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mwalsh wrote:SilverLeaf wrote:I also recall seeing that the Level 3 Quick Charge option was only listed on the SL Model.
Thank you SOOO much. Phew!
Of course, you could just be humoring me.
One of my friends said he saw that option too.
mwalsh wrote:SilverLeaf wrote:I also recall seeing that the Level 3 Quick Charge option was only listed on the SL Model.
Thank you SOOO much. Phew!
Of course, you could just be humoring me.
sparky wrote:During my reservation process, I selected the SV. Before I went to the next step, a message came up and mentioned the Quick-Charge connector was only on the SL and would I want to upgrade to SL? I switched to SL and noticed that the Quick-Charge wasn't mentioned in the additional options list for the SL.
Thought it was kinda weird but I agree with the earlier post that Nissan seems to be making up some of this stuff as it goes along.
They don't make this connector, and may not have had supplier agreements about pricing signed-off yet. So, the current pricing that Nissan was anticipating for this connector is not cheap by mass-market auto standards and it's one more place where they're trying to control costs. I'm sure the wiring is in place for the backup camera and solar panel on the SV as well. They were just clumsy in how they handled this feature on Apr 20. I hope and expect that by May 15-June 30 we'll learn that us early adopter types can switch colors, options and lease vs buy freely right up until sign-off.
LTLFTcomposite wrote: I've been meaning to get back to Nissan and get some confirmation whether I can revise my decision once the final feature content of each version is specified.
garygid wrote:I also "reserved" the SL, and got no L3 message.
The L3 connector itself, in large-quantity purchases, should not be very expensive. The L3 communication, control, high-cutrent wiring, and the safety interlocks might already be in place, but could be more expensive than the single L3 connector.
We might be charged $400 for one connector at the service department, but in 25,000 quantity they might only cost $4 or so to make.


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Non-residential construction is still boosting the economy, despite the homebuilding meltdown, says Ken Simonson, chief economist for Arlington, Va.-based Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). According to the AGC, non-residential construction is far stronger than the Oct. 5 payroll employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals. "Seasonally adjusted total construction employment fell 14,000 in September and was down 112,000, or 1.5%, compared to September 2006," says Simonson. "But that masks divergent trends in nonresidential and residential construction."
"The BLS numbers show that over the past 12 months, employment in the three nonresidential categories — nonresidential building, specialty trades, plus heavy and civil engineering — climbed 42,000, or 1% percent," says Simonson. "Meanwhile, residential building and specialty trades employment supposedly shed 154,000 jobs, or 4.5%." That gap understates the actual difference, says Simonson. Census figure for August revealed residential construction spending was down 16% from the year before, and non-residential spiked almost 15%. With forecasts predicting less homebuilding activity, residential employment could potentially be down roughly 16%. Therefore, almost 400,000 "residential" specialty trade contractors are now performing non-residential electrical, plumbing, and other work.
"A proper classification of these workers would show nonresidential construction has actually added more than 10% to its payrolls, outpacing nearly every other industry," says Simonson. "Moreover, the BLS report shows there is more growth ahead. Architectural and engineering employment rose 3% in the past 12 months. Their output will turn into construction jobs in the next several months. "In the year ahead, I expect some pullback in office, retail, and hotel construction, but more growth in energy, power and hospital work," Simonson concludes. "Highway construction is also vulnerable unless Congress and the states add more revenue to fund highway programs. And accelerating costs of labor and materials will again be tough for contractors, private owners, and public agencies doing construction."

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Casey Anthony NBC Finds Clever Way Around Paying for Interview
NBC Finds Way Around Paying Casey Anthony for Interview
The honchos at NBC -- the C stands for crafty -- think they figured out a way to snag an interview with Casey Anthony without paying a red cent, and make her a wealthy woman at the same time.
We've learned an NBC news producer has reached out to people in the literary world, trying to score a book deal for Anthony. The producer has contacted literary agents and others, telling them if he scored a book deal for Casey, she'd give the network a 1-hour, primetime special ... portions of which would also run on "Today."
The producer makes it clear -- NBC couldn't pay a cent for the interview. But he is gung-ho about the book deal, even representing that Casey wants up front money.
Jose Baez, Casey's lawyer, tells TMZ ... he has full knowledge of the producer's efforts, but says, "I'm not involved in that process. I did not entice him to do it."
Baez was quick to add, "Casey is not ready to do an interview."
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This is the Hostgator.
"A little boy, 8 years old, came to us because he had double-vision, blur up close, trouble with concentration, reading skills, and really bad headaches, too. His family lived about an hour and a half away. He had been diagnosed with a need for vision therapy, but they didn't have any therapy out by them that they could afford. They drove here every Saturday for about 4 months- really dedicated. After treatment was done, there was a massive decrease in the frequency of his headaches. He had no more double vision and could read comfortably. His self-esteem improved dramatically. He even learned to ride a bike.
I'm looking forward to having more efficient patient care thanks to the Dr. Robert and Lena Lewenson Pediatrics and Binocular Vision Center. I look around, and am so ready for this facelift. We do so much good for so many patients that can't get care elsewhere. The more we can uphold that, the more we can do for our patients."
– Valerie Kattouf, Chief of Pediatrics/Binocular Vision Service
"My sons, Leo and Drake, are always asking to join something- basketball, soccer… they asked for martial arts for six months! Sports are great exercise for the body, and I want my kids to be competitive playing on teams with their friends. Given the option between the iPad and sports for my children, I always choose sports.
For any contact sport, the cost of sports goggles is not too high compared to the risk for injury. Regular frames can break. Many parents do not know how important sports vision is. I don't think anything was mentioned on Leo's soccer team about sports goggles. When patients come to the IEI, we can educate them. The new Dr. Robert and Lena Lewenson Pediatric and Binocular Vision Center will benefit therapy, patient care, and student education.
Every Giving Tuesday, we donate to the College, and this year, I will do it for the children! They are our future. Protect our future."
– Dr. Yi Pang, Associate Dean for Research
"Reading is daily routine for my kids. My wife and I read to our daughters, Reese and Tessa, every night, and they read for themselves, too. They love everything from chapter books to graphic novels. Tessa's reading level, in particular, has increased significantly. Both girls are both A-students; Tessa's teacher even says she can get up in front of the class and say how she figured out a math problem. We regularly take them to the pediatrician, and their doctors always pay close attention to vision.
Studies done by the Illinois Eye Institute and other optometric institutions say that eye exams improve children's reading ability and performance in school. I see that correlation in my own children. I am donating to the Dr. Robert and Lena Lewenson Pediatric and Binocular Vision Center because I'd like all children to see the same success in school that my daughters have seen."
– Brian Holloway, Creative Services Specialist/Senior Graphic Designer
"I hadn't thought about 'pediatrics' for over 20 years since my girls were little. However, just recently, our 6-month-old grandson visited Dr. Valarie Kattouf for his infant eye exam. It was amazing to watch Dr. Valarie handle the very uncooperative baby. She examined and dilated him, all while explaining to a third year student, and to my daughter, and to the hovering grandmother (me) what she was doing and her findings. We were four adults, one baby, and lots of equipment all in a tiny space, and Dr. Kattouf never missed a beat.
With my renewed interest in pediatrics because of my new title as Grammy, I am pledging my donation to the ICO's new Dr. Robert and Lena Lewenson Pediatrics and Binocular Vision Center. I am so excited to see the renovated space open up for our young patients, and to give some room for our faculty and students to perform their work."
– Laura Rounce, Vice President of Administration


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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Who's the Hero Now?
Look at it this way: if you're out questing in the L1-L60 areas of Azeroth, when you report to a faction leader, it is a "big deal". Sure, you can show up at any of the capitals, walk right up, and dance around Sylvanas*, but actual interaction with the story is fairly rare. The emphasis, naturally, is on you as the hero. You're out in the field, interacting with people who report up the chain to the faction leaders. Now, there are third party groups out there you interact with, such as the Cenarion Circle and the Argent Crusade, but the lion's share of quests come from the two factions.
This format makes sense, because the faction leaders are consumed with less of the day-to-day and more nation building and maintenance. There are advisors and councils who deal with other things, such as the war effort.
Historically, by the time we reached the Age of Enlightenment it was a rare sight to see a monarch in battle, and a monarch having adventures was unheard of. Monarchs weren't the strongest, most powerful, or most intelligent people in the nation, but their bureaucracies ensured that they didn't need to be.
Azeroth, on the other hand, has a bizarre environment. In the time of WoW, Azeroth has lost a great deal of its population, but at the same time has tons of toons when a server is busy. There are Native American inspired cultures and "the strongest rules" medieval type of societies, but also has the trappings of Steampunk and the later Victorian Era. These are huge continents, but near instantaneous travel via portals is a reality. And yet the societies don't have any cross pollination, despite the forces at work.
This is a world where --if you follow the books and the lore-- you have the faction leaders and their equivalents going off on adventures. They are the focal points, because they are the strongest, the most powerful, the most intelligent. In some respects, this is a lot like a David Eddings series.
And like a David Eddings series, after a while it starts to feel like a who's who of people at the top. The rest of the Azerothians don't exist, except as a bunch of red shirts.
I suppose I can't blame the books, given that the authors are working within Blizzard's constraints, but it just doesn't feel right. WoW has taken the focus of the game away from the folks at the top and given it to us, yet the books are still stuck in Warcraft 3 mode.
*Not to mention the inevitable question why you'd do such a thing. Unless you have a death wish or something.
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Ohhh. That David Eddings comparison really hit home for me. I still have all those books and they are the kind of books that I'll sometimes go back and read - when I am feeling sick or just want something comforting, but you've really hit the nail on the head. Not only are the "lesser" characters red shirts, in an Eddings novel they'd TELL them as much. Add in all the Bel-, Gar-, Pol- names and it's a wonder I could ever keep any of them straight.ReplyDelete
I haven't read the latest wow novel (I tend to read them all) because it's seventeen dollars on my Kindle. Seventeen dollars! The print edition is $30, so I'm supposed to feel like I'm getting a deal, except that I don't. I will wait for it to drop in price because I could buy two really good books for that price. I did find the illustrated edition of Stardust at the local comic store the other day, now THAT I had no hesitation dropping $20 on. I love Charles Vess. You were asking me about my influences - he's one for sure! /tangent
@Vid-- I got my oldest hooked on the Belgariad, so I got a chance to reread my old copies. The dialogue was still crisp and enjoyable, but I had to raise my eyebrows at the concept of an entire nation having similar motivations and culture.ReplyDelete
In that respect, it's very similar to WoW, with the different races having similar stereotypes as their culture. Think of the sneaky Drasnians or the Tolnedrans with their Roman-esque culture from the Belgariad, and just look at the "Tinker Gnome (from Dragonlance)" type of Gnomes, and the Victorian Worgen in WoW.
I'm not going to argue about the cost of the novels, because I'm sure that the price point is high enough that the publisher feels they can make a profit on it. I'm the sort of guy who waits for the paperback or a copy to show in the library rather than shell for the HC.
(Oh, and thanks for the info on your influences!)
- AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:00:00 PM EDT
The Eddings comparison is surprisingly apt - like both you and Vid, I keep them around as comfort reads, I enjoy the character interplay and dialog - especially the dialog, I think.ReplyDelete
But can it possibly make sense as a real world, existing in a kind of stasis for 7000 years? Not really.
I got a copy of Thrall, which was my first WoW book. It was enjoyable enough, I guess, as beach reading. I tried not to think about it too much and it worked on that level. I wrote about it on CFN, and noted that there wasn't really any space for me, as a PC, within the story.
So while the places and people were familiar enough, I guess, it didn't hold much appeal to me as a player. In some ways it's like a Dragonlance book more than a Forgotten Realms book - you either have to play the PCs in the book to take part in the story, or you're not going to move the story along. Forgotten Realms books were wild and varied enough (with fewer world-shattering plots) that I still felt like there was room for my own stories.


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CRESTVIEW � Outgoing Airports Director Greg Donovan wrapped up his Okaloosa County career the way it began: with an address to the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce Airport Committee.
CRESTVIEW � Outgoing Airports Director Greg Donovan wrapped up his Okaloosa County career the way it began: with an address to the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce Airport Committee.
After five years with the county, Donovan's last day was Friday. Monday, he returns to his previous position as director of Pensacola International Airport. County public safety Director Dino Villani will serve as interim airport manager during a search for Donovan's replacement.
Donovan looked forward during this week's remarks, predicting a bright future for Crestview Bob Sikes Airport, saying, "One of the best tools that this community has is that airport."
He praised local and county leadership, including members of the business community, over the past decades for paving the way for current growth at the facility.
"The leadership that has been prevalent in our community going back to Bob Sikes, Foy Shaw and the people (whose photos are) on the walls here, and the decisions we are making now are going to equate to the future of our community," Donovan said.
He credited a combination of county efforts and the commitment of local entrepreneurs such as longtime airport tenant Bob Keller of Sunshine Aero Flight Testing and Jonathan Dunn of Emerald Coast Aviation, the airport's fixed-base operator, for attracting new businesses to Crestview's airport.
"The opportunity to build upon that infrastructure, widen the taxiways, resurface the runways, storm water runoff system, the pre-permitting process, are all opportunities that were not there a few years ago," Donovan said. "It is not all the county's efforts. The entrepreneurial risks your companies have taken have played an integral part."
One major impediment is airport access, Donovan said. Airport staffers are submitting applications for federal and state grants to build Foy Shaw Industrial Parkway, a planned access road from U.S. Highway 90 to the airport, he said.
"The next step is that road," Donovan said. "The efforts of L3, BAE, and all the other companies out there need to be improved upon, and they need that road to open up more opportunities."
Donovan said he believes more cooperation between regional commercial and general aviation airports will benefit the economic growth of all communities in the region.
"Collectively, I think, there is opportunity for us to have some diplomacy between our communities," he said. "Pensacola is a foreign trade zone because of its port. Crestview is not going to have that opportunity. How can we work together? In times past, we have let competition stifle that cooperation."
Donovan thanked attendees for the opportunity to work toward the betterment of Bob Sikes Airport.
"Somewhere down the road, people are going to look back on this town and say, 'There were people who had the leadership to prepare the future of this airport.' If it brings the jobs, it brings prosperity to our families.
"I don't want to necessarily say goodbye. Just consider me to be the first member of the western chapter of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce."
Contact News Bulletin Staff Writer Brian Hughes at 850-682-6524 or email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @cnbBrian.


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Choosing the Right Law School / Re: Dickinson / Penn State. What to think?!« on: November 30, 2014, 06:11:59 PM »
I'm not sure what will happen to each school's ranking, but I don't think it will matter anyway.
Firms and government agencies that currently hire from Penn State/Dickinson will continue to do so even if the school's ranking drops. Once you get away from the handful of elite schools near the top of the rankings scheme, a school's reputation is pretty much local. Local reputations are based more on alumni networks and the school's profile within the immediate region, and less on rankings.
My guess is that Penn State/Dickinson probably has a good local reputation, and that it probably won't change because of USNWR. Honestly, who cares if a school is ranked, say, #64 instead of #51? Most lawyers know that this is a meaningless distinction.
Geography, however, does matter. It matters especially when you are talking about non-elite, local schools. If you want to live and work in Philly, Temple might be a better choice. You'd have much better access to the local market. If western/central PA is your goal, Dickinson might be a better choice.
I would think more about that aspect and less about rankings.
BTW, didn't Dickinson used to be a separate law school which merged with Penn State? I guess they decided to get a divorce.
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The ideal time to begin sharing books with children is during infancy. From early on, children should own books, be read to often, and see others reading and writing. Also, children should be encouraged to talk about books they already know and to elaborate or add their own storylines or create new endings.
The home environment is critical. Make it a print-rich one. Make sure to put up some signs around the house that use the child's name. Have toys like alphabet refrigerator magnets, writing materials and high-quality books.
There's no substitute for a caring adult who takes time with a child. Vocabulary, language skills and knowledge about the world are acquired during interesting conversations with responsive adults. In fact, talking to adults is a child's best source of exposure to new vocabulary and ideas. In daily life, parents should point out and read print in the environment. With your toddlers, share in making and using grocery lists, singing songs and telling stories.
When you read with your child, help them learn the basic rules of print. Point out how spaces separate words. Occasionally run your fingers along with the words as you read so your child can learn that sentences start on the upper left and go to the right. Point to the period at the end of sentences and say, "That's the end."
As children move from being toddlers to school age, they should increasingly be able to grasp the meaning of language. When you read, stop to discuss unfamiliar words so your child will learn what they mean. Pause to ask questions to help the child predict what is coming next. Help children understand the main characters of stories and encourage them to talk about why these characters act the way they do.
Things to look for in a high-quality preschool include: A well-supplied, well-designed space; strong parent-teacher conferences; a regular daily routine; strong teaching methods; a varied curriculum teamwork among teachers; and language experience.
These tips are drawn heavily from Starting Out Right, National Academy of Sciences Press, 1998.
Read Across America is a national year-long celebration of reading the culminates annually on March 2 (check out this video featuring CTA President Eric Heins celebrating Read Across America this year with 1st graders in Los Gatos). It is sponsored by the National Education Association and California Teachers Association, along with many of the country's leading literacy and youth groups.
The more children read, the better they read. And the more they read outside of school, the better they do in school. Therefore, the Read Across America committee has launched "California Reads" to expand our current day of reading celebration to a yearlong promotion of reading for all ages. Rather than just one day and just one book, California Reads offers teacher-approved quarterly book recommendations for four age groups.
One of the goals of the yearlong California Reads program is to involve our local communities in reading events, and there are many ways to celebrate! Invite police officers and firefighters to read their favorite books to your school. Parents can volunteer to read in their child's classroom. Librarians can arrange special story hours. Practice dramatic readings with your students. Invite a local news anchor or even your mayor to read to your group. Ask your local bookstore to host a children's read-in. The list is endless! Why not take the first step and pledge to participate!
Every child deserves a chance to learn and no child succeeds alone.
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New Year's Eve 2013: Your Guide to All the Night's Specials
Dec 30, 2012 8:00 PM EST
The noise, the crowds, the debauchery. Going out on New Year's Eve isn't everyone's idea of a good time. Fortunately, there's plenty of specials on the small screen to keep the party going (at a reasonable volume, of course) at home. Here's a schedul… Read more


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March 16, 1981
To: All Employees
From: President Gail Fullerton
Subject: Release of Home Addresses to Employee Organizations
The CSUC may be required to release home mailing addresses to employee organizations. Under the Provisions of the Information Practices Act, an individual employee may request to have his or her address removed from the mailing list given to an employee organization.
If you wish your address to be removed from such mailing lists, you should complete the attached form promptly and return the completed form to the payroll office for verification no later than April 6, 1981.
It is the policy of the CSUC that home addresses not be released and we will continue to pursue that policy. We do feel that we should be prepared in the event we are required to release such lists, and it was our desire that you have an opportunity to have your home address deleted prior to the release of any such list.


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ELON � To Elon University baseball coach Mike Kennedy, the needle on the level of expectations hasn�t shifted a bit.
But with a pitching-rich rotation and an influx of players described as difference-makers for the lineup, the Phoenix has gained renewed preseason respect and certainly hasn�t gone unnoticed outside of Latham Park.
�You want the expectations,� senior pitcher Dylan Clark said, �but you also want to live up to them.�
Elon, which has narrowly missed spots in the NCAA Tournament the past two years, begins its season today by facing Marist as part of the three-day Elon Invitational. The Phoenix has been dubbed as preseason favorite in the Southern Conference by a poll of the league�s coaches.
�Our (expectations) are always the same,� said Kennedy, whose team has won three of the last five regular-season conference crowns.
Coming off a 33-26 season, the pitching staff might be the most eye-catching part. The returning group includes starters Clark (who�ll start the opener), Kyle Webb, David Whitehead and Spencer Medick along with bullpen stalwarts John Antonelli, Andrew MacDonald and closer Nate Young.
�We�ve got such a good pitching staff,� senior catcher Alex Swim said. �We�re definitely fortunate to have that.�
Freshman left-hander Tyler Manez could provide a boost, while junior lefty Ryan Pennell�s role could grow as a reliever.
Kennedy, in his 16th season in charge of the program at his alma mater, said his emphasis on pitching makes him look first at that aspect of the roster. He generally likes what he sees � and it�s no wonder because pitchers accounting for all except one of the team�s victories last season are back.
�On paper, if you look at our strength, it�s going to be the same thing,� he said. �At times, we�re going to be really good on the mound. I�m a pitching guy, and I think that�s going to win championships.�
Kennedy said he was encouraged during the fall practice season and in recent weeks on how some of the batters have fared against some of the top pitchers in intrasquad work. Swim, too, said it was noticeable about how there was a balance between the offense and the pitching.
Yet an overhaul in the infield might be most noticeable.
Transfer Antonio Alvarez has arrived by way of Miami Dade College after a 2011 stop at North Carolina State and he�s pegged to be the shortstop, displacing senior incumbent Chris Bresnahan. Wil Leathers comes from Spartanburg Methodist, a junior college, to be the second baseman. That moves junior Sebastian Gomez, a two-year starter as a second baseman, to third base.
Junior Ryan Kinsella returns at first base, though Kennedy said freshman Danny Lynch�s offensive punch makes him a possible addition to the lineup either in the field or as the designated hitter.
Swim, who turned down a chance to turn professional after he was drafted in June by the St. Louis Cardinals, was a first-team all-conference selection last year, when he batted a team-best .357. Kinsella�s eight home runs accounted for almost one-quarter of the team�s 2012 long balls as he batted .316 with a team-high 54 runs batted in.
The outfield is anchored by senior center fielder Niko Fraser, a three-year starter coming off a concussion-interrupted season. From there, several options exist, including sophomore twins Blaine Bower and Quinn Bower.
Casey Jones and Joey Tomko, who were primarily third basemen last season as freshmen while providing key contributions, could land in the lineup as outfielders, Kennedy said.
�The good thing is going into the season we feel we have a lot of competition,� Kennedy said.
Whitehead, a junior, said the newcomers have connected well with the veterans and he senses the right ingredients in place.
�We�ve got everybody,� he said. �There�s a lot of experience. The whole initial shock factor isn�t there.�
Swim said: �A good mix of our older and younger guys. The older guys have done a great job of showing the way.�
Elon�s schedule is typically filled with marquee non-conference dates, including eight matchups against Atlantic Coast Conference foes, a three-game series at Louisville, a pair of games against NCAA Tournament regular East Carolina, collisions with Kentucky (which has its highest preseason ranking in school history) and Kansas State (which has been to three of the past four NCAA Tournaments), and a matchup with Big South Conference power Coastal Carolina.
�I don�t think we�re going to sneak up on anybody with the attention our pitching is getting,� Clark said.
Elon�s reputation has been built on five NCAA Tournament appearances from 2002-10. Maintaining the credibility is something important to the Phoenix.
�It seems that way every year,� Swim said of the responsibility that comes with upholding a tradition. �I guess that�s good for us. There�s that pressure to perform.�
Whitehead said: �Everybody else kind of picked us to do well. We know what our goals are. We can�t let what everyone else says affect us.�
With a Southern Conference regular-season championship not enough to lodge an NCAA at-large bid in 2011 and finishing one game out of first place in 2012, the Phoenix realizes there�s no room for unnecessary hiccups along the way.
�We were maybe one game away both years,� Clark said. �We know we have to lock in for every game. The mindset is 100 percent made up to get to the postseason.�
2013 Elon baseball schedule
Elon Invitational
Feb. 15 � Marist, 3 p.m.
Feb. 16 � Boston College, noon
Feb. 17 � Virginia Commonwealth, 3 p.m.
Feb. 19 � at North Carolina A&T, 3 p.m.
Baseball at the Beach
At Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Feb. 22 � vs. Kentucky, noon
Feb. 23 � vs. Kansas State, 11 a.m.
Feb. 24 � vs. Coastal Carolina, 3 p.m.
Feb. 26 � Liberty, 4 p.m.
March 1 � Furman, 4 p.m.
March 2 � Furman, 2 p.m.
March 3 � Furman, 1:30 p.m.
March 5 � at N.C. State, 4 p.m.
March 8 � College of Charleston, 4 p.m.
March 9 � College of Charleston, 2 p.m.
March 10 � College of Charleston, 1:30 p.m.
March 12 � at UNC Wilmington, 5 p.m.
March 13 � Virginia Tech, 4 p.m.
March 15 � at UNC Greensboro, 6 p.m.
March 16 � at UNC Greensboro, 2 p.m.
March 17 � at UNC Greensboro, 1 p.m.
March 20 � Princeton, 2 p.m.
March 22 � at Western Carolina, 5 p.m.
March 23 � at Western Carolina, 2 p.m.
March 24 � at Western Carolina, 1 p.m.
March 26 � at High Point, 6 p.m.
March 27 � East Carolina, 6 p.m.
March 29 � Davidson, 6 p.m.
March 30 � Davidson (dh), 3 p.m.
April 2 � High Point, 6:30 p.m.
April 5 � at The Citadel, 6 p.m.
April 6 � at The Citadel, 2 p.m.
April 7 � at The Citadel, 1 p.m.
April 9 � North Carolina, 6:30 p.m.
April 10 � UNC Wilmington, 6:30 p.m.
April 12 � at Louisville, 6 p.m.
April 13 � at Louisville, 1 p.m.
April 14 � at Louisville, 1 p.m.
April 17 � at North Carolina, 6 p.m.
April 19 � Wofford, 6:30 p.m.
April 20 � Wofford, 6:30 p.m.
April 21 � Wofford, 1:30 p.m.
April 23 � at East Carolina, 6 p.m.
April 26 � at Georgia Southern, 6 p.m.
April 27 � at Georgia Southern, 2:30 p.m.
April 28 � at Georgia Southern, 1:30 p.m.
April 30 � at Wake Forest, 6 p.m.
May 1 � Wake Forest, 6:30 p.m.
May 3 � at Appalachian State, 6:30 p.m.
May 4 � at Appalachian State, 3 p.m.
May 5 � at Appalachian State, 1 p.m.
May 7 � North Carolina A&T, 6:30 p.m.
May 10 � Samford, 6:30 p.m.
May 11 � Samford, 4 p.m.
May 12 � Samford, 1:30 p.m.
May 14 � N.C. State, 6 p.m.
May 22-26 � Southern Conference Tournament, Greenville, S.C.


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I'm shopping for a new racquet, what's you favorite and why?
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It looks like you have already made your decision (judging from your recent pictures)? I know it is Babolat, but which one is it? I currently use Babolat Pure Storm GT and like it. Previously, I was using Prince TT Warrior MP and changed to the current one mainly just out of curiosity. I think it fits well my changed back serve (started heavy spin/kick 5-6 years ago, then back to more flat/slice). Funny thing is that Pure Storm feels heavier than TT Warrior although it is actually lighter. Maybe has something to do with the balance.
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I'm going to admit, I was actually prepared to hate this game. After being incredibly excited about Assassin's Creed 3, I was bitterly disappointed to discover the sequel would not star Conner Kenway but his grandfather.
Worse, I was resistant to the idea of a sequel based around the Golden Age of Piracy. I felt this was a blatant cash grab using a time period which was far less interesting than numerous others which had been forwarded by fans from the French Revolution to Tokugawa Japan. As a result, I only put it on my Christmas list to fill it out and got it early due to my illness.
What's my opinion? I have never been more pleased to be so wrong about my misgivings. I think Black Flag may be my favorite of the series. Not only does it successfully continue the story after the original metaplot of the games was resolved but it does so in style. The character of Edward Kenway is perhaps my favorite one in the entire Assassin's Creed franchise, surpassing Connor and even Ezio.
So what is so enjoyable about Black Flag? At heart, I believe it's the fact the game isn't afraid to take a fresh look at some long-standing assumptions about the franchise and turn them on their head. The Assassins, Templars, conspiracies, and importance of the Pieces of Eden all get put under a microscope with a protagonist who can barely bring himself to care about any.
The protagonist, Edward Kenway manages to bring a roguish charm to the series without forgetting piracy is an activity built on murder and robbery. The darker side of the character comes out in discussions regarding everything from slavery (he's against it but it's not his problem until it impacts him personally) to motivation (profit, plain and simple).
The environments are rich in Assassin's Creed 4, invoking the breathtaking sights of the Caribbean in a way which feels far removed from the occasionally claustrophobic-seeming forests of the early United States. Really, this game sold me on a Caribbean vacation more than the hundreds of commercials I've seen of the region.
The supporting cast is incredible, too. While I missed the constant presence of Desmond's support crew, Blackbeard and other pirates more than make up for the absence. The fact Ubisoft chooses to go with the reality of many historical figures versus their more theatrical reputations (such as Blackbeard actually hating bloodshed) makes the game surprising in numerous ways.
My favorite characters are, unsurprisingly, Blackbeard and James Kidd. The two characters are nuanced and reflect different aspects of Edward's personality. The real-life relationship between pirates and anarchism is explored through the context of the Assassin's philosophy and it's a surprisingly interesting comparison. It's certainly inspired me to investigate the real life history of piracy more thoroughly.
The change to the gameplay is immense, too. Whereas the main campaign was the chief allure in the previous games, the side-activities were a mixture of fun and a chore. Edward Kenway's adventures, by contrast, are fun the entire way through. The side-activities are every bit as entertaining as the main campaign. Indeed, I can't think of a single activity I didn't enjoy doing unlike previous installment's feathers.
As to be expected, a chief allure of AC4 is the sailing mechanic. This first showed up as a side-activity in AC3 but takes center stage here. The battles between ships are fun, fast, and tactical with lots of enjoyable twists. Upgrading your ship requires a truly massive amount of gold and resources, which encourages lots of piracy to do both.
Unlike previous games, there's no "gold fountain" option where you can turn on the game for a few hours then have coffers overflowing with wealth. If Assassin's Creed can continue to have enjoyable change-ups like the ones in this volume, its future is fine indeed.
In conclusion, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is an absolutely fabulous game. One I heartily recommend to not only long-time fans of the series but newcomers as well. Shiver me timbers and swash me buckles, it's a good buy.
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I'll note on this front if you have a smart phone or a tablet (of either Android or iOS persausion) you can link them to AC4 via a free app that lets you control Kenway's Fleet of traders away from the game, and while playing AC4 it works as a second screen map function (plus some other unlockable stuff like playing the sea shanties).Charles Phipps wrote:Unlike previous games, there's no "gold fountain" option where you can turn on the game for a few hours then have coffers overflowing with wealth. If Assassin's Creed can continue to have enjoyable change-ups like the ones in this volume, its future is fine indeed.
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It looks like it would be a nice place to live provided mining in the future didn't eat into the front yard, and if only there was a tree or two and a nearby running stream. Oh well, can't have everything!
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Sonar images raise hopes of finding Amelia Earhart's plane
"It's exciting. It's frustrating. It's maddening," declares a Delaware group about tantalizing sonar images of what could be Amelia Earhart's plane.
"It's the right size, it's the right shape, and it's in the right place," declares the home page of the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery, or TIGHAR, which led a $2 million July expedition that raised hopes worldwide that the mystery finally would be solved of what happened to the famous Kansas flier who vanished over the Pacific in 1937 during an attempt to circle the globe.
The immediate result has been "the usual rodeo," with Ric Gillespie, TIGHAR's executive director, agreeing to requests from the likes of "The CBS Morning News" and CNN for interviews, he said by phone Friday morning.
"Amelia is just magic," he said of the Atchison native. "Everybody jumps on it."
Although he cautions that the sonar imagery is far from proof they've found Earhart's Lockheed Electra, his hopes are high of revisiting the island of Nikumaroro next year, if funding can be raised.
He's not worried about interlopers horning in, since the island is so remote and TIGHAR has been granted exclusive search and recovery rights by the nation of Kiribati.
Initially, the July expedition, inspired by an old photo of what could have been landing gear sticking out of water off Nikumaroro, did little to inspire hope.
During 10 days near the island — a period fraught with equipment problems — nothing special caught the researchers' attention as they used sonar and underwater video to search for wreckage.
Before summer's end, however, a careful review of high-definition video turned up an area with several objects that might be aircraft parts. A tire? A strut? A fender?
The intriguing images, though, raised more questions. Where was the bulk of the wreckage? The engine? The girderlike main beam? Pieces of wings, or the tail section?
The new discovery suggests answers.
In March, a man taking part in a TIGHAR online forum reported noticing an odd feature on a sonar map from the expedition.
It's simply a long, thin, slanted streak that has a sonar shadow, showing that part of it has some bulk.
"It gives the impression of being an object that struck the slope at the base of the second cliff at a depth of 187 meters (613 feet), then skidded in a southerly direction for about 40 meters (131 feet) before coming to rest," states part of a long discussion at TIGHAR.org.
The bulky part is about the size of the plane, and the streak behind it could be a trail of wreckage.
The location lines up — literally. The streak, the debris field seen on video, and the supposed landing gear seen in the old photo seem to a form a path of evidence consistent with the theory that the Electra was landed on a sandbar off shore, got swamped by high tides or waves, and left debris as it descended along the island's underwater shoulders.
Of course, the sonar could have picked up some eccentric formation of rock or coral, or the wreck of some unknown ship, Gillespie points out.
No one will know until another expedition gets a better look.
Next time, he hopes to take two ships — one for the underwater exploration, another to do a longer scouring of the island itself.
Support again from the Discovery Channel is a good start, but with a couple million dollars to raise, TIGHAR is going to need help from generous donors and the public at large, perhaps even through a Kickstarter campaign, Gillespie said.
If the money's in place by September, next summer could be when the mystery is finally laid to rest.
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ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — St. Bonaventure University will celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a presentation about the slain civil rights leader and a performance by a trio of hip-hop poets.
The university's Black Student Union and Damietta Center will host the program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the auditorium of the William F. Walsh Science Center on campus. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow; refreshments will be served.
Barry L. Gan, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and the director of The Nonviolence Program at St. Bonaventure, will give the keynote address, "The Real Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
A faculty member at St. Bonaventure for the past 27 years, Gan is editor of The Acorn: Journal of the Gandhi-King Society, and served for two years as co-editor of Peace and Change: A Journal of Peace Research of the Peace History Society and the Peace and Justice Studies Association. For two years, Gan served as program committee chair of the oldest and largest interfaith peace group in the United States, the Fellowship of Reconciliation.
Wednesday's event will also feature performances by poets Charles Fredrick and a Family of Notes. The trio includes members C-Note, Rob Notes and Michael Strong.
Born in Dunkirk in 1975, Fredrick, otherwise known by his stage name, C-Note, grew up in foster homes without the guidance and support of a functional family. His dream of becoming a famous singer began to blossom at the age of 6. He wrote poetry throughout his youth and at the age of 17, he took the advice of one of his friends and turned a poem into a song.
But amid his love for music, he also heard the streets calling. From age 19 to 33, he spent years in and out of jail for selling drugs. Fredrick said that when he survived a Buffalo shooting in "a deal gone wrong," he knew God had spared his life yet another time. So in giving his life to Christ, Fredrick brought together other serious artists to form "A Family of Notes."
Soulful singer Rob McBride, known as Rob Notes, was born in Brooklyn in 1975 before his family moved to Buffalo. The son of an absentee father, he lived with his mother and three brothers.
He fell in love with music at the age of 7 or 8 when he was inspired by Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall." Like Fredrick, McBride spent much of his young life on the streets and incarcerated. Music became his place of peace, motivating him and helping him express himself.
McBride has worked with the company US Production on a number of songs and, in addition to his work with A Family of Notes, has appeared at The Crown Theatre in Jamestown.
Jamestown native Michael Strong was born in 1977 to a single, teenage mother. He was orphaned and later raised by his grandparents.
He was singing from the time he could speak, but it was Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album that would lead him on a lifelong journey of music and performing. He starred in many high school musicals and led his choir to three first-place North American Music Festival wins.
Perfecting his rhyming skills to the likes of Ice-T and Tupac Shakur, it would soon become evident that hip-hop was his calling. He majored in theatre arts in college and studied at the Michael Howard Studios in New York City.
Appearing on television and in the anniversary celebration of The Group Theatre at the Actor's Studio, Strong bought his first studio in 1999 and is now known as one of the best producers in Western New York.
Strong has recorded six albums with his original beats and produced dozens of local hits for a number of artists. Hosting local hip-hop contests and performing in music festivals and clubs across New York, Strong has found a cult following by opening for Twisted, Blaze, ABK, and Kung Fu Vampire. He is now at the top of his game in both style and production.
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Photoshop World '09 Boston kicked off today with its popular Keynote.
One of the new things NAPP did this year is to have a live blog. Check it out now to know what's new this year.
There are some announcements/videos there that are not being shown on the net yet, but here are some things that might interest you:
- Wacom introduced the Intuos 4. I'm not (yet) a tablet person but if you want details, check out the following links:
- NAPP also made the WaterMark Creator
- This is only available to NAPP members and it's using Adobe's Extension Manager.
- It's a pretty cool and handy tool, if you ask me 🙂
- Here's a screenshot (only a portion) of the WaterMark Creator:
Don't feel bad if you're not a NAPP member. You know you can always join now and get some goodies free with your subscription (usually a DVD). Plus, you get 8 issues of Photoshop User Magazine.
Before I forget, one of the new benefits you get from being a NAPP member is this — a fee online class from Kelby Training each month!
If you haven't done so, check out kelbytraining.com. It's a great site to learn Photoshop, Photography, the whole Creative Suite and more — all at your own time and convenience. Plus, NAPP members have a discount! Told ya it's worth it to be a NAPP Member… 🙂
And since you're kind enough to read my post, don't forget to check out Scott Kelby's Blog extension for Photoshop that makes his blog available right inside Photoshop! Cool, eh! 🙂 This is how it looks inside Photoshop:


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A RAISIN IN THE SUN and CLYBOURNE PARK Come to PlayMakers Rep, Now thru 3/3
PlayMakers Repertory Company offers audiences two insightful looks at race and the meaning of home in productions of "A Raisin in the Sun" and "Clybourne Park," to be performed in rotating repertory tonight, Jan. 26 to March 3. PlayMakers is the professional theater in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
First produced in 1959, Lorraine Hansberry's landmark drama "A Raisin in the Sun" has become an acknowledged American masterpiece. Nominated for multiple Tony Awards, "Raisin" was the first play written by a black woman to be produced on Broadway. The New York Times proclaimed that it "changed American theater forever."
In the groundbreaking story proceeds from a life insurance policy give the Younger family hope for a better life. Can their "dreams deferred" be realized by moving into a home in an all-white neighborhood when they are confronted with conflicting desires within their family and racial prejudice outside their door?
Written by Bruce Norris in 2009, "Clybourne Park" takes up the story where "Raisin" leaves off, in 1959 with a white couple selling their home to the Youngers and causing uproar among their middle class neighbors. The second act fast-forwards 50 years with neighborhood demographics radically shifted and the first family of gentrifying whites about to move into what is now a predominantly black community. Times have changed, but what about the no-holds-barred conversation about race and the politics of community?
"Clybourne Park" has been honored with the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play.
"Raisin" director Raelle Myrick-Hodges also helmed "Topdog/Underdog" (2008) and "I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given to Me by a Young Lady From Rwanda" (2010) at PlayMakers. "Clybourne Park" director TraCy Young's work has been called "true genius" by the Los Angeles Times.
Show times will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays (except Jan. 26) and Sundays (except Jan. 27, which is at 7:30 p.m.) There are opportunities to see both plays back-to-back on four Saturdays, (Feb. 2, 16 and 23 and March 2). On these dates, boxed dinners from Whole Foods Market will be available for purchase. On Feb. 2, a wine dinner at Bin 54 with transportation to and from the theater between "Raisin" and "Clybourne Park" will also be available. Pre-ordering dinner when purchasing show tickets is recommended.
All performances will be in the Paul Green Theatre in the Center for Dramatic Art on Country Club Road. Tickets are still available as part of the theater's 2012-2013 season subscription packages. Individual tickets are $15 to $50.
For a complete performance schedule, to purchase tickets and to learn about community activities scheduled in connection with the run, call (919) 962-PLAY (7529) or visit www.playmakersrep.org.
PlayMakers will host a series of special events under the banner "A Dream Deferred: Urban Development and Gentrification in Contemporary America" focused on themes of gentrification and displacement raised by the plays.
- Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m. in the Paul Green Theatre: "The Vision Series," a behind-the-scenes preview with the directors, designers, and special guests "Clybourne Park" playwright Bruce Norris and Harry Elam, Vice Provost of Stanford University, a renowned scholar on the life and works of "Raisin" playwright Lorraine Hansberry. Hosted by PlayMakers producing artistic director Joseph Haj, this evening included a preview of the productions with a Q&A session, followed by a reception. This event is free and open to the public, however reservations are appreciated. To RSVP, call the PlayMakers box office at (919) 962-7529 or register online at www.playmakersrep.org/outreach.
- Film screenings, Jan. 17 ("The Pruitt-Igoe Myth") and Jan. 24 (Flag Wars"), 7 p.m., Varsity on Franklin, Chapel Hill, as part of the Ackland Film Forum: award-winning documentary "The Pruitt-Igoe Myth" examines the transformation of the American city in the decades after World War II through the lens of the infamous Pruitt-Igoe housing development and the St. Louis residents who called it home. "Flag Wars" is a poignant look at a community in Columbus, Ohio undergoing gentrification when gay white homebuyers move into a working-class black neighborhood. This unvarnished portrait of privilege, poverty and local politics won the Jury Award at the South by Southwest Film Festival.- Feb. 18, 7:00 p.m. at Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St., Durham: "Daring Dreams: What is the Price of Progress?" In partnership with the Durham County Library, a conversation on the future of urban development in the Triangle with community leaders including Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt and former Durham Mayor Wib Gulley, moderated by Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Shelley Green. - Feb. 25, 7:00 p.m. in the Paul Green Theatre: Sacrificial Poets in performance. Original performances inspired by issues of housing, gentrification, community and home, featuring the award-winning Chapel Hill spoken word and hip hop poetry arts group.Other events before and during the run of the plays will include:
- Jan. 14, 7 p.m.: "In the Wings," presented by PlayMakers and the Durham County Library. Cast and creative team members (designers, actors and production personnel) discuss the plays at the Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Road, Durham
- Jan. 28, 6 p.m.: a discussion with the directors and cast at McIntyre's Books, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro
- Jan. 26 through Feb. 1: preview performances at 7:30 p.m.
- Feb. 2: opening day; "A Raisin in the Sun" at 2 p.m. and "Clybourne Park" at 7:30 p.m., with a complimentary gala party after the evening show
- Feb. 9 ("Raisin") and 16 ("Clybourne Park"), 2 p.m.: open captioned performances
- Feb 11 and 17 ("Raisin"), Feb. 24 and 28 ("Clybourne Park"): free post-show discussions with the creative team
- Feb. 19 ("Raisin") and 26 ("Clybourne Park"): all-access performances for attendees with special needs, with sign language interpretation and audio description
- March 2 and 3: free post-show "Mindplay" discussions sponsored by the North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society.
PlayMakers is based in UNC's College of Arts and Sciences. New York's Drama League has named PlayMakers one of the best regional theater companies in America and The Independent Weekly calls PlayMakers the best live theater company in the Triangle.


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Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Programme (SVRP)
In 2015 the UK Government made a commitment to resettle up to 20,000 Syrian people in need of protection over 5 years. This is in addition to those that the UK resettles under Gateway and Mandate and the thousands who receive protection in the UK under normal asylum procedures.
The Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme was launched in January 2014 to relocate Syrians to the UK. Priority given to victims of sexual violence, the elderly, torture victims and the disabled. The first group of individuals arrived in March 2014. After a public call, for the expansion of the scheme, the Government announced in September 2015 that it would commit to accepting up to 20,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the current parliament, by 2020.
Role of the local authorities
Prior to arriving in the UK recipients of the scheme are matched to local authorities and a tariff of associated costs for resettlement are funded through the international aid budget so as to limit financial pressure on local authorities.
Role of Coordinator
The Wales Refugee Resettlement Coordinator is the conduit between central government and local authorities, coordinating placements of Syrian refugees in Welsh local authorities.
What Syrian refugees receive:
- 5 Years humanitarian protection
- Ability to apply for family reunification under immigration rules
- After 5 years, the ability to apply for permanent settlement
If you would like to help or donate in any way you can do so through: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/syria-refugees-what-you-can-do-to-help--2
For further information on the programme contact Emma-Louise Maher, Wales Refugee Resettlement Co-ordinator, on email@example.com or by calling 02920 468663.
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For an idea without many specifics, the proposal to prohibit people on government assistance � or in bankruptcy � from purchasing an N.C. Education Lottery ticket has been getting a lot of attention.
For an idea without many specifics, the proposal to prohibit people on government assistance � or in bankruptcy � from purchasing an N.C. Education Lottery ticket has been getting a lot of attention.
Wednesday, the News & Observer state politics blog reported that Rep. Paul �Skip� Stam, R-Wake, plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming session of the General Assembly that would do just that. He admitted the task would be difficult for retailers, except in clear situations when someone uses an EBT (electronic benefit transfer) card.
Currently, you can pay for lottery tickets with cash, a check, a debit card or a gift card, though retailers retain discretion as to what they will accept.
Local legislators are waiting to see what specifics would be in the bill before passing judgment on the plan.
Rep. George Graham, D-Lenoir, said he didn�t know enough about it yet. Sen. Don Davis, D-Greene, said he is waiting on specifics, and Sen. Louis Pate, R-Wayne, said he hasn�t formed an opinion, either.
Rep. John Bell, R-Lenoir, wants to see the bill first.
�We don�t go into session until Jan. 30, and right now you�re going to hear a lot of proposals, a lot of ideas that people want examined and looked at during the session, and this is just one of many,� Bell said. �But, I have not seen anything formally presented on that, as of yet.�
Davis said it�s entirely possible a bill may not be soon in coming.
�Even though he�s come out and said, �These are my thoughts and I�m going to start working on some legislation,� he technically has until March 15 to file it,� Davis said of Stam�s proposal. �Whether he has it on the 30th or March 15, for all practical purposes it still complies with the rules.�
The General Assembly convenes on Wednesday, and the local representatives and senators are getting their ducks in a row, as well. For Lenoir County, its two representatives are preparing for their first terms.
�I don�t think � I know � that you�re going to see a lot of new faces in the General Assembly on the House side and the Senate side,� Bell said. �So, you�re going to have a lot of people that are in session for the first time like myself, like Rep. Graham. We�re going to be doing a lot of learning, but we�ve got real good guidance by some of the senior members and the leadership there.�
Graham acknowledged that with Republican supermajorities in both chambers, the GOP will be driving the debate. Bell said the focus would be on jobs, bringing economic growth to Eastern North Carolina and reform of state taxes, unemployment insurance and regulations. He added that voter ID legislation will be in the mix, as well, and he would personally be an advocate for gun rights.
Jobs and the economy are also part of Graham�s outlook for this session.
�I support education, jobs � job creation, job development � (and) senior citizens,� Graham said. �These are the kinds of things that I will be looking at closely. But given the way the General Assembly is designed, Republicans will be providing the leadership, and one of the major things I�ll be doing is trying to make certain the proposals and bills they bring forth are open and involved, and include everybody and are good for North Carolina.�
On the Senate side, Davis said he is, �looking forward to getting back to work for our residents,� and taking time to evaluate issues of interest and potential legislation.
Pate reiterated that job growth would be a priority in the Senate, also.
�It may involve changes to the tax code somewhat � revamping the tax code,� Pate said. �Several different things contribute to bringing jobs to North Carolina. I think our main job will be bringing more jobs to North Carolina for the citizens. We still have a high unemployment rate, and we�ve got to attack that.�
He added that one of his personal goals is to prevent federal cuts or relocation of military bases in North Carolina, as they�re, �a big economic impact driver for counties.�
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The N.C. General Assembly convenes on Wednesday. Legislators have between that day and March 15 to introduce most legislation. The deadline for local bills � those that apply to 15 counties or fewer � is March 5.


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- Alaskans will rally this week in 170 communities to end sexual violence
- Join them by uploading a photo of yourself and tagging it #chooserespect
- John Sutter recently featured Alaska as part of his Change the List project
- Alaska has the highest rate of reported rape in the country -- three times the U.S. average
Something incredible is happening this week in Alaska.
People in more than 170 communities -- from Anchorage to Allakaket -- are planning to hold public "Choose Respect" rallies in honor of survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence.
For the state with the highest rape rate in America, that's a massively important undertaking. It sends a message to people in the state and across the country that silence is the poison that lets rape and sexual violence continue. That enough is enough.
"We have extremely high rates of domestic violence and sexual violence in Alaska," said Katie TePas, a senior policy adviser to the governor. "When victims and survivors see their communities standing up for them, they see a great deal of strength. ... And they see help, when they may not have ever sought help before."
It's a topic about which I care a great deal -- and I know you do, too. CNN readers voted for me to cover rape in the United States as part of my Change the List project. After spending more than two weeks in Alaska, I published a series of stories about why the rates of sexual violence are so shockingly high there -- and what could be done to change that. My biggest takeaway: People have to talk about this difficult issue. Otherwise, too many victims who come forward aren't believed. And too many suffer in silence, thinking they're to blame for what's happened to them.
They're not alone, and these "Choose Respect" rallies are just the sort of awareness-raising events that could push Alaska off the bottom of the list. The demonstrations -- which are coordinated by the office of Alaska's Republican governor, Sean Parnell, and are sponsored by the state -- started in 2010 with only 18 communities participating, TePas told me. This year, she expects more than 170 communities. The rallies start Thursday and will continue through the weekend in some locations.
I hope CNN readers will join the state in demanding an end to the violence there and elsewhere. Take a photo of yourself with a sign that says "Choose Respect" and upload it to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #chooserespect.
The images will appear on this page -- and maybe in future coverage.
Parnell invited me to march with him in Alaska on Thursday. In a February 24 letter, he called CNN's coverage of rape in Alaska "exceptional" and said it "pulled back the curtain and cast a new light on the issue" of sexual violence.
I'm unable to attend, but I appreciate the invitation. As for his kind words about the series, CNN shares the credit with the brave people in Alaska who told me their stories -- and with the dozens of readers and viewers who shared their stories of survival in solidarity with Alaskans. You can read some of those harrowing and heartfelt accounts on this page: "We are the 59%." Fifty-nine percent of women in Alaska face intimate partner or sexual violence in their lifetimes, including threats of violence. That statistic should horrify every American. And it should provoke action, as it already has for many. After the series, Marie Claire, Mother Jones, Salon and others took up the issue, too.
On Thursday, as thousands of Alaskans are marching, my thoughts will be with all the incredible people I met on my trip to the state in December and those who shared their stories online. They will be with the people of Nunam Iqua, Alaska, which is one of a reported 75 communities that do not have any local law enforcement presence. A CNN reader started a petition asking the state government to change that. To date, I'm told that request has not been heeded. People there do not have access to the same level of justice as elsewhere in this nation. Unless geography determines a person's worth, that should change immediately.
"Where are the boots on the ground in our village?" asked Russell Clark, principal of the school in Nunam Iqua and one of many people there who wants a local officer.
Currently, state troopers usually must fly in from other villages to respond to emergencies -- a process that takes 45 minutes at best and sometimes, in bad weather, can take days. The state troopers have told me they're having difficulty finding someone who would take the job in Nunam Iqua. It's a tough economy these days, and I've been told funding is available for the position. If you'd like to apply, e-mail me (firstname.lastname@example.com) and put "Nunam Iqua" in the subject line. I'll be happy to connect you to the troopers.
My thoughts will be with the young people who helped organize a panel discussion in Anchorage called "NO MORE" -- part of a national awareness-raising campaign.
And, finally, my thoughts will be with Erin Merryn, a victim of child sexual assault from Illinois who, I'm told by a local lawmaker, will be traveling Alaska this week campaigning for a bill that would require state school districts to teach about the warning signs of child sexual abuse. Currently, Alaska does not require school districts to teach that essential information or sex education. The bill -- "Erin's Law," which has been passed in ten other states, according to the group's Facebook page -- is expected to come before the Alaska House education committee on Friday. I hope her upcoming testimony will encourage legislators to push this bill forward. The lawmaker who proposed the legislation, Rep. Geran Tarr, an Anchorage Democrat, told me she's optimistic it can pass this session. She handed out copies of my articles, again, which CNN readers commissioned, in hopes representatives will realize the scope of this problem.
"It's really been a good conversation starter," she said of the stories. "There's too much coverage (for legislators to ignore sexual violence). Once you start to be in national press for this, that really is a catalyst for change. That's not the kind of notoriety you want for the state."
I don't want to paint Alaska as an awful or isolated place. The stats are horrifying, as are many of the stories I heard. But sexual violence is a serious concern across the country, and states like South Dakota, Oklahoma, Michigan, New Mexico and Arkansas have rates of reported rape well above the national average. It doesn't have to be this way. I will anxiously await photos from the "Choose Respect" rallies. Alaska is also a beautiful place full of strong people. And this week, all of us will get a chance to see them -- and, hopefully, you -- demanding a safer future.


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