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Pleasantly Surprised: Carnival Sensation Cruise Review by yma01blue
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Destination: Bahamas
Embarkation: Port Canaveral (Orlando)
Since the purpose of the cruise was to celebrate my daughter's birthday, I splurged and booked a mini suite. It was not a typical suite as you would see on other cruisers, however it was larger than the regular balcony rooms on this ship. Although the cabin was located near the front of the ship and provided for a bumpy ride, it was comfy. Because we had an upgraded cabin, we were given VIP status for embarking. It was wonderful not having to stand in any lines. After checking in on our cabin, we headed to the buffet lunch. It was plentiful and I was quite impressed with the various stations on the Lido deck, including More Italian, Pizza, Deli, Salad, Mongolian Wok, Caribbean, Desserts, and the main station of burgers, hotdogs, french fries,etc. Having had terrible food on another carnival cruise, I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food tasted. This includes the meals in the dining room also. Actually, the entire design of the ship was impressive. I had read complaints of this ship, however the renovation made it appear modern and nicely decorated. For a budget ship, I found it to be quite classy with a variety of great activities and entertainment.
The first night on board was difficult to say the least. My daughter get seasick easily and although we were prepared with dramamine and ginger gum, she ended up throwing up her lunch. Luckily were in our cabin. The dramamine helped her to fall asleep early, and sleep through the night. I decided to go to dinner alone. We had late reservations in the main dining room. It took awhile to actually locate the dining room which was at the other end of the ship. When I arrived, I was taken to a 10 seat table. The dining room was practically empty, probably from many people being sick. I asked the waiter for a menu, however he wanted me to wait for others to arrive at the table. I informed him that I did not want to wait. He asked me where the others were from my table. Quite agitated, I told him that I had only two in my party, and that she was ill. I had no idea where the other people were. He then asked if I were in a hurry and I said that I was. I was very annoyed that I was expected to wait for people I did not know. I never requested a table for 10! The waiter took my order as another couple arrived to the table. A second couple also came, looked over the menu, then got up to leave. It was clear that thw woman from the first couple did not feel well. She ate nothing that she ordered, Both my entree of escargot, and entree of beef brisket were brought at the same time. I ate both quickly, which were quite delicious. I did not bother to order dessert and left for my cabin, hoping I would not pass any sick passengers on the way.
The next day was at sea. It was my daughter's birthday and a beautiful day with blue skies and calm waters. Luckily, we were headed away from Sandy. I;m glad that my daughter was not sick on her birthday. Everyone on board appeared to be having a great time with all the activities. This was supposed to be the day we docked in Nassau, so the staff had to scramble to make alterations. My daughter was able to make it to dinner that night, which was lobster night. The same couple from the previous night were at the table and the woman looked much better. Surprisingly, the remaining 6 seats at our table remained empty, although the dining room was quite busy. The lobster tails with the broiled shrimp was delicious. We all had multiple servings. My daughter and I then went to the show, which I found entertaining.
The following day, we docked at Key West. Another gorgeous day of blue skies and warm sunshine. Actually, it was downright hot. We were only in Key west for 4 hours. They were in the midst of an annual festival, and were having a big parade that evening. I've visited Key West in another cruise, and knew what the town was like...lewd! However I did not expect the topless women walking through the streets this time. Nor the men walking around in thongs. There was one passenger standing in line with the thongs and a tee shirt. From the back, it appeard that he was naked from the waist down. Since he was behind us, I don't know if he were allowed on ship in that attire. Key West is not Nassau, Bahamas, so there was much disappointment, including no duty free items or casinos. However, there was plenty of conch dishes and I had my fill.
We did not feel rough waters until late that evening thank goodness. My daughter and I decided to eat on the lido deck instead of going to the dining room. That was a wise decision, because she took the dramamine and was knocked out the remainder of the evening. I made sure she packed her bag before drifting off to sleep -lol We needed to put our bags out in the hallway by 11pm if we did not want to carry them off the ship the following morning. That night was horrible, with the waves pounding the ship. I went to the purser's desk to settle my account and could barely stand up. I retreated back to my comfy cabin.
The next morning we were supposed to dock back in Port Canaveral at 7am. Everyone was up early to eat breakfast. We could see the shoreline in the distance. Then, the captain made an announcement on the loud speaker that we could not dock due to the storm surge. He stated that we should be able to dock at 6pm. In the interim, he told everyone to make themselves comfortable. The ship sailed back out to sea in calmer waters. The cabin crew had to bring everyone's luggage back to their cabins. I felt terrible for them. They looked so tired. The Captain and crew did their best to make everyone comfortable. I was so happy to have the upgraded cabin. It made quite a difference. Food and entertainment was provided. The ship was not able to dock until 9pm. Passengers were offered to remain on board for the evening. Although we were local, we would have remained on board if my daughter did not have classes the following morning. I felt bad for the people that had to change their airline reservations. Since the airports up north were closed, some passengers could not get home for days. I feel that Carnival did a great job in an unfortunate situation. I understand that the passengers who were to depart that day were given a retroactive refund for the day that was missed. I am looking forward to sailing on the Carnival Sensation again. Less
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Caramon Majere and his twin brother, Raistlin Majere, were born in the village of Solace, whitc was built in the lake Crystalmir. Caramon was the strongest of the two, but Raistlin was the cleverest, cappable of understanding Oscar Wilde 's quotes.
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As students progress through a specific program, they are required to complete successfully several specified major performance assessments. These assessments are completed in specific courses, and measure the candidate's competence in meeting state, program (Conceptual Framework), and specialty standards. Major assessments are used both to track the progress of individual candidates, and to inform the unit of any program weaknesses that need to be addressed. Candidate performance on various major program assessments–along with other criteria used to assess progress–are formally evaluated at various checkpoints, and candidates are provided with formal feedback on their progress at these junctures. Students who fail to meet minimal requirements for passing a particular assessment are required to meet with the course instructor and devise an action plan. All major assessments must be satisfactorily completed before the candidate can graduate from the program. Many programs also require satisfactory completion of particular major assessments before progressing to the next module or sequence of courses.
In addition, all candidates enrolled in the Graduate Education Program must demonstrate the professional dispositions expected of teacher candidates as outlined in the program's Conceptual Framework. Students' dispositions are assessed upon program entrance and also throughout the program at each checkpoint.
When a student's dispositions are inconsistent with the Conceptual Framework, faculty submit a "Dispositions Evaluation-Record of Concerns" specifying the specific concern(s) for which the student is being referred. Students who fail to meet program standards are required to meet with their academic advisor to develop an action plan and address all areas of weakness. Depending upon the severity of the infraction(s), advisors may recommend delay in enrolling in further coursework. Multiple and/or severe infractions can result in denying admission to or removal from the Teacher Education Program, and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Students who are enrolled in an initial program at the graduate level and who wish to maintain their temporary provisional certificate must be continuously enrolled; that is, they must take classes during the terms in which they are being employed as teachers. The Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP) will count as continuous enrollment, if the student has completed the required course work, for the purposes of maintaining the temporary provisional certificate. Special circumstances will be reviewed by the program director and recommended for approval by the Associate Dean for Graduate Education.
Confirming Enrollment
For online classes: The town meeting constitutes the first class session for several on-line courses, and course content and information is often shared at this face-to-face session that cannot be provided through an on-line format. Therefore, for classes that meet during the town meeting, attendance at the online town meeting is MANDATORY. No excuses will be accepted except for clear emergencies that could not be anticipated (e.g., death in family, severe illness or accident). Should you find that you cannot attend the scheduled town meeting, then you are advised to enroll in that class during a different term. Students who do not attend the town meeting and cannot provide evidence of an emergency (e.g., written note from physician) will be automatically dropped from all enrolled courses.1 For on-campus classes: Students confirm enrollment by attending the first class session or by contacting the course instructor. Students who do not correspond with the instructor after the first two class sessions will be automatically dropped from the course.
Additionally, to complete registration for classes, students must confirm their registration by paying charges in full or making arrangements to pay the bill in installments. Both methods require contact with the Georgetown College Business Office. Course registration will be cancelled for students who do not confirm registration through financial arrangements by the second week. Such students will be subject to the refund schedule and fees.
Procedure for Appeal: Should there be other extenuating circumstances which make it impossible for students to attend the online town meeting, appeals should be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Graduate Education, preferably at least a week prior to the scheduled town meeting date. The Associate Dean for Graduate Education, in consultation with the Program director and course instructor, will make the final determination in granting a waiver.
Research Study Requirements
Throughout their graduate study, most students will be required to conduct one or more research projects. Many research studies require the approval of the Institutional Review Board (IRB). For additional information, contact the course instructor. IRB approval forms can be downloaded from the college website.
Dropping Out of the Program
Students who intend to drop out of the Graduate Education Program for a period longer than a year should send an official notification to the Associate Dean for Graduate Education or to their graduate advisor. Students who are not enrolled in classes for a period of one year or longer may be required to re-apply to the Graduate Education Program.
Georgetown College Honor System
The Graduate Education Program adheres to all policies governing the Honor System. Violations of the Honor System include cheating, plagiarism, stealing, lying (in academic matters), and double assignments, and are subject to college sanctions. Procedures and processes relating to these policies, including the right of appeal, are included in the Graduate Student Handbook.
Georgetown College Technology Ethics Policy
The Graduate Education Program adheres to all of the principles outlined in the Technology Ethics Policy. A statement of the policy, enforcement of the policy, and guidelines for use of computing resources including the internet, world wide web, email, and related networks are included in the Graduate Student Handbook.
Academic Appeal Procedure
Students who wish to appeal a grade or other faculty decision have the right to appeal. Students should first seek to resolve the problem with the specific faculty member involved. If a student wishes to lodge a complaint against a faculty member in an academic matter that cannot be resolved directly with the faculty member, the student should normally first consult with his/her academic advisor. The advisor will guide the student through the options available to the student (informal or formal complaint). When there is an informal expression of an academic concern, the student's faculty advisor should convey the essence of that concern to the Associate Dean for Graduate Education, who will investigate the issue. The Associate Dean will take any necessary action to help resolve the issue. If the faculty member in question is the Associate Dean for Graduate Education, the advisor will convey the nature of the concern to the Dean of Education, who will investigate the issue and take any necessary action to help resolve the issue. If the faculty member in question is the student's advisor, the student should contact the Associate Dean for Graduate Education for resolution of the problem.
Formal complaints should be reserved for situations in which a student believes he or she has been adversely affected in a way that cannot be or has not been resolved through informal intervention. When the student wishes to lodge a formal complaint, the student should generally seek advice from his/her academic advisor about the best way to proceed (unless the advisor is the focus of the complaint). To make a formal complaint, the student must submit a written statement of the difficulty to the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and request that the issue be resolved through the Graduate Council. This statement should be no longer than two pages and should concentrate on the facts of the issue in question.
The Associate Dean for Graduate Education then reviews the facts, communicates with the person(s) involved, and attempts to resolve the difficulty to the student's satisfaction. If that attempt is unsuccessful, the matter will be forwarded to the Graduate Council for review. The Council will review the facts of the grievance and make a recommendation to the Provost for resolving the problem. The final disposition of the issue is in the hands of the Provost and is final and binding.
Comprehensive Examination
In addition to the continuous assessment requirements noted above, candidates are required to submit a final assessment (currently a portfolio and accompanying reflective essay) at the conclusion of their program that demonstrates that they satisfactorily meet all Kentucky and Conceptual Framework standards. Details of this requirement are provided during the Exit Interview. Initial certification programs and some endorsement programs also require that students pass certain PRAXIS exams prior to being formally admitted and/or exited from the program.
A student obtains residence credit only for courses completed at Georgetown College. Nine semester hours of summer courses or one semester as a full-time student with a minimum of nine semester hours satisfies the residence requirement.
Transfer of Credits
With approval of the Associate Dean for Graduate Education, a student may transfer as many as six semester hours toward a degree or program All credits must be current (within the 7-year "window" for graduate study), and must have been earned from an accredited institution. No graduate credit is accepted for courses taken by correspondence. Transfer credits must be approved by the student's advisor and by the Associate Dean for Graduate Education. Students are advised to get courses approved for transfer credit in advance if they intend to take a course at another institution.
Students enrolled in the MA with LBD Certification Program, under some circumstances, may transfer up to twelve semester hours of credit. These cases are recommended by the director of the LBD program.
Time Limitation
All credits, including transfer credits, must be completed within a period of seven years. Credits earned seven years prior to the date that the student expects to receive the M.A. degree shall not count for credit or for residence toward the degree. Certain programs involving Temporary Provisional Certification may carry a shorter time limitation. Consult your advisor if in doubt.


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Hoyer Press Staff Blog
Blog posts from the press staff of Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
If Republicans thought they found a clever way to hide the fact that they're breaking the defense spending sequester cap, they should think again.
Yesterday, the House finally acted to fund the Department of Homeland Security for the rest of the year and provide the agency with the resources it needs to keep Americans safe.
Today, former Republican DHS Secretaries Tom Ridge and Michael Chertoff had some choice words for House Republicans about playing politics with national security.
As we get closer to a Republican shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, Members of the GOP conference are increasingly "sounding the alarms."
Which one of these did House Republicans promise to do in their Pledge to America...
As the House returns to session today – with only four days left to avoid a DHS shutdown – we wanted to be sure you saw this morning's Washington Post editorial highlighting Republicans' inability to govern responsibly, which is placing national security risk.
With only four legislative days left until DHS shuts down, more Republican Senators are coming out in support of immediate action to fund the Department (ie, that clean funding bill we've been talking about for weeks).
Another day, another dose of GOP infighting. The intraparty conflict continues – and worsens – as we mark two weeks until the Department of Homeland Security runs out of funding.
Don't miss today's editorial in USA Today (full text below) calling out Republicans for threatening to shut down the Department of Homeland Security over a tantrum on immigration.
GOP infighting continues as Senate and House Republican leaders struggle to come up with a strategy to avoid a DHS shutdown before the February 27 deadline.
National Journal's review of the first six weeks of the GOP-led 114th Congress isn't kind.
Wanted to be sure you saw today's Republican quote of the day urging Republican leaders to pass a clean bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, courtesy of Republican Senator Mark Kirk from Illinois (who has clearly changed his tune from yesterday).
A look at today's headlines shows that Republicans remain deeply divided over how to fund the Department of Homeland Security as we near the February 27 deadline (we know you're completely shocked).
Even though pressure continues to mount for Republicans to pass a clean DHS funding bill that will keep our communities safe and secure, they are "increasingly unworried" about shutting down DHS.
It's only the fourth week of the 114th Congress, and divisions within the Republican Party are on full display.
...and sit back and watch the latest episode in the soap opera that is the GOP conference.
With one month left for Americans to sign up for health care coverage for 2015, we thought we'd show (in gifs) how Republicans are continuing to vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, despite the fact that millions of Americans are benefiting from the affordable, quality health care the law provides.
Yesterday, House Republicans put national security at risk by attaching draconian, anti-immigrant amendments to a DHS funding bill.
As House Republican leaders play games with our national security by attaching poison pill amendments to must-pass DHS funding legislation, here's an interesting development: they are quickly losing support from their own Members.
As the Department of Homeland Security funding bill comes to the House Floor today, House Republicans are facing an interesting source of opposition to their plans: Senate Republicans.
As 2014 comes to an end, we wanted to be sure you saw this roundup of good news you can celebrate as you prepare to ring in the new year.
Today's GOP quote of the day is another reminder that it's time for Republicans to take action to fix our nation's broken immigration system, courtesy of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
As this week's headlines continue to blast the Republican-led, "do-nothing" 113th Congress, we wanted to make sure you saw the latest recap.
At the end of this month, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act will expire, creating uncertainty for businesses that want to invest in our economy and create more jobs here at home.
We wanted to make sure you saw this brutal summary of the Republican-led 113th Congress, which has earned its "do-nothing" title after being the least productive, most closed Congress in modern history.


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Rights groups condemn intolerance
New Bekasi district head urged to allow Protestants to worship freely
ucanews.com reporters, Jakarta and London
May 22, 2012
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has urged the new district head of Bekasi in West Java to solve a long-running standoff between Christians and Muslims as Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) warned religious intolerance was on the rise in Indonesia. In an open letter yesterday to Neneng Hasanah Yasin, who was installed as district head of Bekasi on May 14, Hong Kong-based AHRC said it was time to allow the Batak Society Christian Church (HKBP) of Philadelphia to worship freely in the predominantly Muslim area. "We are writing this letter to bring your attention to the issue of freedom of religion in Bekasi, which the previous district head and local authorities failed to take action on in accordance with the law and human rights principles," said Wong Kai Shing, AHRC's executive director. The former administration in Bekasi had stalled on issuing a permit to build a church in Jejalen Raya Village even though the Supreme Court in Jakarta ruled last year that religious services showed be allowed on the site. Last Thursday, a group of Muslims threw stones and urine at the Protestants as they tried to hold a service to celebrate Ascension Day at their half-built church. "The AHRC regrets the fact that Bekasi local authorities have not taken adequate measures in accordance with the law and human rights to deal with this matter," said Wong. "In fact, we regret that Bekasi local government has contributed to the problem by allowing the conflict to continue." Muslim leaders in the area say that the Protestant group's application to build a place of worship in Jejalen Raya Village, which according to Indonesian law requires signed backing from residents, was fraudulent. Muslims in the area accuse HKBP of Philadelphia of encouraging local residents to sign blank petitions, enlisting the support of the dead and offering 200,000 rupees (US$22) per signature, the Jakarta Globe reported on Saturday. HKBP of Philadelphia is still waiting for a permit to complete construction of the church despite the Supreme Court's decision last year which effectively ruled that the petition was valid. CSW, which saw an earlier confrontation in Bekasi first-hand as part of a 10-day fact-finding mission to Indonesia, said yesterday that the rise of religious intolerance was the direct result of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's failure to stand up to radical Muslims. Citing numerous cases of worsening standards of religious freedom, including the closure of 17 churches in Aceh province since the election last month of Governor Zaini Abdullah, CSW said human rights groups, media and foreign diplomats had expressed deep concern. Indonesia faces a hearing of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review this week, a process under which the UN monitors human rights and repression in various countries. "We urge UN member states to deliver some clear messages to Indonesia that its proud tradition of moderate Islam and pluralism is under threat," said Andrew Johnston, CSW's advocacy director. Related reports Church attacked with stones, urine: pastor Group warns of threat to charter
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Amnesty International campaigns to save Vietnamese activist
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Saint Leo, Fla. (April 2, 2008) – The Saint Leo softball team (27-7) swept the No.12 Valdosta State University Blazers (32-8) in a non-conference doubleheader Wednesday evening at University Field. The Lions controlled the first game using outstanding pitching and hot bats to beat the Blazers 9-0 in six innings. The second game featured a record-breaking blast as the Lions completed the sweep 4-2.
Ashley Urbanik (Jr., Riverview, Fla.) threw a seven-innings total for the day against the Blazers scattering five hits, and striking out five in her second consecutive shutout in game one. Urbanik also helped herself out at the plate going 2-for-6 with a run scored. Tatiana Casis (Jr., Port St. Lucie, Fla.) went a combined 4-for-7 with two home runs and three RBI, including a record-setting 10th blast in the second game, surpassing the single-season home run record set by Christina VanTassel in 2006 (9). Stephanie Discepolo went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI as well. Amanda Patrick (Fr. Tampa, Fla.) went 3-for-7 with a home run and three RBI in the doubleheader. Heather Stroud (Sr., San Antonio, Fla.) also had a good evening going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Saint Leo jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first, as Urbanik found space through the middle of the Blazers' infield for an RBI single scoring Elysha Agen (Fr., Palm Harbor, Fla.) from third base. After a scoreless second, Urbanik pitched out of a jam, as Valdosta threatened with runners on first and third and one out. Urbanik didn't give, as she kept the Lions in the lead by striking out Kristina Ely for the final out of the third.
After a scoring chance in the fourth, the Lions broke through in the fifth, as Saint Leo rallied with two outs to score one run when Discepolo roped a single down the leftfield line scoring Casis from second base putting the Lions up 2-0. Saint Leo busted the game wide open in the sixth inning, as the Lions scored seven runs. Agen ripped a bases clearing triple down the right field line allowing Patrick to step up to the plate and launch a towering two-run home run to rightfield scoring Agen. Two batters later, Discepolo ended the first game in dramatic fashion, as she sent a deep fly ball over the leftfield fence bringing home Urbanik, who reached on a walk. The Lions handed the Blazers their first loss in the last six games.
The Lions picked right up right where they left off, as they took an early 1-0 on a Stroud single through the right side scoring Agen from third.
With the Lions maintaining the 1-0 lead, Casis came up to bat with a runner on first base. Casis hammered her record-setting two-run home run deep into the Saint Leo night to put the Lions up 3-0. The Blazers struck back in the fourth inning on a two-run home run of their own to get to within one run. Casis didn't stop with her 10th home run, as she came up to bat for the Lions in the fifth and crushed her 11th home run of the season to put the Lions up 4-2. The score held up as Kiki VonHolt (Sr., New Port Richey, Fla.) pitched a stellar game scattering eight hits and giving up two runs (two earned) while striking out three Blazers.
Saint Leo has lost only one time in their last 13 games. The doubleheader sweep marked the first time in Valdosta State head coach Thomas Macera's reign that the Blazers were swept.
The Lions return to SSC play Friday, April 4 in Miami Shores against the No. 2 Barry University Buccaneers. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. with a doubleheader on Saturday concluding the three-game series.


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BUYING THE BEACH to Debut 6/2 on Destination America
This Summer, Destination America plunges into paradise with the newest addition to its popular "Buying" franchise, which includes hit series Buying Alaska and Buying the Bayou, with BUYING THE BEACH. Spanning more than 95,000 miles of the U.S. coastline from Alaska to California and from Texas to Maine, watch as the all-new series takes real American families on a sandy search for the waterfront home of their dreams. BUYING THE BEACH offers an inside look at amazing seaside properties across the U.S.A., showcasing unique homes where potential buyers can settle into the sand and soak up the sun mere steps from their own backyard. Tune in to the series premiere of BUYING THE BEACH, Monday June 2 with back-to-back episodes at 9/8c and 9:30/8:30c on Destination America.
"There is nothing better than relaxing at the end of the day with the ocean breeze watching the sunset from your backyard beach chair with your toes in the sand." said Marc Etkind, general manager of Destination America. "Forget about your crabby day and be happy as a clam, because life is a beach on Destination America."
Each episode of BUYING THE BEACH presents house hunters with three potential properties to choose from. Local realtors guide the process helping potential buyers to find the perfect place, whether it's a beachside mansion in South Carolina, a cottage at the ocean's edge in Oregon, a bungalow along the shores of Mississippi, or a two-story houseboat anchored in California.
First few episodes below:
Island Fever Premieres Monday, June 2 at 9/8c Chicago natives Howard and Cyndy are looking for the ultimate dream property, a remote island in the Florida Keys. Finding one under their million-dollar budget will be tougher than they think, but they're willing to do what it takes to own their own piece of tropical paradise.
Dirt Cheap Premieres Monday, June 2 at 9:30/8:30c Delaware natives Mike and Emily have their sights set on the Florida Keys. They're in search of a budget-friendly home that fits their family and their boats. Finding an affordable piece of paradise won't be easy, so they're looking on the canals.
Beaches in the Boonies Premieres Monday, June 9 at 9/8c Kelly and Lanny are living the dream in the Florida Keys but they want to upgrade their home from the back roads to beachfront. They'll look at three different style homes with spectacular water views. For this couple, it's all about the place with the right space to party.
Sand Dune Steals Premiers Monday, June 9 at 9:30/8:30c Newlyweds Daniel and Lauren are looking to buy their first home in Nags Head, North Carolina near the beach where they first met and got engaged. Their dream is to live less than 100 steps from the water but budget issues may alter their plans.
BUYING THE BEACH is produced for Destination America by Paper Route Productions with Al LaGarde and Sumit David as executive producers. For Destination America, Fay Yu is executive producer, Sara Kozak is senior vice president of production, Marc Etkind is general manager, and Henry Schleiff is group president of Investigation Discovery, Destination America, American Heroes Channel and Discovery Fit & Health.


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Photo gallery: Dodgers-Rockies baseball
LOS ANGELES -- In the grand scheme of things, the five consecutive wins the Dodgers just pulled out of nowhere could mean a couple things.
It could mean the Dodgers have just the momentum they need to make a push for the playoffs.
It could mean the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies - whom the Dodgers swept Sunday with a 7-1 victory at Dodger Stadium - are as bad as their records indicate, making the Dodgers' string of blowout wins more cosmetic than intimidating (San Diego has a firm grip on fourth place in the National League West; Colorado fifth).
Of course, it also could mean nothing.
The St. Louis Cardinals (86-73) beat the Washington Nationals to maintain their two-game advantage over the Dodgers (84-75) in the wild-card standings. The Dodgers must win at least two of their final three regular-season games against the San Francisco Giants to even have a chance at the playoffs, and the Cardinals cannot win more than one of three at home against the Cincinnati Reds.
If they somehow can pick up two games over the next three days, the Dodgers will host the Cardinals in a tie-breaking Game 163 on Thursday. Only if the Dodgers and Reds sweep can the Dodgers clinch a playoff berth on the final day of the regular season.
Got it?
"We really can't worry about what they're doing over there," Matt Kemp said of the Cardinals. "As long as we're winning, there's still hope."
For all the twists and turns of the Dodgers' season, their playoff fate now hinges on the season-ending series against the Giants, a plausible scenario when the year began. Aaron Harang opposes Matt Cain today, Chris Capuano opposes Barry Zito on Tuesday and Clayton Kershaw faces Ryan Vogelsong on Wednesday.


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Daily jail bookings for Friday
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Department, the following people were booked into the Washington County Jail between 7 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday:
Jose Luis S. Angulo, 35, of Woodbury, on assault and obstructing the legal process charges.
Logan L. Luebke, 20, of Woodbury, on a sell to or procure liquor to minor charge.
Neil W. Meyerring, 32, of Bayport, on assault and disorderly conduct charges.
Melissa A. Remington, 28, of Bayport, on escaping custody, controlled substance, traffic, forgery and theft charges.
Andrew T. Rohlf, 20, of Woodbury, on a sell to our procure liquor for minor charge.
Jody A. Stoltz, 36, of Stillwater, on disorderly conduct and property damage charges.
Scott D. Stoltz, 40, of Stillwater, on disorderly conduct, property damage and violation of order for protection charges.
Cory T. Viertel, 38, of St. Croix Beach, on a fourth-degree DWI charge.
All are considered innocent until proven guilty.


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So, what do you consider as your must have trap or spell card? I'm just curious what people think. I'll throw out two cards I really like as an example:
- Scrap-Iron Scarecrow - Great way to save your monsters!
- Magic Cylinder - Another great way to save your monsters - AND inflict damage on your opponent.
Any others? And why do you like them? Kungfu-mama 22:32, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
- They're called Staples. Mirror Force, Solemn Judgement (Probably Dark Bribe now), Call of the Haunted starting this September. Dmaster (Talk • Contribs • Count) 22:36, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
Heavy Storm and Mystical Space Typhoon.
Batteriespwn 12:19, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
- Divine Wrath - anti effect ;-)
- Swords of Concealing Light - for tactical assault
- Seven Tools of the Bandit - anti trap ;-)
- Card Destruction - just it
and finally...
- Blast with Chain - my most favorite
Xeattle02 12:32, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Waboku, Bottomless Trap Hole, Torrential Tribute Mystical Space Typhoon, Heavy Storm, Monster Reborn.. theres some more too.Anush1 05:01, 24 August 2009 (UTC)


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AN "EYESORE" warehouse at Bournemouth's Triangle has been turned into a distinctive new home for two creative businesses.
The two companies – web development agency IADigital and creative marketing agency Fireworx – took on a building with no running water, central heating or electrics and transformed it.
Daniel Smith, managing director of Fireworx, said: "Both Fireworx and IADigital were expanding, so we needed more space, fast.
"We wanted to find an office as unique as the work we do.
"We took on the challenge of turning the warehouse into something beautiful as we believed this to represent us as companies – original and innovative."
The transformation of the building, which the companies described as an 'eyesore', took 10 weeks. The businesses enlisted the help of Jo Greenwood, who is the mother of IADigital managing director Adam Greenwood and has years of property development and interior design experience.
Jo said the building was a 'dilapidated shell' but that she wanted to bring its 'industrial beginnings back to life'.
She said: "The design for the décor evolved from the idea of modern open plan, within the original industrial shell, so sharp and glossy in some areas and a little vintage added in to keep the warehouse character."
The meeting room is one of the most modern touches, separated by a 9ft glass and Perspex wall with LED downlighters, and featuring what appears to be a floating boardroom table with 10 bright orange chairs and a 50-inch LED screen.
IADigital does web development work with companies such as Currys PC World and Visit Scotland, while Fireworx's clients include Harveys and Brighthouse.
The offices were opened with a reception featuring champagne and tapas from local restaurant Koh Thai.


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While not a 3D artist, I enjoy the process of image making. Working in a virtual environment allows you to create scenes, story tell and challenge the viewer. I choose the Holden Efijy concept car as it is the last gasp of the Australian auto industry. The industry faces a bleak future
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Former Campbell County High School standout Matt Housley was named boys' head basketball coach Friday at his alma mater.
The announcement came after a search to replace Barry Jones, who resigned last month after four years at CCHS.
Bethany Meredith has always wanted to be a college athlete.
Now she will get her chance.
Meredith, a Campbell County High School senior, announced her decision Tuesday to compete in track and field next season for the University of the Cumberlands. She plans to major in pre-physical therapy.
"Basically, all my life I've wanted to play sports in college," said Meredith.
"This opportunity came along, and I jumped on it. I'm really excited. The campus is beautiful."
Several local middle school athletes had standout performances Monday afternoon during the Area 2 Track and Field Championships at Campbell County High School.
Jacksboro took 1st place in the girls' team standings. The top three athletes in each event qualified for this week's sectional meet at Lenoir City.
Leading the way for the Lady Eagles was Michaela Smith, who won shot put and discus and was named Best in Field Events.
The Campbell County High School boys' and girls' track and field teams placed 3rd and 4th, respectively, last week during meets at Hardin Valley and Karns. Nick Litton and Lucas Nelson finished 1st and 2nd, respectively, in high jump at Hardin Valley. Keenan Evans was runner-up in shot put and discus.
The Cougars also had a 2nd place 4x200-meter relay team (Austin McMahan, Eli Caudill, Colby Partin, Ethan Simpson). Nathan Bolton placed 3rd in discus with a personal record of 112-1.
The Campbell County United Soccer Club won two more matches last week.
Eli Cross scored a pair of goals to lead Campbell County to a 4-2 victory over Grace. Mathew Laxton and Noah Elorifi scored one goal apiece.
Cross also led the scoring with two goals in a 6-0 shutout of North Middle.
Will Martin, Josh Lay, Jacob Lasley and Gustavo Rosas scored one goal each for CC United.
The Campbell County club will host a game this afternoon (Thursday) at 6 p.m.
Jellico High School's baseball team dropped a 19-8 decision last week to visiting Pineville, Ky.
The Blue Devils (1-6 district, 2-9 overall) trailed 6-3 going to the third inning, where the Mountain Lions began to pad their lead.
Gabe Mitchell and Michael Smith had 2 RBI each to lead Jellico.
Jaspar Budd and Austin Bowlin had 1 RBI each. Devin Oakes scored the Blue Devils' other run.
Bret Begliutti had a triple for Jellico's only extra-base hit of the game.
In the first year of JV Middle School Baseball, the Campbell County team has posted a winning record of 4-2-1.
The team played 3 games in a play day at Coalfield on April 2.
In the first game vs. Oneida, CCMS JV played to a 4-4 tie in 5 innings. Max Farris, Matt Ogden, Brady Orick and Jared Ray each scored a run. Adam Markley pitched the first 3 innings, followed by Aaron Sanders 1.1 innings.
Matt Ogden finished up the last 2 outs.
The following is a weekly summary of the fishing conditions on Norris Lake as reported by creel clerks from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
The lake level on Monday, April 18 was 1,021.78 feet, a rise of several feet over the previous two weeks.
Considerable floating debris can be found throughout the lake. Boaters need to exercise caution in all locations, but especially on the upper half of the lake.
Surface temperatures range from the high 50s to mid-60s depending on time of day and location.
Commission amends smallmouth regulations
During its March meeting, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission (TWRC) voted to amend regulations in regard to smallmouth bass fishing on Norris Lake. This action was based on recommendations from the Norris Lake Fisheries Advisory Committee (NLFAC), which is a community-based group of advisors to the TWRC on fishery management at Norris Lake.
Volunteers are needed Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to about noon, to help the Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited pick up along roads and shoreline of the Clinch River tailwater below Norris Dam.
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Channel Letter Signs: A Gateway to Success
Many business establishments prefer channel letter to other outdoor advertising signs available because it's highly striking even among casual passersby. Each letter is individually mounted on a wall and separately illuminated. It's seen almost anywhere especially in buildings of retail shops, mall stores, restaurants and even hospitals. There is no other lit sign as powerful and visually compelling as a channel letter. It's perfect if you're looking for ways to attract more customers to your business.
Channel letter signs may unlock the key to your commercial success in several ways. Here's why:
It's a Visually Attractive Form of Outdoor Advertising
Since each block of channel letter is separately mounted and lighted it gives a 3-D effect, plus it lends a more professional and engaging look. Channel letter signs are also flexible in that you can choose any font, color and size to match your brand or business needs. A variety of lighting techniques can also be applied to channel letter signs: face illuminated, reverse face illuminated, open faced illuminated, silhouette illuminated, or a combination of two. It's no wonder many big brands and shopping center owners insist on using channel letters. They're just perfect for improving a storefront's look or enhancing a brand's impact.
Channel Letters Can Help Create Your Brand
Retailers, big or small, usually incorporate channel letter signs as a big part of their brand-building program. Mounting channel letters on a wall helps project an image of your brand as something distinct and solid. Depending on how your sign looks, channel letters also allows for better recall. Make them leave a long-lasting impression on your target audience by careful design.
It's an Inexpensive Form of Advertising
A channel letter sign can be an effective outdoor advertisement. It beckons prospective customers to your shop and lures them into buying a product or service. You only have to mount a block of illuminated letters, nothing more. No need to spend a ton on radio and print ads.
What about energy costs? Businesses using neon for their channel letters are now transitioning to energy efficient LED-illuminated letters. Not only are they environment-friendly, they also help lower the operational cost of using channel letters. LED uses up to 40% less energy and don't tend to break more easily. Using LED can also make signs more attractive since they still shine brightly even in colder temperatures. For more details, visit www.channel-letters.com for more information.
These are other benefits businesses can derive from using channel letter signs. If you're planning to purchase new signage , make sure to deal only with companies that use the latest tools of the trade.


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By Andrew Kazmierski
Open iTunes to buy and download apps.
Many of you have been contacting us with questions about Apple's recently announced iBooks for iPad. We have no involvement, but we are proud to have influenced the future user interface of digital reading.
Escape into some of the greatest stories ever written.
Experience digital reading in a way that is so natural, and so obvious, it just feels right.
It begins with a collection of over a dozen hand-picked, literary masterpieces…
• *NEW* Through the Looking-Glass (ILLUSTRATED)
• *NEW* The Odyssey
• *NEW* The Art of War
• *NEW* The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
• *NEW* The Illiad
• *NEW* The Count of Monte Cristo
• *NEW* Frankenstein
• Dracula
• Treasure Island
• Pride & Prejudice
• A Christmas Carol (ILLUSTRATED)
• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (ILLUSTRATED)
• Gulliver's Travels
• The Time Machine
• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
• The Call of the Wild
• Flatland (ILLUSTRATED)
• 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
• Robinson Crusoe
• The Jungle Book
• The Metamorphosis
• Paradise Lost
• Hound of the Baskervilles
"You get the feeling of actually reading a book" - Jim Dalrymple, Macworld
• An intuitive and elegantly designed reading experience with realistic 3D page flips that track to your finger. You can even drag a bit to take a peek at the next page, or finish reading a sentence as you start turning!
• Flick up and down in your virtual bookcase to view your collection, tap a book to open, and tap and hold to drag and sort your books
• Tap the table of contents button on the top right for quick navigation between chapters
• View how far you are in a book at a glance with a subtle progress display integrated into the top bar
• Classics automatically remembers your place with a satin bookmark when exiting the app or book
• Options to toggle 'page flip' animation to a more minimal 'slide', and to turn the page flip sound off and on can be found in your iPhone's settings application
"You're really getting a much nicer book experience… it's a gorgeous program." - Leo Laporte, MacBreak Weekly
What's New in Version 1.3
• Fixed ordering in the chapter list of "Flatland."
• "Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll
• "The Odyssey" by Homer
• "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu
If you haven't already, be sure to leave a review (we love hearing what you think of our app!), and check out our new Facebook group to leave book requests and ask questions: http://tinyurl.com/classicsfacebook
Thank you for your continued support!
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Customer Reviews
It's perfect and could never get beter!
And it is FREE books!!! U can't beat that, and it's called classics not modern, bcuz twilight is not a classic, it came out in 2007!!! thats 3 years ago!!! But I do like twilight! Maybe u can give it an update (FREE plz) w/ new books like twilight and Harry potter, well maybe u can make a Modern or Popular book app for FREE too! And plz don't take books off bcuz I may be reading them, and I will only give , but yeah this is good, but plz think about making a modern app too, that's FREE plz!
I got this app when it first came out and it was free. Although it's not no free any more it is a very good deal. You get so many books for only $2.99! If you were to buy these books at the story they would cost around 10 bucks each! I was looking for the book app the hound of Baskerville for a course i will be taking and some of the prices went to free to $3.99! For only one book! Lucky me I rembered to look at my classics app and what do you know they have it! This app has not updated but it's still a lot of books at a wonderful price. I highly suggest getting this app!
Best eBook Interface Anywhere.
This application makes me so happy, every time I launch it. In addition to a charming collection of books (which I sincerely hope they will continue to expand), "Classics" has a beautiful and effective visual design.
The "bookshelf" is lovely. But the stand-out feature for me, that I wish I could translate onto the Kindle and all other e-readers: the way the app turns pages. It so beautifully mimics the natural turning of a page, that it allows you to read in a continuous flow as you do with a physical book. The page billows up, the text compresses over to the side, the page turns with a gentle (and optional) sound. The Kindle and all others force a tiny pause between one page and the next, as it changes from static page to static page, which I find eye-fatiguing and mentally disruptive. Even the page-curl of other similar apps is disruptive.
Beautiful, unique, inexpensive, immersive and soul-enriching: this is my favorite iPhone app, period.
Fantastic Collection
I've had this app for 3 years and just came to review to clear up a few points for those who are giving bad reviews.
Yes the app needs updates and certain functions are unavailable but you can go get iBooks now if you don't like it. However there you'll be paying 20+ dollars for ONE BOOK!!! I think this app delivers a nice selection of classics for a price that simply cannot be beat. My girlfriend just downloaded it on her new 4s after I showed it to her and has been absolutely thrilled with it!!
Does it have a couple of bugs, sure, has the dev neglected to keep it updated yes, do I wish they would update it? Of course! However the fact remains they can't work for free and im sure they have other projects which might help pay their bills they have to work on (no one likes working for free) but this is still a nice catch. If you want a few classics on the go for a more than fair price , this is a winner!!!
- $4.99
- Category: Books
- Updated: Jul 16, 2009
- Version: 1.3
- Size: 48.0 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Andrew Kazmierski
- © 2008-2009 Andrew Kaz & Phill Ryu
Compatibility: Requires iOS 2.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.


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He's survived triple-bypass heart surgery and Kathie Lee Gifford to set records in the Guinness book for his longevity in front of a TV camera.
So you wonder, what in the wide world of showbiz could make Regis Philbin announce his retirement Tuesday after 28 years leading Live With Regis and Kelly?
"I don't want to alarm anybody … This will be my last year on the show," said the 79-year-old star while talking with co-host Kelly Ripa, noting the end would likely come this summer or fall. "There is a time that everything must come to an end for certain people on camera, especially certain old people."
It was a bombshell dropped with typical self-deprecation from a guy who has hosted TV talk and game shows since 1964, surviving the switch of controversial longtime co-host Gifford for the perky beauty Ripa 10 years ago, with barely more than a ripple.
But aside from some basic head-scratchers — like, "Why now?" and "Does he have some other big project up his sleeve?" — the big question is the most obvious: Who can take Philbin's place as the backbone of one of daytime TV's longest-running franchises?
Some of the best candidates already have jobs, including frequent co-host Anderson Cooper (launching his own chat show this fall), Ryan Seacrest (stuck in Los Angeles for months hosting American Idol) and Piers Morgan, whose stint on Live With … helped convince CNN he should replace Larry King with obsequious celebrity interviews.
Waiting in the wings?
So, with those guys on the sidelines, here's one critic's (admittedly unorthodox) short list:
Tom Bergeron: Only a host of the highest caliber can navigate the super-cheesy surroundings of America's Funniest Home Videos and Dancing with the Stars to deliver something approaching tolerable entertainment. But joking aside, Bergeron is a sharp wit and engaging personality who remains one of the small screen's most underrated talents.
Al Roker: Stop laughing. Right now. Because if there is somebody who gets even less credit for how skilled he is at live television and impromptu interviews, it's Matt Lauer's wingman on TV's long-dominant network morning show, NBC's Today. And since Lauer would hardly take the pay or power cut to join a syndicated outfit, maybe it's time for Roker to move center stage at long last.
Katie Couric: Thanks to her morning show history and a looming contract end, the CBS news anchor's name floats by every time an opening for a bubbly TV conversationalist emerges. And it's hard to imagine Live With …'s hard-core audience of aging housewives tolerating two perky, impossibly overpaid beauties greeting them every morning. But sometimes surprises work best on TV, and there are worse gambles than teaming up two of the most successful female morning show hosts on television. Like, say …
Ricky Gervais: Yeah, it would be a train wreck. But an impossibly funny, totally mesmerizing one, especially on the days Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Cher or the cast of Sex and the City are booked for a chat. Would make Rosie O'Donnell vs. Elisabeth Hasselbeck look like a Piers Morgan interview with Oprah Winfrey.


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Introductory Activity:
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Learning Activity:
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Students will produce two- to three-page profiles on individuals who made a difference in the struggle to end Jim Crow.
Culminating Activity/Assessment:
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This lesson plan culminates in class presentations, in which all the students who have worked on a specific individual present their findings to the whole class.
Community Connections:
Develop a project for your community called People Who Made a Difference. Have your students, working in groups of two or three, interview community members who have helped to improve their communities either on their own or through the creation of community organizations. (These might include local cultural centers, health centers, legal aid centers, environmental action groups, or other non profit organizations.) The selection of interview subjects should be made by students, subject to the advice and approval of the teacher. Once subjects have been selected, students should make arrangements to interview these community leaders, keeping in mind some of the questions discussed in the lesson plans. For example, students may wish to find out:
Following their interviews, students will write short biographical profiles. You may wish to post these community profiles on your school or classroom Web site, along with digital photographs of the interviewees.