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Fresh details on Grand Theft Auto V have surfaced online, supposedly hailing from the latest issue of Game Informer.
Posted by GameFAQs, the info remains unconfirmed at present, so take everything with a pinch of salt until we receive word as to whether they're the real deal or not.
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-The main character is a half-american, half-puerto rican chap named Albert DeSilva.
-DeSilva is 42-years-old and has two children by his ex-wife.
-Breaking Bad seems to have had influence on the storyline, as DeSilva is drawn to a life of crime from an older age in pursuit of riches.
-Players also control Dougie Vejo, an up-and-coming criminal in Los Santos.
-GTA V's centrepiece is Los Santos, with smaller towns rounding out the surrounding countryside.
-Grove Street returns, though Carl and Sweet won't feature.
-Players can once again invest in properties.
-Character customization is limited to clothes/hair/facial hair – gyms and tattoos are out.
-GTA V may feature one or more returning faces from the previous game.
-Players can again customize cars.
-The band Lovefist makes a return, now known as the Jezzies.
-Tracks confirmed to be in the game include 'My Michelle' by Guns 'N Roses, 'Magic Power' by Triumph, 'California Dreaming' by The Beach Boys and 'Beautiful' by Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell.
-Mini-games include golf, tennis and surfing.
-The mission played by GI for their preview was based on the scene in the trailer where a jewellery store was robbed.
GTA V was confirmed for a Spring 2013 release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 last week. Stay tuned for more details as we get them.
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Fresh details on Grand Theft Auto V have surfaced online, supposedly hailing from the latest issue of Game Informer.


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By agreeing to pay more than $1 billion for 800 AOL patents, Microsoft has armed itself for its long-awaited battle with Google. It also gave AOL's stock price a nice, big bump.When the $1.06 billion deal was announced earlier this week, AOL's stock jumped 44 percent, and it's still trading in that elevated range, reflecting the higher-than-expected value placed on the patents. Last fall, AOL organized an auction for the bulk of its patent portfolio, and a number of tech companies participated in the bidding, including eBay, Amazon, Google, and Facebook, according to Reuters. Microsoft was selected as the final buyer a week ago.
AOL will retain a license to the patents being transferred, and Microsoft will gain a non-exclusive license to AOL's remaining 300+ patents in the areas of advertising, search, and social media.
The deal is a big win for AOL, which is engaged in a proxy battle with an activist shareholder, Starboard Value LP. AOL announced that it will return the bulk of its billion-dollar windfall to shareholders.
The deal may have taken some of the wind out of Starboard's attempt to replace five of the company's directors with its own slate, though Starboard said in a statement that it didn't matter -- AOL's management still needs to be shaken up.
The fact that AOL got so much for its intellectual property -- about $1.3 million per issued patent -- speaks highly of the agility of someone on its side of the table. Either AOL's lawyers or its investment bankers (which were Evercore Partners and Goldman Sachs, according to MarketWatch.com) played the auction just right. In the months leading up to the auction's climax, analysts had been assuming a portfolio value of only a few hundred million dollars, Reuters reports.
Before this purchase, Microsoft held more than 13,000 patents, according to the End Software Patents wiki and Computerworld. Note that up until 1990, a year in which the company had revenues of $1.2 billion per year, it held a mere five patents. In recent years, Microsoft has been either first in the number of software patents granted per year, or second behind IBM, which sponsors BusinessAgility.com.
What's in it for Microsoft? No one outside of the deal knows for certain exactly what patents Microsoft won, and the company is not saying. Reuters quotes unidentified sources saying that they relate to advertising, search, e-commerce, and mobile. Recently, the intellectual property consultancy Envision IP examined 700 of the patents granted to AOL and analyzed and characterized the portfolio. Over half of the patents fall into the areas of online communication, browser and interface technology, search engine technology, or multimedia. A few percent are characterized as location-based services.
ZDNet's Larry Dignan speculates that what Microsoft was after was the 239 patents granted to MapQuest, which AOL acquired in 1999. Google Maps has been losing ground recently as Wikipedia, Foursquare, and Apple have jumped to rival OpenStreetMap. Now, AOL's MapQuest is a backer of OpenStreetMap. With MapQuest's patents in hand, Microsoft is in a strong position to slow the progress of Google Maps even further, perhaps boosting the fortunes of its own Bing Maps.
It's a plausible scenario. But one that rings truer to me is the theory advanced by ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: that what Microsoft had in the crosshairs was in fact the patents that Netscape brought to AOL when it was acquired in 1998. (In fact, the fine print of the agreement seems to indicate that Microsoft bought the Netscape subsidiary itself, as well as its patents -- an ironic end to the browser and antitrust wars of the 1990s.)
Netscape patented SSL, the encryption scheme on which all of Internet commerce rests. It patented Javascript. It patented cookies.
With these patents in the quiver, Microsoft could, if it were so inclined, halt Google's Chrome browser in its tracks. This is the browser that is on the march to overtake Microsoft's Internet Explorer in popularity.
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I was thrilled to find this recipe as it is very similar to a recipe that my mother used to make years ago, and in response to another rating you recieved on this recipe:If you know how to eat in moderation with small portions then the fried hotdogs would be fine, they are very tasty.....
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When cleaning or bathing an uncircumcised baby boy, don't try to retract the foreskin or clean under it. Clean the outside of the penis just as you would any other body part.
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All a baby girl's vaginal area needs is a wipe with a moist, clean cloth during diapering and bathing. Take care to wipe from front to back to avoid transferring bacteria from your baby's bottom to her vagina. Be sure to gently clean in the folds and creases of her skin.
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The American Civil War. By Terry L. Jones. (New York and other cities: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c. 2010. Pp. xxii, 729. Paper, $71.56, ISBN 978-0-07-302204-8.)
Terry L. Jones has provided another valuable resource in the crowded field of Civil War textbooks. A cursory examination of current books in the field uncovered at least a dozen, all paperback, all published by well-known trade presses. Although one might question why McGraw-Hill would publish a competitor to its popular Ordeal by Fire: The Civil War and Reconstruction (4th ed., 2010) by James M. McPherson, that is not the question for this review.
Jones states that his "blending of intimate story-telling, recent scholarship, and special topics provides a fresh new look at the Civil War that students will appreciate" (p. xviii). Given the luxury of having over six hundred pages to describe and analyze the war, he achieves his first three goals. But as far as giving "a flesh new look" to the Civil War, that can only be true if the reader is unaware of any Civil War scholarship over the past thirty years (which will most likely be the case for his intended audience, undergraduates). Most of Jones's arguments would be accepted by scholars and teachers of the Civil War, though he does go out on a limb in his last chapter when he tackles some big issues. For example, he poses questions such as, could the South have won? Did insufficient nationalistic zeal cripple the Confederacy? Was guerrilla warfare a viable option for the South? In each case he sets up the argument, then takes it apart, piece by piece. Guerrilla warfare, Jones concludes, was not a good option for the South because it "devastated entire regions and broke down morale" (p. 669). "Rather than blaming the Confederates' defeat on a lack of nationalism," Jones maintains that southern whites became "more determined to fight" and to support the Confederate government as the war wore on, not less (until the final nine months) (p. 670). Many things would have had to turn out differently for the South to win, including diplomatic recognition by Great Britain and France, which was unlikely, and military victories at some crucial moments in the war. If victory for the South rested on resolve, Jones insists that we not focus so heavily on the decline of southern resolve (which mainly happened in the last year of the war when battlefield defeats and personal deprivations "became commonplace"), but instead consider both sides: "What many fail to recognize is that the Northerners viewed the war as almost a religious struggle, and they were just as committed to winning as the Southerners. …


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This oasis, north of Ouarzazate in the Dadès Valley, is appealing for its vegetation (palm trees are back in the landscape here), its wonderful noble kasbahs hidden behind the greenery or standing out against the dazzling backdrop of the high mountains. Be sure to ask the way to the magnificently decorated Amerhidil kasbah. Beyond Skoura the road nears the artificial lake of El Mansour Eddahbi dam, built on the Drâa River. It irrigates 14,000ha of crops and 800,0000 palm trees, creating an oasis that is almost uninterrupted all the way to Mhamid.


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Tune in this Friday, March 19 to the Rachael Ray Show to hear one woman's inspirational story about losing 164 pounds, and find out her number one tip for keeping the weight off!
Julie struggled with her weight her entire life and reached a high of 321 pounds, but it wasn't until her mother was diagnosed with cancer that she decided to make a change.
After doing research and learning that being morbidly obese increases your risk of cancer, Julie committed herself to Weight Watchers and their Lose for Good campaign. The 32-year-old has since lost 164 pounds, and she tells Rachael the most important thing she gained from the program.
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My sweet tooth sings "Laaaaaaaaa!"
Yesterday, my family and I went to unwind at Udderly Delicious Milkshakes and Desserts, located at Lilac Street Marikina City. We were captivated by the udderly cute cow logo haha. I am a fan of milkshakes or anything that's cold and refreshing to drink, especially when it is mixed with chocolate kisses or fruits. One of the things that enticed me to try Udderly Delicious Milkshakes and Desserts is their "make-your-own-milkshake". First, you need to choose your base – soft serve ice cream, yogurt or premium ice cream and then choose your toppings! Nostalgia hit me and that scheme reminded me of Cerealicious.
This is the entrance to milkshake heaven – udderly pink and cute, with its cow print wall. Hihi
We conveniently sat on a black couch with pink and black throw pillows, this is the view above me. Too lazy to stand up and take a picture of the whole sofa and wall thing.😛
This is the magic counter where you choose your milkshake recipe.
They also serve chicken wings, basket of mojos, fries, and omelettes! That sounds like heaven to me!
OK. OK. They also serve PANCAKES and WAFFLES. The moment I saw them, I couldn't breathe and honestly almost fainted. *Kidding!
While waiting for our orders, there are Breakfast Magazines conveniently placed under the table to lessen your impatience meter. *winks Who wouldn't want to read about food?
Aaaaand our order is here! Upper Left: Mine. That's Vanilla Premium Ice Cream and Red Velvet, Upper Right: My brother's. Dark Chocolate Yogurt with Chocolate kisses toppings, Lower Left: Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream and Cupcake, the one beside it is White Chocolate Soft Serve. Lower Right: Coffee Premium Ice Cream and Espresso
Alongside our milkshakes, we couldn't resist ordering finger foods! This is their Basket of cheese-flavored Mojos! Everybody loves potatoes! I mean Mojos.😛
Because our love for potatoes is eternal, we also ordered a basket of fries. And yes, it's sour cream and onion.
Last look at our milkshakes. They are reaaaaally good. Creamy and not sickly-sweet.
There are also seats outside for smokers and for those who are allergic of pink.😉
So what can I really say about Udderly Delicious Milkshakes and Desserts? They have a nice & clean place, cute interior design. The price is wallet friendly, ranges from PHP 85.00 to PHP 105.00. Only one thing that made me laugh is that when my brother asked for tissue, the staff only gave him one sheet of tissue paper and I'm not even exaggerating, only one sheet. My mom was insulted when we demanded for another tissue paper and the staff gave us an inch thick worth of tissue papers. Staff were pretty rude, I must say. Oh and I'm just wondering about the cups they're using – it's plastic. And I thought plastic is already prohibited in Marikina City.
Overall rating would be 7/10. Before I forget, you can also add liquor to your milkshake😉 Booze and milkshake together!
Visit them at 60-D Lilac Street, Hacienda Heights Subd. Concepcion Dos, Marikina City and be udderly stunned. They are open Mon – Fri 11AM to 11PM, Sat & Sun 11AM to 12MN.
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Miley Cyrus's Anti-Semitic slip: Music industry "too Jewish"
Miley Cyrus has remarked that the music industry is too old and "too Jewish" to understand the appeal behind her videos and performances.
Speaking about her 'We Can't Stop' video, during an interview with 'Hunger TV', the 20-year-old daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus said that the video sounded insane on paper but she was confident about it, the New York Post reported.
The 'Wrecking Ball' singer added that she feels it's weird when things are targeted for young people by those who are "like this 70-year-old Jewish man that doesn't leave his desk all day, telling me what the clubs want to hear".
The video features spankings, a skull made of french fries, a man with two tongues, a pinata filled with hot dogs and the former fiance of Liam Hemsworth, who admitted that her so-called wild behavior is marketing, humping a bed.
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Early SpringMonday 5th March 2012
The early spring was heralded by the appearance of a new visitor to the garden; a bullfinch!
Now this might not seem a very exciting sighting but for the devestating effect the last two winters had on small birds in this part of the country. I found a greenfinch frozen to death on a windowsill, sadly, I imagine it was trying to get some heat from the window. Another victim was a goldcrest which I found dead on the driveway, this was particularly upsetting as it was the first one I had ever seen, they being very secretive. The mild winter and lovely early spring we are experiencing, hopefully will redress the balance
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Scotland was one of the first countries in the world to grow flax for making linen. In the eighteenth century it was a thriving industry in the highlands. ...Wednesday 26th June 2013
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Every year personal computers get faster and more capable. Digital cameras are governed by a similar trend, with new models capable of taking photos made up of more and more pixels, the dots or squares a picture consists of. Even inexpensive cameras costing around $100 these days can capture images of five million pixels, or 5 megapixels.
Sometimes it makes sense to take advantage of the size afforded by new technology. But often it's overkill. If you've ever received an overlarge photo e-mailed to you, you know what I mean.
Because of limitations in the size of e-mails set by your Internet service provider -- or that you set through your e-mail program -- you may not even be able to receive such images. If you can receive them, your patience may be tested as you wait for the e-mail to arrive, as it paints itself on your computer screen, or as you scroll to the right or downward to see the entire image.
Large photos can make sense if you're printing them out and particularly if you're making mural-size enlargements, if you're creating slide shows that you'll be projecting onto a large screen, or if you're taking a small part of a photo and enlarging it, cropping out the rest.
But for viewing through e-mail or the Web, the byword is "appropriate" technology. Because of the limitations of computer monitors, smaller photos will be just as attractive as larger ones, and much more convenient for those viewing them.
Digital cameras give you the option of creating larger or smaller photos within certain boundaries, depending on the camera. Setting your camera for smaller photos will let you take more of them using the storage space that your camera provides. But taking larger photos gives you more options to crop out unwanted parts of the image afterward in a photo editing program.
Such programs often give you a host of other options for improving your photos, from brightening a muddy image and correcting its color to artistically combining different photos in a montage or imparting special effects to make the photo look like a watercolor or oil painting.
Popular programs range from Photoshop at the high end to Paint that comes free with Microsoft Windows PCs or iPhoto that comes free with Apple Macs.
A recommended mid-range program is Photoshop Elements, the smaller and less expensive sibling to Photoshop (the Windows version is at www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelwin, the Mac version at www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelmac).
Such programs also let you resize a photo. One rule of thumb is that photos intended to be viewed through e-mail or the Web should be 640 by 480 pixels or smaller. Another guideline, somewhat more liberal, is that the longest dimension, whether height or width, should be no more than 800 pixels.
Regardless of the program you use, make sure you resize both the height and width, and save the result using a new name to avoiding writing over the original in case you need to return to it.
Another option with Windows PCs, particularly convenient for e-mail, doesn't even require a photo editing program. Right-click on the photo's filename, choose Send To Mail Recipient, and select the size (medium or large are best). Windows will resize the photo and attach it to an e-mail message ready to be sent.
One of the most convenient PC innovations in photography is photo sharing Web sites. Instead of having to e-mail digital photos to multiple recipients, you can upload them to the site, create an online slide show with them, and invite people through e-mail to view them, all for free.
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Rebekah Brooks, the former editor of Britain's News of the World tabloid, laid bare her "car-crash" private life in emotional testimony Friday in her phone hacking trial.
The former editor of Rupert Murdoch's now-defunct Sunday newspaper spoke of her difficulties becoming a mother during her "roller-coaster" first marriage, and her affair with Andy Coulson, her former deputy, who is standing trial alongside her.
Giving evidence for a second day in the trial at the Old Bailey court in London, Brooks talked about royal stings and the huge deals for exclusives with celebrities such as football icon David Beckham.
Brooks edited Britain's biggest-selling newspaper between 2000 and 2003, before running its daily sister title The Sun until 2009.
The 45-year-old appeared close to tears and asked for a break as she began talking about her fertility treatment, which was halted by the flurry of work around the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
"It was a tough year for us. Basically, life was put on hold for Iraq," she said of her marriage with TV actor Ross Kemp.
Brooks divorced Kemp in 2009 and later that year married her second husband, Charlie Brooks -- also a co-defendant -- with whom she has a two-year-old daughter born via a surrogate mother.
Brooks admitted to having had periods of "physical intimacy" with Coulson in 1998, from 2003 to 2005 and finally in 2006.
Coulson, her News of the World deputy, succeeded her as its editor and later became Prime Minister David Cameron's media chief.
"My personal life was a bit of a car crash for many years," Brooks told the court.
"It's probably very easy to blame work but the hours were very long and hard and you got thrown together in an industry like that. It was wrong and it shouldn't have happened but things did."
The court has seen an emotional letter from her to Coulson, written in February 2004, which police found on her computer.


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B-roll of Air Force doctors in the operating room of a Field Hospital during Exercise Vibrant Response 13 at Camp Atterberry, IN. After evaluating and giving initial emergency care to a diplaced citizen, the surgeons go to work to save a patient suffering from blast trauma. The scenario of the exercise is to provide medical aid to displaced civilians following a simulated nuclear detonation. The 779th is stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, MD. Also available in high definition
This work, Air Force Field Hospital OR, by Chuck Gill, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
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Arkansas vs Texas A&M Odds
Betting Odds
Point Spread: Arkansas (-6.5)
Game Total Line: (60.5)
(wagering lines available at 5Dimes)
The Arkansas Razorbacks out of the SEC tangle with the Texas A&M Aggies from the Big 12 in the Southwest Classic this upcoming Saturday afternoon at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast live on ABC.
Arkansas (3-1) is still trying to recover from a tough 24-20 loss to No. 1 Alabama two weeks ago in a game it had all but won as a 6 ˝ point underdog at home. QB Ryan Mallett's costly interceptions down the stretch proved to be the Razorbacks downfall in the Crimson Tide's dramatic come-from-behind victory. While its shot at the SEC championship is in serious doubt, Arkansas can still work its way up in the rankings but it all has to start with a win in this game.
The pressure will be on Mallett to put the Alabama game behind him and get back to doing what he does best; throw the ball. He has completed 68.8 percent of his passes for 1,438 yards and 10 TD's so far this season as the Razorbacks currently have second ranked passing offense in the nation. WR Joe Adams leads the team in receiving yards with 389 and Greg Childs leads in receptions with 22. These two have combined for five of the 10 passing TD's. RB Ronnie Wingo Jr. is another receiving threat. He only has 11 receptions, but three of them have been for scores.
Texas A&M comes into this game 3-1 as well after falling to Oklahoma State 38-35 last Thursday night as a 2.5 point road underdog. This too was a heart-breaking loss as the Aggies erased a 14 point deficit in the fourth quarter only to lose on a last second Cowboy field goal as a result of QB Jerrod Johnson's costly interception at the end of the game.
Johnson will also have the task of putting last week's game behind him and get back to leading the fifth ranked passing offense in the country. This season he has completed 104-of-171 attempts for 1,274 yards and 12 TD's. WR's Jeff Fuller and Ryan Swope have combined for 53 receptions for 637 yards and six TD's. All told, Johnson has completed passes to 11 different players on this Aggies offense. The rushing attack is led by RB Christine Michael, who has 428 yards on 81 carries. This helps provides a bit more balance to Texas A&M's offense as opposed to the Razorbacks all-out aerial assault.
Arkansas is 8-2 straight-up in its last 10 games and 6-4 against the spread. The Razorbacks are 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS in their last four road games. The total has gone 'over' in six of their last 10 games.
Texas A&M is 5-5 both SU and ATS in its last 10 games. The Aggies are 5-1 SU and ATS in their last six games at home. The total has gone 'over' in six of their last 10 games as well.
Game Betting Pick
These two teams met last season with Arkansas rolling to a 47-19 win as a two-point road favorite. The total stayed one point 'under' the massive 67 point line. The Razorbacks were a couple of plays away from upsetting the best team in the nation and will look to erase that frustrating memory at the expense of the Aggies once again this year. Count on Arkansas to not only win but to do it in a big way.
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Mr. Gonzales was born Dec. 30, 1933, in San Antonio to Manuel and Elena Gonzales. He was a retired truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Olivia Longoria Gonzales.
Survivors include six sons, Manuel L. Gonzales III and Miguel L. Gonzales, both of Lubbock, Ignacio L. Gonzales, Johnny L. Gonzales, George L. Gonzales and Jesse L. Gonzales, all of Beeville; two daughters, Oralia G. Landreth of Lubbock and Gloria G. Landreth of Beeville; one brother, Mauro Gonzales of Lubbock; six sisters, Margarita Garcia, Christina Reese, Patricia Almaguer, Isabel Gonzales, Martha Gonzales and Delia Gonzales; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held Sunday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. until the service time at 1 p.m. at the Treviño Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Louis Treviño officiating. Burial followed at the Pettus Cemetery.
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In Naples, Schwartz Sleeps Here
Costantinopoli 104 is a small hotel in the heart of the city, just steps from Spaccanapoli, the oldest quarter. It is on a lovely street, Via S. Maria di Costantinopoli, where the city's famous art school is, plus several fine antique shops, and print shops. Down the street is the excavation where you can see the ancient Greek walls of the city, in the Piazza Bellini, and Bellini restaurant, where I eat excellent pizza, their house specialty of spaghetti with seafood baked in parchment, and great grilled fish, among other delicious things.
The hotel is a restored private villa with modernized, very nicely decorated rooms, plus the only outdoor swimming pool in Naples. Even if you never swim in it, its amoeba shape adds to the atmosphere of the courtyard. The villa is in a private courtyard behind another private courtyard, and there is only a discrete sign on the street to let you know it's there. In short, it is a tranquil oasis in the center of a chaotic city.
Only drawback: There is no elevator in the three-story building. However, there are ground-level rooms around the swimming pool/garden courtyard. If your room is on the top floor, though, you are rewarded with a small table and chairs outside your door, and the communal roof deck with lounges at your disposal. Bonus for everyone: Free internet access in a small computer room. With a nice buffet breakfast, the cost is 210 euro a night for a double.
via S. Maria di Costantinopoli 104
tel: 011-39-081-5571035
fax: 011-39-081-5571051
This is the new website for my friend Giovanna Raffone's bed and
breakfast in Naples. She lives in an apartment house in Posillipo, an affluent,
modern neighborhood overlooking the bay of Naples. The apartment has terraces
and beautiful furnishings. An animated "character," she is
passionate about both her home city and its food. She was featured in Tyler
Florence's "Ultimate" series on the Food Network where
she showed Tyler how to make pizza in her kitchen. Perfectly fluent in
English, she's married to an Englishman, Al Coward, who is also a
gracious host and a city guide. She has only one beautiful guest room with
a double bed. Giovanna is also available to cook dinner for you, whether
you stay with her or not, and she can give cooking lessons in her beautiful
and well-equipped apartment kitchen. There are other bed and breakfasts
listed on the site, including the rooms offered by her sisters. See discover
naples, following, for one of these.
Giovanna's nephew, Mimo Mazzella, created this website to showcase
his family and friends' bed and breakfasts and guide services. Mimo
is a professional art restorer, and his parents, both artists, live in
the center of Naples, very close to the Duomo, in a 16th century building
that was once a convent. You may get nervous when you see how decrepit
the building is, but once inside the apartment you will be amazed at is
old beauty and contemporary comforts. There are several rooms, all with
private baths. The kitchen and sitting rooms are a total delight –
filled with art and beautiful furnishings.
World-Class Wine and Food in Avellino
Feudi di San Gregorio is perhaps the largest winery in Campania. The wines
are readily available in the New York market, and include the classic whites
and reds of the region – Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, Falanghina,
Taurasi – as well as many proprietary blends. Their new visitors'
facility, nestled in the hills of Avellino, is breathtaking. They offer
tours with an English-speaking guide, and they have a truly fabulous contemporary
restaurant featuring a very refined and stylish take on the local cuisine,
using only ingredients grown in the region. This is a not-to-be-missed
visit if you go to Avellino, which is only an hour's ride from the
center of Naples.
Cecilia's Places in Paestum
By now, you all know Cecilia, my dear friend and owner of this agriturismo
(farm-inn) in Paestum, 30 minutes south of the Amalfi Coast. This is where
my Cook at Seliano Culinary Vacations
are based. By visiting her website, you can see many photos of her beautiful
estate, a great place to stay if you travel through Campania, and a great
place to eat dinner (on weekends) if you are staying on the Amalfi Coast
and want to take a ride in the country. The ancient Greek temples of Paestum
are right down the road (don't miss the museum across the street,
either), and the area is chock-o-block with buffalo mozzarella factories.
Once you've had the cheese fresh from the vat, you will never be
able to eat it again in the states. It's that different, and that
much better.
This is the second agriturismo that Cecilia runs just three kilometers
down the road from Seliano. It is open for guests in the busy summer season.
My Mamma in Ravello
My friend Chiara Lima, who is the reservation manager at Ravello's super-luxe
Palazzo Sasso, made this website for her mother... or... mamma. Mamma Agata
is a charming woman who will give you and your friends cooking lessons.
She'll also prepare a typical meal and serve it on her stunning terrace
overlooking the Mediterranean. This is an experience you won't forget.
Restoration in the Cilento
Domus Laeta is the seventeenth century country estate of my friends Camilla
and Giuseppi Giannuzzi Savelli. It dominates the beautiful hillside town
of Giungàno in the national park of Cilento in the province of Salerno
in Campania – only 15 to 20 minutes from my cooking school in Paestum.
From the several terraces you can see the entire Sele plain and the sea,
as far as Capri. Perfectly restored and open as a bed & breakfast,
the house is furnished with gorgeous antiques and the many collections
and artwork of the family – which boasts two popes. In summer there
is a beautiful infinity pool which seems to float over the gently-sloping
hill. Check out the website for rates, booking information, and lots of
beautiful pictures.
Rooms with Views in Ravello
Punta Civita is an elegant bed and breakfast on the winding mountain road between the town of Amalfi and the town of Ravello. The view from here is spectacular and every room, all simply but beautifully decorated with vintage furniture, has a sea view, access to a terrace, a private bathroom with shower or bath, air conditioning, heating, and a TV. One room even has a whirlpool bath. Another has a shower with multiple sprays. The only downside is that you have to climb 30 steps to get from the rooms to the main entrance. Listen, I can see not budging from the property for days – relaxing, reading, napping -- although you will most likely want to go out and explore, or at least go out for dinner. There is a public bus that goes up the hill to Ravello or down the hill to Amalfi, both in about only 10 minutes.
To top it off, Punta Civita is amazingly inexpensive at 110 euros for a double room, slightly less off season. (There is a five euro extra charge for parking, if you have a car.) Breakfast is in a homey, but large kitchen-dining room or served on the terrace with views of Atrani and the sea. Ask for Roberto Lucibello. He's the very charming and accommodating owner and he speaks perfect English. Tell Roberto that Schwartz sent you.
House for Rent in Ravello
Al Borgo Torello is a recently restored house facing the sea in a small sub-section of Ravello called Torello, for its small tower (torre). It has four bedrooms, sleeping at least eight, although one room has a trundle bed that would be great for two children – a total of 10. Two rooms have sea views. One has a balcony, too. All have flat-panel TVs, air-conditioning, beautiful bathrooms with showers, contemporary furniture, very comfortable beds, and nice art. The beautiful and large kitchen is well-equipped, with pots, pans, an espresso machine, oven and stove, plus flatware and dishes for 10. It even has a breakfast table that seats six. The dining area, also with a sea view and a small balcony, has a table that expands to seat 10.
The interior is brand new, spotless, and beautifully decorated with sea blue ceramic tile floors. Perhaps best of all, there is a large garden terrace overlooking the sea and with a stone barbecue and oven (under construction as of my visit in March). This is the perfect place for four couples to rent, or a family group. As of now, it is available only on a weekly basis only – 2,800 euros a week for 10 people, 2,600 euros a week for eight people, which includes bath and bed linens, electricity, even a weekly visit from a maid.
The house is not in the center of Ravello, but a series of staircases takes you to the main square, where you will find the Duomo and the Villa Rufolo gardens (5 euro entry), as well as paths that lead to all the other sections of Ravello. There are 32 ancient stone steps from the road to the door of the house (there is parking on the street), and three of the four rooms are up one flight of stairs.
For more information, contact my friend Chiara Lima, who is the property manager. Her website is MammaAgata.com. You can contact her through the website, using her email address,
Cooking in Ravello
Mamma Agata is Chiara's mother, a woman my age, and she gives private demonstration cooking lessons in her home in Ravello, followed by a lunch of the dishes she's cooked. Her new kitchen, beautifully tiled and accessorized, and with a view of the sea, is one of my favorite places on earth. No joke. No exaggeration. Agata doesn't speak English, but Chiara is fluent and stands by to translate. This only means that you get the company of two fabulous women at once.
You can find out more about Agata's classes by going to Mamma Agata, a Hidden Treasure.
If you don't care to cook with Agata, but would love to eat her food, she also prepares delicious meals on her terrace overlooking the sea, and in her dining room should weather force you indoors. This is very expensive for just two, but not so for, say, a group of six or eight. You can learn more about that on the web site, too.
All of Agata's food is made with products raised or grown on the family's terraced property, stepping down from and in view of the dining terrace. Agata's husband, Salvatore, Chiara's father, tends the vegetable gardens, the fruit trees, and raises the chickens and rabbits. Meanwhile, Gennaro, Chiara's husband, is both a master sommelier and cheese expert, and he is always very happy to plan tastings of both.
Make sure to say Schwartz sent you. The Lima family is like my own family. Indeed, Chiara's adorable six-year-old son, Mario, calls me Zio Arturo, Uncle Arthur.
A Driver for the Amalfi Coast
Claudio Lucibello has been my wonderful driver on the Amalfi Coast. I can't recommend him highly enough: He is careful and cautious, which you have to be on these winding roads. He speaks enough English to communicate well, although don't count on him being an English-fluent guide. He is a classy man, and handsome and well-dressed to boot. As a native of Ravello, he knows every inch of these roads. Whatever his price quote, it will likely be less than other drivers. His white taxi is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room for those of you who travel with too many suitcases. Check out his website. Contact him through the following email, or call. You will need to reserve him ahead of your trip as he is very popular. He will work locally, but is also available to take you off the costiera Amalfitana to, for instance, Pompeii, Paestum, Naples, etc.
Tel. 089-873063
Cell: 339-7028395 and 333-4527057
My #1 Thing to Know in Rome
Iris Carulli, as many of you will remember, was my personal assistant for
nearly eight years. She is now a guide in Rome. Her website is still under
construction, but it should be finished soon. Meanwhile, you can reach
Iris through the email link there (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Iris offers unparalleled tours of Rome. She seamlessly incorporates her
deep love and knowledge of history, art, and food. Last year, Gourmet magazine
called her one of "the 100+ things to know about Rome." She
will, of course, customize a tour to your interests.
Chic Sleeps in the Historic Center
This is one stylish B & B. That because it's owned by some very
classy Roman friends of mine. With her husband Carmine, Giulia Barela,
offers guests a chance to stay in seven gorgeous rooms near the Forum and
Colisseum. The rooms are small, but beautifully decorated, and with TV,
great air-conditioning (a luxury in Rome in the summer), and modern private
baths. See for yourself on the website. There is also one suite, with a
bedroom, bath, living room/dining room and small kitchen. It has a sofa
bed in the living area, but also an optional second bedroom. To top it
all off, it has a view of the ancient Forum. For breakfast, Giulia serves
some of the best bread in Rome from a wonderful artisinal bakery located
near the Campo dei Fiori, and her staff will take very good care of you.
There is even a communal living room that, along with the hallways, features
some of the Barela's contemporary art collection. It's like
staying in someone's home, but not. The building is at the edge of
a residential area, but also well-located for sightseeing. You can walk
to the Piazza Navona at night.
There's a Small Hotel...
This charming little hotel is in a great neighborhood, Prati; what I like
to think of as the "Upper West Side" of Rome. Lots of comfortably
upscale shops, bars and restaurants line the streets. It's just
a short walk over the Tiber River to the historic center of Rome or the
Piazza de Popolo. The Vatican is just down the street. The rooms offer
all modern conveniences including a mini-bar, safe, TV, and marble baths.
I really liked staying here because, besides the accommodating staff, moderate
price, and charming rooms, you get a good feel for the real Rome in this
area, as opposed to touristic Rome.
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Kim Kardashian Explains Kris Humphries' Absence At The MTV Video Music Awards: He's Packing!
August 29, 2011 09:32 AM by Kristin Watson
Kim Kardashian was missing an important accessory at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night — her husband. Kris Humphries was notably absent at the big awards show, but it's okay, Kim is dishing why he wasn't there. Read on to find out why he was packing instead of being at the VMAs…
Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, Kim Kardashian, has been married nine days and there's already talk about why Kris Humphries was not with her at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night. It's not what you think, people.
"He's in Minnesota! Packing for NYC for a few months," Kim Kardashian revealed told Us Weekly at the VMAs.
The basketball stud will be moving to NYC while Kim and Kourtney, her sister, film another season of Kourtney and Kim Take New York.
Fresh off of her European honeymoon, Kim hit up the evening of music with her friend and Pussycat Dolls creator, Robin Antin.
It's a good thing Kim went. She presented her pal Justin Bieber with the Male Video of the Year award. She looked sexy in a long body-hugging dress, proving a week of marriage is agreeing with the E! star.
So, when will her hubby land in the Big Apple? Monday evening. Friends of the newlyweds are preparing to host a party in their honor at Capitale.
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Happy New Year!
The snow is pretty much gone and right now we're enjoying the first sunny day that's come this way in a very long time!
It's time to take down the Christmas lights and decorations and start plugging away at our list of things to do to get ready to cruise!
Terry's scheduled to have shoulder surgery January 8th, then he'll have knee surgery in March. Hopefully his recovery time will give him a chance to get some writing done on his next book that's in the works.
Wishing you all a healthy and happy 2009!
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10/07/2008, Gig Harbor, WA
One thing that we're looking forward to on our upcoming cruise is the luxury of time.
The last two cruises we had a limited number of days before we'd have to return to the rat race. This one should be more open ended.
And because we'll have more time, we can get into cruising mode as soon as we leave our slip in Gig Harbor. Always before we needed to rush down the coast to maximize our time in the southern climes.
Now we plan to harbor hop down the coast, so instead of staying out to sea for a week at a time, we'll pull into and enjoy coastal towns along the way.
We've been lucky to have cruising friends nearby that have shared information with us on their experiences to help us form our plans.
Steve & Kay Van Slyke of Kavenga have harbor hopped down the coast twice and gave us tips on the best stops and "must dos" in each port.
Then we got together with Roy & Winona of Saucy Lady for an evening of reminiscing and they shared their experiences in the Galapagos -- one of our main goals.
|Blog Posts: Cetus Crew
In addition to the new format we're trying out, to the right you'll now find a link to our photo gallery.
We've only entered a few pictures so far, but many more will be coming, so stop on by and check it out!
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I think the question we get asked the most about our upcoming trip is "Where will you go this time?"
And our answer is vague, because as we've learned in the past, cruising plans are fluid, "written in Jello", as is said. Cruisers must be flexible and ready to change their plans for any number of reasons. so we won't have a hard and fast scedule when we depart.
We do, however, have a couple of destinations that we really hope to see:
1. The Galapagos
2. Australia
What we do on the way, in between, or after those goals remains to be seen, so even though we have a couple definite destinations in mind we don't have a time schedule for visiting them -- that will be made up as we go.
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Here's a beautiful sunrise off the stern of Cetus one crisp winter morning.
When we moved back aboard Cetus last June we were a bit apprehensive about what living aboard in the winter in the Northwest would be like, but sights like this make it all worthwhile.
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We've set a date to set sail, so it's time to start a log!
This will be our 3rd Bluewater Cruise and our 2nd aboard Cetus, our Fantasia 35 that we live aboard in Gig Harbor, WA.
There's a link to the right that will take you to a web page with pictures and info from our last cruise to Mexico and the South Pacific from 1998 - 2003.
Our first cruise was aboard Cassiopeia, a Golden Gate 30 that we built from a bare hull. That cruise lasted from 1992 t0 1994, so it was before web pages or blogs so no information is currently accessable on it, but I have plans to get some pictures and stories together on that wonderful time in our lives.
So follow along as we continue to prepare Cetus and the crew for our next offshore adventure and then finally cut loose the lines and sail off into the sunset.
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Harassment an uncomfortable fact of life for many
Another alleged victim of Bob Filner speaks out
Perhaps many of the women who dealt with former Mayor Bob Filner have kept quiet, like me. Too many women have experienced his desire to kiss us, pat our derrières, invite us on a date, or ask about our marital status while in a professional environment. But not all of us have come forward.
Some of the allegations against our former mayor have been shocking — allegations of groping or lewd comments in the workplace. But for the rest of us who have been objects of his unwanted advances, the circumstances have been less clear cut.
Like legions of women in the workplace, we may be left with the discomfort of having been exploited without the courage to participate in a news conference to add clarity to an age-old issue.
As one of the women on the receiving end of Mr. Filner's character flaws, I admit it can be very confusing, and frightening.
The truth is, when a powerful man who is a mayor asks you to meet, saying he needs your help, his invitation can be flattering. When a man of clout is also your prospective employer, it's not likely you decline his invitation to dinner. These are the uncomfortable facts that professional women deal with every day.
I'm a former Miss Mexico, speak four languages fluently, have worked as a news reporter for KGTV News 10 and have co-hosted a show for Televisa. I was an entertainment reporter for Telemundo, worked with two Nobel laureates and a handful of other authors, was a translation consultant for a major law firm and, more recently, served as the West Coast director for One Laptop per Child outreach, founded at MIT.
I was diagnosed with cancer in January. I spent three months in the hospital. Blessed by a miracle, I left the hospital in April, when I was sent to an assisted-living home to recuperate, learn to walk again, to climb stairs, to do all the daily things we take for granted.
In June, at a private event where Mr. Filner spoke about binational efforts, I began devising a business plan for the 2015 Balboa Park Centennial. By creating a binational volunteer student work force to collaborate on the preparation of the yearlong event, I envisioned inviting college students of the graduating classes of 2015, enabling them to interact with community leaders, voice their opinions, receive community service hours for their college applications and partake in civic development with their free service to cut city costs. New jobs could be created and offered to those who had been actively involved with volunteering for the event.
While recuperating and worrying about extreme medical bills, I was trying to create a much-needed job for myself, working hard on my business proposal. After preliminary meetings with the mayor's staff, I was scheduled to meet with Mr. Filner in his office on July 9, the day before Donna Frye called for him to resign.
The meeting went well. I presented him and a staff member with a detailed written proposal that explained both the volunteer plan and a proposal to invite students of San Diego's 15 Sister Cities to participate in an essay contest to foster mutual business. My third idea, about adopting distinctive regional music, creating new jobs and attracting money to San Diego, is part of my strategic planning for our city. Mr. Filner asked a few questions, including how much money I wanted to make.
Mr. Filner asked his staff member to leave us alone, then asked me why I'd begun learning Hebrew. I responded to honor the land of Jesus, and that as a Catholic I respect Judaism. When he asked me why I'm not married, I was uncomfortable. Divorce, to me, is a failure, not something I wished to discuss, much less within a business context when I wanted to show myself in the best possible way.


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The February 1 Iowa OSHA Form 300A posting date is almost here. If you have not done so already, it's time to create an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on your Iowa OSHA 300 Log. Be sure to review your Iowa OSHA 300 Log entries as extensively as necessary to make sure they are complete and accurate, and correct any deficiencies.
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Mid-level Multiplex PCR
Real-time PCR has revolutionized life science research over the last decade, due to the sensitivity and precision provided by the monitoring of PCR products in real time. Its effectiveness at amplification and quantification of low levels of nucleic acids has driven the emergence of numerous applications, including biomarker discovery and validation, cancer risk assessment, and development of diagnostic tests for infectious diseases.
Despite its great power, real-time PCR has one significant drawback. Current real-time PCR systems cannot detect and measure more than five nucleic acid targets per PCR experiment. This limitation presents a real roadblock to studies that need to analyze large numbers of targets in the same sample, especially for large numbers of samples. Researchers often need to interrogate a single sample for more than 20 infectious agents to determine the etiology of a clinical syndrome. Analysis of such samples with real-time PCR requires multiple PCR experiments for each sample, increasing the amount of work required to get to a result while decreasing throughput and the reliability of the results.
Agilent Technologies' MassCode PCR technology provides the sensitivity of endpoint PCR, while enabling 30 to 40 targets to be analyzed in a sample, using a single multiplex PCR experiment. It takes advantage of the ability of a mass spectrometer (MS) to differentiate 60 to 80 different MassCode tags simultaneously, with nanomolar sensitivity. Replacing fluorescent detection with MS provides the mid-level multiplexing capability that real-time PCR lacks. Each forward and reverse primer is conjugated with a small molecule tag of a specific mass to provide a dual signal for a given target sequence. After cDNA synthesis and PCR with enzymes designed specifically for the technology, excess primers and reaction by-products are removed and the 96-well plate is loaded into a liquid chromatography autosampler for automated UV processing to cleave the small molecule tags from the amplified targets (Figure 1). Flow injection into the single-quadrupole MS equipped with an atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) source enables detection of the respective tags. MassCode PCR software automatically analyzes the data and reports the result for each sample and target of interest. MassCode PCR is a one-day process, just like real-time PCR, but the number of targets analyzed per unit time is much higher, and the cost per target per sample is lower for larger sample numbers.
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1. Lamson D, et al. MassTag Polymerase-Chain-Reaction Detection of Respiratory Pathogens, Including a New Rhinovirus Genotype, That Caused Influenza-Like Illness in New York State during 2004-2005. J Infect Dis. 2006;194:1398-02.
2. Tokarz R, et al. Detection of Tick-Borne Pathogens by MassTag Polymerase Chain Reaction. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis. 2008;2:147-52.


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Thousands of students will be starting college classes next week.
Today is move-in day here at FAMU and at FSU. We've seen a lot of parents dropping their college kids off and helping them move into their dorms. Many of them will be leaving their homes with their parents to live on campus.
Students on both campuses began moving in as early as 7:00 this morning. FAMU is welcoming students back to the hill this fall by celebrating Welcome Week 2012. Five days of fun activities have been planned to help students meet peers with similar interests and to highlight campus programs. Welcome Week will run from August 22 - 26. FSU is also celebrating the start of the new semester all week with Seminole Sensation Week. Florida State started this morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony of its newest residence hall, Traditions Hall.
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Residence Hall Move-in: Residence halls will open at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 for about 6,400 students who will be living on campus this semester. The move-in will be preceded by a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at 7:45 a.m. to open the university's newest residence hall,Traditions Hall. For more information, contact Adrienne Frame at (850) 644-2860 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Seminole Sensation Week: The annual prelude to the fall semester that helps Florida State students connect with one another and sample some of the extracurricular activities that energize campus life begins Aug. 22 and runs through Aug. 26. For more information, contact Allison Black, assistant director of student activities, at (850) 645-7364 or firstname.lastname@example.com or click here.
Freshman Class: The fall semester will begin Aug. 27 for an estimated 41,000 students, including about 6,000 freshmen. This year's freshman class is one of the most academically accomplished in the university's history. For more information, contact Janice Finney, director of admissions, at (850) 644-1328 or email@example.com.
New Student Convocation: Florida State University will honor its incoming first-year students and welcome them officially into its community of scholars during New Student Convocation, an hour-long ceremony scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. For more information, contact Jennifer Buchanan, assistant vice president for Faculty Development and Advancement, at (850) 644-6876 or firstname.lastname@example.com or Robin Leach, associate dean of students, (850) 644-2428 or email@example.com.
President's Backyard BBQ: Presented by the FSU Student Alumni Association, the second annual back-to-school bash will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26, immediately following the university's New Student Convocation. Barron and his wife, Molly, are opening up their home to host freshmen and other first-year students to a unique college experience — and what could be one of the biggest backyard barbecues ever held. For more information, contact Mandi Young, senior director of programs and outreach, at (850) 644-4021 or email@example.com.
80th Anniversary of Honors Program: Over eight weeks this fall, Florida State University will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its Honors Program with events for students and alumni, as well as an effort to raise $80,000 to benefit the new Honors, Scholars and Fellows House, a four-story structure that is already under construction facing Landis Green. The commemoration — "Honoring the Past, Building for the Future" — begins with a welcome event for this year's incoming Honors Program students from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, in the courtyard outside the entrance to Landis Hall. For more information, contact James Mathes, director of the University Honors Program, (850) 644-1841 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) is excited to welcome students back to the hill this fall and will celebrate the occasion during Welcome Week 2012. Five days of fun activities have been planned to help students meet peers with similar interests and to highlight campus programs. Welcome Week will run from August 22 - 26.
"Welcome Week is a special time for our students as they embark upon a new academic year," said Marvin Green, director for Student Activities. "We have several activities planned that are designed to engage students in campus life, including the Orange and Green Scrimmage Game, the Spirit and Talent Showcase, and a fashion show for the online store e-Rattler.com."
During Welcome Week, students can also enjoy game night in the Student Union, a campus-wide scavenger hunt, dodge ball, cookout and much more. For a complete schedule, see below.
Free shuttle service will be provided for students to the 12th Annual Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, August 25. The event will feature grape stomping and health fairs featuring more than 30 local organizations.
The week culminates on Sunday, August 26 with the Freshmen Pinning Ceremony from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. This event is designed to enhance morale amongst FAMU students, improve retention rates, and encourage students to graduate in four years or less. The first pinning ceremony occurred last year and is quickly becoming a memorable tradition among faculty and students.
The scheduled activities are as follows:
Wednesday August 22
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Residence Hall Move-In (Gibbs, Paddyfoote, Sampson and Young)
8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Late-Night Kick Back (Free food music and games)
Grand Ballroom
Thursday August 23
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Residence Hall Move-In (Truth, Cropper, Diamond, McGuinn and Wheatley)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Target Promotions (Games, music and prizes)
The Set
8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Mega FAMU-ly Game Night
Efferson Manning Student Union Building
Friday August 24
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Move-In Zone 3
Residence Hall Move-In (Palmetto North, South and Phase III)
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Soiree and E-Rattler Launch
The Grand Ballroom
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Dodge the Strikers (Dodgeball)
Gaither Gymnasium
10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Target Store
FAMU goes to Target to Shop!
Saturday August 25
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
12th Annual Grape Harvest Festival (Shuttles will be provided.)
7 a.m. – Noon
ALL Facilities: Move-in for the remaining class of 2016 residents
Noon – 2 p.m.
Journey to True Womanhood
The School of Architecture
Noon – 2 p.m.
Man to Man: It is your Brand.
Grand Ballroom
3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
FAMU-LY cook out and pool social
The Pool
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Orange and Green Scrimmage Game
Bragg Memorial Stadium
8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Our Day
Beauty in the Ballroom
Grand Ballroom
Sports on the Hill
Hansel E. Tookes Student Recreation Center
Sunday August 26
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Service on the Set
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Class of 2016 Meet and Greet/Taste of Sodexo, Inc.
The Set
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Freshmen Pinning Ceremony
Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Campus After Dark
Grand Ballroom
9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Spirit and Talent Showcase
Gaither Gymnasium


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Totally unexpected decision, but it might play in his favor. Sometimes one needs a time off in order to sort off his priorities, relax, put some order in his activities and try to get a new perspective on things. I hope he'll be back in 2014 with a fresh desire to race and win. To make a parallel with Biaggi, freshly retired, he also had a year off before switching to WSBK and it came good in the end. Tommy Hill is still young and he could find new goals for his racing career and come better after the brake. All the best wishes for him!