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Prep Rally
The catch of the week was made by a Pee Wee player
Cameron Smith at Prep Rally5 hrs agoSure, that headline might sound too good to be true, but this is the Pee Wee Super Bowl playoffs.
Competing at the Walt Disney World Wide World of Sports complex, Creeks Outlaws (Julington Creek, Fla.) wide receiver Garrett Deny pulled in one of the best catches of the season at any level with a full-extension grab in the end zone.
The touchdown was part of a Creeks rout of Ward 5, a squad from Washington, D.C., in a Pee Wee Division II national semifinal. You can watch a full replay of the game here via Watch ESPN if you choose.
It remains to be seen if Creeks can win the title, but we're glad that the Outlaws have another game in the Pee Wee Division II championship on Saturday just so Deny can try and outdo himself. That will be no small feat.
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Here's the prep hoops season's first dramatic, game-winning full-court shot
Cameron Smith at Prep Rally17 hrs agoThat didn't take long.
Less than a full month into the high school basketball season, a Pennsylvania squad provided the first dramatic game-winning full court heave of the year. Cameron County High (Emporium, Pa.) edged past Ridgway High (Ridgway, Pa.), 44-43, when Dylan Clingan gathered a rebound from a missed free throw that was tipped to him by teammate Nate Sestina. Clingan only had time to fire up a full-court prayer.
Incredibly, the 80-foot shot sailed right through the net. Game, set, match, Cameron County.
As noted by USA Today's Scott Allen, the play earned a spot on SportsCenter's Top 10. Clingan celebrated the score and subsequent attention the best way he knew how: With a tweet of the final scoreboard.
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Defensive lineman intentionally dumps helmet while chasing opposing quarterback
Cameron Smith at Prep Rally20 hrs agoWhat does a top defensive lineman do when his helmet gets loose while he's sprinting after an opposing quarterback? He takes it off and keeps on running, of course.
As filmed by Big County Preps, Trenton High (Trenton, Fla.) defensive tackle Josh Mathis intentionally jettisoned his protective headgear during Friday's Class A state title victory against Blountstown High (Blountstown, Fla.). With just seconds remaining in Trenton's 14-0 win, the freshman defensive lineman was trying to reach Blountstown quarterback Dylan Lee in the backfield.
As he chased after Lee, Mathis' helmet began to bother him, so he decided that he was better off without it. In one smooth motion, Mathis flung off the helmet and intensified his pursuit.
He couldn't get to Lee quite in time, with the quarterback intentionally wasting a pass to avoid a sack. Still, there's little question that Mathis' pressure was behind that forced pass, and perhaps the lighter load above his shoulders played some part in the Trenton star's speed.
Minnesota gymnastics coach accused of tattooing 15-year-old girl without parental consent
Ben Rohrbach at Prep Rally22 hrs agoWell, this story will shatter any stereotype you might have about gymnastics coaches.
A Minnesota high school gymnastics coach has been placed on leave pending an investigation into whether he illegally tattooed a 15-year-old girl without her parents' permission, according to a KMSP-TV report (h/t Minneapolis Star Tribune).
Curt Rasmussen reportedly alerted the City of Hastings Police Department in Minnesota that he believed Park High (Cottage Grove, Minn.) gymnastics coach Terry Hardy, 38, tattooed his daughter Abby and pierced her tongue without parental consent. The coach has since been placed on leave at Park and fired from a similar community education position.
Hardy "made no bones about it" during an interview with law enforcement officials, HPD Police Lt. Jim Rgnonti told the Star Tribune. "He said he did it."
Virginia player's circus three-pointer is a legitimate contender for shot of the season
Cameron Smith at Prep Rally1 day agoLadies and gentlemen, we have our first serious contender for shot of the season from high school basketball.
Competing against Cave Spring High (Roanoke, Va.) on Tuesday night, William Byrd High (Vinton, Va.) star Marvey'o Otey went careening down the court, chasing after an outlet pass sent a bit too long. When he gathered it in he had just enough time to get the ball from behind his back and hurl it in the general direction of the basket. As he went flying straight out of the gym — he literally ran right through an open door like a scene from a cartoon — his makeshift shot sailed right through the net.
There's no way he could pull that off again if he tried two dozen times.
Unfortunately for Otey and his Byrd teammates, his eye-popping shot was the biggest highlight from the game, as Cave Spring emerged with a 76-69 victory. Luckily for the Byrd Terriers, something tells us people will remember Otey's shot a lot longer than that final scoreline.
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Florida prep basketball has its own Dunk City
Ben Rohrbach at Prep Rally1 day agoA prep basketball team from Orlando might give Florida Gulf Coast University a run for its money when it comes to who is the Sunshine State's official Dunk City.
During a 88-43 victory against crosstown rival East River High, Orlando (Fla.) Oak Ridge High teammates Marquel Willis and Antonio Blakeney essentially hosted a dunk contest in front of their home fans. Home Team Hoops captured the video.
Here's how I'd rank the five dunks from the the Morehead State-bound Willis and Blakeney, Rivals.com's No. 56 senior recruit who owns offers from everyone but FGCU.
Still, the reactions by the dude holding the Coke can and the woman sitting next to him are the best part of this video. Hands down. The entire East Ridge basketball team popping their jerseys after improving to 4-4 on the season is pretty entertaining, too.
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Here's the fake field goal that lifted Brett Favre's team to a state title
Cameron Smith at Prep Rally1 day agoOn Friday Brett Favre's Oak Grove (Miss.) team won the first football state title in school history. The Warriors had to pull out all the stops to earn the crown with a 14-7 victory, including a dramatic fake field-goal attempt that proved to be the game-winner.
Now we have video of the play, which Favre protege Kirk McCarty sold perfectly in his role as a holder turned passer.
What's most amazing about the touchdown is how ridiculously wide open receiver Logan Scott found himself on the left flank. It's understandable that Tupelo would be lining up to maximize its chances of a blocked kick — it seems pretty unlikely that Oak Grove would have missed a 20-yard field goal wide to the right or left — but someone should have noticed there was a guy lined up completely alone in the flat.
Tennessee freshman wrestler fighting to recover from scary in-bout spinal injury
Cameron Smith at Prep Rally1 day agoA young wrestler in Tennessee is in critical stages of recovery following emergency surgery to fuse neck vertebrae following a frightening injury that occurred during a bout in Huntsville, Ala. on Saturday.
As reported by the Tennessean, 15-year-old Independence High freshman Hunter Garstin suffered the dire injury when his head became trapped against an opponent's torso during a bout in a tournament in Huntsville. Keith Garstin, the injured student's uncle, relayed that Hunter's spine was not severed, and that the youngster is already making strides toward a full recovery.
"It was just a freak accident," Keith Garstin told the Tennessean. "It was two inexperienced wrestlers, and it was a prime case of how not to shoot, with your head down. His head was in a bad position and the guy bulldozed him. In a million times, this would never happen. It's just an unfortunate injury.
Tennessee star commits to Vols with wild checkerboard hairstyle
Cameron Smith at Prep Rally1 day agoWell, this is a first.
In the pantheon of unique ways for a high school athlete to commit to a college program, Brighton High (Brighton, Tenn.) senior offensive lineman Charles Mosley belongs near the top after he announced his pledge to Tennessee via social media (no news there) … with his manicured, dyed hair (Wait, what?).
On Monday, Mosley posted photos of both sides of his head on Twitter. The senior's new haircut was adorned with the checkerboard pattern from Tennessee's end zones and the words "Vols" and "UT." His message? "I'm officially committed to the University of Tennessee."
We would hope so.
One-third of a successful Atlanta football program's roster accused of falsifying addresses
Ben Rohrbach at Prep Rally2 days agoAs many as 20 prep football players may have faked their addresses to play for Atlanta's Grady High, and the Knights' popular coach has been reassigned as a result, Atlanta Public Schools superintendent Erroll Davis said in a news conference on Monday.
Ronnie Millen Sr., who has worked in the school district since 1989 and served as Grady's head coach since 2001, has been removed of his position pending an investigation into an anonymous tip suggesting that as much as one-third of his roster may have falsified documents to play for him, according to multiple reports out of Georgia.
"We depend on the integrity of parents who have an ethical obligation to the district to provide accurate addresses to the district," said Davis, who revealed that multiple players used the same address, adding enough validity to the Nov. 7 anonymous tip to move forward. "However, our commitment to ethics is higher than any individual program."


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- | The market share calculated below for each company is based on the number of aircraft for lease (in relation to the total number of aircraft on lease globally, which is 5600 as of 2006)<ref> Bear Stearns Equity Research: "Aircastle Limited", Sept 18 2006, page 18</ref> | + | The market share in the aircraft leasing industry calculated below for each company is based on their number of aircraft for lease (in relation to the total number of aircraft on lease globally, which is 5600 as of 2006)<ref> Bear Stearns Equity Research: "Aircastle Limited", Sept 18 2006, page 18</ref> |
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Aircastle (NYSE:AYR) is a global company that acquires and leases commercial jet aircraft to commercial and cargo airlines. Aircastle also invests in other aviation assets, including debt securities backed by commercial jet aircraft. As of February, 2008, Aircastle has acquired and committed to aquire more than 130 passenger and cargo aircraft, currently priced at $5.7 billion [1]. All of Aircastle's aircrafts are high utility, as they are generally modern, operationally efficient jets with a large operator base and long lives.
The aircraft leasing industry is mainly tied to the supply and demand of aircraft, which is affected by the overall health of the airline industry. Aircastle leases their airlines on an operating lease basis, thus retaining the benefits or bearing the risks of the risidual aircraft value upon expiry of the lease. Operating leases are often used by airlines that need greater fleet flexibility and lower capital commitment. Aircastle's largest clients include U.S. Airways, Sterling Airways and Swiss International Airlines. [2]
Aircastle's main revenue derives from operating leases and has a very high customer concentration. As of March, 2006, the company's four largest customers (U.S. Airways, Hainan Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Air India) accounted for more than 50% of total revenue. [3]
As seen in the revenue vs. operating chart below, Aircastle has experienced significant growth in the past 3 years. From 2005 to 2007, the company grew its revenue by an average of 330% annually, and increased its operating income by an average of 509% per year. [4]
The bulk of Aircastle's business comes from outside the U.S., with Europe and Asia accounting for 47% and 27% of total revenue respectively. As North America only accounts for 10% of total revenue, Aircastle is slightly less vulnerable to the volatilities in the U.S. domestic airlines industries.
The key operating metric for the airline leasing industry is the lessor lease margin performance. Aircastle has an operating margin of 56.59% (as of 2007) compared to an industry average 26.26%. [5]
The air transportation industry is heavily regulated and any changes in airline regulation will significantly impact Aircastle's clients. Further changes in safety measures for U.S. airlines will negatively influence consumer confidence and the demand for flight services, lowering demand for leases. Commercial airlines in Europe also face decreasing revenues and profit margins due to increased competition caused by deregulation of the airline industry. However, the decreasing government protection for state-owned airlines in certain countries in Europe and Asia has also lead to an increasing amount of privately-owned carriers, many of which are low-cost carriers. This will stimulate the demand for aircraft leasing in these markets.
Rising fuel costs coupled with an economic downturn, have lead to decreasing profit margins for most airlines, especially in the US airline industry. This leads to lower aircraft leasing demand and fees, which have a negative impact on Aircastle's future revenue.
Delays in the production of A380 and 787 airplanes [6] and tight supply forces more airlines to lease aircraft at higher fees. As Aircastle's aircrafts are primarily sourced in the secondary market, they are mostly unaffected by this supply constraint and can benefit from potential increased revenue.
Demand for leased aircraft from airlines in emerging markets, such as Asia, where Aircastle has significant exposure continues to be strong so far and has been resilient to the economic slowdown in the US. This stems from the increasing demand for air travel from growing middle classes in emerging markets such as China, India, Russia and Eastern Europe.
The total number of aircraft on operating leases worldwide in 2001 was 3,760, representing 24.9% of the world's fleet. By the end of 2005, this had increased to 5,526 aircraft, representing 30.1% of the world's fleet. [7] This trend is expected to continue as airlines strive to release capital for expansion, improve financial ratios and maintain a constantly modern fleet of aircraft.
The aircraft acquisition and leasing industry is highly competitve and fragmented. Globally, there are more than 260 airlines and 450 leasing companies, carrying a total inventory list of 19,000 aiplanes. [8] The companies compete in the leasing and re-leasing of aircraft, as well as in aircraft acquisition and sales. Thus Aircastle competes with airlines, aircraft manufacturers, other aircraft operating lessors, aircraft brokers and financial institutions. They main competition includes:
Aircastle differs from its competitors in that it mainly focuses on seeking out high utility used aircraft and does not pursue manufacturers for new orders.
The market share in the aircraft leasing industry calculated below for each company is based on their number of aircraft for lease (in relation to the total number of aircraft on lease globally, which is 5600 as of 2006)[12]


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May 26, 2011
by Mariah Proctor
When people hear I'm getting ready to leave on my third study abroad, there are no questions asked – just resentful looks that say 'Well, aren't you the cultured little rich girl.' Okay, maybe the looks aren't that venomous but the idea holds true. If you are considering studying abroad but think you can't afford it, listen up: You can.
My first study abroad was paid for in the way many people pay for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land: through money left by my grandparents. There was something tender about imagining my grandfather working hard as a schoolteacher and saving every penny – pennies that would one day take me to Jerusalem. But the inheritance-type funds had run dry when I was asked to go to Southeast Asia for a summer, so my second study abroad saw a more creative, financial-finagling me.
The first step in paying for a semester of international intrigue is finding funding from your home institution. Most international study programs have discount or program-specific scholarships. Also, make sure you fill out the FAFSA to get a Pell grant if you're eligible. Not everyone knows those government pick-me-ups can be applied to international study...but now you do. Go after one!
There are study abroad-specific scholarships all over the Internet (Scholarships.com is rich with financial opportunities that can be applied). The Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Scholarship and the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship are two of the most well-known sources of study abroad funding, plus oodles of country-specific and area of study specific-grants.
If you are persistent about diversifying your sources of funding, studying abroad can be less expensive than staying on campus. The most important thing is not to let the cost of a plane ticket or the dollar-to-euro exchange rate scare you away from what will be a fulfilling experiences in your young life. There's no rule that says only rich kids can travel; if you dream of pyramids or tropical breezes, stop dreaming and start doing. Bonus: Studying abroad provides rich material for grad school application essays.
Mariah Proctor is a senior at Brigham Young University studying theatre arts and German studies. She is a habitual globe-trotter and enjoys acoustic guitar, sunshine and elephant whispering. Once the undergraduate era of her life comes to an end, she plans to perhaps seek a graduate degree in film and television production or go straight to pounding the pavement as an actor and getting used to the sound of slammed doors. Writing has and always will be the constant in her whirlwind life story.
October 1, 2013
by Mike Sheffey
Choosing your major or school based solely on price is wrong. There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe my disagreement with this logic, but I will try.
First and foremost, college students (and people in general) will fail at things they don't care about or aren't excited about. If people choose their school or major based on price, they will likely not be going to the place they want to go or studying what they want to study. That's not really going to push them to succeed: College costs limit choices and ignores the idea that there are scholarships and other financial aid out there. If you qualify academically for a school, money should not (but unfortunately can) matter.
Another part of this mentality is too much parental control. Guess what, students? You're adults now. You're attending college and working on a presence in the real world – don't let your parents be that invisible hand that pushes you a direction that you don't want to go. If you choose a major or school they weren't pushing you to go to, I'm sure your parents will get over it eventually. (If not, too bad: It's your life.)
If money is the deciding factor, think of this: Your interests are cheapest. Why? Because if you attend school elsewhere or don't major in your preferred field, you won't be happy and won't do as well in classes. That could lead to not graduating on time and thus, more money spent. Even if you graduate, give it a few years and you'll realize that wasn't what you wanted and going back to school is not cheap. If you follow your interests from the start, you save the money spent on more school or another school. Also, look into the scholarship opportunities you qualify for because I guarantee there are more out there than you think.
My advice? Act on passion and interest, not what others tell you. The minute that money starts steering your life is the minute you risk your future. If you choose a major that you love at a school you love, you won't regret it.
Mike Sheffey is a senior at Wofford College double majoring in computer science and Spanish. He loves all things music and photography. Mike works for an on-campus sports broadcasting company as well as the music news blog PropertyOfZack.com. He also works with several friends to promote concerts and shows in Greensboro, NC. He hopes to use this blogging position to inform and assist others who are seeking the right college or those currently enrolled in college by providing advice on college life, both in general and specific to Wofford.
May 3, 2013
Today I'd like to discuss something that I'm positive is constantly on the minds of underclassmen: "What should I major in?" There's pressure from all ends to do something that makes money but your heart wants to do something you are passionate about. What's a college student to do? Aim for something that has potential to do both. For example, I love music, I love promoting bands, I love going to shows and I love being a part of the music scene in any way that I can. My majors, however, are computer science and Spanish. Those majors paired with my interests may not make sense at first but here's how I came to this decision:
There is no right answer to choosing a major and the idea of a "practical" major (as discussed by Haverford College's dean of academic affairs Phillip Bean in his recent post for The Choice) is subjective, based on personal passion, skills and desires. You just need to be able to say, "Even though I love this, I could still study that," and get the best of both worlds. This is also a good reason to do thorough research beforehand on what majors your college offers, though most people change their majors a few times or wait a bit to declare.
How have you decided what to major in and did you take your personal passions into consideration?
Mike Sheffey is a junior at Wofford College double majoring in computer science and Spanish. He loves all things music and has recently taken up photography. Mike works for an on-campus sports broadcasting company as well as the music news blog PropertyOfZack.com. He hopes to use this blogging position to inform and assist others who are seeking the right college or those currently enrolled in college by providing advice on college life, both in general and specific to Wofford.
August 29, 2007
by Paulina Mis
You will find that, as you go out in search of money to fund your post-secondary education, a lot of questions are going to surface. Naturally, being that we are the largest independent and dedicated resource to scholarships and financial aid on the web, we have a lot of answers. Below, we have a list of some of the most common questions, along with their answers. If you don't find an answer to your question below, check out our Scholarship F.A.Q. page.
December 19, 2007
The whole "college graduates earn $1 million more than non graduates over their lifetime" stat is getting a bit trite. I'll give you a few more if you're not convinced that college is a worthwhile investment.
College graduates enjoy greater career security
College graduates can offer their children a more secure financial future
College graduates are healthier
College graduates are more likely to contribute to society
Anyway, you get the picture. The problem isn't that the whole "follow your dreams" thing makes no sense. The problem is affording those dreams and affording the time and preparation it takes to follow them. Most of us don't make enough money to loll around devoting our days to perfecting our sculpting skills and sharpening our 3 point shots. Even those with less risky dreams can't always afford to test the waters, especially if the schooling required to get those jobs is too expensive and time consuming. That's why so many students find themselves having to compromise their initial career goals after realizing their dream jobs won't allow them to pay off student loans. Let's just say that the need for qualified teachers isn't caused by a disinterested public.
Sorry, I didn't mean to be gloomy. I swear there's a silver lining. Financial aid in the form of government grants and outside scholarships is readily available to students in difficult situations. Without a cloud of college debt hanging over your head, "The Road Not Taken" may suddenly become an option. The financial aid information found at Scholarships.com will help you familiarize yourself with the FAFSA, government grants, corporate scholarships, private scholarships, the ins and outs of student loans and myriad other financial aid opportunities. Whether you're interested in preliminary information or ready to get down to business by finding scholarships, we can help you do it.
If you're not convinced, you can take a tour of our site. Visit our homepage, and take a sort of "Tour de Scholarships.com" if you will. We can help you see how conducting a free college scholarship search will help you find scholarships and grants that, based on the information you provide, you're eligible to receive. Find New York scholarships, scholarships for graduate students, scholarships for minorities, poetry scholarships, music scholarships—you name it, we've got it. With information about more than 2.7 million scholarships and grants, Scholarships.com offers more than you'll know what to do with. If you're not convinced yet, just take the tour. Like the search, it's free. You've got nothing to lose, and a world of financial aid opportunities to gain.
January 9, 2008
Gossiping doesn't cause that warm, "I'm so sweet" feeling you get by helping someone—except this time. It's true, by gossiping, you can help yourself and your friends. When you tell your pals about Scholarships.com, you will get the chance to pocket $1,000. When they register, they too will get the chance to win.
It really is that easy. Just refer up to ten friends, and every time one of them registers, your name will be entered in our drawing. You will have until March 3, 2008 to get your entry in and to make your friends register. They will thank you for it.
If you haven't registered yet, give it a try. The process is both free and easy. Scholarships.com members will have access to a database with information about more than 2.7 million college scholarships and grants worth over $19 billion.
Those who win the giveaway won't have to stop there, and neither will those who don't. Many scholarship and grant opportunities are available to students in need of financial aid. Students can find scholarships based on major, age, school … talent, interest, location … job, gender …. Let's just say that there are many awards to choose from. Check out the official rules for additional information about the Scholarships.com "Tell A Friend" Sweepstakes, and conduct a free college search today.
January 10, 2008
When word spread that Harvard would increase financial aid to both the middle and upper classes, tensions boiled at schools across the country. It was bad enough that Harvard attracted the best and the brightest from every nook and cranny—now they would be inexpensive too. Some guys have all the luck.
To be fair, Duke did beat Harvard in the financial aid race by being the first to announce their plan to pour an extra $13 million into the financial aid program, but their promise was simply not as impressive as the one offered by Harvard. When Duke capped their student loans to prevent debt, Harvard eliminated loans altogether—and replaced them with scholarships.
After Duke announced that parental contributions would no longer be expected from families who made less than $60,000, Harvard (which had already established that policy in 2006), announced that families making between $60,000 and $120,000 would only be required to contribute 0-10 percent of their income. Those making between $120,000 and $180,000 would only have to pay 10 percent of it.
Shortly thereafter, Stanford jumped on the bandwagon by saying that they too would do more to make their school affordable. According to The Stafford Daily, the school made plans to increase their need-based aid by 15.2 percent. The change would save the average parent $2,000 each year.
The trickle down effect also influenced other schools. Among those with New Year's resolutions involving financial aid boosts are the University of Pennsylvania, Tufts, Haverford and Swarthmore.
Of course, not everyone gets to benefit. It's easy to be a philanthropist when you have large endowments in the bank, which not all schools can boast. Students at colleges and universities with less money or larger student bodies were not as satisfied with their financial aid offices. According to The Michigan Daily, the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor would not only leave their policies as they are, they would continue—like many other colleges—to raise their prices. So much for that financial aid revolution we've all been waiting for.
January 31, 2008
Each year, I heard complaints about the textbook policies of my old college economics teacher. He wrote the only textbook required for class and re-released it—in a nearly identical format—annually. As a result, previous students couldn't make money by reselling their old books, and new students couldn't buy used books at a discounted price.
If the House passes its proposed textbook bill, universities might be forced to curb this type of practice. The new bill would make it mandatory for colleges to release course supply information in catalogs thereby giving students the chance to consider class costs before signing up and the time to search for cheaper resources.
Publishers would also have to play a part in decreasing the supply prices. The bill proposed that publishers be forced to minimize textbook costs by cutting down on attached CDs and workbooks. They would also have to publicize the wholesale costs of books and to make known the previous versions costs. If the new versions were revised, the revisions would have to be summarized. With this information, students would be better equipped to decide whether a new textbook version was worth the price.
The book addendum, a part of the House's new version of the Higher Education Act, was not a part of the corresponding version already approved by the Senate. If the House passes this bill, Senators will again have to approve the changes.
February 13, 2008
Whoever said it's a dog eat dog world must not have met the Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show bunch. As the well-behaved dogs trotted across the stage in perfect sync with their owners, it's a wonder the negative phrase was ever associated with pups.
At the end, the multicolored beagle named Uno managed to take home the prize for this year's Best in Show. Standing only 15 inches high, Uno rose to the occasion and proceeded to be the first of his breed to win the title since 1939. As I watched last night's event next to my dog, I increasingly questioned my pet's behavior. Is alternately biting each leg, the tail and my pillows really satisfying?
Obviously, not all dogs can strut the runway, but that doesn't stop owners across the nation from falling in love with them. Not only are dogs a man's (and woman's) best friend, but they can now help you pay for college. If you're a lover of dogs, check out the scholarships below for some financial aid options. For additional scholarship opportunities, you may conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.
Florida Institute of Animal Arts Scholarship
This $5,000 scholarship can help students interested in attending the Florida Institute of Animal Arts in completing their education. If you want to learn a thing or two about dog grooming, check this school out.
Dog Writers Association of America
The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) is sponsoring a junior's essay scholarship award for students between the ages of 18 and 22. By writing about their experiences with dogs, students can win a $500 to $1,000 scholarship.
The Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD) Scholarship
Low income individuals with disabilities can use this scholarship to acquire and train an assistant dog. Awards are largely based on financial need.
American Kennel Club Veterinary Student Scholarship
The American Kennel Club currently offers $145,000 in scholarships to eligible veterinary school students each year. Applicants are judged on academic achievement, need and activities with purebred dogs or related research.
March 5, 2008
Helping someone is a reward in itself, but I guess college scholarships and grants couldn't hurt. After all, you can't control when good karma decides to stop by with financial aid.
To promote volunteer work and help students who help others, scholarship providers have set up the following volunteer awards:
BR!CK Awards Scholarship
Think of the BR!CK Awards as the Oscars for volunteers. Nine winners who have committed exceptional acts of kindness will receive a scholarship of $5,000 as well as a $5,000 reward to be forwarded to their charity of choice. They will also get to participate in an award show where celebrities present their prizes.
Discover Scholarship Program
This corporate scholarship was created for current high school juniors who have demonstrated accomplishments in community service and leadership, faced a significant challenge and maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA. Up to 10 scholarships of $30,000 each will be granted.
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship
With the help of this scholarship, student volunteers between the ages of 6 and 18 can earn $5,000 toward their college education. Other prizes include $50 Kohl's gift certificates and $1,000 scholarships.
A Voice for Animals Scholarship
The Voice for Animals Scholarship, an award provided by the Humane Education Network (HEN) gives students the chance to speak out against animal cruelty. Awards are offered to students who submit the best essays and to those who have worked to improve animal welfare.
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
To be eligible for the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship, high school seniors must first be nominated by their principal. Those who demonstrate leadership skills within the community and who work to engage youth in activities that boost self-esteem and encourage an ethic of service can win $1,000 scholarships.
Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program
The Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program was created in memory of Jesse Brown, a member of the Marine Corp who dedicated his time to assisting disabled American veterans. Students who volunteer at local VA medical centers for a minimum of 100 hours will be able to receive a scholarship from this provider.
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Report: 11 arrests in Indonesia terror raids
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Indonesian police arrested 11 people Saturday during a series of raids on a terrorist group that was plotting attacks on targets that included a U.S. Consulate in East Java, state media reported.
The suspects are believed to belong to a newly formed terrorist cell under the control of Hasmi, which stands for Harakat Sunni for Indonesia Community, National Police headquarters spokesman Inspector Gen. Suhardi Alius is quoted as saying, according to the official Antara news agency.
"Explosives have been found in the form of bombs or materials ready for use," the spokesman said.
Among its targets was the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya, East Java, he added.
"We have seen the reports, but cannot comment as this is an on-going Indonesian security investigation," said a U.S. State Department official who would not speak for attribution.
Police operations were carried out in Madiun, East Java, Solo in Central Java, Bogor in West Java and Palmerah, as well as Kebong Kacang in Jakarta, Antara reported.
In the locations, police discovered bomb-making materials and manuals, ammunition and detonators, the police spokesman said.
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A/Prof Philip Leong's research in the area of reconfigurable computing has been highly recognised at a computing machines symposium in the USA. Reconfigurable computing can be used to accelerate computationally intensive applications such as those found in signal processing, cryptography and computational finance.
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2014 Women's Water Polo Schedule Set
December 11, 2013
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December 5, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Beavers Battle Occidental Well in SCIAC Opener
PASADENA, CA – Occidental broke open a tight contest with a surge early in the second half en route to a 61-49 win over Caltech. It was the...
December 4, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Beavers Rally Falls Just Short in SCIAC Opener
PASADENA, CA – Caltech's rally from a double-digit second half deficit fell just short as Occidental held on for an 80-74 win on...
December 3, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Lewis Named SCIAC Athlete of the Week
PASADENA, CA – For her efforts during Caltech's three games last week, first-year forward Kate Lewis was named the SCIAC Athlete of...
December 2, 2013 | Track & Field
2014 Track and Field Schedule Posted
The Beavers track and field program will begin the season with their annual all-comers meet on Feb. 8. The slate features a wide range of events...
November 30, 2013 | Women's Basketball
La Sierra Hits the Boards in Posting Win
PASADENA, CA – A strong low post effort was enough for La Sierra to grind out a 63-55 win over Caltech in a women's basketball...
November 29, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Beavers Weather the Storm; Grab Season's First Win
LOS ANGELES, CA – After a slow start the Beavers turned on their offense with a strong post presence in posting a 73-61 win over Crown...
November 27, 2013 | Men's Basketball
First-Year Players Make Solid Contribution; Whitman Grabs Win
PASADENA, CA – Despite a solid effort from a trio of first-year players, Caltech fell to Whitman 87-73 on Wednesday evening in a men's...
November 27, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Beavers Fall to Linfield in Opener; Connor Goes for Career High
PASADENA, CA – In their season opening contest the Caltech women's basketball team fell to Linfield 85-55 on Wednesday evening.
November 23, 2013
Beavers Travel to Redlands for Season Opener
REDLANDS, CA – The Caltech swimming and diving squad began the 2013-14 campaign with a dual meet against SCIAC foe Redlands on Saturday...
November 23, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Linfield Overcomes Beavers Hot Start
SANTA CRUZ, CA – The Beavers started well but couldn't continue that early momentum as they fell to Linfield 60-54 at the Hilton...
November 23, 2013 | Men's Water Polo
Beavers Season Concludes with Loss to La Verne
ORANGE, CA – La Verne distanced themselves from Caltech with a solid third period en route to a 16-8 win on the second day of SCIAC...
November 22, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Beavers Fall to Saint Vincent in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, CA - In the season's first game away from the Braun Athletic Center, the Caltech men's basketball team fell to Saint Vincent on Friday...
November 22, 2013 | Men's Water Polo
Quick Start Propels Occidental to Win
ORANGE, CA – An early scoring outburst proved to the be the difference in Occidental's 13-6 win over Caltech in the SCIAC Championship...
November 22, 2013
Setting Up the Beavers 2013-14 Swimming & Diving Season
Under the tutelage of first-year head coach Jack Leavitt the Beavers swimmers and divers get ready to embark on a new era in 2013-14.
November 21, 2013 | Men's Soccer
NSCAA Honors the Beavers Academic Endeavors
PASADENA, CA - The Caltech men's soccer team was one of 270 collegiate soccer programs from NCAA Division I, II, and III and NAIA to earn...
November 19, 2013 | Women's Basketball
2013-2014 Women's Basketball Preview
The Caltech women's basketball team is looking forward to the 2013-2014, and with a smattering of veteran presence and first year talent,...
November 18, 2013 | Baseball
Beaver Baseball Squad Hosts Special Event
On Saturday members of the Caltech baseball team, hosted a unique endeavor involving new baseball technologies while serving a local youth...
November 16, 2013 | Cross Country
Harriers Conclude Season at NCAA West Regional
CLAREMONT, CA – At the season ending NCAA West Regional, the Caltech cross country teams set a handful of personal best while competing...
November 16, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Fast Start Paces Pacific to Victory
PASADENA, CA – Looking to build momentum from Friday night's season opening win, Caltech couldn't put the pieces together as...
November 16, 2013 | Men's Water Polo
Caltech Drops Home Finale to #1 Whittier
PASADENA, CA - In their final home contest of the season, the Beavers fought well against the nation's top ranked NCAA Division III team but...
November 15, 2013 | Men's Basketball
Beavers Rally For Thrilling Win in Season Opener
PASADENA, CA – Coming down to the game's final possessions, Caltech charged back for a thrilling season opening 58-55 win over...
November 14, 2013 | Baseball
Beavers Unveil 2013-14 Baseball Schedule
PASADENA, CA - The Beavers nine are slated to compete in 35 contests during the 2014 campaign.
November 13, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Thomas Kwok Honored with Brine Award
LOS ANGELES, CA – For his efforts both on and off the field, senior Thomas Kwok was honored with the SCIAC men's soccer Brine Award of...
November 11, 2013 | Men's Basketball
2013-2014 Men's Basketball Season Preview
The Caltech Beavers men's basketball team comes into the season sporting an exciting new line-up and an optimistic outlook on the upcoming...
November 11, 2013 | General News
Welcome to the re-designed Website Home of APER
Welcome to the re-designed website home of Caltech Athletics, Recreation and Physical Education.
November 11, 2013 | Women's Volleyball
Jodi Lindsay Resigns as Volleyball Head Coach
After four years of program building and positive contributions to a growing athletic department Caltech head volleyball coach Jodi Lindsay has...
November 9, 2013 | Men's Water Polo
Strong Third Period Pushes Occidental Over Beavers
PASADENA, CA – A high scoring third period broke open a tight game as Occidental came away with a 13-3 victory over Caltech in SCIAC...
November 8, 2013
Locker Room Renovations
UPDATE (Nov. 22) - Braun Locker Room Project -- The renovations are expected to last past the Thanksgiving holiday. An end date has not been...
November 6, 2013 | Men's Water Polo
Beavers Conclude SCIAC Road Slate at Redlands
REDLANDS, CA - In their final road SCIAC game of the season the Beavers fell to the University of Redlands 19-3 on Wednesday evening.
November 3, 2013
Caltech Claims Team Wins Across All Weapons
IRVINE, CA – The Caltech fencing team participated at the IFCSC team competition on Sunday afternoon at UC Irvine. Caltech claimed at least...
November 4, 2013 | Women's Volleyball
Beaver Drop Tight Four-Setter to WCBC
PASADENA, CA - On senior night the Caltech women's volleyball team dropped a hard fought four-set match to West Coast Baptist (26-24, 15-25,...
November 2, 2013 | Cross Country
Harriers Compete at League Championships; Ignatowich Honored
CHINO, CA – At the SCIAC Championships on Saturday morning the Beavers put together season best time and solid efforts.
November 2, 2013 | Men's Soccer
Late Goals Halt Caltech's Senior Day Efforts
PASADENA, CA - Occidental broke open a scoreless game with two late goals that proved to be enough in posting a 2-0 win over Caltech on Saturday...
August 12, 2013 | General News
Caltech Athletics on Facebook & Twitter
At long last you can follow Beaver athletics on Facebook and Twitter.
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The Caltech athletics intercollegiate schedule is hitting the pause button this week for finals week. The Beavers next event is a home men's basketball game on Saturday (Dec. 14) at 3 p.m.
Braun Locker Room Project -- The end date will be in early January. An exact date is still TBA. The APER staff thanks all patrons for thier patience. For any additional questions, please contact John Carter.


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By backing up your files, you've already taken an important step in protecting your computer – but there are threats beyond data loss that you can prepare for.Malware (short for malicious software) is software that is developed to disrupt or damage a computer system. It can appear in a number of ways, and can be used to gather private information, delete data or even lock people out of their own files. According to Kaspersky Labs, there are more than 200,000 new malware threats per day!One such malware, Crypto Locker, has been making the internet rounds over the past several weeks. The software is called "ransomware," as it encrypts the files on infected computers so users can't access them. When someone tries to open a file on a computer infected with this malware, they are alerted that they must pay $300 for their files to be unencrypted so they can access them. Deleting the malware or refusing to pay the ransom will leave their files encrypted. Spiceworks has a great overview of the issue here: http://cbnt.it/157wk7J.As your trusted partner in data protection, we at Carbonite want to ensure that our customers are aware of these threats and know how to prevent them from infecting their computers and servers. Here are some tips that can help you avoid malware and other types of viruses:
These are just a few tips that can help you avoid the headaches and other negative effects of malware. Safe [internet] surfing, all!
The end of August sure crept up on us! We can't believe it's already time to head back to school! As you fill the backpacks with new laptops, tablets and smartphones, keep these back-to-school tech tips in mind. They take less than 10 minutes, but can save your family hours and dollars down the road:
Cloud Backup: Backing up to the cloud protects your important files so you can get them back if your computer crashes or is stolen, and with our mobile app files are accessible from the dorm, the campus library and on the go!
Virus Protection: While back-to-school virus protection generally consists of stocking up on tissues and hand sanitizer, the threat of computer viruses shouldn't be ignored. Millions of computer viruses can allow someone to access your data, collect billing information or take control of your computer. These bugs can also slow down your computer and interfere with your programs.
Password Protocol: With many schools relaxing their technology policies, and allowing students to bring devices to school, it's important to make sure your students gadgets are password protected!
Mobile Data Usage: On-the-go internet allows students to remotely access files, quickly look up a fact for a history paper and connect with friends, but checking the data charges on your bill could be enough to send you to the school nurse! Make sure your mobile data plan fits your family's needs, and don't forget that connecting to Wi-Fi can help you avoid overage fees.
How do you prep for #back2school? Tweet us at @Carbonite to share your tips!
We can't believe August is already well underway! As the summer dwindles down and back-to-school preparations commence, take a few minutes before things start getting really crazy to set yourself – or your student – up for success!
With cloud backup, valuable data is protected and accessible from anywhere! That means you can scroll through your backup via your smartphone to access the notes for your big presentation. Or, if your high schooler is begging you to race to their homeroom with the term paper that is sitting on your kitchen table, you can gently remind them that all they have to do is log in to Carbonite from the computer lab and print off another copy.
Sound good? It is! And to make it even better, we have a bunch of great tips to help get you started with Carbonite:
Summer is always a busy time for the Carbonite crew! While our Reseller team is down in Orlando for CompTIA's ChannleCon, the PR team – and Captain Carbonite – just returned from this year's amazing BlogHer conference in Chicago!
From tech writers to crafty couponers to multi-tasking moms, we had the opportunity to chat with some amazing conference attendees at our cloud lounge, where they were able to relax, recharge and regroup.
We loved having the chance to educate an eager audience about backup. And it was so cool for us to hear firsthand how Carbonite had saved people's business documents, family photos and even manuscripts!No one was more excited to hear about data disasters averted than Captain Carbonite.
But we also heard some sad stories about baby pictures lost in a hard drive crash and power surges that deleted months of edits to files that weren't backed up. To avoid hearing these tragic tales next year, we gave a complimentary year of Carbonite Home backup to each attendee who visited the cloud lounge!
We can't wait to follow-up with everyone who dropped a card, or snagged a backup subscription! We're definitely looking forward to hearing more stories about how the cloud saved the day – and the data.
There were so many awesome keynotes, breakouts, booths and parties! If you didn't have a chance to make it to the cloud lounge we'd still love to hear from you!
At Carbonite, we are always looking to wring out cost and complexity from the backup process. Carbonite pioneered simple-to-use and low cost backups for computers, and today we backup laptops, desktops, NAS devices, external hard drives, servers and mobile devices for our 1.5+ million customers. Now, we are bringing simplicity and low-cost to server and database backups as well. With the release of Carbonite Enhanced Server Backup, we are reducing the cost and complexity of server and database backups by an order of magnitude.
With databases always top of mind for small businesses, let's see what that looks like with our new offering…
A Blurry Image Won't Do: Consistent Backup Matters
Taking a snapshot of things that are moving (like your kids running around) is tricky. Your camera contains a lot of sophisticated technology to focus and take a sharp image and turn it into a single JPG file. So, we can simply pickup that file at the file system level, and move it to our cloud storage. When you recover a JPG file, you get the same sharp picture you snapped.
Like your kids running around, databases are always in motion too. Databases represent active data on your servers. Unlike a photo that is just a single file; databases are represented by multiple files and processes that are working together. Taking a file level backup of this data can easily result in a backed up image that does not represent your database at any one particular point-in-time. You may have some records that are partially written out to disk and partially in memory; so multiple files representing the database may not agree with each other in the backup image. Recovering your database from such a blurry image can result in unacceptable results for your business. You need special software to prepare the database and then take its snapshot at a particular point-in-time, i.e., a consistent backup, from which the database can be accurately restored.
Carbonite Enhanced Server Backup ensures consistent backups of your databases. We take a sharp snapshot of your database at the time a backup run is initiated (either as scheduled or on-demand). And, of course, when you restore from this snapshot the database works as expected.
Database Downtime – Not an Option
Whether your database is serving as the backbone of your ecommerce application or an internal application serving employees, its services are expected to be available 24x7. Typically you don't have the luxury of a downtime window – during which either the database could be stopped entirely or the updates to the database can be paused.
Carbonite Enhanced Server Backup provides hot backup of your databases. In other words, our software does not shut down your database or even stop updates to your database during the backup process.
Complexity: It's Our Problem, Not Yours
Various underlying methods for taking database backup images have lots of nuances and exceptions. For example, different database types and versions deal with their logs differently (dealing with database logs is a crucial part of taking a sharp snapshot I mentioned above). So, if you rely on a home-grown script, you would need to be on a constant treadmill of making changes to your script every time you deploy a new version of your database software, let alone change the database type completely.
Our engineers are on this constant treadmill for you – always looking out for nuances, exceptions, gotchas and optimization opportunities in the newest versions of database software from multiple vendors. Carbonite hides the complexity of backing up databases behind a very simple to use GUI. You simply tell us: what, where, when and how to back up your databases. We figure out the right process and underlying method to execute it for you.
In a next installment, I'll dive into the range of configuration settings available with this new offering from Carbonite for our small business customers. In the meantime, if you questions about Enhanced Server Backup and if it's right for your business, you can contact our Business Team at email@example.com or 855-CARB-BIZ (855-227-2249).
From driving revenue to increasing productivity to analyzing big data, it's clear that the cloud is really changing the ways small businesses operate! But with all this potential, some businesses are still unsure about transitioning to the cloud. That's understandable, because with new technologies emerging every day, it can be hard to identify the useful tools in a sea of fleeting fads.
You've got a lot on your plate, so let us help you cut through the cloud clutter. Here are a few ways the cloud can help you streamline business practices:
Data Recovery: Having a business continuity and disaster recovery plan is essential for every small business, and the cloud makes it easy. After a data disaster, the cloud can help you quickly retrieve and restore any lost information – and getting back up and running as quickly as possible makes all the difference for SMBs.
Cost Savings: Peace of mind is priceless, but we know that business owners have budgets. Fortunately, the cloud is inexpensive to implement, so you can operate efficiently without breaking the bank.
Scalability: As a business grows, so do your data needs. The cloud is versatile enough to scale with your business, allowing you to quickly and easily make changes to you storage capacity.
When you migrate tasks to the cloud, you can rest assured knowing your business can stay on track no matter what's going on in the office! If you're interested in learning more about productivity trends or cloud tips, check out the articles posted on the Small Business Hub.


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U.S. President Barack Obama exhorted the world Tuesday to embrace Nelson Mandela's universal message of peace and justice, electrifying tens of thousands of rain-lashed spectators in a South African stadium.
A man whose protests of University of Wisconsin policies sometimes included wearing a dragon costume was arrested over the weekend and accused of showing up at UW-Stevens Point in violation of a court injunction that court records show was overturned.
An attorney for a Portage County man accused of killing his girlfriend's baby filed a motion asking for another delay in proceedings to have more time to work with the defense's own medical expert.
Domestic abuse: Police arrested a 20-year-old Stevens Point man on charges of battery and domestic abuse at 12:32 a.m. Sunday after police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 800 block of Third Street.
A Fond du Lac man was taken into custody Monday after police say he opened fire on them, kicking off a four-hour standoff.
When insurance agent Kelly Fristoe recently spent 30 minutes helping a client pick a mid-level health plan and the federal marketplace website froze, he called the government's hotline and tried to finish the application.
The state Department of Natural Resources is set to get more information on the 2013 gun deer hunt.
South Africans of all races flocked to houses of worship Sunday for a national day of prayer and reflection to honor Nelson Mandela, unified in their love for a historic figure whose funeral is expected to be one of the biggest in modern times.
Generous hunters every year choose to contribute their deer to food pantries, but donations in central Wisconsin are down slightly this year, according to local venison processors.
The number of students attending the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point who plan to pursue a teaching degree has dropped nearly 20 percent since 2010.
Seven years ago, Peyton Medick had a dream of starting an organization that would help stock the shelves of local food pantries so no child in the Wausau area would go to bed hungry. She was 8 at the time.
The highest profile School Board election in Wausau's history took place 20 years ago this week, a recall vote over a plan designed to desegregate the city's elementary schools.
Central Wisconsin authorities and tavern owners want people to enjoy the holidays, but they want people to use good sense when it comes to drinking.
Tantalizing smells welcome customers to Country Freckles in Wisconsin Rapids.
About 50 survivors of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor paused Saturday at the site to honor those killed and remember the moment that plunged the U.S. into World War II.
When dancers in Central Wisconsin School of Ballet's performance of 'The Nutcracker' this year learned they would meet and perform with Misty Copeland, many of them burst into tears.
A 40-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man authorities say they caught on camera pleaded not guilty in Wood County Circuit Court to charges related to growing marijuana.
Robert Mata was passed out in his truck at the Plover Express Mart when police found him, the truck's engine running, an open can of beer between his legs and another 12-pack of brews on the seat beside him, according to police.
Giant corn cob theft: A man told deputies at 11 a.m. Wednesday that a 20-foot tall corn on the cob and trailer used in a parade were stolen from a residence on Highway J near second Street in the town of Stockton. The cob and trailer later were recovered.
After more than five years, residents soon likely will see the long-quiet paper mill site return to life as new owners begin the process of transforming it into a business park.
Robert Check always was restless in Stevens Point.
Nelson Mandela, whose successful struggle against South Africa's apartheid system of racial segregation and discrimination made him a global symbol for the cause of human rights and earned him the Nobel Prize, died Thursday. He was 95.
Members of Congress are still trying to hammer out a compromise on a five-year farm bill, but hopes are dimming that they will succeed by the end of the year, when a provision affecting dairy is set to expire.
Badgers: 'Everything fell apart'
A woman who pleaded no contest to helping her boyfriend burglarize a bar has been reported missing, authorities said Wednesday.
The arrest of a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor was the result of good police work, Portage County Sheriff's Office officials said.
One-third of Wisconsin's lawmakers are members of a controversial pro-business group that champions free-market policies and helps write state legislation, newly revealed documents show.
Hundreds of local volunteers have contributed thousands of hours to complete the construction of a new transitional shelter for homeless families near the intersection of North Vine Avenue and East Depot Street.
Damage to vehicle: A 64-year-old Stevens Point man told police at 11:06 a.m. Tuesday that someone damaged the windshield of his car while parked in the 3300 block of Minnesota Avenue.
Recordings of emergency calls from the Connecticut school shooting that were released Wednesday show town dispatchers urged panicked callers to take cover, mobilized help and asked about the welfare of the children as gunshots could be heard at times in t
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a case in January that balances a Stevens Point woman's right to a fair trial against the Marshfield police's privilege to protect the identity of a confidential informant.
Deputies are looking for the person or people who stole a deer Friday from People's Meat Market.
Overnight snowfall caused a number of accidents in the county, Portage County Sheriff's Office officials say.
A woman accused of helping her boyfriend burglarize a bar pleaded no contest as part of a plea agreement, with sentencing in the case set for today.
Drunken hit and run: Police arrested a 22-year-old Stevens Point man on charges of operating while intoxicated and hit and run at 3 a.m. Sunday in the intersection of Whiting Avenue and Water Street.
A man convicted of selling heroin in Plover will serve at least seven years behind bars.
A Plover man faces multiple criminal charges after he attacked officers during a domestic disturbance call and spit on them, according to court records.
Police are searching for a man charged with several counts of sexual assault who failed to appear in court Monday.
A Plover man was charged Monday with possession of synthetic marijuana after deputies stopped him for driving more than 100 mph and found the substance in his car, according to court records.
Domestic disturbance: Police arrested a 33-year-old Stevens Point man and a 26-year-old Stevens Point woman on charges of disorderly conduct and domestic abuse at 9:19 p.m.
A former Stevens Point woman accused of leading a violent protest at an Iron County mining site is set to face trial.
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Well grab your carving kit, because we asked Patch readers from across the country to share their pumpkin transformation skills and they are gooood.
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I'm a cofounder at a startup.
One thing I have been thinking about alot lately is time tracking. I usually spend the day at the office, and then I get home and continue to work on more stuff. I have no idea how many hours I work a week or anything - but I love what I do and I can't help but work on it virtually all the time.
Why time tracking might be a good thing:
- I can figure out ways to reduce time in different categories - by logging my time I might be more aware of time wasted.
- My (or someone else's) work ethic might be contagious - right now I don't think my team members know how hard I work.
- I might realize I'm working 80 hours a week, start working less, and start exercising again
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Paradise Lost
Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us
Expanding upon In Requiem's return to Draconian form, Faith Divides Us finds Paradise Lost stronger than they've been since releasing Draconian Times some fifteen years ago. For those not in the know, after that final installment in their streak of five consecutive classics, the band made a controversial split with extremity, moving in an electronic-tinged goth-rock direction and losing some fans in the process. The records they released during that decade-long digression weren't bad, but they failed to uphold the legacy of the band that made them. In the end, they stood too many steps away from both metal as a whole and from their creators' previous genre-defining brilliance.
From the outset of "As Horizons End," it's clear that Paradise Lost is firmly back on track, back to melding the melancholy, the epic and the crushing with an expertise unmatched by almost all others. Faith is a classic Paradise Lost album in the best sense of that phrase—the band's patent gothic darkness and brooding romantic gloom pervade the record. Gregor Mackintosh's beautifully dreary guitar-work fits perfectly beneath Holmes' re-energized bellow and Hetfield-ian cleans. These tunes are massive, agonized and anthemic, somber and soaring, dark and dejected and yet strangely still uplifting, harkening back particularly to the last years of the band's halcyon days without sounding retread or redundant. Where Paradise Lost has always exceeded their peers (including the other members of the Peaceville Three, I maintain) is in their ability to craft songs that are as memorable and inspiring as they are sorrowful. With Faith, Holmes and Mackintosh have turned in their best, most cohesive and interesting batch of songs since 1995. The electronic tinges of mid-period PL are avoided—and some would say "thankfully so"—but there are moments here and there that still make a few slight nods back to those late-90's releases. (Witness the bits of distant, distorted vocal in "First Light" or the moody bridge section of the stellar "I Remain" for examples, that latter track easily among the best the band has ever penned.) Jens Bogren's production is stout, with sharp and solid guitar tones and a suitable sheen to fit the band's melodic darkness.
Despite the band's signature reliance upon melancholia, Faith isn't all drudgery beneath its goth-romantic despair—like the best records in any style, its tracks fit snugly against one another with a singular focus that isn't one-dimensional at all. Paradise Lost has always been adept at building dramatic tension even into mid- and up-tempo tunes, to swagger with a metallic drive even as they lamented the weight of the world upon them. Songs like "Frailty" or the chugging "Universal Dream" or "The Rise Of Denial" rock as hard as they mope, the fleet-footed kick drums in the latter driving full-steam ahead beneath Holmes' plaintive semi-melodic growls. (Drums on this record were handled by session player Peter Damin, and while his performance is rock-solid, I'm looking forward to the next record, as he's since been replaced by At The Gates / The Haunted / Cradle Of Filth veteran Adrian Erlandsson.)
This return to more metallic shores is a more-than-welcome one to these ears, as the death/doom/goth metal triptych of Shades Of God, Icon and Draconian Times holds a special place in both my heart and my history. Faith isn't as groundbreaking or as (ahem) iconic as the band's earlier work, but it's by far the best record they've made in many a mournful moon. They returned strong with In Requiem, and Faith finds them even stronger, so let's hope this renewed momentum continues. With the possible exception of Katatonia, no metal band does sad and gloomy quite as expertly as Paradise Lost, and only in their best moments have these Brits bested this.
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July tee time is back to the basics
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The Viking Classic will return to its summer roots this year, with a tee time in July instead of late September. That could be good news and bad news. The good news: The Golf Channel will televise the tournament live, instead of on tape-delay. The bad news: The Viking will compete with the British Open […]
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