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Sapphire HD 7970 Vapor-X GHZ Edition Review
Unigine Heaven Benchmark 3.0 is a DirectX 11 GPU benchmark based on the Unigine engine. This was the first DX 11 benchmark to allow testing of DX 11 features. What sets the Heaven Benchmark apart is the addition of hardware tessellation, available in three modes – Moderate, Normal and Extreme. Although tessellation requires a video card with DirectX 11 support and Windows Vista/7, the Heaven Benchmark also supports DirectX 9, DirectX 10, DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.0. Visually, it features beautiful floating islands that contain a tiny village and extremely detailed architecture.
- 8x AA
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At 1920x1080 the HD 7970 Vapor-X delivers comparable performance to the Black Edition card. It falls short of the GTX 680 at 1920x1080 yet out performs the GTX 680 at 5760x1080.

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06.06.13LORD Corporation has announced that the company hosted the North Carolina Military Foundation's board meeting on June 3 at its headquarters in Cary. The event featured presentations from several keynote speakers, including U.S. Rep. David Price, Commander of the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Maj. Gen. Mark Clark, and The Adjutant General of the North Carolina National Guard Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk.
Discussions at the event focused on the use of data analytics to address challenges faced by the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in cyber security and predictive analysis for intelligence. Speakers advised the board on the important role it plays in catalyzing solutions to these challenges from N.C.-based companies and research organizations, particularly in combating terrorism.
Congressman Price led the presentations and focused on DHS's priorities and opportunities for local organizations to support the need for continued innovative public-private collaboration as a results-oriented approach to economic development. Maj. Gen. Clark offered a brief overview of MARSOC and needs related to cyber security and advanced analytics. Maj. Gen. Lusk provided an overview of the North Carolina National Guard cyber security initiative.
Other speakers and topics included:
- Anthony Pompliano, founder of DigaForce and a military veteran turned entrepreneur, discussed "big data" exploitation and the application of advanced analytics. Additionally, Pompliano provided a demonstration on using advanced analytics for incident monitoring, fact-finding and prevention.
- Kevin Jacques of the Battleship North Carolina Generations Campaign reviewed the importance of preserving the USS North Carolina and its urgent need for hull repair.
In addition to the presentations, Ralph Willard, co-founder of Bain Consulting and Bain Capital, was appointed vice chairman of the board. Willard is a veteran business owner, having served as co-owner, chairman and CEO of Hinckley Yachts from 1997 to 2010 and as co-founder and vice chairman of Bain and Company from 1973 to 1993. Willard received his Bachelor of Arts in European history from Stanford University in 1965 and his MBA from Harvard University in 1971.
Jack De Leon, LORD chief operating officer, serves on the N.C. Military Foundation's board of directors. Prior to his business career, De Leon served in the U.S. Army as a commissioned Air Defense Artillery officer, serving in Germany and the United States as a platoon leader, battery executive and battalion assistant operations officer.
Board members attending the event received an exclusive tour of LORD Corporation's R&D facilities, which support the development of flight-critical active vibration and balancing technologies for military rotary and fixed wing aircraft. For example, the company's In-Flight Propeller Balancing System (IPBS) will increase operational performance and reduce maintenance costs for C-130 H aircraft by eliminating the need for manual balancing of the propellers. IPBS balances the propellers in real-time during flight, eliminating the vibration and structural degradation caused by imbalance.


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Alert 2011-8
Subject: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks
Date: September 30, 2011
Description: First National Bank of Pikeville
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of The Bank of Crossville, A Branch of the First National Bank of Pikeville, Pikeville, TN
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks and Federal Savings Associations; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Associate Deputy Comptrollers; and Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 064102944 are being presented for payment nationwide and internationally in connection with a potential variety of Internet auction scams and mystery shopping scams.
The counterfeit items closely resemble the bank's authentic cashier's checks. Items presented to date have been made payable for varying amounts between $2,450 and $99,900 and have included the remitter name of Mark Wayne.
For additional information and guidance and to verify the authenticity of cashier's checks for The Bank of Crossville, a branch of the First National Bank of Pikeville, please contact Tony Gervolino, Compliance Officer, by mail at PO Box 488, 441 Spring Street, Pikeville, TN 37367, by telephone at (423) 447-2931, by fax at (423) 447-2319, or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Consumers who receive a counterfeit or fictitious item and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies, as appropriate:
Additional information concerning this matter that you believe should be brought to the attention of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) may be forwarded to:
For additional information regarding other types of financial fraud, please visit the OCC's anti-fraud resource at http://www.occ.treas.gov/fraudresources.htm.
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The Lathrop Community Center will celebrate its grand re-opening from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday. The community center is located at 15557 Fifth St. in Lathrop. The event will include refreshments, class demonstrations and a tour of the center.
The Lathrop Community Center will celebrate its grand re-opening from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday. The community center is located at 15557 Fifth St. in Lathrop. The event will include refreshments, class demonstrations and a tour of the center.
Information: (209) 941-7370.
The second annual crab feed for "El Barrio Del Chivo" (Goat Valley) will take place March 9 at the Italian Athletic Club, 3541 N. Cherryland Ave., Stockton. Social hour is at 6 p.m., and dinner is at 7p.m. Dinner is a choice of crab or steak. There will be door prizes, a drawing, a DJ and dancing.
Tickets are $40 per person and the deadline to sign up is Friday. A portion of proceeds will go to local charities.
Information and tickets: (209) 406-8580.
The Port Stockton Boaters will host their annual gumbo feed on Saturday at the Stockton Rod and Gun Club, 3120 Monte Diablo Ave., Stockton. No-host bar starts at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m., and dancing with music by the Groove Deluxe Band begins at 8 p.m. Gumbo, pulled pork sandwiches and crawdads will be served.
Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. Seating is limited.
Information: (209) 609-2293 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
"Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! A Celebration of Stories, Poems and Silly Songs", will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Linden Branch Library, 19059 E. Main St., Linden, and later in the day at 2 p.m. at the Ripon Memorial Library, 333 W. Main St., Ripon. Nationally recognized storyteller B.Z. Smith and Peg Reza, founder of the Blue Shoes Auxiliary Ukelele Orchestra, will present a program with favorite Dr. Seuss stories such as "The Sneetches" and "Horton Hears A Who," plus poems and silly songs that enhance Dr. Seuss's books.
Information: (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323.
The Amador County Master Gardeners will hold a beginning beekeeping class from 9 a.m. to noon March 2 at the Amador County GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road, Martell.
The free class will cover beekeeping basics such as how bees make honey and how they decide on a new home. Also included will be a review of different types of hives and beekeeping equipment as well as products of the hive.
Information: (209) 223-6838 or email email@example.com.
The Junior League of San Joaquin County will celebrate its 85th anniversary with "Jewel of the Community," a fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Stockton Golf and Country Club, 3800 Country Club Blvd.
A portion of net proceeds from the gala event will be dedicated to "Tools for Academic Success," a campaign to bring backpacks, books and the latest technology to students in schools that have been adopted by the Junior League in Stockton and Lodi.
Tickets are $125 per person.
Information: www.jlsjc.org.
The City of Lathrop Parks and Recreation Department & Animal Services Division will host the grand re-opening of the dog park from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at River Park. The dog park is located at Inland Passage Way at Brookhurst Boulevard in Lathrop.
There will be a doggie costume contest, K-9 demonstration from the Lathrop Police Department, and vendors.
Information: (209) 941-7370.
The local chapter of the Executive Women's Golf Association is hosting a golf rules and etiquette clinic from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 7 at Micke Grove Golf Links, 11401 N. Micke Grove Road, Lodi. Dawn Bielefeld will present the clinic, which is free to all women golfers. Light refreshments will be available. Space is limited. RSVP by Sunday.
Information: (209) 639-3210 or email@example.com.
The City of Lodi 2013 Senior Follies will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Charlene Powers Lange Performing Arts Theatre,125 N. Hutchins St., Lodi. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors and students with ID, $5 for children 12 and younger. Tickets may be purchased at the Hutchins Street Square Box Office from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and two hours prior to the performance. Ten percent discount on a group of 10 or more.
Information: (209) 335-5550 or loditickets.com.
Stockton's Community Service Department is offering a beginner golf program for those 13 and older. Students will learn the fundamentals of golf and gain confidence to play on golf course. The class meets 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays from March 13 to April 10 and will be taught by PGA teaching professional Tony Troncale.
Space is limited and advance registration is required by Monday. The five-week course costs $65 per person. Classes will be at Swenson Park Golf Course in Stockton.
Information: (209) 601-3388 or go to stocktongolfcourses.com, where a registration form can be found.
The American Chronic Pain Association will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday at the Sutter Tracy Community Resource Center, 35 E. 10th St., Classroom C-1, Tracy.
The group will also meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 14 at St. Joseph's Medical Center, 1800 N. California St., Classroom 3, Stockton.
Information: (209) 833-3330, email@example.com ortheacpa.org.
Alex G. Spanos Elementary School, 536 S. California St., Stockton, will host a Scholastic Book Fair to promote reading and purchase books for its school library. Books for all ages as well as Spanish are available.
Hours of the book fair are: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday (student preview); 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 5; 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 6; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 7; and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 8.
Books can also be ordered online at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/spanoschargers. Books purchased online will be sent to the school for pickup.
Information: (209) 933-7335.
Widowed Persons Association of California will hold its Brown Bag Support Group on at 11:30 a.m. March 7 at the Central Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Ave., Stockton.
Bring a bag lunch; coffee and cookies will be served. This meeting is free.
Information: (209) 478-1903.


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- In a large mixing bowl, bring together flour, cocoa powder and icing sugar. Whisk to mix well.
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- Add in melted butter, fold in till just combined.
- Spoon batter into each muffin cups, 80% full, turn the oven temperature down to 170°C and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science: Top Programs and
Events in April and May
Included in this advisory are key programs and events at the
Denver Museum of Nature & Science that aim to inspire curiosity
and excite minds of all ages through scientific
Lizards & Snakes -FREE with Admission
See 60 live animals at the Museum. The Burmese python, Gila
monster, green basilisk, and more star in this fascinating
exhibition. Featuring an impressive lineup of lizards and snakes
from five continents, Lizards & Snakes introduces visitors to
these adaptable, colorful, and sometimes dangerous creatures. The
engaging combination of live animals, real and cast fossils,
extensive multimedia, hands-on interactives, and an activity area
specifically for children offers a fascinating look into the wild
world of lizards and snakes that will enthrall and educate visitors
of all ages.
FREE Field Trips for 2011-2012 School Year
The Museum is offering free exhibition admission and free
self-guided tours to all school groups and organized youth groups
this school year. Additionally, the Museum is offering scholarships
to cover bus fuel costs and to reduce fees for onsite labs and
classes. As the region's leading resource for informal science
education, the Museum hosts more than 300,000 students and their
chaperones each year. The organization is committed to making
science affordable, fun, exciting, and engaging. Learn more
at www.dmns.org/teachers.
NEW! Arctic Sanctuary - FREE with Admission
Arctic Sanctuary, featuring the photography of Jeff Jones,
reveals the natural landscape, significance, and stunning beauty of
the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Fifty images-from large-scale
panoramas to intimate and abstract studies of nature's elemental
forms-take visitors on an engaging exploration of wilderness and
its significance in the modern world.
Tornado Alley 3D
Experience the adrenaline and the science of nature's most
dramatic phenomena. JoinStorm Chasersstar Sean Casey and the
researchers of Vortex 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to
understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, in this
heart-pounding science adventure.
Flying Monsters 3D
Uncover the truth about the mysterious pterosaurs, whose
wingspans of up to 40 feet were equal to that of a modern jet
plane. Enter the lush and alien environment in which these
creatures lived, and experience real flying monsters.
NEW! To the Arctic 3D
Opens April 20
Follow the lives of a mother polar bear and her two cubs as they
navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home.
Captivating, adventurous, and intimate footage brings you up
close and personal with this family's struggle to survive and
thrive in a frigid environment of melting ice, immense glaciers,
spectacular waterfalls, and majestic snow-bound peaks.
Wildest Weather in the Solar System
Take a spectacular journey to witness the most beautiful,
powerful, and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system.
After seeing a storm the size of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb and a
400-year-old hurricane, you'll be glad you live on Earth.
SCFD Community FREE Day-Earth Day
Sunday, April 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., FREE
Experience Earth-friendly family fun and celebrate Earth Day
with a SCFD Community Free Day! Enjoy great family-friendly
offerings including face painting, GeoDome shows, crafts, renewable
energy activities, and children's theater. And, on April
22nd only, bring in your household batteries to recycle
at the Museum, and bring in your own reusable shopping bag to save
an additional 10% off your purchase in the Museum Shop (not
including books, CDs, DVDs, or Lizards and Snakes shop). Plus
participate in Free Day fun, such as Mr. Bones, scavenger hunts,
and Secrets of the Dioramas tours.
Yuri's Night
Thursday, April 12,6:30 p.m., $8 member, $10 nonmember,
$5 child (ages 3-12)
Join a worldwide celebration of Yuri's Night. This event
celebrates human exploration of space by commemorating Yuri
Gagarin's flight as the first human in space on April 12, 1961 as
well as the inaugural flight of NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia on
April 12, 1981.
Science Lounge: The Science of Flight
Thursday, April 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $8 member, $10
(If sold out online, tickets available at the door.)
Enjoy a mind-expanding experience with cocktails and
entertainment every third Thursday of the month. Ages 21 and up.
This month,enjoy a flight of beer as you learn about flying
monsters - past, present, and future. Take a lesson in aerodynamics
by building and launching your own rockets and paper airplanes.
Also, watch the IMAX 3D film, Flying Monsters. Did we mention
flights of beer?
Arctic Sanctuary: Meet the Artists
Wednesday, April 25,7 p.m., $12 member, $15
Explore the majestic Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with
photographer Jeff Jones as he transports you to the diverse
habitats that make the refuge the most species-rich conservation
area in the circumpolar north. Jones will share photographic
techniques he used to capture these stunning landscapes. Following
the program, enjoy a special showing of the "Arctic Sanctuary"
photography exhibition and a book signing where Jones will be
joined by his coauthor, Laurie Hoyle. To learn more, visit www.dmns.org. Space is limited.
SCFD Community FREE Day
Sunday May 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., FREE
Visit Lizards & Snakes; enjoy outstanding permanent
exhibitions including Expedition Health, Space Odyssey, Prehistoric
Journey, and Egyptian Mummies.
Exploring the Arctic and its Changing
Wednesday, May 9, 7 p.m., $12 member, $15 nonmember, $8
child (ages 3-12)
To the Arctic 3D is an extraordinary journey to a
place of extremes where few dare to go. Venture across floating ice
with a mother polar bear and her two cubs as they struggle to
survive. Before the film, hear from zoologist John Demboski about
polar bears, their behavior, and habitat, while chief curator Kirk
Johnson explains why polar bears are particularly affected by
climate change. After the film, lead scientist for The Nature
Conservancy in Colorado Chris Pague will discuss the impacts of
climate change here in Colorado. Join us for coffee and
dessert and a chance to meet our speakers following the
Science Lounge: Mars and Margaritas
Thursday, May 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $8 member, $10
Enjoy a mind-expanding experience with cocktails and
entertainment every third Thursday of the month. Ages 21 and up.
This month,chill out with a margarita and the amazing view from our
west atrium as you imagine life on the Red Planet. Take a virtual
trip to Mars in our digital Planetarium dome, view the skies
through telescopes on the terrace, and tour the Mars diorama in
Space Odyssey.
Exploring Titan by Boat
Thursday, May 31, 7 p.m., $8 member, $10
The first nautical exploration of an extraterrestrial sea could
come as soon as 2022, if planetary geologist Ellen Stofan can
convince NASA to try sailing a boat on Saturn's moon Titan. It is
the only place in our solar system other than Earth known to have
bodies of liquid on its surface, though the lakes are liquid
methane and ethane rather than water. Some scientists believe that
these lakes are the most likely place for life to exist in the
solar system outside of Earth. Join Stofan as she tells you more
about the possibilities. Supported by the NASA Astrobiology
Charlotte Hurley: 303-370-6407, [email protected]
About the Denver Museum of Nature &
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain
Region's leading resource for informal science education. A variety
of engaging exhibits, discussions and activities help Museum
visitors celebrate and understand the natural wonders of Colorado,
Earth and the universe. The Museum is located at 2001 Colorado
Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205. To learn more about the Museum,
check www.dmns.org, or call 303-370-6000.
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Many of the Museum's educational programs and exhibits are made
possible in part by the citizens of the seven-county metro area
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By Jess Bidgood
Oct. 5, 2010
Gov. Patrick at WGBH studios on Thursday. (Jess Bidgood/WGBH)
BOSTON -- A smiling Gov. Deval Patrick strode into WGBH's studios in Brighton on Monday. His bright, if tired-looking, face was a marked contrast to the one on the cover of the New York Times the same day – that of President Barack Obama, grimly addressing a press conference on the "shellacking" his party had taken nationally in Tuesday night's midterm elections.
For now, Patrick gets to tell a different story. He won a second term on Tuesday night with 48.5 percent of the vote – beating his GOP opponent Charlie Baker, the former Harvard-Pilgrim CEO.
In an interview with Emily Rooney, Patrick said he worked hard to keep his campaign a substantive one in a close, contentious race.
"We ran a campaign that is about leadership by conviction, that is about making tough choices and leveling with people and not in sound bits and scare tactics and all of that," Patrick said.
Patrick retained his office at a time of economic struggle on the state and national level – but in Massachusetts, he says, it's not all bad.
"It's a matter of fact that we're growing fast than 46 other states," Patrick said, crediting a job-growth strategy developed by his administration with helping to keep the state's unemployment rate at 8.4 percent, while the nation's sits at 9.6.
Patrick says that growth could help the state face down its $2 billion budget gap. "Because we have invested in growth and because people are getting back to work, revenue at the state level is coming back," Patrick said. "We are $200 million over benchmark in both September and October."
The governor's optimism might seem almost out of place during the enduring uncertainty that goes along with a jobless recovery. But he says it shouldn't be. "It's a strategy as old as the scripture, to take anger and whip it up into fear and try to ride that into office," Patrick said. "I think what so many people are hungry for is a reason to hope."
Still, Patrick says, Tuesday's election served him with some new uncertainties. He said the passage of Question One, which repealed the state's sales tax on alcohol, will present problems for funding the state's substance abuse programs, which revenue from that tax was used to pay for. "I don't have a solution for those programs right now," Patrick said, "I'm going to have to find one."
Patrick also said he's not ruling out a role for his former opponent, Charlie Baker, in his efforts to deal with the rising costs of health care. "Charlie has helped in the past and I hope he'll help in the future," Patrick said.
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Allenson, Fisher Cats arrive in NHBy JOHN HABIB
New Hampshire Union Leader
April 01. 2013 11:03PM
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats landed Monday at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and when they felt the 50-degree New England air in their faces, they knew spring training was officially done.
"Don Zimmer use to tell me that 39 degrees in New England was a drizzle," laughed first-year Fisher Cats manager Gary Allenson. "Actually many of our players came through Lansing, Michigan (single-A. Lansing Lugnuts, Midwest League) and are used to this. Having played around here in April, I can say you never get used to it. But it's a mindset thing."
On Sunday, the team held an intra-squad game in Dunedin, Fla., before departing for Manchester Monday morning. The team had the day off Monday to settle into the area after arriving around 1 p.m.
"I was telling someone the last four days of spring training and the first four days here are going to be the most hectic," said Allenson. "This is my first year with the Blue Jays and other than a few people I've met before, I really don't know many people in the organization, especially around here in Manchester."
Allenson, who plans on residing in Manchester during the season, said he will get his first look at the field at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium today when the team holds a practice. The practice is open to fans from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. the team will hold a season ticket holder "meet and greet" session at the Sam Adams Bar & Grill.
"I've seen the infrastructure, but not the actual field," said Allenson. "I've never been to Manchester. Actually, the only times I've been in New Hampshire (prior to Monday) was just driving through on I-95 into Maine. That's it."
Nicknamed "Muggsy," Allenson played seven Major League seasons, the first six catching for the Red Sox from 1979 to 1984. In 1985, he played 14 games with the Blue Jays before retiring at age 30.
"Anyone who still remembers me as a Red Sox player will be over 50 years old," said Allenson, a native of Culver City, Calif., who played for Arizona State and was drafted by the Red Sox in the ninth round of the 1976 amateur draft.
The Yankees gave him his first coaching job in their farm system in 1987. He hooked up with Boston as a bullpen coach and third base coach for three seasons (1992-94) and served as a coach for the Milwaukee Brewers (2000-02) and Baltimore (2010) on the major league level.
Most of his minor league coaching career has been with the Orioles and, while managing the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, he earned his 1,000th career win.
Allenson called baseball in New England a "different breed" compared to the rest of the country.
"It didn't hit me until I got to Pawtucket as a player just how knowledgeable the baseball fans are in New England," he said. "They're also very passionate. I tell the young players that New England is the best place to play when things are going good and not so well when things are getting worse. So the object is to play good and definitely play hard."?On Wednesday, the Fisher Cats will hold their last pre-season workout at 6 p.m.
The Fightin Phils are in town for a four-game series. Games times are 6:35 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 1:35 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
On Monday, April 8, Trenton, affiliate of the New York Yankees, will visit Manchester for a three-game series. The Monday game is set for 6:35 p.m. Tuesday's game is at 5:05 p.m. and the series finale on April 10 is 10:35 a.m.
Individual game tickets for the upcoming season are on sale.
Fans can search online at newhampshire.fishercats.milb.com for seats for any home game. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the New Hampshire Fisher Cats ticket office at 641-2005.


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West Virginia can't keep up with No. 17 Baylor this time, giving up 864 yards in 73-42 loss
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WACO, Texas – West Virginia couldn't keep up with Baylor this time.
And the Mountaineers are far from settled at quarterback after six games since Geno Smith went to the NFL.
Bryce Petty threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns while playing only a drive into the second half, Lache Seastrunk ran for 172 yards and two of 17th-ranked Baylor's school record-tying eight TD runs in a 73-42 victory Saturday night.
"This counts as a loss," West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen said. "We'll regroup and we'll do our absolute best to get back on the winning track in two weeks. We've got a lot to work on the next two weeks. I said it all week. If it got into a track meet, we wouldn't be in good shape."
The Bears scored their most points ever in a conference game and are 4-0 for the first time since 1991. They set a Big 12 record with 864 total yards, breaking the mark of 807 yards West Virginia had against them last year — a 70-63 victory for the Mountaineers in their Big 12 debut and the still the league's highest-scoring game ever.
"Offensively, we're not equipped to keep up with them at this point in time," Holgorsen said. "I'm sure we can get there at some point."
The Mountaineers (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) trailed by five touchdowns midway through the second quarter.
The first score came when Petty threw a 61-yard TD pass to Antwan Goodley, who finished with seven catches for 170 yards. West Virginia punted on its first drive, but Levi Norwood fumbled and Karl Joseph recovered in the end zone for a 7-7 lead only 2½ minutes into the game.
While on pace early to match the big-scoring game from last season, Baylor (4-0, 1-0) was the only team getting in the end zone for a while.
"We obviously did not do enough. Baylor was at their best tonight," quarterback Paul Millard said. "We've got to move forward and regroup. Start all over."
Baylor was up 42-7 midway through the second quarter after Glasco Martin had 2-yard TD runs on consecutive drives. West Virginia then finally had an offensive touchdown on Clint Trickett's 39-yard pass to Kevin White.
White had seven catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns, including one from Paul Millard in the fourth quarter.
Trickett was the third different starting quarterback this season, but Millard came in for the second series of the game, then played a series in the second quarter before throwing two TDs in the fourth quarter when WVU scored three touchdowns.
Holgorsen described his communication with the quarterbacks as "very average" and that something has to change.
"I'm not doing something right evidently, because there were a lot of times in the first couple of series (with Trickett) where I was giving him specific orders and they weren't being followed," he said. "So I'm not doing something right. I'll keep trying to work on it."
The coach said Millard was in early because "we weren't getting called what I felt like needed to get called. I don't know.
Trickett completed nine of 28 passes for 161 yards. Millard was 8-of-13 for 115 yards and his two TDs.
Petty's 2-yard keeper put the Bears ahead to stay. Right after West Virginia was stuffed for a 2-yard loss near midfield on a fourth-down play, Tevin Reese made a tremendous grab — extending both of his hands above his head and then pulling in the ball while stumbling forward into the end zone — for a 47-yard score.
Baylor needed only one play on its next drive to score again, Seastrunk busting free for his long touchdown run.
Shock Linwood ran 14 times for 126 yards and a touchdown. Devin Chafin and backup quarterback Seth Russell also ran for scores.
West Virginia's late scoring included Darwin Cook's 32-yard interception return with 3 minutes left. Cook had been penalized for targeting earlier in the game, but wasn't ejected after officials reviewed that play.
Based on data available since 1980, STATS said Baylor is the only team to score at least 66 points in four consecutive games.
No other FBS or FCS team has scored 28 points in the first quarter of any three games in a single season since 1996, according to data available to STATS — and the Bears have done it in all four games this season. Baylor still is one game short of matching the Oklahoma in 2008 with five consecutive games scoring at least 60 points.
"Our players played extremely active and with a lot of intensity and purpose," coach Art Briles said. "That was our plan to play with purpose early. ... We decided just to judge the game by the first half because we felt like we did what we needed in the first half to win the football game."


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Cloth diapers might seem like a lot of trouble, but even harried moms can embrace Bummis. They don't use pins and have flushable, bio-degradable liners so cleaning is a breeze. Instead of spending $2,500 on disposable diapers, like most parents do, spend $300 on Bummis. Though you'll have to keep buying the liners, you'll never have to buy diapers again.
bummis.com, Infant Kit $169, Baby Kit $136
Dry-erase markers stink because they have some pretty nasty chemicals in them, but AusPens don't. They're non-toxic, made from 100% recycled material, and refillable. (And they work on any old white board.)
ecosmartworld.com, $29.95 for a six-pack
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For dads who love grills and gadgets, the Solar LED Grill Light is the perfect combo. Just snap it to the grill and come nighttime, it will be all juiced up to shine light on your killer barbecue.
Solar Cordless LED Grill Light, $35.00, from amazon.com
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The SolarGorilla Portable Laptop Charger allows tech-geeks/eco-nerds to power their laptops, cell phones, and even portable DVD players with the sun. Yes, it's great for the environment, but hello, it's convenient for you. Charge your stuff while your kids are at the park, you're on vacation or you're working outside.
SolarGorilla Laptop Charger from ecogeekliving.com, $249.99
EcoPods absorb shock and vibration for washers and dryers, something that (who knew?) wastes a lot of energy and money. Ecopods says you just prop the appliances up on the pads, and they'll be clean, green, washing machines, that make zero noise, break less frequently, and are energy efficient.
EcoPod,$20.00,from bgreeninnovations.com
There's no elegant way to get rid of your dog's poop, but now there's an eco-friendly one. Flush Puppies are water-soluble poop bags that will dissolve in less than a minute, so you can throw them in any toilet or just throw them in the trash.
flushpuppies.com, $3.99 for 15 bags
It's no fun when you find out your kids have head lice, especially when your doctor recommends you spray them down with something harsh like Rid. Happyheads provide lice-sufferers with a kit for the whole family (because you know when one of 'em gets hit, there is more lice-terror to come) that is also nontoxic. There's also an instructional video on their site, happyheads.com so you can get all the info you need.
happyheadsproducts.com, $59.99 for the family kit, or buy individually
Little Kay Gardens gift wrap is a gift in itself; It's seeded with wildflowers, so it can be planted instead of thrown away.
$12, littlekaygardens.com
The Mode Recycling Center brings all your recycling needs to one place -- sorting, storing, and compacting. It's so smart it even lights up on recycling day so you'll never forget to empty it, plus it keeps track how much you've recycled. The bins can be easily removed, so everything goes from bin to curb with ease.
modeproducts.com, $299
Mohawk takes recycled, renewable flooring seriously, by taking eco-savvy steps in manufacturing and using recycled materials. One in every four plastic bottles recycled in North America becomes is turned into Mohawk carpets, which also just happen to be a mom's dream come true; Mohawk claims they are completely stain-proof. And the hardwood floors can be bought in panels and easily assembled and removed as needed.
Purely Anion fluorescent bulbs reduce carbon dioxide like other CFL lightbulbs, but these ones claim to remove cigarette smoke, dust, mites, animal dander, and other particles, too (in a complicated process that somehow generates negative ions, which is good.) The company even claims their product will boost serotonin levels. Let us know when they've invented a light bulb that can wash the dishes, too. Then we'll be super impressed.
purelyproducts.com, $18.88
Strange but true: this warthog was a flip flop before it was eye-popping, fair-trade art. It all started when a scientist noticed that Kenya's coast was littered with flip flops, throwing the eco-system off balance. She established UniqueEco to clean up the beaches and allow local teenagers, men and women to earn an income turning the waste into beautiful crafts. It's hard to believe how much good this little guy's doing for the world, and trust us, you'll be the first to have one.
Plug the Sensor Plug into the wall, and it will automatically turn off electronic devices when no motion is detected for 2-6 minutes. (Or set it so that it stays on only when light level is low.) You'll save loads of energy (and money) without even realizing it.
sensorplug.com, $19.99
What would you do to never have to buy laundry detergent again? The Truegreen Laundry Washer and Dryer Balls, with eco-friendly materials and a special molecular ionization process, promise to clean clothes without using harmful chemicals. You can even wash your clothes with cold water and skip rinse cycles, so you save electricity and water. Each ball ($20) lasts months.
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New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is scheduled to speak to reporters on Wednesday — his first availability since tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested on murder charges.
Belichick's news conference is scheduled the day before players begin reporting for training camp. Quarterback Tom Brady and other veterans are scheduled to address the media on Thursday. Practices are to start on Friday.
Hernandez has been charged with murder in the June killing of Boston semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Dominion Virginia Power Warns Customers About Scammers Demanding Immediate Payment Of Utility Bills
- Scammers claim to be Dominion employees, threaten to cut off power unless paid immediately
- Dominion does not ask for specific payment information via telephone
- Better Business Bureau offers tips to avoid falling for a scam
Jan 10, 2013, 02:11 EST
RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Virginia Power is warning its customers about a scam involving phone calls from a person claiming to be a company employee, demanding immediate payment of utility bills. The caller claims electric service will be cut off unless the bill is paid within a matter of hours, usually by using a pre-paid debit card such as a "Green Dot card."
The caller also may claim that a problem with an electric meter could result in a fire if not immediately replaced, offering reimbursement from Dominion at a later date if payment is made now.
Dominion may phone customers whose bills are in arrears to remind them payment is due, but never asks for specific payment information -- only directing customers how to make a payment. The company encourages anyone who is improperly contacted about making a payment over the phone to call 1-866-DOM-HELP and local law enforcement officials. In addition, customers should ask to see an official Dominion ID from anyone who comes to their residence and claims to be from the company.
"We hope this warning will be heeded and shared so that other customers can avoid traps like this," said Gianna Clark, vice president of customer service operations. "Scams are always troubling, particularly in these difficult economic times."
The scammers have been targeting Spanish-speaking customers, the elderly and businesses throughout Virginia, but all customers should be aware of the possibility of being scammed. If you have questions or concerns about a phone call from someone claiming to be a Dominion employee, report the suspicious activity to Dominion by calling 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357).
The Better Business Bureau provides these tips to avoid falling for a scam:
- Do your research. If you receive a call claiming to be from your utility company and feel pressured for immediate payment or personal information, hang up the phone and call the customer service number on your utility bill. For Dominion customers, that number is 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357).
- Beware of giving personal information over the phone. Never provide your Social Security number, credit card number or banking information to anyone requesting it over the phone or at your home unless you initiated the contact and feel confident about the person with whom you are speaking.
- Use your own personal information. Always pay your bills with your own personal information; never pay your bills with information that is not your own.
- Beware of the door-to-door sales approach. Never allow anyone into your home to check electrical wiring, natural gas pipes or appliances unless you have scheduled an appointment or have reported a utility problem. Also, ask utility employees for proper identification.
- Be proactive. If you have already provided information to someone claiming to offer this service, contact your bank immediately. Also contact the three national credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – and have a notation made on your account so it doesn't impact your credit rating.
- Inform others. Share this information with friends and family so they do not become victims. Elderly victims are common in this type of scam, but anyone who pays a utility bill is a potential target.
Dominion (NYSE: D) is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 27,400 megawatts of generation and 6,300 miles of electric transmission lines. Dominion serves retail energy customers in 15 states. For more information about Dominion, visit the company's website at www.dom.com.
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I was planning to pick up a new macbook pro around xmas time, and I'll be in hong kong where they're a whole lot cheaper!
Apple has completed development work in a 15in MacBook Air-skinny notebook, it has been claimed. Little is known about the laptop's specification, reports MacRumours, which was first out with the news. But given its slimline design and Apple's current strategy, it's safe to say the thing won't sport an optical drive, absent …
I was planning to pick up a new macbook pro around xmas time, and I'll be in hong kong where they're a whole lot cheaper!
I have lived in Hong Kong for a total of four years, including two recent years. Some things are cheaper here, and some things are more expensive, than in USA:
- Notebooks are more expensive in Hong Kong due to localization (e.g. user's guides are converted to traditional Chinese, and a service center has to be set up in a small market like Hong Kong)
- Peripherals that don't need localization are cheaper in HK (e.g. mice, keyboards, blank CDs)
- Apple products in HK cost the same as their American counterparts, to within 2% after currency conversion.
But I suppose you are right too, if you are comparing HK versus UK prices.
I forgot to type the word "Windows" when I said [Windows] notebooks are more expensive in Hong Kong than in USA.
THAT out of date? Or is Uncle Steve expecting us all to suck at his digital teat for all our media needs?
Pucker up
Let me hazard a guess, that they'll get that skinny by removing all the things that currently make them Pro.
I still use mine to import movies, via firewire, edit via final cut, and burn DVD's all in one slimline laptop! looks like im going to have to keep mine a little longer. Now wheres that rubber cover for it?
He did the same for floppies on the original iMac, dropped it from the system spec.
However, like the late 90s with the market for USB floppy drives, it is easy enough to pick up a USB DVD writer.
I did for my AAO netbook (ironically to install OSX....) but the majority of the time it sits gathering dust.
Not that I agree with everything St Steve of Trendyville does, but it does appear that the next 10 years of computing will eradicate anything that is still mechanical or analogue (bye bye magnetic HDs, optical drives, VGA ports)
USB pens of multi-GB (These days you can get a 32GB Flash drive for a little over £15) plus good old-fashioned network shares are the usual file transfer mechanisms.
In fact, on my work laptop, I don't think I've *ever* used the DVD drive. (though its good to know it's there)
You do know that, because of their high power requirements, many of them use two USB slots? How's that going to work when the cable is 8" long and the Macbook's USB slots are on opposite sides of the case?
Whether or not 10 years will see the death of moving parts in computers, the fact remains that now, in the real world, they are still necessary. Ethernet cables are a necessity. DVD or Blu-Ray drives are a necessity. If you have to carry around a second bag full of extra plugins just so that you can use your incredibly thin laptop, doesn't that rather ruin the point of the incredibly thin laptop?
USB ports on a Mac have been able to supply the higher voltage in the USB standard for the last 4 years in prep of charging the iPad etc.
Mine is the 2008 MBP with an optibay to run dual SDD/HDD and a single connection DVD rewriter. It is not a problem that exists on Mac...
Given how much Apple laptops are why the fuck should I spend more money to get something that should be included? If he wants to ditch it out the device he should provide it as an extra, however I am not convinced that circular media is dead just yet. It seems to me that he'd like it to be so he can spruik his digital stores some more.
Meh. I replaced my Thinkpad's optical drive with a second HDD yonks ago and I haven't looked back. Of course, it helps that the HDD caddy in question is hot-swappable, so it's a matter of seconds to replace it with the DVD-R drive if I really need it.
Just bought one of the new airs to replace another laptop with no optical drive - the only thing i've missed it for is playing old games that want to have the CD in the drive. Especially as macs are able to borrow a neighbour's optical drive when necessary, i'd rather not carry the weight around with me.
Did take me a couple of minutes to realise why there was no OSx DVD in the box though... Doh!
I'm far more worried by the lack of ethernet port - but that's only so that i can get at the web interfaces of kit to configure it before it goes on the network proper. Much more convenient than going in via serial - which not laptops seem to have anymore either :-)
The problem with the air range is that there is no no user upgradeable hard drive or memory, no inbuilt DVD drive, and to get the battery life and control heat, most likely the larger units will sport less powerful CPUs and graphics than current Unibody models.
None of this is attractive to the power users like myself that buy (in particular) the 17" MacBook Pro. I need a portable powerhouse, not a desktop. And for that reason I can see myself picking up a new 15" or 17" MacBook Pro in September, before the 'new and improved' (read: walled garden) models arrive.
Music? iTunes. Video? iTunes. Software? App Store. Nope. Don't get it. And with the pigs ear that is Lion it will (a) get downgraded to Snow Leopard and (b) be the last Apple hardware I buy. Sad.
I wrotre this last week, perhape I may be right....
Okay, so this is the wrong place to make this comment but has or is anyone bothered that the new Mac Minin has no DVD drive. So what !!! some may say, but I for one who was waiting to buy another Mac mini to replace my aging old Mac Mini may need to fork out additional money to buy an external DVD drive.
What for, well to burn DVD for videos I produce, to RIP CD's to iTunes ( why buy CD's when I can download from iTunes store, because I can get legal music cheaper from online stores and also to load my Logic Pro 9 and DVD version of Aperture.
Perhapes future Macs will not be supplied with a DVD player, Apples future, rip off Brits with ever increasing prices in the App Store, iTunes, iCloud, once your captured your stuffed; me iGo back to PC.
I for one have no doubt that this is a push to get everyone buying from the itunes and app stores. There always had to be a catch to the "but you'll still be able to install software you buy in the shops" statement. High speed internet is not a widespread as his Steveness likes to think (and caps are lower) and I see no reason why I should buy from his stores if I can source the material at a higher quality for less (CDs, DVDs etc). I still use my optical drive extensively for ripping CDs and DVDs and there is no way I'd buy a machine without one.
I really don't think people get that it may be alright for themselves but there's no way you'll be sending videos of the kids, weddings etc to the people without an optical drive. After all, what's the point of iMovie without an output device? Share to web? YouTube? Please. Like people are going to film with the all pervasive HD capable camera/camcorder then compress it down to blocky shite to share on the web.
I have a feeling this might be true - and they'll be removing everything that makes it a 'Pro' system.
Given that I'm already on the long-term migration path off OSX after the hideous blunder of Final Cut Pro X, I'm left feeling that I have no horse in this race. Looks like my last Mac laptop will be coming soon, and just strapped to the old Aja IO that FCP X made obsolete, for doing standard definition field recording.
I loved what Apple was doing in the 2008-2010 era, but they're going too far in the "lock 'em down" direction for me to feel comfortable. Not supporting Blu-Ray playback was the first sign...
So this rumour ties nicely into the previous rumours of iTunes providing 1080p and a new Apple HDTV all in time for Christmas. Perhaps then the lack of HD and now SD optical media in all Apple product will stop being corporate blackmail and start to actually benefit customers.
Of course, not in Canada. No Hulu, and even Netflix sucks up here- no licensing for 85% of all movie and TV releases. Talking about for the mainstream customer, not counting 'expert' workarounds.


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Note: Deer & Deer Hunting Editor Dan Schmidt has just returned from a week-long rut hunt near Eldorado, Texas. This is the fourth installment of a five-part blog series on his adventure. Check back each day this week for updates.
It doesn't matter where you hunt in this state, Texas offers some of the most incredible whitetail hunting opportunities in the country. Although the state boasts one of the largest deer herds in the country, it does receive a fairly bad rap amongst hunter from the North and Midwest. There is a feeling out there that the only hunting that takes place in Texas is behind high fences and high-priced ranches. True, there are a lot of high-fenced operations in Texas and — like anywhere else — lease prices and outfitting fees are rising. But the fact remains that there is still plenty of ground that is free-range … and plenty of places where the fees aren't out of line with other big-deer states.
One of the redeeming factors about hunting Texas is the state allows nonresidents to shoot several deer on one license. What's more, many ranches openly welcome hunters to shoot deer they call "management bucks." These are usually mature deer that are 8-points or less and are considered nuisances to wildlife managers who are trying to grow trophy deer. Some guys call them "cull" bucks. I call them incredible whitetails that I will always trip over myself to get a crack at. Such was the case with a giant 7-pointer that showed up on the second day of our hunt at Vatoville Outdoors (Steve and Michelle Anderson; 325-450-0287).
Head guide Billy Bob Galbreath and I were still getting settled in the box blind that afternoon when D&DH videographer Jay Ellioff (who was already settled) spied a deer in the distance.
"Deer coming," he said matter-of-factly while putting his binoculars up to his eyes. "Buck. GOOD BUCK!"
To me, it's weird having other people on stand with me while hunting. But in this case, I was glad to have those extra eyes. I finished stuffing my air-activated hand-warmers in my coat pocket and grabbed my Kowa binoculars.
"Whoa! He's a dandy!" I stuttered as soon as the buck's rack came into focus. "Looks like he's a 4×3."
"Yep, sure is," said Galbreath. "That's a good management buck. Exactly the kind of deer we want to take out of here."
"Don't have to tell me twice," I chimed in, as the buck stepped out from a sprawling live oak and nosed his way toward a doe and its fawn.
My heartbeat went into overdrive and my breathing became labored. When I'm hunting by myself, I usually talk to myself. I'll actually whisper out loud, "Calm down; calm down; don't look at the antlers." I felt kind of awkward doing that with an audience, so I just tried to take some deep breaths.
"I'm on him," said Ellioff. "Whenever you're ready."
Maybe it was pressure of the moment, but I couldn't seem to hold the scope's cross-hairs on the deer. I lifted my head, exhaled one big breath, and went back to the scope. Long pause. Now the cross-hairs were steady.
Immediately at the shot, I knew I had flinched slightly. It didn't matter, though. In the instant after the percussion, I saw the buck mule kick and whirl. The shot had been true. The deer ran just 75 yards through the cedars, oaks and scrub brush, before piling up in a newly created sendero.
"Oh, my gosh!" I stammered while turning toward the camera. "Oh, my gosh am I shaking! I can hardly breathe. Hang on, I have to calm down here."
In that instant, I could hear both Ellioff and Galbreath chuckling.
"Well, that's all right," Galbreath said. "That's what hunting is all about. Should be, anyway."
He's absolutely right. No matter how many deer I shoot — buck, doe, young or old — I still get that same feeling every time. When I lose that feeling, someone had better come and usher me out of the deer woods.
UP NEXT: Part 5: A Monster Buck Pays a Visit
Other entries from this series:
Part 1: The 5 Dirtiest Words You Can Hear at Deer Camp
Part 2: Scorched Earth and Rutting Bucks
Part 3: Big Buck Down on the Texas Ground


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Have you ever thought that your dog would make a great stage actor?
Could they master their dramatic paws?
Are they forever chasing the next good tail?
Do they pine for a re-run of Cats?
Mischief Theatre is looking for skilled pooches for a walk on (or carry on) role to appear in their West End Smash hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, playing at Theatre Royal Nottingham from March 24-29.
If you think your dog has what it takes to tread the boards then email your picture and contact details to email@example.com
The venue will upload the pictures onto its Facebook page (RoyalNottingham) so check out the gallery of pooches.
A commitment to attend at least two performances would be required along with a possible photo call.
The lucky owners will receive a pair of complimentary tickets to see the show on their dog's night off and a complimentary family ticket (for four people) for one of their dog's performances.
The winner will be picked on Wednesday, March 19.
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The Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force has
always been a generous financial backer of the Jamestown School's eighth-grade class trip to Washington, D.C.
This year, however, the amount donated will be determined by the number of eighthgrade parents who show up for the task force's Underage Drinking Forum at the school's multipurpose room on Melrose Avenue on Tuesday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m.
Laura Bucklin, who heads up the task force, said the Jamestown group is one of only 10 towns in the state that will present a forum on the topic. The federal government gives each task force $1,000 to produce the presentation.
Laura said determining the amount of dollars to be awarded to the class trip based on the turnout of the parents is simply a matter of an incentive to get them there.
"The eighth grade is, after all, the target age group we want to reach," she said.
Participants in the discussion will include a representative of the police department; Frank LaPere, owner of Grapes & Gourmet; Melissa Minto, town teen co-ordinator; Stephanie Wordell, student assistant counselor, health teacher Pam Allen; and Glenn Miller, a professional social worker.
Let's go, eighth-graders. Get your families out for the forum.
Kudos and KaBooms from the Rocket Dawgz, who received fireworks donations last week from Clifton White of Seaside Drive, James and Patricia Perry of East Shore Road, and Marie and Bob Greco of Seaside Drive.
The Perrys wrote, "We hope our first Fourth as islanders goes off with a big bang!"
The Grecos said, "Thinking about fireworks in July with March snow on the ground makes us smile. You and your committee make a lot of people happy. We look forward to the event and thank you for your efforts."
These folks prove it's not too early to feed the dawgz. Send your money to Box 1776, Jamestown, RI 02835, and we'll blow it up. Make checks payable to the Fireworks Fund. KABOOM!!!
Ask Cathy Gregory, the town's animal control officer, why she has shaved her head.
Be careful, it might cost you $20 for a spaghetti dinner.
Cathy's sister, Nancy Williams Maloney, is suffering from a recurring bout of cancer and is expected to lose her hair this week. Cathy had hers cut to bring attention to her sister's plight and promote a fund-raiser for her on April 2 at the Portuguese American Citizens' Club.
Anita Godena of Anita's Haircuts removed Cathy's hair. At the fund-raiser Anita will cut people's hair for donation to the Locks of Love program. Hair must be 10 inches long to participate, and people are asked to sign up in advance at Anita's.
So, what happens if you ask Cathy why she cut her hair?
"They buy a ticket or give me their pocket change," she said.
Some words of caution from Dr. Joshua Hatch of the Jamestown Animal Clinic in his Pet Tip of the Week.
"Although not a pleasant thought, our family pets may be carriers of parasites and worms and some of those could be spread to our families without proper precautions. Our pets should have fecal exams done at least annually to look for evidence of internal parasites. The little invaders will then be identified. Different medicines may be needed for different types.
"Puppies and kittens are very frequently carriers as well. Proper treatment while they are young will keep them healthy and avoid further contamination. Any family with children or with members with weakened immune systems should be aware of the potential spread of parasites and take simple precautions like frequent hand washing and keeping floors and surfaces extra clean to reduce possible spread or exposure. As always, speak with your veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns." Thanks, Doctor. WOOF!!
Things are coming along nicely at the Narragansett Cafe, and owner Dan Alexander said Sunday there may be an early April reopening.
"I like the way it's going. We've got the big guys in there now. It's going to look real nice," Dan said. Stay tuned!!
For many years, we have gone to the Ceppi family for our spiritual needs. It seemed there is always someone in Page's that we know - usually people but sometimes dogs. We buy our Powerball and Wild Money tickets for the week, chat for a while with the clerk and other customers while giving a biscuit to the dogs and get a big smile and a thank-you from the clerk as we leave.
About the middle of April, Page's liquors will be purchased by a couple from Cranston.
Another old Jamestown family leaves an old island business.
We are quickly losing our uniqueness and becoming just a another place.
Violet Lee Hayward Doty celebrated her 94th birthday yesterday in her home on Union Street.
She was born on March 15, 1912 on Ocean Avenue.
Violet is well known to longtime Jamestowners. She was the proprietress of Hayward's newspapers and variety store in the ferry block next to Pitcher's from 1930 to 1947 and Doty's TV & Variety in the same location from 1947 to 1966. Lots of hugs, please.
Nancy Beye, who for the past 10 years has owned and run the Jamestown Learning Center on North Road, e-mailed that "The family tradition of making children happy continues."
She explained that her husband, Roy, has purchased CLM Parks, Inc. that runs the Carousel Village at Roger Williams Park.
CLM manages the carousel, cafe, and special events at the carousel.
"I visited the park this past weekend and was reminded after seeing the smiles on the children as they rode the carousel of what a magical experience it is. As an adult it was like stepping back in time," Nancy said.
Roy retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 36 years and worked part-time for CLM Parks, Inc.
"Give an Irishman lager for a month, and he's a dead man. An Irishman is lined with copper, and the beer corrodes it. But whiskey polishes the copper and is the saving of him." - Mark Twain
They didn't have green beer in those days. Have some tomorrow. And zeppole on Sunday.
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Metascore®Generally unfavorable reviewsbased on a weighted average of allcritic review scores.
Arriving eight years after the lame third installment in Dimension's profitable series, this seems like far too little way too late.
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The fourth installment of Robert Rodriguez's franchise that keeps adding dimensions even as it loses charm would have been better titled "Spy Kids: All the Time Puns in the World."
See all Spy Kids: All the Time in the World reviews at Metacritic.com
OK for kids 7+
Positive messages can't save worst film in action series.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that the fourth installment in the Spy Kids series (the first in 3D) features the same level of action/fantasy violence as the previous versions, with an added dose of toilet humor thanks to the Baby Spy. The language is unremarkable save for a couple of insults ("butt head," etc.) and the famous "shi...take mushrooms" line from the other movies. There's more noticeable product placement here than in the first three films (particularly car companies and Apple computers), as well as many more scatological jokes. Overall, though, the message is positive and family focused: Don't waste time or delay what's important.
Educational value: Rodriguez' movies are all about entertainment.
Messages: The movie's overall message is a positive one -- that you should never put off spending time with the people you love or doing what's truly important, because time goes by quicker than you imagine. Even the villain's message is that people deserve to be punished for "wasting time." Several characters reinforce the theme that if you don't spend time wisely, you'll live with regret.
Role models: The Wilson parents prioritize their families over their jobs, and the kids learn to stop mistreating their stepmother. Juni and Carmen stop bickering to work together as a spy "team" again. Cecil has hearing aids, but the fact that he's hard of hearing is never portrayed as an impairment -- if anything, his aids give him an edge.
Violence and scariness: Cartoonish violence and action sequences in which people fall but aren't fatally injured. No one bleeds or dies in the action scenes, even though the agents are using hand-to-hand combat, martial arts, and high-tech gadgets to fight their enemies. The kids use mechanized weapons that include an electrified lasso or whip and special gloves that can do serious damage.
Sexy stuff: A husband and wife share a couple of kisses and some embraces. Marissa and Carmen wear form-fitting, occasionally cleavage-revealing outfits and skin-tight spy uniforms.
Language: Mild insults include "butt head," "bobblehead," and a brattily uttered "STEP-mother." Carmen says the memorable "shi...take mushrooms" (a reference to the exclamation in previous installments). A few utterances of "oh my God."
Consumerism: Several products and designer brands are prominently featured, including car companies Mercedes (and its subsidiary Smart Car), Mustang, and Mazda; the ubiquitous Apple computer; and some watch companies.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue
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Hub International passes from one owner to another
August 5, 2013
CHICAGO (AP) — Ownership of the insurance broker Hub International is being passed from one private equity firm to another.
Funds advised by Hellman & Friedman will buy a majority stake of the Chicago company in a deal that values Hub at $4.4 billion.
Hub has been owned since 2007 by Apax Partners, which expanded company operations through acquisitions, including deals in Brazil and Puerto Rico. Hub said Monday that new ownership will allow for continued growth.
Hub's senior managers will keep a "significant" portion of the company's stock, though the company is not releasing specific figures.
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock CEO named to 'most influential' list by Modern HealthcareStaff report
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LEBANON — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health and Dartmouth-Hitchcock CEO and President Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., was named one of the 50 "Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders" by Modern Healthcare magazine.
Conroy, who joined Dartmouth-Hitchcock in August, is credited with ensuring the $58 million turnaround of the hospital's system's finances. She is featured in the June 18 issue of the magazine, along with leaders other health care systems, government agencies and foundations.
Conroy was recognized for the system's bond rating reviews and efforts to improve staff engagement and retention. During the first six months of this year, the health system's margin stood at 4.4 percent, up from -0.8 percent in 2016, according to Modern Healthcare.
"Under Conroy's leadership, Dartmouth also refinanced $650 million in debt and earned solid rating reviews from Standard & Poor's and Fitch," the magazine said.
Conroy was ranked No. 22, after No. 21-ranked Sue Desmond-Hellmann, CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Scott Gottlieb, the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, was No. 1.
Others named to the list include Mayo Clinic President and CEO John Noseworthy, Dana Farber Cancer Institute President and CEO Laurie Glimcher and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.


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Long-distance Traffic Solution for e-vehicles Wins European Satellite Navigation Competition 2012
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Nov. 20, 2012 10:06 AM
STUTTGART, Germany, November 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
The ebuggy e-mobility project has won the Hessen region's European Satellite Navigation Competition 2012. The award is sponsored by the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency (GSA), the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), and Nokia, among others.
By hitching up battery trailers at its planned network of ebuggy relay stations, and exchanging them at regular intervals, ebuggy offers e-vehicle drivers unlimited range when travelling on highways.
A satellite navigation system has been developed to manage the future trailer fleet. It will monitor and control the movement of the fleet in real time.
How does ebuggy operate?
An ebuggy battery trailer can be hitched up at an ebuggy relay station and the journey continued using the energy from the ebuggy. On arrival in the destination area, the ebuggy is dropped off again at the final service station. ebuggy can be exchanged whenever necessary during longer journeys.
"ebuggy allows the automotive industry to build reasonably priced electric vehicles with a smaller battery, because ebuggy is available for longer distances," says Dr. Manfred Baumgärtner, Managing Director of ebuggy GmbH.
The ebuggy prototype was constructed with the support of Germany's Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) and project partners such as the Fraunhofer Institut IPA and Stuttgart University. The concept works perfectly.
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ebuggy GmbH is the operating company for the ebuggy mobility concept. It will develop the ebuggy battery trailer and relay stations for series-production readiness and develop the international ebuggy network with subsidiaries.
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Jumping into the starting lineup in just her first year of action, Taylor saw the majority of her time at third base starting 34 of the 37 games she appeared in. At the plate, Petty posted a .213 batting average and a .342 on-base percentage as she recorded 13 hits and 11 walks in 61 official at bats. She posted 11 runs and four RBI in her inaugural campaign, as well. Petty recorded her first collegiate hit on Feb. 18 as she went 3-for-3 in the Tigers' 5-1 win over Kennesaw State in Tucson, Ariz.
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A 2010 New Caney High School graduate, Petty comes to the Tigers as an all-around talent who can play all eight field positions. Petty earned All-District honors in each of her thee seasons with the Eagles, including earning first team honors in both 2008 and 2009. Petty led her team in hitting in both seasons, along with leading the District in hitting as a sophomore. Petty earned MVP honors in her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons. In addition to high school action, Petty played a major part in the success of the Texas Impact Gold softball club as she helped lead her team to the 18U ASA National Tournament in both 2009 and 2010 and a ninth place finish in 2008.
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Jennifer Freudenthal's father quietly talked about his daughter, her love of animals and how her death has left a large hole in his heart.
The 50-year-old woman died last year after fighting with her husband, William E. Freudenthal, who today in Worcester Superior Court pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his wife.
Mr. Freudenthal, now 52, pleaded guilty to the charge, which Judge James R. Lemire said was a "just resolution" in the case based on the circumstances surrounding Mrs. Freudenthal's death. Mr. Freudenthal had been indicted on a charge of second-degree murder in the case.
With Mrs. Freudenthal's sisters and father in the courtroom, her husband clearly and crisply said "guilty" when asked for his plea on the lesser charge.
"It's very sad. I don't see her anymore," William E. Merriam, father of Mrs. Freudenthal, told Judge Lemire. "It's a big hole in my heart. To see one (of his daughters) go before me, it's very sad."
Mr. Freudenthal was sentenced to serve 3 to 3 1/2 years in prison, with 595 days' credit for time served while awaiting trial.
State police investigators were called to the couple's home at 59 Brookside Ave. in Webster about 1:15 p.m. March 22, 2011, on a report of a domestic assault and battery.
Troopers learned that Webster police had been sent to the home about 12:35 p.m. that day to assist Internal Revenue Service agents as they seized a classic car owned by the couple, Assistant District Attorney Courtney L. Sans said in court.
The couple's daughter Ashley was home during the seizure and videotaped her father's encounter with the IRS agents. The video showed Mr. Freudenthal was agitated by their presence.
Within minutes of leaving the home, Webster police began receiving 911 hang-up calls from the Freudenthal residence. Officers met the daughter outside the home. She had left after the IRS agents seized the car.
The daughter told police Mrs. Freudenthal was an alcoholic and had begun drinking that day at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Freudenthal allegedly smashed her husband's guitars after the IRS agents seized the car, Ms. Sans said.
Police found Mrs. Freudenthal on the bathroom floor. Mr. Freudenthal was conducting CPR on his wife.
"Mr. Freudenthal explained that he had pushed his wife during an altercation and that she had fallen and possibly hit her head," Ms. Sans said. "A large pool of blood was observed on the floor beneath Jennifer Freudenthal's head and torso and was on Mr. Freudenthal's hands, arms and sweatshirt."
In an interview with state police investigators, Mr. Freudenthal said he had argued with his wife about the seizure of the classic car and the destruction of the guitars. Sometime during the argument Mrs. Freudenthal locked herself in the bathroom.
He said his wife came out of the bathroom, bumped him in the hallway, and there he pushed her. Mrs. Freudenthal fell backward into the bathroom, where Mr. Freudenthal believed she hit her head. She became unresponsive after that.
Mr. Freudenthal called police to report what happened. Mrs. Freudenthal was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. An autopsy revealed her blood-alcohol-content at the time of autopsy was .12, a level that is considered intoxicated.
"He does regret it. He does accept a measure of responsibility for this," Mr. Freudenthal's defense lawyer James G. Reardon Jr. said. "He does acknowledge it is a tragedy. He does feel bad for his wife's family and everyone involved."


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Hate to say 'I told you so,' but the musical-drama "Viva Laughlin," intended as a wild and crazy symbol of the flashier, younger CBS, is the first cancellation of a scripted network show this season.
Not because it was plain bad, of course, but because it lost two-thirds of its lead-in from "CSI" and declined from the first to the second half hour and the first episode to the second.
Also axed in the first five weeks of the season: forgettable unscripted shows Fox's "Nashville" and CW's "Online Nation."
"Viva Blackpool," the British original that "Laughlin" weakly imitated, was itself an acquired taste.


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Guidelines and Application for Sabbatical Leave
Sabbatical History Report (1981–2006)
Sabbatical History Report (2007–present)
Sabbatical Report Format
The following four areas comprise the basic components of the sabbatical reports that are due into the Provost Office by November 1st for those faculty who have either taken a full year sabbatical or a one semester in the spring, and March for faculty who have completed a one semester sabbatical in the fall.
- Briefly describe or re-state the purpose of your sabbatical and goals as presented in your approved proposal.
- Please provide a narrative of the status of your project at the end of your sabbatical which includes the following items:
- Summary of work completed with description of how each specific goal was either met or unmet during the sabbatical.
- Plans for future work or research in this area if any.
- Please indicate when you anticipate submitting your project for publication (if applicable) and/or submitting a grant proposal for external funding for work related to this sabbatical.
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Hello! I'm new here and looking for some advice. My daughter is 5, close to 6 weeks old. She has been a great nurser from birth and is gaining weight steadily. Around 2 weeks she began throwing up, never more than once a day but every other day or every day. Throwing up A LOT, not just spit up, not projectile vomiting. I spoke with her pediatrician and they suggested not feeding her as much, not really a suggestion I was thrilled with because I've been nursing on demand and don't want to cut her short. Other than that, they said not to worry because she is gaining weight well and doesn't seem upset due to the vomiting.
The past two days, I believe she has started her 6 week growth spurt because she's been increasingly fussy, sleeping more during the day, and eating more often. She has also been comfort nursing a lot more, will fall asleep on the breast, comfort nursing multiple times a day. I don't mind allowing her to do this but my problem is this, she is throwing up more, once a day everyday. I believe she is over eating during her cluster feeding/comfort nursing sessions.
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Some 13 years into his recording career, jazz pianist extraordinaire Bill Charlap's first live album is, perhaps, his most exquisite release to date. While virtually all of his studio albums more than adequately showcase Charlap's virtuosity, good taste, and ceaseless imagination at the keys, it took the spontaneity of the live performance -- at New York's fabled Village Vanguard -- to give the first true indication of just what Charlap is capable of creating on the fly. The pinpoint accuracy and sophistication of his solos, whether at breakneck speed or in a ballad setting, are a marvel. Charlap's concentration never strays, and although he feels no compunction to strut, he lets it be known with each passage that he's among the most gifted pianists in jazz today. There is an economy to his playing even when the notes are rippling out faster than most listeners can probably hear them, and his sense of romanticism never flags. Those hot displays, particularly the seven-and-a-half-minute "My Shining Hour" (one of three Harold Arlensongs performed), "The Lady Is a Tramp," and "Rocker" (a horn-less take on the Gerry Mulligan-penned classic made famous by Miles Davis), serve as perfect showcases not only for Charlap's fleet-fingered acrobatics but for the rhythm section, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, to let loose. The drummer is as impressive skimming brushes across his traps as when wailing on them with a pair of sticks, and the bass player never loses sight of the root of the song as he wanders forcefully but melodically and thoughtfully. Where Charlap shines most brightly, though, is on the ballads. "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Autumn in New York," and Jim Hall's "All Across the City" give voice to Charlap's most vivid pianistics -- his range within a standard is admirable and something to be emulated, as is the discipline that keeps him from shooting off into the cosmos -- and serve as a constant reminder that grace, inspiration, and skill are not mutually exclusive traits. This CD was nominated in 2007 for a Grammy award as Best Jazz Instrumental Album (Individual or Group).


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ALL BALL NERVE CENTER — Just like last year, at the recent NBA Rookie photo shoot I showed up with a camera crew and a burning desire to get to know these guys as well as I could, courtesy of some non-traditional questions.
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John Edwards has made his lifetime study, the peculiarities of the Welsh/English dialect. He named this dialectical oddity "Wenglish" and recorded it as it is spoken, mainly in the valleys and townships of South Wales (that's OLD South Wales for our antipodean visitors).
The original books Talk Tidy, and More Talk Tidy, were written in 1985 and 1986 respectively and though they were out of print for a long time, they are now available once more (see below) including cartoons by the late great Gren.
In addition to reissuing the books, John Edwards has also recorded a series of CD's demonstrating Wenglish 'in use' All are available for purchase at his live talks, or direct from him at his home address (see ABOUT US)
The books also are available via Amazon UK by clicking on the links opposite. They'd make a great little present for any occasion!
Please Note: Whilst these pages are dedicated to the existing body of work, we are always open to inclusion of new material. If there is a phrase, saying or colloquialism native to South Wales that you'd like to have included on the site, please send it in to us. All contributions will be viewed with interest!! The best will be added to a 'Users' page. We hope you enjoy the site.


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January 30, 1969 - December 25, 2013
Port Jevis, NY
Kimberly A. Ranich, age 44, of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at her home.
She was born on January 30, 1969 in Pequannock, NJ, the daughter of Leonard Troiana and Barbara Van Beveran Troiana Ridner. Kimberly worked a waitress for Homer's Coffee Shop in Port Jervis.
She married Jefferson J. Ranich, who survives at home. Kimberly is also survived by her three sons: Daniel Drumm of Cape Coral, FL, Steven Drumm and Matthew Ranich, both at home; her father, Leonard Troiana and his wife, Dawn of Oak Hill, FL; and her mother, Barbara Ridner and her husband, Bill of Lackawaxen, PA; her sister, Charlotte Troiana of Elizabethtown, PA; two brothers, Leonard Troiana and his wife, Stephanie of Elizabethtown, PA and Joseph Troiana of Oak Hill, FL; her maternal grandparents, Daniel and Barbara Van Beveran of Port Jervis; two nieces, Isabella and Riley and one nephew, Leonard; as well as her extended family.
Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, December 30th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral Services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. James Tichner will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Headquarters, 6520 No. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc.; for information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.