Forest. Can't afford to pay a fortune to travel to event so that may remove Loch Ness from the list. What's the New Forest like? I have heard that the lap after the half marathoners leave is more multi terrain?
I dislocated my knee doing judo many years ago when i was about 15 years old. I seem to remember through the blur of "why is my knee cap round there" and "owww that hurts", a physio who just happened to be watching grabbed my kneecap and re-positioned it correctly. I was x-rayed and strapped with elastic/crepe bandages which i was meant to keep on for 10 weeks and TOTAL REST. Being the active type, and living close to a beach and it being summer, I used to limp or beg a lift to the beach 'to watch the sea', but in reality I removed the bandages and went swimming gently in the sea from about 3 weeks afterwards. I then strapped up my knee again and went home.... my mum guessed what I had been doing as my suntan extended the full length of my leg, instead of having a white patch in the middle. However, I did recover, I did continue with judo/ karate and took up running later in life and have had no problems. There is a future for you!
Has anyone done this with a Garmin and can confirm how close to 15 miles it actually is? I've only trained up to a half marathon distance recently and concerned about those final few miles up to and beyond 15.
anyone seen the results yet? Had a look on the Folksworth 15 website which says results are now on line, but couldn't find them.
Great marshalling, lovely limos from car park to Race HQ and back, quiet changing room for after race. I'm sure they cranked up that hill at mile 14 between the first and second lap, and that wind.... did you see those cyclists being pushed up the hill by the wind without pedalling??
Great new running video short just been put on youtube.com
Watch it here: http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=imaKQa7JTcA
Could someone from Nene Valley harriers please either: contact your webmaster to sort out your non-working website, or advise where i can obtain an entry form for the nene valley 10 - presume it is happening this year?
Has anyone managed to actually print out a set of results from the Garden City 10 held on 5th September 2010? It doesn't seem to be printing - is this something new and we're meant to PAY for results downloaded? Or is my printer just not set right? Anyone help me?
Thanks Tim. I'll keep an eye out for that.
I've won one of the above HRM and the wrist watch part is about twice as wide as my skinny little wrist, I also already have a HRM that I'm happy with.
Anyone want this Sigma PC15 - still in box with instructions? Trade for £10 plus postage?
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Video game publisher Rovio is starting its own cartoon network, right inside the Angry Birds game apps. The first episode arrives Sunday, March 15.
Video game publisher Rovio is starting its own cartoon network, right inside its Angry Birds game apps.
The first Angry Birds Toons can be viewed Sunday March 17 inside all current Angry Birds games – such as Angry Birds Space and Bad Piggies -- on iOS and Android devices. (Simply get an update now in the App Store or Google Play.) Each week, a new free cartoon starring the ever-battling birds and pigs will be available within a dedicated channel in all Rovio games.
"We are calling it, internally, a gamechanger because it really is changing our game into a game and a video proposition for us," said Andrew Stalbow, executive vice president for strategic partnerships, Rovio Entertainment.
The Finnish game publisher announced its cartoon plans at a rooftop poolside party Monday night at South by Southwest in Austin. Attendees could watch cartoon video clips, snack on bird and pig-decorated cupcakes and get their picture taken in full-body bird character costumes.
A year's worth of cartoons (52) are planned; each is slightly less than three minutes long, Stalbow sayd, "designed for snack-sized viewing on smart phones and tablets."
However, there will be an Angry Birds Toons channel on all Comcast's Xfinity platforms, as well as Samsung Smart TVs and eventually Roku and other Internet TV platforms. "We're making sure all of our content is available no matter what screen you are on," Stalbow said.


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"Life's ultimate statistic is the same for all people: One out of one dies. "
Heaven on the High Seas
Thinking about taking a cruise? Choosing the right line can be a dizzying task. There are at least 26 major cruise lines plying the seas and a staggering 7,500 itineraries to consider, from Dublin to Dubai. Each line has its own signature offerings, but options differ dramatically–even within the same fleet. Cruise ships, like people, have distinct personalities and no two are alike. Making the right decision requires a large dose of self-scrutiny and prioritization. Do you value luxury over entertainment? Do you want to sail with retirees or families? Do you prefer culinary classes or conga lines?
Ships in the luxury category naturally provide the highest level of comfort, service, food and travel options. Some mirror resorts, while others seem redolent of boutique hotels. The challenge is to figure out which line most suits your personality.
What all luxury cruise lines have in common is that they deliver a more civilized, peaceful experience than their lower-priced counterparts. There are no hourly loudspeaker blasts. There's less nickel-and-diming (most fares include alcoholic beverages and tipping). Accommodations tend to be larger than those on the megaships and feature balconies and amenities like Bvlgari toiletries, marble sinks, flat-screen televisions and Frette linens.
Luxury cruise ships also tend to be smaller than those employed by other lines, which offers two significant benefits: They can navigate remote, exotic ports too tight for the behemoths, and they carry fewer passengers, which means you'll eschew the cattle-call-like frenzy of larger vessels and enjoy a higher staff-to-passenger ratio. Ships operated by Silversea, for example, carry a maximum of 130 passengers–a far cry from, say, Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, which holds a whopping 6,300.
One challenge many cruise ships face is feeding thousands of passengers. With luxury cruises typically smaller, kitchens are able to deliver gourmet presentations that rival five-star restaurants. In addition, many of the lines tap celebrity chefs to design their menus. Crystal Cruises, for example, secured Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa, master chef of the Japanese-Peruvian Nobu restaurant chain, to create menus aboard two of its ships. Matsuhisa makes guest appearances on the ships and helms cooking demonstrations and classes.
Yet despite much common ground, luxury cruise lines have substantial differences. Some exude a dressy, sophisticated vibe; others are more relaxed. Some carry close to 1,000 passengers, while others max out at a little more than 100.
When shopping for a cruise, you should look at itinerary first, including points of embarkation, but also at the size of the ship, according to travel consultant Michael Wagner of Virtuoso, a luxury travel network of specialized agents. Silversea, for example, rarely leaves from the United States, while Regent Seven Seas and Crystal sail frequently from New York or Florida. All of Silversea's rooms include butler service, while other lines offer that perk only for their most expensive accommodations. "Crystal and Regent [operate] larger ships and staterooms are larger with Jacuzzis on the balcony, and theme rooms," Wagner said. "Seabourn gets raves from clients, but [its ships are]smaller and more of a yacht experience. [Cunard's] Queen Elizabeth is an ocean liner–very elegant and very British."
With so many differences between fleets, there are obvious advantages to booking with a travel agent who is well educated about each line. Most cruise ship websites have direct links to agents who can guide you through the mind-numbing hurdles. While agents may not offer the same discounts posted online, their advice, particularly for first-timers, can be invaluable.
Here are details about some top-rated luxury cruise lines and their offerings.
Small Ships
Silversea (www.silversea.com): Owned and operated by the Rome-based Lafebvre family, Silversea caters to cosmopolitan, chic travelers who are looking for an intimate, upscale experience. The fleet's Art Deco design exudes 1930s opulence, but with modern accents. Ships are relatively light, passenger wise, with anywhere from 132 to 540 people. Silversea's smaller size means its ships can squeeze into more exotic ports in places like Antarctica, the Arctic and Greenland.
All of the line's spacious accommodations are exterior rooms, with views of the sea, and 85 percent of cabins have private verandas. All guests also have personal butlers. Prices include alcoholic beverages, tipping and transportation to shore.
Seabourn (www.seabourn.com): Another stalwart in the small-ship category and consistently ranked at the top of the "Best Small Ship Cruising" polls, Seabourn bills itself as a "private club" that offers relaxed luxury–elegant yet casual. Yacht-like ships carry 200 to 450 passengers in all-suite accommodations with private verandas. Seabourn's Odyssey boasts the largest spa on any luxury ship.
The company, which is owned by Seattle-based Carnival Corporation, offers trips to uncommon destinations like Jordan and Salalah, Oman. Onboard activities are limited. Dining is a highlight, with open seating and made-to-order cuisine inspired by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer.
Larger Ships
Crystal (www.crystalcruises.com): Consistently ranked among the top large-ship cruise companies in travel magazine polls, Crystal delivers a modern standard of luxury onboard and carries 900 to 1,100 passengers. Owned by Tokyo-based Nippon
Yusen Kaisha, the line began operating in 1998 and has been a standard bearer of cruise opulence ever since.
Sailing on Crystal is a formal affair–black tie, gowns, the works. Crystal became all-inclusive this year (tipping and alcohol, once extra, are now included), and it provides credits of $2,000 per couple for everything from hotels to spa treatments. The ships offer two seatings for dinner, and tables are assigned. Passengers can expect ample nighttime entertainment, including a large casino. Penthouse suites include butlers. Crystal is known for its guest lecturers and theme cruises, one of which features a sophisticated filmmaking curriculum, courtesy of the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.
Regent Seven Seas (www.rssc.com): Regent is a luxury line with ships carrying 500 to 700 passengers and itineraries to 300 ports on all seven continents. The all-suite, all-balcony vessels are classified as "upscale, but not uptight." Onboard, you'll find a Canyon Ranch Spa Club and a travel concierge to help with navigating and arranging tours. All-inclusive fees cover not only tips and beverages but shore excursions. Dinner in the ships' restaurants is open seating.
Niche Ships
Oceania Cruises (www.oceaniacruises.com): Oceania Cruises' new Riviera ship caters to epicures who value food presentations as much as destinations. Launched in April 2012, the upscale, 1,250-passenger vessel has 10 dining venues, including six open-seating gourmet restaurants. There's also a Bon Appetit culinary center–the only hands-on cooking school at sea. World-renowned chef Jacques Pepin spearheads the cuisine.
The ship maintains a "country-club-casual" dress code. Accommodations include spacious suites with deck Jacuzzis, 42-inch, flat-screen televisions and iPads.
Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com): The m/s Paul Gauguin, one of two ships in the Paul Gauguin fleet, was specifically designed to sail the shallower seas of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific. The ship, designed to carry 332 guests, exudes South Seas charm: Tahitians are employed as cruise staff, entertainers and storytellers.
Nearly 70 percent of the ocean-view accommodations have private balconies. All shipboard gratuities and some alcoholic beverages are included. New in 2012: the company tapped Art Smith, Oprah Winfrey's personal chef, to design its menus.
Cruise itineraries include Marquesas, Tuamotus, the Society Islands and Motu Mahana, a company-owned island. An attached, water-sports platform affords guests easy access to kayaking, windsurfing, scuba diving and waterskiing.
Clearly, with such a wide variety of top-tier alternatives, the hardest part of any cruise vacation is choosing which line will mirror your interests and tastes. After that, it's smooth sailing.
The Latest Hot Spots
Luxury cruise lines are increasingly plying the most remote pockets of the globe, pushing into new territories on the public's ever-shifting wish lists, from Oman to Vietnam. Political strife or natural disasters often scuttle itineraries, whether it's uprisings in Mexico or volcanic ash in Iceland. But regions that regain stability quickly become magnets for tourism. Ports in Myanmar and Albania are regaining popularity, for example, as are countries in the Middle East, such as Qatar and Bahrain.
One advantage of a cruise vacation is that ships can squeeze into multiple ports during a one-week itinerary that would be virtually impossible to replicate on land. Currently offered spectacular destinations include Alaska, the Norwegian Fjords and cities along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, such as Dubrovnik and Hvar. New itineraries are unveiled each year, so check with the cruise lines or travel agents.
Set Sail Forever
Though a cruise can leave you with lasting memories, the experience itself invariably ends after a week or two or three. But what if that itinerant, oceanic journey became a lifestyle? What if that ephemeral escape transmogrified into an everyday reality for years, decades or the rest of your life?
If you have the requisite net worth of at least $10 million and want to sail around the globe for months or years at a time in the comfort of your own home on a luxury yacht, a vessel called The World (www.aboardtheworld.com) may be your answer. Launched in 2002, it is the largest privately owned residential yacht on the planet. It incorporates 165 residences, the majority of which are two- and three-bedroom, furnished apartments that range from 1,100 to 3,200 square feet and include full kitchens, washer/dryers and countless other amenities.
I sailed aboard The World briefly last year and witnessed a seemingly flawless operation, from food and service to the captain's bridge. The 644-foot ship operates like a nautical chariot, whisking passengers to far-flung destinations in unparalleled style. The World moves quietly and elegantly, yet garners the sort of attention accorded to celebrities. When the ship pulled into Honfleur, France, for example, throngs of passengers on other boats, beachgoers and pedestrians stood motionless or waved, riveted by the majesty of this 12-deck behemoth with a bevy of multimillionaires in tow.
The World's motto is, "Only 200 make the journey," but the actual number onboard at any given time may be even lower. During my visit, 100 passengers were reportedly on the ship. The only place I found a small crowd was in one of the bars on karaoke night, which drew a throng of surprising talent.
Unlike a cruise ship, which has hundreds or thousands of people funneling into the same place at the same time, whether for dinner or debarkation, The World is a floating neighborhood. Passengers operate independently and at whim, flying in and out as they please. Residents, who mostly hail from North America and Europe, typically have two or three other homes, which means they sail, on average, for only three to six months of the year–and often not consecutively. The World also stays in each port for at least two-and-a-half days, but often longer, allowing residents time to go ashore, check in to a hotel and explore.
Residents opt in or out of the lifestyle in varying degrees, depending on how long they want to sail. I met one couple who spend all year onboard. Another resident I met wants to do the same, but his wife likes being land-based. He travels back and forth "to save his marriage," but concedes he is enamored of the endless journey. "In one day, we'll move from Belgium to France," he told me, "but in one month we'll be in Greece and in five months we'll be in South Africa."
Some of the ship's staff is equally smitten. "People ask why I don't want to settle down and lead a normal life," said food and beverage manager Ludovic Chevrot. "Well, what is a normal life? What makes this any less normal? This is normal and right for me."
Indeed, what most residents of The World have in common is an adventurous spirit, whether they are age 30 or 80. "The majority of our community is very active and likes to go out," said global director Rusti McFarland, who pegged the residents' average age at 65. "We are not a retirement community." She referenced a visit to Antarctica, where virtually everyone onboard went ashore at 3 a.m. to see penguins and watch the sunrise.
That voracity can pose a challenge to the ship's staff. Many residents are avid golfers, for example. Sports and golf manager Damon Allard upped the ante by leading golf excursions to the far northern and southern reaches of the globe. "We played in Nuuk, Greenland, and had to wear hiking boots to take shots from rocks," he said. Residents also visited a course in southern Argentina that is spliced by a glacial river.
Entertainment on The World runs the gamut, from a casino and a cigar club to a 7,000-square-foot Banyan Tree spa, two pools, a full-size tennis court, a fitness center and a youth center called Camp Caravel. There are also four restaurants serving everything from gourmet French cuisine to sushi, a wine cellar with 12,000 bottles from 18 countries and a grocery store stocked with generic staples as well as foods from each destination.
Prices for private residences on The World range between $675,000 and $7.3 million. Owners also pay annual fees based on the size of their residences to cover the ship's operations, maintenance, crew salaries and food.
Since its launch in 2002, The World has sailed to 800 ports in some 140 countries. Residents make decisions by committee regarding destinations, which are not repeated for at least three years. Ports of call in 2012 included Walvis Bay in Namibia and the islands of Melanesia, where the ship spent 10 days.
The World's "enrichment manager," Tim Spicer, said his job is to weave education into each destination through lecture programs, celebrity guest speakers and workshops. Unlike vacationers on a cruise ship, who he said expect "big entertainment," residents of The World want meaningful, daily enrichment. "This isn't a holiday for our residents," he said. "This is their life."
Top Cruise Destinations
1. Alaska
2. Caribbean
3. Mediterranean/Greek Islands
4. European Rivers
5. Panama Canal
6. Europe
7. South America
8. Hawaii
9. South Pacific
10. Baltics/Scandinavia
1. Caribbean
2. Alaska
3. Mediterranean
4. Hawaii
5. Europe/Scandinavia
6. Australia/New Zealand
7. Panama Canal
8. Asia
9. Bahamas/Mexico, transatlantic
10. Middle East
Source: Cruise Lines International Association
I prefer cruises in small ships and particularly like the cruises by Blount Small Ship Adventures http://blountsmallshipadventures.com/. The company offers many cruises on rivers in the U.S. and several in the Caribbean and Central America. My wife and I particularly enjoyed a cruise in Belize and Guatemala last February.
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Salmon Croquettes
- 2 fillets canned salmon, flaked
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons green onions, diced
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Over medium heat, heat oil in a medium skillet. Combine canned salmon, beaten egg, green onions and 1/4 cup bread crumbs. Form into patties and dust with additional bread crumbs. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
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I've tried many samples of white tea from different vendors and the result is the same. First time (right after opening the package), it's fantastic, then subsequent sessions, it's not so good anymore. Still drinkable, just not great. I have no problems with green tea and oolong. Does white tea simply lose freshness faster? Is there a way to solve this?
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Inspire Penn State Hershey
The Hershey-Harrisburg region has hundreds of attractions for you to explore; all within minutes of Penn State Hershey. There is something to do for all seasons. If you can't find it in south central Pennsylvania, you are sure to find it only a few hours away in one of the many surrounding metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and New York.
Amusement Parks/Zoo
- Why not visit the sweetest park on earth for a day full of rides, food, thrills and entertainment.
- Dorney Park, Allentown, PA - www.dorneypark.com
- Hershey, PA – The Sweetest Place on Earth - www.hersheypa.com
- Hershey's Chocolate World - http://www.hersheys.com/chocolateworld/
- Hersheypark - http://www.hersheypark.com/
- Hershey's ZooAmerica - www.zooamerica.com
Arts and Theater
- Fulton Theater of Lancaster - http://www.thefulton.org/
- Open Stage of Harrisburg - www.openstagehbg.com
- The Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts - www.whitakercenter.org
- The Hershey Theater - www.hersheytheatre.com
- The Hershey Playhouse - www.hersheyareaplayhouse.com
- The Art Association of Harrisburg - www.artassocofhbg.com
Restaurants (Hershey Area)
Restaurants (Harrisburg Area)
Outdoor Fun
- PA Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources – www.dcnr.state.pa.us (Parks, hiking, fishing, etc.)
- Harrisburg Senators Baseball - www.senatorsbaseball.com
- Harrisburg City Island - www.visithersheyharrisburg.org (63-acre recreational destination)
Golf Courses
- Bumble Bee Hollow Golf Center - www.bumblebeehollow.com
- The Hershey Country Club - www.hersheycountryclub.com/
- Golf Club at Felicita - www.felicitaresort.com/
- Spring Creek Golf Course - www.springcreekhershey.com/index.php
Skiing/Snowboarding/Downhill Sports
- Ski Roundtop - www.skiroundtop.com
- Ski Liberty - www.skiliberty.com
- Jack Frost Big Boulder Ski Resort - www.jfbb.com
- Blue Knob - www.blueknob.com
- Seven Springs - www.7springs.com
- Indian Echo Caverns - www.indianechocaverns.com (An array of geological wonders – stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone that shows color to challenge the imagination.)
- Lake Tobias Wildlife Park - www.laketobias.com (Safari tour, zoo exhibits, petting zoo and more!)
Indoor Fun
- The Hershey Story, Museum on Chocolate Avenue - hersheystory.org
- Hershey's Chocolate World - http://www.hersheys.com/chocolateworld/
- Antique Automobile Club of America Museum - www.aacamuseum.org
- The National Civil War Museum - www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
- Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Team - hersheypa.com/events/hershey_bears (A hometown favorite since the 1930's.)
- Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course - www.hcpn.com (Spend the day to see how lucky you are in the casino or at the track.)
- The Giant Center - www.giantcenter.net
- The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - http://www.pafarmshowcomplex.com/ (Featuring more than 200 shows and events each year, and utilizing nearly one million square feet of indoor floor space, the complex is one of the premier event locations in Pennsylvania.)
- The Spa at the Hotel Hershey -www.chocolatespa.com
- The Felicita Garden Resort and Spa - www.felicitaresort.com
- Tanger Outlets at Hershey - http://www.theoutletsathershey.com/
- The Outlet shopping of Lancaster County - www.800padutch.com/mem-out.shtml
- King of Prussia Mall – www.kingofprussiamall.com (A premier shopping mall on the east coast)
- The Harrisburg Mall
- Colonial Park Mall - http://www.colonialparkmall.com/
- Park City Mall - http://www.parkcitycenter.com/
Farmers Markets
- Broad Street Market, Harrisburg, PA – www.broadstreetmarket.org (One of the oldest continuing farmers markets in the country.)
- Lebanon Farmers Market - www.lebanonfarmersmarket.com (A 30,000 square foot historically restored facility occupying nearly one half the block. It is an original 1892 farm market building.)
- Green Dragon – www.greendragonmarket.com (Located on a thirty acre site in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, this market has grown to be one of the largest farmers markets on the east coast.)
- Farmer's Market in Hershey - website: www.farmersmarketinhershey.com and on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farmersmarketinhershey (Wellness-focused farmers market located next to the Cocoa Beanery at 1215 Research Blvd. off Bullfrog Valley Road on west campus of Penn State Medical Center. Open Thursday afternoon, 2:30-6:30pm from May to October)
Community Gardens
- Hershey Community Garden - http://www.hersheycommunitygarden.org/
- Hershey Gardens - http://www.hersheygardens.org/
- http://lancasterpa.com/ (The Pennsylvania Dutch community is well known for its many antique shops.)
Surrounding Areas
- Baltimore - www.baltimoretourism.com (Baltimore, MD is only 90 minutes away – its home to the Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens; Baltimore's inner harbor, the B&O Railroad Museum and restaurants is only a short drive away. Get your fingers covered with Old Bay seasoning when you eat the Maryland famous steamed blue crabs.)
- Philadelphia – www.gophila.com (There is nothing like a good, gooey Philadelphia cheese steak and its only an hour away. Philadelphia is known for all of its historical charm – go touch the crack in the Liberty Bell; take in a baseball game and see the Philadelphia Phillies or the Philadelphia Eagles football team.)
- New York City – nycgo.com (Skyscrapers and everything only a mere 3-1/2 hours away. Get there by car, train, bus or plane.)
- Washington D.C. – washington.org (3 hours south is the home of our the President of the United States; visit in the spring when the cherry blossoms are blooming along the Potomac; go see and touch the Vietnam Wall or the World War II Memorial.)
- Pittsburgh - http://www.visitpittsburgh.com/ 4 hours east is Pittsburgh, a city that has revitalized itself from a steel town to one of America's most livable cities. This avid sports town is home of storied sports franchisees, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates.
- Only a few hours from Hershey you can get to the East coast shores of Ocean City, Maryland, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Ocean City, New Jersey, Wildwood, New Jersey, and Atlantic City to name a few.
- Maryland - eastern-beaches.com/maryland-beaches
- New Jersey - eastern-beaches.com/new-jersey-beaches
- Delaware - eastern-beaches.com/delaware-beaches
This list is subject to change. This information is provided as a courtesy to our visitors. Penn State Hershey does not endorse any of the items listed.


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A home based, nurse delivered exercise programme reduced falls and serious injuries in people ≥80 years of age
QUESTION: In people ≥75 years of age, is a home based exercise programme that includes strength and balance retraining delivered by a nurse effective for reducing falls and related injuries?
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A home health service in a geriatric assessment and rehabilitation hospital in New Zealand.
240 people who were ≥75 years of age (mean age 81 y, 68% women) and were living in their own homes. Exclusion criteria were inability to walk around their own residence, current receipt of physiotherapy, or inability to understand the study. 88% of participants completed 1 year of follow up.
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Area Police Reports
Joshua C. Burger, 27, of School Street, Panama, was charged with aggravated harassment. Burger was issued an appearance ticket stemming from an incident that occurred on April 23. He will be in court at a later date.
Alisha P. Zuck, 24, of East Main Street, Jamestown, was charged with second-degree forgery. Zuck was taken into custody stemming from an incident that occurred on April 23. She was arraigned in Ellicott Court and remanded to Chautauqua County Jail without bail. Zuck will be back in court at a later date.
Christopher P. Pickering, 28, of Elmwood Avenue, Falconer, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, forged inspection, inadequate headlights and unlawful possession of marijuana. Officers on Monday stopped a vehicle for inadequate headlights and found Pickering to be in possession of marijuana and driving on a suspended license. He was arraigned in Ellicott Court and remanded to County Jail.
Brandon M. Anderson, 26, of Willard Street, Jamestown, was served with a bench warrant for failure to pay fines in Busti Court for driving while intoxicated and disorderly conduct. Anderson, who is in County Jail on unrelated charges, will be in court at a later date.
Lynn A. Terry, of Jamestown, was charged with petit larceny. Police learned Terry allegedly stole $205 in cash from various registers while an employee at Sears. She was issued an appearance ticket and will be in court at a later date.
Jennifer C. Jervah, 23, and Nickolas K. Lamb, 24, both of Panama, were charged with petit larceny and endangering the welfare of a child. Jervah and Lamb were caught on Friday shoplifting $29.16 worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart on Fairmount Avenue with a child in their cart, police said. Both were issued appearance tickets and will be in court a later date.
PORTLAND – Michael Dimmer, 56, of Fredonia, was charged with driving while intoxicated common law, DWI per se with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or greater, failure to keep right and driving too slowly. Deputies on Sunday observed a vehicle eastbound on Route 20 swerving within its lane and driving at a low speed. Dimmer was found to be intoxicated. He was released with traffic tickets and will be in Portland Court at a later date.
POMFRET – Daniel L. Kessler, 26, of Fredonia, was charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment. Deputies on Saturday at 9 a.m. responded to a report of a disturbance. Kessler allegedly struck an individual and damaged property at the residence. He was arraigned in Pomfret Court.
RIPLEY – Brandon L. Murphy, 18, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief. Deputies on Friday responded to a report of a disorderly person. Police learned Murphy allegedly damaged property that did not belong to him. He was taken into custody without incident and arraigned. Murphy was transported to Chautauqua County Jail.
Tina M. Harmon, 42, was charged with second-degree criminal trespass. Officers on Friday responded to Linwood Avenue for an unknown female who had walked into the victim's house. The female suspect left on foot and was located by police a short distance later. Harmon was transported to Jamestown City Jail and was being held pending arraignment.
Hector O. Ojeda, 25, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief. Officers on Sunday were called to Falconer Street for a report of a male and female arguing. Once on location, officers heard a window get smashed and yelling. Ojeda was later located and transported to WCA Hospital for a small cut on his hands and later city jail. He was awaiting arraignment.
JAMESTOWN – Colleen Harrison, 42, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated. Harrison on Saturday was stopped on East Second Street for driving erratically. After failing several sobriety tests, Harrison was taken into custody and provided a breath sample of .22 percent. She was processed, issued tickets and released to a sober individual.
FREDONIA – Michael P. Monroe, 19, and James D. Sidon, 18, both of Warren, Pa., were charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Monroe was stopped for speeding on Route 20 in Sheridan and was found to be in possession of 21 grams of marijuana and two pipes with residue. Sidon was found to be in possession of 2 grams of marijuana. Both were issued appearance tickets.


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International Students Weekly Bulletin
Volunteer Needed to Help Family Practice English
A Somali family is seeking a female volunteer student to help two children (girl age 4 ½ and a boy age 3) and their mother to improve their English communication through speaking and listening.
If you know of any internship, experiential learning or class project which might lend itself to interaction with this Somali family, Mr. Hassan welcomes your project. His family offers a cultural host family atmosphere of friendship and sharing. They welcome international students with good English skill as well.
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We are a lifestyle brand and designer of really stylish products. Our founding artist Laura Johnson's motto, "never miss an opportunity to celebrate every day," has inspired her to
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Coton Colors consists of three collections for all (and we mean all!) of one's celebrating
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Splits, spares and strikes: Pool tweaks easy-to-control ball for big night on lanes
Andy Pool is such a faithful reader of this column, he knew exactly what information I was looking for when he made bowling history last week.
I was going to say that he learned everything about bowling from reading this column, but then I thought how hard that would be to believe considering he's been bowling perfect 300 games before he even met me nearly 20 years ago.
On the contrary, I probably could learn from him, but either way, the Marquette resident had his highest three-game series ever of 817 in the Tuesday Night Mixed League at Superior Lanes in Marquette.
Pool, 49, rolled his third career series of 800 or better, which is a U.S. Bowling Congress honor score, with games of 290, 249 and 278.
Though I gave him a call over the weekend, if for nothing else to congratulate him on this feat, his email to me last Wednesday told me he left a 10-pin in the opening frame, then it was all strikes in the first game.
He also left a 4-pin and two 10-pins in Game 2, while leaving a 9-pin in the third game, finishing the night with a 10-pin on the very last ball.
I had to ask him to make sure, but since he had three strike shots in every 10th frame, his total strikes came to 30 in 36 attempts.
This was using a ball that weighs just 14 pounds, a Visionary Centaur reactive resin that isn't even being made anymore. Pool said he bought it a while back online – used, with someone else's holes punched in it – then just had the thumb hole plugged (filled in) and redrilled to fit his thumb size and span, the length between the finger and thumb holes.
It worked OK as a ball that didn't hook sharply, so it was a fairly easy ball to control.
But carrying strikes was a problem, so just a few weeks ago he asked Country Lanes' Steve DeBakker to plug up all the holes and drill them in a slightly different spot, a place that would make the ball react more strongly and have a better chance of knocking all 10 pins down consistently.
It made all the difference, since two weeks ago in the same league, Pool shot 778.
"It's still very smooth, though," Pool said about the ball. "Urethane-like with no overreaction."
In other words, a perfect balancing act between control and power.
"It's fun when you have a line you like and then be able to hit it," he said.
Pool rolled his first 800 in November 2008, an 815 in the same league, and shot 803 in the USBC Marquette County Association tournament in February 2012, again at Superior.
These past two weeks, he has been 148 and 112 pins over his better-than-220 average, but it wasn't enough to even break into Mining Journal Bowler of the Week territory.
Here's three weeks worth since I've been neglecting my duties lately:
Last week for the men, Daniel Bunce blitzed his 161 average with 662 in the Friday Nite Mixed at Country, shooting 179 pins over average with games of 247, 209 and 206. Next was Eric Nault in the Tuesday Miller Genuine Draft Major at Country, 165 over his 185 average with 720, including a 256 best game.
For the women, Stephanie Perry, another Friday Nite Mixed bowler, shot 126 over her 147 average with 567 on games of 180, 181 and 206. Runner-up was Linda Chapman of the Wednesday Superior Iron Range Federal Credit Union loop at Country, plus-102 from her 141 average with 525, including 180.
Two weeks ago for the men was the biggest bomber of all, Kim Joki in the MGD Major, who shot 190 over his 188 average with 754 on games of 265, 256 and 233. Second best was Wayne Lamere of the SIRCU loop at 143 over his 196 average with 731 and a 252 top game.
For the ladies, Maria Virch in the Friday 800 Mixed at Superior rolled 98 over her 178 average with 632, including a 231 top game. Next came Heidi Jaykka in the Thursday Coors Light Ladies at Country at plus-87 over her 97 average with 378 and a 148 game.
Going back three weeks, Don Beck of the SIRCU league shot 173 pins over his 188 average with 737, including a 287 game. Next was Eugene Larson in the 800 Mixed, plus-144 over his 161 mean with 627 and a 237 game.
On the women's side, Vicki Myers in the Coors Light Ladies went 98 pins over her 121 average with 461 and a 176 top game, while 150-average Karen Auston in the SIRCU league wasn't far behind at plus-93 with 543.
Steve Brownlee can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 246.


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Skip to comments.Sheriff Wants to Reinstate Chain Gangs
Posted on 03/12/2013 4:44:21 PM PDT by Resettozero
Chain gangs - long a thing of the past in the Palmetto State - could make a resurgence in South Carolina if Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright gets his way.
Wright, an often vocal critic of the justice system, said Tuesday he's working with a state lawmaker to get a bill drafted that would reinstate the chain gang.
"I envision them not sitting around in the jails and getting fat on our dollar," Wright said Tuesday. "I envision them working six days a week, 12 hours a day and not being sentenced to 15 years at the taxpayers' expense."
Wright said he's working with S.C. Rep. Bill Chumley (R-Spartanburg) to research how much a statewide chain gang could save the taxpayers.
"If you really want to get the public's attention, tell them how much they'll save," Wright said.
The sheriff, who made national headlines after urging lawful women to carry concealed weapons, said chain gangs would do manual labor such as cutting highway grass, something the state spends millions on every year.
It'll pass through the legislature so long as "the tree huggers don't get in the way," Wright said.
(Excerpt) Read more at wspa.com ...
sounds good to me
ALL prisoners should be doing this. Are all our roads and ditches already clean?
And here comes the bandwagon screaming "Racist, Slave Labor"!
"You're gonna get your mind right."
A chain gang requires fewer guards. It's more of a practical thing to do really. Especially when the economy is hurting and the state needs the labor. Since the state is housing, feeding, doctoring, and lawyering these criminals then they may as well do some work to 'give back to the community'.
Perhaps they could even make it voluntary and give the inmates one day credit on their sentences for every day worked.
pink jump suits help... go for it
Inmates jump at the chance to get on a crew just to get out of the cage once in a while.
Well in large numbers it would certainly drive wages down a bit more in areas that have prisons.
a push broom and hand truck with a garbage can would be handy and a lot cheaper than a street sweeping machine.
From my teens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2XHYKWLGTg
Funny, I immediately thought of Sam Cooke! :-)
We have work crews here in Idaho but it's for alternative sentencing not for people convicted of major crimes.
"Well in large numbers it would certainly drive wages down a bit more in areas that have prisons."
Not if they're doing the kind of work that no one else was doing anyway.
Joe Arpaio uses chain gangs in Maricopa County, AZ. They are strictly for trustees, not really as punishment.
We live about a 1/4 mile from a maximum security prison here in a village in Ontario, Canada. Up until about 10 years ago (when the prison closed) the prisoners were allowed out on supervised gangs doing all sorts of good things here. Seniors had their driveways shoveled when it snowed, the roads and sidewalks were kept spotless, and they helped with Spring cleanups, etc. The usual gang of do-gooders in the provincial government decided their rights were being violated, and stopped it. According to the local guards, the prisoners were mad when it ended. They went out of their way to be on "good behavior" to earn points to get on the work gangs. Another example of the government saving us from ourselves, this time it was convicts.
In many countries, particularly in South America, many large civil earthworks, including sea walls, bridge abutments, public buildings etc were constructed with convict labor. Fine in my book. Beats the weight room and tv.
What like breaking rocks? They should be building something we need, like roads and bridges.
Eye candy is also very nutritious for those hot summer jobs on the road!
I just hope there isn't a "failure to communicate".
The proper way to do this is to use Joe Arpaio type tent city jails in rural areas, and have the convicts do reclamation and forestry projects.
Tent city jails are very cheap compared to "brick jails", and by international law, "military field conditions" are *not* a violation of human rights.
The forestry projects they would be conducting would be designed to be optimized hardwood forests, not just pine, with plant diversity in mind to limit the spread of diseases and insects. That is, spacing apart particular species of trees to protect them instead of clustering them together. It would also need water flow, erosion control, and depression capture plans for "Xeriscaping"; that is, designing the terrain and forest to capture enough water to support itself.
I suppose even the convicts should be able to take some pride in having created a beautiful, natural place for animals and people to enjoy.
Call Sheriff Arapio of Maricopa County AZ to see how he re-instated it in Maricopa County.
"What like breaking rocks? They should be building something we need, like roads and bridges."
Building things we need requires skills. Not the sort of thing you want chain gang /day laborers doing.
They would be great for pulling kudzu, picking up trash along the roads, pulling old washing machines out of ravines & creek beds.
No one but volunteer civic groups every do that type of work.
Definitely NOT paid work.
28 June 2012 |
America's only female chain gang: The women who pull weeds and bury unclaimed bodies in Arizona desert to avoid 23 hours of lock-down in country's 'toughest jail'
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I like the idea of using prisoner labor for big farms, as long as they were non-violent offenders. Pay them minimum wage, put the money back in the prisoners' accounts and for every two days worked, three days will be taken off their sentence.
I remember chain gangs in Texas, it looked like OK work, about like construction labor and ditch digging.
Read the XIII Amendment. Slavery is NOT illegal.
"I'm Shakin It Boss!"
Not exactly Camp Joe Stalin, but it's a good start.
I only found out about the original from Sam Cooke AFTER I repeatedly heard the Pretenders remake in the 1980s.
Prisoners, Illegals, and Welfare Recipients need to be put to work to "earn" their offset of the cost of their support on the backs of Taxpayers.....there's no good reason that able-bodied parasites should NOT be made to defray the costs of their upkeep......
In a union friendly state, the public works unions would be raising a stink about the competition from prisoners.
That would be cruel and a throw-back to the bad old days. Let's do it!
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An Education
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Do you ever play the alternate career game? I have so many. I'd be a wardrobe stylist for a show, or a translator, or sometimes, on certain days, I think I'd be a high school teacher, "Dangerous Minds"-style, challenging and asking questions and gently nudging kids to understand that actually these old people were writing about them. Full Story
Willow Smith wins the VMAs
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If I looked this good in overalls and a pair of suede wedge booties, I'd wear them every day. She's TWELVE. She's TWELVE and already her innate sense of style is my favourite jam. I don't love her English accent or her pre-teen summer fling, but there was something about Willow Smith's attitude last night that made it clear to me why Will and Jaden said in their spectacularly trippy interview with Vulture Full Story
The red carpet "pattern" of the Smiths
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Oh look. It's Duana's new obsession, the Smith Family. Click here to read her post yesterday on Will and Jaden Smith's interview with Vulture. It's all about "patterns", see? On the red carpet, the parents wear bright colours while the children stick to black and white. Full Story
Will and Jaden like patterns
(Last night I emailed Duana about the Will & Jaden Smith Vulture interview. I heard from her an hour later: OH MY GOD. Like I'm not even through it and I only woke up because Libby barked and I checked email on phone and could not even get through it before I had to put it down to email you. Full Story
Ok, Jaden
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It's really hard to write about Jaden Smith. Here he is in Cancun, doing press for After Earth, the movie he made with his dad Will. Jaden is 14 and it's obviously not fair to judge Very Young Hollywood by the same standards I feel so completely free to judge Adult Hollywood. He's a kid. Full Story
Will and Jaden Smith by M. Night Shyamalan looks terrible
Somehow, after a run of increasingly bad efforts capped off by the infuriating The Happening and the appallingly awful The Last Airbender, M. Night Shyamalan is still allowed to make movies. How he's not been thrown in Director Jail remains a mystery, and not only does he remain at large, free to crap out whatever turd of a twist ending he's come up with and call it a plot, he's still convincing major stars to put their names on his pieces of sh-t. Full Story
Slimed...but solid?
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Will Smith hosted the Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday. He was slimed with Justin Bieber. Then backstage, check him out with the Beckham kids... and is that Posh? Not wanting to show her face on camera? Will was at the event with his children, Willow and Jaden, and wife Jada. So it was a united family front at a family event. Full Story
Selena & Justin adopt...and then he goes off with the boys
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Sound about right? They weren't just 69'ing at the hockey game in Winnipeg. While there, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber hit up the animal shelter. They fell in love with a 10 week old husky mix. She called him Baylor. They took Baylor home. He's their baby. Until they break up. Then what?Don't talk of such things. Full Story
Movie Star money, Movie Star home
Have you seen the Architectural Digest featuring Will & Jada's house yet? You're not reading anymore now. You've already clicked on the images, right? Ok, I'll wait. Nothing more popular on tv these days than a home show. All my friends are obsessed with home shows. Do up your room like this. Full Story
Grammy Parents: Will & Jada Pinkett Smith
Come on, they were super cute cheering on their son Jaden while he was performing with Justin Bieber, right? Look, I have some problems with the Sci and the Smiths too, but right there, I don't know that you can criticise parents who are just really, really excited to see their kid up there doing his thing. Full Story
Best Grammy Abs: Lady Gaga
She leans out when she's touring/rehearsing. And it's all that hot yoga. But goddamn I want those abs. Maybe after this f-cking cleanse I can start working on them. So you know she arrived as an embryo. It's a little obvious, obviously, but then again Gaga has never been known for subtlety. Full Story


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What in the hell was Pope Bene smoking when he decided to make the comments about Islam? He better go into a "conclave" for the next couple of decades before his ass gets shot! Don't get me wrong, but I think he hit the nail right on the head and that took some balls to refrain from apologizing in the beginning.
Great, not only do we have to worry about being hated by Muslim extremists because we are American, but now tack on being Christian as well (over 75% of the US population). Looks like the target just got bigger!
Oh well, I think I'll drink to that...very heavily....and vote...and watch tv...and drop a couple f-bombs...and let my wife wear jeans...and expose her face in public...Thank GOD I am an American!