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The state of Michigan is "the poster child for the deindustrialization of America," said the state's governor, Jennifer Granholm, tonight at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum.
Addressing the topic of providing leadership for change when the stakes are high, Granholm described her home as the state most impacted by globalization.
"The world has changed dramatically in the last five years," she said. "Globalization is here — it's like gravity; it's not going to go away. The question is, how do we respond as a nation, and for Michigan, how do we respond as a state?...What do you do with that generation of workers that has been impacted so negatively by globalization? I think we need a federal Marshall Plan on this frankly," she said.
Granholm stressed that there needs to be more flexibility in the use of federal Workforce Investment Act monies so that they may be used to close skills gaps between available jobs and workers. She also touted her state's goal of doubling the number of college graduates in Michigan over the next 10 years.
"The challenge for me — as it is for all governors — is to convince the citizens that change is a good thing, that it is necessary and that it is a requirement for us to succeed....Sometimes a message of change gets you in a lot of trouble. Sometimes it gets you thrown out of office. But, I think you have to be honest with people about what is required and what the opportunities are," Granholm said.
The Forum event was co-sponsored by the e-Government Executive Education Project. At a workshop prior to her public address, Granholm received a Pathfinder Award from the Harvard Policy Group on Network-Enabled Services and Government (HPG). The award is for exemplary leadership on the difficult issues of transition to a networked world shaped by a growing global, knowledge-based economy.


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CARY, N.C. – Appalachian State University men's tennis wrapped up play at the ITA Regional Championships over the weekend. The annual tournament, which brings in the top collegiate players from the states of North and South Carolina, is the largest of Appalachian's four fall tournaments.
Oliver Casey led the way for the Mountaineers by advancing to the second round of the tournament with a 6-4, 6-2 win over UNCG's Randy Phillips before eventually falling by a 6-2, 6-4 final to Bruno Semenzato of Duke.
Sebastien King also had an impressive performance with a 6-7(3), 6-1, 6-1 win over East Carolina's Mario Martinez, but eventually fell to Hunter Harrington of Clemson by a 6-2, 6-2 score.
In other singles action, Zach Bost was eliminated on the first round by a 6-0, 6-0 score to North Carolina's Nelson Vick while Matt Saltsgaver suffered a 6-2, 6-4 first-round loss to Clemson's Daniel Strawn, but picked up a win in the back draw against North Carolina Central's William East.
In double's play, the team of Bost/King lost to Winthrop's duo of Chase Altiere/Michael Chen (8-2) while Mountaineer duo of Casey/Jan-Willem Kleynhans were ousted by Clemson's team of Strawn/Christian Harris by an 8-5 final.
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Samsung's latest compact camera - leaked ahead of an official announcement at CES in January - brings WiFi support.
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I can see this working, but isn't there a simpler close range solution like blue-tooth that is smaller more compact, less power hungry than wifi? So you put it on your desk near PC and it pop's up as a removable storage device?
True, it is annoying when I have to wait for some gigantic photo to download, but I can certainly see this as a proof of concept. Smart phones have been doing this for a while, but there are still enough people who like the higher quality of a dedicated camera.Originally Posted by Jipa
Wifi point-and-shoot cameras - because 14 Mpix unedited, rubbish photos are just the thing internet needs more of!
Really, just don't. In professional cameras wifi would be a nice addition as you could get the preview on the screen over a high speed connection, but on compact cameras it's just another gimmick to get the attention of silly customers.
Originally Posted by TWeaK
So what next? A 50 Megapixel camera with wifi, bluetooth and phone capabilities?
I think it's a nice idea, but in practice a bit of a gimmick. As other people have said, most people won't really be able to use it and a professional would probably have a laptop hooked up to a proper camera anyway.
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In what former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services administrator Don Berwick, MD, called "a breakthrough," hundreds of hospitals in a data- practice-sharing project have shown significant reductions in cost, mortality, and infections.
Some 333 hospitals are participating in the Premier Healthcare Alliance's data- and practice-sharing project called Quest. Premier's President and CEO Susan DeVore says the project has saved 92,000 lives and $9.1 billion, compared with what would be expected for its hospitals.
"What is intuitive in other industries, where if you buy something that doesn't work well it's going to cost you more in the long run, the same is true in healthcare, but people don't seem to get that," Berwick said at a news tele-conference Tuesday.
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Food for thought. Are these mancandles? I would assume they'd be of interest.
Thread: Man Candles!
Perfumed candles are just for girls, right? And men who burn candles are sissies, right? LOL!
Here are some new "Man Candles" with appropriate manly themes:
Riding Mower: "Hot sun. Cool breeze. And the intensely summery scent of freshly cut grass."
First Down: (football theme) Game on! This combination of orange, patchouli, vetiver and leather is as exciting as game day. (I like the notes in this one!)
2 X 4 : The warm, unmistakable scent of freshly planed wood and sawdust evokes a sense of confidence and quality. (I hope this has the scent of cedar.)
Man Town: Escape to the man cave with this masculine blend of spices, woods and musk.
Actually, I think the Cire Trudon Ernesto candle is a manly candle:
Top: rum, grapefruit, bergamot
Middle: clove, oak wood, patchouli, labdanum
Base: tobacco harmony, moss, leather, amber
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"...her fragrance all in my keeping; softly she comes in the night." Lyrics, Gordon Lightfoot, "Softly."
Food for thought. Are these mancandles? I would assume they'd be of interest.
"...her fragrance all in my keeping; softly she comes in the night." Lyrics, Gordon Lightfoot, "Softly."
I stopped by my local yankee candle today to check these out, especially the First Down one as I have a bit of an obsession with leather. My impressions were not great .
The Man Town candle was like a generic cologne, the 2X4 was just offensive to me, just bluh, and the First Down did have leather, but it was faint for my taste. They didn't have the Riding Mower, but given the way my allergies act up when I mow, I don't see that one going over well for me.
If you are looking for some more "masculine" candles, I find that Bed Bath and Beyond has some pretty decent ones. The Maison line has several, including Grove, Amber, and Blossom (orange blossom and sandalwood). They also have a sandalwood and oak in the Colonial Candle line, and one called Desert Sun in the same line that my SO seems to think smells like one of my frags.
As a heads up, the Desert Sun fragrance is marked down or possibly being discontinued the 22oz is $15 right now, and the smaller ones are on sale as well. Also, the Maison Blossom fragrance is being discontinued, and the entire line of products from candles to scented oil was marked down at my local Bed Bath & Beyond. YMMV, hope you find the new Yankee Candle scents more to your liking than I did.
So, now sexism has reached air fresheners ('cos let's face it, that's all sented candles are). I think that is quite sad. Wouldn't it be nice if we could enjoy what we like without having to worry if it is manly enough? It takes a great deal of courage to stand up and say "This is me, and if you don't like it; tough!!". Wear what you like, burn what you like; smell how you like, and don't fall prey to marketing BS.
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That's exactly what I do. I love frags that are traditionally thought of as masculine. Many of the other home frags are really sweet, or too floral for my taste. I regularly get comments from many who come to my home that it "smells like my dad/grandpa" in here usually accompanied by a diatribe of how weird that is for a house. I don't care and I don't listen to them. It gets frustrating for me, as I have a cupboard of home scents from well meaning people that are floral or really sweet. So, I suppose you could say I was "buying in to marketing" but, if that's what I like then I'm doing exactly what all these posts I've seen here on BN say to do. Thanks for your input though, really appreciated.Wouldn't it be nice if we could enjoy what we like without having to worry if it is manly enough? It takes a great deal of courage to stand up and say "This is me, and if you don't like it; tough!!".
I'll use any candle that will remove a bad odor from a room.
"woodwick evening bonfire" fits this bill.
And to think, this whole time I thought candles were unisex!
All smell is unisex; fragrance doesn't have a gender.
i keep on replying in different discussions about Japanese incense - but when i'm going for the sophisticated swanky bachelor pad feel when i have people over, i'll burn a few Japanese incense. i used to work in an interior design firm, and we always made sure our downtown high-rise bachelor type clients had a box of Shoyeido "Great Origin" or "White Cloud" incense to burn.
i find any of the attempts to make "masculine" smelling candles just come off as smelling like the cheap "mall variety" colognes that a lot of us frown upon on basenotes. even the mid-range priced stuff like Voluspa, tends to smell too "cheap cologney" smelling. Diptyque and CDG are the only candle brands i've smelled so far that i'd actually purchase, but those are stupid expensive.
"...her fragrance all in my keeping; softly she comes in the night." Lyrics, Gordon Lightfoot, "Softly."
Malin & Goetz make hella nice candles, but they expensive and I can't seem to find them anywhere but Barneys and every once in a blue moon on ebay.
Smelled the man candles today. Very nice!
Is the juice worth the squeeze?
I didn't realise By Kilian made candles. I was put Xmas shopping and there they were - one for each scent. Just sniffed a few "MANLY" samples on the counter, not burning, and Back to Black, Straight to Heaven & Taste of Heaven seemed great. The SA says he uses the Straight to Heaven candle cos he also wears the Fragrance and it works great. Just under USD 100 each.
I've been burning Amouage Silk Road this last week - can a road be manly? Also the Diptyque Xmas Edition 'spiced pine' one in the green glass - manly in a coniferous kinda way, I guess. I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay
Malles Cafe Society is also great for this time of year but with a name like that it would have to be more metrosexual, really, wouldn't it?
Having said that, I comfortable and confident enough in my manhood that I will use any darn scent in my house that I want to whether other people think it is feminine or not!!!
Interesting posts though.
Guys, Many people rely on candles during power failures. We use them to give our houses a nice fragrance, celebrate life, and represent our faith. Probably it is something deep rooted in our being that make man candles so important to us.
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I love the oud by acqua di parma candle. very masculine.
Love these man candles from Unproper! Especially the Leather one..


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7&4 classroom salute visits Mrs. Essenberg's Kindergarten class at Ellsworth Community Schools
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The 7&4 classroom salute for Thursday, October 17, 2013, is Mrs. Essenberg's Kindergarten class at Ellsworth Community Schools.
While we were there, the students were very busy! They were playing Apple BINGO - working on numbers and being happy for friends when they won.
They also sang a few songs, spelling out a-p-p-l-e and doing a lot of hand motions and spinning around. The students also showed Christina how they can count backwards from 10 - and just like a rocketship hit blastoff at the end, jumping quickly out of their seats!
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The video package just reminded me of what happened last week. I cant wait to see what happens with Angle/Flair.
Don West is a permanent fixture at the announce table, but then he doesnt say anything? Stupid, stupid mistake to start the show.
Angles promo was a little on and off for my liking. I loved the intensity you gave him, and the way you described just how badly he wants and needs the TNA World Championship, yet when things turned to Flair, I really felt as if things went downhill a little bit. Angles words became really jumbled, it seemed like he was just saying words to make his promo longer. Also, I couldnt really picture him calling Flair a crazy guy, it just doesnt seem like something anybody would say about Flair.
Flair is rather shrivelled up though. Why did Bischoff come out with Hogan and not contribute at all? Thats two pointless things youve done before the first commercial break. Anyway, I like the idea of the fatal four way establishing a new challenger, but Wolfe getting in after losing doesnt seem right. As for Angle, the fact he isnt being allowed to go after Flair straight away is unusual as well, but well see how you go. Overall, a rather up and down start, tbh.
Thats a pretty big win for Amazing Red, although I will admit Im a little disappointed with your use, or lack of use of Homicide.
Was Jeff high when he cut this promo? Im guessing so since there was a but in there that didnt have to be there. Flair? I didnt think he was here tonight. Anyway, Flair was alright, although why wouldnt Jeff want to beat the holy hell out of Angle tonight? I mean, he wants to win doesnt he?
Abyss to join Foley and become an epic monster again.
Abyss looked enormously good here.
Sting seemed rather edgy. He didnt seem mysterious like he usually does, instead he just sounded as if he didnt have confidence in his partners. Weird, weird segment, that if it doesnt lead anywhere, Im just going to feel as if this was bad writing.
Nash was pretty good, although even though he is upset because Waltman is god, I felt as if you could have given him a little more attitude. Hall plays the character of a bad ass, yet he seemed a little too much like a face in this promo. I know he is one, but hes still got to have that edge about him, thats what made Hall awesome. The brawl afterwards was nice with Nash getting the one up, and overall, this was really good build for your PPV.
Beer Money are pretty charismatic, yet I dont think you challenged that great enough in this promo. Whilst Storm was okay, Roode was really no good. The speaking from their opposition was rather generic, yet nothing less was expected, and another brawl? Oh boy, you do like your brawls, although having this one straight after a different one is a little pointless.
A good win for Morgan over Young, he definitely looked very good here. World Elite trying to brawl and not getting bashed by Hernandez and Terry is a bit soft though, tbh.
MCMGs being split up for the night? Good. It worked last week, and should work again this week.
Foley/Sabin was a pretty good match up, you wrote it well, as you didnt just make it a spot fest because it was a Hardcore match, you actually put some good wrestling in there to. With that being said, I was disappointed you had the older talent go over, as I put my stance on that last week, yet the tag match that Hogan announced afterwards could finally be the good push MCMG need. Im hoping the guitar shot isnt the start of a Foley/Jarrett feud either, the oldies just need to go.
Destination X is shaping up to be a pretty good PPV.
I felt Rhinos promo was pretty good, basking in the glory of last week, however there was one thing I really didnt like. I didnt like how he claimed last week was the greatest night of his life, since hes been champion of ECW and TNA. It really discredits those titles, and puts over the Global Championship, which is a little silly, imo. Besides that though, Rhino is still the best thing in this thread, atm, despite his age. I really hope youre not going to bring Taz back to active competition, Id like to see Rhino take him out for good though.
A damn good match between Jeff and Angle, and once again, I really like the detail you put into your matches, although if I am honest, this one may have dragged a little. Anyway, you kept the loser, Hardy looking strong, whilst Angle looks like an absolute animal. Great booking, and it was good to see a clean finish involving two main eventers.
I didnt like Andersons promo here. Him calling the fans idiots is just way to cheap for my liking, especially considering he is so good on the mic.
If the last match dragged, this one went for an eternity, yet I felt this one was a little more frenetic, and entertaining. A great win for the faces, whilst all the heels keep credible, good work.
Joe taking people out afterwards was really good.
Overall, it was a pretty good show, although there are still things that irk me a little with this. At times, you can be solid, then at times you make remarkably spastic decisions, or just make stupid mistakes, once you get consistent this thread should be a good thing to read though. Keep at it, champ.
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Everyone seems to be writing a web log these days, and those without day jobs have a decided advantage. So perhaps it did not seem unusual to see Bill Clinton joining the ranks.
There were, for example, the jottings about a stay in San Francisco while promoting his memoir, My Life, including a night out in which he and actor Robin Williams regaled their wives with a song-and-dance routine while playing a Mariah Carey CD.
"We did this whole dance routine as Mariah Carey sang 'Oh, when you walk by every night, Talking sweet and looking fine, I get kinda hectic inside,"' the June 28 entry recounted. "We must've looked like two drunken sailors. Oh God, what was I thinking? That's the kind of influence Robin has on me and all his friends."
To some who remember Clinton playing the saxophone on The Arsenio Hall Show, such high jinks may have seemed plausible, if a bit odd. Likewise his ruminations on his travels, his marriage and Senator John Kerry's presidential candidacy. Delve more deeply into the postings at billclintondailydiary.blogspot.com - at once thoughtful, educated and down-home - and only one conclusion can be drawn: it's a hoax.
While enabling everyday people to publish a continuing chronicle of their thoughts and deeds, blogs are also becoming a popular medium for having a little fun with the credulous. The more frequent the postings, the more they respond to reader feedback and the more interesting the subject matter, the more people are drawn into the fiction.
"It kind of takes the old phenomenon of literary hoaxes a step further, where you're interacting with these authors day by day," says Alex Boese, who runs the Museum of Hoaxes, an online compendium of urban legends and other fakery. "And it's so easy to hide your identity online and to hide the contextual clues that people would need to find out who you are."
It seems that blogs are still new enough that scepticism about their authenticity has not yet set in. Steve Rubel, who writes the blog Micro Persuasion, believes veteran blog readers are more likely than newcomers to doubt the veracity of something they read on a blog.
But even experienced readers let their guard down when they follow a trusted friend's referral, he says. If a friend passed you the web address, "then you definitely think it's true", Rubel says, "because you're talking about word of mouth".
Blogs are also often taken seriously these days because of their status as the platform for a new kind of journalism, and the way that many of them imitate the format of news sites.
But a well-designed look and feel do not prove that a site is what it claims to be, Rubel says. "If you think about it," he says, "there are sites that are blogs that look like professional news outlets that you would never know that they're written by amateurs."
One reason that many people put faith in such blogs may be a desire to escape a mundane daily existence. But unlike the films and movies that people rely on to transport themselves, blogs offer an actual give-and-take with the authors.
"Part of it is a kind of wish fulfilment of the reader," Boese says. "They're presented with this exciting personality that they get to interact with. And they want the person to not be the same kind of boring person that they are."


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text: When the vitreous humour shrinks, the strong attachment results in a pulling force on the retina, which may lead to visual distortion, decreased visual acuity and central blindness. When the disease progresses the traction may eventually result in the formation of a hole in the macula (called a macular hole).JETREA ® breaks down the protein fibers which cause the abnormal traction between vitreous and macula that causes VMT. By dissolving these proteins, JETREA ® releases the traction, and helps to complete the detachment of the vitreous from the macula. JETREA ® can also be used when VMT has progressed and caused a small hole in the macula (central part of the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye). It is estimated that 250,000 to 300,000 patients in Europe alone suffer from this condition. [ 1 ] Currently the only available treatment in the EU is 'observation' or 'watchful waiting' until a patient becomes a surgical candidate, usually at a late stage of the disease. [ 2 ] , [ 3 ] A patient would then receive a surgical procedure and repair of the retina. However, for many patients this is not a suitable option, as irreversible damage to the retina may have already occurred. [ 4 ] , [ 5 ] ThromboGenics is continuing to work with Alcon, across Europe, to ensure the necessary market access and reimbursement infrastructure in place so that patients can receive JETREA ® as soon as it is available. References


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Using a smartphone or tablet overseas can result in a horrendous bill, but you don't have to turn it off. Here are some tips for managing your usage.
The story is all too common: travellers coming back from overseas and being hit with a huge bill for global roaming on their mobile phone.
In some cases, the travellers have not even used their phones, but in failing to change their settings they have been downloading emails or other data without their knowledge.
We all know global roaming is a massive rip-off, but there are so many valuable uses for smartphones when travelling, including airport apps, hotel bookings, restaurant information, checking emails and staying in touch with family and friends.
Telcos have come under significant pressure to make their roaming charges more transparent and easy to manage, and last week Telstra launched an SMS-alert system to keep customers informed on how much data they are using while overseas.
Travellers will be automatically sent an alert for every 20 megabytes of data they use overseas (with the exception of Hong Kong, where the 4G phone network is not compatible with Telstra's 3G alerts) so they can keep track of their usage and be warned earlier if their phone is using data without their knowledge.
This follows an initiative from Cover-More Travel Insurance, which is offering Australian travellers a free global SIM card when they buy a travel insurance policy.
The company says the SIM card offers call and data rates up to 90 per cent cheaper than the major telcos, with a five-minute call from Paris to Australia costing about $2 and putting a photo on Facebook costing 63¢.
The SIM can be used in more than 100 countries and is available for phones and tablet computers such as iPads.
Aside from turning your phone off altogether, which few consider an option these days, the safest way to avoid a big bill is to turn off data roaming (you will find this under the settings or options menu) and only use wi-fi.
Free wi-fi hot spots have become very easy to find in most countries, although you do need to pick and choose which ones you use.
Try to avoid any that ask for your phone number or email address, unless you like receiving spam, and stick to more reputable providers such as city councils and libraries.
Coffee shops are one of the best options for hooking in - with the added benefit of caffeine, of course - and many hotels now offer free wi-fi in guest rooms, or in public areas at the very least.
The upside of free wi-fi is that you can keep in touch with family and friends via email or social media for no cost whatsoever, but the downside is that it can be very slow, so it may not be suitable for uploading images or other data-heavy activities.
If you want to have data access at all times, the best option is to buy a local, prepaid SIM card. It's one more thing you have to sort out when you arrive in a new country, but there is no risk of overspending with a prepaid card. Another option is to buy a data roaming pack from your Australian plan provider. These are far from cheap but still cheaper than random global roaming.
If you only want to check your emails once a week or make an occasional hotel booking, this is a manageable option, but for heavier usage it pays to look elsewhere.
The other key way to manage your data usage is to refer to maps and other apps that work offline.
Type "free offline maps USA" or similar into your online app store and see what you can find.
If you do it before you leave home, you can download a few different ones at no cost and then try them out when you are there.
I recently downloaded some free maps for Britain and found the navigation to be every bit as good as a stand-alone GPS unit. Why would you bother carrying one?
Many travel guides and city guides are also available as offline apps, so you can download them before you go and avoid using any data while away.
The trip planner Tripomatic, for example, has an iPhone app that integrates city guides and offline maps so you can update your travel plans as you go, without needing internet access.
The free app includes more than 30,000 attractions in more than 300 destinations around the world and is only one of many such apps on offer.
Check you're covered
Even if you have used your phone overseas before, it pays to double-check that you have the global roaming service activated.
International roaming can sometimes be deactivated when you change phone plans — or for no apparent reason — and it is extremely difficult to have it reinstated once you are overseas.
You can often request global roaming activation online but if you make a call you can take the opportunity to ask about options for cheaper data.


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Parcells used to establish a conservative approach during the season, and then pull the unexpected in the playoffs. Coughlin has the opportunity to do the same.
There are a lot of options, but I see the flea-flicker as a real good one, especially once the run has been established. Then in a short yardage situation, Brandon Jacobs tosses it back to Eli, with Nicks wide open.
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The U.S. Courts of Appeals, also called federal circuit courts, hear cases that have been appealed from federal district courts, as well as appeals of decisions of federal agencies.
While the Supreme Court typically hears fewer than 100 cases a year, the federal courts below the Supreme Court decide tens of thousands of cases a year. In effect, many lower court rulings are the final word on our rights, making the selection of these judges "who are appointed for life" extremely important to all.
There are 13 judicial circuits, each of which contains a court of appeals. All except one are based on geographic regions of the country.
How Judges Are Selected
Federal judges are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Each circuit has between six and 28 judges, one of which is the chief judge for the circuit. The selection of the chief judge, who has administrative duties in addition to hearing cases, is based on seniority within that circuit
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Cases are usually heard by a panel of three judges. The chief judge assigns which judges hear each case, based on their workload and sometimes other factors.
Since the courts only review cases which are appealed from a lower court, there is no evidence presented, and no witnesses are heard. The judges reviews the records from the original trial, and also accept written arguments from the lawyers for each side. The arguments are called briefs, which is ironic since they can be hundreds of pages long. Sometimes they hear oral arguments as well.
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New Braunfels Herald Zeitung (Newspaper) - January 22, 2011, New Braunfels, Texas ■ UPGRADING WALNUT 2Bridge Street block closed for three days ■ FAITH. 6Verses support idea that Pau encouraged Sabbath-keeping ■ SPORTS. 10Poor 1 st half hinders Lady Unicorns in loss toT'Birds Texas Vfp Newspaper of the Year Serving New Braunfels and Comal County since 1852. 500Couple loses pets, everything in Canyon Lake fire By J. Louise Larson The Herald-Zeitung After flames destroyed their home and almost all their belongings Thursday, a Canyon Lake couple is mourning the loss of their beloved pets. "We lost everything ... it's hard," said Darlene "Doobie" Stiles-Poss. CAN YOU HELP? Contact the American Red Cross at (830)608-9876. The pair were at work at Doggone Grooming, just three miles away, when they got the call. "Our landlord notified us that our house was on fire,'' Stiles-Poss recalled. "By the time we got there, it was completely involved in flames, and all of our pets were gone." Gigi and Bitsy, the couple's teacup miniature poodles, perished in the blaze, as did their Chihuahua, Tinker, who was due to deliver puppies in two weeks. Their Yorkie-Poo, Satu, was also lost, along with her two 3-week-old puppies, and the couple's two cats. "They were our baby daughters," Stiles-Poss said. "They died holding each other." Mike Poss is a decorated U.S. Special Forces Green Beret veteran retired after 23 years, and all of his medals and career memorabilia were destroyed in the flames. A musician with the region ally-based Lost In Texas Band, Poss also lost his equipment. "We had nothing, other than the clothes we went to work in," Darlene said. They didn't have renters insurance. Health issues for Darlene, who suffers from coronary artery disease, diabetes, hypertension and a bone disease that has already claimed one hip, have been prohibitive; her medications and medical equipment were also lost in the charred rubble of what was their home. The couple is grateful for small mercies. They escaped harm, and they remain proud of the two grown sons they have between them. The outpouring of kindness See FIRE, Page 5 Vol. 158, 14 pages, Inside CLASSIFIEDS 13 COMICS 9 CROSSWORD 9 FORUM 4 OBITUARIES 3 PLANNER 8 SPORTS 10 TV GRID 14 No. 62 1 section Sunny High Low 61 37 Details 8 ► DRUG BUST NBHS student arrested for pot possession By J. Louise Larson The Herald-Zeitung A New Braunfels High School student was arrested on campus on charges of marijuana possession Thursday. "He was in possession of a pack of cigarettes and a ballpoint pen that had been altered for use as a marijuana smoking pipe," said said Lt. Michael Penshorn of the New Braunfels Police Department. "He was also in possession of a small bag of marijuana." The makeshift bong, crafted to resemble a tool for school, was unusual, Penshorn said. "You see marijuana pipes but you rarely see one of that type," he said. The 15-year-old was detained around 10:21 Thursday morning, processed and released to his parents' custody. It wasn't the New Braunfels Independent School District's first drug bust of the new year. Three New Braunfels Middle School students, 13, were arrested on charges related to pharmaceuticals earlier this month. One boy was taken into custody for delivering or offering to deliver dangerous drugs, one into custody for possession of a dangerous drug, and See DRUGS, Page 3 Romantic Valentine Dinner Buffet $19.95j Call for Reservations Now! 7,7 7 nights tt week! the Paust Hotel is New Braunfels' Special Event Place 240 S. Seguin Are. • (830) 625-7791 • www.fiuinhotel.com Interest low in Bible course NBISD dropped elective for lack of enrollment Comal, NB ISDs prepare for millions in budget cuts Measures indude pay freezes, unfilled positions By Will Wright The Herald-Zeitung While many Texans are just now hearing about the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit, it's not really news to school districts, which might be sailing through rough waters die next few years. Already, Gov. Rick Perry and state legislators are ruling out tax hikes as a way to help balance a shortfall estimated to be between $15 and $27 bil lion, and the general consensus is to cut away at state-supported programs — and the state's schools are finding themselves on the chopping block. During a 2006 special session, the legislature threw school districts a life raft by imposing several new state taxes — among them the business margins tax — after it capped property taxes. However, the taxes weren't enough to plug the hole, and as a See BUDGETS, Page 5 NBISD Superintendent Randy Moczy-gemba is preparing for a 5 to 20 percent cut in district budgets. Laura McKenzie Herald- Zeitung if ¡n ass üh h », wm w w Mí'w. By Will Wright The Herald-Zeitung Back in 2007, Texas lawmakers answered the prayers of those wishing to bring a form of religion into schools when it passed House Bill 1287, requiring the states public high schools to offer electives regarding the Bible's influence on history and literature. However, those hoping the classes might actually teach Bible scripture came away disappointed. The state directive meant only to offer a nonsectarian course on the subject — one that meshes with the constitutional guidelines separating church and state. The Comal and New Braunfels ISDs began offering the courses in 2008, and their popularity has yet to mirror the fervency of some of the religious proponents when they lobbied for the classes before school boards a few years ago. Comal ISD currendy has 28 total students enrolled in Bible literacy classes at Smithson Valley and Canyon high schools. New Braunfels ISD isn't offering a course at its high school because not enough students have shown interest. "I had some e-mails from parents asking about the class, and some believed it was going to be Sunday school," said Matt Kruebbe, who teaches Canyon's Bible literacy course. "People who expect it to be wind up disappointed, aggravated even, that it's not. "They probably haven't seen the way religion classes are taught at a public university and how it's handled in an academic setting." The HB 1287's goal was to "teach LAURA McKENZIE/Herald-Zeitung Aaron Ferry, 17, gets help from teacher Bonnie Crisp while working on an assignment duringThe Bible as Literature class Thursday at Smithson Valley High School. students knowledge of biblical content, characters, poetry, and narratives that are prerequisites to understanding contemporary society and culture, including literature, art, music, mores, oratory and public policy." Unless the state legislature decides differently, those classes will be available — or unless school districts can't fill enough seats to justify the expense. "It's been a while since we had the class. You have to have at least 15 students to have a class, and we didn't have enough for the class to be taught," NBISD spokesperson Stephanie Ferguson said. The NBISD in 2006 first approved a class to be taught during the 2007-08 school year. It was last taught at New Braunfels High School during the 2009-10 school year. Called "Special Topics in Social Studies: Influences of the Old Testament Bible and Other Religions on American Socialization," 22 students enrolled in the first semester; 25 took the companion course on the New Testament the following semester. 'After that we didn't make the district enrollment requirement in order to be taught during the 2010-11 year," Ferguson said. Comal ISD has two teaching high school classes on "The Bible As Literature." At Smithson Valley, Bonnie Crisp has 15 students enrolled this semester. There are no textbooks — except for the one that matters. "We use all different versions of the Bible that the students want to use," said Crisp, who complements her instruction with various See BIBLE, Page 3 ;
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December 19, 2006 Loma Linda, California, United States .... [Elizabeth Lechleitner/LLU/ANN]
Before you gulp down that soda pop or espresso, take a moment to consider what your drink can do for your brain. If you opt for a glass of pomegranate juice, you may be staving off Alzheimer's disease, says Dr. Richard Hartman, lead researcher and author of a study released last month by Seventh-day Adventist-owned Loma Linda University in collaboration with Washington University researchers.
The study reveals that pomegranates, when compared to other fruits and vegetables, pack notably high levels of polyphenols. Polyphenols, according to researchers, are one of many antioxidants known to neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals, which attack healthy human cells and cause them to mutate into cancer cells. Free radicals have also been linked to triggering arthritis, atherosclerosis, diabetes, premature aging, and Alzheimer's disease.
For years, pomegranates have been linked to curbing certain types of cancer and clearing arteries. Hartman's study indicates they're as good for your brain as they are for your heart.
At Loma Linda University, Hartman and other researchers used mice with genetic tendencies to develop Alzheimer's-like diseases. Researchers divided the mice into two groups. The first drank water with added pomegranate juice concentrate, while the remainder drank water with added sugar equal to the natural sweetness of the juice.
Six months later, the study mice that consumed pomegranate juice learned more quickly and swam measurably faster during underwater maze tests of their learning and memory abilities than the mice that drank sugar water. They also had 50 percent less plaque in their brains.
Hartman explains that brain plaques are "toxic clumps of protein" accumulated in the brain. These accumulations, he says, damage and disrupt communication between brain cells. Compromised brain cells trigger memory loss and cognitive decline--both characteristic signs of Alzheimer's disease.
Each of the mice in the study drank an average of 5 milliliters of pomegranate juice a day. To reap similar benefits, researchers project, humans should aim for 1-2 glasses per day.
"There's no evidence that it's an 'all or none' situation," says Hartman, so even a glass of pomegranate juice every now and then may prove beneficial. However, he encourages everyone to drink the recommended amount.
Dr. Allan Handysides, director of health ministries at world church headquarters, adds that research involving laboratory animals does not always translate directly to humans. "I don't decry the study," he says. "It's very exciting, but it has to be taken, as do all studies in laboratories, as a preliminary opening to continued research, rather than conclusive proof in itself."
While pomegranate juice is a bit pricey when compared to, say, orange or grape juice, Hartman believes it's well worth the price. "Medications for Alzheimer's disease, cancer and heart disease are significantly more expensive, and as they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." He adds that some grocery stores offer the juice in an affordable organic concentrate form.
Look for the December 2006 journal of Neurobiology of Disease at your local library to read the full study, which is the first of its kind: "Pomegranate juice decreases amyloid load and improves behavior in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease."


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Within ancient stone walls, the historic centre of Dubrovnik remains untouched by the 21st century with gorgeous churches, baroque buildings and bell towers lining the marble streets. Fronting the brilliant blue waters of the Adriatic and backed by mountains it's easily Croatia's most stunning destination, used as a setting in the popular TV show Game of Thrones.
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Popular with the rich and famous, the glitzy island of Hvar is Croatia's prime party destination with legendary nightlife, flashy bars and waterfront restaurants. The 13th century Hvar Town is one of the Adriatic's best-preserved historic towns and attracts a range of visitors including families looking for a slice of unspoiled beauty on the Mediterranean with a healthy dose of natural beauty.
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Covered by forest and rural landscapes of cultivated fields, neat vineyards and attractive villages, Mljet island is one of the Adriatic's most beautiful and a firm favourite on sailing routes. The western side of the island is a national park that encompasses untouched Mediterranean forests and two gorgeous saltwater lakes with an island monastery that dates back to the 12th century.
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The Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia's biggest natural attraction with 16 crystalline lakes coursing their way through pristine forest to create a series of cascades and ever-changing rock formations. The captivating turquoise waters are rich in fish while colourful butterflies hover over the bridges and walkways that enable visitors to explore the park.
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Marking the crossroads where western and eastern Europe meet, the capital city of Zagreb has been Croatia's cultural and political heart since the Middle Ages and continues to develop its own unique personality with grand Austro-Hungarian architecture standing beside harsher socialist structures. With excellent museums, lively cafes and cutting-edge clubs, Zagreb offers the perfect city stay.
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- A Traveller's History of Croatia
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Facts about Croatia
- Croatia's currency, Kuna, was named after a small rodent, whose fur was used for payment many centuries ago.
- The limestone columns of the White House in Washington, D.C. were made from Croatian stone.
- The famous explorer, Marco Polo, was actually born on the Croatian island of Korcula.
Croatia Travel Advice:
We monitor the latest travel guidance on Croatia and follow the advice provided by the British Foreign Office. The safety of our travellers is paramount and we recommend that you check the latest travel updates from the relevant advisory body in your country when planning your trip.
Useful Online Resources:
The official Croatia Tourist Organisation site and the latest Croatia Weather Updates from the BBC.
Sailing from Dubrovnik
The magnificent medieval walled city is the perfect place to begin a sailing holiday around Croatia's stunning islands. With awe-inspiring palaces, fine city walls and imposing monasteries, it's a top spot to wander at leisure soaking it all in and as the set for the popular TV show Game of Thrones it holds even more appeal for many visitors. We have three Croatia sailing holidays departing from Dubrovnik - Cruise Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast, Creme de la Croatia and our northbound Adriatic Explorer - all 8 days in length departing between April and October to make the most of the sunny Mediterranean summer. Consider arriving early to spend a few days in Dubrovnik before your cruise and take the cable car up Mount Srđ for incredible views of the city.


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The attraction here is Lucy the Elepant,largest zoomorhic architecture in U.S.It is a national landmark and built in 1881.Joined a guided tour inside the elephant.There are exhibits and video inside.You could see the beach of Margate City through its eyes.
Ate lunch in an adjacent restaurant.Walk to the nearby beach and pick up some shells.The beach is nice with lot of bathers.
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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The Dean of American Motorsports Journalism has died.
Chris Economaki, who began selling single copies of National Speed Sport News at age 14 and eventually became the publication's editor, a position he held for 60 years, died Sept. 28 at age 91.
His column, the Editor's Notebook, was the most read feature in National Speed Sport News for six decades, and while Economaki's contribution has been minimal in recent years, the Notebook, as it is called by readers, continues to be the most meaningful read in the newspaper, which debuted in 1934 when Economaki was 13 years old.
Economaki was also well known for his unique, recognizable voice, which he used first as a track announcer and later through nearly 40 years on television.
He worked with ABC's Wide World of Sports, he was with CBS and ESPN, and it can be said he was one of the catalysts in bringing racing to television. It is not an oversimplification to say he knew racing and knew how to speak about it.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1920, Economaki's father was a Greek immigrant and his mother was a great-niece of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Economaki spent his childhood in Ridgewood, N.J., and saw his first race at the Atlantic City board track when he was 9 years old.
He was hooked and by his 14th birthday he was a fixture in the racing world. Economaki sold his first copies of NSSN at Ho-Ho-Kus Speedway when he was 13. Papers sold for a nickel and Economaki got to keep a penny.
"I sold 200 papers," Economaki recalled. "That was $2. An incredible amount of money in 1934."
Economaki soon began writing his own column, known then as Gas-O-Lines, while continuing to peddle newspapers.
Much of Economaki's knowledge about racing cars — and people for that matter — was acquired during 1938 and 1939 when Economaki traveled the Eastern half of the United States as a "stooge" (mechanic) for legendary midget racer Duane Carter.
"He would pay me $15 a week when he could, which was rarely," Economaki liked to say when recalling his days busting his knuckles and learning "tricks of the trade."
After serving in the Army during World War II, including a stint in the European Theater of Operation, Economaki returned to New Jersey and rekindled his passion for auto racing, selling newspapers and announcing at race tracks throughout the East.
"I had guys selling them for me. I was selling 700 to 800 copies a week. Business was excellent," Economaki said. "One weekend, I can't remember where I was, it was 1947, I sold a lot of papers on a Friday night, and Saturday night 50 miles away at another track, with even more people, I sold fewer than 100, and I couldn't understand that.
"It dawned on me that the difference was the announcer."
So began his career as a track announcer.
After more than a decade announcing at tracks and working as editor of NSSN where he took the reins in 1950, Economaki got his big break when NASCAR founder William H. "Big Bill" France recommended Economaki be part of ABC's first telecast from Daytona Int'l Speedway in 1961.
Economaki worked races around the world for ABC through the 1983 season when he made the jump to CBS where he appeared through the mid 1990s. He also worked worldwide Formula One telecasts for ESPN in 1987 and 1988.
"If he wasn't aware of you, you simply were not a factor in the sport," World Driving Champion, Indy 500 and Daytona 500 winner Mario Andretti said in 2004. "If you weren't on Chris Economaki's radar screen, you probably weren't on anybody's."
And that feeling was common throughout the motorsports industry.
In recent years, he continued to appear occasionally on Speed and more regularly on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network. All the time he continued to write the Editor's Notebook and promote what had become known as "his" newspaper.
Through the years Economaki has received countless awards including the NASCAR Award of Excellence, and been elected to numerous Halls of Fame, most notably the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame.
Economaki appeared as himself in the racing movies "Stroker Ace" and "Six Pack." His voice was also used in "Winning."
He was preceded in death by his wife Tommye and is survived by his two daughters — Corinne and Tina — and two grandchildren.
A wake will be held in Economaki's honor Oct. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Nativity Church in Midland Park, N.J. His life will be celebrated with a funeral mass at the Nativity Church at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 2.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the International Motor Racing Research Center in Economaki's name: 610 South Decatur Street, Watkins Glen, N.Y. 14891
SPEED is going to air the 2006 WindTunnel Special Economaki: Eyewitness to American Racing History tonight at 11 p.m. EST. Please tune in and check it out.
What They're Saying: Chris Economaki
Economaki's Unique Announcing Style
Gary London: Remembering Chris Economaki
Bill Oursler: Economaki Was The Best
VIDEO: Chris Economaki & Dave Despain
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Dupe by Liza Cody (1981)
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Dupe is the first book of a series featuring private investigator Anna Lee. Anna was a cop, then realized that she was going nowhere (this was in the 80s, mind you) with her career, and she got a job with the Brierly security company as an investigator. Her boss reluctantly assigns her to the case of Deirdre Jackson, who was found dead in a car accident. There seemed to be no hint of foul play, but the parents a) don't believe it for a minute and b) want to know what their close-mouthed little darling had been up to in the months previous to her death. So off Anna goes, and her investigations take her inside the cinematic world, where at least one person wants her off the case, and others have many secrets they're not giving up.
Anna is a kind of gutsy girl, and considering this was written in 1980, was a strong character for the time. Of course now we are reading about the guts and glory of Lisbeth Salander (from The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo fame) so to us, Anna is a bit tame, but still, within the context of the time, a pretty rare kind of heroine. The supporting characters all have their own idiosyncracies (especially her boss and his assistant), and for a first effort, not bad. What I didn't really like was that probably about the first three-fourths of the book were all about Anna asking questions...very little action to speak of. That only happens toward the very end, when things finally heat up and we get a clue that maybe Anna's put her nose somewhere where it don't belongs and someone's trying to stop her from asking more questions. But I'll chalk this up to the book being the first in the series -- normally they're never as good as what follows.
Kind of dated, but I'd recommend it to people who read UK Crime fiction and who have maybe missed this one. Not a cozy, by any stretch, but it's also not a police procedural. Overall -- not bad, not great, just average.
Cataloging my books in LibraryThing has gotten me started rereading some stuff from the back of my shelves. Cody's Anna Lee is a great heroine, tough, unsentimental, dogged in the face of the sexism and classism of Thatcher's Britain. Even minor characters come alive on the page.
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0099821109, Paperback)The 1980 John Creasy Award winner. Private detective Anna Lee investigates the car crash which killed Deirdre Jackson. She uncovers motives and murder as she probes the unsavoury world of the London film industry where Deirdre sought glamour, but found duplicity and death.
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Cannes 2014 was a fashion whirlwind with a variety of hot spots to see and be seen. Here are the trends and some tips for how to do Cannes right
In the UAE, there is a chance to live an Arabian Adventure at the Bassata Desert Village in the vast and pristine desert of Ras al Khaimah. You'll have a luxurious evening while experiencing the Bedouin lifestyle for the evening.
Asado is an authentic Argentine Grill with a view of the Dubai fountain. The rustic Argentinean restaurant is the perfect place for succulent meat cuts prepared in the Asador Criollo-style served with an extensive selection of Argentinean wines
Expo Milano 2015- "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life." On May 19th, the Italian National Tourist Board hosted a presentation of Expo Milano 2015 at the Italian Cultural Center in Westwood. Expo Milano 2015 will be the largest "World's Fair" on Food
The Pachanga Restaurant Dubai captures the vibrancy and passion of Latin America. This passion is shared nightly through their fantastic Latin American cuisine as well as the décor, friendly staff, the entertainment and the overall ambiance.
Radhaa Nilia experiences Cannes Film Festival Premiere and Red Carpet for the first time.
Morfologi Wavemaker braclete by designer Joseph Nogucci
I recently enjoyed dinner at the Aquarium Restaurant in Yas Island Marina. The setting was beautiful with the attentive service, and delicious food. But it was the extra and unexpected efforts,which made our night enjoyable,are what I remember most.
The Abu Dhabi All Star Grand Slam and The Official Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) World Championship Tour at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi is a 10 day event with world-class athletes competing for coveted titles and prizes.
Entering into a state of tranquility comes easy if you are at the lovely Sparkling Hill Resort. Sparkling Hill Resort is a breathtaking wellness resort spa located on the backdrop of Lake Okanagan near Vernon, British Columbia
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The Dubai World Cup is a big deal. I has the biggest purse of any horse race and that racing teams from around the world participate. There is a festive scene with parties, celebrities, concerts, and fashion beyond fashion.
Take a step back in time…or should I say forward? The heart of Ireland has a new beat. The rhythm of first class service where The Fitzwilliam Hotel single-handedly redefines it all
The 360 Degrees Restaurant provides a dining experience with panoramic views of the city of Muscat. The menu was beyond extensive and I received exceptional service. I enjoyed my evening as I was taken on a culinary journey around the world.
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Four men will appear in court today charged with drug trafficking offences after police allegedly intercepted almost 100,000 ecstasy tablets believed to be bound for Schoolies week on the Gold Coast.
The 22 kgs of pills were believed to be bound for the Gold Coast for today's official start of annual school leavers' celebrations in Surfers Paradise, police said.
Police said a 38-year-old Gold Coast man had been charged with trafficking a dangerous drug and conspiracy to possess a prohibited import and would appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.
A 34-year-old Gold Coast man and 30-year-old Tweed Heads man appeared in Gosford Court, on the NSW Central Coast, yesterday, and will be extradited to Queensland to be formally charged in the Brisbane Magistrates Court later today.
A 40-year-old Victorian man will appear in the Hornsby Magistrates Court in north Sydney today and will face an extradition hearing on the same charges.
Police said they tracked a vehicle from Victoria to Gosford, where the driver allegedly met with two Queensland drug dealers in another car.
The ecstasy was found in the Queensland car while the Victorian vehicle contained $200,000, believed to be a down payment for the drugs, police said.


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On The Road Again With A Digital MapEdward Baig
You're on vacation and you're lost. You must have missed a turn, and now you're driving in a seedy part of an unfamiliar town. Instead of panicking, you find your way by consulting a map on the screen of a laptop resting next to you on the seat. A small icon on the map traces the route of the car as it moves.
The next phase in computerized mapping software is about to arrive. Portable PC owners who insert a credit-card-size device from Rockwell International or Trimble Navigation will be able to receive tracking information from the Global Positioning System, a constellation of satellites orbiting the planet. By coupling the device with the latest version of Road Scholar Software's City Streets For Windows, you can turn the computer into an in-vehicle navigation system that lets you follow your actual movement on the map.
The military and boaters have long relied on global positioning technology. But until recently, the receivers have been too costly for most consumers. Together, City Streets and the add-on card will run about $499. And soon, Automap will unveil Automap Streets for $50 on two CD-ROMs, with detailed maps that will work with receivers from Socket Communications. The disks will come with downtown maps of New York, Chicago, and other cities, plus another area of your choice. Additional maps cost $30. Problem is, not many people have laptops with CD-ROMs.
ZIP-CODE AID. While digital maps and affordable global positioning technology offer gee-whiz capabilities, the programs also have more down-to-earth uses. City Streets and Taxi, from News Electronic Data, can print out the local streets you need to follow from your hotel to a business meeting. Automap Road Atlas is a long-distance planner that can help you concoct a cross-country vacation route. They also have advantages over paper maps. By typing in the name of a town, the result will be highlighted; no need to strain your eyes searching through the D3 or E4 sections as you try to unfold the darn thing.
The high-tech maps can provide multiple levels of scale. DeLorme Mapping's Street Atlas USA CD-ROM lets you zoom in and out of 13 levels of magnitude, from 500 miles down to street-level detail. You can also punch in a zip code; the program identified 36778 as Snow Hill, Ala. By clicking on a "locate" button, you could call up a map of the area. DeLorme claims the CD-ROM includes every U.S. street. City Streets comes with one city of your choice, plus demo maps of San Francisco, Manhattan, and Washington.
Some programs also provide data not included in the maps you might get at a gas station. Taxi includes the Zagat restaurant and hotel guides for New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and elsewhere. The software will search for a restaurant by cuisine, price, or decor.
LABORIOUS. Many programs let you annotate maps to mark where customers, suppliers, or family members live. Automap Pro, the upscale sibling to the company's $80 Road Atlas route planner, is geared for travel managers. Like the cheaper version, it includes maps that cover more than 410,000 miles of highways and state and county roads. But Automap Pro lets managers overlay their own databases. For instance, a customer service representative might display coordinates for all stores in a region. The rep can click on each point to bring up the name, address, phone number, and even a picture of the outlet. Sales types who need to make multiple stops can consult the program to plan an itinerary. Users can specify an arrival or departure time for a city, or indicate when they plan to stay overnight.
All the map programs put to a quick test by BUSINESS WEEK seemed to provide accurate directions. But there were some limitations. Turnpike road warriors found Automap's preferred route from New York to Washington unusually complicated and not the most direct. And mapping out Big Apple directions with Adept's Street Wizard proved needlessly laborious; too many mouse clicks were required to concoct a simple route. It just goes to show you that while computerized maps can be helpful, it also pays to consult someone who already knows the way.
TABLE: MAPPING OUT TRAVEL SOFTWARE AUTOMAP PRO Lets you plan cross-country routes $399 AUTOMAP and create geographic databases CITY STREETS FOR WINDOWS Can track your movement with $100 ROAD SCHOLAR SOFTWARE Global Positioning System add-on STREET ATLAS USA Company claims CD-ROM includes $169 DELORME MAPPING every street in the country STREET WIZARD Comes with map of one county; $99 ADEPT COMPUTER SOLUTIONS additional counties cost $50 TAXI Combines city maps with the Zagat $70 NEWS ELECTRONIC DATA restaurant and hotel surveys DATA: BUSINESS WEEK


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Pitt Track and Field Sets 30 Personal Records at Bison Classic
Panthers turn in solid performances in last weekend of competition before ACC Championships
Track and Field Concludes Successful Weekend at UNC Relays and Wake Forest Open
Panthers set to continue outdoor season next weekend at Raleigh Relays and UNF Invite
Spratling, Men's 4x2 Highlight Weekend for Pitt Track and Field
Panthers concluded all three meets in winning fashion
Panthers Travel to Virginia Tech Elite, YSU National and Armory Invite
Track and Field will return to VT and YSU for a second time this season
Men's Track & Field Ranked Preseason No. 25
Panthers the only Big East team ranked in Top-25
Top Performances: 1,500M-4:04.26, mile-4:29.10
2012-13 Indoor: Posted a time of 8:53.75 in the 3,000M run at the Nittany Lion Challenge...ran in the men's 5,000M run at the Penn State National with a posted time of 15:43.78...posted a personal best time at the Akron Invitational in the men's 5,000 meter run with a posted time of 15:37.67.
2012-13 Outdoor: Finished eighth in the men's 300M dash at the Charlotte 49er Classic.
2011-12 Indoor:A member of the fifth place 4x800M relay at the Fred Hardy Invitational (8:16.37).
Cross Country: Finished 17th (27:28.70) at the Cappy Anderson Invitational...ran a 28:22.01 at the Big East Championships...posted a 36:33.06 time at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional meet.
High School: Swomley was a four-time qualifier for the District Three Cross Country Championships in Pa. and a 2009 state championship qualifier...was a District Three qualifier in the 3,200M in 2009 and 2010 while finishing in seventh place in the 3,200M at the district finals in 2010...ran a career best of 4:30 in the 1,600M run and a 9:36 in the 3,200M...named to the 2009 All-Country Cross Country Team in York.
Personal: Born on September 30, 1992...son of Mark and Maria Swomley...has two brothers and one sister: Adam, Jonthan and Christina...majoring in politics and philosophy.