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January 17, 2013 5:00 am
Front-office types give their opinions on the remaining free agents, and a look at the ramifications at the Rafael Soriano and Mike Morse deals.
Rafael Soriano finally came off the free-agent board this week, agent Scott Boras going to one of his "go-to" teams by getting the Nationals to sign the closer to a two-year, $28-million contract. However, with less than a month left until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, there are recognizable names still on the market. Let's take a look at six of those free agents, ranking them in the order of their WARP in 2012 and having a major-league front-office type comment on each.
January 10, 2013 5:00 am
A Hall of Fame voter calls for reform, catches up on Alex Rodriguez, and gets the inside scoop on Mike Morse, Lance Berkman, and Scott Kazmir.
The result of this year's Hall of Fame voting was a disappointment to so many people on so many levels. It was a disappointment to the fans, especially those of such players as Craig Biggio and Jack Morris, who both seemed to stand a good chance of receiving the minimum 75 percent of the vote needed to gain election. It was such a disappointment to people inside that game that both Commissioner Bud Selig and Players Association Executive Director Michael Weiner were compelled to release statements. It certainly had to be a disappointment to the merchants and residents of Cooperstown, who count on the induction ceremony to generate a large amount of revenue for the village. And, despite putting up a brave front, it had to be a disappointment to Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson because induction weekend plays a large part in supporting the non-profit foundation.
January 3, 2013 5:00 am
Our resident HOF voter reveals his ballot and catches up on David Price, Miguel Tejada, and Brett Myers.
It took a lot of time and a lot of thought to solve my Hall of Fame voting conflict. As I referenced in last week's On The Beat, I still had a blank ballot in my hands less than a week before the deadline to submit my vote. I truly agonized over whether to vote for players connected to PED use, like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. I even considered abstaining from the process, like two long-time baseball-writing colleagues whom I have great respect for, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer and T.J. Quinn of ESPN.
December 27, 2012 5:00 am
The Red Sox are in the midst of an overhaul, but are they a better team now than they were at the end of 2012?
The Red Sox made no secret of the fact that they wanted to shake up their roster and the clubhouse chemistry that had gone bad when they traded condescending Josh Beckett, sulking Adrian Gonzalez, and deer-in-the-highlights-like Carl Crawford to the Dodgers in a blockbuster trade in August along with innocent bystander Nick Punto. The Red Sox only confirmed their desire to rebuild when they fired manager Bobby Valentine at the end of the 2012 seasons.
December 20, 2012 5:00 am
Are the retooled Blue Jays set to soar in 2013? Plus updates from many other clubs and insight from scouts and front-office types.
It is almost like the American League East has been put in a time machine and sent backward 20 years. The Blue Jays are the division favorites with less than a week left before Christmas. Toronto hasn't been to the postseason since winning its second consecutive World Series in 1993. Those Blue Jays used to fill SkyDome on a nightly basis, but they now have trouble drawing crowds to what is known as Rogers Centre.
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December 13, 2012 5:00 am
Whenever Dayton Moore makes a move, the press is sure to fire.
The way one rival major-league general manager sees it, Dayton Moore just can't win.
December 6, 2012 5:00 am
John chats with numerous team managers about the upcoming season and their thoughts on their club's prospects of winning.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—It might not be fair to call David Wright Mr. Met. After all, he doesn't wear a size-22 baseball cap. However, the six-time All-Star third baseman is the closest thing to a Mr. Met in the non-mascot division. He was one of the franchise's first-round picks in the 2001 amateur draft following his senior year of high school in Chesapeake, Virginia, made his major-league debut three years later, and is now the franchise leader with 1,426 hits.
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December 5, 2012 5:00 am
Checking in on John Farrell, Adam LaRoche, Justin Upton, Ron Gardenhire, Robin Ventura, Bo Porter, the Brewers, the Rangers, the Rockies, the Dodgers, the Giants, the Cubs' bullpen, and the WBC.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—John Farrell knows the Boston baseball scene. He was the Red Sox' pitching coach for four seasons (from 2007-10) before serving a two-year stint as the Blue Jays' manager. Thus, he understands the scrutiny all Red Sox' managers are under in New England.
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December 4, 2012 5:00 am
Updates from the Winter Meetings, touching on Alex Rodriguez, R.A. Dickey, James Loney, Aroldis Chapman, the World Baseball Classic, the Blue Jays, the Athletics, and the Royals.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Brian Cashman is either the eternal optimist or a pretty good fibber. Either way, the Yankees general manager downplayed the idea that his team could be without the game's highest-paid player for as much as half of next season.
November 21, 2012 5:00 am
Black Friday is coming up, and many AL clubs will be scouring the market for free-agent bargains and potential trades.
Last week, we looked at the wish lists for National League clubs now that the Hot Stove season has heated up in force. This time, let's look at what American League teams are trying to acquire this offseason:
November 15, 2012 5:00 am
What's on Santa's list for the recently-gutted Marlins? Will the Diamondbacks trade Justin Upton to fill multiple voids?
Workers were putting up the tree at a local restaurant the other day, and it was the first sure sign that it was that time of the year. Then, a few days later, the Marlins lit enough Yule logs to create a fire sale and, sure enough, the Christmas season was officially upon us. With that in mind, let's take a look at the shopping lists of the 15 National League clubs. We'll even look at what the Marlins might be looking for, though if Santa Claus is a true fan of competitive balance, he will put a large lump of coal in owner Jeffrey Loria's stocking.
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November 8, 2012 5:00 am
Sure, there's an All-Star team--two of them, even--but those don't compare to the OTB All-MLB team.
The stolen base has quietly been making a comeback in recent seasons. Teams might not be running like they did three decades ago in the world of cookie-cutter stadiums and artificial turf, but managers have been showing more of a willingness to press the issue on the bases.
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Demon's Souls
King Doran?
How can i kill him? what is he weak against? i beat him and got the sword but i cant kill him
VulcaBlaze - 7 years ago
Top Voted Answer
I just beat him using the cheap method. What I did was got him to chase me, then used Meat Cleaver w/shield's R1 attack, which sends him FLYING back. I did this all the way to the cliff where you jump off to get the first crossbow, he fell, lost a bit of HP, then I knocked him down again, and the fall killed him. I got the souls, AND the armor :D Cheap? sure. Cheater is such a harsh term. I prefer the term "impatient opportunist". :P
0rin - 7 years ago
If you have Death Cloud you can cast it on him, run away and wait. Otherwise you will need to use a posion weapon upgrade with Mercurystone.
Or just sword and shield just attack, attack and roll works to. If you get too hurt run heal and return.
Richkat (Expert) - 7 years ago
King Doran gave me troubles too, but I found out a glitch that kills him easily
Lead him to the area with the catapults. (He has to be running at you or else when he enters the 2nd threshold of the tower he will turn around) After the second catapult, he will turn around and walk towards his throne.
From this point to the first threshold, he will not attack you no matter what. Its hard trying to keep him in this area, so alternate from pushing him back and attacking.
It helps to use light armor and a mid-fast weapon.
Santa_is_Black - 7 years ago
I just used Poison cloud and recasted it a few times to kill him
Davitu - 7 years ago
Poison Cloud makes him a joke. You can riposte him to death REALLY EASY with a +5 Fatal Weapon and a Dark Silver Shield. Makes the fight take like 2 minutes.
EWGF (Expert / FAQ Author) - 7 years ago
King Doran is weak to plague and poison. When I say weak to it means that they will affect him and he will loose a small amount of health every couple of seconds. He takes little magic damage and even less fire damage so get your best physical damage weapon, large weapons are good because he can be knocked down, and wear light armor because you will need to dodge fast and regain stamina fast.
King Doran deals massive physical damage with his 'Northern Regalia' large sword so take a good shield. His attacks seem slow but he has a fast recovery and will often (one higher difficulties) counter your attacks with his own combo so don't go overboard and blow all of your stamina attacking him.
Other ways of attack include:
-status attacks (poison cloud, death cloud, mercury weapons, bleeding damage weapons, and plague weapons)
-counter attack (dark silver shield or knights shield +10 with a high damage or fatal weapon; for the brave only)
-environmental (push him off a cliff, trap him; repeated backstabs on the bridge are very easy to do just have him chase you and break line of sight, he will turn to walk back, sneak up to him, backstab away . keep in mind that if you push him off a cliff you may not be able to get his gear)
CoffinFodder13 (Expert) - 7 years ago
Like Santa mentioned above, the cheapest way to take him out is to abuse his AI tether to his room. Put on a thief ring, shoot him once and sprint away immediately but not too far. Turn back and watch him, if he turns around and walks back you are free to jog (and i mean jog not sprint, he can turn around) up and backstab. Repeat the process over and over.
If he didn't turn around and is still chasing you, you didn't sprint far enough. You can opt to lure him all the way to the catapult area to make this a little easier, he will act the same no matter where he is. Sprint away, and once you're out of his aggro range he begins to walk back to the room.
MInitiative - 7 years ago
Make him Run out after the bridge, make him lose sight of you, enchant meat cleaver or Dragon Bone smasher, get theif's ring and just go up and backstab him, rinse and repeat, his attacks are also easy to parry and riposte, so with Dark Silver Shield this makes this fight a joke.
Poison Cloud should be enough, but before Patch 1.03, you can use death cloud.
shadow_571 - 7 years ago
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Utah: A Celebration of the Landscape
Till, Tom ( text by Brooke Williams )
Place Published: Moab, UT
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Date Published: 2004
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10" X 12" wraps in colorful rust colored and photographic spine and covers. This volume "takes the reader on a visual journey through timeless wild lands. A collaborative effort between nationally known nature photographer Tom Till and writer Brooke Williams, the book showcases Utah's natural wonders and reflects on its unique history." New book with no flaws. 144 pages.


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This article was published 26/3/2014 (1245 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The St. Paul's Crusaders are on top after defeating the River East Kodiaks 4-1 in the Milk Provincial AAA/AAAA hockey championships March 17.
The Crusaders were on top of their city league all year going 20-1 in the regular season.
Crusaders coach Andrew Harder said having other teams gunning for you makes it fun to play.
"You know you have to give everybody your best because everybody is looking forward to playing you," the phys-ed and economics teacher said. "We just had to make sure we were always ready."
One of those teams was River East Collegiate, which defeated the Crusaders 4-3 Dec. 17. The Crusaders came back to defeat the Kodiaks in the Winnipeg High School Hockey League's Platinum Promotions Division city finals 6-4 on March 5, making the provincial final that much more intense.
Both Harder and Crusaders captain Kayden Jarvis definitely felt the pressure.
"It was a physical game, River East plays a physical style," said Harder, who was safe on the bench.
Jarvis, on the ice taking the punishment, said it made it interesting.
"You know that it's not just a run and gun game, you're not just out there trying to score," said the 18-year-old. "You've got to put the body on them, and they definitely put the body on us for sure, which made it difficult for us to get it going in the first period."
In the 2013 finals, the Crusaders watched from the stands after being eliminated by Stonewall in the quarter-finals.
Watching the seconds count down this year, Jarvis admits he was emotional.
"It was definitely very special for me and especially the Grade 12s who were on the ice," Jarvis said. "It made it even that much more special that I was able to be part of this team this year. We had an outstanding year. It was awesome that we were able to finish it off with both the city and provincial championships."
The Crusaders finished the season with a 26-1 record.
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Ashlee Simpson and her husband Pete Wentz recently took time off for a date night, hitting the red carpet at the AXE Instinct and Rolling Stone magazine Power of Leather bash in New York (June 24).
Though their 7-month-old son Bronx Mowgli wasn't with them, the proud parents couldn't help but gush about their adorable boy.
"The whole thing is a new adventure. Every day is a new milestone. He's always discovering new things," the Fall Out Boy rocker told In Touch magazine.
Mom Ashlee agreed, adding of parenthood, "It's the best thing ever."
So what is Bronx's latest accomplishment? "He says lots of dadas!" reports Ashlee.
24-year-old Ashlee is now back at work, having joined the cast of the new Melrose Place.


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SAP boosts HANA with big data buy and nomenclature shift: Expect SAP to purchase an up-and-coming "big data" product or vendor, and perhaps several, including at least one that specializes in integration with the Hadoop framework for large-scale data processing, said Jon Reed, an independent analyst who closely tracks the company. Such a move would surely be taken with an eye on building out the capabilities of SAP's HANA in-memory database.
SAP will also seek to disassociate the NetWeaver brand name from its cloud products, Reed said. "For 2012, HANA will be the new term du jour."
Hadoop's momentum will continue: Expect plenty of additional adoption for Hadoop, according to analyst Curt Monash of Monash Research. "Everybody has the 'big bit bucket' use case, largely because of machine-generated data," Monash said via email. "Even today's technology is plenty good enough for that purpose, and hence justifies initial Hadoop adoption." Development of further Hadoop technology will be rapid as well, Monash said.
MySQL gets some more competition: Usually when the topic of alternative databases comes up, the incumbent is often Oracle or IBM DB2. But in 2013, MySQL could be playing the latter role. "NoSQL and NewSQL products often are developed as MySQL alternatives," Monash said. "Oracle has actually done a good job on MySQL technology, but now its business practices are scaring companies away from MySQL commitments, and newer short-request SQL DBMS are ready for use. Also, look for PostgreSQL to regain visibility as part of the mix."
Software all around: "[2013] will be the year everyone wants to be a software company," said analyst Ray Wang, CEO of Constellation Research. "Large hardware vendors and systems integrators will take advantage of [the consumerization of IT trend] and the cloud to consider delivering software-based solutions and IP to their market and competitors."
HP will make another big software buy: As most people have heard by now, Hewlett-Packard's $10.3 billion acquisition of infrastructure software vendor Autonomy hasn't gone terribly well, particularly in the public relations department.
Although HP shareholders may shudder at the thought of the company shelling out yet more billions, CEO Meg Whitman may push for another big acquisition as part of her turnaround plan.
Along with the search and data management software from Autonomy, HP also has a powerful database in the form of Vertica. Missing components in its lineup seem to be middleware and business applications, so if a deal does occur, watch those spaces.
Economic turmoil on tap: There's likely to be an economic recession in the U.S. in 2013, resulting in a significant pullback in IT spending, particularly on new purchases and investments, according to analyst Frank Scavo, president of the IT research firm Computer Economics.
This will "impact the traditional enterprise software vendors in a greater way than they realize," Scavo said. "Upgrade projects for traditional on-premises enterprise systems will be cancelled or delayed. The third-party maintenance business will prosper as customers look for ways to cut support costs. This will put pressure on traditional vendors to cut maintenance rates, which they have been resisting. This in turn will pressure their operating margins."
While cloud-based vendors will suffer less, they'll still see some deals take longer to close, Scavo said.
Don't believe anything you've just read: "Very few people see really new trends before they start," Scavo said. "I agree with Bill Gates, who said, 'We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next 10.'"
Chris Kanaracus covers enterprise software and general technology breaking news for The IDG News Service. Chris' email address is firstname.lastname@example.com


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Having established itself as the leading enterprise Linux vendor, Red Hat is in a pivotal phase of reinventing itself as a broader open-source software provider and a long-term technology leader a la Microsoft and Oracle. It's a tall order, and among other things it will take a business plan that lets the company move smoothly through this make-or-break stage.
Coming up with that internal plan lies on the shoulders of 30-year IT veteran Nick Van Wyk. Van Wyk joined Red Hat last year from EMC, taking a newly created role as vice president of operations to optimize Red Hat's subscription model and create better business processes to support the company's channel.
Two weeks ago, Red Hat also appointed him to a new role as senior director, transformation, in charge of examining the company's internal processes and operations to "reposition all of our systems to support the next stage of our evolution," he said.
That stage includes capitalizing on its April 2006 purchase of JBoss and the open-source middleware package that comes along with it, as well as growing from a company with annual revenue of about $500 million to a billion-dollar company. Red Hat, whose affections toward other vendors can be fickle, also is challenged to build out a stronger ecosystem of partners to support not only Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS but also JBoss and any new technologies it brings to the table.
In the current technology business climate, Red Hat is a bit of an anomaly. The company has managed to exist for nearly 10 years with one core competency: a Linux server distribution it supports and provides maintenance for. The company has branched out into other areas of software, such as desktop Linux and virtualization, but for the most part, the server OS has been its bread and butter.
Recognizing it can't subsist long on this diet in an environment of consolidation and diversification, Red Hat made a calculated risk and purchased JBoss. It's now trying to position itself to make the most out of that and possible other new product developments or purchases, Van Wyk said.
"As we move forward, we will more be described as an open source services and solutions company," he said. "That's an enhanced position for Red Hat."
In its present situation, Red Hat has "a base, a critical mass of applications from which to grow," said George Weiss, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner. But investors are more interested in what comes next than in how well Red Hat is currently executing, he said.
"It's not a look at the present basis, it's what you can do to instill market confidence that you have a sufficiently scalable business model, and the operating system alone is not going to be it," Weiss said.
Van Wyk knows full well the pressure on the company, and said that during Red Hat's two-to-three-year transformation, the company will be making changes to ensure it can meet both the internal and the external needs of scaling an IT company.
The company is currently examining how it handles a host of functions, among them lead management, partner relationship management, subscriptions, financial systems and technical support. The next step in the transition will be to make changes where necessary to ensure the business is operating efficiently and providing the highest levels of customer service, he said.
"This whole idea of ease -- the ease of doing business with Red Hat, the ease of support, the automation of those technologies, the time to acquire OS technologies, zero time to subscribe -- those are all built into [our goals]," Van Wyk said. "These are things that have been said to us that customers want to have."
Van Wyk declined to go into detail about exactly how Red Hat will execute on this strategy, saying the company won't really have a clear idea of the changes it will make until the initial assessment is complete.
One thing Red Hat should consider is more acquisitions, said Raven Zachary, open source research director for The 451 Group. But Red Hat should move fast to acquire companies that will help them get into new markets -- such as database and data management -- because larger IT vendors are eyeing similar purchases.
"They have companies like Oracle, Microsoft, IBM and SAP competing for the same targets," he said. "Red Hat doesn't have the capital to compete with those suitors. They need to move very quickly before we get into an era where the largest IT vendors are competing for these targets."


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When my 9-year old daughter Isabella showed an interest in taking up piano, Wendy Brentnall was recommended to me as a teacher who was patient, fun and skilled. Wendy is a gifted pianist and instructor whose passion for music inspires audiences and students alike. Over the past 12 months she has identified and nutured Isabella's musical strengths and used this enthusiasm to address some of the more challenging areas of music theory. Wendy has truly connected with Isabella by tailoring her teaching methods to where she knows will keep Isabella's interest. Her ability to use a range of tools (including iPhone apps), insight and a sense of humor to teach and instil her methods is truly impressive to watch. She also makes learning piano fun and interesting by allowing Isabella to choose some of her own pieces, and by using rewards to give her a sense of accomplishment. She even engages Isabella in timely challenges – from her first Piano Preparatory Exam (with a Final score of 100%) to the Christmas concert – to give her the skills and confidence needed with her instrument! Over the last year, she has also inspired and motivated Isabella to strive for new goals in her playing repertoire! Wendy has helped my daughter to appreciate the joy of piano playing, confidently understand music theory and, most importantly, enjoy music and love to go to lessons! Her piano playing is a welcome addition to our home and it is lovely to hear the progress she continues to make under Wendy's instruction. Wendy is a gifted and enthusiastic teacher and I would highly recommend her as a piano teacher capable of helping your child develop a love for music, self-confidence and an understanding of the dedication and practice necessary to do well with their chosen instrument. – Sarah Riitano, Parent
1/461 High Street, Penrith, NSW 2750 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
Lessons taught on piano for correct technique, great fun, and worth every cent
From 21-10-2017 To 21-10-2017
"Lights, Camera, Action" Our annual recital to be held at the Playhouse Western Sydney University, Saturday 21st October 2017.
Level 1, 2-4 River St, South Yarra, VIC 3141
Servicing Cremorne (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), South Yarra, St Kilda Road and 18 other suburb(s)
2 Weir Street, Glen Iris, VIC 3146
Servicing Hawthorn (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), Glen Iris, Darling and 18 other suburb(s)
Aqualink, Surrey Dr,, Box Hill, VIC 3128
Servicing Kew (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), Box Hill, Box Hill South and 18 other suburb(s)
The Sporteka team provide an excellent experience. It's a terrific environment that is kind, supportive ...
With my children being so active, I never imagined that I had to teach them how to bounce and catch a ball. I thought that came naturally. Attending Sporteka on a weekly basis and being introduced to a variety of ball handling skills, sports and fun activities, I can see my 2 1/2 and 4 1/2 year old daughters becoming more confident and participating in team activities. My daughters practice the skills they learn during the week without even realising it. They love to 'point and throw' into the rubbish bin and hockey matches with Dads freshly washed socks rolled into balls are regular occurrences in a once sport-less house.
"Our son asks us every day, "Do I have Sporteka today?" He loves learning the skills of such a variety of sports. We can't go anywhere without taking some sort of ball. We love Fatima's emphasis on children having a go, team play and building confidence of every child who's enrolled into Sporteka. We are fortunate to have Fatima such a passionate teacher to help our son to find the love in sport that we both have"
Shop 7/134-136 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
Servicing Fitzroy North (2 km from Hawthorn East), Moonee Ponds, Maribyrnong and 18 other suburb(s)
2 Willis St, Armadale, VIC 3143
Servicing Hawthorn East, Armadale, Hawthorn North and 17 other suburb(s)
118 Henty St, Reservoir, VIC 3073
Servicing Brunswick East (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), Reservoir, Moreland West and 18 other suburb(s)
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The team in Reservoir were amazing, their venue was clean, huge, fantastic arena for kids and adults ...
This has got to be one of the funnest activities I've ever played! the referee was fantastic, we played about 4 different game modes. The greatest thing about this is that it's so exhilarating from start to finish, duck, dive, dodge, weaving through arrows and so satisfying to nail your opponent in the chest (or head :P)
Narre Warren, VIC
Servicing Preston (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), Narre Warren, Narre Warren South and 18 other suburb(s)
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272 Dundas St, Thornbury, VIC 3071
Servicing Westgarth (2 km from Hawthorn East), Thornbury, Carlton North and 18 other suburb(s)
47-85 Hillary St, Braybrook, VIC 3019
Servicing Burnley (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), River Valley, Robinson and 18 other suburb(s)
Excellent party packages. Amazingly patient staff and experts with kids of varying skill level. We'll ...
6 Oakover Road, Preston, VIC 3072
Servicing Northcote (2 km from Hawthorn East), Preston, Preston South and 18 other suburb(s)
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Beverley Street, Doncaster East, VIC
Servicing Brunswick (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill and 22 other suburb(s)
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My 5 year old son really enjoys his Chinese lessons with KaiXin. The teachers ensure that the classes are educational, fun and inclusive. We are very happy with his progress and enjoyment of the classes. Loo-See is wonderful, answering any queries with speed and is always helpful and friendly.
My six year old son asked to learn Mandarin although none of us speak any of the Chinese languages in our family. We really wanted to encourage him so it was really important to us that he have fun and make meaningful progress to keep his interest up. I couldn't be happier. He has now completed 2 terms at KaiXin Chinese Learning Hub. He is so happy to go to classes, they are a real highlight of his week. He can speak quite a few words now and was thrilled to read some characters on a restaurant menu and on a sign in a florist.
Our 5 year old son has been attending for 6 months and is making excellent progress in vocabulary, singing and has now started writing Chinese characters.. He enjoys the lessons and we are extremely happy with his progress and plan to continue with the tuition.
Both my kids who are now 6 & 7 yrs old have been learning Mandarin at Hawthorn East for 2 years. They love going to their classes every Saturday morning and enjoy the songs, games and fun activities. The teachers are great too. My kids now teach us new words and characters each week so we can learn some Mandarin too!
We enrol our 2 sons to KaiXin Chinese Learning Hub as this learning centre is specialising in Mandarin for children. We believe KaiXin learning centre has proven experience to provide an effective approach in teaching kids learning Mandarin. The class is limited into a small class size to give kids a better learning interaction with the teacher. In addition, the kids will still enjoy learning process in effective timely manner since the class is running for 90 minutes. We trust KaiXin can assist our kids to learn Mandarin as their other language in a fun way
3/190 Queen Street, Melbourne CBD, VIC 3000
Servicing Hawthorn East, Melbourne CBD, Fitzroy and 18 other suburb(s)
351 Hampton st, Hampton East, VIC 3188
Servicing Richmond (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), Hampton East, Elwood and 18 other suburb(s)
Do you have a child who struggles at school? Is not motivated? Simply hates it! The very last thing you'd consider is more learning – right. But perhaps if you spin that all around, you could arrive at a different point. A new starting point. Where your child can do something important, like learn how to use their imagination, and they might feel a little differently about things. Read more
Princes Hill Primary School, Corner of Pigdon & McIlwraith streets, Princes Hill, VIC 3054
Servicing Clifton Hill (2 km from Hawthorn East), Princes Hill, Carlton North and 18 other suburb(s)
Collingwood Leisure Centre, Collingwood, VIC 3066 2 km from Hawthorn East
592 Sydney Rd, Coburg, VIC 3058
Servicing Brunswick East (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), Coburg East, Coburg North and 18 other suburb(s)
60 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn, VIC 3130
Servicing Kew (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), Blackburn, Blackburn North and 18 other suburb(s)
Scott is a great teacher and I am really enjoying my lessons with him. Thank you Scott!
My son has been learning with Scott for about a year and he is absolutely enjoying his lessons. He has been able to learn techniques that his previous teacher weren't able to teach and we are very happy with Scott's teaching method. We would highly recommend Scott to any one who is thinking of learning drums.
Sixth Ave, Burwood, VIC 3125
Servicing Kew East (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), Burwood, Mont Albert and 18 other suburb(s)
144 Murphy Street, Richmond, VIC 3121
Servicing Abbotsford (2-5 km from Hawthorn East), Richmond, Burnely and 3 other suburb(s)
This was a great experience. The staff were so friendly and helpful and it was so much fun. As an adult ...
The best thing about clip and climb is that it's not just for the kids. I had a ball too!
326 Church Street, Richmond, VIC 3121 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
37 swanston Street, Melbourne CBD, VIC 3000 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
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360 Victoria St, Richmond, VIC 3121 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
65 Victoria Street, Melbourne CBD, VIC 3000 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
4-10 Yorkshire St, Richmond, VIC 3121 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
From 17-07-2017 To 20-12-2017
Enrol now! 3rd term commences 17th July classes for juniors and teenagers in jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, singing/drama, acrobats
23-25A Johnston St, Collingwood, VIC 3066 2 km from Hawthorn East
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I've been utilising the facilities at Studio 52 with my school for the past six years and have always been satisfied with the expert, friendly service we have received. We have recorded six albums there as a part of the Kool Skools project; an educationally beneficial co-curricular program that compliments the contemporary focus of our school curriculum. The recent expansion of the third recording space to include a drum studio gave us even more flexibility to get tracks down faster, which has meant that students spent less time out of the classroom. Paul and Trevor are ably supported by a team of highly skilled audio engineers that ensure an outstanding finished product at an affordable price.
The team at Studio 52 certainly k ow to to please. Our organisation needed an employee team building exercise with a difference and we certainly got it. Paul helped us tailor the project to meet our team building and financial needs. Every member of our team will remember this experience as the most unique and satisfying team building experience ever. Thank you Studio 52
184 Christmas Streeet, Fairfield, VIC 2 km from Hawthorn East
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30 Hull St, Richmond, VIC 3121 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
106 Leicester St, Fitzroy, VIC 3065 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
Great fun lots of variety - birthday parties, trapeze, ropes, rings, aerial yoga, silks & Tissu yummy ice cream cake. We highly recommend to all :)
Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD, VIC 3000 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
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Since my child joined your classes, she actually now looks forward to Chinese classes! This is amazing especially since she is also practising with us at home now
Just thought you might be interested to know about Aden's progress. He loves going to Chinese now and is thrilled to see his teacher. No more tears!!! We are very pleased with his progress as well.
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Rear of 63 Mary St, Hawthorn, VIC 3122 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
I just wanted to thank the entire team at hawthorn swim clinic, who have turned our "sinking spud" into a confident little swimmer. The patience you have all shown has allowed out late swimmer to catch up with his peers faster than I could have hoped. I always appreciate how welcome we feel from every teacher we interact with even from other classes who don't know us. You run a great business and friendly classes.
My son has been swimming here for a number of years - started when he was a baby right through to 5 years. The lessons are well structured and cater for each child's ability. We have had some wonderful teachers; not only do they keep the little ones entertained, they teach them all the basics of water safety as well as teaching them to swim! I agree with the other reviewers that the change rooms are small but hopefully that will change once the renovations are up and running. A very friendly and family focused atmosphere.
My daughter loves lessons at this swim clinic. They actually teach the kids to swim which funnily enough my last swim school (Richmond rec) didnt seem to do. They dont use floatation aids too much so kids ar forced to feel the water and actually learn to float themselves. My 3 year old is already dog paddling 5 or so metres and she has only been going 2 terms. I can highly recommend this school.
The teachers are great & great environment for my kids
Great teachers and environment for my kids!
Please email us for more inquiries, various Melbourne suburbs, Melbourne CBD, VIC 3000 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
7a Adams Street, Alphington, VIC 3078 2 km from Hawthorn East
My daughters love going to Kat's fairy ballet classes. Kat is so lovely with the kids and it is a really sweet class. I like that the kids are learning dance but in a really fun way. I also love that it is a class that both my daughters can enjoy together.
815 Nicholson Street, Carlton North, VIC 3054 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
N/A, Melbourne CBD, VIC 3000 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
19 Victoria Street, Coburg, VIC 3058 2 km from Hawthorn East
We are so happy to find something of interest for Mani, he seems to really focus and with autism that's not easy. Sandra is fantastic.
My daughter practices at home and really looks forward to kindy karate every week. We love it. Sensei Sandra is great.
My daughter is loving karate and it is definitely doing a lot for her coordination and confidence. Thanks for that...and even though she got very nervous at the grading exam, she is absolutely thrilled with her yellow belt!
2 Arthurton Road, Northcote, VIC 3070 2 km from Hawthorn East
Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre, Cnr Bell Street & St Georges Road, Preston, VIC 3072 2-5 km from Hawthorn East
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Here at AcroSports, we often take photographs of our staff and students participating in classes. For the most part, this is for social media, though every once in a while, we use these images for marketing and advertising. When we use images for advertising, we double check with parents or guardians, and we never use the name of the child photographed.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's deadliest drug cartels. The elite team executes what appears to be a tactical raid on a cartel safe house, which in fact, turns out to be an elaborate theft operation, pre-planned by the members of the DEA squad itself.
After hiding $10 million in stolen cash, the rogue agents believe their secret is safe--that is until someone begins methodically assassinating members of the team, one-by-one. As the body count rises, everyone is a suspect, including members of the team itself.
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Classification: MA15+ (Strong bloody violence, coarse language and sexual references)
Encoding: 1080p
Format: Blu-ray
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What ship do you prefere to run lvl 1-2 missions and why? Do you think the Amarr destroyer Coercer is best for it? Or is it a frigate? Why do you think your ship is the best?
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For level 1s, anything will do (except maybe a BS or bigger), though destroyers are remarkably efficient. Just be sure not to over-group your turrets, as a 3-turret volley should be enough for just about anything you face.
In order of preference:
Amarr: Coercer/Punisher/Executioner
Gallente: Catalyst/Incursus/Tristan
Caldari: Cormorant/Kestrel/Merlin
Minmatar: Thrasher/Rifter/Slasher
Also, any Faction or T2 frig will do nicely (Except maybe Neut/Tackling/EWAR ships)
For level 2s, a decent Assault Frigate (if you have the skills) can chew through them like crazy. They have added mobility and tracking (small turrets) that can usually overcome the reduced damage. Destroyers may have trouble tanking some of the harder ones. Cruisers are also good, as they can easily tank the damage, although they may not be able to hit some fast-orbiting frigates. Train Drone skills if you have a dronebay, it will help immensely.
Amarr: Arbitrator/Vengeance/Omen/Maller
Gallente: Ishkur/Enyo/Vexor
Caldari: Caracal/Harpy/Moa
Minmatar: Rupture/Jaguar/Wolf/Stabber
Faction frigs may have some trouble. HACs and some Recons are also helpful.
Always fit to the strengths of your ship/race:
Amarr: Energy Turrets & Armor tank (Drones for the Arbitrator)
Gallente: Hybrid Turrets (Blasters), Drones, mostly Armor tank
Caldari: Missiles, Hybrid Turrets (Railguns), Shield tank
Minmatar: Projectile Turrets, some Missiles, mix of Shield and Armor tank


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Tom Brady throws second pick of Super Bowl in third quarter
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw his second interception of the Super Bowl in the third quarter when Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner stepped in front of a pass intended for Rob Gronkowski.
The Patriots were trailing 17-14 after the Seahawks kicked a field goal coming out of halftime. Brady took over and picked up one first down before forcing the pass toward Gronkowski.
Wagner also led all players with nine tackles at the time of the interception.
Brady's first pick came in the first quarter, with the Patriots inside the red zone. Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane intercepted the pass in the end zone and returned it 14 yards. He sustained an arm injury on the play and did not return.
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Greek Salad with Chicken Recipe
Juggling work and family calls for fast, nutritious meals. So I prepare this satisfying salad frequently, particularly when garden-fresh cucumbers and parsley are abundant.
- 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 2 medium cucumbers, diced
- 1-1/4 cups cubed Swiss or crumbled feta cheese
- 2/3 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- Salt to taste
- Lettuce leaves or pita bread
- 1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cucumbers, cheese, olives and parsley. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, oregano, lemon peel and salt. Pour over chicken mixture; toss lightly until coated. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve on lettuce leaves or in pita bread. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 cup: 413 calories, 33g fat (8g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 355mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.
Reviews for Greek Salad with Chicken
Average Rating
Reviewed May. 17, 2010
"very delicious!!!"
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Working out and Jesus both were topics that did not make it into the paper from the Lodi City Council meeting.
First up, Councilwoman JoAnne Mounce said that she participated in a conference call with Michelle Obama on the Let's Move! campaign.
"I'm 50. I'm fat. I've always been this way," Mounce said.
Mounce plans to join the initiative, which focuses on heathly eating and being more active. With children spending more time in front of computers and TVs, she hopes parents will use the campaign to get the whole family moving. It is also targeting schools to offer healthier lunch options and get people exersizing.
"I'm going to start moving myself, and see if I can drop some weight and be an example to younger people," she said.
Make sure to check out the website for more information on how to live a healthy lifestyle.
The other surprise commenter was Vincent Sayles. He came and spoke in favor of Christian prayers in 2009. In 2006, The Record did a profile on Sayles after he became well-known in Stockton for having anti-gay rhetoric on his truck.
At the meeting last night, he said he was quite angry when he spoke last time and disappointed the council didn't pray to Jesus before every meeting.
"It wasn't a sinful anger, but I was angry that Jesus who created man, who died for man ... who created the Earth, they are fighting over whether they are going to pray to Jesus," he said.
When he approached the podium, he set down his large water bottle that looked like it once held a handle of alcohol and hung his green canvas hat on it.
He said the council should pray to Jesus in anticipation of judgement day, and that everyone needs to clense their spirits.
"I'm promoting that ... you reevaluate the need to pray to Jesus. He is our creator, he is our judge, and on judgement day, ooo, it's going to be hot," he said.


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That's right. I watched the worst movie ever this afternoon. But don't worry- the almighty RiffTrax saved me from the horror (or lack thereof, even though it tries to be scary) of Plan 9. If you don't know what RiffTrax are, it's an mp3 audio file of these two guys making fun of the movie that you play at the same time as the movie. Anyway, this movie was so bad, there were UFO's hanging on strings, they switched actors in the middle of the movie for the same character, the aliens' ultimate genius plan is to blow up sunlight which will apparently destroy the entire universe, and there are at least ten times where they reuse scenes from earlier in the movie. Yeah. But it was awesome because of RiffTrax. Seriously, go look up RiffTrax. They're so funny.
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If you like building with LEGOs, then the Royalton Public Library is the place to be this month! Come to library to design your creations on Monday, July 24, Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27 from 2-3 p.m. We'll provide the LEGOs and give you a theme to get started - you take it from there! Registration is required - call the library at 320-584-8151 to sign up.
Library News: Royalton
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Posted July 18, 2016
Squeals of both delight and disgust could be heard coming from the Royalton Public Library on July 14 when Bruce the Bug Guy shared his collection of preserved and live insects with the audience. Professional entomologist Bruce Giebink presented this entertaining and educational program featuring a number of insects and arthropods including giant cockroaches, millipedes, caterpillars, and Rosie the tarantula. A few brave souls got a close look at some of the insects.
Posted May 16, 2016
The Royalton Public Library was filled with creative and positive energy when master artist Willicey Tynes returned to lead an introduction to printmaking class. On this lovely May morning participants enjoyed learning about the history of printmaking and then designed their own Lino-cut used to make prints. The designs included dragonflies, flowers and religious symbols.
Posted May 11, 2016
Local artist Len Sharon presented a class on weaving decorative orbs to an enthusiastic group at the Royalton Public Library on Saturday, May 7. He makes the orbs from willow branches that he gathers from the countryside near his home in rural Randall. The classes that Sharon offers are some of the most popular events offered at the Royalton library. The participants enjoy his patience, humor and craftsmanship. This class included two sets of grandmothers and granddaughters which seemed fitting...
Posted May 14, 2015
Professor Marvel delighted a large audience at the Royalton Elementary School's Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) spring event with his Amazing Archeological Adventure magic show. The Royalton school district sponsors three RIF events yearly. The spring event is held in the evening so families can attend with their students. At each event, students in the Royalton school district from birth through fifth grade receive two free books purchased from Scholastic Book Company. This was the first time the...
Posted April 6, 2015
Joel Karsten, author of "Straw Bale Gardens," will be at the Royalton Public Library on Monday, April 13 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for an author visit and book discussion. The book describes Karsten's innovative techniques for growing flowers or vegetable crops using prepared straw bales. The technique eliminates much of the manual labor involved in maintaining a traditional garden. Karsten has a degree in Horticulture Science from the University of Minnesota. This program is free and open to the...
Posted March 10, 2015
The Royalton Public Library was bustling with activity on Saturday, March 7 when seven enthusiastic folks took part in a workshop to learn the art of willow basket weaving. The instructor, retired social worker Len Sharon, provided willow shoots which he harvests from wetlands near his home in rural Randall. He moved from student to student exhibiting patience and good humor. Each person left the library with a lovely basket crafted with their own hands. Photo: Instructor Len Sharon assists...
Posted October 15, 2014
Rhonda Fochs, author of "Minnesota's Lost Towns," will be at the Royalton Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss this highly popular book. Written in a personal narrative style, "Minnesota's Lost Towns" is filled with then-and-now photos and amusing tales and anecdotes. The book is fun to read for historians, genealogists, and anyone who loves a good story. Rhonda Fochs shares stories and photos of forgotten places in Minnesota with wit and humor.
Posted September 11, 2014
Little Falls resident Rusty Gwost will be at the Royalton Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss and read from his newly published children's book, "Be Proud of Your Paws." Gwost is currently a teacher at the Royalton Elementary School. This event is free and open to all ages.
Posted May 22, 2014
Minnesota's Poet Laureate, Joyce Sutphen, will return to the Royalton Library on Thursday, May 29 to read selections from her books including," Straight Out of View," "Coming Back to the Body" and "First Words." Sutphen was raised on a family farm near St. Joseph, MN and currently serves as a professor of English at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. She is the state's second laureate, appointed by Governor Dayton in 2011. This poetry reading is open to all ages.


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There is a place for you at Graystone.
As you surf through our website you will catch a glimpse of who we are and what we do. In the process I hope you find a place where you can plug in. Graystone is a warm, welcoming, compassionate family. But pictures and written words only tell part of the story. If you haven't already visited us we invite you to worship with us, become part of a Life Group, find a place to serve, or attend a class.
Come see for yourself where you can plug in at Graystone!


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Term Life insurance for Baby Boomers over 65 in Maple Hill, KS
Term Life insurance is an excellent means to make sure that your hard work is preserved and also your treasured family members are looked after for several years to come. Life insurance for seniors is readily available, yet it's important to contrast costs as well as locate the right fit.
Is It Possible to obtain Life insurance policy if You Are Over 70 in Maple Hill, KS?
Popular types of life insurance policy for baby boomers
Term life insurance for baby boomers:
This plan benefits senior citizens that wish to safeguard their liked ones for a specific variety of years. It could be less costly than other policies, especially for seniors healthy. Because seniors are living longer, it's not uncommon for a person in their 60s to buy a 20-year-term life insurance policy policy.
Whole life insurance for senior citizens:
This type of life insurance is generally a lot more expensive but will certainly last for the remainder of your life. Part of the costs you pay gets invested with the goal of making more money for your beneficiary.
Simplified Issue life insurance for boomers:
With this plan, you probably won't have to undertake a physical examination, which makes it a great option for senior citizens with health and wellness problems. Your beneficiaries may just receive the full amount of your death benefit if the plan is active for a number of years before you pass away (typically two or three years).
Price of life insurance for senior citizens in KS
Both term and also permanent life insurance plans are available for elders, regardless of age. All life insurance companies have actually a cut off duration for term life insurance plans, which can differ from firm to firm.
For many people, term life is the very best choice. You select the term length and the policy pays a death benefit to your beneficiary if you die during the term. For instance, you would certainly acquire term life to cover earnings replacement during your functioning years or for the years extending home mortgage payments.
Some people are merely also old to get term life insurance policy quotes, yet the age limitation for senior life insurance may be greater than you think.
See just what elderly people in Maple Hill need to know when picking or transforming a life-insurance policy, including benefits and premiums.
Life insurance policy can alleviate economic issues that turn up later in life. You could worry that your partner or grown youngsters will suffer monetarily after your fatality. When taken unneeded or as well expensive, life insurance policy for seniors has become an important as well as functional method to secure your household and also their lasting financial objectives.
Reasons seniors in Maple Hill, KS get life insurance.
1) You desire a second life insurance policy policy to give additional coverage.
2) Your previous term policy ended.
3) You retired as well as shed team life insurance policy from your company.
4) Your children or grandchildren may benefit from economic support after your fatality.
5) You worry about reduced Social Protection or shed pension funds for your spouse.
Money from a life insurance plan is payable right away as well as is usually tax free, which suggests your loved ones or various other beneficiaries can promptly receive the sum total of your life insurance policy.
Some means beneficiaries could utilize your life insurance payout
Without a life insurance policy payment, your beneficiaries may need to sell off possessions or borrow money to pay your financial obligation or various other expenses. However with your survivor benefit, your beneficiaries could pay:
1) Funeral prices
2) College tuition
3) Estate tax
4) Expensive clinical expenses
5) Daily living costs
If you pass away all of a sudden, your member of the family can be responsible for some significant expenditures, especially if you don't live insurance to help shoulder the concern. Life insurance is an exceptional method for senior citizens to shield their households from coming to be monetarily burdened with end of life expenses.
One more advantage life insurance for seniors is that a plan will help link the space which can happen for the survivor getting Social Safety advantages. As many survivors find, it takes some time to change the Social Safety and security advantages and start obtaining help. Life insurance benefits are paid through a lump sum repayment as well as are generally non-taxable, so the recipients can make use of the proceeds as they choose or require.


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Tyler Biggs has gone from a first-round draft pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs to a third-line winger with the Toronto Marlies.
And concerns are quietly emanating from Leafs camp about the upside of the 20-year-old.
If he's playing on the third line in the AHL, they're not counting on him to become a top-six forward in the NHL, where he was projected when the Leafs traded up to take him 22nd overall in 2011.
"That's a fair statement," said Marlies coach Steve Spott. "He's going to have to come to grips with that. Talking to our management staff, that's where they see him, as a player that can create offence, but ultimately, he's got to be a third-line right winger in the National Hockey League.
"When you look at players like David Clarkson, or Chris Stewart, those players, he has to get more of that in his game. More energy, more bump. He's getting more comfortable with that."
Last year, Biggs has 26 goals and 27 assists in 60 games with the Oshawa Generals, his first and only season in the OHL after jumping ship from the NCAA. He has one goal in eight games with the Marlies
"This is my first year pro, so everything is a new experience right now," said Biggs. "It's coming along good."
Biggs was also a member of the gold-medal winning Team USA at the world junior hockey championship in Russia. The Americans used Biggs on the third line.
"I don't think anything is (forever)," said Biggs. "It's a role that I'm trying to do right now, to be a reliable guy in that role. That means playing defensively and be responsible there. I can chip in offensively.
"I'm okay with any role they give me. I'm just trying to play the game."
Spott, having been an assistant or head coach in the OHL since 1997 before signing up with the Marlies this year, is intimate with Biggs' progress from a teenager to the pro ranks. And he understands it can take time to convert from being the top guy on the power play to the guy who is supposed to shut down the other teams' top guys.
"For him, it's probably adapting to a different type of a role," said Spott. "Watching him is a minor midget, he was a pure goal-scorer, a player that used his shot as a weapon, was expected to provide offence on a regular basis. In Oshawa, same thing.
"Here, he's going to be more a third line, checking, energy-type player. Top-line penalty killer. But still we don't want to take away from his offence. If you've got a player like Tyler (Biggs) on your third line, he should still be able to create offence.
"Understand, we expect him to be a complete 200-foot player and also a penalty killer."
Drafting is never an exact science. Teams find it important to deal with the prospects they have and not fret over what they might have had or what they thought a player might have been.
And it's far too early to worry about whether Biggs is a bust as a first-rounder. In fact, only 16 players taken in the first round of 2011 draft have played in the NHL. And if he does make it as a third liner, well, third liners play as much as second-liners.
Daniel Cleary, Frederik Sjostrom, David Steckel. Boyd Gordon, Brian Boyle, Steve Bernier are all first-round picks who eked out decent NHL careers deep in the lineup.
In fact, Spott likens Biggs to Stewart, an 18th overall pick of the Colorado Avalanche in 2006, now a power forward with the St. Louis Blues.
"For me, he can be that type of player," said Spott. "He can use his size, be a dominant physical player. Be hard on the body. Be physical. At the same time we want him to find that checking, physical aspect to his game without completely sacrificing offence."
The Leafs as an organization are showing patience with their prospects and are beginning to have success at the draft table.
Truth is, however, Biggs has been passed in the depth chart among Leafs prospects. Both Josh Leivo, picked two rounds after Biggs in 2011, and David Broll, picked five rounds after him, have gotten their first NHL games under their belt.
Leivo, with his quick release and hockey smarts, is projected as a top-six forward. Broll, with his hard-nosed style, is more bottom-six.
Biggs, with speed, a good shot and hard body checking, is a bit of both. But he hasn't been able to put it together in the early going with the Marlies.
"I don't think a lot of our young guys (have had offence) really," said Biggs, adding he doesn't feel the pressure of being a first-round pick. "Not really. I have a good relationship with this coaching staff. There's no pressure coming from them. I don't feel pressure from fans or media, or anything like that. I'm just out here trying to play."


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Hana was born to a Jewish family in Prague, the capital of Czechoslovakia. Her father, a metalsmith, made pipes, spouts and gutters for construction companies. Because her mother was frail, Hana was raised by her father and grandmother. She attended a Jewish school through grade five, and later went to business school.
1933-39: In 1933 I read about the harrowing treatment of Jews during the Spanish Inquisition and told my grandmother, "We're fortunate that we live in the 20th century in Czechoslovakia and such a thing can't happen to us." Six years later on March 15, 1939, the Germans occupied Prague. It was a cold, snowy day. About a mile from my home the Germans entered the city on tanks and trucks, with their guns pointed toward the rooftops.
1940-44: I was in my apartment reading "The Grapes of Wrath" when the Germans came to get me. I was deported to the Theresienstadt ghetto. The Nazis used Theresienstadt as a "show camp" to convince people that Jews were really being treated well. When the Red Cross came in July 1944, the Nazis put up dummy stores, a cafe, kindergarten and flower gardens to give the impression that we were leading "normal" lives. We painted the house fronts on the inspection routes and the Nazis gave us extra food--one extra dumpling each.
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PHOENIX - A former Arizona legislator was sentenced to 18 months of home confinement for his felony convictions for seeking and accepting bribes while he was a Tempe city councilman and misleading donors about a scholarship fund that benefited his relatives.
The sentence given to former Rep. Ben Arredondo was more lenient than the 18 months in prison that prosecutors had sought.
Arredondo had admitted he accepted sporting tickets and other benefits from FBI agents who posed as employees for a real estate development company looking to do business in Tempe. In exchange, Arredondo divulged confidential information from a city bidding process and lined up meetings and phone calls between the company and city officials.
The former Democratic lawmaker admitted that more than $49,000 from a scholarship fund he established had gone to seven of his relatives. He never revealed to prospective donors that family members were receiving the funds.
Prosecutors argued that Arredondo abused the public's trust for sporting tickets and personal gain.
U.S. District Judge Frederick Martone said Arredondo's crimes were disappointing but the former lawmaker had otherwise led a constructive life that had a positive influence on others. "It's cheap. It's tawdry. It's pathetic," Martone said of Arredondo's crimes. "But this is not Jack the Ripper."
The judge said a sting operation in which a public official sought sporting tickets from a development company raised the question of whether the federal government's resources would be better spent on targeting financial crimes on Wall Street. He also noted that only one contributor to the scholarship fund has asked for his $540 donation back, while those who responded to inquiries from prosecutors didn't feel they were victimized.


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Mr. Odis H. Wellborn, age 77, of 689 Hayes Wellborn Road, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at home.
Odis was born March 1, 1937 in Watauga County, a son of the late Ed and Edna Miller Wellborn. He retired from the United States Air Force, after 20 years of service, and became a food service supervisor at Appalachian State University. Odis attended Stony Fork Baptist Church.
Odis is survived by his wife, Patricia P. Wellborn of the home; one son, Remi Wellborn of Fort Stockton, Texas; one daughter, Gina Russell and husband Don of Locust, North Carolina; two grandsons, Sherman Greer and fiancée Allison of Locust, and Richard Greer and wife Christi of Lincolnton; three great-grandsons, Asher Greer and Andon Greer, both of Lincolnton, and Colt Greer of Locust, and two brothers, Bill Wellborn and wife Bobbie of North Wilkesboro, and Dean Wellborn and wife Linda of Millers Creek.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister.
Funeral services for Mr. Odis H. Wellborn will be conducted Sunday afternoon, August 3, 2014, at 3:00 o'clock, at Stony Fork Baptist Church. The body will lie in state, at the church, from 1:00 until 3:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Reverend Homer Greene and Reverend Sherrill Wellborn. Military and Masonic graveside rites will follow in Stony Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, from 1:00 until 3:00 o'clock, at the church, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Medi Home Health & Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 102, Boone, NC 28607, or to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rock Point Drive, Tampa, Florida, 33607.
Online condolences may be sent to the Wellborn family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com
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There have been rumors on this title for the past few weeks, and now we've got confirmation – Telltale Games is working on a Game of Thrones game. Undoubtedly episodic, the game didn't get much detail other than confirmation and the teaser trailer above. No platforms were confirmed yet, but it is advertised as a 2014 project. Like everyone else on the entire planet, we are huge Game of Thrones fans, so we'll keep you posted as we learn more.
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Cable 'News' Network: Dems Whine to CNN About Romney Hogging the State House Elevator
With campaign 2012 in full swing, CNN deemed it appropriate to talk about elevators in the Massachusetts Statehouse on Wednesday's The Situation Room.
To catch a glimpse of what current state legislators thought of then-Governor Mitt Romney, CNN correspondent Jim Acosta talked to only one Republican and three Democrats. Out of all the complaints they could have aired, the Democrats whined about Romney and his staff reserving one of the elevators entirely to themselves.
"Democratic lawmakers are still miffed to this day that Romney blocked off one state house elevator specifically for his office. Something that hadn't been done before," Acosta noted.
And he finished his report with a parting shot at Romney from the state's current Democrat governor Deval Patrick. He even teed Patrick up by asking if he "re-opened the elevator and took down the velvet ropes," and then Patrick bragged that he governs "of, for, and with the people" and differs from Romney in that aspect.
Acosta weaved elevator-gate into a broader narrative of Romney's CEO approach to the government as something that rubbed legislators some the wrong way. One Democrat spun this as a negative "big business" approach.
And Acosta ended by hyping the Democratic ill-will toward the former governor. "It just goes to show you how super-charged this political environment right now. If there's a reporter in the room, Democrats want to come to you and talk about Mitt Romney," he declared.
A transcript of the segment, which aired on June 6 on The Situation Room at 4:09 p.m. EDT, is as follows:
JIM ACOSTA: Wolf, Mitt Romney has held out his business experience as a corporate executive to say he can create jobs and get the economy moving. But here in Massachusetts, state lawmakers that we talked to say Romney's CEO style sometimes worked for him, and sometimes worked against him.
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ACOSTA: (voice over) It's one of Mitt Romney's favorite selling points that as governor of Massachusetts he worked with a mostly-Democratic legislature to tackle his state's problems.
MITT ROMNEY, Republican presidential candidate: It did not take a rocket scientist to figure out if I was going do anything as governor, I had to have a working relationship with the Democrats.
ACOSTA: But inside the Massachusetts state house, down the hallway from where Romney's portrait now hangs in the governor's office, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle don't see it quite that way.
ROB HEDLUND, (R) Massachusetts Senate Assistant Minority Leader: And he was all business. It was all about policy.
Did that go out yet?
ACOSTA: Rob Hedlund, the number two Republican in the state senate, says Romney was more of a CEO governor who brought a more corporate culture with him. Romney carried out his agenda, such as cutting programs and raising fees to balance the budget, using a staff filled with outsiders from the business world.
HEDLUND: Some Democrats up here begrudgingly, maybe not publicly on camera, but privately, will admit that. He had a lot of great talented people around him that he surrounded himself with who got the job done.
JIM ACOSTA: (voice over) Legislators in Massachusetts agree Mitt Romney made plenty of changes around the state house, but not all of them were in the law. Take the elevators.
FRANK SMIZIK (D), Massachusetts State House: He took over the elevator for the West Wing of the building because he kept it only for his staff and him.
ELLEN STORY (D), Massachusetts State House: I'm positive it was always this elevator.
ACOSTA: (on camera) This was the elevator?
STORY: Because this was the closest to his office.
ACOSTA: (voice over) Democratic lawmakers are still miffed to this day that Romney blocked off one state house elevator specifically for his office. Something that hadn't been done before.
ELLEN STORY (D), Massachusetts State House: When Romney came in, he treated government like the only thing he knew, which was big business. And he was the CEO of a big business.
JOHN SCIBAK (D) Massachusetts State House: Many people said don't – good riddance. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
ACOSTA: (on camera) That's what they said around here?
SCIBAK: Absolutely.
MICHAEL WIDMER, Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation: But governors aren't CEOs. I mean, they just aren't.
ACOSTA: (voice over) Mike Widmer with the non-partisan Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation says Romney did set aside that CEO style to pass health care reform, a law so important to his legacy it's visible in his state portrait. But Widmer says other efforts like job creation sputtered.
WIDMER: You get health care and that, I'd give him an A. Economy and as job creator, and that entire effort, C-minus.
ACOSTA: On the state house steps, Romney's successor, Democrat Deval Patrick noted he has his own approach.
ACOSTA: (on camera) And you re-opened the elevator and took down the velvet ropes, is that –
Governor DEVAL PATRICK, (D-Mass.): Well, you know, I'm – I'm a governor of, for, and with the people. So we have a very different style in that respect.
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ACOSTA: Now the Romney campaign says security concerns after 9-11 also were part of the reason for giving the former governor his own elevator when he was in the state house. But as for some of those hard feelings among state Democrats here in Boston, Wolf, the Romney campaign chalks up a lot of that to election time loyalties to the President. Wolf?
WOLF BLITZER: Are there, Jim, any serious Democrats in Massachusetts, who at least have good things to say publicly about Governor Romney and his term as governor of Massachusetts?
ACOSTA: There are. Actually, I just got off the phone with one of them, the chairman of one committee in the state house, Jim Velee, who says he had a fine working relationship with Mitt Romney. That he did try to make some gestures toward him to get legislation passed when they were in the state house together. But Wolf, I have to tell you, this was sort of a scientific experiment that we embarked on when we went up to the state house here in Boston. We did not announce our arrival, we did not call lawmakers ahead of time to say here were want to talk about Mitt Romney. We had Democratic lawmakers coming to us, Wolf, mainly complaining about that elevator but also to talk about Mitt Romney's time in the state house. It just goes to show you how super-charged this political environment right now. If there's a reporter in the room, Democrats want to come to you and talk about Mitt Romney. Wolf?


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Disney Princesses: Tina Fey and John Stamos
From the totally random file comes Tina Fey and John Stamos (an odd coupling anyway) posing with Disney royalty Snow White, Cinderella and Belle from Beauty and the Beast for a picture at Disneyworld!
Splash reports that Fey and Stamos both happened to be enjoying Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom with their families in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on the same day.
The two stars gamely posed with three icons from Disney's multi-princessed kingdom for a quick snap at Cinderella's castle.
Fey is the star and executive producer of cool NBC comedy 30 Rock, and Stamos stars on ER, which is in it's last season.
Wait, maybe this wasn't random! Maybe NBC is just that insidious when it comes to marketing!


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Hunt facing uncertain future
Werder Bremen striker Aaron Hunt admits he does not know if he will be able to continue his career.
By Chris Ives
Last Updated: 18/09/07 5:37pm
Werder Bremen striker Aaron Hunt admits he does not know if he will be able to continue his career as a result of a groin injury.
The 21-year-old, who burst onto the Bundesliga scene three years ago, has been suffering from a series of injury problems over the last few months.
He has yet to play for Bremen this term as a result of groin problems and is concerned for his future.
"The doctors don't know when I'll be able to play again," Hunt told dpa.
"They can't tell me anything. Nobody knows when I'll be fit again.
"I have made several attempts to start an individual training programme, but the pain just comes back again immediately."
The news is a massive blow to both Hunt and Bremen, as the youngster was expected to feature strongly in coach Thomas Schaaf's plans this season following the summer departure of Miroslav Klose to Bayern Munich.


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French consumer protection board cites social media violations
The panel criticizes the widespread use of cross-references. In their view, when terms of use refer to other policies (e.g. privacy policies, acceptable use policies) consumers cannot have a clear understanding of the contract. The panel points out that provisions drafted in English are unfair under French consumer protection law because French consumers cannot be presumed to understand English.
The panel indicates that it is misleading for social media platforms to tell consumers that the service is free. The contract should explain that the service is provided in exchange for the platform's ability to use the consumer's personal data to sell advertising. Privacy policies that state that IP addresses and browsing habits are not personal data are also unfair and misleading, according to the panel, because they diverge from the French legal definition of personal data. Many privacy policies do not define specific purposes for which personal data may be used. Because French data protection law requires that individuals are informed of the specific purposes for use, clauses of this kind are unfair, says the panel. The same applies to provisions that purport to authorize the platform to process sensitive data. Any processing of sensitive data requires a separate explicit consent from the individual. The panel identified provisions on onward transfers as another problem: most privacy policies do not identify the third parties to whom personal data may be transferred and do not identify the purposes for which the third parties may use the data. Likewise, privacy policies often do not offer the individual a right to object to transfers of their data. These provisions are unfair, according to the panel.
Any provisions that do not impose a strict duration on the platform's retention of personal data are unfair because they violate the principles of French data protection law. The same holds true for clauses that provide for the transfer of personal data outside the EU but don't give the individual the possibility to provide a specific consent to the transfer. According to the panel, certain privacy policies shift the burden for keeping personal data secure to the individual. The panel states that the burden for protecting personal data lies principally with the platform, and that it is unfair to transfer this burden to the individual.
Any provisions that purport to allow the service provider to unilaterally modify its privacy policy without notifying the consumer in advance and giving the consumer an opportunity to terminate the service is also unfair under French consumer protection law. The same holds true for clauses that require the consumer to regularly check the terms of use and privacy policy to make sure there are no changes. According to the panel, the platform is responsible for informing the consumer of any changes. Severability clauses are unfair, says the panel, because they do not take into account the situation in which an invalid clause is critical to the entire agreement. Finally, choice of law provisions that purport to exclude the application of French consumer protection legislation are unfair.
The panel's opinion is not binding on courts or on the French consumer protection agency. However, the opinion has considerable persuasive authority, creating a presumption that the clauses identified in the opinion are unfair under French consumer protection law. The panel's opinion shows that consumer protection authorities may become more involved in the enforcement of data protection laws, thus complementing the enforcement actions of the French data protection authority, the CNIL.


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RS polls: PM likely to file papers on May 9
K Anurag in Guwahati | May 06, 2007 18:12 IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to file his nomination papers in Guwahati on May 9 for the Rajya Sabha election slated for May 24.
According to an official source, Dr Singh will arrive in Guwahati on May 8 to file his nomination papers the next day. A team of his Special Protection Group has already arrived here to look after the security arrangements for the PM's trip.
The Congress, that heads a coalition government in Assam, has chalked out a well-defined strategy to facilitate smooth re-election of Dr Singh to the Rajya Sabha in the election to be held on May 24.
Though the election will be held to two Rajya Sabha seats from the state due to the expiry of terms of sitting members of Parliament Dr Singh and Indramoni Bora of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the ruling Congress is not going to field a second candidate.
"Since we have only 53 legislators of our party (Congress) in the 126-member Assembly, the party will prefer to field only Dr Singh leaving the second seat to be contested by opposition parties," said Mehdi Alam Bora, spokesman of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee.
The Congress enjoys the support of 12 MLAs from its coalition partner Bodoland People's Progressive Front, six independent associate members and one legislator from the Nationalist Congress Party. That makes a total of 72 legislators in support of the ruling Congress.
However, in order to get two candidates elected to the two Rajya Sabha seats, the ruling Congress will require support of 86 MLAs so that both of its candidates get 43 first preference votes each.
In such a situation, the ruling party has decided to field Dr Singh as its lone candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls.
It may be mentioned that Dr Singh is now representing Assam in the Upper House of the Parliament for the third time in a row. He is registered as a voter in the state.
Meanwhile, the opposition parties in Assam Assembly are yet to chalk out their final strategy for the Rajya Sabha election.
The key opposition groups Asom Gana Parishad (24 MLAs), Assam United Democratic Front (11 MLAs) and the BJP (10 MLAs) have so far failed to iron out differences to field a consensus candidate for the opposition bloc.