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President Barack Obama spoke about the needs of veterans during Tuesday's State of the Union address, and pledged to "slash" a backlog "so our veterans receive the benefits they've earned and our wounded warriors receive the health care — including the mental health care — that they need."
The need for increased mental health treatment services for veterans has been one of the selling points of a proposed new behavioral health hospital in Coweta.
The Georgia Department of Community Health recently rejected a Certificate Of Need application for the proposed behavioral hospital. Under Georgia law, a CON is needed for any new hospital before it can be built. The company proposing to develop it, U.S. Health Vest, has appealed that denial, joined by Coweta County and the city of Newnan. Some legislators, including State Rep. David Stover, R-Palmetto, are trying to do away with the Certificate Of Need process.
Local veterans groups have come out in favor of the proposed hospital.
Mental health has often been a topic in the debate over gun control. While 2013 was a year in which Obama strongly — and unsuccessfully — pushed stricter gun regulations, he mentioned it Tuesday only in passing.
"Citizenship means standing up for the lives that gun violence steals from us each day," Obama said. "I have seen the courage of parents, students, pastors, and police officers all over this country who say 'we are not afraid,' and I intend to keep trying, with or without Congress, to help stop more tragedies from visiting innocent Americans in our movie theaters, shopping malls, or schools like Sandy Hook."
Health care in general was a topic of the address, given just weeks after the Affordable Care Act officially went into effect.
Obama spoke of Amanda Shelley, a physician's assistant, who hadn't been unable to get insurance coverage because of a preexisting condition. She got coverage on Jan. 1. On Jan. 3 she felt a sharp pain, and three days later had emergency surgery. "Just one week earlier," Amanda said, that surgery would've meant bankruptcy."
"That's what health insurance reform is all about — the peace of mind that if misfortune strikes, you don't have to lose everything," Obama said.
"Now, I don't expect to convince my Republican friends on the merits of this law. But I know that the American people aren't interested in re-fighting old battles," Obama said. "So, again, if you have specific plans to cut costs, cover more people, and increase choice — tell America what you'd do differently. Let's see if the numbers add up."


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I'm surprised it took this long for a US carrier to fly these 777-300ER's - Boeing have been making them since 2004. Perhaps the -200ER's were more suited to the routes AA flies.
I though the 737 was the most successful 2-engine plane?
The 737 IS the most successful twin-engine plane, at least according to Boeing. "Overall, the entire 737 family is the best-selling commercial jet in history, with orders for nearly 10,500 airplanes through December 2012 from 265 customers. More than 7,400 have been delivered."
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Pair of Cowetans arrested for stealing 2 tons of copper wireBy JOHN A. WINTERS
Two Coweta County residents were among six people arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and charged with stealing about two tons of copper wire used for AT&T services.
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Benicio Del Toro May Play A Major Villain In Star Wars Episode VIII
Star Wars Episode VII isn't even in theaters yet—but a big new bad guy is being cast for the next Star Wars episode. Word has it Benicio Del Toro has been offered a villainous role in Star Wars Episode VIII, which Rian Johnson will direct for release on May 26, 2017. »


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People travel thousands of miles to search for rare and elusive bird species inhabiting the frigid tundra in Alaska or the tropical rain forests of Costa Rica. However, one does not need to travel long distances in order to observe diverse species of birds as their backyard garden can potentially attract a multitude of bird species.Birds need food, shelter and water throughout the year. Most birds feed on seeds, small berries and insects. If they are able to find their basic needs in your yard, they will visit you. Plants that have berries, nuts or fruits will be attractive to birds. Evergreen trees and shrubs are a source of shelter for them. Birdfeeders are great, but providing a diversity of plants, especially native plants, are just as good attracting many bird species to your yard. Birds love small trees, such as dogwood, sourwood, sparkleberry, and redbud, as well as shrubs like blueberries, viburnums, and hollies. These plants produce an abundance of seeds and berries for forage. Vines like yellow jessamine, Virginia creeper, and clematis provide shelter for birds to nest. The ruby-throated hummingbird loves the orange and red flowers of the trumpet creeper vine and coral honeysuckle. Birds do not like to be out in the open, but prefer to be in areas that offer cover. Plant various types of plants in the landscape to provide some protection and security. Birdfeeders are an additional source of food to birds. Feeders come in many varieties. Some are small and hang from a wire; others are larger and are mounted on steel or wooden poles. Suet is simply animal fat mixed with nuts, raisins, peanut butter or dried fruit. Suets are high in calories which provide energy for birds, especially during the colder weather. Often squirrels will raid the birdfeeder to feast on the food. However, several feeders are designed to be squirrel proof by having a squirrel baffle that prevents them from climbing onto the feeder. You may want to supply the squirrels with some food to their liking, like corn on the cob and nuts. Place these in another part of your yard to divert them away from the bird feeder. Birds need a source of water. Bird baths are an excellent source of drinking water and a place for them to wash. They come in every imaginable size, shape, and cost. Make sure you change the water every few days, and during the warmer weather, drop a few mosquito dunks in it to control any mosquito larvae. Ornamental fish ponds, as well as pans and other containers placed on the ground, can also be a source of water. Bluebirds, wrens, sparrows, finches and wood peckers are birds that like to build nests in birdhouses. They usually build ones naturally in tree cavities. The species of birds that will build a nest in your birdhouse is partly determined by the type of habitat in your yard. Multiple trees with dense shrubs in the surrounding area will attract the forest-loving birds, while open expansive fields will attract birds that prefer those types of habitats. Many species of birds are territorial and will not tolerate other birds. Some birds prefer to have many types of their own kind around them, such as purple martins and tree swallows. Others are more tolerant of different bird species in their territory. Learn about the types of habitats for each species of birds that visit your yard through various resources, such as the National Audubon Society Web site www.audubon.org. With some understanding of the habitats of birds you can attract a variety of species to your yard. They can be very entertaining to observe. E-mail Timothy Daly at email@example.com.
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Tech Crave: Crafty iPad ClutchBy Ashley • May 12th, 2011 • Category: ENTERTAINMENT, FASHION
P.S. – I Made This and the cult following it has is serverly justified. One crafty transformation is better than the next. And this iPad clutch / laptop case if sized correctly will set you apart from the rest. Neon tape, a little velcro, some hot fabric & voila. Your technology is styled.
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Man Possibly Bitten By Snake In Davie
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DAVIE (CBS4)- A Davie man was reportedly bitten by a snake and was transported to the hospital shortly after, authorities said.
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The Salt Lake City Tribune is reporting that Robert J. Shelby, a U.S. District Court federal judge has struck down the state's ban on gay marriage, saying it violates the U.S. Constitution, specifically its provisions on equal protection and due process.
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"Shelby said that while he agreed with Utah that marriage has traditionally been left to regulation by the states, such laws must comply with the Constitution.
"The issue the court must address in this case is not who should define marriage, but the narrow question of whether Utah's current definition of marriage is permissible under the Constitution," the judge said"
Shelby also wrote in his decision that "The state's current laws deny its gay and lesbian citizens their fundamental right to marry and, in so doing, demean the dignity of these same-sex couples for no rational reason."
The full article can be read here.
We need an across-the-board decision by the Federal Government. Here in TN, they've gone as far as to create a new holiday- "Traditional Marriage Day" in which the wording of the bill quotes The Holy Bible. Why does the State feel it has the right to continually define marriage? Exactly what is "Traditional" Marriage in Tennessee seeing as even Interracial Marriage is STILL outlawed by the State Constitution along with Same Sex Marriage? http://dregstudiosart.blogspot.com/2013/08/on-wrong-side-of-hypocrisy-traditional.html


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Love's Travel Stops continues to expand its network of compressed natural gas fueling facilities for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles.
Oklahoma City-based Love's brings CNG fueling to Dallas
The Oklahoma City-based convenience store and truck stop chain celebrated the opening of its newest CNG station Wednesday in Dallas, near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Interstate 35.
Love's now has six locations with fast-fill CNG fueling for trucks and passenger vehicles, including five in the so-called Texas Triangle.
"The availability of CNG at another travel stop along the Texas Triangle between Dallas, Houston and San Antonio gives professional drivers and leisure travelers more fueling options," Jenny Love Meyer, vice president of communications at Love's, said in a news release. "By introducing the fueling alternative at this location and others, travel between these three cities and beyond is feasible using CNG."
Love's plans to introduce CNG at three more Texas Triangle locations in the coming months, as it builds out its network to meet customer demand.
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LILBURN -- Officials say 50 students and faculty members at Lilburn Middle School have tested positive for exposure to tuberculosis during a screening.
The testing was performed by the East Metro Health District last week after two cases of the disease were reported among sixth graders. Principal Gene Taylor sent a letter encouraging parents to allow their children to be tested.
Nearly 360 people were tested on Friday and received their results on Monday.
Suleima Salgado, a spokeswoman for the health district, says the students and teachers who tested positive have been referred for follow-up exams.
Salgado says 97 more students and teachers at the school need to be tested. Health officials are working to contact parents to get permission to administer the screening.
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Place cherries in medium saucepan and place over heat. Cover. After the cherries lose considerable juice, which may take a few minutes, remove from heat. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cornstarch together. Pour this mixture into the hot cherries and mix well. Add the almond extract, if desired, and mix. Return the mixture to the stove and cook over low heat until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and let cool. If the filling is too thick, add a little water, too thin, add a little more cornstarch.
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Place the almonds in a food processor and turn them into a powder as fine as possible.
Use your favorite pie dough recipe. Prepare your crust. Divide in half. Roll out each piece large enough to fit into an 8 to 9-inch pan. Place bottom crust in the pan and spread the almond powder on top. Pour cooled cherry mixture into the crust. Moisten edge of bottom crust. Place top crust on and flute the edge of the pie. Make a slit in the middle of the crust for steam to escape. Brush with an eggwash (optional). Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for about 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a rack to cool.
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Honolulu, HI (Sports Network) - Chase Tapley dropped in a career-high 33 points on 13-of-19 shooting to go with five rebounds as the 18th-ranked San Diego State Aztecs easily handled San Francisco, 80-58, on Saturday in the Diamond Head Classic.
Tapley drained 6-of-10 shots from beyond the arc, while Jamaal Franklin contributed 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Aztecs (10-1), who have won 10 straight games since a season-opening loss to Syracuse on Nov. 11.
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Paris modern metal outfit AS THEY BURN have announced that they will join JOB FOR A COWBOY, WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH, BENEATH THE MASSACRE on the upcoming BONECRUSHER FEST that is taking over twenty-seven cities across Europe/ UK beginning March 1st, 2013. See the full list of tour dates here.
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(Dec 31, 2013) In December 2013, Sri Lanka and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) signed an agreement designed to help some Sri Lankan residents in farming communities. The agreement, "Addressing Climate Change Impacts on Marginalized Agricultural Communities Living in the Mahaweli River Basin of Sri Lanka," aims to help build diversified and resilient economic lives for those in the river basin affected by adverse changes in weather patterns. B.M.U.D. Basnayaka, the Secretary of the country's Environment and Renewable Energy Ministry, and Mad Lofvall of the WFP signed the agreement, under which Sri Lanka will receive almost US$8 million in aid. (Sri Lankan Government Signs Agreement with WFP to Build Resilience in Adapting to Adverse Weather Conditions, COLOMBO PAGE (Dec. 23, 2013); WFP website (last visited Dec. 24, 2013).)
The money granted by the WFP will assist families in several divisions of two districts, Nuwara Eliya and Polonnaruwa, where irrigation of crops is dependent on rainfall. The project, which will be carried out by the Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy, will include promotion of local availability of food, development of ways of making a living that are resistant to climatic shocks, and creation of systems of information for farmers about climate-related risks. The financial contribution will come from the WFP's Adaptation Fund, which was set up to assist developing countries to foster adaptations to climate challenges under the Kyoto Protocol. (Id.; Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change [UNFCCC] (Dec. 11, 1997), UNFCCC website.)
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Jeff Beck Discusses Gear, Technique and Hendrix in 1985 Guitar World Interview
Jeff Beck Discusses Gear, Technique and Hendrix in 1985 Guitar World Interview
Here's part one of our interview with Jeff Beck from the January 1985 issue of Guitar World. He discusses his gear, technique, Hendrix and more.
What kind of stuff were you doing?
It was really a jam, we wouldn't have anything at all worked out. He'd start playing "Beck's Bolero," so I'd play rhythm guitar for that, and then I'd play "Purple Haze" and he'd play rhythm. We'd just mess around and give people a good laugh, and of course the mandatory twelve-bar blues would come into it somewhere.
Was there anything that he did that made you say, "God, I wish I'd thought of that?"
Oh, sure. I don't mean to be blowing my own trumpet, it's just that some of the little licks he did came from the Yardbirds records. That was a compliment; I could never thank him enough for doing that. But what really amazed me about him was that he lived for playing, and I didn't: he was a playaholic [laughs). I have to have a daily shot of it, but I wouldn't do it all day like he did.
Were there any tunes of his that stick in your mind?
His version of "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Stone Free." "Stone Free" is the main thing -- it's amazing, simply amazing. But there was also some bad stuff that he did. That "Star-Spangled Banner" on the Isle of Wight album, that business where I think his mind was gone a bit because of the intense pressure on him. That shook me. I said to myself, Jimi, c'mon, go back into the studio and start some new stuff, because playing live to people expecting miracles every night was just too much for him, really. I could see him going down as a result of it, his playing suffering, and then unfortunately the worst happened.
It's a bloody shame there was nobody around to make sure it didn't. He just never went to sleep -- like the early Rolling Stones, I don't think they ever went to sleep either. But he was just riding on a high, constantly, and that can't go on forever. You have to back off and take it easy. Bloody hell, it's one of the saddest losses in rock and roll guitar history, really, because who knows what he'd be doing now?
Who were some of the people you listened to that when they played you'd say, God, that guy just took the top of my head off?
Well, for that you'd have to go back to when I first started, when I started getting interested in blues. The same people that Eric, Eric Clapton, got inspired by, basically Otis Rush and people that just took your face off, like Buddy Guy and all the Chicago blues guys. I wouldn't say I got off on the bottleneck-scratching kind of stuff -- I don't really have any ear for that Jimmy Reed-kind of stuff, because it wasn't really [pauses] useful enough. It was kind of old downtrodden blues, which I don't really care for. I like the wildness of Buddy Guy.
Cliff Gallup is one of my heroes; I'd dearly love to meet him. And of course Les Paul I've met, and that's just a triumph in every sense of the word, just to see him playing again. But I like listening to anybody who's saying something, that's alI. I haven't been listening to that much new stuff: most of the time my radio is off, anyway, because I can't stand that barrage of Top Forty all the time. In fact, I've been listening to the classical station. But sometimes I'll play the radio and if I'm in an extra good mood or there's good company, a record that I would normally think stinks will come over as pretty good. Y'know what I mean?
If they're enjoying it you might see something in it you wouldn't otherwise. But I look at the records going around now and think, Would I be able to play on it? How would I treat this if I were playing it? And lots of times there'll be a great drum sound with a terrific groove going, and no guitar. And I think, "God, why the hell can't I put something out like that with my style on it?" But that brings us back to Nile, because I hope that he's enabled me to do just that: put my guitar all over something with a little bit of savagery to it.
Talking about scratchy slide, how did you pick up on slide? You use it in some of the oddest places.
Yes, well, I turn to the slide when I'm flummoxed. Sometimes I'll just use it in short bursts, and kids don't really know if I'm playing slide or with my fingers, because it keeps coming in and out. Most slide players I've heard start out with a set tuning and that song will have that all the way through it, so if you're a guitarist you know exactly what he's doing. But I don't like that; I like to playa rapid finger-style solo and then zoom off with some slide.
So you just leave the guitar in standard tuning.
Oh yeah. I've tried horsing around with different major and minor tunings, but I'm not used to that, because I never started that way. In the Yardbirds I used to just grab a piece of steel, stick it on my finger, and make a load of noise with it. And then I began to pick out triads and so on, and it went from there.
Do you practice at all?
About two hours a day. I just sit there and mess with it. Sometimes I'll set up my Linn drum and work with that. I use the Linn more as a metronome, and do some scales and such; and then if something comes out good that day I'll remember it and use it somewhere. That is, I'll put it on tape, put the tape in a box, and put the box somewhere and lose it [laughs]. But that happens all the time. But the thing about working with the Linn drum is that it makes you play, and you tend to overshoot the paint. You might write something that is so self-indulgent that you're back to. the jazz-rock thing again. But I prefer not to get too hooked on my own stuff; I intend to form a band, and just be the lead guitarist in the band, but without actually hogging center stage all the time. So I'll use a vocalist this time.
Do you have a tentative lineup for the tour band?
I've got half a dozen names I'm playing about with.
What guitars are you favoring these days?
I've got a nice guitar that somebody found for me in Memphis, a '55 [Gretsch] Duo-Jet, which I've been falling in lave with. It's the same guitar that Cliff Gallup used to use; that stuff still sends me up the wall every time I hear it. I'm still using Strats, and I've also got a Grover Jackson which is pretty nice -- it's a bit heavy metal looking but it's bloody good. It goes up to high C, which you can scream and it sounds almost like a whistle. That's on Tina's record, the thing called "Steel Claw" -- it's almost beyond human hearing.
Have you chucked the Les Pauls?
They're thick with dust at the moment, and I think that's the way they're going to stay. They're too heavy, and I don't seem to play that well on them any more -- just been around the Strats too long, I suppose. The Strat is part of me, really, when I put it on. It doesn't feel like an instrument, it feels like another arm.
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Lions thrown for loss by Stratford in region opener
Trinity Christian head coach Chris Hanson put the blame of a 47-12 loss to Stratford Academy squarely on his shoulders, attempting to cushion the blow much like a soldier jumping on a live grenade.
But the Lions still absorbed far too many blows in their GISA Region 2-AAA debut, which was as much an eye-opener for a team that had rolled through the latter half of its non-region schedule with four consecutive victories.
"I've just got to do a better job as a coach getting ourselves prepared to play," Hanson said. "They came out and executed like we expected them to. We weren't the better team tonight. We've got to go back and fix those problems and try to get better for next Friday."
An Eagles team that had played three of its first five games against Class AAA opponents adjusted much more quickly from the opening kickoff than Trinity, which had won three straight against AA foes, taking a commanding 40-6 lead into halftime.
Stratford Academy pounded on Trinity with 30 unanswered points in the opening quarter, starting with a fumbled punt snap off the Lions' first punt attempt of the game.
The Eagles then converted again shortly after getting their hands on another short Trinity punt for a 14-0 advantage with 8:40 left in the first quarter.
Stratford's lead continued to expand in the opening period, jumping to a 20-0 lead with a little more than three minutes remaining.
Trinity's scores came on a touchdown catch by senior Joe Hogan and a touchdown run from quarterback Daniel Shoates.
The Lions wrap up a four-game homestand next Friday with a visit from Tattnall Square (5-1).


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Google launched Music Beta, a new service that lets you upload your personal music collection to the cloud for streaming to your computer and Android devices. With the new service, your music and playlists are automatically kept in sync, so if you create a new playlist on your phone, it's instantly available on your computer or tablet.
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My research focuses on using advanced optical spectroscopy to understand the ultrafast charge and energy dynamics (femtoseconds to nanoseconds) that occur in nanoarchitectured optoelectronic materials. These studies provide insights into designing the next generation light-harvesting photocatalysts and photovoltaics for energy-related technologies.
K. Appavoo, N. Brady, M. Seo, J. Nag, R. P. Prasankumar, D. J. Hilton, R. F. Haglund Jr., "Ultrafast Metal-Insulator Transition in VO2 Driven by Electron Injection" in Post-deadline CLEO:QELS-Fundamental Science 2012, Optical Society of America Technical Digest QTh5B.5. link
S. Wall, D. Wegkamp, F. Foglia, K. Appavoo, J. Nag, R. F. Haglund Jr., J. Staehler and M. Wolf, "Ultrafast Changes in Lattice Symmetry Probed by Coherent Phonons" Nature Communications 2012, 3, 721. link
K. Appavoo*, D. Y. Lei*, Y. Sonnefraud, B. Wang, S. T. Pantelides, S. A. Maier and R. F. Haglund Jr., "Role of Defects in Phase Transition of VO2 Nanoparticles Probed by Plasmon Resonance Spectroscopy" Nano Letters 2012, 12 (2), pp. 780-786. link
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Dead Island captivated players earlier this year with a stunning trailer which finally put the co-op zombie slayer on the map for many, despite being announced five years ago. Is this undead resort a player's paradise, or more like an unpleasant time-share?
After a wild night on the island of Banoi, you awake to find the Royal Palm Resort--and the very island itself--overrun by zombies, bikini-clad and otherwise. With help from some mysterious voices over the radio, you manage to find other survivors.
For some reason, you're different, immune to becoming one of the walking dead, and thus the new hope for rescue. From there it's a thin string of story, where survival trumps narrative as you gather supplies, rescue people, and make your way through the island. There are occasional hints as to why this zombie outbreak is happening, and the story picks up speed toward the end of the game. Camp and schlock, the bread and butter of many a zombie yarn, are somewhat present, yet even a quest-giving nun fails more often than not to elicit your curiosity beyond seeing how she'll reward you. The playable characters come with lavish backstories that simmer down to background noise immediately, popping up only in the cutscenes to shout stereotypical zingers. Survival is a noble goal, but this dry tale doesn't sustain your interest for the length of this big game.
The island of Banoi is large and varied, presenting dozens of hours of exploration and plenty of quests, some of which are vital to progressing the paper-thin plot, while others are just there for loot and experience. Save for a few sanctuaries, the whole place is dripping with the dead. The different areas each offer unique looks and layouts, and exploring off the beaten path can net lucrative quests and items. There are also smaller, map-less indoor zones that offer a darker, more claustrophobic and directed experience where tensions tend to rise as your flashlight runs out of juice. These spots tend to drag on, as you're locked in and required to finish specific tasks before you're let out.
The quests run the gamut, from killing zombies and escorting survivors, to finding teddy bears and turning off gushing fire hydrants. That's a lot of variety, and even during the incessant zombie killing, there's usually some flavor mixed in. Minor annoyances abound, with some unclear objectives, menu usability issues, and a messy mini-map, especially when in vertical structures.
There's a lot to see and do, and even more zombies to murder, and it's all more enjoyable with a similarly-leveled friend or three. Co-op is available almost immediately and allows up to four players to cruise the mean streets of Banoi, complete quests, trade, and heal fallen allies. You can easily see what quest your partner is on, as well as teleport to them at key points and pick up the slack when they're winded. You can even ride shotgun in one of the many vehicles.
Enemies get harder as you add players, and they scale as to your level as well, meaning the game always offers a challenge. As a result, XP grinding is non-existent, and you'll always be able to tackle any mission you encounter. While it would have been nice to be able to slaughter some low-level zomblings, it's even nicer to be able to progress at your own pace without hitting artificial barriers.
Dead Island's creative objectives and changing environments more than make up for the lackluster story and interface oversights. It's a game that can take scores of hours to complete, and there's plenty of replayability after the campaign is finished as you try to max out your level and acquire the best gear and collectibles.
So how does one actually go about surviving on the isle of the dead? While there are firearms, Dead Island has a penchant for melee. The characters all have their own specialization, be it guns, blades, or blunt weapons, and skill trees to further distinguish and customize them. No one is really stuck in any particular role, however, making any and all weapons desirable.
And you'll need your tools. Melee weapons break a little with each swing and you'll need to spend cash to repair, mod, and upgrade them. Don't get too attached, since over time, better weapons, both common and rare, will replace that axe you spent a couple grand on. Scavenging for greenbacks, weapons, and recipe parts is an ongoing chore that rewards mechanical thoroughness more the ability to spot hidden caches. Food and energy drinks act as small heals, with med-kits being particularly rare and expensive. Capitalism still rules supreme even during the apocalypse, and you'll lose 10 percent of your cash if you die. Speaking of dying, we ran into some bad bugs in the review build we played which frequently caused us to spawn in unexplored and hostile territory, sometimes right in the middle of a pack of enemies. Deep Silver has stated that these bugs will be addressed with a day one patch, but we didn't receive that update for our review.
Dispatching zombies can take a lot of hacks, slashes, shots and shivs, and while head-shots do more damage, be prepared to dance with the dead while managing your stamina as you land each blow. This can get particularly annoying late in the game when you play solo and face more zombies. But even if you run out of viable weapons, you always have your fists and feet. Kicking takes no stamina so it's always a viable option, but it does puny damage if you don't dump points into it. Be prepared to climb cars and kick zombies in the face when things get rough. Every weapon has a real sense of weight to it, and the adventurous can try the optional analog melee controls, which might lend you some tactical advantages, but take a good bit of getting used to.
You'll slice and dice many a limb from many a zombie, and there's a ton of different-looking zombies, but only a handful of types. The typical zombies are the walkers, making up the bulk of the troop. Then there are fast infected, brutish thugs, exploding suiciders, and puke-filled floaters, plus a few more in the later levels. Their numbers quickly end up being more impressive than their uniqueness, with any individual zombie being easy to dispatch. There're a handful of encounters with human enemies that bring out the gunplay and distance game, and these targets thankfully drop more reasonably to a well placed headshot.
Driving through a horde of zombies, jumping out to loot their corpses before finishing a quest and leveling up is a common occurrence in Dead Island, one that practically ticks boxes off the "digital mayhem" checklist. The game's economy and loot do much to keep things challenging and interesting, and if you play in brief bursts, the repetition of constant scavenging and wall-to-wall combat doesn't mar the experience. Extended sessions are best played with friends, though, lest you resort to can-canning zombies to death
Dead Island's Chrome Engine is uneven. Human characters have a marionette-like sheen, and the lush locations are characterized by plentiful pop-up. The zombies and their maimed limbs do the genre justice, though, and punching out the damaged glass of a windshield looks pretty amazing the first time. If you like cars, get used to seeing it again and again. The voice acting is earnest enough, but the quips come at such a high frequency you'll want to avoid other survivors.
Soloists might enjoy a long weekend on Dead Island, but this isn't a game for the "separate vacations" crowd. The combination of twitch action with an MMO's girth minus the grind cements the game as a co-op classic. There's some brain-dead repetition as you down brain eaters, but the rising challenge and resource management means you'll always be mindful of your tasks.
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A great group of musicians, fresh from 'Experience Hendrix' tour, will be performing Jimi Hendrix's classic "Fire" on the Tonight Show on Monday, December 6th.
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All hell breaks loose: 1968 in review, Part IV
We've looked back at the troubling news of the day and songs and albums that marked 1968. In this, the final installment of our rewind to 1968, we check out the musical schizophrenia that existed in the "popular" music of the day. Plus, we take a look back at the #1 songs and albums of 1968 on each side of the pond of that year.


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Mesa County Animal Services teams up with the Division of Youth Corrections four times every year for the Leash on Life program.
Leash on Life takes five at risk dogs and pairs them with five at risk youths. The program has been in existence since 1999. Since then, the program has trained over 200 dogs. The five dogs participating in Monday's starting class include: Apollo a black golden retriever, Sadie a hound, Cocoa a pit bull, Terra a black lab and Kaiya a yellow lab.
Monday marked the first day of the new school year for the five pups. The youths train with their new pets four days a week for 4 weeks.
Bob Simpleman started the program and says the first day is always a challenge. Simpleman says, "Several of the dogs aren't used to leashes but the first day is one of a little bit of confusion."
Simpleman says the program not only teaches the teens how to control an animal but also how to gain more control over their own lives.
At the end of the four week program Simpleman says the dogs will be trained and handed over to their new owners.
Stay with 11 News as we track the progress of the teens and the dogs. We'll check back in with them in about two weeks.
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6 U.S. Code § 1403 - National Land Border Security Plan
(a) Requirement for plan
Not later than January 31 of every other year, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall prepare a National Land Border Security Plan and submit such plan to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the House Committee on Homeland Security, and the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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In preparing the plan required under subsection (a), the Commissioner shall consult with other appropriate Federal agencies, State and local law enforcement agencies, and private entities that are involved in international trade across the northern or southern border.
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The plan required under subsection (a) shall include a vulnerability, risk, and threat assessment of each port of entry located on the northern border or the southern border.
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The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, may establish one or more port security coordinators at each port of entry located on the northern border or the southern border—
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Spend 10 nights cruising around Europe next summer for £619 per person. On top of saving £150, this deal from Planet Cruise also includes a free drinks package (worth up to £200) and free port parking at Southampton (worth £9 per day) or free coach transfers.
Kids can travel for £119 each.
The sailing is aboard the MSC Opera and departs from Southampton on 9, 19 July, 28 August and 7, 17, 27 September, 2014. Travel on 29 July and 8, 18 August for £699 per person.
The price is based on two sharing an Inside Cabin. Upgrade to an Ocean View Cabin for £110 more per person.
After leaving Southampton, the MSC Opera heads to IJmuiden (for Amsterdam) and St Peter Port, the capital of Guernsey. The ship will then spend a day at sea, before visiting Vigo, Lisbon -- called "Portugal's star attraction" by Lonely Planet -- Bilbao and Le Havre for Paris. The cruise finishes back in Southampton.
Best suited to younger couples and families, the MSC Opera -- described by Fodor's as "light and bright by day, intimate and sophisticated by night" -- has a clean, minimalist design. Entertainment facilities include a show lounge and a nightclub. There are also several bars and lounges on board, including the Opera Lounge, which regularly hosts live bands, and a piano bar.
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South Oak Cliff's victory over Frisco Centennial shows the Golden Bears' potential
Congratulations to South Oak Cliff for becoming the first 4A Dallas ISD team to advance to the third round in five years. Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson could also make the third round tonight. (Woodrow Wilson play Mesquite Poteet at 6 … Continue reading


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Home - Job Costing Software
It is no secret that the construction industry is the most risky and highly turbulent industry in the world. In fact, there are many business failures in the construction sector than any other sector. The primary reason for such a gloomy statistic is the fact that many contractors fail to monitor the cost of their construction projects due to which they get out of control and subsequently end up winding their business. Thankfully, it is definitely possible to avoid such a gloomy situation by opting for the Job Costing Software. The software calculates the cost of the project, and allows you to monitor the cost. There are numerous benefits of the software. Some of them are explained below.
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Monitors cost
The first and the most important advantage of buying the software is it allows contractors to monitor the cost of their projects. No matter the nature and extent of the project, you can be rest assured that the software will let you know the standing position of your project with respect to its cost. This can be very handy for complex projects that involve a series of calculations to find out the current cost of the project. With the help of the software, contractors can monitor the cost, and take suitable steps to keep it within the desired limit.
Easy to use
Many people think that using the software will require some kind of training. However, this is certainly not the truth. In reality, anyone can use this simple software, and monitor the project cost with ease. Moreover, many vendors provide easy-to-use user manual to operate the software. As a result, you can get familiar with the basics of operating the software without investing much time. Once you understand the basics, you can use the application like a professional.
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Most of the construction businesses wind up due to inefficiency and higher cost of production. Fortunately, such a scenario can be avoided by making use of this handy software. The software quickly lets you know the loopholes of your cost such as why the cost is increasing. With the help of warning and alert signal from the software, you can take quick steps, and increase the efficiency of your workforce to reduce the cost. Moreover, increased efficiency means increased productivity which transforms into higher profitability.
Many contractors, especially small contractors think that buying the software might be a costly affair. Luckily, this is not at all close to reality. On the contrary, you can get the software without breaking your bank account. Most of the vendors also provide the installment payment facility. As a result, owning this cutting edge software is never an issue no matter your financial standing.
Thus, there are many benefits of buying the job costing software. Ease of usage, on time monitoring of project cost, affordability etc are some of the promising benefits of this innovative software. This is why most of the construction contractors prefer to own this software to thrive and succeed in this turbulent industry.


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Sabrina the Teenage Witch Vol 2 #16
When Sabrina's summer garden fails to flower, her Aunts zap it to make it grow – overnight! The neighbor – leader of the local garden club – can't believe his eyes and is determined to learn the secret of Sabrina's "super-fertilizer." This is one comic you'll want to "plant" your hands on!
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Brad Hanson, Kathy Thorson and Tyler Haahr lead Meta Payment Systems, MetaBank and Meta Financial Group Inc. / Emily Spartz / Argus Leader
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» Company: Meta Financial Group Inc.
» Headquarters: 5501 S. Broadband Lane
» Founded: 1954
» Top local executive: Tyler Haahr, chairman and CEO
» Employees: 450, including 375 in Sioux Falls
» Stock: Trades on Nasdaq under the symbol CASH
In about 18 months, Meta Financial Group Inc. has grown from a company valued at $64 million to one with a market capitalization of more than $220 million.
Most people probably dont realize how much weve gone up, how quickly, chairman and CEO Tyler Haahr said. Weve had a nice 18-month run.
The Sioux Falls-based publicly traded company is a blend of traditional banking and innovative payment systems that employs 450 people, including 375 in Sioux Falls.
Net income for its 2013 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, was $13.4 million, or $2.83 per share, compared with $17.1 million, or $4.92 per share in the prior year. When one-time events are factored out, core earnings show a year-over-year increase of $6 million.
Meta Financial Group is the holding company for MetaBank, a federally chartered savings bank founded in 1954 in Storm Lake, Iowa. MetaBank operates 11 offices in four market areas: Brookings, Des Moines, northwest Iowa and Sioux Falls, where it entered the market 12 years ago.
We started from zero in Sioux Falls, Haahr said. We have an excellent staff and clients who are loyal, and weve had good success.
The bank has found its niche in business lending, market president Kathy Thorson said. Projects funded this year included an apartment complex at 85th Street and Minnesota Avenue, the downtown Dakota Lofts and a refinancing of the Brimark Inn.
Thats just really where our growth has been and where weve cut our teeth and built our balance sheet has been on the banking side, Thorson said.
At a consumer level, the bank is focused on improving service rather than building more branches, she said.
Banks are changing. People can sit at 10 p.m. and do online banking and branch traffic isnt what it was 10 to 20 years ago, Thorson said, adding that bank employees will go to customers homes to do business such as closing a mortgage. Thats one of the things our clients really enjoy. We realize were not as spread out as others, but we try to compensate in other ways.
Meta Payment Systems, Meta Financials electronic payments division, has grown by double digits in spite of diverting resources for several years to tackle compliance with new federal regulations. Its now poised for additional growth, Haahr said.
If youre trying to raise the bar for mortgage lending, you start with Wells Fargo, Haahr said. If youre trying to raise the bar for how payments are done, you start with Meta. We view it as a positive because we were the first who went through it. Its a competitive advantage for us because were years ahead.
Meta Payment Systems and its main competitor, The Bancorp Inc.s payment solutions group, are both based in Sioux Falls and lead the industry in purchase volume and active cards. The businesses offer open loop cards, which are branded by companies such as Visa, MasterCard or Discover. The products come in many forms, including payroll cards and gift cards. A large segment of the industry is general purpose reloadable cards, which consumers can buy and use to make purchases, pay bills or withdraw cash at ATMs.
Our goal in creating Meta Payment Systems is really to promote financial inclusion for people who dont have the same access to financial solutions the rest of us take for granted, said Brad Hanson, president of Meta Financial.
Meta Payment Systems has seen growth in its payroll card business, he said. Clients include Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which offers them as a payment option for employees. The division also implemented a virtual card system to expedite payment between health care providers and payers.
Its a card without plastic, Hanson said. Its a card number, and they enter it as a card not present transaction, so no plastic is ever generated.
Meta Financial has the opportunity to grow earnings next year on several fronts, including lending and payment systems, according to Matt Kelley, a senior research analyst with Sterne Agee Group Inc.
There are really only a handful of banks in the country doing what Meta is actively involved in in the prepaid sector, he said. And the prepaid market is growing at a rapid clip as it is an alternative for people who fall into the unbanked or underbanked.
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Ariz. high court upholds death penalty in '04 case
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PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a 33-year-old man's death sentence for killing three people, including his grandmother and an uncle.
The high court ruled Monday that justices would affirm the conviction and sentencing for Kevin Boyston.
He was convicted of three counts of first-degree murder and two of attempted first-degree murder for a February 2004 rampage in Phoenix that followed an argument with family members the evening before.
The rampage began with the shooting of Boyston's girlfriend. She survived but was paralyzed from the waist down. The grandmother and uncle were then fatally shot in a nearby apartment, followed by the wounding of another relative who survived. A friend of the slain uncle was the final victim. He was fatally stabbed.
A Maricopa county Superior Court jury sentenced Boyston to death for the murders.
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Some frugal ways to express gratitude and beat holiday stress
Amidst the haze of mass consumerism regarding many year-end holidays, expressing gratitude often fails to grab the top spot on many people's holiday lists. Being thankful can be a great way to deal with holiday stress, however. Here are some frugal ways to express gratitude, making Christmas, New Year's or any other day a time for healing through the power of gratitude – as opposed to paying $100 or more per hour for a therapist.
Expressing gratitude is free, or at least cheap
In its purest form, saying thank you and expressing gratitude for the love and care of others – as well as all the other blessings in your life – doesn't cost a thing. How we express our gratitude can sometimes bear a price tag during the holiday season, of course, as gift giving is customary. If you're truly grateful, however, there are frugal ways to deliver your message of thanks.
Frugal ways to express gratitude No. 1 – Invite a neighbor for dinner
Unlike the speaker in Robert Frost's poem "Mending Wall," you may not believe that good fences make good neighbors. If you have kind neighbors whose company who enjoy, why note invite them over the next time you cook a large meal? Similarly, sharing leftovers from a large meal or dessert is a great way to say thanks you to neighbors next to whom living has been a pleasure.
Frugal ways to express gratitude No. 2 – Write it down
If you are taken to expressing yourself via the written word, try starting a gratitude journal. That way, you won't forget all the people in your life who you want to thank. If you carry a small notebook or similar electronic device or smartphone with you to record your thoughts, you may begin to see that your life is full of many small blessings that add up to a whole lot.
Frugal ways to express gratitude No. 3 – Give them residency
While housing the homeless can be a noble gesture, it can also be dangerous and highly damaging to your resources. A good intermediary step might be to join a couch surfing service for needy travelers. If there's a cash exchange for use of your facilities, great, but if not, you're a saint. For added safety, however, try to use a reputable service like CouchSurfering, as background checks are involved.
Frugal ways to express gratitude No. 4 – Focus on food goodness
From field to your table, food goes on a journey that many pay for in blood, sweat and tears. Show your thanks by savoring the food you eat, and think about the growers, pickers, retailers and more. While they derive some profit, they are ultimately contributing toward your quality of life.
Frugal ways to express gratitude No. 5 – Call mom
A simple "Thank you" or "I'm thinking of you" is nearly always appreciated by mom. She brought you into this world more than likely as an act of love. Let her know you care.
Frugal ways to express gratitude No. 6 – Make handmade cards
For the crafty, a hand-written holiday note constructed of colored paper, tissue and even lace that you put together yourself says thank you in a memorable way. Your gratitude for their contribution to your live (and the lives of others) should always be paid forward.
Frugal ways to express gratitude No. 7 – Take pictures of your world
If you make a photographic study of your world, you're bound to begin noticing things that you take for granted. Holiday stress won't crush you if you remain grounded and conscious of the world you've built for yourself, from the inside out.
Frugal ways to express gratitude No. 8 – Smile instead of frowning
Holiday stress can make beasts of us all, particularly when facing the shopping mall crush. If it begins to grate on your nerves, try to consciously take a step back and focus on being grateful, rather than grating in return.
Frugal ways to express gratitude No. 9 – Pay it forward at the drive-thru
Inevitably, you've been caught without change at the drive-thru before. Imagine the feeling if someone else had prepaid for your latte. It feels pretty good, doesn't it? Pay that feeling forward for someone else without the funds and you'll be spreading the kind of good will that can break the holiday stress block.


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Tuesday, 28 December
76. Proust, Strangeness, and Estrangement
8:30–9:45 a.m., Washington C, Loews
A special session
Session leader: André A. Benhaim, Princeton Univ.
1. "Proust's Ethnology of Failure," Christie A. McDonald, Harvard Univ.
2. "Of Pistils and Stamens: Sexual Ambiguity in Proust," Lawrence R. Schehr, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana
3. "Proust's Monsters," André A. Benhaim
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Masses scheduled for deaf, hard of hearing
PROVIDENCE - The Diocesan Apostolate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has scheduled the following Masses: Feb. 25, St. Jean Baptiste Church, 328 …
PROVIDENCE - The Diocesan Apostolate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has scheduled the following Masses: Feb. 25, St. Jean Baptiste Church, 328 Main St., Warren, interpreted Mass, 9 a.m.; St. Michael the Archangel Church, 239 Oxford St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 9:30 p.m.; St. Ann Church, 80 Hawkins St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 10 a.m. For more information, call 278-4630.
St. Francis Church offers adult study program
WARWICK - St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Blvd., will offer a Lenten adult education series about the Ten Commandments each Wednesday of Lent, 7 p.m., in the lower rectory meeting room. For information, call 737-5191.
St. William Parish to host Bible study
WARWICK - St. William Parish, 200 Pettaconsett Ave., will host a Lenten Bible study, entitled "The Theology of St. Paul in Galatians and Romans." The series will begin on Feb. 27 and will run for five consecutive Tuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m., in the parish lounge. For more information, call 781-7226.
Christ the Redeemer to host dinner, auction
WEST WARWICK - Christ the Redeemer, 17 St. John St., will host a dinner and auction, March 3, 6:30 p.m., at the West Valley Inn, West Warwick. The event, entitled "Bids for CRA Kids," will include a cash bar, hors d' oeuvres, dinner, silent auction, raffles, dancing and entertainment by "The Influence." For information or tickets, call 821-9200.
Providence College to host icon display
PROVIDENCE - The Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies of Providence College, corner of River Avenue and Eaton Street, will host a display of icons, Feb. 1-April 16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The display, entitled "The Art and Theology of Icons" explores the way in which the iconography of the Eastern Church reflects the growth and development of Christian theology. For more information, call 865-2870


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LOWVILLE Snowmobile patrols are ready for the beginning of the 2013-14 sledding season in Lewis County.
We are hoping to have more trail presence up there this year, said Lewis County Undersheriff James M. Monnat.
Last season, Lewis County had the highest number of snowmobile accidents in the state.
Of the total of 193 accidents statewide, 36 of those were in Lewis County, said Sheriffs Deputy Michael K. Leviker.
The county with the second highest total tallied 19 accidents.
Of the 36 accidents, 34 were on the Tug Hill Plateau, 24 were accessible only by snowmobile, while 12 could be accessed by roadway or patrol vehicles. Speed was listed as a factor in 14 of the accidents.
Of all the accidents, only three were not on an approved trail, said Deputy Leviker.
One of the accidents resulted in a fatality, while several other were considered serious accidents, said Deputy Leviker.
The sheriffs department owns three snowmobiles used for trail patrol.
Deputy Levikers records show patrols have traveled 86,525 miles since the 1994-95 season.
Legislator Richard C. Lucas, R-Barnes Corners, didnt think a recently debated topic, whether there is too much or not enough law enforcement on the trails, had an easy answer.
Having other agencies helps our police force, he said, but we could certainly benefit from better coordination of the agencies.
He recalled complaints he had heard from snowmobilers.
They were stopped two or three times between Barnes Corners and Montague, he said, but then did not see a patrol from Montague to Highmarket.
He said he encourages agencies to get together to plan better coverage of all trails.
Of last seasons 36 accidents, the sheriffs department handled 24 of the subsequent investigations, while state police handled 11 and state Park Police investigated one.
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David Haye pulls out of Manuel Charr bout through injury
Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has pulled out of his proposed 29 June bout with Manuel Charr due to a hand injury sustained in training.
The Briton had hoped a strong showing against Lebanon-born German Charr, 28, would help set up a world title fight with one of the Klitschko brothers.
David Haye's career
- 2001: Loses to Cuban Odlanier Solis in the final of the World Amateur Championships in Belfast
- 2002: Wins first fight as a professional against Tony Booth
- 2004: Loses for the first time against former WBO champion Carl Thompson
- 2005: Beats Alexander Gurov for EBU cruiserweight belt
- 2007: Wins WBC cruiserweight title against Jean-Marc Mormeck
- 2008: Wins WBO title against Enzo Maccarinelli and announces he is moving up to heavyweight
- 2009: Beats WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev on points
- 2010: Defends title against American John Ruiz in April
- 2011: Loses to Wladimir Klitschko in Hamburg in July
- 2011: Retires on his 31st birthday in October
- 2012: Brawls with Dereck Chisora in Munich media conference in February
- 2012: Knocks out Chisora in east London bout in July
It is not yet clear whether the fight, which was scheduled for the Manchester Arena, will be rearranged.
"I'm absolutely gutted to have to pull out of this fight," said Haye, 32.
"I need to rest it up for at least four weeks. I pick up injuries now and again in training, and sometimes carry them into fights, but this was one I simply couldn't recover from in time.
"I apologise to Manuel Charr and to everybody involved with the promotion. But most of all I want to say sorry to the thousands of fans who bought tickets to the fight. I felt it was important to let them know about the cancellation as soon as possible, so they can now make other plans.
"As soon as I am told I can resume full training, my loyal fans will be the first to know."
Haye, who has injured his left hand, has not fought since beating Dereck Chisora last July.
He announced his retirement in October 2011 several months after losing his WBA belt when he was outpointed by Ukrainian Wladimir Klitscho in Germany, and subsequently retired from the sport.
Haye reversed that decision to fight Chisora before revealing in March that he would fight again.
He previously won the WBA belt by beating giant Russian Nikolay Valuev on points in Germany in November 2009.