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BWW Interviews: A Peek Behind the Curtain at MSMT
On June 13, 2014, Maine State Music Theatre inaugurated the first of a new series of talkbacks, called "A Peek Behind the Curtain," designed to share with its audiences the ingredients which go into putting together a successful theatre season. Broadway World local editor, Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold, was invited to interview a panel comprised of actors, creative and administrative team members from their current show, The Buddy Holly Story, after which the floor was opened to the audience for questions. The event, held at the Curtis Memorial Library, drew a large and enthusiastic crowd, and the exchange was informative, entertaining, and in many ways, an inspiring tribute to the work the company does and to the theatrical profession these artists hold dear. The panelists were Stephanie Dupal. MSMT Managing Director, Kyle Melton, Props Master, Matthew J. Riordan, who plays Niki Sullivan and Tommy Allsup; Lore Eure who portrays Vi Petty, and Chari Burdick, Secretary of the MSMT Angels, a volunteer support group for the theatre.
Dupal talked about the practical and artistic merits of a shared production with the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA, explained the casting process which she and Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark engaged in this past March, and waxed eloquent about the company's intern program, which she called "an amazing group of young adults who hope for a career in theatre and work incredible hours doing a little bit of everything". She cited Buddy Holly cast member Sam Weber who had been an MSMT intern and returned this year to play Cricket Joe B. Maudlin, as one of many alumni who have gone on to successful Broadway and regional careers.
Burdick talked about the "vital support the volunteer "Angels" provide," enumerating their many tasks which include picking up the cast and creative team from the airport or train or bus, "wiping sleep from our eyes and taking them to their housing or the grocery store or wherever they need to go," as well as putting up posters through the Midcoast area, ushering at performances, and providing meals for the company during strike weekend and tech. "The volunteers show their love for this company by giving their time and effort without ever getting paid a dime," she emphasized.
Melton provided insight into the way he runs his five-person prop department as well as the tight, rigorous production schedule for this and every show. He defined his job as Props Master as "Jack of all trades, master of all. We have to match the amazing museum caliber of work that comes from the scenery and costume shops. The collaboration among the departments pushes us to excel." He also talked about recreating the period ambiance for Buddy Holly, disguising instruments such as a modern keyboard in a 50s console and creating the illusion of early speakers, amps, and wired microphones. He said in this show, "the instruments play roles as important as those of the actors; they become extensions of the actors themselves," such as the bass which Sam Weber stands on and dances with "like a human partner. In the cast's hands they are powerful things; they have a life of their own." He summed up his enthusiasm for the show by saying, "I love the era! I wish I could build it all. The way the actors fall in love with the music, I fall in love with the 'stuff.'"
Both Matthew J. Riordan and Lore Eure talked about their introduction to and fascination with Buddy Holly's music. Despite being from a much younger generation, Eure said "my mother was a huge Buddy and Motown fan, so I grew up harmonizing to this music, and at five years old I'd be singing That'll Be the Day and Rave On." She said that when she first played Vi Petty in 2005, she "got to fall in love with the music all over again." Moreover, the role allows her to play several of the instruments on which she is proficient: the trumpet and keyboards (disguised here as a celeste).
Riordan said he came to Buddy Holly's music when he first was cast in the show, but that "as I started playing the songs, I fell in love with the music, and four years later, I still love every second of Buddy's music." He also talked about the challenge of "recreating a legendary sound within the confines of a character and a play. I had played guitar for about ten years, but when I undertook this role, I had to go back and break down the 50s and 60s sound. I had to learn about the Crickets' style of playing because Buddy and his musicians were such great innovators. Fortunately, there is You Tube and Paul McCartney's documentary to help you do your homework." He cited as an example the fact that Buddy used his pick in "a lot of down strokes," so I had to go back and learn to do that." And both actors stressed that though they were portraying historical musical legends, they could not allow their performance to become impersonation.
Perhaps the most inspiring set of replies came to an audience question which asked the panel about the risks of a theatrical career. With parental concern, the gentleman talked about his wife's exhortation to their daughter that she needed "to minor in something which would buy groceries." The query struck a chord with all the panelists, who each replied in turn:
Riordan: Like your daughter, I went to school for musical theatre, and my family worried, too. I had a moment at school where I thought about having a backup plan, but at the same time, I realized you can't have one. You have to go all in or not. There are times when my work is not on the stage; waiters and bartenders in NYC are usually actors. We audition by day and bartend at night. We make it work. It's not an easy lifestyle, but it is an enjoyable one. I get to do what I love and get paid for it.
Eure: I got a BFA in musical theatre and a minor in dance. My parents knew I was stubborn; from the age of five, I told them I wanted to move to NYC and have this career. And it is not an easy career. The competition is intense, and you have to have a tough skin to survive, but I don't know what else I would want to do, and I hope I never have to figure that out!
Melton: The same holds true for the tech people. Everything I build or do has a real application. I began by acting, but when I took a design class as an undergrad, I suddenly said to myself, 'This is cool! I built that!' I was almost crying because I could see and touch what I had contributed. After that I stepped off the stage and decided my calling was in tech. I could make the actors and the production look better, and I had a portfolio of tangible evidence of my work. To stay in this industry we all love, you have to find your niche. Passion lives equally on both sides of the footlights, and that is why here at MSMT we have such a harmonious workplace.
Dupal: I never acted, but my parents brought me to musicals and plays when I was a child. I have a degree in math and before coming to MSMT I taught high school and college and sold cars. I came to MSMT to keep their books and now twenty-one years later, here I am. Everyone in this company comes to work because they love it. I am absolutely so happy to have this job and work with these incredibly talented people and be part of what is so special on stage. The people who work at MSMT - and in the theatre - do it because that is what is in their souls to do. They do it because they love it.
Burdick, echoing the sentiments and offering her perspective as a community member, perhaps summed up the emotions most vividly when she said, " We are the luckiest town around to have a theatre of the caliber of MSMT. I hope everyone knows how fortunate we are! "
Her remarks were greeted with fervent applause.
Additional Talkbacks in the series will be July 2 (Chamberlain), July 23 (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), August 20 (Footloose) at the Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, ME.


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2012 All-Sun Belt Second Team
2012 All-Louisiana Honorable Mention
2012 (Junior)
Started all 13 games at center and earned a pair of postseason accolades... Part of offensive line that helped ULM out gain No. 8 Arkansas 550 yards to 377 yards in a 34-31 win in overtime... Helped ULM line create holes for 262 rushing yards against Baylor... Part of front five that helped ULM total 500 or more yards of offense in four of first five games (Arkansas, Baylor, Tulane and Middle Tennessee)... Anchored offensive line that paved way for 516 yards of offense against North Texas.
2011 (Sophomore)
Earned the start at left guard against Florida State... Helped pave the way for 249 team rushing yards against Grambling State... Anchored the left side at TCU... Appeared in the starting lineup at Iowa and in the Sun Belt Conference opener against Arkansas State... Also made starts at Troy, at North Texas and against Western Kentucky.
2010 (Freshman)
Appeared in 10 games as a true freshman for the Warhawks and started eight of those contests... Started eight straight games (Arkansas State to FIU) -- all eight starts came at center... Quarterback Kolton Browning's consecutive games with 200+ yards passing streak coincided with Allen's starts... ULM was 5-3 in games he started.
Earned first team all-district honors in 2009 and was selected to play in the Team USA vs. World All-Star Game... Ranked 95th best player in the state of Texas by the Dallas Morning News... Cedar Hill finished ranked 51st in the final Rivals Top 100 in 2009 after finishing the season 11-1... Helped lead the Longhorns to the 2008 and 2009 district championship... Played both tackle and center as a senior... Also lettered in powerlifting and track & field.
Full name is Josh Nathanial Allen... Son of Ellen Robinson... Has two brothers, Cedric Godfrey and Demarcus Allen, and a sister, Sha Allen... Brother, Cedric, played football at Tulsa (defensive end/linebacker)... Born Dec. 30, 1991, in Dallas, Texas... Majoring in general studies.
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Chrystal D. Taylor, 31, of 101 Churchhill Downs in Montz, was arrested on Nov. 9 and charged with possession of stolen things and possession of stolen property over $500.
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•Rickey M. Jones, 42, of 7558 Kingsport Blvd. in New Orleans, was arrested on Nov. 9 and charged with D.W.I. and reckless operation.
•John T. Harmon IV, 40, of 20 Cathy Drive in Luling, was arrested on Nov. 7 and charged with D.W.I., reckless operation and open container.
•Micahel S. Doherty, 30, of 257 Carolyn Drive in Destrehan, was arrested on Nov. 7 and charged with D.W.I., following vehicles and driving with a suspended license.
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•James R. Billings, 46, of 114 Amelia St. in Destrehan, was arrested on Nov. 6 and charged with D.W.I., driving with a suspended license and reckless operation.
•Robert E. Anderson, 39, of 3720 Devereaux Court in St. Rose, was arrested on Nov. 6 and charged with D.W.I., obscenity and open container.
•A 2004 Ford F-250 was stolen from 805 E. Terrace St. in New Sarpy on Nov. 9.
•A bicycle, total value of $150, was stolen from 524 Kinler St. in Boutte on Nov. 9.
•Three garbage cans, total value of $150, were stolen from 302 Ormond Meadows Drive in Destrehan on Nov. 9.
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BRADENTON, Fla. (April 20, 2017) – The Tars upset No. 26 Nova Southeastern, 5-3, to move on to the Sunshine State Conference Tournament Semifinals. Fifth-seeded, No. 27 Rollins improves to 11-9 on the year. The fourth seeded Sharks bow out of the SSC Tournament with a record of 9-9.
The Tars were spotted a match, due to an injury in the third doubles spot. Senior Shannon Etten and sophomore Carlye Goldman captured the Tars doubles win in the second position, besting Simone Pratt and Arina Sharonova 8-4. Rollins ended team play with a 2-1 advantage.
Alexandra Borg registered the Tars first singles win. The freshman cruised past Isabella Lowery 6-1, 6-0, in the third position. After a pair of Sharks victories tied the match at 3-3, Rollins pulled away with wins in the third and sixth spots, clinching the victory. Teresa Kaiser took down Alex Kaeser 6-3, 6-1 to give Rollins the 4-3 lead, then Carlye Goldman put the match away with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Eva Agasse.
The Tars advance to take on top-seeded and third-ranked Barry in the SSC Tournament Semifinals. The match is set for tomorrow, April 21, at 3:30 p.m. The Buccaneers enter the contest a perfect 23-0 on the year. Fans can follow all of the action at SunshineStateConference.com.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Rollins tennis teams, fans can visit RollinsSports.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest #TARnation news by following Rollins Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


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Minor Surgery This is usually carried out by appointment with Dr Burlein at the Gosport War Memorial Hospital or within the surgery. Please make an appointment with any GP to arrange this. Non-NHS Examinations The doctors are happy to carry out medicals, e.g. insurance and driving licence by appointment within surgery hours. Please telephone the surgery for an appointment. Ask at reception for the charges for these services. Counselling A registered counsellor is available at the practice. Appointments must be made through your doctor. Travel Immunisations/Vaccinations Please make an appointment at least eight weeks in advance of your holiday to ensure adequate cover. A charge will be made for certain immunisations and vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. A list of these charges is held at reception. Flu Clinic An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for all patients over 65 years of age and those with heart, lung, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, their carers and residents of nursing and rest homes. Please contact the reception staff in October for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment. From time to time the Department of Health will add 'at risk' groups eligible for this vaccination programme – please contact reception for up-to-date details. If you unable to attend the surgery, a home visit will be arranged to undertake this facility. Pneumovax Vaccinations A single dose pneumovax vaccination is also highly recommended for all patients over 65 years of age as this will help protect them from pneumococcal disease which includes pneumonia, septicaemia, meningitis and immunosuppression. Please telephone to arrange an appointment. Yellow Fever Immunisations Gosport Medical Centre is an authorised Yellow Fever Vaccination centre. Maternity Care We like to see you early in your pregnancy as soon after two weeks from the first missed period. The midwives hold antenatal clinics every week, where we encourage you to ask questions and discuss any problems. Partners are very welcome. The midwives visit you at home early in the pregnancy and informal talks and relaxation classes are held by the midwives. Your appointments will be at Blake Birth Centre. Any queries please telephone 023 9252 3651.
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Backyard Baseball 2003
Review by iammaxhailme
"Pretty fun for kids."
This is obviously a baseball game for kids, by kids (at heart), and most importantly, AS kids. In this game, there are an assortment of kids, hence the "backyard" kids, and there are also 30 kids from a pro team, like Mike Piazza and such.
There isn't much of a story. Actually, there isn't really a story at all. You're a coach and you make a team, try to win the backyard series, bla bla bla. You can talk to some of the kids and listen to their back stories if you want, but those aren't very interesting. That's not the point of the game.
Graphics: 9/10
Hmm. Pretty nice. Everything resembles what it's supposed to be. And it's nice and colorful, too, it's very bright and stuff. Some of the kids actually look like their pro selves. Well, not many, but some do. Of course, they gave Derek Jeter quite large teeth, which is pretty funny to me. But lots of kids have stuff like that on them, too.
Sounds: 10/10
This is where this game can catch you. It's funny. There's a bunch of songs, and each kid has their theme song. The pro kids share some. Most of them fit their personalities. The voices sound good, too. Like Tony Delvecchio, the "gangster" guy, has a pretty convincing Italian accent. He looks it, too.
But the thing that I like most if the humor. The kids are always taunting with immature but funny taunts (We want a batter, not a broken ladder!), and those are funny, until you hear them a lot. And the way the kids talk, too. Like when Achmed the metal head says he's going to "Rock this ball out of the park" and stuff like that, it's funny. Plus, if you hit a ball in a certain place (IE a pool) it makes a splashy sound. Sometimes if you hit it off the screen it makes a sound like smashing glass.
Gameplay: 9/10
It's pretty simple. You can set it to three modes. Easy, Normal, and Hard. In easy mode, all you have to do is click where the ball will end up. You don't have to time it. That's kind of boring, since it's so easy. But still, it's good for kids. I can't really tell the difference between hard and normal mode, but the only difference from easy is that they make errors a lot less frequently, and the enemy team runs faster. Also, you can set it to show where the pitch will actually be, OR where your kid thinks it will be.
There's a lot of ways to get bonuses, too. Some kids get bonuses for doing certain things. Like some pro kids get bonuses when they're on their real team, and the twins get points for being on the same team, Ernie gets points for playing at his house, etc.
One thing that I don't like is that the CPU thinks too much. When they grab the ball, sometimes the kid just stands there for a few seconds before throwing it, like they're thinking about what they should do. It makes it too easy.
This is what I don't like. It's not really that much fun the second time around. It's basically the same thing except your kids have different stats, when you think about it.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.0 - Great
Originally Posted: 11/28/05
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The names of the candidates for the forthcoming general election have been confirmed.
The closing date for nominations passed at 4pm on Tuesday and the confirmed candidates are: Preseli Pembrokeshire: Stephen Crabb (Conservative); Henry Jones-Davies (Plaid Cymru); Richard Lawson (UKIP); Mari Rees (Labour); Nick Tregoning (Liberal Democrats.) Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire: Nick Ainger (Labour); Ray Clarke (UKIP); John Dixon (Plaid Cymru); John Gossage (Liberal Democrats); Simon Hart (Conservate); Henry Langen (Independent).
The election takes place on Thursday, May 6th.


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This Home Stay by the sea which offers guests a beautiful ambience and elegant setting is situated on the sandy beach of Port Dickson blue sea,
- 1 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) ,
- 10 minutes drive to Port Dickson Town ,
- 20 minutes drive to Port Dickson Golf & Country Club (PDGCC) ,
- 45 minutes drive to Royal Palm Spring Golf Club ,
- 30 minutes drive to Seremban , the state capital ,
- 90 minutes drive to the city of Kuala Lumpur ,
- 90 minutes drive to the Historical City of Malacca ,
The Home :
It is a one-and-a half storey 3 room bungalow with a well maintained seafront garden , gazebo ,and BBQ pit.
Karaoke and family mini library is to be found at the upper floor overlooking the blue Straits of Malacca .
There is also an elevated balcony on the upper floor facing directly seaward, suitable for quiet and unnoticeable sunbathing.
Wi fi is available .
For Relaxation :
The other notable feature of the house is its cosy and spacious sitting room and dining area which is a perfect haven in which to kick back and relax, whether it's just the two of you enjoying a romantinc escape or you're sharing the space with family and friends .
House Rules: 1.Please take good care of the home (e.g. the electrical appliances, wall, furniture, etc) by not breaking/damaging anything and keep the home clean at all time.
2.Conserve energy by switching off the lights, air conditioners and electrical appliances when not in used.
3.No shoes in the house.
4.No pets allowed
5.Please do not keep or permit to be kept any materials which may contravene any local ordinance, statute, regulation or by-law (e.g. drugs, firearms).
6.Please do not use the home for any illegal or immoral purpose or dangerous trade.
7.No smoking inside the home.
8.No parties allowed and please keep the noise low at night after 10pm and do respect the neighbors.
9.No drunk drinking is allowed.
10.No pork allowed in the home. The kitchen is only for light cooking and should be cleaned after used.
11.Take the trash out daily and during check out. Refuge bin is outside the front gate.


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This year, saving money on travel has gotten even more complicated but still, AAA forecasts 91.9 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles away from home between Dec. 23, 2011 and Jan. 2, 2012, an increase over last year. And, about 27 percent of the total U.S. population will hit the road by car, despite the rise in gas of 30 cents over last year, according to the Energy Information Administration. Will you be one of them?
Every time I see that car insurance commercial with the mayhem guy riding backwards in the console posing as the GPS saying, "Recalculating! Recalculating!" I am reminded to complete the arduous task of updating my GPS, otherwise that car driver is going to be me, trying to get somewhere fast during the holidays but ending up nowhere instead. I'm going to be proactive and replace the batteries in my toll transponder, too, before I get stuck like last year, stopping at every booth during a six-hour toll highway ride.
According to personal finance experts, you have to break out of the box and do things differently to save money, which may not always be comfortable. But, at least you're justified in complaining about it later. Here are some things I've read about to save money on travel this year:
1. Try off-airport parking.
Sounds like a win-win if it's cheaper than the airport parking, just as safe, the shuttle is free and runs often and you can book ahead online or by phone. Check Park, Fly, Ride USA's website to see if there is a location near your airport or search for a local outfit that offers the same service.
2. Don't be picky about flight times.
Would you rather save money or fly when you want? Your choice.
3. Check for flights right on the holiday.
With Transportation Associates reporting that more than 87 percent of commercial airliners are flying at capacity, I checked Orbitz to see what's available. Surprise: I found several major airlines offering flights from Tampa International Airport to New York's LaGuardia Airport for just $278-$297 round trip all day long leaving on Christmas Day and returning on New Year's Day. That's almost the normal price.
4. Take advantage of Free Shipping Day on December 16.
The Free Shipping Day website lists over 2000 participating merchants who will ship by Christmas for free. This way you can order and ship gifts to your destination to avoid paying for checked luggage filled with gifts, which can cost $25 or more per bag.
5. Download the free, GPS-based AAA TripTik Mobile app.
Just tap and find the lowest price of gas, free trip directions and local hotels and attractions on your smartphone.
Have you tried any of these ways to save money on travel yet?


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The English duo, who reached the final without dropping a game, saved a match point in the second game of the contest against Indonesia's world champions.
But they then lost three match points in the third to slip to a 21-16 20-22 23-21 after 67 dramatic minutes.
Denmark's Peter Gade and France's Pi Hongyan won the singles titles.
Gade beat fellow Dane Kenneth Jonassen 21-10 21-14 to win the men's title and Hongyan edged out Dutch ace Mia Audina 22-20 22-20 in the women's event.
Flandy Limpele and Sigit Budiarto of Indonesia, who beat Britain's Robert Blair and Anthony Clark in the semi-finals, took the men's doubles.
They beat Denmark's Thomas Laybourn and Lars Paaske 21-8 21-16.
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A Global Imatinib and Nilotinib Pregnancy Exposure Registry
This study has been completed.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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First received: January 31, 2011
Last updated: April 14, 2015
Last verified: April 2015
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This is a voluntary, international, primarily prospective, observational, exposure-registry and follow-up study of women receiving Imatinib and Nilotinib during pregnancy or within six months prior to pregnancy.
|All Indications for Glivec/Gleevec and Tasigna
|Drug: Tasigna Drug: Gleevec
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|A Global Imatinib and Nilotinib Pregnancy Exposure Registry A Post-Authorisation Safety Study (PASS)
Resource links provided by NLM:
Drug Information available for: Imatinib Imatinib mesylate NilotinibU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Novartis ( Novartis Pharmaceuticals ):
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Monitor pregnancies exposed to Imatinib or Nilotinib to estimate prevalence of birth defects [ Time Frame: During pregnancy or within 6 months prior to conception ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Assess impact on maternal CML disease when treatment is interrupted [ Time Frame: During pregnancy or within 6 months prior to conception ]
- Assess post 12 month post-delivery data on maternal and infant status [ Time Frame: 12 months after birth ]
|Study Start Date:
|January 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2015
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Cohort 1 - Pregnancy/Fetal Exposure
|Drug: Tasigna Drug: Gleevec
|Cohort 2 - Interrupted TKI
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
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|Sampling Method:
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Women exposed to any dose of Gleevec/Glivec or Tasigna during pregnancy or within 6 months prior to conception
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Fawad Ahmed will fly home from England, his Ashes dream on hold, while Steve Smith joins the Test squad and teen spinner Ashton Agar stays on as a development player.
Chairman of selectors John Inverarity insisted the decision to send Ahmed home to complete his citizenship requirements rather than keep him with the squad was not an indication that Agar, 19, had edged ahead of him in the spin ranks, despite the Pakistan leg spinner enduring a difficult initiation with Australia A.
Ahmed bowled into a strong breeze in Bristol and finished with match figures of 1-100 from 31.2 overs. While he created several chances and generated significant spin, the highlight of his match was a screamer of a catch off the bowling of Agar, plucked out of the air with one hand at full stretch.
"I've said all along if we added a player to the squad it was likely to be a spinner. Because of the (David) Warner and (Michael) Clarke situation we have added a batsman. But we still have that option to add a spinner. Nothing has changed in that regard. Fawad is going home tomorrow and the procedure for him to become a citizen will continue, and then the intention is for him to go to South Africa (with Australia A), as it is for Ashton," Inverarity said.
"Ashton being 19 years of age it's an ideal development opportunity so he will stay with the squad until he goes to South Africa. If we decide to have another spinner it will be one of those two. Ashton staying on as a development player is no indication whatsoever that he is now ahead of Ahmed."
Agar, the loose-limbed left-arm spinner, eclipsed Ahmed in difficult conditions for spinners with a tour record of six wickets at 16.5 compared with Ahmed's two wickets at 82.5.
"My overall impression was that the conditions were terrible for spin bowling," Inverarity said. "It was cold and with a gusty breeze, very difficult conditions for him (Ahmed) both in Ireland and here. He is a very good bowler. If we were to call on him he has broken the ice with the players, he gets along very well with them. He is a lovely man."
Nathan Lyon shored up his position as No.1 spinner with a strong performance for Australia A. Though Ahmed could yet be called up later in the series - Old Trafford and the Oval, venues for the third and fifth Tests, are considered most conducive to spin - Agar will initially have the significant advantage of being with the squad if a second spinner is needed.
Both Smith, who has been on standby since Clarke's back injury flared, and Agar will stay with the squad until the start of the second Test, when they depart for South Africa. Smith, who will captain Australia A on that tour, was the best-performed batsman other than Clarke on the disastrous tour of India and unlucky to miss the Ashes squad when it was announced in April.
Australia is short a batsman until the first Test because of the suspension of Warner, although it has been made clear the troubled opener is still in contention to play at Trent Bridge.
"His preparation will be anything but ideal," said Inverarity. "Even though Michael Clarke, his back is improving and we fully expect him to play (in the tour match) at Taunton. There is that little bit of uncertainty about his back. So it could be that if Michael's back went again we'd be short of a batsman. It was obvious we needed to bring another batsman in."


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When asked if he was too hot in his Wednesday attire, Zacharias explained he just got back from planting 49,000 trees on the West Coast, starting in B.C., and making his way south to California. "So you get used to being hot all the time."
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Serra Catholic girls cruise to win over Clairton
Looking at the remaining schedule and realizing nobody in Section 4-A averages more than 40 points per game — and also accepting the fact that there's going to be a couple of more 85-27 whippings like Serra Catholic handed Clairton on Thursday — Bill Cleary had no choice but to alter his quarter-century philosophy on his approach to basketball.
Over the final month of the season, Serra's going to become selfish.
And really, they have no choice.
Instead of worrying about its lesser opponents, Serra is going to focus on what they are doing and how they are doing it.
That's what the No. 2-ranked Class A team did against winless Clairton, and it resulted in the Eagles' most lopsided win of the year.
"The things we want to accomplish each night when we take the floor, we are going to make sure we do that," Cleary said. "Stuff like: Are we seeing the floor? Are we finding the open spot? Are we getting the ball reversed? All those things."
Serra (9-1, 2-0) did all of those things, along with shooting lights out. Serra scored the first 10 points of the game and never looked back. The Eagles led 27-4 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 43 by halftime.
Serra shot 70 percent in the first half and forced 28 turnovers (38 for the game.)
"We executed very well offensively," Cleary said. "The ball moved well, and we shot it well."
Leslie Hoye led Serra with 20 points, and Nicole Pero added 13, Felicia Moon 12, Megan Sieg 11 and Danielle Dindak 11.
Clairton (0-9, 0-1) got 10 points from DeShawna Stewart.
"It's tough," Clairton coach Charles Shealey said. "People don't understand what I am working with here. I have to keep motivating them and keep sticking with it."
Even though Clairton trailed by as many 60 in fourth quarter, the Bears never gave up.
Clairton played the fourth quarter even at 15-15, albeit against Serra's backups.
To Shealey, that's a win.
"What I try to get across to them is that a winner never quits," Shealey said. "And if I don't keep motivating them and if they see me give up, they are going to give up automatically.
"I preach to them that no matter what the score is, you can't give up."
Under the circumstances, Cleary was impressed with Clairton's determination.
"He gets them to play," Cleary said. "They are young, and they played hard all night long. He is teaching them to hang in there, and it is not about the result more than the process."
Serra now turns its attention to the final month of the season where there isn't expected to be much competition other than a nonsection game against Class AAA Belle Vernon.
It's the same predicament Serra went through last year, which ultimately ended with a Class A championship game berth.
"We've been through it before," Cleary said. "There's nothing you can really do but make sure you do what you need to do to get better."
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Picturehouse will be the North American distributor for Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony's vehicle of "El Cantante."
The executives at Picturehouse now can really draw a big smile on their mouths. The company has wonderfully gained North American distribution rights to biopic feature of "El Cantante" starring Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.
Spending almost $6 million to reach the deal, Picturehouse therefore beats down fellow competitors of Miramax, Focus Features, and the Weinstein Co to the punch. The studio is planning a July 2007 release for the movie.
Centering on the life of godfather of modern salsa Hector Lavoe, the flick depicts the man and his wife, played by Anthony and Lopez, as they undergo a whirlwind yet tragic life with their only child dying in a gun accident. Film direction is handled by Leon Ichaso who also pens the script alongside David Darmsteder and David Maldonado while Lopez, Simon Fields, plus Julio Caro are serving as producers.
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Contractor hired to tear down Evansville arena
A deal has been signed to tear down Evansville's shuttered Roberts Stadium.
The city's parks board voted Thursday to approve a nearly $960,000 contract to demolish the 56-year-old arena that was shut down with last year's opening of the new downtown Ford Center.
Plans are for contractor Klenck Co. of Evansville to demolish the old arena by next May, with its asphalt parking lots removed and the site filled in for development as a park.
Parks director Denise Johnson tells the Evansville Courier & Press that some savings steps could cut more than $150,000 from the project's cost.
The new Roberts Park is expected to be developed over the next few years. That project could cost $5 million.
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Cardigan's 4CG Cymru project has won the top overall National Towns Alive Award
The project, which started as an affordable car park for Cardigan town centre to boost visitors to the high street, now has a range of community-owned facilities. Only ever receiving £2000 in grant income, 4CG has now generated – via a community share issue and then through reinvesting trading revenue from car parking and other asset development – over half a million for capital asset purchases, and ongoing revenue to use developing further projects to benefit the community.
Through these funds 4CG Cymru has now been able to open an eco shop at which local people can buy and sell their goods, provide funds to open the Cardigan And District Agricultural and Maritime Museum, renovate buildings to provide affordable accommodation for local families, purchase buildings to be used for the community. They also hold a local produce market in town every Thursday, and the project is installing 4CG wifi masts throughout Cardigan to create affordable internet for residents and visitors. The income from the car parking has facilitated the renovation of an old bike shop to create Jig So Children's Centre which supports vulnerable children and families.
This project shows how keeping local money circulating within a local economy has a 'multiplier' effect, strengthening the foundations of the town and benefit the whole community. Using community shares to begin local involvement, an initial, popular project – cheaper local car parking – has lead to a portfolio of community owned assets generating footfall and income for the town of Cardigan.
Commenting after the awards ceremony in the Houses of Westminster, local MP Mark Williams said;
'It was great to see such an enterprising local community led project be awarded nationally for its success, and I commend the hard work of Clive Davies, Aled Rees, Cris Tomos, and Richard and Shan Williams, and all other volunteers who are involved.
'The town of Cardigan is entering an exciting new phase, and with groups and projects like 4CG Cymru we can be assured that the benefits this will bring can be secured for Cardigan's future.
'The project has empowered local people and has demonstrated how community solidarity can overcome the negative influences of big outside developers, and other towns will be well advised to look at the innovative work that is being undertaken in Cardigan and follow suit. Community engagement is of critical importance to the project's success, and the fact that so many local people have made a financial contribution to it speaks volumes.'
Chris Wade, Chief Executive of AMT Towns Alive, commented:
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Greetings! Councilmember Tom LaBonge led a group of over 200 hikers up Mount Hollywood Monday for the annual Summer Solstice Hike. The hike, a celebration of Los Angeles' Sister City program, finished with a feast at the top, featuring an array of international and local cuisine.
Councilmember Tom LaBonge celebrated the installation of a much-needed traffic light on the corner of Finley and Hillhurst avenues on Tuesday. The intersection has been the site of a number of car and pedestrian accidents.
The 4th Street Bicycle Route in the Wilshire area received a flood of new visitors Wednesday evening as Councilmember Tom LaBonge led a group of 50 cyclists on the second night of "Tour LaBonge," the Councilmember's summer bike ride series. Tour LaBonge continues every Wednesday night in a different area of the Councilmember's district until July 21st. Next week's ride will leave from the Councilmember's Valley Field Office, 10116 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, at 5:30 on Wednesday night. Please join us!
Councilmember LaBonge joined people from around Koreatown at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Shatto Park on 4th Street on Thursday. New all-access play equipment, adult exercise equipment, badminton courts and landscaped play areas were in active use after the City's $600,000 facelift.
Councilmember LaBonge and Charles Fleming, author of the book Secret Stairs: A Walking Guide to the Historic Staircases of Los Angeles, walked through Silver Lake with a group of residents and fans of Fleming's book on Friday. The charming residential "Coffee Table Loop" walk from Fleming's book was the route for the excursion.
The last Wilshire BRT meeting will be held at Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Boulevard Tuesday, June 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A Korean interpreter will provide translation services.
Have a great weekend and continue to enjoy and love Los Angeles!
Toluca Woods 4th of July Parade & Popsicle Celebration with All American Bake Sale to Benefit "Family Promise"
It's time to pull out your patriotic spirit and your pocket change, and join in the 9th Annual Jon & Wendy 4th of July Parade and Popsicle celebration. The event also features an All American Bake Sale with goodies baked by Toluca Woods residents, to benefit Family Promise of East San Fernando Valley.
Family Promise (East SFV) – is a local nonprofit organization committed to helping low-income families achieve lasting independence. Interfaith Congregations mobilize volunteers in order to provide transitional safe shelter, meals, and support services for local homeless families. In addition to baked goods, organizers will be collecting toiletries for Family Promise, along with diapers & baby wipes on behalf of the 1st Marine Division (L.A. Chpt) to be delivered to Camp Pendleton for the wives of deployed Marines.
"We started this parade after 9/11 as a way to show our love for our country and the community we are so fortunate to be a part of," explains Wendy Hauptman parade organizer. "It is so much fun! Everyone decorates their "floats" (bikes, skates, strollers, etc …) and they walk around the neighborhood for just a few blocks. What's more, the funds raised are for a really good cause – to fight hunger in our own community."
Over the years local Toluca Woods residents have used this event to raise thousands of dollars for local nonprofits. In 2007, the organizers received an official Certificate of Appreciation from Councilman Tom LaBonge.
The fun begins with the All American Bake Sale at 10:00 a.m. in front of Jon and Wendy's house 4930 Arcola Avenue (3 blks East of Cahuenga, 1.5 blks North of Camarillo). The Parade will start promptly at 10:20 a.m. This year, the Parade will feature entertainment from DK Dance Factory. As always, Fire Station 86 will be there to kick off the parade, and Popsicles will be provided to everyone at its conclusion!
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Arthur Mitchell: Dancer, Choreographer, Educator and Founding Artistic Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem at the California African American Museum
The culminating event for the popular "Dance Theatre of Harlem; 40 Years of Firsts" exhibition will be a public discussion featuring Arthur Mitchell on Wednesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. Mr. Mitchell will discuss his renowned career beginning on the streets of Harlem to becoming the first African American to be a permanent principal dancer with a major ballet company to co-founding the Dance Theatre of Harlem School and then leading the DTH professional ballet company for four decades.
A Kennedy Center Honoree, recipient of the National Medal of the Arts and MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Fellowship, among many more honors, Mr. Mitchell has inspired thousands of young people around the world through his leadership in the dance world. CAAM is proud to have him grace our stage to reminisce about his lifetime of achievements.
RSVPs are requested at 213-744-2056.
This event is open to the public with free admission. Parking is $8 at 39th and Figueroa Streets. CAAM is located in Exposition Park at 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037. Tel# 213-744-7432, www.caamuseum.org.
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension is First Measure R Rail Project to Begin Construction
When the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension breaks ground this Saturday, June 26, it will significantly advance plans to improve public transportation throughout the region. It also will be the first Measure R rail project to begin construction.
The Foothill Extension will extend the Metro Gold Line from Pasadena 11 miles west to Azusa, with a later link planned to Montclair. The Metro Gold line – now operating between East Los Angeles and Pasadena — is an integral part of the Metro Rail system, which today spans 79 miles of track criss-crossing Los Angeles County.
GREENspot DROPoff awarded "Collection Program of the Year" by International Electronics Recycling
GREENspot DROPoff, California's Leading e-waste recycling collector, was named "Collection Program of the Year" by International Electronics Recycling during this year's Closing Gala and Awards Ceremony in 2010.
International Electronics Recycling honors those recyclers and eco-friendly companies who are "trendsetters and leaders in electronics waste management." GREENspot DROPoff's unique approach to e-waste recycling, dedication to providing free and convenient e-waste recycling to the public, and GREENsquared fundraising program have set GREENspot DROPoff apart as a leader in e-waste recycling.
"We are honored to be receiving this award so soon after we launched our GREENspot program," beamed Barry Keyes. "With only 6 months under our belt, we have successfully opened over 150 GREENspots throughout the State of California and have plans for another 150 in the next 60 days. Our goal of providing free e-waste recycling to our local communities is becoming more and more of a reality each day as we continue to expand and offer more convenient locations throughout the State."


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Letters to the Editor for May 7, 2013
Bad consequences
It is distressing, if not depressing, to see that the City Council of Dunnellon has begun a discussion of repealing the River Corridor Protection Act for the Rainbow River. This ordinance is vital to the protection of the beautiful Rainbow River, and perhaps in the future other rivers and springs in our area.
A councilman questioned how the ordinance benefits the river. Bottom line, the city seeks to protect the river from destruction and disruption. This river is an irreplaceable natural resource and habitat for a vast array of wildlife. Anyone who has seen housing development construction knows how devastating it is to the land being prepared for the construction of either residential or commercial buildings.
While the citizens of Dunnellon and the surrounding area suffer the severe loss of a vital natural resource, the developers will enjoy profits from the general housing of the Rainbow River Ranch. They will realize even higher profits from "premier" lots they will create along the river's edge. Make no mistake, this is about money.
The only positive note is that the mayor of Dunnellon astutely observed that having no protection for the largest spring in the world is "ridiculous."
I too hope that the citizens and especially the City Council take a long, hard look at this issue and consider not only the short-term but also long-term consequences of repealing the RCPA.
Deborah Parsons
Children shooting children
Why would a responsible parent buy a child of 5 or less a rifle as a birthday present? Someone who is a resident of the state of our esteemed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, according to the news headline "5-year-old shoots 2-year-old sister to death".
We all know Sen. Mitch McConnell's view of gun control.
Adelia Vachon
Breaking our dependency
The more prosperous the United States becomes, the more prosperous the rest of the world becomes. Upon becoming totally socialist, however, we will be responsible for the profound opposite effect on all the peoples of the world.
Why would we so easily turn socialist, to give up a form of government history has proven to be the most successful in every way? It is because of a greedy government, and apathetic Americans, too many of whom are willing to trade individual rights and the promise of a rewarding livelihood only to live off handouts as down-and-out victims.
They know not what they do. Our children are being indoctrinated throughout government-run schools so they will never know. Dependency and the entitlement mentality become generational.
"All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope." — Winston Churchill
Are we really willing to give up these things in order to live a lower life with a few lousy bucks earned by others? Only time will tell if Americans will give in to base human nature (expertly played on by government), or will we turn away from humanism and do the best thing for ourselves, our families and everyone else.
Oh, we will have to fight, and struggle, much like getting over an addiction, to free ourselves from the clutches of dependency, in order to please God, therefore, ourselves and our fellow man. Let it be now. We have a responsibility to mankind.
Marguerite Cavanaugh
Selfish choices
Shame on you Congress — Republicans and Democrats alike. It is bad enough that you restored funds for the FAA controllers while ignoring the needs of the poor, children and seniors but you added insult to injury by claiming you did it for safety reasons.
I would have more respect for you if you admitted you did it because you didn't want to be inconvenienced by long lines and flight delays. At least I would respect your honesty, though disagree with you.
How can you compare the number of fliers with the numbers of the needy sectors you ignored. Surely more of them will get sick or die because of your arrogance than in a plane crash. How stupid do you think we are? In the words of Quebec's motto "Je me souviens," I remember and so will all those you chose to ignore.
Priscilla Bella
Are teachers underpaid?
The president of the teachers' union recently stated in an appeal to raise their salaries, "Thank a teacher for making public schools great." Let's look at teacher salaries. Let's compare salaries, number of days worked and working conditions between teachers and law enforcement.
Beginning salary for a teacher in Marion County with a bachelor's degree is $35,780 a year. The salary for Marion County sheriff's deputy with a bachelor's degree is $29,220 a year.
Teachers work 1,372 hours per year, and only 190 days. Deputies work 2,080 hours per year.
Teachers get summers and holidays off, and are usually home afternoon and evenings with their families. Deputies work 12-hour shifts protecting the populace and are in significant physical jeopardy.
The benefits package that teachers receive in addition to their salary is approximately 31 percent of their salary. It's extremely rare for a teacher to be fired unless they have a Bible on their desk.
Moreover, studies show that there isn't any positive relationship in academic achievement and the amount of money spent on education. In fact, studies show that in many instances, the more money spent, the worse the results. We spend more on education than any other industrialized nation, and are nearly dead last in academic achievement.
I don't hate teachers. I do hate the fact that public (government) schools are destroying our children academically, spiritually and morally and have become a cancer-eating at the soul of America.
Robert Dreyfuss


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I was under the impression the expansion tanks would absorb any rise in pressure when the water heats? I do need to work on adding more valves, the newly installed section is in good shape, but the rest could stand to be cleaned up and have more valves added...it's on the never ending to do list
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Those that received the message still need to respond to the carrier before September 7th by simply answering back, "Yes". As for the reason behind the bonus minutes, an AT&T spokesman would not immediately respond to an inquiry about the offer which apparently has been made to all of AT&T's mobile clients.
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I got the message. Not that I need rollover minutes since I have probably 5000 minutes and that's after I downgraded my minute plan a year ago and they took the majority of the ones I had built up but I accepted them anyway. The service is decent where I live and I'm enjoying my unlocked Galaxy S 2 on their network.
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Haha guess this is supposed to make up for having the worst JD power rankings of all the carriers. Its like when you cheat on your girlfriend and buy her a diamond necklace hoping itll smooth things over.
6. Forsaken77 (Posts: 553; Member since: 09 Jun 2011)
Well in this case AT&T is giving us the plastic ring out of a gum-ball machine.
16. Eric K. Sermon (unregistered)
Yes, I'd compare AT&T to Kobe Bryant as well...
7. mynexus_s (unregistered)
be happy you getting sometying guys, what do you expect maybe a free month on you bill lol.
8. BobbyTaba (Posts: 316; Member since: 11 Aug 2010)
Thats what I got from Verizon
13. iKingTrust (banned) (Posts: 716; Member since: 27 Jul 2011)
Im not saying to dont but.. they give things like this to cust with big plans and pay bills on time. This is just what i have noticed.
9. ChiquiKon (Posts: 58; Member since: 26 Jul 2011)
I agree wih testman comment.
I also think that maybe trying to keep the customers that are so upset ( I think they exaggerate) over their choice of Galaxy SII... Now the iPhone is rumored to be on Tmob and Sprint too, not just Verizon and we haven' t heard of the Nexus Prime on AT&T........
Afraid of customers switching carriers?
10. susana (unregistered)
I received the text and replied, I am very pleased with AT&T service and wouldnt cahnge it for any other. Sprint sucks and so does T-Moibile. Verizon is soooooo over rated,my sister and I would both speak to each other on verizon to verizon and at times our calls still dropped. To me all carrires have something good about them and something bad. Over all Sprint to me has the worst understanding language customer service, very hard to understand them. Tmobile has great customer service, I am very pleased with At&T cust service, where as Verizon has the worst as far as Attitude. They are very Rude and feel they dont need to be nice because they have millions of customers..... Thats how I feel about it. I love my Iphone and I dont care if all the carrires will now I have it, I will not be leaving At&t .... ;D
12. iKingTrust (banned) (Posts: 716; Member since: 27 Jul 2011)
thanks for the input. You make very good points. Im just upset that these people cant get this signal thing down packed.
18. Eric K. Sermon (unregistered)
Proof that everyone has different experiences.
I couldn't get off AT&T fast enough once they were merged with Cingular.
Bunch of a-holes when I had them, I'll never go back. I see why they are constantly ranked last by J.D. Power in customer service.
11. iKingTrust (banned) (Posts: 716; Member since: 27 Jul 2011)
Yes i got 1000 rollovers. They are trying to play nice because the know sprint is going to get the iPhone. They did something like this last year or so when Verizon was getting the iPhone. Me and couple of my Marines got checks in the mail claiming it was for being "a valued customer". If they send me another $600 check i might stay. lol
SIKE! I'm leaving
14. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
Been with AT&T for 7yrs all i got is a 25% off coupon. and I never received my text message with free roll over minutes. It's probably only for iSheeps Iphone owners only
26. firepulse (unregistered)
Yeah, no extra roll over for me either, just the 25% off. Which I suppose is better since I have so many damned roll over mins anyway.
15. Mooooo (Posts: 212; Member since: 27 Aug 2011)
I got some rollover minutes only 16,000 the last time I checked. I have tried to give some away to our (USA) armed forces overseas but they say no dice. So if they want to give 1000 more to my big pile of them. Please instead please give it to our men and women in the armed forces.
I think I can get by with what i got.
17. Eric K. Sermon (unregistered)
Props to you for trying.
19. SavageLucy42 (Posts: 211; Member since: 24 Mar 2011)
I didn't get it. But then we have a 700 minute Family Talk and about 450 of those left over each month. We hardly need more minutes.
20. RORYREVOLUTION (Posts: 3117; Member since: 12 Jan 2010)
Who honestly even uses cell phones to talk THAT much anymore? Sure I can understand some people talk on the phone a lot but I don't ever hear people complaining about how they never have any minutes left(unless they are prepaid and not on a plan).
22. MATTOZ (unregistered)
Uhm checking my *646# ... Checking... Checking... Checking... Checking... Damn it!!!!
Nothing.... Yet!!!
23. omar rods. (unregistered)
i got this message like over a month ago. i don't really think it's something new they've been rolling out. and when i called, it was for being an excellent customer and because they were promoting their u-verse service. i mean, you chat with the representitive for a few minutes and you do get the rollover minutes because it showed up on my account a few days later.
24. darkkjedii (Posts: 24915; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
I totally agree with the post from susana. I live n Vegas,and have had all four carriers,and ATT for me is by far the best. Tmobile only gives me edge data n my apt. which is rite acrss the street from a Tmobile store. Sprint 4g doesn't penetrate buildings,so it's useless inside. Verizon 3G is slow as sprints,and I dropped hella calls with them. I haven't used their LTE,and won't be,cuz it's too expensive. I also save $23 a month over sprint with ATT. Gsm networks r simply better,better tech,better battery life,better phones. ATT is the best for my money. I can't wait to add the galaxy s2,and iPhone 5 with my iPhone 4,and jus pop the sim into the phone I wanna rock that day. Let's see sprint,and Verizon do that with that pathetic outdated CDMA technology!!!!!
25. oldhamletman (Posts: 72; Member since: 03 Sep 2011)
i didnt get it, have been an att customer forever, was on a rollover plan, and when i got a new phone they killed 18000 rollover minutes and said 'sorry but tough'
27. Sharon (unregistered)
I havent received a text offer. Not that I need them anyway. I never use all of my minutes.


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Social media, soaring population growth and a shortage of affordable housing are an explosive mix for landlords attempting to keep track of who – and how many – might be living in their properties, say tenancy experts.
Social media sites such as Gumtree and Facebook provide would-be tenants with unprecedented market information about what's on offer – often from tenants who are subletting rooms.
There is also growing demand for lodgings, with websites like roomz.com offering short-term digs for travellers and transients.
Some claim Generation Y is having its revenge on cashed-up baby boomers by subletting rooms to offset their own rent, or save for their home deposit.
Others fear unscrupulous tenants are breaching leases and exploiting vulnerable "second-tier" tenants by charging high rents to cram as many strangers into a house, or flat, as they can get away with.
"Every indicator suggests it is on the rise," says
White adds: "It's a confluence of social media technologies that is making it easier and easier for people to find out what's available."
Barmy Army sets up camp
Both non-profit and only-for-profit organisations agree untrammelled breaching of the laws could eventually hurt tenants and their landlords.
Tenant Joe Smith (not his real name) lets some foot soldiers of the "Barmy Army" take over the payment of rent on his flat in Elwood, a leafy Melbourne bayside suburb, every Christmas holiday while he heads north to soak up the more reliable sunshine.
Barmy Army is the name given to the legions of devoted British cricket supporters who follow their cricket team around the world, including to the antipodes for the Ashes series, which began in Brisbane on Thursday. Its UK-based members rely on social media to find cheap-but-cheery, comfortable, short-term accommodation in Melbourne and other Australian cities for the duration of the cricket series.
They pay a bond and cover the rent, with an added premium for the convenience and comfort of having their own Aussie address.
"They get a nice place to stay and we have our rent paid," says Joe, who says what his landlord doesn't know won't hurt him.
He declined to give his real name for publication because of concerns it might be spotted by his landlord who would be "deeply unenthusiastic" and possibly even invoke the tenancy agreement to stop him.
"The English are great lodgers and it works well," says Joe.
According to official national statistics, the number of rental properties now meets demand, after years of severe shortages that led to tenancy auctions and tenants sharing rooms.
Market still tight for tenants
But the word on the street is that the market is still tight for tenants in the major capitals, particularly Melbourne and Sydney, and especially around the major university campuses.
Many overseas students are vulnerable to tenancy sharks that prey on their lack of English, ignorance of the local market, high costs, strong currency and pressure to find a place so they can focus on their studies.
Some are living in crowded, squalid conditions, paying competitive rents to people, typically fellow students from their own country, who take out the lease from the landlord.
"It's often two in each bedroom and some sleeping in the corridors," says
"Housing in the areas around the campus are expensive and the high value of the Australian dollar makes it tough to find something affordable," he adds.
Bansal says many students are prepared to cut costs on their accommodation to ensure they have enough for food, books and tuition fees.
Tenants could breach their rental agreements and insurance cover, particularly if the number exceeds five tenants, which means it technically becomes a boarding house and might not be covered, he says.
O'Brien says it can be even worse – and is more common – among those who are socially disadvantaged or displaced, such as former jail inmates, the unemployed and single parent families.
"Often they are too frightened to complain because it's so hard for them to find an alternative place to live," he adds.
Also, people aged 18 to 35 years are typically spending a lot longer in the rental market, which is partly due to problems saving a deposit in a real-estate market where price rises outpace people's ability to save.
There's cash to be made, but also big legal traps for the unwary seeking to benefit from a changing rental market, particularly with the return of short-term lodging.
Online companies, such as roomz.com, allow anyone with a room to list for free to find a person to rent it, set up the lodging agreement, hold a security deposit and collect rent.
The alternatives – leases and subletting – are regulated by the Residential Tenancy Acts of each state, which impose privacy and notice conditions and access to tribunals for tenants.
Lodging is a private contract between the person who owns, or leases, the space, and someone who is staying there, often on a short-term basis, such as week-to-week.
Lodging is becoming more popular, after having been unfashionable for decades, due to less red tape for landlords and as financial pressures make it hard for borrowers to meet repayments on big mortgages alone.
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"A property owner can ask their tenants for a subletting request before approval," says
"They can also refuse to let a tenant sublet their lease if it is for the whole lease or the whole premises," she adds.
Make sure landlords' insurance, which should be taken out to cover theft or accidents, also covers the sublet, she adds.
Homeowners also have to declare rental income on their taxes.
Those that earn income by using part of the property to sublease will have a partial exemption on capital gains tax, rather than the full exemption most homeowners get, says Hutchison.
"You don't need to have a real estate agent to help you find a tenant, but you should have a legal professional draft your tenancy agreements to avoid any potential headaches in the future," she suggests.
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KWAME HOLMAN: Detroit declared bankruptcy today, the largest American city ever to do so. The city's state-appointed emergency manager made the filing with a federal judge. It would let him liquidate assets in a bid to pay off creditors and city pensioners.
Those parties have rejected a fiscal restructuring plan that would have paid them pennies on the dollar.
A new bipartisan has deal has been struck that surfaced in the Senate on student loans. It's the latest attempt to rescind a doubling of interest rates on federally subsidized Stafford loans. The compromise would tie rates to financial markets, as Republicans wanted.
For now, the rates for undergraduate loans would fall back below 4 percent.
Maine independent Angus King praised the agreement today.
SEN. ANGUS KING, I-Maine: People signing up for loans in the next month for college this year are going to pay about half of what they would have paid if the law had stayed as it was. We were able to come together, talk to each other, listen to each other, and find not only a compromise solution, but a good compromise solution.
KWAME HOLMAN: The rates could rise over time. Undergraduate rates would be capped at 8.25 percent, something Democrats demanded. The bipartisan deal is expected to reach the Senate floor in the coming days. The House already has passed student loan legislation that also ties loan rates to the markets.
The Senate confirmed two more members of President Obama's second-term Cabinet today. A party-line vote cleared Thomas Perez to be the new secretary of labor. He's currently head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.
Later, Gina McCarthy won confirmation as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The votes followed this week's agreement between Democrats and Republicans to end delays on nominees for top administration posts.
In Jordan, Secretary of State John Kerry heard the sharp criticism of angry Syrian refugees who demanded stronger action against the Syrian regime. Kerry sat down with six refugees living in the Zaatari camp, where 115,000 Syrians have taken shelter. They insisted the U.S. and the international community establish a no-fly zone and safe havens inside Syria. The meeting lasted 40 minutes, and Kerry said he promised to relay the complaints to Washington.
SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY: I think they are frustrated and angry at the world for not stepping in and helping. I think there are — and I explained to them I don't think it's as cut-and-dry and as simple as some of them look at it. But if I were in their shoes, I would be looking for help from wherever I could find it.
KWAME HOLMAN: In Washington today, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army General Martin Dempsey, said he's laid out options for President Obama on using U.S. military power in Syria. Republican Senator John McCain pressed Dempsey to say what he would do, but the general declined.
GEN. MARTIN DEMPSEY, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman: The decision to use force is the decision of our elected officials.
SEN. JOHN MCCAIN, R-Ariz.: You know, I just ask the — Chairman, just ask you if you would give your personal opinion to the committee if asked. You said yes. I'm asking for your opinion.
GEN. MARTIN DEMPSEY: About the use of kinetic strikes? That issue is under deliberation inside of the — our agencies in government, and it would be inappropriate for me to try to influence the decision, with me rendering an opinion in public about what kind of force we should use.
KWAME HOLMAN: Afterward, McCain said Dempsey must share his recommendations with the committee and he will block Dempsey's nomination for a second term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs until he gets an answer.
A military judge refused today to dismiss a charge of aiding the enemy against Army Private 1st Class Bradley Manning. It's the most serious of 21 charges in Manning's court-martial for leaking of reams of classified documents to WikiLeaks.
If he's found guilty on that count, Manning could serve life in prison without parole.
A Southern California wildfire still is growing, after forcing 6,000 people from their homes. The fire has burned across 35 square miles southeast of Los Angeles. Residents from the town of Idyllwild packed up yesterday, as the blaze threatened more than 4,100 homes, cabins and hotels. By today, it was only 15 percent contained.
The U.S. credit rating got a boost today. Moody's investors service upgraded the outlook for federal debt from negative to stable. It cited data showing the government is on track to record its lowest deficit in five years. On Wall Street today, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 78 points to close at 15,548. The Nasdaq rose one point to close at 3,611.
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From a low-flying Robinson 22 helicopter, Australian Agricultural Company farming manager Ross Keeley couldn't believe the damage.
"The western rail line near the Comet River and Xstrata's Rolleston coal mine has big areas where the ballasts have just washed away and the sleepers are hanging in the air."
He has seen kilometre after kilometre of bitumen roads south of Emerald, in central Queensland, carved away by the velocity of water that has poured through. "I don't know how they are going to fix it in a couple of weeks." Fresh reports such as Keeley's on the flood damage to Queensland's roads and railway system make the estimated $2 billion reconstruction task sound like a gross understatement. The call has gone out across Australia for engineers, construction workers and tradesmen to help with the rebuilding effort which, ironically, is looking more like a federal stimulus package.
The demand for engineers, already in critically short supply in the state, threatens to triple the costs of attracting enough workers. And while the repair work crawls along, logistics companies are having to find costly alternatives and in some cases take routes twice as long.
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As the floods head south, the recently floated QR National has recalled staff from annual leave, and many of the 9300-strong workforce are being redeployed across the state to support rail services.
Dozens of roads and state highways have been damaged from as far north as the Peninsula Developmental Road at Weipa to as far south as the New England Highway near the NSW border, and out west to the Eyre Developmental Road at Birdsville.
Infrastructure Association of Queensland executive director Paul Clauson said that in rough terms the cost of a principal highway was about $1 million a kilometre to rebuild and secondary roads about $500,000 a kilometre.
"There will be a sudden push on for men and materials to fix this," he said. "I am receiving reports of massive plates of bitumen being displaced and there is no one around to fix it."
However, the closure of rail and road transport has caused logistics problems beyond the troubled mining giants that have declared force majeure. Mining contractor Leighton had its earnings downgraded by analysts recently, along with building materials groups such as Boral and CSR. The situation has also made things difficult for food logistics and freight companies.
Australia's largest transport company,
"Trucks travel to Roma . . . Longreach and onto the Flinders Highway into Townsville. This effectively doubles the kilometres normally involved in that journey but up to today this has been the only way to reach Cairns, Townsville, Mackay or even Rockhampton."
Queensland food logistics and rural supplies company Lindsay Australia has had to rethink its transport strategies because of the rail and road destruction.
Chief financial officer Graham Johnston said the closure of rail systems and roads meant the company would have to use more trucks, and change transport routes.
"We are still getting all our trucks through but they are going different ways," he said.
"To get fresh produce into Cairns or Townsville they have to go through Longreach instead. You just have go with what you are dealt with."
As the economic costs mounts, demand for help from private-sector infrastructure groups from governments has already started.
Infrastructure and development group BMD, which is involved in building major roads for the state, said it was aware the government was already seeking assistance from the private sector to rebuild.
"The biggest challenge will be the availability of resources, and with the wet weather there will be further delays and that will require bigger demands to make up for lost time," group director of operations Scott Power said.
Auscenco chief financial officer Craig Allen said that although his group was more specialised, he could see the demand for more skills becoming an issue. "In the context of all the work that needs to be undertaken to redevelop infrastructure it will certainly draw away skills from our sector," Mr Allen said.
The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers' chief executive, Chris Walton, said the state was already at breaking point, with an engineer shortage due to existing infrastructure works – including from the stimulus package, mining and power investments.
"With the added work needed following the floods it's extremely concerning," he said. "Our members who work in local government areas in particular have been working around the clock assessing damage.
Mr Walton said it would be difficult for the state to cope, and significant delays and cost blowouts could be expected.
"Even if I said, 'I'm going to buy my way out of this problem', the skills shortage is so chronic that you can't."
This meant using expensive contractors at usually three times the cost, Mr Walton said, adding that he expected this would include migrant engineers who already made up half of all engineers in Australia.
"The old 10 pound pom – you can add four zeroes at least to that."
Watpac managing director Greg Kempton agreed there was a critical shortage of white-collar workers in the infrastructure sector but said there was plenty of room for construction labourers who were now largely without the government stimulus packages.
"The good thing that comes out of a catastrophe like this is that it is creating another line of work for companies who were running down staff because of major infrastructure projects finishing," Mr Kempton said. "Take the build program from the private sector perspective which has been reduced by the federal government in the last 12 months.
"I still think it is too early to asses how big the demand is going to get there but from my discussions with government, critical services such as electricity, sewerage and fresh water will be top priority."
The damage to more than 10,700 properties across Queensland will also require more resources.
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"I have just been in Emerald and everything from motels and residences look as though they have been ripped apart," Mr Langbroek said.
"[There are] garage doors that look as though they have been torn away by the Incredible Hulk."
Stalled development projects are compounding the flood damages.
Excel Development Group's Peter Sherrie has two residential developments near Rockhampton that have been isolated by water. "Anyone who is trying to build subdivisions is going to have expensive delays," he said. "We are going to see a big stimulus into this property sector because of all the reinstatement, all the rebuilding, the electricity, the new plastering. There will be a massive demand for tradespeople."
However, Master Builders Queensland president Graham Cuthbert said he would welcome the extra demand for his struggling sector.
"In normal activity cycles the availability would be more difficult than it is at the moment, given the industry has been in a downturn for two years and has shed 34,000 trade jobs," he said. "With the more tradition Queenslander homes up on stumps we think the insurance bills will be more for contents, not so much building work."
Last night, the Bureau of Meteorology had predicted more severe thunderstorms for Mackay and the Whitsundays.
Many flood-affected communities are still yet to see the worst, such as St George and Dirranbandi in the state's south-east, where hundreds of people have had to evacuate before flood levels peak this weekend.
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The eastbound lanes of Route 22 in Salem Township in Westmoreland County reopened this afternoon after being closed for nearly three hours following an accident between a tractor trailer and a box truck.
No serious injuries were reported in the accident at 11:50 a.m. that occurred between a box truck and a tractor-trailer. The crash about one mile east of the Route 819 intersection and forced the closing of both the eastbound and westbound lanes, where the crash occurred, while emergency crews cleaned up a fuel spill.
The westbound lanes were expected to reopen by approximately 4 p.m., police said.
Police said the Westmoreland County Hazardous Materials team was summoned to assist Slickville and New Alexandria firefighters at the scene. The accident occurred about one mile east of the Route 819 intersection at White Thorne Road.
Authorities at the scene reported that a second diesel fuel spill occurred near the first accident when a tractor-trailer was attempted to avoid colliding with stopped traffic from the initial accident.
State police in Kiski are investigating the accident.