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Kylie Women's One Piece Swimsuit in Pineapple Pink Print
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Fabrication: Italian Polyester/Elastane (high-performance fabric)
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Colour: Pineapple Pink Print / Hot Pink
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Thick and supportive back and shoulder straps
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North American Ethnology
Dr. Peter Whiteley (Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of New Mexico 1982) is Curator of North American Ethnology.
Dr. Whiteley studies the cultures, social structures, social histories, and environmental relations in Native North America from the 17th century to the present.
Dr. Whiteley's research on Native North American societies and histories is based on field ethnography and archival documents: principally the Hopi of northern Arizona, where he began fieldwork in 1980; Cayuga and other Six Nations Iroquois in northeastern North America, beginning in 1999; Hupa in northwestern California, beginning in 1993; and Eastern and Western Pueblos beginning in the late 1970s. He continues to publish on society, culture, and history in all these regions. He has also worked extensively for Native American communities, especially in regard to land and resource rights. His most recent major work concerns a reconstruction of the social forces and historical processes at work in the split of the Third Mesa Hopi town of Orayvi in 1906: The Orayvi Split: a Hopi Transformation, Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, 87, 2008. He is currently engaged in an extensive comparison of the evolution of kinship systems cross-culturally, especially of Crow-Omaha type, in collaboration with Dr. Ward Wheeler (Curator of Invertebrate Zoology, AMNH), a project funded by the National Science Foundation.

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Investment Worries
Having watched numerous broadband operators crash and burn, venture capitalists are reluctant to plunk down the money it would take to build these networks. Howard Anderson, senior managing director of YankeeTek Ventures in Cambridge, Mass., has already lost a few million dollars on one Wi-Fi investment and doesnt want to try another. "Its an interesting technology, but I dont think theres a viable business model," he says.
Meanwhile, the public markets are in no mood to fund commercial Wi-Fi services either; not after having seen hundreds of billions of dollars evaporate with the collapse of WorldCom, Global Crossing and the like. And cellular carriers, whom many in the Wi-Fi industry believe will come to their rescue, are too busy holding their own heads above water to spend money creating an entirely new national service any time soon.
Several large companies—including IBM, Intel, AT&T Wireless, Verizon Communications and Cingular—are said to be discussing the possibility of creating a national Wi-Fi service. But the talks, dubbed "Project Rainbow," have not been publicly confirmed by those involved. A spokesman for AT&T Wireless says the company is looking at Wi-Fi, but one of the challenges of creating a national Wi-Fi service is that no one has put together a financial model thats economically feasible.
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That hasnt stopped a number of entrepreneurs from trying. Austin, Texas-based WayPort is one of the largest Wi-Fi operators, with sites in the public areas of 450 hotels and four airports. But expansion has slowed considerably in the last nine months. WayPort used to build and operate Wi-Fi networks in hotels at no cost to the hotels, even kicking back a portion of the subscription revenue to the hotel. "Who wouldnt take that deal?" asks Dave Vucina, CEO of WayPort. Turns out that model is no longer viable. Now WayPort will put in a new hot spot only if the hotel pays the cost of the T1 line and base stations. "The capital markets changed, which caused us to revisit our business," says Vucina. Other casualties include MobileStar Network Corp., once one of the fastest growing Wi-Fi operators, which was forced into Chapter 11 bankruptcy last fall after failing to secure additional financing.


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How to Gather Stories
(This is cross-posted from the July 12th edition of Stanford Social Innovation Review, where it originally appeared.)
Guest Post: Thaler Pekar
I frequently write about the communicative power of story, and the insights that organizations can glean from listening to story and exploring narrative. But what is a real story, and how do you go about gathering some?
I discourage labeling anything and everything as a story, because it demeans the exquisite tool that is a true story. A story isn't an opinion statement ("Social innovation is the future."). It isn't a slogan ("We're as American as apple pie"). And it isn't a message point ("Acme is the leading innovator").
Stories are accounts of incidents and events, however brief. A story allows the audience to see something happen to someone or something. So, how do you gather powerful and persuasive stories from colleagues, customers, donors, grantees, and even yourself? Here are a few starting points.
In Person
Ask: "Tell me about a time…" By asking about a discrete moment in time, you encourage the sharing of experience and the details and emotion that accompany the recollection.
Ask for superlatives. Think about your first day at work. Or your most delightful site visit. Think about the happiest memory you have of working with your team. And think about your worst experience: volunteering.
We tend to remember the superlative moments in our lives. Probe for those experiences. Ask for heightened emotional moments. Emotion is often referred to as the "glue" of memory. Ask people about moments when they have felt connected, surprised, or touched. Ask for "Aha!" moments of epiphany and for turning points.
You can also share a story of your own—and then be quiet. Sit back, and transfer all your attention to the person with whom you just shared your story. Most likely, you will hear one in return. If necessary, ask: "Does that story remind you of anything?"
In Writing
The same tips apply when asking people to write stories. Make it clear that you are asking for a discrete moment in time. You don't want a historical overview, lots of unnecessary context, or a story about a story; you are aiming to gather an account of something that happened to someone or something. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which is currently gathering stories for its 40th Anniversary, provides a good example—it is asking for descriptions of "a particular significant event or impact."
Another example is the Medicare Rights Center, which prompts people who are submitting a story to follow a specific outline:
I. Please tell us your story in your own words.
II. What steps did you take to address the problem?
III. What results did you get?
These prompts result in a classic conflict, attempted solution, resolution narrative arc. Think about asking would-be writers to follow a similar storytelling arc. I also recommend reminding them that their stories should contain a character and be clearly set someplace at a noted time—for example, the first day of school or last Saturday.
On Video
Yup, the same tips apply to gathering stories via video and film. Remind people before they go on camera that they are about to recount a moment in time, as if they are sharing it with a close friend. Provide a time limit, ideally no more than three minutes, and encourage the sharing of even shorter stories. Suggest that your storyteller determines the last line of his or her story before the camera rolls (if we don't know where we're going, we're more likely to get lost along the way).
Here are some fantastic examples of powerful stories, simply shared, on behalf of Oxfam. This series of public service ads features celebrities sharing stories about emotional moments in their lives, prompted by an object.
Also take a look at this great series of stories produced as a hospital advertising campaign. I especially like Matt Long's story. He wrote a 300-page book on his accident and recovery, and has toured extensively in support of it. He has many stories to tell, and here he recounts one simple one, much to the compliment of New York Presbyterian Hospital.
You will learn a lot by gathering and analyzing stories from clients, donors, grantees, board members, colleagues, and staff members. You will also confer tremendous respect on your audience when—rather than merely asking for their opinions or statements of belief—you demonstrate genuine interest in their lives.
Communications Network member Thaler Pekar is the principal partner of Thaler Pekar & Partners.


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Career Day rescheduled
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 2:00 AM
Pittsburg, KS
Pittsburg State University's Office of Career Services has decided not to take any chances with the winter storm headed our way and has rescheduled Thursday's Spring Career Day for Wednesday, March 13.
"It was disappointing, but the best course of action," said Mindy Cloninger, director of Career Services. "We had employers coming from New Jersey, California, Texas, Michigan and places in between, so even if the weather here turns out to be not all that bad, they would have had to travel through places where it could be treacherous."
Cloninger said rescheduling the event was especially disappointing because they had nearly 90 employers wanting to meet PSU students. It was a record number.
"We were prepared to expand Career Day into areas of the student center we hadn't used before," Cloninger said.
Cloninger said Career Services was fortunate to find a date so near on which the student center was available.
"We know employers are eager to meet our students and we are hopeful the new date works into their schedules," Cloninger said.


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In 2011, Nadia Makram, 13, was walking home from church near her working-class Cairo neighborhood when she vanished.
Her mother, Martha, went to the police, who refused to file a report. Soon after, Martha received a call demanding $15,000. She went back to the police, who registered a complaint but noted only Nadia's disappearance.
When the police did nothing, Martha gathered money from family and friends and traveled to a village 65 miles south.
Martha met Nadia's 48-year-old kidnapper in the home of the local mayor. After she handed over the money, the men showed her what they called a "marriage certificate." Nadia, they said, had converted to Islam and married her abductor. Martha left empty-handed—an increasingly common story among Coptic Christians. Abductions have increased sharply in the past few months.
Nadia's case is being followed by the Association for Victims of Abductions and Enforced Disappearances (AVAED), which has documented 500 similar cases since the 2011 revolution. Hers appears to be a straight kidnapping, but AVAED says these are only a small proportion of disappearances. Sixty percent of them begin with a love relationship built on false pretenses.
"The girls are told, 'What will your family do to you if you go back to them? Convert to Islam so we can be together,' " said Ebram Louis, founder of AVAED. Kept against their will, Louis says, some of the girls are later found in brothels.
But some kidnappings turn out to be runaway stories instead. If a young Copt has found a Muslim lover, her shamed family may invent a tale of kidnapping by Muslim extremists.
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Fur and Feathers Animal-Friendly Board Game (Made in USA)
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Fur & Feathers is NOT YOUR TYPICAL BOARD GAME! It's a fun, fact-filled game about animals and how our everyday choices can affect their lives. The object of the game is to be the first player to save one of each of the five animals. Players can do so by correctly answering animal fact questions, visiting the Cafe, visiting the Animal Shelter and adopting a pet or by the luck of the spinner at The Farm. There are plenty of ways to win the game but strategy and a little luck can help too!
The game includes: 1 Large - 20 x 20 bright, colorful game board, 50 Animal Fact Cards, 25 Score Sheets, 6 playing pawns, 2 attachable spinners, 1 die and 1 instruction sheet.
This educational board game is rated for ages 6 and up with some reading required. However, the instruction sheet includes an alternative, non-reading way to play and children as youngs a 4 years old LOVE this game but need to play with an adult. Fur & Feathers teaches counting, reading, comprehension, strategy, compassion, responsibility and sharing.
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Canyon City News. (Canyon City, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, August 21, 1903
Description: Weekly newspaper from Canyon City, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 21, 1903
Creator: Brandon, Walter R.
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APOPKA, Fla. - A Local 6 investigation continues to highlight school bus drivers getting caught on camera running red lights.
Apopka police released videos from the 22 red-light cameras installed across the city. Among them, several Orange County Public School buses were seen driving through intersections after the light turned red.
The buses were found in violation of red lights at three intersections: Rock Springs Road and Martin Street; Rock Springs Road and East Welch Road; and Piedmont Wekiwa Road and Orange Blossom Trail.
Paula Hudnall regularly drives through one of the busy intersections.
"That's a dangerous intersection. I know a lot of crashes happen there," said Hudnall.
Local 6 showed the videos to parents, who asked what OCPS plans to do about these violations.
The district said it is reviewing rules that govern bus drivers and their punishments. The three bus drivers in the videos received "progressive discipline," according to OCPS, which means they received a written reprimand and paid the fine. They were also counseled afterward with a folllow-up of written directives.
Parents believe that's not enough.
"I think that's horrible. We trust our school buses to be taking our kids to school and to be in a safe environment, getting them there safe. It's disgusting seeing that on TV," said Dominique LeBoeuf. "I want them to do something about it."
Knowing how dangerous her local intersection can be, Hudnall advocates a strict one-strike policy if a bus driver runs a red light.
"If they're running a red light with kids on the bus, that's not right. They should be fired," said Hudnall.
It is unclear if any students were on any of the buses shown in the violations.
An update from an OCPS spokeswoman said the senior director of transportation is still working to rewrite the Safe Driver Plan.
Copyright 2013 by ClickOrlando.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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Fianna Fáil has chosen two candidates to contest the European elections in the Midlands-North West region.
Sitting MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher and Meath Senator Thomas Byrne were selected by more than 600 party members at a convention in Mullingar, Co Westmeath on Saturday.
Pat the Cope Gallagher from Burtonport in Donegal currently represents the Ireland North West region at the European Parliament. He has previously represented the people of Donegal South West in Dáil Éireann where he served as Minister of State across several Departments.
Senator Thomas Byrne, a father of three from east Meath, represented the people of Co Meath in Dáil Éireann between 2007 and 2011. He was elected to Seanad Éireann in 2011, where he currently holds the position of Fianna Fáil's Spokesperson on Public Expenditure.
Mr Gallagher said, "I have been extremely proud to represent the Irish people at the European Parliament for a total of 13 years. It would be a privileged to continue in this role. My key priority is to increase the focus on job creation and growth in the North West and Midlands regions. It is vital that we leverage the funding available in the European Budget to support towns and villages that have not benefited from any recovery. I also believe we need a far greater focus on supporting our SMEs, which are the engine of growth in the Irish economy. Europe must have a strong role in this."
Senator Byrne commented, "Europe has the resources to make an impact on the challenges facing our people, but I believe that over the last decade Europe's creativity, energy and direction have all suffered as the institutions struggled and largely failed to cope with the emerging financial crisis. There is now an opportunity for new voices to renew that European vision and articulate a vision for the future of our country in Europe. I believe I have the experience, passion and ideas to be a voice for the Irish people in Europe and I look forward to making my case to the people of the Midlands and North West."
Addressing party members in Mullingar, the Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin said members have selected a first rate ticket for the Midlands-North West constituency.
Deputy Martin said, "The unanimous selection of Pat the Cope Gallagher is a fitting tribute to the great work he has done over not just the last five years but also his entire career. Pat the Cope has gone before the people in national or European election on 11 occasions and he's won every time. You don't build up a record like that just by being a good campaigner – it comes from delivering for the people.
"It's great that he will be joined on the ticket by one of our most dynamic representatives and indeed one of the most effective legislators in Leinster House, senator Thomas Byrne. In the face of an ever more arrogant and out of touch government he hasn't stepped back from the fight. He has been a leader on issues which are vital for ordinary people. Thomas has helped draft over a dozen pieces of legislation to help families trapped in debts they simply cannot manage.
"Over the last three years Fianna Fáil has taken the lead in pushing for real reform in Europe. While the other Irish parties have spent their time conforming to the existing agenda we've been willing to set out a new approach of a Europe which works for its citizens. We have just the right set of candidates to take this message to the doors."


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Applying Environmental Justice Concepts—Contextualized Essay Options
This activity was selected for the On the Cutting Edge Reviewed Teaching Collection
This activity has received positive reviews in a peer review process involving five review categories. The five categories included in the process are
- Scientific Accuracy
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For this assignment, students will be applying insights they have gained from reading and discussing a series of essays on topics surrounding environmental justice that are found in Environmental Ethics, 6th ed. by Louis P. Pojman and Paul Pojman (Wadsworth, 2012). Students will not only be able to demonstrate their understanding of the issues surrounding environmental justice, but they will also explore ways to share these insights in somewhat realistic contexts where the principles might be "applied" in a meaningful setting. While this particular activity is based on a specific text, it could easily be adapted to many different readings related to the topic of environmental justice.
Learning Goals
Specific goals for the essay include:
-Explicate three to four arguments related to an essay(s) on a topic in chapter on environmental justice.
-Critically assess the strengths and weakness of the arguments presented.
-Demonstrate how the concepts can be applied in diverse settings in academia and beyond.
Context for Use
The assignment occurs two thirds to three fourths of the way through the course. By this time, students are familiar with the nature of philosophical arguments and have basic understanding of philosophical and ethical concepts as they are often found in environmental ethics literature. As the students are working on their essays, we are discussing several of the relevant essays in our class settings. Sometimes we work through an article through a large-group Socratic dialogue. Other times I will break the class into groups to discuss different articles and/or to discuss rival perspectives on the same article. In most, if not all, of these discussions, we seek to first exposit the analysis and arguments in the articles. We then critically engage the ideas presented, often considering their practical implications.
Because this assignment, as currently used, focuses more on the concepts, there is not a major focus on data used to support any proposals that the students make in their essay. By introducing new skills and tools into the project (especially in terms of the geoscience resources), the proposals the students make might be more concretely developed.
NOTE: Grade Level is 14-15
Description and Teaching Materials
Chapter 9: Race, Class, Gender: Environmental Justice, Ecofeminism, and Indigenous Rights
Chapter Readings:
"Overcoming Racism in Environmental Decision Making," by Robert D. Ballard
"Just Garbage: The Problem of Environmental Racism," by Peter S. Wenz
"Deceiving the Third World: The Myth of Catching Up," by Maria Mies
"Environmental Risks, Rights, and the Failure of Liberal Democracy: Some Possible Remedies," by Laura Westra
"All Our Relations: Native Struggles for Land and Life," by Winona Laduke
"Indigenous Knowledge and Technology: Creating Environmental Justice in the Twenty-First Century," by Linda Robyn
"Earth Democracy," by Vandana Shiva
"The Power and Promise of Ecofeminism," by Karen J. Warren
"Earth Charter: From Global Ethics to International Law," introduced by Laura Westra
From these essays, students will select one of the essay options and craft a paper that demonstrates the extent to which he or she understands the relevant arguments and can suggest how they might apply to the specified context set out in the writing scenarios Environmental Justice Issue Essay Assignment (Microsoft Word 28kB Mar18 13)
Teaching Notes and Tips
I then look for a substantive critical assessment of the ideas presented. Stronger essays will have more detailed and creative explanations about the assessment of the issues under discussion.
Next I consider how successful the student was at taking the specific scenario into consideration. Stronger essays tend to be better at this skill. If a student merely talks about the ideas, that weakens the overall effect of the essay.
Finally, I consider the technical aspects of the essay (following instructions, grammar, clarity, etc.).


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Eliot Laurence Spitzer (born June 10, 1959) is an American lawyer, former Democratic Party politician, and political commentator. He is currently the co-host of In the Arena, a talk-show and punditry forum broadcast on CNN. He served as the 54th Governor of New York from January 2007 until his resignation on March 17, 2008 in the wake of the exposure of his involvement as a client in a high-priced prostitution ring. Prior to being elected governor, Spitzer served as New York State Attorney General.
Spitzer was born and raised in The Bronx, to real estate tycoon Bernard Spitzer. He attended Princeton University for undergraduate studies and then Harvard Law School for his Juris Doctor. It was there that he met his future wife, Silda Wall. He went on to work for the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and subsequently the Manhattan District Attorney's office to pursue organized crime. He launched the investigation that brought down the Gambino family's control over Manhattan's garment and trucking industries. In 1992, Spitzer left to work at the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and, later, Constantine and Partners.
In the 1998 election, Spitzer defeated incumbent Republican Dennis Vacco by a slim margin to become New York State Attorney General. His campaign was financed by a controversial multi-million dollar loan from his father. As attorney general, Spitzer prosecuted cases relating to corporate white collar crime, securities fraud, internet fraud and environmental protection. He most notably pursued cases against computer chip price fixing, investment bank stock price inflation, predatory lending practices by mortgage lenders, fraud at American International Group, and the 2003 mutual fund scandal. He also sued Richard Grasso, the former chairman of the New York Stock Exchange over a compensation package perceived to be excessive.


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A woman charged last month with killing her 1-year-old grandson and injuring another grandchild by rubbing methadone on their gums was mistakenly released from the Baltimore jail last week.
Mark Cheshire, a spokesman for the Baltimore State's Attorney's Office, said a prosecutor mistakenly dropped charges that included second-degree murder, first-degree child abuse and multiple counts of assault. Towanda Reaves, 50, was released Saturday and turned herself back into police on Wednesday, according to Cheshire and Reaves' attorney.
Cheshire said that Reaves' case was being transferred Friday from District Court to Circuit Court after prosecutors sought a grand jury indictment. But instead of marking the case as transferred, a prosecutor in the State's Attorney's Office mistakenly dropped the charges, leading Baltimore City Detention Center to release Reaves from custody the next day.
Reaves' attorney, Marc Minkove, said Reaves contacted his office after she was released and they made arrangements for her to turn herself in Wednesday. As Reaves was being released by jail authorities, "she told them she didn't think that was correct," Minkove said. "They said, 'that's what we have' and released her."
Reaves put the two young grandchildren, a 1-year-old boy and a girl just a few months older than him, to bed on July 4 and when she checked on them early the next morning, the boy was not breathing, police said. Both children were taken to Sinai Hospital, where the boy was pronounced dead and the girl found to be suffering from methadone poisoning. The children were never identified by police.
Police said Reaves admitted rubbing methadone on their gums, and she was charged in early August after the state medical examiner determined the boy had died from methadone intoxication.
Cheshire did not identify the prosecutor who dropped the charges and declined to comment on whether that person would face discipline.
"We've given the District Court prosecutors a reminder of what the proper procedure is and that it does not include [dropping the charges]," Cheshire said.
Reaves is currently being held without bail, Minkove said. Minkove declined to comment on her pending case.
Several other people have been mistakenly released from city correctional facilities in recent months, though for different reasons. In July, a man captured in Baltimore after being wanted in the killing of a homeless man in Pennsylvania was mistakenly released from jail after a city judge's order. In mid-August, two men held on drug-related charges were released mistakenly released, an incident under investigation.


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Struggling Johnson designated for assignment
OAKLAND -- The $10 million experiment is over.
Veteran reliever Jim Johnson was designated for assignment by the A's on Thursday morning, marking the end of a turbulent eight-month tenure in Oakland.View Full Game Coverage
OAKLAND -- The $10 million experiment is over.
Veteran reliever Jim Johnson was designated for assignment by the A's on Thursday morning, marking the end of a turbulent eight-month tenure in Oakland.View Full Game Coverage
The fallen closer, relieved of his ninth-inning duties just two weeks into the season, exits with a Major League-worst 6.92 ERA -- and an uncertain future. Johnson should easily clear waivers, because of his hefty price tag, and likely be released.
Even if he was offered a Minor League assignment, an improbable proposition, Johnson has enough service time to decline it and become a free agent.
Either way, his time with the organization is considered over.
"It started out bad for him, and he just couldn't get into a spot where he could find himself and not have to think about some of the failures," said manager Bob Melvin. "It just kept snowballing on him.
"A lot of times, when you get dug into a hole like this, maybe the best thing for him is a breath of fresh air. It wouldn't surprise me if somebody picked him up and he started to pitch much better."
Johnson came to the A's in a trade with the Orioles having compiled a Major League-best 101 saves over his previous two seasons, but he struggled right away in his new home and never looked entirely comfortable at the Coliseum.
His final appearance in green and gold Wednesday night unfortunately spelled out his season to this point. At a time when Melvin needed to save his overworked bullpen, Johnson entered with a seven-run lead and couldn't get an out, surrendering four runs while facing as many batters.
His WHIP soared to 2.06, his opponents' average to .353, and on Thursday morning he walked into the A's clubhouse only to be diverted to the manager's office. Soon, he was telling teammates goodbye, though he didn't stick around to speak to the media.
"You could tell he took it pretty hard, and rightfully so," said reliever Luke Gregerson. "I think, along with other players here, we know he's a lot better than the results that he got this year. Don't know how it happened, don't know why it happened. I think, ultimately, he'll be fine moving forward if he wants to continue playing. He's way too good to have struggled."
"It's a really tough feeling going out there when it seems like everything's going against you," added closer Sean Doolittle, "and for him to have to deal with that pretty much all season, all the while when he was working on stuff and doing so many things to try to find answers and get a fix, I just felt really bad for him. I wish there was something we could've done or figure out a way to right the ship."
Given his track record, Johnson's ongoing struggles were mystifying. His sinker wasn't in top form on occasion, but there's thought he also ran into bad luck more often than not -- and in front of a relentless home crowd that showered him with boos from his first day on.
No matter, he wasn't performing, and Melvin ran out of ways to use him.
"It's not like he wasn't accountable, though," Melvin said. "It's not like he didn't feel bad about it. I just couldn't get him in a spot where he could get on a roll. I feel awful about it, too, because it's my job to get him in a position to succeed. It just didn't happen here. It's not like the stuff was any different. He just had a tough time showing some consistency here."
"That was one of the things I respected about him most, the attitude and the work ethic he continued to bring to the field every day despite the fact his numbers might not have been there," said Doolittle, an All-Star who has thrived in the closer's role in place of Johnson. "He kept his head down and continued to try to find answers."
The A's will pay the remainder of Johnson's salary, a large chunk of change for a small-market team -- but a necessity in weeding out what grew into something of a bad seed on this first-place team.
"Sometimes when you're struggling, a chance of scenery can only help," said Gregerson. "It's a fresh start. But you feel for him. We've all talked about how the fans booed him. We think it's wrong on their part. You gotta stick up for your players, your team, and the more positive energy you get, the quicker things can turn around.
"He's too good to be doing as bad as he was, and I think a little positive energy could've gone a long way."
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com.


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Making the Decision about Adoption
For some, deciding to adopt can be a reluctant step into a world of strangers. For others, it's a natural next step to parenthood. If you've experienced infertility, you may have already considered adoption.
One major hurdle that many couples and singles must make is giving up their dreams of a baby born of their lifeblood. This grief process can take months, even years.
"How can I welcome a 'stranger' into my heart?" you may ask. Take time to explore your feelings. Be gentle with yourself. Getting to "yes" in adoption requires looking at your fears and concerns. Some common questions:
- How will I know if the birth mother has taken care of herself during pregnancy? What if she smoked? took drugs? drank alcohol?
- Will my parents and family love my child as much as his/her cousins?
- Will I be able to love this child fully?
- Will my child yearn to reunite with his/her birth mother and eventually search for her?
- Will the adoption social worker "approve" me?
- What about the baby's gene pool? Will some congenital illness surface later on? Will Baby be as intelligent as me?
- Do I want a baby from another country or culture, or one who looks like me?
- Can I afford it?
Welcome these questions.
- Explore them on the Internet, with friends, a therapist, or support group.
- Seek out others who've adopted. Talk with them freely.
Uncertainties can often mingle with a sense of joy of laying your hands on a longed-for baby. To borrow from the infertility literature, "Adoption might not be a first choice, but it doesn't make it second best."
Good places to start exploring adoption options are the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, and U.S. Deptartment of Health and Human Services.
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D Alishouse replied on Permalink
This is truly a difficult
This is truly a difficult step for some and not so difficult for others. Even if you struggle with what adoption means to you and your spouse, how the health of the birth mother will affect your baby and all of that you should feel confident that once the step is taken, adoption is just as miraculous and just as joyous an event as giving birth.
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This has been posted on behalf of the Indianapolis reproductive gynecology clinic, American Health Network reproductive medicine, providing a Female Reproductive Endocrinologist and supporting reproductive gynecology in Indianapolis. The information is not medical advice, and should not be treated as such. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult his or her healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation or if they have any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.
claire evans replied on Permalink
Hi me and my partener want
Hi me and my partener want to adpot a child in leeds between o and 12months old we have tryed a long time for a baby but i keep having misscarrages im a mature 22 year old with a 2 bed house please some one help us many thanks claire and danny
EVA 1988 replied on Permalink
Does sexuality play a role
Does sexuality play a role in adoption?
claire replied on Permalink
Many gay and lesbian
Many gay and lesbian singles or same-sex couples have children through adoption. But you'll need to do some research on the various types of adoption and which adoption agencies, cities and countries work with gays and lesbians. Once you determine which type of adoption you're interested in, you can narrow in on an agency or attorney to work with.
You should also check out the adoption forums on www.FertileThoughts.com, to connect with others potential adoptive parents.
Good luck!
JenniferLove replied on Permalink
I agree with Claire. If
I agree with Claire. If you are looking to adopt internationally, it is best to contact your state to get a list of legitimate adoption agencies. There are international adoption agencies out there that are adopting kids illegally and you need to stay away from them. The state should have a list of agencies, that are legal. Good luck!
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tranicka replied on Permalink
Hello my name is tranicka
Hello my name is tranicka my girlfriend and i are looking to apdopt our a baby boy........where africa american we already have one child shes two yearz old..............she"ll be three in a few months...............this is our first time adopting but we would love to see how it works out for us...................... where looking for a new born baby boy...................i would like to say thank you very much for your time
Brent m. Ford replied on Permalink
Hi, i like to know what it
Hi, i like to know what it take's to adopt a child......
im 34 an im almost positive i can't have children ...
im not ready right now but i know it's a process to go throu..
so im just checking to see what it take's....
it make's me almost cry to think i can't have children of my own, to raise an to teach all the good thing's this life has to offer....
claire replied on Permalink
If you are interested in
If you are interested in adopting, there's a lot of information to help you get started. First off, different agencies and programs, and different countries all have different requirements. They may include age, marital status, etc.
The first step would be to explore what type of adoption you're interested in: domestic, international, private, foster care. Once you start doing some homework, you'll want to reach out to agencies or programs that handle the types of adoption you might be interested in. By asking a number of questions - including those we've listed in the article on this page - you can determine what's the right fit for you.
There are also some really active discussion forums on www.FertileThoughts.com, where you can connect with others who are adopting to build their families: https://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/adoption/.
Lashanna replied on Permalink
Well im looking for a
Well im looking for a little girl maybe 4 or 5 maybe...
ruby replied on Permalink
Is there any age limit for
Is there any age limit for adoption? I am 50 and my husband is 51 yrs, we are married for last 15 yrs, did not have any children .we want to adopt a child around 3-4 yrs of age from India. please guide me , I dont know where to start. thank u.
vicky replied on Permalink
I am married and I have
I am married and I have two kids and a grandkid, and my exhusband made me have my tube tights. I agreed because I thought I was going to be with him forever but, now I am remarried and my husband and me want to adopt a child, I don't to where to begin. can you please help us. Thank you Vicky
sandra rollins replied on Permalink
I am interested in adopting
I am interested in adopting a child i have 2 children a stepdaughter an my own son i am marry and we would like to have another child
Sara Lynne replied on Permalink
Hi There! My husband and I
Hi There!
My husband and I have been married for 8 years and have two wonderful boys. We've been considering the idea of adopting our third child. We'd like to adopt a child somewhere between 1 - 2 years old. The adoption process seems overwhelming and I'm not sure where to even begin. Could you offer a good starting place?
Thanks for any information!
Tiffany replied on Permalink
I am trying to find the
I am trying to find the best information possible on the requirements of internationally adopting a child. My husband and I are looking into africa for a child around 4 or 5 years of age. I do not know much about what is needed from us to be able to apply. I do know that I would have to spend time down in africa, but other than that any information u have might be helpful.
Thank you.
Community_Claire replied on Permalink
Hi Tiffany -- Africa is a
Hi Tiffany --
Africa is a continent of many countries and not all are open to international adoption. I would encourage you to contact a few agencies in your state and start exploring what international options might be available to you. You may also look at agencies that are out of state but starting with the ones near you is a good start. Many agencies have open houses where you can learn more about the adoption process in general and different programs specifically.
Agencies have specific requirements but also different international programs do, too. Especially in international adoption, some of the requirements are changing very quickly and what was true a year ago is no longer true today. This is why it's important to connect with agencies and start learning what countries they serve and how they might be able to help you.
Good luck in your efforts!
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Drafting In Decline - A Study Paper
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Written By : Rod Newton, June 2006
"near enough is not good enough"
The aim of this paper is to highlight the obvious decline in the standard of Architectural drafting & explore some ways in which Woodhead's can lead the industry in improving this aspect of their technical culture.
The Issues
The Education System
The current education system (primary, secondary & tertiary) is building egos, accentuating freedom & individual rights and is encouraging students to question everything that is taught, or indeed accepted practice in our society. More often than not history has evolved established standards & procedures based on sound reasoning - respect & acceptance of this have been eroded. This process of rejection before acceptance is leading to the undermining of professional standards built on experience, evaluation and testing.
The result in Architecture in particular, is that valued, experienced professional technical staff are not a) recognized by younger peers, b) rewarded for their ability, c) retained and d) very frustrated. We are producing newer generations of graduates many of whom are disrespectful, impatient, egotistical, ambitious & intolerant. This is apparent within all aspects of life, not just in Architecture. Today's generations are more intent on the quick path to success and often without the grounding needed in learning the basic building blocks of life. This is very apparent in our realm of technical (in)competency at the coal face of Architecture – i.e. drafting / document production.
Over many years of contracting I have often encountered young graduate Architects who so often refuse to recognize that being an Architect must also involve being a draftsperson as well. Indeed, a demeaning attitude towards drafting & production duties is common with an obvious undeserved display of arrogance on display. Somehow we must return to basics and develop, train & mentor lost basic skills of technical production. We are producing too many graduates who want to play designer but cannot / will not understand the technical requirements of practical, buildable design.
Designer or Drafter
Manual technical drawing skills are not emphasized at tertiary level and a worrying trend is now emerging with the proliferation of CAD documentation. This is that software development / commercial edge is now pushing students & younger technical staff into thinking in terms of parametric building models & construction elements at the expense of basic 2 dimensional graphic presentation skills. 3 dimensional parametric modeling is not necessarily within the capabilities of all documentation (drafting) technicians. The delineation between designers and drafters is becoming very unclear – either the technical drafter must become a designer as well, or the design Architect must become a draftsperson also! Skills are now stretched thinly across areas which were once handled by specialists in our profession.
Technology Void
The extensive deployment of CAD workstations / technicians has lead to an insular & non-communicative workplace where CAD staff are less social, more isolated and more protective of their developed skill base – staff do not want to share technical knowledge that gives them their competitive edge. Knowledge sharing is disappearing, stress is obvious and professional burnout is common (where are the experienced technical staff in Architecture? – burnt out, frustrated & turning to other workplaces). CAD work is intensive, mentally demanding and very tiring and staff are not seeking answers nor are they admitting when they don't have answers for fear of losing a perceived edge (see reference to education above). Finally, staff are expected to upgrade their skill base more & more frequently to cope with software development – this is forcing them to regularly give up a highly developed marketplace advantage only to start again. This is immensely stressful and usually does not lead to any real career development or monetary gain, only retention of a job – result: job dissatisfaction, loss of motivation & burnout.
The manual drafting process was an open & visible process whereby knowledge & ideas were shared on the desktop. It was also an exercise in commitment & responsibility – when pen was put to paper a considered thought process resulted in a commitment to semi-permanency on paper (there was no "undo" button). Also encompassing this process was an obvious visual connection with the final graphic product – this is where CAD technology is letting us down. It is now too easy to press buttons and draw anything on the right layers, colours etc, but the intuitive thought process & connection with the final output / result is not there.
Practical Skill
The practice of gaining essential construction knowledge through site experience and relationships with builders is becoming less common. Time & resources allocation, management support and a perceived barrier between trades & professionals are some things that are prohibiting this. This experience is crucial to the development of sound, practical documentation skills and needs to be encouraged & become part of Woodhead's technical culture.
Where to Now?
The keys to re-building and targeting industry best practice in the production of quality documentation are:
Woodhead's must build a reputation for staff recognition & reward, development & retention and an organized structure of technical support / standardization. Some ideas relevant to achieving this could involve:
To become an organized, progressive & supportive national Architectural practice, which is recognized as an industry leader in technical documentation, Woodhead International needs to:
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Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2006 News Releases > May 2006 > Honors students highlight graduating group
Honors students highlight graduating group
PLAINVIEW – Joel O'Hair promises he isn't running a financial investing operation from his dorm room. Sheena Shipley is thinking about new and different flavors of Coca-Cola. Adam Wainio is spending his time trying to figure out what God is really like.
While the three soon-to-be graduates are focused on different things, they do have one thing in common: Each has completed the honors program at Wayland Baptist University.
O'Hair, Shipley and Wainio are three of 100 students who will graduate Saturday in a ceremony held in Harral Auditorium at 2 p.m. The three seniors successfully completed not only their mandatory course work, but an additional 21 hours of honors work, culminating in a thesis which each presented to members of the honors council as well as interested students, faculty and staff.
"I'll have to find some buddies with a few more assets," O'Hair said of operating a make-shift investment business. However, O'Hair's research topic would point him in the right direction should he ever choose to invest.
O'Hair, tied with two others as Wayland's highest ranking graduate with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, wrote his thesis on portfolio optimization, comparing methods and estimators to measure the amount of risk in one's investments.
"The idea behind it all is to minimize the level of risk in your portfolio for a given expected rate of return," he said. "For example, if you want to make 12 percent on your money, the idea is to find the distribution of assets where you can expect 12 percent, and accept the minimal amount of risk associated with that."
O'Hair, a math major from Lubbock, used data from 2004 for his research. He said his returns "accurately reflected the fact that 2005 was a good year for stocks."
Shipley, a Springlake-Earth graduate who majored in chemistry and biology, used a method called high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to determine the amount of steroids present in a mixture, blood or cell tissue. Shipley hopes to continue her work as a chemist, specifically with HPLC, in the future. She said she would love to work for a soft drink company, specifically Coca-Cola because "they are hiring right now."
"I want to help them develop new products," said Shipley who originally had designs on becoming a dentist, but soon discovered she is disgusted by the thought of cutting into the human body.
Wainio, a religion major from Albuquerque, stumbled across his research project during a discussion outside of class.
"I had been exposed to a movement in theology called open theism," Wainio said. "I wanted to look at the challenge that open theism presents to the traditional understanding of God, or traditional theism."
Wainio explained open theism as a belief that basically rejects the idea of God's omniscience and omnipotence to "allow for a type of ignorance within God so He is able to interact more personally" with people.
In his thesis, Wainio outlined both sides of the argument, then wrote his conclusion.
"I concluded that while [open theists'] intentions are good and they seem to have a genuine desire to represent the God of the Bible, I thought their paradigm was lacking in scriptural support," he said. "And in the scripture they do use to support it, I thought their interpretation was somewhat loose."
Wainio states that God is not ignorant to certain situations, but "accommodates himself in the same way that a scholar interacts with a child. A scholar has to accommodate his knowledge to the level of the child. God interacts with us the same way."
Wainio will continue his research on the divine attributes of God while in graduate school in Florida. The Wayland senior will get married in July, then begin classes at Reformed Theological Seminary, where he has already been accepted, in Orlando, in January.
"I'm on schedule right now to have two (Master's of Arts) in three years," he said. "I'll do a joint program with an MA in Old Testament and theology."
Wainio said he will then work on "one or two" doctorate degrees before beginning a career as a professor at a faith-based school or seminary.
O'Hair said he will also work on his doctorate. He has been accepted to graduate school at Southern Methodist University, where he will begin work toward a degree in statistics in the fall. He's not sure where his future will lead, but plans on exploring his options as he learns more about the field.
"I'm not opposed to becoming a professor or teaching, but I want to see what is out there as far as consulting or just working for a business or a firm," he said. "Maybe even go further into finance. I found my project very interesting and had a very good time with it."
Shipley has been accepted into a couple of graduate schools, but remains uncertain about her educational future.
"I'm going to worry about all of those things after graduation," she said. "The main goal is to graduate, then worry about what I'm going to do with the rest of my life. I'm just going to be a chemist for now, then I may go into law school."
While completing the honors program meant a lot of extra work, all three said it was well worth it.
"It just shows that I did research and wrote a thesis at the undergraduate level," Shipley said. "Not a lot of people do that."
O'Hair echoed her comment saying graduate schools are attracted by research done at the undergraduate level.
"The honors program was great," he said. "I wanted to challenge myself as much as I could. If you're looking for the most challenging course of study, you should definitely go through the honors program."


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Scouting Anniversary Week
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as well as Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquets and Boy Scout Courts of Honor (Red & Green Banquets).
The anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America is an excellent opportunity to talk to communities about the contributions the Boy Scouts of America has made to our nation throughout its history. When used as a component of a comprehensive marketing campaign, promotions like Scouting Anniversary Week can provide a foundation on which councils and districts can build awareness, launch financial campaigns, and support membership growth, volunteer recruiting, and fund-raising.
Anniversary Publicity Committee
Planning for an anniversary celebration should be the responsibility of the council's marketing committee. This may be best executed by forming an anniversary subcommittee to plan and schedule events for the council. This group will also work with other council committees and various community organizations and groups that support Scouting to execute the plan. These groups may include local government, businesses, civic clubs, churches, and schools.
Anniversary Publicity Subcommittee/District Committee
Many of the best opportunities for Scouting Anniversary Week publicity can be found at the district and unit levels. This is best accomplished by working through existing district public relations and marketing committees. District public relations committees will have relationships with local media and use those relationships to promote anniversary celebrations, including uniform days, Scout Sabbath or Sunday activities, exhibits, contests, birthday parties, etc.
The district public relations committee or anniversary week subcommittee should consult the council's anniversary celebration plan when implementing plans for the district or unit. The district committee should communicate any positive public relations opportunities to the council's anniversary committee.


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Photo gallery: Body Recovered from Burned Cabin ID'd as Dorner
The last Seven Oaks roadblock set up following the gun battle between sheriff's deputies and fired Los Angeles police Officer Christopher Dorner has been removed, authorities said today.
Glass Road, off Highway 38 in Seven Oaks, has been closed since Tuesday following the shootout that left San Bernardino County sheriff's Deputy Jeremiah MacKay dead and another deputy wounded.
No traffic has been allowed in or out of the area, and residents had been told to stay in their homes. Authorities reopened Highway 38 on Wednesday, but Glass Road remained closed.
This morning, a little bit of snow surrounded the burned-down cabin where Dorner barricaded himself during Tuesday's shootout, and the sky was clear. Pine cones surrounded the rubble and a ceramic angel had been placed on a post, overlooking the charred remains.
Two tiny pink flags marked "Evidence. Do Not Touch" remained at the scene. Amid the remains was a burned page from a book that said "The miracle on the mountain," a burned bed box spring, appliances and a knocked over refrigerator.
The chimney stood tall, with blown-out and burned glass sitting on the fireplace mantle.
Seven Oaks, a small community near Angelus Oaks, has about two dozen permanent residents and additional seasonal residents.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department plans to provide updates on the Dorner investigation at its headquarters in San Bernardino this afternoon.
The department revealed Thursday that charred remains found in the cabin where the shootout occurred belonged to Dorner.
Los Angeles police had no new updates on the case this morning, and said much of the investigation is being handled in San Bernardino County.
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If you don't have the time or the energy to spend your days trawling around the shops in order to update your wardrobe, then don't panic. There are plenty of ways to make sure you still look stylish using what you've already got. One of the best ways to add the finishing touch to almost any outfit is by accessorising. Simply add a beautiful ring from somewhere like 77diamonds, or an eye-catching necklace, and you will find that you are able to dress up your entire outfit in seconds. Jewellery fashions tend to come and go, so take a look through items which you no longer wear, and see of there is anything which might compliment your clothing.
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Saturday Night Cheeseburger At The Cardinal
Live from New York, it's Saturday Night Cheeseburger! Starring The Cardinal and featuring the Ready for Prime Beef Player, Marty Wombacher. And now please welcome tonight's host, The Cardinal!
Night is falling on Manhattan as we head down Broadway to east 4th street.
I'm drinking a beer on the way hidden inside my patented Vitamin Water bottle beer disguise. You'll never get me, coppers!
There's a lot of people out tonight, I hope I can score a seat at the bar at The Cardinal.
Okay, here we are, let's go see if we can score a seat at the bar.
Wow, it's a small bar and it's all filled up.
The tables are all filled up too. I'm starvin' like Marvin over here and don't feel like searching for somewhere else to get a cheeseburger.
Wait a second, there's outside seating, maybe I can get a table out there.
There's one lone table and I was told I could take it, so that's what I did.
And before you know it, pretty and friendly waitress Alex serves up a beer. I got a bottle of Left Hand Milk Stout, that's right, they don't serve Budweiser here.
Here's a shot of my table complete with a bottle of water and beer, who could ask for anything more...well a cheeseburger would complete the picture, but we must have patience.
A view of the other outside diners from my vantage point.
Okay, I've placed my dinner order and now...
Sit back, relax and watch the world go by. I don't eat at outside tables much, but I have to admit, it's kind of nice sitting out here tonight.
And before you know it, the first course has arrived! Deviled eggs. They look great!
They're creamy and topped with a hunk of bacon, a wonderful appetizer!
And here's the main course, the cheeseburger! It comes with a pickle and homemade potato chips.
A very delicious burger! And the chips and pickle were good too.
And now it's history.
I paid Alex at the bar and she gives a wave and a gorgeous smile goodbye. It was a great meal and evening at The Cardinal!
My Meal
There's only one burger on the menu at Cardinal, but it's a winner. It's a skillet cooked burger topped with grilled onions, bibb lettuce and a dabble of homemade barbecue sauce. The burger is housed in a bakery fresh potato roll. It recently made Time Out New York's best burger list and I can see why. It comes with a pickle and homemade potato chips. For an appetizer I got the deviled eggs and they come three to a serving topped with a bit of bacon and slightly seasoned. A tasty treat indeed.
Other entrees on the menu include: Smothered and Fried Pork Chops with Red Eye Gravy; Fried Chicken, Catfish and the BBQ Plate which is a combination plate featuring: ribs, pulled pork, brisket and hot links. All the entrees come with your choice of two sides including: a Pickle Plate; Fried Green Tomatoes; Deviled Eggs and Fried Okra. You can get wine by the glass and they have eight beers to choose from including: Left Hand Milk Stout, Narragansett, Full Sail IPA and Ommegang Witt. And all these years I thought Ommegang Witt was an Boswesnian comedy troupe, oh well, you learn something new every day!
Cheeseburger Rating
Three and a half Wimpy's, easy to see why it's at the top of the Time Out New York best burger list!
The Cardinal
234 E. 4th St. (Near Ave. B)
Further Reading: EV Grieve, Paper & String and East Village Eats.
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Michelle Jane - Singer
Enjoy a relaxing evening in our Oasis Restaurant, whilst being entertained by talented local singer, Michelle Jane. You can dine and dance to her tributes to popular female artists and divas such as Celine Dion, and Whitney Houston ... the perfect accompaniment to a great night out, whether dining with friends, family or just as a couple !
To reserve your table, contact 952 579 400 Ext. 7900
Non-diners are also welcome to enjoy the music, whilst having a drink at the bar.
The Oasis Restaurant at Sunset Beach Club, Benalmadena Costa, hosts live entertainment and music most nights. Click here to see more information and sample menus.
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The pop superstar took to the stage at Twickenham Stadium in Richmond upon Thames for the first of her British Born This Way Ball shows on Saturday (08Sep12) and she courted controversy by playing a new song called Princess D.I.E. - a reference to the late royal who died in a car crash in France in 1997.
Before playing the track, Gaga spoke of her admiration for Prince William's mother, telling the crowd, "Since I was a very young girl, the people's Princess was the most important person in me and my mother's life. I swore if I ever had an audience like this in London I would take a moment to appreciate her. This song is called Princess Di - D-I-E... I predict controversy, but I don't care... Let's take a moment to appreciate her presence and what she means."
She went on to dedicate the track to another tragic female star - Amy Winehouse, who died last year (11) at the age of 27.
Gaga added, "Losing Amy was a tragedy, let's sing it for her."
After the show, Gaga shared her appreciation with fans on Twitter.com, writing, "Twickenham, I'm not even sure what to say. I'll never forget tonight. London you were the fairest of the ball. Now that was f**king fun."


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Horizon is a community bank serving northern and central Indiana, and southern, central and the Great Lakes Bay regions of Michigan. Our focus is to anticipate and fulfill customer needs with exceptional service and sensible advice. This philosophy is what has kept us growing stronger than ever since 1873.
Dace Cunningham, Assistant Vice President, District Retail Manager of LaPorte County is pleased to announce Vanessa Vance as Branch Manager in our Wanatah, Indiana office.
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New T5 and R-Design models join redesigned lineup.
Midsize Cars
Editor: Sam Moses
$31,300 Base Price MSRP
$47,325 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: "Volvo S60 T5 ($31,150); T6 AWD ($38,450); T6 AWD R-Design ($42,950)"
Standard Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged I6
Engine Options: 2.5-liter turbocharged inline 5-cylinder; 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder
Standard Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Transmission Options: 6-speed automatic with manual shifting
Basic Warranty: "5 years/50,000 miles"
Assembled In: Belgium
Model Tested MSRP: "Volvo S60-R Design ($42,950)"
Standard Equipment: "leather sport seats, dual zone climate control, CD/DVD/MP3 sound system, power seats, power door locks, power windows, power mirrors, moonroof, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 7-inch color display, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, Bluetooth, 18-inch wheels"
Options As Tested: "Climate Package ($800) with heated front seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, rain-sensor wipers, headlight washers, interior air quality system; Multimedia Package ($2700) with 650-watt Dolby Surround Sound 12-speaker audio system, navigation system, split-lens rearview camera"
Standard Safety Equipment: "dual stage front airbags, side curtain airbags, side impact airbags, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, corner traction control, Side Impact Protection System (SIPS), Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS), tire pressure monitoring system, anti-lock braking system with hydraulic brake assist, optimized hydraulic brakes, ready alert brakes and fading brake support"
Optional Safety Equipment: "Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning with full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Warning with full Auto Brake, Distance Alert, Driver Alert Control, Lane Departure Warning, blind-spot warning, all-wheel drive"Destination Charge: $875
The inline 6-cylinder S60 T6 AWD has been selling very well since its introduction last year, including 40 percent to women over the years, according to Volvo. Because it was all new for 2011, the S60 returns unchanged for 2012, but redesigned T5 and R-Design models have joined the lineup.
The S60 R-Design raises T6 horsepower from 300 to 325 hp, and torque from 325 foot-pounds to 354. This drops the 0-60 acceleration time from 5.8 seconds to 5.5. The sporty R-Design has a sleeker nose, firmer suspension, 18-inch wheels, more seat bolstering, unique steering wheel, and racier instrumentation.
The five-cylinder T5 front-wheel-drive model returns after two years away, with an all-new engine making 250 hp, a 6-speed automatic (replacing a 5-speed), better fuel mileage and a lower price.
Volvo suggests the S60 competes with the BMW 335i and Audi A4. It costs thousands less.
The Volvo S60 has beautiful lines that are carefully drawn. It's stylish, clean and sophisticated. Same with the interior, which features standard leather in the T6 and aluminum trim that looks like sculpture in some spots. The dashboard and center stack, with the optional 7-inch display screen, make the driver feel successful and in command.
The chassis delivers excellent handling. The all-wheel-drive T6 offers secure cornering and even the front-wheel-drive T5 features a system called Corner Traction Control by Torque Vectoring, which moves torque to the outside wheel/wheels to help steer the car around a turn and reduce understeer.
The S60 suspension was developed on old roads in the UK. The 2011 S60 redesign got shorter, stiffer springs, firmer bushings, more travel in the shock absorbers, and a new steering column with faster steering ratio, using front MacPherson struts and rear multi links. The T6 uses Volvo's Dynamic Chassis, while the T5 uses the Touring Chassis, the difference being in the stiffness of bushings, springs and dampers; but each chassis is available on the other car, should you want a soft T6 or firm T5.
In the S60 T6 there's also the optional Four-C active chassis offering Comfort, Sport and Advanced settings. The S60 R-Design has no settings, you get what it comes with, which is firmer than the Advanced setting on the S60 with Four-C. The S60-R pushes the limit of stiffness, but for Volvo enthusiasts won't cross it.
The T6 engine is a 3.0-liter turbocharged intercooled inline six-cylinder, making 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque at a low 2100 rpm. It's wonderfully smooth and quick when passing on two-lanes. It gets an EPA-estimated 18 City and 26 Highway miles per gallon. The pumped up S60-R gets the same fuel economy rating.
The new T5 engine is a 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder, iron block with aluminum cylinder liners, intercooled turbocharger, making an impressive 250 horsepower with 266 foot-pounds of torque, plus a feature that gives 295 foot-pounds of torque for 10 seconds. Zero to 60 mph can be accomplished in 6.8 seconds. Volvo estimates the T5 will get 20 city, 30 highway miles per gallon, and costs the 2012 S60 T5 costs thousands less than the prior model similarly equipped. The T5 uses a new 6-speed automatic. We think the T5 offers good value, considering its power, safety engineering, comfort and style.
The S60 R-Design makes 25 more horsepower and 29 more foot-pounds of torque than the T6, thanks to ECM programming for more boost, fuel, and sharper throttle response. It's quite noticeable. We drove the S60 T6 on the track at Oregon Raceway Park and the S60-R at Thunderhill in California, and the S60-R clearly runs harder. For the track, it's a good thing the suspension is stiffer. Despite Torque Vectoring, it still understeers when cornered at the limit (meaning the front tires lose grip before the rear tires).
Volvo has broken new ground in safety yet again. There's an optional system called Pedestrian Detection, which brings the car to a halt at any speed below 22 mph, without the driver's involvement, when a pedestrian is in the vehicle's path.
The S60 carries Volvo's Safe and Secure warranty plan, with free scheduled maintenance for the first 5 years or 50,000 miles, including wear and tear coverage and roadside assistance."
"The 2012 Volvo S60 T5 ($31,150) uses a new 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine making 250 hp, 6-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive. Standard equipment (includes all power, sport seats front and rear, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power driver seat, 7-inch color display, dual zone climate control, 160-watt 8-speaker CD/DVD/MP3 sound system, and Bluetooth. The T5 Premium Package ($1900) upgrades with leather upholstery, moonroof, power passenger seat and other features.
S60 T6 AWD ($37,900) uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine making 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, a 6-speed Geartronic automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. The T6 adds leather. The T6 Premium Package includes moonroof, power passenger seat, and high-intensity headlamps.
The S60 R-Design ($42,500) has the same powertrain as the S60, but horsepower and torque are raised to 325 and 354 pound-feet, and the suspension is considerably firmer. The inlays, instrumentation, leather, pedals, steering wheel and shift lever are unique to the R, and the moonroof and power passenger seat are standard. The nose is sleeker with a different grille.
Options include a Climate Package ($800) with heated front seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, rain-sensor wipers, headlight washers and interior air quality system. The Multimedia Package ($2700) includes 650-watt Dolby Surround Sound 12-speaker audio system, navigation system, and split-lens rearview camera. The Technology Package ($2100) includes pedestrian detection with full auto brake, adaptive cruise control, collision warning with full auto brake, distance alert, alert driver control, lane departure warning. Stand-alone options include metallic paint; interior wood inlays ($300); blind spot warning system ($700); front and rear park assist ($500); Four-C active chassis ($750); and alloy wheels with run-flat tires ($500).
Safety equipment that comes standard on all models includes Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Side Impact Protection System (SIPS), Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS), dual stage front airbags, side curtain airbags, side impact airbags, tire pressure monitoring system, and anti-lock braking system with hydraulic brake assist, optimized hydraulic brakes, ready alert brakes and fading brake support. Optional safety features include all-wheel drive, Collision Warning with full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Warning with full Auto Brake, Distance Alert, Driver Alert Control, Lane Departure Warning, and the blind spot warning system."
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"The chief designer of the S60 says that his mission was to pump up the volume,"" to make it look more like a coupe. Mission accomplished, we'd say. Gone are the days when Volvo styling reflected Scandinavian conservative practicality.
The Volvo S60 is as sleek and stylish as sedans come, with practicality redefined in today's world. Great care went into the details, for example the symmetrical angles of the trapezoidal air intakes in the front fascia, two in the corners under the headlights, and the long horizontal intake at the bottom of the seamless nose. The headlights mirror those shapes, and the tidy grille is perfectly appropriate to the small size of the car's forward-leaning face. Small vertical trapezoidal LED parking lights snuggle up against the grille.
There are no bulging fender flares, no strutting to flaunt horsepower. Smooth lines from the front fenders to rear, where the hips meet the graceful coupe roofline. The only chrome on the side of the car is a thin strip surrounding the windows and stating the grace of their outline. The standard T6 wheels are split seven-spokes, nice but we've seen better from Volvo."""
"The snug and comfortable leather seats in the Volvo S60 T6 are gorgeous in Beechwood Brown. Some of the shapes inside, for example the trim on the doors could be metal sculpture. Shimmer Graphite aluminum inlays, they call it, which sounds better than slightly shiny trim. Lovely little touches, such as strips of Beechwood Brown leather over the seatback pockets.
The non-leather T-Tec upholstery in the T5 is really nice, and offers a healthy savings over leather.
The S60 interior is well thought out, from cupholders to storage compartments. Volvo did this thinking-out over many years of refining interior practicality. The instrumentation is clean and stylish like it's always been, the tach and speedo having a black background, white lettering, red needles and brushed metal rings. The headliner is a rich fabric.
At the rear, the trunk is a spacious 12 cubic feet, with enclosed hinges and a pass-through to the 60/40 rear seats. There are 2.1 inches more rear legroom than the previous S60, with a longer wheelbase but the same overall length. But that's still only 33.5 inches of rear legroom. The S60 is a sports sedan, not a roomy one.
One of our two test models had the Premium, Technology, Multimedia and Climate Packages, totaling $7100. So we had a nice big power moonroof to add airiness to the interior, 650-watt Dolby Surround Sound with 12 speakers, rearview camera and navigation system, among quite a few other things. The rearview camera screen is the 7-inch navigation screen, and it's split, angled in the center to give a view off to the sides of the car.
The navigation system worked well for us, with its 7-inch screen in the top center of the dash. It has far more options and capabilities than we were able to try out, driving from the Oregon wine country east to the high desert, for a few laps at Oregon Raceway Park to further test the cornering and brakes. The nav system wasn't confusing, at least.
The screen also displays information from the new DCI, or Driver Control Interface, including audio settings. Functions can be operated by a thumbwheel on the right steering spoke, or with buttons on the center stack.
Volvo invented that center stack that's like a thin wall with storage space behind it. The face of the wall is like a neat keyboard, with dials and buttons mostly for radio tuning that are easy to understand and use.
The Technology Package includes pedestrian detection with full auto brake, adaptive cruise control, collision warning with full auto brake, distance alert, alert driver control, and lane departure warning. Sometimes it feels like Volvo overkills with safety systems. Engineers burn the midnight oil to find new ways to mitigate the driver's errors in (take over) the control of his or her car, while barraging him or her with information.
Pedestrian Detection brings the car to a halt at any speed below 22 mph, without the driver's involvement, when a pedestrian is in the vehicle's path. Sounds good. Although we ran into the dummy named Junior during an actual test. Because of raindrops on the windshield, we were told. We've also noticed that BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) sometimes thinks raindrops are cars."
Driving Impressions
"The Volvo S60 T5 gets an EPA-estimated 20/30 mpg City/Highway and, according to Volvo Cars of North America, can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds.
The S60 T6's 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder makes 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque over a broad range, from a low 2100 rpm up to 4200 rpm. When you floor it to pass on a two-lane, as we did on remote Oregon roads, it's very satisfying: quick and smooth. You can't ask for much neater and safer passing. You can find more awesome acceleration, but at 5.8 seconds from 0 to 60, according to Volvo, the T6 looks real good in the affordable real world. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 18/26 mpg.
Take the S60 R-Design with 325 horsepower on those same roads, and passing gets even better. There's more torque too, but it comes in a narrower band, 3000-3600 rpm. Zero to 60 mph can be accomplished in 5.5 seconds, according to Volvo. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 18/26 mpg. Volvo says the new S60 R-Design is not intended to compete with the BMW M3 and Audi S4. Those cars are faster and ought to be, for their price.
The 6-speed automatic transmission uses a console lever, with a manual mode. This is the sportiest Volvo ever, yet there are no paddles to shift by, because, Volvo says, their customers haven't asked for them. Plus it would cost a lot in safety certification, changes to the steering column, etc. In the S60 R-Design, paddles are sorely missed, especially since the shift-lever/center console ergonomics are awkward.
The S60 was tested on old roads in the UK, and the Dynamic suspension developed there. In 2011, shorter stiffer springs and stiffer bushings than before. More travel in the shock absorbers. New suspension components, working with front MacPherson struts and rear multi links, and a quicker steering ratio.
We were fine with the standard Dynamic Chassis, on the road. Our T6 gave nothing but pleasure, and proved that it can handle rough surfaces while cornering tightly. It felt solid without feeling heavy, and was precise.
For those who'd rather have a softer ride than precise cornering, there is the Touring chassis, standard on the T5 and available on the T6.
A more sophisticated choice for the T6 is Volvo's FOUR-C, or Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept, which is active, meaning sensors change the settings depending on the road and driving style. The driver can set Comfort, Sport and Advanced.
The S60-R uses just one setting, which is firmer than Advanced on the Four-C. Even that very firm tuning was okay on the road. But it's for Volvo enthusiasts who know what they're getting, not for the relaxed pace of city driving. Specifically, the S60-R has 15mm shorter and 15-percent stiffer springs; monotube rear shocks replacing twin tubes; stiffer rear bushings, thicker front antiroll bar, and a front strut tower brace.
For all models there's a new system called Corner Traction Control by Torque Vectoring, which moves torque to the outside wheels to help steer the car around a turn, meaning it reduces understeer. We still managed to find big understeer on the Thunderhill track with the S60-R, on at least one corner where even racecars often understeer. Curiously, among the 15 or 20 automotive journalists driving that day, none that we asked felt the stability control come on, to correct understeer. Maybe the threshold is way way up there.
Also, the brakes faded on most of the hard-driving journalists. They smoked on us during our second two-lap sprint, but not after we adjusted our technique and didn't ask so much of the pedal. It will be highly unlikely for the brakes to be used that hard on the road, even with the S60-R."
"The Volvo S60 hits the mark where it aims. Its styling is beautiful, its leather and aluminum interior satisfying, and its function nearly flawless. Great power and cornering with all-wheel drive, with unmatched safety. The T5 is a great value with a ton of performance, the T6 good value with more performance, and ditto the R, on a higher rung. The S60 carries Volvo's Safe and Secure warranty plan, with free scheduled maintenance for the first 5 years or 50,000 miles, including wear and tear coverage and roadside assistance.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report after his test drives of Volvo S60 models in Oregon and northern California."
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WOODSTOCK – Steve Block was the fake name Charles Oliver used when he sought prostitutes on Craigslist.
Steve Block, Oliver told police, was the name of a playground bully from his childhood.
"Was [Oliver's] bedroom the playground?" Assistant State's Attorney Kate Lenhard asked. "And who's the bully now?"
After deliberating for three hours, jurors on Friday found that Oliver raped women by threatening them so they would perform certain sexual acts.
The 12-person jury – four women and eight men – returned a guilty verdict, convicting Oliver of criminal sexual assault and unlawful restraint.
It was the end of a weeklong trial that included sexually explicit video footage of Oliver and the woman engaged in sex acts.
But it's not over yet. In all, Oliver is charged in eight cases with raping women.
Each will be tried separately, with the next trial set for March 31.
"Seven more to go," Assistant State's Attorney Sharyl Eisenstein said outside the courtroom.
"We have 31 days," defense attorney Jeff Altman said.
On the witness stand, the victim said she agreed to sex acts with Oliver for $200. He picked up the Chicago woman from the Rosemont train station and drove her to Woodstock.
Once at Oliver's home, he led the 23-year-old to a basement laundry room that was locked from the outside. There, he took her by the head and forced her to the ground, she said.
She said she was afraid for her life.
"I begged with him to let me go," the woman said. "I was begging him to please not hurt me, to let me go."
Prosecutors argued she only submitted to sex with Oliver out of that fear.
"[The alleged victim] was broken," Lenhard said. "She thought that the only way she could leave that room was if she did what the defendant said to do."
Oliver recorded his sexual encounter with the woman. The 12-minute video was played for jurors. And when it was over, he copied the woman's driver's license.
In the defense's closing arguments, attorney Mark Facchini said the sex acts on the video were consensual. He said the woman was a willing participant from the beginning: She responded to the Craigslist ad, she took the train to meet him, she got into his car, she went into his house. Previous testimony revealed she consented to a sex act with Oliver in the car and once at his house.
"This wasn't some sort of casual hookup, this was a business transaction," Facchini said.
Facchini also pointed out inconsistencies in statements of hers and those of another woman who also testified during the trial.
The second woman had a similar encounter with Oliver. She met him through a Craigslist ad, they agreed to sex for money, and he took her to the basement where Oliver got aggressive. He videotaped their sexual encounter, which also was played for jurors.
On the second video, the woman was heard saying she was scared, or telling Oliver no.
That woman lied to police on multiple occasions, initially telling them not that she met Oliver on Craigslist, but rather that she was kidnapped.
Oliver, 45, faces between nine and 33 years in prison. A sentencing date wasn't set Friday, but attorneys said he likely won't be sentenced until after his next trial.
McHenry County Judge Sharon Prather is presiding over this trial.


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Fairfax County residents and others with questions about the looming addition of the Silver Line to the Metrorail system will be able to pose questions to county officials.
The county is hosting an online chat Thursday at 2 p.m. for residents to ask questions not only about the Silver Line but also about plans to modify county bus service to make the most of the new rail line.
Plans call for the first phase of the multi-billion dollar Silver Line to begin service by the end of the year. The new stations will run through Tysons Corner to Reston.
Nick Perfili, Dulles Rail project planner, and Christy Wegener, manager of operations for the county's Fairfax Connector bus service, are scheduled to take questions.
Questions can be submitted at www.fairfaxcounty.gov.