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My husband's life was saved as a result of information found on these boards, and for that I am profoundly grateful. Thank you, thank you!
My husband was diagnosed with nonresectable Stage IV intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary emboli in January. We were devastated. Worse, his oncologist at Cedars Sinai really only held out hope of palliative care and was adamant that my husband would never be a candidate for resection. He's only 52! How can this be possible? But one of my husband's close friends found this community and, based on the information shared by other patients, was able to make recommendations about other physicians and possible treatment plans. We needed someone who believed in beating this disease and was willing to stand by my husband in this fight--and mirabile dictu!--we found Dr. Selby at USC. After a 10 hour surgery, my husband's surgical team pronounced him "visibly cancer-free"--and three months and two chemo rounds later, the disease has not returned. A miracle! He's lost 40 pounds, is still on chemo and will likely move to radiation next, but right now, he's in great shape and his attitude is truly inspirational. The chemo (he's on gemzar/cisplatin) causes nausea and fatigue. "I don't get nausea and fatigue," he says. "I CAUSE nausea and fatigue." But despite the toll it's taking on his body, he even played a little bit of tennis today!
I just wanted you to know of the difference you have all made in his recovery, and how much this information has helped us negotiate our fear of the unknown. Of course we don't know what the outcome will be--but we do know that he's much better today, and we are no longer talking about strictly palliative care. Now that he's been debulked we're looking at a very different playing field.
Thank you for helping us get to this point. Let's hope that in five years we can pronounce him cured!


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Lorde Covers Billboard, Expresses Her Desire to Remain an Enigma
In her smash hit 'Royals,' Lorde sings about craving a buzz different than that which accompanies the luxury of items like Cristal, Maybachs and diamonds. She's not kidding. She has zero interest in that type of excess.
In her Billboard cover feature, where she looks positively royal with berry-stained lips, the singer, 16, reveals that she'd prefer to remain an enigma over doing interviews, sharing selfies, twerking, sticking out her tongue and more. She's the anti-Miley, that's for sure.
"In a perfect world, I would never do any interviews," she said. "And probably there would be one photo out there of me, and that would be it."
Here's what we learned about Lorde in her cover feature.
Her real name is Ella Yelich-O'Connor. She wrote the lyrics to 'Royals' in 30 minutes.
She also prefers mystique. "I feel like mystery is more interesting," Lorde said.
That's true, in this day and age, when oversharing on Instagram is the norm and we all know what Miley's doing 24/7 because of her constantly updatedTwitter feed. "People respond to something that intrigues them instead of something that gives them all the information — particularly in pop, which is like the genre for knowing way too much about everyone and everything," Lorde mused.
We know it, sista!
Other fun Lorde facts?
She has played about 10 shows so far and she lurves Nicki Minaj.
Her parents were not music fiends, which she is happy about. "The fact that my parents weren't really involved in music was kind of good, because it meant that I had something that was private and personal," she said.
Despite this Billboard cover, which made some interesting reveals, Lorde's mystique and level of intrigue remain in tact.

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The Man With The Golden Gun is the James Bond movie where Roger Moore flies to the tip of the Malay Peninsula so he can do battle with the little dude from Fantasy Island and a cold-blooded contract killer who has three nipples and a serious solar energy fetish.
When Moore arrives, his three-nippled nemesis takes him on a tour of a massive underground lair where vats of liquid helium convert raw sunlight into a death ray capable of squeezing money from the largest countries on Earth. But the most amazing part of this solar extravaganza is that it's all run by an ICT 1301.
The Most Wonderfully Ridiculous Movie Computers of All Time, hailing the beautifully nonsensical machines that turn up in everything from The Towering Inferno to War Games, and naturally, you told us our list was far from complete. So, with this, The Return of the World's Most Wonderfully Ridiculous Movie Computers, we make amends -- at least until you tell us we left out something else.
Yes, The Man With the Golden Gun deserves a spot on the list. It's one of those classic Hollywood productions that took a very real and very outdated computer and applied to a task that made absolutely no sense whatsoever. It ranks up there with Sleeper and The Billion Dollar Brain.
Compared to modern machines -- including the laptop on your coffee table -- early computers like the ICT 1301 were extremely limited devices, but some were rather photogenic, and as they were scrapped in the mid to late 1960s, they wound up in the hands of Hollywood production designers looking for some eye candy they could slot into a Bond villan's underground lair or a spacecraft traveling to Alpha Centauri in a year somewhere in distant future -- like 1997.
The best example is the IBM AN/FSQ-7, a machine designed in the late-'50s for a radar defense system operated by the U.S. Air Force. It was originally built with vacuum tubes, but after Hollywood got hold of the thing, it was running everything from robot repair shops to half-baked time machines.
But the ICT 1301 isn't far behind. In The Pink Panther Strikes Again, it helps Dreyfus vaporize the United Nations. It turns up in British TV staples like Doctor Who and Blake 7. And it takes a bow in not one but two Bond films. The other is For Your Eyes Only (1981).
Roger Holmes confirms that the 1301's star turn in The Man With The Golden Gun doesn't exactly stand up to scrutiny. For one thing, it's not exactly a 1301. It's just a pair of 1301 control panels, each of which measures about 4 feet by 3 feet. The rest of the machine -- which would cover about 700 square feet of floor space -- is nowhere to be found.
You can see the two control panels above, just behind Roger Moore (007) and Christopher Lee (the man with the golden gun -- and the three nipples).
Moore eventually slays his three-nippled nemesis, but then a bikini-class Britt Ekland hits a henchman over the head with a wrench and he tumbles into a vat of liquid helium. Naturally, this means that the underground lair blows sky high -- once Britt and Roger have time to escape.
And that was the end of those ICT control panels. Or perhaps not. When the lair blows up, it's not really the lair. It's just a miniature. In the movies, things aren't always what they seem. And that's why we love them.
To see the rest of the list, click on the images above. Like The Man With the Golden Gun, some of these films show real machines doing unreal things. But others opt for 100 percent unreality. Think Superman III. Or Hackers. Or the classic you nominated more than any other: Colossus: The Forbin Project
You were right. Colossus can't be beat. At least, we don't think so. If you still have other suggestions, please e-mail us at: firstname.lastname@example.com. In the '60s and '70s, the IBM AN/FSQ-7 was everywhere. Lost In Space. Get Smart. Sleeper. The Towering Inferno. And no, it never seemed to show up alongside a radar defense system. That would actually make sense.
The Q7 and its many blinking lights turn up yet again in Fantastic Voyage (1966). This time, it helps shrink Raquel Welch so she can travel by microscopic submarine through the bloodstream of a Soviet scientist and repair a blood clot in his brain (see video below).
If you think Fantastic Voyage couldn't be topped, you're wrong. Seven years later, the movie gods gave us Invasion of the Bee Girls, where the AN/FSQ-7 helps create a mutant race of females determined to murder government-funded scientists with their insect-like sexual prowess. Outdated IBM gear and Sexploitation. A match made in heaven.
With Spaceballs (1987), Mel Brooks spoofs Star Wars -- and he's about ten years late. The AN/FSQ-7 fits right in.
We mentioned Independence Day (1996) in our original look at The Most Wonderfully Ridiculous Movie Computers of All Time, pointing out that its use of the AN/FSQ-7 is about 13 years off the mark. But you wanted more. Shame on us for not mentioning the Apple PowerBook that uploads a virus to the alien mothership and saves the Earth from certain destruction.
But enough with the AN/FSQ-7. How about a good ol' DEC VAX 11/780. As spotted by James Carter, who catalogs movie machines on his website Starring The Computer, the DEC turns up at a police department in Seven, the 1995 film where Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman track down a serial killer of Biblical proportions. Poor Morgan Freeman. Brad Pitt is bad enough. But Brad Pitt and twenty-year-old hardware is unbearable.
Rollerball (1975) shows us the future, and it's not pretty. In the year 2018, people will kill each other on rollerskates -- and we'll program our computers with punch cards.
The Italian Job (1969) has everything. Michael Caine. Noel Coward. Swinging London. The Mafia. Three Mini Coopers. A $4 million gold heist. The greatest movie ending of all time. And a Turin traffic computer tape drive that gets hacked by Benny Hill. Yes, that Benny Hill.
In Demon Seed (1977), a machine with a "quasi-neural matrix" impregnates Julie Christie with synthetic sperm. It's the Doctor Zhivago of computer movies. Kurt Russell's greatest role? You might say Snake Plissken in Escape From New York. Or Stuntman Mike in Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. But clearly, he never topped the title role in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes. If anyone can make you believe they're possessed by a machine that once ran an illegal gambling ring, it's Kurt Russell.
Naturally, our list includes two films based on Michael Crichton novels. Last month, there was The Andromeda Strain. This month, there's Disclosure (1994). You know. Michael Douglas. Demi Moore. Virtual reality that looks nothing like actual reality.
How ridiculous is Gibson, the supercomputer at the heart of Hackers (1995)? No more ridiculous than Angelina Jolie as a teenage hacking genius known as "Acid Burn."
Superman III (1983) is the one where Richard Pryor plays a computer genius. And that's one of the more believable bits. After turning Superman into an unshaven drunk using a new form of kryptonite made with 0.57 percent cigarette tar, Pryor helps build a supercomputer at the bottom of the Grand Canyon that "does everything a normal computer can do -- and 1,000 things none can do." These 1,000 other things include growing a mind of its own and turning Robert Vaughn's sister into cyborg.
But then Clark Kent emerges from the body of unshaven Superman, kills him, turns into clean-shaven Superman, and destroys the world's most powerful computer with a jar of acid. This movie computer is so ridiculous, our editor would prefer we remove it from the list. But that's yet another reason to keep it in.
It's been called the finest episode of the Bionic Woman ever made. "Doomsday is Tomorrow" pits Lindsay Wagner against the Alex7000, a supercomputer that threatens to destroy everyone on earth. We get excited just typing about it.
The Alex7000 is a Strangelovean "Doomsday Device" that will blow up the planet if anyone so much as tests a nuclear device. Plus, it talks. When a Middle Eastern skeptic says he's gonna test a nuke anyway, our only hope is the Bionic Woman. It's a classic tale of man versus machine. Or rather woman versus machine. Or maybe that's machine versus machine.
"It is duel between you and me," the Bionic Woman tells the Alex7000.
Before the Bionic Woman stared down the Alex7000, Charles Forbin went head-to-head with Colossus.
In Colossus: The Forbin Project (1969), you don't get Lindsay Wagner. But you do get everything else. Forbin is a government scientist, and Colossus is his creation, a supercomputer that automates the defense of the entire United States. The bad news is that the Soviets have built one too, and when the two machines start teaching each other multiplication, things really get scary.
Pretty soon, Colossus becomes self-aware -- the most frightening thing a computer can ever do -- and when the machine discovers that Forbin is plotting its demise, it puts him under 24-hour video surveillance. But Forbin is nearly as clever as Lindsay Wagner. He manages to organize a counterattack against Colossus when he convinces the machine he can't survive unless he has some private nookie with a female member of his staff at least four times a week.
This is undoubtedly the most amazing excuse for semi-nudity in the history of motion pictures -- but it can't stop a machine like Colossus.
Yes, the supercomputer foils Forbin's plan and shows the world who's boss by detonating two nuclear war heads on live television. But Colossus says that whatever it may do, it does so for the good of the planet. "This is the voice of world control," the machine tells the world. "I bring you peace. It may be the peace of plenty and content or the peace of unburied death. The choice is yours: Obey me and live, or disobey and die."
It doesn't get any better than that. Even Google agrees with us. The web giant recently installed a new-age file system across its worldwide network of data centers, and it dubbed this creation Colossus.
Make of that what you will.
"May the best...one...win," the Alex responds.


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Eating a burger without something on the side feels incomplete. Whether it's a handful of homemade potato chips or some sweet potato tots, even a small portion of starchy, deep-fried goodness goes a long way. This week, we want to know what you like best with your burger. To keep the options from spiraling out of control, we've limited the choices to several forms of fried potatoes (plus onion rings). So, what's your favorite? Cast your vote and let us know.
Results from Last Week's Poll
Last week, we asked how you like your onions. I thought I'd included every possible variation, but a few of you had some great ideas that weren't on the list. Here are a few examples:
I love onions any way I can get them on a burger. Finely grated into the patty before cooking is a good option, too...
I voted for caramelized onions since you left off my favorite: crispy onion straws, which are distinct from onion rings in that they are smaller, always much crispier, and usually more seasoned than their circular counterpart.
Generally, raw red onion slices are my go-to. But, if I'm hosting, I will cook down a whole bunch of sweet onions in bacon fat, low and slow, with brown sugar and Cajun salt.
Poll Results
Caramelized onions were far and away the most preferred onion preparation, with 44 percent of the vote. The next popular options were grilled (16 percent), raw red onion (11 percent), and raw white onion (10 percent). AHT'ers were less excited about other onion preparations, including finely diced white onion (6 percent), onion jam (4 percent), onion rings (4 percent), and pickled onions (2 percent). Only 3 percent of AHT'ers said they'd rather skip the onions entirely.
Note: the poll remains open, so these numbers may shift slightly in the future.
About the author: Erin Jackson is a food writer and photographer who is obsessed with discovering the best eats in San Diego. You can find all of her discoveries on her San Diego food blog EJeats.com. On Twitter, she's @ErinJax
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AFI with Touche Amore and Coming
Where: Fox Theater, 301 S. Garey Ave., Pomona
When: Doors open 6 tonight; show starts at 7 p.m.
Cost: Sold out but check to see if more tickets are released before the show, or check with online ticket resellers such as www.ticketsnow.com or www.stubhub.com
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POMONA >> Ukiah punk and alternative rock band AFI has sold out the Fox Theater here on the heels of releasing its new album "Burials" just days before.
The group is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Friday with openers Touche Amore and Coming.
While tickets are sold out, fans can check to see if more tickets are released closer to showtime or head to ticket resellers such as www.ticketmaster.com or www.ticketsnow.com.
Songs from the album, released on Oct. 22 on Republic Records, are likely to be performed as well as their biggest hit, 2006's "Miss Murder," off the album "Decemberunderground."
On their website afireinside.net, the group talks about the album. Vocalist Davey Havok describes it as "very, very lush. It's very layered. And very upsetting."
Bassist Hunter Burgan added that the songs are "a bit more intense" than those on the band's last album, "Crash Love," which came out in 2009.
Producer Gil Norton proved to be a positive influence on the new album, Havok said. "He really understood what we were trying to realize with this record and added a very inspiring perspective to it."


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Editor's Note: Watch NAHA Live!
Even if you can't be in Las Vegas on July 14th, you can still be part of the greatest night in hairdressing.
MODERN SALON Media, proud co-founder of the North American Hairstyling Awards, will be exclusively streaming the entire awards ceremony live and online at modernsalon.com/naha in real time.
To make sure you don't miss a minute, go now and register to get a reminder. We'll also archive the broadcast so you and all the fi nalists can relive the exciting moments, special artistic presentations and fl urry of acceptance speeches. But the best experience will be to watch right alongside with the 2,000 hairdressers who will be in the grand ballroom at Mandalay Bay as the 24th Annual NAHA ceremony happens.
Red carpet pre-show coverage starts July 14 at 7 p.m. Pacific Coast Time (that's 9 p.m. Central and 10 p.m. on the East Coast), with the ceremony starting one hour later, at 8 p.m. Pacific.
Our MODERN SALON editorial team will be there, and we'll be lighting up Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with coverage as well. Beauty & Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern and Executive Editor Alison Shipley will be our broadcast co–hosts, and presenting the NAHA in the Newcomer category on behalf of MODERN SALON Media as well.
When you go to modernsalon.com/naha to set up your reminder alert to tune in to the broadcast, be sure to check out the expanded profi les of ALL of the fi nalists in the 14 NAHA categories. You can see the stunning hair and photography, but also get personal glimpses into the nominees' creative vision and objective behind their entries. Some will tell you how they reacted when they fi rst heard the news they had "made it" into the fi nals. Others will talk about their mentors and inspiration for entering. A few even share videos inspired by their NAHA journey. It all adds up to a great "show before the show," and we are proud to share it with the MODERN SALON community.
We are also proud to acknowledge Wella, the salon professional division of P&G, as our partner and sponsor of both the exclusive NAHA broadcast and the special NAHA Winners Portfolio that will insert into the September issue of MODERN SALON.
Finally, congratulations to all the talented salon professionals, photographers, makeup artists and teams who share their commitment, creativity and passion through their NAHA entries, and to all the sponsors who support them. We are proud of all of you.
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Today's leading innovators understand that they must combine local knowledge with global resources.
Over the next two decades, rising per capita wealth in rapid-growth markets will generate a significant growth opportunity for multinational companies. Understanding this market, and developing products and services that meet its needs, will become a strategic priority that cannot be ignored.
We surveyed companies working in these markets to learn more.
This ensures that products and services will meet the price points of different customer demographics, but also fulfill their unmet needs in a way that has rarely been achieved before.
Learn more about what innovative steps your business may take to capture the next three billion customers.
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Companies increasingly recognize that innovation needs to take place close to customers and that no region has a monopoly on good ideas.
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Am I the only one that gets really annoyed by a second or two getting added to the end of a lot of NBA games by pausing the clock for tenths of a second at a time near the end of a game? This is never really talked about, I was wondering if there was some sort of explanation for it. I actually saw a few games back that was won by a buzzer-beater that should not have been possible, if not for the time added to the clock.
Now, I admit, I don't go to many games, and I am looking at the Network TV clock. Maybe the game clock isn't screwy like the on-screen one, but I'd really like to know why this happens so much.


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LAKEPORT -- The alleged accomplice in a Lower Lake double murder was recalled to the stand during the trial of his childhood friend, as the defense opened its case briefly Thursday.
Public defender Stephen Carter, who represents Robby Alan Beasley, called two witnesses during an abbreviated morning session and is expected to finish presenting evidence next week at the Lake County Courthouse.
Final arguments and jury instructions could occur as soon as Wednesday.
Beasley, 32, of Clearlake faces three felonies stemming from the shooting deaths of Maine residents Frank and Yvette Maddox in Lower Lake nearly three years ago. The couple's bodies were found off Morgan Valley Road about six weeks later.
Beasley pleaded not guilty to the felony charges and denied several special allegations.
The prosecution alleges Beasley killed Frank Maddox, 32, and his wife Yvette, 40, on Jan. 22, 2010 after suspecting they stole marijuana from his apartment.
The testimony of alleged accomplice Elijah Bae McKay proved critical to the case presented by deputy district attorney Art Grothe.
McKay, 30, of Lower Lake also faces murder charges stemming from the Maddoxes' deaths, but he is not standing trial at this time. He and Beasley were friends growing up in Maine.
Beasley reportedly recruited Frank and Yvette Maddox to work on a Lower Lake marijuana operation run by McKay in the fall of 2009. The defendant's relationship with the couple allegedly soured after the pot theft in January 2010.
McKay, who testified as a prosecution witness for parts of four days, told jurors he gave Beasley the 9 mm handgun used in the killings and helped destroy evidence after the fact.
Beasley revealed details about the crime, according to McKay, who recounted that version of events early in the trial.
Carter used cellphone records Thursday in an effort to question McKay's original timeline.
The alleged accomplice previously testified he was in Massachusetts between Jan. 10 and Jan. 20, 2010 and left his phone in Lower Lake during that time.
However, records indicated the cellphone went unused between Jan. 14 and Jan. 21, 2010. McKay responded by saying he was probably mistaken about when the trip started and likely didn't use his phone for a couple days after returning.
Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) Det. John Drewrey also took the stand as a defense witness Wednesday. He verified the records law enforcement received for McKay's cellphone.
The jury heard only about 35 minutes of testimony Thursday, in part because retired LCSO Det. Tom Andrews -- expected to be the final defense witness -- was unavailable until next week.
The prosecution presented evidence and more than two dozen witnesses during the course of 10 days before resting its case Wednesday.
Judge Andrew S. Blum said he anticipates the last bit of defense testimony, as well as closing arguments and jury instructions, will take place next Wednesday in Lake County Superior Court, Department 3.
The case is not in session Friday because it is a furlough day for court employees. Lake County trials typically run Wednesdays through Fridays.
Jeremy Walsh is a staff reporter for Lake County Publishing. Reach him at 263-5636, ext. 37 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow trial coverage live on Twitter, @JeremyDWalsh or #RobbyBeasley.


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"The world is a dangerous place. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don't do anything about it."
"It is every man's obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it."
"The world is not dangerous because of those who do harm but because of those who look at it without doing anything"
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."
"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."


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Reflecting on a Cohiba
Posted: Mar 30, 2007 10:46am ET
I recently fired up a Cohiba Siglo I with a good friend. I love those little cigars. After a few rich puffs we got to talking, and before long I was reminiscing about the first time I tried that particular size.
It was more than ten years ago, January 1996, and I was in the middle of my first trip to Cuba. I was a newcomer to the magazine at the time, only on the job about six months, and I was tagging along with European editor James Suckling and George Brightman, at the time the magazine's director of business development. Both were cigar experts. I had smoked plenty of cigars, but to these two I was as green as a cigar-boom corona, and I was just happy to be along for the ride. I was soaking up information as best I could, and smoking more cigars a day than I ever thought possible. And I was in Cuba!
After spending a few days in Havana, we had driven out to Pinar del Río in this ridiculous purple Hyundai we were given as a rental car. We were there to tour the tobacco fields, and, of course, we were smoking dozens and dozens of great Cuban cigars.
But it was a tough time to buy Cuban cigars, even in Cuba. Double coronas were just about impossible to find, as were many robustos. This was, in part, our fault—Cigar Aficionado had built a worldwide demand for big and thick cigars, and even the shops in Cuba were out of stock on many smokes. It wasn't easy to find Partagas Serie D No. 4s, and forget about Hoyo and Punch Doubles or Partagas Lusitanias.
But we made do. We had plenty of Bolivar Belicoso Finos from the Partagas factory store, incredible Juan Lopez No. 1s and 2s with some of the most lush, brick-red wrappers I had ever seen, plenty of La Gloria Cubanas in various sizes and just about every Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo cigar that was made.
Among the collection was a box of Cohiba Siglo Is.
Now the Siglo I is an unassuming smoke, measuring all of four inches long with a pretty slim 40 ring gauge. It almost looks as if some clumsy cigarmaker has chopped about an inch or two from a lonsdale. I wasn't expecting much from it. Hey, I had cigars three times that size to try, right?
We checked into a hotel called La Hermita in Pinar del Río, which cost each of us $17 for the night. It was a quiet place set amongst rolling hills and farmland, and the rooms were about what you could expect for such a price, complete with bedbugs for one of my co-workers and a mighty bullfrog that refused to vacate another's bathroom. Each room had a balcony, and Suckling and I cracked open beers and opened that box of Siglos as Brightman headed out for a jog.
The day was ending, and the temperature was perfect, maybe about 75 degrees. The sun was about an hour from setting, and all seemed right with the world.
I lit the Siglo, and it was impossibly rich for such a small size. Who knew so much flavor could be crammed into that little cigar? I remember rich, nutty flavors, zingy leather, some pepper—just all kinds of great taste that you expect from solid Cuban tobacco. We smoked the Siglos for about 40 minutes, then moved onto something larger.
That day alone I'm sure we each smoked some 10 cigars, but that little Cohiba stuck in my mind for its flavor, construction and great performance. On a trip where I smoked countless numbers of Cuban cigars, that one really stands out. And every time I light one up I'm brought back to that serene setting in western Cuba.
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Dennis Tredinnick Glen Gardner, New Jersey, United States of America, July 4, 2013 12:32am ET
I am looking for a great Cuban cigar to give to my son-in-law for the birth of my youngest daughter first child. The Cohiba Siglo I is just the right size because of the price and a shorter smoke. I have smoked mostly the Cohiba Robusto and enjoyed each and every smoke. This time I am going with the peanut Cohiba , as I call it. Nothing but the best to bring in my new grandchild.
David Savona July 4, 2013 9:12am ET
Dennis, thanks for the comment and congratulations on the birth of your grandson. I can hear the pride in your words.
I think the "peanut Cohiba" is a fine choice. Amazing flavor in a small package.
If you wish to go bigger you could always opt for something like the iconic Montecristo No. 2.
Again, congratulations.
I think the "peanut Cohiba" is a fine choice. Amazing flavor in a small package.
If you wish to go bigger you could always opt for something like the iconic Montecristo No. 2.
Again, congratulations.
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Former Alltech Intern Recognized at World's Poultry Congress
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 12, 2012) A former Alltech intern will be recognized for her work at the upcoming World's Poultry Congress in Brazil. Rebecca Hall was an intern during the summer of 2011, and worked on two poultry projects while at Alltech.
Hall submitted her written abstract to the World's Poultry Congress and received notification that she will be awarded a student program award while in attendance. Hall's abstract was based on a lab project she completed with Dr. Kristen Brennan of Alltech. Hall is a student in the Agriculture Biotechnology program at the University of Kentucky.
Hall said, "I feel very honored that I was able to work for Alltech and submit my work to the World's Poultry Congress. I am very privileged that my research was chosen for the student program, and that I will be able to travel to Brazil to present my research and represent Alltech."
The title of Hall's abstract is, "Effect of Zinc Source and Level on Zinc Transporter mRNA Levels in the Small Intestine of 21-day Old Broiler Chicks." Not only will Hall be traveling to Brazil for the conference, the award allows her to spend the week prior to the conference on a tour of the southern Brazilian poultry industry.
Alltech's senior research scientist Kristen Brennan said about Hall, "Rebecca was a great asset to our group and worked on two very interesting projects in poultry while at Alltech. The study she will be presenting on looks at how zinc form can impact the expression of this family of genes in poultry. We are proud of Rebecca and we wish her the best in her future career endeavors."
The 24th World's Poultry Congress will be held from August 5-9, 2012 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Alltech will be located at booth number 155.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Police in central Ohio are working to identify a skeleton found behind a suburban Columbus warehouse.
The Columbus Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/WoP8gu ) authorities say that a couple walking their dog in Grandview Heights around 10 a.m. Saturday found the intact but decaying human remains under a clump of trees.
Police said identification was present with the clothing but it is expected to take until Monday for the coroner's office to examine the body and potentially match dental records. A police spokesman said if the identification is correct, the body is that of a man who's been listed in a missing persons database since the middle of last year.
He said many people walk dogs in the area so it was surprising the skeleton hadn't been found sooner.
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GET INVOLVED: Activ8 Wildcats Club - January 2014
21 January 2014 - 08 April 2014
The Activ8 Wildcats Clubs an excellent way to develop childrens skills for sport and confidence in a fun, safe and challenging way. There are a range of activities available which will develop your childs agility, balance, co-ordination, thinking and body movement. All clubs are delivered by fully qualified and specialist trainers and are available to children aged 4-11 years.
Activ8 Wildcats Clubs will start again on Tuesdays from January 2014 at Dundonald International Ice Bowl !
3:30pm 4:30pm
Dates: Tuesday 21st January - Tuesday 8th AprilCost:Individual Session: £2.50
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Activ8 Clubs are also available at Lough Moss Leisure Centre on Fridays, the Robinson Centre on Fridays, Belvoir Activity Centre on Thursdays.


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Time: March 21, 2014 from 1pm to 2:30pm
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Latest Activity: Feb 19, 2014
This webinar will introduce the Thousand Home Challenge, explain the basis for meeting the Challenge, and answer your questions. As a result of attending, participants should have a clearer idea of whether or not they are interested in participating in the 1000 Home Challenge as a homeowner, consultant, contractor, organization, or initiative.
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'The clubs last met Oct. 17, 2008, when Thomas Vanek had a goal and two assists in a 5-2 win over the Canucks in Buffalo. But flip the calendar back to the NHL lockout. There was more than just the odd jab or gab during eight regular-season AHL games and the playoffs in which the Manitoba Moose dispatched the Rochester Americans in five games of the second round. "I remember Juice [Kevin Bikesa] taking Vanek out in that series and I remember being in [Derek] Roy and [Jason] Pominville's face a lot," recalled Canucks winger Alex Burrows. And [Paul] Gaustad was doing the same with Kes [Ryan Kesler]. It was a lot of fun back then, but this is another stage."'
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Photo Gallery: Readers' Holiday Decorating Ideas
Holiday decor from H&H readers.
Jennifer Opsahl, blogger at The Social Home and owner of The Paper Society, creates a glam moment in her home.
This home and design enthusiast used a champagne, gold and mint colour palette for a chic, on-trend holiday look. A sleek white sideboard and sunburst mirror keeps things modern and youthful.
H&H reader Donna Spezza's festive & feminine tree.
This House & Home reader opted for an icy blue and white palette for her flocked Christmas tree. The Tiffany-inspired look is given a whimsical touch with turquoise peacock feathers.
H&H reader Rita Spadafora, of Laval, QB., chose a classic yet contemporary holiday look.
Mini Christmas trees wrapped in burlap and an elegant topiary dress up this mantel. Red and white stockings and green ceramic birds give a nod to traditional Christmas decor, while metallic candle holders add a glam touch.
Blogger Jennifer Flores of Rambling Renovators gave her 2012 tree a fun, playful look with eclectic ornaments.
A multitude of decorations in red, white, blue and mixed metallics decorate this tree for a youthful look. Mixing vintage and handmade ornaments with more modern, sparkly baubles gives the tree a timeless, family-friendly feel.
H&H readers Abigail L. K. and Alison Tornroos show us DIY holiday decor done right.
Blogger and owner of The Indigo & Co., Abigail L. K., handmade this wreath using ribbon and ornaments in copper and rose gold, and fresh pine sprigs. Alison Tornroos, of Vancouver, B.C., used a mason jar, a mini tree, craft store snow and festive twine to create a charming, homemade snow globe. Inexpensive, easy and on-trend — these are both DIY done right.
See more readers' holiday decorating ideas in our photo gallery.
H&H reader Paula Seymour Ambrozic, of Austin, TX., used organic decor to create a rustic holiday look.
A fresh pine garland, dried branch wreath and wood pile enhance the natural look of the stone fireplace. Little white lights and pillar candles at varying heights lend warmth and atmosphere.
Designwali blogger Sundeep Sandhu added Indian-style ornaments to her holiday tree.
Sundeep ensured her tree reflected parts of her personality by incorporating a gold glittery paisley ornament and a colourful Indian princess doll in her predominantly black, white and gold tree.
See more readers' holiday decorating ideas in our photo gallery.
Photographer Mona Kiriakopoulos gave her dining room a whimsical look with this fun colour scheme.
For an easy centrepiece idea, fill cylindrical vases with small ornaments, like the ones seen here. For each table setting, Mona placed an ornament atop the napkin, and a coordinating Christmas cracker on the plate.
H&H reader Sarah Kotri incorporated red accents throughout her living room for simple yet sophisticated decorations for the season.
Amaryllis, a classic Christmas plant, blooms on the coffee table. Plush throws add texture, and buffalo check pillows fit right in for winter. Creamy white stockings hang elegantly from the mantel, with boughs and large pinecones placed atop.
Hydrangea Girl blogger, Alex C., steered away from classic red and green in 2012, and opted for purple hues.
We love how this H&H reader chose nontraditional burgundy, aubergine and lilac decorations for her Christmas tree and mantel. Metallic accents like silver candleholders and wrapping paper lend some festive sparkle to the room.


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As we roll into August, Geneva Broadcast Network offers up three new shows for your viewing pleasure.
Business Beat: This show is sure to shine as Metal Art, Inc. takes us on a tour of how they design their unique pieces for all types of clients. The show airs at 5:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. daily or On Demand.
Officially Speaking: We sit down with Geneva's newest aldermen, Mary Seno, to get her take on the downtown parking deck, coyotes in the community and City building space needs. The show can be seen at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily, or viewed On Demand.
Geneva Works: Water Superintendent Bob VanGyseghem gives us the lowdown on the importance of water conservation and where you can turn to for help if you are experiencing a service issue. The show runs at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily, or viewed On Demand.
Geneva Broadcast Network can be found on Channel 10 on Comcast and Channel 99 on AT&T U-Verse.


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The Food
Salam'wich Over 35 layers of meat and cheese on a sourdough roll with lettuce, tomato, mayo and mustard. (Can in picture for scale)
Price: $7.00
The Review
If we said there was a place where the sandwiches were amazing yet cheap and while you were there the owner would tell you entertaining stories of a slightly inappropriate nature while he made your food and it was actually in the lower mainland of BC, you'd probably think we made it up. Well, we have been going to La Charcuterie Deli for many years now and finally decided to share it with the world. La Charcuterie Deli, or for those in the know, The Sandwich Nazi, has been serving up the "World's Best Sandwiches" for many years. He often sells out of his sandwich bread early and there is quite frequently a line-up out the door. I guess there's no need to keep it a secret anymore! Originally with a location in Burnaby, he has since moved on to the Port Kells Industrial region of Surrey.
This location/clientele suits his business well as his sandwiches are extremely large and very reasonably priced. He offers up several different choices of foot long rolls, such as Sourdough, Italian, Poppy-seed, and Focaccia. Many of the sandwiches that are on his menu are also named after his regular customers, such as:
- The B.C. Ambulance (Smoked Turkey, Roast Beef, and Cheese)
- B.C. Hydro (Roast Beef, Black Forest Ham, and Cheese)
- Telus'wich (Ham, Turkey, and Cheese)
However there are several other sandwiches that you will have to ask the owner himself (Salam) how he came about the names:
- The Horny Cow'wich (Mortadella, Hunter Sausage, and Cheese)
- The Manwhore'wich (Roast Beef, Beer Sausage, and Cheese)
- 911'wich (Capicollo, Salami, and Cheese)
- Technicut'wich (Turkey and Smoke Beef)
- Brokeback Mountain'wich (Garlic Ham, Montreal Smoked Meat, and Pepper Cheese)
- and the famous Salam'wich (whatever he wants to put in your buns).
Entering into his place of establishment is not for the faint at heart, he actually has warning signs on his door that warns of "Course Language and Nudity". This is not an exaggeration, as I have personally seen both, many times. It may or may not be a place to bring the family, depending on age and humour levels. That being said, we have seen little old ladies there that don't mind the fun. Salam is there to entertain and have a good time.
One thing to be prepared for however, is you don't always get what you order. He does usually ask what kind of bread you want and if you want lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, and even hot sauce. But sometimes while he is telling one of his stories, he just keeps slicing and slicing and slicing and slicing and in the end puts whatever he is slicing onto your sandwich. If this is not for you, if you politely ask, he will make what you want. Most people don't mind as the sandwiches are delicious anyway he slices it.
Besides the price, the size, and the entertainment he provides while making the sandwiches, one of the best reasons to go is how he prepares the sandwiches. Every slice of meat, cheese, tomato are freshly sliced while he is making your sandwich. There is no trough of pre-sliced meat here. If you don't think it makes any difference, then you haven't tried one of his sandwiches. As both he and I will tell you, it takes the sandwich to a whole new level.
Salam is truly a nice person. He absolutely loves what he does and he loves his customers. This shows in the quality of his product and the time he spends with his customers. This also means it is not a place to get a "fast" sandwich. During the lunch rush, the place can be lined up out the door though once you can get inside, you could probably get in and out within 10 or so minutes.
There are many other great things to read and purchase for while you are at La Charcuterie Deli, including a huge amount of other deli related foods. The only thing to remember is to bring cash as he doesn't accept other forms of payment, and at the prices he is charging, remember to put a little in his tip jar! So if you would like to hear lots of interesting stories and have one of the best sandwiches you will ever have, then this is the place for you. If you are the type to be easily offended, I would pass on this place.
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La Charcuterie Delicatessen
19080 96 Ave, Surrey, BC Tel: (604) 882-0881


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Vacaville Center
The Solano Community College Vacaville Center opened in October 1996 at its former location across the street from its present location at 2001 North Village Parkway, Vacaville, California. The Grand Opening of the new Vacaville Center took place in May 2010.
The new Vacaville Center, funded by the passage of the Measure G Bond, features a 40,000 square foot, two-story state-of-the art facility which houses science and computer laboratories, classrooms, a 60-seat lecture hall, and a multi-purpose room for theater arts and physical education.
The Center offers an array of academic and career technical education offerings including:
- General Education – humanities, natural sciences, social science
- Occupational Education – training for a technical career, industry-specific training
- Transfer Education – follows the same path as the first two years of a four-year university and prepares students for transfer
- Basic Skills Education – catch-up or brush up courses in math and English language in order to succeed in college-level work
- Personal Enrichment and Lifelong Learning
We extend a warm welcome to you at the new Vacaville Center. As the Center Dean of the Vacaville Center and Aeronautics Program at the Nut Tree Airport, I am proud to have the opportunity to serve you, the students, and our community.
Maire Morinec
Center Dean, Vacaville Center


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The IMF and Exchange Rates
Testimony before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
United States Senate
Washington, DC
I want to focus my remarks today on the issue I believe is both most important to the functioning of the international monetary system and has been least satisfactorily addressed over the past five years of debate on the future of the international financial architecture: the exchange rate levels and exchange rate systems among the major economies of the world. This includes China and several other large economies in East Asia along with the United States, Euroland, and Japan. I believe that the US Treasury and the International Monetary Fund are violating their respective mandates concerning exchange-rate policy and that the Committee should address priority attention to this issue.
Before addressing this major problem, I should note that there has been a considerable amount of good news on the exchange rate front in recent years. A large majority of emerging-market economies, and other developing countries, have shifted from fixed to flexible currency regimes and have thus insulated themselves from the types of crises that were so prevalent in the 1990s. In my view, this is in fact the central reform that has taken place in the international financial architecture and it will substantially reduce the systemic instability that was so prevalent in the recent past.
Paradoxically, the chief problem now relates to the currencies of the major countries. The immediate issue is the massive intervention in the currency markets by China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and perhaps a couple of other countries to keep their exchange rates from rising against the dollar. China's intervention in 2003 exceeded the total increase in its GDP. Japan's intervention in the first quarter of this year exceeded the global total of the US current account and budget deficits, i.e., the Bank of Japan by itself more than financed each of our twin deficits. As a result of this intervention, all four countries cited here amassed foreign exchange reserves far in excess of any conceivable needs they might have-to levels of $850 billion for Japan, almost $500 billion for China, $200 billion for Taiwan, and $160 billion for Korea.
There are three very costly results of this process. First, much of the essential correction of the US current account deficit is blocked. Despite the substantial (though gradual and orderly) decline of the dollar from early 2002 to early 2004 against the euro, pound sterling, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar and a few other currencies, its trade-weighted average-which is what counts for purposes of trade adjustment-has only fallen by about 10 percent. This is largely because the Asian countries have resisted, partly or wholly, participating in the essential international adjustment.
Our external deficit has now largely leveled off as a result of the modest dollar decline, though last week's record numbers for the deficit remind us once again of the severity of the problem. In any event, it will remain unsustainably high. I believe that we need to cut the deficit by at least one half, from its present level of $550 billion to $250 billion to $300 billion, to achieve a sustainable position. The only constructive way to achieve this correction is through a dollar decline of 25 to 30 percent, from its highs of early 2002, or 2 1/2 to 3 times what has occurred to date.
Second, the distribution of the international currency (and thus economic) adjustment to date has been highly unbalanced. The euro and a few other currencies have risen by 40 to 50 percent against the dollar (and 10 to 25 percent on a trade-weighted basis). But the currencies of the Asian countries, which have been running the largest current account surpluses that are the primary counterparts of our deficits and piling up massive levels of reserves as noted above, have risen much less. In the key case of China, the currency has actually declined because its peg to the dollar means that it has been riding the dollar down against most other currencies. (Similar results obtain for Taiwan and a couple of the smaller countries.) This distorted distribution of currency movements has placed undue burdens on Europe, Australia, Canada, and several other countries. Since most of the Asian countries are growing rapidly and most of the Europeans are growing slowly, this distribution has dampened world growth. It has also understandably led the countries that have already appreciated considerably to resist significant additional appreciation, at least until the Asians join the adjustment process, further truncating the necessary correction of the US deficit.
Third, China's peg to the dollar essentially blocks the participation of all of East Asia (even, to a partial extent, Japan) in the needed adjustment process. China is the world's most competitive major economy, and has become even more competitive as it has ridden the dollar down against virtually all other currencies, and its neighbors are understandably reluctant to let their currencies rise against the dollar because doing so would mean they would also rise against the renminbi. Thus Korea, Taiwan, and Japan have resisted fully participating in the global adjustment process along with China even though their exchange rates are nominally floating; their own trade-weighted exchange rates have either risen minimally (Japan and Korea) or, like China's, actually declined (Taiwan).
The obvious question is what to do about all this? The Treasury Department reported to the Congress on April 15 that it is "encourag(ing) policies for large economies that promote a flexible market-based exchange rate." However, the report concluded that "no major trading partner of the United States met the technical requirements for designation (for currency manipulation) under the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988." Moreover, the International Monetary Fund "concur(red) with our conclusions" when Treasury consulted with them, as required by the statute.
These conclusions by both the Treasury and the IMF are patently incorrect . China's huge intervention, which has prevented any appreciation of its currency against the dollar, is clearly intended to maintain an undervalued exchange rate to strengthen the country's international competitive position. Japan's even larger intervention has not precluded some significant rise in the yen but that rise would clearly have been much greater in the absence of Japanese official action. Similar conclusions obtain, on a lesser scale from a global standpoint, for Korea and Taiwan. Hence the Treasury Department by failing to act against this widespread manipulation is clearly violating both the letter and spirit of US law.
The IMF is likewise violating its own rules. Article IV, Section 1 (paragraph iii) of its Articles of Agreement stipulate that each member shall "avoid manipulating exchange rates in order to prevent effective balance of payments adjustment or to gain unfair competitive advantage over other members." The Fund itself (Article IV, Section 3) is to "exercise firm surveillance over the exchange rate policies of members" and, under principles and procedures adopted in 1977 (after the initial advent of floating exchange rates), the first indicator of the need for such surveillance is "protracted, large-scale intervention in one direction in the exchange market." This is exactly what is happening in all the East Asian countries cited, yet no discernible Fund action has been taken.
The problem is further compounded by the erroneous nature of the advice that has been offered by the US Treasury and the Fund (and the G-7) in their discussions of the issue with the Chinese. They have urged China to liberalize or dismantle its exchange controls, and float its currency, despite the totally unrealistic nature of any such move for at least a few more years in light of the weakness of China's banking system. Such advice, if accepted, could even produce net capital outflows from China that would weaken the renminbi and intensify the global adjustment problem. China should instead retain its capital controls and fixed exchange rate, for a while longer, and deal with the immediate international problem (as well as its severe domestic overheating and resultant inflationary pressures) through a one-time revaluation of 20 to 25 percent.
I conclude that the most urgent unresolved issue of the international financial architecture and the role of the IMF, at the current time, is how to get all major trading countries to participate fairly and effectively in the international adjustment process. Countries are never eager to adjust so rules of the game have been developed at the national and international levels to assure that they do so. Both the Treasury and the International Monetary Fund are violating their obligations to promote such adjustment, however, and I urge the Committee insist that they do so.


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A Discovery Channel episode of "American Farmer" featuring Crown Jewels Produce LLC is scheduled to debut Dec. 18.
The segment features Fresno, Calif.-based Crown Jewels and its California partners, co-owner Atomic Torosian said. Firebaugh-based melon grower Perez Packing Inc.; Courtland-based apple and pear grower Greene & Hemly; pomegranate grower Steve Barsoom; and grape growers Bryan Bedrosian and Gary Hudson will be featured on the show.
The Discovery Channel broadcast is set for early morning hours on Dec. 18 and will repeat a few times before year's end, Torosian said. Additional broadcasts are expected on CNN International, which carries "American Farmer."
Producers contacted Crown Jewels in February and the scenes were shot on four occasions from June through September.
"Crown Jewels is a multifaceted company handling a lot of commodities and they wanted to know more about the core partners we've put together over the last 18 to 20 years," Torosian said. "They wanted history, and evidently found out we have growers who've farmed cantaloupe since the 1930s. Some go back five or six generations. Greene & Hemly has been farming in the Sacramento River area since the 1850s or 1860s."
"It's for a national audience, not just the produce industry," he said. "It's for anyone who can say, 'Wow, I didn't know that's how they picked or harvested pomegranates and cantaloupes.' We had growers with a lot of good stories to tell."


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Room Changes
We recognize that situations may arise that make it difficult for roommates to remain together. A student may request a room or hall change by following the room change process. This process is in place to ensure fairness and that steps have been taken to resolve conflicts. The timing of a room change has logistical considerations; therefore, the processes are tailored to the time of year. There is no guarantee of a room change. Requests will be considered based on an individual's need as well as how well they fit into the overall housing picture.
Individual students with urgent or emergency needs should contact their Commons Dean.
As it is vitally important to your safety that our records accurately reflect where you reside on campus, room changes made without prior approval by Residential Life, including moves from one bedroom to another within a house or suite, are subject to disciplinary action and fines.
If you are experiencing difficulties with a roommate, we encourage you to first discuss the situation with your FYC, RA, CA or CRD before pursuing any room change. If you are unable to resolve the conflict, contact your Commons Dean to determine how your roommate issue can be resolved. Only in the event that all types of mediation are unsuccessful may a room change be facilitated.
Failure to meet room change expectations, including not vacating a room by the deadline and leaving a room in poor condition may result in disciplinary action and/or fines.
- All room changes must be pre-approved by the appropriate College official and housing records updated before room changes take place.
- All personal belongings must be removed by the end date of an individual's housing record. If a resident does not have a housing record for the same room/bed for the next term with a consecutive begin date any belongings left behind will be removed as of the end date of the previous term and disposed of at the resident's expense.
- Students are required to leave their room in move-in condition. Personal belongings cannot be left behind for the next resident; items left behind will be removed and donated at the resident's expense. New rooms of students involved in room changes will not be cleaned by Custodial Services. Any concerns about either the former or the new room or furnishings should be immediately reported to the CRD or Coordinator of the Commons to which the property is affiliated.
- Unapproved room and key exchanges are a violation of College policy and may result in Official College Discipline and/or a fine.
- Students cannot make independent housing agreements with other students who are leaving a room to take that space (rooms/suites/houses or blocks - including Forest sink-mates).
- Members of a suite or house, or a roommate left behind in a double when a student leaves campus can and should find someone to fill that space (if at least 50% of the original room draw group are remaining), and should contact Residential Systems Coordinator (RSC), Karin Hall-Kolts.
- Students residing in a suite, house or double have a better chance of having a room change request approved if the suite/house/roommate(s) can identify an eligible student to fill the bed.
Who to Contact:
- First-Years and Sophomores - Contact your CRD or Commons Coordinator for direction.
- Juniors and Seniors - Contact the Residential Systems Coordinator.
Students residing in Suites and Houses (not Blocks):
May change rooms within the suite or house, without filing either of the Room Change forms. However, all students must first have their BANNER housing records updated by the RSC, Karin Hall-Kolts, and if applicable exchange room keys at Public Safety. It is not necessary to submit a Mid-Term Room Change form.
Students residing in Interest Houses or Superblocks:
Must first discuss their intent to leave the group with the House leadership. This must be done in a timely manner so as to allow the group to find a replacement or the student's request may not be considered.
Social House Members:
Requests will not be considered without first speaking with the House leadership and unless all beds within the House are filled for the term by the November deadline for Winter and Spring Term rosters.
Mid-Term - request to move within the same term:
- After the start of the Fall and Spring Terms, housing changes may not take place until the end of the second week of classes.
Mid-Term Room Change Requests (click here for details)
If students are experiencing a roommate or rooming issue, they are highly encouraged to see their FYC, RA, CA or CRD before filling out a room-change request or approaching the Commons Dean.
Following an initial two-week waiting period, if a student would like to request a Mid-Term Room Change he/she will need to complete a Room Change Request form, and submit the form to the Residential Systems Coordinator (RSC), Karin Hall-Kolts in the Service Building, room 229.
End of Term - request to move at the end of the Fall or Winter Term:
End of Term Room Change Requests (click here for details)
- The main goal of the End of Term Move process is to house students returning to campus, thus an End of Term Room Change is not guaranteed.
- Commons affiliations are not taken into consideration and there is no random number, point or ranking system in the End of Term Moves process.
- There is no list of "available spaces" to share with students who hope to move and there is no way of knowing what any student/group's chances of receiving a new assignment may be.
- Once a form is submitted the Residential Systems Coordinator (RSC) will take into consideration the information provided and if possible will fit that request into the larger picture.
- End of Term Room Change Forms may not be submitted until after October 16.
- Students who submit End of Term Room Change requests are NOT GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO ACCEPT/REJECT a room change.
- If a student is approved to make a move in the Spring Term and there is a bed available to accommodate that request as of the Winter Term the student may be required to move earlier.
- Because students may not find out if an End of Term Room Change request has been approved until right before they plan to leave campus they should make preliminary preparations (organize and clean their room), so they can meet the required deadlines if a room change is approved.
- ALL STUDENTS APPROVED FOR AN END OF FALL TERM ROOM CHANGE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PLACING THEIR BELONGINGS IN STORAGE UNTIL THEY RETURN TO CAMPUS, i.e. Fletcher Barn or in a friend's room who is not involved in a move, (not in any public, common or residential storage space). Items MAY NOT be placed in a new room prior to the start date of the housing record.
- Students involved in Winter to Spring Term End of Term Room Changes must be available to make their move on the Monday morning following the last day of Winter Term classes between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Those who depart from campus earlier must vacate their Winter Term room, make arrangements to store belongings (see above) and if applicable turn that room key into Public Safety.
- Students not enrolled on campus for a Winter Term and approved for an End of Term room change (Fall or Winter), MUST VACATE THEIR ROOM WHEN THEY LEAVE CAMPUS AT THE END OF THE FALL TERM. If a student leaves campus before they can be notified if their request for a room change is approved they must still pack their room and make arrangements for a friend to move their belongings by the deadline.
- Students may not pick up a new room key or move any belongings into a new room until they return to campus, or the official start date of that BANNER housing record.
- Due to the nature of this process it is essential that students provide clear details about what they would or would not like in a room change.
- Incomplete forms will not be taken into consideration; it is a student's responsibility to complete the form as instructed, i.e. copy all involved in the proposal on the submission email message.
If a student is CURRENTLY HOUSED ON CAMPUS and would like to request an End of Term (Winter or Spring) Room Change, send a message to Karin Hall-Kolts with "Room Change Request - Spring/Fall/Either" (whichever is appropriate) in the Subject Line and attach a completed End of Term Room Change Request Form.
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17 April 2012
You can still hear Peter Gammons after Grady Little failed to lift Pedro Martinez before the eighth inning of Game Seven of the 2003 ALCS.
"Why not just use your bullpen?"
Pedro Martinez and the Boston Red Sox had a 5-2 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning. Martinez was due to face New York's 2-3-4 hitters for the fourth time that game. Martinez was able to induce a pop fly to Nick Johnson to begin the inning, but four batters later, after a single and three doubles, the lead had evaporated. The Sox would lose the game, and the chance to break the curse of the Bambino on Aaron Boone's solo home run in the 11th inning.
Obviously one game in April is not Game Seven of the ALCS, and the Kansas City Royals are not the 2003 Yankees, but this anecdote should always serve as a warning to managers who insist on keeping their starter on the mound late in a game*.
*Not that one anecdote should ever cause us to conclude anything. It's just an anecdote, no more, no less.
I understand that Justin Verlander is a phenomenal pitcher, perhaps (probably) the best in the game right now, but even Verlander is susceptible to the "times through the order effect". As I tweeted out when Verlander stepped on the field in the bottom of the ninth: "4th time thru the order is rarely a good idea." Pitchers (generally) lose effectiveness as the game wears on, but perhaps more importantly than that, hitters learn the pitcher.
Here's a look at Verlander's career on-base percentage allowed per time through the batting lineup (data from Baseball Reference):
|1st PA in G as SP
|2nd PA in G as SP
|3rd PA in G as SP
|4th+ PA in G as SP
For his career as a whole, he's allowed a .298 OBP, but it's easy to see how that number changes as he progresses through the game. It's probably worth noting that the league's average on-base percentage was .321 in 2011 (and it's been .333 or below since 2008). So clearly Verlander is a dominant pitcher the first two times through, and he's still above average the third time, but, in terms of recording outs, he's below average the fourth time through the lineup or later.
This is huge. It means if you're given the choice between Verlander facing hitters for the fourth time and an average reliever, you probably choose the average reliever. And if the choice in that same situation is Verlander or one of the premier closers in the game, you go to Papa Grande without batting an eyelash.
Watching Valverde blow the opening day save after Verlander pitched a gem probably made Leyland a bit skittish (and understandably so), but that was definitely the right move. Things don't always work out and closers sometimes blow saves, but you'll get burned far less when going with an ace reliever than you would with leaving your starter in too long.
Matt Snyder is the editor of The Tigers Den. He can be reached on Twitter @snyder_matthew.


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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The Republican-controlled state House has approved a bill that would expand a program to include more of the state's lowest-performing schools.
The legislation that passed 57-53 on a mostly partly line vote Thursday would expand the Education Achievement Authority program currently operating in 15 Detroit schools.
Schools could be under the program if they're in the bottom 5 percent of lowest-achieving schools for three straight years. The number of schools would be capped at 50.
Majority Republicans say the authority gives students at failing schools a chance of success.
Democrats say the program hasn't been in place long enough to know if it's working.
Democratic Rep. Rashida Talib of Detroit says Michigan "children are not experiments and shouldn't be treated as such."


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Popular property highlights
Situated in Pooler, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum and within 6 mi (10 km) of Crosswinds Golf Club and SK8 City. Frames n' Games and Tanger Outlets are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a spa tub, and a business center.
Room Amenities
All 102 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Other amenities available to guests include room service, coffee makers, and pillow menus.
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- Comfortable rooms
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- Overall property condition
- Helpful staff
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- Pool could've been nicer
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Savannah Airport - Pooler
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Savannah Airport - Pooler provides a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measure 3000 square feet (270 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. An area shuttle within 5 mi and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are complimentary for guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Savannah Airport - Pooler is a smoke-free property.
- Conference space size (meters) - 270
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Conference space size (feet) - 3000
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Free airport transportation
- Number of floors - 4
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Total number of rooms - 102
- Luggage storage
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- Free area shuttle
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- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
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Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Grocery/convenience store
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Desk
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- Microwave
- Premium TV channels
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Shower/tub combination
- Room service (limited hours)
- Pillow menu
- Flat-panel TV
Where to Eat
Kems Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 20 per person (approximately)
Hotel Name
- Holiday Inn Hotel Savannah Airport Pooler
- Holiday Inn Savannah Airport Pooler


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Have you had one of your Hispanic employees respond, "si" after you explained how to do something, only to have the person not follow instructions when it came time to do the job? Perhaps that person didn't understand the instructions after all.
A situation like this can be frustrating. But have you ever considered that this situation might be just as frustrating for your Hispanic employees.
The way your Hispanic employees act or respond to you comes as a result of their cultural background, which is very different than ours. And, that includes not always asking for clarification when instructions are given.
"A lot of the frustrations I see between dairy owners and employees can be overcome by understanding the differences between American and Hispanic cultures," says Tom Fuhrmann, veterinarian and owner of DairyWorks, a management-consulting firm in Arizona.
An awareness of the cultural differences can give you insight into managing Hispanic employees. Here are some of the differences.
Capitalists vs. socialists
Understand that Hispanics, generally speaking, come from countries that tend to be more socialistic than the U.S.
Meanwhile, Americans are capitalists; we're competitive, always measuring, improving, growing our business, and are concerned about profits. We even socialize over competitive events, such as football games.
"What I see in Mexico is completely different," says Fuhrmann. "It's not about results; rather there is greater importance on the concept that everyone is equal."
A common mistake is dairy owners assume the Hispanics they hire think in the same capitalistic, results-orientated manner that they do. The reality is, Hispanics are socialistic — everyone is equal and generally satisfied with where we are, notes Gumaro Gonzalez, training technician with DairyWorks, who immigrated to the United States when he was 13 years old.
Efficiency is a foreign concept
Unlike Americans, who come from a results-driven culture, Hispanics have grown up in a world where they receive basically the same pay no matter how hard they work.
As a result, there is no sense of urgency; everything can wait until tomorrow or mañana.
Family first
Appreciate that family is the first priority for Hispanics.
As Anglos, we say we care about family, but it's nothing compared to the type of attention Hispanics pay to their families, points out a Texas Panhandle dairy producer who manages 78 employees.
Family can be more important than work. An American may miss his or her child's ball game because there is a work commitment. The Hispanic may judge this activity more important than work.
Take time to learn about their families.
Corruption happens
Be aware that Hispanics come from a culture where corruption and mistrust are commonplace.
Generally, Hispanics believe that if someone gets ahead of them, that person will try to take advantage of them.
The 'if you don't cheat, you don't get ahead' attitude is seen as normal in Mexico, says Gonzalez.
Because of the corruption, Hispanics have a hard time trusting anyone. You can overcome that trust deficit with consistent actions that prove your trustworthiness.
Education isn't a high priority
Hispanics are very intelligent, but they have been raised in countries that cannot put education at a high priority because of their economic situation.
This is in contrast to America where good schools are readily available; we attend high school and are encouraged to further our education beyond high school.
But, don't underestimate the intelligence of your Hispanic employees.
Communication quandary
Never assume that the Hispanic employee understands what you are saying. Just because they say "si" does not mean they understand what you are saying or expecting.
Hispanics embarrass easily and will generally not ask for clarification if they do not understand an instruction given. This can be a hard concept for Americans to grasp because if we're told what to do and don't understand, we will generally ask. But, in general, Hispanics may lack the confidence to ask because they fear what you would think of them.
Hispanics would rather fake it before being embarrassed, notes Gonzalez.
Taking the time to explain what you mean can improve communications. "Our downfall is we say it once, move on and assume they get it," says Fuhrmann. "This is a reflection of our American culture."
To get around this, have your employees respond back to you what you have said. Be sure to use simple words and don't expect them to understand at once. Then, check on their results and take time to re-explain if needed.
Whatever you do, be careful not to crush their pride, notes Gonzalez. "Once you've crushed their pride, it's hard to bring it back. You have to be tactful."
A difference in standards
They have different standards than Americans do and you need to show them what your standards are.
A common mistake is when Americans assume goals and standards are the same thing. A dairy owner may assume that their employees know what clean is, and that they know what clean teats look like and that they understand dirty teats lead to high somatic cell counts (SCC), says Fuhrmann. But the Hispanic may not understand the connection between dirty teats and SCC.
Teach your employees what your standards are and what you expect.
Spanish is the native language
Obviously, the language barrier can be a challenge.
Use any Spanish you know. This shows respect and that you care about them as individuals, says Gonzalez.
There can sometimes be a disconnect between the owner and employees because of the language barrier. If you don't speak any Spanish, try to learn the language. By contrast, "'I'll never learn Spanish, they need to learn English' is the wrong attitude to have," says a Texas Panhandle dairy producer. "These guys are here to help us, and you will earn the respect of your employees for trying to speak Spanish."
It's not about money
Money is not the same motivator for Hispanics as it is for Americans.
More than anything, Hispanic employees want recognition. However, many dairy managers expect that money is the primary motivator for employees, says Fuhrmann. "Most dairy managers fear that if they pat their employees on the back, they will automatically want more money. In most instances, that's not the case."
If you show your employees appreciation, they will be loyal employees.
Different country dynamics
Be aware there are cultural differences between Hispanics from Latin countries.
Just because a Guatemalan, Chilean and Mexican speak the same language does not mean they are the same. Each one has a different cultural background, just like British and Americans. "The differences may be subtle and small, but they are there," says Gonzalez.
"A better understanding of these cultural differences has allowed me to improve my employee management and move some Hispanic employees into middle-manager positions," says a Texas Panhandle dairy producer. "In turn, I can spend my time focusing on big picture things like futures markets, feed management and human resources."
Understanding of these cultural differences will make you a more efficient, productive and profitable dairy, says Fuhrmann.


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Why so SERIOUS
I'm glad RGIII is going to the NFC... though imo they overpaid for him...
3 first rounders and a second rounder is a lot of talented players..
If you pick right that is easily 3 impact players if not 4.. for one good QB
Best I could do. Adam Schefter is breaking it on his Twitter page. Apparently Jay Glazer is too. Schefter is pretty spot on most of the time.
I guess, technically, it isn't for RGIII, rather the #2 overall pick. I think anyone can pretty much figure they did it so they could take RGIII though.
Stl fans have to be estatic about this....
Why so SERIOUS
Wow, three 1's and a 2nd for the second pick. I wonder what we could have gotten for the number 1 pick?
Same probably a extra 2nd and another late round pick...
Why so SERIOUS
That was I was kind of thinking, unless someone was prepared to offer us a "Ditka load" of an offer.
That is too much for Griffin.
Why so SERIOUS
I do not care if we overpaid, we need a franchise QB and if that means taking a risk by giving up a lot, so be it.
I wish the 2nd round picked wasn't involved, but better make a trade and actually draft someone who can develop (when is the last time that happened, Jason Campbell) then trade for some 85 year old QB. Or even Manning, and his neck injuries.
I am still in shock that this is happening, but I think I am happy. I will be even happier if we somehow get a couple of young receivers to go with Banks and Moss, if Moss is even back.
Sorry, I need to go pinch myself and make sure I am not dreaming.
I dont blame the Skins he is a perfect fit and they maybe overpaid but in 5 years they will be happy they did IMO this is a smart gamble IMO.
Rams did very well for themselves as well worked for both teams.
there was 0% chance the Rams kept the pick it was way to valuable Justin Blackmon isnt worth 4 picks one being #6 overall
Last edited by pacer4ever; 03-10-2012 at 12:30 AM.
I kinda hope he busts now. Lol
How about we let the team actually have a second off season with Shannahan and Bruce Allen running things before we claim they have no assets and he will get killed right away.
Its going to take more than one or two years here and that's why I said that. They will have a lot of money to sign a wr but the redskins need a lot of help on the oline IMO. I agree with p4E that the redskins scheme fits well but I doubt other teams will not target RG3 on naked bootd legs.
Last edited by Gamble1; 03-10-2012 at 12:49 AM.
Right, and luckily for Washington Snyder has no problem doing whatever Allen wants.
Before Rex Grossman went....well Grossman on us, we were a miracle team with a lot of guys plugging holes. Granted we had some key injuries (and I douby Landry comes back to Washington...maybe even pro football) but this team was doing things, with no name guys last year.
We have needed a franchise QB for over 20 year. We simply could not keep using the likes of Todd Bedd, Rex Grossman, and other backups and expect them to carry up.
Campbell did not work out, and it was like the team was afraid to take a chance on a QB after that.
Could this backfire? Yes. But we NEED a qb.
No one is saying he will turn Washington around overnight. But with our other picks (there are 6 other rounds), plus free agency, we can shore up some holes and add some weapons.
We basically gave up two future number 1's and this years number 2 to have a franchise QB. People can call us crazy, but the Rams had plenty of other teams offering the same deal (rumor is others were about to offer more).
Sometimes you have to take a risk. Pacers got burnt with the Artest risk, but if they had won a NBA championship Walsh would have been hailed as a genius.
If RGIII is on the top 10 worst draft moves in 10 years then it will be a terrible trade, but if he is the QB for the next 10 years, and even takes us into the playoffs once or twice he will be well worth his price.
FWIW, the Redskins actually have picks to work with for the first time in....forever
From what I can tell, this is how our drafts shake out:
2012: 1st, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
2013: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
2014: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
2 #1s you are forgetting that the Rams have to also send their 2012 #2 overall pick
they are just swamping picks for 2012.
This is basically the same package the Bears gave up to get Cutler 2 #1s and a #2.
Anyway this was a smart move for the Skins they never have built through the draft. They will likely have more picks next year in the draft than they have in the past few seasons. I really like this move for the Skins. RG3 has the right mindset I dont think he is very risky very smart kid who can make all the throws.
ESPN reporting the Redskins want to meet with Manning and will offer him a deal
No. Just no. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO