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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.---Nicklas Jensen's power-play goal late in the third period pulled the Chicago Wolves into overtime, but Grand Rapids scored 18 seconds into extra time to earn a 3-2 win in a Midwest Division showdown Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena.
Jensen and center Jordan Schroeder scored goals for the Wolves (29-19-5-4), who lost to the Griffins for the fourth time this season after finishing regulation in a tie. GoaltenderMatt Climie (16-17-3) blocked 21 of 24 shots.
It may have been Schroeder's first time in a Wolves uniform since Jan. 5, but he wasted no time getting back in the swing of things when he redirected a point shot by defensemanDerek Joslin directly over Griffins netminder Petr Mrazek at 11:24 in the first.
The Wolves kept the heat on for the next period and a half as they outshot the Griffins 23-19. But just as the second frame was coming to a close, Grand Rapids (36-19-2-2) pocketed two goals in 18 seconds --- first from left wing Tomas Tatar and then from center Landon Ferraro.
The 20-year-old Jensen, in his third game with the Wolves this season, tied the score at 16:04 in the third as he went top-shelf on Mrazek. Schroeder set up the goal by flying into the offensive zone and dropping a pass back to Jensen rushing down the slot.
When the teams headed for overtime, the Griffins shut things down as fast they began when Ferraro redirected right wing Jan Mursak's shot into the mesh just 18 seconds into the frame.
The Wolves travel to Rockford at 7 p.m. Friday for an Illinois Lottery Cup game before welcoming the IceHogs to Allstate Arena at 3 p.m. Sunday. For tickets, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES or visit ChicagoWolves.com.
Chicago 1 0 1 0 -- 2
Grand Rapids 0 2 0 1 -- 3
First Period---1, Chicago, Schroeder 10 (Joslin, Andersson), 11:24. Penalties---Grant, Grand Rapids (slashing), 6:35; Schroeder, Chicago (delay of game), 15:58; Pinizzotto, Chicago (hooking), 19:27; Vandermeer, Chicago (cross-checking), 19:56.
Second Period---2, Grand Rapids, Tatar 20 (Pare), 19:31; 3, Grand Rapids, Ferraro 17 (Jurco, Paetsch), 19:49. Penalties---Evans, Grand Rapids (boarding), 8:28; Hunt, Chicago (goaltender interference), 12:57.
Third Period---4, Chicago, Jensen 1 (Schroeder, Gordon), 16:04 pp; Penalties---Andersson, Chicago (holding), 8:39; Haydar, Chicago (unsportsmanlike conduct, misconduct—continuing altercation, game misconduct—throwing equipment), 13:27; Almquist, Grand Rapids (holding), 15:45.
Overtime---5, Grand Rapids, Ferraro 18 (Mursak, Skinner), 0:18. Penalties---None.
Shots on goal---Chicago: 12-11-9-0--32; Grand Rapids: 11-8-4-1--24. Power plays---Chicago 1-3; Grand Rapids 0-6. Goalies—Chicago, Climie (21-24), Grand Rapids, Mrazek (30-32). A---8,018. Referee---Terry Koharski. Linesmen---Kevin Hall and Bob Marcis.


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MMAjunkie was on scene and reporting live from todays UFC on FOX 11 fighter weigh-ins, where all 26 competitors on the card made weight for Saturdays event.
The festivities took place at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. The same venue hosts Saturdays fight card.
In the main event, heavyweight contenders Travis Browne (15-1-1 MMA, 6-1-1 UFC) and Fabricio Werdum (17-5-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) square off, and the winner is expected to be the next challenger for champion Cain Velasquez this fall.
Browne weighed in first and came in at 245.5 pounds looking to build on an impressive 2013 that saw him win three Knockout of the Night bonuses. Werdum was 232.5 and will be fighting for the first time since June 2013.
In the co-main event, recent womens bantamweight title challengers Liz Carmouche (9-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) and Miesha Tate (13-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC) meet in a fight that is likely to see the loser set way back in the championship hunt. Carmouche was 135 on the button, while Tate was 135.5.
Also on the main card is a Fight of the Night candidate in Edson Barboza (13-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) vs. Donald Cerrone (22-6 MMA, 9-3 UFC). Barboza was 156 pounds, while Cowboy came in at 155.5 in a battle of elite-level strikers.
The full UFC on FOX 11 weigh-in results included:
MAIN CARD (FOX, 8 p.m. ET)
Travis Browne (245.5) vs. Fabricio Werdum (232.5)
Liz Carmouche (135) vs. Miesha Tate (135.5)
Edson Barboza (156) vs. Donald Cerrone (155.5)
Yoel Romero (185.5) vs. Brad Tavares (185)
PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 1, 5 p.m. ET)
Rafael dos Anjos (155.5) vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov (155)
Thiago Alves (170.5) vs. Seth Baczynski (170.5)
Pat Healy (156) vs. Jorge Masvidal (155.5)
Estevan Payan (146) vs. Alex White (146)
Caio Magalhaes (185.5) vs. Luke Zachrich (185.5)
Jordan Mein (170.5) vs. Hernani Perpetuo (170.5)
PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass, 3:30 p.m. ET)
Ray Borg (125.5) vs. Dustin Ortiz (125.5)
Mirsad Bektic (146) vs. Chas Skelly (145)
Derrick Lewis (256) vs. Jack May (252.5)

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CCCC makes alliance official with Carolina China Council
Fostering an international connection, Central Carolina Community College and the Carolina China Council have established a partnership designed to promote business, culture and education.
CCCC President Bud Marchant and Carolina China Council President Lian Xie signed an agreement formalizing the partnership June 6 at a panel luncheon held at the college's Lee County Campus.
Also at the signing were former North Carolina Sen. Harris Blake and his daughter, Joy Donat; Sanford mayor Cornelia Olive; Bill Horner III, publisher of The Sanford Herald; Andy Bryan, superintendent-elect of Lee County Schools; Hong Yang, president of JJY International Information Consulting; Jan Hayes, CCCC trustee and executive director of the United Way of Lee County; Lisa Chapman, executive vice president for instruction; Ling Huang, Confucius Classroom instructor; and Jon Matthews, dean of University Transfer and Health Science.
Blake has been working to promote relations between North Carolina and China for nearly a decade. In 2005, the remains of an unidentified World War II Flying Tiger American fighter pilot buried in Hunan Province were identified as 2nd Lt. Robert Hoyle Upchurch of Moore County. Blake worked to see his remains were transported to their final resting place in High Falls.
"I am thankful for CCCC and what it wants to accomplish through this partnership," said Blake, who is the chairman and a founding member of the Carolina China Council. "If we do this right, in the years to come, China and the United States will be the leading countries in the world."
The CCCC-CCC partnership was created to foster bilateral communications, build broader networks of connections, moderate language barriers and increase international traffic into the local area.
"The partnership is a logical extension of the vision of the CCCC Confucius Classroom and will help this area of North Carolina become an international force in culture, education and business," Marchant said. "As a community college, we are very interested in exploring ways to connect with Chinese businesses, expand cultural outreach and promote our area in a global market."
Mayor Olive affirmed the city's interest in expanding local industry and job opportunities, and Horner suggested local companies may find the cultural aspects of an active partnership a benefit for business prospects.
North Carolina now ranks fifth among U.S. states receiving Chinese business investments, with 2013 on track to be the largest year yet for Chinese investment in U.S. firms, according to a recent Thomson Reuters and Rhodium Group study.
"North Carolina is special in the Chinese mind," said Xie, who called Sanford "a perfect location for Chinese business to come to invest" due to its broad manufacturing base and high-tech industries.
A professor of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at NCSU, Xie said his hobby for the past 21 years has been linking North Carolina to China – a hobby that helped lead to the creation of the Carolina China Council.
Established in 2009, the CCC is a nonprofit organization with offices in Chapel Hill and Cary. It is committed to connecting the people in the Carolinas and China. Specifically, the activities of the CCC include summer camps, internships, educational tours, performing art shows, trade shows and investment conferences.
One of the CCC's principal endeavors is building bridges between North Carolina and Chinese communities. North Carolina entered into a Sister State relationship with the Hunan Province in 2011, and the cities of Pinehurst and Durham have established partnerships with the Hunan cities of Zhijiang and Zhouzhou, respectively.
Sister city connections are typically based on proportional population size and on parallels in community industry and civic interests, and Sanford may have an opportunity to be a part of such an arrangement with the Chinese city of Yixing.
Situated on the western shore of China's Lake of Tai, Yixing shares with Sanford not only a similar latitude and climate, but also a long tradition of crafting pottery from distinctive red clay.
In the interest of further exploring a sister city connection, delegates from CCCC initiated a request at Wednesday's Law and Finance Committee meeting for the city of Sanford to pass a formal resolution to open discussions on the matter.
Should Sanford pursue a partnership, the first step in the process would be to form a sister city board including citizens of various ages, backgrounds and business sectors. Next, the board would coordinate a leadership visit to Yixing. Likewise, a Yixing delegation would visit Sanford. Finally, a letter of intent would be submitted, which would be followed by an official agreement.
For more information about the Carolina China Council, visit carolina-chinacouncil.org. For more information about Central Carolina Community College's Confucius Classroom, visit www.cccc.edu/confucius.


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~Sam Keen
Sunday. Summer has finally swept over us like a warm blanket. Waking earlier than usual, our sleep disturbed by a tumult of angst, a jumble of confusion, we felt the sun squeeze through the slats of the shutters and reach towards the bed, chasing away the discord of the night like a prayer chasing away the darkness and fear. We knew that today was the day to head outside of the city for a walk or a ride, a day to revel in the second coming of summer. After what has been a melancholy, dismal season, overnight the world has seemed to shift to right.
We pulled out the bikes from the garage, loaded them into the car and headed out, deciding on a whim to pedal the Canal de la Martinière. This short 15-kilometer canal was constructed for commercial reasons in the late 19th century at a time when Nantes was a major port city. The passage from the Atlantic to Nantes was made, up until this time, by traveling the Loire River, but the Loire wasn't always navigable nor reliable due to the seasons, tides and the constant build up of sand, and another access had to be built for the ships carrying products and goods. So a network of canals and basins was built to ease the passage of this transportation and create a waterway that was constant throughout the seasons. The canal, which would even afford access to large ships, saw an important and intense activity for about 20 years until, in 1913, technological progress allowed for a return to the Loire River for transport. The Canal became, until its re-use during WWII for naval purposes and followed by the German Occupation, simply a great boat cemetery. And finally, after a brief period of use by NATO in the Fifties, its uses were exhausted and the canal was no longer needed.
Today, we ride up the now boat-free canal, her borders dotted with lone men or fathers and sons nestled companionably amongst the reeds, fishing poles reaching deep into the water. July in France finds the roadway that lines the canal unencumbered with Sunday strollers who are to be found here in the beautiful weather of June and September. These summer months only give us the occasional group of friends out for a bit of fresh air and men decked out from head to toe in professional biking gear like some odd, local leg of the Tour de France, men still working through the month until they can join their wives and children who are already out at the beach enjoying the long summer school vacation. Today's ride is easy, almost languorous even though it is somewhat of a physical effort.
~William Carlos Williams
We've never been a vacation family; you know, those who grab at each and every opportunity to pack suitcases, close up the house and head out of town to some beach spot, second home in the mountains, a fancy cruise or jazzy club. No skiing, boating or camping, no safari adventures or road trips to odd and unusual places. "School out", unlike for most French families, does not mean bags and baggage and good-bye city, hello outdoors and sun. Nope. Neither JP nor I were raised that way. His family rarely went anywhere, the plight of true blue collar working families in those days. And my own father had only 2 weeks off every year and that meant visiting relatives, moving our family life to another home, either our grandparents' or my aunt and uncles'. All those other weeks of school holiday were spent running in and out of the house, playing ball in the street or biking up to the public swimming pool. And time spent in the cool of the public library, reading to my heart's content. Spending school holidays at home was a much-loved way of life.
So, needless to say, fancy holiday spots or time away for the sake of "getting away from it all" are just not part of our culture. When the boys were small and we lived in Italy, we would place them on an airplane alone and pack them off to their grandparents' in the French countryside for the month of July where the two of us would join them in August; JP and I would enjoy the calm of summertime Milan for one month as lovers rather than as parents, a time for ourselves. That's not to say we didn't have some fabulous family adventures: JP and Clem took month-long trekking holidays in both France and Morocco; the four of us spent an incredible summer discovering New England, driving from the Poconos, up through New York all the way to Montreal, then back down again via Vermont, Connecticut and Long Island. Enchanting and memorable! We've traveled around Italy, thrilled to share culinary, historical and visual discoveries with our sons. We've visited New York City from top to bottom, from Brooklyn to Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan and loved every inch of it, every restaurant, monument, museum, zoo and park. Yes, we love to travel and are thrilled now that our boys want to travel and discover the world as well.
to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.
~ Henry James
But vacations are best spent at home, that quiet time when the city empties out, when the French abandon their homes, apartments, markets, restaurants and streets. For those of us living in France and sticking around, spending the soothing summer months in our own apartments, a kind of Zen-like sensation settles upon the city and it is a true pleasure to take walks through the streets, window shop and stop for an ice cream without having to push our way through crowds of students, parents with small children and strollers, gaggles of teens oblivious to the world around them. No traffic slows down our occasional excursion outside the city for a walk in the vineyards or forest on the rare sunny day. No noise breaks the calming silence as we sit in our livingroom and read, windows thrown open to catch the soft breeze, weather permitting. We gather up the courage for the occasional bike ride or picnic enjoying the empty space we are sure to find. The vacation spirit descends on our city and even those of us left behind find serenity and peace from the madness of the rest of the year. We have always wondered at the number of people who feel the obvious need to escape hearth, home and city every chance they can, every weekend, every school and work holiday. We have created a home that we love filled with books, kitchen paraphernalia, our music and films and we are absolutely content. Why leave, indeed?
Yet now that Nantes is unnaturally calm and quiet, there is little to inspire me: no holidays or special events, no festivals and no bustle of young people in our home. All I want to do is curl up with a book and a cup of coffee or a bowl of bright, sweet, juicy summer fruit and a film. I am finding it difficult to gather together the energy to bake, even more difficult to find motivation and imagination to write. Summers home are slow and languorous, although both of us try and work on our many projects. Neither son is at home, so we can live the days at our own rhythm, our own pace. The house is ours and ours alone to do as we please. Yet little conducive to work and thought.
And when I do feel the urge to bake, I choose recipes that are simple and laid back, taking little effort and time to put together. I try and take advantage of the gorgeous summer fruit, the sweet nectarines and peaches, plums and berries that are now abundant on the market. There is nothing we love better than a simple coffee cake, nothing rich or heavy, no creams or frosting, no guilt-inducing chocolate to speak of. A cake light and airy yet so rich in flavor and topped with the perfect amount of fruit is truly a favorite in our house, eaten morning, afternoon and for desserts. This is truly summer at her best when, indeed, the living is easy.
My wonderful friend Abby Dodge has taken upon herself to gather us around her table, in her kitchen for a bake together. Each month she proposes a recipe and challenges each of us to bake along, twisting, tweaking and adapting the recipe, as we desire. This month she proposed a simple Summer Fruit Cake topped with berries. I turned to her cookbook, The Weekend Baker, where she had introduced the same cake with slight variations, variations that suited me just fine. I added raspberries to her lone blueberries and just about doubled the amount of fruit to create this fabulous coffee cake, redolent of warm cinnamon and bright with the sweetness of a jumble of berries. As there were only the two of us to enjoy this treasure, the cake lasted several days, and stayed moist and delicious to the last slice. We absolutely loved it and you will too! Hurry before summer ends and the berries fade away. But no need to fear, frozen berries work the charm!
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From The Weekend Baker by Abigail Johnson Dodge
1 1/3 cups (170 g) flour
¾ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
6 Tbs (85 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup sour cream (I used 3% lowfat fromage frais)
For the topping:
1 cup berries, one kind or mixed (I used slightly more than a cup of a mixture of fresh raspberries and frozen blueberries)
2 – 3 Tbs granulated brown sugar
1 Tbs flour
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9 x 2-inch (22/23 x 5-cm) round cake pan, tapping out the excess flour. I lined the bottom of the cake pan with a round of parchment paper, lightly buttering the pan then again the parchment before dusting with flour.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar with an electric beater until creamy, light and smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding the vanilla with the second egg. Using a rubber spatula, fold the combined dry ingredients into the butter mixture in 3 additions (in thirds), alternating with the sour cream in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Once the cake has been slipped into the oven, prepare the topping by combining the sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl then toss in all the berries until evenly coated.
Once the cake has baked for the initial 10 minutes, carefully pull the pan out of the oven and sprinkle the fruit topping all over the top of the cake, trying to evenly distribute the berries. Go ahead and sprinkle on any remaining flour/sugar/cinnamon remaining in the bottom of the bowl.
Return the cake to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes or until the cake is slightly puffed, the center is set and a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove the cake to a cooling rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Run a sharp knife carefully around the edges to loosen the cake from the pan and invert onto a rack, remove the parchment then invert onto a serving platter so the berries are on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.


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BOONVILLE - The intense volleyball rivalry between Starmount and North Surry added another chapter Saturday night in the 2A state quarterfinals.
Behind a rowdy blue-and-orange clad crowd at home, the Rams jumped out to a 2-0 lead and looked poised to roll past their bitter rivals. But the Greyhounds dug deep and reeled off wins in three-straight games to pull the upset and leave Starmount stunned.
After falling behind by two games, North blew out the Rams in the third set, 25-9, before rallying from a 24-20 hole in the fourth game to force a decisive fifth set. In the final game, the Hounds scored the final five points to close out their rivals 15-10 to advance to the state semifinals.
"That was a match of missed opportunities," head coach Jon Symons said. "You go up 2-0, we were talking during the interchange that you can't take breaks and you can't take a point off. We came out and we were down early, we were down deep early. And tried to fight back, but we just couldn't get it done.
"And then to go to game four and be up 24-20 and have opportunities, we just couldn't get it done," he continued. "Then in game five, we had chances to keep it to where we had chances at the end and we just had too many mistakes.
"It is frustrating and heart-breaking. It's an end to a good season but you have a feeling of disappointment for what has gone on with this team. Going deeper in the state playoffs, we became more and more invested. It's a tough one," Symons added.
The fireworks started early on as the two 2A powerhouses traded blows reminiscent of a heavyweight boxing match.
Starmount opened on a 2-0 run and held an 8-6 advantage early. But North remained close as the teams battled to a 13-13 tie.
Later in the opening set, the Rams flexed their muscles and grabbed a 19-16 lead, leading to a Greyhound timeout. Coming out of the break, North scored the next three points to tie things up at 19-all.
With the game still tied at 24-24, Erin Barr smacked a service ace for the Rams before Haley Hartman's ensuing kill was blocked out of bounds to give Starmount an early 1-0 advantage.
North came out on fire in the second game, jumping out to a 7-2 lead, leading to a Ram timeout.
Starmount responded and scored seven of the next nine points to tie the set at 9-9. Later in the game, a long rally point was finally killed by Ashton Gregory to give the Rams a 13-11 lead in a momentum-changing play.
From there, Starmount outscored North 12-7 to win the set 25-18 to grab a 2-0 match advantage.
With the opportunity to sweep their rivals, the Rams seemingly fell asleep in the third game as the Hounds came out on fire.
North opened on an 8-3 run and grabbed a 17-6 lead to silence the rowdy crowd. The Greyhounds never let Starmount recover, easily coasting to a 25-9 victory to stay alive.
In the fourth, North once again came out strong, grabbing an 8-3 lead. But the Rams once again battled back as Starmount's anchor Gregory led the way to tie things up at 16-all.
Later in the set, the Rams scored five-straight points to grab a 24-20 lead and push the Hounds to the brink.
But North scored the final six points of the set to force the decisive fifth set with a 26-24 victory.
In the final game, the Greyhounds bounced back from a slow start to tie things up at 8-8 and 10-all. North reeled off the final five points to pull off the improbable comeback to advance in the 2A state playoffs.
Starmount's season ends at 28-4, while the Hounds advance to take on Polk County in the state semis this week.
The loss was the end of stellar high school careers for Gregory, Josie Matthews, Sydney Caudle and Rachel Wagoner.
"This was a hard loss, especially for these seniors who have had so much success," Symons said. "Ashton is obviously a great player. When she came in her freshman year, our joke is when we would give her the ball back then, I used to gringe, and by the end of her freshman year, I used to scream "give her the damn ball!" That in and of itself tells you about Ashton. She worked really hard to get where she is now and we obviously can't replace her.
"We are going to miss Rachel, Josie and Sydney as well. Josie was a member of our 2010 state championship team but she's played this whole year on basically a torn ACL," he continued. "That's a kid who has showed commitment to this program. Sydney has developed into a nice defensive player and Rachel has developed into a great right side for us.
"We were excited all year for what we had, and when we started getting people back from injuries, we just started rolling. You don't often put 26-straight wins together - it was the longest win streak I've had," Symons added. "In a lot of aspects it's been a great season, and in other aspects, with Meme and the end of the season, it's been terrible."
Symons said he hoped the girls learned life lessons, not just volleyball lessons, with what the team endured with the passing of former player Meme Brown.
"Nothing is ever going to replace Meme. But I thought the girls learned a lot this year, not just about volleyball, but about life in general," he said. "You hope they learned volleyball lessons, but also they learned life lessons, and our eyes got opened pretty wide with Meme's passing. I think maybe death was an abstract concept to a lot of them and now it became a reality.
"They had teammates to fall back on. And if these girls can take that from this season and learn from that, then I'm pr0ud of them. Volleyball-wise, we accomplished a lot of goals we set out to accomplish. But our top goal, we're not going to be able to," Symons added.
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Society News and Information 1970-90
The National Newsletter first appeared in the February 1970 issue of the Journal as a simple stapled add-in that focused on Society news and information. In February 1978 it changed into a physically separate 16-page supplement under Editor Frank Shinn. In 1991, the National Newsletter was transformed into the Bulletin in a more expanded format.
Many members contributed news items, photographs and other materials which make for interesting reading even today. Walter MacDonald (Kingston) has digitized all of the back issues of the National Newsletter. This historical record is available for everyone who would like to learn more about the activities of the Society in the years leading up to its Centenary in 1990.
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Wow that year went by fast! It was a busy year for me…but I finally feel like I've found a good balance between doing what I love and caring for who I love. My only resolution is to keep working on it…to make the people I love my priority, and the rest is icing on the cake.
I love this quote…
…I've kept it on my desk to read when I'm having a loooong day (is Christmas break over yet???!). It's a good reminder to fit in the little things that matter most and forget about all the other junk.
Except quilting…that's necessary…more like a prescription medication so momma don't go crazy. ;)
Happy New Year!!!


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One Day in the Courts of the Lord
Where and who do you want to be? Is it more important to you to be in this world with a high position and much acclaim, or would you prefer to be a mere servant in the household of God? ...Read More
God's Choice of Judah
Our great God ushered in His kingdom not with a show of force but through the humble Jesus, the Lamb of God who laid down His life to save His people from their sins. This Jesus is the only leader ...Read More
God Humbles Nebuchadnezzar
Lest we think that the Lord has changed since Nebuchadnezzar lived thousands of years ago, we must be reminded that God remains about the business of humbling people. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture commends humility and castigates those who are ...Read More
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Depending on the Lord
Christian growth comes as we learn more and more what it means to depend absolutely on God. Our Lord, since He is a jealous God, will not put up with His people not depending fully on Him. Thus, He will ...Read More
The Blessing of Repetition
God is gracious to us in our weaknesses, and, understanding that we are quick to forget, repeats Himself often in Scripture. In many ways, the Bible is a very repetitive book, and that is a good thing. Thus, we should ...Read More
The Poor in Spirit
God's presence is felt most strongly in the kingdom of heaven, which was inaugurated in Christ's ministry and will be consummated at His return. Entry into this kingdom and, ultimately, seeing God's beauty face to face comes only through repentance ...Read More
Christian Humility
Matthew Henry comments on today's passage, explaining that we can put others before ourselves more easily when we are "severe with our own faults and charitable in our judgment of others." If we assume the best of other people in ...Read More
Christian Men in the Church
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Our local pastors have a responsibility before the Lord for the care of our souls. They will be judged more strictly because of this (James 3:1), and we must do all that we can to help them do their job ...Read More
DevotionalsDaily readings to encourage your heart and mind in the pursuit of God and his glory.
- All
- Angels and Demons
- Atonement
- Basic Reformed Theology
- Irresistible Grace
- Limited Atonement
- Perseverance of the Saints
- Total Depravity
- Unconditional Election
- The Church
- Church Discipline
- Church Leadership
- Creeds and Confessions
- God
- Holiness
- Sovereignty
- Heaven and Hell
- Heresies
- The Holy Spirit
- Jesus Christ
- Cross
- Incarnation
- Resurrection
- Justification
- Last Things
- Man and Sin
- Sacraments
- Salvation
- Faith
- Regeneration
- Scripture
- Systematic Theology
- Theological Views
- Roman Catholicism
- Music
- Apologetics
- False Teaching
- Atheism
- Christianity and Culture
- Creation
- Ethics
- Philosophy
- Science
- Bible Figures
- Bible Interpretation
- Bibles
- Books of the Bible
- Gospels
- Covenants
- General Reference Works
- Introduction to the Bible
- Jesus' Ministry
- Life of Jesus
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Parables
- Prophecy
- Sermon on the Mount
- Ten Commandments
- The Lord's Prayer
- Controversies in the Church
- Arts
- Bible Translation
- Covenant Theology
- Creationism
- Inclusivism
- Law and Gospel
- Lordship Salvation
- Politics
- Sabbath
- Spiritual Gifts
- Stewardship of Creation
- Theonomy
- Women in Ministry
- Marriage and Family
- Divorce
- Parenting
- Practical Theology
- Discipleship
- Evangelism and Missions
- Grief and Death
- Pastoral Ministry
- Preaching
- Worship
- Spiritual Growth
- Anxiety and Worry
- Apostasy
- Assurance
- Conscience
- Depression
- Doubt
- Fellowship
- Godliness
- Guilt
- Humility
- Joy
- Knowing God's Will
- Legalism
- Love
- Money and Stewardship
- Oaths and Vows
- Prayer
- Pride
- Repentance and Forgiveness
- Sanctification and Growth
- Service
- Spiritual Fruit
- Suffering
- Thankfulness
- Vocation
- Ancient Church
- Biography
- Enlightenment and Modernism
- Historical Theology
- Reformation
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Welcome to Financial Aid
March 1st is the priority deadline for the 2014-2015 FAFSA. Do your taxes first then complete your FAFSA or renewal FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
SPSU's Title IV School Code required when completing the FAFSA is: 001570
A college education is the best investment you can make, and the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is dedicated to helping you obtain the financial aid necessary to pay for a college education at Southern Polytechnic State University. Please use these web pages and our office as a resource to financing your education.
The two most important resources available to you are your SPSU email account and Banner Web:
SPSU email
The official means of communication at SPSU is e-mail and every admitted student is issued an email account. We will use your SPSU email to notify you of updates to your financial aid accounts. Please set your email up and start using it.
Banner Web
All of your information as a student is stored in banner web. This is your tool to keep track of what is going on in your student, academic and financial accounts. You can use Banner web to:
View financial aid awards
Accept financial aid awards
View grades
View and change personal information like phone and address
View documents needed by the financial aid office
Familiarize yourself with SPSU email and Banner Web today !
- Apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov For additional information on aid see www.studentaid.ed.gov or call 800.4FEDAID
- High School potential HOPE Scholars must complete the FAFSA. Eligible high school grade point averages will be downloaded from GA student Finance. In addition to the FAFSA, transfer and currently enrolled students who believe they are HOPE eligible must also put in writing that they are requesting a HOPE evaluation and email the request to email@example.com.
- Males must be registered with Selective Service at www.sss.gov
- Make sure you have applied for admission to SPSU at /admission/. Aid will not be processed until you are accepted for admission
All correspondence from the Financial Aid Office to the applicant will be via the
applicant's SPSU email address. Once aid is awarded it will be posted on SPSU's Banner
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- Willamette
- Atkinson Graduate School of Management
- Student Handbooks
- Early Career & Career Change MBA
- 2012-2013 Student Handbook
- Financial Policies and Procedures
MBA Student Handbook - Financial Policies and Procedures
The following information applies to Early Career/Career Change MBA, BA/MBA, MBA/JD, Accelerated, Exchange and non-degree students enrolled in MBA courses during fall semester 2012, spring semester 2013, or summer semester 2013.
Atkinson School tuition for MBA students enrolled in 9 to 18 credits per semester is $16,563 for fall semester 2012 and $16,563 for spring semester 2013.
Tuition for summer semester 2013 is charged on a per credit basis of $1,381 per credit.Tuition Variations
- All students enrolled in more than 18 credits of course work for fall or spring semester 2012-13 will be charged an additional tuition rate of $1,381 for each credit above the 18 credit flat rate limit. For example, a student enrolled in 21 credits of course work for fall semester 2012-13 will incur tuition charges of $16,563 plus $4,143 for a total of $20,706 for that semester.
- Tuition for students enrolled in less than 9 credits for fall or spring semester 2012-13 will be charged on a per credit basis of $1,381 per credit for the 2012-13 academic year.
- No tuition is charged for the course "GSM 7251 - Internships for Management I" (3 credits) when taken during the summer semester by a student who is completing their first three credit internship experience.
- No tuition is charged for the one credit course ""GSM7261G - Global Study and International Experience." The course includes other expenses paid by the student (such as travel, airfare etc.), but tuition is not charged for the course.
- MBA/JD students pay the Atkinson School tuition rate for their one year of full-time enrollment in the MBA program. MBA/JD students pay the tuition rate of the College of Law for the other three years of the four year program.
- Exchange students from Copenhagen Business School, Strasbourg Business School and Bordeaux School of Management pay tuition to their home school and to Willamette University.
- Atkinson School MBA alumni may take Atkinson School MBA elective courses for a charge of 50% of the course's tuition rate.
Student Body Fee: MBA students registered for 9 or more credits of course work pay a student body fee of $40 per semester. Students registered for less than 10 credits of course work, pay a Student Body Fee of $30 per semester. These fees are managed by ASA - Atkinson Student Association.
Bishop Health Center Fee: MBA students pay a health center fee of $50 per semester.
Graduation Fee: Graduating MBA students will be billed a $50 graduation fee on their final semester billing. If the student decides not to participate in the commencement/hooding ceremonies, the amount will be refunded after commencement
Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled full-time in the MBA programs on the basis of merit as measured by GMAT/GRE scores, previous academic performance and experience. Fifty percent of the scholarship award for the academic year is dispersed for fall semester and 50% is dispersed for spring semester. Scholarship awards are not available for summer semester.
Students should contact Associate Dean/Director of Admission, Judy O'Neill, with any questions they have about about scholarships or scholarship awards.
Cancellation of Scholarships
Scholarship recipients who have been placed on conduct probation or found to have committed plagiarism, cheating, or unauthorized possession of academic materials will lose all scholarship assistance awarded by the Atkinson School. The student may make a written appeal to the Associate Dean/Director of Admission, who will take the appeal to the Dean. The Dean's decision is final and binding. See the conduct section of this handbook for definitions of the terms "plagiarism," "cheating," "unauthorized possession of academic materials," and "conduct probation."
Renewal of Scholarships Awarded by the Atkinson School
Atkinson School scholarships and named scholarships awarded to Early Career/Career Change and BA/MBA students for the first year of MBA study are automatically reviewed for renewal after spring semester grades are received.
Scholarships are generally automatically renewable at the same dollar amount for the second year of full-time MBA study if the student meets all of the following eligibility requirements:
- achieves a minimum Atkinson School cumulative grade point average of 3.3 (B+) by the end of the first year of study; and,
- is in good standing within the academic policies and expectations of conduct of the Atkinson School and Willamette University, and
- maintains full-time enrollment in the Atkinson School and completes a minimum of 9 Atkinson School credits per semester.
Students who do not meet all of the requirements for renewal of their scholarship may appeal the renewal of their scholarship to Judy O'Neill, Associate Dean and Director of Admission, who will confer with the Senior Associate Dean in making all appeal decisions.
Students will be notified of their scholarship renewal status (including the appeal process) via an email from Judy O'Neill following the first-year of study and after all grades have been submitted for spring semester. This email generally occurs in June.
Atkinson scholarships awarded to MBA/JD students are awarded for the one year of full-time enrollment in the Atkinson School and are not renewable.
Students who have questions about eligibility for scholarship renewal should talk with Judy O'Neill, Associate Dean and Director of Admission.
Scholarship Award Maximums
The annual dollar amount of scholarship assistance a qualified MBA student may receive from the Atkinson School cannot exceed the general Atkinson School tuition amount announced for the given academic year. In addition, the dollar amount of scholarship assistance for a given semester may not exceed the tuition charged to the individual student recipient for that semester.
The maximum number of semesters for which a student may receive scholarship assistance from the Atkinson School are as follows:
- Early Career/Career Change and BA/MBA students who qualify for Atkinson School scholarship assistance may receive scholarship assistance for a maximum of four (4) semesters.
- Accelerated students whose program requires 36 credits or less of Willamette MBA course work and who qualify for Atkinson School scholarship assistance may receive scholarship assistance for a maximum of two (2) semesters.
- Accelerated students whose program requires more than 36 credits of Willamette MBA course work and who qualify for Atkinson School scholarship assistance may receive scholarship assistance for a maximum of three (3) semesters.
- MBA/JD students who qualify for Atkinson School scholarship assistance may receive scholarship assistance for a maximum of two (2) semesters during the year of full-time enrollment in the Atkinson School. MBA/JD students may receive named scholarship awards for a year of concurrent MBA and JD enrollment if selected as a scholarship recipient.
Financial Aid Suspension and Drug Related Offenses
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), enacted in 2008, states that a student who has been convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance shall not be eligible to receive any Federal or State grant, loan, or work study during the period beginning on the date of such conviction and ending after the interval specified in the following table:
Conviction involving possession of a controlled substance removes eligibility for:
First offense ................................... 1 year
Second offense ............................... 2 years
Third offense .................................. Indefinite
Conviction involving the sale of a controlled substance removes eligibility for:
First offense ................................... 2 years
Second offense ............................... Indefinite
A student who has lost eligibility may become eligible before the end of the stated ineligibility period if:
a) he/she satisfactorily completes a drug rehabilitation program and passes two unannounced drug tests; or
b) his/her conviction is reversed, set aside, or otherwise rendered null.
Effective July 1, 2010, students who lose eligibility for Federal and State financial aid due to a drug conviction may regain eligibility if they successfully pass two unannounced drug tests conducted by a drug rehabilitation program.
If you have specific questions regarding how the Federal requirements will impact your financial aid following a drug conviction, contact the Office of Financial Aid: email@example.com
503-370-6273 or toll free 1-877-744-3736
Health Insurance Requirement
Because good health and access to health care are essential to student learning and academic success, Willamette University requires all domestic students enrolled half time or more to have health insurance coverage. All international students must also carry health insurance to study at Willamette University. Please refer to the Student Insurance Requirements section of the Student Insurance webpage for additional information regarding credit requirements and excluded programs.
Willamette University offers a comprehensive insurance plan that supports student well being and peace of mind. You may waive purchasing the Willamette University Student Insurance plan if you have comparable coverage from another source within the enrollment period each year. Insurance premiums will be charged to your student account if you do not waive the plan.
Information available on our website includes:
- Highlights of Coverage and Plan Brochure
- Deadline Dates and Cost of Coverage
- Insurance Requirements & Waiving Instructions
- Information specific to Domestic and International students
Billing Process for Tuition and Fees
While attending Willamette University, you will be billed each semester for tuition, fees and other incurred charges. You will receive your billing electronically through Willamette University's electronic billing and payment system, known as QuikPAY. When the billing is posted, you will receive an e-mail notification at your university e-mail address.
The initial bills for fall and spring semester are posted on or around the 15th of the month in July and December, respectively. Payment for Fall Semester 2012 is due on August 20, 2012. Payment for Spring Semester 2013 is due on January 14, 2013. Unpaid tuition balances are subject to a $50 late fee and a 1 percent monthly finance charge.
Additional information regarding the billing process and access to your electronic statement can be found at Willamette's Billing and Payment FAQ web page at: http://www.willamette.edu/dept/studentaccounts/quikpay.
If you have any questions please call the Office of Student Accounts and Loans at (503) 375-5308 or email email@example.com.
The following payment options are available:
1) QuickPAY – You can access Willamette's online payment system and find instructions on how to make electronic payments at www.willamette.edu/dept/studentaccounts/quikpay.
2) Mail (or in person) – You can pay by check through the mail or by coming to the cashier's window at Waller Hall. Make the check out to "Willamette University" and write your name and student ID number on the check. Mail the check to: Willamette University; Student Accounts Office; 900 State Street; Salem, Oregon 97301
3) Wire Transfer: You can wire funds in U.S. dollars from your bank to Willamette University.
Bank Name/Address: Wells Fargo Bank
420 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Routing Number (ABA): 121000248
SWIFT Code: WFBIUS6WFFX (for international wires only)
Account Name: Willamette University
Account Number: 4159599240
Reference Area: Write your Name and your Willamette ID number
4) peerTransfer - You may make a payment through peerTransfer. Willamette University partners with peerTransfer to save international students money on exchange rates and bank fees. For more information see http://www.peertransfer.com
5) Payment Plan – An alternative payment option is Willamette's monthly payment payment. This plan is administered by Tuition Management Systems (TMS). The plan is interest-free and offers students a program through which educational expenses for the year can be spread out over 8, 10 or 12 months. The only additional cost associated with this plans an annual enrollment fee of $75. Please call TMS at 1-800-356-8329 or visit their website at https://www.afford.com/willamette
If you have any questions please call the Office of Student Accounts and Loans at (503) 375-5308 or email email@example.com.
Direct Deposit of Student Account Refunds
Students who are eligible for a student account refund check can sign up for direct deposit through WebAdvisor. Please note that international students are not eligible to sign up for direct deposit due to international ACH transaction rules. For more information about direct deposit, the student refund policy, and instructions on how to sign up for direct deposit through WebAdvisor, please visit the following web page: www.willamette.edu/dept/studentaccounts/web_advisor.
If you have any questions please call the Office of Student Accounts and Loans at (503) 375-5308 or email email@example.com.
Late Fees
If a student fails to complete payment or make arrangements with the Business Office by 4 p.m. of the due date designated, a $50 late fee will be assessed and a 1% monthly finance charge will accrue. If payment is still not received within 30 days of the semester start date, the student may be disenrolled for nonpayment of fees. If you have any questions regarding this information please call the Office of Student Accounts and Loans at (503) 375-5308 or email email@example.com.
Willamette University Withdrawal Refund Policy
Students are admitted to Willamette with the understanding that they will remain until the end of the semester unless unforeseen circumstances necessitate their withdrawal or unless they are dismissed or suspended. Students who are suspended or expelled from the University forfeit all refunds of tuition and fees.
MBA students who want to completely withdraw from Willamette University (drop all courses at Willamette University) during a semester should submit the online Complete Withdrawal During a Semester form.
In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Section 668.22), Willamette University's refund policy is as follows:
1. A student's withdrawal date is the date the student began the institution's withdrawal process or officially notified the institution of intent to withdraw; or the midpoint of the period for a student who leaves without notifying the institution.
2. Refunds for tuition for full withdrawals will be prorated, per day, based on the academic calendar up to the 60% point in the semester.
If an MBA student drops below full-time (9 credits) but remains enrolled, after the 10th day of the semester (the Add/Drop Period), they will not have their tuition charge adjusted and will be billed as a full-time student for the semester.
3. Withdrawing students are responsible for applicable room and meal plan charges through the date they checked out of their campus housing with Residential Services.
4. Students withdrawing for medical reasons may petition for a Medical Withdrawal. In the case of an approved Medical Withdrawal, the student refund is the same as a student who withdraws from the University. However, the student's transcript will indicate a withdrawal for medical reasons. The Application for Medical Withdrawal may be obtained from the Registrar's Office.
5. Health insurance charges and student body fees will not be refunded to withdrawing students.
6. In the case of a student's death during a term, a full tuition refund will be granted to the student's estate.
Students, who withdraw and have received financial aid, will receive their refund after the required portion of their financial aid is returned to the aiding programs. The required portion of financial aid that is returned to the aiding programs is calculated as follows:
- Title IV aid and all other aid is earned in a prorated manner on a per day basis based on the academic calendar up to the 60% point in the semester. After the 60% point, no refunds are granted for tuition.
- Recalculation of financial aid is based on the percent of earned aid using the following federal formula: Percent Earned = Number of days completed up to the withdrawal date divided by total days in the semester
- Federal financial aid is returned to the federal government based on the percent of unearned aid using the following formula: Aid to be returned = (Percent earned × the amount aid that was eligible to be disbursed) – (aid that was actually disbursed).
- When financial aid is returned, the student may owe a balance to the University. The student should contact the Loans and Student Accounts Office to make arrangements to pay the balance.
Questions regarding this refund policy should be directed to the Loans and Student Accounts Office located on the first floor of Waller Hall on the Salem campus


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Yadkin County Health Department is announcing the Diabetes Self Management Service available to Yadkin & Davie County residents. The Yadkin County Diabetes Self Management service is under the umbrella program of the North Carolina Diabetes Self Management Program.
Type II diabetes is a chronic disease that can present itself differently in various individuals. Take into account the following examples:
Chuck hasn't been feeling well lately—he has felt a little tired, a little cranky, and just not wanting to do anything. Rob has felt fine—no problems with him. Karen has felt horrible—thirsty, urinating a lot, blurry eyes, and wanting to do nothing but stay in bed.
All three of these people have the same problem—Type II Diabetes. In early stages, especially with mild blood sugar elevations, you may not have any symptoms at all. However, this is the time you need to see your Medical Provider—early treatment and control of blood sugars result in less complications. Even though Chuck, Rob, and Karen all have Type II diabetes, Karen's symptoms were more pronounced and she would have been the one to more likely make an appointment with her Medical Provider.
According to the NC Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, the diabetes prevalence among North Carolina adults (18+) has more than doubled from 4.5% in 1995 to 9.6% in 2009! Nationally, North Carolina ranks 13th highest in adult diabetes prevalence.
In Yadkin County, according to the Department of Health & Human Services Community Health Status Indicators, 2010:
• 7.6% of residents have been diagnosed with diabetes
• 34% of residents are overweight
• 32% are obese
• 30.8% of residents smoke
• 34.8% get no exercise
• 76.6% of residents do not eat the minimum amount of 5 fruits and vegetables recommended per day.
According to the American Diabetes Association, the reasons you need to diagnose and treat diabetes as early as possible is to prevent the long term complications. Two out of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. It is also the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults. Approximately 60-70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nerve damage which can result in pain in hands or feet, sexual dysfunction, and/or other nerve problems. The amputation rate for people with diabetes is 10 times higher than those without diabetes.
Signs that you may need to be tested for diabetes include: excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, tingling in your hands or feet, and blurred vision. You may also have diabetes and have no symptoms at all. Only your Medical Provider can effectively test and diagnose you. If diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, ask your Medical Provider to referring you to the Yadkin County Health Department Diabetes Self Management Program. For more information, call Cathy Manson, M.Ed., RD, LDN, at 336-849-7715.


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Emergency Guide Thunderstorm and Lightning
Thunderstorms and Lightning
All thunderstorms produce lightning and are dangerous. Other hazards associated with thunderstorms include tornadoes, strong winds, hail, and flash flooding.
Facts About Thunderstorms
They may occur singly, in clusters, or in lines
Some of the most severe occur when a single thunderstorm affects one location for an extended period of time
Thunderstorms typically produce heavy rain for a brief period of 30 minutes to an hour
Warm, humid conditions are highly favorable for thunderstorm development
Approximately 10% of thunderstorms are classified as "severe" one that produces hail at least three-quarters of an inch in diameter, has winds of 58 miles per hour or higher, or produces a tornado
Facts about Lightning
Lightning's unpredictability increases the risk to individuals and property
Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles from any rainfall
"Heat lightning" is actually lightning from a thunderstorm too far away to be heard
Most deaths from lightning occur when people are caught outdoors in the summer months during the afternoon or evening
The chances of a person being struck by lightning are estimated at 1 in 3,000
Lightning strike victims carry no electrical charge and should be helped immediately
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
The National Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm watch when severe thunderstorms are likely to occur.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
A warning indicates imminent danger to life and property of those in the path of the storm.
During a Thunderstorm
Get inside a home, building, or hardtop vehicle. Although injuries may occur if a vehicle is struck, a person is much safer inside the vehicle than outside it.
Avoid showering or bathing as metal bathroom plumbing and fixtures can conduct electricity causing shock or electrocution
Use a corded phone only for emergencies - cordless and cellular telephones are safe to use
Unplug appliances and other electrical items such as computers, stereos, televisions and air conditioners - power surges can cause serious damage
Use a battery-operated radio for weather updates
If outdoors:
- Avoid objects that can act as a lightning rod including trees
- Seek shelter in a low lying area such as a ravine or valley
- Be alert to the possibility of flash floods
- If on open water, get to shore and find shelter immediately
- Remember that when hair stands on end (anywhere on the body) it is an indication that lightning is about to strike - when this happens, squat down minimizing contact with the ground
- Do not lie flat on the ground
Additional information is available on the following website:
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration http://www.noaa.gov/


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By Sarah Story, Citizen Events Editor 11/08/12
Nearly three dozen Lakeside Avenue merchants will host the eighth annual Holly Jolly Christmas event Nov. 9-10. Shoppers will be able to take free trolley rides to and from shops along the avenue from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10. Participating shops will stay open late, and many will offer special deals for holiday shoppers. All participating businesses also will have special containers to collect donations for the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, the event's beneficiary. On Nov. 10, Nutzy, the Richmond Flying Squirrels' mascot, will appear at the Lakeside Farmers' market from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and an antique car display will be held at the site of the Lakeside Community Christmas Tree, between Hilliard Road and Dumbarton Road. There also will be a "food truck court" at the Rescue Squad lot Nov. 10 with a variety of food options and live music. For details, visit http://www.lakesideavenue.net .
The University of Richmond continues its fall International Film Series with "Elena" at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Robins School of Business, Ukrop Auditorium. "Elena" is a gripping modern twist on the classic noir thriller. All films in the series are shown in their original languages with English subtitles. Admission is free and open to the public. For details, visit http://tinyurl.com/urfilm .
Celebrate what makes Virginia special at Taste The Local, being held from noon to 7 p.m. at West Broad Village, 2005 Liesfield Pkwy. in Short Pump. Taste The Local features area restaurants, local bands, vendors and 10 of Virginia's finest breweries. All proceeds benefit Fetch A Cure. Well-behaved, leased dogs are welcome. Admission is free. For details, visit http://tinyurl.com/tastelocal .
The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia - Central Virginia Chapter will host Epilepsy Awareness Day, an educational opportunity for persons and families living with epilepsy, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided and help with transportation and childcare is available. Admission is free. For details, call 751-1505 or visit http://www.epilepsyvirginia.org .
Circle Center Adult Day Services, 4900 W. Marshall St., will host Art for All Ages from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. A silent auction of affordable works of art from local artists will benefit frail or functionally impaired older adults and their caregivers. There will also be desserts, wine, music and raffles. Admission is $25. For details, call 355-5717 or visit http://www.circlecenterads.org .
New Castle Productions, featuring local actors ages 5-60, will present "Man of Honor" at 1 p.m. at Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Rd. "Man of Honor" tells the story of Second Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American to graduate from West Point and become an officer in the US Army. He received this honor in 1877 and within only four years, he was falsely accused and put on trial for a crime he did not commit. Tickets are $10 to $25. For details, visit http://www.newcastle-koaproductions.com .
Ages 11-13 are invited to a workshop on the basic techniques of archery from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Deep Run Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy. Compound bows will be used and the course will be taught according to NASP specifications. A session for seniors age 50+ will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and a session for ages 14-17 will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Equipment is provided. Appropriate for beginners. Cost is $6. For details, call 290-0305 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com.
Boys ages 13-17 and an accompanying adult are invited to the Boys-to-Men Forum from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. The forum will address issues such as loyalty, honesty, friendship, education, sports and the impact of their actions. Admission is free. For details, call 225-2056 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com.
If you have ever wondered how historically accurate Hollywood movies are, come watch 1951's "Red Badge of Courage" from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Rd. A discussion highlighting the major historic themes, including fear, courage and Civil War soldier experiences will follow the film. Admission is free. For details, call 652-3409 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com
10th annual Filipino Festival coming in August
The 10th Annual Filipino Festival will be held Aug. 7-8 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 8200 Woodman Rd., beginning with opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. Friday and continuing with live entertainment, food and exhibits until 10 p.m. On Saturday the festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a full schedule of performances featuring traditional Filipino dance, music and song.
Filipino cuisine, including BBQ, pansit, lumpia, adobo, halo-halo, lechon, empanada and leche flan, will be available for purchase. The festival will also feature a children's area, church tours, exhibits, and health screenings. > Read more.
CMoR reopens at new Short Pump site
The Children's Museum of Richmond last week opened its new Short Pump location at Short Pump Town Center, to the delight of children who attended a sneak preview of the location July 10. The new facility, located under the forthcoming LL Bean store (formerly the food court) is 8,500 square feet in size – much larger than CMoR's former Short Pump location at West Broad Village, which opened in 2010. The new space includes The CarMax Foundation Service Station, the Silver Diner, a grocery store, a performance stage and an art studio, as well as a giant Light Bright Wall. > Read more.
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The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Henrico Police are both presenting community events tomorrow, Aug. 1. The Feria Community Resource Fair at Richmond International Raceway brings together community service providers, embassies/consulates from Latin American countries, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and corporations that impact the Latino community. The Division of Police's Community Day will feature demonstrations and displays from police, fire, animal protection and sheriff's office, as well as family activities, food, entertainment and more. Other events this weekend include wine, chess and theatre! For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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Fox delays debut of new sitcom 'Enlisted'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox TV says it's delaying the premiere of freshman sitcom "Enlisted" until January.
The network said Thursday the move reflects confidence in the series and a desire to take advantage of promotional opportunities during the network's winter sports telecasts. Wooing male viewers appears to be the network's motivation for the switch.
"Enlisted," about three brothers stationed at a Florida military base, will debut Jan. 10 instead of in November, Fox said. It stars Geoff Stults, Chris Lowell and Parker Young as the siblings and Keith David as their commanding sergeant.
The sitcom will be paired in January with Fox's returning "Raising Hope." Before then, the network will run two back-to-back episodes of "Raising Hope" in the 9-10 p.m. Eastern slot on Fridays starting Nov. 8.
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Apple beats Google to become the world's most valuable brand
In a recent brand survey by Millward Brown, Apple has taken the top spot from Google as the world's most valuable brand. The survey revealed the Apple brand to be worth a staggering $153 billion; which was a huge increase on last year's figures. This resulted in Apple coming out on top and ended Google's four year reign at the top.
Peter Walshe, global brands director of Millward Brown, says Apple's meticulous attention to detail, along with an increasing presence of its gadgets in corporate environments, have allowed it to behave differently from other consumer-electronics makers. "Apple is breaking the rules in terms of its pricing model," he told Reuters by telephone. "It's doing what luxury brands do, where the higher price the brand is, the more it seems to underpin and reinforce the desire."
Out of the top ten brands revealed in the survey, six were technology and telecoms companies. Google at number two, IBM at number three, Microsoft at number five, AT&T made number seven and China Mobile number nine.
The survey takes the value that the company puts on its own brand in its earnings report as a starting point. This is then combined with the perceptions of over 2 million consumers in the market who are surveyed over a 12 month period. A factor is then applied based on the company's short-term future growth prospects.
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Apple beats Google to become the world's most valuable brand
If you don't think apple is luxury brand your crazy... MS new ad campaign even say buy a pc and go to Hawaii with the savings... I personally have slowly started transitioning into an 100% apple user and my pocket book has certainly paid the price but the quality is defiantly that of a luxury brand
Apple has placed them selves as a luxury brand, both in advertising perception and in actual quality of product. As a recent convert from Windows and Android, I feel Apple is far and above in quality, and initial price.
There's a difference between positive Apple comments and fanboy Apple comments. Example:
Positive: Apple is most definitely a company deserving of this ranking. Their brand has become almost unmatched across the world. Kudos.
Fanboy: OMG! Google sucks! Android is definitely going down after this. This just shows that Apple rules everything. They can't be beat. Only reason companies are even close to their value is cause they copy everything Apple makes. Gosh. Google shouldn't even be on there. Apple rules forever!
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You get what you pay for! Remember that!
As for the fanboy comment. If you dont want to read things about apple that are positive then what are you? A "hater" maybe? DEFINITELY! And you're in the wrong place dumb @ss! Of course there'll be articles like this! You're on a site that's dedicated to Apple products! Do you go on CNN and tell them that there's too much news on their site? Do you go to Nike's site and tell them that they love shoes too much?! FOH!!!
And with some luxury brands you actually get less than you pay for! Think about it!
Who stated that iOS was dead in the water because of market share rising?
Last I checked, iOS market share was either stagnant or slowly rising...which both are good. For a company to be at the same percentage while the market as a whole grows means that it did gain, but not at a rate high enough for it to show percentage gain.
So whoever you're listening to or reading about iOS being "dead in the water," maybe you should try not paying attention to them. Or better yet...teach them something about percentages and statistics.
This is just wonderful in my eyes. Apple deserves this. They've come a long way within a decade to reestablish their name and brand again. Maybe one day Apple will become a verb just like Google...although I don't know in what manner, lmao.
Maybe we'll call all tech companies Apple just like all MP3 players are basically called iPods by the non tech savvy people.
I couldn't agree more. That's why I tire of hearing all speculations and rants of how one has to bow out before the other can succeed.
They are such polar opposites that it's not even a competition between the two. Just because they have similar products, it doesn't mean that they are each other's main competition.
I have always felt that Android is mainly competing with Symbian and WinMo (which is has obviously won). Apple is competing with BB and WebOS. Google wants eyes and clicks. Apple wants minds and dollars. Both are top at what they want and achieving it. So more power to Apple and Google and best wishes to success in all they dive into.


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Former Exec Rubenstein Wanted a Physical Keyboard on the iPhone
Sramana Mitra has an interesting post up comparing Apple to Palm. Actually, she's been on a tear lately when it comes to Palm and how they've dropped the corporate management ball. She scored a comprehensive interview with former Palm Executive Eric Benhamou, which reads very nicely but is also a clear example of how the problems Palm has now are the direct result of their earlier problems. Basically they followed the exact opposite trajectory that Apple did in nearly the same time period (basically).
Anyway, back to the intersection of the two companies. Mitra writes:
Rubinstein and Jobs could not agree on the iPhone's strategy wrt the Keyboard. This tells me that Rubinstein has a separate but perhaps also compelling vision on how the keyboard needs to be incorporated into smartphones. I can't wait to see what that vision entails!
John Rubinstein (Palm) vs. Steve Jobs (iPhone) - Sramana Mitra on Strategy
It's surely not the case (one assumes) that Rubenstein left Apple over the keyboard issue (though that would be hilarious); but it is interesting that the guy who ran the iPod division, the podfather himself, was pro-physical-keyboard for the iPhone. Now, of course, he's hard at work over at Palm, they who basically specialize in keyboard + touchscreen smartphones.
One wonders what other ideas Rubenstein had that didn't make the cut on the iPhone. If "Podfather" Rubenstein's input was 86'd on the iPhone, then one assumes that it was all Ive and Jobs, just like everybody's always said.
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Former Exec Rubenstein Wanted a Physical Keyboard on the iPhone
I think that he's more pragmatic than vision. Saying that he wants a kb and that makes him "not pragmatic" is a little weird?
Don't knock Rubenstein too quickly - he really was instrumental in the iPod getting off the ground and played a big part in Apple's turnaround.
I mostly said pragmatic because it sounded cool next to practical but when considering the compromises of having gone that way and in looking at the end result, I would say that he didn't have the vision and to choose the physical keyboard would not have been pragmatic.
If you were to put a keyboard on the iPhone it would be just like every other phone. Where would Apple be then?
Many of the things that people love about it would not be there.
Anyway, I do wish Palm the best of luck but things haven't changed in the last 3.5 - 4 years; every since I predicted they would be exactly as they are today. Check it out. If I wasn't so full of myself and yelling about how I was right 2 years before anyone else could see it coming :) I would be sick and disgusted in how they have faltered.
Rubentstein leaving over the keyboard would be hilarious, but I kind of agree with Archie in that it shows a lack of vision and, well, guts, and reminds me of the famous line about "Xerox will never sell anything called a 'mouse'!"
Succeed or fail, good or bad, Jobs has consistently shown vision and guts with Lisa/Mac (abandoning the CLI for the GUI), iMac (abandoning the floppy and intro'ing USB), and abandoning the tiny keyboard for the iPhone interface.
Rubenstein may have just highlighted the difference between someone who can competently run a division, and someone who can excite an industry, and that worries me for Palm. They may have need Ive much more (or Apple was much smarter to hold onto him).
(Not even to get into, again, how amazing Palm was 5 years ago, how trend-setting, and how they just fubar'ed it all since then -- the opposite to Apple's decision-making indeed).
Actually, IMO, Palm only got two things right: the original pilot and the Palm V. Literally everything else they've done has ended up being monumentally screwed up.
The innovation and excitement was Handspring.
You are exactly correct. I should learn to type Hawkins instead of Palm :)


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