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For Danny�s Caf� owner Danny Morton, LabCorp�s decision to vacate five buildings in downtown Burlington will have more than just a financial impact on his West Front Street business.
Morton said he�s developed personal relationships with many of the LabCorp employees who will be leaving in 2015.
�Anytime you take 975 people out of your customer base, it�s going to have an impact,� Morton said. �It�s going to hurt.�
Morton said many LabCorp employees visit his business daily, and he has enjoyed hearing stories about their families through the years. Morton said he will miss many of his loyal customers who will be transferred from LabCorp�s offices downtown to the former Citi Cards building off Interstate 40/85 in McLeansville.
About 975 of the company�s billing operations employees will be phased out of their current offices beginning in early 2015. LabCorp currently has about 1,500 employees in 15 buildings downtown, including its headquarters at 531 S. Spring St. The company doesn�t plan to cut any positions during the move, it said Thursday.
Main and Fifth owner Cindy McClintock said Friday that LabCorp�s decision could have some positive impacts. One, it will free up parking spaces downtown and provide the city with an opportunity to attract more retail and residential development there.
�I see it as an opportunity to free up real estate,� McClintock said.
McClintock�s business is located on East Front Street. She said the company�s decision likely will have a financial impact on restaurants downtown.
ALAMANCE COUNTY Area Chamber of Commerce President Mac Williams said Friday he was glad that LabCorp had not decided to cut jobs and that the jobs were staying in the Triad.
Williams said the loss of jobs from downtown will have an impact but was optimistic that other opportunities will present themselves. Williams suggested that retail and residential development could fill the void.
Burlington City Councilman David Huffman said that LabCorp�s decision �presents the city with challenges and opportunities.�
Huffman said he envisioned residential units on the upper floors of some of the buildings left vacated, with retail businesses on the lower floors. Attracting more restaurants downtown to fill the space is another possibility, Huffman said.
Huffman said he was pleased that the LabCorp employees affected by the transfer were going to be able to keep their jobs.
For Burlington City Councilman Celo Faucette, LabCorp�s decision to move jobs out of downtown is a major loss for the city.
�We hate to see them move,� Faucette said.
Faucette said he believed the move would have a financial impact on surrounding businesses.
THE FIVE BUILDINGS LabCorp is vacating are in the heart of downtown: 133 E. Davis St., 400 S. Main St., 432 S. Main St., 440 S. Main St., and 448 S. Main St.
The company said its downtown buildings need physical improvements, and that the 176,000-square-foot Citi Cards building will allow the company to consolidate most of its billing operations in a modern facility with perks, such as a fitness area and free parking for employees.
Excluding its Spring Street headquarters, completed in 2008, LabCorp�s downtown buildings would require extensive repairs and improvements, including foundation and structural repairs, roofing, and the replacement of HVAC systems, plumbing, furniture and fixtures.
The repairs could have cost $35.6 million and taken five years. Constructing a new building could have cost $71 million and taken 18 months, according to LabCorp. Instead, LabCorp plans to invest about $12 million in various other downtown buildings over five years.
LabCorp said in a release Thursday that it was committed to working with the city of Burlington to determine the best future for the five buildings to be vacated, including whether they can be renovated for new business and/or used for green space.


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THE search for a new star of The Wizard Of Oz began at the weekend and one young Scot is already being tipped to step into Dorothy's ruby slippers.
Auditions for the BBC1 show Over The Rainbow were launched in Glasgow with Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber handpicking a lucky few to take part in the live Saturday night shows.
The winner will star in a new West End production of the musical, opening in London later this year.
The open auditions also marked a return to work for Lord Webber, who was treated for prostate cancer at the end of last year.
Now free of the disease, he will need regular check-ups but believes he has been "bloody lucky" and his team said he was "fighting fit and raring to go".
Hundreds of hopefuls braved the snow to queue up at Hampden Park on Friday and Saturday to try out for the show.
The competition follows the format of How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, I'd Do Anything, and Any Dream Will Do, which used a TV talent search to find leads for productions of The Sound Of Music, Oliver! and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
Graham Norton will again host the TV series but judges on the show have yet to be announced. Lord Webber, composer of hit musicals including The Phantom Of The Opera, Cats and Evita, will have a central role.
He revealed that rather than the sugary sweetheart portrayed by Judy Garland in the 1939 film, his Dorothy would be more similar to the feisty pop singer Avril Lavigne.
"In the original book, Dorothy was only nine years old but obviously in the theatre we can't do that," he said.
"In an ideal world, the most perfect Dorothy three years ago would have been Avril Lavigne.
"We want somebody 18-ish, who can really come over as a kid who wants to get away, who wants a new life in a different place and who feels misunderstood, as kids do."
One youngster has already caught his eye, although auditions are still to take place in Cardiff, Belfast, Manchester and London.
"It's early days but I've certainly seen one kid who I think is well worth taking to the next stage," he said.
"Some of the kids so far have got the movie very much in their head and one of the things one has to try to bring out is that Dorothy is a kid who wants to leave home.
"The Emerald City is like going to the big city and, of course, when she goes through the journey she realises that home is where her heart is.
"It's a corny story, I guess, but it's a real one. I'm trying to get these kids to come in with a more contemporary attitude and not just thinking of old-fashioned musical theatre."
As well as the BBC1 show, Lord Webber is also working on Love Never Dies, the sequel to his smash-hit The Phantom Of The Opera, which opens in London next month.
He relishes the competition between his and other talent shows like The X Factor.
"The BBC wants to call the series Over The Rainbow when I want to call it The Oz Factor," he joked.
Impressed by the Glasgow auditions, he rubbished claims by Britain's Got Talent judges Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan that Scottish auditions were a waste of time.
Aside from the Susan Boyle phenomenon which dominated the last series of BGT, several Scots have made it to the final shows in Lord Webber's previous talent hunts.
Craig Chalmers from Edinburgh, and Keith Jack, from Dalkeith, Midlothian, both found fame after trying out for Joseph on Any Dream Will Do.
And Ashley Russell from Falkirk came close to landing the role of Nancy in Oliver!
"You've got to remember I'm half Scottish so I'm not having any of this nonsense from Simon Cowell," said Lord Webber.
"The thing which makes our programme different is that we genuinely want to find the best performers wherever they are from.
"It's extraordinary when you think that all three of the Scottish finalists we've had are currently performing.
"Keith is in pantomime here, Ashley is in We Will Rock You in Edinburgh and Craig is playing Joseph on the national tour. So it's three out of three for Scotland there."
Winning Over The Rainbow and landing the role of Dorothy would be the most incredible start for anyone in showbiz but as the Scots trio prove, you don't need to come first.
"It is a fantastic step up to a career in theatre but also to be in the top 10 of the finalists of the show is in itself a pretty good achievement," he said.
"There was one amazing moment last summer when all five of our finalists from I'd Do Anything were in leading roles, starring in the West End, which was just extraordinary.
"One of the girls who came to our last auditions in Glasgow was Niamh Perry, from Belfast. She now is the first voice you hear on the album of my new show Love Never Dies. That girl is going to go a long way.
"She starred in Mamma Mia in London for six months, all from her audition in Glasgow. I remember everyone thinking, 'Gosh, she's still at school' and her father asking, 'Is she wise to be doing all this?'
"But I told him give her a year and she can always go to uni if it doesn't work out. Somehow I don't think she's going to be going to uni now."
The TV show will also be casting Dorothy's faithful dog, Toto, though Lord Webber admits he's not looking forward to it so much.
"As a cat man, I approach casting Toto with considerable trepidation," he said.


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Possible breakouts and names to watch in 1998
As far as hitters, the cupboard's getting bare for the Braves. Andruw Jones will be their last dynamite property to reach the majors for a while, and he's here to stay. Tony Graffanino has no real competitors for the second base job with the departure of Mark Lemke. He's been better than Lemke for years, and was just wasting time caddying for him last season. Look for a league-average year at second from him. Wes Helms will start the season in the minors; he hit well in AA last year after being blown away at Richmond. Although his strikezone judgement is improving, both that and his fielding need work, so we probably won't see him for more than a cup of coffee in September. Damon Hollins is an outstanding centerfielder, and although he'll return to Richmond to open the season, would give the Braves everything they're expecting out of Gerald Williams and more.
Kevin Millwood is an excellent pitching prospect who wasn't overmatched in his heady rush to the majors last year. The Braves obviously don't need much from their fifth starter, which makes it as good a position as there is in the major leagues for a young pitcher to be in. Look for Millwood to get 20-25 starts. In the bullpen, Kerry Ligtenberg was an asset down the stretch last season, and he'll be counted on again this year. In addition, lefty Adam Butler has cracked the squad after a year as Greenville's closer; the organization has been favorably impressed with his work ethic. Both Ligtenberg and Butler have good stuff, but with Bobby Cox, there is the danger that early good impressions could lead to workloads that will slag them early.
Sheesh, where do we begin? Thanks to the "fire sale", the World Champs both added to their bounty of prospects and cleared some space for the kids to play.
At the plate, the Marlins have Mark Kotsay ready to take over in CF. Kotsay is a dynamite hitter, and should be a good major-leaguer right now. He's got excellent plate discipline from the left side of the plate, and has the range for center; there are questions about his arm. Todd Dunwoody didn't make the Opening Day roster, but he'll be up at some point if anyone struggles or once Sheffield takes one of his month-long breaks. Dunwoody is another excellent defensive player, and has some speed and pop at the plate; unfortunately, he'll swing at almost anything. He should wind up getting ~200 PA in 1998. At 1B, the future belongs to former Padre Derrek Lee, a monstrous power prospect who enters the season in the majors. At 6'5", Lee is just growing into his frame and is already of the strongest men in the game. He wasn't great at Las Vegas last year, but finished strong. He should top 25 HR if he gets 600 PA, with more to come as his patience and contact improve. At season's start, however, he's splitting time with Ryan Jackson, another solid prospect, although he's more than a year older than Cliff Floyd. Although Jackson is useful, he won't have Lee's future. Also in the mix at first is Kevin Millar, who's as old as Jackson, but he's a right-handed hitter with good power. The Marlins may wind up letting the older Jackson and Millar platoon so that Lee can log a few months as a regular in Charlotte, but if any of them get hot, he'll probably get rewarded for it with a bigger share of playing time. Luis Castillo won't start the season as the Marlins starting 2B, but eventually beating out Craig Counsell shouldn't be difficult for this talented young player.
Putting Josh Booty here is sort of a misuse of the word "prospect", but he's starting the season as the Marlin 3B with Bobby Bonilla's health problems, and he's technically a rookie, so he should probably be mentioned. I'm expecting about a .500 OPS and a quick exit to the minors. Dave Berg, many times the player Booty is, will wear a major league uniform, at least until Bonilla returns. He's not much of a prospect, but he's no Josh Booty.
The Marlin pitching staff has been gutted since last year. We'll begin with the starting staff. Rafael Medina cooks with gas, but his control is very much in question. He blew people away in winter ball after battling with injuries and ineffectiveness in Las Vegas, so he could put together a full season in the rotation with the occasional flash of greatness. Another probable starter for the Marlins is Eric Ludwick, who's still a prospect despite being in his fourth organization by 26. He throws hard, and is probably more polished than Medina at this point. Also in the rotation is righty Brian Meadows. The nicest thing you can say is that he'll take his turn in the rotation until the petitions from fans for protective netting around the entire field stack up. Because of that, don't be surprised to see Andy Larkin come up at some point, no matter how badly he's struggling in Charlotte's bandbox. Kirt Ojala will wind up in the rotation at some point, essentially by default.
In the bullpen, the Fish start off with rookie RHP Oscar Henriquez (from the Astros), and LHPs Jesus Sanchez (from the Mets) and Vic Darensbourg (somebody from their own organization). Sanchez was a fine starting pitcher prospect in the Mets' chain, and he may get an eventual tryout in the rotation. Darensbourg is... well, left-handed, a Marlins lifer, and a potential surprise of Ed Vosberg proportions. Henriquez is highly touted for his outstanding fastball, but long-term concerns involving his durability exist because of a chronic health condition and the medications involved in keeping it under control. Manuel Barrios also came over from the Astros in the Alou deal, and he ought to be up at some point as a good middle reliever and setup man.
Not this year, Felipe. The team has lost so much talent over the last few years, there's not a whole lot left. The Expos should not only be solidly out of contention all season, they may wind up being the worst team in the majors this year.
Brad Fullmer is the big name here. He hit for excellent power wherever he played last season, but probably isn't ready to be handed the 1B job quite yet. The Expos have other options, though they aren't good ones, so Fullmer might have to go back to the minors to work on his plate discipline a bit at some point this season. Former first-round pick Hiram Bocachica's career at SS looks to be over. The Expos are mulling other defensive responsibilities for the defensively-challenged Bocachica, with CF topping the list. He has a live bat, and should be a solid major league hitter wherever he ends up, but don't expect him to make the big club this year. Jose Vidro is not a viable long-term answer at third or second for the Expos (though Shane Andrews doesn't appear to be, either), but as long as Orlando Cabrera struggles, he'll get major league playing time. Cabrera had an awful spring, and has major problems controlling the strike zone, but he's also less than a year removed from the Florida State League, so he'll need to adjust at Ottawa for a good chunk of this season before returning to the majors. Either Raul Chavez or Bob Henley could break in at some point as Chris Widger's caddy behind the plate, but both will have to recover from spring injuries first, and both are being pushed from behind by Mike Barrett. In the outfield, Darond Stovall will stick around as a fresh pair of legs to replace Rondell White (he of the aching knees) in centerfield; with Santangelo's early struggles in center, he could wind up getting ~200 PA this year. The guy we'd like to see? Jon Saffer, who's already proven himself at AAA, has power and discipline, and is basically everything the Expos need to give them some measure of offense.
In the rotation, les DesperExpos will open with two rookies in the rotation: lefty Trey Moore and righty Javier Vazquez. Moore isn't really a prospect; he doesn't throw hard or have outstanding control, and his callup is a sign of injuries to more important prospects, notably Carl Pavano and Matt Wagner. Pavano should be up at some point, even without the organizational pressure to remind lonely season ticket holders that they did get somebody for Pedro Martinez. Chances are good that he'll be outstanding from the start. Vazquez is only 21, and has all of six starts above A-ball, but he's a legitimate four-pitch starter with a good (and improving) fastball. Its dangerous to have him up this soon, but the Expos didn't really have many alternatives. In the pen, rookie RHP Shayne Bennett and LHP Rick DeHart should both survive the year, although Bennett's forkball has a nasty tendency to stop forking and become a souvenir when he isn't being just wild.
The Mets have very little in the farm system that will be of much use to them this year.
Masato Yoshii, a Japanese league veteran signed by the Mets, fits into their rotation somewhere, where he'll probably spend most of the year. He wasn't as heralded as Hideki Irabu, but he doesn't appear to have Irabu's weight problems or attacks of infantilism either, so that's a plus. Second baseman Ralph Milliard (picked up in the Leiter deal with Florida) could squeeze out Carlos Baerga later on this season, if the Mets decide they aren't even a longshot at the wildcard and that they're serious about '99.
No Scott Rolen this year. The Phillies look to start Desi Relaford in place of dearly departed Kevin Stocker at SS this season. Relaford's star has been falling for years, and at this point it's very likely he will never be a useful major league hitter. He's got some speed, and he's not as punchless as Rey Ordonez, but those aren't really rare or useful attributes. He's already being referred to by Phillies fans as "Guppy," as in "G-reat UP-side," in reference to the consistently rosy things the organization has to say about him. Second baseman Dave Doster is too old to be called a good prospect, and he's probably not going to get much time in the majors this year with the Mark Lewis signing; this is unfortunate, because Doster is the better defensive player with similar offensive skills. Unfortunately, the expectation is that at some point Marlon Anderson will be the major league 2B, which could happen by September; at this point, Anderson is mostly hype about his intensity level and physical skills. Billy McMillon should be playing regularly with the Phillies at some point this year, but with his luck he won't see a single AB. He's a fine corner OF with power and patience, and the Phils could easily move Gregg Jeffries to 1B and Rico Brogna to the waiver wire to accommodate him, but hey, I guess they have their reasons for not playing him. The best of the lot is Bobby Estalella behind the plate, but he's also out of luck with Mike Lieberthal's outburst of power last year.
On the mound, you won't be seeing too many new faces, although some pitchers are still technically rookies: relievers Wayne Gomes and Darrin Winston, for example. Ryan Brannan should eventually come up to either replace Ricky Bottalico or work as his setup man. If the Phils really purge their rotation of veterans and leftovers, you might see Carlton Loewer come up, not to mention sophomores like Cal Maduro; because of their perpetual injuries problems with people like Mike Grace, Tyler Green, and Mark Portugal, you may see them anyways.
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1. Contest Description: This is a skill-based Contest. The object of this Contest is to create an original emblem to be used as a decorative element for Spartan armor in the Xbox 360 game, Halo: Reach. For purpose of this Contest, each original emblem you create and submit in the Contest will be called an "entry." All eligible entries received will be judged using the criteria in Paragraph 4, and the judges will select one person who will receive the prize described below.
2. Eligibility: You are eligible to enter this Contest if you are:
· a legal resident of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or Canada (but not a resident of Quebec);
· at least thirteen (13) years old at the time of entry; and
· not employed by us, or any of our or their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, participating vendors or advertising or promotion agencies, or anyone working directly on this program, product and promotion.
If you are a minor, you should ask your parent's or legal guardian's permission prior to submitting an entry in this Contest. This Contest is void outside the geographic area identified above and wherever else prohibited by law.
3. Start And End Dates: The Contest begins at 12:01 AM Pacific Time ("PT") on January 22, 2010 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on February 5, 2010 ("Entry Period").
4. Entry Requirements: All entries must be received by 11:59 PM PT on February 5, 2010 to be eligible for judging. An entry must meet the following requirements:
· The Emblem must be on original work of no more than two colors.
· You may not use any existing corporation's logos, trademarks or other identifiable images.
· Images must not contain National flags or symbols, or anything that could be perceived as offensive or insulting.
· Your entry must be something the judges feel would make a worthy addition to the Halo: Reach armor customization suite.
· Your entry must be original, must not have been previously published or submitted as part of any other contest and must have been created and owned exclusively by you.
Entries may not contain, as determined by us, in our sole and absolute discretion, any content that:
· is -blam!-ly explicit, unnecessarily violent or derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group; profane or pornographic;
· promotes alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing) or a particular political agenda;
· is obscene or offensive;
· defames, misrepresents or contains disparaging remarks about other people or companies;
· contains trademarks, logos, or trade dress (such as distinctive packaging or building exteriors/interiors) owned by others;
· contains copyrighted materials owned by others (including photographs, sculptures, paintings, and other works of art or images published on or in websites, television, movies or other media);
· contains materials embodying the names, likenesses, voices, or other indicia identifying any person, (other than the member of your family or community for you have received consent) including, without limitation, celebrities and/or other public or private figures, living or dead;
· communicates messages or images inconsistent with the positive images and/or good will to which we wish to associate; and/or
· violates any law.
We reserve the right to reject any entry, in our sole and absolute discretion, that we determine does not meet the above criteria.
5. How To Submit Your Entry: You may only submit one (1) entry. If you submit more than one (1) entry, all entries submitted after the first entry will be disqualified. To submit your entry, visit http://www.bungie.net and follow the directions provided to register and submit your emblem. Lost, late, incomplete, inaccurate, stolen, misdirected, undelivered and/or garbled entries as well as entries generated by any script, macro or other automated means will be disqualified.
6. The Judging Of Entries: A panel of judges will review all eligible entries received and select one winner based upon the following criteria:
[50%-] Creativity and originality;
[25% -] Design of the emblem
[25% -] Suitability for use as a badge of honor and decoration within the Halo: Reach universe.
The judging process will be overseen by judges from within Bungie. The decisions of these judges are final and binding. If we do not receive a sufficient number of entries meeting the entry requirements listed in these Official Rules, we may, at our discretion, select no winner at all. In the event of a tie between any eligible entries, the tie will be broken by an additional judge who will the judge the entries that are tied based on the criteria listed above.
Important Information About Your Entry: You (or, if a minor, your parent or legal guardian) warrant and represent that:
· your entry is your own original work;
· it has not been previously published or submitted in any other contest;
You waive any claim of infringement (including without limitation copyright, trademark, patent, trade name, trade secret, etc.) against the Promotion Parties (which is defined below) based upon their use of your entry.
In the event of any dispute regarding whether you submitted a particular entry, you must provide us with proof that you are the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the entry in question.
When you submit your entry it becomes our property and it will not be returned.
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· Understand that you are granting us and our designees an irrevocable royalty-free, fully paid up worldwide right and license, in all media (now known or later developed) to: (i) use, review, assess, test and otherwise analyze your entry and all its content in connection with this Contest; and (ii) feature your entry and all its content in connection with the promotion of this Contest and Microsoft products and services.
· forever release the Promotion Parties from any and all claims you might have in connection with the use of your entry; and
· agree to sign any necessary documentation that may be required for us and our designees to make use of the rights you granted above.
· Understand and acknowledge that the Promotion Parties may have developed or commissioned materials similar or identical to your submission and you waive any claims you may have resulting from any similarities to your entry.
· Further, you understand that Microsoft cannot control the incoming information you will disclose to our representatives in the course of entering, or what our representatives will remember about your entry. You also understand that Microsoft will not restrict work assignments of representatives who have had access to your entry. By entering this Contest, you agree that use of information in our representatives' unaided memories in the development or deployment of Microsoft products or services does not create liability for Microsoft under this agreement or trade secret law. You will not receive any compensation or credit for use of your entry, other than what is described in these Official Rules.
· Other than what is set forth above, Microsoft is not claiming any license or ownership rights to your entry.
While we reserve these rights, we are not obligated to use your entry for any purpose, even if it has been selected as a winning entry. If you do (or, if you are a minor, your parent or legal guardian does) not want to grant us these rights to your entry, please do not enter this Contest.
Please note that following the end of this Contest your entry may be posted on a website selected by us for viewing by visitors to that website. The Promotion Parties (which is defined below) are not responsible for any unauthorized use of your entry by visitors to this website. While we reserve these rights, we are not obligated to use your entry for any purpose, even if it has been selected as a winning entry. If you do (or, if you are a minor, your parent or legal guardian does) not want to grant us these rights to your entry, please do not enter this Contest.
7. Winner Notification: If you are the winner (or, if you are a minor, your parent or legal guardian):
· the prize, which is the chance to have your emblem design featured in the game, has no cash value and will simply be implemented in the game software.
· you will notified by phone or by U.S. mail, overnight mail, or e-mail; and
· you may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability/Publicity release, unless prohibited by law, within ten (10) days of date of prize notification.
· If you are a minor in the state in which you reside we will notify your parent or legal guardian, who must sign all documents required under these Official Rules.
If you are a winner and you (i) do not reply to such notification or the notification is undeliverable, (ii) do not return the Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability/Publicity release completed and signed within ten (10) days of date of prize notification or if you (iii) are not otherwise in compliance with these Official Rules, you will be disqualified and, we may, at our discretion, notify a runner-up or, if a random drawing prize, randomly select an alternate winner from among all remaining eligible entries received for that monthly drawing.
If you are a winner and accept the prize, you agree that we and our designees shall have the right to use your name, company name, trademarks and logos, city and state of residence in any and all media now or hereafter known worldwide in perpetuity, without additional compensation, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law.
8. Prize: If you are a winner, your emblem design will be rendered to our specifications and included in the game software as a selectable emblem to decorate multiplayer armor (Estimated Retail Value ("ERV"): US$0). Total ERV of all prizes: US$0.
If you are a winner:
· you may not exchange your prize for cash or other merchandise;
· you may not transfer your prize to someone else. If you do not wish to or cannot accept the prize, it will be forfeited and we may, at our discretion, award it to a runner-up. We may, however, award a prize of comparable or greater value, at our discretion;
· you are responsible for all federal, state, provincial and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes) as well as any other costs and expenses associated with accepting and/or using the prize that are not included above as being part of the prize award;
· you understand you are accepting the prize "as is" with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied by us; and
· you understand that all prize details shall be determined by us.
9. Limitations of Liability: The Promotion Parties are not responsible for any liability, cost or injury incurred by Participants arising out of or in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, the following.
· lost, late, incomplete, inaccurate, stolen, fraudulent, misdirected, undelivered, interrupted, damaged, delayed or postage-due reports, entries, mail or other information;
· any incorrect or inaccurate information or error or defect of any kind regardless of who it is caused by, or the means by which it occurred; or
· equipment, software, network or systems that fail, have viruses or other problems, are breached or that cause injury or damage to participants or their property.
By entering this Contest, you agree to, and hereby release and hold harmless Microsoft, its parent company, affiliates, subsidiaries, and advertising or promotion agencies, and anyone working directly or indirectly on this program, product and promotion, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees and representatives (which for the purpose of these Official Rules will be referred to together as the "Promotion Parties") from any and all liability or any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this Contest or acceptance and use of any prize.
10. General Conditions: This Contest is governed by Washington law. You agree that the jurisdiction and venue for the handling of any disputes or actions arising out of this Contest shall be in the courts of the State of Washington.
If, for any reason, the Contest is not capable of running as planned for any reason, including, without limitation, the reasons set forth above, we reserve the right at our sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest. If a solution cannot be found to restore the integrity of the Contest, we may, at our sole discretion, determine the winners of this Contest using all non-suspect, eligible customer redemption reports and/or entries received (as applicable) before we had to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest.
We may disqualify you from participating in the Contest or winning a prize (and void your participation in the other promotions we may offer) if, in our sole discretion, we determine you are attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest by cheating, deception or other unfair playing practices, or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass us, any other entrant or our representatives or if you are otherwise not in compliance with the terms of these Official Rules. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY YOU OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM YOU TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
11. Winners List : To request a list of winners (available after June 02, 2010), you can send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by July 31, 2010 to: "Halo: Reach Emblem Contest", attn: Winners – Bungie, 218 Main Street PMB 724, Kirkland, WA 98033-6108.
12. Sponsor: This Contest is sponsored by Bungie, LLC, 218 Main Street PMB 724, Kirkland, WA 98033-6108.
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If you're one of the few iPad owners who has yet to set sail on Harebrained-Schemes latest adventures with Crimson: Steam Pirates, here's a few more reasons to give it a go.
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How dare you question us!
Confusion abounds, but we have the balm guaranteed to soothe your aching brains. If you're perplexed about Bungie Mobile or that new boil on the back of your neck, scroll down to get it all sorted out.
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It's official!
Defiant Map Pack FAQ
If you purchased the Defiant Map Pack from Xbox LIVE Marketplace and you haven't experienced a single, solitary problem, congratulations - you can comfortably count yourself among the majority. You don't need to read another word.
If you find yourself in the other camp, don't worry. We've been in direct communication with Microsoft and 343 Industries and they're committed to making sure all your Defiant Map Pack needs are met.
Here are the current technical support topics pertaining to the Defiant Map Pack.
Q. What is this "Defiant Map Pack" you speak of, and how can I get it?
Q: Okay, I gave you my hard earned monies in exchange for one brand spankin' new Defiant Map Pack, but after successfully downloading and installing it, none of the maps show up in the game menu. What gives?
Q. I can play the two multiplayer maps, but the Firefight map "Unearthed" gives me the error "Players failed to load content" when I select it in the lobby. This makes me sad. Bungie, you can make me happy again, right?
Q. Hey! I can't render Defiant Map Pack videos on Bungie.net yet. You hate me, don't you?
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Boosting? Step inside.
Nick from our Test team wanted me to clarify some full party boosting parameters for you. Seems we might have made it sound like you don't have to worry about being caught in our net of online justice as long as you're behavior is contained to a party full of players. It's actually not that simple. Here's the full story:
OKAY: Full Party Boosting
Playing with a full group where nobody is idle and everyone is running around getting kills, headshots, sticks, and sweet rejections. Nobody is AFK.
NOT OKAY - Idle Boosting
Getting into a full or partial party with guests or other Gold accounts who are not manned in order to kill AFKs. Also not acceptable is having EVERYONE AFK to attempt to get Credits for time played.
Got it? Good. As always, more nefarious behavior such as network manipulation is right out. The Banhammer catches that kind of behavior in its sleep - and it is always cranky first thing in the morning. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.
Thank you for your time and attention.
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A little light learning.
So, hopefully you're not completely confused about how to obtain and operate the Noble Map Pack, but if you do have a couple of questions concerning the ins and outs of how our three new maps work in the existing matchmaking environment, click the link to get up to speed.
Noble Map Pack FAQ
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By Rivonia Naidu and Lisa-Marie Els
Sschool pupils in KwaZulu-Natal who are feeling the pressure of the imminent end-of-year examinations and are in need of some encouragement should look no further than the inspirational Wayne Fredericks.
The Southlands Secondary ex-pupil came first in the province in the 2007 matric exams, achieving an incredible aggregate of 98,5 percent.
Although such results are generally achieved by pupils at private schools, Fredericks showed millions around the country that all odds can be overcome and that determination is the real key to success.
Writing additional language papers on Wednesday, on Thursday and Friday, the computer application technology practical on Thursday and the information technology practical on Friday, KZN matric pupils have begun their first matric exam under the new Outcomes Based Education curriculum.
Pupils in other grades begin their exams from next week.
"Every setback is a setup for a comeback," is a motto coined by Fredericks, who believes it is a mantra all pupils, in particular matrics, should take to heart.
"I used it to inspire my friends during exams last year," he said, "and we all passed, so I think it worked!"
Although his family lives in modest circumstances, Fredericks attributes his success to the way he was raised.
"They inspired me to do well," he said, "and taught me how to go about life."
Fredericks thinks the most important lesson he learnt was to compete against himself, rather than others.
"Throughout my life I have worked at bettering myself," he said. "At the end of every term I would look back at my results and aim to improve on them, so I would never compete against anyone else. If I did come first, then so be it. I was just trying to be the best I could be."
Fredericks said matric pupils should not be anxious about the new syllabus.
"View it as your year and don't fixate on previous years," he advised.
"Practise the sections that stand out as important, and you should be fine."
Now an electronic engineering student at UKZN, he believes revision was the cornerstone of his success, and advised this year's matrics to revise as much as possible. However, Fredericks believes that training the body is as important as honing the mind.
"I exercised frequently and made sure I stayed off the junk food. I would also hang out with friends to relax," he said.
Durban psychologists had some handy advice for pupils writing exams.
They said it was important to ensure adequate rest beforehand; to eat healthy food, like fruit and vegetables; and to take breaks to clear the mind and destress.
Psychologist Rita Suliman said once an exam was over, pupils should not immediately throw themselves into studying for the next one. She said pupils should prepare an exam kit containing all the stationery required to write the exams to avoid last-minute panic.
Durban North psychologist James Sharratt said the first thing pupils should understand was that preparation was vital and that some measure of stress before an exam was normal.
"But when the stress and anxiety becomes unbearable, and one can't concentrate, or if a pupil suffers from insomnia as a result, it is important he or she seek professional counselling," Sharratt said.
"If pupils feel severely stressed, they must either tell their parents so they can get help, speak to their life orientation teachers, or call Lifeline for counselling," he said.
He said those pupils who had additional stress at home should seek help from professionals to help them get through the exams.


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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady might be the first person named on the NFL players' court case against the owners, but he wasn't in attendance for Wednesday's preliminary injunction hearing in St. Paul, Minn.
In fact, of the 10 named plaintiffs in the case, five were no-shows, according to NFL Network, including Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Logan Mankins and Osi Umenyiora.
Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel, who was arrested at a casino Monday in Indiana, was present along with Vincent Jackson, Ben Leber, Brian Robison and Von Miller, according to NFL Network.
Attendance was not mandatory for the 10 named plaintiffs.
The players have filed an injunction against the owners to block the lockout, and there are four scenarios that could take place in the hearing.
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A Randomised Multi-centre Study to Compare the Short-term Outcomes of Minimally Invasive and Conventional Surgery in Primary Total Hip Replacement
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|Procedure: DePuy MI System Procedure: Conventional surgical technique
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Randomised, Prospective, Post-Market Surveillance Study Comparing the Outcomes of Minimally Invasive and Conventional Surgical Procedures in Subjects Requiring Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis.
- Number of hours post-operatively after which subjects are first able to mobilise with a frame or crutches [ Time Frame: First post-operative day ]
- Level of assistance required to perform 3 functional tasks (supine to sit, sit to stand and bed to chair transfer)on the second post-operative day [ Time Frame: Second post-operative day ]
- Time taken (in seconds) for subjects to walk 10 metres on the second post-operative day. [ Time Frame: Second post-operative day ]
- Amount of time (in seconds) for which subjects are able to stand on the operative leg on the second post-operative day. [ Time Frame: Second post-operative day ]
- Haematological parameters assessed over a 56 hours post op [ Time Frame: 56 hours post-operatively ]
- Pain levels and wound condition [ Time Frame: Until discharge ]
- Trendelenberg sign [ Time Frame: Until discharge and at 6 weeks ]
- Day of discharge [ Time Frame: Until discharge ]
- Activity levels over specified distances [ Time Frame: Until discharge ]
- Harris Hip score [ Time Frame: 6 weeks, 6 months, 1 yr, 2 yrs, 5 yrs and 10 yrs post-surgery ]
- Oxford Hip score [ Time Frame: 6 weeks, 6 months, 1 yr, 2 yrs, 5 yrs and 10 yrs post-surgery ]
- Radiological analysis [ Time Frame: 6weeks, 6mths, 1yr, 2yrs, 5yrs and 10yrs post-surgery ]
|Study Start Date:
|October 2005
|Study Completion Date:
|November 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: 1
DePuy MI System
Procedure: DePuy MI System
A minimally invasive surgical technique used in total hip replacement.
Active Comparator: 2
Conventional surgical technique
Procedure: Conventional surgical technique
A conventional surgical technique used in total hip replacement
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
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Inclusion Criteria:
i) Male or female subjects, aged between 18 and 75 years inclusive.
ii) Subjects who are able to give voluntary, written informed consent to participate in this investigation and from whom consent has been obtained.
iii) Subjects who in the opinion of the Investigator, are able to understand this investigation, co-operate with the investigational procedures and are willing to return to the hospital for all the required post-operative follow-ups.
iv) Subjects with a primary diagnosis of osteoarthritis.
v) Subjects considered suitable for a primary total hip arthroplasty and are considered suitable for a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
Exclusion Criteria:
i) Subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, have an existing condition that would compromise their participation and follow-up in this study, or extend their time to discharge beyond that required for their hip replacement surgery.
ii) Women who are pregnant.
iii) Subjects who are known drug or alcohol abusers or with psychological disorders that could effect follow-up care or treatment outcomes.
iv) Subjects who have participated in a clinical study with an investigational product in the last 6 month(s).
v) Subjects who are currently involved in any injury litigation claims.
vi) Subjects with a Body Mass Index (BMI) > 30.
vii) Subjects with a malunion, arthrodesis or severe dysplasia with superior femoral head migration.
viii) Subjects requiring a simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty.
ix) Subjects undergoing the second stage of a staged bilateral who are less than 9 months post-arthroplasty
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00208416
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|Rotherham General Hospitals NHS Trust
|Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
|Warwick Hospital NHS Trust
|Warwick, United Kingdom
|Responsible Party:
|DePuy International
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00208416 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|September 13, 2005
|Last Updated:
|May 9, 2016
Keywords provided by DePuy International:
Surgical Technique
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Joint Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Rheumatic Diseases
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UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. (Jul. 9)
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Yosef Tekoah, yesterday conferred with Dr. Ralph Bunche, UN Undersecretary for Special Political Affairs, and handed him a note renewing Israel's request that a new UN envoy that will study conditions of civilian populations in the occupied territories should also look into the condition of Jews in Iraq, Syria and Egypt. Mr. Tekoah met with Dr. Bunche, as Secretary-General U Thant's representative, since Mr. Thant is currently on a tour of European capitals.
Mr. Tekoah told Dr. Bunche, an Israeli source said, that the refusal of the three states to permit an investigation of the status of Jews there is a cause of grave concern for their welfare. The human rights of Jews affected by the Six-Day War deserve the same consideration as other such affected groups, Mr. Tekoah said, and suggested that the UN should not permit itself to be a party to discrimination by allowing its representative to be blocked from probing the status of Jews.
Last year, Mr. Thant sent Nils Goran-Gussing, of Sweden, to look into Arab complaints of Israeli oppression in the occupied zones. Mr. Gussing reported that life there was normal and that the Arab population of East Jerusalem was mingling freely with the Jewish inhabitants of Jerusalem. However, the Egyptian and Syrian Governments refused to permit him to make a first-hand investigation of the situation of Jews in those countries. There is no Jewish community in Jordan. Iraqi Jews are reportedly suffering from virulent discrimination.


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I am an Assistant Professor in the ECEE Department at the University of Colorado where I head up the Next Generation Networks (NGN) Group.
I received my Ph.D. in 2011 from the Electrical Engineering department at Princeton University advised by Jennifer Rexford in the Computer Science department. I was supported by an Intel Ph.D. Fellowship. After Princeton, I spent a year as a post-doc in the Computer and Information Science department at the University of Pennsylvania, working with Jonathan Smith.
My research interest is building reliable and secure networked systems, using a cross-layer approach from networking, computer architecture, operating systems, and distributed systems.
I am looking for strong systems students at all levels. See the NGN group page for more info and current focus.
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Inhibit patient wandering with this efficient alarm.
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This pressure-sensitive chair alarm alerts caregivers whenever a patient rises from a chair.
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Alarm notifies staff or caregiver when user gets out of bed.
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A brightly colored strip directs most residents away from doorways and off limits areas.
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Safety alarm for beds, chairs or wheelchairs. (Replacement Chair Pad Only)
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The Shake-Up System offers visual and tactile alerting when the smoke detector goes off, great for people who are deaf or visually impaired.
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia have devastating effects on activities of daily living as well as memory and cognitive function. As these diseases progress, patients' needs change, and this often places more strain on caregivers.
Perhaps the most serious concern regarding the dementia patient is their tendency to wander and get lost. If not quickly found, victims can suffer serious injury along with dehydration and other health risks. Safety alarms alert caregivers to patient movement, enabling you to keep better track of their whereabouts. This is especially important at night, so that you can rest easier and not lose the sleep you need to function well.
Safety alarms come with different alarms and alarm mechanisms. The right one is the one that fits your circumstances and doesn't increase agitation in your loved one.
Bed alarms, chair pad alarms and seat belt alarms are three of the most common types of designs. There are also different activation systems, the mechanism by which the alarm is set off:
A wireless alarm emits a large, invisible "curtain" that provides a wide area of protection. Look for a unit that mounts easily and has a swivel bracket to adjust the monitoring beam. This is a great option for securing an area without attaching an alarm to your loved one or their bed or chair.
A pull-cord alarm should easily secures to a bed or chair with a clip and feature a pin-style activation cord that is pulled when the user moves; this dislodges the pin from the alarm unit to activate the signal.
A pressure-sensitive alarm sounds when a patient gets up from the bed or chair it was placed on. A pressure-sensitive pad usually connects to an audio alarm.
Some pads such as the Sling Seat Wheelchair Alarm are made specifically for wheelchair use and certain styles require that the alarm be mounted onto the wheelchair with a bracket.
Another option for use in a chair is a seat belt alarm that sounds when the belt is unbuckled. One style is a breakaway lap cushion—if the wearer stands up, the magnetic strap releases on one side of the lap cushion, activating the alarm.
One type of alarm, the Patient Locator Alarm, keeps track of patients prone to wandering—the unit attaches to the wanderer to signal their location to the caregiver.
A totally different option involves alarming doors in the home. Usually this approach includes a brightly colored strip or banner that serves as a visual barrier, not a barricade, to direct the patient away from the doorway or an off-limits area; if he or she tries to leave through the door, the alarm is activated.


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- Evaluation of a multi-element treatment center for early psychosis in the United StatesSarah R Uzenoff
Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 47:1607-15. 2012..This study is a naturalistic, prospective 1-year follow-up of an early psychosis cohort treated in one of the first US-based multi-element treatment centers...
- A preliminary trial of adherence-coping-education (ACE) therapy for early psychosisSarah R Uzenoff
Departments of Psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
J Nerv Ment Dis 196:572-5. 2008..These results lend initial support for the feasibility of ACE Therapy, and suggest that it may have promise in facilitating recovery for individuals recovering from an initial psychotic episode...
- A pilot investigation of the Graduated Recovery Intervention Program (GRIP) for first episode psychosisDavid L Penn
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Department of Psychology, NC, United States
Schizophr Res 125:247-56. 2011..These advantages and the fact that the GRIP intervention demonstrated feasibility and tolerability suggest that this intervention is worthy of further investigation...
- Psychological well-being among individuals with first-episode psychosisSarah R Uzenoff
Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599 3270, USA
Early Interv Psychiatry 4:174-81. 2010..This study examined predictors of psychological well-being among individuals with first-episode psychosis (FEP) and compared it to a non-clinical college-aged comparison group...


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Based out of his Mission District workshop, Plemons is churning out his handmade leather toe straps for messengers and urban cyclists across the globe. Plemons makes each one by hand, cutting the leather, attaching the brass buckles, and stamping it with his signature bird.
In the beginning, it was only local bike messengers who could buy Plemons' goods—and almost all of them did. Catch a glimpse of a messenger's feet as he races by, and chances are you'll see a Plemons Double Toe Strap wrapped around the fixed gear pedal. And it's not just because the straps are so stylish; it's because Plemons revolutionized the toe strap, by adding brass buckle clips that don't let the rider slip out of the pedal (key for fixie riders who skid to brake).
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1641 Irish massacre eye-witness accounts examined
Published on March 8th, 2010 | by Admin2
Academics are starting to reinvestigate the massacre of Protestants in Ireland, which took place in 1641,by studying documented eye-witness accounts.
University language experts have been given a grant of £334,000 to pore over thousands of witness accounts of massacres following the 1641 rebellion.
The Protestant death toll was most recently put at between 4,000 and 12,000, mainly in Ulster.
However, there have been allegations that accounts of the killings were exaggerated for propaganda purposes.
Four thousand depositions corresponding to about 20,000 pages which have been locked away in Trinity College Dublin (TCD) since 1741, have been transcribed into digital format over the past two years.
The research team will use IBM technology, known as "dirty text" analysis software, to examine and cross-reference names, places, words and phrases.
2 Responses to 1641 Irish massacre eye-witness accounts examined
I'm not surprised. In my Tudor & Stuart class in university I remember going over some of the accounts, especially the popularized ones, and remarking just how repetitious they seemed. Lots of babies on spikes, naturally.


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NAIROBI, Kenya — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton this week visits Africa, where she's expected to show support for the government of Somalia, renew political pressure on Zimbabwe and raise awareness of sexual violence in Congo.
Clinton's 11-day, seven-country tour reflects the range of U.S. strategic interests in Africa — from humanitarian relief to trade agreements — and follows President Barack Obama's brief visit to Ghana last month, when he urged Africans to take greater responsibility for lifting themselves up from poverty, conflict and corruption.
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Beautiful gun!!
That's a real beauty. Congratulations. I have shot both guns. Side by side. Perhaps I'm only a purist when it comes to scotch lol. For me, my 686, feels better, looks better and can throw slightly hot magnum loads with deadly precision all day long. The 19 is just as accurate (but from what I've read, may not be suited for a steady diet of magnums??) but does not instill the same confidence and security as when I'm looking down the sights of my 686. I love my single action SBH too , but that's just a beast of a different story. So, Aid...tell me, what would you consider the right price on my 19? Just out of curiosity, ballpark it for me please. Lets conservatively put it at 95% condition, with all of the extras. What are your thoughts?
Arlie, those are gorgeous guns as well!! As for my wife, well I can't really fault her. She truly is my better half and with the political climate surrounding guns lately, I may have made a few more purchases than normal. She's not wrong, one of has to be the responsible one lol. Fact is I detest the polymer guns. Of all of the weapons in my safe, not a single piece of Tupperware
but I am a sig guy through and through. Whether it's the absurdity of the name......2SUM, the near perfect balance for a small lightweight gun, or just a wild hair on my part(which I don't think it is) I am lusting after that gun, and aside from getting my first 1911 years ago, that almost never happens. Lol.
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Police: Missing Apex man killed in hit-and-run
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Raleigh, N.C. — A body found along westbound Interstate 40/440 in Raleigh Tuesday afternoon has been identified as a missing Apex man, police said. The death of Weston Michael Vandemerwe, 23, is being investigated as a hit-and-run crash.
A work crew found the body near a guardrail along the highway, between Hammond Road and South Saunders Street, at about 4 p.m. At least 15 police officers from both Raleigh and Apex, as well as the City-County Bureau of Identification, responded to the scene before confirming it was Vandemerwe.
The ramp from Hammond Road and the right two lanes of the highway were closed for several hours, causing traffic backups in the area.
Vandemerwe left The Oxford bar on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, friends said. He and his girlfriend, Kaitlyn Holmes, argued outside the bar, and she got in a cab.
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Body of missing Apex man found along I-40 in Raleigh
Vandemerwe's mother, Becky Daly, said two Shaw University students told her that they saw him lying on the ground outside the convention center early Saturday, but that he declined any help.
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Carl Rowan; double standards....
I recall a event many years ago where a gun-control loving, anti-2A newspaper writer in the metro Washington DC area; Carl Rowan(check spelling) was exposed as a fraud when he used a HANDGUN to scare away a prowler next to his backyard pool. Rowan was exposed as a 2 faced jerk. He claimed the handgun was given to him by his son(a former FBI Special Agent) for protection.
I'm not sure of her name but I also read a item of gun control group exec who got a lot of bad PR because she got her son a AR rifle as a gift.
I watched a older YouTube video of a anti-gun rally where a state senator from CA spoke. In the clip's description the member wrote that the CA elected offical's young daughter was arrested & facing trial for armed robbery.
I'm sure there are a lot more examples out there.
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Davidson Community Players announces open auditions for its summer comedy Unnecessary Farce by Paul Slade Smith. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 20th and Wednesday, May 21st at 7:00pm at the Armour Street Theatre located at 307 Armour Street in Davidson. The audition will consist of cold readings from the script. Participants should bring a resume or list of theatre experience, a recent photo, and a list of conflicts. Rehearsals will begin in early June. No prior acting experience is required and novice actors are encouraged to audition. The production will run July 17th -27th.
In this hilarious comedy there are two cops, three crooks and eight doors. What could go wrong? In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two earnest but bumbling undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there's some confusion as to who's in which room, who's being videotaped, who's taken the money, who's hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps disrobing.
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• Karen Brown: Female, 30s-40s. An accountant who usually has a very professional demeanor, but seems unable to keep herself in control today.
• Mayor Meekly: Male, 40s to 70s. A sweet, gentle fellow, who seems very innocent.
• Agent Frank: Male, 20s to 50s. Town Hall head of Security. Although he can seem confident and even gruff, in moments of crisis he is easily reduced to a very frightened man
• Todd: Male, 20s to 60s. Speaks with a pronounced Scottish accent. A professional hit man whose accent gets thicker the angrier he gets, until he's completely indecipherable.
• Mary Meekly: Female, 40s to 70s. The Mayor's wife. Small statured, she seems very sweet natured, and a good match for her husband the mayor.
Age ranges are guidelines but all who are interested are encouraged to audition. Perusal copies of the script are available in the DCP office. For additional information regarding auditions, please contact Debra Baron, Artistic Director at 704 892-7953 or email email@example.com.
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I'm a completely different person because of my education, which I think is the whole point of a liberal arts institution. It's been extremely transformative.
"I came to Bucknell because I was given the opportunity to establish a great connection as a Presidential Fellow. It would allow me to be involved with the University on a deeper level by starting an internship right away. I was placed with Prof. Carmen Gillespie in the Griot Institute for Africana Studies, and we immediately clicked. Soon she and I started developing the Griot Storytelling Project.
"The project is a webpage of audio collections where Bucknell students, faculty and staff tell a story about themselves. People want to be heard. They want to tell their stories and they want to hear stories. It's the way we communicate — through meaningful stories.
"The whole point behind this project is that it exists. It gives you a space to go and see faces that you pass every day and develop a deeper understanding of them. You get a flash of their consciousness and are able to make a real human connection. We crave connection outside of the classroom. I call it 'real talk.' This is an opportunity for people to become vulnerable. When they walk into the room to make their recording I say, 'Tell me something real and cool about yourself. Tell me something you've never told anybody.'
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Prep sports roundup: JCC boys fall on hardwood, Luverne girls freeze L-D-C
MAPLE RIVER — A strong Minnehaha Academy team clipped Jackson County Central 71-42 Saturday in the third place game of the Maple River Boys Basketball Tournament.
On Friday, JCC lost to Maple River 65-55.
In the Saturday contest, 15 points apiece from JaVonni Bickman and Simeon Davis led the way for Minnehaha Academy. The Redhawks led 39-27 at halftime and outscored the Huskies 32-15 the rest of the way.
Senior center Jon Harmening led Jackson County Central with 14 points and 15 rebounds, and teammate Brady Place scored 12 points and had seven rebounds.
In Friday's game, Harmening — who went over the 1,000-point scoring mark Dec. 2 in the team's season opener against Granada-Huntley-East Chain — scored 18 points and pulled down 14 boards. Darnell Taylor-Breck had 14 points with five assists and Place scored 10 points.
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R-T-R 56, Adrian 47
ADRIAN — Three Russell-Tyler-Ruthton players scored in double figures to lead their team to a 56-47 victory Saturday against Adrian.
Destinee Strand tallied 14 points, Justine Passail 13 and Kaylie Nielsen 12 as R-T-R advanced to 1-2 on the season.
Elizabeth Thier scored 15 points while pulling down 10 rebounds and dishing out five assists for Adrian. Bailey Grussing added 14 points for the Dragons, now 0-2.
Adrian 21 47
Boys hockey
Luverne 7, L-D-C 2
LITCHFIELD — Scoring at least two goals in every period, the Luverne boys hockey team bested Litchfield-Dassel-Cokato, 7-2.
Chaz Smedsrud had two goals and an assist. Gunnar Olson had two goals and two assists. Jaxon Nelson had a goal and an assist. And Jake Aukes had two goals.
Luverne 2 2 3 — 7
Girls hockey
Luverne 3, L-D-C 2
LITCHFIELD —The Luverne girls hockey team scored two unanswered third period goals to beat Litchfield-Dassel-Cokato 3-2.
The Cardinals trailed 1-0 following a goal scored by L-D-C junior Kalley Spreiter in the first period. Each team traded goals in the second period before Luverne made its move.
Spreiter, freshman Mariah Aukes and sophomore Madisyn Dingmann each recorded goals for Luverne. Assists for the Cards were credited to Madilyn Oye and sophomore Makayla Sterrett.
Luverne now stands at 7-2 overall and is 2-0 in Southwest Conference contention. It travels to Albert Lea Tuesday night.
Luverne 0 1 2 —3
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MORRIS —Windom Area let one get away in overtime, losing 4-3 to Morris/Benson on the road.
The Eagles trailed 2-0 following the first period and came back, scoring a goal in the second period and two in the third to send the game to overtime knotted at three apiece.
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