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The World's 10 Best Hotel Chains
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Published: June 12, 2012
Length: 129 pages, 50+ charts
Author: Jon Samsel, editor & co-founder
Format: PDF
Brands Featured in this Report
Marriott, Best Western, Hyatt, Iberostar, Hilton, Relais & Châteaux, Ramada, Holiday Inn, The Ritz-Carlton, Jumeirah.
This report benchmarks the online performance of the top 10 hotel chains in the world. Marriott earned the top spot in a field of strong competitors.
According to the research, Marriott's brand health score of 706 out of 1,000 possible points beat its nearest competitor, Best Western, by 4 points, or 0.57%, and surpassed third place Hyatt Hotels and Resorts by 27 points, or 3.82%. The gap between Marriott and lowest-ranked Jumeirah was 105 points, or 14.87%.
Sponsored by The International School of Hospitality based out of Las Vegas, Nevada, the research report delves into everything from mobile readiness to social network participation to a brand's adeptness at SEO. To make it into the top 10, over 7,000 individual hotels were examined. Notable brands such as Westin Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Inter-Continental Hotels, Radisson, Starwood Hotels and The Four Seasons did not make it into the top 10.
"At TISOH, our top hospitality industry faculty takes brand management very seriously, says Timothy M Lam, Executive Director of The International School of Hospitality. "Many of our students are would-be entrepreneurs so we teach the importance of building a robust online strategy to help manage their overall brand vitality. We help them navigate through all the social media networks and show them how to maximize their marketing dollars. After all, no matter how well we prepare our students to become world-class event planners, wedding coordinators, concierge, or hotel operators, if their brand is not at optimal health, then they cannot realize their success potential. It is in this vein that we proudly sponsor this detailed report by Heardable."
So how did Marriott rise to the position of category leader?
Three areas of competence caught our attention:
1) sharing and syndicating content
2) social media participation
3) search optimization
Marriott has succeeded where other hotel brands have failed by making their brand synonymous with quiet luxury. As Bill Marriott puts it, "Marriott's personality is a first class experience that lacks pretense, but strives to enhance the guest experience with art, nutrition, culture and overall well-being."
The company has also associated itself with some of the world's leading luxury brands such as Christie's auction house, Treasury Wine Estates and Aromatherapy Associates, and wellness experts Keri Glassman and Dr. Pamela Peeke – all in an effort to give its guests a luxury experience that speaks to their passions and interests.
Top 10 Hotel Chain Brands Online, Ranked by Heardable Score (1000 points possible)
1. Marriott - 706
2. Best Western - 702
3. Hyatt Hotels And Resorts - 679
4. Iberostar - 679
5. Hilton Hotels & Resorts - 653
6. Relais & Châteaux - 632
7. Ramada Worldwide - 630
8. Holiday Inn - 627
9. The Ritz-Carlton - 608
10. Jumeirah - 601
Read the report to see how all the brands scored, in detail, plus review charts, graphs and more.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Social Media Assessment
Content Sharing Assessment
Measurement Assessment
Website Usability Assessment
Search Assessment
Top 10 Brands: A Closer Look
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Report length: 129 pages
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"Marriott has been a smart marketer for many years now and their effort has been rewarded with a number one ranking in our latest benchmark report," said Jon Samsel, co-founder of Heardable, Inc. "We expect Marriott to continue to put the customer first and innovate around the user experience, making Marriott a tough brand to beat."
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Literary Evening series at Carnegie Music Hall to feature Moss, Grafton
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Moss will open the 2013-14 Ten Literary Evening series, which also will feature mystery writer Sue Grafton.
Moss, author of "Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us," will open the series Sept. 23 at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland and will be followed Oct. 7 by Grafton, who writes the popular Alphabet Series mysteries.
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The concern for the No. 16 Florida Gators entering Thursday night's game against Middle Tennessee was the Gators' lack of a true starting point guard.
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A $1.3 million experiment that was supposed to prepare students to attend Pima Community College has been scrapped, with the school's new leader apologizing for the program's failure.
PCC's website is being scrubbed to remove all mention of the ill-fated Prep Academy, created last year in response to public furor after the school turned away thousands of underprepared students in violation of its mission.
"The Prep Academy has ended," Provost Jerry Migler told PCC's Governing Board last week — reversing his stance of six months ago when he publicly defended the program.
Figures the college provided to the Arizona Daily Star show the program, which cost taxpayers $987,000 in 2013 and $309,000 in 2012, had a dismal failure rate.
Only 16 percent of would-be students referred to the Prep Academy went on to register for credit classes.
Chancellor Lee Lambert recently sent letters of apology to those affected by the fiasco. "We are reaching out the students we lost," he told board members Wednesday. "We are sending letters saying 'I'm sorry' to try to make up for what happened. But you never can," he said.
PCC is acknowledging the program's failure as part of its effort to appease its accreditor, the Chicago-based Higher Learning Commission.
The school recently was placed on two years' probation after the accreditor found sweeping problems in its administration and governance.
One of those problems was a change to admission rules that took effect last year, which required new students to pass a test before they could take credit courses. Those who didn't pass were referred to the Prep Academy to upgrade their skills before retesting.
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WORDLESS STORIES Set for United Solo
WORDLESS STORIES - The celebrated Romanian one-man-show premieres in the US as part of the United Solo Theatre Festival.
An impressive versatile, witty and spontaneous discourse, whose strength resides in its ability to border on both the bitter and the humorous, Wordless Stories dwells on the passage of time while drawing a smile from its audience.
Created and performed by actor Stefan Ruxanda, who has mastered the craft as a long-term collaborator of the Dan Puric Company - the pantomime theatre that revolutionized the Romanian stage - this is a show about a man on a mission. Or rather about an artist who becomes one with his mission, a performer who remains true to his calling and finds the ultimate motivation in bringing pleasure to those who have chosen to watch his act.
As stories unfold through dance, gesture and improvisation, this rather simple quest emerges in its true profundity, as the artist's inner self and spirituality reveal a man who believes that one must give all on stage. For the measure you use will be measured back to you. After all, there is a touch of Romanian lore and spirituality that transcends words - as well as Wordless Stories.
Performed in festivals in Italy, Germany, Serbia and Romania, the one-man show reaches New York City as part of the United Solo Theatre Festival. The American premiere is due to take place September 23rd, 19h30, at Theatre Row, in the heart of Manhattan.
2014 United Solo, the world's largest solo theatre festival, celebrates its 5th anniversary season and its dynamic expansion in scope and popularity. Over 130 shows from six continents are staged at Theatre Row: 410 West 42nd Street, New York City. TICKETS, with a price of $19.25 (including a $1.25 theatre restoration charge) are available at Theatre Row box office, 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036, as well as over the phone at 212.239.6200 and online at telecharge.com. More details can be found at www.unitedsolo.org.


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BOEING BOEING, MY FAIR LADY & More to Play Delaware Theatre Company in 2012-2013
The Delaware Theatre Company has announced its offerings for the upcoming 2012-2013 season.
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by Bruce Graham
October 10 - 28, 2012
In a summer cottage on Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family's future but meets with resistance from his wife and grown son. As winter approaches, the three must quickly fi nd some common ground and come to an understanding…before the tide goes out. This new drama by Barrymore Award winner Graham hums with dark humor and profound emotion.
by Patrick Barlow
Inspired by the story by Charles Dickens
December 12 - 30, 2012
Charles Dickens' timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Sprits of Christmas Past, Present and Future gets a merry retelling in this world premiere adaptation by the creators of the two-time Tony Award® winning hit The 39 Steps. Five actors portray over 20 characters, bringing life to this holiday treat both
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Translated from the French by Beverley Cross & Francis Evans
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Fasten your seat belts for high-fl ying hijinks when Boeing Boeing comes in for a landing on DTC's stage! In this fi rst-class 1960s French farce, Parisian playboy Bernard juggles the arrivals and departures of his three fl ight attendant fi ancées, each unaware of the other…until an old friend's surprise visit causes turbulence. Laughter takes off in the 2008 Tony Award® winner The New York Times calls "pure pleasure."
book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; music by Frederick Loewe
April 17 – May 5, 2013
Professor Henry Higgins is the consummate London bachelor, but his life is turned upside down when he meets Cockney fl ower girl Eliza Doolittle. Complications ensue when he makes a bet with his best friend that he can train Eliza to pass her off as a proper lady. Based on Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, My Fair Lady boasts wit, wisdom and unforgettable songs, such as "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?" "Get Me to the Church on Time," and "I Could Have Danced All Night."
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Pirates notebook: McCutchen cuts ties with MTV show
Andrew McCutchen has pulled out as co-executive producer of a proposed series that will air on MTV. During the offseason, McCutchen and Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz agreed to assist with the show. The series, which has not started production, is planned for 30 episodes.
"I went into it not knowing the full level of commitment I'd have to give," McCutchen said. "It's a full season of shows, and I can't give up that much time."
• Clint Hurdle will be among a handful of managers who'll meet Sunday afternoon with MLB officials to discuss the rollout of expanded instant replay. Meetings already have been held with managers in other parts of Florida. A confab is set for Monday for teams that work out in Arizona.
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• The players will have their annual meeting with leaders of the players' union Sunday morning.
• Former Pirate Ed O'Brien died Friday at age 83. Seattle University, which announced O'Brien's death and where O'Brien played in the early 1950s, did not reveal a cause of death. O'Brien recently had been diagnosed with Parkinson's. O'Brien played for the Pirates from 1953-58, appearing in 231 career games and hitting .236. He played shortstop, center field, third base and pitcher. He and his brother, Johnny, became the first twins in Major League Baseball to play on the same team in the same game.
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Why use Vibro-acoustics as part of your MSE treatment?
First, Vibro-acoustics is a process using two sensory systems in the body; the auditory and the touch system. The response to the music through the auditory system is pleasurable based on the individual's tastes and preferences in music or that which is meaningful to them. But it is the touch system that plays a major role in response to the vibration and the one that will be discussed here. Think about it, the skin is really the largest organ in the body with more receptors than any other sensory system. Skin is the boundary between "Me" and "Not Me" and the "container" for all function, whether that be our organs or skeletal system. It provides our physical connection to the world and serves to keep us comfortable and safe.
One postage stamp size piece of skin contains: 9' of blood vessels, 30 hairs, 300 sweat glands, 4 oil glands, 13 yards of nerves, 9,000 nerve endings, 6 cold sensors, 36 heat sensors, 75 pressure sensors and 600 pain sensors*1...WOW!
One of the sensory receptors is the Pacinian Corpuscles which is a type of mechanoreceptor. It is located in connective tissue of bone, body wall and body cavity. Depending on its location it can be cutaneous (skin), proprioceptive (pressure & movement) or visceral (organs). It is sensitive to vibration and pressure; it transmits vibration to the brain to allow perception of distant events and is also part of tactile discrimination for feeling smoothness and textures. It is considered "rapid adapting" meaning its firing potential is generated when force is first applied, and then becomes unresponsive to steady pressure.
Why is this important to know? Well, when using it to affect change of the human reaction to stimuli, we need to be cognizant of keeping variation or novelty occurring to keep the receptor firing. When vibro-acoustic equipment is utilized the music provides the novelty and variation to promote the firing of the receptor. And when the person moves, for example taps their foot to the beat, they receive more input. We know that when two sensory inputs are simultaneously combined the brain gets more than the summation of the two inputs. It also gets secondary and tertiary areas of the brain involved. "Voila" as the French say, we are getting more potential synapses and possible neuroplasticity and this of course, is what we want. It also feels good to most people.
So why incorporate Vibro-acoustic equipment into your MSE? Using Vibro-acoustic equipment increases the potential for changing the Brain and as a result, our behavior or response.
Studies have also shown that Vibro-acoustics contributes to:
- Reduce stress
- Facilitate the Relaxation Response
- Decrease pain
- Relax muscular hyper-tonicity
- Increase communication potential
- Increase social engagement
- Promote muscle tone
- Increase range of motion
As with any form of new experience it should always be voluntary. With individuals who cannot verbalize their likes or dislikes, it is imperative to keenly observe their response. In my experience a facial expression in less than 3 seconds will tell you they don't like it or it is too much. This has occurred only a very few times but, the aim here is to promote joy and fun and this equipment certainly does that.
Some precautionary information:
Always know your client; some contraindications include individuals with pacemakers, thrombus, active bleeding disorders, extreme low blood pressure, severe PDST or psychotic episodes. When in doubt, always consult a physician.
1* Credited to Patricia Wilbarger, M.Ed, OTR, FAOTA
References: Music and Spatial-Temporal Relationships, Rausher, FH, et al., Neurological Research, 19, 2-8
Molecular mechanisms of mechanotransduction in mammalian sensory neurons, Nature Reviews Neuroscience 2011 March
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Best Paid Part Time Jobs
March 12, 2012 by staff
Best Paid Part Time Jobs, Whether you're underemployed , or just need a little extra scratch to make it through the month, a part-time job can be the difference between making it and striking out . Not all part-time jobs are equal, but good paying jobs at less than 30 hours a week do exist. Here are the top picks for those with a little less time on their hands.
Wait Staff Positions
Servers at restaurants have some of the most flexible hours in the part-time job market. If you're willing to work split shifts, late hours and up to six days a week, the potential to earn a more-than-average hourly wage is there. Demand for servers (no longer referred to as "waiters" or "waitresses") is highest during the summer months, states Nathan Laurie, President of Canada's "Jobpostings Magazine." "With tips, you can make anywhere from $150 to $300 a night, depending on where you work." Given the current job market, fast cash is definitely a significant perk for this part-time job.
House Painters
Laurie also suggests painting homes as a viable option for those seeking seasonal work. While the hours are long, the earning potential is significant; "There are students who graduate debt-free just by working summers as a house painter," he remarks. The average annual salary for a full-time painter is $31,000, making it an attractive source of income for even part-time, entry level applicants.
If you don't mind being outdoors for extended periods of time, are good with your hands and enjoy a challenge, landscaping may be a good fit. Laurie emphasizes that it is an ideal job for those who want to make their own schedule. You don't have to go to work for a boss in this field. He adds that many landscapers are self-employed and "end up making more money than if they worked for someone else." It's important to note that landscaping isn't limited to seasons or geographic area, either; customers in cold areas of the country will benefit from a landscaper that can do double-duty with a snow blower or scoop shovel.
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I know there are a lot of studio tricks when recording, but sometimes the artists just can't hit the damn notes "live" -- it KILLS me! :( UPDATE: What bands/groups/artists do you LOVE to hear live -- Inspire me please!!! And I like all kinds of music -- just NOT that rap ****.
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I feel the same way as you. There are a few artists who really care, who do manage to do live versions of their songs that are 95% as good as the recording. With most artists, it's about 40%.
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It's probably because the "artists" you're talking about aren't really artists at all.
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Yes, but what about the REALLY important thing---do they look as good as they did in the video?
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Because modern pop music is about the technology, not the natural abilities of the singers, song writers, musicians, etc.
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Welcome to modern music. Is it a wonder why you dont see any of todays "artists" put out a "live" CD its because they cant
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Most vocal artists these days are fakes! They cant sing for sh*t!
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I am too. :l
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The European Commission has recommended increasing the size of the euro zone's rescue system from €500-billion to €940-billion ($1.2-trillion U.S.) by combining the existing, temporary bailout fund with a facility that is due to start this summer, according to an "options note" obtained by the Financial Times.
The recommendation by the Commission, the European Union's executive branch, includes two other scenarios that would see the system increased only temporarily to either €940-billion or €700-billion before falling again to €500-billion.
But the options paper said a permanent increase would be "more streamlined and robust" and was "most likely to unlock resources from other G20 [the group of 20 leading economies]partners" – a clear reference to efforts by EU leaders to persuade non-euro zone countries to increase commitments to the International Monetary Fund.
The issue of whether to increase the size of the euro zone's firewall to prevent instability in the region's troubled periphery from spreading again to Spain and Italy is to be debated at a gathering of finance ministers in Copenhagen next week. The governments have a self-imposed deadline for striking a deal of the end of this month.
However, Germany has resisted increasing the rescue system and senior European officials said Berlin was still arguing that the recent calm in financial markets meant raising the firewall's ceiling was no longer needed.
One senior European official involved in the talks said Berlin had been further hampered by snap elections called in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, where Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats face a tough battle against opposition parties.
Another senior official said Berlin was likely to support a plan only if it did not require them to go back to the Bundestag for fresh approvals. The Commission-backed proposal would force the German government to get parliamentary approval to change the authorized capital stock of the new €500-billion bailout facility, the European Stability Mechanism.
The Commission's preference would take the unused guarantees in the existing bailout fund and insert them into the new ESM. Although that would raise the ceiling initially to €940-billion, the €200-billion committed to Greece, Ireland and Portugal would eventually disappear once the bailout programs end, meaning the long-term size of the ESM would be €740-billion.
The next most ambitious plan would simply run the two funds side by side until the existing fund, the European Financial Stability Facility, expires in the middle of 2013. This plan would temporarily increase the overall system to €940-billion but only for a year. Ms. Merkel has hinted that this is her preference.
The third option would be to wind up the EFSF but allow the three bailouts to continue outside the ESM, giving the ESM its full €500-billion capacity. Under current laws, the bailouts will be rolled into the ESM, lowering its lending capacity to about €300-billion.
The Commission warns, however, that this smaller-scale option is "likely to be insufficient" to convince non-euro zone countries to double the IMF's resources to $1-trillion, as had been proposed by Christine Lagarde, the IMF chief.
"The markets could consider the new lending capacity to be insufficient in the event that one or several large member states would need to be taken out of the market," the paper adds.Report Typo/Error
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There are many reasons our skin can be red and inflamed: From sensitivity to a product, breakouts, temperature and diet changes. This super-matte primer creates an ideal canvas for perfect looking makeup, as it goes to work on improving the look and feel of the skin. And the universal nude shade makes it ideal for all skin tones.
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Mercedes GP Petronas and Nico Rosberg agree to contract extension beyond 2013
It seems Nico Rosberg won't be leaving for Ferrari or anyone else any time soon. Mercedes GP Petronas announced a multi year contract extension beyond 2013. There were no details on how many years the deal is only that the contract was extended. Nico was already under contract for 2012 as was Michael Schumacher who may or may not retire as he keeps changing his mind. It is likely a safe bet that we will see both Rosberg and Schumacher race for Mercedes next year.
Nico Rosberg said: I am very excited to have extended my contract with the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS team. To win in a Silver Arrow will be one of the highlights of my life so far, and I greatly enjoy helping to lead our team in our quest to become the best in Formula One. I have every confidence that the team will provide me with a winning car, and that we will be able to contribute to the fantastic racing heritage of the Silver Arrows. I look forward to great times in the years ahead with the Mercedes-Benz family.


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'Gears' begin to turn once again
Apr 11, 2011
By Daniel Barron - G4 Canada
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It's amazing how many memories a chainshow holds.
See, if it's been a while since you last revved up your Lancer in Gears of War 2 (or its predecessor, for that matter), you may be surprised at just how addictive the series still is.
With several big-name shooters coming out recently that focus more on run-and-gun as opposed to cover (Halo: Reach, Killzone 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops to name a few), it's easy to forget just how influential the two Gears of War titles were. The amount of cover-based third-person shooters that were released in the months and years after the first Gears of War bordered on ludicrous.
It's been well over two years since Gears of War 2 launched, which is an eternity in gaming terms. How quickly gamers forget about everything that made that blockbuster so great. Horde mode, superb cover mechanics, visceral executions - there was a lot to love about the game.
A launch date that's still over five months away may seem downright painful to many 'Gears' enthusiasts, but Epic is giving those people a bit of fix in the form of a multiplayer beta that's launching in April.
G4 Canada had a chance to preview what the beta has to offer, and if you were a fan of the first two games in the series, there's little reason to think you won't love the second sequel.
The beta is shipping with four maps and three game modes, and we get a chance to check out three of those maps ('Trenches', 'Thrashball' and 'Old Town') and one of our favourite game modes, Deathmatch. In Deathmatch, teams share a set number of respawns. Once a team runs out of respawns and the remaining players are taken out, it's game over. In this mode, a team truly is only as good as its worst player.
Weapon loadouts can be chosen not just before matches begin, but also in between respawns. In our first match on Trenches, we opt for the new-but-old Retro Lancer, and the classic shotgun. The Retro Lancer has an old-school bayonet in place of the chainsaw. Hold the B-button down and your character will do a roadie-run with the bayonet lowered. Anyone on the receiving end of one of these melee actions will be eviscerated in a thoroughly violent fashion. It's a powerful gun, but the recoil is too much, so we move back to the trusty Lancer.
The map itself is fantastic. It's an outdoor level that has some long, narrow sections that could prove very dangerous if you're stuck in front of an opposing player. There is of course plenty of cover opportunity regardless, and to really do well on the map, you'll have to get above your enemies. Snagging the mortar doesn't hurt, either.
There is an environmental aspect to Trenches too, similar to the avalanche that would kill anyone in its way in the Gears of War 2 map, Avalanche. On Trenches, a horn blows halfway through the match, warning players that a massive sandstorm is incoming. When it kicks in, players will only be able to see a few short feet in front of them.
It doesn't last terribly long, but it can easily change the flow of the match. The sandstorm also allows players to try a new feature in Gears of War 3, which is the ability to use the Tac-com (left bumper) to see where all your teammater are on the screen. Activating the Tac-com also allows you to see the spawn points for all weapons. The better players will use this to their advantage.
The second map, Thrashball, takes place inside a destroyed sports stadium. Though there is plenty of cover on the field, you don't want to stick around too long, as there is a lot of opportunity on the sides of the map to get up high and pick people in the centre off. Not only that, but it's possible to shoot the massive scoreboard hanging from the roof. We probably don't have to tell you that you don't want to be underneath it when it comes crashing down. In a neat little touch by Epic, the scoreboard actually keeps score of kills throughout the match.
With so many places to duck and hide in Thrashball, it's worth noting another key addition to Gears of War 3 multiplayer. Players can now tag enemies by aiming at them and clicking in the left thumb stick. Doing this puts a blue dot above the enemy's head, which can be seen by everyone else on the team. It only lasts a few seconds, but can be a life saver for someone who can't quite figure out where shots are coming from.
Old Town, meanwhile, is classic Gears, and actually feels like Avalanche, only with sand and a hot sun replacing snow and a cloudy sky. It's easy to run into dead ends on this map, so be careful when you're being chased; you never know when you might run out of room. It's a solid map, but the least interesting of the three nonetheless.
There's plenty of white-knuckle moments in our time with the beta. Initial matches seem lopsided, but once everyone gets back in the groove of things - using cover, firing in bursts, sticking very close to teammates - matches typically become tense affairs.
There are plenty of 'wow' moments, including watching players finish off downed enemies using any of the new executions. As mentioned earlier, this is 'Gears' through and through. It feels very slick, it looks wonderful and despite being the third in a trilogy of games, it manages to feel new all over again (that may admittedly have something to do with the long time between releases).
The Gears of War 3 beta will be available to Bulletstorm: Epic Edition owners on April 18, and on April 25 will open up to those who pre-order Gears of War 3.
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A PAIR of dogs have survived 'by the skin of their teeth' after going missing for four weeks on a rain-lashed fell.
Four-year-old Patterdale Terrier sisters Molly and Jess defied the odds to survive one of the wettest months the area has ever seen, after going missing on Whitbarrow Scar, near Witherslack.
Owners Michael and Yvonne Sunderland, who said they were 'ecstatic' to have their pets back, admitted they had feared the worst after desperate searches of the area proved fruitless.
"We've had posters up, we've 'phoned vets and Michael went up there every day for eight days after they went missing – but there wasn't trace of them," said Yvonne.
"Then we got a 'phone call saying Jess had been found and then a bit later they said Molly turned up as well. I've been grinning from ear to ear ever since!"
The dogs, which were abandoned on the streets of north Manchester as puppies, were hungry, thirsty and suffering cuts and bruises when they were found by a Forestry Commission ranger just yards from where they went missing.
Molly also had an injury to her throat – believed to have been sustained while protecting her sister.
The ranger contacted the Gazette after seeing an appeal for information, and a member of staff broke the news to the Heysham couple.
"We'd given up," said Yvonne. "Or at least I'd packed their bowls away because it was too sad seeing them – but they're back. It's just amazing."
Before the dogs were found last Friday, they had not been seen since January 16. Two dogs were heard near to Little Moss Farm, in the Lyth Valley, on January 17, although there were no sightings.
The area has seen 43 consecutive days of rain, wind speeds of up to 73mph and, at one point, a minus nine wind chill.
So far in 2014 279.2mm of rain has been recorded – equivalent to 10 inches in just six weeks.
Vet Gerard Winnard, of Westmorland Veterinary Group, said the dogs would have suffered on the fell.
"It's not like being pampered at home where you have your food put down and you go for a walk and get towelled," he said.
"It's much tougher and they'll have been much more at risk of disease."
He said that Patterdale Terriers were 'hardy' animals and could have scavenged for food, such as rabbits or mice.
He also said they would have had few predators to contend with, and it would have been a 'foolish' fox that tried to attack them.
But the average lifespan of a wild dog was about half that of a domestic dog.
"That tells you how difficult it will have been for them," he said.
"The weather's been awful and they've done well to survive. They've pulled through by the skin of their teeth really."
Mr and Mrs Sunderland adopted the dogs from Animal Care in Lancaster shortly after they were abandoned in Rochdale.
Molly has always been 'protective' of her sister – and Yvonne believes it was that instinct that might have led to her sustaining the throat injury.
On Saturday, Yvonne had to leave for a holiday in Italy – but said she would 'Skype' and 'Facetime' the dogs while she was away.


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Say No More Mortgage! or Bad Credit
If you think living without a mortgage is impossible welcome to the new world of living in small houses
Learn the phrase No More Mortgage and repeat it to yourself like a mantra at quiet minutes throughout your day.
What you think about right now and what you believe to be true today is exactly where you will be in the future.When I think the phrase, it sounds in my head like a battle cry. I can imagine a defiant mob running through the streets of my city expounding this phrase at the top of their voices.
- Income from a job is not guaranteed. We can see that clearly with lay-offs and redundancies in the current depressed economy.
- While organisations are very helpful in offering mortgages for people with bad credit history, they aren't really doing you a favour. Bad credit mortgage interest rates are always higher than standard interest rates because of the risk level posed to the bank. Higher risk equals higher interest rates for you to pay. Digging a deeper well for yourself in the long term leaves you beholden to the mortgage and the bank and that has very serious consequences for your financial well-being.
- Fluctuating Interest Rates - what you pay at the time of buying your house rises anytime the banks want to increase your interest rates = uncertain repayments for homeowners.
- Taking a second mortgage out against your already mortgaged home might seem a useful source of cash at the time but your steeper interest rate this time around comes hand in hand with double the risk for you should you situation change at any time.
- Families suffer - when adults need to work full-time, multiple jobs and overtime to keep the house, family time is limited while you're serving the needs of your mortgage and bank.
- Financial strain and problems cause relationships to fracture and health issues to flare or become even more serious from the stress and strain.
- Want to go on holiday a few times a year? Sorry, the bank needs you to keep working to pay off your debt for the next 30 years.
- Got a special hobby or pastime that you love but no money left for indulging your passion? Maybe next year ...
- A spate of bad health in your family means you need to stay home as caregiver but the bank still needs their money. No choice but to work and pay up or you're out!
- When your lifetime is 60-80 years, and you spend 20 years as a child, 30 years, at least, working to pay off your loan, it only leaves you 10-30 years to enjoy your life debt free. Hey! That's not fair or fun.
Rebranding the Home Owner's Dream
Quite a few raised voices, over time, would be needed to change the overwhelming idea that you must have a home loan - a large and expensive one - to buy a house/apartment.
So, the No More Mortgage concept may come at you as a prospect too hard to arrive at anytime soon. That's ok. We all come here from differing places and financial situations.
By no means do I suppose you should up sticks and change without consideration for what is best for your own personal situation.
As there is already a rapidly growing small house and tiny home community, there is a lot of information on becoming mortgage free and living within your means, without the need for credit. You might find one or two bits that are interesting to you or you may just jump right in and embrace the small house and no more mortgage revolution. Whatever works for you!
There are many large and small steps to rebranding the home owner's dream that we can take from this forward-thinking community of people. I'm forever scanning the web for new and useful ideas for frugalizing my own life as well as that of my visitors. People in this community are so industrious in their ideas that I'm in awe.
As with everything, small steps often make the process to having No More Mortgage! easier to bare and give you the incentive to stick with the changes long term.
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You might imagine that I'm going to tell you about some special, and as yet unheard of, way to pay your house loan down faster than usual, leaving you free of a mortgage and into full ownership of your home.
Not true - I'm no banker or finance whiz. The whole concept of No More Mortgage! is to eliminate the mortgage concept as the first option when building a home, be it big or small.
What I am going to do is to give you steps to put yourself in the position where you don't need a mortgage to build your house at all. It's no wish or faint hope. People the world over are doing just that in our small and tiny house community.
It's an intriguing alternative that doesn't pop up in general society at all. When you start looking around and talking to different people of a similar mind to yourself or reading about it in online communities, the prospect of a viable alternative becomes very real.
Most of us have a set income, something that doesn't vary too much either way. However our cost of living doesn't work in quite the same fashion - it always goes up!
With the cost of living rising every day, all of our expenses eat into the money that we might otherwise use to do things that we love to do.
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Johannesburg - A man has been arrested for allegedly setting alight tents of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) on the eve of the general elections, Gauteng police said on Wednesday.
The man was in possession of a petrol bomb when he was arrested on Tuesday in Bekkersdal, south of Johannesburg, Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said.
He faced charges of public violence and arson.
The man was expected to appear in the Westonaria Magistrate's Court on Thursday.
On Tuesday, Dlamini said two IEC tents were torched in Bekkersdal.
Residents also beat up a man they accused of theft, but police intervened and rescued him.
"They ran away and burnt tyres and two tents belonging to the IEC," he said.
Bekkersdal has been the site of protests over service delivery and other issues since last year.
In February, voter registration was disrupted in Bekkersdal when two voter registration stations were petrol-bombed.
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It looked like the Mets were going to lose this game as Livan Hernandez gave up five runs in the first two innings. He settled down and was able to get through five innings without allowing any more runs.
The Mets then proceeded to pick away at the lead. They actually scored first in the first inning off of a David Wright single. Wright had another amazing night, going 3-for-5, with a stolen base and four RBI, including a three-run double to tie the game in the seventh. Sean Green had come on and gave up another run.
Wright's stolen base was one of four on the night. The Mets have been running like crazy. They've stlolen 11 runs in two games vs. the Giants who hardly have been able to stop anyone.
Giants closer Brian Wilson coughed up the lead in the ninth for the second straight game and allowed two runs after he caused an error on a bunt. That was enough for the Mets as Frankie Rodriguez once again closed the door. It was his 11th save of the season. He's pitched four days in a row for the second time but is still perfect in save chances.
It was a bad night to be a manager as both Jerry Manuel and Giants skipper Bruce Bochy were ejected in the eighth inning.
Gary Sheffield also had a very good night in the cleanup position in the batting order. He was 2-for-3 and scored three runs. It's a welcome sign. He's not exactly the threat Carlos Delgado is but he's been effective so far.
Ryan Church also seems like he might be coming out of his slump as he went 2-for-5. Jeremy Reed, who played first base for the first time since college, also had two hits.
It's a good sign that the Mets were able to get to Tim Lincecum and now have a really good chance at winning the four-game series with Johan Santana on the mound Saturday afternoon.


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Frequently Asked Questions About the U.S. Soccer Coaching Department
As part of our continuing effort to service and educate our membership, each Thursday U.S. Soccer will provide an informative article from one of its departments. Once a week, we will bring you an article/paper/essay that will hopefully enhance your enjoyment and knowledge of the game of soccer - on and off the field. This month, we will look into the world of the coaching.
The U.S. Soccer Coaching Department routinely fields queries regarding the many programs and services that it offers. What follows are some of the most frequently asked questions - and the corresponding answers.
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Question: What are the prerequisites for the National "A", "B", "C" and Youth Licenses?
Answer: The following are the prerequisites for the National "A", "B", "C" and Youth Licenses:
- "A" License: Candidates must be 21 years old and have earned a National "B" License (held for minimum of 12 months) and meet 3.2 Rule requirement
- "B" License: Candidates must be 19 years old and have earned a National "C" License (held for minimum of 12 months) and meet 3.2 Rule requirement or have received the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma (held for minimum of 12 months)
- "C" License: Candidates must be 18 years old and have earned a National "D" License held for a minimum of 12 months or have received the NSCAA National Diploma (held for minimum of 12 months)
- Youth License: Candidates must be 18 years old and hold a "D" License or have the approval of the State Director of
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Q: What are the membership benefits of the U.S. Soccer Coaches Organization?
A: As a member of the U.S. Soccer Coaches Organization you receive these benefits from your membership:
- Free subscription to the bi-monthly coaching publication, "Success in Soccer", the most comprehensive coaching magazine on the market ($25 value)
- Reduced rates for USSF National Coaching Schools ($50 value)
- Liability insurance policy ($100 value)
- National coaching clinics & symposiums (saving of $10-20 per clinic)
- National Teams Annual Technical Summary (reduced rate of purchase)
- Access to soccer videos and literature (savings of 10-15%)
- U.S. Soccer Coaches Organization Membership card
- Free U.S. Soccer Coaches Organization shirt ($15 value)
- U.S. Soccer Website
- E-mail of U.S. Soccer's Weekly Newsletter, "SoccerWire"
Q: How can I receive "SoccerWire" and stay up-to-date with other U.S. Soccer news?
A: "SoccerWire" is a benefit of membership in the U.S. Soccer Coaches Organization and is available via e-mail to members. If you are a current member and do not currently receive this informative weekly newsletter, please contact the U.S. Soccer Organization at (312) 528-1265.
Q: Can I be waived into the "C" or "B" License with professional playing experience?
A: Applicants with three (3) years of coaching experience AND three (3) years playing experience with U.S. National Teams or three (3) years professional playing experience may be waived into the National "C" License. Applicants with five (5) years coaching experience AND five (5) years playing experience with U.S. National Teams or five (5) years professional playing experience may be waived into the National "B" License. Documentation of both professional playing experience and coaching experience is required.
Q: What type of documentation do I need to apply for a coaching license waiver for the National "B†or "C†License?
A: If applying as a professional player, the applicant must fill out the Professional Player Waiver application and submit proof of professional playing and coaching experience. Please contact the U.S. Soccer Coaching Department at (312) 528-1219 or firstname.lastname@example.com for an application form.
Q: Who is eligible to take a National License?
A: All persons are eligible to take our courses provided they meet the requirements for the License they seek (see above).
Q: Where can I find an application for the National Coaching Schools?
A: Applications can be downloaded on U.S. Soccer's website - www.ussoccer.com - or by contacting the Coaching Department at email@example.com or (312) 528-1219.
Q: Do I need to be "in shape" for the Coaching Schools?
A: We strongly recommend that you be in decent physical condition to meet the physical demands of the courses.
Q: Where can I find State Hosted National "C†and Youth License schedules?
A: Please click here for a current listing of State-Hosted National "C†and Youth License courses or call the Coaching Department at (312) 528-1219.
Q: Where would I find National "D" License schedules?
A: This course is taught by the local State Youth Soccer Associations. Contact your state office and speak with the Director of Coaching for a schedule of courses.
Q: Do I have to renew my USSF National "B" License?
A: No. The "B" and "C" Licenses are non-expiring.
Q: How many Continuing Education credits do I need to keep my National "A" License current?
A: All coaches currently holding an "A" License must accumulate eight (8) CE credits within every four-year cycle to maintain the status of their "A" License.
Q: What qualifies for the Continuing Education Program?
A: U.S. Soccer recognizes or conducts the following activities or events where CE credits can be obtained. Credit amounts will vary pending duration and/or level of programming.
- 1. Attendance at a regional coaching or player development workshop or in-service program (2-4 credits)
- 2. Attendance at a U.S. Soccer coaching symposium (2-4 credits)
- 3. Attendance at a U.S. Soccer National Coaching School to audit the "A" License course (8 credits)
- 4. Successfully complete the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Premier Course (8 credits)
Q: How do I update my USSF "A" License if it expires?
A: Coaches with expired "A" Licenses must re-take the "A" License courses and pass the examinations in order to be awarded the "A" License.
Q: How can I find out where coaching symposiums are being held that qualify for the Continuing Education Program?
A: These activities or events are publicized here.
Q: How can I get an extension on my "A" License?
A: Please send a letter to the U.S. Soccer's Manager of Coaching Programs with a detailed explanation of the extension request. Each request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Q: How can I replace my "A", B", "C" or Youth License certificate?
A: It is now easier to replace your lost or misplaced National "Aâ€, "Bâ€, "C†or Youth Coaching License certificate or card. Simply, fill out the Replacement Coaching License order form - available for download on ussoccer.com as a .pdf - and mail it back along with payment to the U.S. Soccer Federation, Attn.: Coaching Department, 1801 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago, IL 60616. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your request to be processed. Feel free to contact the Coaching Department at (312) 528-1219 or email@example.com with any questions.
Q: How can I replace my "D†or "E†Coaching License?
A: The State Youth Soccer Associations administer all "D†and "E†Coaching Licenses. Please contact the State Youth Soccer Association office where you took your course. A directory of State Youth Soccer Associations is available at ussoccer.com.
Q: What are the types of coaching materials for sale from U.S. Soccer?
A: U.S. Soccer has available for sale the Official Playing and Coaching Manual of the United States Soccer Federation, Soccer: How to Play the Game. To purchase, please call (312) 528-1265 or download and fax in the following order form (.pdf). You may also order the book from ussoccerstore.com by clicking here.
For more information – or to ask a question of your own - please contact Kati Hope, U.S. Soccer's Manager of Coaching Programs at (312) 528-1231 or email@example.com.


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BARNESVILLE C. Leonard Lefty Armstrong, 87, of Mt. Olivett, Barnesville, died Sunday (July 20, 2003) at Ohio Valley Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 17, 1915, in Mt. Olivett, son of the late Clarence and Hannah (Douglass) Armstrong.
Mr. Armstrong was a member of Mt. Olivett United Methodist Church, and a volunteer at Barnesville Hospital. He retired from the Operating Engineers Local 18.
He was preceded in death by two sons, James and John Armstrong; a great-grandson; an infant sister; and a brother, Charles Armstrong.
He leaves his wife of 60 years, Genevieve (Lucas) Armstrong; three daughters, Mrs. Mike (Ruth) Carpenter of Belmont, Mrs. Bill (Jane) Sullivan of Barnesville and Mrs. Roy (Pat) Clark of Somerton; a son, Clarence Del (Blanche) Armstrong of New Philadelphia; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Revs. Virginia Geiger and Edward Emory officiating.
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Last week, we showed you part 1 of the video complement to the Sneaker Freaker x New Balance "Skippy" collaboration and now, everyone's favorite kangaroo is back for part 2. This installment finds Skippy coming across a young boy who is cleaning his New Balance 580's, only to realize that the shoe is made from kangaroo leather! As you can imagine, Skippy is anything but pleased to witness this atrocious act of barbarism. If kangaroo leather is less offensive to you, check out the video while we await the actual drop of the Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 580 Skippy kicks.
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— Review meeting of China first set 400kJ CNC 100% hydraulic driving counterblow hammer was held in Baixie
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, Jiangsu Baixie Precision Forging Machinery Co.,Ltd held on a review meeting of CDKA400 CNC fully hydraulic counterblow hammer in Wangfu Hotel. Mr. Li Zhenzhao, honorary chairman of China Forging Association and researcher, Mr. Wu Gongming, committeeman of China National Technical Committee On Die and Mould of Standardization Administration, professor of CAD research center of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Mr. Zhanghao, vice-chairman and researcher of metal forming center in Beijing Research Institute of Mechanical & electrical technology, Mr. Zhong Zhiping, chairman and researcher of advanced manufacturing technical center in Beijing Research Institute of Mechanical & electrical technology, and Mr. Mei Congli, a professor of Jiangsu University, attended in the meeting.
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This week's interneter is the 15-year-old juggernaut, Casey Heynes. Casey's story, really a heroes journey condensed into a brief video clip, has taken the internet like a body slam into pavement.
Casey's problems in life echo those many of us interneters have faced. He was bullied since childhood, and things kept going in high school. Casey reports having names like "fatty" being tossed at him along with random acts of violence.
It's Casey's solution to those issues that make him stand out. One day, Casey had had enough. A smaller boy, Ritchard Gale, was punching and poking at Casey repeatedly when Casey finally decided to use his size to his advantage. The legend heaved Ritchard up, and upside down, then slammed him forcefully onto the hard walkway.
Since the incident, Casey has received an outpouring of positive attention from the internet and local media, but he's been left alone at school.
Casey Heynes, ShufflingDead salutes you on behalf of the internet and all of nerdom, for you have precisely expressed our frustrated desires.
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