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November 2013 Issue
TEUs at All-Time High
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) saw records set in containers moved, total tonnage and truck and intermodal moves. Total tonnage in August reached 2.5 million tons, up 8.5 percent over the previous August. For the month, the GPA moved 280,873 TEUs, for a 3.8 percent increase over August 2012. Measured by containers, the GPA moved 156,979 units in August, 30,331 of which were moved by intermodal rail. The rail moves are up 3 percent over the same month in the previous year, when the GPA moved 29,455 intermodal containers.
exactEarth to Supply USCG Satellite AIS Data
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Command, Control and Communications Engineering Center awarded a contract to the Marine Exchange of Alaska to provide exactEarth Ltd. (Cambridge, Canada) Satellite AIS data for the USCG Nationwide AIS Program. The purpose of this contract is for the USCG to obtain Satellite AIS data and maintenance support services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This effort entails providing the USCG with Satellite AIS data in near real time from a constellation of satellites that cover the entire Alaska District of the USCG, including the polar region, with AIS collection capability.
Willard Marine Delivers Solas Rescue Boats
Willard Marine Inc. (Anaheim, California) has orders to build rescue boats for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) and Maersk Line Ltd. (Norfolk, Virginia). The Willard Marine rescue boats meet all U.S. Coast Guard requirements under the international Safety of Life at Sea treaty.
AMHS has ordered two 670 rescue boats for the MV Columbia, which is being refitted with new safety equipment. The boats are being supplied through Vigor Industrial Shipyard (Portland, Oregon). Willard Marine has supplied similar rescue boats for AMHS ferries under a fleetwide refurbishment program.
New A-Frame Delivered
C.S. Controls Inc. (Houma, Louisiana) delivered a stern-mounted hydraulic A-Frame to Marinette Marine Corp. (Marinette, Wisconsin) for the University of Alaska Fairbanks oceanographic research vessel Sikuliaq. The A-Frame is designed to launch and recover loads up to 30,000 pounds and withstand the breaking strength of 1-inch wire rope. It is equipped with dual pivot points, allowing it to pivot from a stowed position to a fully flat stern position, as well as to pivot nearly flat forward.
EdgeTech Expands Manufacturing Space
EdgeTech (West Wareham, Massachusetts) has added more than 7,500 square feet to its main office. The expansion is the second in less than two years for the company. With the additional space, EdgeTech now has more than 30,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. The new space will be used to build commercial off-the-shelf and customized sonar products and will mostly be allocated for engineering and manufacturing.
Engineering Company to Use Next Wave II
AMEC (Knutsford, England) will be the first customer to receive the AXYS Technologies Inc. (Sidney, Canada) TRIAXYS Next Wave II sensor integrated into their WatchMate metocean monitoring buoy. The TRIAXYS Next Wave II has recently been released as a wave sensor for measuring directional waves and motion.
Solution for ENC Licensing
Jeppesen (Englewood, Colorado) FlatFee was developed to provide flexible, expandable navigation solutions that help mariners more accurately predict annual charting costs. Jeppesen FlatFee lets mariners purchase some or all of nine worldwide zones at a fixed price. Once purchased, vessels are able to view and use all charts, for both voyage planning and navigation, without limitations for a subscription term of one year.
Seakeeper Launches Professional Division
Seakeeper (California, Maryland) has established its new professional division, with focused product offerings for commercial, military, workboat, offshore, research and patrol markets. The company plans further infrastructure development around this division, with product development, project management and installation support.
Bridge Simulator for Mexican Coastal Development
A multipurpose Kongsberg Maritime (Kongsberg, Norway) Polaris ships bridge simulator has become a coastal and port development resource for the Instituto Mexicano del Transporte (IMT), based in Queretaro, Mexico, following the opening of its new research facility.
IMT's Polaris simulator accommodates a range of bridge console configurations, instrumentation arrangements, hydrodynamic ship models and initial exercise areas covering navigable waters and adjacent shore lines for the ports of Lázaro Cárdenas, Manzanillo and Veracruz.
Expanded Response Service for Trade Vessels
National Response Corp. (Milton Keynes, England) and Resolve Marine Group (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) expanded 1Call response coverage for all vessels trading in U.S. waters. The service offers tanker and nontank vessel owners and operators full, single-source coverage in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations for salvage and marine firefighting and oil spill removal organization.
American Worldwide Agencies Named as Agent
American Worldwide Agencies (AWA), based in Long Beach, California, is representing Austral Asia Line's (AAL), based in Singapore, new U.S. West Coast service.
Under the multiyear contract, AWA will serve as sales agent for AAL's direct port calls to and from Long Beach/Los Angeles, California; Vancouver, Washington; Everett, Washington; Vancouver, Canada; Prince Rupert, Canada; Pusan, South Korea; as well as several locations in China.
Addition of Spare Parts Distributor
Ellicott Dredges LLC (Baltimore, Maryland) appointed MAKISUR S.A. de C.V. (Villahermosa, Mexico) as its distributor for dredge parts in Mexico. MAKISUR will distribute parts and provide technical and onsite support for all of Mexico's existing and new Ellicott dredge owners. MAKISUR will maintain a stock of critical spare parts for the 370 Dragon and 670 Dragon model dredges and does have capacity for growth as demand increases.
Steel Driving Tonnage Growth
The Port of Houston Authority reported August's net income of $11 million, up $7 million or 212 percent. August total tonnage of 3 million reflects a 5 percent increase over the previous year.
'This was led by a surprise uptick in steel imports, which is up 25 percent or 424,000 tons,' the port's executive director reported. A year-to-date total of 24 million tons is up 4 percent.
FV Arctic Prowler Christened in Ketchikan
The Arctic Prowler is the first large commercial fishing vessel built in Alaska. The new vessel will have 16,300 cubic feet of freezer space, the ability to both catch and process at sea and the capability of fishing 56,000 hooks per day. The Arctic Prowler is designed and built with an emphasis on economic use of space, allowing room for fishing and factory equipment to produce high-quality products.
USCG Acquires Six Fast Response Cutters
The U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) received approval to move forward on the production and deployment of up to 30 fast response cutters (FRC) after the cutter class completed the initial operational test and evaluation phase.
The Coast Guard may continue to acquire the FRC as the budget allows. The support equipment and shoreside infrastructure is in place to support new cutters as they are commissioned.
Baltic Trading Ltd. Completes Stock Offering
Baltic Trading Ltd. of the Marshall Islands completed its public offering, issuing 6,419,217 new shares of common stock. Gross proceeds of the offering were approximately $23.1 million. Baltic Trading intends to use its net proceeds from the offering for future vessel acquisitions or for working capital and general corporate purposes. Jefferies LLC was the sole book-running manager for the offering.
OCEANS '13 IEEE/OES Award to Gwyn Griffiths
At the IEEE/OES awards luncheon held during OCEANS '13, the annual award for Distinguished Technical Achievement was given to Professor Gwyn Griffiths for his work on acoustic Doppler current profiling (ADCP) instruments and autonomous vehicle technologies.
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Construction Begins on Container Ships
The steel-cutting ceremony took place for Atlantic Container Line's (ACL), based in Westfield, New Jersey, five Generation 4 RORO/Containerships, marking the start of construction. Since signing a contract with ACL in July 2012 for the construction of these vessels, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group Co. Ltd. (Shanghai, China) has been working on design work and tank testing.
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How about the summer in a colder climate like Alaska? Beautiful mountains and lakes and possibly warm enough during the day for revealing clothing. I have been told that there is a bug/mosquito problem in Alaska in the summer (at least in some areas) so that challenge will remain. If not warm enough, the reward challenges can take them to a hot springs or spa so that people can get nekkid. Or we can have 'strip immunity challenges.'
Personally I feel that a hot guy/girl will still be attractive in warm clothing, maybe more so. As the show gets to the end, the contestants are often too skinny, scarred, or bug-bitten to be attractive (except for Jamie and BobbyJohn...the only people to look better in the jungle than in real life!). Let 'em wear clothes and give us some new environments!
If we insist on warm climates, maybe the Sonoran Desert and for rewards they can come to Vegas or Phoenix or Palm Springs. Or the Sahara Desert. Or the Sinai Peninsula. Or the Mediterrean coast of Greece or Turkey. I think it is time for some fresh ideas because palm trees and islands have become tired.


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Migration Theory and Evidence: An Assessment
This paper presents a critical survey of theories of migration, their welfare and policy implications and their empirical relevance. We also develop some extensions to the theory beginning with a general encompassing model of migration which treats the Harris and Todaro (HT) model as a special case. In particular, we show how standard policy, a reduction of the wage gap between an advanced and a backward region to reduce the rate of migration, follows from the standard model, but ceases to be valid if borrowing constraints on the potential migrant are introduced. The HT model is extended to examine risk-averse behaviour within families where the migration of members of families serves to diversify risk. The welfare implications of the individual migration decision and government intervention in the form of employment subsidies are also examined.
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The year 2012 will be one in which actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and film maker, Obi Emelonye won't forget in a hurry. The duo made the headlines in spectacular way judging by the quality of jobs they both accomplished during this year.
The movie, 'Last Flight to Abuja' produced and directed by award winning Obi Emelonye, first grabbed the headlines when it reportedly sold more than N8 million in its first week at the cinema.
Omotola's popularity in the box-office was put to test when the movie opened at the cinema.
The movie, starring the likes of Hakeem Kae Kazeem, Jim Iyke, Jide Kosoko and others, is still showing at the cinema and it has already grossed not less than N24 million, to break the record of ebing the highest box office earner this year.
For Omosexy, this year has been one of her busiest moments in the industry. She has not only starred in umpteenth big-budget movies, she has equally taken her talent beyond the shores of this country. At the last count, she starred in Ties That Bind alongside Hollywood's Kimberley Elise, Kofi Adjorlolo, Ama K, Khareemar Aguiar among others.
She was also in Tarila Thompson's "Up Creek ", Teco Benson's "Blood on the Lagoon" which is currently in post production and "Amina", starring alongside British actor Wil Johnson and Vincent Regan.
As icing on the cake, the actress was recently honored as the first ever African BEFFTA Film Icon for her contribution to the film industry in Africa, Europe and globally. BEFFTA (Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts) award is Europe's biggest award ceremony celebrating achievements of black and ethnic personalities in showbiz globally.
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In Pictures: Belfast Telegraph Woman of the Year Awards 2011
Ordinary women who have achieved the extraordinary were honoured during a night of celebration at the 2011 Belfast Telegraph Woman of the Year Awards.
Women from every walk of life who have used their talents and time mostly to enhance life for others had the spotlight deservedly turned on them at a glitzy black tie dinner and awards ceremony in the Ramada Hotel sponsored by Dixons of Coleraine.
There were tears and laughter in equal measures in what was an evening of high emotion as our genuinely humble achievers took to the stage to accept their awards.
Once again our judges faced a tough task in narrowing down the many entries which poured in from an admiring public.
In every category our runners up and winners were worthy award recipients and in every case our audience heard individual stories of great selflessness and achievement.
Our overall winner of the 2011 Belfast Telegraph Woman of the Year Award, Nuala Kerr, stepped onto the stage to massive applause and a standing ovation and immediately dedicated her award to her son Ronan by simply saying: "I'm very honoured — for Ronan's sake."
Nuala was also pleased to take the Mum of the Year Award — again for Ronan with whom she had enjoyed a special bond.
A devastated Nuala displayed great courage and strength when she challenged the terrorists after they killed her 25-year-old son in a booby trap car bomb simply because he was a Catholic who had chosen a career as a policeman.
With the pain of her loss visibly etched on her face, Nuala bravely faced the world's media the day after her son was killed to plead for his death not to have been in vain.
Mrs Kerr was one of nine women honoured by the Belfast Telegraph in our annual awards which has become one of the major social events of its kind in Northern Ireland.
Barbara Hill, Janet Barr and their mother Joan Dixon, representing the event sponsor fashion retail Dixons of Coleraine, paid a special tribute to our 2011 winner.
Barbara said: "Any right thinking person in Northern Ireland will have been touched by Nuala's bravery after the murder of her son, especially given what she said about young Catholic men and women not being deterred from joining the PSNI."
A superb evening hosted by the BBC's Wendy Austin saw over 300 nominees and their guests enjoy a five-course meal followed by entertainment from mentalist David Meade, a performance by the Festival Band and a fashion show by Menarys.
Belfast Telegraph editor Mike Gibson said: "These awards are about the women of Northern Ireland and they just keep getting better.
"What's memorable is celebrating the contribution these remarkable women make to Northern Ireland society."
Another especially moving moment was when Patricia Cardy accepted her award for Inspirational Woman of the Year.
Earlier that day Patricia had sat in court for the sentencing of serial child killer Robert Black who murdered her nine-year-old daughter Jennifer.
Having seen him sentenced to life in prison, she said attending our awards ceremony proved to be an uplifting experience and a happy and fitting way to end a tough day for the family.
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The School Of Life - Poem by Kavitha Krishnamurthy
God is the mentor, we the protégé
In this school of life
Most valuable of all degrees
Most toughest of all exams
Knowledge grows through self experience
Failure makes us strong
God conducts innumerous tests
To test our tolerance and make us better
The course duration varies
But time is trifling
The achievements are vital
When you complete your course
And depart from this school
The number of hearts you touched
Is your real degree
The number of people you enthused
Is your real marks
The number of souls remembering you
Is your true success in this exam
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Er(dr) Pradeep Kumar Mohanty (7/13/2007 3:40:00 AM)
it requires both brain and brown
To reach the crown. - Pradeep
In life devote yourself to love and joy
Be like an innocent boy,
Those who live, in the end must all die
Live as if you are above the sky.
I watched the birds on nature's altar,
Playful, in flight, and merrily flutter.
Thus opened the doors of my eyes and ear,
Learnt each moment to remain in cheer.
I'd never be born, If my coming were up to me,
I'd go with scorn, If my going were on my wish
Isn't it better that in this world, so old and mulish
Never to be born. Neither stay, nor torn away be?
Same hands that formed this earth,
And caused for us to take birth.
Same hands that led us hence, and when done,
Will take us away, as if we are none. (Report) Reply
Christina Sanford (12/26/2006 10:20:00 PM)
Yep, this poem is true. Life itself is a classroom. Our Mother Earth is a Library!
Get out their and make mistakes., face your fears, experience life. Just don't let your curiosity get the best of you.
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The Cape Times reported on Monday that the department had issued a warning to Edgemead High School on initiation practices and ruled that supervision on the rugby tour had been "far from adequate".
It had found no evidence to suggest a sexual assault took place. The 16-year-old boy's father said the school had failed to communicate with him on vital matters in the case, including that the boys involved had been suspended.
"The only conclusion I can draw is that the internal investigation conducted by the governing body was flawed and deliberately biased," he was quoted as saying.
Department spokesperson Paddy Atwell said they found pupils had engaged in initiation practices such as shaving hair off. He said some team members consumed alcohol, despite a warning by their coach.
The attack, which took place on March 17, was filmed on cellphones and circulated. The boy was allegedly raped with a broom handle and a banana after playing a rugby match against a local school while camping at Velddrif on the West Coast.
He had sent his mom a "please call me" from his cellphone after the older boys apparently wanted to shave his head. The next night, after he had gone to sleep, he was allegedly attacked in his bed and raped. The attackers also shaved his eyebrows, squirted toothpaste up his nose and drew a phallic object on his forehead.
His parents laid a charge with the police, but the case was withdrawn after being reviewed by a prosecutor.
According to the report, the family had appointed lawyers to represent them should the case be re-opened when the National Prosecuting Authority completed a review of the docket.
The Criminal Law (Sexual and Related Matters) Amendment Bill, signed into law on December 14 2007, broadened the definition of rape to include forced anal penetration and penetration with objects, not just body parts. – Sapa


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Seaside: Florida, USA
The settlements of Seaside, Montegridolfo, Castelnau des Fieumarcon and Portmeirion may be separated by time and geography, but, as Harriet O'Brien discovers, they are linked by an ideal: their creators' or renovators' desire to realise their vision of the perfect place to stay...
The pastel-coloured cottages have porches and white picket fences; the tiny town centre has chic boutiques and art galleries, along with a Schwinn bike-rental outfit; the neat streets lead to a pristine, half-mile-long, white-sand beach backed by nine distinctively designed wooden pavilions. Seaside is a perfect patch of urban America set on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. You literally walk into a film set here: the town provided the backdrop to Peter Weir's 1998 movie The Truman Show, which stars Jim Carrey as a man who lives, unbeknownst to himself, in a reality TV show for which a utopian suburbia has been specially created. In reality, Seaside was conceived as a model town. It was devised in the 1980s by developer Robert Davis on land he had inherited from his grandfather. His concept was to create an ideal resort community based on the old-time charm and values of his grandfather's day. The result is an architectural confection, which, for all its cute looks, has been seriously inspirational, revolutionising town planning in the USA and effectively starting the New Urbanism design movement. It is both a small town in its own right - with a school, open-air market area, post office, theatre and Interfaith Chapel (added in 2001) - and a holiday destination with about 400 properties to rent. Families return year after year, to shop at gourmet deli Modica Market, to enjoy open-air concerts on the green and to gaze at spectacular sunsets from the deck of Bud & Alley's Restaurant.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A teenager severely burned in an explosion in San Bruno, Calif., received a $1.8 million settlement, a confidential document released by mistake indicated.
The document -- published on the San Mateo County court Web site -- was filed in July, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported. All pages were stamped with the warning that it was under seal by court order.
All details of settlements between Pacific Gas and Electric and the families of the eight people killed in the explosion and fire and other victims had been kept secret.
Judge Steven Dylina, who is in charge of the case, said the Web page dealing with the explosion has been closed. Investigators are trying to determine how the information got published.
"From the clerk's office to the IT department, something happened," Dylina said. "I don't know where the glitch is."
Some victims whose claims are still outstanding have complained of the secrecy, saying they have no guidelines to help them decide whether to take their cases to trial.
PGE has settled with 100 of 400 plaintiffs, including all wrongful death claims. A company spokeswoman said that as of June 30 the legal case had cost it about $145 million, including settlements, a figure that is expected to be about $300 million more by the end of August.
The 2010 blast caused by a leak from a natural gas pipeline gutted 38 houses.


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Freshman Charles Mann may be Georgia's future at point guard, but Vincent Williams is still very much part of its present at the position.
The senior was overtaken in the starting lineup by Mann in December after starting the first nine games.
Williams saw his minutes decline to an average of 13.6 per game in the last seven before going off for a career-high 23 points against No. 17 Missouri Wednesday night in a 79-62 loss.
"I'm just doing whatever it takes to help the team win — whatever puts us in the best situation," Williams said. "Whatever role I have to play, I'll play it."
Williams hit 7 of 10 shots, sank three 3-pointers and all six free throw attempts in 27 minutes, topping his scoring best as a Bulldog by nine points.
That raises his profile heading into today's 8 p.m. game against LSU at Stegeman Coliseum.
"He had a really big game against Missouri and he was explosive," first-year LSU coach Johnny Jones told reporters in Baton Rouge.
The 6-foot-4, 205-pound Mann, from Milton High School, gives Georgia length at the position that the 6-foot, 165-pound Williams does not, but Williams brings experience, speed and quickness.
Williams showed against Missouri his ability to create his own shot on the drive. The Homestead, Fla., product is second on the team with 17 3-pointers and still ranks third in minutes played.
"I'm just trying to go out there and bring leadership," Williams said. "Charles is a great player. He's big, of course. He can bring a lot as well."
The veteran and the rookie are tied for the team lead with 39 assists, but Georgia coach Mark Fox calls his point guard play "very inconsistent," on a team that is 6-10 and 0-3 in the SEC.
That's expected for Mann, who Fox said "has earned a big role, but he's going to make a lot of mistakes as a freshman point guard because there's just so much to learn and adjust to."
Williams already has 29 turnovers, five more than he had all of last season.
"He needs to take the shots that the defense gives him, but he also has to make sure that when he can get another guy a basket, he has to make a play for somebody else," Fox said.
Fox likes what Mann, who averages 5.8 points per game, can bring to Georgia's backcourt, but said Mann is still learning to make the proper decision about whether to shoot the ball, attack the rim or pass.
He's shown in both of Georgia's conference road games that he's still learning the ropes.
He picked up a pair of quick fouls against both Florida and Missouri.
Fox said he wants to be fair to Mann, who has played major minutes as a freshman.
"Most freshmen learn from an upperclassmen and have guys in front of them that can carry most of the minutes and they grow in a less pressurized situation," Fox said.
No matter who is at the point, the Bulldogs ballhandling leaves something to be desired, which was apparent with the 19 turnovers against Missouri. Georgia is 297th in the nation in turnover margin (minus-2.6), 294th in assist/turnover ratio (0.74) and 272nd in assists per game (11.5).
"A lot of teams, in the SEC especially, they pressure the guards," forward Donte' Williams said. "A team like Florida, a team like Missouri, they force turnovers."
Mann, who considers himself a "quiet guy," said he needs to become a better leader.
"I've got to try to get off that, take care of the ball more and just feel more confident about my jump shot," he said.
Donte' Williams said Vincent Williams is much more vocal than Mann, but Vincent Williams is not speaking up about wanting to regain his starting job.
"Whatever coach wants me to do, if it's come off the bench, I'm cool with it," he said.


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If you choose to Vote Early prior to Election Day, you may vote at any one of several early voting locations in the county, regardless of your precinct.
When voting in person on Election Day, you must vote at your Find My Precinct at your designated precinct. Your precinct is determined by the address you provided when you registered. You can find information about your precinct via the link to the right.
On Election Day, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Each precinct is designated by a number, and your precinct's number and polling location are printed on the back of your Voter Registration Information Card.
If you prefer to vote early, early voting generally begins a minimum of 10 days prior to election day. Complete early voting dates, times and locations will be published no later than 45 days before early voting will begin.
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Members of Northumberland Anglers' Federation will have the chance to fish for a new trophy during the 2013 season, which starts on February 1.
In addition to the Coquet Trophy, for the first salmon landed on the River Coquet, and the Centenary Cup, for the heaviest salmon and brown trout landed on any federation water, anglers this year will compete for the Jim Hardy Trophy.
Named in honour of the late Jim Hardy, former federation chairman for a number of years, the trophy, which is to be held for one year, will be awarded to the angler who lands the heaviest sea trout on federation waters.
Steve Hawthorne, from Amble, lifted the Coquet Trophy in 2012 with a 7lb fish landed on a Black and Yellow Tosh on April 8. He also received a replica of the trophy to keep and three years' free permits.
The Centenary Cup for the biggest salmon was won by John Thompson with a 24lb fish, while Dave Murray lifted the award for the heaviest brown trout with a fish of 5lb 7oz. In addition to their trophies, each angler received a free salmon or trout permit for a year.
Permit prices for the coming season will be: Salmon season permit, £105 (concessionary, £70); Coquet tidal season ticket, £80; trout season permit, £70 (concessionary, £50); coarse season permit, £30; seven-day visitor pass (all fish), £140; seven-day visitor pass (trout only), £80; one-day pass (all fish), £50; one-day pass (trout only), £20.


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New arrest in SocGen trading scandal
By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Yann Le Guernigou
PARIS (Reuters) - Police arrested another employee of French bank Societe Generale on Wednesday as they probe the world's biggest rogue trading scandal, Paris prosecutors said.
The arrest came as a U.S.-based law firm said it had filed a class action suit against SocGen, alleging France's second-biggest listed bank misled investors about its exposure in the subprime mortgage markets and failed to act on information about trades by Jerome Kerviel.
In January, SocGen unveiled 4.9 billion euros ($7.53 billion) of losses which it blamed on rogue deals carried out by Kerviel, a 31-year old junior trader at the bank.
The trading losses and writedowns related to the credit market turmoil have made SocGen, whose market capitalization stands at over 30 billion euros, a possible bid target.
The latest person arrested in the trading scandal was working for a subsidiary of SocGen, the Paris prosecutor's office said.
A source close to the matter said the person being held works for SG Securities, the bank's share brokerage arm.
SocGen declined to identify the person or the division.
A spokeswoman for the bank said police had searched SocGen's trading room at its glass-fronted headquarters in the capital's La Defense financial district on Wednesday.
She confirmed one person was being held for questioning.
Europe 1 radio said the person arrested on Wednesday was one of Kerviel's friends listed on the Facebook Internet social networking site. The same person's profile on another networking site said he had worked at the bank since 2006.
The investigation has focused on whether or not Kerviel had any accomplices.
SocGen published an internal report on February 20, which supported its view that Kerviel acted alone although it also highlighted flaws in SocGen's risk controls.
The fresh arrest comes ahead of a hearing on Friday on whether Kerviel should remain in custody.
Kerviel has been placed under investigation for breach of trust, computer abuse and falsification. He is being held in a Paris prison after a decision to grant bail was overturned.
Last month a Paris broker was questioned for 48 hours over his links to Kerviel but police accusations against him were dismissed by an investigating judge and he was released.
SocGen's trading losses shook France's political and financial establishment when the bank disclosed them on January 24. Government leaders were furious they had not been warned in advance.
U.S. law firm Cohen Milstein Hausfeld & Toll said on Wednesday its complaint, filed in the New York federal court, alleges that SocGen made false and misleading statements and concealed material adverse information regarding the bank's exposure to subprime loans, collateralized debt obligations and internal controls.
The lawsuit seeks to represent all purchasers of SocGen American Depository Receipts and all U.S. purchasers of the bank's shares on overseas exchanges between August 1, 2005 and January 23, 2008.
A SocGen spokeswoman in Paris said the bank had no immediate comment on the class action lawsuit.
SocGen Chairman Daniel Bouton has offered to resign but has stayed on after winning the support of the bank's board. However, he has faced criticism from France's top politicians, including President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Bouton is determined to ensure that SocGen rides out the storm as an independent bank, despite persistent speculation that France's biggest listed bank BNP Paribas might bid for it. BNP narrowly failed to buy SocGen in 1999.
BNP has been quietly sounding out investors and politicians to gauge support for a combined bank that could be presented as a French champion, sources close to the matter say.
But it has yet to decide whether to launch a bid and is seen unlikely to go hostile again against its smaller rival, which this week concluded a 5.5 billion euro rights issue designed to repair its finances following the trading losses.
Despite the latest arrest and the U.S. legal action, SocGen shares tracked a rebound in global financial markets to close up 6.2 percent at 71.11 euros. At that price, SocGen has a market capitalization of around 33 billion euros.
BNP Paribas closed up 2.3 percent, giving BNP a market value of around 54 billion euros.
Iris Finance fund manager Michael Sellam said that despite the continuing bid speculation which has supported SocGen shares, the bank still faced tough times ahead.
"Yes, there is some good news, but there's also uncertainty over the situation," said Sellam, who hold SocGen shares.
(Additional reporting by Thierry Leveque, Marcel Michelson, Paritosh Bansal; editing by Richard Hubbard/Erica Billingham)


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Situated in Iwakuni, this hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Imazu White Snakes Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine. Kintaikyo Bridge and Iwakuni Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
A restaurant, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this hotel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a convenience store and free breakfast.
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The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This Iwakuni hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a grocery/convenience store. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Kamenoi Hotel Yamaguchi Iwakuni has designated areas for smoking.
- Free breakfast
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Ann, my guest this episode, had a dream about birds trapped in a room, unable to fly through the window, and a second dream about people doing a live modelling show in a shop window. So, two dreams about windows, and about an element of being trapped inside, as you will hear when you discover more about the models.
Listen to the podcast as we relate the dreams to Ann's current situation, and delve into the dreams to find light and insight to guide Ann through.
As always, dreams don't tell you what to do; they reflect how things are at a deep and unconscious level. As we come to know ourselves at this deep level, as we see our limitations and as we see all the possibilities we have yet to empower, we gain new understanding and see new ways forward.
My role, after interpreting, is to assist in clarity and guidance. Once the dreamer holds a new vision, we cement this using alchemy.
We have an additional guest on today's show, a crow which landed on our studio windowsill and contributed in loud caws in significant places – remember, Ann's first dream featured birds! Enjoy.
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Four Marshall University football players were arrested early Sunday morning after a bar fight, according to police.
Senior running back Martin Ward, sophomore defensive back Phillip Warren, freshman cornerback Corie Wilson and freshman linebacker Stefone Grace were all booked on misdemeanor charges after the 4 a.m. fight, police said.
According to Western Regional Jail, Ward was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was released from jail Sunday night.
Warren was charged with disorderly conduct, obstruction , assault and battery to an police officer without a weapon. As of 8:33 p.m. on Sunday, Warren was being held on a $9,000 bond.
Wilson was charged with obstruction , interference with a police officer and fleeing on foot. As of 8:35 p.m. on Sunday, Wilson was being held on a $6,000 bond.
Grace was charged with disorderly conduct, obstruction and interference with a police officer. As of 8:36 p.m. on Sunday, Grace was being held on a $6,000 bond.
The team will deal with the arrests when more facts are known, Holliday said in a statement.
"We are aware of the situation and are currently gathering all of the facts pertaining to this issue," he said. "Once that process is complete, we will handle the matter appropriately."
There was no word if all four players will be in uniform when the Thundering Herd resumes spring practice on Tuesday.
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Icones animalium quadrupedem viviparum et oviparorum,
(Zurich, 1560)
Author: GESNER, Konrad (1516-1565)
Artist: Hans Asper, John Thomas Lucas Scram
Gesner's Icones animalium consists of an abridged text of his Historia Animalium, the great encyclopedia of the animal kingdom and the first systematic treatise on zoology of the Renaissance. The woodcuts are the first original zoological illustrations and the first naturalistic representations of animals to be published. In Icones all the woodcuts are in outstanding contemporary hand colouring. The well-known and excellent woodcuts were by Hans Asper, John Thomas from Zürich and Lucas Schran from Strassburg. The Rhinoceros is taken from Albrecht Dürer and the Wolverine from Olaus Magnus Charta Marina.
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Outside of our advocacy efforts in SC, The LUCAS Network has started a number of initiatives in the
last few years and will continue to do so in the future. Because we believe that it takes a strong team
to accomplish a goal, we partner with other autism and special needs organizations locally,
statewide and nationally. Below are a list of past and present initiatives along with our partnering
The LUCAS Network Initiatives
The South Carolina Autism Services Directory:
Sandrine and I created and maintain this directory that includes services and information
about autism from all across SC.It is available free of charge in electroninc format.Derrick
is also the Community Services Liaison for Autism Speaks in SC.
Upstate SC Autism Forum
In 2008, 2009 and again in 2011, we have partnered with Brookwood Church, The SC
Autism Society, Family Connection of SC, Winston's Wish Foundation, The Greenville
Hospital Systems Autism Division, and Autism Speaks to bring information from the
experts and service providers about autism and autism services, free of charge, to the
Upstate of SC. This event has had as many as 250 parents and individuals with autism
attend and includes a Resource Fair.
Greenville, SC Autism Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil 2009:
The Lucas Network partnered with the SC Autism Society and Family Connection to
hold a candlelight vigil in Greenville's Falls Park. Mayor White declared that day as
Autism Awareness Day for the City of Greenville.
Annual Autism and Special Needs Turkey Drive
Since 2008, The LUCAS Network has initiated and partnered with The SC Autism
Society and the Christy Ruppert Delseni Autism Program to provide families having a
child with autism or other disability in need with a turkey and dinner for Thanksgiving. We
have been able to provide as many as 90 families a Thanksgiving Day meal.
Promoting Inclusion of Special Needs Students in the Public School System
The Lucas Network is currently working with The Greenville County School District, The
SC Autism Society, The Hope Foundation, The Christy Ruppert Delseni Autism
Program, Family Connection of SC, The Greenville Down's Syndrome Society and The
Circle of Friends, The Path to Inclusion Organization to start a Circle of Friends Chapter
in 5 schools within the Greenville County School District.
The Lucas Network has also participated in the Autism Speaks Light it Up Blue
campaign. In 2010, the Riverplace Office Building and NEXT Building in Downtown
Greenville lit up in Blue. In 2011, The BMW Zentrum Museum will also light up in Blue
for World Autism Awareness Day.


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REL Acoustics Studio II powered subwoofer Stirling Trayle on REL Setup
Since Sumiko and the REL's manual offer different recommendations for setting up the Studio II, I asked Sumiko's Stirling Trayle to explain his recommended setup procedure.—WP
"To begin the setup process, choose a piece of music that has a repetitive bass line that is quite low in frequency. We recommend the soundtrack to Sneakers (Columbia CK 53146) because it has a repetitive bass drum throughout, which gives you a lot of time to move the woofer around—but, more important, it was recorded in a large venue and therefore has a deep and large-scale bass signature.
"Phase Orientation: After plugging the REL in and connecting it, set the bass control's Coarse setting to position 2 and raise the Gain control to the 12:00 position. Start your setup cut and go to the corner where the REL has been placed. Trying to ignore all other aspects of the music, listen to the bass drum and the effect the drum has on the listening room. Switch back and forth between the two phase settings (Normal and Reverse). Whichever sounds louder is correct—this means the woofer is acting in concert with the main speakers, adding bass, not canceling it.
"Room Orientation: Try orienting the woofer with the front wall (behind the main speakers) or turned 90 degrees—with the connection panel facing the side wall. The orientation that yields the most bass is, again, the correct one.
"REL Placement: Start with the REL as far into the corner as possible, then slowly move the woofer on a diagonal out from the corner, trying to keep it equidistant from the walls. Listen for the point at which the woofer exhibits increased output and the lowest bass. Somewhere between several inches and several feet from the corner, the woofer will 'unlock'—at this point the speaker is working with the room to provide the most efficient pressurization and the lowest possible frequency response.
"Crossover settings: With the speaker properly sited and the phase set correctly, you can begin to tune the crossover. Working with both Coarse and Fine controls—and the Gain still set at 12:00—you are looking for the point at which the woofer begins to intrude on the primary speakers. Each detent on the Coarse dial is equal to four on the Fine control. (With both dials set to 1, the crossover frequency is 25Hz; with both set to 4, it's 100Hz.) When you've reached the point where the woofer begins to interfere with the main speaker, you can subtly adjust both crossover setting and gain to reach a seamless integration of the two. This is the time-consuming part.
"Gain must be adjusted in conjunction with crossover changes. In general, choosing a lower crossover point necessitates more gain; selecting a higher crossover setting calls for less gain. Many audiophiles tend to set the crossover point too high and the gain too low, for fear of overwhelming the main speakers with bass—this results in a loss of bass depth and dynamics. The proper crossover point will increase overall dynamics, extend the bass frequencies, and improve soundstaging."—Stirling Trayle


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DmC: Devil May Cry
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DevilTriggerSSS 4 years ago#1
Nero. Why would you think it's Dante?
It's Capcom's version of Metal Gear Solid 2. At least they didn't bait & switch by putting Dante on the cover. They were honest about the crapstatic protagonist from the start.
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Nero. Dante is playable, but it's Nero's story.
Dante= Solid Snake.
Excited for: MHTri U, Fire Emblem Awakening, FFVSXIII (It will come out... eventually. Right?)
Dissidia 012: Main:Terra Subs:Squall,WoL,Cloud and Kain.
Nero is more of being the center of attention in the game, but the whole plot started by Dante, and he took things halfway to fix things up and guide Nero.
I'd say the game has both as main characters, but Dante's role was overshadowed by Nero, and he is supposed to develop and present Dante's personality, aside from having new game mechanics that devs thought that they don't fit Dante.
NostalgiaRules 4 years ago#5
I'm going to say both. It's Nero's story and it centers around him, but Dante is always there to give Nero the push that he needs. Kind of like the anime Yu Yu Hakusho. While the story is about Yusuke, it's also equally about his friends Kuwabara, Hiei and Kurama.
Newer isn't always better.
And I shall keep Dante's Force Edge polished and sharp till he comes back.
Nero is the main character, but Dante plays a significant supporting role.
"You're entering a world of pain, son, we know this is your homework!"
Ink-Ribbon 4 years ago#7
It was a boring kid who thought he could beat everything and everyone...I can swear Nero comes straight from a Final Fantasy game...
Dante was a troll, a drunk and totally annoying in DMC 4. Capcom lost their mind with Dante's whole persona. They simply don't know what to do with him anymore.
Dante has no enemy able to make him being in danger, afraid of losing and so on...He is just overpowered, thus killing any chance of people being afraid about his life and fate.
Good thing that they made DmC and got rid of that.
Now, if they do DMC 5, hopefully they'll ignore Nero 100% ( like they did with DMC 2) and focus on Dante and his quest against the dark forces of hell. I can't wait! XD
NostalgiaRules 4 years ago#8
I kind of liked DMC 4 Dante. He was still his crazy self, but he knew when to be serious. Like right before when Credo died and asked Dante to look out for Kyrie and Nero, Dante kept him from hitting the ground and said that he'd "do it" and he sounded quite serious when he said it. And when Dante let Nero keep Yamato, saying "those gifts are the only kind worth giving."
I would've like to know more about Nero's back story, too.
Newer isn't always better.
And I shall keep Dante's Force Edge polished and sharp till he comes back.
What the hell? excuse me sir. You are ignorant. Here are 101 of the Original Dante
1) Dante doesnt drink.
If he does he drinks milk. Episode 1 of the anime which is cannon.
2) Dante is lazy, hence, looking like a drunk.
3) He is over-powered? Dude, Dante has yet to peek in power yet. So far nothing as pushed him to his limits yet. The only person was Vergil and that was because he was still young and didnt know about DT.
4) Dante is the most caring and nicest character that Capcom has ever created.
He has helped people without asking for money or even a thanks. He buys people clothes, food and ect (as long as you are in need of help).
He seems distant and cold sometimes because he doesnt anyone close to him because he doesnt want the people around him to be killed or tortured like his parents.
So now you know. Please stop making dull comments when you dont know what you are talking about.
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What the hell? excuse me sir. You are ignorant. Here are 101 of the Original Dante
^ This. This it what I loved about DMC Dante. He was a real hero who cared about his family and friends. When DMC Vergil fell over the cliff, DMC Dante reached out his hand to try and save his brother. DmC Dante (sorry fans of DmC, but it's true) was actually going to kill his own brother. His own flesh and blood. The last remaining member of his family DmC Dante was going to kill without a second thought. If Kat hadn't been there.......not to bash, but DmC Dante is not the kind of hero I want to look up to.
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My hobbies include both wandering and wondering. In two weeks I will wander to Arizona to take a peek at this "all hands on deck" approach the Cubs are selling. Meanwhile, I'm wondering if Thursday's news about Ted Lilly's ailing knee has alarmed fans as much as it should.
The Cubs need a healthy Lilly as much as they need Carlos Zambrano to get his act together. And there is no such thing as a minor procedure when it's performed on a pitcher's shoulder, especially when he's 34, as Lilly is. Now comes the need for an examination of Lilly's right knee. Ouch.
It's a good thing Zambrano found a gym and learned to push himself away from the table this winter, but Lilly has been the only bulldog on the Cubs' staff in each of the last three seasons. Even if Zambrano fit comfortably in 34-waist pants, I wouldn't trust him. The Cubs didn't in 2006 when they settled on a one-year deal to avoid arbitration with him before they caved and signed him to a long-term $91.5 million deal in August of 2007.
In the last three seasons, Lilly has won 44 games to Zambrano's 41, while both posted 26 losses. You can trust Lilly to pass on craving oohs and aahs from on-lookers with tape measure home runs in batting practice at Coors Field when he's nursing a bad back. He's compliant when he needs treatment.
You trust Lilly to throw strikes. The lefty walked only 36 in 177 innings last year while Zambrano walked 78 and plunked nine others — in fewer innings. While Zambrano was crawling to his nine victories last year — at almost $2 million per victory — opposing hitters batted .230 against Lilly.
I don't know if it's cabin fever during another Chicago deep freeze or maybe just some reliably silly Cubs enthusiasts sipping the Kool-Aid, but Zambrano's fitness regimen has spawned unwarranted optimism.
Put me down for the first week in May for not-so-Big Z's first implosion. Not sure if it will be getting tossed for undressing an umpire or pulling up lame trying to stretch a double, but an eruption is a certainty. Until the man-child proves he's as right between the ears as he is in the hips, I'm betting against the Cubs getting this cat's potential actualized.
Greg Maddux working with the staff in Mesa may give you the warm and fuzzies, but the Cubs need a well-trained mental health professional more than anything.
And the pressure is on Zambrano now more than ever. The staff is missing its most-prized asset until at least May. Tom Gorzelanny, Sean Marshall, Jeff Samardzija (who's still learning on the job) and maybe the reborn Carlos Silva are vying for spots in Lou Piniella's rotation. That leaves Randy Wells, with one year of major-league success on his resume, as the Cubs steadiest starter.
Did I mention Carlos Marmol still is an enormous question mark? Or how much of a suspect the high-priced Alfonso Soriano remains?
No worries. Sam Fuld was in camp several days before he was required. And he will be among all of those Cubs on the top step of the dugout when the scrimmages commence. It's all for one and one for all.
Boy, how nothing changes even after Tribune Co. yielded to the Ricketts family.
And yeah, in the pursuit if balance, I'll get to the White Sox next Friday. Where the Cubs are the thinnest — starting pitching — the Sox possess reasonable optimism. But the Sox's blemishes are as apparent as those of the Cubs.
Mark Teahan. Omar Vizquel. Andruw Jones. Corner outfielders who can't throw.
This rush to baseball season may wind up defining the phrase "be careful what you wish for" more than anybody is imagining here in our winter wonderland.
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Al Reyadah wins Al Shahba contract
Dubai, May 20, 2012
UAE-based regional contracting company, Al Reyadah, has won the AC maintenance contract of Al Shahba Industries, a leading company which develops modernised irrigation systems for green buildings standards.
Under the contract, Al Reyadah will provide periodic maintenance of the cooling system at Al Shahba factory which covers 70,000 sq ft to ensure continuous air-conditioning service round the clock.
"We are delighted to sign this contract with Al Shahba Industries to manage their AC systems. We always ensure seamless and reliable service at Al Reyadah," said Mohammed Swairjo, general manager, Al Reyadah. "We have recently won a number of high profile contracts including Masar Printing and Publishing, and B2B Hotels and Properties."
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Samer Nasri, general manager, Al Shahba Industries, said: "We selected Al Reyadah to manage the AC systems after a meticulous assessment, as the company is known to adhere to high standards. We trust that Al Reyadah, through its various relations with leading UAE based companies, will provide reliable service at all times."
Al Reyadah is a specialised AC contracting and management company that works across different sectors, including hospitals, schools, universities, sportive clubs, factories, residential units, offices and other facilities. It also works on treating all sorts of maintenance.
Al Shahba Industries has developed a new irrigation system that extends under the soil surface, saving more than 70 per cent of water being consumed by traditional irrigation systems. – TradeArabia News Service


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3025 Wellington Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Beds: 7
Baths: 7 | 2
Sq. Ft.: 14,000
Type: Single Family Home
Listing #5794049
Welcome to Stonehaven Manor located on the 17th hole of the Jack Nicklaus designed golf course in the sought after, gated community of Country Club of the South. This English manor estate holds multiple construction awards including the National Association of Home Builders Award #1 in the nation. Constructed 12' on center with the finest materials including carved Ohio & Indiana limestone, Vermont slate roof, Copper gutters & valleys, 7 custom fireplaces, Honduras mahogany paneling, Imported lighting. Grand motor court, Pebble Tec pool & spa and separate guest house!
Property Features
Location Information
County: Fulton
MLS Area: 14 - Fulton North
Subdivision: Country Club of the South
Directions: 400 North to Haynes Bridge Road (exit 9). Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road, left onto Old Alabama Road. Gated main entrance to Country Club of the South.
Interior Features
Approximate Size (Sq. Ft.): 14, 000
Square Feet Source: Builder
Rooms: Exercise Room, Family Room, Great Room, Library/Office, Media Room, Recreation Room, Separate Den, Separate Lvng Rm, Other
Interior: 2-Story Foyer, Bookcases, Double Vnty Other, Entrance Foyer, Exposed Beams, Hardwood Floors, High Speed Internet Available, His & Her Closets, Perm Attic Stairs, Rear Stairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Bedroom Description: Bdrm On Main Lev, In-Law Ste/Apt, Mstr On Main
Master Bathroom Description: Double Vanity, Sep Tub/Shower, Vaulted Ceilings, Whirlpool Tub
Master on Main: yes
1/2 Baths: 2
Has Dining Room: yes
Dining Room Description: Seats 12+, Separate Dng Rm
Kitchen Description: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Counter Top - Solid Surface, Island, Keeping Room, Pantry - Walk-in, Wine Rack, Other
Has Fireplace: yes
Number of Fireplaces: 7
Fireplace Description: Gas Logs Remain, Gas Starter, In Great/Fam Room, Masonry
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Zoned
Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Electric, Zoned
Laundry: Laundry Chute, Laundry Room
Disabled Features: None
Appliances: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Double Ovens, Garbage Disposal, Gas Ovn/Rng/Ctop, Gas Water Heater, Intercom/Radio, Microwave, Refrigerator, Sec System Owned, Self-Clean Oven, Smoke/Fire Alarm, Other
Basement Description: Bath, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
Has Full Basement: yes
Exterior Features
Style: European, Traditional
Stories: 2 Or + Stories
Construction: Stone
Exterior: Deck, Front Porch, Garden Area, Gas Grill, Guest House, Hot Tub/Spa, Irrigation System, Patio, Pool House, Prof Landscaping
Roof: Slate
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Parking Description: 4 + Car Garage, Attached, Auto Garage Door, Side/Rear Entry
Has Garage: yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Has a Pool: yes
Pool Description: None
Has Golf Course: yes
Lot Description: Golf Course, Golf View, Level, Private Backyard, Rm-Pool/Tennis
Lot Size: 1 Up To 2 Acres
Lot Number: 13
Lot Size in Acres: 1.331
Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Ridge Vents, Other
Road Description: Paved
Water Body: None
Water Front Footage: 0
Elementary School: Barnwell
Middle School: Autrey Mill
High School: Johns Creek
Additional Information
Property Type: SFR
Year Built: 1994
Status: Active
Complex Name: Country Club of the South
HOA Fee: 2, 900
HOA Frequency: Annually
Neighborhood Amenities: Club House, Country Club, Gated, Golf, Homeowners Assoc, Playground, Street Lights, Swimming Pool, Tennis Lighted, Undergrnd Utils
Setting: Golf
Area Code/Name: 14 - Fulton North
Special Circumstances: None
Dock: None
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Amount: 23, 390
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Wargaming is continuing its mission of free-to-play domination.
Today, the developer announced World of Tanks: Blitz, a mobile version of its popular online multiplayer tank game. Wargaming built Blitz to work on tablets and smartphones.
"With World of Tanks: Blitz, we're doing our best to give players a gaming experience that would rival anything they could find on a console," Wargaming chief executive officer Victor Kislyi said in a statement. "We've always been committed to bringing World of Tanks to new platforms, and we're excited to give players a chance to experience the game in a whole new way."
Like the PC version, World of Tanks: Blitz features fighting vehicles from the U.S.A., U.S.S.R., and Germany. Gamers can upgrade and buy new tanks with in-game currency that they earn in the 7-on-7 battles or using real money and in-app purchases.
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Weekly News Rundown: PlayStation 4 Launch, Games With Gold Extended, and Nintendo Goodness!
It's that time again, gamers and gamerettes… It's the end of the week and it's now time for me sum up all of the news stories that stuck out to me from the past week.
And with that, I think some of the biggest news this week was the launch of the Sony PlayStation 4, which launched today at midnight. So far the only problem reported was that due to all of the logging on that had to be done in order to get the Day One patch, patch 1.50, PlayStation Network crashed. Multiple people reported getting an error message with the numbers 'NW-31453-6′ or 'NP-3500-8′, and a statement saying that "The network connection has been lost". Sony has already responded to the issue, via their support site, and are working to fix it as we speak. As soon as you turn on your PS4 and connect it to the internet, it will automatically connect to PSN to get that new firmware patch. Of course, if you're not able to get it via PSN, you can always go to PlayStation.com and download it to a USB stick, and then put that into your PS4 and go from there. Sony anticipates that with even more systems being bought today, that the PSN crashing may last for a couple days.
[Source: IGN]
Even before the launch of the system, there were reports of the PS4 having hardware issues. There were four reported incidents where the HDMI port wasn't made correctly. Basically, when you would plug the HDMI cable into the slot on the PS4, it wouldn't go it all the way, making it impossible for the PS4 to get its picture to the television. Since then, Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Worldwide Studios, stated that these were more that likely just isolated incidents. So far there have been no more reports as far as that is concerned…not yet anyways.
[Source: Destructoid]
I've said my bit about all of the Sony and PlayStation 4 goodness, so let's move on to an interesting bit from Microsoft. Everyone know about the Games with Gold promotion that Microsoft was having up until the launch of the Xbox One, where Xbox Live Gold subscribers get two free games per month? Well, Microsoft has announced that they will be extending this service for Xbox One. Larry Hryb from Microsoft said that more details will come about next year.
I would love for them to take a page from the Sony playbook and do something along the lines of what Sony does with their PlayStation Plus membership, where PlayStation Plus members get a slew of incredible free games per month, and are able to keep and play them as long as they keep subscribing to the service. That, my friends, would be awesome if Microsoft did that. I'd like more free games for my 360, please?
[Source: Destructoid]
And last but not least, Some Nintendo news. This past Wednesday, Nintendo aired another one of their Nintendo Directs, their news show that they put up every so often to let all of us fans in on what's going on in the realm of Nintendo.
They talked a bit about the Legend of Zelda coming to the 3DS, A Link Between Worlds, which comes out on November 22nd, alongside Super Mario 3D World and Mario Party Island Tour. But what I think to be the biggest news is that fact that they will soon combine the eShops on both the Wii U and the 3DS. Say you have like $3 on the 3DS eShop, and you have nothing to really spend it on. Well, come next month via an update for the 3DS, that $3 will then be combined with whatever funds you have on your Wii U. In order to do this, you will be prompted to may a Nintendo ID. Just make sure you use the same ID on both the Wii U and the 3DS in order for them to combine. We will also be getting the Miiverse on the 3DS, along with a YouTube app. Pretty cool stuff happening on the Nintendo side of things. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited seeing as how I'm the resident Nintendo fanatic here at Gaming Precision.
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1925 Jamestown Colony Southern Virginia Pottery Vase
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In 1921, Paul Griesenauer became highly skilled at making bricks and pottery using the clay from the Piney Grove area, near Jamestown, Virginia. Griesenauer was a skilled pottery maker who experimented with various glaze treatments. He produced an iridescent glaze which is highly prized by collectors today of which is found on this vessel up for auction. This rare arts and crafts, "James Towne Collony" bowl measures 2 1/2" tall by 3 1/2" wide, and is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. The pot shows a burst of blue and crimson under a burnt gold iridescent glaze. This glaze treatment was very complicated, but executed flawlessly. The pot was hand thrown and modeled showing pinches around the rim. Griesenauer's "James Towne Collony" Pottery revived the artisan movement in Virginia. Contemporary native artists produced portraits, landscapes, and studies characteristic of Virginia scenes with realistic genre painting being the dominant influence. The Negro wood-carver, Leslie Bolling (b. 1898), produced admirable statuettes of racial types. Among those active in the graphic arts were Lois Wilcox, engraver and lithographer, and the wood engravers Charles W. Smith (b. 1893) and Julius J. Lankes (b. 1884). An attempt was also made to revive the handicrafts. In the mountains, mission groups started in 1923 to teach... read more


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POLICE on South Tyneside arrested 101 people last week as part of the ongoing campaign to stamp trouble caused by booze-fuelled drinkers.
And they have once again promised to come down hard on trouble-makers during the World Cup – even closing pubs down if they have to.
When To Stop? is the summer-long initiative targeting drunkenness, violence and disorder on the streets of South Shields and throughout the Northumbria Police area.
Officers have been involved in a number of operations to tackle drink-related incidents in South Tyneside, and say there are more to come.
To tackle the sale of alcohol to children police made 31 visits to licensed premises between last Tuesday and Monday this week, and one incident was discovered.
There were 22 arrests for drunkenness, 39 for assaults and 40 for disorder – mostly in South Shields town centre.
Ch Insp Dave Metcalfe from South Tyneside area command said: "We've made a good start to this campaign.
"Officers are monitoring licensed premises and making regular visits to pubs to ensure staff are complying with the licensing regulations.
"We're also working closely with partners to make people more aware of the effects on their health of drinking too much.
"Over the bank holiday weekend police and staff from Turning Point and South Tyneside Drug Action Team were in South Shields town centre to talk to the public about the dangers of binge drinking.
"Staff handed out health education leaflets to more than 150 people during the weekend."
Police are also tackling under-age drinkers by patrolling hot-spot areas where young boozers are known to hang out.
Last week officers seized and poured away six litres of wine from children.
Ch Insp Metcalfe added: "We will be continuing these initiatives to tackle any problems.
"We will be paying particular attention to disorder around licensed premises during the World Cup tournament.
"Public safety is our main priority.
"We will take steps, including closing pubs where necessary, to enforce the law."
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FRIDAY: For the fifth consecutive year, El Bizcocho will host a Beer vs. Wine dinner. Each of the five courses, which range from Hamachi fish and chips to a Meyer lemon panna cotta, will be paired with a Stone beer and Raymond Vineyards wines. Diners will vote on their favorites, course by course. Reception at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7; the cost is $125, before tax and tip. Resverations are required.
El Bizcocho Restaurant: 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive,
San Diego; (858) 675-8550; ranchobernardoinn.com
SATURDAY: Drink a beer, help a hero. Mission Brewery's OktSoldierFest is a benefit for the Warrior Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to benefiting wounded and disabled military. Samples from more than 40 breweries, barbecue, live music are all included in the $35 admission, 1 to 5 p.m. Or show up at 11:30 a.m. and pay $10 more for the VIP treatment.
Mission Brewery: 1441 L St., San Diego; (619) 544-0555; missionbrewery.com
SATURDAY: From the Best Damn Beer Shop comes the Best Damn Sour Fest, at Bootleggers, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The $50 admission entitles fans to 10 samples; the long list of liquid tarts includes Drie Fonteinen Doesjel; Cantillon Classic Gueuze; Hanssens Oude Kriek; Russian River Temptation; Jolly Pumpkin Luciernage; Alpine Ichabod; Telegraph Petit Obscura; Lost Abbey Red Poppy 2010 and much more.
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Bootleggers: 804 Market St., San Diego; (619) 794-2668; bootleggersd.com
SUNDAY: All weekend, O'Brien's will showcase wet hop ales, beers made with plucked-from-the-vine hop cones. This is the day for wet hoppers from out-of-state breweries -- Avery, Beer Valley, Deschutes and Grand Teton and among the chosen ones.
O'Brien's: 4646 Convoy St., San Diego; (858) 715-1745; obrienspub.net


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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Kansas City, Mo., in April adopted a resolution to waive continuing education requirements for producers on active duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
As Joseph Normandy, executive director of the National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies in Fairfax, Va., says, "It makes no sense to guarantee someone's job when they get back home, only to find they can't do their job because their CE has lapsed." While it is up to eac
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Oregon vs. Washington Odds
SEATTLE, WA (The Spread) – A big Pac-12 clash takes place on Saturday as No. 16 Washington hosts No. 2 Oregon at 4PM ET on Fox Sports 1.
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Oregon is 5-0 overall, 2-0 in the Pac-12, 2-0 on the road and 5-0 against the spread. Washington is 4-1 overall, 1-1 in the Pac-12, 3-0 at home and 4-1 against the spread. Oregon has won nine straight over Washington.
Trends show that Oregon is 8-0-1 against the spread in its last 9 against Washington. The Ducks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 trips to Washington as well. Washington has hit the under in 8 of its last 10 home games.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, Oregon is the favorite on the road, as the Ducks have odds of -13.5 points against Washington. The over/under total for the game has been set at 75.5 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Oregon favored by 13 points. The spread climbed up to 14 before moving back to 13.5. The over/under total for the game opened at 75.5 points and dipped to 75 for a short time before moving back to 75.5.
Oregon has been rolling along with its usual impressive offensive numbers. The Ducks are scoring 59.2 points per game while posting over 600 yards of offense per contest. Oregon has the third-best rushing attack in the country and is also allowing the second-fewest points in the nation at 11.8 points per game. Marcus Mariota has thrown for 1,358 yards and 14 touchdowns while rushing for 338 yards and seven scores. Byron Marshall is leading the team in rushing with 448 yards and four scores.
Washington is coming off a 31-28 loss to Stanford last week. The Huskies racked up 489 yards of offense in the loss and only allowed 279 yards to Stanford, but Washington committed 10 penalties and allowed a special teams touchdown. Washington is still averaging 37.4 points per game on offense while giving up only 14.8 points per game on defense. Quarterback Keith Price is leading the offense with 1,394 yards and 11 touchdowns while Bishop Sankey has rushed for 732 yards and seven scores.
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In terms of Injuries, Oregon running back De'Anthony Thomas is questionable due to an ankle injury. Washington defensive backs Taz Stevenson (arm) and Patrick Enewally (hand) are both questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing Oregon, as the Ducks are getting 80% of the wagers with odds of -13.5 points at Washington on Saturday.
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6:30 p.m. — Harvey Milk Stage at Castro and Market streets. Appearances by civic leaders and leaders in the movement for marriage equality. Deejay/Music; ASL interpretation provided.
LGBT Performance Stage at Castro & 19th Street, live entertainment and deejays; ASL interpretation provided.
5:30 p.m. — Marriage Equality USA event at Uptown Art Park on Telegraph and 19th Street
6 p.m. — Marriage Equality USA/Hearts on Silicon Valley, rally at San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St.
5 p.m. — Marriage Equality USA rally at San Mateo County Clerk's Office, 555 County Center, Redwood City
6:30 p.m. — The Rainbow Community Center, 2118 Willow Pass Road, Ste 500, Concord. Sponsoring Organization: Marriage Equality USA. Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/events/478850432200336/
5:30 p.m. — Santa Cruz County Courthouse steps, 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz
5:30 p.m. — Rally at Vallejo Ferry Building, 289 Mare Island Way. March to Vallejo City Hall at 7 p.m.